High-temperature applications update

Released on = September 21, 2006, 2:05 pm

Press Release Author = John Cecil

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = The Bosch LSU4.2 wide-band O2 sensor (shipped as part of the
LM-1 kit) is rated to operate at an exhaust gas temperature of < 1300 degrees (F).

Press Release Body = The Bosch LSU4.2 wide-band O2 sensor (shipped as part of the
LM-1 kit) is rated to operate at an exhaust gas temperature of < 1300 degrees (F),
and a sensor housing temperature of < 900 degrees (measured at the bung) for maximum
accuracy and control. When either of these operating temperature ranges is exceeded,
the sensor can no longer be accurately controlled. Further, operating at or over
these temperatures for any length of time can significantly reduce the lifetime of
the sensor. The LM-1 is designed to display an error message under these conditions
(currently 08- Sensor Timing Error) rather than provide inaccurate readings. For
some turbo vehicles, rotary engines, and other setups, this error message can be
encountered with annoying frequency. Some tips to avoiding the sensor timing error:

1) Move your sensor bung as far downstream as possible. Right before the cat, or
2-3 feet from the end of the tailpipe are good locations. 6" from the turbo is
generally not an optimal location.
2) Some users have had great luck with a self-fabricated simple heat-sink fin.
This works because it assists in cooling the sensor body. Take a 4-5" square
piece of copper (optimal) or aluminum, and punch/drill a hole just big enough to
fit over the threads of the O2 sensor. Bend it so that there are two "wings on
either side of the sensor. Mount the heat fin between the sensor and the sensor
washer.



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Contact Details = Innovate! Technology, Inc.
5 Jenner
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
TEL: 949-502-8400
FAX: 949-502-8439
Email : innovatemotor@gmail.com

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