Gas Detector Microtector III G888/C5 - Compact and Lightweight for Personal Gas Protection
The Microtector III G888C/5 is a portable multi-gas detector for monitoring up to five gases (Made in Germany). Compact, lightweight, and highly robust, it protects professionals during operations in manholes, sewers, pumping stations, and other Zone 1/2 hazardous areas. An ideal, cost-effective solution for professionals in wastewater technology, industry, and utilities – anywhere gas hazards need to be detected reliably.
Product Features
- 5-gas measurement: Combustible gases (LEL), CO2, CO, O2, H2S
- Certification: Explosion-proof according to ATEX for use in Zone 1 and 2
- Housing: Shock-resistant, rubberized polycarbonate, IP67 (waterproof and dustproof)
- Display and operation: Clear display, 180° rotatable, intuitive 3-button navigation, integrated LED flashlight
- Operating time: Battery life up to 65 hours
- Alarms: Audible, visual, vibration alarm with man-down function
- Training mode: Realistic alarm scenarios for training and exercises
- Internal data logger: Stores and documents up to 30,000 measurements
Practical Benefits
- Compact & lightweight: At only ~450 g, perfect for daily field use, confined spaces, and long shifts
- Rugged personal protection: Triple alarm plus man-down function for safety in critical situations
- High flexibility: Combines sensors for combustible, toxic gases and oxygen in one device
- Easy operation: Large buttons allow intuitive control even with work gloves or in wet environments
Typical Applications
- Routine operations in sewers, manholes, and wastewater structures
- Maintenance and servicing in pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and biogas facilities
- Gas measurements in confined spaces such as tanks, silos, or technical chambers
- Gas safety checks in industrial plants and Zone 1/2 hazardous areas
Which gas detector suits your application?
The Microtector III G888C/5 is the compact solution for routine work in manholes and sewers where no pump or remote sampling is required.
Looking for a device for remote measurements or pre-entry checks with active sampling? We recommend the Polytector III G999C/5 with integrated pump.
| Gas Measurement | Simultaneous monitoring of up to 5 gases (LEL/CH4, CO2, CO, O2, H2S) |
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| Pump | Not included, no remote sampling possible |
| Radio Modul | Not included |
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| Data Logger | Internal storage capacity for up to 30,000 readings |
| Operating Temperature | from -20 °C bis +50 °C |
| Ex Approval |
I M2 Ex ia db I Mb / II 2G Ex ia db IIC T4 Gb approved for Zone 1 & 2, not Zone 0 |
| Sensor | Measuring Range |
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| BG (LEL) | 0–100 % UEG |
| CO2 (Infrared) | 0–5 Vol% |
| CO | 0–500 ppm |
| O2 | 0–25 Vol% |
| H2S | 0–100 ppm |