Infrared Combustible Gas Detector 5100-28-IT
Sierra Monitor’s infrared fixed gas detector, the 5100-28-IT, monitors combustible gases such as Methane and Propane, detecting and alarming users when gases reach between 0 to 100% lower explosive limit (LEL) concentrations.
The 5100-28-IT detector is based on infrared (IR) technology, an accurate and stable method of detection that requires low maintenance and can operate in highly combustible gas and/or low oxygen environments.

As the industry-wide top choice network-enabled fixed gas detector, the FM-approved 5100-28-IT detector utilizes Non-Dispersive Infrared technology to monitor for combustible gases. This technology also allows the detector to rapidly recover after exposures to high concentrations of hydrocarbon gas and operate in environments where catalytic bead poisons might exist. The detector also has minimal maintenance requirements and only requires one-year calibration intervals. Although the 5100-28-IT detector can be used as a stand-alone sensor, it can also be used as a 4-20 mA component or as a Modbus RTU node. For higher level system capability, the detector can interface directly to Sierra Monitor’s Sentry IT Controller to enable system level Modbus serial communications, area, and zone alarm management, extensive system diagnostic features, WebServer interface, and multiplexing sensor connections.
The fixed Infrared Combustible Gas Detector 5100-28-IT is approved and certified by a variety of third-party agencies, including UL, FM, SIL-2, ATEX, CSA, and ABS. These approvals and certifications assure our customers that we carry only the highest quality of products.
GlobalCalTM
The 5100-28-IT supports GlobalCal™, our unique global calibration feature of the Sentry IT Controller. This allows a single technician to calibrate connected detectors from the Sentry IT Controller. With GlobalCal, the calibration happens at the controller level. Multiple detectors can be connected to a single controller, allowing groups of sensors to be calibrated at the same time. Standard gas is applied remotely, using permanently installed tubing, rather than direct delivery to the fixed gas detector.
Combined with the one-year calibration interval, GlobalCal reduces labor costs associated with calibration. The need to shut down active process areas for calibration consequently costs facilities thousands of dollars in lost production time. GlobalCal, with its remote and non-intrusive methods, allows production to continue during the calibration process, thus avoiding the costs of lost production. In addition, factory-authorized service technicians performing gas detector calibration save time and costs by remotely calibrating all gas detectors at once from the Sentry IT Controller.
GlobalCalTM support
Non-intrusively calibrate all connected sensors at the same time without declassifying the area
Network compatible with Modbus, 4-20mA, HART, relay interface
Easily install in a variety of field applications and easily obtain critical safety information wherever needed
Menu-driven system
Rapidly adjust user-friendly configuration of alarm setpoints, calibration, maintenance, and alarm acknowledgment
Modbus RTU Serial Interface
Provide an easy interface to the world's most common industrial protocol
Integral LED Display
Easily calibrate and access gas concentrations, relay statuses, and diagnostics
SMC Sentry Digital Bus Interface
Connect easily with existing Sentry systems that have been in operation for many years
1 Year Calibration Interval
Dramatically reduce maintenance and operating costs for the user
Stainless Steel 316 or Epoxy-Coated Aluminum enclosures
Meet specific installation needs with different enclosure materials
Internal Continuous Self-Diagnostics
Automatically indicate any fault or optics problems

Model Number |
5100-02-IT |
Sensor Type |
Infrared, Dual Wavelength |
Performance |
Accuracy:
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Output |
Display: Fixed and scrolling LED Signal Output: Sentry digital bus Analog 4-20 mA Linear 3-wire Non-Isolated 4-wire Isolated Serial RS-485 Modbus RTU Relay: Optional |
Options |
Relays:
HART: Termination board includes HART, Modbus RS-485, 4-20mA, Digital Input, 2A Relay output, No Sentry bus Remote Sensor: Up to 100 feet (30.4m) |
Power |
Power consumption: 3 watts Input voltage: 24 VDC nominal: 10-30 VDC |
Operating Range |
Ambient Temperature Range: -40o to 140oF (-40° to 60°C) Relative Humidity: 0-99% Non-Condensing |
Construction |
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Approvals |
UL-2075: Performance Approved ATEX II G, Ex d IIB+H2 T6 Gb, Ta = -20 oC to 60oC FM Approval 6320: Combustible Gas Detector Performance FM Approval 3600: Class I Div. 1, Groups C, D SIL-2 Certified: Certified by Lloyd’s Register (IEC 61508) CSA: For enclosure in hazardous locations ABS: Certificate of Compliance CCCF/CQST: Certificate for China CCOE/PESO: Certificate for India |
