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integrator, General Monitors offers single-point responsibility
for total safety monitoring system project management.
No matter what your application, from single-point gas
or flame detection to large multi-point PLC or DCS systems,
you can count on General Monitors for safe, reliable,
cost-effective plant protection. |
The specialists within our Systems
Group are experienced in providing the full range of integration
services. With facilities in the Americas, Europe, Asia and
the Middle East, we're the nearby resource familiar with local
requirements in providing:
General Monitors designs fire and gas systems with a modular, flexible approach
to meet unique customer requirements for flame and gas detection.
We employ the highest quality components in hardwired card-based
systems, PLC-based systems or addressable systems networked
via computer.
HazardWatch System
Our new FM approved HazardWatch
Fire and Gas Detection System is an innovative, modular
system that combines highly reliable programmable logic controller
(PLC) technology with General Monitors' advanced gas and flame
field devices. It is highly scalable, making it suitable for
small systems to large plant-wide applications. Offering intelligence,
flexibility and reliability, the HazardWatch System's controller
hardware configuration and software has been tested by Factory
Mutual to verify NFPA 72 compliance. This includes certification
for central station monitoring, as both a fire alarm panel and
gas controller, for fault tolerant digital communications and
as a releasing control panel.
Hardwired Systems
In smaller applications, hardwired systems are a reliable and
cost-effective approach to fire and gas detection. Detectors
and card-based controllers with communication cards are wired
in appropriate locations. All indicators and alarms are displayed
on a front panel that requires no operator intervention other
than pressing the Acknowledge or Reset buttons.
PLC-Based Systems
For mid-size to larger applications, the Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) has evolved as a highly intelligent controller.
PLCs reliably detect alarms and initiate an orderly system control
or shutdown in emergencies.
Their advantages include:
 Microprocessor
intelligence
Communications
and networking (e.g., Modbus)
Hardware
and software self-diagnostics
Lower
cost than hardwiring large system
Addressable Systems
General Monitors designs addressable flame and gas detection
systems consisting of a host, such as a PLC or PC, connected
to remote field devices.
Addressable fire and gas detection systems offer
several benefits:
Greater
system design flexibility
Ability
to isolate processes
Reduced
wiring and lower installation costs
Greater
monitoring and information retrieval capabilities
Learn more about our systems capabilities and expertise in our Fire and Gas Systems brochure.
In today's world of complex
processes, General Monitors integrates its proven sensing technologies
with the latest in control system equipment, computers and network
communications technologies. The result is an exceptionally
efficient and safe system that incorporates our highly reliable
equipment:
In addition to our own flame and gas detection sensors and systems,
General Monitors manufactures or provides a wide range of custom
system components that include:
Networking Systems
Addressable PLC Systems
Complete with
HMI
Repeater / Mimic Panels
Cabinets
Manual Alarm Stations
Smoke or Heat Detectors
Control Panels
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VDU-based Operator
Interface Displays
Data Transfer Systems
Horns and Beacons
Battery Back-up
Sample Draw Systems using
Eductor or Pump Systems |
When it comes to flame and gas detection systems, our expertise
is unmatched within the industry. Our base of installed systems
spans a diverse group of industries and applications that include:
Offshore Platforms
Pipelines and Refineries
Fuel Loading Racks
Chemical Plants
Water and Sewage Treatment
Pulp and Paper |
Rocket Launch Facilities
Semiconductor Fabrication
Compressor Stations
Parking Garages
Spray Paint Booths
Aircraft Hangars |
To ensure safety, our engineers design to rigorous global standards.
Regional facilities allow us to design and build to country,
regional and/or international standards:
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philosophies of integrity, faith in people and creative
solutions, we have achieved a reputation for providing
quality products and services that protect lives and property. |
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