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10-Year Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- 10-Year Long-Life Battery – Steady CO Protection
- Standalone Design – Dependable Alert Without Wiring
- EU Safety Certified – Meets Strict EN 50291 Standards
- 85dB Clear Alarm – Prompt Warning for Safety
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Simple Installation – Secure Protection in Minutes
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Certification:
Description
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Accurate Detection of CO
High-performance Figaro electrochemical CO sensor to deliver accurate detection of carbon monoxide leakage and respond quickly.
10 Years Sensor
Carbon monoxide detector is fully compliant with the EN 50291 standard. This means that it has undergone rigorous testing and meets the necessary safety and performance criteria set forth to ensure its reliability in detecting carbon monoxide levels in the environment.
EN 50291 Certification
Carbon monoxide sensors that comply with legal requirements. Suitable for installation in hotels, B&Bs and houses
Detect CO Precisely
To ensure your family's safety at all times, the detector's state-of-the-art electrochemical CO sensor provides precise measurements of carbon monoxide (CO) concentration.
Test/ Slience Button
The test and silence functions are conveniently integrated into one button, allowing you to easily perform a test or silence the alarm.
Effective Notification
The detector's large LCD screen provides precise readings of carbon monoxide (CO) levels, while the 3-color LED status to indicate status, fault detection, or alarm activation.
Wall-mounted or Free-standing
The detector can be easily mounted on the wall or used as a freestanding device, providing protection in environments with fireplaces or potential sources of smoke.
Specification
Specification
| Model | DHI-HY-GC20C |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Electrochemical |
| Battery Life | 10 Years |
| Power Source | 3V CR123A lithium battery (replaceable) |
| Operating Current | Monitoring Current: ≤20uA; Alarm Current: ≤10mA |
| Operating Environment | Indoor |
| Operating Temperature | –10°C to +40°C (+14°F to +104°F) |
| Relative Humidity | ≤95% RH (non condensing) |
| Alarm Response Threshold | 50 ppm: 60 min–90 min; 100 ppm: 10 min–40 min; 300 ppm: < 3 min |
| Alarm Method | Visual and audible alarm |
| Alarm Sound Output | 85dB (A) at 3 m (9.84 ft) |
| Material | PC + ABS |
| Weight | 125 g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116.4 mm × 71.7 mm × 28.3 mm (4.58" × 2.82" × 1.11") |
How to Test?
When screen off, detector still running
Press the button to wake and test
3 LED indicators flash, beep 3 times
Display 0, means excellent air quality
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