IRceL CH4 NDIR CH4 Sensor
IRceL CH4 NDIR CH4 Sensor Key Features & Benefits:
• Integrated thermistor for accurate temperature compensation
• EEPROM programmed with sensor specfic performance characteristics
• Compact Size
IRceL CH4 NDIR CH4 Sensor Technical Specifications
MEASUREMENT |
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Operating Principle |
Non-Dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR) |
Measurement Range |
0-5% vol. Methane |
Accuracy (-20°C to +50°C) |
Within ± (0.1% vol CH 4 + 4% of concentration) |
Response Time (T90) |
< 35 Seconds |
Repeatability: Zero 5% CH |
< ±0.015% CH 4 < ±0.05% CH |
Linearity |
See Operating Principles OP17 |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Supply Voltage |
3-5 VDC, 3.3 V to utilise EEPROM calibration |
Power Consumption |
<100 mW at 3.3 V |
Recommended Lamp Frequency |
2 Hz, 50% duty cycle |
Minimum Resolution |
0.03% CH 4 at zero 0.1% CH 4 at range |
Warm-up Time |
< 10 Seconds |
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MECHANICAL |
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Housing Material |
Stainless Steel (see back page) |
Weight |
23 g |
Orientation |
Any |
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ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Typical Applications |
General Purpose Portable Fixed Methane Detection |
Operating Temperature Range |
-20°C to +50°C |
Operating Humidity Range |
0 to 99% RH (non-condensing) |
Operating Pressure Range |
700 to 1300 mBar with compensation |
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LIFETIME |
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Long Term Zero Drift |
< ±0.05% CH 4 per month |
Recommended Storage Temp |
-20°C to +50°C |
MTBF |
> 5 years |
Standard Warranty |
12 months from date of despatch |