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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jul 1.
Published in final edited form as: Atmos Environ (1994). 2012 Feb 7;54:679–687. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2012.01.048

Table 1. Specifications of VOC sensor operation performance.

Gas Detected Hydrocarbons
Measurement Range Environmental: 0-1ppm
Industrial: 1-1000ppm
Expected Operating Life Valve: 5 years (minimum)
Battery cycle life: Pump–up to 500 times
Circuit–more than 300 times
Temperature Range 40°F to 115°F (5°C to 45°C)
Humidity Range 0 to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Response Time Raw Data: 1 second per measurement
Calibrated concentration: 3 minutes per data point (adjustable)
Accuracy ±4% of measured value or better
Repeatability 3% of signal
Shock Resistance ±20 m/s2 (approximately ±2 G's) in x, y, and z axis
Calibration Frequency Required: 1 month
Recommended: 2 weeks
Calibration Gas 1 ppm Xylene