mPower Electronics Inc.

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mPower Brings Personal Gas Detector Training to Workers’ Mobile Phones

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mPower Electronics introduces the POLI simulator, a mobile training app that simulates all the functions of a POLI multi-gas detector without the need to have an actual detector on hand.

This interactive app demonstrates all the important features that safety managers and field workers need to know to operate and maintain the detectors. “The POLI app is a handy tool for people who have never used our detectors, as well as those who would like a refresher course about their use,” says Hong Sun, mPower president.

Just like operating the detector

With the app’s interactive tutorial, users can navigate through the multi-gas detector interface just as if they were using the actual device.

Another valuable feature of the app is the Alarm Summary, which demonstrates all 13 audio, visual and vibration alarms supported by the device, so users learn how to differentiate them when working in the field. POLI app also includes an explanation of key features and applications, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting advice.

The app supports six languages and is available in both Android and iOS versions. Users may scan the following QR Codes to downloaded the app via Google Play or Apple’s AppStore at $1.99.

App also serves as demonstration unit alternative

Although the app was developed for training purposes, it has proven to be a useful tool for the mPower sales channel, who can leverage it to provide product demonstrations to potential customers without being constrained by location or availability of demonstration units. “Now I can show customers all the features of the POLI gas detector anytime and anywhere,” says Dr. Werner Haag, Chief Chemist and Training Instructor who contributed to the app development. “The realistic interface helps customers understand the ease-of-use of the detector, as well as the great features.”

About POLI gas detectors

Available in both diffusion and pump versions, POLI multi-gas detectors offer 4- or 5-gas monitoring of oxygen (O2), combustibles (LEL), toxic gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They feature more than 30 smart sensors and deliver six months of continuous data logging.

                   

mPower Electronics Inc.

UNI Ozone Monitors Used in Corona Virus Disinfection

Currently there is much interest in using UV and ozone generators to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Hospitals and businesses are treating entire patient rooms, offices, and other workspaces during off hours while no one is permitted to enter the rooms. During ozone treatment, concentrations over 20 ppm are recommended by generator manufacturers for adequate disinfection. UV light kills viruses directly, but may generate some ozone as a by-product. Workers using batch equipment sterilizers, where several thousand ppm of ozone may be applied, also need protection. Ozone is highly toxic to humans, and therefore UNI ozone monitors are being employed to ensure that residual ozone has decomposed or ventilated before employees can re-enter the workspace safely. Ozone has an 8-hour TWA exposure limit of about 0.07 ppm in many countries including most of Europe. In the US, the ACGIH makes the following 8-hour TWA recommendations:

  • 0.05 ppm for heavy work
  • 0.08 ppm for moderate work
  • 0.10 ppm for light work
  • no more than 0.20 ppm for any 2 continuous hours.

The UNI Ozone monitor has a resolution of 0.01 ppm and can measure up to 5 ppm ozone with a response time of 60 seconds, making this small, low-cost unit convenient and accurate for protection of the workforce.

23 April 2020

mPower Electronics Inc.

mPower Electronics' Updates on CoVid-19

In order to meet urgent needs for public health and worker safety, our dedicated staff continues processing purchase orders as essential tasks, and makes timely shipments from our offices in Pasadena, TX and Santa Clara, CA. The state governments of California and Texas have ordered citizens to stay at home in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak. While these two offices are locked down during normal business hours, we will accommodate critical pickups if advanced arrangements are agreed in compliance with the pandemic gather rules.

In addition, our Shanghai factory has been shipping orders globally since the 1st week of February 2020, and has been running at a full capacity since early March.

We are very grateful to our loyal customers for giving us business, and would like to thank our employees for keeping it going in such a severe pandemic period.

Let us stay safe, healthy and strong!

mPower Electronics Team