Ventis MX4 Multi-Gas Portable Gas Detector

Ventis MX4 multi-gas portable gas detector monitors up to 4 gases for your safety and takes your gas detection program to the next level. Learn more here…

1. Monitors 1-4 gases.
2. Can be configured with or without a pump.
3. Available with a black or safety-orange overmould.
4. iNet™ Ready and DSX Docking Station compatible.

Overview of Ventis MX4 features

• Multiple gases: Detect 1-4 gases with a wide range of sensor options.
• Remote sampling: Draw samples from up to 30 metres away with an optional, integrated sampling pump.
• Hi-viz: Gain increased instrument visibility with a safety orange overmould.
• True portability: Ventis MX4 gives you multi-gas protection in a single-gas sized unit.
• Bigger battery: The extended-range battery gives up to 20 hours use (without pump).
• iNet: Discover a better way to do gas detection with the Ventis on iNet.

L-R: MX4 with black overmould, safety orange overmould, extended-range battery, and being calibrated.

L-R: Ventis MX4 with pump, with nylon case, and being calibrated.

PDF Downloads
Ventis Diner Menu
Ventis MX4 – Ordering Guide
Ventis MX4 – Product Manual
Ventis MX4 – Reference Guide
Ventis MX4 – Four Steps of Operation
Getting to know your Ventis MX4
Ventis MX4 Charger Adaptor
V-Cal Literature
VCal – Product Manual
VCal 6-Unit – Product Manual
Ventis MX4 Pump Assembly
Ventis MX4 Slide-on Pump – Literature
Ventis Slide-on Pump – Manual
Technical Bulletin – Portable Pumps Outdoor Environments
Application Note – Confined Space Monitoring
Addendum – Leather Case Warnings

Ventis MX4 Specifications

INSTRUMENT WARRANTY:

• 2-year warranty, including sensors and battery.

CASE MATERIALS:

• Polycarbonate with a protective rubber overmould.

DIMENSIONS:

• 103mm x 58mm x 30mm – Ventis MX4 with lithium-ion battery.
• 172mm x 67mm x 66mm – Ventis MX4 with pump and lithium-ion battery.

WEIGHT:

• 182g – Ventis MX4 with lithium-ion battery.
• 380g – Ventis MX4 with pump and lithium-ion battery.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:

• -20°C- 50°C

OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE:

• 15%-95% Non-condensing (continuous)

DISPLAY:

• Backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

POWER SOURCE/RUN TIME:

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack:
  • 12 hours typical @ 20ºC
• Rechargeable extended-range lithium-ion battery pack:
  • 20 hours typical @ 20ºC – Ventis MX4
  • 12 hours typical @ 20ºC – Ventis MX4 with pump
• Replaceable AAA alkaline battery pack:
  • 8 hours typical @ 20ºC – Ventis MX4
  • 4 hours typical @ 20ºC – Ventis MX4 with pump

ALARMS:

• Ultra-bright LEDs, loud audible alarm (95 dB at 30cm), and vibrating alarm.

SENSORS:

• Combustible gases/methane – Catalytic Diffusion.
• O₂, CO/H₂ low, CO, H₂S, NO₂, SO₂ – Electrochemical.

SENSOR MEASURING RANGES:

• Combustible Gases: 0-100% LEL in 1% increments.
• Methane (CH₄): 0-5% of vol. in 0.01% increments.
• Oxygen (O₂): 0-30% of vol. in 0.1% increments.
• Carbon monoxide (CO/H₂ low): 0-1,000 ppm in 1 ppm increments.
• Carbon monoxide (CO): 0-1,000 ppm in 1 ppm increments.
• Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S): 0-500 ppm in 0.1 ppm increments.
• Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): 0-150 ppm in 0.1 ppm increments.
• Sulphur dioxide (SO₂): 0-150 ppm in 0.1 ppm increments.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• UL:
  • Class I, Division 1, Groups A B C D, T4; Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
  • Class II, Groups F G (carbonaceous & grain dust)
  • IP66; IP67
• ATEX:
  • Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and Ex ia I Ma
  • Equipment Group and Category II 1G and I M1; IP66; IP67
• IECEx:
  • Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; IP66; IP67
• CSA:
  • Class I, Division 1, Groups A B C D, T4; Ex d ia IIC T4
  • C22.2 No. 152 for %LEL reading only
• ANZEx:
  • Ex ia s Zone 0 I/IIC T4; IP66; IP67
• INMETRO:
  • Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; IP66; IP67
• KOSHA:
  • Ex d ia IIC T4
• MSHA:
  • 30 CFR Part 22; Permissible for underground mines; Li-ion versions only.
• PA-DEP:
  • Permissible for PA bituminous underground mines.
• China Ex:
  • Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
• China CMC:
  • Metrology approval
• China MA:
  • Approved for underground mines; diffusion (without pump).
  • standard Alkaline version only.
• GOST- K:
  • PBExdiaI X / 1ExdiaIICT4 X
• GOST-R:
  • PBExdiaI X / 1ExdiaIICT4 X
• MED:
  • Portable Multi-Gas Detector, Category 2 (MED 2012/32/EU): Li-Ion only; Charger/Docking Station accessories; category 1.
• SANS:
  • SANS 1515-1; Type A; Ex ia I/IIC T4 IP66/67; Li-Ion only.

These specifications are based on performance averages and may vary by instrument.

V-Cal 6-unit calibration station for Ventis MX4 multi-gas portable gas detectors

Find out more about Ventis MX4 at Industrial Scientific’s website here.

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