6 1/2 DIGIT MULTIMETER GAS SENSOR TESTING

The VBCC Four Probe Gas Sensor Testing Unit is a fully integrated characterization platform designed for evaluating the performance of gas sensing materials and devices under controlled temperature, vacuum, and gaseous environments. The system enables accurate measurement of sensor sensitivity, resistance variation, response time, recovery time, and long-term stability under different gas concentrations.

The testing unit consists of a stainless steel SS316 vacuum chamber with a four-probe sample mounting arrangement, precision temperature control up to 500°C, controlled atmosphere gas delivery system, vacuum pumping arrangement, and computerized data acquisition software. The system supports operation under vacuum as well as multiple gaseous environments, allowing researchers to investigate sensor behavior under real-world operating conditions.

A high-performance Source Measure Instrument (SMU) integrated with LabVIEW-based software enables precise electrical measurements and real-time monitoring of sensor characteristics. The platform is ideally suited for universities, research institutions, semiconductor laboratories, nanotechnology centers, and industrial R&D facilities engaged in gas sensor development and characterization.

Applications

  • Gas Sensor Characterization and Calibration
  • Semiconductor Metal Oxide (MOS) Sensor Testing
  • Hydrogen Sensor Development
  • VOC Sensor Evaluation
  • Nanomaterial-Based Gas Sensor Research
  • Sensitivity and Selectivity Studies
  • Response and Recovery Time Analysis
  • High-Temperature Gas Sensing Experiments
  • Vacuum-Based Sensor Testing
  • Controlled Atmosphere Material Research
  • Environmental Monitoring Sensor Development
  • Academic and Industrial Research & Development


Technical Data

Chamber Material SS316 Stainless Steel
Chamber Size Approximately 100 mm Dia × 300 mm Length
Hot Zone Size 50 mm Dia × 100 mm
Vacuum Level Up to 1 mbar
Heating System Strip Heater
Maximum Temperature 500°C
Working Temperature 400°C
Temperature Controller PID Programmable Controller
Temperature Sensor K-Type Thermocouple
Temperature Accuracy ±1°C
Sample Holder Four-Probe Adjustable Holder
Probe Material Silver (Ag)
Gas Control Dual Mass Flow Controllers
MFC Accuracy ±1.5% FS
Vacuum Pump Rotary Vacuum Pump
Gas Mixing System SS Gas Mixing Chamber
Vacuum Gauge Analog Vacuum Gauge
Electrical Measurement Source Measure Instrument (SMU)
Multimeter Resolution 6½ Digit High Performance DMM
Data Acquisition Computer-Based
Software Platform LabVIEW
Communication RS232 / USB
Power Supply Single Phase AC
Heating Power 0.25 kW

Optional Features

Additional Gas Lines with MFCs (Up to 8 Gases)
Automatic Gas Switching System
Humidity Generation and Control System
Hydrogen Leak Detection System
Digital Vacuum Gauge
Turbo Molecular Vacuum Pump Upgrade
High Vacuum System up to 10-6 mbar
Mass Spectrometer Gas Analysis
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) Module
Additional Source Measure Channels
Automated Sample Positioning System
Gas Cylinders with Regulators
UPS Backup System
Custom Chamber Dimensions