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CO₂ Probe GMP343
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Vaisala GMP343 CO₂ Probe for Outdoor and Ecological Measurement
The Vaisala GMP343 is a rugged, high-accuracy carbon-dioxide probe for outdoor monitoring, ecological research, soil respiration, plant-growth chambers and demanding OEM applications.
- Selectable CO₂ ranges from 0–1000 ppm to 0–2%
- Diffusion-aspirated or flow-through sampling models
- Accuracy up to ±(3 ppm + 1% of reading)
- Temperature, pressure, humidity and oxygen compensation
- RS-232, RS-485, 4–20 mA, 0–2.5 V or 0–5 V outputs
- Raw and numerically filtered measurement data
- IP67 probe housing with the cable connected
- Compatible with MI70 for portable display and logging
Accurate CO₂ Measurement in Demanding Environments
The Vaisala GMP343 is designed for high-quality carbon-dioxide measurements in outdoor, ecological and research applications. Typical uses include ambient CO₂ monitoring, soil respiration, greenhouse-gas monitoring networks, plant-growth chambers, ecosystem studies and custom OEM systems.
The probe uses Vaisala CARBOCAP® single-beam, dual-wavelength non-dispersive infrared technology with no moving parts. It can provide both raw and filtered measurement data and compensate for temperature, pressure, relative humidity and oxygen concentration.
Choose the range before ordering: GMP343 is supplied with a defined CO₂ measurement range. Select the lowest range that safely covers the expected maximum concentration so the system retains suitable accuracy and output resolution.
Select the GMP343 Measurement Range
| Range option | Specified accuracy at +25 °C and 1013 hPa | Typical starting point |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1000 ppm | ±(3 ppm + 1% of reading) | Ambient atmospheric monitoring and small concentration changes |
| 0–2000 ppm | ±(5 ppm + 2% of reading) | Elevated ambient conditions and controlled chambers |
| 0–3000 ppm | ±(5 ppm + 2% of reading) | Research systems with moderate CO₂ enrichment |
| 0–4000 ppm | ±(5 ppm + 2% of reading) | Ecological and chamber measurements requiring additional range |
| 0–5000 ppm | ±(5 ppm + 2% of reading) | Soil, chamber and equilibrium-sampling applications |
| 0–2% CO₂ | ±(5 ppm + 2% of reading) | Higher-concentration ecological and OEM measurements |
Accuracy below 200 ppm is not specified for the 0–2% range. Expected peaks should be considered carefully in soil and ecosystem studies because concentrations can exceed a narrow ambient range.
Diffusion or Flow-Through Sampling?
| Selection point | Diffusion model | Flow-through model |
|---|---|---|
| How gas reaches the sensor | Gas diffuses through the installed filter | A pump or process flow carries sample gas through the probe |
| Best suited to | Ambient air, direct exposure, chambers and protected outdoor installations | Sampling lines, closed loops, equilibrium sampling and controlled gas delivery |
| Response | Depends strongly on filter and output averaging | Depends on sample flow, tubing volume and averaging |
| Installation priority | Weather protection, free gas exchange and representative location | Leak-tight tubing, stable flow, low dead volume and controlled pressure |
| Calibration arrangement | Optional GMP343ADAPTER applies reference gas to the diffusion model | Reference gas can be introduced through the sample path |
Response-Time Examples
| Configuration | Averaging | Approximate T90 response |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion model with filter | 0 seconds | 75 seconds |
| Diffusion model with filter | 30 seconds | 82 seconds |
| Diffusion model without filter | 0 seconds | Less than two seconds |
| Flow-through model at 0.3 l/min | 0 seconds | 26 seconds |
| Flow-through model at 1.2 l/min | 0 seconds | Eight seconds |
System response is also affected by tubing length, internal volume, pump performance, filters and the sampling method. Evaluate the complete measurement system rather than the probe response alone.
Environmental Compensation
| Influence | GMP343 capability | Application guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Internal temperature measurement for continuous compensation | Use when outdoor or chamber temperature changes during measurement |
| Pressure | User-configurable compensation over 700 to 1300 hPa | Provide actual pressure for accurate measurements across weather or altitude changes |
| Relative humidity | User-set humidity compensation | Update the value or system input when water-vapour concentration changes materially |
| Oxygen | User-set oxygen compensation | Use the actual background-gas composition for controlled or unusual atmospheres |
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
| Specification | GMP343 |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 11 to 36 V DC |
| Power without optics heating | Less than 1 W |
| Power with optics heating | Less than 3.5 W |
| Current output | 4–20 mA, 14-bit resolution |
| Voltage output | 0–2.5 V or 0–5 V |
| Digital outputs | RS-232 or two-wire RS-485 using ASCII communication |
| Operating temperature | −40 to +60 °C |
| Operating pressure | Below 5 bar |
| Flow-through gas flow | 0 to 10 l/min |
| Housing | Anodized aluminium |
| Housing protection | IP67 with cable attached |
| Diffusion-filter protection | IP65 with standard weather filter or IP66 with sintered PTFE filter |
| Connector | M12, 8-pin |
| Probe weight | Approximately 360 g |
Typical GMP343 Applications
| Application | Recommended arrangement | Important consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient outdoor CO₂ | Diffusion model with suitable weather protection | Avoid local exhaust sources and solar-heating bias |
| Greenhouse-gas monitoring network | Permanent protected installation with digital data collection | Define calibration, data quality and maintenance procedures across all sites |
| Soil respiration | Diffusion probe with horizontal or vertical soil-adapter kit | Select range for expected seasonal peaks and evaluate optics-heating influence |
| Equilibrium sampling | Flow-through probe in a closed circulation loop | Control leaks, membrane response, condensation, tubing volume and pump flow |
| Plant-growth chamber | Diffusion or flow-through model according to chamber design | Keep away from direct CO₂ injection and verify chamber mixing |
| OEM and research system | Selected range and analogue or serial output | Document compensation settings, filtering and communication protocol |
Vaisala GMP343, GMP252 or GMP251?
| Selection point | GMP343 | GMP252 | GMP251 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | High-accuracy outdoor, ecological and research measurement | Compact ppm-level industrial and OEM measurement | Percentage-level industrial and controlled-atmosphere measurement |
| Ranges | Selectable 0–1000 ppm through 0–2% | 0–10,000 ppm; up to 30,000 ppm with reduced accuracy | 0–20% CO₂ |
| Sampling | Dedicated diffusion or flow-through models | Diffusion or optional flow-through accessories | Diffusion or optional flow-through accessories |
| Lowest-range accuracy | ±(3 ppm + 1% of reading) on 0–1000 ppm version | ±40 ppm from 0 to 3000 ppm | ±0.1% CO₂ at 5% CO₂ |
| Outputs | 4–20 mA, voltage, RS-232 or RS-485 ASCII | Current, voltage, Modbus RTU or Vaisala protocol | Current, voltage, Modbus RTU or Vaisala protocol |
| Transmitter platform | Standalone; MI70-compatible | Standalone or Vaisala Indigo transmitter | Standalone or Vaisala Indigo transmitter |
| Choose this model when | Outdoor accuracy, ecological sampling or research flexibility is the priority | A compact modern ppm-level probe with Indigo integration is required | Normal concentration is percentage-level |
| Product information | GMP343 is detailed on this page | Explore Vaisala GMP252 | Explore Vaisala GMP251 |
Output and Accessory Selection
| Requirement | Selection | Application note |
|---|---|---|
| Controller analogue input | 4–20 mA, 0–2.5 V or 0–5 V | Match the probe range and receiving-system scaling |
| Computer or serial logger | RS-232 or RS-485 | GMP343 uses ASCII communication; confirm protocol compatibility |
| Portable display and logging | MI70 with DRW216050SP cable | Useful for in-situ measurement, setup and data logging |
| Outdoor diffusion measurement | GMP343FILTER or sintered PTFE filter 215521 | Select protection according to precipitation and contamination exposure |
| Soil measurement | Horizontal kit 215519 or vertical kit 215520 | Choose orientation and range according to the research method |
| Reference-gas calibration | GMP343ADAPTER for diffusion model | Apply certified gas with a controlled, documented procedure |
| Fixed mounting | GMP343BRACKET or GMP343FLANGE | Provide mechanical support and service access |
Calibration and Data Quality
GMP343 is factory calibrated at multiple CO₂ and temperature points. Its multipoint calibration function supports up to eight user-defined points when an application requires site-specific recalibration.
- Use certified gases appropriate to the selected measurement range and uncertainty target.
- Confirm temperature, pressure, humidity and oxygen compensation during calibration.
- Allow the probe, filter, tubing and reference gas to stabilise before recording each point.
- Record raw and filtered data settings so results remain comparable between systems.
- Set verification frequency according to environmental severity and required data quality.
- Retain as-found results, calibration coefficients, reference certificates and maintenance records.
Vaisala GMP343 Supplier and Technical Support in Malaysia
Seacom Process Instruments supplies and supports the Vaisala GMP343 CO₂ Probe in Malaysia for ambient monitoring, ecological research, soil respiration, greenhouse-gas studies, plant-growth chambers and demanding OEM applications.
Our team can help select the CO₂ range, diffusion or flow-through model, analogue or serial output, cable length, filter, weather protection, soil adapter and calibration accessories. We can also review sampling-system design, environmental compensation, commissioning and calibration planning.
Selecting a GMP343 configuration? Send us the normal and maximum CO₂ concentration, sampling method, temperature, pressure, humidity, oxygen level, installation environment, output, cable length and data-quality requirement.
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