Angst Pfister Sensors and Power AG (APSP) Zürich, is proud to announce a new and exclusive cooperation in the field of hydrogen sensor technology with H2scan Advanced Hydrogen Sensing, Valencia-CA, US. In this article, we would like to introduce you to the state-of-the-art ‘Intrinsically Safe” Gen 5. product series from H2scan: ‘HY-ALERTA™ Fixed Area Monitors’.

Hydrogen is an essential component of the clean energy future, but managing its risks is key. The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA Series gives you the confidence you need to safely operate hydrogen systems, minimize risks, and ensure that your application runs smoothly without worrying about unexpected leaks. Designed to offer unmatched performance in environments where hydrogen leaks could pose a significant safety hazard, this advanced monitor is the ideal solution for ensuring the safe operation of fuel cells, electrolyzers, and many other hydrogen related systems.

The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA Series brings proprietary technology specifically engineered to detect hydrogen with 100% continuous monitoring, ensuring your safety in your application-area at all the times. With its compact form factor and simple-integration, the HY-ALERTA can be easily installed on any surface, whether on a wall, ceiling, or any space-constrained area within your hydrogen production, storage, or utilization facility.

The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA Series offers significant advantages over any other H2 sensing technology available today. These benefits are designed to provide you with reliable, accurate hydrogen detection with utmost stability and less hassle, making it a superior choice for protecting your application. The main advantages offered by Gen 5. HY-ALERTA series are listed as follows:

• The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA eliminates false alarms by preventing cross-sensitivity to other gases, allowing for precise, reliable hydrogen detection.
• The operational lifespan of Gen 5. HY-ALERTA sensor series reaches up to 10 years, making it one of the most ‘low life cycle cost’ sensing module.
• The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA requires no manual calibration as the sensor module is designed to self-correct drift or any other calibration affecting factors.
• The Gen 5. HY-ALERTA does not require any consumables, such as calibration gases or other accessories, making it a hassle-free solution with lower costs over the life time.
• The compact size and dimensions of the Gen 5. HY-ALERTA makes it ideal for leakage detection application areas or other applications with space constraints.