Brand:Honeywell DCS Item No.:2108N5000N Product Origin:USA Product Dimensions:380 × 85 × 250 mm Product Weight:1.6 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The Honeywell 2108N5000N Infrared Gas Detector is designed for fixed gas monitoring in industrial environments where continuous atmospheric surveillance is required. In facilities handling combustible or hazardous gases, reliable gas detection can provide an important early warning when abnormal process conditions or leaks develop.
The detector's infrared sensing technology works by analyzing the absorption characteristics of the target gas. This provides an optical detection method that differs from catalytic and electrochemical sensing technologies.
A fixed detector is only as effective as its overall installation. Detector location should be selected based on the actual behavior of the target gas and the physical characteristics of the monitored area. Potential leak sources, ventilation patterns, airflow, gas density, temperature, and obstructions should all be considered.
In a complete industrial installation, the 2108N5000N may form part of a larger gas detection architecture. Field detection equipment can communicate gas concentration or alarm information to centralized control equipment, where appropriate responses can be initiated according to the facility's safety philosophy.
For maintenance personnel, replacing the detector requires careful attention to the complete installation rather than simply matching the enclosure. The model number, gas configuration, electrical interface, mounting arrangement, and receiving system should be checked before installation.
After replacement, commissioning should include a functional check of the detector and the associated alarm path. This confirms that the field instrument is correctly integrated into the plant's gas detection strategy.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Brand
Honeywell
Model
2108N5000N
Product Type
Infrared Gas Detector
Detection Technology
Infrared
Application
Fixed Industrial Gas Monitoring
Primary Function
Continuous Gas Detection
Installation Type
Fixed-Point Installation
Typical Environment
Industrial Process and Hazardous Areas
System Integration
Gas Detection and Alarm Systems
Dimensions
380 × 85 × 250 mm
Weight
1.60 kg (3.53 lb)
The Honeywell 2108N5000N has specified dimensions of 380 × 85 × 250 mm and weighs 1.60 kg (3.53 lb).
The installation area should provide sufficient access for inspection, cleaning, testing, and maintenance. The detector should also be positioned according to the properties of the target gas and the site's gas detection design.
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For replacement projects, the complete 2108N5000N model designation should be checked against the existing system before installation. Target gas, sensing configuration, electrical interface, alarm requirements, environmental conditions, and receiving-system compatibility should all be confirmed to ensure dependable operation.
Applications
The Honeywell 2108N5000N Infrared Gas Detector is a fixed gas-monitoring instrument designed for industrial environments where continuous detection of hazardous gas conditions is required. It can be incorporated into a plant-wide gas detection strategy to monitor areas where gas releases may occur around process equipment or operating systems.
Typical applications include:
Oil and gas production facilities
Refineries
Petrochemical processing plants
Chemical manufacturing facilities
Gas treatment and compression stations
Storage and transfer areas
Power-generation facilities
Industrial process units
Compressor and pumping installations
Fixed gas detection networks
The detector is intended to operate as part of a broader gas detection arrangement rather than as a standalone safety solution. Correct placement, electrical integration, alarm logic, and regular functional testing are all important to overall system performance.
Advantages
The 2108N5000N brings infrared sensing technology into a fixed industrial gas detection format. For facilities that require continuous monitoring, its design offers a practical way to maintain gas detection coverage at selected locations.
Infrared Detection Technology
The detector uses optical absorption characteristics associated with the target gas to determine changes in the monitored atmosphere.
Continuous Fixed Monitoring
Once correctly installed, the detector can continuously monitor its assigned area without requiring an operator to perform routine manual measurements.
Industrial Process Compatibility
Fixed gas detectors can be positioned near potential release sources such as valves, flanges, compressors, pumps, pipelines, and storage equipment.
Supports Plant Safety Architecture
Gas detection signals can be incorporated into suitable alarm, control, ventilation, or emergency-response systems.
Useful for Condition Awareness
Continuous gas monitoring gives operators and safety personnel an additional source of real-time information about atmospheric conditions.
Serviceable Physical Format
The detector measures 380 × 85 × 250 mm and weighs 1.60 kg (3.53 lb), providing a manageable form factor for fixed instrumentation applications.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Honeywell 2108N5000N used for?
It is an infrared gas detector intended for fixed industrial gas-monitoring applications. It provides continuous detection of suitable target gas conditions.
2. What is the basic principle behind infrared gas detection?
Target gases absorb particular wavelengths of infrared radiation. The detector evaluates this optical response to determine changes associated with gas concentration.
3. What makes infrared sensing different from catalytic gas detection?
Infrared sensing uses optical absorption, whereas catalytic detectors rely on a reaction at a sensing element. Each technology has different operating characteristics and application requirements.
4. Where should an infrared gas detector be installed?
The installation position should be determined from the target gas properties, potential leak sources, ventilation, airflow, equipment layout, and the site's gas detection engineering assessment.
5. Why can detector placement affect gas detection performance?
Gas does not necessarily travel directly from a leak to the nearest detector. Air movement, ventilation, gas density, temperature, and structural obstacles can influence how quickly gas reaches the sensing point.
6. What can cause a false gas alarm?
Possible causes include detector contamination, environmental conditions, electrical interference, incorrect calibration, unsuitable placement, configuration problems, or an actual gas release. The alarm should always be treated seriously until the cause is established.
7. What should be checked if the detector reports a fault?
Review diagnostic information first, then inspect power, wiring, connectors, environmental conditions, optical surfaces, calibration status, and the receiving control system.
8. Is regular functional testing necessary?
Yes. Gas detection equipment should be tested according to the facility's safety procedures, risk assessment, applicable requirements, and the equipment's maintenance program.
9. What should be considered when replacing the detector?
Verify the exact model, target gas configuration, mounting arrangement, electrical interface, alarm settings, system compatibility, and calibration requirements before installation.
10. How should a replacement detector be commissioned?
Confirm the mechanical installation and wiring, verify detector status and communication, perform the required functional response test, and confirm that alarms are correctly received by the associated system.
