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Jan 1, 2005 12:00 PM

MSA announces X³ technology for its Ultima X Series gas monitors. X³ technology, or “X to the power of 3,” brings multi-sensing, signal boost, and ModBUS output to the Ultima X Series gas monitors. The technology allows three sensors to be inputted into one Ultima X Series gas monitor and provides a ModBUS RTU output. Each sensor can be remoted up to 3,000 feet from the monitor. Any combination of electrochemical, catalytic, and infrared type sensor is available.

Ultima XA Monitors have all-purpose plastic enclosures designed for NEMA 4X rating. With a 316 stainless steel enclosure, the Ultima XE Monitor offers explosionproof monitoring for the petrochemical and oil and gas industries.

Features of the Ultima X Gas Monitor series include:

• Disconnect under power allows sensors to be changed in an explosionproof housing without the need for hazardous area declassification.

• Interchangeable smart sensors are easy to install and replace. New sensors are recognized, triggering automatic alarm and relay setting reconfiguration.

• Display alternates between sensor reading and gas type, and offers scrolling diagnostic messaging.

• Design has one electronics board for maximum reliability and serviceability. Multiple-entry mounting enclosure enables problem-free installation and servicing

• Onboard LEDs and relays provide increased indication of alarm and fault conditions. Quick-check LEDs are easily viewable from afar, and field-programmable alarm levels and normally energized/de-energized and latching/non-latching relay functions offer three levels of alarm and a fault.

Contact MSA, PO Box 427, Pittsburgh PA 15230 for further information.