LPG, natural gas and town gas sensor

Sensor able to detect LPG, natural gas and town gas in the air at concentrations between 200 and 10,000 ppm

SKU 2846-MQ5EAN 8219671072564Item type: Assembled

Description

Sensor capable of detecting the presence in the air of LPG, natural gas, and city gas in concentrations between 200 and 10,000 ppm. Almost insensitive to disturbances caused by cooking fumes, cigarette smoke, and alcohol. It features high sensitivity and very fast response times. The control circuit is very simple; all you need to do is supply 5V and add a load resistor.

Technical specifications

  • LPG, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas, iso-butane, propane, city gas: 200 ppm – 10,000 ppm

Technical details

Power supply 5 Vdc or AC
Operating temperature from -10°C to +50°C
Heater consumption less than 800 mW
Dimensions (mm) diameter 19.6x14.5
city gas 200 ppm - 10,000 ppm

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