RGX Gateway
Wireless Gas Detection Hub
The RGX Gateway by Industrial Scientific is a rugged wireless hub that connects Ventis Pro5 personal monitors and Radius BZ1 area monitors to iNet live monitoring software. Through LENS Wireless, the monitors share gas readings and alarms with each other and the gateway, which sends the data to the cloud by cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Safety contacts are alerted within seconds of a gas alarm, Man Down or panic event, with the worker’s name, location and hazard details. It sets up in minutes and runs for up to 7 days, or indefinitely with external power.
KEY BENEFITS
- Real-time gas alarm, Man Down and panic alerts transmitted to designated safety contacts via text or email within seconds of an incident
- Live map showing worker location and current gas conditions for faster, better-informed emergency response
- Connects via cellular, WiFi or Ethernet with automatic failover so monitoring continues even if one connectivity method fails
- Compatible with Ventis Pro5 personal gas monitors and Radius BZ1 area monitors via LENS Wireless
- Up to 7 days of battery runtime: long enough for permit tasks, shutdowns and multi-day incidents
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Live Monitoring Without Fixed Infrastructure
Most connected safety systems need site Wi-Fi, fixed access points or server infrastructure before they can be used. The RGX Gateway removes that need. It forms a LENS Wireless network with Ventis Pro5 and Radius BZ1 monitors, then sends their data to iNet live monitoring by cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, whichever is available on site.
If the main connection drops, automatic failover switches to the next available method, and the failover order can be set to suit the site.
Designated safety contacts get text or email alerts within seconds of a gas alarm, Man Down event or panic alarm. Each alert includes the worker’s name, location and the hazard, and a live map shows where workers are and current gas conditions. The response team can act straight away, without radio calls to confirm who’s affected and where.
Designed to Go Where the Work Is
The RGX Gateway runs for up to 7 days on its internal rechargeable battery. That covers permit tasks that last hours, incidents that last days and projects that run for weeks.
For longer or permanent deployments, external power supplies extend runtime. ISC’s Solar Power Supply gives unlimited runtime for up to two Radius BZ1 monitors, RGX Gateways or a mix of both. It’s portable and modular, so one worker can carry it and set it up.
With its approved leather case, the RGX Gateway is certified for ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2 and Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas, so it can be deployed on site rather than outside the work zone. It’s rated IP65 for weather and dust.
Integration With Site Control Systems
Beyond the cloud, the RGX Gateway supports Modbus RTU RS-485 for integration with site control systems and DCS platforms. Relay control connects it to external alarms, sirens and other site safety systems, so a gas event can trigger the right site wide response automatically.
Configuration can be done locally over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, or remotely over the air through iNet. Firmware updates are also delivered over the air.
iNet Subscription Required
An iNet live monitoring subscription is needed to access the data and alerts from the RGX Gateway. Talk to our Technical Consultants about current subscription options.
Benefits
- Real-time gas alarm, Man Down and panic alerts transmitted to designated safety contacts via text or email within seconds of an incident
- Live map showing worker location and current gas conditions for faster, better-informed emergency response
- Connects via cellular, WiFi or Ethernet with automatic failover so monitoring continues even if one connectivity method fails
- Compatible with Ventis Pro5 personal gas monitors and Radius BZ1 area monitors via LENS Wireless
- Up to 7 days of battery runtime: long enough for permit tasks, shutdowns and multi-day incidents
- Solar Power Supply available for unlimited runtime on remote or long-term deployments
- No complex IT infrastructure required: deploys in minutes
- Relay control and Modbus integration for connection to existing site control systems and external alarms
- ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2 and Class I Division 2 certified for hazardous locations with approved leather case
- GPS with internal antenna for worker location tracking accurate to approximately 10 m outdoors
Size
28 x 23 x 15 cm
Weight
2.5 kg
Wireless network
LENS Wireless mesh, 2.4 GHz, AES-128 encryption
Maximum devices
Up to 25 instruments per network group including RGX
Wireless range
300 m (World Mode) RGX to RGX and RGX to Radius BZ1. 185 m (CE/RED Mode) RGX to RGX and RGX to Radius BZ1. 100 m RGX to Ventis Pro5 (both modes)
Cellular
LTE. Wireless certification varies by region. Confirm availability in Australia with Gastech
WiFi
802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz with WPA2 Enterprise security
Ethernet
10/100 Mb internal
Connectivity failover
Automatic. User-configurable failover priority order
Modbus
RTU RS-485 3-wire Slave. 4,800 to 57,600 baud
Relay connectivity
Compatible with Modbus relays
GPS
Internal antenna. Accuracy approximately 10 m outdoors
Power input
9 to 30 VDC external
Battery runtime
Up to 168 hours (7 days) at 25°C
Charge time
Up to 8 hours
Operating temperature
-20°C to 55°C
Humidity
5 to 95% RH non-condensing
IP rating
IP65
Certifications
ATEX Zone 2. IECEx Zone 2. Class I, Division 2 (with approved leather case)
Compatible monitors
Ventis Pro5 multi-gas monitors. Radius BZ1 area monitors
Software
iNet live monitoring (subscription required). Configuration locally over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, or remotely through iNet. Over the air firmware updates
- Aviation & Transportation
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Confined Space & Compliance
- Energy (Oil & Gas)
- Food & Beverage
- Landfill & Remediation
- Marine & Maritime
- Medical & Healthcare
- Mining & Minerals
- Power Generation & BESS
- Technology & Semiconductor
- Water & Wastewater
The RGX Gateway acts as a wireless communication hub that connects Ventis Pro5 personal gas monitors and Radius BZ1 area monitors to iNet Now Live Monitoring software. It receives gas readings, alarms, Man Down events and panic alarms from compatible LENS Wireless instruments and transmits them to the cloud via cellular, WiFi or Ethernet in real time.
The RGX Gateway is compatible with Ventis Pro5 multi-gas monitors and Radius BZ1 area monitors configured with LENS Wireless.
Up to 25 devices including the RGX Gateway itself can operate within the same LENS Wireless network group.
The RGX Gateway connects to iNet Now via cellular, WiFi or Ethernet depending on available site infrastructure. If one connectivity method fails, the RGX automatically switches to the next available method. A subscription to iNet Now Live Monitoring software is required to access alerts and data.
Yes. The RGX supports Modbus RTU RS-485 communication for integration with existing site control systems and relay control for connection to external alarms and sirens.
Yes. With its approved leather case, the RGX Gateway is certified for ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2 and Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas.
The internal rechargeable battery operates for up to 168 hours (7 days) at 25°C. For longer deployments, the optional Solar Power Supply provides unlimited runtime.
The Solar Power Supply is an optional accessory that gives unlimited runtime for up to two instruments: Radius BZ1 area monitors, RGX Gateways or one of each. It's portable and modular, so a single worker can carry and assemble it on site.
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