CO₂ in Chick Trucks — Why 3000 PPM Is the Number to Remember

Chicks breathe. A lot. Pack 624 trays of them into a closed truck and CO₂ builds up fast. At high concentrations, chicks get lethargic, start dehydrating, and in bad cases you can lose the whole load.

The ECU monitors CO₂ in real time. When it hits 2800 PPM, the system opens the fresh air intake. At 3000 PPM, it's actively managing the mix. If it reaches 3500, an alarm goes off — both a buzzer and a red light. The driver can't miss it.

A bag-type filter catches down feathers before they can clog the ventilation. The differential pressure sensor tells you when the filter needs cleaning, usually after each trip.

Specifications

• Sensor: Built-in, real-time CO₂
• Safety limit: ≤3000 PPM (starts adjusting at 2800)
• Alarm: >3500 PPM — red light + buzzer
• Action: Auto fresh air intake
• Circulation: Switches internal/external automatically
• Also monitors: Humidity, differential pressure, 6-point temp
• Display: Real-time PPM on the touchscreen
• Filter: Bag-type, catches down feathers

Key Features

• Real-time CO₂ reading — you always know where it's at
• No driver intervention needed; the ECU handles it
• 3000 PPM threshold is based on real poultry transport experience
• 3500 PPM alarm is impossible to ignore
• Intelligent circulation saves energy when CO₂ is under control
• Feather filter keeps the ventilation system from clogging
• Filter change indicator prevents you from forgetting
• CO₂ data is logged and can be shared with customers or inspectors

Applications

All constant temp chick trucks. Most critical on long hauls (8+ hours), high-density loads (624 trays), and export routes with border stops.