Gas Sensing Solutions' ExplorIR-W is a robust, low power CO2 sensor with analog (voltage) output. The sensor is built to reliably measure CO2 levels in harsh environments. This includes applications exposed to varying degrees of pressure and high vibration conditions.
Its low power requirement makes it ideal for battery-powered systems, including portable, wearable, and self-powered applications. The ExplorIR-W CO2 sensor is built using the unique patented LED technology platform and optical designs from GSS. It is this solid-state technology that enables some of the best power consumption, lifetime, and durability in its class.
ExplorIR-W is available in measurement ranges 0 to 20% concentration. The sensor is suitable for a range of process control and similar demanding applications. It can be used for battery applications where low power consumption is required. This includes IoT applications, such as wearables.
Specifications
- Gas sensor type: carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Start-up time: 1.2 secs
- Operating conditions (temperature): 0°C to +50°C
- Operating conditions (humidity): 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Sensing method: solid-state non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption, patented solid-state LED and detector, patented gold-plated optics
- Measurement range: 0 to 20%
- Operating pressure range: 500 mbar to 10 bar
- Response time (to a step change in gas level): 10 secs to 2 mins
- Power input: 3.25 V to 5.5 V (3.3 V recommended)
- Peak current: 33 mA
- Average current: <1.5 mA
- Power consumption: 3.5 mW
- Lifetime: >15 years
- Communication: UART and voltage output
Features
- Vibration and shock resistant
- Solid-state: no moving parts, no heated filaments
- Low power/energy consumption: 3.5 mW
- >15 years lifetime
- Non-heating
- Digital (UART) or analog (voltage) output
- RoHS compliant
- Manufactured in the UK
Benefits
- Robust and versatile
- Reliable in harsh, volatile environments
- Ideal for low power and battery applications
- Up to 50x lower power than typical NDIR CO2 sensors
- Long lifetime, low maintenance
- Suitable for wireless, portable, wearable, and self-powered systems
- Integrates with wireless IoT networks such as Zigbee®, Wi-Fi, LoRa, Bluetooth, SigFox, and EnOcean
Applications
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Diving
- Safety
- Aerospace
- Food packaging
- Food storage/transportation
- Incubators