What is the difference between Titan and Titan 2 benzene monitor?

Titan and Titan 2 Comparison

ION Science Unveils the NEW Titan 2 benzene monitor, but what is the difference between the new instrument and its predecessor?

In this comparative article, we delve into the differences between Titan 1 and Titan 2 and explore the upgraded features, including the increased sensitivity, implemented to comply with the upcoming benzene exposure limit changes.

Titan 1 vs Titan 2: Benzene Sensitivity

Titan offered a detectable range of 0.1 ppm to 20 ppm (parts per million) whereas the new Titan 2 delivers accurate benzene detection down to as low as 0.02 ppm (20 ppb (parts per billion)) and as high as 20 ppm within a span of 60 seconds. The Titan 2 benzene monitor utilizes a new, highly sensitive 10.0 eV PID to selectively detect benzene down to these new low levels, required for compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, the improved quality of the AirSep filter allows Titan 2 to reliably separate benzene from common contaminants, to give an accurate benzene reading with marginal error in the displayed concentration. In conjunction with the improved quality of the AirSep filter, Titan 2 utilizes a new piezo electric micro pump, allowing delivery of enhanced pressure and flow accuracy to ensure a rapid response with unrivaled stability and reliability. The upgraded features within Titan 2 have drastically improved the sensitivity, allowing us to reach down to the required lower levels.

Titan 1 vs Titan 2: Operation

Comparable to the original Titan 1, Titan 2 captures a gas sample once every 60 seconds. The sample is then conditioned within a further 60 seconds to allow precise benzene measurement, ensuring a continuous supply of real-time data. Unique to the Titan 2 instrument is the new piezo electric micro pump, allowing delivery of enhanced pressure and flow accuracy to ensure a rapid response with unrivaled reliability.

Titan 1 vs Titan 2: Communication

Similar to Titan, Titan 2 features visible alarm capability, triggering an alert when benzene concentrations reach either of two operator-configurable levels. Twin relay outputs enable the user to integrate the unit with existing site alarm systems, while easy-to-use firmware allows a simplified calibration procedure. Like the original Titan, analysis of readings captured utilises both 4-20 mA and RS485 MODBUS communication protocols, however, Titan 2’s RS485 connection can be configured to be ASCII or RTU by the user, which differs from Titan 1. This was highly requested by our customer base to allow seamless integration of Titan 2 benzene monitor with existing industrial control systems, enabling efficient data collection and analysis.

Duncan Johns (Group Managing Director) stated:

“Benzene is a toxic, carcinogenic gas, presenting a serious threat to many workers, as well as the environment. It is therefore vital that staff are protected by monitors that can continuously measure benzene at the low levels required by increasingly stringent international regulations. Titan 2 is the only commercially available, truly selective, fixed continuous benzene monitor worldwide that can meet this requirement.”

Titan 1 to Titan 2: Interchangeable Service Module

Titan 2 has been designed to be easily installed, commissioned, and maintained. The EXD enclosure allows customers to initially install the housing into the detection area and then install the detector module once the commissioning period is defined. For required maintenance, the detection module within the Titan 2 enclosure can also be easily removed and replaced with a spare module, allowing simple plug-and-play logic. This enables existing Titan customers to upgrade their detection module to the newest version with ease.

Conclusion:

Through meticulous research driven by legislative changes, as well as listening to the requirements and requests of our current Titan customers, Titan 2’s fundamental improvements ensure that rapid, accurate, and reliable benzene detection is readily available to protect lives and preserve the environment.

Good news, the improved manifold is now included in Titan 2’s warranty!

The monitor has 1 year of warranty as standard, and can be extended to 2 years, free of charge, when registered within one month of purchase.