CO Car Park Ventilation System: Smart Carbon Monoxide Detection & Automatic Fan Control

Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection and automatic ventilation are essential for maintaining a safer environment in enclosed and basement parking areas. Vehicle exhaust can cause CO levels to increase, particularly in enclosed car parks where natural ventilation is limited. A properly designed CO-based ventilation system can continuously monitor CO concentration and automatically operate exhaust fans according to programmed set points.

Complete Solution from Detection to Automation

At ALVI Automation India Pvt. Ltd. – GasAlarm, we provide integrated solutions combining MSR Electronic, Germany CO Gas Detection technology with PLC/HMI-based control and electrical starter panels for automated car park ventilation systems.

How Does a CO Car Park Ventilation System Work?

The system works as a continuous monitoring and automatic control loop:

MSR CO Detector → ALVI PLC/HMI Panel → Starter/VFD Panel → Exhaust Fans → Ventilation

1. CO Detection

MSR-GasAlarm CO sensor transmitters are installed at appropriate locations throughout the basement parking area on coloum heeight 1.5m-1.8m.

The detectors continuously monitor the CO concentration and transmit the measured signal to the control panel through the configured communication/output interface.

Depending on the system design, multiple detectors can be connected to a central monitoring and control system.

2. PLC & HMI Control Panel

The ALVI PLC Control Panel with HMI receives the detector signals and displays the status of individual sensors.

The HMI can provide information such as:

• AI – Sensor-wise CO concentration
• Alarm status
• First/second alarm indication
• Fan operating status
• Auto/Manual operation
• Basement or zone identification
• System fault/status indication

This gives facility and maintenance teams a centralized view of the parking ventilation system.

3. Automatic Fan Control

When the measured CO concentration reaches the programmed ventilation/alarm set point, the PLC generates the required control signal.

The signal is sent to the DOL starter or VFD starter panel, which operates the ventilation fans according to the system design.

With VFD-based systems, fan speed can be controlled according to the ventilation requirement, where applicable.

4. Exhaust & Fresh-Air Ventilation

The ventilation fans extract contaminated air from the basement and discharge it through the exhaust duct system, while fresh air is introduced through the designed fresh-air arrangement.

The objective is to maintain appropriate ventilation conditions while avoiding unnecessary continuous fan operation where automatic control is designed and permitted.

A typical installation can be configured as:

CO Sensor Transmitters
↓
4–20 mA / RS485 Communication
↓
ALVI PLC + HMI Control Panel
↓
Control Signal
↓
DOL / VFD Starter Panel
↓
Exhaust & Fresh-Air Fans
↓
Basement Ventilation

The system can also be designed for BMS integration, allowing relevant alarms, sensor values and equipment status to be monitored through the building management system.

Applications

Our CO detection and ventilation control solutions can be considered for:

• Basement car parks
• Shopping malls
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Commercial buildings
• Residential towers
• Airports
• Office buildings
• Multiplexes
• Multi-level parking facilities
• Other enclosed vehicle parking areas

VEFSA – Carbon Monoxide Sensor Transmitter

Enhanced CO gas radicals detection by VEFSA – Carbon Monoxide Sensor Transmitter for  Very Early Fire Smoke Alarm Systems very useful for CO  Car Park Monitoring /Ventilation Fan control, also meeting following standards:

• AS 1668.2 mechanicalVentilation
• Pollution & Emission Control
• Green House Gas Saving
• Also, save Energy for Next Generation
• Very Eary Fire & Smoke Alarm
• Useful for the protection of Human life Building, Basement, Plant, Industries.

Our Gas-CO-300-D CO Gas Detector/Sensor Transmitters  is capable to detect and measure CO, Smoke & CO+ Enhanced Gas radicals (Fumes before the fire smoke begins)

Gas CO, Carbon Monoxide Sensor Transmitter comes with typical measuring range of 0-100ppm, 0-300ppm, 0-500ppm, having gel-type Electrochemical sensor cell (without any orientation problem), GAS-CO-300-D Sensor Transmitter is a highly responsive,  high accuracy, fast repeatability & high-reliability, user friendly, easy to use model.

Gas-CO-300-D model  VEFSA Carbon Monoxide Sensor Transmitter has a coverage area of 465 Sqm to 936Sqm.

Gas-CO-300-D model VEFSA CO Sensor Transmitter gives analog output 4-20mA or 2-10V, need supply power of 24VDC.

For more details and enquiry please feel free to contact us anytime at – Info@alviautomation.com

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector for Basement Car Parking

When it comes to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector for Basement Car Parking to control & operate the Jet, Fresh air, Exhaust automatically  MSR Germany/GASAlarm make  Compact GAS-CO-300-D model is the Best techno-commercial option in the International HVAC market, having following features.

SPECIFICATIONS:- 

• Sensor Model Available in Stock: – GAS-CO-300-D
• Measuring Gas: Carbon Monoxide, Enhanced CO + radicals Detection.
•  Sensor element (cell):- Electrochemical Diffusion, Electrolyte type Gel-based (no leak, no membrane rapture, no orientation problem & no false alarm)
•  Measuring Range: – 0-300 ppm (Standard)
• Connection: – Two and Three-wire sensor
• Response time T90:-  ≤ 30 Sec
• Warm-up time (First Time):- ≤ 3 Min.
• Protection Class Available in: IP65 (Flameproof and weatherproof )
• Stability & resolution: – ± 3 ppm
• Sensor life expectancy:- ≥ 6 years (Site Feedback ≥ 12 Years )
• Calibration Interval: 1 Year.
• Sensor Coverage Area: – 700 m² to 935m², ideal condition.
• Humidity non-condensing : 15-90% RH
• Working temperature:–10°C to 50°C
• Power supply:-  18 – 28 VDC ( Overload protected)
• Analog output signal:- Standard: 4-20 mA Linear Output, also available in 2-10VDC
• Flammability: – UL 94: V2
• Warranty: 12 Month only on manufacturing defects
• Guidelines Approval:  CE/ UL Enclosure.

For More details & enquiry please contact – Info@alviautomation.com

CO Sensor for VFD & Exhaust Fan Operation in Basement Car Parking

Our World Class Best German GAS-CO-300-XX,  CO Sensor for VFD & exhaust fan operation in basement Car parking, a sensor is used to detect the level of CO and give output signal. The number of required sensors is decided based on the size of the area or car park. All sensors will be wired to the common PLC panel for VFD and Exhaust Fan operations.

CO Detector can detect various types of smoke, Smoke radicals, and fumes. The sensors can be programmed to generate alerts if the level of CO exceeds the permitted level of ppm set. A control signal can be generated by the sensor which then is utilized to operate exhaust fans, VFD, Fresh Air Fans, and also Audio Visual Alarm. If the sensors detect that the level of CO has exceeded the permitted levels, the exhaust fans will be switched ON immediately to remove the contaminated air from the area and to bring fresh air.

Our CO Sensor for VFD & exhaust fan operation in Basement Car Parking  Can Detects :- 

• Carbon Monoxide with enhanced CO radical detection capability
• Very early smoldering fire and smoke detection.
• VESFA system (very early smoke and fire alarm)

Gas-CO-300-XX SPECIFICATIONS:- 

• Sensor Model Available in: – Gas-CO-300-XX
• Measuring Gas: Carbon Monoxide, Enhanced CO + radicals Detection.
•  Sensor element (cell):- Electrochemical Diffusion, Electrolyte type Gel-based (no leak, no membrane rapture, no orientation problem & no false alarm)
•  Measuring Range: – 0-300 ppm (Standard)
• Connection: – Two and Three-wire sensor
• Response time T90:-  ≤ 50 Sec
• Warm-up time (First Time):- ≤ 3 Min.
• Protection Class Available in IP65
• Stability & resolution: – ± 3 ppm
• Sensor life expectancy:- ≥ 6 years (Site Feedback ≥ 12 Years  )
• Calibration Interval: 1 Year.
• Sensor Coverage Area: – 700 m² to 935m², ideal condition.
• Humidity non-condensing : 15-90% RH
• Working temperature:–10°C to 50°C
• Power supply:-  18 – 28 VDC ( Overload protected)
• Analog output signal:- Standard: 4-20 mA Linear Output, also available in 2-10VDC
• Flammability: – UL 94: V2
• Warranty: 12 Month only on manufacturing defects
• Guidelines Approval: EMC Directives 2004/108/EC, EN 61010-1:2010/CE

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Experience the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon Monoxide Sensor Transmitter with enhanced CO Gas radicals detection capability

We are pleased to mention that our word-class best CO – Carbon Monoxide detectors are installed in many reputed projects of Basement Car Park Ventilation Systems all over the world and India (like Lucknow High Court, Delhi District Court, ITO Delhi, Elante Mall, South City Mall, Centre Square Mall, DLF Camalies, DLF Horizon, DLF Crest, DDA Narela, DDA Sultan Grahi  DLF Chennai, Indian Army, Indian Navy, RBI, etc)

Make:- MSR Germany/GasAlarm

Area Of Application:-                        

Ideal for :
Parking area, garages, chiller rooms, and heating, as well as dusty & humid area like pharmaceuticals, coal mine, conveyor belt, cement plant, thermal power plants, flour mills,
powder industries.

Key Points:- 

• Carbon Monoxide with enhanced CO radical detection capability
• Very early smoldering fire and smoke detection.
• VESFA system (very early smoke and fire alarm)

SPECIFICATIONS:- 

• Sensor Model Available in : – Gas-CO-300-X
• Measuring Gas: Carbon Monoxide, Enhanced CO + radicals Detection.
•  Sensor element (cell):- Electrochemical Diffusion, Electrolyte type Gel-based (no leak, no membrane rapture, no orientation problem & no false alarm)
•  Measuring Range: – 0-300 ppm (Standard)
• Connection: – Two and Three-wire sensor
• Response time T90:-  ≤ 50 Sec
• Warm-up time (First Time):- ≤ 3 Min.
• Protection Class Available in IP65
• Stability & resolution: – ± 3 ppm
• Sensor life expectancy:- ≥ 6 years (Site Feedback ≥ 12 Years  )
• Calibration Interval: 1 Year.
• Sensor Coverage Area: – 700 m² to 935m², ideal condition.
• Humidity non-condensing : 15-90% RH
• Working temperature:–10°C to 50°C
• Power supply:-  18 – 28 VDC ( Overload protected)
• Analog output signal:- Standard: 4-20 mA Linear Output, also available in 2-10VDC
• Flammability: – UL 94: V2
• Warranty: 12 Month only on manufacturing defects
• Guidelines Approval: EMC Directives 2004/108/EC, EN 61010-1:2010/CE

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MSR GasAlarm CO CO2 Sensor Transmitter Approved in Ninyar Jagdalpur Township Project By NMDC LTD Chhattisgarh

We are happy to inform you that Our MSR -GasAlarm CO, CO2 Sensor Transmitter, and GasAlarm PLC HMI  Display Control Monitoring Alarm Systems gets approval in Ninyar Jagdalpur Township Project By NMDC LTD Chhattisgarh by NMDC Ltd, now we are eagerly waiting for the tender opening so that we can provide our best products and services in the reputed projects.

For the Basement Ventilation Systems, Our World Class German Make GasAlarm Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor Transmitter, GasAlarm CO2  Carbon Dioxide Sensor Transmitter gets approvals in projects because of its working principle, having high accuracy, easy wiring connections 2 and 3 wire cable connections,  fast response, low maintenance cost, long life, most important we provide  24*7hrs service support.

Also, our best Customized PLC HMI Display Control Alarm Systems gets approval in the project having fully programmed, German make metal enclosure, fully designed with Global Standardized and customized as per the project requirements, more important economical in price and ready to install (Plug and Play).

We are pleased to mention that we had done many ‘reputed and big projects of Basement Car Park Ventilation Systems where we supplied Our CO and CO2 Sensor Transmitter, PLC HMI Control Monitoring Systems, Installation, and Commissioning with Annual Maintenance Services.

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