BD8 / BD9

BD8 / BD9

BD8 / BD9

Product catalog summary
Overview: The BD8/BD9 Series Integral Sensors are designed for air bubble, air-in-line, and liquid level sensing, combining BD3 electronics with a free-entry sensor head. The BD8 is made of soft polyurethane for rigid tubing, while the BD9 is constructed from rigid epoxy or ABS plastic for flexible tubing.
Technology: These sensors use high-frequency acoustic energy to detect air or liquid presence in tubing or vessels. Piezoelectric crystals emit ultrasonic pulses, and the presence of air is detected if the signal does not return within a specified time window. This non-invasive technology does not require fluid contact or tubing interruption.
Highlights: Key features include fast air bubble detection, no need for coupling agents, low power consumption, and operation at 5, 12, or 24 VDC. The sensors are reliable, with high EMI and RFI noise immunity, and are unaffected by fluid color. They are suitable for a wide range of tubing types and offer customizable air detection thresholds.
Applications: The sensors are used in medical devices such as apheresis, heart-lung bypass, dialysis, infusion pumps, and more. They are also applicable in immunoassay, diagnostic equipment, liquid and chemical dispensing, and blood processing equipment.
Certifications: The sensors comply with various standards, including IEC 61000-4-4:2004 for electrical fast transients, CISPR 11 for radiated emissions, and IEC 60601-1:1988 for general safety requirements.
Functional Specifications: The sensors operate within a temperature range of +41° to +140° F (+5˚ to +60˚ C) and a humidity range of 0 to 95% non-condensing. They feature a self-test input, response times of 200 µS maximum for wet to dry and 11 mS minimum for dry to wet transitions, and an output pulse width that ensures detection of fast-moving bubbles.
Warranty: Introtek offers a three-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship, provided the original factory product label is attached.
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BD8 / BD9-1

The Introtek Advantage provides products of unsurpassed quality, functionality and dependability that are manufactured to the highest medical device standards and backed by a three-year warranty. BD8/BD9 Series Integral Sensors The BD8/BD9 integral sensors combine BD3 electronics with a free-entry sensor head for air bubble, air-in-line and liquid level sensing. HIGHLIGHTS N Non-invasive technology does not contact the fluid or require a break in the tubing. N Integral design facilitates integration into user’s ntrotek BD8/BD9 Integral sensors combine BD3 electronics with a free-entry sensor head. Constructed of soft polyurethane, the BD8 is recommended for rigid tubing. The rigid epoxy or ABS plastic BD9 is recommended for flexible tubing. product design and minimizes connections. N Fastest air bubble detection INTROTEK circuitry available. CERTIFICATIONS N No coupling agents required. N Low cost, premium performance. N Low power consumption. N 5, 12 or 24 VDC operation. N Reliable surface mount components. N Built in self-test and fail-safe logic. N High EMI and RFI noise immunity. N Not affected by color of fluid. N Can be used by a wide range of rigid and soft tubing. N Custom manufactured systems are available. N Air detection threshold or bubble size can be user-specified. TECHNOLOGY Introtek air bubble detectors and liquid level sensors utilize high-frequency acoustic energy to monitor tubing or vessels for the presence of air, air bubbles, foam or liquid. The sensor’s piezoelectric crystals are placed in direct contact with the desired point of detection. Air detection sensors and electronics emit pulses of ultrasonic energy which are sent through tubing and returned within a specified “window” of time. If air is present, the ultrasonic signal does not arrive within this “window” of time and a warning or dry signal is immediately transmitted. APPLICATIONS N Air bubble, air-in-line and liquid level sensing N Patient-connected medical devices, including: Apheresis Auto-transfusion Infusion pumps Perfusion-based “life • Heart-lung bypass • Dialysis • Cardiac assist pumps support” devices N Immunoassay and diagnostic equipment N Liquid and chemical dispensing N Blood processing equipment

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BD8 / BD9-2

BD8/BD9 Integral Sensors SENSOR PART NUMBER VALIDATION TESTING Please contact an Introtek Application Specialist to determine the optional configuration for your application. The BD8/BD9 Integral Sensors were designed to be tested in conjunction with the following specifications: FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage: 5 VDC, 12 VDC, 24 VDC (±10%) Radiated Emissions, Group 1, Class B: CISPR 11 Electrostatic Discharge: IEC 61000-4-2:2002 Current consumption: 40 mA maximum; 50 mA with LED option. Self-test Input: Provides an electronic check for false wet output signal. Response Time: Wet to Dry...

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