The gas transmitter ADOS LCTR 903 is suitable for the detection of combustible gases, for example hydrogen, methane (natural gas) or propane?/?butane (LPG) in air in the LEL region.
Two transmitter versions with different output signals are available:
- 3-wire 4–20 mA
- 4-wire LON? (LCTR 904)
Three measuring principles are available:- VQ/- TGS/- IR
The TGS sensor
The TGS sensor contains a semiconductor sensor,
which is constructed on SnO2 -sintered N-substrate.
When combustible or reducing gases are absorbed by the surface of the sensor, the concentration of the test gas is determined by the change in conductivity.
The VQ sensor
The head of the VQ sensor functions on the principle of heat ?reaction. When combustible or reducing gases or ?vapours come in contact with the measuring element, they are subjected to catalytic ?combustion, which ?causes a rise in temperature. This rise causes a change in the resistance of the measuring element which is used as a measure of the component of gas being tested. The inert element is for compensating the temperature and conduc?tivity of the test gas.
The IR sensor
The test gas flows through a measurement chamber that incorporates an IR radiating source and a two-channel infrared detector. The intensity of the infrared radiation is reduced as it passes through the gas molecules. The concentration of the gas can then be calculated by the magnitude of the reduction in intensity. Since only absorption of the wavelength (A) specific to the gas under test in relation to the wavelength (B) not absorbed by a test gas is considered, interference due to dust, ageing etc., is almost fully compensated.
Gas fired boiler systems
Gas distribution station
Gas transfer station
Battery charging station
Technical data
| Type | TGS | VQ | IR |
| Measurement method: | Semiconductor | Heat reduction | Infrared |
| Measurement range: | ppm ranges to 100 % LEL | ppm ranges to 100 % LEL | 0–100 % LEL CH4, C3H8, C2H2 0–100 Vol % CH4 0–1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Vol % CO2 |
| Percentage error of f.s.d.: | ± 5 % | ± 5 % | ± 3 % |
| Linearity: | < 15 % of f.s.d. | < 3 % of f.s.d. | < 3 % of f.s.d. |
| Temperature range: | -20 °C to +45 °C | -20 °C to +45 °C | -20 °C to +45 °C |
| Temperature effect: | 5 % | 2 % | 8 % |
| Response time (t90): | approx. 20 sec. | approx. 20 sec. | < 30 sec. |
| Pressure effect: | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % |
| Mounting position: | optional | optional | optional |
| Application: | Poisonous, combustible and explosive gases in the LEL region | Poisonous, combustible and explosive gases in the LEL region | Poisonous, combustible and explosive gases in the LEL region |
| Expected operation time for sensor: | > 2 years | > 2 years | approx. 5 years |
| Supply voltage: | 15V - 30V | 15V - 30V | 15V - 30V |
| Interface: | 4–20 mA three-wire or LON? fourwire techniques (LCTR 404), galvanically isolated, data transmission 78 kbps | 4–20 mA three-wire or LON? fourwire techniques (LCTR 404), galvanically isolated, data transmission 78 kbps | 4–20 mA three-wire or LON? fourwire techniques (LCTR 404), galvanically isolated, data transmission 78 kbps |
| Protection class: | IP 30 | IP 30 | IP 30 |
Dimensions (height x diameter): | 80 x 80 mm | 80 x 80 mm | 80 x 80 mm |
| Weight: | 500 g | 500 g | 500 g |
