Planar wideband lambda sensor

Gasoline Systems
Lambda sensor
Lambda sensor
The first lambda sensor was applied in the exhaust
tract of gasoline port fuel injection engines. Since
then, Bosch has applied new technology concepts
to develop a versatile program of sensors. With these
sensors, engine manufacturers can customize lambda
control exactly to their requirements. Our lambda
sensors enable compliance with all international
emission regulations with gasoline port fuel and
direct injection.
Task
At the stoichiometric point (λ = 1: one part of fuel in
14.7 parts of air) the oxygen content of the exhaust
gas is ideal for the conversion of the noxious substan-
Customer benefits
ces in the catalytic converter. The lambda sensor
▶ Reduced emissions due to improved signal
provides the engine control unit with the basis for
accuracy
▶ Long lasting experience in system integration
appropriate mixture formation. There are two sensor
types: switching-type and wideband lambda sensors.
▶ Long lifetime (150,000 miles, 15 years)
Function
▶ Switching-type lambda sensor
– High characteristic curve accuracy due
to controlled heater
The planar switching-type lambda sensor generates a
switching signal during the transition from lean to rich
operation. Thus the stoichiometric point is identified
– Increased flexibility of application
precisely: when there is neither an excess of fuel or air,
– Reduced emissions for cold and warm engine
the catalytic converter works most effectively.
starts due to fast sensor readiness
The wideband lambda sensor provides a continuous
▶ Wideband lambda sensor
– Enhanced mounting options due to tem-
measurement signal from lambda = 0.65 (rich mixture)
to air. It allows for more precise control arrangements
perature robustness (exhaust, housing)
not just with λ = 1, but over a wide range of air-fuel
and preformed hose
ratios.
– Improved signal readiness also at λ ≠ 1
enables lower emissions during cold start
and SLP-diagnoses ability
– LSU-ADV: suitable for pre-turbo application
due to high permanent-temperature and
temperature cycling robustness
Gasoline Systems | Lambda sensor
Technical features
Sensor type
LSF Xfour
LSF 4.2
LSU 4.9
Switching-type
Switching-type
Wideband
λ = 0.65–air
Measurement range
Lambda control for
Gasoline engines
Gasoline engines
Gasoline engines,
diesel engines
Sensor element
Planar, integrated
central heater
Planar, integrated
central heater
Planar, integrated
central heater
Reference
Pumped
Air reference
Pumped
Sensor readiness
(Fast Light-Off FLO)
FLO < 7 s @ 10.5 V FLO ≤ 12 s
FLO ≤ 10 s
Heater power
7W
7 W @ 350 °C
7.5 W
Permanent temperature
exhaust gas
≤ 980°C
≤ 930°C
≤ 930°C
Peak temperature exhaust 1,030°C
gas (max. hours)
(300 h)
1,030°C
(250 h)
1,030°C
(250 h)
Thermo shock
protection (TSP)
Lifetime
Control of sensor
element temperature
Optional
Optional
150,000 miles
15 years
150,000 miles
15 years
Yes
150,000 miles
15 years
Yes
Sensor trimming
Trim resistor in
connector housing
Technical features
Sensor type
LSU 4.9 TSP
LSU ADV
LSU 5.2
Wideband
Wideband
Wideband
Measurement range
λ = 0.65–air
λ = 0.65–air
λ = 0.65–air
Lambda control for
Gasoline engines
Gasoline engines,
diesel engines
Gasoline engines
Sensor element
Planar, integrated
central heater
Planar, integrated
central heater
Planar, integrated
central heater
Reference
Pumped
Pumped
Pumped
Sensor readiness
(Fast Light-off FLO)
FLO ≤ 12 s
FLO ≤ 5 s
FLO ≤ 7 s
Heater power
8.4 W
8.7 W
~10 W
Permanent temperature
exhaust gas
≤ 930°C
≤ 980°C*
≤ 980°C
Pre-turbo application
Yes
Peak temperature exhaust 1,030°C
gas (max. hours)
(250 h)
1,030°C
(250 h)
1,030°C
(300 h)
Sensor element
temperature control
Yes
Yes
Thermo shock
protection (TSP)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lifetime
150,000 miles
15 years
150,000 miles
15 years
Sensor trimming
Trim resistor in
Trimming of
connector housing sensor element
150,000 miles
15 years
Trim resistor in
connector housing
* Pre-turbo variant
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Gasoline Systems
Postfach 30 02 40
70442 Stuttgart
Deutschland
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Printed in Germany
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