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. Related products Indigo 200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo 200 Series host devices are part... Read more Insight PC Software for easy access to Indigo compatible probes Vaisala Insight PC Software gives quick access to the configurations and data of the Indigo family... Read more viewLinc Monitoring, Alarming and Reporting Software Continuous monitoring for temperature, humidity and other parameters The viewLinc Enterprise Server software monitors temperature, relative... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP231 for CO₂ Incubators The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP251 for %-level measurements in life science incubators, cold storage facilities and all demanding applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP252 for ppm-level measurements in agriculture, refrigeration, demanding HVAC, and for plant growth manufacturers The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP343 for Demanding Measurements The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological... Read more Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Humidity Multigas Probe MGP261 for Smart Control of Biogas Quality Get more value out of waste by improved decision-making, and by reducing your operating costs. Vaisala CARBOCAP®... Read more Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 for Spot-Checking Applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or... Read more 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 one... 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 GM20 for Demand Controlled Ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more Calibration Care Agreement A multi-year agreement for carefree calibrations The agreement includes planned calibrations for multiple years. It is the most economical and... Read more 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.
Related products Indigo 200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo 200 Series host devices are part... Read more Insight PC Software for easy access to Indigo compatible probes Vaisala Insight PC Software gives quick access to the configurations and data of the Indigo family... Read more viewLinc Monitoring, Alarming and Reporting Software Continuous monitoring for temperature, humidity and other parameters The viewLinc Enterprise Server software monitors temperature, relative... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP231 for CO₂ Incubators The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP251 for %-level measurements in life science incubators, cold storage facilities and all demanding applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP252 for ppm-level measurements in agriculture, refrigeration, demanding HVAC, and for plant growth manufacturers The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more CO₂ Probe GMP343 for Demanding Measurements The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological... Read more Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Humidity Multigas Probe MGP261 for Smart Control of Biogas Quality Get more value out of waste by improved decision-making, and by reducing your operating costs. Vaisala CARBOCAP®... Read more Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 for Spot-Checking Applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or... Read more 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 one... 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 GM20 for Demand Controlled Ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more Calibration Care Agreement A multi-year agreement for carefree calibrations The agreement includes planned calibrations for multiple years. It is the most economical and... Read more
Indigo 200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes Vaisala Indigo 200 Series host devices are part... Read more
Insight PC Software for easy access to Indigo compatible probes Vaisala Insight PC Software gives quick access to the configurations and data of the Indigo family... Read more
viewLinc Monitoring, Alarming and Reporting Software Continuous monitoring for temperature, humidity and other parameters The viewLinc Enterprise Server software monitors temperature, relative... Read more
CO₂ Probe GMP231 for CO₂ Incubators The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate... Read more
CO₂ Probe GMP251 for %-level measurements in life science incubators, cold storage facilities and all demanding applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more
CO₂ Probe GMP252 for ppm-level measurements in agriculture, refrigeration, demanding HVAC, and for plant growth manufacturers The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide... Read more
CO₂ Probe GMP343 for Demanding Measurements The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is an accurate and rugged probe-type instrument for ecological... Read more
Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Humidity Multigas Probe MGP261 for Smart Control of Biogas Quality Get more value out of waste by improved decision-making, and by reducing your operating costs. Vaisala CARBOCAP®... Read more
Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70 for Spot-Checking Applications The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Hand-held Carbon Dioxide Meter GM70 measures volume concentration of CO2 in the units of ppm or... Read more
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 one... 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 GM20 for Demand Controlled Ventilation The duct-mounted Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Transmitter Series GMD20 are specially designed for... Read more
Calibration Care Agreement A multi-year agreement for carefree calibrations The agreement includes planned calibrations for multiple years. It is the most economical and... Read more
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
