System Specifications; Application; Sensor Type; Typical Sensor Life - General Monitors TA102A Instruction Manual

6.3

System Specifications

6.3.1 Application

Combustible & Flammable Gas and Vapor Detection.

6.3.2 Sensor Type

General Monitors Combustible Gas Smart Sensors or General Monitors Point IR
Hydrocarbon Detector. (The latter is not PFG approved).

6.3.3 Typical Sensor Life

3 to 6 years, in normal services for General Monitors PFG approved Catalytic Bead
Sensor.

6.3.4 Measuring Range

0 to 100% LEL.

6.3.5 Accuracy

The accuracy the TA102A is ± 3% LEL/LFL or 10% of the applied gas, whichever is
greater, at reference ambient conditions.
6.3.6 Zero Drift (Card & Sensor*)
Less than 5% of span, per year.
6.3.7 Stability (Card & Sensor*)
Adheres to FM Class 6310 & Class 6320 and CSA 22.2 No. 152-M1984. Stabilization
occurs in approximately two (2) minutes.
6.3.8 Response Time (Card & Sensor* with CH4 gas)
T50 < 10 seconds with 100% LEL/LFL concentration of gas applied.
T90 < 30 seconds with 100% LEL concentration gas applied.

6.3.9 Storage

Place the TA102A in the original storage container that was shipped with the unit. This
container guards against contamination from solvents, lubricants, humidity, etc. In the
case of long-term storage, the TA102A should be stored as above in a cool, dry, place,
preferably between 0 and 20ºC.

6.3.10 Warranty

2 Years
6.4

Mechanical Specifications

Weight: 11.2 oz.
Length: 9.9 inches
Height: 6.825 inches
Width: 1 inch
(318 grams)
(251 mm)
(173 mm)
(25 mm)
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Model TA102A