NDIR methane sensor MIPEX-04 [CH4]

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MIPEX-04 [CH₄] is an ultra-low power NDIR sensor designed for continuous methane monitoring in portable gas detectors, including gas clip devices and battery-powered wireless analyzers. Its energy-efficient design enables compact instruments to operate autonomously for over 2 years on a single battery. High-performance methane (CH₄) sensor for portable detectors, gas clip devices, and battery-powered wireless analyzers. MIPEX-04 [CH₄] provides accurate and energy-efficient methane detection in explosive environments, with ultra-low power consumption and smart NDIR technology. - Ultra-low power consumption – less than 35 µA average (~0.1 mW) - Optimized for IoT and portable detectors, including compact gas clips - Life time – over 10 years of operation - Enables gas analyzers to run on a single battery for over 2 years without recharging or maintenance. Features: - Ultra-low power consumption: Consumes less than 35 µA, enabling up to 2 years of battery-powered operation. - Integrated microcontroller: Delivers linearized, temperature-compensated digital output via UART interface. - Dual-wavelength LED technology: Minimizes interference from water vapor and contamination, ensuring accurate CH₄ readings. - Explosion-proof design: Intrinsically safe explosion protection level "ia". Certified for use in hazardous areas according to IEC/EN 60079-0, 60079-11 and UL913 / CSA standards. Technical specifications: - Gas sampling method: Diffusion - Operating principle: NDIR - Calibration gas: CH₄ - Relative humidity: up to 98% (without condensation) - Atmospheric pressure, kPa: 80…120 - Temperature, °C: -40...+60 - Warm-up time, sec: ≤ 120 - Housing material: Polycarbonate Lexan™ - Overall dimensions, mm: 52×24×18 - Weight, g: 11.0…13.5 - 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 t(90), sec: < 30 - Operating supply voltage, VDC: +2.8…+5.0 - Maximum supply voltage, VDC: +5.5 - Communication interface: UART - Average current, µA: 25…35 max at normal conditions, 40 max at -40…+60 °C - Peak current, mA: 9 max - Standards compliance: 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 - Ultra-low power NDIR sensor for continuous methane detection - Energy-efficient design for up to 24 months of autonomous operation - Certified explosion protection - Robust dual-wavelength optics - Reliable for industrial gas detection in explosive atmospheres