The Mini CH4 is a compact, lightweight, plug and play sensors designed to measure pCH4 for a range of applications. Utilizing infrared detection technology, the Mini CH₄ sensor achieves high accuracy across a range of concentrations, making it suitable for applications in research, environmental monitoring, and industrial settings. Compact and robust, this sensor enables reliable, in-situ methane monitoring in rivers, lakes, coastal regions, and ocean depths. Its versatility and portability make it an ideal tool for scientists and engineers studying methane fluxes, greenhouse gas emissions, and biogeochemical processes in diverse aquatic systems.
The sensor is available with a variety of measurement range options and can be customized by Pro-Oceanus to suit specific requirements. It offers analog or digital data output options, and the digital version includes a built-in data logger and controller with 2GB of flash memory for storage.
Specifications:
Dimensions (L x D): | 28 x 5.3 cm (11 x 2.1”) |
Weight: |
Air 0.53 kg (1.2 lbs) Water: -0.06 kg (-0.1 lbs) |
Power Consumption: | 0.45W (35 mA @ 12 V) |
Accuracy: |
pCH4: ± 3% of max range TDGP: ± 1% |
Resolution: | 0.1% of max range |
Standard Range Options: |
0-1% CH4 ; by volume (~0-300 μg/L; by mass) 0-10%v/v (~0-3 mg/L) 0-100%v/v (~0-30 mg/L) 0-2000 mbar TDGP |
Depth: |
0 - 600 m (Plastic) Up to 6000 m (Titanium) |
Data Output: |
RS-232, ASCII format or 0-5 V or 4-20 mA |
Water Temperature: | 0º to 35º C |