CO Monitoring Instruments

IAQ Detectors, the instrumentation brand of Ace Instruments, manufactures CE certified wall-mount and duct-type carbon monoxide transmitters for parking garages, mechanical rooms, generator rooms, and commercial buildings. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless, so continuous instrumentation is the only reliable detection method.
WHO guidelines set an 8-hour exposure limit of 25 ppm, while OSHA 29 CFR 1910 sets a workplace limit of 50 ppm.

Electrochemical CO detection Modbus RS-485 4-20mA Relay output CE certified

CO level reference — ppm

0 25 50 200
WHO annual average 9 ppm
WHO 8-hour exposure limit 25 ppm
OSHA 8-hr TWA workplace limit 50 ppm
ACGIH — headache in 2–3 hrs 200 ppm
Wall mountCarbon Dioxide Transmitter

Carbon Monoxide Transmitter

CO
RS-485Relay0-500 ppm
Duct typeDuct Carbon Dioxide Transmitter

Duct Carbon Monoxide Transmitter

CO
RS-485HVACDCV ready

Product comparison

Wall mount vs duct type — quick specification reference

FeatureCarbon Monoxide TransmitterDuct Carbon Monoxide Transmitter
Mount typeWallDuct / In-line
CO detection
Relay output
Modbus RS-485
4-20mA
Best forParking garages, mechanical roomsAHU, HVAC ducts

Common applications

Where continuous CO monitoring is required

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Parking structures

Enclosed and semi-enclosed parking garages require continuous CO monitoring to trigger exhaust ventilation before concentrations reach alarm thresholds.

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Mechanical & generator rooms

Combustion equipment rooms are monitored continuously for CO buildup from incomplete combustion or exhaust leakage.

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Hospitals & clinics

Boiler and plant rooms adjacent to occupied hospital areas are monitored per ASHRAE 170-2021 mechanical safety provisions.

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Commercial buildings

Underground parking and loading dock areas in commercial buildings integrate CO transmitters with BMS-controlled exhaust fans.

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Educational institutions

Boiler rooms and bus loading areas at schools are monitored for CO per NBC India mechanical safety guidance.

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Industrial facilities

Enclosed production areas with combustion-based equipment monitor CO continuously for worker safety compliance.

Expert guidance

Not sure which CO transmitter fits your installation?

Our application engineers will recommend the right instrument based on your space type, ventilation design, BMS integration, and compliance requirements. Most enquiries answered within 24 hours.

Talk to an expert →sales@iaqdetectors.com

+91 8121025651 · Hyderabad, India