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www.purafil.com<br />
COMPARISON<br />
BULLETIN FOR THE PURAFIL<br />
ONGUARD MONITOR<br />
VS. THE COMPETITORS<br />
FIRST<br />
IN CLEAN<br />
AIR<br />
ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION MONITOR COMPARISONS<br />
OnGuard ® 3000<br />
(OG3)<br />
ROHRBACK<br />
ECM TM<br />
AAF<br />
SAAFSHIELD TM<br />
COMMENTS<br />
MONITORS<br />
Copper Corrosion<br />
Silver Corrosion<br />
Temperature<br />
Relative Humidity<br />
Room Pressure<br />
Compensating Technology<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Optional<br />
No<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
AAF’s compensating technology is through an additional<br />
quartz crystal microblance (QCM). <strong>Purafil</strong>’s compensating<br />
technology is through our proprietary software, providing<br />
one less QCM that would require replacement overtime.<br />
OUTPUT VALUES OF<br />
Copper Cumulative Corrosion<br />
Copper Incremental Corrosion<br />
Silver Cumulative Corrosion<br />
Silver Incremental Corrosion<br />
Temperature<br />
Relative Humidity<br />
Pressure (Optional)<br />
Time (Local)<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
Yes 1<br />
No<br />
Yes 1<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
1<br />
Detecting Unit Only<br />
INTERFACE TO UNIT<br />
LCD Screen & Keypad<br />
Personal Computer<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No 2<br />
No<br />
2<br />
Only When Used With Reading Unit<br />
Distributed Control System<br />
Field Updatable Firmware<br />
Use of Unit, as standalone<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Not Given<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Not Given<br />
No<br />
DIGITAL<br />
COMMUNICATION<br />
CAPABILITY<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Digital RS232, RS485, 422<br />
Comparisons are based on competitors’ website data and manufacturer’s documentation.<br />
<strong>Purafil</strong>, Inc. • 2654 Weaver Way, Doraville, Georgia, 30340, U.S.A. • www.purafil.com • tel: (770) 662-8545 • (800)-222-6367<br />
© <strong>Purafil</strong> 2012 CompBltn - OnGuard vs. Competition- 02<br />
ISO 9001:2008
www.purafil.com<br />
COMPARISON<br />
BULLETIN F O R THE PURAFIL<br />
ONGUARD MONITOR<br />
VS. THE COMPETITORS<br />
FIRST<br />
IN CLEAN<br />
AIR<br />
ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION MONITOR COMPARISONS<br />
OnGuard ® 3000<br />
(OG3)<br />
ROHRBACK<br />
ECM TM<br />
AAF<br />
SAAFSHIELD TM<br />
COMMENTS<br />
ANALOG<br />
COMMUNICATION<br />
CAPABILITY<br />
Local Analog Multiplexer<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
Local Control 4-20 mA Output<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Local Calibration of 4-20 mA<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
REPORTING OF<br />
CORROSION<br />
STANDARD<br />
Default to ISA Standard<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes 2<br />
2<br />
Only When Used With Reading Unit<br />
Resetable to Custom Standard<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Reports Cumulative Corrosion<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Yes 2<br />
2<br />
Only When Used With Reading Unit<br />
Reports Incremental Corrosion<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes 2<br />
2<br />
Only When Used With Reading Unit<br />
DATA LOGGING<br />
CAPABILITY<br />
Has full 63K Data Storage<br />
Yes<br />
1725 readings<br />
maximum<br />
Yes<br />
Capability, 2 hrs reading<br />
1 Year<br />
5 months<br />
Not Applicable<br />
Upload via OnGuard Software<br />
Yes<br />
Via Rohrback software<br />
(optional)<br />
AAF Internet Software<br />
OnGuard data stays with the end-user; providing discretion and control of<br />
data. Data from AAF’s reading unit is transmitted through their online<br />
software for interpretation.<br />
Directly Upload Logged Data<br />
View Data on Unit<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
Yes 2<br />
2<br />
Only When Used With Reading Unit<br />
Realtime Clock<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
POWER<br />
REQUIREMENTS<br />
Battery AA 1.2 V<br />
18-36 VCD<br />
Powered locally<br />
Powered from another OnGuard<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
24 VDC<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
No 3<br />
No 3<br />
No 3<br />
No<br />
3<br />
Reading Unit Requires 100-240V, 50/60 Hz<br />
3<br />
Reading Unit Requires 100-240V, 50/60 Hz<br />
3<br />
Reading Unit Requires 100-240V, 50/60 Hz<br />
Comparisons are based on competitors’ website data and manufacturer’s documentation.<br />
<strong>Purafil</strong>, Inc. • 2654 Weaver Way, Doraville, Georgia, 30340, U.S.A. • www.purafil.com • tel: (770) 662-8545 • (800)-222-6367<br />
© <strong>Purafil</strong> 2012 CompBltn - OnGuard vs. Competition- 02<br />
ISO 9001:2008
www.purafil.com<br />
COMPARISON<br />
BULLETIN F O R THE PURAFIL<br />
ONGUARD MONITOR<br />
VS. THE COMPETITORS<br />
FIRST<br />
IN CLEAN<br />
AIR<br />
ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION MONITOR COMPARISONS<br />
OnGuard ® 3000<br />
(OG3)<br />
ROHRBACK<br />
ECM TM<br />
AAF<br />
SAAFSHIELD TM<br />
COMMENTS<br />
UNIT<br />
CONFIGURATION<br />
Local Configure Setup<br />
LCD/Keypad<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Local Configure Setup through<br />
PC or Unit Directly<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Set Contrast of LCD<br />
I/O DIGITAL<br />
COMMUNICATION<br />
TO HOST ONGUARD<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Not Given<br />
RS232 (3 wire, 50 ft) PC Cable<br />
provided by <strong>Purafil</strong><br />
RS485 (2 wire, 4000 ft) used<br />
with DCS<br />
Yes, available<br />
through <strong>Purafil</strong><br />
No<br />
Not Given<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
CONVERTERS AVAILABLE<br />
RS422 (4 wire, 4000 ft) Optional<br />
Interface card to PC<br />
No<br />
No<br />
No<br />
CONVERTERS AVAILABLE<br />
ALARM CAPABILITY<br />
LED Alarm Lights<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
TYPES OF ALARM<br />
Corrosion Limits Exceeded<br />
Temperature Limits Exceeded<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No<br />
Relative Humidity Limits<br />
Exceeded<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Corrosion Sensor Failure<br />
Rate of Changes RH Exceeded<br />
COPPER<br />
CORROSION SPECS<br />
Useable Range: 0-4000<br />
Angstrom<br />
Accuracy: +/- 1 Angstrom<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
0-2500 Angstrom<br />
Not Given<br />
No<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
No 4<br />
4<br />
+/-20%, 80Å, Uses Standard QCM<br />
Reading Update Interval:<br />
15 Sec<br />
Yes<br />
60 seconds<br />
No<br />
Classification: ISA, Patented<br />
technology for correlation<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No 5<br />
5<br />
Patent pending<br />
Optional Class: Custom<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
No<br />
Comparisons are based on competitors’ website data and manufacturer’s documentation.<br />
<strong>Purafil</strong>, Inc. • 2654 Weaver Way, Doraville, Georgia, 30340, U.S.A. • www.purafil.com • tel: (770) 662-8545 • (800)-222-6367<br />
© <strong>Purafil</strong> 2012 CompBltn - OnGuard vs. Competition- 02<br />
ISO 9001:2008
COMPARISON<br />
BULLETIN F O R THE PURAFIL<br />
ONGUARD MONITOR<br />
VS. THE COMPETITORS<br />
www.purafil.com<br />
FIRST<br />
IN CLEAN<br />
AIR<br />
ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION MONITOR COMPARISONS<br />
OnGuard ® 3000<br />
(OG3)<br />
ROHRBACK<br />
ECM TM<br />
AAF<br />
SAAFSHIELD TM<br />
COMMENTS<br />
SILVER<br />
CORROSION SPECS<br />
Useable Range: 0-4000<br />
Angstrom<br />
Yes<br />
0-2500 Angstrom<br />
Yes<br />
Accuracy: +/- 1 Angstrom<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
No 4<br />
4<br />
+20%, 80Å, Uses Standard QCM<br />
Reading Update Interval:<br />
15 Sec<br />
Yes<br />
60 seconds<br />
No<br />
Classification: ISA, Patented<br />
technology for correlation<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
No 5<br />
5<br />
Patent Pending<br />
Optional Class: Custom<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
No<br />
RELATIVE<br />
HUMIDITY SENSOR<br />
SPECS<br />
Range: 0-100% RH<br />
Yes<br />
10-95% RH<br />
Yes<br />
Accuracy: +/- 2% RH<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Yes<br />
Readings: 15 Sec or<br />
custom<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Not Given<br />
Calibration: On Local Unit<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Not Given<br />
Calibration: Remote via PC<br />
or DCS<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Not Given<br />
TEMPERATURE<br />
SENSOR SPECS<br />
Range: 32-212 o F/0-100 o C<br />
Yes<br />
32-122 o F/0-50 o C<br />
-58-302 o F/-50-150 o C<br />
Accuracy: +/- 2 o F or +/- 1 o C<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
+/- 0.6 o C<br />
Readings: 15 Sec or<br />
custom<br />
Yes<br />
Not Given<br />
Not Given<br />
Calibration: On Local Unit<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Not Given<br />
Calibration: Remote via PC<br />
or DCS<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Not Given<br />
Comparisons are based on competitors’ website data and manufacturer’s documentation.<br />
<strong>Purafil</strong>, Inc. • 2654 Weaver Way, Doraville, Georgia, 30340, U.S.A. • www.purafil.com • tel: (770) 662-8545 • (800)-222-6367<br />
© <strong>Purafil</strong> 2012 CompBltn - OnGuard vs. Competition- 02<br />
ISO 9001:2008