
TFA Airco2ntrol Coach
TFA Airco2ntrol Coach
It's a great little thing for the price. The accuracy seems to be quite ok, although according to the integrated sensor, the CO2 display takes up to 2 min to adjust to the correct value, since the air has to diffuse into the housing. However, this does not bother if you know it, you simply do not have to wonder why the display does not immediately jump from red to green when the window is open (already needs 1-2 min).
Compared to many other CO2 meters with partly tiny LED color display (green/yellow/red), it must be said that the beautifully colored but quite large screen is an enormous advantage to immediately see from afar how urgent it is to ventilate. The standard setting of the color gradient from green via yellow-green to yellow, orange, red, can also be used immediately and makes sense.
The only thing that bothers is the lack of an internal battery to store the time, as it would have to be set every time you unplug the device. I have never entered the time because of this - just use it as a CO2 device.
Connected to a mobile powerbank, the device works very well, and also amazingly long - up to a few days on one of my powerbanks, but also on smaller powerbanks but also for a whole day, whereby you can also use it mobile - you just have to think of the powerbank.
What also surprised me particularly positively is the possibility to connect the device to my laptop, and by means of a free software to record the measurements (see picture). The software is directly related to the built-in sensor ZG09, so it is possible, but it is not mentioned in the manual. Thanks to another review on Galaxus, however, I found out about it, for which I am very grateful. Great stuff!
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Recommended for indoor use as a CO2 alarm. The display changes color from green to yellow to red, the threshold values can be defined by yourself. An acoustic signal is missing, but the display can change the color to red at a threshold value. For me a plus: With a connected power bank, the device can also be operated mobile. A plug-in power supply is missing in the scope of delivery, but it can be operated with any USB charger / power supply - or directly on the USB port of the PC.
The possible data output via USB is unfortunately not mentioned in the manual and the specifications. The device delivers the measurement data constantly via the USB port and
at ZyAura.com/support/support_software there is a suitable freeware for the data output under Windows XP to Windows11.
The measurement tolerance(*) is rather high (about +200ppm in the range of 2000ppm/-50ppm in the range of 500ppm) . However, the ranges around 800ppm to 1200ppm are precise enough to get a clear picture of the indoor air quality and also to make ventilation recommendations.
At low humidity aerosols remain longer in the air. The measurement and display of relative humidity is therefore an ideal functional addition.
*Since I lack a calibrated reference instrument, the comparison was made with an AirCo2ntrol Mini. Even the AirCo2ntrol Mini can output inaccurate values in the lower and upper ranges and so the deviation may also be due to this.
Conclusion: It is mobile, inexpensive and does what it should. Ideal for the office or for smaller occasions in closed rooms.
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Super device for private use, name should be CO2 meter
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Nice device, in today's new buildings (without CO2-controlled ventilation) you sometimes stay too long in not healthy atmosphere, and this CO2 meter is a help.
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During the pandemic, we have equipped all flats in our apartment block with them to improve the air quality for our tenants. However, because a hygrometer is also included and therefore also indicates excessive humidity, we can now require tenants to air their flats regularly and briefly, as is correct (max. 5 minutes 4 times a day in winter). This saves us mould problems and the need for expensive comfort ventilation to prevent them. This also saves grey energy...
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