VAISALA CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE January 13, 2014
The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Transmitter Series GMW80 for demand-controlled ventilation has been released. The GMW80 Series has been developed to fulfill requirements for CO2 measurements in standard demand-controlled ventilation applications. The GMW80 series also includes temperature measurement as standard. Vaisala's carbon dioxide and temperature transmitters are used by building automation and integrator companies in order to improve the efficiency of heating, ventilation and air conditioning in a variety of locations, ranging from factories to hospitals to office buildings.
Vaisala's carbon dioxide and temperature transmitters feature the second-generation CARBOCAP® sensor and use the patented Microglow technology for improved reliability and stability. Microglow is a Vaisala-patented, silicon MEMS emitter infrared source. This unique low-power, silicon-based infrared source is manufactured in-house at Vaisala. Using this technology, the performance of CARBOCAP® sensors has been even further improved.
Installation Time Matters
With modern buildings often having hundreds of sensors, the installation time per unit can be a significant cost factor. The GMW80 series transmitters include a number of subtle design features that have been introduced to make installation and commissioning quick and easy.
Vaisala has also improved the functionalities of the sensor to minimize maintenance, further helping to reduce costs. The GMW80 series transmitters are optimized for low maintenance, thanks to the second-generation CARBOCAP® sensor which enables superior stability. The GMW80 Series also uses Microglow technology, which represents the latest in infrared technology, leading to lower power consumption and a longer product lifetime.
The internal reference in the CO2 sensor guarantees the best stability and operation even in constantly occupied buildings without readjustments.
As the power consumption is low, the heat generated by the electronics does not distort the temperature inside the sensor. This improves accuracy for RH+T measurements in CO2 instruments. Products with relative humidity measurement will be included in later releases. Moreover, the sensors' operational life is increased by the low operating temperatures.
Through simplified design and intelligent optical design fewer components are required, which help to increase overall reliability of the sensor. The reliable operation and accurate measurement values of the GMW80 series transmitters contribute to the significant cost savings brought by demand-controlled ventilation.
For more information, please contact:
Pekka Ravila, Director, Targeted Industrial Applications
Tel. +358 9 8949 2359, email pekka.ravila[at]vaisala.com
For details, please visit: ( www.vaisala.com/GMW80)
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT serves customers in multiple industries with over 30-year wide industry knowledge. The main drivers for our customers are operational quality, risk reduction, productivity and energy savings. Our customers operate in different types of environments - from small incubators to massive engine rooms and high rise buildings - where reliable measuring and monitoring of the ambient conditions are a prerequisite for successful operations. Customers use our fixed and hand held measurement instruments as well as calibration services for temperature, humidity, dewpoint, carbon dioxide, moisture in oil and pressure.
Targeted Industrial Applications
Other industrial customers represent industries such as power generation and transmission, maritime, automotive, semiconductor, electronics and building automation. They all use Vaisala instruments for accurate and stable real time measurements to extend equipment lifetime, improve processes and end-product quality, as well as to optimize energy consumption and indoor air quality.
About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 78 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 1500 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange. www.vaisala.com www.twitter.com/VaisalaGroup