Discover the new Sensitron gas detection control panel

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Strong heritage, new design.

Sensitron is a global gas detection company whose product range includes fixed gas detection systems, detectors, and control panels for all applications.

Committed to innovation, Sensitron previews its new control panel for reliable gas detection systems with up to eight gas detectors, which will be commercially available within 2026.

Grounded in Sensitron’s heritage, it evolves from the best-selling PL4+, preserving the proven reliability that has always defined Sensitron systems. Built around the needs of those who work with it every day, the new control panel introduces a new user-oriented design approach, expressed through an essential form and a completely redesigned interface: more modern, readable, and intuitive, delivering a simpler operation and a tangible improvement in the on-site user experience.

“We chose design as a strategy to complement our technical expertise, adding an element of differentiation in a highly competitive market.” explains Marco Passadori, Managing Director of Sensitron. “The decision to introduce design stems from listening to those who use the product. From our ongoing dialogue with customers came the desire to create a control panel truly designed for its users.”

Beyond design, the new control panel introduces a completely redesigned interface. New elements — including graphics, pop-ups, directional arrows, on/off switches, drop-down menus and contextual buttons — help users understand how the control panel works more quickly, without the need for prior knowledge. Menus are organised according to a logical tree structure, enabling intuitive navigation and immediate access to functions exactly where users expect to find them.

It complies with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, as well as the main performance and functional safety standards, including EN IEC 60079-29-1 and EN 61508 / EN 50402 (SIL1).

With this new control panel, Sensitron introduces a new language into the world of gas detection, continuing to demonstrate its ability to innovate within a highly specialised and regulated market, without losing sight of its roots.

Gas detection update from Sensitron adds new interface and login system

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Sensitron previews redesigned gas detection control panel

Sensitron has previewed a new control panel for gas detection systems that can support up to eight gas detectors and is set to be commercially available within 2026.

Sensitron said the product evolves from its best-selling PL4+ and was developed as part of a broader product and business development plan.

The company said the control panel was designed around day-to-day use, with a more compact form and a redesigned interface intended to improve readability and operation on site.

The new PL4 gas detection system design was developed through Sensitron’s first collaboration with AMDL CIRCLE, the multidisciplinary studio founded by Michele De Lucchi.

Sensitron said the resulting platform was designed to be adapted and customised for the group’s international markets.

Nicholas Bewick, Architecture Art Director, and Andrea Borgogni, Senior Product Designer, at AMDL CIRCLE, said: “The design is the result of a complete reconfiguration of the internal components—battery, printed circuit boards, mounting systems, etc. – arranged according to a new hierarchical order: the reorganisation of the elements has allowed the creation of an unusual pyramidal architectural form, with a redesigned main display and control panel to simplify the physical and visual interface with the entire gas safety network.”

Interface changes and compliance details

Sensitron said the new control panel includes a redesigned interface with graphics, pop-ups, directional arrows, on/off switches, drop-down menus and contextual buttons.

The company said these features are intended to help users understand the control panel more quickly without prior knowledge.

A multi-level digital login system replaces the physical key and is intended to provide greater operational control, traceability and protection.

Menus are arranged in a logical tree structure and the control panel can be configured through the display or through a PC.

PC-based configuration allows settings to be saved and replicated across similar systems, with event logs available for download for diagnostic analysis and system traceability.

Marco Passadori, Managing Director of Sensitron, said: “We chose design as a strategy to complement our technical expertise, adding an element of differentiation in a highly competitive market.

“Technology, compliance with standards, and experience are the foundations of our product development.

“The decision to introduce design stems from listening to those who use the product.

“From our ongoing dialogue with customers came the desire to create a control panel truly designed for its users.”

The control panel complies with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the standards EN IEC 60079-29-1 and EN 61508 / EN 50402 (SIL1), according to Sensitron.

The Last Word on gas detection with Sensitron

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Sensitron’s Key Account Manager HVAC-R, Emanuele Barbieri, explains how accurate gas detection safeguards people and assets in regulated high-risk environments

How long have you worked at Sensitron, and what does your current role involve in HVAC-R?

I’ve been working at Sensitron for over five years as a Key Account Manager focusing on the HVAC-R sector.

My role involves developing the refrigeration market by identifying customer needs and providing bespoke solutions, ranging from integrated machine-side systems for chillers and heat pumps to standalone gas-detection products.

For new audiences, what does Sensitron do and which industry problems is it addressing?

Sensitron designs and manufactures gas-detection systems, including both detectors and control panels, capable of monitoring more than 70 different gases.

We are committed to staying ahead of technological developments, particularly with new refrigerants, and to addressing the potential risks they introduce, such as flammability, toxicity, and environmental concerns.

Our goal is to help our customers protect people, environments, and infrastructure from gas-related hazards.

Can you outline Sensitron’s main product series and how they are used in daily operations?

Our product portfolio includes four main series: SMART 3G, SMART 3, SMART S, and the PARK system.

Each is designed to meet specific application needs; for instance, the SMART 3G series is ideal for high-performance settings.

We provide complete gas-detection systems, including both control panels and detectors, that operate autonomously when a gas hazard is detected.

However, regular maintenance is essential to ensure continued performance.

Maintenance personnel play a critical role in keeping each system efficient and reliable.

How do Sensitron’s detectors manage various gases, and why is accurate differentiation important?

Each type of gas requires a specific detection technology to ensure accurate readings.

We use infrared sensors for A1 and A2L refrigerants, carbon dioxide, and flammable gases; electrochemical cells for toxic gases and oxygen; catalytic sensors for flammable gases; and photo-ionisation detectors for volatile organic compounds.

New-generation refrigerants, owing to their complex compositions, have been particularly challenging, but we’ve achieved excellent results by using infrared sensing technologies.

We remain open to evaluating new detection technologies to continuously improve performance and accuracy.

How does Sensitron ensure product reliability in harsh or industrial environments?

Our approach always starts with understanding the customer’s specific requirements so we can provide the most suitable solutions.

Our systems are built to perform in difficult environments, including classified areas, and meet rigorous standards such as ATEX and EN 60079-29-1.

This ensures both reliability and accuracy, even under the most demanding conditions.

What developments should safety professionals expect next from Sensitron’s HVAC-R division?

We are focused on responding to evolving market needs by continuously adapting and reinventing ourselves.

We are currently developing new products that we believe will align with future safety requirements.

The HVAC-R sector, in particular, is experiencing strong growth, and we anticipate further consolidation in ATEX-classified areas as well as expansion into non-classified environments.

This was originally published in the November 2025 Edition of International Fire & Safety Journal. To read your FREE copy, click here.

The importance of a reliable gas detection system

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In the industrial world, safety is never an option: it is a responsibility. And when it comes to potentially explosive environments, chemical plants, laboratories, underground car parks or HVAC facilities, the presence of flammable or toxic gases makes it essential to adopt reliable detection solutions, capable not only of preventing accidents, but also of ensuring business continuity.

Reliability as a pillar of prevention

An effective gas detection system is not just a supporting technology: it is a vital prevention system. In an environment where failure can have serious consequences, both in terms of safety and economic damage, the reliability of installed devices makes the difference between a mitigated risk and a real danger.

Detectors must be designed to work in often harsh environmental conditions – humidity, dust, temperature variations – and must maintain their accuracy over time. They must also be easy to maintain, upgradable and integrable into existing control systems.

Sensitron: reliability without compromise

For over thirty years, Sensitron has been protecting people and environments with advanced gas detection solutions. We work every day to offer reliable technology designed to operate continuously, accurately and safely. Our detectors, certified according to the most stringent European and international standards, are the result of consolidated experience and a continuous drive towards innovation.

From production to design, every step is guided by our values: care, to ensure that every detail is perfect; courage, to anticipate the challenges of the future; excellence, to offer only the best; growth, to improve together with our customers.

Rely on someone who knows the risk

A gas detection system is much more than a sensor: it is a safety net that protects lives, environments and investments. Therefore, choosing an expert partner is crucial. Sensitron not only supplies devices, but also supports its customers with advice, technical support and training, building tailor-made solutions for every need.