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Hummingbird Communications Paracube Micro Instruction Manual

Analogue paramagnetic oxygen sensor module
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Analogue Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor Module
Instruction Manual
Manual Part Number: 01115009A
Revision: 9
Language: UK English
Product Part Numbers: 01115/XXX series
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  • Page 1 Paracube Micro ® Analogue Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor Module Instruction Manual Manual Part Number: 01115009A Revision: 9 Language: UK English Product Part Numbers: 01115/XXX series...
  • Page 2 ® Paracube Modus – Instruction Manual This page is intentionally blank 2 of 44 01120001A _9...
  • Page 3 ® Paracube Modus – Instruction Manual WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES This publication includes WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES which provide, where appropriate, information relating to the following: WARNINGS: H AZARDS THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUTIONS: Hazards that will result in equipment or property damage. NOTES: Alerts the user to pertinent facts and conditions.
  • Page 4 ® Paracube Modus – Instruction Manual UK Legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) Ionising Regulations 1999 Important Notice Hummingbird ensure that all products despatched to customers have been suitably purged and cleaned prior to packaging, so that no hazards from the use of factory calibration gases or liquids will be present.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................3 HUMMINGBIRD PARAMAGNETIC MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE ........4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................... 6 3.1 P ) ........6 ERFORMANCE PECIFICATION UNDER CONSTANT CONDITIONS 3.2 M ................... 7 ECHANICAL PECIFICATION 3.3 E ............... 8 XTERNAL OWER UPPLY...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Introduction ® The Paracube Micro represents the latest generation of Hummingbird’s paramagnetic sensing technology. The sensor takes advantage of recent technological advances allowing a performance only previously available from sensors of much greater size and cost.

  • Page 7: Hummingbird Paramagnetic Measurement Principle

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Hummingbird Paramagnetic Measurement Principle The sensor utilises the paramagnetic susceptibility of oxygen, a physical property which distinguishes oxygen from most other common gases. The sensor incorporates two nitrogen-filled glass spheres mounted on a strong, noble metal taut-band suspension.
  • Page 8 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Current Measurement Amplifier Rotation Conductive Wire Photodiodes Mirror Light Source Fig.2 In addition, the electromagnetic feedback stabilises the suspension (heavily damping oscillations) thus making it resilient to shock and vibration. 5 of 35 01115009A _9...

  • Page 9: Product Specification

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Product Specification Performance Specification (under constant conditions) This specification applies when the sensor has been calibrated using standard gas values of N and 100% O using the calibration procedure described in Section 5. Unless otherwise stated, the performance figures quoted are derived from two standard deviation analysis.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Specification

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Pressure Range ±33kPag (±5psig), operating ±66kPag (±10psig), proof ±100kPag (±15psig), failure Tilt <±0.5% O equivalent for 15° change in orientation from the calibration point Time to Valid Reading Time to valid output (from power up when within environmental spec) <8 seconds Time to status output (from power up when outside environmental spec) <8 seconds Pressure Compensation <0.8% of reading for 20kPag (±3psig), change from calibration point.

  • Page 11: External Power Supply Specification

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Materials in Contact with Sample Gas Stainless steel grades 316, 316L, 302S25 and 304 (1.4301). Borosilicate glass and alkali borosilicate glass. Polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) with carbon / glass filler. Polysulphone (UDEL). Platinum and platinum iridium alloy. Nickel.
  • Page 12 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Shock and Vibration Meets the requirements of BS EN 60068-2-6:1996 (IEC 68-2-6), BS EN 600-2-27:1993 (IEC 68-2-27) and IEC 68-2-34. Details of these requirements are given in Appendix 7.4. Soft Magnetic Material A change in the reading of <0.1% O will occur when a soft magnetic material is brought within 10mm of the sensor body.

  • Page 13: Sensor Integration

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Sensor Integration Sensor Mounting CAUTION - No. 1 It is recommended that the sensor be mechanically mounted to an electrically non-conductive surface. However, where installation dictates mounting to a conductive surface, the sensor MUST be electrically isolated from the host by means of the “Adaptor Plate”, spares part number 01115933, see Appendix 7.3.
  • Page 14 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual CAUTION - No. 2 ® When using method 1 to install the Paracube Micro it is important to note that the maximum insertion depth for the fixing screws is 3.5mm. CAUTION – No. 3 To ensure a gas tight seal the fixing screws should be tightened to a torque value of 0.30 to 0.35 Nm.
  • Page 15 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Method 3 If the sensor is being mounted to an electrically conductive surface it MUST be electrically isolated from the host by means of the “Adaptor Plate Kit”, spares part number 01115933. This kit must be ordered separately, but will be shipped in the same packing as the sensor if required.

  • Page 16: Electrical Arrangement

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual CAUTION – No. 4 The four screws securing the outer most PCB are factory fitted and should not be removed or used for mounting purposes WARNING USE - No. 1 AILURE TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR FIXING OF THE ENSOR MAY RESULT IN LEAKS EXPOSING PERSONNEL TO THE SAMPLE GASES Electrical Arrangement...

  • Page 17: Analogue Output

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual PCB Mounted SMT Connector - Molex No 532610471, Fig. 6 1.25mm (.049") Pitch PicoBlade™ Header, Surface Mount, Right Angle. Mating crimp housing required by end-user Molex part number 0510210400 used in conjunction with crimp terminal part number 0500798000. Fig.

  • Page 18: Location Of Sensor

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual The sensor is configured to provide a scaled analogue output in one of two voltages as follows; 1. Scaled output of 0.5mV/%O equivalent to 0- 50mv for 0% to 100% oxygen – Variants 01115704, 01115705, 01115710, 01115711 and 01115714. 2.

  • Page 19: Orientation Of Sensor

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual CAUTION – No. 5 The sensor has exposed electronics which are at risk from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). Only handle the sensor in a static safe environment. Orientation of Sensor To achieve optimum performance, the sensor should be operated in the orientation of calibration.
  • Page 20 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual The accuracy of error correction achieved by pressure compensation is detailed in Section 3.1. Note - No. 2 Users of variants 01115714, 01115715, 01115716 and 01115717 should refer to section 5 for guidance on how to provide their own pressure compensation.

  • Page 21: 4.10 Use Of Sensor With Flammable / Toxic Sample Gases

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual 4.10 Use of Sensor with Flammable / Toxic Sample Gases The sensor may be used with flammable / toxic sample gases (for example anaesthetic gases), but due consideration must be given to ensuring the seal has high integrity by following the mounting guidelines in Section 4.1.
  • Page 22 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual To correct the oxygen reading following a SPOC, you will need to measure the sample gas pressure, and compensate using the expression for pressure compensation detailed in method 3 of section 4.9. You should use a value of 100 for P reflecting the factory calibration pressure of 100kPa and your measured pressure P must also...
  • Page 23 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual “Button Key-Press” Flow chart 1 below describes the events following a SPOC initiated via the ‘Button Key-press’; Press the SPOC button (Button Key-press) on the uppermost PCBA, see fig. 8. The on-board LED will flash amber at high frequency. Releasing the SPOC button prior to reaching, T (1 second) returns the sensor to its original state.
  • Page 24 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual = Time SPOC button pressed to initiate SPOC process = Time signal variance maximum Start S VM = Time for sample gas diffusion Waiting For SPOC Via Button Key-Press Key no longer Key Pressed pressed.

  • Page 25: Zero Drift Offset Correction In The Host Equipment

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Zero Drift Offset Correction in the Host Equipment To optimize measurement accuracy without employing the SPOC can be made in the host unit’s software. Apply a known concentration of oxygen, e.g. air (20.9% O ) to the sensor, and store in the host system memory the difference between the sensor’s reported oxygen reading and the known oxygen concentration.

  • Page 26: Variants, Spares, Packaging And Warranty

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Variants, spares, packaging and warranty Sensor Variants Options – as shipped from Hummingbird Variant part numbers: Lists both Digital and Analogue variants (for the digital product manual, see Pt. No 01115001A) Analogue Analogue Product Ext.

  • Page 27: Product Failure During Warranty

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Product Failure During Warranty Hummingbird will repair or replace free of charge any sensor that fails whilst under warranty, providing the root cause of failure is due to faulty materials, design or manufacture. Failures due to misuse will not be considered for replacement under warranty.

  • Page 28: Rohs And Weee Directives

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual RoHS and WEEE Directives RoHS - The sensor has been designed to comply with the RoHS directive and contains no hazardous components listed by this directive. The Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive restricts the use of certain toxic substances, such as lead, in printed circuit boards.

  • Page 31: Appendix 7.3 Procedure For Fixing Of The Adaptor Plate

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Appendix 7.3 Procedure for Fixing of the Adaptor Plate 28 of 35 01115009A _9...

  • Page 32: Appendix 7.4 Mechanical Vibration And Shock Resistance

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Appendix 7.4 Mechanical Vibration and Shock Resistance The sensor will meet the requirements of the following clauses of the International Standard IEC 68-2 Basic Environmental Testing Procedures. BS EN 60068-2-27:1993 (IEC 68-2-27) Shock Peak acceleration: 100g (980 ms Duration: 6 ms...

  • Page 33: Sample Gas Cross Sensitivity Guide

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Appendix 7.5 Sample Gas Cross Sensitivity Guide The example below demonstrates how the effect of background gases may be calculated. Sample gas composition at 50°C HCCH Using the table below, the correct zero offset can be calculated: -0.29 x 10 x 10 -0.029...
  • Page 34 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Chlorine -40.50 -0.82 -0.91 -0.94 Chloro-Ethanol ClCH -51.40 -1.14 -1.25 -1.29 Chloroform CHCl -59.30 -1.37 -1.51 -1.55 Cumene -89.53 -2.24 -2.47 -2.55 Cyclohexane -68.13 -1.62 -1.79 -1.84 Cyclopentane -59.18 0.35 0.38 0.39 Desflurane -84.40 -2.09 -2.37 -2.73...
  • Page 35 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Propylene -31.50 -0.56 -0.62 -0.64 Isopropyl Ether CHOCH -79.40 -1.95 -2.15 -2.21 Pyridine N(CH) -49.21 -1.08 -1.19 -1.22 Styrene CH=CH -68.20 -1.62 -1.79 -1.85 Sevoflurane OCH(CF -111.20 -2.86 -3.15 -3.25 Sulphur Dioxide -18.20 -0.18 -0.20 -0.20 Tetrachloroethylene...

  • Page 36: Appendix 7.6 R Ohs Ii Directive 2011/65/Eu Declaration

    ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Appendix 7.6 RoHS II Directive 2011/65/EU Declaration 33 of 35 01115009A _9...
  • Page 37 ® Paracube Micro – Instruction Manual Revision History Sheet Manual: 01115009A Page(s) Ref No. Summary of Change Changed by Date Affected 01115/009/0 First issue of manual March 2011 01115/009/1 Page 12 May 2011 Altitude operating range was -250m, now -500m. (ECN 11-089) Time to valid reading was <4s.
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