MODULAR GAS MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

Monitoring systems and apparatuses and methods for using same are generally described. A gas monitoring system may include a base component and a module component. The module may be configured to be operably coupled to the base component through corresponding interface connectors. The system may be monitor for gases and generate alarms relating thereto, when the module is connected to the base. The base and/or module may have limited or no functionality when disconnected from the module and/or base. The module may include components that typically have an increased potential for upgrades, replacement, maintenance, or other modifications. The base may include components that typically have a lower rate of being upgraded, replaced, or requiring maintenance. In this manner, high maintenance components may be arranged in a module that has a smaller and more portable form factor as compared to the base and the system overall.

主权项

1. A monitoring system comprising:
a module having a mobile form factor, the module comprising:
a memory configured to store a firmware application and data,a processor operably coupled to the memory and configured to execute firmware to control the gas monitoring system, andat least one sensor; a base comprising at least one power source and at least one base interface; and at least one module interface arranged within the module and configured to interface with the at least one base interface, thereby operably coupling the module to the base, wherein the module is configured to receive power from the base and to control the base responsive to being connected to the base.