# Outdoor CO₂ Sensor
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# MacSync LCO2 X1 LoRaWAN CO₂ Sensor Datasheet
## Product Overview
**MacSync LCO2 X1** is an industrial-grade **LoRaWAN® CO₂ Sensor** engineered for continuous, real-time monitoring of indoor carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentration, temperature, and humidity across smart buildings, offices, schools, hospitals, warehouses, factories, commercial facilities, and industrial indoor environments. Designed for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and energy-efficient HVAC automation, the sensor delivers reliable long-range wireless CO₂ monitoring using ultra-low-power LoRaWAN® connectivity.
Built around a highly accurate **NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared) CO₂ sensing module**, MacSync LCO2 X1 continuously measures carbon dioxide concentration in ppm with exceptional long-term stability and automatic calibration support. The device also integrates temperature and humidity monitoring, enabling complete environmental intelligence for occupancy-based ventilation control, workplace wellness, indoor comfort optimization, and smart building automation.
Poor indoor air quality and elevated CO₂ levels can significantly impact productivity, concentration, cognitive performance, ventilation efficiency, and occupant health. MacSync LCO2 X1 enables organizations to proactively monitor indoor environmental conditions, optimize fresh-air circulation, improve ventilation efficiency, and maintain healthier indoor environments through real-time wireless CO₂ monitoring.
Powered by ultra-low-power **LoRaWAN® Class A wireless communication**, the sensor supports long-range indoor deployment with multi-year battery operation and secure AES-encrypted data transmission over both public and private LoRaWAN® networks. This makes the device ideal for retrofit projects, large campus deployments, smart city infrastructure, and industrial indoor monitoring applications where wired installations are difficult or expensive.
The compact industrial enclosure is designed for reliable operation across commercial and industrial indoor environments including offices, classrooms, conference rooms, healthcare facilities, factories, clean rooms, warehouses, shopping centers, laboratories, and public infrastructure buildings. Its modern low-profile design enables clean wall-mounted installation while maintaining industrial-grade durability.
MacSync LCO2 X1 also supports BLE-based configuration through the **Macnman Maya App** for simplified provisioning, diagnostics, OTA configuration, and field maintenance without requiring specialized commissioning tools.
Whether deployed for **smart building automation, HVAC optimization, indoor air quality compliance, classroom ventilation monitoring, hospital air-quality monitoring, occupancy-driven ventilation control, industrial indoor safety, or energy-efficient infrastructure projects**, MacSync LCO2 X1 transforms indoor environmental data into actionable real-time intelligence for healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient spaces.
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## Key Features
Industrial LoRaWAN® CO₂ Sensor
Industrial-grade LoRaWAN® CO₂ sensor engineered for continuous indoor air quality monitoring across smart buildings, offices, hospitals, warehouses, factories, schools, and commercial facilities.
High-Accuracy NDIR CO₂ Monitoring
Advanced NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared) sensing technology delivers highly accurate and stable CO₂ concentration measurements in ppm with long-term reliability.
Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Continuously monitors indoor CO₂ concentration, temperature, and humidity to improve workplace wellness, occupant comfort, and environmental intelligence.
LoRaWAN® Long-Range Wireless Connectivity
Ultra-low-power LoRaWAN® communication enables long-range wireless CO₂ monitoring with multi-year battery operation and minimal maintenance.
HVAC Optimization & Smart Ventilation
Supports demand-controlled ventilation and occupancy-based HVAC automation for energy-efficient building management.
Indoor Air Quality Compliance Monitoring
Helps organizations maintain healthier indoor environments and comply with indoor air quality and ventilation standards.
Threshold-Based CO₂ Alerts
Configurable CO₂ threshold alerts enable proactive ventilation control and real-time indoor environmental monitoring.
Integrated Temperature & Humidity Monitoring
Combines environmental sensing capabilities for complete indoor environmental intelligence and comfort analytics.
BLE Configuration via Maya App
Simplifies provisioning, diagnostics, OTA parameter updates, and local wireless configuration using the Macnman Maya mobile application.
Supports Smart Building Automation Platforms
Ideal for integration with BMS, HVAC systems, smart building infrastructure, and enterprise environmental monitoring platforms.
Secure AES-Encrypted LoRaWAN® Communication
Ensures reliable and secure wireless transmission across both public and private LoRaWAN® network deployments.
Retrofit-Friendly Wireless Installation
Enables fast deployment without extensive cabling, making it ideal for retrofit indoor air-quality monitoring projects.
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## Suited Applications
Smart Building Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Continuous LoRaWAN® CO₂ monitoring for offices, corporate campuses, commercial buildings, airports, and public infrastructure.
Schools & Educational Institutions
Classroom ventilation monitoring for healthier learning environments, improved concentration, and indoor air quality compliance.
HVAC Automation & Energy Optimization
Enables occupancy-based ventilation control and intelligent HVAC optimization using real-time CO₂ concentration data.
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality monitoring for wards, ICUs, waiting areas, laboratories, and healthcare environments.
Factories & Industrial Workspaces
Industrial indoor environmental monitoring for worker comfort, ventilation optimization, and indoor safety management.
Warehouses & Logistics Facilities
Wireless indoor air-quality monitoring across warehouses, distribution centers, storage facilities, and industrial logistics infrastructure.
Conference Rooms & Meeting Spaces
Occupancy-driven CO₂ monitoring for conference halls, auditoriums, training rooms, and collaborative workspaces.
Retail Shops, Malls & Fitness Centers
Indoor environmental monitoring for customer comfort, ventilation efficiency, and operational optimization.
Hospitality & Commercial Spaces
Hotels, restaurants, cafes, and hospitality environments requiring intelligent indoor air-quality monitoring.
Smart City Environmental Monitoring
Public building indoor air-quality monitoring for libraries, transport hubs, municipal infrastructure, and smart city deployments.
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## Technical Specifications
CO₂ Measurement (Model X1)
Measurement Range
400 ppm ~ 2,000 ppm
Measurement Accuracy
± (50 ppm + 5% of reading)
Response Time (T90)
≤ 60 Seconds
Accuracy Drift
± (5 ppm + 0.5% of reading) per year
Sensor Technology
NDIR (Non‑Dispersive Infrared) with Automatic Calibration
Measurement Type
Continuous real-time CO₂ concentration monitoring
Calibration
Factory calibrated
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CO₂ Measurement (Model X2)
Measurement Range
400 ppm ~ 5,000 ppm
Measurement Accuracy
± (50 ppm + 5% of reading)
Response Time (T90)
≤ 60 Seconds
Accuracy Drift
± (5 ppm + 0.5% of reading) per year
Sensor Technology
NDIR (Non‑Dispersive Infrared) with Automatic Calibration
Measurement Type
Continuous real-time CO₂ concentration monitoring
Calibration
Factory calibrated
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Temperature Measurement
Accuracy
0°C to +70°C: ±0.3°C & -30°C to 0°C: ±0.6°C
Calibration
Factory calibrated
Probe Options
Internal & External Both Options
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Humidity Measurement
Accuracy
10% to 90% RH: ±3% RH & <10% or >90% RH: ±5% RH
Calibration
Factory calibrated
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Wireless Transmission
Wireless Protocols
LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol
Antenna
Internal high-efficiency antenna
Supported Bands
IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923
Tx Power
23 dBm @ 865 MHz
Sensitivity
-137 dBm @ 300 bps
LoRaWAN® Class
Class A (Default), Configurable to Class C via Maya
Supports Major LNS
Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments
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Device Management
Configuration Method
Via Macnman Maya Android App
Local Configuration
BLE-Based Local Configuration
Remote Configuration
Over-the-Air Configuration (Downlink Commands)
Status LED
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED
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Server Data Reporting Modes
Data Reporting Mode
Periodic / Event-based / Hybrid
Transmission Interval
Independent uplink interval for optimized power consumption
Threshold-Based Alerts
Configurable CO₂ concentration threshold alerts for event-triggered transmission
Sampling Interval
Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)
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Battery Performance (BO Series)
Battery Type
Li-SOCl₂ Cell (19Ah) Industrial grade
Power Consumption
~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission
5-Minute Reporting Interval
~2 Years (Estimated)
15-Minute Reporting Interval
~4 Years (Estimated)
60-Minute Reporting Interval
~7+ Years (Estimated)
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Power Performance (PO Series)
Input Voltage Range (Optional Variant)
9 ~ 36 V DC (External Supply)
Power Consumption
~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission
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Communication Options
BLE Connectivity
For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App
Cloud Protocols
MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)
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Security & Encryption
Data Encryption
AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption
Authentication
OTAA Device Activation
Firmware Protection
Secure boot and signed OTA updates
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LED Status
LED Type
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED
Solid Blue
Device connected to Maya App
Flashing Blue
OTA (Over-the-Air) update in progress
Slow Blinking Green
Attempting to connect to the LoRaWAN® network
Single Red Blink
Confirmed parameter modification
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Physical Characteristics
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +80°C
Humidity Range
0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant)
Housing Material
Glass Filled Nylon
Mounting Options
Pole Mount / Wall Mount
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Certifications & Compliance
RoHS
Conforms to RoHS directive
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## MacSync LCO2 X1 Variants
| SKU |
Variant Name |
CO₂ Range |
Power Source |
Communication |
Ideal For |
| 8511 |
MacSync-L-CO2-BS-X1 |
400–2,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
LoRaWAN® |
Indoor air quality monitoring for offices, classrooms, smart buildings, and HVAC automation |
| 8512 |
MacSync-L-CO2-PS-X1 |
400–2,000 ppm |
9–36 V DC |
LoRaWAN® |
Continuous CO₂ monitoring for commercial buildings and industrial facilities |
| 8513 |
MacSync-M-CO2-BS-X1 |
400–2,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
MacTalk |
Battery-operated MacTalk CO₂ monitoring for indoor environmental applications |
| 8514 |
MacSync-M-CO2-PS-X1 |
400–2,000 ppm |
9–36 V DC |
MacTalk |
MacTalk-based continuous CO₂ monitoring for industrial automation |
| 8515 |
MacSync-B-CO2-BS-X1 |
400–2,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
BLE |
Local CO₂ monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
| 8531 |
MacSync-L-CO2-BS-X2 |
400–5,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
LoRaWAN® |
High-range CO₂ monitoring for laboratories, warehouses, and industrial environments |
| 8532 |
MacSync-L-CO2-PS-X2 |
400–5,000 ppm |
9–36 V DC |
LoRaWAN® |
Continuous high-range CO₂ monitoring for industrial HVAC and process applications |
| 8533 |
MacSync-M-CO2-BS-X2 |
400–5,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
MacTalk |
Battery-operated MacTalk quantitative CO₂ monitoring for industrial environments |
| 8534 |
MacSync-M-CO2-PS-X2 |
400–5,000 ppm |
9–36 V DC |
MacTalk |
MacTalk-based quantitative CO₂ monitoring with continuous external power |
| 8535 |
MacSync-B-CO2-BS-X2 |
400–5,000 ppm |
Battery (19 Ah) |
BLE |
Local high-range CO₂ monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
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## What's in the Box ?
Make sure the box contains the following items before installation.
- MacSync LCO2 X1 Sensor
- Mounting Clip
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- IP68 Cable Extender *
- Mounting Screws
- Power Adapter *
**Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.:**
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## MacSync LCO2 X1 Product Dimensions
The MacSync LCO2 X1 features a compact industrial-grade enclosure with overall dimensions of **183 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm**, enabling easy wall and pole mounting across smart buildings, offices, hospitals, classrooms, warehouses, commercial facilities, and indoor environmental monitoring deployments.
