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17124975-P

Replacement MX6 Infrared Sensor for Hydrocarbons (Propane). Range 0 to 100% Volume, Resolution 1% Vol.

£733.00

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Replacement Sensor, Part No. 17124975-P, Properties

Gas Detected
(Abbreviation)
Sensor Type Measurement Response time
(Seconds)
Calibration Gas
& Concentration
Range Resolution T50 T90
Combustible
LEL
Infrared 0 to 100%LEL 1% LEL 15 35 Propane
25% LEL

This MX6 replacement cell is supplied calibrated for Propane. Exposure to other flammable gases can create lower than expected readings and care should be taken in areas that may have Methane or Hydrogen gas, as readings may be less than the correct values.

 

Sample gas* LEL (% vol) LEL correlation factors
Butane Hexane Hydrogen Methane Pentane Propane
Acetone 2.5 % 1.00 0.70 1.70 1.70 0.90 1.10
Acetylene 2.5 % 0.70 0.60 1.30 1.30 0.70 0.80
Benzene 1.2 % 1.10 0.80 1.90 1.90 1.00 1.20
Butane 1.9 % 1.00 0.58 1.78 1.67 0.83 1.03
Ethane 3.0 % 0.80 0.60 1.30 1.30 0.70 0.80
Ethanol 3.3 % 0.89 0.52 1.59 1.49 0.74 0.92
Ethylene 2.7 % 0.80 0.60 1.40 1.30 0.70 0.90
Hexane 1.1 % 1.71 1.00 3.04 2.86 1.42 1.77
Hydrogen 4.0 % 0.56 0.33 1.00 0.94 0.47 0.58
Isopropanol 2.0 % 1.10 0.90 2.00 1.90 1.00 1.20
Methane 5.0 % 0.60 0.35 1.06 1.00 0.50 0.62
Methanol 6.0 % 0.60 0.50 1.10 1.10 0.60 0.70
Nonane 0.8 % 2.22 1.30 3.95 3.71 1.84 2.29
Pentane 1.4 % 1.21 0.71 2.15 2.02 1.00 1.25
Propane 2.1 % 0.97 0.57 1.72 1.62 0.80 1.00
Styrene 0.9 % 1.30 1.00 2.20 2.20 1.10 1.40
Toluene 1.1 % 1.53 0.89 2.71 2.55 1.26 1.57
Xylene 1.1 % 1.50 1.10 2.60 2.50 1.30 1.60
JP-4 1.20
JP-5 0.90
JP-8 1.50

The table above provides the LEL for select combustible gases*. It also provides correlation factors that help the safety technician and instrument operator determine the actual percentage LEL when the sample gas differs from the gas that was used to calibrate the unit.
For example, if the unit reads 10% LEL in a pentane atmosphere, and was calibrated to methane, the actual percentage LEL is determined as follows:
1. Locate the table cell where the sample gas (pentane) intersects with the calibration gas (methane).
2. Multiply the cell’s value (2.02) by the unit’s LEL reading (10%) to calculate the actual concentration of 20.2% LEL.

*The combustible gas list is not a comprehensive list of all combustible gases that can be detected by the MX6. For additional information about combustible gas detection and the MX6, contact the Industrial Scientific Technical Service department.

MX6 Replacement Sensor Cells

The MX6 gas detectors include field replaceable, plug-in sensors. The user can replace any sensor in the field and have the instrument in service after performing a simple field calibration. Up to 5 sensor can be installed, each in one or more specific location.

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