Infrared CO2 Sensor Module (Model: MH-Z19B) : User's Manual

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Infrared CO2 Sensor Module

(Model: MH-Z19B)
User’s Manual
(Version: 1.6)
Issue Date. 2020.04.23
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MH-Z19B NDIR CO2 Module

1. Profile
MH-Z19B NDIR infrared gas module is a common type, small size sensor, using non-dispersive infrared (NDIR)
principle to detect the existence of CO2 in the air, with good selectivity, non-oxygen dependent and long life.
Built-in temperature compensation; and it has UART output and PWM output. It is developed by the tight
integration of mature infrared absorbing gas detection technology, precision optical circuit design and
superior circuit design.
2. Applications
*HVAC refrigeration *Air cleaner device *Indoor air quality monitoring
*Smart home *Ventilation system *School
3. Main Features
Chamber is gold plated, water-proof and anti-corrosion
High sensitivity, low power consumption
Good stability
Temperature compensation, excellent linear output
Multiple output modes: UART, PWM
Long lifespan
Anti-water vapor interference, anti-poisoning
4. Structure

Terminal connection type:
Pins connection type: Unit: mm
Pin is the common standard type with square cross section.

Pins connection type:
Pin Pin Definition

Vin Positive pole of power (Vin)
GND Negative pole of power (GND)
PWM PWM
HD(zero point calibration, low level
Hd
lasting for over 7s is effective)
Rx UART(RXD)TTL Level data input
Tx UART(TXD)TTL Level data output
Vo reserved
SR reserved
AOT reserved

Terminal connection type:

Pin Terminal pin Definition
Pin 1 reserved
Pin 2 reserved
Pin 3 Negative Pole of power (GND)
Pin 4 Positive Pole of power(Vin)
Pin 5 UART(RXD)TTL Level data input
Pin 6 UART(TXD)TTL Level data output
Pin 7 reserved
Note: All the pins for reserved must be vacant while the sensor is working.
5. Detection range and accuracy

Detection Gas Formula Detection Range Accuracy
0~2000ppm
Carbon Dioxide CO2 0~5000ppm ± (50ppm+5% reading value)
0~10000ppm
6. Main parameters
Model No. MH-Z19B

Detection Gas CO2
Working voltage 4.5 ~ 5.5 V DC
Average current < 20mA (@5V power supply)
Peak current 150mA (@5V power supply)
Interface level 3.3 V (Compatible with 5V)
Detection Range 0~2000/5000/10000ppm(optional)
Serial Port (UART) (TTL level 3.3V)
Output signal
PWM
Preheat time 3 min
Response Time T90 < 120 s
Working temperature -10 ~ 50 ℃
Working humidity 0 ~ 95% RH (No condensation)
Weight 5g
Lifespan > 5 years

7. Output
PWM output
Take 0~2000ppm for example
CO2 output range 0~2000ppm
Cycle 1004ms±5%
Cycle start high level output 2ms(theoretical value)
The middle cycle 1000ms±5%
cycle end low level output 2ms(theoretical value)
CO2 concentration: Cppm=2000×(TH-2ms)/(TH+TL-4ms)
Cppm: CO2 concentration could be calculated by PWM output
TH high level output time during cycle
TL low level output time during cycle
Serial port output (UART)

Hardware connection
Connect module’s Vin-GND-RXD-TXD to users’ 5V-GND-TXD-RXD.
(Users must use TTL level. If RS232 level, it must be converted.)
Software setting
Set serial port baud rate be 9600, data bytes have 8 bytes, stop byte has 1 byte, parity byte is null.
Commands
0x86 Read CO2 concentration
0x87 Calibrate Zero Point (ZERO)
0x88 Calibrate Span Point (SPAN)

0x86- Read CO2 concentration

Sending command
Byte0 Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 Byte8
Start Byte Reserved Command - - - - - Checksum

0xFF 0x01 0x86 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x79
Return value
Start Byte Command Concentration Concentration - - - - Checksum
(High 8 Byte) (Low 8 Byte)
0xFF 0x86 HIGH LOW - - - - Checksum
CO2 concentration = HIGH * 256 + LOW
For example: Send command FF 01 86 00 00 00 00 00 79, Return value FF 86 01 F4 00 00 00 00 85
How to calculate concentration: convert hexadecimal 01 into decimal 1, hexadecimal F4 into decimal 254, then 1*256+254=500ppm
1. Checksum calculation method

Checksum = (Negative (Byte1+Byte2+Byte3+Byte4+Byte5+Byte6+Byte7))+1
For example:
Start Byte Reserved Command - - - - - Checksum
0xFF 0x01 0x86 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Checksum
Calculating Checksum：
1、Add Byte 1 to Byte 7: 0x01 + 0x86 + 0x00 + 0x00 + 0x00 + 0x00 + 0x00 = 0x87
2、Negative: 0xFF - 0x87 = 0x78
3、Then+1：0x78 + 0x01 = 0x79
 C language
char getCheckSum(char *packet)
{
char i, checksum;
for( i = 1; i < 8; i++)
{
checksum += packet[i];
}
checksum = 0xff – checksum;
checksum += 1;
return checksum;
}

8.Zero Point Calibration

About zero point calibration:
This module has three methods for zero point calibration: hand-operated method, sending command method
and self-calibration. All the zero point is at 400ppm CO2 level.
A). Hand-operated method: Connect module’s HD pin to low level(0V), lasting for 7 seconds at least. Before
calibrating the zero point, please ensure that the sensor is stable for more than 20 minutes at 400ppm ambient
environment.
B). To send command method:

Zero and Span point calibration can be achieved by sending a calibration command to the sensor via the serial
port (URAT). Zero and SPAN point calibration commands are as follows:
0x87-To calibrate zero point

Send command
Start Byte reserved Command - - - - - Checksum
0xFF 0x01 0x87 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Checksum
No returned value
Caution: zero-point means 400ppm, please ensure the module works in 400ppm CO2 gas stably for 20 min at least before send
the command
0x88- To calibrate span point

Send command
Start Byte No. Command Span Span - - - Checksum
(High 8 bits) (low 8 bits)
0xFF 0x01 0x88 HIGH LOW 0x00 0x00 0x00 Checksum
No returned value. If SPAN value is 2000ppm, HIGH=2000/256; LOW=2000%256
Caution:
* Please do Zero calibration before SPAN calibration.
*Before sending the SPAN calibration command, please ensure that the sensor is stable for more than 20 minutes at the
corresponding concentration.
Suggest to take 2000ppm as SPAN calibration point, if need lower concentration, it should be higher than 1000ppm.
C).Self-calibration:
After the module works for some time, it can judge the zero point intelligently and do the zero calibration
automatically. The calibration cycle is every 24 hours since the module is power on. The zero point is 400ppm.
This method is suitable for office and home environment, not suitable for agriculture greenhouse, farm,
refrigerator, etc.. If the module is used in latter environment, please turn off this function.

9. Notes
9.1 Please avoid the pressure of its gilded plastic chamber from any direction, during welding, installation, and
use.
9.2 When placed in small space, the space should be well ventilated, especially for diffusion window.
9.3 The module should be away from heat, and avoid direct sunlight or other heat radiation.
9.4 The module should be calibrated termly, the suggested period is not longer than 6 months.
9.5 Do not use the sensor in the high dusty environment for long time.
9.6 To ensure the normal work, the power supply must be among 4.5V~5.5V DC rang, the power current must be
not less than 150mA. Out of this range, it will result in the failure of the sensor. (The concentration output is low,
or the sensor can not work normally.)
9.7 During the zero point calibration procedure by manual, the sensor must work in stable gas environment
(400ppm) for over 20 minutes. Connect the HD pin to low level (0V) for over 7 seconds.
9.8 Forbid using wave soldering for the sensor.
9.9 When soldering with soldering iron, set the temperature to be (350 ± 5) °C, and soldering time must be
within 3 seconds.
9.0 As for pin version sensor, it is recommended to use soldering socket to directly insert or remove sensors for
convenient maintenance.
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Infrared CO2 Sensor Module

Issue Date. 2020.04.23

Zhengzhou Winsen Electronics Technology Co., Ltd

ISO9001 certificated company

Tel: 86-371-67169097/67169670 Fax: 86-371-60932988 Email: sales@winsensor.com

the sensor, we shall not be responsible for the loss.

Zhengzhou Winsen Electronics Technology CO., LTD.

Tel: 86-371-67169097/67169670 Fax: 86-371-60932988 Email: sales@winsensor.com

MH-Z19B NDIR CO2 Module

Tel: 86-371-67169097/67169670 Fax: 86-371-60932988 Email: sales@winsensor.com

Terminal connection type:

Pins connection type: Unit: mm

Pin is the common standard type with square cross section.

Pin Pin Definition

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Terminal connection type:

5. Detection range and accuracy

Model No. MH-Z19B

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Serial port output (UART)

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0x86- Read CO2 concentration

Start Byte Reserved Command - - - - - Checksum

1. Checksum calculation method

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8.Zero Point Calibration

B). To send command method:

0x87-To calibrate zero point

0x88- To calibrate span point

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