The following specifications for CTS’ Diesel Particulate Filter Sensor are available for evaluation systems and provide significant flexibility for a wide range of on-vehicle sensing and instrumentation test applications. System hardware and software can be customized to meet specific customer requirements.
Diesel Particulate Filter Sensor Hardware Overview
- Control Unit: 102 x 105 mm footprint, 480 g weight
- RF Probe: similar in size to stock temperature sensor
RF Operating Specifications
- Single antenna reflection measurements
- Dual antenna transmission measurements
- Frequency Range: 0.4 – 2.4 GHz, user configurable
- Vector Measurements: 2 port S parameter
- Built-in and automated OSL calibration
- Auto-zero function DPF normalization
- Integrated sensor self-diagnostics
Communications
- CAN J1939, user configurable
- Analog output 0-5V, user scalable
- USB 2.0 standard
- Wireless data optional
- Integrated data storage: 16 GB
Sensor Inputs
- RF Antenna Ports: 2 SMA ports
- Thermocouple Inputs: 2 Mini-Type K
- RTD Inputs: 2 for 200 Ω Platinum RTD
- Analog Inputs: 4 channels, user configurable
Environmental
- Control Unit: -40 °C to +85 °C
- RF Probes: -40 °C to +1,000 °C
- Watertight enclosure
- Diesel, oil, and salt resistant