
Optosense LLC
USER MANUAL
Design department
SMALL-SIZE EXPLOSIVE GAS MEASURING
SENSOR MIPEX-02-X-X-X.1 X (RX)
ESAT.413347.005 UM
Revision 3.0
January 19th, 2017
Page 10 of 46
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5. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Do not use damaged sensor. It must be repaired only by personnel authorized by
manufacturer.
Keep sensor out of contact with aggressive substances e.g. acidic environments, which
can react with metals, as well as solvents, which may affect polymeric materials.
Diffusion holes of sensor should be protected against ingress of dust and sprayed
materials.
Sensor is not intended to measure target gas concentration contained in fluids.
Maximum allowable pressure for
housing types “1” and “2”: on the central part of sensor
reflecting cover or on sensor side surface
– 2 MPa, on sensor upper edge – 100 MPa.
Maximum allowable pressure for
housing type “3”: on the central part of sensor reflecting
cover or to sensor side surface
– 20 kPa, on sensor upper edge – 2 MPa.
Sensor updates information about concentration every 1.28
± 0.065 seconds. Sending
any command more often than one time per second (1 Hz) may reduce sensor accuracy.
Sensor housing type
“3” may accumulate an electrostatic charge. Thus, there is risk of
electrostatic discharge. Clean only using a damp cloth.
Correct measurement is provided when ambient temperature changes not faster than
0.6 °C/min.
Covering diffusion holes of sensor increases its response time (T90).
When operating sensor, observe conditions stated in Table 2 and Table 4.
Inspection and maintenance should be carried out by suitably trained personnel in
accordance with the applicable code of practice (e.g. EN 60079-17).
Persons, who have studied this UM, must be briefed on safety precautions when
operating electrical equipment intended for use in explosive areas in due course.
When dealing with cylinder containing gas mixture under pressure, it is necessary to
follow the safety regulations. Dumping of CGM into the work area is not allowed.
There is no risk of pollution and negative impact on human health. Sensor does not
contain any harmful substances that may be released during its normal operation.
It is strictly prohibited to remove label from sensor or to damage marking information in
any way.