Orion
The Orion Multigas Detector is an easy-to-use portable instrument for detecting the presence of O2, H2S, CO, and combustible gas. A charger and built-in sampling pump are included in the price.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) |
| Product Name |
| Orion |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Electrochemical Detection; Catalytic Bead Sensor; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Orion Multigas Detector is an easy-to-use portable instrument for detecting the presence of O2, H2S, CO, and combustible gas. A charger and built-in sampling pump are included in the price. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 6.5 x 3.6 x 2.6in (16.5 x 9.1 x 6.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 1.1 lbs (.45 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| NiMH Battery; Alkaline Battery |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| –20 to 50°C (–4 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Batteries and calibration gases |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Bump test before deployment and again on a quarterly basis |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $2,500.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| ~ $300 per year |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Hydrogen sulfide |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Carbon monoxide, oxygen and combustible gases |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm; %LEL |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Yes, but no information on what chemicals will produce a false positive result |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 30 seconds to 3 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| Only for calibration |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| 1 day training. Video training available on MSA website |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s manual |
| Warranties |
| 2 years |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Calibration gases fall under IATA shipping regulations |
