Product Overview: MIPEX-04 PPM CH₄ is a high-performance NDIR sensor with 10 ppm resolution, designed to detect methane at low concentrations — from just 50 ppm up to 5% vol. It is optimized for use in portable and fixed gas detectors, offering ultra-low power consumption for long-term autonomous operation. Features: - Smart NDIR sensor for portable gas detectors, offering precise methane detection with ultra-low power consumption for long-term autonomous use. - High Sensitivity: Detects methane from as low as 50 ppm up to 5% vol with 10 ppm resolution. - Low Energy Demand: Consumes less than 100 µA average current — ideal for battery-powered operation. - For Portable Detectors: Optimized for compact gas detectors used in industrial safety applications. - Built-in Controller: Delivers linearized and temperature-compensated data via UART, with no external signal processing required. - Wide Voltage Range: 2.5 to 5.0 V for flexible hardware integration. Technical Specifications: - Ultra-low power consumption (less than 100 µA average) - Stable long-term performance - High sensitivity from just 50 ppm up to 5% vol - Supports UART communication - Wide input voltage range (2.5–5.0 V) Advantages: - High sensitivity: detects CH₄ starting from 50 ppm - 10 ppm measurement resolution - Low power design: less than 0.3 mW (at 2.5 V) average power consumption - Fast response: T90 10 years - Housing material: Polycarbonate Lexan - Overall dimensions: 52×24×18 mm - Weight: 11.0…13.5 g - Measurement range: 0...1000 ppm, 0.1..5% vol. - Accuracy (20…25 C): ± 50 ppm or ± 5 % of readings (whichever is greater) - Response time t(90): < 30 sec - Operating supply voltage: 2.5…5.0 VDC - Maximum supply voltage: 5.5 VDC - Communication interface: UART - Average current: less than 100 µA