Co2 sensor for agriculture

Co2 sensor is a device used to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the environment. Such sensors have a wide range of applications in several fields, including air quality monitoring, indoor air quality control, greenhouse equipment, as well as in the aerospace and automotive industries. In agriculture, CO2 sensors are used to monitor the CO2 concentration in the environment in which crops are grown in order to optimise crop growing conditions and improve yield and quality.

Depending on the principle of operation, carbon dioxide sensors can be divided into various types, such as infrared carbon dioxide sensors, electrochemical carbon dioxide sensors and optical carbon dioxide sensors. Taking infrared carbon dioxide sensor as an example, its working principle is that the infrared detector detects the intensity of infrared light passing through the carbon dioxide gas to get the concentration of carbon dioxide. When the infrared light passes through the measurement area, part of the light is absorbed by the carbon dioxide, making the intensity of the infrared light weaker. The infrared detector detects this reduced light intensity and converts it into an electrical signal, the size of which is proportional to the carbon dioxide concentration.

CO2 sensors technical parameter：  

Calculation formula：

Current type (4～20mA output):

C=(I-4)/16 × 5000

(C is the measured carbon dioxide concentration value (ppm), I is the output current (mA))

Applications of CO2 sensors in agriculture

In agriculture, CO2 sensors have a variety of uses, mainly related to plant growth and health. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important component of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen, which is essential for plant growth and development. The following are some applications of CO2 sensors in agriculture:.

1.Greenhouse gas monitoring:In greenhouse environments, carbon dioxide sensors are used to maintain optimal carbon dioxide levels required for plant growth. Maintaining optimal carbon dioxide levels promotes plant growth and photosynthesis, thereby increasing yields.

2. Agricultural Research:Researchers use carbon dioxide sensors to study how plants respond to different levels of carbon dioxide. This research helps to understand how plants respond to changes in atmospheric CO2 concentrations, which is important in the context of climate change and sustainable agriculture.

3. Biodiversity monitoring:Carbon dioxide sensors can be used to assess the health of ecosystems and biodiversity by measuring the rate of photosynthesis. This information can be used to assess the impact of environmental change on plant communities.

4. Soil carbon storage:CO2 sensors can help monitor carbon sequestration in the soil. By improving soil health and increasing organic matter, agricultural practices can store carbon, which contributes to climate change mitigation.

5. Indoor Vertical Farming:In indoor vertical farming systems, where plants are grown in stacked layers in a controlled environment, carbon dioxide sensors help to maintain the ideal carbon dioxide concentration for plant growth.

6. Crop storage: CO2 sensors are used in storage facilities to monitor CO2 levels during crop storage. Elevated CO2 levels can indicate rot or the presence of pests, allowing for timely intervention.

7. Bioreactors and fermentation processes: CO2 sensors are used in bioreactors and fermentation processes to monitor the CO2 produced by microorganisms. This helps to optimise conditions for microbial growth and product yield.

NBL-W-CO2 carbon dioxide sensor adopts imported sensor chip, which is used to detect the concentration of CO2 in various environments, and has the characteristics of high precision and good stability. 

The signal transmitter adopts advanced integrated circuit modules, which can output voltage, current and other signals according to the different needs of users. The instrument is small in size, easy to install, and reliable in performance; it adopts proprietary line, which has good linearity, strong load capacity, long transmission distance and strong anti-interference ability. This product can be widely used in the detection of carbon dioxide concentration in office buildings, public places, greenhouses, production plants and other places.

Application value of Co2 sensor for agriculture

Carbon dioxide sensors have a wide range of applications in agriculture. They are mainly used to monitor carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in agricultural environments, thereby helping to improve crop growth conditions and increase yield and quality.

Firstly, all kinds of green vegetables in agricultural vegetable greenhouses need to absorb CO2 for photosynthesis. Therefore, by using CO2 sensors to monitor the CO2 concentration in the greenhouses in real time, farmers can understand the growing conditions of their crops and adjust ventilation, fertiliser application and other measures accordingly to promote healthy crop growth.

Secondly, Co2 sensor can also be used for precision agriculture management. By combining with intelligent agricultural systems, CO2 sensors can transmit data in real time, enabling farmers to understand the changes in the growing environment of crops in a timely manner and adjust agricultural management measures, such as irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, according to the data.

In addition, CO2 sensors help to improve the quality and yield of agricultural products. By monitoring and controlling carbon dioxide concentration, a more suitable growing environment can be created for crops, reducing yield loss and quality degradation caused by environmental factors.

Overall, the application of Co2 sensor in agriculture helps to realise precision agricultural management, improve crop yield and quality, and also helps to reduce resource waste and environmental pollution. With the continuous development of agricultural technology, carbon dioxide sensors will play a more important role in the future.

Co2 sensor data sheet

NBL-W-CO2-Carbon-Dioxide-Sensor-Instruction-Manual-V4.0.pdf