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A Proven Solution
Analox understands the unique demands of military vessels operating in diverse locations and situations. For more than 30 years, Analox has been working with military decision-makers representing more than two dozen nations. Analox products are currently protecting sailors aboard vessels representing the Royal Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy and United States Navy.
The Analox Team of engineers and product development specialists created the ACG+ for work in multiple environments, addressing a variety of situations and applications.
In early 2021, the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IAGP) released updated standards for diving operations. The Analox ACG+ is a proven tool for commercial diving professionals maintaining these standards on a daily basis.
A Reliable Tool
The ACG+ offers continuous monitoring of up to five different gas variables (oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds and water vapor) and simultaneously displays results for testing and calibration purposes. This eliminates potential delays and downtimes while test results are sent out for analysis.
The ACG+ has also made cumbersome colorimetric tubes obsolete by drastically reducing the potential for human error in gas analysis. The continuous monitoring also has virtually eliminated the need for time-consuming spot checks.
The ACG+ simultaneously scans for O₂, CO₂, CO, VOCs and water vapor, making it one of the most versatile tools any vessel can utilize. The automatic data log provides additional peace of mind for decision makers.
A Cost Effective Solution
You can’t put a price on safety, reliability and peace of mind. The Analox development team created the ACG+ to combine multiple tasks simultaneously, reducing the need for multiple analyser units, costly test tubes, and often, extended times in port for repairs.
The ACG+ is available in either a fixed location model or convenient portable units. This adaptability provides designers, procurement officers and equipment specialists some options in closed quarter situations.
Easy to Install and Maintain
The Analox team understands the complexities and challenges that accompany equipment installation. That is why our 24/7 technical support department was created. Instant solutions and technical support is always just a call or email away.
While each ACG+ unit can monitor up to five gasses simultaneously, each analytical system operating in the ACG+ is independent of the others. This means sensors can be replaced individually without needlessly causing downtime.
An Easy Choice
The Analox ACG+ has been proven effective in military situations around the world. The unit’s continuous and specific monitoring capabilities make it an easy choice for key decision-makers.
You’ve probably got lots of questions?
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In part yes, the ACG can measure the quality of breathing air to the standards required for the gasses it measures, O₂, CO₂, CO, VOC’s and H₂O. The required standards listed in the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP 9) are the same as BS EN 12021. Where the risk assessment for a process highlights a gas that is not measured by the ACG. I.e. a hazardous substance used, produces a harmful gas in quantities greater than safe exposure limits, such that it is a danger. Depending upon the gas in question it may be possible to test for the gas using the ACG’s sample support function with a colorimetric tube specific to the gas. If this is not possible then the ACG would not be suitable as the only test method employed under the COSHH regulations.
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The frequency of routine sample testing depends upon the level of usage of the compressor, how close to the design limits it is used and the scale of impact that contaminated gas would have on the compressed air system to which it is attached. As a minimum we would recommend performing an oil mist sample test at least once every three months, to coincide with the calibration checks of the other sensors in the ACG. Another good practice is to perform an oil mist sample test when the water, CO or VOC sensors alarm as they may be indicating a compressor problem, particularly if the source of the alarming contaminant is not obvious.
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Because many of the mechanisms that generate oil vapor/mist also generate other contaminants such as VOC’s, CO and water vapor, the ACG+ is suitable for monitoring compressors using both synthetic oil and mineral oil. The ACG+ monitors for these contaminants which, when detected, can give an indication that problems may be present with the compressor (resulting in the generation of oil mist). These indications can be used as a prompt to perform an oil mist test using the sample support feature.
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Yes, this feature adds flexibility to the user to use a variety of tubes for any type of gas.
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The ACG+ CO sensor should be replaced approximately every 2 years (or as required). This procedure is detailed in the ACG+ user manual.
We also have created an instruction video for this procedure, we hope you find this useful:
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The ACG+ dewpoint (water vapor) sensor should be factory calibrated/ exchanged every 2 years. This procedure is detailed in the ACG+ user manual.
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The ACG+ O₂ (oxygen) sensor should be replaced approximately every 2 years (or as required). This procedure is detailed in the ACG+ user manual.
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