Calibration and Maintenance For Oxygen Sensors
Proper calibration and maintenance are critical for maintaining the best accuracy of the oxygen measurement. The articles below discuss some basic principles for proper care and maintenance of both polarographic and optical oxygen sensors.
DO Sensor Calibration
To achieve the best accuracy, a dissolved oxygen sensor must be calibrated. This article includes best practices for calibration and can be applied to both polarographic and optical DO sensors.
Optical Oxygen Sensor Maintenance
One advantage of optical oxygen sensors is ease of maintenance. This article looks at replacement of the optical cap and some basics of sensor health.
Polarographic Oxygen Sensor Maintenance
Polarographic sensors are electrochemical and thus require periodic maintenance to maintain best accuracy. This article looks at each style of Hamilton polarographic sensors and the recommended maintenance regime.
Storage and Cleaning of the Sensor
Cleaning and storage of the oxygen sensor are frequently the most common questions regarding sensor care.
Connecting Polarographic DO Sensors
This article provides a brief overview of the types of electrical connectors commonly found on polarographic dissolved oxygen sensors.
Connecting Optical DO Sensors
Optical DO sensors require special consideration due to the fact that power is required to perform the measurement. This article examines several scenarios on how to connect these products.
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