H2S-A1 Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor

Figure 1 H2S-A1 Schematic Diagram

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 550 to 875 < 30 < 0.3 < 0.05 100 0 to -4 500 < 0.1 <3 > 24

nA/ppm in 20ppm H2S t90 (s) from zero to 20ppm H2S ppm equivalent in zero air RMS noise (ppm equivalent) ppm H2S limit of performance warranty ppm error at full scale, linear at zero and 20ppm H2S 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 Sensitivity @ 50C Zero @ -20C Zero @ 50C CROSS SENSITIVITY NO2 Cl2 NO SO2 CO H2 C2H4 NH3 sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity

% (output @ -20C/output @ 20C) @ 20ppm % (output @ 50C/output @ 20C) @ 20ppm ppm equivalent change from 20C ppm equivalent change from 20C % measured gas @ 10ppm % measured gas @ 10ppm % measured gas @ 50ppm % measured gas @ 20ppm % measured gas @ 400ppm % measured gas @ 400ppm % measured gas @ 400ppm % measured gas @ 20ppm NO2 Cl2 NO SO2 CO H2 C2 H 4 NH3

80 to 92 100 to 110 < 0.5 < 0.7 < -20 < -25 <4 < 10 < 1.5 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 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) (recommended) g

-30 to 50 80 to 120 15 to 90 6 10 to 47 <6

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H2S-A1 P erf ormance Da ta Perf erformance Data

Figure 2 Sensitivity Temperature Dependence
110

Technical Specification

105

% Output (referenced to 20oC)

Figure 2 shows the variation in sensitivity caused by changes in temperature. This data is taken from a typical batch of sensors. The mean and 95% confidence intervals are shown.
Mean "+95% conf." "-95% conf."

100

95

90

85

80

75

70 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

Temperature (OC)

Figure 3 Zero Temperature Dependence

Zero output, referenced to 20oC (equivalent ppm)
2.0

1.5

1.0

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.
20 30 40 50

0.5

0.0 -30 -20 -10 0 10 -0.5

-1.0

-1.5

-2.0

Temperature (OC)

Figure 4 Sensitivity Long Term Stability

900 800 700

Output (nA/ppm)

600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Figure 4 shows the excellent long term stability of the H2SA1 sensitivity, resulting from the combination of patented design, superior electrochemistry and automated process control.

Time (days)

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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. H2SA1/JAN12