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Oxygen Monitor - continued
Humidity Effects
Sensor output is relatively unaffected by prolonged operation in either high or very low relative
humidity.
If the sensor shows signs of being affected by condensation, dry the sensor with soft tissue.
CAUTION DO NOT use heat to dry the sensor.
Temperature Effects
The sensor has a built-in temperature compensation circuit, and is relatively unaffected by
temperature changes within the operating temperature range given above.
Pressure Effects
The sensor measures O
2
partial pressure, and its output will rise and fall due to pressure change
(e.g. changes in barometric pressure, or breathing system pressure).
An increase in pressure of 10% at the sensor inlet will produce a 10% increase in sensor output.
SPECIFICATION
- O
2
Monitor
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