Vanguard WirelessHART® Gas Detector Earns IEC/EN 60079-29-1 Performance Certification (TÜV)
An Industry First for Wireless Fixed Point Gas Detectors
Summary: UE’s Vanguard WirelessHART® Gas Detector has been certified by TÜV to IEC/EN 60079-29-1 for flammable gas detector performance—an industry first for wireless fixed point gas detection. This certification expands Vanguard’s use from leak monitoring to life safety applications.
What’s new
- Model: Vanguard TCD60
- Gases: Methane and Propane
- Certified sensors: methane 02, propane 08
- Replacement sensors: methane 62169-71, propane 62169-72
- Nameplate/labels: Updated to reflect IEC certification and device/sensor pairing requirements
Legacy Vanguard sensors remain available (with extended ambient temperature ranges) but are not IEC-certified.
Why Choose Vanguard
- WirelessHART-registered platform—drop into existing WirelessHART networks
- Best-in-class 5-year battery life for reduced maintenance
- Streamlined installation and project agility for expansions, temporary sites, or remote assets
👉 Learn more about the WirelessHART Gateway and the Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector on Westech’s UE brand page:
Contact Westech Industrial
Phone: 1-800-912-9262 • Email: sales@westech-ind.com