CO2- Ampel Airborne Particles Tracking device

When breathing, talking and sneezing we also emit airborne particles (aerosols). The higher the CO2 concentration in a closed room, the higher the number of airborne particles (aerosols). By monitoring the CO2 levels, the risk of being infected by airborne particles (aerosols) can be determined.

The CO2-Ampel device is the perfect solution for air quality monitoring  in office buildings, hospitals, clinics, government offices, cruise ships and hospitality establishments such as hotels, restaurants etc.

This simple traffic light system is also great for schools and educational institutions.

The CO2-Ampel device measures the quality of air in the room and shows a red light when ventilation is needed. It is the only air quality monitoring traffic light system that can communicate with a smartphone. It can also be integrated into a room air monitoring system through an online interface.

The CO2-Ampel device will monitor the air in school rooms , hotel rooms, offices and even cruise ship cabins. With one glance you can see the air quality in your surroundings and take action to air the room should it be required.

The Problem

A sound scientific basis has now been established to monitor the risk of infection from airborne particles (aerosols).

The main method of virus transmission is assumed to be “respiratory
uptake of virus-containing fluid particles that arise when breathing, coughing, speaking and sneezing ” (Robert Koch Institute O8/2O2O). You can find more information on this on the homepage of the RKI SARS-CoV-2 Profile on Coronavirus Disease 2O19 (COVID-19) .

The risk of infection increases in closed rooms, which are often insufficiently ventilated (offices, sports studios, theatres, schools, universities, etc). People present in these rooms constantly release CO2 and airborne particles (aerosols) such as liquid particles that can transmit infection,  through breathing .

These airborne particles (aerosols) and any viruses they may contain cannot be measured  directly. However by measuring the amount of CO2 in the room, conclusions can be drawn about the airborne particles (aerosol) concentration. The risk of infection can be derived from this information.

Without adequate ventilation and or temporarily leaving the room, the risk of infection is significantly higher, as the CO2 increases. Further health risks of an excessively high CO2 concentration in the air we breathe, include headaches and loss of concentration due to poor air quality.

The use of air conditioning and ventilation systems is also being observed critically in this context. Many “simple” and “older” air conditioning systems can potentially become major sources of infection. You can find more information on this in this article by Quarks under the link ” Corona: Are Air Conditioning Systems Virus Throwers? “.

Conclusion: It is desirable to find out when the CO2 concentration in the air we breathe and therefore the risk from airborne particles (aerosols) exceeds a critical level.

A solution that helps everyone: The CO2 – Ampel with reliable measurement and indication

After extensive research and development, together with scientists specialising in ventilation and air conditioning technology as well as medicine, ISIS IC has developed an air quality traffic light device that measures the current CO2 content of room air quickly and precisely.

These measurement results are interpreted using WHO-compliant guidelines and displayed as a traffic light. “Good” air (<8OO ppm CO2) is displayed in green.

A higher reading that requires attention is shown in yellow and a red display warns when the room needs to be either ventilated or left.

The CO2-Ampel device ensures reliable information to create healthier conditions for people in closed rooms and thus reduce the risk of infection. Measurements can be documented and tracked online.

In addition, push notifications can be sent if the critical level is exceeded.

During our pilot projects in schools, we collected important findings that are significant for health and safety in daily classroom use. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our school partners, especially the AVG Wesel and the Berufskolleg Wesel in Germany (NRW).