FIGARO PRODUCT INFORMATION

TGS 4160 - for the detection of Carbon Dioxide

Features: Applications:
* High selectivity to CO2 * Air quality control
* Compact size * Fermentation process control
* Low dependency on humidity
* Long life

The TGS4160 is a hybrid sensor unit composed of a carbon dioxide sensitive

element and a thermistor. The CO2 sensitive element consists of a solid
electrolyte formed between two electrodes, together with a printed heater (Pt)
substrate. By monitoring the change in electromotive force (EMF) generated
between the two electrodes, it is possible to measure CO2 gas concentration.

Adsorbent (zeolite) is filled between the internal cover and the outer cover for
the purpose of reducing the influence of interference gases.

TGS4160 displays good long term stability and shows excellent durability
against the effects of high humidity through the application of innovative
technology in the sensor's electrode design.

The figure below represents typical sensitivity characteristics of The figure below shows typical humidity dependency for an
TGS4160. The Y-axis is indicated as EMF which is defined as energized sensor. Again, the Y-axis is indicated as EMF
follows: which is defined as follows:

EMF=EMF1 - EMF2 EMF=EMF1 - EMF2

where where
EMF1=EMF in 350 ppm CO2 EMF1=EMF in 350 ppm CO2
EMF2=EMF in listed gas concentration EMF2=EMF in 1000ppm CO2

Sensitivity Characteristics: Humidity Dependency:

80 CO2 430 70
CO
EtOH
400 60

60 EMF (350ppm CO2)

370 50

EMF (mV)
EMF (mV)
EMF (mV)

340 40
40
310 30

280 EMF (350ppm CO2 - 1000ppm CO2) 20

20
250 10

0 220 0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Relative Humidity (%)
100 1000 10000
Gas Concentration (ppm)

IMPORTANT NOTE: OPERATING CONDITIONS IN WHICH FIGARO SENSORS ARE USED WILL VARY WITH EACH CUSTOMERS SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS. FIGARO STRONGLY
RECOMMENDS CONSULTING OUR TECHNICAL STAFF BEFORE DEPLOYING FIGARO SENSORS IN YOUR APPLICATION AND, IN PARTICULAR, WHEN CUSTOMERS TARGET GASES
ARE NOT LISTED HEREIN. FIGARO CANNOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF ITS SENSORS IN A PRODUCT OR APPLICATION FOR WHICH SENSOR HAS NOT BEEN
SPECIFICALLY TESTED BY FIGARO.
 Basic Measuring Circuit: functions as a kind of battery, the EMF VH Top View (TGS4160)

The TGS4160 sensor requires heater value itself would drift using this basic
1 6
voltage (VH) input. The heater voltage is measuring circuit. However, the change RH
2 5
applied to the integrated heater in order of EMF value (EMF) shows a stable Thermistor Thermistor
RTh
to maintain the sensing element at a relationship with the change of CO2 3 4
V EMF
specific temperature which is optimal concentration. Therefore, in order to
for sensing. Electromotive force (EMF) obtain an accurate measurement of
Operational Amplifier
of the sensor should be measured using CO2, a special microprocessor for signal Input impedance > 100G
Bias current < 1pA Vout
a high impedance (> 100 G) operation- processing should be used with
+
al amplifier with bias current < 1pA (e.g. TGS4160. Figaro can provide a special
-
Texas Instruments' model #TLC271). evaluation sensor module (AM-4) for
Since the solid electrolyte type sensor TGS4160.

Specifications: Structure and Dimensions:

Model number TGS 4160
Top view
Sensing element type Solid electrolyte F I
G A RO

Target gases Carbon dioxide

Typical detection range 300 ~ 5000 ppm
17.71.0
Heater resistance RH 11.5 1.1 at room temp.
Heater current IH approx. 250mA
Electrical Heater power
PH approx. 1.25W T G S 16 0
characteristics consumption 4
under standard test
Heater voltage VH 5.0 0.2V (DC)
conditions
24.11.0
Electromotive force EMF 220~490mv in 350ppm CO2
EMF 350ppm CO2 6.0 0.5
Sensitivity EMF 44~72mV Green Dot
EMF 3500ppm CO2

Response time approx. 2 min. (to 90% of final value)

Sensor characteristics
Measurement accuracy approx. 20% at 1,000ppm CO2 24.3 1.0

Operating conditions -10~50C, 5~95%RH

-20~60C, 5~90%RH 6.0 0.5
Strorage conditions (store in moisture proof bag with silica gel)

CO2 in air 5.8 0.3

Test gas conditions
at 202C, 655%RH
Standard test
Circuit conditions VH = 5.00.05V DC
conditions
Conditioning period White Dot
7 days
before test
45 130'
6 1

Sensing Element Structure: 1.0 0.1

5
2
Bottom View (Sensor Element) Side view (Sensor Element)
4 3 45 130'
B : Pt Heater
F F : Sealing Glass
E : Counter Electrode
C D (Anode) 9.5 0.2

A: Lead wires C : Solid Electrolyte Bottom view

D : Sensing Electrode
A (Cathode) (u/m = mm)

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