MH-Z92 Dual Gas

CO2/CH4

Dual Gas(MH-Z92)
Mechanical and Electrical characteristics

Description:
The MH-Z92 Module is a dual-gas pump
primed sensor that can measure both CO2
and CH4 using non-dispersive infrared (NDIR). It has an internal temperature sensor that
can be used for automatic temperature compensation. This device has both UART and
Analog output.

Characteristics:
High Sensitivity and resolution
5V constant power supply, low power consumption
UART and 0.4~2V analog voltage signal variety of output
Fast response and resume
Temperature compensation and excellent linear output
Excellent stability
Long life
Anti-poisons
Anti-vapor interference
Requires 500 mL per minute

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1. Dimensions:

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2. Pin Definitions:

Table 1 Pin description

Pin Name Description

1 RxD UART Receive
2 TxD UART Transmit
3 SIN Outputs a square wave
4 Vin Voltage in
5 GND Ground
6 DA0 Analog Output (CH4 )
7 GND Ground
8 DA1 Analog Output (CO2)
9-14 NC Not connected

3. Working Conditions:
Operating voltage: 4.5V~5.5V DC
Temperature range: 0oC ~ 50oC
Humidity range: 0~95% RH

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4. Technical Data:

Table 2 Technical Specifications

Operating voltage 4.0V~5.5V DC

Current 120mA
Output UART 0.4V~2.0V
Interface Level 3.3V
Range 0~100%vol CH4 0~50%vol CO2
Preheat time 90s
Response time T90<30s
Temperature range 0C ~50C
Humidity range 0~90%RH
Long term drift >5 years

Table 3 Range and resolution

Gas name Molecular Sensor Range Resolution Note

formula type
Methane CH4 HC 0~100% VOL 0.1%VOL Temperature
compensation
Carbon dioxide CO2 CO2 0~50%VOL 0.1%VOL Temperature
compensation
Note: Range in table is default range and can be customized

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5. Temperature Compensation:
Using the internal Temperature sensor, this module can compensate for
temperatures between 0oC~50oC. Margin of error is less than 3%FS within
50% of full range, and 5%FS when above 50% of the full range.

6. Analog Output:
The Sensor will take no longer than 90 seconds to preheat. During this
time the analog outputs will read ~0.2V. Once the sensor is ready the analog
output will read between 0.4V 2V representing the gas concentration.

7. Fault indication:
To ensure proper operation the sensor will monitor its input voltage and
analog output for faults. If a fault is detected it will pull the output down to 0V.

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8. Power Supply Considerations:

To ensure that the sensor as adequate power, the recovery time of the
power supply must be less than 50 ms and produce a voltage between
4.5V~5.5V DC. If the power is outside of that range the sensor will not work
properly.

9. Communication Protocol:
MH-Z92 communicates through a UART serial bus. The modules work in
a slave mode and must be polled for a reading by a host computer or MCU.
For more information please see the MH-Z92 communication protocol
datasheet.

10. Maintenance:
Sensor should be calibrated regularly. Ideally within every 6 months
Avoid prolonged exposure to high dust environments
Use of incorrect power supply can cause damage to the unit

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