GE Infrastructure

Sensing

Model O2X1
Oxygen Transmitter

User’s Manual
GE Infrastructure
Sensing

Model O2X1
Oxygen Transmitter

User’s Manual
916-048G
September 2004
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mounting the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wiring the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Making a Custom Transmitter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing an Oxygen Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The O2X1 Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The O2X1 Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Entering and Exiting the User Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming and Calibrating the O2X1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trimming the Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Span Gas Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Air Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical Classification/Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Intrinsically Safe Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Non-Hazardous Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Warranty

Each instrument manufactured by GE Infrastructure Sensing,

Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Liability under this warranty is limited to
restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the
instrument, at the sole discretion of GE Infrastructure Sensing,
Inc. Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any
liability. This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to
the original purchaser. If GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.
determines that the equipment was defective, the warranty
period is:

• one year from delivery for electronic or mechanical failures

• one year from delivery for sensor shelf life

If GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. determines that the

equipment was damaged by misuse, improper installation, the
use of unauthorized replacement parts, or operating
conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE
Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. , the repairs are not covered under
this warranty.

The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu
of all other warranties whether statutory, express or
implied (including warranties or merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, and warranties arising from course
of dealing or usage or trade).

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Return Policy

If a GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. instrument malfunctions

within the warranty period, the following procedure must be
completed:

1. Notify GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc., giving full details of

the problem, and provide the model number and serial
number of the instrument. If the nature of the problem
indicates the need for factory service, GE Infrastructure
Sensing, Inc. will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER
(RAN), and shipping instructions for the return of the
instrument to a service center will be provided.
2. If GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. instructs you to send your
instrument to a service center, it must be shipped prepaid
to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping
instructions.
3. Upon receipt, GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. will evaluate
the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction.

Then, one of the following courses of action will then be taken:

• If the damage is covered under the terms of the warranty,

the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and
returned.
• If GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. determines that the
damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty, or
if the warranty has expired, an estimate for the cost of the
repairs at standard rates will be provided. Upon receipt of
the owner’s approval to proceed, the instrument will be
repaired and returned.

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Introduction
The GE Infrastructure Sensing O2X1 oxygen transmitter (Figure
1 below) accurately measures oxygen content in a gas mixture at
0 to 250,000 ppmv (25%), in six ranges. It is loop-powered from
a 9-28 VDC power source and provides data readings via a 4-20
mA analog output that is updated once per second. Programmed
information is stored in a nonvolatile memory.

Figure 1: The O2X1 Oxygen Transmitter

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Introduction (cont.)
The O2X1 is available as either an ambient air monitor or as a
process unit. The process units are easily installed by completing
the following steps:

• insert the oxygen sensor into the O2X1 transmitter

• connect the power to the transmitter

• calibrate the oxygen sensor

• attach the transmitter body to the sensor manifold with the

knurled slip nut

A variety of oxygen sensors can be used with the O2X1, but a

quick and easy calibration with ambient air must be performed
upon startup whenever a new sensor is installed.

This guide shows how to properly mount, wire, calibrate, and

adjust the O2X1 oxygen transmitter. Proceed to the appropriate
section for information on the following topics:

Note: The installation instructions in this manual apply only to

O2X1 process units.

• Mounting the Transmitter

• Wiring the Transmitter

• Installing an Oxygen Sensor

• Entering and Exiting the User Program

• Programming and Calibrating the O2X1

• Specifications

• Electrical Classification/Certification

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Mounting the Transmitter

To install the O2X1 oxygen transmitter into the process or sample
system, refer to Figure 2 below and proceed to the next page.

Connector Key

Black: Return (-)

2.75 [70]
Red: Signal (+)

Transmitter Module

LEDs

7.26 [184]

Knurled Nut

Oxygen Sensor
Manifold

1/8 NPT Thread

2.24 [57]

0.50 [13]
8-32 UNC-2B
.30 Deep, 2 Plcs.

1.00 [25]

Figure 2: Outline and Installation Drawing

(316 SS and Delrin Process Units)
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Mounting the Transmitter (cont.)

Note: To avoid collecting condensate that may damage the
oxygen sensor, mount the O2X1 in an upright position,
with the sensor manifold below the electronics module.

Install the O2X1 transmitter by completing the following steps:

1. Remove the O2X1 transmitter and the separately-packaged

oxygen sensor (see Figure 3 below) from the shipping
container. Keep the shipping container and packaging material
for possible future use.

Figure 3: Packaged Oxygen Sensor

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Mounting the Transmitter (cont.)

2. Using Teflon tape as a sealant, connect the sample gas inlet
and outlet to the 1/8” NPT ports on the sensor manifold (see
Figure 4 below). Either port may be used as the inlet or the
outlet; the direction of flow does not matter.

Sensor Manifold
Teflon Tape

Sample Inlet Sample Outlet

Figure 4: Sensor Manifold Installation

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Wiring the Transmitter

To wire the O2X1 oxygen transmitter refer to Figure 5 on the next
page and Figure 6 on page 8. Then, proceed as follows:

!WARNING!
For FM/CSA/BASEEFA certified applications, the O2X1
must be installed with a zener barrier (see Figure 5 on
the next page). Also, for installations in a hazardous
location, the blue OCI (5) T5 cable must be used.

1. A standard 5 ft long, two-wire cable is supplied with the

O2X1. Screw the cable’s five-pin connector to the mating
connector on the O2X1 unit.
Note: Longer cables are available for quotation.
2. Connect the other end of the cable according to one of the
following steps:
a. No Zener Barrier: Attach the red wire to the positive
terminal of a 9-28 VDC power supply. Attach the black
lead to the negative terminal of the power supply.
b. With Zener Barrier: Attach the red and black wires to the
zener barrier, as shown in Figure 6 on page 8.

Making a Custom Transmitter Cable

To construct a transmitter cable longer than the one supplied with
the unit (up to a maximum of 1,100 ft), refer to Note 1 in Figure 5
on the next page and the specifications on pages 24 and 25.
Solder the two leads on one end of the cable to the connector
provided by GE Infrastructure Sensing. For the pin connections
on the transmitter, see Figure 2 on page 3.

Note: The orientation of the connector depends on how the

transmitter is installed. Use the connector key shown in
Figure 2 on page 3 as a reference when making lead
connections.

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Wiring the Transmitter (cont.)

HAZARDOUS LOCATION NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION

(CLASS I, II, III, DIV 1, GROUP A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

See Note 1

MTL706 SEE
O2X1
BARRIER NOTE 4
(SEE NOTE 2)

1. Cable Requirements
A. FM Approved Installations - Total cable capacitance and
inductance due to the cable cannot exceed the following
values:

Group A, B Group C, E Group D, F, G

0.068 µF 0.30 µF 0.90 µF
4.0 mH 18 mH 35 mH

B. CSA Installations - Refer to the Canadian Electrical Code for

allowable cable parameters and lengths.
2. Barriers must be installed in accordance with the barrier
manufacturer’s specifications
3. Installations should be in accordance with ANSI RP12.6,
“Installations of Intrinsically Safe Systems for Hazardous
(Classified) Locations” and the National Electrical Code
(ANSI/NFPA 70).
4. Control room equipment connected to the associated apparatus
(barrier inputs) must not use or generate more than 250 V.
5. CSA installations must be installed in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
6. WARNING - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY
IMPAIR SAFETY.
AVERTISSEMENT - LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS
PEUT COMPROMETTRELA SECURITE INTRINSIQUE
(per Drawing #752-099)

Figure 5: Typical Certification Requirements for

316 SS Process Unit Installations
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Wiring the Transmitter (cont.)

With Zener Barrier

Without Zener Barrier

Figure 6: O2X1 Wiring Diagrams

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Installing an Oxygen Sensor

To install a new or replacement oxygen sensor in the O2X1, refer
to Figure 7 below and complete the following steps:

Sensor Base

Knurled Nut

Oxygen Sensor Ring

Sensor Manifold

Figure 7: Oxygen Sensor Installation

1. Disconnect the power from the O2X1

2. Loosen the knurled slip nut and remove the O2X1 body from
the sensor manifold. If a previous oxygen sensor is already in
place, remove it now.
3. Apply power to the unit. The O2X1 initializes in about 15
seconds and then all three LEDs light momentarily.

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Installing an Oxygen Sensor (cont.)

Note: Before continuing with the installation, become familiar
with the procedures for programming and calibrating the
O2X1 oxygen transmitter discussed later in this manual.
4. Trim the 4-20 mA analog output (see page 15) and set the
range to 0-25% oxygen (see page 14).
5. Open the airtight package (see Figure 4 on page 5) and
remove the oxygen sensor from the package. To maintain the
oxygen sensor’s energy level, remove the red grounding tab
and immediately proceed to the next step.
6. Orient the sensor so that its gold-plated electrodes are facing
the spring-loaded contact pins in the sensor base (see Figure 7
on the previous page). Firmly press the oxygen sensor into the
sensor base on the O2X1 transmitter.
7. It is best to perform an air calibration on the new oxygen
sensor at this time (see page 18). On the 0-25% oxygen scale,
a properly calibrated oxygen sensor generates a current of
17.4 mA at the 4-20 mA analog output terminals.
8. Using the knurled slip nut, attach the transmitter with the
calibrated oxygen sensor to the sensor manifold. Rotate the
transmitter as desired and hand-tighten the knurled slip nut.
9. Begin the flow of either the process or the calibration gas. The
analog output reading should begin to drop as the oxygen
sensor adjusts to the reduced oxygen level. During this time,
reset the range as required.
10. For improved accuracy in the ppm oxygen ranges, a span gas
calibration should now be performed (see page 16).

IMPORTANT: Sensor life is dependent on the application. High

oxygen concentrations and/or contaminants such
as acid gases shorten sensor life.

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The O2X1 Keypad

The O2X1 keypad consists of three keys and three light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), as shown in see Figure 1 on page 1. Table 1 below
lists all of the keypad components and shows the symbols used to
represent them in this document.

Note: During programming, all keystrokes must be completed

within 60 seconds of the previous keystroke.

Table 1: The O2X1 Keys and LEDs

Symbol Component Name
Mode Set Key

Up Arrow Key

Down Arrow Key

51 LED #1

52 LED #2

53 LED #3

The O2X1 Menu Map

As an aid in navigating through the User Program, a complete
Menu Map of the program is presented in Figure 8 on the next
page. Please refer to this figure as needed, while programming
the O2X1 transmitter.

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(Press and Hold 1 2 3

for 3 seconds) = Press Mode Set Key TEXT = Instructions for User
MEASUREMENT
1 2 3
MODE = LED Status
1 2 3 = Press Up Arrow Key
= "Blinking" LED
= "ON" LED
= Press Down Arrow Key
= "OFF" LED

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
= 0-10 ppm = 0-1,000 ppm = 0-10%
1 2 3
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
= 0-100 ppm = 0-10,000 ppm = 0-25%

RANGE SELECT RANGE DISPLAYS

1 2 3

New Range
1 2 3 1 2 3
(see table at right)
Current Range
(see table at right)

OUTPUT TRIM

20 mA Trim 1 2 3

Output = 20 mA
1 2 3 (read with ammeter)

4 mA Trim 1 2 3

Output = 4 mA
(read with ammeter)
NOTE: All LEDs turn OFF during output trim.
MAIN MENU

Use ammeter to read output value.

SPAN GAS CALIBRATION

All Other Cals
1 2 3
Expose 1 2 3
Sensor to
Span Gas*
1st & 2nd Cals Read Output
with Ammeter
Stores Value
* before entering Main Menu as Reference
Passed

1 2 3
* current <80% of stored value
or <50 microamps.
Weak
1 2 3
Sensor*

AIR CALIBRATION
All Other Cals Passed

1 2 3
Expose 1 2 3
Sensor to 1 2 3
Air*
1st & 2nd Cals Wait 5 Seconds
Weak
Stores Value Sensor*
1 2 3

as Reference

Exit Without Saving Changes Stop Pressing Keys

for 60 Seconds
(or cut power for 5 sec.)
1 2 3
EXIT
1 2 3 MEASUREMENT
Save Changes and Exit MODE

Figure 8: O2X1 Menu Map

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Entering and Exiting the User Program

Table 2 below shows how to use the O2X1 keypad to navigate
through the User Program.

Table 2: O2X1 Menu Navigation

Operation Key/LED Sequence
Enter the Main
1. Press and hold the key until 5 3
Menu
turns ON (about 3 seconds).

2. Press the key, and 5 2 turns ON.

3. Press the key, and 5 1 starts

blinking. This indicates that you have
entered the Main Menu.
Note: The O2X1 operates on a 4-20 mA
loop current, which varies as the
LEDs turn ON and OFF. Therefore,
do not take any measurements while
in the User Program.
Move to next
Press the key until the appropriate LED
item in Main
status is obtained (see Figure 8 on page 12).
Menu
Save changes While in the Main Menu, press and hold
and exit
down both the and keys until all
three LEDs begin blinking. Then release the
keys. After your changes have been saved,
all three LEDs will turn OFF.
Note: If any of the LEDs are still blinking,
you are still in the Main Menu.
Exit without Stop pressing keys and wait until all three
saving changes LEDs turn OFF (about 60 seconds), or
disconnect the power for at least 5 seconds.

The O2X1 User Program consists of a Main Menu and four

submenus. A complete Menu Map of the program is shown in
Figure 8 on page 12.

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Programming and Calibrating the O2X1

Upon startup, a five-step adjustment and calibration procedure
must be performed on the O2X1:
1. Select the desired measurement range.
2. Trim the low (4 mA) and high (20 mA) analog outputs.
3. Upon installation of a new oxygen sensor, calibrate the unit
with air for either a ppm or % sensor.
4. For ppm sensors only, purge the sensor with a low ppm
oxygen gas.
5. For all subsequent calibrations, use a span gas that is
appropriate for the sensor and range selected.
To begin the above tasks, proceed to the next section.

Selecting the Range

1. Scroll through the Main Menu until 5 1 is blinking, and
press the key to display the current range. See Table 3
below to determine the current range from the status of the
LEDs.

Table 3: LED Range Codes

51 52 53 Range
OFF ON ON 0-10 ppm
ON OFF OFF 0-100 ppm
OFF ON OFF 0-1,000 ppm
OFF OFF ON 0-10,000 ppm
ON ON OFF 0-10%
ON ON ON 0-25%

2. To select the desired range, press the or key to scroll

through the available options until the desired range is
displayed via the LED codes.

3. When done, press the key. The blinking of 5 1 indicates

that you have returned to the Main Menu.
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Trimming the Output

To trim the analog output, calibrate the low (4 mA) end of the
output then the high (20 mA) end of the output.

IMPORTANT: The low and high adjustments interact with each

other. Therefore, recheck the calibration after the
procedure has been completed.

Preparing to Trim the Output:

Prepare to trim the analog output as follows:

1. Connect an ammeter in series with the positive O2X1 power

supply lead, to monitor the analog output.
2. Enter the Main Menu as described in Table 2 on page 13.

3. Press the key repeatedly until 5 2 blinks. This is the

beginning of the Output Trim submenu.

Trimming the Output Low (4 mA) End:

1. Press the key. All LEDs turn OFF and the analog output is
driven to approximately 4 mA.

2. Press the or key to adjust the output up or down, until

it equals 4.00 ± 0.01 mA.

3. When done, press the key. 5 2 blinks, indicating that

you are back at the Main Menu.

Trimming the Output High (20 mA) End:

1. Press the key. All LEDs turn OFF and the analog output is
driven to approximately 20 mA.

2. Press the or key to adjust the output up or down, until

it equals 20.00 ± 0.01 mA.

3. When done, press the key. 5 2 blinks, indicating that

you are back at the Main Menu.

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Trimming the Output (cont.)

Completing the Trim Procedure:

1. Repeat both the low end and high end analog output trimming
steps until no further trimming adjustments are required.
2. Exit the Main Menu and Save your changes, as described in
Table 2 on page 13.

Span Gas Calibration

Before entering the Main Menu, use a low oxygen content purge
gas to prepare the O2X1. Then, start the flow of the span gas to
the sensor and wait until the output reading is stable. After initial
exposure to the calibration gas, obtaining a stable reading takes a
few seconds in the higher ranges (0-1,000 ppm and above) and a
minute or more in the lower ranges (0-10 and 0-100 ppm). For
accurate calibration, the span gas should have an oxygen content
of 70-90% of the range being calibrated.

To perform the calibration, complete the following steps:

1. Use the equation below to calculate the expected mA output

that corresponds to the known oxygen content of the span gas:

Span Gas ppm

4.0 + 16.0 × -------------------------------------- = mA Output
Full Range ppm

For example, if the span gas contains 80 ppm oxygen and the
0-100 ppm range is being calibrated, the analog output should
equal 4 + 16 x (80/100) = 16.8 mA.

2. Start the flow of span gas to the sensor, and allow the 4-20 mA
output reading to stabilize.
3. After the reading has stabilized, enter the Main Menu as
described on page 13.

4. Press the key until 5 1 is ON and 5 3 is blinking.

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Span Gas Calibration (cont.)

5. For the first two calibrations after installing the transmitter,

use the key to store the calibration value in memory as a
reference to detect a weak sensor. For all subsequent
calibrations, press the key to reference this value against
the one stored in memory. All LEDs turn OFF after the key is
pressed.
6. While using an ammeter to monitor the 4-20 mA output, press
the or key to adjust the analog output until the reading
equals the value calculated in Step 1 on the previous page.

7. When done, press the key. If the calibration was

successful, 5 1 should be ON and 5 3 should be blinking.
At this point, the mA output is equal to the calibration setting
of Step 5 above and must be saved. Save the calibration by
holding down both the and keys until all three LEDs
flash and then turn OFF.

Note: The second calibration after installation should be

performed within 1-2 days of the first calibration.

Note: If 5 1 and 5 3 blink alternately with 5 2, the sensor is

weak and sensor failure may be imminent.

IMPORTANT: To detect a weak sensor, the same span gas that

was used for the first two calibrations must be
used for all subsequent calibrations.

If the sensor is weak and a replacement sensor is not immediately

available, repeat the calibration using the key in Step 5 above.
This stores a weaker sensor calibration value into memory for
temporary use. However, be aware that sensor drift may be
increasing, and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The sensor should
be replaced as soon as possible.

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Air Calibration
An air calibration, as described below, is always recommended
upon installation of a new oxygen sensor. However, because of
the non-linearity of the oxygen sensor, a span gas calibration (see
page 16) should also be performed to ensure more accurate
readings in the ppm ranges.

Caution!
The useful life of ppm sensors will be extended by
minimizing exposure of the sensor to air.

1. Expose the oxygen sensor to ambient air for about two

minutes.

2. In the Main Menu, press the key until 5 2 is ON and 5

3 is blinking.
3. For the first two calibrations after installing the transmitter,
use the key to store the sensor current value in memory as
a reference. For all subsequent calibrations, press the key
to reference this new value against the one stored in memory.
After pressing the key, 5 2 and 5 3 will come on for about
five seconds, until the calibration is complete.
4. Reconnect the O2X1 transmitter to the process and switch
back to a calibration gas of low oxygen content.
5. When 5 2 is ON and 5 3 is blinking, you are back at the
Main Menu. The new calibration must be saved by holding
down both the and keys until all three LEDs flash and
then turn OFF.

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Air Calibration (cont.)

Note: If 5 1 and 5 3 blink alternately with 5 2, the calibration

was rejected because the sensor current was less than
50 µA. The sensor is weak and sensor failure may be
imminent - replace the sensor as soon as possible.

Note: The second calibration after installation should be

performed within 1-2 days of the first calibration.
If the sensor is weak and a replacement sensor is not immediately
available, repeat the calibration using the key in Step 3 on the
previous page. If this reading is still less than 50 µA, the reading
cannot be stored and the sensor must be replaced immediately.

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Specifications
ppm Sensor Measurement Ranges
(Field-Programmable):
0–10 ppmv O2 (316 SS package only)
0–100 ppmv O2
0–1,000 ppmv O2
0–10,000 ppmv O2

% Sensor Measurement Ranges

(Field-Programmable):
0–1% O2
0–10% O2
0–25% O2

Accuracy:
±1% of span at calibration point for all ranges, except ±2% of
span at the calibration point for the 0–10 ppmv range
(316 SS package only)

Repeatability:
±1% of span or ±2% of span for 0–10 ppmv range
(316 SS package only)

Resolution:
±0.1% of span

Linearity:
±2% of span

Operating Temperature:

0–45oC (32–113°F)

Ambient Temperature Effect:

±3% of reading over operating temperature range

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Specifications (cont.)
Sample Pressure:
atmospheric (during operation and calibration)

Atmospheric Pressure Effect:

±0.13% of reading per mm Hg (directly proportional to
absolute pressure). During calibration, pressure and flow rate
must be kept constant.

Process Connection:
316 SS & Delrin process units: 1/8” NPT inlet and outlet
ambient air monitoring units: none

Sample Flow Rate:

1.0 SCFH (500 cc/min) recommended

Response Time:
90% step change with standard sensors:

10 seconds from 1–12 ppm O2

10 seconds from 12–1 ppm O2
15 seconds from 5–10,000 ppm O2
10 seconds from 10,000–5 ppm O2
22 seconds from 0.1–21% O2
16 seconds from 21–0.1% O2

Process Wetted Materials

316 SS Process Unit: 316 SS, Viton, Teflon
Delrin Process Unit: Delrin, Viton, Teflon
Ambient Air Monitoring Unit: Delrin, Viton, Teflon

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Model Number
The model number for the O2X1 oxygen transmitter is
constructed as follows:

O2X1 - B C

Where, B (Sensor) = 0 - no sensor

1 - standard ppm sensor
2 - acid ppm sensor
3 - standard percent sensor
4 - acid percent sensor

Where, C (Package) = 0 - standard stainless steel

1 - Delrin plastic
2 - ambient air monitor
S - special

For example, an O2X1 with a standard percent sensor and a

Delrin plastic package would have the following model number:

O2X1-31

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Electrical Classification/Certification
Weatherproof (Process Units Only):
NEMA 4X, IP66

Intrinsically Safe (316 SS Units Only):

Class I, II, III, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G;
FM J.I.2D6A6.AX (3610); CSA LR 44204

II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 (-20° to +60oC)

BAS01ATEX1094 X

CE European Union Compliance:

Note: See the Declaration of Conformity and ATEX Compliance
certificates at the back of this manual for additional
information.

All O2X1 package options comply with EMC Directive

89/336/EEC and Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
(Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2).

For EN 61000-4-3, the O2X1 meets performance criteria A

and, in a limited number of frequencies, performance
criteria B per EN 61326.

IMPORTANT: For CE compliance, the O2X1 cable must be

shielded and the shield must be terminated at
the supply end.

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Intrinsically Safe Installation

Intrinsically safe installations require the use of an MTL706
Zener barrier.

Power Requirements with an MTL706:

24–28 VDC, at 50 mA

Cable:
OCI(*)T5 in hazardous area: blue, 2-conductor twisted-pair
with connector, 22 AWG, 1,100 ft maximum length
(* = length in ft)

OCB(*) in nonhazardous (safe) area:

3-conductor, 22 AWG, 0.04 ohms/ft

Note: Cable requirements for certified installations must also

comply with Note 1 in Figure 5 on page 7.

Output:
Total load must equal 250 Ω ±5%

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Non-Hazardous Installation
Non-Hazardous installations do not require the use of an
MTL706 Zener barrier.

Power Requirement:
9–28 VDC, loop-powered, 0.6 W max.

Cable:
OC(*)T5: gray, 2-conductor twisted pair with connector,
22 AWG, 0.04 ohms/ft (* = length in ft)

Output:
Max. Load (ohms) = [40 x (PSV - 8)] - RC
PSV = Power Supply Voltage in VDC
RC = Cable Resistance
(22 AWG cable has 0.04 ohms/ft)

Example:

Given a 24 VDC power supply and a 1,000 ft, 22 AWG cable

RC = 1,000 ft. x 0.04 ohms/ft = 40 ohms

Max. Load = [40 x (24 - 8)] - 40 = 600 ohms

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Index
A
Air Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

C
Cable, Custom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Calibration
Ambient Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Five-Step Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Span Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Certification
Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

E
Electrical Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

I
Installation Specifications
Intrinsically Safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Non-Hazardous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

K
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

L
LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

M
Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

O
Outline and Installation Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Output, Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Oxygen Sensor, Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

R
Range, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

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Index (cont.)
S
Sensor Manifold, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Span Gas Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Specifications
Hazardous Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Non-Hazardous Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

U
Unit Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
User Program
Entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

W
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Wiring the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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GE Infrastructure DECLARATION
Sensing OF
CONFORMITY
We, Panametrics Limited
Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon, County Clare
Ireland

declare under our sole responsibility that the

O2X1 Oxygen Transmitter

to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards:

• EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999
• EN 50020:1994
• EN50284:1999
• II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4; BAS01ATEX1094 X
Baseefa (2001) Ltd/EECS, Buxton, SK17 9JN, UK
• EN 50104:1998
Deviation from Standard: unit not tested from -10°C to 0°C
• EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation
(For EN 61000-4-3, the O2X1 meets performance Criteria A, and in a limited number of
frequencies, performance Criteria B per EN 61326.)
• EN 60529:1991+A1:2000
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following the provisions of the 89/336/EEC EMC Directive and the 94/9/EC ATEX Directive.

The units listed above and any ancillary sample handling systems supplied with them do not
bear CE marking for the Pressure Equipment Directive, as they are supplied in accordance
with Article 3, Section 3 (sound engineering practices and codes of good workmanship) of
the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC for DN<25.

Shannon - July 1, 2003

Mr. James Gibson
GENERAL MANAGER

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GE Infrastructure DECLARATION
Sensing DE
CONFORMITE
Nous, Panametrics Limited
Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon, County Clare
Ireland

déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que les

O2X1 Oxygen Transmitter

rélatif á cette déclaration, sont en conformité avec les documents suivants:

• EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999
• EN 50020:1994
• EN50284:1999
• II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4; BAS01ATEX1094 X
Baseefa (2001) Ltd/EECS, Buxton, SK17 9JN, UK
• EN 50104:1998
Deviation from Standard: unit not tested from -10°C to 0°C
• EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation
(For EN 61000-4-3, the O2X1 meets performance Criteria A, and in a limited number of
frequencies, performance Criteria B per EN 61326.)
• EN 60529:1991+A1:2000
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suivant les régles de la Directive de Compatibilité Electromagnétique 89/336/EEC et

d’ATEX 94/9/EC.

Les matériels listés ci-dessus ainsi que les systèmes d'échantillonnages pouvant être livrés
avec, ne portent pas le marquage CE de la directive des équipements sous pression, car ils
sont fournis en accord avec la directive 97/23/EC des équipements sous pression pour les
DN<25, Article 3, section 3 qui concerne les pratiques et les codes de bonne fabrication
pour l'ingénierie du son.

Shannon - July 1, 2003

Mr. James Gibson
DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL

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ISO 9001
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CERT-DOC-H1 August 2004)
GE Infrastructure
Sensing KONFORMITÄTS-
ERKLÄRUNG

Wir, Panametrics Limited

Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon, County Clare
Ireland

erklären, in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß die Produkte

O2X1 Oxygen Transmitter

folgende Normen erfüllen:

• EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999
• EN 50020:1994
• EN50284:1999
• II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4; BAS01ATEX1094 X
Baseefa (2001) Ltd/EECS, Buxton, SK17 9JN, UK
• EN 50104:1998
Deviation from Standard: unit not tested from -10°C to 0°C
• EN 61326:1998, Class A, Annex A, Continuous Unmonitored Operation
(For EN 61000-4-3, the O2X1 meets performance Criteria A, and in a limited number of
frequencies, performance Criteria B per EN 61326.)
• EN 60529:1991+A1:2000
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gemäß den Europäischen Richtlinien, Niederspannungsrichtlinie EMV-Richtlinie

Nr.: 89/336/EG und ATEX Richtlinie Nr. 94/9/EG.

Die oben aufgeführten Geräte und zugehörige, mitgelieferte Handhabungssysteme tragen

keine CE-Kennzeichnung gemäß der Druckgeräte-Richtlinie, da sie in Übereinstimmung mit
Artikel 3, Absatz 3 (gute Ingenieurpraxis) der Druckgeräte-Richtlinie 97/23/EG für DN<25
geliefert werden.

Shannon - July 1, 2003

Mr. James Gibson
GENERALDIREKTOR

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CERT-DOC-H1 August 2004)
GE Infrastructure
Sensing ATEX COMPLIANCE

We, GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.

1100 Technology Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821-4111
U.S.A.

as the manufacturer, declare under our sole responsibility that the product

O2X1 Oxygen Transmitter

to which this document relates, in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Annex II, meets the following specifications:

II 1 G EEx ia IIC T4 (-20°C to +60°C)

1180 BAS01ATEX1094X

Furthermore, these additional requirements and specifications apply to the product:

• Having been designed in accordance with EN 50014, EN 50020, and EN 50284, the
product meets the fault tolerance requirements of electrical apparatus for category “ia”.
• The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in
accordance with the requirements of the EC Type Examination Certificate. The
installation must be carried out in accordance with all appropriate international, national
and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof apparatus
and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. Access to the circuitry
must not be made during operation.
• Only trained, competent personnel may install, operate and maintain the equipment.
• The product has been designed so that the protection afforded will not be reduced due
to the effects of corrosion of materials, electrical conductivity, impact strength, aging
resistance or the effects of temperature variations.
• The product cannot be repaired by the user; it must be replaced by an equivalent
certified product. Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an
approved repairer.
• The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those
permitted in the certification documentation and the instruction manual.
• The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared,
electromagnetic ionizing, or non-electrical dangers.
• As a special condition for safe use, the product must not be used to measure oxygen
concentrations greater than 21%.

CERT-ATEX-D (Rev. August 2004)

USA
1100 Technology Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821-4111
Web: www.gesensing.com

Ireland
Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon, County Clare
Ireland