mPlatoon Mobile Wireless Multi-Gas Detection System
The mPlatoon System is a quickly deployable set of mobile multi-gas meters that communicate wirelessly to a central command station (mLink-F) up to 3 km (2 miles) away
Prices start at $1272.00
For pricing, please call 1-800-952-3293 or email sales@afcintl.com
The mPlatoon Wireless Detection System is a quickly deployable set of mobile multi-gas meters that communicate wirelessly to a central command station (mLink-F) up to 3 km (2 miles) away. The system is ideal for Hazmat response, temporary venue protection, large industrial site activities, etc. The mLink-F connects with up to 8 Squads of 8 monitors each, for a total of 64 personnel with gas meters. An mSquad consists of one Head monitor (MP400H) and 3 or 7 Soldier monitors (MP400S) operating within a 0.8-km (1/2-mile) radius. Each 4- or 5-gas monitor has options for a full range of sensors for toxic gases, oxygen (O2), combustibles (LEL) and carbon dioxide (CO2). In addition to high gas concentration alarms, the Squad Head and central mLink-F modem receive any Man-Down alarms to notify them of a worker in distress. The overall operation is overseen from an Android smartphone or tablet that communicates by wireless BLE to the mLink-F within 10 m (33 ft.). The mLink-F normally runs on 100-240 VAC power and is not intrinsically safe, while all the Squad monitors run on batteries and are Class I Div I certified to operate in hazardous zones. However, the entire mPlatoon can be mobilized by operating the mLink-F out of a vehicle or utilizing its back-up battery, which runs for up to 18 hours. For smaller operations, the mLink-F can be replaced by the lower-cost mLink-P. The MP400S and MP400H have rugged construction and easy-to-learn 2-button operation.
Features
- Remote, wireless real-time readings and alarms including Man-down
- Up to 64 remote 4- or 5-gas monitors in 8 Squads of 8 persons each
- Up to 3 km (2 miles) distance to Squad Head and 800 m within Squad
- Mobile system operation
- 12-hour continuous operation on single Li-ion battery charge
- USB Micro cable for local charge & communication
- Wide selection of sensor types
Instrument Specifications
| Detector | Electrochemical for Toxic gases and Oxygen Pellistor: Combustible PID: Volatile organic compounds NDIR: LEL, VOL% and carbon dioxide |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
| Operating Periods | Diffusion: Up to 16 hours Pump: 12 hours |
| Graphic Display | 128 x 128 graphical LCD, 1.77 x 1.73″ LED backlight for enhanced display Automatic screen “flip” feature |
| Wireless Communication | Poll gas concentration readings from software on Android phone or tablet via MP400H and mLink-F |
| Direct Readout | Real time reading of gas concentrations PID measurement of gas and correction factor Battery status Visual compliance indicator Datalogging on/off STEL, TWA, peak and minimum values Man-Down alarm on/off |
| Alarm | Push Notification via MP400H and mLink-F Audible: 95 dB @ 30 cm Visual: Flashing bright red LEDs Vibration On-screen indication of alarm conditions Man-Down alarm |
| EMI/RFI | EMC directive: 2004/30/EC |
| IP Rating | Pump: IP-65 Diffusion: IP-67 |
| Data Logging | Continuous datalogging, 6 months for 4 sensors at 1 minute intervals, 24 hours/day and 7 days/week |
| Communication & Charging | USB cable for charging, data download, instrument setup and firmware upgrades on PC or 100-240V AC charger, or CaliCase |
| Sampling | Built in pump or diffusion |
| Calibration | Zero and span calibration, single or multiple sensor simultaneous calibration settings |
| Temperature | -4° to 122°F |
| Humidity | 0-95% rH, non-condensing |
| Size | 5.74″ x 3.31″ x 1.65″ |
| Weight | 15.5 ounces |
| Approvals | Class I, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D |
mLink & Platform Specifications
| Power Source | mLink-F: 100-240VAC with battery backup mLink-P: Li-Ion Battery MP400H: Li-Ion Battery |
| Operating Hours | mLink-F: 18 hours mLink-P: 24 hurs MP400H: 12 hours |
| Range | mLink-F: 2 miles mLink-P: 2 miles MP400H: 1/2 mile |
| Monitors | mLink-F: 64 mLink-P: 32 MP400H: 4 or 8 mSquad |
| Wireless Frequency | ISM License-free band (902-928 MHz) |
| Operating Temperature | mLink-F: -4 to 131°F mLink-P: -4 to 122°F MP400H: -4 to 122°F |
| IP | mLink-F: IP67 mLink-P: IP54 MP400H: IP67 |
| Size | mLink-F: 11 x 6.6 x 3.9″ mLink-P: 5 x 3.6 x 1.9″ MP400H: 5.7 x 3.3 x 1.7″ |
| Weight | mLink-F: 31 ounces mLink-P: 16 ounces MP400H: 15.5 ounces |
| Certifications | mLink-F: n/a mLink-P: n/a MP400H: C1D1 ABCD T4 |
Sensor Specifications
| Gas |
Resolution
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| Combustible Gas (LEL%) | ||
| Oxygen | ||
| Carbon Monoxide | ||
| Hydrogen Sulfide | ||
| PID | ||
| Hydrocarbons NDIR (Vol%) | ||
| Carbon Dioxide | ||
| Carbon Monoxide/Hydrogen Sulfide | H2S: 0.1-200 ppm |
H2S 0.1 ppm |
| Sulfur Dioxide/Hydrogen Sulfide | H2S: 0.1-100 ppm |
H2S: 0.1 ppm |
| Ammonia | ||
| Chlorine | 0.1 ppm | |
| Chlorine Dioxide | ||
| Hydrogen | ||
| Hydrogen Chloride | ||
| Hydrogen Fluoride | ||
| Hydrogen Cyanide | ||
| Nitric Oxide | ||
| Nitrogen Dioxide | ||
| Phosphine | ||
| Sulfur Dioxide | ||
| Acetaldehyde | ||
| Methyl Mercaptan | ||
| Ethylene Oxide |
Ordering Information
The mSquad System is a quickly deployable set of mobile multi gas meters that communicate wirelessly to a Squad head up to 1/2 mile away. The system is ideal for Hazmat Response, firefighters, temporary venue protection etc. An mSquad consists of one Head monitor (MP400H) and up to 7 Solider monitors (MP400S) that communicate with each other. In addition to high gas concentration alarms, all Squad units receive any man-down alarms to notify them remotely of a worker in distress. Multiple mSquads can be linked using an mLink and Android phone or tablet to create an mPlatoon Wireless Detection System with up to a 2 mile range. mSquad kit s include monitors, hard care with foam, charger with 4 USB ports, 4 USB cables, calibration cup for head, 2 calibration adapters for the soldiers, water trap filters and quick start guide. Many other configurations available, call for details. For pricing, please call AFC International at 1-800-952-3293, 219-987-6825 or fax 219-987-6826 or email sales@afcintl.com
| Description | |
| mSquad 4 includes 1 head & 3 soldiers in case, 4 gas monitors with LEL/O2/H2S/CO sensors | M004-0031-000 |
| mSquad 4 includes 1 head & 3 soldiers in case, 4 gas monitors with LEL/O2/HCN/CO sensors | M004-0032-000 |
| mSquad 4 includes 1 head & 3 soldiers in case, 5 gas monitors with PID/LEL/O2/H2S/CO sensors | M004-0033-000 |
| mSquad 8 includes 1 head & 7 soldiers in case, 4 gas monitors with LEL/O2/H2S/CO sensors | M004-0035-000 |
| mSquad 4 includes 1 head & 7 soldiers in case, 4 gas monitors with LEL/O2/HCN/CO sensors | M004-0036-000 |
| mSquad 4 includes 1 head & 7 soldiers in case, 5 gas monitors with PID/LEL/O2/HCN/CO sensors | M004-0037-000 |
| mPlatoon Wireless Modem & Controller, Gateway mLinkP, Non IS | M013-0001-000 |
| mPlatoon Wireless Modem & Controller, Gateway mLinkF, Non IS | M013-0003-000 |
| Controller, Android Tablet 32GB with mPower Suite software installed | M550-0022-000 |
| Solider MP400S 4 Gas Detector with LEL/O2/CO/H2S Sensors | MPAS-21A601-02040 |
| Solider MP400S 4 Gas Detector with LEL/O2/CO/HCN Sensors | MPAS-21A601-040A0 |
| Solider MP400S 5 Gas Detector with PID/LEL/O2/CO/H2S Sensors | MPAS-21A1A6-010M0 |
| Head MP400H 4 Gas Detector with LEL/O2/CO/H2S Sensors | MPAH-21A601-02040 |
| Head MP400H 4 Gas Detector with LEL/O2/CO/HCN Sensors | MPAH-21A601-040A0 |
| Head MP400H 5 Gas Detector with PID/LEL/O2/CO/H2S Sensors | MPAH-21A1A6-010M0 |
Downloads
Product Literature
POLI 4 gas detector literature
Tech Note 3 – Calibration Frequency
Tech Note 4 – Sensor Technical Data Summaries
Tech Note 5 – Gas Detectors for Firefighters and Hazmat Teams
