Carbon Dioxide Meter (Capnometer)
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11589
Quick Answer: The Carbon Dioxide Meter (Capnometer) is a handheld NDIR meter that measures carbon dioxide from 0 to 9,999 PPM at 1 PPM resolution, along with temperature and relative humidity.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) carbon dioxide sensor
- 0 to 9,999 PPM range, 1 PPM resolution
- Also shows ambient temperature and relative humidity
- Programmable audible alarm for high readings
- Manual and automatic baseline calibration
- Backlit LCD; rechargeable lithium-ion battery or AC adapter
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) |
| Range | 0 to 9,999 PPM |
| Resolution | 1 PPM |
| Accuracy | ±5% of reading or ±50 PPM |
| Response time | < 30 seconds for 90% step change |
| Other readings | Temperature and relative humidity |
| Display | Backlit LCD |
| Power | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery or AC adapter |
| Calibration | Manual and automatic baseline calibration (ABC) |
| Alarm | Programmable audible threshold alert |
About This Product
Biology and environmental science classes use the meter to follow carbon dioxide levels during photosynthesis and respiration experiments and to check indoor air quality in classrooms. Because it is portable, students can take readings in different rooms or outdoors and compare them with temperature and humidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Carbon Dioxide Meter (Capnometer) measure?
It measures carbon dioxide from 0 to 9,999 PPM, and also shows ambient temperature and relative humidity.
How accurate is the reading?
The listed accuracy is ±5% of reading or ±50 PPM, with a resolution of 1 PPM.
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