SmartDS Dynamic Explosion Detection is designed to provide high-speed detection of an incipient explosion with the highest level of false alarm immunity available for active explosion protection solutions. The SmartDS detection system is programmable to accommodate a wide range of hazard and process conditions, including vacuum and positive pressure applications. The SmartDS system has the ability to analyze rate of pressure rise and to differentiate this from non-explosion pressure excursions.
The IEP Technologies SmartDS system is comprised of a MEX-3 dynamic explosion pressure detector and FAB-4 Field Connection Box. The MEX-3 is designed to be flush mounted to protected process vessels using the MEX-3 stainless steel mounting flange.
The Mex-3 Dual pressure sensors are used to increase the level of false alarm immunity.
The SmartDS system features include a history buffer for event recording, hygienic design, stainless steel body for demanding process environments, and ATEX approval.
The FAB-4 Field Connection Box processes the data collected by the MEX-3 detector and generates the appropriate alarm or trouble/fault signal. SmartDS Evaluation Software can be used to download detector settings, event logs, and both short term and long term pressure data to a personal computer in order to facilitate event investigation and analysis—a key feature.