ToxiRAE II - Why Wearing One is a Must
**Please note - the ToxiRAE II is obsolete as of the 31st of March, 2016. See the BW GasAlert Extreme range as an alternative product**
ToxiRAE II - Why Wearing One is a Must
Why the ToxiRAE II Saves you Cash
Quite simply, for all the ToxiRAE II is small and lightweight, it isn't a disposable gas detector. We'd say it's priced like a disposable, but offers the benefits of a serviceable unit. It's engineered so that you can easily and quickly replace the filter, battery and sensor, even when you're in the field. That means the unit is always up and running, keeping you safe, but it'll last for years. Our team of experts can help you get these replacement parts by emailing them at [email protected] or using our Contact Us page.
Even though the unit continuously displays gas concentration, short-term exposure limit (STEL), time-weighted average (TWA), and peak values for gases such as H2S, CO, O2, NH3, CI2, CIO2, HCN, NO, NO2, PH3, and SO2 (depending on the unit you've purchased), the supplied battery will last for around a staggering 2 years, assuming typical use of about 8 hours a day.
What Are the Features of the ToxiRAE II
We unboxed one and in this video on our YouTube Channel, you can see it in the hand, plus learn more about the specs, features and benefits.
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Asides for its cost-saving benefits, the ToxiRAE II is packed full of features tailored to detect and alert you to the gas the sensor is specified to detect.
It does so via 3 distinct alarm types:
- Audible: 90dB at 10 cm
- Visible: Bright red/green LED bar visible from top, front, and sides
- Sensory: Built-in vibration alarm
In addition to the alarms, it features an easy-to-read LCD display which, as we mentioned above, will continuously display gas concentrations and text messages, which will include:
- Instantaneous display of toxic gas concentration in ppm (or oxygen in Vol %)
- STEL, TWA, and Peak values
- Alarm minutes consumed
ToxiRAE II Single Gas Detectors: What Are the Benefits
It weighs in at only 102g, even with the supplied stainless steel alligator clip fitted, so it isn't cumbersome or intrusive while you work, and via the clip you can fit it securely to your clothing or hard hat, or use the wrist strap to help you keep a tight grip of it. And despite its light weight, the housing is typical RAE Systems; tough and robust, rated at IP-65 against water and dust thanks to its durable, highly impact-resistant, carbon-loaded ABS housing.
Additionally, it's been engineered to be highly resistant to EMI/RFI, and it's compliant with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
In the hand it feels both tough and light, and the single button operation is easy to use, even when you're wearing gloves. Just press the button to turn the unit on, and you're good to go, the ToxiRAE II is doing what it's been designed to: detect gas and alert you to its presence.
There's not doubt that the ToxiRAE II is a must have for anyone requiring single gas detection, particularly if you want a device that is serviceable, features very long battery life, and will be on your person all day, ever day, without you being encumbered by it.