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Methane Detector Transmitter E2648-CH4

Methane detector-transmitter is suitable for applications such as underground parking, boiler rooms, kitchens and other areas where it is possible to accumulate potentially explosive concentration of methane.

Methane Detector-Transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4:

  1. VAC-E2648-CH4 is easy to install with a robust enclosure.
  2. Range of measurement for this methane detector-transmitter is 0-100% LEL (0-5% vol).
  3. It has 2 analogue outputs settable at 4-20 mA or 0-10 V with RS485 digital interface.
  4. VAC-E2648-CH4 has a relay option.
  5. It has a remote sensor probe available.

Specifications of Methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4:

  1. Calibration of VAC-E2648-CH4 is Methane.
  2. Sensor type used is Metal-oxide semiconductor. Catalytic bead (pellistor) sensor is available as an option.
  3. The methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 sampling method is diffusion.
  4. The typical detection ranges for MOS and the catalytic sensor is 0-100% LEL.
  5. Resolution for MOS sensor is 0.1% LEL while for the catalytic sensor is 1% LEL.
  6. Response time T90 for MOS sensor is ~60 seconds while for the catalytic sensor is 8 seconds.
  7. Sensor lifetime of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 with MOS sensor is more than 5 years while for the catalytic sensor is more than 2 years.
  8. Maintenance interval for MOS sensor is 12 months while for the catalytic sensor is 3-6 months.
  9. Operating temperature for MOS sensor is -30 to +70 degrees Celsius while for the catalytic sensor is -20 to +60 degrees Celsius.
  10. Self-diagnostics with full functionality check at start-up.
  11. Warm-up time is less than or equal to 1 minute.
  12. The power supply of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 is 11-30 VDC or 24 VAC. The power unit of 90-265 VAC is optional.
  13. The power consumption is less than 2 VA.
  14. VAC-E2648-CH4 has RS485 Modbus RTU digital interface.
  15. It has 2 analogue outputs settable at 4-20 mA or 0-10 V.
  16. It has a die-cast aluminium wall-mounted enclosure with an IP66 safety rating.
  17. The dimensions of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 is H120 × W125 × D57 millimetres.
  18. It can be operated at industrial indoor and outdoor areas.
  19. Operating conditions of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 is at less than 95% relative humidity with 0.9-1.1 atmospheric pressure, non-ATEX rated spaces, normal ambient oxygen level. Extreme mechanical shock, vibrations or EMI should be avoided. Avoid exposure to products containing silicone or corrosive gases.

Relay outputs (option)

  1. It has 2 SPST relays (closing contact) with 250 VAC or 30 VDC at 5 A max current.
  2. The default warning set-points of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 at LOW is set at 20% LEL, release 16% LEL.
  3. The default warning set-points of this methane detector-transmitter model VAC-E2648-CH4 at HIGH is set at 50% LEL, release 40% LEL.

Other options:

  1. It has an IP65 secured remote sensor probe, shielded cable. The cable’s default length is 3.0 metres.

We supply methane detector-transmitter across the world covering Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc.

In the Middle East, we supply methane detector-transmitter in the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Tunisia etc.

In Africa, we supply methane detector-transmitter in countries including Kenya, Algeria, Tanzania, Djibouti, Chad, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, Angola, South Africa etc.

Also, we supply methane detector-transmitter to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Srilanka, Maldives and Cyprus.