You know you need an O2 monitor, but where do
you get one, and how much does it cost? Selling oxygen deficiency
monitors is our business, so we've rounded up information to choose the right
oxygen deficiency monitor for your needs.
Who
Should Use an Oxygen Deficiency Monitor?
An oxygen deficiency monitor should be placed anywhere that
inert gases, such as argon or nitrogen, are used or stored. Industries that use
an oxygen deficiency monitor include:
- Research
& development – Laboratories often perform testing using nitrogen,
argon, or CO2.
- Medical
gases- Used in hospitals, or labs requiring ultra-purity (99.9%) inert
gases or nitrogen gas.
- MRI
facilities- Helium gas surrounds the MR magnet to protect from overheating
while in operation.
- Pharmaceutical-
Nitrogen is used in cryogenic freezers and CO2 or dry ice is
commonly used for shipping heat sensitive prescription drugs.
- Cryotherapy- Nitrogen gas is used to create on-demand low
temperatures quickly for therapy. Used for treating people to reduce
inflammation.
- Cryopreservation-
N2 gas is used in the process of cooling and storing cells,
tissues, or organs at very low temperatures to maintain their viability.
- Universities-
Many schools specializing in medicine, sciences, or aerospace require
nitrogen gas, argon gas, or carbon dioxide for experiments and long-term
research.
- Semiconductor-
Ultra purity nitrogen gas or other inert gases are required to reduce
corrosion and oxidation on wafers or in semiconductor tools.
- Food
& Beverage- Nitrogen gas or CO2 is used to rapidly flash
freeze food, or increase the shelf life of packaged foods and beverages.
- OLED- Nitrogen gas is used to reduce oxidation in printing
chambers maintaining the quality of the substrate.
- 3D Printers- Argon gas and nitrogen gas are used in printers to
reduce corrosion and protect metals from being a source of ignition, most
commonly titanium metals.
What
is an Oxygen Monitor Alarm?
An oxygen monitor alarm goes off if oxygen levels fall to a
critical threshold, which is defined by OSHA as below 19.5 percent.
The type of alarm varies by the specifications of the oxygen
deficiency monitor you're considering. At PureAire, our oxygen monitors
have two alarm levels, for 19.5 percent and 18 percent. The built-in alarm
operates at 90 decibels, so workers can hear the alarm over facility noise. The
optional horn and strobe combination amplifies the alarm.
Alarm relays link alerts with third party communication systems,
such as control panels, PLCs, or fire alarm systems for maximum
versatility.
How
Much Does an Oxygen Monitor Cost?
Oxygen monitors range in price from $1,500 to $4,500, depending
on if you need percentage or ppm accuracy.
Now that you understand the different features available in an
oxygen monitor, as well as who should have an O2 monitor,
you're ready to research and buy. We're partial to PureAire products,
but we always recommend that you review the specifications of any oxygen
deficiency monitor so
you understand what features the product has and whether it's right for
you. PureAire includes a sensor lasting 10 year or more which is usually
more desirable when you’re planning on using an oxygen monitor longer than 2 to
3 years.
You can buy an oxygen deficiency monitor online from the
manufacturer, directly though distributors, and through commerce outlets as
well.
PureAire works with various distributors such as Airgas, Air Liquide, Linde, Air Products, Fisher Scientific, and Johnson Controls.
One note of caution here, especially if you use the internet to
research oxygen monitors. A number of products may come up when you search for
O2 monitors that are NOT the correct product to detect gas
leaks. You may find search results for the following products when you begin to
look for oxygen monitors online:
- Finger
oxygen monitor
- Blood
oxygen monitor
- Pulse oximetry monitor
- Oximeter
- Baby
monitor
As you may guess from the names, these other monitors are
commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical settings. The price point will be
far less than what you would spend for the type of oxygen monitor we're talking
about. The other oxygen monitors are also found in stores and online at
pharmacies: Walgreens, Target, CVS, and the like.
When you review the product specifications, make sure the
product you've found does what you need it to do: Monitor levels of oxygen in
the air to detect a gas leak that could harm your facility
and workers.
If there are other questions you have about shopping for an
oxygen deficiency monitor, we're here for you. Chat with us online
or email us today.
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