Carbon Dioxide Measurements VIEW ALL CO2 SENSORS AND DETECTORS CO2 Measurements Carbon dioxide measurement is required in many applications from building automation and greenhouses to life science and safety. Many technologies are used to measure CO2. Infrared (IR) sensing is the most widely applied one. Benefits of IR sensors over chemical sensors: stable and highly selective to the measured gas a long lifetime and they withstand high humidity, dust, dirt, and other harsh conditions. Download Microglow Technology Application Note How to Measure CO2? CO2 is a colorless and odorless gas that is soluble in water. It is the bubbles in the fizzy drink, a greenhouse gas, a byproduct of burning reactions, and in the air we exhale. CO2 is itself non-combustible and inert gas, which makes reliable measurement challenging. The most dependable method for CO2 measurements is Vaisala CARBOCAP® carbon dioxide sensor, an optical infrared measurement with groundbreaking innovations. Learn more on how to measure CO2. Learn how to measure co2 Watch the video Vaisala CARBOCAP® - Advanced Carbon Dioxide Measurement Technology What Makes Vaisala’s CO2 Sensors Unique? Vaisala uses a single-beam and dual-wavelength NDIR (Non-dispersive infrared) technology for measuring CO2. The patented CARBOCAP® technology is used in all its CO2 sensors. This technology incorporates a unique tunable band pass filter that was developed by Vaisala and is manufactured in our own state-of-the-art cleanroom. Learn about CARBOCAP technology Watch the video Installation of a Vaisala HVAC Sensor Measurement Excellence The CARBOCAP® sensor allows for measurement of both the CO2 absorption signal and a reference signal using a single set of components. Because of this, Vaisala is getting a real reference measurement in every measurement cycle. This eliminates the most common drift factors normally associated with all other NDIR sensors. The results of this breakthrough are excellent long-term stability, a long service life and the ability to function in the most demanding environments, including warm, humid, and dusty environments. Watch webinar on the benefits of CARBOCAP technology Typical Applications for CO2 Vaisala CARBOCAP® instruments are well suited to a wide range of applications, from ppm (parts per million) to percentage-level CO2 measurements. Since CO2 replaces oxygen, it can be harmful to people in very high concentrations. CO2 is present at percentage levels only within closed processes such as fermentation and controlled-atmosphere storage environments. Percentage-level measurements are also typical in life-science applications such as CO2 incubation. Read why measuring CO2 is important Application Areas Life science incubators Cold storage facilities Food & beverage, fruit and vegetable transportation Fermentation & brewing Agriculture: greenhouses, mushroom farms, animal husbandry (hatchers, egg setters) Ecological measurements, for example, soil respiration and ambient CO2 measurement HVAC Packaging Benefits of Vaisala’s CARBOCAP® sensors Benefits of Vaisala’s CARBOCAP® sensors Stability The unique design of CARBOCAP® results in recommended calibration intervals of up to 5 years. 24/7 Occupation Suitable for use in spaces occupied 24/7 as well as dusty and dirty industrial environments. CARBOCAP® does not rely on the assumption of CO2 concentrations dropping to background levels in order to make any drift compensations. Long lifetime Its microglow light source is rated for 15+ years of stable light output providing many years of trouble free use. Out of the box performance Shows correct values immediately after power-up because the CARBOCAP® does not need to “learn” its environment like other technologies do. Carbon dioxide measurement related products CO2, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series GMW80 for monitoring indoor air quality Measuring CO2 is the most economical way to monitor both indoor air quality (IAQ) and human presence with... Read more CO2, Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Series GMW90 for green building projects The wall-mounted Vaisala GMW90 Series CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Humidity Transmitters are especially... Read more CO₂ Transmitter Series GMD20 for demand controlled ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features. Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes Vaisala Indigo200 series transmitters are host devices for displaying measurement values from Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes. CO₂ Probe GMP231 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures, up to 180 °C CO₂ Probe GMP251 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 is an intelligent, stand-alone, %-level probe for measuring CO2 in life science incubators, cold storage facilities, fruit and vegetable transportation, and in all demanding applications where stable and accurate percentage-level CO2 measurements are needed. CO₂ Probe GMP252 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP252 is an intelligent, stand-alone, ppm-level probe. It's intended for measuring CO2 in agriculture, refrigeration, greenhouses, demanding HVAC applications, and for plant growth chamber manufacturers. CO₂ Probe GMP343 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological measurements. Typical applications include CO2 soil respiration, ambient CO2 monitoring, plant growth chambers, and OEM applications. Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or %. CO2 Insight and Materials Vaisala Online Store Read More Customer case: Vaisala probes facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration Read More Customer case: Infosys monitors indoor air with Vaisala’s HVAC sensors Read More Blog: Why is measuring CO2 important? Read More Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More Webinar: How to Measure CO2 in Demanding Conditions Read More Webinar: Benefits of Measuring CO2 Reliably in Cold Storage Applications Read More Webinar: CO2 Measurements in life science incubators Read More Vaisala Online Store Read More Customer case: Vaisala probes facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration Read More Customer case: Infosys monitors indoor air with Vaisala’s HVAC sensors Read More Blog: Why is measuring CO2 important? Read More Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More Webinar: How to Measure CO2 in Demanding Conditions Read More Webinar: Benefits of Measuring CO2 Reliably in Cold Storage Applications Read More Webinar: CO2 Measurements in life science incubators Read More
CO2 Measurements Carbon dioxide measurement is required in many applications from building automation and greenhouses to life science and safety. Many technologies are used to measure CO2. Infrared (IR) sensing is the most widely applied one. Benefits of IR sensors over chemical sensors: stable and highly selective to the measured gas a long lifetime and they withstand high humidity, dust, dirt, and other harsh conditions. Download Microglow Technology Application Note
How to Measure CO2? CO2 is a colorless and odorless gas that is soluble in water. It is the bubbles in the fizzy drink, a greenhouse gas, a byproduct of burning reactions, and in the air we exhale. CO2 is itself non-combustible and inert gas, which makes reliable measurement challenging. The most dependable method for CO2 measurements is Vaisala CARBOCAP® carbon dioxide sensor, an optical infrared measurement with groundbreaking innovations. Learn more on how to measure CO2. Learn how to measure co2
Watch the video Vaisala CARBOCAP® - Advanced Carbon Dioxide Measurement Technology What Makes Vaisala’s CO2 Sensors Unique? Vaisala uses a single-beam and dual-wavelength NDIR (Non-dispersive infrared) technology for measuring CO2. The patented CARBOCAP® technology is used in all its CO2 sensors. This technology incorporates a unique tunable band pass filter that was developed by Vaisala and is manufactured in our own state-of-the-art cleanroom. Learn about CARBOCAP technology
Watch the video Installation of a Vaisala HVAC Sensor Measurement Excellence The CARBOCAP® sensor allows for measurement of both the CO2 absorption signal and a reference signal using a single set of components. Because of this, Vaisala is getting a real reference measurement in every measurement cycle. This eliminates the most common drift factors normally associated with all other NDIR sensors. The results of this breakthrough are excellent long-term stability, a long service life and the ability to function in the most demanding environments, including warm, humid, and dusty environments. Watch webinar on the benefits of CARBOCAP technology
Typical Applications for CO2 Vaisala CARBOCAP® instruments are well suited to a wide range of applications, from ppm (parts per million) to percentage-level CO2 measurements. Since CO2 replaces oxygen, it can be harmful to people in very high concentrations. CO2 is present at percentage levels only within closed processes such as fermentation and controlled-atmosphere storage environments. Percentage-level measurements are also typical in life-science applications such as CO2 incubation. Read why measuring CO2 is important
Application Areas Life science incubators Cold storage facilities Food & beverage, fruit and vegetable transportation Fermentation & brewing Agriculture: greenhouses, mushroom farms, animal husbandry (hatchers, egg setters) Ecological measurements, for example, soil respiration and ambient CO2 measurement HVAC Packaging
Benefits of Vaisala’s CARBOCAP® sensors Benefits of Vaisala’s CARBOCAP® sensors Stability The unique design of CARBOCAP® results in recommended calibration intervals of up to 5 years. 24/7 Occupation Suitable for use in spaces occupied 24/7 as well as dusty and dirty industrial environments. CARBOCAP® does not rely on the assumption of CO2 concentrations dropping to background levels in order to make any drift compensations. Long lifetime Its microglow light source is rated for 15+ years of stable light output providing many years of trouble free use. Out of the box performance Shows correct values immediately after power-up because the CARBOCAP® does not need to “learn” its environment like other technologies do.
Stability The unique design of CARBOCAP® results in recommended calibration intervals of up to 5 years.
24/7 Occupation Suitable for use in spaces occupied 24/7 as well as dusty and dirty industrial environments. CARBOCAP® does not rely on the assumption of CO2 concentrations dropping to background levels in order to make any drift compensations.
Long lifetime Its microglow light source is rated for 15+ years of stable light output providing many years of trouble free use.
Out of the box performance Shows correct values immediately after power-up because the CARBOCAP® does not need to “learn” its environment like other technologies do.
Carbon dioxide measurement related products CO2, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series GMW80 for monitoring indoor air quality Measuring CO2 is the most economical way to monitor both indoor air quality (IAQ) and human presence with... Read more CO2, Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Series GMW90 for green building projects The wall-mounted Vaisala GMW90 Series CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Humidity Transmitters are especially... Read more CO₂ Transmitter Series GMD20 for demand controlled ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features. Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes Vaisala Indigo200 series transmitters are host devices for displaying measurement values from Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes. CO₂ Probe GMP231 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures, up to 180 °C CO₂ Probe GMP251 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 is an intelligent, stand-alone, %-level probe for measuring CO2 in life science incubators, cold storage facilities, fruit and vegetable transportation, and in all demanding applications where stable and accurate percentage-level CO2 measurements are needed. CO₂ Probe GMP252 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP252 is an intelligent, stand-alone, ppm-level probe. It's intended for measuring CO2 in agriculture, refrigeration, greenhouses, demanding HVAC applications, and for plant growth chamber manufacturers. CO₂ Probe GMP343 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological measurements. Typical applications include CO2 soil respiration, ambient CO2 monitoring, plant growth chambers, and OEM applications. Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or %.
CO2, Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series GMW80 for monitoring indoor air quality Measuring CO2 is the most economical way to monitor both indoor air quality (IAQ) and human presence with... Read more
CO2, Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Series GMW90 for green building projects The wall-mounted Vaisala GMW90 Series CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Humidity Transmitters are especially... Read more
CO₂ Transmitter Series GMD20 for demand controlled ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more
Indigo500 Series Transmitters The Vaisala Indigo500 series transmitters are host devices for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. The Indigo500 series include multi-functional Indigo520 transmitter and Indigo510 transmitter with basic features.
Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes Vaisala Indigo200 series transmitters are host devices for displaying measurement values from Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes.
CO₂ Probe GMP231 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures, up to 180 °C
CO₂ Probe GMP251 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 is an intelligent, stand-alone, %-level probe for measuring CO2 in life science incubators, cold storage facilities, fruit and vegetable transportation, and in all demanding applications where stable and accurate percentage-level CO2 measurements are needed.
CO₂ Probe GMP252 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP252 is an intelligent, stand-alone, ppm-level probe. It's intended for measuring CO2 in agriculture, refrigeration, greenhouses, demanding HVAC applications, and for plant growth chamber manufacturers.
CO₂ Probe GMP343 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological measurements. Typical applications include CO2 soil respiration, ambient CO2 monitoring, plant growth chambers, and OEM applications.
Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or %.
CO2 Insight and Materials Vaisala Online Store Read More Customer case: Vaisala probes facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration Read More Customer case: Infosys monitors indoor air with Vaisala’s HVAC sensors Read More Blog: Why is measuring CO2 important? Read More Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More Webinar: How to Measure CO2 in Demanding Conditions Read More Webinar: Benefits of Measuring CO2 Reliably in Cold Storage Applications Read More Webinar: CO2 Measurements in life science incubators Read More Vaisala Online Store Read More Customer case: Vaisala probes facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration Read More Customer case: Infosys monitors indoor air with Vaisala’s HVAC sensors Read More Blog: Why is measuring CO2 important? Read More Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More Webinar: How to Measure CO2 in Demanding Conditions Read More Webinar: Benefits of Measuring CO2 Reliably in Cold Storage Applications Read More Webinar: CO2 Measurements in life science incubators Read More
Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More
Webinar: Benefits of Vaisala CARBOCAP® measurement technology in HVAC and other CO2 measurement applications Read More
