Gas leaks and hazardous atmospheres pose serious risks in many industries, so reliable detection systems are essential to keep people and facilities safe. But traditional gas detectors often require manual testing to confirm they’re working properly—an approach that can be time-consuming, costly and prone to human error. That’s why new innovations like AutoTest technology are transforming the way we monitor gas safety, offering continuous, automated sensor checks that provide greater confidence and reduce maintenance burdens.
What is AutoTest Technology and Why Does it Matter?
Badger Meter pioneered the world’s first self-testing AutoTest technology for gas detectors, setting new standards for safety and reliability. This patented system uses self-generated gas for daily automated sensor checks, verifying that sensors are fully operational without the need for manual bump-testing. If a sensor fails to respond, early warning alarms provide timely alerts, allowing for swift remedial or protective actions.
Traditional gas detection systems depend on costly manual bump tests and maintenance schedules to maintain compliance. In contrast, AutoTest technology performs daily self-checks to confirm sensor functionality, optimizing system reliability while reducing operational costs and providing peace of mind.
Available on the F12D, F12iS and D12 gas detection systems, AutoTest automatically verifies sensor performance at preset intervals, raising the bar for industry safety and encouraging others to follow this proactive approach.
Why Is Reliable Gas Detection So Important?
Toxic and combustible gases are commonly used in manufacturing, processing, decontamination, refining and fuel production, while others emerge as by-products. Their presence poses significant hazards to personnel due to the risk of explosions, oxygen deficiency and toxic exposure, making reliable detection essential.
Badger Meter offers a purpose-built range of robust solutions designed to protect both people and processes. These systems provide compliance with stringent industry standards, helping to minimize risk and enhance environmental and onsite safety.
Designed to safeguard personnel and assets, our gas detection technology enhances environmental and onsite safety, raising the bar for industry performance, efficiency operational excellence.
BlueEdge Gas Detection Solutions
Our suite of BlueEdge™ solutions leverage digital technology to measure over 60 gases and vapors, offering a purpose-built range of fixed, hand-held and bespoke solutions, designed to enhance environmental and onsite safety by mitigating risk.
Forming part of this portfolio, the F12 Toxic Gas Detection range and D12 Toxic and Combustible Gas Detector feature AutoTest technology to support system integrity, utilizing hot-swappable smart gas sensors for seamless functionality.
Powered by our H10 smart gas sensors, these detectors simplify installation, operation, and maintenance. Each smart sensor module integrates a sensor, amplifier and memory module into a compact design. Independently calibrated, sensors can be effortlessly plugged into any of our smart detectors for instant use. Once installed, calibration data is automatically loaded into the microprocessor, eliminating manual adjustments. This innovative system enables our gas sensors to be quickly exchanged to minimize downtime and be operational in under a minute.
Hot-Swappable Smart Sensors for Over 60 Gases and Vapors
Our expertise in sensor design and manufacture allows us to deliver pre-calibrated, hot-swappable smart digital sensors for seamless operation, featuring an integrated data logger that captures historical exposure data for validation purposes.
Designed for hazardous and zoned environments, these interchangeable sensors can be replaced without powering down, declassifying the area, or requiring a hot-work permit—minimizing disruption to operations. Compatible across our F12, D12 and D16 gas detector range, the smart H10 gas sensors enable plug-and-play functionality, allowing for effortless maintenance and replacement without the need for recalibration.
Safeguarding People and Processes
From hand-held and stand-alone devices to bespoke, multi-gas fixed detection systems, our trusted solutions provide reliable protection for leading global companies against hazardous gas concentrations. By triggering alarms and activating countermeasures, gas detection systems from Badger Meter safeguard people, assets and processes from hazardous gases that place employees, assets and the environment at risk. This provides peace of mind, empowering customers to maintain a safe, compliant and sustainable workplace.
