PRODUCT INFORMATION
TGS 2610 - for the detection of LP Gas
Features: Applications:
* Low power consumption * Residential LP leak detectors and alarms
* High sensitivity to LP and its component * Portable LP detectors
gases (e.g. propane and butane) * LP gas and vapor detection
* Long life and low cost
* Uses simple electrical circuit
TGS2610 is a semiconductor type gas sensor which combines very high
sensitivity to LP gas with low power consumption and long life. Due to
miniaturization of its sensing chip, TGS2610 requires a heater current of only
56mA and the device is housed in a standard TO-5 package.
The TGS2610 is available in two different models which have different external
housings but identical sensitivity to LP gas. Both models are able to satisfy the
requirements of performance standards such as UL1484 and EN50194.
TGS2610-C00 possesses small size and quick gas response, making it suitable
for gas leakage checkers.
TGS2610-D00 uses filter material in its housing which eliminates the influence
of interference gases such as alcohol, resulting in highly selective response
to LP gas. This feature makes the sensor ideal for residential gas leakage
detectors which require durability and resistance against interference gas.
The figure below represents typical sensitivity characteristics, all data having been gathered at standard test conditions (see
reverse side of this sheet). The Y-axis is indicated as sensor resistance ratio (Rs/Ro) which is defined as follows:
Rs = Sensor resistance in displayed gases at various concentrations
Ro = Sensor resistance in 1800ppm of iso-butane
TGS2610-C00 Sensitivity Characteristics: TGS2610-D00 Sensitivity Characteristics:
100 100
10 Air 10 Air
Ethanol
Rs/Ro Rs/Ro
1 Ethanol 1
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Methane
Methane Iso-butane
Iso-butane/Propane Propane
0.1 0.1
100 1000 10000 100000 100 1000 10000 100000
Gas concentration (ppm) Gas concentration (ppm)
IMPORTANT NOTE: OPERATING CONDITIONS IN WHICH FIGARO SENSORS ARE USED WILL VARY WITH EACH CUSTOMER’S SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS. FIGARO STRONGLY
RECOMMENDS CONSULTING OUR TECHNICAL STAFF BEFORE DEPLOYING FIGARO SENSORS IN YOUR APPLICATION AND, IN PARTICULAR, WHEN CUSTOMER’S 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:
The sensor requires two voltage inputs: A common power supply circuit can
heater voltage (VH) and circuit voltage be used for both VC and VH to fulfill the
(VC). The heater voltage (VH) is applied sensor's electrical requirements. The
to the integrated heater in order to value of the load resistor (RL) should be
maintain the sensing element at a specific chosen to optimize the alarm threshold
temperature which is optimal for sensing. value, keeping power dissipation (PS)
Circuit voltage (VC) is applied to allow of the semiconductor below a limit of
measurement of voltage (VRL) across a 15mW. Power dissipation (PS) will be
load resistor (RL) which is connected in highest when the value of Rs is equal
series with the sensor. to RL on exposure to gas.
Specifications: Structure and Dimensions:
Model number TGS 2610
TGS2610-C00 TGS2610-D00
Sensing element type D1
Standard package TO-5 metal can Top view
Target gases Butane, LP gas
Typical detection range 500 ~ 10,000 ppm
ø9.2±0.2 ø9.2±0.2
Heater Voltage VH 5.0±0.2V DC/AC ø8.1±0.2 ø8.1±0.2
Standard circuit Sensing
Circuit voltage VC 5.0±0.2V DC/AC Ps ≤ 15mW
conditions element
Load resistance RL Variable 0.45kΩ min.
12.4±1.0
Heater resistance RH approx. 59Ω at room temp.
7.8±0.5
Heater current IH 56 ± 5mA Side view
Electrical Heater power
characteristics PH 280mW VH = 5.0V DC
consumption
under standard test 10.0±1.0 10.0±1.0
conditions 0.68~6.8kΩ
Sensor resistance Rs
in 1800ppm iso-butane
Sensitivity Rs (3000ppm)
0.56 ± 0.06
(change ratio of Rs) Rs (1000ppm) ø0.55±0.05 ø0.55±0.05
Iso-butane in air
Test gas conditions
at 20±2˚C, 65±5%RH
Standard test VC = 5.0±0.01V DC 3.6±0.1 3.6±0.1
Circuit conditions
conditions VH = 5.0±0.05V DC
Bottom view
Conditioning period
7 days
before test 4 1 4 1
90˚ 3.6±0.1 90˚ 3.6±0.1
3 2 3 2
ø5.1 ø5.1
u/m:mm
Pin connection:
1: Heater
The value of power dissipation (PS) can Sensor resistance (Rs) is calculated with 2: Sensor electrode (-)
be calculated by utilizing the following a measured value of VRL by using the 3: Sensor electrode (+)
formula: following formula: 4: Heater
(VC - VRL)2 VC - VRL
PS = RS = x RL
RS VRL FIGARO USA, INC.
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REV: 02/05
