New Vaisala Probe Measures Carbon Dioxide on Percentage Levels

VAISALA CORPORATION                        PRESS RELEASE                  MARCH 17, 2016

Vaisala introduces a brand new carbon dioxide meter for applications with higher CO₂ concentrations, such as for life science incubators, cold storages and fruit and vegetable transportation and storage. The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP251 measures from 0 to 20 % CO₂. 

The new GMP251 probe is intended for demanding industrial CO₂ measurement applications, where stable, reliable and accurate performance is required, and where the amount of carbon dioxide reaches percentage levels.  
 
"For example, the GMP251 is optimal in CO₂ incubator control and monitoring in life science applications, in which carbon dioxide levels are used to control pH levels and to optimize cell cultivation environments.  It is also ideal for the various monitoring needs in CO₂ refrigeration applications - for example in cold storage at supermarkets', or at indoor ice stadiums. In fruit and vegetable transportation and storage applications, the probe controls and monitors that the carbon dioxide the fruits and vegetables naturally emit is kept on the right level for the fruits to stay fresh," says Maria Uusimaa, Product Manager at Vaisala Controlled Environment.

The intelligent stand-alone probe provides both analog and digital outputs. The operating temperature ranges from -40 to +60 °C, and the probe has IP65 classified housing: these features makes it suitable for a wide range of measurement applications, for example, in wash-down areas.

Unique Microglow Technology Enables Ultimate Stability and Prolonged Lifetime

The GMP251 uses Vaisala's second-generation CARBOCAP® technology incorporating the microglow light source technology.

"The Microglow chip is a silicon MEMS emitter infrared source, which improves the reliability and stability of the probes to a new level. We have replaced the traditional filament lamp- with this unique light source, which enables better accuracy, stability and prolonged lifetime," says Product Manager Uusimaa.

All products are manufactured in Finland by Vaisala, and include a calibration certificate.

For more information:

Maria Uusimaa, Product Manager, Controlled Environment, Vaisala
Tel: +358 40 591 4523
maria.uusimaa@vaisala.com


Katri Ahlgren, Communications Manager, Controlled Environment, Vaisala
Tel: +358 40 350 2557
katri.ahlgren@vaisala.com

Product web page: www.vaisala.com/GMP251

About Vaisala

Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 80 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1600 professionals worldwide and is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Helsinki stock exchange.  www.vaisala.com  www.twitter.com/VaisalaGroup

Vaisala Controlled Environment business area serves customers in multiple industries with over 40 years of industry knowledge. Our products improve quality, productivity, energy efficiency, and help our customers fulfill regulatory compliance. Controlled Environment customers operate in different types of environments - from semi-conductor factories and high-rise buildings to power plants and small incubators - where reliable measuring and monitoring of the ambient conditions are a prerequisite for successful operations. Customers use our products and systems to measure and monitor temperature, humidity, dew point, pressure, carbon dioxide, moisture and hydrogen in oil.