Data Sheet

CO2S Carbon Dioxide Sensor

FEATURES
• High Speed
• Real time sensing
• Low power consumption, suitable for battery
and portable applications
• High accuracy
• High poison resistance and long term stability
• Various voltages available from 3.3V to 5.5V
• Good immunity to other gases and humidity
• 20mm package
• Low cost

Description

An innovative high speed, real time, low cost, precision gas sensor using Al-In-Sb (Aluminium-Indium–Antimonide)
NDIR LED technology.

Technology

This new solid sate NDIR technology employs a matched LED and photodiode to operate within a narrow optical band
centred on 4.26µm. LED’s by nature are stable long life emitters. The Optical housing employs a simple but efficient
optical path that collects the emitted radiation on the photodiode.

Function

The LED and photodiode pair are mounted on a bridge PCB over a lensed mirrored reflector. The resultant high
efficiency optical path transfers the emitted narrow band of light at 4.26µm from the LED through the gas to an
adjacent photodiode. The inherently stable characteristics of this solid state technology ensures reliable performance.

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Specifications

Warm Up Time < 2 minutes (operational)

10 minutes (for maximum accuracy)
Operating Temperature Range –25 to +55°C
Operating Humidity Range 0 to 95% RH
Recommended Storage -30 to +70ºC
Sensing Method Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption
Gold-plated optics
Patented Solid state source and detector
Sample Method Diffusion
Operating Ranges 0 to 5%
0 to 20%
0 to 65%
0 to 100%
Accuracy ±50 ppm +/- 5% of reading*
Non Linearity < 1% of FS
Pressure Dependence 0.13% of reading per mm Hg
Operating Pressure Range 500mb to 40 bar (measured at 200ppm)**
Response Time 4 seconds to 2 minutes (user configurable)***
Detector Time (2 Std Dev at zero) 100ppm
Power Input 3.3 to 3.6 VDC, 4.7 to 5.5VDC
Analogue Output Module available—0.5 to 4.0V
Standard Output RS232 - 2 readings/ sec (other outputs available on
request)
Power consumption 100mW average
Wiring Connections Molex 533981071 locking header plug. The mating
part is Molex 51021-1000
Solder connection to four plated through holes
Temperature Measurement Range**** -25 to +55°C
Digital Resolution +/- 0.1°C
Absolute Accuracy +/- 2°C
Relative Accuracy +/- 0.2°C

* Measure at STP
** External pressure calibration required
*** User Configurable Filter Response
**** Temp measurement is for indication only Non calibration

SST can supply the basic sensor, a complete development kit including digital display or we can design a
bespoke measurement and control system for your application. We can also integrate our O2 sensing
technology to produce a combined gas measuring system.

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Applications
To assist with development of the sensor into OEM CO2S Sensor
application, we offer the CO2A Development Kit which
consists of a sensor and driver electronics mounted on
a support PCB which is equipped with LCD display, a
zero function button and a RS232 DB9 (female)
connector for easy connection to a PC. The output can
be viewed simply using Hyper Terminal TM or SST
Sensing software. This can be development “out of the
box” and these kits are always available from stock for
immediate delivery.

Applications
Modified Atmospheres Combustion Control
Indoor Air Quality In Vehicle Drowsiness
Stowaway Detection Classroom Monitoring
Cellar and Gas Stores Incubators (poultry) CO2A Development Kit
Boats (engine and Galley) Shipping Containers
Greenhouses Aircraft Atmospheres
Land Fill Gases Atmospheric Research
Confined Spaces Diving gas and Equipment
Refrigeration Plant Cryogenics
Mining Industrial Plant Rooms
Automotive Ventilation Management
Tunnels Car Parks

WARNING
Personal Injury
DO NOT USE these products as safety or
emergency Stop devices or in any other application
where failure of the product could result in
personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not exceed maximum ratings.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result
in product damage.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that this
product is suitable for use in their application. For
techincal assistance or advice, please email us:
info@sstsensing.com

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