C2H4 Sensors

MAXMAC’s high-precision C₂H₄ (ethylene) sensor module is designed for fresh produce storage, transportation, and agricultural environment monitoring. With high sensitivity, fast response, and long-term stability, it accurately detects low-level ethylene changes and provides reliable data for ripeness assessment and environmental control. It is suitable for cold-chain storage, smart agriculture, and produce preservation management.

  • High-sensitivity detection
  • Fast response
  • Stable and reliable
C2H4 Sensor
Sensor Technology Principle
C2H4 Sensor Principle Diagram
C2H4 Sensor Technology Principle Diagram
Technical Specifications
C2H4 Sensors
Operating Voltage
DC 5 V / DC 9 ~ 16 V (Optional)
Detection Accuracy
Detection Range: 0 ~ 100 ppm (Expandable)
Resolution: 0.1 ppm
≤ ±2 ppm (0 ~ 20 ppm)
≤ ±5% F.S. (20 ~ 100 ppm)
Communication Voltage
DC 5 V / DC 8 ~ 18 V
Operating Temperature
-20°C ~ +60°C (Standard)
Operating Current
≤ 80 mA
Storage Temperature
-30°C ~ +70°C
Standby Current
< 50 μA
Response Time
T90 < 30 s
Output
UART / RS485 / Analog Voltage Output
Operating Humidity
5% ~ 95% RH (Non-condensing)
Service Life
> 3 Years (Typical)
Target Gas
C₂H₄ (Ethylene)
Applications
Agricultural Applications

Agricultural Applications

Designed for modern greenhouses and large-scale growing environments, the C₂H₄ sensor monitors ethylene concentration in real time to support crop ripening control and environmental management. It helps optimize ventilation and gas regulation for improved yield, quality, and ripening consistency.

Research Institutions

Research Institutions

Suitable for agricultural research institutes and plant physiology laboratories, this sensor enables precise ethylene monitoring for growth regulation studies, ripening mechanism analysis, and controlled gas experiments, providing stable and reliable measurement data.

Smart Home Growing Systems

Smart Home Growing Systems

Ideal for home growing systems, smart plant cabinets, and compact greenhouse devices, the C₂H₄ sensor tracks ethylene changes in real time and supports coordinated control of ventilation and environmental systems for more refined growth management and better produce quality.