ExplorIR®-M CO2 Sensor
- Release on:2019-06-11
ExplorIR®-M CO2 Sensor
GSS' ExplorIR-M CO2 sensor is built to reliably measure CO2 levels in harsh environments
Gas Sensing Solutions' ExplorIR-M is a robust, low power, CO2 sensor in miniature format. Its compact design allows for easy integration into gas monitoring and detection systems. 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 also makes it ideal perfect for battery-powered systems, including portable, wearable, and self-powered applications. The ExplorIR-M is built on 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-M 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, including IoT applications such as wearables.
- 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
- Robust and versatile
- Low power/low energy consumption: 3.5 mW
- Miniature format/small footprint
- >15 years lifetime
- Solid-state: no moving parts, no heated filaments
- Vibration and shock resistant
- Non-heating
- Digital (UART) output
- RoHS compliant
- Manufactured in the UK
- Reliable performance in harsh, changing environments
- Accurate readings in unstable conditions
- Fits neatly inside compact instruments
- 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
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Diving
- Safety
- Aerospace
- Food packaging
- Food storage/transportation
- Incubators
ExplorIR®-M CO2 Sensor
| Image | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Type | Oxygen Range | Accuracy | Available Quantity | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | EXPLORIR-M-20 | ROBUST & LOW POWER CO2 SENSOR IN | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | 500 mbar ~ 10 bar | ±5% | 28 - Immediate | View Details |
Evaluation Kit
| Image | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Sensor Type | Interface | Voltage - Supply | Available Quantity | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | EVKITEM-20 | EVALUATION KIT, ROBUST & LOW POW | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | UART | 3.25V ~ 5.5V | 10 - Immediate | View Details |