Oxygen CiTiceL® Specification
AO2 CiTiceL®
with Molex connector
Performance Characteristics
Output 9 - 13mV in Air
Range 0-100% O2
Resolution 0.01% O2
Expected Operating Life 360000%O2hrs at 20°C
286000%O2hrs at 40°C
or 2 years in air at STP
T90 Response Time <5 seconds
T99.5 Response Time* <40 seconds
Signal in 100%O2 100±1%
Linearity Linear 0-100% O2
Zero Offset <20µV
Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C
Temperature Compensation <2% variation from 0°C to 40°C
(see graph)
Differential Pressure Range 0-500mbar Max
Absolute Pressure Range 500-2000mbar
Relative Humidity Range 0 to 99% non-condensing
Long Term Output Drift <10% signal loss/year
Recommended Load Min 10KΩ
Resistor
Warranty Period 12 month from date of despatch
* T99.5 response is equivalent to a change in
NOTE
concentration from 20.9% O2 to 0.1% O2
N.B. All performance data is based on conditions at 20°C, Molex header used in sensor is MOLEX 22-29-2031
50%RH, and 1013mBar Suggested mating parts are:
Molex 22-01-2035: 3-way housing
Molex 08-56-0110: crimp terminals
AO2 CiTiceL to be assembled into application 'finger
tight' only
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Oxygen CiTiceL® Specification
Temperature Behaviour
The output of an AO2 CiTiceL varies with gradual changes in temperature, but incorporates a thermistor to compensate
for these changes. The thermistor gives the AO2 a very stable output over a wide temperature range.
The graph below shows the typical output behaviour of AO2 sensors over the range 0°C to +40°C.
Automotive Oxygen AO2 CiTiceL
Temperature Compensated Output vs Temperature
(23°C Output normalised to 100%)
104.0
Output (% Of signal at 23°C)
102.0
100.0
98.0
96.0
0 10 20 30 40
Temperature °C
Cross-sensitivity
The AO2 has been tested for cross-sensitivity to a number of gases likely to be present in an automotive exhaust sample.
The gas concentrations used and the response of the AO2 have been summarised below.
Gas AO2 Output Gas AO2 Output
(%O2 equivalent) (%O2 equivalent)
16%CO2 / Balance N2 <0.01 6%CO / Balance N2 <0.002
5% H2 / Balance N2 <0.001 3000ppm NO / Balance N2 <0.002
2000ppm n-hexane / Balance N2 <0.01
These figures show that of the gases tested none show a sufficiently large cross-sensitivity to cause any inaccuracy
in readings. In addition the baseline was unaffected by exposure to these gases.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document at the time of printing. In accordance with the company’s policy of continued product improvement
City Technology Limited reserves the right to make product changes without notice. No liability is accepted for any consequential losses, injury or damage resulting
from the use of this document or from any omissions or errors herein. The data is given for guidance only. It does not constitute a specification or an offer for
sale. The products are always subject to a programme of improvement and testing which may result in some changes in the characteristics quoted. As the products
may be used by the client in circumstances beyond the knowledge and control of City Technology Limited, we cannot give any warranty as to the relevance of
these particulars to an application. It is the clients’ responsibility to carry out the necessary tests to determine the usefulness of the products and to ensure their
safety of operation in a particular application.
Performance characteristics on this data sheet outline the performance of newly supplied sensors. Output signal can drift below the lower limit over time.
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