The Honeywell BW Solo BLE Wireless Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector is engineered for continuous personal gas detection and plant-wide industrial safety compliance. Featuring a slim-profile 1-Series electrochemical sensor, IP66/IP68 water immersion ingress protection, and real-time Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, the instrument delivers reliable toxicity monitoring across hazardous zones in heavy industrial infrastructure.
Confined Space Entry and Pre-Entry Atmospheric Clearance
During confined space maintenance inside storage tanks, utility vaults, process vessels, pipelines, and boiler drums, incomplete fuel combustion or chemical degradation can cause deadly accumulations of carbon monoxide. Technicians utilize the supplied calibration and test cap with 1-foot hose to perform remote sampling prior to physical entry. Once inside, the compact unit attaches to personal protective equipment (PPE) or harnesses within the breathing zone via its heavy-duty stainless-steel alligator clip.
The single-button navigation simplifies use for operators wearing heavy work gloves. The rapid-diffusion 1-Series electrochemical sensor measures toxic carbon monoxide concentrations across a 0 to 2,000 ppm range with a 1 ppm resolution, tracking real-time exposures against configurable Low, High, TWA, and STEL alarm thresholds.
Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Processing Facilities
Downstream refineries, cracking units, synthesis gas plants, and chemical processing facilities demand rugged, certified equipment capable of functioning in explosive atmospheres. Certified to Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D T4, Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga, and ATEX/IECEx II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, the detector operates safely in continuous hazardous locations.
Refinery workers face harsh weather, washdown procedures, and extreme ambient thermal swings. With an operating temperature profile of -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F), humidity tolerance between 5% and 95% non-condensing, and IP68 submersion resilience up to 1.2 meters for 45 minutes, the concussion-proof casing protects critical circuitry. In high-noise outdoor environments, the triple notification system—consisting of a 95 dB audible buzzer at 30 cm, high-intensity visual alarm bars, and internal vibration—ensures plant technicians never miss an evacuation alert.
Steel Mills, Smelting, and Blast Furnace Operations
Carbon monoxide is an inherent byproduct of basic oxygen furnaces, blast furnaces, coke ovens, and metal smelting operations. Steelworkers and maintenance contractors encounter severe localized CO exposure risks near gas pipelines, recuperators, and ductwork. The lightweight 103-gram profile avoids worker fatigue during extended shifts, while the integrated internal memory records up to 6 months of continuous data logging at 5-second intervals, 50 distinct alarm events, and rolling 24-hour peak readings for post-incident audits.
Power Generation Utilities and Thermal Boiler Rooms
In thermal power stations, turbine halls, and industrial steam plants, fuel combustion burners pose persistent CO leakage hazards. Using integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) telemetry up to a 6-meter line of sight, the detector links to the Honeywell Safety Communicator app on mobile devices. Worker gas exposure levels, instantaneous alarms, and worker status data route directly into Honeywell SafetySuite software, giving centralized safety control rooms instant visibility over lone operators.
Fleet Turnaround Management and Contractor Checkpoints
During major plant turnarounds and shutdowns, safety teams manage hundreds of portable gas detectors. The Honeywell BW Solo integrates seamlessly with the Honeywell IntelliDoX automated docking station to execute automated bump tests, sensor calibrations, and configuration adjustments in seconds. Field servicing requires no screwdrivers; maintenance personnel can snap off the front filter door to inspect or swap protective membranes, keeping gas detection fleets compliant with minimal tool usage. Long-term field autonomy is maintained via a replaceable 2/3AA 3.6V 1.65Ah lithium cell battery (they are not included), delivering up to 12 months of standard operational runtime.
