Wireless CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Sensor

Product Code: PS-3208

Description

Measure changes in carbon dioxide (CO2) gas levels quickly and easily with the Wireless COSensor. The sensor is temperature compensated and can operate in high humidity environments, like the included sample 250-mL sample bottle. This sensor employs live data to make core labs, such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and metabolism experiments engaging and impactful. With the ability to store more than 55,000 data points, this sensor enables studies to run overnight or throughout the entire weekend for carbon cycling investigations. The included 250-ml sample bottle supports analyses with multiple gas sensors. Wash metabolism chamber with warm soap and water.  DO NOT wash in boiling, dishwashers with hot cycle or autoclaves as plastic will deform.


Features

  • Logging ability for long-term experiments, store up to 55,000 data points
  • Integrated stopper for use with sample bottle and common glassware
  • Temperature-compensated for accurate results

Perform These Experiments

  • Monitor CO2 levels during photosynthesis and respiration experiments
  • Study carbon cycling in a model ecosystem
  • Monitor CO2 levels for indoor air quality
  • Measure carbon flux in aquatic environments with the waterproof sleeve

Blog: 7 Great Experiments Using the CO2 Sensor!


Demonstrate

  • Respiration in compost or other decomposer-rich environments
  • Carbohydrate consumption rates due to human activity

What’s Included


Product Specifications

Range 0 to 100,000 ppm
Resolution 2 ppm
Connection Bluetooth 4.0 or USB
Battery life ≥18 hours of continuous use
USB Connector Type: Micro USB
Accuracy 0 to 1,000 ppm: ±100 ppm, 1,000 to 10,000 ppm: ±5% of reading + 100ppm, 10,000 ppm to 50,000 ppm: ±10% of reading, 50,000 – 100,000 ppm: ±15% of reading
Warm-up time 3 min
Response time 90% in 30 sec
Operating temp -10 C to 50 C (5C to 30C ideal for LiPo Charging)
Metabolism bottle volume 250 ml
Metabolism bottle care Warm soapy water (Not boiling)

Battery & Logging

Stored Data Points Memory (Logging) 1 >55,000
Battery – Connected (Data Collection Mode) 2 >15 hr
Battery – Logging (Data Logging Mode) 3 18 hr
Battery Type LiPo

1 Minimum # of data points with all measurements enabled, actual results depend on enabled measurements.

2 Continuous use in a connected state until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.

3 Logging until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.

* Normal classroom use is the sensor in active use for 20min/lab for 120 lab periods/yr.


Experiments

Perform the following experiments and more with the Wireless CO₂ Sensor.
Visit PASCO’s Experiment Library to view all activities for this product.