of iLEL Catalytic Bead Sensor used with the BW Flex 4 Series

Date: July 2024

Honeywell portable instruments use a variety of gas sensors. Instruments may include combinations of analog, digital or smart sensors depending on the product line.

It has come to our attention that iLEL catalytic bead sensors manufactured between August 1, 2019 – 2023 were manufactured with the “end-of-life” date hard coded. Accordingly, any instrument with v1.062 firmware (or earlier) that uses an affected iLEL sensor will generate a false “end-of-life” alarm on the LEL channel (slot 1) on August 1, 2024.

The “end-of-life” issue has been resolved in the factory for products manufactured on a go-forward basis. In addition, a firmware update (v1.064) is available for all instrument users to remove the unnecessary alarm.

Download v1.064 Firmware

iLEL Sensor “End-of-Life”

The false “end-of-life” iLEL sensor alarm is signalled to the user by:

• iLEL sensor (slot 1) reads “—“
• Associated red LED 1 flashes
• Sounder operates
• “Sensor end-of-life icon shown at bottom of the display

This occurs after switching the instrument on and after warming up to enter normal operation. This “end-of-life” status is checked on power cycling a device (switching the detector off and then on again).

To review details of the fault

• Double press button to enter MENU mode
• Press and hold button to enter INFO sub-menu
• Press and hold button to display FAULT information
• Reads: “Sensor Fault, LEL 0104, Replace Sensor”

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to your Electrogas representative to discuss options.

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Protecting People & the Environment

Are you a first responder, or do you work around refrigeration or other ammonia-related environments? Join us at the Ammonia Safety Training Essentials Conference in Abbotsford & Kelowna BC, hosted by Electrogas and Fraser Valley Refrigeration. This essential event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and respond to ammonia-related accidents and emergencies. Don’t miss out on this pivotal opportunity to improve your preparedness and response capabilities.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Ammonia Safety Training Institute (ASTI) will lead the conference, driven by its mission to eliminate ammonia-related accidents and injuries through prevention, mitigation, preparedness (PMP), and the One Plan for Emergency Response. ASTI’s vision is clear: not a single person should be harmed by ammonia products.

TOPICS

• Chemical Properties of Ammonia
• Physiological Effects of Ammonia on the Body
• Hazards, Risks, and Threats
• Discussion on Various PPE
• Real-Life Lessons Learned
• The Four Stages of Response – Tabletop Review

The main speaker, SCOTT SILVA, Chief of Operations & Industrial Emergency Planning for ASTI, will bring his extensive expertise to the conference, ensuring attendees gain invaluable insights and practical knowledge.

Learn More & Register Here >> https://www.electrogasmonitors.com/ammonia-safety-training-essentials/

Conference attendees will receive 5 hours of RETA PDH as well as a certificate of completion from ASTI.

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Date: June 10, 2024

At Honeywell, we are constantly evaluating and updating our product line to meet the evolving gas detection needs of customers worldwide. Sometimes, this means discontinuing an offering and focusing our efforts on others to stay ahead of the market.

As of December 31st, 2024, Honeywell will no longer offer or support the Safety Suite Device Configurator (SSDC) SSDC. Subsequently, the software will be removed from the Honeywell website.

Alternative Solution

Honeywell Safety Suite Deluxe – Advanced Portable Gas Detector Fleet Management Software

Customers are encouraged to upgrade to Honeywell Safety Suite Deluxe, a cloud and on-premises subscription software solution optimal for managing fleets of Honeywell portable gas detectors and docks. Besides basic device and data management tasks, this software provides advanced features like a centralized dashboard, consolidated reporting, and task automation.

It is quick and easy to sign up for a six-month trial account. To activate this offer, sign up below:

• Safety Suite Deluxe Cloud
• Safety Suite On-Premises Software: Download here.
  After downloading and installing the software, you can request a trial from the home page of the installed software.

The Honeywell Device Configurator (DC) Mobile app will also remain available, allowing customers to configure and manage data from Bluetooth-enabled portable gas detectors. Download the DC mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to your Electrogas representative to discuss options.

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Date: October 19, 2023

The EAGLE 2 has been one of the most popular 6-gas monitors for over a decade, but due to the discontinuation of critical components, RKI has limited inventory remaining. Replacement parts for the EAGLE 2, including sensors and filters, will continue to be available for many years.

RKI Instruments is expecting to sell out of the remaining instruments before the end of this month. The GX-6000 and SC-8000 models are excellent alternatives to the EAGLE 2.

The EAGLE 3, which will have the same capabilities as both the EAGLE and EAGLE 2 models, is expected to be released in Q2 of 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to your Electrogas representative to discuss options.

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Date: August 30, 2023

Thank you for choosing Dräger for your Air Purifying Respiratory needs. This letter serves as a notice of the “End-of-Sales” for the X-plore® 2100. This product has been phased out effective August 2023. The product will be available for sale till supplies last.

The following part numbers are affected by the discontinuation:

• Dräger® X-plore 2100 EPDM, Universal size
• Dräger® X-plore 2100 Silicone, S/M
• Dräger® X-plore 2100 Silicone, M/L
• Dräger® X-plore 2100, Silicone, M/L with 5 filters P100 Dräger® X-plore 2100 EPDM, Universal size with 5 filters P100
• Particle filter R95
• Particle filter P100

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to your Electrogas representative to discuss options.

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Date: April 10, 2023

Effective immediately, Honeywell is ending the following options on the GasAlert Quattro line of products:

• Any configurations with black plastics and alkaline battery packs
• Any configurations with yellow plastics and alkaline battery packs
• Any configurations with black plastics and rechargeable battery packs
• All alkaline battery packs (yellow or black)

This discontinuation is related to supply chain conditions outside of Honeywell’s control. As of the date of this letter,

ONLY the yellow rechargeable Quattro will remain available to order, until December 1, 2023 – with a ship date on or before December 31, 2023.

Already processed orders will be fulfilled until exhaustion of components. In cases where an existing order cannot be
fulfilled, a customer service representative will inform you of any order rejection or cancellation.

Honeywell will endeavour to provide service for the Quattro product line for 2 years following the EOL dates on the attached list, subject to material availability.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to your Electrogas representative to discuss options.

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Sherwood Park Location is Moving

What a fantastic 2 years it’s been! We would like to thank all our new and loyal customers for helping us outgrow our current location. With the addition of 7 staff members and in need of a new warehouse and office space, we will be relocating our Sherwood Park office beginning August 1, 2023.

The new location is located only 3 doors down from our current location at #150 – 241 Portage Close, Sherwood Park, Alberta. The new facility is much larger and will be vital in providing the level of service synonymous with the Electrogas name.

Customers visiting the new Sherwood Park office can expect friendly and knowledgeable staff dedicated to assisting with their specific safety requirements. We are available to provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure customers make informed decisions regarding their safety needs. We invite customers, safety professionals, and businesses to visit our new Sherwood Park location.

For more information about Electrogas and its range of safety equipment solutions, please visit www.electrogasmonitors.com or contact the Sherwood Park branch at (780) 449-0954.

Owners:
Ashley Hoffer & Philip Rarog
Electrogas
1-886-341-6167

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Believe it or not, thermal imaging technology has been around for almost a century now. It was first discovered way back in the 1920s when it was used exclusively for military purposes.

In this day and age, a thermal imaging camera can be utilized for so many different things. You can use a thermal imaging camera to do everything from carrying out electrical wiring maintenance to responding to the scene of an active house fire.

If you’re going to buy a thermal imaging camera soon, you should give thought to how you’ll use it first. This will play a huge part in helping you pick out the best thermal imaging camera.

You should also take the time to learn about some of the factors that separate good thermal imaging cameras from not-so-good ones. Find out about a few of the factors that will help make a thermal imaging camera great below

Temperature Range

Different thermal imaging cameras can capture different temperature ranges. For this reason, it’ll be important for you to give thought to which temperatures you’re going to be capturing in most images.

You’ll want to search for a thermal imaging camera that’s going to be able to provide you with images at your desired temperatures. It’ll be one of the very first things you should consider when you’re looking for a thermal imaging camera.

Resolution

The vast majority of the thermal imaging cameras on the market today will provide images that have much lower pixel counts than the images taken by regular cameras and even some of the best smartphones. Even still, you will need to factor resolution into the equation when you’re trying to track down a good thermal imaging camera.

The size of the things you’ll be targeting with a thermal imaging camera should be taken into account. The smaller these objects will be, the higher the resolution of a thermal imaging camera will need to be.

Accuracy

The best thermal imaging cameras are going to be capable of doing more than just detecting differences in temperature when you’re using them. They’re also going to be able to calculate these differences in temperature for you.

Because of this, a good thermal imaging camera is going to need to be extremely accurate. The best thermal imaging cameras of the bunch can typically provide ±2% accuracy or better.

Durability

More often than not, you’re probably going to be using a thermal imaging camera in situations that could subject it to wear and tear. As a result, you’ll want this camera to be as durable as it gets.

A good thermal imaging camera like this EVOLUTION® 6000 Xtreme from MSA is going to stand up to almost anything you might throw at it. It’ll also continue to set you up with accurate readings no matter what might be going on around it.

Go Shop For a Thermal Imaging Camera

If you believe you could benefit from buying a thermal imaging camera Electrogas in Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton has plenty of options for you to choose from. All our thermal imaging cameras will check the right boxes for you.

We welcome you to shop around on our website for a thermal imaging camera for your specific purposes. We also invite you to reach out to us with any questions you might have about our cameras.

Touch base with us now to get the answers you need.

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New Electrogas location NOW OPEN in Abbotsford, BC

Abbotsford, BC – May 24, 2023 – Electrogas, a leading provider of safety equipment solutions, is delighted to announce the grand opening of its new location in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The new branch is located at Unit A160, 2114 Carpenter Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L9, and can be contacted at (236) 380-4800.

Electrogas has built a strong reputation for delivering industry-leading sales, service, and rentals of safety-related equipment for more than 25 years. With the opening of this new branch, Electrogas aims to better serve the safety needs of businesses and individuals in Abbotsford and the surrounding areas.

The Abbotsford location will offer the same comprehensive range of safety equipment, including gas detection systems, SCBA/SABA (self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air breathing apparatus), fall protection equipment, and more. Whether customers require high-quality safety gear for personal use or are seeking solutions for their organization’s safety program, Electrogas is committed to providing top-notch products and exceptional customer service.

Customers visiting the Abbotsford branch can expect friendly and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to assisting with their specific safety requirements. The team at Electrogas is always available to provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure customers make informed decisions regarding their safety needs. We invite customers, safety professionals, and businesses to visit their new Abbotsford location. We will be celebrating a grand opening in the weeks to come – so please stay tuned for more details on that.

For more information about Electrogas and its range of safety equipment solutions, please visit www.electrogasmonitors.com or contact the Abbotsford branch at (236) 380-4800.

Owners:
Ashley Hoffer & Philip Rarog
Electrogas
1-886-341-6167

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Do you know what to do if someone in your workplace suffers cardiac arrest? It can be a panicked situation, especially if you don’t know the signs of one. It’s even more dangerous if you’ve never personally dealt with that kind of situation in the past.

Not many people know how to use a defibrillator, but it can be a crucial tool in an emergency situation. Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, can dramatically increase a person’s survival rate.

Here are some of the first steps you should take when using an AED unit.

Call for Paramedics

First, and foremost, you’ll want to call the paramedics. Using an AED unit is not a replacement for medical assistance or care. The main purpose of an AED is to increase someone’s survival in the first few minutes of their cardiac arrest. It analyzes the heart rhythm of a victim and shocks it to try to reset that rhythm. This way, blood can continue flowing into all the victim’s vital organs. A professional medical team will be required to stabilize the individual while they recover. You can find a list of emergency numbers online for any location you’re in. There are different numbers for each service, but they can all redirect you to the appropriate one.

Check the Victim’s Breathing

While you’re on the phone, you’ll also want to check the victim’s vitals. Are they still breathing and do they have a pulse? If they’re not breathing, then you may need to give them some chest compressions before using the AED. You can check a person’s pulse by feeling at their neck, the inside of their elbow, or their wrist. It may be easier to detect in certain areas depending on the person. As for their breathing, see if their chest is rising and falling. Put your ear to their mouth and nose to check for airflow. You may also feel their breath against your face.

Follow the AED Prompts

Once you’ve located an AED, you’ll need to place the electrode pads onto the victim’s bare chest. One pad goes on the upper right side while the other goes slightly below the armpit on the left side. The defibrillator will automatically analyze the person’s heart rate. You should stop CPR at this point. If the victim’s heart is in some kind of cardiac arrest, then the device will let you know if they need a shock. You can then manually press the shock button on the AED to do so.

Keep an AED Around for Emergencies

You never know when someone will have a cardiac arrest episode and need emergency care as soon as possible. Without assistance, they may pass away long before the ambulance even arrives. An AED allows you to jumpstart the heart and help it regain a normal rhythm. Electrogas in Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton area has all the supplies you need for gas detection, safety on the job, and more. We also offer servicing, software, and online training. Contact us to learn about our products.

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