MIPEX-05 C₃H₈ is an ultra-low power infrared gas sensor designed for accurate detection of propane concentrations in explosive atmospheres. It is ideal for integration into portable and fixed gas detectors operating in harsh industrial conditions.
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.
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| Parameter | Value | |
| General specification | ||
| Gas sampling method: | Diffusion | |
| Operating principle: | NDIR | |
| Sensor type | C₃H₈ | |
| Relative humidity | up to 98% (without condensation) | |
| Atmospheric pressure, kPa | 80…120 | |
| Temperature, °C | -40...+60 | |
| Warm-up time, sec | ≤ 120 | |
| Life time | ≥ 10 | |
| Level IP | without filter 20 with dust filter 54 | |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate Lexan™ | |
| Overall dimensions, mm | ⌀20.1×16.6 w/o pins | |
| Weight, g | 7.5 | |
| 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 interface | UART | |
| Average current, µA | 60 | |
| Marking and Standards Compliance: | ||
| ATEX (EU-Type Examination Certificate UL 25 ATEX 3487U Rev. 0) I M1 / II 1G Ex ia op is I Ma / Ex ia op is IIC Ga according to EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN IEC 60079-0:2018/A11:2024, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-28:2015, EN 60079-28:2015/A11:2024 | ||
| IECEx (Ex Component Certificate IECEx UL 25.0093U) Ex ia op is I Ma / Ex ia op is IIC Ga according to IEC 60079-0:2017, IEC 60079-11:2011, IEC 60079-28:2015 | ||
| North America (marking on product label) C I, Div 1, Gr A, B, C, D; C I, Zone 0, AEx ia op is IIC Ga; Ex ia op is I Ma / Ex ia op is IIC Ga |
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