Introduction Honeywell has expanded its portable gas detection portfolio with the launch of the Honeywell BW Flex 5 Series. The BW Flex 5 range is a highly configurable multi-gas detector. It is built to simplify real world safety work. The BW Flex 5 combines modular sensor technology, flexible connectivity, and advanced workflow automation into a...

Introduction to bump testing Bump testing is a quick functional check where a gas detector is exposed to a known concentration of gas to confirm that its sensors respond and its alarms activate. You should bump test because gas detectors can fail without obvious signs. Sensors can become blocked, poisoned, or drift over time. A...

Detecting gas in your workplace The presence of toxic, flammable, or asphyxiating gases can pose serious risks to employee health within many different workplaces. To avoid these risks from occurring, gas detection should be considered to monitor these different gases. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) emphasises that employers have a legal duty under...

What is the XNX Gas Detector? XNX gas detector is simple-to-use, low-maintenance universal platform that works with other safety equipment on a digital bus system, including Honeywell Analytics’ own Searchline Excel, Optima or other gas detectors. XNX gas detector supports Electrochemical, Infrared and Catalytic Bead gas monitors and uses standard 4-20mA wiring and HART. With...