FC-H2 Fuel Cell Hydrogen Sensor
Compact low-concentration hydrogen sensing for fuel cell related equipment, embedded safety devices, and OEM hydrogen monitoring applications.
Overview
The FC-H2 is a compact hydrogen sensor built on a micro fuel cell principle for low-concentration hydrogen monitoring. Based on the product data, it combines fast response, good sensitivity, strong repeatability, and wide operating temperature support in a very small package. It is especially suitable for equipment makers and integrators that need a lightweight hydrogen sensing core for fuel cell related devices, portable instruments, and embedded safety designs.
Key Applications
Fuel cell system monitoring
Compact hydrogen safety modules
Battery and enclosure monitoring
Portable gas detection devices
OEM hydrogen sensing integration
Low-concentration hydrogen monitoring
Problems It Solves
Helps detect low-concentration hydrogen in compact devices and system modules where space is limited
Supports early hydrogen awareness in equipment that needs stable repeatability and dependable small-signal sensing
Improves hydrogen safety monitoring in enclosed or semi-enclosed product designs where accumulation risk matters
Gives OEM and instrument developers a compact sensing option for hydrogen monitoring and alarm workflows
Product Advantages
Zero-consumption sensing
The product material highlights zero-consumption operation, which supports compact low-burden integration in hydrogen sensing equipment.
Fast response and high accuracy
Built for hydrogen sensing tasks that need quick response behavior together with precise low-concentration monitoring.
Anti-interference and anti-poisoning
Designed to improve stability in real operating environments where background conditions can affect long-term sensor performance.
Wide temperature range
Suitable for use across a broad temperature window, helping developers match the sensor to more equipment environments.
Strong repeatability and stability
Intended for repeatable sensing performance in compact devices, alarm modules, and hydrogen monitoring equipment.
Long service life
The stated service life of 6 years under normal use helps reduce replacement frequency in embedded applications.
Key Features
Uses a micro fuel cell sensing principle for low-concentration hydrogen measurement
Supports fast hydrogen response with stated response time under 60 seconds
Combines good sensitivity, linear output behavior, and repeatable performance for stable integration
Offers wide operating temperature range for different industrial and equipment environments
Designed with anti-interference and anti-poisoning characteristics for more reliable field use
Uses a lightweight compact body that fits portable devices and embedded hydrogen safety designs
Technical Specifications
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Product name
FC-H2 fuel cell hydrogen sensor
Detected gas
Hydrogen gas (H2)
Detection principle
Micro fuel cell principle
Range
0 to 1000 ppm
Maximum overload
2000 ppm
Sensitivity
0.4 plus or minus 0.2 nA/ppm
Response time
Less than 60 s
Measurement accuracy
Plus or minus 3% F.S
Lower detection limit
1 ppm
Repeatability
3%
Output linearity
Linear
Operating temperature
-40 to 70 C
Operating pressure
Standard atmospheric pressure plus or minus 10%
Operating humidity
10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Service life
6 years under normal use
Warranty
12 months
Weight
3 g
Organic silicon poisoning
No
Dimensions
The FC-H2 uses a very compact round sensor body designed for embedded installation. The dimension drawing shows an outer diameter of about 13 mm, an overall height near 11 mm, and tight pin spacing suited for compact detector boards and OEM module layouts.
Outer diameter
13 plus or minus 0.2 mm
Overall height
About 11 mm
Pin spacing
7.5 mm nominal
How It Fits Into a Complete Solution
The FC-H2 fits into a complete hydrogen solution as a compact front-end sensing component. It can be integrated into portable hydrogen detectors, fixed monitoring products, control boards, and fuel cell related safety modules where early low-concentration hydrogen sensing is required.
Industries
Fuel cell systems
Suitable for hydrogen sensing points in fuel cell related safety and operating modules.
OEM gas detectors
Useful for compact detector designs that need a small hydrogen sensing core.
Battery rooms and enclosures
Can support low-concentration hydrogen awareness in enclosed monitoring applications.
Hydrogen safety devices
Fits product designs where hydrogen sensing needs to connect to broader alarm or control logic.
Portable instruments
Its light weight and compact size make it suitable for portable hydrogen monitoring designs.
Integrated equipment
Works well in embedded hydrogen sensing applications where space and weight are both limited.
FAQ
What is the FC-H2 used for?
The FC-H2 is used for low-concentration hydrogen sensing in compact equipment, safety modules, and hydrogen monitoring devices.
What detection principle does the FC-H2 use?
It uses a micro fuel cell sensing principle for hydrogen measurement.
What range does the FC-H2 support?
The stated measurement range is 0 to 1000 ppm, with a maximum overload of 2000 ppm.
Is the FC-H2 suitable for embedded product designs?
Yes. Its compact structure and low weight make it suitable for embedded and OEM hydrogen sensing integration.
Can the FC-H2 be used in fuel cell related applications?
Yes. Based on its product positioning, it is suitable for fuel cell related hydrogen sensing applications.
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