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Pfannenberg to Showcase Durable PATROL® and PYRA® Series Sounders at SME 2019

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Pfannenberg, Inc. will highlight the durable PATROL® Series and PYRA® Series Flashing Light Sounders at 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado from February 24th–27th. Visit booth #2255 in the Exhibit Hall for audible and visual signaling solutions for mining safety.

PATROL® Series Flashing Sounders offer 80 pre-programmed alarm tones with 4 stages for distinctive signaling of specific events, such as conveyor start-up/stop, material jam, machine fault, and gas detection. Additionally, PATROL® Sounders endure the harshest mining environments with IK08 impact-rated polycarbonate/ABS housing. Durable and powerful, the PA X 20-15 reaches 122 dB (A) nominal sound pressure level and emits 15 Joules. A single device in heavy duty industry (90+dB) can cover over 350,000ft³ (visual) and 800,000ft³ (audio) with an effective viewing distance of nearly ¼ of a mile.

Rugged PYRA® Flashing Light Sounders emit extremely bright alarm flashes of up to 15 Joules and are ideal for gas, fire, and emergency evacuation alarming in dark or underground mining conditions. Selectable flash frequency, optional control input flash activation, and separate visual and acoustic signal controls make PYRA® Flashing Light Sounders customizable for a broad range of indoor and outdoor applications. With IP 66 ingress protection and an inrush current regulator, PYRA® Flashing Light Sounders operate in any environment.

Pfannenberg stands by each PATROL® and PYRA® Series Sounder with an industry-leading 10-Year Warranty.

Visit booth #2255 or contact our Signaling Experts to learn more.

About Pfannenberg

Established in 1954 by Otto Pfannenberg in Hamburg Germany, Pfannenberg is recognized as a leading global manufacturer of thermal management technologies within the Electro-technology Industry. In 1958 we invented the Filterfan®, which continues to be recognized worldwide as a leading product to help manage the temperature in electrical enclosures. Our business philosophy: Protecting Man, Machine and the Environment.

Marine Vienney

Signaling for Fixed Gas Detection: Pfannenberg PATROL Series

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Gas detectors – whether for toxic, flammable, or asphyxiant gases –  are crucial for safeguarding human life in the midst of dangerous situations. These sensors can be used to control ventilation to dissipate toxic and combustible gasses, or to alarm personnel when gas accumulations become excessive and potentially hazardous. As a result, they can be critical lifesaving devices. The failure to implement appropriate systems, on the other hand, can lead to injury or even death within a remarkably short span of time. According to OSHA data, twelve employees have lost their lives in situations involving NH3, CO2, R22, CH4, and CL2 gas exposure in the last five years alone.

Alarms, however, are typically not included in gas detection systems, and so separate alarms must be selected and installed as part of the detection system in order to ensure worker safety and awareness of hazards at all times. As a result of the rigorous demands of such applications, signaling devices for these critical alarms must perform even under adverse conditions.

 

A wide variety of industries deal with the threat of toxic gas leaks. Ammonia alone is used at power plants to reduce emissions for EPA compliance; in fertilizer for agribusiness; as a refrigerant in food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing and storage; and in other circumstances.

Pfannenberg PATROL® Series Combination Strobe/sounders are compatible with all gas detection systems (NH3, CO2, R22, CH4, CL2, and more), and are ideal for warning personnel of an evacuation when there is presence of hazardous gasses.

With modern technology, no moving parts, wide temperature range, flame retardant materials, and weatherproof construction, Pfannenberg Flashing Sounder signaling devices are the reliable choice for safeguarding lives and assets.

Flashing sounders offer an enhanced level of signaling – and thus, safety – by combining visual and audible alarms. Such devices are particularly well suited for environments with high ambient noise levels or when the use of hearing protection may hamper a sounder’s effectiveness.

Pfannenberg’s PATROL Flashing Sounders are designed as integrated flashing sounders, rather than combining a sounder with a bolted-on flashing light. This integration makes installation safer and simpler, and ensures proper operation regardless of onsite conditions.

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