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UE has announced that its Vanguard WirelessHART® Gas Detector has received TÜV certification to IEC/EN 60079-29-1 (performance requirements for detectors of flammable gases). According to UE, this is an industry first for a wireless fixed point gas detector—expanding Vanguard’s role from leak monitoring to life safety applications.
Already known as the first and only WirelessHART-registered gas detector—paired with an industry-leading 5-year battery life—the Vanguard platform now adds a certified performance path for methane and propane detection using newly designed sensors that meet the IEC standard.
What’s certified
- Applies to: Vanguard TCD60 gas detector units
- Gases covered: Methane and Propane
- Certified sensors: methane 02 / propane 08
- Replacement sensors: methane 62169-71 / propane 62169-72
- Labeling: New nameplate and sensor label indicate IEC certification and pairing/installation requirements
UE notes that previously sold Vanguard sensors remain available for users who need the extended ambient temperature range they offer; however, those legacy sensors are not IEC-certified.
Why it matters
For operators seeking to deploy fixed gas detection without hardwiring, a WirelessHART-based, life-safety-approved device can lower install time and cost, accelerate temporary or remote deployments, and integrate with existing WirelessHART gateways.
- Learn more about the UE Vanguard and the INTREPID WirelessHART Field Gateway by visiting Westech’s website.
Available now in Canada
Westech Industrial supports specification, supply, and integration of the Vanguard TCD60 with IEC-certified sensors in Western Canada. For quotes, configuration guidance, or deployment questions, contact Westech Industrial at 1-800-912-9262 or visit our website at https://westech-ind.com.
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