Description
Honeywell Searchpoint Optima Plus Fixed Gas Detector
When ordering the Honeywell Searchpoint Optima Plus Fixed Gas Detector, please ensure you select a suitable accompanying gas bottle from this list.
Engineered from 316 stainless steel, this rugged unit offers fast, reliable detection with a rapid response time of T50 < 3 seconds and T90 < 4 seconds for methane.
Using advanced infrared detection technology, the Optima Plus ensures a fast speed of response and fail-to-safe operation. This enables compliance with safety regulations, protects personnel, and maximizes uptime in critical operations. Compared to traditional electro-catalytic detectors, the unit significantly reduces routine maintenance, leading to a lower cost of ownership over its lifetime.
With more than 100,000 units installed globally, Honeywell Searchpoint Optima Plus Fixed Gas Detector is trusted in a wide range of industrial settings. It has been independently assessed by TÜV to IEC61508 Safety Integrity Level 2 standards. The detector’s advanced internal diagnostics and intelligent alarm rejection algorithms deliver outstanding operational integrity and reduce the risk of false alarms.
Key Benefits
Key benefits include improved reliability, enhanced false alarm rejection, and increased uptime through features such as a contaminated optics warning and dynamic heating control for condensation-free performance. The unit includes remote gas testing capability, integral event logging, and optional HART® communication over 4–20mA output. With no moving parts and self-compensating optics, it is highly stable and immune to long-term component drift.
Certified for use in North American and European hazardous areas, including UL, CSA, ATEX, and IECEx classifications, the Searchpoint Optima Plus is a dependable solution for demanding gas detection environments.
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