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MIPEX-02 [C3H8]

Features

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.
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.
Standart 4th series size.
Compatible with industry-standard enclosures: ⌀20.3 × 16.6 mm.

Technical specifications

MIPEX-02 C₃H₈ is a fully digital NDIR gas sensor designed for continuous propane detection in explosive atmospheres. Its low-power design, robust performance in humid and dusty conditions, and explosion-proof construction make it ideal for integration into portable, wireless, and fixed gas detectors.

ADVANTAGES:

  • 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
Interface:

  • Digital UART output
  • Supply voltage: 3.0 to 5.0 V DC

Dimensions and weight:

  • Size: ⌀20.3 × 16.6 mm
  • Weight: ~5.5  - 16.6 g

ParameterValue
General specification
Gas sampling method:Diffusion
Operating principle:NDIR
Calibration gasC₃H₈
Relative humidityup to 98%(without condensation)
Atmospheric pressure, kPa80…120
Temperature, °C-40...+60
Warm-up time, sec120
Housing materialStainless steel or Plastic Lexan™
Overall dimensions, mm⌀20.3×16.6
Weight, g5.5 (Plastic Lexan™)
16.6 (Stainless steel)
Measurement specification
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
Electrical specification
Operating supply voltage, VDC+3.0…+5.0
Communication interfaceUART
Average current, µA≤ 1100
Sensor is designed in compliance with:
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
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