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KombiAlarm Connects to Remote Sensors to Detect Dangerous Gases in One

Herts Meter Co Ltd (HMC) is the UK distributor for AMS GmbH, which produces the Camp Signal range of lpg and CO detectors and other measuring instruments. The Camp Signal S and P 12V systems are small and their sensors have an 85dB acoustic alarm that is triggered immediately when their preset threshold is breached. Optional output type S-2 has a relay output to switch off the gas valve or trigger an alternative alarm.

AMS also developed the KombiAlarm in 2002 to simultaneously detect both lpg and narcotic gas. Over 6,000 KombiAlarms are sold per annum for use in the leisure, transport and marine industries by motorhome, caravan and mobile home users, lorry drivers and boats owners.

With the advent of attackers spraying narcotic gases into lorries and motorhomes, the KombiAlarm range has been expanded to include a dual sensor so that the alarm can be used as both a gas build up alarm device and as an anaesthetic gas alert system. Designed for wiring to a 12V supply, the KombiAlarm Compact Single Sensor is suitable for smaller motorhomes, where one sensor is sufficient to detect both lpg and narcotic gas. An 85dB acoustic alarm is triggered immediately the preset thresholds are breached.

For larger vehicles, the KombiAlarm PLUS has connections for two additional remote sensors, one of which may be CO, plus a relay output for connection to additional remote alarm systems. KombiAlarm’s Magic Kombi, a portable 12/24V lpg/narcotic gas alarm, plugs into a standard 12/24V socket and can be moved from one vehicle to another.

“Many people are not aware that the narcotic gases used in attacks are multifarious and spread at different heights due to their varying weights,” said Robert Longcroft, who founded Herts Meter Co Ltd in 1986 with his brother Richard. “Lpg is a heavy gas that sinks to the floor, thus the KombiAlarm’s advantage is in being able to connect to remote sensors in different rooms or at different heights to ensure full protection.”

The KombiAlarm dual gas detectors incorporate solid-state circuitry, and have a warm up time of three to ten minutes, and warning and test LEDs showing their current status. The KombiAlarm range uses long life sensors and comes with a two-year warranty. Robert added: “Our remote CO sensor, which is mounted near the ceiling, was developed in order to be able to detect all of the dangerous gases in the one instrument. The ability to mount sensors of different types at different heights and locations has made the KombiAlarm one of the most popular alarm systems in Europe.”

The GasAlarm P detects propane, butane and methane and is designed for residential use and outbuildings where lpg is used. A 12V version and a wireless version for residential use are also available.

Contact Herts Meter Co Ltd on 01707 270404 www.kombialarm.com