Table 1 SO2-BF Specification

PERFORMANCE * Sensitivity nA/ppm @ 22C, 400ppm SO

2
280 to 420
* Response time t
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(s) from zero to 20ppm SO
2
< 30
Zero current ppm equivalent in zero air, 22C < + 0.5
Resolution RMS noise (ppm equivalent) < 0.1
Range ppm limit of performance warranty 100
* Linearity ppm error at full scale, linear at zero, 20ppm < + 2
Overgas range maximum ppm for stable response to gas pulse > 500
LIFETIME Zero drift ppm equivalent change/month in lab air nd
Sensitivitydrift % change/month in lab air, twice monthly gassing < 2
* Operating life months until 80% original signal (24 month warranted) > 24
ENVIRONMENTAL Sensitivity @ -20C % (output @ -20C/output @ 20C) @ 20ppm 86 to 94
Sensitivity @ 50C % (output @ 50C/output @ 20C) @ 20ppm 96 to 102
Zero @ -20C ppm equivalent < + 0.4
Zero @ 50C ppm equivalent < + 2
CROSS NO sensitivity % measured gas @ 50ppm NO < -20
SENSITIVITY NO
2
sensitivity % measured gas @ 20ppm NO
2
< -100
Cl
2
sensitivity % measured gas @ 5ppm Cl
2
nd
* H
2
sensitivity % measured gas @ 400ppm H
2
0
H
2
S sensitivity % measured gas @ 20ppm H
2
S 0
CO sensitivity % measured gas @ 400ppm CO 0
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2
H
4
% measured gas @ 400ppm C
2
H
4
< -15
PHYSICAL Diameter mm (including label) ( 0.1mm) 32.3
DIMENSIONS Height mm (excluding O-ring) ( 0.1mm) 16.5
Weight g < 13
KEY Temperature range C -20 to 40
SPECIFICATIONS Pressure range kPa 80 to 120
Humidity range % rh continuous (5 to 95% rh short term) 15 to 90
Storage period months @ 3 to 20C (stored in sealed pot) 6
Load Resistor (recommended) 10 to 47


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SO2-BF SuIfur Dioxide Sensor
Alphasense Ltd, 3 Oak Industrial Park, Great Dunmow, Essex. CM6 1XN, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 1371 878048 Fax: +44 (0) 1371 878066 E-mail: sensors@alphasense.com Website: www.alphasense.com
Figure 1 8O2-BF 8chematic Diagram
Top View Bottom View Side View
All dimensions in millimetres ( 0.1mm)
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NOTE: * denotes sensors tested and stored at ambient environments (22C and 30-75% rh)


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SO2-BF Performance Data
Figure 2 8ensitivity Temperature Dependence
Figure 4 Response Profile
In the interest of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to change design features and specifications without prior notification. The data contained in this
document is for guidance only. Alphasense Ltd accepts no liability for any consequential losses, injury or damage resulting from the use of this document or the information
contained within it ( ALPHASENSE LTD ) Doc. Ref. TDS/SO2BF/101
Fi gure 2 shows the
variation in sensitivity
caused by changes in
temperature. The data is
taken from a typical batch
of sensors and the mean
and 95% confidence
intervals are shown.
Fi gure 4 shows the
response to 20ppm
SO2-BF. The data i s
taken from a typical batch
of sensors. The t
90
response for the SO2-BF
sensor is < 30 seconds.
For further information on the performance of this sensor, on other sensors in the range or any
other subject, please contact Alphasense Ltd. For application notes visit www.alphasense.com.
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