Tuesday, July 30, 2013
PureAire Monitoring Systems Obtains UL/CUL Listings on All Oxygen Deficiency Monitors
PureAire Monitoring Systems manufactures and distributes oxygen monitors for safety, and as of July 2013, most monitors now include UL/CUL listings. Their monitors make sure oxygen remains at a safe and breathable level in areas that utilize gasses such as nitrogen, dry ice, helium, and argon. These gases, commonly known as cryogenic gases, can be hazardous or even deadly if used without the proper safety precautions. Typical areas where these gases are used include laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, cryopreservation facilities, and food processing and handling. The addition of a UL/CUL listing further insures PureAire’s products are the premium choice for your safety.
On July 15, 2013, PureAire Monitoring Systems was officially issued UL/CUL listings for their line of oxygen monitors. The UL listings were specifically issued for these models: TX-1100-D, TX-1100-DR, TX-1100-DRA, TX-1100-SAM, TX-1100-DRAP and TX-1100-DKF25. The UL listing file is E363306 Measuring Equipment and is current for use in the US and Canada. This is exciting news for the company as they are now able to provide products with the assurance and recognition a UL/CUL rating guarantees. PureAire’s oxygen monitors were also tested to EN-61010-1-3-2013 Low Voltage, (LVD) for Ce.
Since their beginnings in 1997, PureAire has sold many thousands of O2 monitors to customers including universities (Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia) and government agencies (NASA, Los Alamos National Labs, NIST). A release of cryogenic gases in a confined space can cause asphyxiation, making it direly important that every space with human occupancy be monitored. Though these gases can be highly dangerous, their oxygen monitors allow groundbreaking research to be done with the ease of knowing any leak will be immediately detected.
PureAire Monitoring Systems provide the #1 O2 monitor in the industry. With a sensor lasting 10+ years, no competitor can offer the same longevity or reliability. Now that they have obtained UL/CUL listings, there is no question they are the unparalleled company to go to for your oxygen safety needs.
For more information on the PureAire Oxygen Monitoring System, contact PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc., 557 Capital Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; phone 888-788-8050 or 847-726-6000; fax 847-726-6051; or email info@pureaire.net. You may also visit the company’s website at www.Pureairemonitoring.com.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
PureAire Combines Oxygen and CO2 Sensors to provide a Dual Gas Monitor to the Marketplace
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKnt2_8GbKw6mg_vsy2d3Ahx_ddkif35-q8d0yR4ZjXJdn2sZt45VsjvgRtlsIiQp2eA0yH_IhN0S8YDGvQ6sBFLnzp_jz88tvem1HoZ0O7yMGSHEHKDv_w6h9PFRx7q5deXnQ55QQO4/s320/co2+image.jpg)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
PureAire Oxygen (O2) Monitor Used in MRI Rooms Around The World
In the early 1980’s, there were 12 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines in use. Today, there are approximately 25,000 around the globe. One item in common is their use of Helium. Liquid Helium is most often associated with party balloons and funny voices, but 20% of the world supply of this super-cooled gas is used in MRI equipment. Liquid helium is extremely cold (-450° F), which is necessary to cool the magnets and get optimum performance from the $3M piece of equipment.
One problem with using the gas is that it displaces oxygen, and without oxygen, people and animals suffocate. Look no further than the relatively recent death of a young party-goer who inhaled the gas to make her voice squeaky. Her oxygen levels dropped to a deadly rate.
Helium is a nontoxic, odorless, colorless, nonflammable gas stored in cylinders at high pressure. It can cause rapid suffocation when concentrations are sufficient to reduce oxygen levels below 19.5%. It is lighter than air and may collect in high points or along ceilings. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) may be required by rescue workers.1
If a helium leak occurred in a MRI room, asphyxiation can occur, creating a dangerous environment for both facility workers and patients. For that reason, Oxygen Deficiency monitors are recommended in MRI facilities. PureAire Monitoring Systems Oxygen Monitors are becoming the newest safety product amongst MRI users, thanks to its 10 + year sensor. Unlike its competitors, PureAire’s sensors do not require maintenance or replacement parts and are not impacted by environmental drift. This means no false alarms or failures due to depleted sensors. Further, the “set it and forget it” nature of the solution translates to the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.
The PureAire Oxygen Monitor has been used around the world for the last 14 years. The high reliability, low cost and PureAire’s commitment to customer satisfaction make it a customer favorite.
“Thanks again for your support. The oxygen monitors are in their respective locations and are functioning as designed. Nice unit! Everyone thinks they are a great product. The software menu is easy to use and could not be easier to operate.” - Dominion Nuclear
“The O2 monitors are working well and doing a great job! Alarm relays are configured with the exhaust fan and is triggered a couple of times a day if we have cryogenic bottles in the area. Excellent product, repeatable, and reliable as advertised.” - Gulfstream Aerospace
For more information, please visit our web site at: www.PureAireMonitoring.com, or www.MonitorOxygen.com.
If you have any questions, we’d love to speak with you. Call us at: 1-888-788-8050
About PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc.
PureAire is the industry leader in gas monitoring solutions enabling organizations to ensure safe work environments, minimize compliance risk, and reduce associated costs. Over 1,000 organizations across the globe use PureAire gas monitoring solutions. Beginning in 1996, PureAire’s growth has been a result of an unbeatable combination of innovation and experience in solving safety and environmental needs for customers, as well as a total commitment to supporting the customer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1) Air Products. (1997). MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. http://avogadro.chem.iastate.edu/MSDS/helium.pdf
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Hypoxico Selects PureAire Oxygen Deficiency Monitors…Again
Lake Zurich, IL and New York, NY, October 1, 2012 - Hypoxico (www.hypoxico.com), the world leader in altitude simulation, has once again selected PureAire Monitoring Systems’ (www.pureairemonitoring.com) Oxygen Deficiency Monitor to meet its customer’s needs for safety and accuracy.
Since 2006 PureAire Monitoring Systems O2 Monitors have been used in Hypoxic High Altitude Training rooms. The use of high altitude training rooms continues to rise among athletes looking for a more effective workout. The philosophy behind this trend is to lower the breathable oxygen to emulate training at higher altitudes, making for a more strenuous workout.
Some clients reported to use these altitude training systems include Prince Harry, Lance Armstrong, David Beckham, Cleveland Indians, Bear Grylls, and Michael Phelps. The training system may include high altitude “sleeping tents”. Many other athletes and organizations use altitude training as part of their exercise routine.
PureAire’s Oxygen Deficiency monitor uses a zirconium oxide sensor. The end result is a monitor that does not require maintenance or calibration and is not subject to environmental “drift”. For these reasons, PureAire has been specified as the best fit for Hypoxico’s altitude solutions. The sensor life expectancy is 10+ years. In addition, the sensors provide complete linearity across the full scale of 0-25% giving an almost analyzer quality for the athletes.
Gary Kotliar, President, Hypoxico, Inc. - “Prior to selecting PureAire, we were plagued with monitors that required regular calibration, replacement, and repair. We evaluated multiple solutions and chose PureAire as the only monitor that met our customer’s requirements for a no maintenance solution that delivered quality, accuracy, and low cost. PureAire’s commitment to customer service is icing on the cake.”
Al Carrino, President, PureAire Monitoring Systems -
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Hypoxico. As the leader in altitude simulation, it is important they continue to deliver value to their customers in the form of an industry leading solution that includes a high quality monitoring system that is easy to own and offers the lowest total cost of ownership. We are excited to be part of this growing market.”
About Hypoxico, Inc.
Hypoxico is the leading provider of high altitude training solutions to both individuals and organizations around the globe. Hypoxico offers the highest quality products geared toward the three most effective methods of altitude training,
• "Live High, Train Low"
• Altitude Workouts
• Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)
The proven benefit of altitude training includes maximized speed and endurance, elevated strength and power, and enhanced energy levels and overall wellness. For more information, visit www.hypoxico.com
About PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc.
PureAire is the industry leader in gas monitoring solutions enabling organizations to ensure safe work environments, minimize compliance risk, and reduce associated costs. Over 1,000 organizations across the globe use PureAire gas monitoring solutions. Beginning in 1996, PureAire’s growth has been a result of an unbeatable combination of innovation and experience in solving safety and environmental needs for customers, as well as a total commitment to supporting the customer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit www.pureairemonitoring.com.
Monday, June 11, 2012
PureAire’s O2 Monitor used in High Altitude Training Gains Recognition among Athletes
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnsSyLd80GjkjL2zOtseQjL-AG2xYfpW5rBXj9-4qV5rpXqfhgLgY0SSuj1ZB8Uli0u5DFS1XvVuhKFqLzJdzGEtSCwHHkhHilydS7uLrRm_kQwuUiWOdNEGuK5UVR-FNDDxqjJ6avto/s320/altitude+chamber+blog.jpg)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Is your company using Nitrogen or other Cryogenic gases? Why PureAire Recommends an O2 Deficiency Monitor for Safety.
PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. focuses solely on safety in the workplace, and in laboratory environments. Oxygen deficiency monitors are used in areas using Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, and Carbon Dioxide. PureAire strongly recommends an oxygen deficiency monitor to be installed anywhere cryogenic gases are being stored.
The purpose of an oxygen monitor is to alert employees in the immediate area if there is a spill of nitrogen with audible alarm. The use of an O2 monitor creates a safer environment for employees and can alert local fire panels in a building as well. In New York, NY any area using more than 50 gallons of nitrogen the law states, it is mandatory for an oxygen monitor to be installed.
The largest problem with these specialty gases are, if a spill occurs there is no noticeable scent or effects. A nitrogen spill can create an oxygen deficient environment rapidly within seconds. For the time it takes the body to realize there is zero breathable oxygen, it is too late. A person will pass out from oxygen deprivation immediately. This is one of the most preventable incidents; simply install an oxygen deficiency monitor for safety.
Consider an argument for medicine. If one was to travel to the Amazon in South America, where malaria is common, being unaccustomed to the jungle, wouldn’t it be wise to take malaria pills? What if you have a family history of diabetes? As a family member you may consider taking any necessary precautions to possibly eliminate the concern of diabetes. Maybe by being more physically active, or having a healthier diet, this may delay or stop the onset of diabetes.
An oxygen monitor is also similar to a Fire detector in your home or office. You never expect to have a fire, but a fire detector is installed for safety as a precaution.
PureAire feels the oxygen monitor is the preventative medicine. Scientists and researchers will always continue to use nitrogen for their experiments. Doctors will continue to use helium to cool the large magnets used for images in the MRI scanner. Carbon dioxide will still be used for all beverage dispensing systems at fast food chains. The one factor people cannot eliminate is the use of cryogenic gases used in everyday life. The only known safety, and scientifically proven device is the oxygen deficiency monitor.
The rooms dimensions, a size of the cylinders, the quantity of the cylinders, the types of cryogenic gas being used, whether the gas is being piped into a room, and height of the ceiling all play a role on where, and how many monitors are required. PureAire often gets the question, where do we place the oxygen monitor? How many O2 monitors should we use?
A few simple tips can help save a life. Helium is lighter than air, so it is recommended to mount the monitor closer to the ceiling, whereas nitrogen/argon is heavier than air, so mounting the monitor closer to the ground would make sense. Carbon dioxide is also heavier than air settling to the ground.
PureAire manufactures oxygen deficiency monitors for many different areas. In all cases PureAire use an oxygen deficiency monitor using a 10+ year sensor. PureAire can be contacted at 1-888-788-8050, http://www.MonitorOxygen.com, and http://www.PureAireMonitoring.com.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Are you using the right monitor for CO2?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy3pqF1Kv42TS1qyAaKjnWWXJ4-lFdKQzIz4fUwF2EN47wGntuDnuZBi4dqo-xT8cx5K8z0lmOAsgAq1Hk_29sY99sfLIIWEJJHNkCnWFxjTmevj2OnmxVBG8nEvB-mgHNllYCtQ_mrE/s320/cylinder+oxygen+monitor.jpg)
Carbon dioxide, (CO2) detectors are commonly used to protect workers from leaks in fast food establishments and restaurants. The OSHA, ACGIH and NIOSH CO2 threshold limit value for 8 hours, (TLV) is 5,000 PPM, and the ACGIH and NIOSH short-term exposure level, (STEL) is 30,000 PPM. Although these agencies established worker exposure levels, they also all state:
“ The health effects of Carbon dioxide is a simple asphyxiant (HE17).” 1
Workers have been seriously injured due to exposure to oxygen deficiency in fast food facilities due to faulty or non-responsive CO2 monitors.
It is fact that a carbon dioxide leak from a faulty beverage dispensing system in a work environment displaces oxygen. The real health hazard is not from exposure to CO2, it’s from a lack of oxygen. “Carbon dioxide gas is an asphyxiant with effects due to lack of oxygen.” 2
“Inhaling large concentrations causes rapid circulatory insufficiency leading to coma and death. Asphyxiation is likely to occur before the effects of carbon dioxide overexposure.” 3
Virtually every publication and article written about CO2 exposure indicate that the real risk to life and health is from a lack of oxygen. CO2 monitors can not detect oxygen deficiency so why do fast food establishments and restaurants rely on them for protecting their workers when the real risks are from a lack of oxygen?
PureAire manufactures an Oxygen monitor designed to instantly detect the smallest changes in oxygen levels as a result of a CO2 leak. The earth is a wonderful source of calibrated oxygen and unlike CO2 monitors that read 0% even when the oxygen level is lower, PureAire reads continuously monitors the actual oxygen level 24-7. It’s designed to instantly alarm to hazardous levels caused by a CO2 leak.
PureAire’s oxygen monitor uses a 10+ year no maintenance no calibration sensor. All monitoring system functions are 100% supervised and fault protected. Workers are always assured of continuous protection from oxygen deficient environments from leaking CO2 and alerted in the event of a failure. In addition the oxygen monitor has built-in alarm relays for controlling automated ventilation fans or connecting to standard fire alarm panels.
It’s proven that a CO2 leak causes asphyxiation well before the effects of overexposure, and CO2 monitors can not be used to detect lower oxygen levels, then it’s clear that companies are using the wrong monitor!
A major producer of CO2 gas actually uses PureAire oxygen monitors in their gas processing plants because of their concern of lower oxygen levels due to CO2 releases. We agree with them.
Please contact PureAire toll free at 888-788-8050 for more information or visit PureAire websites, www.MonitorOxygen.com or www.PureAireMonitoring.com.
1. United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Organization, CO2, Chemical Sampling Information, Carbon dioxide. Revision date 9/20/2001
2. Praxair Material Safety Data Sheet, Product: Carbon Dioxide P-4574-J Date: July 2007
3. BOC Gases, Material Safety Data Sheet, MSDS: G-8 Revised: 6/7/96
Labels:
co2 monitor,
confined space monitor,
O2 Monitor
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)