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2012-01-27
Detector that alerts for ozone toxicity
A new series of detectors from AP measure ambient
ozone levels in industrial kitchens, water and sewage plants, homes and
industries in a variety of security related applications.
Ozone is now used in many industrial processes
and commercial buildings. It has become increasingly important to
measure ozone content around different types of devices that produce
ozone in doors such as air purification devices,
bipolar ionization plants, devices with UV radiation,
etc.
The ozone detector is designed to protect and
alert against ozone exposure. It meets the Work Environment
Authority's requirements for level limit 0.1 ppm (exposure limit
period), and 0.3 ppm max limit (exposure limit over a period of 15
minutes). It detects leaks and provides automatic control of processes
and equipment.
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In the U.S. the hygienic exposure limit is 0.05
ppm (50ppb), an alarm level we strongly recommend.
O3-detectors
from AP are designed for early detection of
ozone, measurement and control
of the air, including process ozone (high
concentrations), ambient ozone (low concentrations) and fluid gas
ozone (low concentrations).
The detector is pre-calibrated and easy to install.
The start-up process is done according to standard
installation practices, including position on the wall
0.3 m above the floor.
Additional calibration by a qualified technician
is not needed.
Ozone is a toxic gas and more and more Europeans
will die of diseases induced by rising levels of ozone in the coming
years.
Approximately 1400 people die annually in Sweden
of ozone.
The human olfactory organs
cannot detect the metallic smell of ozone. Furthermore the
sense of smell varies from person to person and is also affected by
local environmental conditions. More:
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2011-12-20
Water damage is often unexpected. Early
detection is vital to limit the extent of the damage.
The damaged area can be divided into two groups:
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Unforeseen water damage
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Intentional water damage
The most common causes of water damage are a
technical errors, improper construction, poor maintenance and
supervision, lack of waterproofing, carelessness, accidents and water
damage caused by workmen.
Reasons for intentional water damage, are for example, deliberately
turned on water taps where the drain is blocked and
vandalism causing broken water pipes.
Projecting guides
Freezers and
refrigeration systems should be equipped with alarms
The importance of early detection is of
vital importance to limit the damage.
Read more in the links below:
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2011-12-04
AP launches an electrostatic filter cartridge
called EFX, which is environmentally friendly, energy saving and
providing clean air at the same time.
Property owners do not have to now change filters several times per year
and can avoid complaints about ventilation, since the air has been
washed clean. The cost has been reduced for operation and maintenance
while at the same time you save energy.
The EFX has been designed to be used in schools, hospitals, apartment
buildings and industrial processes, etc. and for companies working with
energy-saving measures, EPC, Energy Performance Contracting, etc., where
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Electricity consumption for the operation of fans in ventilation systems
in different buildings is an essential part of the overall electricity
consumption in these buildings.
A great part of the electricity needed for the operation of fans -
sometimes up to 30% - is caused by the pressure drop in the filters of
the air supply units.
The EFX is a filter with a low pressure drop and does not change
significantly during the operating time and thus requires less work
for the fan motor.
The filter is reused and only needs washing. You avoids the problem of
service staff working in unhealthy environments when changing the pocket
filters.
EFX is designed to last for 20 years, with nothing more than maintenance
and cleaning.
As a consequence of this Life Cycle Cost is low. |
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The electrostatic filter is based on a technology with efficient
particle capture and acts as an air purifier for rooms. A capture system
holds the particles in position.
The filter has been developed in collaboration with the Institute for
Hygiene and hospitals.
Hospital staff have conducted product tests.
Common air purification, energy savings and no changes of filters are much appreciated improvements.
“I have dreamed of this kind of filter for years. So far, you have had
to stand in the dust with a protective mask to replace the pocket
filter. This has obviously been a poor and unhealthy working environment.
With this filter, you save working hours, and in fact I think all
pollutants have now disappeared in the occupied zones.
Not having to discard a number of pocket filters, as refuse, I believe
this is also the way towards a more sustainable society “ says Harry
Kraaijenhagen from Airionic in Mölndal (Gothenburg suburb). |
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EFX is available in a number of air modules assembled from smaller to
larger systems in relation to airflow in the ventilation system. It fits
in both existing and new air supply units and can replace the old filter
without significant adjustment costs.
One conclusion is that it pays to install electrostatic filters. This
has been found out life cycle cost calculations.
The electricity consumption for fan operation required by the air
filter, becomes more than 30 % lower, if one chooses to install EFX
electrostatic filters.
AP contribute to accelerating the development of more efficient
ventilation products and - systems for energy efficient “Green
Buildings”.
The EFX is a climate-smart filter kind to the earth's resources.
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2011-11-17
Easy replacement of Duct Smoke Detectors that
give unnessecary alarms and stop working.
The big news now is that there is a
replacement detector, CAL 300, which is adapted to existing
control devices or other monitoring devices intended for current loops
of 2.2 kohm
end resistance.
This simple replacement makes it possible to have
a working duct smoke detector in your property with existing cables and
a power supply to the detector.
CAL 300 measures the smoke inside the duct, all
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Using this replacement method, unnecessary false alarms can be avoided.
CAL has a built-in sensitivity control that
allows continuous internal diagnostics on its own status.
The sensitivity level can be adjusted.
The built-in opertion compensation, allows the
detector to automatically adjust its sensitivity as it becomes dirty.
P.S. CAL is designed to detect smoke in
ventilation ducts without additional fan.
More about
Replacement Detector |
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2011-08-27
Detector for hydrogen sulphide protects people
and plants from toxic emissions.
The new gas detector
H2S from AP is designed to protect people, equipment
and plants from risks associated with hydrogen sulphide (H2S).
It is equipped with a Modbus communications protocol to facilitate bus
communication.
Hydrogen sulphide is a toxic gas whose odor is
usually described as that of "rotten eggs".
At high concentrations, however, there occurs a
paralysis of the sense of smell.
It is therefore not possible to use the sense of
smell to determine if an area is dangerous due to the presence of
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Modbus is a proven communications protocol for
the instrumentation that provides digital communication without
disturbing the integrity of the analog output signal 0-10Vdc or 4-20mA.
Modbus allows multiple variables, parameters,
device configuration and diagnostics to be transferred digitally
simultaneously with the analog signal.
The H2S gas detector is also available in
explosion-proof design and ATEX-compliant with CE certification.
The gas concentration is displayed on an LED
display.
The gas detectors come as standard with two
analog outputs, and as an option with two additional relay outputs.
H2S is equipped with an electro-chemical element,
which are highly selective and unaffected by ammonia, alcohols and other
gases that are commonly found in these environments.
The detector monitors H2S gas in parts per
million (ppm) and provides status indication. It is also equipped with
alarm outputs.
The sensor is available in 0-50ppm 0-100ppm or
0-200ppm to support a wide range of applications.
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2011-04-11
Are
you interested in low electrical installation costs for Controls for
Buildning and Industrial Automation?
New
installation philosophy reduces installation costs up to 65% in Controls
for Buildning and Industrial Automation
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You can now connect Modbus-based Fieldbus-modules near the
control object, anywhere in the network.
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Building Automation is now offered at a low cost for all types of
properties and applications.
Networking technology has expanded and is here to stay within Controls
for Buildning and Industrial Automation.
It has
contributed to the development of new technology opening up for a new
dimension.
This
means, among other things, that several players can participate and
compete in a market that earlier had limited exposure to competition,
giving end users greater flexibility.
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system can also be used over Internet Modbus TCP, TCP/IP.
The open
platform allows the system to be used for most higher level control
systems.
Read more about
input/output modules, Modbus
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2011-03-29
Waterproof damper actuators
For really tough environments there are damper actuators with protection
class IP66.
The weather-resistant actuator is extremely
robust and durable, even with fast running times.
Available as modulating, On / Off and increase /
decrease, failsafe, open / closed.
The carefully designed product is suitable for ship
installations, industrial sites, barn ventilation, outdoor installation,
etc.
You too should choose AP damper actuators when
extra high demands are required.
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2011-03-12
For the smoke control systems to function
satisfactorily, one must first of all have a smoke detector that is
manufactured for ventilation ducts.
It must be designed to withstand the environment in the ventilation duct
without interference.
There are two major interference problems which have caused a huge
number of false alarms on duct smoke detectors.
Pollution is a great problem in all ventilation ducts.
The detectors detect pollution as smoke, and often emit false alarms.
The second major problem is the air velocity in the duct.
High air velocities often interfere with detectors.
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2011-02-22
The FCO detects the fire before the smoke has emerged
The FCO is a high sensitivity detector which detects the first
stage of a fire - namely the gasification which preceeds the development
of smoke.
The FCO measures the concentration of CO in the ambient air and mixes
completely with the oxygen. This ensures a comprehensive detection of
the room or space.
The FCO works with relay outputs, analog signals and bus systems e.g.
Modbus and can thus be connected to all smoke control systems,
DDC-controllers and fire alarm systems.
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The sensitivity can be selected from 5 - 45 ppm with an accuracy of
+ /- 3 ppm
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2
relay outputs for alarm 10 ppm (for control measures), respectively
25 ppm (for real fire alarm)
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Can be placed virtually anywhere, need not be placed in a turbulent
flow
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Works even when stratification prevents the smoke from spreading
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CO
penetrates dirt and dust etc.
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Creates no false alarms
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In
a ventilation duct the IP65 protected detector can be accessed via a
manhole
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Detects up to a height of 12 meters
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Fire gas detector FCO with display, IP65 |
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Installation inside ventilation duct |
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2011-01-15
The OVK detector has a cleansing alarm for early
action against pollution from dust and other particles that circulate in
the ventilation systems of properties.
To prevent deterioration of the circulation and
efficiency alarm at various levels are given for monitoring measures or
for cleaning of ventilation ducts.
The OVK detector improves your indoor climate and
prevents the spread of fire by means of an automatic cleansing alarm.
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2010-12-17
The TDD duct smoke detector detects smoke at all
hours directly inside the duct
Countless examples show that a small fire damage can have huge smoke and clean-up damages. This is mainly due to the new plastic
material now available on the market.
Detecting smoke automatically in a duct
should not be especially difficult if you had tried to make a detector
specially adapted for ventilation ducts and the problems that can occur
there.
What has been done before are adaptations of
ordinary standard room detectors for installation in ducts.
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The TDD is a duct smoke detector designed
for ventilation that
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works inside the ventilation duct
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has adjustable sensitivity levels for various
environments that may exist in a duct
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enables smoke detection to be measured several times
per second and dirt to be measured every two hours
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tells you during the whole operating time how
clean/dirty it is
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compensates automatically for the current
pollution level with no change of sensitivity
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provides a special service alarm when it
reaches maximum contamination
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has marker that clearly indicates which
detector has given the alarm
The TDD is total economic LLC and this can be
summarized as follows:
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Low operating costs for the owner, long time
between cleaning sessions, you know exactly how dirty the detector
is
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No false alarms - no emergency expenses
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No lost confidence in the alarm systems
The TDD is therefore a detector adapted to the
reality inside a ventilation duct
See also:
Smoke/Fire/OVK
- Introduction
Smoke Control
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2010-12-04
Environmental detector BIO ensures that the
required air flow from outside can be brought to the building while
optimizing ventilation.
Removes:
Takes into account:
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BIO has a built-in operating compensation and prediction
algorithm which recalibrates itself every second.
You too should try the BIO environment detector to save energy and to
remove unhealthy substances in the air.
Please visit the following pages for more information:
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2010-11-13
New generation of selective refrigerant detectors
With a well-proven infrared sensor and the latest digital technology
Automatikprodukter Sweden, launches refrigerant Freon detectors for HFC
and HCFC, CO2 and ammonia gas.
The detector is a microprocessor-based device with complex mathematical
algorithms to provide remarkably accurate measurements of low gas
concentrations, ensuring maximum safety and environmental protection.
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When the special properties of infrared
technology and the unique dual measuring chamber are combined the result
is reliable refrigerant detectors for early detection and avoidance of
false alarms.
The detector has a life expectancy of over 10 years and needs only
supervision every 5 years.
A key concern in designing the detector was how to reduce the number of
recalibration and service calls caused by the operation etc., in
relation to conventional refrigerant detectors without sacrificing
sensitivity.
Annual service inspections are no longer needed with the new infrared
technology.
Costs for operation and maintenance are hereby reduced.
See also:
Ammonia
Refrigerants -
Freon
CO2 - Cold/Freeze
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2010-10-25
Carbon dioxide measurements (CO2)
down to -40°C
In low temperature ranges, measuring CO2
warns you of leakage with the CDC / CDF gas detector for:
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Cold rooms - Freezer rooms
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Outdoor installation - Tunnels
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Parking garages - Cargo spaces
Equipped with internal temperature-controlled
heater
Robust and reliable - IP65
Click on the link below for more information
See also:
CO2 -
Cold/Freeze store
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2010-10-15
New 0-25% Oxygen Sensor
Oxygen detectors are important in all environments where hypoxia may
occur.
This includes:
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Liquid nitrogen storage ("cryorooms"), which
has pressurized nitrogen
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Test vessels for vacuum
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Licensed and enclosed spaces
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Workplaces containing pressurized gases which
may displace oxygen
Oxygen Sensors are also used to detect leaks
inside sealed glove boxes used in scientific processes and in industrial
manufacture of light bulbs.
See also:
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2010-06-06
Unexpectedly poor air quality in new houses -
create safe air
Tenants fall ill despite the increased use of natural materials.
Installation of air quality sensors would improve the ventilation and
exhaust ventilation of VOC (volatile organic compounds).
The substances that come from building materials
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Just before people move into a building for the first time, the
concentrations of volatile organic compounds, VOCs, in indoor air is up
to eight times higher than what the industry benchmark states.
After about three years, the concentrations have
gone down but are still twice as high as the benchmark.
The volatile organic substances come from wood
and linoleum, materials which have become increasingly common in modern
homes.
The volatile organic substances also come from
floors and countertops that are regularly oiled.
Using a natural material is no guarantee that you
get low concentrations in indoor air.
Even less natural solvents from glues, paints and
cleaning agents are commonly found in indoor air.
It is not enough to check emissions from the
individual building materials.
You must also check the emissions in the new
buildings before people move in.
It is mainly terpenes that dominate the indoor
air.
These substances are found naturally in wooden
materials and linoleum carpets.
Research has shown that terpenes can react on
nitrogen oxides and ozone to form the so-called free radicals, which are
highly irritating to mucous membranes.
The substance is obtained from lemon peel and is
suspected to be allergenic.
It is often used as lemon scent in common
solvents.
Even n-butanol from water-based glues and paints,
as well as aldehydes occur in unexpectedly high concentrations in indoor
air.
See
air quality
and
air quality standard
PS: The QRM air quality detector costs 3000
SEK and is also used for demand controlled ventilation for cutting down
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2010-05-19
BUDGET MAKER MAJ 2010
CO2
Originalsensorn för koldioxid inbyggd i en
attraktiv rumskapsling, CDR 100V
Nu till 1000 kr/st oavsett antal
Tillverkaren erbjuder detta fabrikspris endast
fram till 30 juni 2010.
Läs
mer om CDR 100V
Ps. Detektorn har livstids kalibreringsgaranti,
se nedanstående pdf.
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BUDGET MAKER, May 2010
CO2
Original sensor for carbon dioxide built into an attractive room
enclosure, the CDR 100V.
Now at 1000 SEK/unit regardless of number.
The manufacturer offers this factory price only
until 30 June 2010.
Read more about the CDR
100V
Ps. The detector comes with lifetime calibration warranty, see pdf
below.
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2010-05-18
Solar energy detector focuses on energy
conservation
There are many ways to become more energy efficient and save money.
It is likely that future energy taxes will
bebased on how much energy you consume / m2 or person.
With SEV energy detector you can measure the
global radiation and regulate your items by watts or by square meter.
Learn more about Automatikprodukter's
energy detector
You too should use SEV to measure / regulate
energy efficiently |
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