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ADVERTISER INDEX PAGE

Bare’s Fence Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Blue Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bruce Allen Pipeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CenterPointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Commander Energy Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Crown Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Derry Stone and Lime Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Durable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ECOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Falcon Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GapVax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Godwin Pumps - Xylem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hapco Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Industrial Tank Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ITL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Landmark Survey and Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lee Reger Builds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lyden Oil Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

McCluskey & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

New Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

New River Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

North American Field Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Oil & Gas Safety Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oil Center Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Parts Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Precision Geophysical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Quality Enviromental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Rig Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Site Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Steel Nation Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sunnyside Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Top Notch Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Total Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Unit Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Weavertown Environmental Group . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Zephyr Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 20, 23

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Ohio Valley Oil & Gas Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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When people ask me what I do for a living I have to fall back to describingmy job as “making maps.” Now this isn’t the limit of my job, but it’s thequickest description of what I do for a living that most people, includingmy family, readily understand.

A map maker is generally referred to as a cartographer. Some of what Ispend my time on is cartography, but there’s more. I generally call myselfa GIS Analyst. The acronym GIS stands for – Geographic Information Sys-tem. To me, the map is just the last component in a long chain of data,software, equipment, people and processes. That’s the “System” part ofthe job title.

So, by now the question usually is, “What kind of maps do you make?” Formost of my career, those have been maps related to pipelines and the en-ergy business. Fortunately, the subjects of these maps change all the time.One day I’m working on one project and next week it might be different.

A map is a picture of some place and the features that are there. Dots,squiggly lines and shaded areas represent wells and pipelines and gasleases. Or perhaps those dots lines and areas represent houses, roads andwetlands. It depends what story you’re trying to tell. You know the lineabout a picture being worth a thousand words? I believe a good map isworth at least ten thousand words.

So the next question often sounds like, “can’t you just get maps at theTriple A or from the government?” Recently, I hear more questions like,“Oh, those are like the maps on Google.” Fact is that these maps are aproduct of a GIS. The work I do is specific to an operator or a land owner,so the features on their map don’t show up on public maps, of have moredetail than if they did.While a good map may be worth several hundred thousand words, the real

power of GIS is to perform analysis and answer questions. GIS can exam-ine where one set of features is located relative to another set of features.A basic process to illustrate this is, “Select all the houses within 100 feetof a road.”

In many projects, pipeline operators want to know the best way to routea pipeline from A to B. What does “best” mean? It depends, but it’s gen-erally the quickest path, but that doesn’t mean shortest path. The slopeof a hill or the presence of wetlands or endangered species or location ofa school or church all contribute to make that quickest path a little longer.Avoiding places environmental and cultural value may require morefootage of pipe, and be better for society and “quicker” for the operator.

The GIS also plays a part in the construction and operation of that pipeline.The data about the pipe and materials and construction processes can bestored in the GIS database. As the pipeline is operated for decades in thefuture, the GIS database will be updated to reflect inspections, mainte-nance, repairs, and re-routes. The GIS database will support the engineersand field staff as they operate the pipeline to move product to market.

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With temperatures reaching record lows in our area to start 2013, amajor concern is the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to workers inthe field trying to stay warm. The following article is intended to de-fine carbon monoxide poisoning and specific hazards, as well as to out-line tips for dealing with and avoiding the risk of injuries associatedwith carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless and taste-less gas. Because CO has no detectable odor, it is possible to inhale COand not even know that the deadly fumes are in the air. CO is a com-mon industrial hazard resulting from the incomplete burning of natu-ral gas, gasoline, kerosene, propane, coal, wood, or any other materialcontaining carbon. The most common and well-known source of car-bon monoxide is the internal combustion engine.

Carbon monoxide is harmful when breathed because it displaces oxy-gen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain and other vital organsand tissues of much needed oxygen. Large amounts of CO can debili-tate a person in a matter of minutes without warning, causing a loss ofconsciousness and the possibility of suffocation. It is widely reportedthat most sufferers of carbon monoxide poisoning don’t ever feel anysymptoms of CO poisoning, just drowsiness leading to sleep. Onceasleep, CO can continue to deprive the human body of oxygen, ulti-mately resulting in brain damage and even death.

Initial symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include, but are notlimited to, difficulty breathing, headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsi-

ness and nausea. Sudden chest pain may occur in people with previ-ous heart conditions. During exceptionally high or prolonged expo-sure to CO gas, symptoms may worsen to include vomiting, confusion,collapse, blurred vision, muscle weakness, and loss of consciousness.The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning will vary greatly fromperson to person, but if you have a history of heart or lung disease,are working at higher elevations or if you are a smoker, you are at amuch greater risk of falling victim to CO poisoning. If you feel asthough you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention recommend immediately seeking freshair and emergency medical care. If possible, open windows and doorsto ventilate the area as you leave.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be reversed if caught in time, butacute poisoning may result in permanent damage to the parts of yourbody that require a lot of oxygen. These areas that can be perma-nently damaged include the heart, brain, liver and kidneys. A signifi-cant risk to reproductive organs has also been linked to overexposureto carbon monoxide.

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According to OSHA, if you suspect someone is suffering from carbonmonoxide poisoning, quickly following the following steps can savelives:

• Move the victim immediately to fresh air in an open area.• Call 911 or any other local emergency number for medical at-

tention or assistance.• If the victim is breathing, administer 100% oxygen using a

tight-fitting mask.• If the victim has stopped breathing, administer CPR until a

medical professional arrives.

In an effort to reduce the chances of CO poisoning in the workplace,employees should report any situation that could result in the accu-mulation of CO gases to a supervisor. Keeping alert to ventilationproblems, especially in areas where gasses of burning fuels may be re-leased, and avoiding the use of gas powered engines in confinedspaces are also ways that employees can keep themselves protectedfrom the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Employers can helpprevent CO poisoning by installing effective ventilation where needed,properly maintaining equipment, prohibiting the use of gas poweredengines or tools in poorly ventilated areas, and considering switchingfrom gas-powered equipment to electric or pneumatic equipment.Simply supplying CO monitors with alarms, respirators with appropri-ate canisters and educating all employees on the dangers associatedwith carbon monoxide poisoning can mean the difference between lifeand death.

When trying to keep warm in the field, workers need to be aware oftheir surroundings and what they are using to stay warm in order toavoid falling victim to carbon monoxide. Making sure that a shelter isproperly ventilated before starting any heating device and knowingwhat type of fuel a heat source is using, as well as where it is ventingto can save your life. If seeking heat from a vehicle, make sure to leaveat least one window partially opened. Although generally safe, if thereis an unknown problem with the exhaust of a car or truck, carbonmonoxide can leak into the cabin of the vehicle and suffocate the oc-cupant. If you are in a vehicle and start to feel the symptoms of COpoisoning, immediately shut off and exit the vehicle, then inform a co-worker or supervisor of your concerns. It is important to rememberthat if you feel like you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, youshould not drive or operate heavy machinery.

If you feel as though there might be a carbon monoxide leak into thecabin of your vehicle, have the vehicle towed to a service center for in-spection.

The most important thing to remember if you feel as though you orsomeone around you is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning isthat you are dealing with a very serious, life threatening emergency.Get immediate medical attention for you or anyone who may have car-bon monoxide poisoning. It is also important to let your doctor knowif you are continually exposed to smaller levels of CO. Informing yourdoctor of this exposure can help them to properly diagnose other med-ical issues, and to let you know if your exposure levels are threateningyour overall health.

As we all know, there are so many issues to consider when workingoutdoors during the winter months. This column has outlined the dan-gers of frostbite and the effects of cold on the body, as well as severalother safety issues associated with the cold.

As this article has demonstrated, making sure to pay attention whilewarming up is just as important as knowing your body, your limits andwhen to seek warm shelter.

By Chris Chadwick, Safety Products Coordinator at SunnySide Supply,Inc. www.SunnySideSupply.com

References:“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” (n.d.). Web. 21 Jan-uary 2013. http://www.CDC.gov

“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.” (n.d.).Web. 21 January 2013. www.CDC.gov/NIOSH

“Occupational Safety and Health Administration.” (n.d.). Web. 20January 2013. www.OSHA.gov

“The Mayo Clinic.” (n.d.). Web. 17 January 2013. www.mayoclinic.com

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Ask someone in Oklahoma about Marcellus Shale and you may get a blank stare. Ask some-one in Ohio about the Granite Wash Shale play and you may get the same expression. Al-though the shale gas revolution has spread throughout the United States, many of theindividual shale plays continue to remain only regionally recognized.

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Although collectively the various shale plays throughout North America yield an abun-dance of gas and oil, they are distinguished by many other factors. Brad Hega, Chief Ge-ologist with M & L Hydrogeological Services, says that no two shale plays are completelyalike. Hega says they all do share the connection of being underneath an existing, orpreviously existing mountain—however there are three main factors that determine theplay’s particular characteristics.

“The content is always dependent on the environment at the time it was developed, orformed,” says Hega. “There are three main contributing factors—how much life wasaround in that particular point in the earth’s history; the rate of burial of the elements;and especially the combination of pressure and temperature bearing during that devel-opment.” However, the common denominator is that each shale play holds an abun-dance of energy, a cache of economic potential, and no shortage of political debate. Thetwo biggest plays in the northeast are the Marcellus and Utica plays.

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Southwest Corner WIA (Workforce Investment Area) experienced the largest volume increase inMarcellus Shale Core Industries, with an increase of 4,008 employees; Central WIA was secondwith a volume increase of 2,449 employees. Northern Tier WIA experienced the largest per-centage increase in Core Industry employment

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THE UTICA SHALE:Using theatrical terminology, the Utica Shale play is no longer an ‘off-broadway’ productionovershadowed by the blockbuster status of the Marcellus Shale. Literally lying beneath theMarcellus Shale play, the Utica has attracted a number of energy companies to set up busi-ness in the eastern parts of Ohio where it shows the greatest potential. Since the beginningof 2012, the number of rigs operating in the Utica have doubled to approximately 30.

“Estimates for Natural Gas in the Utica Shale Deposit Field range between 2 trillion cubic feet toup to a whopping 69 trillion cubic feet of Natural Gas. Many companies are still doing tests. Ifproven true, The Utica Shale play would be in the ranks of several other shale plays in the UnitedStates including the Barnett Shale, Marcellus Shale, and Haynesville Shale.”

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A Hub of Individual PlaysAlthough each shale play has it’s own individual characteristics and product yield, collec-tively they are rapidly forming a centralized hub of energy, connected by complex pipelineinfrastructure. America’s shale-oil-gas system is producing energy seven to ten times moreefficiently than previous extraction methods. With the advent of hydraulic fracturing, thiscreates a new set of problems… and solutions.

Wells are being shut-in, mild winters keep gas prices low, there are not enough CNG (com-pressed natural gas) stations, and pipeline infrastructure combined with midstream busi-ness cannot grow fast enough to get the product to market.

Finally, and most importantly, a system change is fundamentally difficult to execute. Withthis being said, there are oil producing countries threatened by shale-oil-gas developmentwith an agenda to destroy America’s revolution. In addition, human interest groups andgovernment are inundated with misinformation, which produces more misinformation.Needless to say, we are in a turbulent time but hopeful for change.

On the brighter side, if we can properly, safely, environmentally, and efficiently get thisshale-gas-oil system online, we can take steps closer to energy independence. One methodwould be to export these resources to other countries at a premium and keep our tech-nology within our country.

This requires cohesion, proper execution, and most importantly, a collective voice.

To read an extended version of the article including other national plays, visit our websites below:

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LW Survey’s leading edge GIS capabilities and industry alliancescombined with our strong portfolio of spatial solutions experi-ence form a unique offering. As one of the largest private surveyproviders, LW Survey has provided GIS services to a wide range ofclients around the country for more than 20 years. Our GIS pro-fessionals are continuously developing efficient, automated GISprocedures and applications to support clients as well as LW Sur-vey project managers.

GIS has proven its value in helping to analyze and solve complexenvironmental, infrastructure, economic, and social problems.GIS is a powerful means of storing, managing, manipulating, an-alyzing, and displaying spatially referenced data. By analyzing thisinformation from a range of geographic perspectives, users de-velop new information to help in better decision-making andmore effective problem-solving.

Our experience specifically with supporting and managing crosscountry pipeline projects traces its roots to our founder. We de-

veloped systems, processes and methods of managing data “fromsurvey to PODS” for over 7,000 miles of cross country pipelines.This experience coupled with our support of many environmentaland permitting projects where we have developed specific appli-cations to better support complex projects.

We are working on many pipeline projects where we are manag-ing GIS data internally at LW Survey and the tools, processes andprocedures would be similar if the data were in a hosted envi-ronment. LW Survey has developed a series of Best Practicesaround GIS project delivery, including project organization, com-munication and data management. Our standard suite of GIS soft-ware includes ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Server. Ourstandard suite of pipeline data management and alignment soft-ware includes Blue Sky (and New Century). We manage our GISdata in a versioned Geodatabase and take advantage of databasereplication to share workload across multiple offices. We take astandardized approach when organizing our project folders sostaff across the country and world can work on any project. In ad-dition to project standardization, we also employ data standards,such as using PODS, APDM or other industry specific standards. Inaddition to Data Management standards, we have a full suite ofGPS and Data Collection Best Practices and Standard OperatingProcedures. These standards ensure that data collected in thefield is of the highest quality and will be easily incorporated inthe master Geodatabase.

In addition to generic GIS Best Practices, LW Survey has also de-veloped a suite of standard services for the pipeline industry.These standard practices include specific software solutions, suchas Blue Sky for data loading and alignment sheet generation. Ad-ditionally, LW Survey has 3 of only 25 certified Blue Sky trainerson staff.

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Why WireFree: Wireless Gas Detection System

Basics and BenefitsAlthough traditional wired gas detection has proven to be durable and reli-able, installations can be costly and time-consuming. Therefore, in 2005 OtisInstruments began pioneering wireless (WireFree) gas detection products.Seven years later, we confidently offer two generations (“Gen I” and “GenII”) of WireFree gas detection systems.

Benefits of using WireFree gas detection are: time saving conduit-free setupand maintenance, ease of use and implementation, ability to use multiplereceivers, and ability for remote monitoring.

Because Wirefree gas detection requires no wiring or conduit, WireFreesetup saves time and money by requiring fewer field hands (and non elec-trician-trained field hands). When setting up a WireFree system, simplymount the units and turn them on. With Otis Instruments’ WireFree tech-nology, no wires are necessary from the sensor assemblies to the Monitor,or from external power source to the sensor assemblies. With Otis WireFree,internal power is used—providing up to 12 months of field-life before batteryreplacement is necessary.

WireFree systems are one of the lowest risk systems on the market. WireFreesystems are both safe and dependable. With no wires that could be cut (re-sulting in damage to the system), there’s little room for even the greenestfield hand to make a costly mistake.

While cost and efficiency are at the forefront of gas detection system deci-sion-making, the most important factor is safety. With WireFree, you can beassured that the gas detection system serving your application will be de-pendable, with readings that are accurate. When looking for wireless tech-nology, consider products that are: field adjustable for background gas;addressable to eliminate interference with other systems; and designed toreject EMI and other forms of interference in order to avoid false gas read-ings.

The remote monitoring capabilities that wireless gas detection provides, viaradio communication, allows sensor assemblies to be setup throughout asite while the controlling monitor may be setup miles away. Alarms for no-tification of gas presence at the monitor, as well as at the sensor assemblies,let off-site field hands know that there’s danger at the site— before enter-ing the premises.

Communication Options:When considering a WireFree system, there are a few basic setup andcommunication criteria to consider. Radio frequency options, certifica-tion requirements, and antenna-type will primarily be dictated by wherethe system will be setup. The radio frequency for your application willdepend on several factors, particularly those required by the country inwhich your system will be setup (usually, 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz).

Countries also individually mandate the type of certifications that gas de-tection equipment being used in their country must have. Commonly, CSAand ATEX are require internationally.

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Otis Instruments’ CSA and ATEX certified WireFree sensor assemblies useone of the easiest interfaces on the market. Non-intrusive calibration al-lows sensor assemblies to remain in the field while being calibrated, be-cause a hand-held magnet triggers menu switches. Sensor assembliesfeature a simple three-button interface, and Stand-Alone Assemblies offeron-board relays—eliminating the need for a monitor to triggerrelays/alarms.

Categorized menu options on all WireFree products allow the user to go di-rectly to the option they need to setup or modify. When using a wireless gasdetection product, signal strength performance will vary due to: environmentand surroundings, including: open fields, buildings, trees and landscape, etc.;distance between the sensor assemblies and monitor(s); penetration; an-tenna type; weather conditions; radio power.

For many applications, a standard antenna will suffice—either Monopole orDipole. When standard antennas aren’t strong enough, though, high gain op-tions are the answer. High gain options include Yagi and Omni. Yagi antennasare directional, and are typically used at the sensor site; Omni antennas areused in 3600 environments, and are typically used at the receiver site. Sincehigh gain antennas are taller than the average antenna, lighting can some-times be an issue. To help prevent lighting damage, a lighting surge suppres-sor is recommended with this antenna type.

Interference Solutions:Several selections are required for WireFree system setup, allowing each sys-tem to be unique. System setup selections can include:

VID # – Manufacturer selectable per applicationNetwork ID – User-selectable; up to 78 networksAddress - User-selectable; up to 255 per network

The VID # feature is typically a factory-settable feature that may only be setone time. The VID # cannot be changed or read once it has been set, so thecorrect value must be set initially—allowing networks to be secured. Whenusing a radio with a pre-set VID #, a nearby plant with the same radios as an-other plant’s radio will not see each other.

The Network ID must be the same on all radios that need to communicatewith each other. If there are separate zones that do not need to be seen onthe respective monitors, then the number can be changed to make that pos-sible. Changing the Network ID essentially changes the hop sequence of theradio. If not all radios have the same hop sequence they cannot communi-cate with each other. Each network needs its own Primary Monitor—a mon-itor from which all sensors receive acknowledgments (that must be presentfor the sensors to send transmissions).

User-settable addresses ensure that each sensor assembly in a network hasits own wireless communication path to the receiving monitor. When usingmultiple sensor assemblies in a single network, all items in the network (sen-sor assemblies and receivers) will share the same Network ID, while each sen-sor assembly will have its own address.

Scenarios in which a customer would benefit from having multiple monitorsinclude:

The Primary Monitor goes down, and there is a Secondary Monitor in the area– All sensor assemblies within range of the Secondary Monitor will now reportto that monitor as a Primary Monitor.

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The Primary Monitor goes down, and there are multiple Secondary Monitors –Each Secondary Monitor has a random “back-off” time in which it waits before at-tempting to become the Primary Monitor. When the first Secondary Monitor fin-ishes its “back-off”, it checks to see if there is a Primary Monitor, and thenbecomes the Primary Monitor if none are yet present.

The Primary Monitor goes down, a Secondary Monitor takes its place, and the Pri-mary Monitor is restored – When the Primary Monitor is restored, it will send abeacon letting the Secondary Monitor know it is functioning again. The Second-ary Monitor will “step down” and resume its position as Secondary Monitor, andany indicators present on the Secondary Monitor will be cleared.

The Primary Monitor goes down, and two Secondary Monitors step up as PrimaryMonitors because they are out of range of each other – This situation is un-avoidable, as Secondary Monitors cannot see each other since they are out ofrange. This normally takes place if the Primary Monitor is situated in the middleof both Secondary Monitors. In this case, all sensor assemblies in range of oneprimary Monitor will report to that monitor. If any sensor assemblies in range ofboth monitors, then whichever monitor’s beacon is last received by the sensor be-fore it transmits, the sensor will transmit to that monitor.

The Secondary Monitor loses communication with the Primary Monitor but thePrimary is still on and functioning – the Secondary Monitor will periodically “stepdown” to look for the original Primary Monitor. If the Secondary Monitor is ableto once again see the Primary, then the Secondary will return to being a Second-ary Monitor. If it still does not see the Primary, then the Secondary Monitor re-sumes the place of the Primary.

The Primary Monitor goes down, and two Secondary Monitors step up as PrimaryMonitors but are in range of each other – both New Primaries will continue tocheck for the presence of the original Primary. Because they will not utilize thesame wait period, one New Primary will check before the other. When that NewPrimary sees the presence of the other, it will step down to act as SecondaryMonitor again.

Examples of various receivers that may be used individually or collectively are:• Industry-certified explosion-proof 32-channel 3-relay wireless relay/

alarm monitor (Relayer)• Touch-screen data-loggers • Touch-screen monitors• Message-repeating device for long-distance communication between

WireFree sensor assemblies and monitors (WireFree Repeater)• Hand-held signal strength meter that shows the status of any WireFree

Gen II gas detection device within range (View)• 255 channel receiver that works collectively with Otis Gen I and Gen II

WireFree sensor assemblies, and a PLC, PC or other compatible mon-itor (Interface)

When considering gas detection options, remember: Anyone who needs gas de-tection can benefit from using a wireless system. Whether you’re just being in-troduced to the gas detection market, or you’re seeking a system upgrade,WireFree is the most innovative gas detection solution.

Otis Instruments have been manufacturing gas detection since 1983, and Wire-Free gas detection since 2005. Otis’ WireFree gas detection systems are field-tested, industry certified, and multi-generational.

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