NDIR propane sensor MIPEX-04 [C3H8]

for leak detectionfor air quality monitoringfor the chemical industry

Product Overview: MIPEX-04 [C₃H₈] is an ultra-low power NDIR sensor for continuous propane detection in portable and wireless gas analyzers, including gas clip devices and compact battery-powered detectors. Its energy efficiency enables autonomous operation for over 2 years on a single battery. Key Features: - Continuous measurement in explosive atmospheres - Ultra-low power consumption with intrinsically safe design - Advanced NDIR technology - Ideal for integration into gas clip devices and portable battery-powered analyzers Feature Details: - Ultra-low power consumption: Consumes less than 35 µA, enabling over 2 years of autonomous operation on a single battery. - Integrated microcontroller: Provides linearized, temperature-compensated output via UART interface. - Dual-wavelength LED technology: Reduces influence of humidity and contamination, ensuring accurate 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. Advantages: - Ultra-low power consumption – less than 35 µA average - Long-term stability – over 10 years of continuous operation - Certified explosion protection (level “ia”) - Suitable for battery-powered, IoT systems, and compact gas clip integration Interface: - Smart sensor with UART output – linearized and temperature-compensated readings Technical Specifications: - Gas sampling method: Diffusion - Operating principle: NDIR - Target 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: Polycarbonate Lexan™ - Overall dimensions, mm: 52×24×18 - Weight, g: 11.0…13.5 - Measurement range, % vol.: 0…1.5 / 0…2.5 - Variability (+20…+25 °C): ± 0.05% vol. or ± 5% of readings (whichever is greater) - Response time (T90), sec: ≤ 45 - 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 Caractéristiques / Spécifications techniques : - Ultra-low power NDIR sensor for propane (C₃H₈) - Continuous detection for portable and wireless analyzers - Autonomous operation for over 2 years on a single battery - Explosion-proof, intrinsically safe design - Certified for use in explosive atmospheres (IEC/EN 60079-0, 60079-11, UL913 / CSA) - Linearized, temperature-compensated UART output - Dual-wavelength LED for humidity/contamination resistance - Polycarbonate Lexan™ housing - Operating temperature: -40°C to +60°C - Measurement range: 0–1.5% / 0–2.5% vol. - Dimensions: 52×24×18 mm - Weight: 11.0–13.5 g