OCIEngine N2O
Miniaturized infrared spectroscopy sensors dedicated to nitrous oxide gas measurement.
What is it?
OCIEngine is an infrared spectrometer that measures Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the air. It is specific to analyse a molecule of interest, such as nitrous oxide.
The measuring chamber of the sensor is crossed by infrared radiation. When the air is introduced into this chamber, the molecules of interest absorb a part of the radiation, which reduces the intensity of the optical signal. The concentration of the gas can therefore be deduced according to the Beer-Lambert’s physical law.
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Technical specifications

N2O DETECTION – MODEL NUMBER CO000033
Unit of measurement | ppm |
Measurement range | 0 – 1000 ppm |
Detection limit (3σ) | 200 ppm |
Repeatability | 0.5% Full Scale + 1% reading |
SAMPLING CHARACTERISTICS
Test duration | 4000 ms minimum |
Air inlet | Minimal relative pressure at measuring cell inlet port: 0.3 millibars Maximal relative pressure at measuring cell inlet port: 10 millibars |
Flow rate range | From 0,1 to 1,5 L/min |
Sampling period | 125 ms |
Sample temperature | 34°C +5°C |
Sample humidity | >95% Human breath |
ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS
Supply voltage | 3,7 VDC min 5,5 VDC max |
Input current | 1,5 A max |
Communication interface | RS232 protocol (other on request) Solder pad connection (recommended cable sections : ≤0.13 mm² AWG ≥ 26) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating conditions | From 0°C to 50°C |
Storage | From -10°C to 70°C |
Typical starting time | 60s |
PACKAGE INFORMATIONS
Dimensions and weight | 21 x 21 x 80 mm, 17g |
External plastic casing | ABS PC-UL94V0 |
Fixing parts | 3 apertures (Ø 1.6 mm) compatible with self-tapping screws (1.8 mm recommended) to fix OCIEngine |
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