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What's the difference between CO and CO2?
It’s easy to understand why people confuse CO-carbon monoxide and CO2-carbon dioxide. The names sound the same, they both are colorless and odorless gases, and at high concentration, both can kill you. However, there is a difference:
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About CO - Carbon Monoxide
• CO does not occur naturally in the atmosphere
• CO is the result of oxygen-starved combustion in improperly ventilated fuel-burning appliances such as oil and gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas ovens, gas or kerosene space heaters, fire places and wood stoves • CO is generated by any gasoline engine that DOES NOT use a catalytic converter • It is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries
About CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
• CO2 occurs naturally in the atmosphere, and is required for plant life
• CO2 is a natural byproduct of human and animal respiration, fermentation, chemical reactions, and combustion of fossil fuels and wood • CO2 is generated by any gasoline engine that DOES use a catalytic converter • CO2 poisoning is rare; however scuba divers have to watch out for it (the bends) |
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Latest SDK Version
All-new DAS software replaces previous Sensor SDK toolkit.
Click here to read the complete list of updates and to download the latest version.
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New TIM10 CO2 Monitor
It provides:
The TIM10 is a simple-to-use solution for monitoring carbon dioxide, temperature and relative humidity using either 110-220 VAC. With its patented ABC (automatic background calibration) system the TIM10 actually gets more accurate the longer you leave it plugged in (under normal conditions). |
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AQ500 Platform Now Available
The AQ500 platform is a low-cost solution for companies looking who need to quickly implement gas sensing into their products. It can be built-to-order and configured with a diverse set of features and gas sensors available nowhere else in the market. For example, using the AQ500 a company could implement carbon dioxide and oxygen shutoff controls in a gas-fired furnace in a few hours. Powered by the latest, fully-featured micro-controller, the AQ500 supports easy custom configuration over the USB bus. |
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GSS Sensors Now Available at CO2Meter.com
Distributorship Agreement Makes 100% CO2 Sensors Available Online in the US Market. Gas Sensing Solutions(GSS) in the UK has signed a distribution agreement with CO2Meter.com to serve its North American clients. CO2Meter.com will provide in-stock sales, next-day delivery, online technical support and application assistance. CO2Meter.com will feature the GSS C20 solid state NDIR Carbon Dioxide Sensor. These low power, fast response sensors offer both real-time or time-weighted average measurement, and can detect up to 100% CO2 levels. In addition, CO2Meter.com will offer the new C100 Sensor designed for lower (0-5%) CO2 level applications. |
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Mark Ahrens Joins CO2Meter.com as National Sales Representative
ORMOND BEACH, FL., July 10, 2010 - Ray Hicks, President of CO2Meter.com, announced that Mark Ahrens has been hired as a North American Sales Representative for the company’s line of gas detection products. Mark has over a decade of experience in the industrial gas detection sector, including chemical plants, sewage treatment and water plants, ammonia refrigeration, greenhouses, breweries and many others. One market that Mark has considerable experience in is Cryogenics. His experience in the use of liquid nitrogen will benefit scientists and researchers who use LN2 for biological applications like cell and DNA storage, NMR and MRI labs.
Mark can be reached directly by calling 469-693-4162 or email at marka@co2meter.com |
