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10.DEFINITION OF TERMS
Galvanic cell
Galvanic cell type oxygen sensor that produces a current proportional to the oxygen content permeated
through the membrane. Refer to “9-4. DETECTION PRINCIPLE” for details.
Zener barrier
Safety retainer for explosion protection by limiting the energy of electric current within a non-ignition
level.
CVVS
This is a kind of connecting cable between indicator/alarm unit and oxygen detector head.
CVVS means a “Polyethylene insulated and vinyl sheathed control cable with shield”.
Calibration
By using standard (calibration) gas, adjust gas reading in indicator/alarm unit to match the calibration gas
concentration.