Searchline Excel Plus
Open Path Infrared Gas Detector – Short & Medium Range
The Searchline Excel Plus Flammable Hydrocarbon gas detector delivers unsurpassed uptime with robust detection in some of the harshest conditions.
MAXIMIZE SAFETY COVERAGE EVEN IN MINIMAL VISIBILITY
Ensure optimal fire and gas safety by deploying cutting-edge optical gas detection that can see through even thick fog better than any other open path gas detectors whether NDIR or laser based.
The Searchline Excel™ Plus is a short and medium-range gas detector designed for global oil and gas applications, upstream and downstream, onshore and offshore that protects your people, your facilities and your systems from combustible gas leaks.

Reliable Detection
- Fast response to flammable hydrocarbon gas even in low visibility
- Advanced diagnostics including window clarity and alignment accuracy to enable maximum uptime
Easy to Use
- Honeywell’s Fixed Platform Universal Mount and new alignment scope makes for easy installation
- Bluetooth® connectivity for simplified, non-intrusive set-up and maintenance.
At a Glance Instrument Status
- High Visibility, Multi Color LED HALO ring provides clear indication of device status
Quick Specs
- Detection from 2 to 120 meters (6 to 393 feet)
- Multiple outputs including 4-20mA, Relays, HART, Modbus and Bluetooth communication
- Responses to a wide range of hydrocarbon gases such as Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Pentane, Hexane, Ethylene, and Propylene
- Speed of response (T90) less than 3 seconds
Sensor Range | 2 m to 120 m |
Relay Activation Settings | Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) |
Response Time | T90 less than 3 seconds |
Sensing Method | Near Band Infrared |
Humidity Range | 0–99 % RH Non-condensing |
Sub-Category | Open Path Gas Detectors & Transmitters |
NEMA Rating | Type 4X, in accordance with NEMA 250 |
Analog Output Signal Type | 4-20mA standard |
Number of Relay Outputs | 3 |
Sensor Type | Open Path Infrared |
Visual Indicators | LEDs on the transmitter and a high visibility HALO light ring on the receiver |
Minimum Temperature | -55 °C (-67 °F) |
Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
Maximum Temperature | +75 °C (+167 °F) |
Weight | Receiver 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs), Transmitter 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) |
Standards | EN 50270: (EMC) IEC/EN 61000-6-4; |
Mounting | Universal Mounting Bracket Included |
Relay Output Configuration | Relay 1 is Alarm Level 1, Relay 2 is Alarm Level 2, Relay 3 Indicates Faults |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth (range up to 20 m (66 ft) |
Gas Type | Flammable Hydrocarbon |
Relay Rated Load | Max. 32 Vdc/ac, max. 2 A resistive load |
Alarm Settings
| Recommended High Alarm – 3 LEL.m| Recommended Low Alarm – 1 LEL.m |
Maximum Pressure | 105.5 kPa (1055 mBar, non-compensated) |
Ingress Protection | IP 66 / 67 |
Features | Bluetooth® enabled |
Searchline Excel Plus Data Sheet
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