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Fermion MEMS Multi Gas Detector Sensor For CO CH4 Ethanol And Industrial Air Quality Monitoring
The Fermion MEMS multi gas detector breakout is an industrial grade gas sensing module designed for reliable detection of multiple hazardous gases in demanding environments. This compact sensor supports monitoring of more than 8 gases including carbon monoxide CO methane CH4 ethanol propane butane hydrogen hydrogen sulfide and ammonia. With precise analog output and broad environmental tolerance, it is suitable for industrial safety systems, environmental monitoring, HVAC automation, and IoT based gas detection applications.
Designed for low power operation, the sensor consumes only 0.45W and includes an enable disable control pin for efficient energy management in continuous monitoring systems. The module provides linear 0V to 5V analog output proportional to gas concentration, enabling direct integration with Arduino Raspberry Pi PLCs and other embedded control platforms. Its rugged design supports operation from -30 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius and up to 95% humidity, making it suitable for harsh industrial installations.
Key Features
- Multi Gas Detection: Detects CO CH4 ethanol propane butane hydrogen H2S and ammonia
- Wide Detection Capability: Supports monitoring of more than 8 hazardous gases
- Industrial MEMS Technology: Reliable sensing performance in harsh environments
- Low Power Consumption: Only 0.45W power usage for continuous monitoring systems
- 0V To 5V Analog Output: Linear output for easy embedded integration
- Wide Environmental Tolerance: Operates from -30 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius
- High Humidity Resistance: Supports up to 95% humidity environments
- Compact Footprint: Small 16mm square design for control panels and compact systems
- Microcontroller Compatible: Works with Arduino Raspberry Pi and PLC systems
- IoT Integration Ready: Sample code support for connected monitoring applications
Applications
- Oil refinery gas leak monitoring
- Industrial HVAC air quality systems
- Parking garage CO and CH4 detection
- Brewery and distillery ethanol monitoring
- Agricultural ammonia safety systems
- Industrial process automation
- Environmental and air quality monitoring
Specification
- Detection Ranges:
CO: 1-1000ppm | CH4: >1000ppm
Ethanol: 10-500ppm | H₂: 1-1000ppm
NH3: 1-500ppm | H2S: 1-1000ppm
- Output: Analog voltage (0-5V DC)
- Response Time: ＜20 seconds
- Power: 5V ±0.1V, 0.45W
- Operating Temp: -30°C to 85°C
- Lifespan: 2+ years continuous use
- Dimensions: 12×16mm (Breakout)
- Interface: 3-pin Gravity connector
Shipping List
- Fermion: MEMS Gas Sensor - MiCS-5524 x1
- Black pin header-3Pin x1
