The Wireless CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide gas levels and wirelessly streams data to your computers, tablets, and smartphones.
- 1x 250-ml sampling bottle
- 1x USB charging 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, like the included sample 250-mL sample bottle. This sensor 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 entire weekends for carbon cycling investigations.
Features
- Logging ability for long-term experiments, store up to 55,000 data points
- Integrated stopper for use with 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 250-ml sampling bottle
- 1x USB charging cable
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 | $21 |
| Wireless CO₂ Sensor Storage Tray | PS-3598 | $35 |
| 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 | $22 |
| 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.
Photosynthesis
Students use a carbon dioxide gas sensor to test the effect of the color of light on the rate of photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis
Guide students to measure the change in carbon dioxide (in a closed system) with a carbon dioxide sensor to facilitate an understanding of the relationship between carbon dioxide, respiration, and photosynthesis in plants.
Respiration of Germinating Seeds
In this lab, students will monitor the respiration rate of germinating seeds in different conditions. Then, they'll analyze their data as it pertains to cellular activity and discuss optimal germination conditions for various...
Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration in a Terrarium
In this lab, students will use an oxygen sensor, carbon dioxide sensor, and a temperature sensor to monitor a closed system (terrarium). After conducting their first study, students will be tasked with designing additional investigations...
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...
Decomposition
In this lab, students will investigate the rate of decomposition in different soil and substrate samples.
Support Documents
| Manuals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless CO₂ Sensor Reference Guide | English | 563.54 KB | |
