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Which Industrial Scientific Multi-Gas Detector is Right for You?

Four gas monitors and five gas monitors generally allow you to detect the three primary gas hazards: toxic, combustible, and asphyxiant gases.

With personal multi-gas detectors, you get a lot of coverage in one wearable device.

While there is no “perfect” gas monitor that will detect every possible combination of gas hazards, a multi-gas monitor is a good place to start. By understanding each multi-gas detector and the protection it offers, you get a better understanding of which monitor you’ll need.

Here, we’ll compare two of Industrial Scientific’s most popular multi-gas detectors: the Ventis® MX4 and the Ventis® Pro5.

Understanding the Ventis Pro5 

Much like the Ventis MX4, the Ventis® Pro5 is ideal for both personal monitoring and confined space entries thanks to the available pump options. But where the Ventis Pro5 steps ahead of the Ventis MX4 is its connectivity. This wireless connectivity adds an extra layer of protection and visibility to an already robust multi-gas detector. 

A five-gas monitor like the Ventis Pro5 allows you to advance the level of detection for better awareness of the gas hazards around you. The Ventis Pro5 is capable of detecting even more gases than the Ventis MX4 and allows DualSense™ capabilities with redundant sensors for extra protection against sensor failure.

A fan-favorite feature of the Ventis Pro5 is the ability to set custom, actionable alarms for up to five of the following gases: Combustibles/LEL, CI2, CO, CO2, H2S, HCN, NO2, NH3, O2, PH3 or SO2. These custom alarm messages make it easy for users to respond appropriately to gas hazards. For example, you can customize the alarm to tell users to “evacuate” or “wear SCBA” depending on the gas and threshold.

With a man-down alarm, panic button and extensive connectivity capabilities, you and your workers can be at ease. Wireless connectivity relays gas readings and other worker safety stats to live monitoring software via cellular, wi-fi, satellite, or to your co-workers on site with LENS® Wireless. You can then receive real-time alerts that show who needs help, why they need help, and where they’re located. Whether you’re working side-by-side or far apart, the Ventis Pro5 keeps you and your workers on the same page – wherever you are.

In addition to the connectivity and live monitoring features covered above, the Ventis Pro5 also can be placed on an iNet® Exchange agreement, giving you easy access to critical gas detector data and eliminating the hassle of maintenance and repair.

Understanding the Ventis MX4

The Ventis MX4 is a reliable four gas monitor that’s great for everyday use. The Ventis MX4 is capable of detecting up to four of the following gases simultaneously: Combustibles/LEL, CO, H2S, O2, CO/H2 low, SO2 and NO2. It’s designed to be extremely rugged yet lightweight, making it easy to wear for long shifts. You can also customize your run-time with different batteries, personalize your device by selecting alarm thresholds, and enjoy a four-year warranty on the monitor and select sensors.

The Ventis MX4 offers both pumped and non-pumped functionality. The Ventis MX4 eliminates the need for additional monitors, as it transitions from personal monitoring to confined space monitoring with a slide-on pump.  Buying one monitor that can do both is more cost effective in the long run and reduces the number of devices workers need to use, making everyone’s lives just a little bit easier.

The Ventis MX4 can be placed on an iNet® Exchange agreement, making it easy to control maintenance, reporting, and data tracking.

Ventis Pro5 is the Way to Go

On a basic level, many multi-gas detectors have similar capabilities: they detect hazardous gases. But with so many different gas hazards to detect, you need to understand the environment around you and know which hazards you want to detect. This makes it easier to choose the right multi-gas detector.

You can differentiate the monitors by looking at the gases they detect and their additional safety features. For next-level safety from your gas detector, the Ventis Pro5 has you covered. With alarm sharing, live monitoring, panic button and man-down functionality, the Ventis Pro5 offers additional lifesaving safety features. Not to mention, it can detect more gases and a wider variety of gases compared to the Ventis MX4.

Get Help from the Experts

Choosing the right gas detector can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. While technology and features in a gas detector cannot eliminate every safety challenge, they do make it easier for you and your workers to stay safe on the job by eliminating guesswork.

Whatever your needs are and whatever you face on site, our experts are here to help you find the right gas detector.

This article originally ran on The Monitor Blog.

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