The Wireless CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide gas levels and wirelessly streams data to your computers, tablets, and smartphones.
- 1x Two hole 250 mL Sample Bottle
- 1x Micro USB Cable
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
Measure changes in carbon dioxide (CO2) gas levels quickly and easily with the Wireless CO2 Sensor. The sensor is temperature compensated and can operate in high humidity environments. It employs live data to make core labs, such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and metabolism experiments engaging and impactful. With the ability to store more than 55,000 data points, this sensor enables studies to run overnight or throughout an entire weekend, making it ideal for long-term, carbon cycling investigations. The included 250-ml sample bottle supports analyses with multiple gas sensors.
Features
- Logging ability for long-term experiments, store up to 55,000 data points
- Integrated stopper for use with included sample bottle and common glassware
- Temperature compensated for accurate results
Perform These Experiments
- Monitor CO2 levels during photosynthesis and respiration experiments
- Study carbon cycling in a model ecosystem
- Monitor CO2 levels for indoor air quality
- Measure carbon flux in aquatic environments with the waterproof sleeve
Demonstrate
- Respiration in compost or other decomposer-rich environments
- Carbohydrate consumption rates due to human activity
What's Included
- 1x Two hole 250 mL Sample Bottle
- 1x Micro USB Cable (PS-3584)
Product Specifications
| Range | 0 to 100,000 ppm |
| Resolution | 2 ppm |
| Connection | Bluetooth 4.0 or USB |
| Battery life | ≥18 hours of continuous use |
| Accuracy | 0 to 1,000 ppm: ±100 ppm, 1,000 to 10,000 ppm: ±5% of reading + 100ppm, 10,000 ppm to 50,000 ppm: ±10% of reading, 50,000 - 100,000 ppm: ±15% of reading |
| Warm-up time | 3 min |
| Response time | 90% in 30 sec |
Battery & Logging
| Stored Data Points Memory (Logging) 1 | >55,000 |
| Battery - Connected (Data Collection Mode) 2 | >15 hr |
| Battery - Logging (Data Logging Mode) 3 | 18 hr |
| Battery Type | LiPo |
1 Minimum # of data points with all measurements enabled, actual results depend on enabled measurements.
2 Continuous use in a connected state until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
3 Logging until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
* Normal classroom use is the sensor in active use for 20min/lab for 120 lab periods/yr.
Software Required
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Required for measuring carbon dioxide in soil or water Dissolved CO2 Waterproof Sleeve | PS-3545 | $22 |
| Wireless CO₂ Sensor Storage Tray | PS-3598 | $40 |
| Recommended charging solution for multiple sensors Wireless Sensor Charging Station | PS-3599 | $99 |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mL Sample Bottles (4 pack) | SE-6938 | $23 |
| Micro USB Cable | PS-3584 | $10 |
| Also Available | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Required by older computers without bluetooth 4.0 or later USB Bluetooth Adapter | PS-3500 | $14 |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Wireless CO₂ Sensor.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Cellular Respiration and Carbon Cycle
In this lab, students use a carbon dioxide sensor to compare the respiration of dormant bean seeds with germinating bean seeds. Students will observe the contribution of cellular respiration to the global carbon cycle.
Metabolism of Yeast
Students use a carbon dioxide sensor to compare the metabolic rate of yeast in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Respiration of Germinating Seeds
Students use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to explore the energy requirements of seeds moving from dormancy to germination.
Energy Dynamics
Students set up a variety of simple detritus-based model systems to estimate energy flow and carbon cycling within an ecosystem. Students set up their ecosystem with a known detritivore, a known decomposer, or a combination of...
Plant Respiration and Photosynthesis
Students use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to measure the rates of photosynthesis and respiration in spinach leaves.
Blockly Extension: Photosynthesis and Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Students use a carbon dioxide sensor and Blockly code to estimate how many actively photosynthesizing spinach leaves it would take to offset the excess carbon dioxide they add to the air from everyday activities.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wireless CO₂ Sensor Reference Guide | English - 563.54 KB | |
