Oxygen Analyzer Introduction
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Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Teledyne Analytical Instruments Model BDS 3960 Oxygen
Analyzer is a versatile instrument for detecting oxygen at the parts-per-
billion (ppb) level in a variety of gases. This manual covers the Model
BDS 3960 General Purpose flush-panel and/or rack-mount units only.
These units are for indoor use in a non-hazardous environment.
1.2 Typical Applications
A few typical applications of the Model BDS 3960 are:
• Monitoring inert gas blanketing
• Air separation and liquefaction
• Chemical reaction monitoring
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Petrochemical process control
• Quality assurance
• Gas analysis certification.
1.3 Main Features of the Analyzer
The Model BDS 3960 Oxygen Analyzer is sophisticated yet simple
to use. The main features of the analyzer include:
• Pocket PC with Windows CE operating system used as a
controller for analyzer functions.
• High resolution, accurate readings of oxygen content from
low ppb levels through 100 ppm. Large, bright, meter
readout.
• New BDS Sensing technology, patent pending.
• Versatile analysis over a wide range of applications.
• Microprocessor based electronics: 8-bit CMOS
microprocessor with 32 kB RAM and 8 kB ROM for I/O
operations.
