SAX-6: Trusted Medical Gas Monitoring

The SAX-6 Area Alarm from Shire Controls continues to set the benchmark for performance, compliance and long-term reliability. Designed for clinical environments, the SAX-6 delivers accurate real-time monitoring of medical gas pipeline pressures, helping hospitals, theatres and wards maintain safe operating conditions. With more than 25,000 units installed worldwide and ongoing manufacturer support, the SAX-6 remains a proven choice for modern healthcare infrastructure.

Shire Controls is proud to offer the SAX-6 Area Alarm, a digitally controlled medical gas monitoring system engineered to provide continuous, dependable surveillance of medical gas pipeline systems. Fully compliant with HTM 02-01 and supporting up to six gases simultaneously, the SAX-6 has become a trusted solution for healthcare estates teams, contractors and medical gas specialists seeking reliable ward-level gas monitoring.

Featuring continuous real-time digital pressure monitoring, clear LED backlit displays, audible and visual alarm notifications, individual gas identification windows and automatic alarm reset functionality, the SAX-6 is designed to ensure critical pressure deviations are identified quickly and effectively. The system monitors high and low-pressure conditions, as well as vacuum systems, helping healthcare providers maintain safe and compliant clinical environments.

A key advantage of the SAX-6 is its long-term compatibility. For more than two decades, successive product revisions have maintained PCB compatibility with previous versions, ensuring continuity for existing installations while allowing straightforward servicing and system upgrades. Its modular PCB design further simplifies maintenance, reducing downtime and supporting efficient lifecycle management.

Suitable for use in hospital wards, operating theatres and clinical areas, the SAX-6 continuously evaluates medical gas pressures downstream of the final AVSU. Should pressure levels fall outside preset parameters, the system immediately activates visual and audible alarms to alert personnel and support rapid corrective action.

Manufactured and supported by Shire Controls, the SAX-6 offers healthcare organisations complete peace of mind, backed by a standard warranty and a unique 10-year compatibility commitment. When reliability, compliance and patient safety are paramount, the SAX-6 Area Alarm remains one of the most trusted medical gas alarm systems available today.