How do you read the date codes on sensors? | RKI Instruments

How do you read the date codes on sensors?

Each RKI sensor is labeled with a serial number (S/N) in which the first two numerals specify the manufactured date.

Example: Serial Number (S/N): 792D01278AT

where to find the sensor date

  • Date code is 79 (Manufactured Date)
  • First numeral is the year (2017)
  • Second numeral is the month (September)
  • Months are coded 1=Jan to 9=Sept., Oct.=X, Nov.=Y and Dec.=Z
  • Note: Warranty for this sensor starts on December 2017 based upon Date Code (D/C) sticker 7Z
    -The date code may be a small adhesive label on the sensor or may be read from the serial number on the sensor

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