H2scan, a global leader in hydrogen sensor technology, announced the launch of the HY-GUARD™ All-in-One Hydrogen Area Monitor, a new monitoring system engineered specifically for battery applications. HY-GUARD builds on H2scan’s proven success in monitoring hydrogen in mission critical applications such as transformer, process analyzer and industrial safety monitoring applications, bringing their leading reliability to the battery sector at an accessible cost point.
As data centers, telecommunication providers, utilities and industrial facilities expand their reliance on standby power systems, the safety risk posed by hydrogen buildup in battery charging environments has become more urgent. Hydrogen gas can accumulate undetected when charging aqueous electrolyte batteries (including lead-acid and NiCad), creating serious safety concerns. Existing hydrogen detectors often fail to meet these safety challenges by drifting out of calibration, expiring or providing false readings that can result in operational disruptions or concealed hazardous conditions.
“Traditional gas detection solutions in battery charging environments often provide a false sense of security that can result in critical consequences,” said David Meyers, CEO of H2scan. “HY-GUARD is designed from the ground up for battery rooms and surpasses competitive products by providing high accuracy and no maintenance for the life of the battery system.”
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How HY-GUARD Delivers Value
- Superior Reliability – Unlike catalytic sensors, the HY-GUARD sensors have no wear-out mechanisms, eliminating measurement drift, false alarms and the need for periodic sensor replacement. Our mission-critical self-monitoring eliminates the false sense of comfort commonly seen in competing products.
- Zero Maintenance Operation – HY-GUARD continuously self-calibrates throughout its service life, at least as long as the battery systems, without the need for calibration gases.
- All-in-One Compact Design – The integrated electronics, multiple output interfaces and universal mounting options support all known installations, simplifying cabling and reducing the required number of accessories. The modular design also allows user to select and pay only for the capabilities they need.
- Hydrogen-Specific Proven Technology – H2scan’s patented sensor technology is immune to other gases and chemicals that competing technologies typically trigger, further eliminating false alarms.
SOURCE: Businesswire