Go Direct® CO2 Gas Sensor
The Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor measures gaseous carbon dioxide concentration levels, air temperature, and relative humidity. It can be used in a variety of biology experiments. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology or wired via USB to your device.
Description
Monitor changes in carbon dioxide, temperature, and relative humidity easily with the Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor. This sensor includes built-in temperature compensation and humidity protection. A 250 mL Nalgene bottle is included for running controlled experiments with small plants and animals.
The Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor is ideal for the following experiments:
- Measure the change in gas concentration during cellular respiration.
- Measure the change in gas concentration during photosynthesis.
- Study the effect of temperature on cell respiration or metabolism of organisms.
- Investigate artificial selection in yeast by comparing respiration rates of different strains.
Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are
The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation. Monitor battery life directly from our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.
Wired or Wireless—The Flexibility to Choose
Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the solution best for your classroom or laboratory.
Sample Data
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Specifications
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CO2 Sensor
- Type: NDIR
- Range: 0–100,000 ppm
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Accuracy
- 0 to 1,000 ppm: ±100 ppm
- 1,000 to 10,000 ppm: ±5% of reading + 100 ppm
- 10,000 ppm to 50,000 ppm: ±10% of reading
- 50,000 to 100,000 ppm: ±15% of reading
- Resolution: 1 ppm CO2
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Temperature Sensor
- Type: integrated circuit (IC)
- Accuracy: ±0.5°C
- Resolution: 0.1°C
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Relative Humidity Sensor
- Type: integrated circuit (IC)
- Accuracy: ±5% or better
- Resolution: 0.1%
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Dimensions
- Sensor shaft length: 82 mm
- Sensor shaft diameter: 28 mm
- Total length: 200 mm
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Connections
- Wireless: Bluetooth
- Wired: USB
Experiments and Lab Ideas
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Compatibility Requirements
LabQuest 2Full SupportThe Go Direct® CO2 Gas Sensor is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.4), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.
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Compatibility Notes
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
ComputersSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.6 No interface required Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 2 3 Compatibility Notes
- For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
- Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
ChromebookSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.6 No interface required Full support LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
iOSSoftware Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.6 Graphical Analysis GW for iOSVersion 4.0.5 No interface required Full support Full support LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 3 Full support 1 2 3 Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
- Android
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.6 Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2 No interface required Full support Incompatible LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 3 Full support 2 3 Compatibility Notes
- Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
What’s Included
- Go Direct® CO2 Gas Sensor
- Micro USB Cable
- 250 mL Nalgene Bottle w/Lid
Ordering Information
All prices are for U.S. educators.
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- Web: Online Support Form
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Phone: 1-888-837-6437
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