Alphasense A15

Technical specifications Version 2.
PID-A15 Photo Ionisation Detector
Top View Side View Bottom View

Dimensions are in millimetres (+/- 0.1 mm). Use of socketed connection is required. Soldering or cutting the connection pins may permanently damage the sensor and void the warranty.
Performance Target gases VOCs with ionisation potentials < 10.6 eV

Minimum Detection Level (ppb) 100
Linear Range (ppm) 200
Overrange (ppm) 4000
Sensitivity minimum range* 0.69 mV/ppm
Sensitivity typical range* 1.1 mV/ppm
Full stabilisation time 5 minutes
Warm up time 5 seconds
Offset Voltage (mV) 40-75
Response Time (t90 sec) 2
Electrical Power Consumption 80 mW - 200 mW depending on supply voltage

Supply Voltage 3.2 to 5.5 VDC
Output Signal 0.040 to 2.85 V
Environmental Temperature Range -20oC to 60oC

Temperature Dependence see chart
Relative Humidity Range 0 to 95% non-condensing
Humidity Sensitivity Near zero (to 75%RH)
Key Specifications Operating Life 5 years (excluding replaceable lamp and electrode stack)
IS Approval
2813
(No additional circuitry or external fusing required for intrinsic safety)
Onboard Filter To remove liquids and particulates

Lamp User Replaceable. Expected life = 10,000 hours
Electrode Stack User Replaceable
Weight <8 grams
Position Sensitivity None
Warranty Period Electronics and Housing 24 Months, Lamp 12 months. Electrode and lamp
are user replaceable. 10.6 eV lamp typical life 10,000 hours.
Patent information US Pat 6,646,444. Japan Pat 3,793,757
*Gain numbers measured with isobutylene at room temperature and sea level.
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For further information on the performance of this sensor, on other sensors in the range or any
other subject, please contact Alphasense Ltd. or visit our website at “www.alphasense.com”.
Technical specifications Version 2.0
Fig. 2 PID-A15 Linearity (0-4000ppm)
Figure 2 shows the response curve of 20 sensors

throughout the entire operating range. PID output is
nonlinear at higher concentrations but is repeatable
and can be corrected in software.
Fig. 3 Sensitivity Temperature Dependence
Figure 3 shows the mean and ±95% confidence

intervals of the response of the sensors to 100 ppm
isobutylene over the entire temperature range.
The temperature response follows the ideal gas law.
PID-A15 Replacement Parts/Consumables List
Part Number Description Part Number Description
001-0036-00 Gas Hood 001-0043-00 Maintenance Kit, which includes:

2 ea Polishing Disc
001-0037-00 Cap with Key 2 ea 10 μm, Cloth, Bottom Filter
2 ea 1 μm, Teflon, Top Filter, Large
001-0038-00 Spacer 1 ea Padded Swab
001-0039-00 1 μm, Teflon, Top Filter, Large 001-0044-00 Sensor Rebuild Kit, which includes:
2 ea 10.6 eV Lamp
001-0040-00 10 μm, Cloth, Bottom Filter 1 ea Detector Ionisation Cell Assembly
1 ea 1 μm, Teflon, Top Filter, Large
001-0041-00 Detector Ionisation Cell Assembly 1 ea 10 μm, Cloth, Bottom Filter
001-0042-00 10.6 eV Lamp 001-0045-00 Lamp Cleaning Kit
001-0046-00 10.6 eV Lamp Individual Package 001-0047-00 Fast Response 0 to 2,000 ppm sensor
At the end of the product’s life, do not dispose of any electronic sensor, component or instrument in the domestic waste, but contact the instrument manufacturer, Alphasense or its distributor for disposal
instructions. NOTE: all sensors are tested at ambient environmental conditions unless otherwise stated. As applications of use are outside our control, the information provided is given without legal
responsibility. Customers should test under their own conditions, to ensure that the sensors are suitable for their own requirements.
In the interest of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to change design features and specifications without prior notification. The data contained in this document is for guidance only.
Alphasense Ltd accepts no liability for any consequential losses, injury or damage resulting from the use of this document or the information contained within.(©ALPHASENSE LTD) Doc. Ref. PIDA15/OCT22
*Gain numbers measured with isobutylene at room temperature and sea level.
T: +44 (0)1376 556700 E: [email protected] W: www.alphasense.com
For further information on the performance of this sensor, on other sensors in the range or any
other subject, please contact Alphasense Ltd. or visit our website at “www.alphasense.com”.

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Technical specifications Version 2.

PID-A15 Photo Ionisation Detector

Top View Side View Bottom View

Performance Target gases VOCs with ionisation potentials < 10.6 eV

Electrical Power Consumption 80 mW - 200 mW depending on supply voltage

Environmental Temperature Range -20oC to 60oC

(No additional circuitry or external fusing required for intrinsic safety)

Onboard Filter To remove liquids and particulates

Fig. 2 PID-A15 Linearity (0-4000ppm)

Figure 2 shows the response curve of 20 sensors

Fig. 3 Sensitivity Temperature Dependence

Figure 3 shows the mean and ±95% confidence

PID-A15 Replacement Parts/Consumables List

Part Number Description Part Number Description

001-0036-00 Gas Hood 001-0043-00 Maintenance Kit, which includes:

001-0042-00 10.6 eV Lamp 001-0045-00 Lamp Cleaning Kit

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