Winery Gas Monitoring
During grape fermentation, large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are released. CO₂ is heavier than air and accumulates near the floor. In enclosed winery spaces, CO₂ concentration can reach dangerous levels.
Why it matters
- Human safety — CO₂ concentration above 3% causes headaches, above 5% leads to loss of consciousness
- Fermentation season — highest risk in September and October, when all tanks are fermenting simultaneously
- Cellars — underground rooms without ventilation are particularly at risk
Gas sensors in WineryElf
WineryElf integrates with gas sensors (CO₂, temperature, humidity) that monitor winery conditions in real time.
Supported sensors:
- CO₂ sensors connected via Shelly IoT gateway
- Environmental sensors Ecowitt (via GW1200 gateway)
Alerts:
- SMS, email, and WhatsApp notifications when CO₂ exceeds safe thresholds
- Cascading alerts — warning first, then alarm
- Concentration history in the dashboard
Setup
- Install a CO₂ sensor in the winery (at approximately 30 cm above floor level)
- Connect to an IoT gateway (Shelly or Ecowitt)
- In WineryElf → Winery Monitoring, add the sensor
- Set alert thresholds (defaults: warning 1.5%, alarm 3%)
- Configure notification recipients