Additional Information

Oxygen Sensor Types
Today’s oxygen analyzers use one of a several types of oxygen sensors.  As industrial process applications call for improved measurement accuracy and repeatability, users are also demanding analyzers that require a minimum of maintenance and calibration.  To this end, users of oxygen analyzers are encouraged to evaluate the merits of a particular oxygen sensor type in context to the application for which it is intended. There is no one universal oxygen sensor type.

Oxygen Analyzer Enclosure Types
Oxygen analyzers can be purchased in one of several NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) rated enclosures. The following is a review of these enclosures along with a brief description. Please refer to the references at the bottom of this section for more detailed information on non-hazardous and hazardous enclosures.

Occupational Safety Hazard Association (OSHA) Glossary of Confined Space Terms and Definitions
Manufacturers of gas monitors, are frequently asked to help describe certain terms used for confined space monitoring. As a manufacturer of both oxygen monitors and carbon dioxide monitors, customers often require guidance on a variety of topics focused on confined space monitoring of both oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Gas, Chemical, and Refining Industry Links
Oxygen analyzers, carbon dioxide analyzers, oxygen deficiency monitors, as well as other types of gas measuring equipment are used throughout numerous industries to include petrochemical, chemical, semiconductor, aerospace, heat treating, refining, nuclear, and others. Most of the industries have their own technical societies from which their members or even the general public can garner valuable technical assistance as it relates to the monitoring of various gases, including oxygen and carbon dioxide. Some of these industry links are listed below with a brief description. More information is available at their respective web sites.

Sample System Handling for Oxygen Analyzers, Carbon Dioxide Analyzers, and most other Gas Phase Analyzers
The measurement and/or control of gas phase oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, as well as other gases, frequently calls for the use of some form of sample conditioning prior to analysis. Effective sample conditioning can involve a wide number of topics and technical disciplines.