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.

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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

Max Channels

3200

Max Flow (SLPM)

145

Max Pressure (PSIG)

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
Height	260.35 mm / 10.25"
Width	228.6 mm / 9.0"
Depth	256.54 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

Name	Formula	CAS Number
Air
Argon	Ar	7440-37-1
Methane	CH4	74-82-8
Carbon Monoxide	CO	630-08-0
Carbon Dioxide	CO2	124-38-9
Ethane	C2H6	74-84-0
Hydrogen	H2	1333-74-0
Helium	He	7440-59-7
Nitrogen	N2	7727-37-9
Nitrous Oxide	N2O	10024-97-2
Neon	Ne	7440-01-9
Oxygen	O2	7782-44-7
Propane	C3H8	74-98-6
n-Butane	nC4H10	106-97-8
Acetylene	C2H2	74-86-2
Ethylene (Ethene)	C2H4	74-85-1
iso-Butane	iC4H10	75-28-5
Krypton	Kr	7439-90-9
Xenon	Xe	7440-63-3
Sulfur Hexafluoride	SF6	2551-62-4
Deuterium	D2	7782-39-0

Corrosive Gases

Systems can be configured to support corrosive gases

Name	Formula	CAS Number
Ammonia	NH3	7664-41-7
Chlorine	Cl2	7782-50-5
Hydrogen Sulfide	H2S	7783-06-4
Sulfur Dioxide	SO2	7446-09-5
Propylene	C3H6	115-07-1
1-Butene (Butylene)	1Buten	106-98-9
cis-Butene	cButen	590-18-1
iso-Butene	iButen	115-11-7
trans-Butene	tButen	624-64-6
Carbonyl Sulfide	COS	463-58-1
Dimethylether	DME	115-10-6
Silane	SiH4	7803-62-5
Nitric Oxide	NO	10102-43-9
Nitrogen Trifluoride	NF3	7783-54-2

Refrigerant Gases

Systems can be configured to support refrigerant gases

Name	Formula	CAS Number
R-11 (Tricholorofluoromethane)	CCl3F	75-69-4
R-115 (Chloropentafluoroethane)	C2ClF5	76-15-3
R-116 (Hexafluoroethane)	C2F6	76-16-4
R-124 (Chlorotetrafluoroethane)	C2HClF4	2837-89-0
R-125 (Pentafluoroethane)	CF3CHF2	354-33-6
R-134A (Tetrafluoroethane)	CH2FCF3	359-35-3
R-14 (Tetrafluoromethane)	CF4	75-73-0
R-142b (Chlorodifluoroethane)	CH3CClF2	75-68-3
R-143a (Trifluoroethane)	C2H3F3	420-46-2
R-152a (Difluoroethane)	C2H4F2	75-37-6
R-22 (Difluoromonochloromethane)	CHClF2	75-45-6
R-23 (Trifluoromethane)	CHF3	75-46-7
R-32 (Difluoromethane)	CH2F2	75-10-5
RC-318 (Octafluorocyclobutane)	C4F8	115-25-3