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Revised 06/05 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR KE-SERIES Technical Information for GS Oxygen Sensor KE-Series The GS Oxygen Sensor KE-Series is a unique galvanic cell type oxygen sensor which provides a linear output voltage signal relative to percent oxygen present in a particular atmosphere. The sensor features long life expectancy, excellent chemical durability, and it is not influenced by CO2, making it ideal for oxygen monitoring. Page Introduction2 Basic Information and Specifications Features2 Applications2 Structure and Operating Principle2 Specifications2 Absolute Maximum Operating and Storage Conditions3 Dimensions3 Manufacturing Code Number4 Typical Sensitivity Characteristics Sensitivity to Oxygen4 Response Speed4 Influence from Various Gases4 Effects of Pressure Change5 Humidity Dependency5 Temperature Dependency6 Reliability Influence of Organic Solvents6 Life Expectancy6 Relationship of Expected Life and O2 Concentration6 Relationship of Expected Life and Storage Temperature6 Long Term Stability7 Handling Instructions7 Warranty9 an IS O 90 01 /1 40 01 co m pa ny Revised 06/05 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR KE-SERIES 1. Introduction The GS Oxygen Sensor KE series (KE-25 and KE-50) is a unique galvanic cell type oxygen sensor which was developed in Japan in 1985. Its most notable features are a long life expectancy, excellent chemical durability, and it is not influenced by CO2. The KE series oxygen sensor is ideal to meet the ever- increasing demand for oxygen monitoring in various fields such as combustion gas monitoring, the biochemical field, medical applications, domestic combustion appliances, etc. 2. Basic Information and Specifications 2-1 Features * Long life (KE-25 - 5 years / KE-50 - 10 years) * Virtually no influence from CO2, CO, H2S, NOx, H2 * Low cost * Operates in normal ambient temperatures * Stable output signal * No external power supply required for sensor operation * No warm-up time is