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Introduction
Carbon monoxide (CO) results from incomplete combustion of organic
carbon-based materials. It is also an after-product of detonated explosives and diesel
engines. Carbon monoxide is highly toxic to the body. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a
colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that, physiologically, is a chemical asphyxiant.
When inhaled, CO quickly bonds with the body’s hemoglobin, thus reducing the
blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. In other words, breathing carbon
monoxide can lead to asphyxiation - unconsciousness and even death. The
HAL-HCO106 handheld Carbon Monoxide meter is a compact personal monitor that
can provide a rapid indication of hazardous airborne carbon monoxide levels at simple
touch of a button.
The HalTech HCO106 Carbon Monoxide Meter makes it easy to take quick
measurements of low CO levels. Featuring the newest generation of electrochemical
sensors, the HCO106 is a point-to sample instrument and responds very quickly to
ambient changes in CO concentration with a built-in pump. The special circuitry design
allows for no drift and accurate measurements. The USB port provides downloading of
stored data as well as possible continuous, real time monitoring of the environment.
The HCO106 is an useful tool for measurement within spaces such as industrial
environments, commercial buildings, or residential dwellings where accumulation of
