Description
Ace Instruments Duct CO2 Monitor is a durable solution for ventilation monitoring in HVAC ducts, ventilation systems including cleanroom ventilation, and demand control ventilation systems. Designed to deliver uninterrupted ventilation insight, the AI-CO2-D is customizable to your requirements, with measuring ranges up to 10,000 ppm and optional RS485 Modbus communication. Users can select between 4-20 mA/0-10 VDC outputs.
The AI-CO2-D is the ideal companion for demand controlled ventilation, enabling users to monitor the prevailing CO2 conditions via real-time measurements from the return air duct. This enables the new generation of green buildings to be alerted in case of rising CO2 levels and triggering fresh air intake as per occupancy levels. Occupants benefit from better indoor air quality as a result of proactive management via continuous monitoring of CO2 levels in HVAC ducts in a facility.
With the Ace Instruments duct mounting carbon dioxide detectors, facility managers can ensure compliance with leading international standards, including ASHRAE 62.1, OSHA, WELL, LEED, and GRIHA.
Applications
- Demand Controlled Ventilation
Facility managers can get 24x7 insight into air quality and alerts in case of deteriorating air quality as a result of rising CO2 levels. This enables teams in commercial buildings to benefit from increased productivity. Users in schools, offices, data centers, hotels and malls can benefit from increased energy efficiency and reduced wasted cooling.- Real-Time Alerts: Immediate notification if levels exceed ASHRAE or WELL standards (e.g., >1,000 ppm).
- Energy Precision: Ventilation scales down during low occupancy, slashing HVAC energy costs by up to 30% without sacrificing comfort.
- Data-Driven Maintenance: Trends in CO2 data can reveal underlying issues with air handling units (AHUs) before they lead to system failure.
- Industrial / Factory HVAC Systems
CO2 monitoring in industrial applications serves to ensure worker safety and maintain adequate ventilation in heavily occupied factory floors.- Safety in event of CO2 leakages: Facilities using CO2 for flash freezing, carbonation, or chemical inerting can use duct sensors to monitor exhaust air. If a leak occurs, the data gathered via the selected communication (Modbus) /data output (4-20 mA/0-10 VDC) will ensure that the ventilation system triggers high rate emergency ventilation.
- Monitor occupancy in factory floors: In large warehouses or factories, CO2 sensors in the return air ducts ensure that massive HVAC units aren't wasting energy "conditioning" empty zones, while still maintaining the OSHA-mandated 5,000 ppm 8-hour TWA (Time Weighted Average).
- Healthcare Facilities
Duct CO2 sensors ensure that there is adequate ventilation in healthcare facilities. This enhances patient experience & healthcare worker safety by ensuring that there is adequate fresh air in the facility.- Infection Control: High CO2 in a patient ward indicates stagnant air, which correlates with higher concentrations of airborne pathogens. Duct CO2 sensors allow the Building Management System (BMS) to maintain high air-exchange rates required by ASHRAE 170.
- Surgical Suites: In operating rooms, CO2 is often used during laparoscopic procedures. Duct sensors monitor the scavenging system to ensure that escaped medical gases do not reach levels that could cause fatigue or dizziness in the surgical team.
Features
- Fast response photoacoustic sensor
- Optional RS-485 communication
- ABS plastic duct enclosure with duct mounting bracket
- Analog output, 4-20 mA/0-10 VDC available
Specifications
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