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FIX800 Fixed Toxic Gas Detector — Cl₂ (Chlorine) Monitoring
This article introduces the FIX800 fixed gas detector configured for Cl₂ (chlorine gas) monitoring in industrial plants and laboratories where toxic gas exposure is a hazard.
FIX800 Fixed Chlorine Gas Detector
The FIX800 is a wall-mounted fixed monitor designed for continuous gas concentration measurement. It uses analog outputs, RS-485 communication, relay contacts, and an integrated beacon to alert workers with audible and visual alarms when a toxic gas leak is detected.
Alarm Threshold Configuration
Alarm setpoints are user-configurable. Units are shipped with default values aligned to STEL and TWA occupational exposure limits. All settings are adjusted using the infrared remote control — no tools or software required.
★ Before delivery, every unit is tested with certified span gas to verify correct sensor response and alarm operation. Span gas testing is mandatory and performed on all units prior to shipment. ★
Toxic gas releases outside of fume hoods can be extremely dangerous. Fixed leak detection is essential wherever toxic gases may be present beyond controlled extraction systems. The installation shown here covers a hazardous-area mounting; probe positions may be adjusted depending on the final work configuration. Multi-point installations and integrated monitoring systems are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why is chlorine gas (Cl₂) hazardous?
Chlorine is a yellow-green toxic gas with a pungent odor. Even at low concentrations it irritates the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract; high-concentration exposure can cause pulmonary edema and asphyxiation. Korea's OSHA sets a TWA of 1 ppm and STEL of 3 ppm for chlorine — precise concentration detection and immediate alarm response are essential.
Q2. In which environments is a chlorine gas detector required?
Any facility using or generating chlorine or chlorine compounds requires fixed detection — including water treatment plants, chemical plants, semiconductor fabs, paper and textile factories, and laboratories. Anywhere chlorine may be present outside a fume hood must have a fixed detector installed.
Q3. What are TWA and STEL?
TWA (time-weighted average) is the maximum allowable average exposure over an 8-hour workday. STEL (short-term exposure limit) is the maximum allowable concentration for a 15-minute period. For chlorine, TWA is 1 ppm and STEL is 3 ppm. FIX800 units ship with these values as default alarm setpoints.
Q4. Why is pre-delivery span gas testing mandatory?
Span gas testing confirms that the sensor responds correctly to the target gas and that alarm outputs activate at the configured thresholds. Units that have not been span-tested may fail silently or respond inaccurately in the field. Testing before delivery provides a verified baseline for reliable operation.
Q5. How are multi-point chlorine detector installations managed?
FIX800 supports RS-485 communication, allowing multiple detectors to connect to a single controller or monitoring system. Centralized monitoring enables location-specific alarm identification when a leak occurs at any point in the network, supporting faster and more targeted emergency response.
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