In-vehicle CO2 Meter
Safe(r) behind the wheel
Materials
Gerber file
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Extra info / Update
Specifications:
- 12 V operation (via cigarette lighter socket)
- Instantly ready for use
- Warns with indicator LEDs when CO2 concentration is too high
- Suitable for measurements of up to 3000 ppm of CO2
ZG01C specifications
- Measuring range : 0–3000 ppm / 0.3%
- Temperature range : 0–50 °C
- Humidity range : 0–95%
- Warming-up time CO2 : <60 s
- Measuring interval : 7 s
- Accuracy : ±50 ppm or 5% of the measured value
Components
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Component list
R1,R2,R3 = 270Ohm
R4 = 68Ohm
R5 = 10kOhm
P1 = 10kOhm
Capacitors
C1,C3 = 100nF
C2 = 100µF 25V
C3 = 10µF 25V
Semiconductors
D1 = LED, 5mm green
D2 = LED, 5mm, amber
D3 = LED, 5mm, red
D4 = 1N4007
IC1 = Atmega88-20pu, programmed
IC2 = 7806
IC3 = LP2950-03
Miscellaneous
K1 = 14-pin pinheader (14mm lead length)
K2 = 4-way header
4-way socket for K2
K3 = 6-pin (2x3) pinheader
K4 = DC adapter socket, PCB mount
LCD type PC0802LRS-AWA-B-Q
IR module type ZG01
Hookup wire
PCB # 100020-1
Kit of parts, including sensor and LCD, Elektor order code 100020-71
Enclosure, Elektor order code 100020-72
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