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5
Oxygen Sensor Types
For an overview of all available oxygen sensor types, please see
also: http://www.pyro-science.com/overview-fiber-optic-oxygen-
sensors.html.
5.1
Needle-Type Sensors
The needle-type oxygen sensors are composed of a fiber-optical
cable (
C
) with an ST-plug (
P
) for connection to the
FireStingO2
meter, a metal housing (
H
, fixed or retractable), and a syringe
needle (
N
; 40 mm standard length) including the fiber with a
fragile sensing tip and protected with a protective cap (
PC
). On
each sensor, a specific Sensor Code (
SC
) is attached to the cable.
The oxygen-sensitive
REDFLASH
indicator
is immobilized at the
tip of the sensor, which can be retractable (R
)
or fixed (F) in the
housing.
The needle-type oxygen sensors are offered with different tip
diameters, including retractable microsensors with a tapered
