Temperature, Humidity and CO2 Monitoring
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Monitoring CO2 levels is essential to maintain air quality
Carbon dioxide is a colourless, tasteless, odourless gas that is naturally present in the Earth’s atmosphere.
It is used in a variety of applications, from producing bubbles in fizzy drinks to being used as a preservative to being used in fire extinguishers. It is constantly produced by living organisms and the natural world also removes CO2 from the environment through the oceans and growing plants, this is also known as the carbon cycle.
However, when it comes to indoor CO2 levels and proper carbon dioxide monitoring, the balance of air quality is harder to maintain which can lead to detrimental effects on people, produce and products.
Carbon dioxide monitoring is an important part of maintaining good indoor air quality and can be tied into ongoing continuous monitoring of other parameters including temperature and humidity, especially in highly regulated industries. The environment must be monitored closely to ensure that every area from research to manufacturing and storage has the correct CO2 level for ensured safety of samples or products and that regulatory standards are adhered to.
While the more severe implications of high CO2 levels include a risk to life, there are many other impacts that high levels of CO2 can have which vary from sector to sector.
Suited to various applications and industries
For food and beverage manufacturers, poor air quality can lead to early spoilage and a loss of produce. Whereas for healthcare, poor air quality can cause poor ventilation leading to potential harm to the patients in care. In agriculture, balanced CO2 levels ensure that crops in greenhouses have the optimal environment to thrive leading to better crop yields and produce.
Whether you operate a food manufacturing facility, a university or a hospital, carbon dioxide monitoring plays a crucial role in ensuring the air quality of indoor spaces is balanced.
For laboratories, GMP compliance accounts for specific indoor environmental control, specifically for storage and manufacturing. The FDA also includes strict protocols for carbon dioxide monitoring covering both personnel and product safety and integrity.
COVID-19 Education CO2 Monitoring from REHVA
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) recommended the installation of CO2 monitoring systems in various education settings, including schools, colleges and universities, to ensure minimal spread of the virus.
Good quality ventilation in school buildings is a challenge at the best of times and the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of good indoor air quality once more. The pandemic was an example of the airborne transmission methods of viruses.
Benefits of carbon dioxide monitoring devices
A bespoke carbon dioxide monitoring solution
With a combination of Vaisala & SenseAnywhere sensors, you have a cloud-based temperature, humidity and CO2 monitoring system
This carbon dioxide monitoring solution measures carbon dioxide and temperature as well as optional humidity measurement capabilities too. The transmitter can be blended into the interior design of any space where it is installed using the optional decorative cover. Added reassurance is provided with a 5-year warranty.
Furthermore, carbon dioxide monitoring via the cloud is now achievable thanks to the SenseAnywhere input modules.
Technical Data:
The Vaisala GMW90 Series CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide, Temperature and Humidity Transmitters are wall-mounted and especially suited for green building projects and demand-controlled ventilation.
The Vaisala logger has a built-in display of the temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in the air and is extremely responsive to any changes in the environmental conditions.
Combined with AiroSensor devices, thanks to modules which allow any third-party sensor connection at 0-10V and 4-20m, the SenseAnywhere data logger then wirelessly transmits the data to cloud software.
Within the software, you can view continuous live data 24/7. Reports can be generated at the click of a button, or auto-generated at set intervals. SMS and email alarms can also be set up with ease- warning you of any excursions.
