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MIPEX-05 [C3H8]

Features

The significantly reduced power consumption of MIPEX 05 (less than 0.2 mW) makes it ideal for integration into portable gas detectors and wireless safety systems designed for long-term monitoring of propane concentrations in explosive atmospheres.
ULTRA-LOW POWER CONSUMPTION
Average power consumption less than 0.2 mW.
INTEGRATED MICROCONTROLLER
Delivers linearized and temperature-compensated digital output.
TECHNOLOGY
Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensing based on dual-wavelength LED absorption, which minimizes the influence of humidity, dust, and optical contamination.
Explosion-proof design
Sensor is designed in compliance with: IECEx, ATEX, UL913, CSA.
Standard 4th series size
Durable plastic housing Ø20.1 × 16.6 mm for easy integration.

Technical specifications

With its ultra-low power consumption and compact form factor, the MIPEX-05 C₃H₈ sensor is optimized for integration into portable and autonomous gas detectors used in industrial safety applications.

ADVANTAGES:

  • Power consumption: less than 0.2 mW (average current < 60 μA)
  • Measurement range:0–2.5% vol and 0–20% vol (C₃H₈)
  • Response time (T90): 25s without dust filter

Interface:

  • Interface: UART digital output

Dimensions and weight:

  • Size: ⌀20.1 × 16.6 mm
  • Weight: 7.5 g
  • Housing: Polycarbonate Lexan™
  •  Ingress protection: IP20 / IP54 (with dust filter)

ParameterValue
General specification
Gas sampling method:Diffusion
Operating principle:NDIR
Sensor typeC₃H₈
Relative humidityup to 98% (without condensation)
Atmospheric pressure, kPa80…120
Temperature, °C-40...+60
Warm-up time, sec≤ 120
Life time≥ 10
Level IP
without filter 20
with dust filter 54
Housing materialPolycarbonate Lexan™
Overall dimensions, mm⌀20.1×16.6 w/o pins
Weight, g7.5
Measurement specification
Measurement range, % vol.0…2.5
0…20
Variability (+20…+25 ⁰C)± 0.05% vol. or ± 5% of readings (whichever is greater)
Response time (T90)without dust filter 25
with dust filter attached 30
Electrical specification
Operating supply voltage, VDC+2.7...+5.0
+3.0…+5.0
Maximum supply voltage, VDC+5.4
Communication interfaceUART
Average current, µA60
Sensor is designed in compliance with:IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-11
EN IEC 60079-0 / EN 60079-11
UL913, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 157-92
Company

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