Methane gas sensor MIPEX-02 [CH4]

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MIPEX-02 [CH₄] is a digital NDIR gas sensor designed for accurate methane detection in explosive atmospheres. With power consumption under 1.5 mW and certified explosion protection, it’s ideal for portable and fixed gas detectors requiring long-term reliability and fast response. MIPEX-02 [CH₄] combines low power design with high accuracy and certified explosion protection, making it ideal for integration into portable, wireless, and stationary gas detectors. - Low power consumption: Less than 1.5 mW, enabling long-term autonomous operation. - Integrated microcontroller: Delivers linearized and temperature-compensated data via UART. - Dual-wavelength LED technology: Reduces cross-sensitivity to humidity and contamination. - Explosion-proof design: Intrinsically safe explosion protection level ia. Certified for use in explosive atmospheres according to IEC/EN 60079-0, 60079-11 and UL913 / CSA standards. - 4th Series Format: 20.3 × 16.6 mm — compatible with standard enclosures. Technical specifications MIPEX-02 [CH₄] is a compact NDIR sensor designed for reliable methane detection in explosive atmospheres. Its explosion-proof design, wide operating temperature range, and low energy requirements make it ideal for portable and fixed gas analyzers. - Low power consumption: <1.5 mW - Measurement range: CH₄ up to 100% vol - Operating temperature: –40 C to 60 C - Interface: Fully digital UART interface - Dimensions and weight: Available in metal or plastic (Lexan) 4-series housing - Gas sampling method: Diffusion - Operating principle: NDIR - Calibration gas: CH₄, CH₄/CH₄C₂H₆ - Relative humidity: up to 98% (without condensation) - Atmospheric pressure, kPa: 80…120 - Temperature, C: -40...60 - Warm-up time, sec: 120 - Housing material: Stainless steel or Plastic Lexan - Overall dimensions, mm: 20.3×16.6 - Weight, g: 5.5 (Plastic Lexan), 16.6 (Stainless steel) - Measurement range, % vol.: 0…2.5, 0…5, 0…100 - Variability (20…25 ⁰C): ± 0.1% vol. or ± 5% of readings (whichever is greater) - Response time (T90): ≤ 15 - Response time (T90) with dust filter applied, sec: ≤ 30 - Operating supply voltage, VDC: 3.0…5.0 - Communication interface: UART - Average current, µA: ≤ 750 - Certification (EN IEC 60079-0 / EN 60079-11): I M1 / II 1G Ex ia I Ma / Ex ia IIC Ga - Certification (UL 913, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.157-92): C I, Div1, Gr A,B,C,D; C I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC Ga; Ex ia IIC Ga - Certification (IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-11): Ex ia I Ma/Ex ia IIC Ga - Explosion-proof design, certified for use in explosive atmospheres - Wide operating temperature range: –40 C to 60 C - Low energy requirements - Available in metal or plastic (Lexan) 4-series housing - Measurement range: CH₄ up to 100% vol - Fully digital UART interface - Response time (T90): ≤ 15 sec (≤ 30 sec with dust filter) - Weight: 5.5g (Plastic Lexan), 16.6g (Stainless steel)