Gas Sense Gas Detection in Car Parks

Gas Sense Addressable Car Park System

GS-300 Series Gas Detectors

The GS-300 line of gas detectors is engineered to function seamlessly as a streamlined autonomous solution or a reliable field-level element of our advanced analogue and addressable systems.

GA-ADR Addressable Controller

The GA-ADR addressable controller offers easy setup and flexible operation. Connect, monitor and configure up to 247 detectors on a single Modbus serial line. Create automation zones and expand the system through our modular architecture.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Car Parks

An insight into the potential hazards and the available Gas Sense solutions.

Gas Hazards 

Vehicles emit a variety of pollutants with potentially adverse effects on the human body. Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) stand out as major concerns, not just because of their high degree of toxicity, but also their negative environmental impact.
Exposure to CO and NO2, even at low concentrations, can lead to severe health issues, such as migraines, nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness and etc. Additionally, the presence of combustible gasses, such as LPG and CH4, which is also common in underground lots, could lead to damage of property, personal injury or even loss of life, unless the appropriate precautions are undertaken.

The risks associated with these substances are exacerbated by the lack of natural ventilation in car parking facilities. Therefore, the deployment of appropriate counter measures is crucial for ensuring the safety of human life and property.

Alerts and counter-measures

Given the serious health implications associated with CO and NO2 exposure, and the risks of combustible gas accumulation, effective monitoring and control of ventilation systems are crucial in parking environments. Gas detection systems are employed for continious concentration tracking, real-time visual and sound alerts, and air quality control through automation of ventilation systems. 

Regulation

The requirements for the parameters and implementation of gas detector and control units in car parks are formalized in the European Standard EN 50545-1.
The standard outlines requirements for regulating ventilation systems in hazardous areas, along with the necessity for providing alerts, alarms, or other signals to indicate toxic hazards. Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) are among the target gasses specified.