IMX

Industrial Gas Mixers

Designed for percent-level, high-flow, facility infrastructure applications, the IMX gas mixing platform is ideal for larger, commercial-scale operations. Create accurate blends of up to 4 gases at combined flow rates ranging from 100 SLPM to 3200 SLPM.

An IMX Industrial Gas mixer

Features

What you get with IMX

Every IMX is hand-built in the USA and includes a 7-button backlit color TFT keypad display in a compact 9x10x10" footprint

Lightning speed

Industry-leading control response time as low as 25ms* ensures accuracy and minimizes waste

Maximum efficiency

Custom-tuned MFCs prevent wasted gas at fluctuating pressures and flow rates

Extreme durability

Designed for 24-hour continuous operation in the most demanding industrial environments

NIST-traceable accuracy

As accurate as ±0.6% of the targeted mix percentage*

Unlimited flexibility

Mix up to 4 gases from the onboard library of 49 gases, with support for corrosives and refrigerants

Effortless extensibility

Pre-wired for remote RS232, EMO switches, 24V alarm output and third-party analyzer analog input

* In ideal conditions - Dependent on flow rate, back-pressure and gas species
4

Max Channels

3200

Max Flow (SLPM)

145

Max Pressure (PSIG)

49

Pre-Loaded Gases

Tiny but mighty

IMX is a precision gas mixer built for 24/7 operation in the most demanding commercial-scale and industrial environments in a space-saving 9x10x10" all-steel chassis.

Easy integration

Automate your mixing operations and integrate with your existing PLCs with the external RS-232 and 4-pin multifunction ports.

Safety-first design

Includes anti-skid rubber feet, keyed power switch, emergency off (EMO) button and alarm/warning buzzers and LEDs

Hardware control

A color backlit TFT keypad with 7 membrane buttons provides control over all mix and device parameters, even while wearing gloves

Built with the best

Constant, accurate gas mixtures are delivered exclusively by MFCs from Alicat Scientific, renowned for their reliability, versatility and control response time

Custom-tuned Alicat MFCs

Gas control MFCs are match-tuned to provide mix accuracy during start up events, outlet pressure control capabilities, and rapid response to changing process conditions

Industry-leading response time

Control response time as low as 25 ms (dependent on flow rate, back-pressure and gas species)

Unrivaled versatility

Comes pre-loaded with 49 gas species and can be configured to support corrosive, refrigerant and pre-mixed gases.

Specifications

Dimensions
Height260.35 mm / 10.25"
Width228.6 mm / 9.0"
Depth256.54 mm / 10.1"
Gas Ports
Inlet
*Dependent on MFC's full scale
¼", ½", or ¾" Female NPT
Outlet
1" Female NPT
Min Channels
2
Max Channels
4
Power
Max Power Consumption
*Assuming 4-channel system at maximum flow
2.5A @ 24VDC
Power Supply Input
110-230 VAC 50-60 Hz
Power Supply Output
3.75A @ 24 VDC
Mechanical
Max Inlet Pressure
*High-pressure systems only, requires approval
145 PSIG / 305 PSIG*
Min Operating Temperature
-10° C / 14° F
Max Operating Temperature
60° C / 140° F
Weight
20.9 kg / 46.0 lb
Sensor and Control Performance
Mix Accuracy
*In optimal conditions
±0.6% of target mix percentage*
Repeatability 2σ (50-1500 SLPM Channels)
±0.2% of reading + ±0.02% of full scale
Min Full Scale Range (per channel)
50 SLPM
Max Full Scale Range (per channel)
1500 SLPM
Control Response Time
*Dependent on flow rate, gas species, and back-pressure
25 ms*
Display
Diagonal Size
2.1"
Height
33 mm / 1.29"
Width
44 mm / 1.74"
Color
Yes
Backlit
Yes
Panel
TFT
Buttons
7
I/O Ports
DB9 (RS-232)
1
4-Pin Multi-purpose
1

Pre-Installed Gases

NameFormulaCAS Number
Air
ArgonAr7440-37-1
MethaneCH474-82-8
Carbon MonoxideCO630-08-0
Carbon DioxideCO2124-38-9
EthaneC2H674-84-0
HydrogenH21333-74-0
HeliumHe7440-59-7
NitrogenN27727-37-9
Nitrous OxideN2O10024-97-2
NeonNe7440-01-9
OxygenO27782-44-7
PropaneC3H874-98-6
n-ButanenC4H10106-97-8
AcetyleneC2H274-86-2
Ethylene (Ethene)C2H474-85-1
iso-ButaneiC4H1075-28-5
KryptonKr7439-90-9
XenonXe7440-63-3
Sulfur HexafluorideSF62551-62-4
DeuteriumD27782-39-0

Corrosive Gases

Systems can be configured to support corrosive gases

NameFormulaCAS Number
AmmoniaNH37664-41-7
ChlorineCl27782-50-5
Hydrogen SulfideH2S7783-06-4
Sulfur DioxideSO27446-09-5
PropyleneC3H6115-07-1
1-Butene (Butylene)1Buten106-98-9
cis-ButenecButen590-18-1
iso-ButeneiButen115-11-7
trans-ButenetButen624-64-6
Carbonyl SulfideCOS463-58-1
DimethyletherDME115-10-6
SilaneSiH47803-62-5
Nitric OxideNO10102-43-9
Nitrogen TrifluorideNF37783-54-2

Refrigerant Gases

Systems can be configured to support refrigerant gases

NameFormulaCAS Number
R-11 (Tricholorofluoromethane)CCl3F75-69-4
R-115 (Chloropentafluoroethane)C2ClF576-15-3
R-116 (Hexafluoroethane)C2F676-16-4
R-124 (Chlorotetrafluoroethane)C2HClF42837-89-0
R-125 (Pentafluoroethane)CF3CHF2354-33-6
R-134A (Tetrafluoroethane)CH2FCF3359-35-3
R-14 (Tetrafluoromethane)CF475-73-0
R-142b (Chlorodifluoroethane)CH3CClF275-68-3
R-143a (Trifluoroethane)C2H3F3420-46-2
R-152a (Difluoroethane)C2H4F275-37-6
R-22 (Difluoromonochloromethane)CHClF275-45-6
R-23 (Trifluoromethane)CHF375-46-7
R-32 (Difluoromethane)CH2F275-10-5
RC-318 (Octafluorocyclobutane)C4F8115-25-3

Add-ons + Accessories

Digital I/O Module
Digital I/O Module

USB-powered digital I/O module with 4 inputs / 4 outputs

Analog I/O Module
Analog I/O Module

USB-powered analog I/O module with 4 inputs / 2 outputs

Ballast Cylinders
Ballast Cylinders

Stainless steel ballast cylinders in 6 different sizes

Static Mixing Tubes
Static Mixing Tubes

Stainless steel static mixing tubes in various lengths and diameters

Binary Gas Analyzer
Binary Gas Analyzer

High-accuracy binary gas analyzer for 2-gas blends

Pelican Transit Case
Pelican Transit Case

Rugged and high-quality Pelican cases custom-fitted for MXM systems

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