The sensors are side mounted and the tip can be sharpened or domed.
They have been used in a variety of applications, both in experimental equipment and in clinical use for physiological measurements such as compartment pressure and intradiscal pressure. They have excellent frequency response and are compatible with a wide range of monitors.
Sterilisation is by means of cold aqueous solutions of detergicide (e.g. Cidex) or by ethylene oxide gas. Do not use sodium hypochlorite solution.
Technical details:
Metal diaphragm with directly deposited resistive strain gauges
5V AC r.m.s. maximum or 1V DC maximum
5µV/V/mmHg or as appropriate to range
Compensated temperature range:
Temperature coefficient of zero:
Temperature coefficient of sensitivity:
Linearity and hysteresis error:
Reinforced flexible silicone rubber
6 pin Lemo 2 series as on the appropriate extension lead type EL-1