Gas Sensors

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T5341

T5341

Comet America

CO2 TRANSMITTER WITH RS232

20

EXPLORIR-WHV-E-100

EXPLORIR-WHV-E-100

Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd

CO2 SENSOR 100% T&RH ANALOGUE -2

17

T5640

T5640

Comet America

WEBSENSOR WITH POE - REMOTE CO2

20

T3032-2-10K-24-P

T3032-2-10K-24-P

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

INDUSTRIAL CO2 SENSOR, DUAL CHAN

8

H5421

H5421

Comet America

CO2 REGULATOR WITH RS485 OUTPUT

20

USEQGSEAC82180

USEQGSEAC82180

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, DIGITAL SMD, GAS

135

968-035

968-035

Spec Sensors

DGS-ETOH DIGITAL GAS SENSOR MODU

16

75-036403430659

75-036403430659

City Technology

MINI H2 3E 4% TRANSMITTER BRD

0

75-025013430659

75-025013430659

City Technology

MINI CO 3E 500 S TRANSMITTER BRD

3

USEQGCDAHC2100

USEQGCDAHC2100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

8

SEN0375

SEN0375

DFRobot

BME680 ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR MODU

0

USEQGCDASF6100

USEQGCDASF6100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

1

COZIR-AH-E-1

COZIR-AH-E-1

Gas Sensing Solutions Ltd

CO2 SENSOR LOW-POWER 1% T&RH -25

20

USEQGCDACH4100

USEQGCDACH4100

KEMET

GAS DETECTOR, ANALOG TO-39, GAS,

9

EC4-20-SO2

EC4-20-SO2

Amphenol

4 SERIES SO2 GAS SENSOR 20PPM

11

VQ621T/2

VQ621T/2

Amphenol

VQ21 PELLISTOR, VQ600 HEAD, 0.5"

0

OXY-FLEX-1-H

OXY-FLEX-1-H

SST Sensing

SENSOR OXYGEN

6

T6713

T6713

Thermometrics (Amphenol Advanced Sensors)

CO2 MODULE 2000PPM DIFFUSION

95

INIR-RF-R290

INIR-RF-R290

Amphenol

INTEGRATED GAS SENSOR -R290

25

968-041

968-041

Spec Sensors

DGS-RESPIRR DIGITAL GAS SENSOR M

34

Gas Sensors

1. Overview

Gas sensors are detection devices that identify and measure gas concentrations in the environment. They convert chemical interactions with gas molecules into electrical signals for quantitative analysis. These sensors play a critical role in industrial safety, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and smart home systems by preventing gas leaks, ensuring air quality, and enabling process control.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
ElectrochemicalHigh accuracy, stable baseline, requires oxygenCO detectors, O2 monitors
SemiconductorLow cost, broad detection range, temperature-dependentIndoor air quality sensors
Catalytic CombustionExplosive gas detection, requires periodic calibrationIndustrial methane detectors
Infrared (IR)Non-contact measurement, high selectivityCO2 HVAC monitoring
Photoionization (PID)VOC detection at ppm levels, UV lamp requiredEnvironmental pollution monitoring

3. Structure and Components

A typical gas sensor consists of: - Sensing element (metal oxide/electrolyte membrane) - Signal conditioning circuit (amplifier, ADC) - Housing with gas inlet ports - Temperature/humidity compensation module - Communication interface (UART/I2C)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescription
Detection RangeMeasurable gas concentration span (ppm to %LEL)
SensitivitySignal change per gas concentration unit (mV/ppm)
Response TimeT90 response speed (3-300 seconds)
AccuracyMeasurement error margin ( 2-10%)
Operating TemperatureFunctional range (-20 C to +50 C typical)
Long-term StabilityDrift specification (5-15% per year)

5. Application Fields

  • Industrial safety: Fixed gas detection systems
  • Environmental monitoring: Urban air quality stations
  • Healthcare: Medical breath analyzers
  • Smart homes: Combustible gas alarms
  • Automotive: Cabin air quality management

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProduct SeriesKey Features
HoneywellXNX Universal TransmitterDual-sensor redundancy
Figaro EngineeringTGS2600Low-power VOC detection
MembraporToxic Gas SensorsEletrochemical cells for Cl2
SenseairK-30 CO2 ModuleNDIR technology, 30ppm accuracy
AMS (Austria)ENS160 MOX SensorAI-based gas discrimination

7. Selection Guidelines

Key consideration factors:

  1. Target gas chemical properties
  2. Environmental conditions (temperature/humidity range)
  3. Required detection threshold and repeatability
  4. Power consumption budget
  5. Maintenance accessibility for calibration
  6. Cost vs. lifetime trade-offs

Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging development trends include: - Miniaturization through MEMS technology - Multi-gas detection using AI pattern recognition - Wireless self-powered IoT sensor nodes - Enhanced selectivity via nanomaterial coatings - Reduced cross-sensitivity through hybrid sensing methods

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