EMAIL
With the increasing reliance on natural gas in both residential and commercial settings, the risks associated with gas leaks have become more prominent. To mitigate the risk, the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) introduced NFPA 715 – Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment, the first comprehensive standard specifically addressing the installation of fuel gas detection systems in residential and light commercial occupancies in the US.
NFPA 715 sets forth a wide range of technical and procedural requirements, and was created to provide requirements on the selection, design, application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fuel gas detection and warning equipment in all buildings. It emphasizes early detection and warning reliability, aiming to enhance occupant safety in the event of natural gas leaks.
Responding to the requirement of NFPA 715, Cubic, a leading manufacturer of gas sensors and gas analyzers, has launched the JT-AM5301 natural gas alarm based on its mature NDIR technology. JT-AM5301 is an advanced gas detection solution designed in alignment with NFPA 715 requirements. Developed for residential kitchens, apartments, gas storage sites and other light commercial settings, the JT-AM5301 is innovatively equipped with Cubic’s latest high-quality in-house designed 4-channel NDIR CH4 sensor core, offering fast, stable, and accurate natural gas leak detection.
Typically, traditional natural gas detector has long relied on electrochemical or catalytic combustion sensors, which are prone to instability, limited lifespan, and false alarms. To overcome these shortcomings, optical gas sensing has emerged as the preferred alternative, which achieves better stability, longer lifespan with less false alarms. Among optical sensing solutions, NDIR and TDLAS sensors are already the main choices on the market. However, TLDAS sensors, while highly sensitive, suffer from high cost and irregular baseline drift that undermines long-term reliability. Conventional dual-channel NDIR sensors, on the other hand, are susceptible to interference, especially from alcohol-based gases.
Cubic further addresses these limitations through the JW-05-4CH four-channel NDIR methane sensor, one of the key innovations in the JT-AM5301. By integrating four distinct optical channels, the sensor provides a superior approach to methane detection. The new design effectively distinguishes methane from interfering gases such as ethanol and acetic acid, which have similar infrared absorption characteristics. By comparing signal patterns across all four channels, the JW-05-4CH delivers high-precision methane identification, minimizes false alarms, and ensures reliable operation even in complex environments. Intelligent matrix calibration further guarantees stable and accurate performance across a wide temperature range, making four-channel NDIR the most reliable solution available today.
Cubic JT-AM5301 offers fast response time to natural gas leaks, enabling immediate audible and visual alerts while minimizing false positives. With built-in NB-IoT wireless communication, it enables remote, real-time monitoring and instant alarm notifications. The connectivity empowers users, whether individual homeowners or property managers, to track gas concentration levels, receive alerts when thresholds are exceeded, and view historical data from their smartphone.
In addition to its key features, Cubic JT-AM5301 is designed for simple, user-friendly operation with no manual calibration required, reducing installation complexity and long-term maintenance efforts. With a durable structure and long-lasting sensor technology, the JT-AM5301 provides a product lifespan of over 10 years, offering dependable protection over the long term.
As fuel gas safety enters a new era of standardization and intelligence, Cubic remains at the forefront of innovation, offering cutting-edge sensor technology and gas sensing solutions. The JT-AM5301 methane gas alarm is not just a response to NFPA 715, but also a future-ready solution that delivers superior precision, stability, and reliability for fuel gas safety applications.
For more product information or technical specifications, please contact: sales@gassensor.com.cn or visit the website: https://www.cubic-controls.com/products/gas-safety-alarm-detector/
