Carbon Dioxide (C0²) Sensor for iSensor & iAccess Controllers

In a data centre, managing air quality and environmental conditions is critical. A carbon dioxide (CO²) sensor constantly monitors air quality. Rising CO² levels warn operators: air is stale, or ventilation is failing.

Here is the process:

• The sensor uses Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) light to count CO² molecules.
• It converts these counts into an electrical signal.
• The building control system instantly reads this signal.
• The system acts fast. It boosts ventilation or alerts staff immediately.
• Operators use this historical data to optimise airflow. This step reduces energy waste and stabilises the entire environment.

By knowing the exact CO² concentration, your data centre avoids overheating, manages humidity, and efficiently controls fresh-air intake.

A CO² sensor does more than just track air quality. It actively improves your environment and operations in several keyways:

• Smart Ventilation: Use Carbon Dioxide readings to adjust airflow dynamically, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Cut Energy Costs: Don’t waste power on constant full ventilation. Adjust your systems based on real CO² needs, only when necessary.
• Prevent Hotspots: High CO² often signals poor airflow. Detecting it helps you spot and fix airflow issues early.
• Meet Safety Standards: Ensure healthy air for everyone. Carbon Dioxide monitoring helps you meet safety regulations and health guidelines.
• Predictive Maintenance: Watch CO² trends over time. This helps you anticipate when ventilation or filters need attention, preventing breakdowns.
• Make Informed Choices: Use sensor data to guide improvements. Back your decisions for upgrades or system changes with solid facts.

The iSensor CO² sensor tracks Carbon Dioxide levels. It also accurately monitors temperature and humidity. Tracking these key metrics helps detect early problems. It spots signs of overheating, moisture build-up, and other environmental shifts. These issues can impact your IT equipment’s performance, reliability, and lifespan.

You install the Carbon Dioxide iSensor using a CAT5/6 Ethernet cable. This setup is similar to the standard Temperature/Humidity sensor. You can place the iSensor up to 500 meters from an iAccess or iSensor Controller.

Monitoring all environmental conditions gives you a complete picture of your data centre. This includes tracking air particles. A full view lets you react quickly when conditions change.

1. Choose the right location — ideally where air circulates but away from direct airflow (vents) to get accurate readings.
2. Mount securely: use the internal magnet to secure to the rack or metal object. Alternatively use other mounting methods as recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Connect to a sensor port on the iAccess or iSensor Controller. The data can be managed via the on-board webserver or connected to your DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management) or BMS (Building Management System.
4. Once connected configure desired thresholds. If these are breached alerts will be issued.