eLichens Avolta 10%LEL
natural gas DETECTOR
Residential methane gas detector
eLichens Avolta is eLichens’ ready-to-use natural gas detector, using eLichens’ patented low-power methane NDIR gas sensor. eLichens Avolta can detects, alerts the occupants of its premises and will monitors the gas level and exports data to eLichens Cloud.
eLichens Avolta is wireless and battery-operated, so it can be installed everywhere. Its 10+ years of autonomy and its high gas selectivity provides eLichens Avolta the lowest cost-of-ownership on the market.
Lifespan
Design
Connectivity
Recalibration
Multiple applications such as monitoring Natural Gas distribution networks, home safety, biogas plants monitoring or domestic detection & monitoring.
Configured for AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), once connected to Avolta Connect Platform, eLichens Avolta RMD ensures your utility is quickly alerted in case of an alarm, enabling prompt dispatch of crew, gas shut-off, investigation to minimize damage and ensure worker and facility safety.
Multi-Carrier SIM Available
Available with embedded multi-carrier SIM, that will automatically connect to the strongest network available. Delivering stronger coverage, higher reliability and global reach. Ensuring uninterrupted CH4 monitoring, across cities, regions, and countries, keeping people safe everywhere.
KEY FEATURES
Ultra-low power NDIR sensor, ATEX & IECEx Certified
Ultra-high CH4 selectivity: no false alarm. Validated by the Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
Remote monitoring with dashboard and app
Multiple connectivities: LoRaWAN + BLE 4.2, LTE-M/NB-IoT (AT&T FirstNet Ready® and Verizon Certified device), Milli5 (Itron), Wi-SUN, (other protocols on request)
Battery-powered, >10 year lifespan (replaceable battery)
Best sensitivity, detection as low as 10%LEL
Driftless, no recalibration needed
Fast response time
Integrated visual and audible alarm (alert message customizable)
Temperature and Humidity sensor
UL1484 & EN50194 compliant / IP54
Hardware
Explore the technology of eLichens Avolta RMD
- Secure wall or pipe mounting in any environment
- Integrated bracket for vertical/horizontal mounting
- Zip-tie/screw included
- Three-color indicators for real-time system status
- Instantly visible from a distance
- Device Health Check Test
- Network Connection Test
- eLichens Mulberry — advanced NDIR dual-channel gas sensor
- Detects CH₄ before 10 % LEL
- Ultra-low power, auto-calibrated
- No drift, no poisoning, fail-safe & self-diagnostic
- ATEX, IECEx, HazLoc Certified
- UL1484, FCC and RoHS Compliant
- Integrated temperature & relative humidity sensor
- Continuous real-time environmental monitoring
- High-output buzzer ≥ 85 dB at 3 m
- Alert voice message on gas detection
- No wiring required
- Lifespan > 10+ years
- Replaceable battery
- Zero maintenance downtime
- LoRaWAN + BLE 4.2
- LTE-M / NB-IoT
- Multi-Carrier SIM
- Milli5 (Itron) ; Wi-SUN
- Other protocols on request
manage your devices with Avolta Connect platform
No IT setup for a smooth and effortless start
Fast activation and intuitive fleet management
Real Time monitoring of devices: sensor data, alarm, status
Continuous improvements and updates
Secure, reliable cloud infrastructure
Scalable from pilot to large nationwide deployments
Avolta Connect web platform and smartphone app connect to eLichens Avolta natural gas detector
Why Connected vs. Non-Connected Detectors
Moving from Standalone Safety to Network Intelligence
Traditional standalone methane detectors provide local audible alarms. While they can alert occupants, they do not provide visibility to the utility.
The eLichens Avolta Residential Methane Detector (Avolta RMD), when connected through Avolta Connect, transforms residential gas safety into centralized operational intelligence.
Limits of Non-Connected Detectors
Standalone detectors:
- Trigger local alarms only
- Provide no remote visibility to the utility
- Do not allow centralized monitoring
- Offer no historical data access
- Cannot support dispatch prioritization
- Do not contribute to network-wide risk analytics
In critical situations, utilities remain unaware
until a customer reports the issue.
Advantage of Connected eLichens Avolta RMD
When connected to Avolta Connect,
eLichens Avolta Residential Methane Detector enables:
- Real-time remote methane visibility
- Immediate alert transmission to operations teams
- Alarm escalation analysis (rate of increase, trend evaluation)
- Centralized event classification and tracking
- Historical logging and audit-ready reporting data
- Fleet-level oversight across thousands of residences
Utilities gain proactive awareness instead of reactive reporting.
From Individual Alarm to Utility-Wide Risk Intelligence
A connected eLichens Avolta RMD allows utilities to:
Detect potential issues earlier
Prioritize dispatch based on severity
Reduce unnecessary truck rolls
Improve response time
Strengthen regulatory documentation
Enhance overall safety performance
Connected detection turns isolated alarms into structured operational workflows.
Why It Matters for Gas Utilities?
As regulatory expectations rise and methane risk scrutiny increases,
utilities require:
Real-time visibility
Documented response capability
Network-wide data traceability
Scalable digital infrastructure
A connected architecture is no longer a premium feature,
it is becoming the standard for modern residential gas safety programs.
