Calgary, Alberta - Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its XNX Universal Gas Transmitter from Honeywell Analytics received FM approval and SIL-2 approval from TUV Rheinland, the industry’s highest safety standard used in testing and rating a gas monitor, including its effect on an industrial environment when the safety system fails. In addition, all gas and flame detectors that work on the XNX universal platform were recently certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) allowing the XNX for use in explosive and toxic industrial environments throughout Canada.

“By meeting the industry’s most rigorous testing criteria, Honeywell Analytics is demonstrating that its XNX single-platform product line, which includes a full complement of infrared open path and point infrared, electrochemical and catalytic bead sensors and instrumentation, and full line of flame detectors, will perform to the highest safety standards for the protection of people, property and company profitability,” said Matt Shepard, Industrial Marketing Manager for Honeywell Analytics. “Further, these certifications are further proof that Honeywell is committed to establishing new performance benchmarks that extend life safety product functionality into the realm of operational and process improvements, backed by a full integrated, Industrial product offering that puts us at the front of the industry, bar none.”

Of particular note is the SIL 2 approval from TUV Rheinland, which  meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) code 61508 establishing new safety parameters governing the avoidance or control of system faults to assure that a detected or undetected failure of the equipment will not endanger people or the environment. IEC 61508 is well established in the industrial process control and automation space, and is becoming increasingly important in automotive, heavy machinery, mining, nuclear, and other applications.

XNX is a single-platform gas transmitter that works with all sensing technologies and communication protocols to detect virtually all toxic and combustible gases found in industrial operations. By adding additional diagnostic capabilities to its software applications, Honeywell Analytics has increased diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities for more rapid detection or mitigation of gas leaks in hazardous areas, as well as faster equipment replacement or maintenance, reducing the risk and related costs of downtime, damage to property and human life.

XNX is suitable for use in oil and gas exploration, transportation and storage, petrochemical refineries, wastewater treatment plants, manufacturing and other processes where toxic and flammable gases are created as a part or by-product of an industrial process.

The certification from TUV Rhineland carries the industry’s highest standard of reliability in safety equipment because the certification process encompasses the entire review of the product from its design through system testing and deployment, and analyzes all system architecture, including hardware and software. For more information on the SIL 2 certification process from TUV, visit www.tuv.com or www.tvasi.com

“It’s never been more important for production platforms and manufacturing facilities to ensure safe operations as well as boost productivity, performance and profitability,” said Allen Fritts, national sales manager for Honeywell Analytics. “With this SIL certification, many of our customers have an easy and cost-effective way to meet regulatory requirements and keep employees and their communities safe.”

For more information regarding Honeywell Analytics and BW Technologies by Honeywell gas monitors and other instrumentation solutions that improve overall plant safety, reliability and efficiency, please visit www.honeywellanalytics.com and www.gasmonitors.com.