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High CO₂ Readings After Sensor Installation

Asha Thomas
Asha Thomas
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If you've recently installed a CO₂ or multi-sensor and are seeing unusually high readings (e.g., over 2,000 PPM) or frequent alerts, don’t worry—this guide will help you determine whether the sensor is still calibrating or if further action is needed.

To view Remote Monitoring data or edit Remote Monitoring settings, you must have the "View REM" and/or "Edit REM" permissions. For more information on different role permissions visit Edit Role Permissions.

Check the Sensor's Installation Date

CO₂ sensors take 7-10 days to auto-adjust to their environment.

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  1. From the Menu, tap Remote Monitoring
  2. Search for and select the Equipment where the CO₂ sensor is installed
  3. Tap the CO₂ sensor to open its details
  4. View the history data graph. Tap and hold at the beginning of the graph to see the first recorded date.
    • Use the Date Range Selector in the top right corner if needed

If the sensor was installed in the last 7-10 days:

  1. Allow it to calibrate for at least 7-10 days
  2. If you'd like to silence alerts during this time, proceed to Silence CO₂ Alerts During Calibration
    • If you'd prefer to leave alerts active, no further action is needed for now

If the sensor was installed more than 7-10 days ago, continue below to Investigate Persistent High Readings After Calibration

 


 

Silence CO₂ Alerts During Calibration

If alerts are disruptive during the 7-10 day calibration period: 

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  1. From the Menu, tap Remote Monitoring
  2. Search for and select the Equipment where the CO₂ sensor is installed
  3. Tap the CO₂ sensor to open its details
  4. Scroll down and tap Delete Sensor
  5. After the 7-10 day calibration period has passed, re-add the sensor to the Equipment to monitor readings and alerts from that point forward

 


 

Investigate Persistent High Readings After Calibration

If readings remain high (over 1,000 PPM) after 7-10 days:

  1. Try relocating the sensor to a different area (e.g., front of house)
  2. Wait a few days and monitor for changes

If readings still stay elevated after a few days: 

  1. Ask if you have access to another CO₂ sensor or meter to compare values
    • If the second device shows a significant difference (>5%), your REM sensor may be faulty
    • If both devices show similar readings (<5%), there may be a CO₂ leak in your facility
  2. If you do not have another way to test CO₂ levels, suspect a faulty sensor, or need help investigating further, submit a support ticket
    • Be sure to include any error messages or unusual readings observed, as well as a photo of the sensor's QR code

Normal outdoor air contains around 400 PPM of CO₂. Readings significantly above that indoors may indicate poor ventilation or a leak.

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