DatasheetThe LaserMethane Smart is a compact and portable methane gas detector with a camera to shoot an inspection point. Suitable those working in areas with gas distribution systems, underground gas storage, gas distribution station, gas processing plant, gas compression and gas storage.
The next generation LaserMethane and inspection management service that helps manage leaks until repairs are complete. The LaserMethane is capable of detecting methane leaks at a distance up to 30m, it enables companies to quickly survey multiple leak risks, and safely, without having to enter a hazardous area, allowing workers to quickly and effectively manage the entire maintenance process. Now with a camera to shoot an inspection point with a measured value and communication device that automatically sends output to the cloud server.
How It Works?
The detector measures the characteristics of methane, which is absorbed into the laser beam (infrared rays) of a specific wavelength (infrared absorption technology). The directed laser reflects back a diffused beam from the target, where the device will receive the reflected beam and measure the absorptivity of the beam, that is then calculated into methane column density (ppm-m).
Specifications
| Models | LM2B3E-SBA – Bluetooth enables data storage via communication with the cloud
LM2B3E-SNA – No Bluetooth |
| Target Gas | Methane (CH4)
Methane containing gases (e.g. natural gas) |
| Size | 55 x 200 x 53mm (2.17 x 7.87 x 2.09in) |
| Display | 2.7inch display with touch panel |
| Weight | 500g (17.6oz) including 4 batteries* |
| Range | 1 to 50,000 ppm•m |
| Accuracy | ± 10% at 100,1000ppm•m (distance 2m) |
| Response Time | 0.1s |
| Sensing Distance | 0.5m – 30m |
| Power supply | Designation batteries (AA nickel-hydrogen batteries)
Certified approved batteries: Panasonic Corp Eneloop |
| Battery Life | Full operation at 25°C, battery life depends on chosen battery pack:
Panasonic Eneloop Pro: 3.5 hours |
| Operating temperature | -17°C to +50°C (1.4°F to +122°F) |
| Humidity | 30 to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Ingress protection | Independently tested to IP54 |
| Approvals | EX II 3 (1) G EX ic [op is Ga] A T4 Gc
ATEX: EN60079-0, -11, -28 IECEx: IEC60079-0, -11, -28 |
| Data Storage | microSD card (16 GB) |
| Laser Safety | IEC600825-1 2014
Guide laser beam Output wavelength: 520mm Output level: 5mW (Class 3R) Below*** |
| Crowcon Connect Compatible? | No |
*batteries supplied separately
** Note: Detection accuracy of 100ppm-m and 1,000ppm-m in dedicated measurement systems
*** Note: Do not look directly into the laser beam