Medical Pipeline System
- Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Outlets
- Medical Hose Assemblies
- Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems
- Area Valve Service Unit
- Area Valve Service Unit Module
- Lockable Line Valves
- Automatic Manifold Control Panel
- Manual Manifold Control Panel
- Emergency Standby Manifold
- Hi-Flow Gas Control Panel
- Cryogenic Gas Control Panel
- Medical Gas Area Alarm Panel
- Medical Gas Central Alarm Panel
- Surgical Compressed Air Systems
- Packaged Medical Vacuum Systems
Backed by over 25-years experience in the manufacture of medical gas products, the MGI Carina terminal unit is a high quality, proven product.
The simple design is straightforward to install and smooth in operation.
The unit is delivered to site fully assembled and consists of a terminal block with integral shut-off valve, a 15mm copper pipe stub, backplate, enclosure and faceplate.
Complying with BS6834:1987 (1992) the unit is available for all mounting situations within the clinical environment.
Essential Features
- The terminal unit is manufactured and assembled under conditions of controlled cleanliness, from high quality materials.
- All internal components are degreased prior to assembly.
- Each assembly is pressure tested before despatch.
- Each terminal block and socket assembly is gas specific (uniquely indexed) to prevent the delivery of the wrong gas.
- The second fix socket and valve assembly is removable in-situ, from the front of the terminal unit without removal of the fascia plate. This feature saves considerable time in both installation and maintenance.
- MGI terminal units are subjected to a series of tests in accordance with British Standards and MDD/93/42/EEC regulations, including visual inspections and pressure tests.
Standards
- EN737-4: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 4: Terminal Units for Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems
- BS6834:1987 (1992) Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems
- BS.5682: 1984 (1998) Terminal units, hose assemblies and their connections for use with medical gas pipeline systems.
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
MGI manufacture and supply a complete range of low pressure hose assemblies for use with compressed medical gases.
All hose assemblies are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 739:1998 - Low pressure hoses assemblies for use with medical gases.
MGI can supply a colour coded range of 6.5mm internal diameter hoses for Oxygen, Medical Air, Surgical Air, Nitrous Oxide, Nitrous Oxide/ Oxygen mixtures, and for Vacuum.
The different gases are clearly identified on the hoses by the use of bold permanent colours.
The hoses is manufactured from reinforced PVC with an anti-static core in accordance with BS EN 739:1998 - 5.3 Materials.
A range of connectors is available to suit a variety of medical gas outlet configurations.
Essential Features
- The minimum bursting pressure of the hoses exceeds the requirements of BS EN 739:1998 - 5.4.2 Mechanical Strength.
- All components are degreased prior to assembly.
- Each assembly is pressure tested before despatch.
- Each hose and socket assembly is gas specific (Uniquely indexed) to prevent the delivery of the wrong gas.
- NIST connector blocks incorporates an integral shut-off valve assembly to enable removal of the socket assembly without disruption to the system.
- MGI hose assemblies are subjected to a series of tests in accordance with British Standards and CE regulations, including visual inspections and pressure tests.
Standards
- BS EN 739:1998 - Low pressure hoses assemblies for use with medical gases.
- EN737-1: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 1: Terminal Units for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- BS.5682: 1984 (1998) Terminal units, hose assemblies and their connections for use with medical gas pipeline systems.
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The anaesthetic gas scavenging unit consists of a single or duplex lateral channel exhauster, with its impeller directly mounted on the motor shaft.
The unit is driven by a three phase electric motor.
The number of terminal units that the plant is connected to determines the plant size.
The packaged unit consists of the exhausters, starter, vacuum regulating valve, exhaust condensation trap and all interconnecting pipework and wiring.
The plant operating and indicating system is incorporated into the starter panel enclosure.
Remote starter and indication panels are available upon request.
Essential Features
- The AGSS Plant is supplied as a package with all necessary items included and its unique compact design saves plant room space.
- All units are complete with a fully automatic control system that will immediately respond to the users requirements, by selected the most economical configuration to suit the demand.
- External monitoring includes a plant to alarm system interface and indicators to display the status of the unit at a remote location.
- An automatic regulating valve controls vacuum levels to a preset maximum.
- Any one component can be isolated without interruption of the supply and can be easily replaced with the minimum amount of disruption.
- The plant is designed to be activated from any number of remote locations via wall mounted switches complete with running lights.
- Customised layouts are available to save plant room space.
Standards
- EN737-4: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 4: Terminal Units for Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems
- BS6834:1987 (1992) Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The Single Area Valve Service Unit is a composite unit equipped with all the necessary components for shutting-off and supervising individual parts of a medical gas pipeline system.
Installation consists of mounting the unit using the backplate/box provided and making the mechanical connections as required.
Units are available in a variety of sizes and are suitable for surface or flush mounting.
All the units are pressure tested prior to dispatch saving valuable time on site.
For maintenance and repair work, individual parts of the system can be shut-off without interrupting the whole gas supply.
Essential Features
- The MGI Area Valve Service Unit is used to provide a means of isolation and emergency access at the entrace to ward areas and other hospital departments.
- A break glass is incorporated into the unit to provide a means of emergency access to the full bore 1/4 turn ballvalve.
- Each unit is provided with gas specific NIST connectors, up and downstream of the valve.
- Blanking plates are provided for maintenance purposes.
- Each unit is supplied with copper stub pipes to EN 1057 Class X for ease of installation on site using inert gas jointing techniques as defined in WKO 82/1.
- The unit is factory tested and is available in flush or surface mounting formats.
- The unit can be provided with an optional micro switch for connection to the hospital building management system.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/ EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The Area Valve Service Unit Module is a composite unit equipped with all the necessary components for shutting-off and supervising individual parts of a medical gas pipeline system.
Installation consists of mounting the unit using the backplate/box provided and making the mechanical and electrical connections as required.
Units are available in a variety of formats and are suitable for surface or flush mounting.
All the units are pressure tested prior to dispatch saving valuable time on site.
For maintenance and repair work, individual parts of the system can be shut-off without interrupting the whole gas supply.
Essential Features
- The MGI Area Valve Service Unit Module is used to provide a means of isolation and emergency access at the entrance to ward areas and other hospital departments.
- The unit incorporates all the features of the Single Area Valve Service Unit, with the added benefits of pre-piped multiple valves and an integral area alarm panel with pressure switches.
- The Area Valve Service Unit Module is manufactured from lightweight extruded aluminium panels and incorporates flush fitting access doors.
- All units are finished with a high quality epoxy coating, and are durable and easy to clean.
- The standard colour is RAL 9002, however other colours are available upon request.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
- BS.5682: 1984 (1998) Terminal units, hose assemblies and their connections for use with medical gas pipeline systems
The MGI range of in line isolation valves are available for Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Entonox, Medical Air, Surgical Air and Vacuum services.
The valve is a quarter turn ball valve, fitted with a wrench handle.
The valve is operated manually, with the lever selected through 90° and provides a full bore flow.
All line valves are constructed from non-ferrous materials suitable for medical gas installations.
The valves are designed for a maximum working pressure of 18 bar.
All isolating valves have a clear visual indication of ON & OFF positions.
All valves are degreased for use with medical gases.
Each valve is fitted with union couplings to permit the easy withdrawal of the valve, from the pipeline, for maintenance.
Essential Features
- Padlocks are provided to allow the user the option of locking the valve in the open or closed position.
- Each valve is supplied with copper stub pipes to EN 1057 Class X for ease of installation on site using inert gas jointing . techniques as defined in WKO 82/1
- Valves are available with the addition of gas specific NIST connectors in one or both copper stubs.
- The unit is factory tested and is suitable for installation behind false wall panels or within ceiling voids.
- Valves can be provided with an optional micro switch for connection to the hospital building management system.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/ EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
Automatic manifolds control panels are designed to regulate and control the supply of gas from two banks of compressed gas cylinders.
The MGI Automatic Manifold consists of a central control panel flanked by two cylinder header racks complete with cylinder tailpipes.
Automatic panels will select the duty bank and will immediately changeover to the standby bank once the inlet pressure falls below a predetermined level.
The panel incorporates a display unit that indicates the operating status of the unit.
External alarm contacts are provided for connection to a central alarm panel and the activation of the contacts is identified on the internal display unit.
Manifold panels can be factory set to deliver a system pressure between 400 kPa or 1400 kPa
Essential Features
- Each unit incorporates pressure sensors for monitoring both incoming and outgoing system pressures and a pressure gauge indicates real time system pressure.
- Non-return valves are provided on each outlet connection and the activation of the of the operating bank is accomplished using an electronically controlled valve, designed to maintain the system supply in the event of a power failure.
- Independent isolation is provided for each regulator set and particle filters are installed within the inlet to each regulator.
- Pressure relief valves are provided to prevent any over pressurisation of the system.
- All changeover components are mounted on one common back-plate for ease and speed of installation
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI Manual Changeover Manifold consists of a central regulator panel flanked by two cylinder header racks.
Gas cylinders are attached to each side and the duty bank is manually selected by opening a valve on the central panel.
When the cylinder bank is low the manifold must be manually switched to the other (full) bank while the exhausted cylinders are replaced. The cycle continues as the new bank is used.
This manifold can be used as a reserve / back up manifold in support of a Medical Air Plant.
Manifold panels can be factory set to deliver a system pressure between 400 kPa or 1400 kPa
Essential Features
- Each unit incorporates a pressure sensor for monitoring pressure in the compressed gas cylinders. Integral pressure gauges indicate real time system and cylinder pressures.
- A Non-return valve and a full bore isolation valve is provided on the outlet connection and the unit is designed to maintain the system supply in the event of a power failure.
- Independent isolation is provided for each bank of cylinders and a particle filter is installed within the inlet to the regulator.
- A Pressure relief valve is provided to prevent any over pressurisation of the system.
- All changeover components are mounted on one common back-plate for ease and speed of installation
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI Emergency Standby Manifold consists of a central regulator unit and cylinder containment rack suitable for connection two compressed gas cylinders with bullnose or Pin index cylinder tailpipes.
Two compressed gas cylinders are attached to unit and the cylinder valves are opened.
When the cylinder bank is low the manifold will initiate an alarm contact, which is relayed directly to an automatic manifold unit.
This manifold is permanently connected to the distribution system to enable a temporary supply when the main automatic control equipment is to be serviced or has failed.
Manifold panels can be factory set to deliver a system pressure between 400 kPa or 1400 kPa
Essential Features
- Each unit incorporates a pressure sensor for monitoring pressure in the compressed gas cylinders. Integral pressure gauges indicate real time system and cylinder pressures.
- A Non-return valve and a full bore isolation valve is provided on the outlet connection and the unit is designed to maintain the system supply in the event of a power failure.
- A Pressure relief valve is provided to prevent any over pressurisation of the system.
- All regulating components are mounted on one common back-plate for ease and speed of installation
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
Hi-flow manifolds are designed for use in medical gas pipeline systems when the flowrate is greater than 500 litres/min
The MGI Hi-flow Manifold consists of a central control panel flanked by two cylinder header racks and is available in manual and fully automatic formats.
Automatic panels will select the duty bank and will immediately changeover to the standby bank once the inlet pressure falls below a predetermined level.
Upon changeover the unit will initiate an alarm signal and display the change in state on the integral display unit.
Selection of the duty bank on the manual manifold is accomplished by opening the valve on the relevant bank.
An contact is provided to initiate an external alarm when the duty bank is low signifying the need to change the cylinder banks.
Manifold panels can be factory set to deliver a system pressure between 400 kPa or 1400 kPa
Essential Features
- Each unit incorporates pressure sensors for monitoring both incoming and outgoing system pressures and a pressure gauge indicates real time system pressure.
- Non-return valves are provided on each outlet connection and the activation of the of the operating bank is accomplished using an electronically controlled valve, designed to maintain the system supply in the event of a power failure.
- Independent isolation is provided for each regulator set and particle filters are installed within the inlet to each regulator.
- Pressure relief valves are provided to prevent any over pressurisation of the system.
- All changeover components are mounted on one common back-plate for ease and speed of installation
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The cryogenic gas control panel is designed to regulate the supply of gaseous oxygen from a cryogenic storage tank and evaporator (at10.5 bar g) and from a standby manifold system (at 8.5 bar g) and to reduce the pressure to 4.2 bar g for supply to the oxygen pipeline distribution system.
The automatic control panel is fail safe and continues to function in the event of a failure of the electricity supply.
All the units are pressure tested prior to dispatch saving valuable time on site.
For maintenance and repair work, individual parts of the system can be shut-off without interrupting the whole gas supply.
Essential Features
- Each unit incorporates gauges for monitoring both incoming and outgoing system pressures.
- Non-return valves are provided on each inlet connection and the activation of the compressed gas cylinder back-up manifold is via an electronically controlled valve, designed to maintain the system supply in the event of a power failure.
- Independent isolation is provided to the duplex regulator set and particle filters are installed within the inlet to each regulator.
- Pressure relief valves are provided to prevent any over pressurisation of the system.
- All panels include integral pressure sensors to provide remote status monitoring of the system.
- All changeover components are mounted on one common back-plate for ease and speed of installation
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI area alarm panel will display the status of up to six gases, showing up to two conditions plus NORMAL per gas.
In addition, the MS-6 area alarm will act as a slave to another MS-6 alarm within 250 metres, using a two core screened cable.
The unit is designed to take signals from local pressure switches in operating rooms, ward areas, ICU/CCU and is available for both surface and flush mounting.
The alarm system is flexible and simple to maintain. Only two printed circuit boards are used in the alarm unit keeping spares to a minimum.
In the event of a power failure, a reserve battery enables the system to remain in operation for up to eight hours
Recharging of the battery takes approximately one hour.
Essential Features
- The fascia consists of a high quality nylon membrane that provides an easy to clean, sterilisable surface.
- Clear windows are provided for the insertion of user defined text, which can be provided in a variety of languages and Pantone® colours.
- Individual gas status is provided by six sets of three long-life LED’s that will indicate NORMAL, HIGH and LOW conditions.
- A loud speaker is fitted within the panel and is factory set at a rate of 4Hz ±10% between two tones of 440Hz ±10% and 880Hz ±10%.
- A temporary mute switch will allow the user to silence any audible alarm, however the alarm will resound after fifteen minutes if the fault condition is still present or if a second fault occurs.
- A engineers switch is provided to allow periodical testing of the LED's and interconnecting cabling.
- The unit can be used as a stand alone system or connected to another unit as a slave up to 2000 metres away.
- External alarm connections are provided for connection to a building management system.
- An optional liquid crystal display can be provided in accordance with NFPA 99C
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI central alarm panel is a multiplexed system using a pulse width modulated signal, on 2 core inter-panel wiring.
The unit is capable of displaying up to fifteen services, each consisting of up to four conditions plus normal.
Signals from plant or other monitored equipment are fed into the system via transmitters located adjacent to the equipment.
Each alarm input can be individually configured as a normally open or closed contact.
Power is supplied to the transmitter from the central alarm panel and all interconnecting wiring is carried out using standard telephone cables and connectors
In the event of a power failure, a reserve battery enables the system to remain in operation for up to eight hours
Recharging of the battery takes approximately one hour.
Essential Features
- The fascia consists of a high quality nylon membrane that provides an easy to clean, sterilisable surface.
- Clear windows are provided for the insertion of user defined text, which can be provided in a variety of languages and Pantone® colours.
- Individual gas status is provided by six sets of five long-life LED’s that will indicate normal and four fault conditions.
- A loud speaker is fitted within the panel and is factory set at a rate of 4Hz ±10% between two tones of 440Hz ±10% and 880Hz ±10%.
- A temporary mute switch will allow the user to silence any audible alarm, however the alarm will resound after fifteen minutes if the fault condition is still present or if a second fault occurs.
- A engineers switch is provided to allow periodical testing of the LED's and interconnecting cabling.
- The unit can be used as a stand alone system or connected to another unit as a slave up to 2000 metres away.
- External alarm connections are provided for connection to a building management system.
- An optional liquid crystal display can be provided in accordance with NFPA 99C
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI range of surgical compressed air systems provide a proven and reliable source of supply that will deliver the design flowrate of medical air under all operating conditions.
The plant consists of two or more identical air compressors, compressed air receiver vessels and a simplex air dryer assembly, including filters and pressure regulators.
The plant is provided with a fully automatic control system (with manual override) to minimise energy consumption and compressor wear.
The configuration of the plant is totally flexible and can be arranged to suit small plant rooms or those with difficult access, and the package includes for all interconnecting pipework and wiri
Essential Features
- All units are complete with a fully automatic control system that will immediately respond to the users requirements, by selected the most economical configuration to suit the demand.
- External monitoring includes a plant to alarm system interface and indicators to display the status of the unit at a remote location.
- A multi-purpose test point fitted adjacent to pipeline interface to allow periodical checks of the air quality.
- Any one component can be isolated without interruption of the supply and can be easily replaced with the minimum amount of disruption.
- A high efficiency simplex dryer unit gives maximum output irrespective of local climatic conditions
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum.
- Receiver vessels are constructed and tested to EN 286 or BS5169 1975 Class 3 Grade E
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
The MGI medical vacuum plant consists of two or more vacuum pumps, a receiver vessels, a duplex bacterial filter assembly, control panel and associated pipework and valves.
Vacuum is produced by air cooled, oil flooded rotary vane pumps, which exhaust a pressure vessel.
Before air is drawn into the receiver it passes through a duplex bacterial filter assembly to remove bacteria which may have entered the piped distribution system via the terminal unit.
The duplex arrangement allows the plant to remain in service while the filter element is replaced.
The plant control system matches the system demand with pump selection, which serves to reduce energy consumption and increase the life span of the pumps.
Essential Features
- All units are complete with a fully automatic control system that will immediately respond to the users requirements, by selected the most economical configuration to suit the demand.
- External monitoring includes a plant to alarm system interface and indicators to display the . status of the unit at a remote location.
- A multi-purpose test point fitted adjacent to pipeline interface and sterilisable containers are provided on the bacterial filters.
- Any one component can be isolated without interruption of the supply and can be easily replaced with the minimum amount of disruption.
- Reliable, quiet vacuum pumps giving long life and low maintenance.
- An optional flowrate sensor and display unit can be incorporated to display the system demand.
Standards
- EN737-3: 1998 – Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 3: Pipelines for Compressed Medical Gases & Vacuum.
- Receiver vessels are constructed and tested to EN 286 or BS5169 1975 Class 3 Grade E
- NHS Estates Model Engineering Specification – C11
- HTM 2022:1997 - Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- EC-Conformity declaration (CE 0473) in accordance with 93/42/EEC Guidelines, Appendix II
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