NO2-A1 Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor

Figure 1 NO2-A1 Schematic Diagram PATENTED

Technical Specification

All dimensions in millimetres ( 0.1mm)

Top View PERFORMANCE Sensitivity Response time Zero current Resolution Range Linearity Overgas limit LIFETIME Zero drift Sensitivity drift Operating life

Bottom View

Side View -400 to -750 < 50 < 0.4 < 0.02 20 < 1.5 100 < 0.05 < 10 > 24

nA/ppm in 10ppm NO2 t90 (s) from zero to 10ppm NO2 (33 Load Resistor) ppm equivalent in zero air RMS noise (ppm equivalent) (33 Load Resistor) ppm NO2 limit of performance warranty ppm error at full scale, linear at zero and 10ppm NO2 maximum ppm for stable response to gas pulse ppm equivalent change/year in lab air % change/year in lab air, monthly test months until 80% original signal (24 month warranted)

ENVIRONMENTAL Sensitivity @ -20C% (output @ -20C/output @ 20C) @ 5ppm NO2 Sensitivity @ 50C % (output @ 50C/output @ 20C) @ 5ppm NO2 Zero @ -20C ppm equivalent change from 20C Zero @ 50C ppm equivalent change from 20C CROSS SENSITIVITY H2S sensitivity Cl2 sensitivity NO sensitivity SO2 sensitivity CO sensitivity H2 sensitivity C2H4 sensitivity NH3 sensitivity CO2 sensitivity % measured gas @ 20ppm % measured gas @ 10ppm % measured gas @ 50ppm % measured gas @ 20ppm % measured gas @ 400ppm % measured gas @ 400ppm % measured gas @ 50ppm % measured gas @ 20ppm % measured gas @ 5% volume H2S Cl2 NO SO2 CO H2 C2H4 NH3 CO2

73 to 94 95 to 110 < 0.2 < 0 to -0.5 < -40 100 < 0.5 < -2.5 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 <0.1

KEY SPECIFICATIONS Temperature range Pressure range Humidity range Storage period Load resistor Weight

C kPa % rh continuous months @ 3 to 20C (stored in sealed pot) (for optimum performance) g

-20 to 50 80 to 120 15 to 90 6 33 <6

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Perf erformance Data NO2-A1 Performance Data

Figure 2 Sensitivity Temperature Dependence
110

% Output (referenced to 20oC)

105

Technical Specification

Figure 2 shows the variation in sensitivity caused by changes in temperature. This data is taken from a typical batch of sensors.

100

95

90

85

80 -30 -20 -10

Temperature (oC)

10

20

30

40

50

Figure 3 Zero Temperature Dependence

Zero output, referenced to 20oC (equivalent ppm)
0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 20 30 40 50

Figure 3 shows the variation in zero output caused by changes in temperature, expressed as ppm gas equivalent, referenced to zero at 20oC. This data is taken from a typical batch of sensors.

Temperature (oC)

Figure 4 Humidity plus Temperature Transient Response

0.5

0.3

Figure 4 shows typical sensor outputs for a group of sensors exposed to exhaled breath for 4 cycles over 240 seconds. This is an extreme test for such sensors and the shift in the base line of no more than 0.5 ppm shows a very strong resistance to this test.

0.1

Output (nA)

-0.1

60

120

180

240

-0.3

-0.5

-0.7

Time (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.
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. (ALPHASENSE LTD ) Doc. Ref. NO2A1/JAN12