Mine Operators Encouraged to Upgrade to OPTIO Multi-Gas Detector with Trade-in Credits for Existing Gas Detectors
Charleroi, PA – July 1, 2025 – Conspec Controls, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for the mining industry, has announced a limited-time trade-in program designed to help mine operators upgrade their gas monitoring systems to the company’s latest generation of its OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors. The program offers generous credits for mine operators’ existing gas monitors, making it easier and more affordable to improve site safety while reducing the cost of ownership associated with maintenance and regular calibration.
This initiative comes at a time when mine safety teams are under growing pressure to modernize their equipment while managing tight budgets. Conspecs’ OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors deliver fast response times, long sensor life, intuitive user interfaces, and support for many of the most popular communication protocols (Leaky Feeder UHF / VHF, Modbus RTU / TCP, Power over Ethernet, WI-FI, 5G); all in the same rugged design that has made Conspec a staple for gas detection in mines across North America.
“We’ve engineered our monitors not just to survive in extreme underground environments, but to also consume less power and provide faster communications over a wider range of protocols,” said Rob Collins, CEO of Conspec Controls. “With real-time post-blast gas monitoring, ventilation managers can assess conditions remotely and get crews back underground safely and quickly; so the face returns to production sooner, without compromising safety.”
The trade-in program is open to all operators looking to upgrade from legacy Conspec models or replace gas detection systems from competing brands. Units collected through the program will be recycled responsibly, aligning with sustainability goals and reducing electronic waste.
“It’s not unusual for our field technicians to walk into a mine and find one of our monitors still running after 30 years,” added Collins. “That legacy of reliability is important to us, but what’s even more exciting is how much more intuitive our gas monitors are to use today. The technology behind the user interface, calibration process, and diagnostics has progressed significantly, and we know customers will appreciate the difference when they upgrade.”
With this trade-in program, Conspec reaffirms a commitment that began in 1968 to keep miners safe, streamline gas detection, and provide lasting value in every gas monitor it manufactures.
For more information about the trade-in program or OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors, contact Conspec Controls at 1-800-487-8450 or visit www.conspec-controls.com.
