CO₂ Probe GMP251

Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251

GMP251 with Indigo 200 host and mobile phone

CO₂ Probe GMP251

for %-level measurements in life science incubators, cold storages and all demanding applications

The Vaisala CARBOCAP^® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 is an intelligent, stand-alone, %-level probe for measuring CO₂ in life science incubators, cold storages, fruit and vegetable transportation, and in all demanding applications where stable and accurate percentage-level CO₂ measurements are needed. The operating temperature range is -40 … +60 °C and the measurement range is 0 … 20%CO_2.

The GMP251 probe is part of the Indigo product family and can also be connected to the Indigo 200 Series transmitters to extend its features, for example, for a display or relays.

For spot-checking, the ideal choice is the Handheld CO₂ Meter GM70.

The GMP251 replaces the following discontinued products: GMM221 and GMT221. Please note that spare parts and accessories for the GMP221 probe are still available and can be purchased in the Vaisala online store.

See the video below for an introduction.

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Introduction to GMP251 and GMP252

Key Benefits

Easy to use and clean

The GMP251 is a all-in-one probe, which makes it easy and fast to install. The probe is resistant to dust and most chemicals, such as, H2O2 and alcohol-based cleaning agents. The probe's surface is smooth, which makes it easy to clean.

Reliable and accurate

With the wide operating temperature range, the GMP251 is suitable for a large number of applications. The probe provides accurate and stable measurements also in varying conditions.

Overview

The Vaisala CARBOCAP^® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 is based on Vaisala’s unique, second-generation CARBOCAP^® technology that enables exceptional stability. A new type of infrared (IR) light source is used instead of the traditional incandescent light bulb, which extends the lifetime of the GMP251. It has full temperature and pressure compensations of CO₂ measurement – integrated temperature measurement for compensation purposes. The sensor head is heated to prevent condensation. Digital output over RS-485: Modbus & Vaisala Industrial Protocol. A calibration certificate is always included with the product.

The GMP251*) probe can be connected to the Indigo 201 host device to extend its features, for example, for a display or relays. Watch this short introduction video about Indigo or read more about it on the Indigo 200 Series product page. The GMP251 can also be used with with the free Insight PC Software.

The warranty for the GMP251 is 24 months.

*)All GMP251 probes manufactured from 2017 onwards with serial numbers starting with the letter N or latter in alphabetical order have full Indigo compatibility.