MIPEX-04 [CH₄] is an ultra-low power NDIR sensor designed for continuous methane monitoring in portable gas detectors, including gas clip devices and battery-powered wireless analyzers.
Its energy-efficient design enables compact instruments to operate autonomously for over 2 years on a single battery.
High-performance methane (CH₄) sensor for portable detectors, gas clip devices, and battery-powered wireless analyzers.
MIPEX-04 [CH₄] provides accurate and energy-efficient methane detection in explosive environments, with ultra-low power consumption and smart NDIR technology.
MIPEX-04 CH₄ is an ultra-low power NDIR sensor for continuous methane detection in portable and wireless safety systems, including gas clip devices and battery-powered analyzers.
Its energy-efficient design enables autonomous operation without recharging or maintenance for up to 24 months.
The combination of low power consumption, certified explosion protection, and robust dual-wavelength optics makes MIPEX-04 a reliable choice for industrial gas detection in explosive atmospheres.
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| Parameter | Value | |
| General specification | ||
| Gas sampling method: | Diffusion | |
| Operating principle: | NDIR | |
| Calibration gas | CH₄ | |
| 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 specification | ||
| Measurement range, % vol. | 0…2.5 0…5 0…100 | |
| Variability (+20…+25 ⁰C) | ± 0.1% vol. or ± 5% of readings (whichever is greater) | |
| Response time t(90), sec | < 30 | |
| Electrical specification | ||
| 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 |
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