What Does HART Mean? (Fixed Gas Detection)
05/12/2025

What is HART? (Fixed Gas Detection)

Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is HART? In fixed gas detection, HART stands for Highway Addressable Remote Transducer. It is a communication protocol that allows digital communication with field devices (like gas detectors) while still using the standard 4–20 mA analog signal for real-time process measurement. How is HART used? HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) works by superimposing digital...
MODBUS
05/12/2025

What Does MODBUS Mean? (Fixed Gas Detection)

Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is MODBUS? MODBUS is a communication protocol used in industrial automation systems to allow devices to talk to each other. Think of it as a common language that sensors, controllers, and computers can use to exchange information reliably. Modbus, created in 1979 by Modicon, the original maker of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is...
What Does 4–20 mA Mean? (Fixed Gas Detection)
04/12/2025

What Does 4–20 mA Mean? (Fixed Gas Detection)

Posted by Rhys Redrup
What is 4-20 mA? A 4–20 mA signal is an analogue electrical output used by fixed gas detectors to communicate the concentration of gases to controllers, PLCs, or building management systems. It is one of the most widely used methods for transmitting gas measurements in industrial environments because of its reliability and simplicity. What Does...
Top 3 Gases Found in Boiler Rooms
04/12/2025

Top 3 Gases Found in Boiler Rooms

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction A boiler room is a dedicated space where boilers and associated equipment are installed to generate heat or steam for a building, process, or industrial operation. Boilers burn fuels such as natural gas, oil, coal, or use electricity to produce hot water or steam, which is then used for heating, power generation, or manufacturing...