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MIPEX-01D [CH4 & CO2]

ULTRA-LOW POWER DUAL NDIR GAS SENSOR

MIPEX-01D [CH₄ & CO₂] is an ultra-low power NDIR gas sensor intended for automatic continuous simultaneous measurement of the concentrations of methane & carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of hazardous areas. The sensor can be recalibrated for other hydrocarbons.

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Features

MIPEX-01D [CH₄ & CO₂] is a dual gas sensor built on energy-efficient NDIR technology. Its low power consumption enables long-term autonomous operation in battery-powered devices, while compact dimensions and ability to simultaneously measure the concentrations of two gases allows to significantly reduce the size of the final device. It is designed for integration into compact portable gas detectors and wireless gas analyzers where space and battery life are critical constraints.

  • ULTRA-LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

    Average power consumption ≤ 0.5 mW

  • INTEGRATED MICROCONTROLLER

    Returns linearized and temperature-compensated digital output via UART interface

  • TECHNOLOGY

    Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensing founded on selective absorption of infrared light, utilizing a dual-wavelength LED-based method to minimize the effects of humidity, dust, and optical contamination.

  • Explosion-proof design

    Intrinsically safe explosion protection level “ia” in compliance with: IECEx, ATEX, UL913, CSA

  • DIMENSIONS

    Durable plastic housing 19.9×19.9x16.6 mm for easy integration

  • LONG-TERM MEASUREMENT STABILITY OVER 10 YEARS

Key specifications

Key parameters from the product booklet. Full data are in the Documents section below.

Parameter Value
Target gas CH4 & CO2 (simultaneous)
Measurement range 0…5 (CH4) & 0…5 (CO2) % vol.; 0…100 (CH4) & 0…5 (CO2) % vol.
Accuracy (+20…+25 °C) CH4: ± 0.1% vol. or ± 5% of reading (whichever is greater); CO2: ± 0.05% vol. or ± 5% of reading (whichever is greater);
Response time T(90) ≤ 10 s (CH4); ≤ 15 s (CO2)
Average current consumption ≤ 160 µA
Average power consumption ≤ 0.5 mW
Supply voltage +2.7…+5.0 V
Operating temperature -40…+50 °C
Humidity tolerance Up to 98 % (without condensation)
Dimensions 19.9×19.9×16.6 mm
Weight 15 g

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