NDIR gas sensor MIPEX-02 [C3H8]

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MIPEX-02 [C₃H₈] is a smart infrared gas sensor designed for accurate and reliable propane detection in harsh environments. It features ultra-low power consumption (<1.5 mW), a wide operating range, and an explosion-proof design, making it ideal for both portable and stationary gas analyzers. High-Performance Optical Sensor for Propane Detection in Industrial Safety MIPEX-02 is a low-power NDIR gas sensor optimized for long-term propane (C₃H₈) detection in explosive atmospheres. Its smart digital design ensures stable performance and low energy consumption below 1.5 mW. Features - Low power consumption: Average power consumption below 1.5 mW, allowing integration into portable and battery-powered devices. - Integrated microcontroller: Delivers linearized and temperature-compensated output via UART interface. - Dual-wavelength LED technology: Compensates for high water vapor and optical pollution, providing accurate and stable readings. - 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. - Standard 4th series size: Compatible with industry-standard enclosures: 20.3 × 16.6 mm. MIPEX-02 C₃H₈ is engineered for demanding environments such as oil & gas, mining, and process industries. It provides reliable propane measurement in a compact and energy-efficient design. Technical specifications - Low power consumption: below 1.5 mW - Operating temperature: –40 C to 60 C - Housing options: plastic (Lexan) or stainless steel - Explosion protection: IEC/EN 60079-0, 60079-11; UL913 / CSA - Digital UART output - Supply voltage: 3.0 to 5.0 V DC - Size: 20.3 × 16.6 mm - Weight: ~5.5 - 16.6 g Technical Table - Gas sampling method: Diffusion - Operating principle: NDIR - Calibration gas: C₃H₈ - 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…1.5, 0…2.5 - Variability (20…25 ⁰C): ± 0.05% 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 - Explosion protection: I M1 / II 1G Ex ia I Ma / Ex ia IIC Ga according to EN IEC 60079-0 / EN 60079-11 C I, Div1, Gr A,B,C,D; C I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC Ga; Ex ia IIC Ga according to UL 913, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.157-92 Ex ia I Ma/Ex ia IIC Ga according to IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-11 - General specification: Diffusion, NDIR, C₃H₈ calibration gas - Relative humidity: up to 98% (without condensation) - Atmospheric pressure: 80–120 kPa - Temperature: –40 to 60 C - Warm-up time: 120 sec - Housing: Stainless steel or Plastic Lexan - Dimensions: 20.3×16.6 mm - Weight: 5.5 g (Plastic), 16.6 g (Steel) - Measurement range: 0–1.5% vol., 0–2.5% vol. - Variability: ±0.05% vol. or ±5% of readings - Response time (T90): ≤15 sec (≤30 sec with dust filter) - Supply voltage: 3.0…5.0 VDC - Communication: UART - Average current: ≤750 µA - Explosion protection: EN IEC 60079-0/11, UL 913, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.157-92