UltraGuard Carbon Monoxide Home Safety System


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	CO Poisoning

The unique proactive shutdown technology of the is protected by the original patent (No. 4914313).

Most existing CO detectors monitor CO levels in one of three processes using battery or 120V power.

The first process is based on electromechanical technology that uses three platinum electrodes in an electrolyte solution that generate energy when they react with the CO, thereby setting off the alarm but requiring replacement of the chemicals every two years. This can be dangerous technology when unchecked.

The second process uses metal oxide semiconductor technology that is heated every few minutes to react with CO and determine levels of that gas but it requires more power than the other technologies.

The

CO Detector uses bio-mimetic technology that is designed to mimic the hemoglobin response to CO. As a bio-mimetic it is the most sensitive, optimal and reliable technology available.

The sensors optical response is proportionate to the level of CO in the environment. Using light emitting diodes and receiving photodiodes, the detectors measure the transmittance of light. When the CO reaches a dangerous level, the detector sounds an alarm, furnace is shut down and alarm company and fire department are notified.