Honeywell 04230-A-1001 Searchline Excel 200m Long Range Sensor

Product Overview

The Honeywell 04230-A-1001 stands as a high-performance infrared (IR) open-path gas detector within the renowned Searchline Excel series. This instrument continuously monitors for flammable hydrocarbon gases over long distances, providing a critical early-warning layer for industrial safety. We supply this unit as 100% Brand New original hardware, specifically designed to withstand the rigors of refineries, offshore platforms, and chemical processing plants. By utilizing advanced solid-state photovoltaic detectors, the 04230-A-1001 ensures high-speed response times and unparalleled sensitivity across a wide detection path.

Technical Specifications

Engineering Advantages

• Superior Environmental Immunity: The 04230-A-1001 features patented optical designs that ignore interference from sunlight, flare stacks, and arc welding. This prevents false alarms in heavy industrial zones where lightning or high-intensity light sources often disrupt inferior sensors.

• Heated Window with Turbo Mode: To combat frost, condensation, and snow buildup, the unit employs an internal heating element. The "Turbo" heating mode activates during extreme cold or heavy precipitation, ensuring the optical path remains clear for uninterrupted monitoring.

• Precision Alignment Hardware: Honeywell includes heavy-duty stainless-steel brackets that support both coarse and fine adjustment. This mechanism allows technicians to lock in precise vertical and horizontal alignment over paths as long as 200 meters, ensuring maximum signal strength.

• Fail-Safe Operation: The solid-state photovoltaic detectors require no moving parts, which significantly reduces mechanical failure points. The system constantly monitors its own internal health and beam integrity, reporting a fault signal immediately if the optical path becomes obscured or hardware fails.

• Rugged Flameproof Enclosure: The 04230-A-1001 utilizes an explosion-proof housing suitable for hazardous Area 1 and Area 2 applications. Its 316 stainless-steel construction resists corrosive salt spray and chemical exposure, extending the device's operational life in offshore environments.

FAQs

• Can the 04230-A-1001 detect non-hydrocarbon gases?No. This detector utilizes the specific infrared absorption characteristics of hydrocarbon molecules. It primarily targets flammable gases like Methane, Ethane, Propane, and Butane.

• What is the significance of the "LEL·m" unit?Unlike point detectors that measure local concentration (LEL), open-path detectors measure the "total" gas present along the beam. One LEL·m represents a cloud of 100% LEL gas that is one meter wide, or a cloud of 50% LEL gas that is two meters wide.

• How often does the unit require realignment?The 04230-A-1001 utilizes a rigid mounting system designed to maintain alignment despite vibration. However, we recommend checking the signal strength annually or after major structural work near the mounting points to ensure optimal performance.

• Is this unit shipped with the transmitter and receiver?The 04230-A-1001 typically designates the transmitter component of the system. In open-path setups, a matching receiver must be paired with the transmitter to complete the detection loop. Please verify your system requirements before ordering.