CO2 Detectors are Imperative for Health & Safety

People who work with or near carbon dioxide (CO2) are frequently exposed to dangerous fumes. When implemented properly, Valtronics CO2 sensors display the concentration levels of carbon dioxide gas in the air. The signals produced and monitored by the CO2 detectors are designed to give advanced warning to prevent unconsciousness or fatal inhalation of CO2.

Who needs carbon dioxide detectors?
Any industry wherein CO2 or dry ice is used must carefully monitor carbon dioxide with CO2 sensors. This is to ensure that the CO2 does not rise to dangerous levels and adversely affect personnel.

Industries in which CO2 detectors are used include:
Wineries, breweries, underground garages, refineries, submarines, loading docks, livestock, bakeries, ocean suits, ocean submersibles, tunnels, animal farms, slaughter houses, warehouse/storage & broiler houses.

What else are CO2 sensors used for?
Human Body & Carbon Dioxide Detectors
Measurement using a carbon dioxide sensor for content in the human breath, with non-dispersive infrared NDIR CO2 gas sensor technology, is a very effective method for determining the performance of the pulmonary system.

Greenhouse
CO2 sensor enrichment will increase the rate of CO2 uptake (photosynthesis) allowing for accelerated plant growth within crops. Controlling and monitoring the concentration using a carbon dioxide detector improves the growth rate of crops as well as well as the quality of plant development.

The combination of increased CO2 sensor concentration and enhancing light interception will result in a large increase of initial growth in young plants. An increase in these two factors generates stronger, healthier foliage.

The CO2 gas sensor levels must be carefully monitored to ensure accuracy so that plant growth is not stunted or damaged.

Learn more about VTI-Valtronics new 2208-20 CO2 Safety Monitor

Call us today for more CO2 sensor & detection information:
(209) 754-0707.

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CO2 FIRE SUPPRESSION SAFETY MONITOR

The Model 3411 is a Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) monitor designed as a health and safety monitor for use in data processing rooms, telecommunications switching facilities, process control rooms, art & historical collections and any other room using carbon dioxide fire suppression systems.

It operates in the industrial hygiene range of 0-5% CO2 and can function as an air quality monitor to detect minor leaks in the suppression system as well as warning personnel not to reenter the area without scuba protection following an agent discharge.

The unit has no moving parts and uses a diffusion gas sensing method that eliminates the need for gas sampling pumps and dust filters. It is packaged in a NEMA-4X industrial enclosure.

Standard features include 12VDC input power and digital 16 bit serial output.

**Available Options**
Input Power - 24VAC/VDC
Output Signals - Analog 4-20mA and 0-1V/0-5V
Calibration Switches – Zero, Span Set, Span, and Range Set
Readout Display - 3½ Digit LED in % CO2
RS232 Test Board - Interface for data analysis and diagnostics

OEM INDUSTRIAL CO2 MONITOR

The low cost Model 2208-20 OEM/Industrial CO2 Monitor uses Non-Dispersive InfraRed (NDIR) digital processing technology with temperature compensation for a high resolution, stable and accurate output signal. Our dual lamp reference channel system offers discriminating sensor technology with long-term stability, repeatability and extended time between calibrations. A versatile range of 0-20% covers the full spectrum for comprehensive CO2 monitoring. Enjoy simple calibration through the push of a button. Troubleshooting and diagnostics are available through the optional RS232 test board. The PCB mounted gas cell allows for compact size and the low 12VDC power provides for safe easy connection. Standard output signals are 0-1V, 4-20mA and digital 16 bit serial.

OEM INDUSTRIAL CO2 GAS MONITOR

Our low cost Model 2015 “SPI Series” CO2 monitor uses Non-Dispersive InfraRed (NDIR) digital processing technology with temperature compensation for a high resolution, stable and accurate output signal. Three model ranges of 0-2%, 0-20% and 0-100% cover the full spectrum for comprehensive CO2 monitoring. User adjustable range within the full scale allow for versatile integration into OEM systems. Flow through PCB mounted gas cell for simple gas measurement via hose barb connections. Ease of calibration and troubleshooting diagnostics are available through the optional RS232 port. Multiple sensor connection to the “SPI” data bus for reduced cost of multi-gas & multi-location sensing in the same application. Compact size and low power consumption of less than 1.5 watts at 12VDC provide for remote or portable applications with specific uses in cell growth/culture incubator laboratory equipment. Standard output signals are 16 bit serial digital and linear 0-1 volt.

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CO2 Fire Suppression Safety Monitor
Model 3411-20
Model 3411-2

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OEM Industrial CO2 Monitor
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2208-20

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OEM Industrial
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2015SPI

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