Carbon Dioxide Sensor MG811 C02 Module Air
Specification
Product Name: MG811 CO₂ Sensor Module
Sensor Type: Electrochemical (Solid Electrolyte, Metal Oxide Semiconductor)
Model Number: MG811
Detection Gas: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Module Type: Analog Output with onboard signal conditioning circuit
Supply Voltage: 6V(Regulated on-board to 5V for sensor)
Target Applications: Air quality monitoring, greenhouse automation, HVAC systems, CO₂ alarms, environmental sensing
Electrical Specifications
Heater Voltage: 6.0 ± 0.1V (via on-board regulator)
Heater Resistance: ~31Ω ± 3Ω
Heater Power Consumption: Approx. 0.9W
Analog Output Voltage Range: 0 – 2V (typical)
Digital Output: Logic LOW when CO₂ concentration exceeds threshold (depends on onboard comparator setting)
Preheat Time: ≥ 24 hours for accurate readings
Response Time: ≤ 60s
Recovery Time: ≤ 60s
Measurement Specifications
Detection Range: 350 ppm – 10,000 ppm (0.035% – 1% CO₂)
Sensitivity: High sensitivity to CO₂ gas
Resolution: ~10 ppm
Accuracy: ±200 ppm or ±5% of reading (typical)
Output Type:
Analog Output (AO): Proportional to CO₂ concentration
Digital Output (DO): Adjustable threshold with potentiometer
Baseline Drift: May occur due to temperature/humidity changes; calibration required for accurate applications
Pin Configuration (4-Pin Header):
| Label | Function | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCC | Power Supply (6–12V) |
| 2 | GND | Ground |
| 3 | AO | Analog Output |
| 4 | DO | Digital Output (threshold adjustable) |
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Humidity Range: 0 – 95% RH (non-condensing)
Lifespan: Approx. 5 years in clean air environment
Preheat Requirement: Minimum 24 hours for stable operation
Calibration & Tuning
Factory Calibration: Required for absolute CO₂ readings
User Calibration: Possible using standard reference gas and linear regression on analog output
Potentiometer: For digital threshold adjustment (DO output trigger level)
Features & Benefits
High sensitivity and selectivity to CO₂
Fast response and recovery
Analog and digital signal outputs
Onboard comparator with adjustable trigger point
Suitable for integration with microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.)
Long life and reliable performance
Applications
Indoor air quality monitoring
HVAC and ventilation control
Smart agriculture and greenhouse automation
Environmental data logging systems
IoT-based CO₂ detection projects
Classroom or office air quality alarms
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