Carthago International Solutions
  • 1 212 217 2222
HomeSpecifications

Specifications

Specifications

Gas sampling method Gas Diffusion
Measurement range 0 to 100% LEL Hydrocarbons
0 to 20,000 ppm (2 vol.%)) Carbon Dioxide
Operating voltage range 10 to 30 VDC
Current output (linear) 4 - 20 mA (HART & MODBUS pending)
Power consumption 2 watt @ 12 V DC
Warm-up time 60 seconds
Repeatability 1% full scale
Long term stability < 1% full scale/year
Operating temperature -30 to 65 °C (-22 to 150 °F)
Operating humidity 5 to 95% RH (non condensing)
Housing & Weight Aluminum, 4 lbs (1.81 Kg)
Conduit/cable entry ¾ inch NPT
Dimensions Length: 215 mm (8.46”)
Width: 126 mm (4.96”)
Height: 95 mm (3.74”)
Ingress protection NEMA4, IP65
Certification Class I Division 1 Groups ABCD (UL Class I Division 1, ATEX)

Comparison Chart

Specifications Catalytic Infrared OptoAcoustic
Operation Principle Oxidation Absorption Acoustic Pressure
Signal Drift (Full Scale) <5%/year <5%/year <0.1%/year
Accuracy/Repeatability (Full Scale) ± 5% LEL ± 5% LEL < ± 1% LEL
Sensitivity Loss (Gas Consumption) High Immune Immune (Zero Drift)
Temperature & Humidity Influence Low High Immune (Zero Drift)
Vibration/Moisture/Dust/Wind Influence Low High Immune (Zero Drift)
Measurement REDUNDANCY (Backup) No No YES
Built-in Plausibility & Self-Diagnostics No Yes YES
Linearized/Calibrated (Zero & Span Levels) No No YES
Frequency of Faults & False alarms Low High None (self-diagnostics)
Sensor Lifetime (Sensor Replacement Cycle) < 3 years < 7 years 15 years
Operation & Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Cycle 4x per year 4x per year 1x per year
Sensor Replacement Cycle 3 years 7 years None
Maintenance Cost Ratio 88% 74% 38%