EC Sense

TB420-ES1-SiH4 Silane Smart Gas Sensor Module

Model: TB420-ES1-SiH4

Silane Solid-Polymer Electrochemical (4-20 mA two-wire smart module)

4-20 mA two-wire Silane smart gas sensor module (0 – 10 ppm range), factory-calibrated with sensor self-test and intrinsic-safety design for DCS / PLC and gas detection instruments

TB420-ES1-SiH4 Silane Smart Gas Sensor Module

The EC Sense TB420-ES1-SiH4 is a two-wire 4-20 mA smart gas sensor module built on German solid-polymer electrochemical sensing technology, designed for Silane detection with a 0 – 10 ppm range and 0.001 ppm resolution. It converts the sensor's small current signal into a standard 4-20 mA output through a digital circuit, and can also be converted to a 40-200 mV voltage output via an external resistor, connecting directly to displays, DCS, PLC and similar systems. Selection note: Silane has an autoignition temperature of about 21 °C — it is pyrophoric (NFPA 704 flammability 4) with a flammable range of 1.37% – 96% vol. At a relative density of about 1.12 it is slightly heavier than air, so leaks accumulate low and in trenches or valve boxes; mount detection points near the leak source and low rather than only overhead. The official cross-sensitivity table shows 100 ppm hydrogen reading about 20 ppm on the silane channel (≈20% positive interference), while 1 ppm chlorine reads negative (≈ −0.5 ppm) — where co-existing H2 or Cl2 is likely, subtract at system level or use separate channels.

Key Features

  • 4-20 mA standard two-wire output, 24 V DC power supply
  • Single-gas detection, pre-calibrated and ready without warm-up
  • Built-in sensor performance and lifetime self-test output
  • Sensor lifetime self-test (20 s test emitting 3.8 mA, 30 s after power-up)
  • Fault output: 3.5 mA weak signal / 3 mA sensor failure or disconnection
  • Indoor and outdoor use, sensor operating -40 ℃ to +55 ℃
  • Fast response, stable zero point without drift, anti-EMI
  • Long lifetime, anti-poisoning
  • Integrated safety protection for potentially explosive environments
  • Dust- and corrosion-resistant PCB coating, compact, RoHS approved

Typical Applications

Industrial Gas Safety MonitoringIndustrial Process Gas MonitoringGas Leakage MonitoringGas Battery Fire Safety MonitoringGas Vehicle Safety MonitoringGas Warehouse Logistics Environment MonitoringTransformer Failure and Power Chamber Environment MonitoringData Center Gas MonitoringMedical & Health Care

Calibration & Cross-Sensitivity

Every module is professionally calibrated with standard gas before shipment and the calibration data is stored in its flash chip, so it can be used without warm-up. EC Sense provides calibration software should recalibration or correction of the 4-20 mA output be required. Refer to the datasheet for the calibration gas and cross-sensitivity data.