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title: "Contamination Sensor"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0-1000 ppm (parts per million) contamination concentration"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 120
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Polymer membrane thermal degradation at Arrhenius activation energy of 80 kJ/mol or Mie scattering interference at particle diameters below 0.5 μm"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrochemical sensor electrolyte depletion at 95% consumption"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Solid-state electrolyte with 10-year service life rating and automated calibration every 8 hours"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Optical window fouling accumulation rate of 0.1 mm/month"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Self-cleaning ultrasonic transducer at 40 kHz with 15 W power and hydrophobic coating with 110° contact angle"
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  - standard: "ISO 8573-1:2010 (COMPRESSED AIR PURITY CLASSES AND CONTAMINANTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING PER DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU (LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE)"
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# Industrial Specification: Contamination Sensor

## 1. Technical Definition
A sensor that detects contamination levels within automated cleaning systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-1000 ppm (parts per million) contamination concentration**. Failure boundary: **Sensor membrane degradation at 120°C sustained for 72 hours or optical path obstruction exceeding 85% surface coverage**, Mechanism: **Polymer membrane thermal degradation at Arrhenius activation energy of 80 kJ/mol or Mie scattering interference at particle diameters below 0.5 μm**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrochemical sensor electrolyte depletion at 95% consumption | 8 | Signal drift exceeding ±5% full-scale output per 24 hours | Solid-state electrolyte with 10-year service life rating and automated calibration every 8 hours |
| Optical window fouling accumulation rate of 0.1 mm/month | 8 | Transmittance reduction below 70% at 650 nm wavelength | Self-cleaning ultrasonic transducer at 40 kHz with 15 W power and hydrophobic coating with 110° contact angle |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Detection Probe](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/detection-probe.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Signal Processor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/signal-processor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Protective Housing](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/protective-housing.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Automated Cleaning System**, **PLC Controller**, **Data Acquisition System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment, Food Packaging Machinery, Semiconductor Manufacturing Tools  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What types of contamination can this sensor detect in automated cleaning systems?
**A**: This contamination sensor detects particulate matter, chemical residues, and biological contaminants within automated cleaning systems using optical glass technology and precise signal processing.

### Q: How does the stainless steel housing benefit the contamination sensor in industrial environments?
**A**: The stainless steel housing provides corrosion resistance, durability in harsh cleaning environments, and protection for the optical glass and electronic components against chemical exposure and physical damage.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the contamination sensor in machinery manufacturing applications?
**A**: Regular calibration of the detection probe, periodic cleaning of the optical glass surface, and inspection of the protective housing are recommended to maintain accurate contamination level readings in automated cleaning systems.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 8573-1:2010 (COMPRESSED AIR PURITY CLASSES AND CONTAMINANTS)
- CE MARKING PER DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU (LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Contamination Sensor](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/contamination-sensor)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CONTAMINATION_SENSOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: b5ebed96
