Key Benefits & Advantages

• Operation in selected ranges in the mid-infrared spectrum (5-13 µm) where all toxic gases have strong and unique spectral signatures

• Greatly increased sensitivity, aiming accuracy, and distance compared to conventional infrared systems

• 24/7 indoors or outdoors operation with sub-second detection times

• Expandable library of chemical threats to match specific operational requirements

• No consumables required, allowing for minimal maintenance

• Eye-safe laser beams allow for operation in areas with people

• Fast readings allow for rapid detection and immediate warning alerts

A 2018 Prism Award Winner

Block Engineering's LaserWarn is an open path gas detection system based on patented quantum cascade laser technology. LaserWarn detects chemical threats, leaks, and fugitive emissions over a coverage area of thousands of square feet, and can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Eye-safe laser beams and low-cost retroreflectors provide real-time, 24/7 early warning of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and other chemicals. Any target gas crossing the lasers, even at low concentrations, will be detected with a sub-second response time. The system requires no consumables, and is low maintenance compared to conventional networks of point sensors.