How to Choose Gas Detector for Industrial Use?

Selecting the appropriate gas detector is crucial for ensuring workplace safety in industrial environments. The following guide will help you understand key factors to consider, such as gas type, detection range, and resolution options. GasDog industrial gas detectors (GD200/300/400/500/600/700) are designed to monitor various gases commonly found in industrial settings, including Ammonia (NH3), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Chlorine (Cl2), Formaldehyde (CH2O), Methane (CH4), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), and more. With ATEX and CE certifications, these gas monitors provide real-time alerts through sound & light alarms, ensuring a quick response to gas leaks. Whether you need a portable gas detector for confined space entry or a fixed gas detection system for continuous monitoring, GasDog offers a variety of models to meet your specific industrial safety needs. Explore the options below to find the best gas detector for your application.

Portable Gas Detector vs. Fixed Gas Detector

Feature Portable Gas Detector Fixed Gas Detector
Series GD200/400/500/600 GD300/700
Detection Gas Single gas & multi gas Single gas & multi gas
Detection Method Mobile, portable gas detection Continuous monitoring in a fixed location
Installation Handheld or clip-on for personal use Mounted on walls, ceilings, or equipment
Power Supply Rechargeable battery External power supply (12-36V DC)
Detection Area Monitors the immediate surrounding area Monitors a specific area or zone
Alarm Type Sound, vibration, and light alarms Sound, light, and relay output for external control
Signal Output No external signal output 4-20mA & RS485, 1NO+1NC relay output
Application Personal safety, emergency response and fieldwork Industrial plants, warehouses and confined spaces

GasDog Industrial Gas Detectors

Portable gas detector
expand tooltip Built-in pump for rapid gas suction, ensuring a fast response time
expand tooltip Clear LCD screen can display the monitored gas type and gas unit
expand tooltip ABS plastic makes the detector anti-slip, waterproof, dustproof, and explosion-proof

Portable Gas Detector, Single Gas Monitor

Gas sensor
Handheld gas detector is manufactured with an advanced sensor and audible, visual and vibration alarms to provide precise measurement of combustible gases, VOC gases and toxic gas detection.
Gas types
Portable single gas monitors can detect Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), H2S, Hydrogen (H2), Oxygen (O2), Natural gas, Ammonia (NH3), Methane, Ozone, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, and more.
Gas alarm
GasDog yellow gas detectors come with ATEX, CE and IP67 protection certificates, and optional 480mm probes, data logging function, & calibration kits, making them the best choice for single or multi-gas detectors.

GD200 Series Portable Gas Detectors

SKU Measure Range Resolution
GD200-C2H2 0-100% LEL 1% LEL
GD200-NH3 0-10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/2000/5000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-C6H6 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/2000/5000/10000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-CO2 0-1000/2000/5000/10000/20000/50000ppm, 0-10%/20%/30%/50%/100% VOL 1ppm, 0.01% VOL
GD200-CO 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/1ppm
GD200-Cl2 0-5/10/20/50/100/200ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD200-ClO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD200-C2H4 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-F2 0-100% LEL 1% LEL
GD200-CH2O 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-N2H4 0-1ppm 0.01ppm
GD200-HC 0-100% LEL 1%LEL
GD200-H2 0-10/20/100/500/1000/2000/3000/5000/10000/20000/40000ppm, 0-4% VOL 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm, 0.001% VOL
GD200-HCL 0-10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/2000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-HCN 0-10/20/50/100ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD200-HF 0-1/5/10/50ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm
GD200-H2S 0-5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/2000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-CH4 0-100% LEL, 0-50%/100% VOL 1% LEL, 0.01% VOL
GD200-CH3Br 0-50/100/200/500/1000/2000/3000ppm 0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-NO 0-20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-N2 0-99.99%/100% VOL 0.01% VOL
GD200-NO2 0-20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-NOX 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-O2 0-25%/30%/100% VOL 0.01% VOL
GD200-O3 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1000/2000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-COCl2 0-1/5/10ppm 0.001ppm
GD200-PH3 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000/3000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-SO2 0-20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD200-SF6 0-1000/2000/3000ppm 1ppm

Fixed Gas Detector, Industrial Gas Monitor

Gas sensor
Specialized sensors are built into fixed gas detectors to detect the presence of specific gases. Different sensors are used for different types of gases, such as Methane, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Oxygen, etc.
Gas types

Fixed gas detectors provide continuous monitoring of the surrounding air to ensure timely detection of gas leaks or abnormal levels. This continuous monitoring helps in identifying potential hazards before they reach dangerous levels.

Gas alarm
GasDog fixed gas detectors feature sound & light alarms, along with 4-20mA and RS485 signal outputs. They also include 1NO+1NC relay outputs (24V, 100mA), which activate when the gas concentration exceeds a preset threshold.
Fixed gas detector
expand tooltip Digital display screen shows gas leak concentration readings in real time, ensuring safety in industrial environments.
expand tooltip Installation methods of wall-mounted, piping type, and flow-type are available according to the detected environment.
expand tooltip Infrared controller can remotely control the alarm point setting, zero calibration and address modification.
expand tooltip Audible and visual alarms activate and flash to alert when the gas concentration reaches the alarm point.

GD300 Series Fixed Gas Detectors

SKU Measure Range Resolution
GD300-NH3 0-50/100/200/500/1000/2000/5000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-C6H6 0-1/10/50/100/200/1000/2000/5000/10000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-CO2 0-1000/2000/5000/9999ppm, 0-2/5/10/20/25/30/50/100% VOL 0.1ppm/1ppm, 0.001%/0.01%/0.1% VOL
GD300-CO 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-Cl2 0-5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-ClO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-C2H4 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-CH2O 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-HC 0-100% LEL 1% LEL
GD300-H2 0-10/20/500/1000/2000/5000/9999ppm, 0-2/4% VOL, 0-100% LEL 0.1ppm/1ppm, 0.001% VOL/1% LEL
GD300-HCL 0-10/20/50/100/200ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-HCN 0-10/20/50/100ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-H2S 0-5/20/50/100/200ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-CH4 0-50/100% VOL, 0-100% LEL 0.01%/0.1% VOL, 1% LEL
GD300-NO 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-N2 0-99.99/0-100% VOL 0.01%/0.1% VOL
GD300-NO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-NOX 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-O2 0-25/30/100% VOL 0.01//0.1% VOL
GD300-O3 0-1/5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD300-PH3 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000/3000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD300-SO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm

GD400, 500 and 600 Portable Series Gas Detectors

GD400/500/600 series gas detector
SKU Measuring Range Resolution
GD400-H2 0-40000ppm, 0-4% VOL 1ppm, 0.001% VOL
GD400-H2S 0-200ppm 0.001/0.1ppm
GD400-4GAS CO (0-2000ppm), H2S (0-500ppm), O2 (0-30% VOL), EX (0-100% LEL) 1ppm/0.1ppm/0.1% VOL/1% LEL
GD400-5GAS O2 (0-30% VOL), EX (0-100% LEL), CO (0-1000ppm), H2S (0-100ppm), VOC (0-5000ppm) Contact Us
GD500-CO 0-2000ppm 1ppm
GD500-4GAS CO (0-1000ppm), H2S (0-100ppm), O2 (0-30% VOL), EX (0-100% LEL) 1ppm/0.1ppm/0.1% VOL/1% LEL
GD600-GAS NO2 (0-10ppm), SO2 (0-10ppm), CO (0-20ppm), O3 (0-10ppm) 0.001ppm

GD700 Series Fixed Gas Detectors

GD700 gas detector
GD700 industrial fixed gas detectors are equipped with advanced sensors, remote control, and sound & light alarms, delivering effective gas monitoring solutions to enhance workplace safety and ensure environmental protection.
These wall mounted gas monitors provide 24-hour real-time online monitoring of gas leaks and include an automatic verification and zero calibration function to enhance detection accuracy and reliability.
 
 
SKU Measuring Range Resolution
GD700-NH3 0-50/100/200/500/1000/2000/5000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-CO2 0-1000/2000/5000/9999ppm, 0-2%/5%/10%/20%/25%/30%/50%/100% VOL 1ppm, 0.001% VOL/0.01% VOL/0.01% VOL/0.1% VOL
GD700-CO 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-Cl2 0-5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD700-ClO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD700-C2H4 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-CH2O 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-H2 0-500/1000/2000/5000/10000/20000/40000ppm, 0-2%/4% VOL 1ppm, 0.001% VOL
GD700-HCL 0-10/20/50/100/200ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD700-HCN 0-10/20/50/100ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD700-H2S 0-5/20/50/100/200ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm
GD700-CH4 0-100% LEL, 0-50%/100% VOL 1% LEL, 0.01%/0.1% VOL
GD700-N2 0-100% VOL 0.01% VOL
GD700-NO 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-NO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-NOX 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/250/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-O2 0-30%/25% VOL 0.01% VOL
GD700-PH3 0-10/20/50/100/500/1000/2000/3000ppm 0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-SO2 0-1/5/10/20/50/100/500/1000ppm 0.001ppm/0.01ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm
GD700-4GAS CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL, 0-5%/50%/100% VOL) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL, 0.001% VOL/0.01% VOL/0.1% VOL)
GD700-5GASNH3 CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), NH3 (0-50/100/200ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), NH3 (0.1ppm)
GD700-5GASCO2 CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), CO2 (0-2000/5000/10000/20000/50000ppm, 20% VOL) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), CO2 (1ppm, 0.01% VOL)
GD700-5GASCL2 CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), CL2 (0-10/20/50/100ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), Cl2 (0.1ppm)
GD700-5GASNO CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), NO (0-20/50/100/250ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), NO (0.1ppm)
GD700-5GASNO2 CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), NO2 (0-20/50/100ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), NO2 (0.1ppm)
GD700-5GASSO2 CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), SO2 (0-20/50/100ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), SO2 (0.1ppm)
GD700-5GASVOC CO (0-500/1000/2000ppm), H2S (0-100/200ppm), O2 (0-25%/30% VOL), LEL (0-100% LEL), VOC (0-100/200/500/1000/2000ppm) CO (1ppm), H2S (0.1ppm), O2 (0.1%VOL), LEL ( 1% LEL), VOC (0.1ppm/0.1ppm/1ppm)


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