SP-12A-00 Methane Sensor CH4 Sensor Description
The SP-12A is a tin dioxide semiconductor gas sensor which has a good sensitivity and excellent selectivity to methane. The SP-12A has also a significant feature in good stability after exposure to silicone compounds.
Using the SP-12A, the most reliable methane detection can be achieved.
SP-12A-00 Methane Sensor CH4 Sensor Application
Home gas leak detector
SP-12A-00 Methane Sensor CH4 Sensor Specifications
Standard Operating conditions | |||
Symbol | Parameter | Specification | Conditions etc. |
VH | Heater voltage | 5.0 V ± 4% | AC or DC |
VC | Circuit voltage | 5.0 V ± 4% | AC or DC |
RL | Load resistance | Variable | PS < 15 mW |
RH | Heater resistance | 42 ± 2 | at room temperature |
PH | Heater power consumption | 380 mW (Typical value) | PH = VH2 / RH |
PS |
Power dissipation of sensing element |
Less than 15 mW | PS =(VC - VRL)2/RS |
Environmental conditions | |||
Symbol | Parameter | Specification | Conditions etc. |
Tao | Operating temperature | -10°C to 60°C | Recommended range |
Tas | Storage temperature | -20°C to 70°C | |
RH | Relative humidity | Less than 95% RH | |
(O2) | Oxygen concentration |
21% ± 1% (Standard condition) |
Absolute minimum level: more than 18% |
The sensitivity characteristics are influenced by the variation in oxygen concentration. Please consult FIS for details. |
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Sensitivity characteristics | |||
Model | SP-12A-00 | ||
Symbol | Parameter | Specification | Conditions etc. |
RS | Sensor resistance | 4 k to 15 k | at 5000ppm of methane/air |
Sensitivity slope | 0.60 to 0.75 |
RS at CH4 7000 ppm RS at CH4 3000 ppm |
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Standard Test Conditions: |
Temp: 20°C ± 2°C Humidity: 65% ± 5% (in clean air) |
VC : 5.0 V ± 1% VH : 5.0 V ± 1% RL : 10 k ± 5% |
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Pre-heating time: more than 48 hours | |||
Mechanical characteristics | |||
Items | Conditions | Specifications | |
Vibration |
Frequency: Vertical amplitude: Duration: |
100 cpm 4 mm 1 hour |
Should satisfy the specifications shown in the sensitivity characteristics. |
Shock |
Height: Number of impacts: |
100 G 5 times |
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