Product Review: IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter
The Instrument Choice team of scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so you can make more informed decisions when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application.
This edition reviews the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter, a handheld indoor air quality assessment and data logging tool that accurately measures CO2, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet bulb temperature.
The Relationship Between CO2 and Indoor Air Quality
Outdoors, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is harmless – but when it accumulates indoors in high enough concentrations, it will cause occupants to feel drowsy, sluggish and result in impaired cognitive function.
From where does indoor CO2 originate?
CO2 is a normal part of animal respiration. When humans breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide, CO2 levels will rise in enclosed spaces, particularly if your home or workplace is overcrowded or poorly ventilated.
Because sustained high-level CO2 concentrations are closely associated with inadequate ventilation, carbon dioxide is often used to benchmark the overall indoor-air health of a room or building.
See Table 1 (below) for a guide to the adverse health effects of CO2 at different levels of concentration.
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CO2 Level |
Effect on occupants |
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250 to 350 ppm |
Expected outdoor level |
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350 to 1000 ppm |
Typical level found in occupied indoor spaces with good air exchange. |
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1000 to 2000 ppm |
Level associated with complaints of drowsiness and poor air. |
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2000 to 5000 ppm |
This CO2 range is associated with headaches, sleepiness, and stagnant, stale, stuffy air. Poor concentration, loss of attention, increased heart rate and slight nausea may also be present. |
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>5000 ppm |
Exposure to concentrations above >5000ppm may lead to severe oxygen deprivation resulting in permanent brain damage, coma and even death. |
Introducing the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality Meter
The IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter is an inexpensive yet effective meter that measures CO2, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet bulb temperature. It is an ideal tool to help prevent the negative impacts of poor air quality on occupants in indoor environments.
IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality Meter Features & Benefits
- Measures five crucial air quality parameters: The IC-800050 measures air temperature, relative humidity, CO2, dew point and wet bulb temperature rapidly and precisely.
- Adjustable alarms: The user-set audible CO2 meter alarm can be set up to a maximum of 9999ppm.
- Minimum and maximum values: Using the MAX/MIN function, the respective largest and smallest measurement values are saved and indicated.
- Calibration easy as ABC: Automatic Baseline Calibration (ABC) helps eliminate any zero drift of the infrared sensor. ABC calibration automatic calibrates the meter at the minimum CO2 reading detected during 15 days of continuous metering.
- Manual calibration option: Where the meter can be kept below 400ppm, users can perform straightforward manual CO2 meter calibration.
- Maintenance-free sensors: The NDIR (non-dispersive infrared) CO2 sensor ensures long-term accuracy, stability and reliability.
- Handy data-hold function: This function freezes measurements on the display so you can record measurement results painlessly.
- Data Memory: The IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter records up to 32,000 temperature, RH, and CO2 data points.
- Uncomplicated data transfer: Saved data be downloaded using a USB cable and software.
- Tripod mounting screw: For prolonged measurements, this IC-800050 CO2 meter includes a tripod mounting screw to keep the meter secured and safe.
IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter Key Specifications
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IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter Temperature Specifications |
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Range |
-10 to 50°C |
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Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Accuracy |
±1°C |
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IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter Relative Humidity Specifications |
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Range |
10% to 90% |
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Resolution |
0.1% |
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Accuracy |
±5% (at 25 C) |
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IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter Carbon Dioxide Specifications |
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Range |
0 to 9999 ppm |
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Resolution |
1 ppm |
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Accuracy |
±75 ppm +5% of rdg (0 to 5000 ppm) |
IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter Applications
The IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter is ideal for measuring indoor air quality in crowded public spaces with potentially high levels of CO2; examples include:
- Offices
- Factories
- Classrooms
- Hospitals; and
- Hotels.
Conclusion
Elevated CO2 levels indoors are bad news! Monitoring the problem makes sense for health and productivity reasons, and the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter is a perfect tool for the job.
What do our scientists conclude about the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter?
“Robust and easy to operate, the IC-800050 captures vital information about CO2, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and wet bulb temperature to provide a good representation of overall indoor air quality and its effect on the occupants.
We highly recommend the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter for anyone requiring the combined convenience of portability and data retention in one single device.“
Need more information on the IC-800050 Datalogging Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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