Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
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GASGUARD CH4 GAS SENSOR USER MANUAL
GSB076 Version 6
– March/2019
Uncontrolled Copy - Refer to Ampcontrol Website for Latest Version
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operational
Detection Method
Catalytic bead
Output
4-20mA (maximum loop resistance is depicted in Figure 4.3)
Accuracy
+/- 5%
Repeatability
+/- 1% of reading
Zero Drift (30 Day
Period)
<2% of full scale
Power Requirement
12VDC at amplifier
Sensor Estimated Life
>2 years in clean air
Warranty
1 year
Storage Temperature
0-20°C
Sensor Unit
Gas
Methane (CH4)
Maximum Range
5%
Max. Gas Applied
6%
Overall Linearity
<+/- 5% FSS
Maximum Drift
Zero, <+/- 5% FSS per month
Sensitivity, <+/- 5% FSS per month
Response Time (T90)
<15 seconds (typical)
Sensing Element Life
>2 years
Temperature Range
-10 to +50°C
Resolution
0.10%
Humidity
0-95%
Storage Temperature
-10 to +70°C
Certification
ATEX
Baseefa09ATEX0204X (see Appendix A)
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EQUIPMENT LIST
Part Number
Description
143346
ATEX Certified CH4 Sensor/Transmitter - Integral Sensor Head
143882
ATEX Certified CH4 Sensor/Transmitter - 5 Metre Remote Sensor Head
143881
ATEX Certified CH4 Sensor/Transmitter - 10 Metre Remote Sensor Head
115189
CH4 Sensor Only - Integral Sensor Head
115197
CH4 Sensor Only - 5 Metre Remote Sensor Head
101713
CH4 Sensor Only - 10 Metre Remote Sensor Head
121012
Calibration Sealing Ring
140225
Tool Magnetic Calibration
173981
Calibration Cup
121647
Vibration Clip
121016
Allen Key