IRM-AT

IRM-AT

IRM-AT

Product catalog summary
Technical Specifications:
The IRM-AT Methane Infrared Sensor is designed to detect methane concentrations ranging from 0 to 2.5% and up to 100%. It offers an accuracy of less than ±500 ppm for lower ranges and less than ±1% volume for higher ranges. The resolution at zero is under 200 ppm, and at range, it is under 400 ppm for lower concentrations and 2.5% volume for higher concentrations. The sensor's zero repeatability is less than ±500 ppm, and full-scale repeatability is under ±0.1% volume for lower ranges and ±2% volume for higher ranges. The limit of detection is 500 ppm for lower ranges and 1,000 ppm for higher ranges.

Performance:
The sensor operates at a maximum power requirement of 5.0 VDC and 60 mA with a 50% duty cycle source drive. It has a minimum operating voltage of 2.0 VDC and 20 mA. The source drive frequency is typically 3 Hz with a 50% duty cycle. The active/reference output in air is between 2 to 4 mV at 3 Hz. The typical active signal change for 2.5% CH4 is a 5% drop, and for 100% CH4, it is a 30% drop. The response time (t90) is less than 40 seconds at 20°C ambient, and the warm-up time is 30 minutes at 20°C and 5 VDC.

Lifetime and Environmental Conditions:
The sensor has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 3 years at 5 VDC. It includes an integral thermistor for temperature signal, with an operating temperature range from -20°C to +50°C and a storage temperature range from -40°C to +75°C. The humidity range is 0 to 95% RH non-condensing.

Design and Usage Notes:
The sensor's patented optical design ensures stable absorbance following the Beer-Lambert Law, allowing for universal linearisation without reliance on custom EEPROMs. It is not Ex approved due to its plastic housing but can be placed in an Ex approved housing for explosive atmospheres. The sensor requires zero and 2% methane calibrations. It is recommended for use in fixed site instruments where calibration and measurement can be conducted in-situ, avoiding mechanical stress or temperature changes.

Warnings and Disposal:
The sensor should not be used in environments where explosive mixtures of methane and other flammable gases with an oxidant may form. At the end of its life, the sensor should not be disposed of in domestic waste but returned to the manufacturer or distributor for proper disposal.
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IRM-AT-1

IRM-AT IRM-AT METHANE INFRARED SENSOR Thermopile Detector Technical specifications Version 1.0 IRM-AT Methane infrared sensor – thermopile detector Figure 1 IRM-AT Schematic Diagram Bottom View Bottom View 1. Lamp Lamp return return 2. Lamp +5V Lamp +5V 3. Not connected Not connected 4. output Detector Detector output 5. Reference Reference output output 6. Thermistor Thermistor output output 7. OV OV supply supply Side Side View View All dimensions in millimetres (± 0.15mm) Notes: 1. Dimensions without tolerances 1. Dimensions without tolerances are nominal are nominal 2. Recommended PCB socket: Wearnes Cambion Ltd. code: 450-3326-01-06-00 2. Recommended PCB socket: Wearnes Cambion Ltd. code: 450-3326-01-06-00 3. Weight: < 15g 3. Weight: < 15g 4. Use antistatic precautions 4. Use antistatic precautions when handling when handling 5. Do not cut pins 5. Do not cut pins 6. Do not solder 6. Do not solder directly to pins directly to pins 7. We suggest this sensor is best used instrument where calibration and measurement can 7. We suggest this sensor is best used in a fixed sitein a fixed site instrument where calibration and measurement can be to acute in-situ, and the sensor is not subject to acute out in-situ, and the sensor is not subjectcarried outmechanical stress or changes of temperature. mechanical stress or changes of temperature. PERFORMANCE Performance Maximum power requirements 5.0 VDC, 60mA max. (50% duty cycle source drive) Maximum Power Requirements operating voltage 5.0 VDC, 60 mA VDC, 20mA max. (50% dutycycle source drive) Minimum 2.0 max. (50% duty cycle source drive) Source drive frequency 3 Hz typical, 50% duty cycle Minimum Operating Voltage 2.0 VDC, 20 mA max. (50% duty cycle source drive) Active/Reference output in air (peak-to-peak) 2 to mV @ Hz, 50% duty cycle Source Drive Frequency Typical active signal change for 3 Hz typical, 50%4duty3cycleV, 3 Hz, 50% duty cycle 2.5% CH 5% drop (typical) @ 5 Active/Reference Output in Air (peak-to-peak)for 2 toCH mV @ 3 30% drop (typical) @ 5 V, 3 Hz, 50% duty cycle Hz, 50% duty cycle Typical active signal change 100% 4 Response time (tCH ) < 40 s @ 20°C V, 3 Hz, 50% duty cycle Typical active signal change for 2.5% 5% drop (typical) @ 5 ambient 4 Warm-up time 30 minutes @ 30% drop (typical) @ 5 20°C, 5 Hz, 50% duty cycle V, 3 VDC Typical active signal change for 100% CH4 < 40 s @ 20°C ambient Response Time (t90) MTBF @ 5 VDC > 3 years Lifetime Warm-up Time 30 minutes @ 20°C, 5 VDC 4 Temperature signal Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Humidity range Integral thermistor (NTC, R25 = 100K� B= 3940 K) -20°C to +50°C (linear compensation from 0 to 40°C) -40°C to +75°C 0 to 95% rh non-condensing Temperature Signal Range 0 - 2.5% OperatingAccuracy Temperature Range < ± 500ppm Storage Temperature Range Resolution at zero < 200ppm Resolution at range < 400ppm Humidity Range Range Zero repeatability Limit Accuracy of detection ß= @ 95% Integral thermistor (NTC, 0.074 -= 100KΩ, 1.1 - 1.33940 K) R25 0.094 Span coefficient -20°C Linearisation coefficient b compensation from 0 to 40°C) to +50°C (linear 0.38 0.025 -40°C Linearisation coefficient c to +75°C 0.98 0.553 0 to 95% RH non-condensing 0 - 100%* < 300 ppm For further information on the performance of this sensor, on other sensors in the range or any other subject, please contact Alphasense Ltd. or visit our website at “ww

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IRM-AT-2

IRM-AT Performance Data IRM-AT Perf 2.5% volume methaneData erformance Figure 1 Response up to IRM-AT Perf erformance Data IRM-AT Performance Data Figure 2 Response up to 2.5% volume methane c Absorbance = span * (1-exp(-b*[CH4] )) default span @ 2% vol = 0.084, b = 0.38, c = 0.98 Patented optical design gives repeatable and stable absorbancy, following the BeerLambert Law. Patented optical design gives repeatable and stable Patented optical design gives repeatable stable This absorbancy, following the Beer-Lambert Law. allows and universal absorbancy, not reliant on linearisation,following the...

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