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Wireless Gas & Radiation Detection Fire & Hazmat Applications Alberta Industrial Fire &Emergency Management Association – March 2 nd, 2016
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Who is MicroWatt MicroWatt was founded in 1983 and is a privately held Canadian (Alberta) company. Full service representation of global vendors for over 30 years. Products & services sold to large, diverse customer base in Western Canada. In-house Fire and Gas Detection engineering and integration capabilities.
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Who is RAE Systems A business unit of the Honeywell Analytics group. RAE Systems is a global provider of rapidly deployable, connected, and intelligent gas and radiation detection systems that enable real-time safety and security threat detection. RAE Systems products are currently utilized in more than 120 countries by many of the world’s leading corporations and government agencies. RAE Systems offers a full line of wirelessly enabled solutions, including personal hand-held, transportable and fixed instruments designed to meet the needs of any usage scenario.
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AGENDA Challenges faced during CBRNe or Hazmat response incidents, An integrated wireless system approach; ProRAE Guardian (ProRG) Wireless Safety System Overview & Benefits Applications
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AGENDA System Components ProRAE Guardian Software Host Controllers AreaRAE & Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) RAELink3 & RAELink3 Mesh Personal & Survey Detectors MeshGuard Fixed Point Detection Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) 3 rd Party Detectors & Software Applications
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What is airborne, and at what concentration? Challenges
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What is the source? Challenges
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What areas need to be evacuated first, and which can be safely ignored? Challenges
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Where can assets be safely deployed, and sampling performed? Challenges
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Where is the event going, and how long will it persist? Challenges
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How can we communicate with and integrate the assets of other mutual aid response teams? Challenges
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ProRG Wireless Safety System Wireless gas and radiation detection system provides real-time information to make better decisions in real time. BECAUSE THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE IN AN EMERGENCY HAVE AN INSTANT AFFECT ON YOUR TEAM.
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ProRG Wireless Safety System Real-time remote readings from 500+ monitors Gases *Toxic Industrial Chemicals *Flammable Gases *Radiation *Chemical Agents *Meteorological *Particulates *Physiological
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ProRG Wireless Safety System Enhances safety for first responders and the community by seeing in the hot zone to provide early warning and enable quicker response to CBRNe threats Overlap sensing technologies to verify and quantify the threat of concern Aid command and control by enabling mutual aid between departments by sharing detection assets in real time
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HAZMAT Response Emergency Response Fire Overhaul Personnel Protection Decontamination Source Identification Public Protection Applications
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Command and control center for monitoring and interacting with all RAE wireless devices to address your threat detection needs. Real-time device data monitor including alarms for real-time decisions Maps and Image Overlays for device and threat locations Viewer Mode for remote command centers Cascade mode for data aggregation and sharing with dispersed teams LogView for retrospective data analysis and reporting Email notification for remote alarming and text messaging Open platform for integration with 3 rd party applications ProRAE Guardian Software
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Map Pane Google Map ESRI Map Map Pane Google Map ESRI Map Device List Pane Device Information Pane System Information Pane Status Bar Main Toolbar ProRAE Guardian
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3 Monitors Visible –Multiple fire units respond to an incident –Each fire unit running PRG with local monitors –Also sends the same data to Firehouse in real-time –Firehouse running PRG and acting as central command center –Aggregates data from all fire units in real-time –Sends aggregated data back to each fire unit for coordination –Each fire unit sees data from other units in real-time Threat Response Coordination 3 Monitors Visible Unit 1 6 Monitors Visible Unit 2 9 Monitors Visible Unit 3 6 Monitors Visible 9 Monitors Visible 6 Monitors Visible 9 Monitors Visible ProRAE Guardian
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Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) Host Turn-key wireless controller Laptop with ProRAE Guardian monitoring software –Software pre-configured –Optional GPS module for displaying wireless monitor location on mapping installed on machine OR Google Maps RAELink3 configured as Host modem –No hardware setup required! In-case charging for laptop & RAELink3 Designed for rapid deployment & easy transport
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Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) Ruggedized Host Wireless controller for use in harshest conditions Ruggedized laptop with ProRAE Guardian software & embedded RAELink modem –One button operation! –Resistive touchscreen –Optional GPS module IP-54 rating and sealed compartments Magnesium case certified to MIL-STD 810F Shock-resistant and electromagnetically shielded
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RAPID DEPLOYMENT KIT (RDK) RDK System Package contains all the equipment you need RDK Detector Kit Contains 4 AreaRAEs, spare batteries, additional accessories, with in-case charging RDK Ruggedized Host Kit Turn-key host controller with ProRAE Guardian software.
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AreaRAE Standard equipment set for hundreds of civilian and military emergency response teams –Field proven multi-gas and radiation wireless monitor –5 internal sensors PID, LEL, O2, and two Toxics OR Gamma, PID, LEL, and two Toxics OR Gamma, PID, LEL, O2, and one Toxic Embedded license-free modem –Frequency hopping spread spectrum technology Optional GPS Rugged stainless steel housing
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RAELink3 Portable modem with GPS Enables wireless integration of RAE personal and survey monitors, as well as select 3 rd party products with ProRAE Guardian Dual radio –Bluetooth for linking to monitors –Frequency hopping spread spectrum long range radio (2 miles) Field programmable –Network ID –Mode of operation Host; Remote; Repeater
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RAELink3 Mesh Wireless transmission for portable monitors with integrated GPS –Mesh radio for automatic wireless link to monitors –Long-range frequency hopping radio for sensor communication to ProRAE Guardian –Can link with up to 9 monitors (8 wireless & 1 wired): Over wireless: MultiRAE Family ToxiRAE Pro Family With a cable: AP4C ChemRAE DustTrakII 8530 MultiRAE Plus QRAE Plus ppbRAE 2000
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RAELink3 Mesh 2 mi (3.2 km)
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ToxiRAE Pro FAMILY Covers the full range of common hazardous gases and vapors, including: –Volatile organic compounds (ToxiRAE Pro PID, PGM-1800) –Toxic gases and oxygen deficiency / enrichment (ToxiRAE Pro, PGM-1860) –Combustible gases and vapors (ToxiRAE Pro LEL, PGM-1820) Wireless. Personal. Proven.
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ToxiRAE Pro EC Sensor Options Sensor Range Resolution 1.Ammonia (NH 3 ) 0 to 100 ppm 1 ppm 2.Carbon Monoxide (CO) 0 to 500 ppm1 ppm 3.Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ext. Range0 to 2,000 ppm10 ppm 4.Carbon Monoxide (CO), H 2 -compensated0 to 2,000 ppm10 ppm 5.Chlorine (Cl 2 ) 0 to 50 ppm 0.1 ppm 6.Chlorine Dioxide (ClO 2 ) 0 to 1 ppm 0.03 ppm 7.Ethylene Oxide (EtO-A) 0 to 100 ppm1 ppm 8.Ethylene Oxide (EtO-B) 0 to 10 ppm0.1 ppm 9.Ethylene Oxide (EtO-C), Ext. Range0 to 500 ppm10 ppm 10.Formaldehyde (HCHO)0 to 10 ppm0.05 ppm 11.Hydrogen (H 2 )0 to 1,000 ppm 2 ppm 12.Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) 0 to 50 ppm 0.5 ppm 13.Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S)0 to 100 ppm0.1 ppm 14.Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S), Ext. Range0 to 1,000 ppm1 ppm 15.Methyl Mercaptan (CH 3 -SH) 0 to 10 ppm 0.1 ppm 16.Nitric Oxide (NO) 0 to 250 ppm 0.5 ppm 17.Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ) 0 to 20 ppm 0.1 ppm 18.Oxygen (O 2 ) 0 to 30% Vol. 0.1% Vol. 19.Phosphine (PH 3 ) 0 to 20 ppm0.1 ppm 20.Phosphine (PH 3 ), Ext. Range0 to 1,000 ppm1 ppm 21.Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ) 0 to 20 ppm 0.1 ppm
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A new family of portable wireless multi-threat instruments to detect: –Gamma radiation –300+ volatile organic compounds (VOCs) –20+ specific toxic gases and O 2 –55+ combustible gases and vapors –Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) Designed for both personal protection and point-detection applications MultiRAE Family
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Wireless allows responders to focus on their job –Real-time instrument readings and alarms from any location –Unmistakable five-way alarm notification [local and remote] Remote wireless alert to the command center Local buzzer, LEDs, vibration alarm, display (messages, prompts, backlighting) –Better visibility and faster incident response –Enhancing Man Down Alarm with remote wireless notification Paints an objective picture of a responder’s physical condition MultiRAE Family
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ppbRAE3000 Most advanced broadband chemical monitor from the photoionization detector industry leader –Ultra-sensitive detection capability –Over 200 Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) –1 ppb to 10,000 ppm detection range Extremely fast response time of less than 3 seconds Field proven tool for specialized applications –Arson investigation –Source identification –Decontamination
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GammaRAE II R Gamma DETECTOR and DOSIMETER in one unit! High-tech sensor design with responder packaging Equip multiple responders to create a distributed radiation portal for quick identification and tracking of radiological threats –Extremely fast response of less than 2 seconds IP-67 rating –Decontamination under water Intrinsically Safe
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MeshGuard RDK Rapidly deployable fixed gas detection system Portable, turnkey solution for fast set-up Self-forming wireless network comes online automatically Includes controller and monitors of your choosing Class I, Division 1 certified detectors for hazardous environments with ruggedized, water-tight case
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3 rd Party Monitors & Applications In addition to a variety of RAE monitors, ProRAE Guardian wireless safety system integrates select unique 3 rd party monitors and applications: Zephyr BioHarness physiological monitor TSI DustTrak 8530 particulate monitor Coastal Environmental WEATHERPAK met station PROENGIN AP4C chemical warfare agent monitor SAFER Systems Homeland Responder plume model OptiMetrics ADASHI hazardous response aid software
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Physiological Status Monitoring BioHarness “Smart fabric” harness Embedded sensors Easy to UseReal-TimePortable Responder Physiological Load Trauma Stress Dehydration Physical Ability Testing Rehabilitation Man Down Alarming GPS Tracking
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Real-Time Chemical Measurement No need to define release type –Transient nature of emissions like a tank release –Instantaneous puff –Liquid continuous release with a pool Real-Time Wind shifts Topography All operations occur within a single application PlumeRAE
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Decision Making Impact Information Event Visualization Weather & Sensor Data Integration Event Information
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Trusted & Proven Technology Over 30,000 wireless products from RAE Systems actively being used globally to protect life and property worldwide!
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THANK YOU Questions? RAE Systems product demos available today from MicroWatt
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