How can I sterilise a sensor?
In general it is not possible to expose sensors to typical sterilising systems without causing irreversible damage or affecting sensor performance. High pressures and temperatures will cause seal failures whilst aggressive chemicals such as Ethylene Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide may damage the electrocatalyst. Where sensors need to be returned to City Technology and may be a biohazard we recommend ethylene oxide sterilisation. We have not conducted any testing on gamma ray sterilisation but this may provide a way of sterilising a sensor without affecting performance.
