Gas detection systems from MSR-Electronic facilitate safe and effective hypoxic training, which simulates high-altitude air conditions using oxygen-reduced air.
Therefore, being able to achieve optimal oxygen levels for accurate simulation requires accurate gas detection systems, which can also detect the formation of any dangerous gases at an early stage. With application in competitive sports, hypoxic training allows athletes to replicate altitudes of over 2000 meters for optimal preparation for competition.
Due to its positive effects on lung function, cardiac output, and cell regeneration, high-altitude air training is becoming increasingly important in naturopathic and therapeutic practices.
High-altitude air lowers the partial pressure of oxygen and oxygen saturation, which leads to an increase in respiratory and heart rates, as well as the number of red blood cells in the body. As a result, energy production in cells and mitochondria is stimulated, and performance is increased.
airRoom. Image Credit: ©Höhenbalance GmbH
Höhenbalance GmbH is a leading company specializing in innovative technologies and products, as well as effective training and therapy methods in hypoxic training.
To ensure maximum safety during hypoxic training for competitive sports, therapy, and private use, the company has been using gas sensors from MSR-Electronic for gas detection. These sensors enable the precise determination of the current O2 and CO2 concentrations in the training room.
How to Simulate High-Altitude Air?
To simulate high-altitude air, oxygen-reduced air is introduced into an altitude tent, a room system, or a mask. The method of generating oxygen-reduced air varies depending on the application.
For instance, one training method at Höhenbalance GmbH is the airRoom, where training occurs in a room system without the need for a mask. In this setup, a larger volume of oxygen-reduced air is produced using membrane systems.
This manufacturing process is particularly well-suited for high-altitude lounges, high-altitude chambers, and hypoxia rooms, making membrane systems popular in universities, research institutions, and clinics worldwide.
domelaci. Image Credit: ©Pixabay
Solutions from MSR-Electronic for Safe Gas Detection During Hypoxic Training
The MC2 gas sensor with an infrared sensor element is installed in this particular room system for permanent CO2 monitoring during hypoxic training. The sensor, which uses digitalized measured value processing, temperature compensation, and self-monitoring, is used for continuous monitoring of the ambient air for CO2.
In addition to the infrared sensor, the sensor unit includes a module with a µController, an analog output with selective signal output, and a power supply. The infrared measurement principle, integrated with temperature compensation, ensures the highest accuracy, selectivity, and reliability despite the long calibration intervals.
The µController processes the measurement signal from the IR sensor to generate a linear 4–20 mA (or 2–10 V) signal while also storing all relevant measured values and data of the sensor element. Calibration can be conveniently performed either by simply replacing the sensor unit or by utilizing the integrated calibration routine directly at the system.
MC2. Image Credit: ©MSR-Electronic GmbH
Technical Features and Benefits of the Sensor
- Data / measured values in µC of the sensor unit, therefore simple exchange uncalibrated <> calibrated
- Display (option)
- Display with two open-collector outputs for horn (resettable) and warning lamp (option)
- Duct mounting kit (accessory)
- IP65 version
- Housing for integration of the sensor unit (option)
- Low zero-point drift
- Sensor lifetime > 15 years (CO2)
- Software according to SIL-compliant development process
- Reverse polarity protected, overload and short-circuit proof
For continuous and safe O2 monitoring, the PolyGard®2 sensor MC2 (Tox) is equipped with an electrochemical sensor element. This sensor is particularly suitable for scenarios where a classic 4-20 mA signal (or 2-10 V) is required for oxygen monitoring. The data from the sensor is then evaluated by the controller system that is installed on the customer’s device.
MSR-Austria GmbH partnered with Höhenbalance GmbH as a cooperation partner on this project.
This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by MSR-Electronic GmbH.
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