Methane (CH4) Gas Sensor
Wired or Wireless
By default all sensors are connected to the SensorGateway (BASE-5) using a CAT6 or higher RJ45 cable.
Using the optional Wireless Hub & Node modules, any sensor can be turned into a wireless sensor.
Wireless Hub & Nodes
Using the optional Wireless Hub & Node modules, any sensor can be turned into a wireless sensor.
Wireless Hub & Nodes
Customize your sensor: color / enclosure / logo
custom color & logo
Not a fan of orange? Want the sensors to match the color of your mission critical infrastructure equipment? Want to reflect your corporate color? Want to feature your own logo?
custom enclosure
Need the sensors in a custom enclosure to fit your application? Together with our partners, we can help to design special enclosures to meet your requirements.
Contact us for pricing & more info
Custom Sensor Design
Do you need the sensor to be customized to meet specific requirements?
Do you need features added or changed?
Do you need different enclosures?
Do you need to combine multiple sensors?
Whatever your project is, let us know what you need. Together with our engineering team we can make the product that you need.
Contact us to discuss your project & requirements
Do you need features added or changed?
Do you need different enclosures?
Do you need to combine multiple sensors?
Whatever your project is, let us know what you need. Together with our engineering team we can make the product that you need.
Contact us to discuss your project & requirements
RS485 (Modbus RTU) version
Looking to integrate this sensor with your own gateway or industrial control system? For large accounts customers or OEMs we now do offer a RS-485 version of this sensor. It has the same specs as the normal sensor. However rather than talking to our base unit and then communicate over industrial protocols with 3rd party systems, this version allows for native integration bypassing our base units.
It offers the same features as our regular sensors but with following differences:
- RS485 Modbus RTU output
- individually addressable using dial switch
- 256 addresses available
- 12-24v DC input
Contact us for pricing & more info
It offers the same features as our regular sensors but with following differences:
- RS485 Modbus RTU output
- individually addressable using dial switch
- 256 addresses available
- 12-24v DC input
Contact us for pricing & more info
key sensor features
Introducing our second generation digital SNMP & Modbus TCP sensor designed for monitoring 24x7 methane CH4 levels and detect leaks from lead acid and li-ion battery banks. For up to 100% LEL (lower explosive limit) or 5,000ppm CH4.
- measures hydrogen in the air between 0 to 100% LEL- also sensitive to H2, propane and iso-butane
- resolution: 100ppm
- with a ± 5% accuracy.
- precision of 1%.
- maximum detection of 5,000 CH4 ppm (=100% LEL)
- lab calibrated against 50% reference gas either for H2 or CH4
- proven sensor component made in Japan
- sensors for 21 other gas types like CO, HF, NH3
- compact plug & play sensor.
- designed for indoor use.
- steel enclosure for non-power sensors or non-IP sensors. custom color & logo options available.
- industrial grade.
- 0u rack, DIN rail, magnetic or wall mountable sensor.
- plugs into the base unit.
- powered by the base unit (PoE, 12v DC, optionally 24v or -48v)
- alerts via SNMP Traps, email or SMS.
- out of the box integration via Modbus TCP, SNMP.
- optional integration via MQTT for Industrial IoT applications1
.- optional integration via RS-485 enabling direct integration with your own gateway & controllers.2
1Requires FW 10 or higher
2Some sensors are not available in RS-485 native versions. In that case RS-485 is available using the optional Modbus RTU module.
modular architecture
A modular architecture enabling you to integrate it with your on-premises monitoring systems using IP based industrial protocols like Modbus TCP and SNMP. Optional add-on to connect sensor data to a Modbus RTU controller. With our optional and special firmware the base unit can connect to a MQTT provider of your choice.
With the output controls of the SensorHub, the system can on its own take corrective actions when too high hydrogen levels have been detected. For example you can start a fan as soon as hydrogen is detected and trigger a siren when a maximum limit has been exceeded.
With the output controls of the SensorHub, the system can on its own take corrective actions when too high hydrogen levels have been detected. For example you can start a fan as soon as hydrogen is detected and trigger a siren when a maximum limit has been exceeded.
lab & bump testing
Prior to shipping every CH4 sensor is manually tested in our lab against a 50% LEL CH4 gas.
For bump testing we offer the optional SPARE-GAS-BUMP-H2 adapter which is mounted on to the sensor. It enables you to self test the sensor at frequent intervals to ensure its operation within your own safety & operational requirements.
For bump testing we offer the optional SPARE-GAS-BUMP-H2 adapter which is mounted on to the sensor. It enables you to self test the sensor at frequent intervals to ensure its operation within your own safety & operational requirements.
No PC or Software Required
The InfraSensing sensors connect to the base unit (BASE-5). The base unit is a standalone device that has its own IP address in your network. On its own it will monitor the sensor and trigger alerts via email, SNMP or optional SMS when needed.
There is no software or PC required for the sensors to run.
With our optional Monitoring Software you can centrally monitor sensors with trending and more. This is optional and not required.