CO2 Sensor Module – MH-Z19B

Measures carbon dioxide from 0 to 5,000 ppm with NDIR infrared sensing and reports it on UART and PWM outputs; runs on 5 V.

SKU 2846-CO2SENSMHZ19BEAN 8219671120999Item type: Assembled,

Description

MH-Z19B carbon dioxide sensor. It uses the non-dispersive infrared principle (NDIR) to detect CO2 in the air. It offers temperature compensation, UART output (3.3 V TTL level) and PWM, high sensitivity, excellent stability and low power consumption. Applications: refrigeration equipment, air quality monitoring equipment, air purifiers, demand-controlled ventilation (DCV), etc.
Technical specifications

Modules compared
1. The MH-Z19C has one window to receive CO2 gas, while the MH-Z19B has two.
2. The sampling period of the MH-Z19C is 1 second, while that of the MH-Z19B is 5 seconds.
3. The supply of the MH-Z19C is (5+/-0.1) V, while that of the MH-Z19B is 4.5~5.5 V.
4. The MH-Z19C has an analogue output, the MH-Z19B does not.
5. The pre-heating time of the MH-Z19C is 2.5 minutes, while that of the MH-Z19B is 3 minutes.
6. The default self-calibration cycle of the MH-Z19C is 1 day, but a 7-day cycle can be chosen if needed. That of the MH-Z19B is 1 day.
Overall the MH-Z19C offers greater consistency and better performance than the MH-Z19B and can replace the MH-Z19B directly. They share the same dimensions.
Documentation and useful links

Technical details

Sensor MH-Z19B
CO2 detection 0 to 5,000 ppm (parts per million)
Warm-up time 3 minutes
Response time T90<120s
Output UART (3.3 V TTL level), PWM
Interface level 3.3 V (5 V compatible)
Supply 4.5 to 5.5 VDC
Average current <60mA (@5V supply)
Peak current 150 mA (@5V supply)
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C
Humidity 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (mm) 26.5x19.5x8
Weight 6 grams

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