- Infrared sensor
- 24 VDC, 4-20 mA
- Low power consumption
- Stainless steel construction
- Immune to poisoning
- Operates in anaerobic atmospheres and in continuous hydrocarbon environments
- Low maintenance
- Designed for harsh environments
- 0-100% LEL detection range
- Explosion-proof
Typical Applications
The IR-6000 hydrocarbon detector is designed to be used in the same applications where catalytic bead type combustible gas sensors have been applied. A partial list of example applications would include:
■ Refineries
■ Gas turbines
■ Drilling and production platform
■ Chemical plants
■ Fuel loading facilities
■ Compressor stations
■ Oil well logging
■ Wastewater treatment facilities
■ LNG/LPG processing and storage facilities
■ Transportation facilities
Sensor Type: Infrared (IR)
Range: 0-100% LEL
Voltage: 24 VDC powered
Current Draw: 210 mA avg, 400 mA peak
Humidity Range: 0-99%rH, non-condensing
Temperature Range: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Housing Construction: 316 stainless steel.
Weight: 2lbs (0.9 Kg)
Ingress Rating: IP54
Approvals: CSA
Classification: Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C & D
Standard Calibrations: Methane, Propane and Butane
Other Available Calibrations:
Hexane, Isobutane, Ethane, Octane, Ethanol, Ethylene, Benzene, Methanol, Ethylene oxide, Ethylbenzene, 1-Butene, Toluene, Cyclohexanone, Propylene, Xylene, Cyclohexanol, n-Butane, Heptane, Dimethylpropane. Please note that this list is not all inclusive. The IR-6000 can be calibrated for most hydrocarbons, provided a calibration gas is available. For more information, please contact ENMET.
Calibration Equipment for IR-6000:
Part No. Description
02506-006 Gas Regulator Assembly for 34 liter steel cylinder with connecting tubing
03220-050 Test Gas, 34 liter steel cylinder, 50% LEL Methane, CH4 (Standard Calibration)