Gas detector tubes are a common and reliable way to detect gas in a specific area. Miners who are sampling air for methane and household carbon monoxide tests still heavily utilize gas tubes with stain technology. But wireless, electronic gas detectors have continued to improve in a way that makes data communication and gas detector calibration easier. These are three ways that wireless gas detectors have improved to try and make gas detection jobs easier:
GPS and Location Beacons
Some gas detection jobs require two workers. Operating the gas detection equipment man require two employees, but at least one of those employees needs to record the sample areas. For example, a large mine needs to be tested for methane in several areas. One worker may be taking samples of air to test for gas, and another worker needs to be able to record what area has been tested. Wireless gas detectors can record GPS coordinates or record information about location beacons so that manually recording location is no longer necessary.
On-board Communication
A few advanced wireless gas detectors have two-way speakerphones or text messaging software built into the equipment. This communication system makes it easier for samplers to deliver results away from the testing area. Sometimes gas detection is a safety issue, and results need to be communicated as quickly as possible.
Automatic Reports
When less time is spent on paperwork, productivity has an opportunity to increase. There are some wireless gas detectors which will fill out automatic reports about testing results. These same detectors can automatically create reports about gas detector calibration results, meaning that the detector may suggest when a re-calibration is necessary.
Glass gas detection tubes are still an inexpensive and reliable way to get results quickly about a sample area. But wireless, electronic gas detectors are extremely helpful for companies who are consistently detecting and testing.
