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Optronics | Infrared optical solutions for gas detection and environmental safety
Socrate has chosen Optronics as a partner for its infrared optical technologies dedicated to gas detection, supporting environmental safety and protecting industrial plants from the risk of reaching the LEL.
Optronics is a technology company specialized in the development of infrared optical solutions based on Solid State Infrared SafeSource sources, designed to detect the presence of gas reliably and continuously, even in complex operating environments. Optronics technologies help improve environmental safety and safeguard plants from reaching the LEL (Lower Explosive Limit), a condition that can trigger explosion risk scenarios.
Optronics solutions are developed with a strong focus on research and development and are designed to integrate effectively within existing systems and infrastructures, in applications where reliability, stability, and detection continuity are critical.
Thanks to these characteristics, the partnership with Optronics enables Socrate to offer infrared optical solutions for gas detection, improving environmental safety and helping protect plants from reaching the LEL.
What sets Optronics apart
- Non-intrusive optical and laser technologies – Contactless measurement solutions ideal for industrial process analysis applications where operational continuity and system reliability are critical.
- High measurement accuracy and long-term stability – Advanced photonic technologies ensure high accuracy, repeatability and fast response times across a wide range of industrial operating conditions.
- Customized solutions for industrial processes– Systems engineered on a project-specific basis, according to process parameters, environmental conditions and regulatory requirement
- Seamless integration with automation and control systems – Designed for easy integration into existing industrial automation and process control systems, reducing engineering and commissioning effort.
- Innovation-driven research and development – Continuous investment in R&D enables Optronics to deliver future-proof optical and laser solutions for the process industry.
- Reliability in harsh industrial environments – Technologies developed to operate in challenging industrial conditions, where robustness and measurement continuity are essential.
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Selected Optronics products
Some of the main Optronics solutions available through Socrate:
Extended optical hydrocarbon gas detector with high sensitivity
The PGE11 Optical Point Detector Extended is the advanced version of the PG11, developed for applications requiring higher sensitivity and greater installation flexibility.. Thanks to an extended optical path, the PGE11 enables more effective detection in complex configurations such as ducts, pipelines and extraction systems, while maintaining the same robustness and reliability. Based on Solid State Infrared SafeSource™ technology, the PGE11 ensures permanent factory calibration, zero long-term drift and an exceptionally long optical source lifetime. The integrated condition monitoring system continuously verifies the correct operation of hardware and software, automatically indicating any maintenance requirements. The PGE11 is designed for SIL2 SC3 functional safety applications, featuring best-in-class PFD values and proof test intervals of up to 5 years.. The 4–20 mA, HART and OptoCom™ interfaces enable easy integration into industrial automation and safety systems, while heated sapphire optics ensure consistent performance even in the presence of condensation or contaminants. Available in multiple lengths, the PGE11 adapts to a wide range of applications, including Oil & Gas facilities, HVAC ducts, LNG and LPG lines, turbines, high-criticality industrial plants, and all scenarios requiring reliable real-time detection of hydrocarbon gases.
Optical point hydrocarbon gas detector for critical industrial applications
The PG11 Optical Point Detector by Optronics is a point infrared gas detector for hydrocarbons, designed to ensure reliable, fast and continuous detection in ambienti industriali complessi e classificati. Grazie alla tecnologia Thanks to Solid State Infrared SafeSource™ technology, the PG11 delivers long-term stability, eliminating the need for periodic field calibration and significantly reducing maintenance requirements. The sensor uses an infrared optical path with thermal compensation and continuous internal condition monitoring, enabling early detection of abnormal operating conditions and ensuring maximum system availability. With a T90 response time of less than 1.5 seconds, the PG11 is particularly suitable for applications where rapid gas detection is a critical safety requirement. Designed for integration into SIL2 SC3 functional safety systems, the PG11 supports 4–20 mA, HART 7 and OptoCom™ digital communication, allowing seamless integration into existing control and safety systems. The robust 316L stainless steel housing, with IP66/IP67 protection rating, makes the detector suitable for harsh environments, including vibration, high humidity and extreme temperatures. The PG11 is ideal for applications in Oil & Gas, industrial plants, HVAC systems, gas turbines, double-walled piping and installations requiring reliable detection of methane, propane and other hydrocarbons.Why Socrate has chosen Optronics
Socrate selected Optronics to expand its portfolio of technologies dedicated to gas detection, introducing infrared optical solutions that support advanced safety and risk prevention strategies, particularly to avoid reaching the LEL, which could trigger explosions.
Optronics shares with Socrate an engineering driven approach focused on reliability, industrial robustness, and application specific design, ensuring qualified technical support and solutions adaptable to the requirements of each project.
Non intrusive infrared optical technologies
Contactless detection solutions for applications where operational continuity and reliability are essential.
Reliable and stable detection performance
Photonic technologies engineered to deliver fast and consistent response under variable industrial conditions.
Customized solutions for industrial environments
Systems designed according to the operating context, application requirements, and site safety needs.
Integration with existing systems and infrastructures
Designed to support implementation within established industrial architectures, reducing installation and start up complexity.
Innovation driven research and development
Continuous investment in R&D to evolve technology and performance for increasingly demanding application scenarios.
Operation in harsh industrial environments
Solutions developed for challenging conditions, where robustness and continuous operation are essential.
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