Gas Sensor Hexane

The ME1250 Gas Sensor is a remote measuring unit for monitoring gas concentration and is used as a leak detector for explosion protection.

The microprocessor-controlled electronics of the sensor, adapted to the specific properties of the measuring cell, enable fast and reliable signal processing. The measured gas con-centration is transmitted to a Gas Control Panel, which can manage a large number of distributed gas sensors.

Thanks to bus communication, only one cable is required, which can be continued from sensor to sensor. The ME 1250 Gas Sensor is also available with an analogue output signal of 4…20 mA. The measured gas concentration can thereby be processed by other PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).

The optional relay module expands the ME 1250 Gas Sensor internally with 3 relays for direct switching of signal transmitters without the use of a control panel.

Advantages

• Automatic zero point calibration
• Active noise reduction on the measurement signal
• Linear measurement signal depending on the gas concentration
• High response sensitivity with short response time
• Selective and reliable measurement with a stable measurement signal and zero point
• Temperature-compensated measurement signal
• Long service life

Cross sensitivity

Due to the catalytic measuring principle, all combustible hydrocarbon compounds are measured. If different explosive gases are to be expected at the measuring location, calibration must be carried out on the substance for which the sensor has the lowest sensitivity.

Technical Specifications

Measurement method	Catalytic / Pellistor Heat-of-reaction principle
Measuring range	0…100% LEL	other measuring ranges on request
Alarm thresholds	Alarm 1: 20% LEL Alarm 2: 40% LEL	recommendation
Lifespan in air	up to 5 years	according to cell manufacturer
Break-in period	4 h	according to cell manufacturer
Response time t90	8 sec
Operating voltage	10…28 VDC	nominal 24 VDC
Ambient temperature	-10…+40 °C
Humidity	20…90% rF	non-condensing
Mounting height	30 cm above floor	heavier than air
Casing	Default: Powder-coated aluminum Orange RAL 2004 80 x 125 x 59 mm 500 g	Optional: ABS plastic Light gray RAL 7035 81 x 121 x 56 mm 250 g
Cable entry	M20
EU conformity	CE mark including EMC test

Versions

Article code	12BUS-C6H14-12	1250-C6H14-12
Description	Gas Sensor ME 1250 Hexane C6H14 Bus communication	Gas Sensor ME 1250 Hexane C6H14 Analogue
Output signal	Bus communication with gas control panel	Analogue 4…20 mA Load max. 800 Ω at 24V input
Connection	4-core cable U72M 1x4x0.6 mm Shielded	3-core cable U72M 1x4x0.6 mm or CY 0.5 mm2 Shielded
Topology	Bus, tree or star topology	Star topology
Power	< 1.0 W	< 1.6 W

Signal Processing

Accessories

Article Code	Description
1250-REL	Relay module for single sensor ME 1250
1250-AIR-BOX	Ventilation duct add-on box for gas sensor ME 1250
1250-AIR-FLOW	Fitting hose connection for gas sensor ME 1250
1250-SUP	Mounting plate round pillars for gas sensor ME 1250
1250-SCHUTZ	Sun and weather protection for gas sensor ME 1250

Consumables

Article code	Description	Lifespan
CELL-PEL	Measuring cell for flammable gases	up to 5 years

Gas concentration

• Catalyst poisons can destroy the measuring cell
• Exposure above 40% LEL requires recalibration
• Exposure above 100% LEL can destroy the measuring cell