MSA PrimaX IR Gas Transmitter

Code: A_PRIMAX-IR
  • LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) combustible gas detection
  • Infrared Sensor
  • Housing options: Aluminium M25 or NPT. Stainless steel M25 or NPT

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Every feature of the SIL 2 engineered PrimaX IR Gas Transmitter is designed with reliability in mind to withstand the most challenging environmental conditions throughout the product’s life.

MSA’s PrimaX IR Gas Transmitter offers LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) combustible gas detection through a patented PrimaX Gas Transmitter IR dual source design.

A redundant IR source provides reliability and uninterrupted monitoring should a source failure occur.

Furthermore, the possibility of obscurations due to rain, fog, dirt, dust, and other environmental conditions is minimised due to the dual source design.

In addition, optics are optimised for maximum signal, resulting in a product of extraordinary stability.

Features 

  • Patented dual-source design provides redundancy and reliable, uninterrupted performance.
  • Patented environmental guard sensor housing for fast, efficient response time.
  • Heated optics prevent condensation buildup.
  • 4–20 mA analogue output.
  • User-friendly setup, calibration diagnostics, and maintenance via HART digital communication.
  • One-person calibration is easily performed using a calibration cap.
  • Easy connection using an aluminium or stainless steel junction box.
  • 316 stainless steel, IP 67-rated, rugged housing protects the unit from environmental extremes.
  • Factory-calibrated for fast commissioning.
  • Wide temperature range of –50 °C to +80 °C.

Applications

  • OGP, including platforms, refineries, drilling rigs, and compressor stations
  • Chemical plants
  • Fuel-loading and storage facilities
  • Wastewater
  • Various other industrial applications

Order Information

Part Number Description
10144534 PRIMAX IR, ACET 2.5, M25, ATEX, AL
10144535 PRIMAX IR, ACET 2.5, M25, ATEX, SS
10144554 PRIMAX IR, ACET 2.5, NPT, ATEX, AL
10144555 PRIMAX IR, ACET 2.5, NPT, ATEX, SS
10144490 PRIMAX IR, BUT 1.4, M25, ATEX, AL
10144521 PRIMAX IR, BUT 1.4, M25, ATEX, SS
10144540 PRIMAX IR, BUT 1.4, NPT, ATEX, AL
10144541 PRIMAX IR, BUT 1.4, NPT, ATEX, SS
10152708 PRIMAX IR, CYCLP 1.4, ATEX, M25, AL
10152712 PRIMAX IR, CYCLP 1.4, ATEX, M25, SS
10152716 PRIMAX IR, CYCLP 1.4, ATEX, NPT, AL
10152720 PRIMAX IR, CYCLP 1.4, ATEX, NPT, SS
10127178 PrimaX IR, Eth 2.7, ATEX, M25, ALUM
10127180 PrimaX IR, Eth 2.7, ATEX, M25, SS
10127179 PrimaX IR, Eth 2.7, ATEX, NPT, ALUM
10127181 PrimaX IR, Eth 2.7, ATEX, NPT, SS
10127174-DE PRIMAX IR, ETH2.3VOL, M25, AL, EUR
10152705 PRIMAX IR, ETHAN 2.4, ATEX, M25, AL
10152709 PRIMAX IR, ETHAN 2.4, ATEX, M25, SS
10152713 PRIMAX IR, ETHAN 2.4, ATEX, NPT, AL
10152717 PRIMAX IR, ETHAN 2.4, ATEX, NPT, SS
10168371 PRIMAX IR, EU-CAL, ATEX, M25, SS
10168372 PRIMAX IR, EU-CAL, ATEX, NPT, AL
10144522 PRIMAX IR, HEPT 0.85, M25, ATEX, AL
10144523 PRIMAX IR, HEPT 0.85, M25, ATEX, SS
10144542 PRIMAX IR, HEPT 0.85, NPT, ATEX, AL
10144543 PRIMAX IR, HEPT 0.85, NPT, ATEX, SS
10144524-DE PRIMAX IR, HEXAN, M25, AL, EUR
10115995 PRIMAX IR, METH4.4, M25, ATEX, ALUM
10115999 PRIMAX IR, METH4.4, M25, ATEX, SS
10115997 PRIMAX IR, METH4.4, NPT, ATEX, ALUM
10116001 PRIMAX IR, METH4.4, NPT, ATEX, SS
10116003 PRIMAX IR, METH5.0, M25, ATEX, ALUM
10116007 PRIMAX IR, METH5.0, M25, ATEX, SS
10116005 PRIMAX IR, METH5.0, NPT, ATEX, ALUM
10116009 PRIMAX IR, METH5.0, NPT, ATEX, SS
10115996 PRIMAX IR, PROP1.7, M25, ATEX, ALUM
10116000 PRIMAX IR, PROP1.7, M25, ATEX, SS
10115998 PRIMAX IR, PROP1.7, NPT, ATEX, ALUM
10116002 PRIMAX IR, PROP1.7, NPT, ATEX, SS
10116004 PRIMAX IR, PROP2.1, M25, ATEX, ALUM
10116008 PRIMAX IR, PROP2.1, M25, ATEX, SS
10116006 PRIMAX IR, PROP2.1, NPT, ATEX, ALUM
10116010 PRIMAX IR, PROP2.1, NPT, ATEX, SS
10152707 PRIMAX IR, PROPO 1.9, ATEX, M25, AL
10152721 PRIMAX IR, PROPO 1.9, ATEX, M25, SS
10152715 PRIMAX IR, PROPO 1.9, ATEX, NPT, AL
10152719 PRIMAX IR, PROPO 1.9, ATEX, NPT, SS
10128234 PrimaX IR, Tol 1.0, ATEX, M25, ALUM
10128235 PrimaX IR, Tol 1.0, ATEX, M25, SS
10144560 PRIMAX IR, TOL 1.0, NPT, ATEX, AL
10144561 PRIMAX IR, TOL 1.0, NPT, ATEX, SS
PrimaX IR Sensors
Without Junction Box, Mounting bracket not included
10119167 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Meth4.4, M25, ATEX
10119168 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Prop1.7, M25, ATEX
10119169 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Meth5.0, M25, ATEX
10119170 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Prop2.1, M25, ATEX
10119191 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Meth4.4, NPT, ATEX
10119192 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Prop1.7, NPT, ATEX
10119193 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Meth5.0, NPT, ATEX
10119194 SENSOR, PrimaX IR, Prop2.1, NPT, ATEX
PrimaX IR Junction Boxes
10117606 KIT:ALUM JUNCTION BOX,PRIMAX IR,M25,”E”
10117607 KIT:ALUM JUNCTION BOX,PRIMAX IR,NPT,”D”
10117608 KIT:STAINLESS JUNCTION BOX,PRIMAX IR,NPT
10117609 KIT:STAINLESS JUNCTION BOX,PRIMAX IR,M25
10246266 HART Junction Box, PrimaX IR+, NPT
10246267 HART Junction Box, PrimaX IR+, M25
PrimaX IR Accessories
10111874 CALIBRATION CAP ASSY,PRIMAX IR(LF)
10113100 FLOW CAP ASSY:PRIMAX IR
10113481 SUN SHIELD:IR SENSOR
10113582 MANUAL:INSTRUCTION,PRIMAX IR (CD FORMAT)
10113663 ENVIRONMNTL CAP ASSY:W/LABELS,PRIMAX IR
10114097 TETHER:ENVIRONMENTAL GUARD,PRIMAX IR
10114373 KIT:DUCT MOUNT:PRIMAX IR
10116419 KIT:REMOTE CALIBRATION, PRIMAX IR
10122228 HART CALIBRATION COVER,PRIMAX IR
10114432-SP Gasket set PrimaX IR
10122783 HART Remote Calibration Kit
10081441 HART Port Cable (PrimaX IR & ULTIMA X)

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Title Size
PrimaX IR Datasheet 2 MB
PrimaX Configurator 272 KB

Additional information

Weight 0.190 kg

Specifications

Description Specification
Gas Types and Ranges Hydrocarbon gases & vapors; 0-100 % LEL
The PrimaX IR Detector is ATEX performance approved to following gases:
Methane, Propane, Toluene, n-Butane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Propylene, Ethane, Propylene Oxide, Acetone, Cyclopentane, Ethyl Acetate, IsoButane and is shipped from the factory set and calibrated to one of these gases.
Most of other flammable hydrocarbon vapours are also detectable.
Temperature Range -50 °C to +80 °C (-58 °F to +176 °F)
Repeatability ±1 % full-scale
Response Time without environmental guard T90 < 4 sec.
Response Time with environmental guard Tested as per procedure in EN 60079-29-1.
For 50 % LEL, 50% response <12 sec., 90 % response <25 sec.
Humidity 0 %-95 % RH, non-condensing
Sensor Warranty 10 years for IR source
Power Input 18-32 VDC, 5 watts (-50 °C to +80 °C)
Current Draw 350 mA RMS average @ 24 VDC
Wiring Requirements 3-wire, 2.0 mm max (14 AWG)
Signal Output 4-20 mA 3-wire current source with HART protocol
Sensor Physical Characteristics 316 stainless steel
Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs.)
Dimensions 89 x 203 mm (3.5” dia. x 8” long)
Approval Ratings Europe/International
EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-1:2007
IEC 60079-31:2009
EN 60079-29-1:2007, EN 50271:2010
CE EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
II 2 G Ex d IIC T4 Gb
II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T130° Db IP67
US and Canada
cFMus
Class I, Div.1, Groups A, B, C, & D
Class II, Div.1, Groups E, F, & G
Class III
ANSI/ISA 12.13.01
CSA C22.2 No. 152 Combustible Gas Performance
IEC
China Ex/CMC/CCCF
Russia Ex/EAC
(Tamb -50 °C to +80 °C)
Ingress Protection IP67
Source Redundancy 100 % redundancy with failure of 1st source
HART Compatibility with HART 7.0
Safety Integrity Level SIL 2

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