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BSI, the business improvement company, has invested in a GL OPTICAM 1.0 luminance measuring camera, from Analytik to verify emergency lighting product compliance with the standard ISO 3864-2:2016 Graphical Symbols – Safety Colours and Safety Signs Part 4: Colorimetric and Photometric Properties of Safety Sign Materials.

Luminance distribution and contrast measurements are of key importance in the verification of internally illuminated emergency exit signs in compliance with the IEC/EN 60598 series standard. Specific measurements must be performed according to the standard in order to check luminance uniformity across the safety sign, in addition to colour rendering index. For this purpose, a significant number of points on each sign must be tested and compared.

Using a traditional spot measuring device for this task is time and labour intensive, and requires manual calculations and reports, whereas the imagining luminance measuring device provides a quick and reliable testing procedure. The new GL Opticam 1.0 captures the whole image and analyses the luminance level and compare values. Users have quick access to data and immediate verification of compliance.

When asked why BSI selected the GL Opticam, Global Head of Gas & Electrical Products, Graham McKay, said “The Opticam is the only available instrument able to meet all of our requirements and I am pleased with the ongoing support provided to customise the software to meet our specific needs. Our investment with Analytik demonstrates our commitment to constantly improving BSI’s services and in finding new and more efficient testing procedures”.

Analytik’s Light Measurement and Imaging Specialist, Isaac Gilbert, adds “We’re really excited to have installed the UK’s first GL Opticam at BSI as the business standards company helps organisations make excellence a habit all over the world. The Opticam is a unique high-performance instrument, which will enable BSI to precisely measure luminance across a wide range of applications”.

The GL Opticam is a high-performance Imaging Luminance Measurement Device designed for the quality control of indoor and outdoor lighting products, illuminated symbols, and automotive, aerospace and street luminance. Equipped with a high resolution CMOS sensor, V-Lambda correction filter and a lens optimised for precise luminance measurements, the GL Opticam is capable of accurately replicating human response to brightness. For further information on the GL Opticam  please visit https://analytik.co.uk/product/gl-opticam/ or contact Analytik on +44-1954-232776 / info@analytik.co.uk.

For over 15 years – Analytik has been a trusted supplier of cutting-edge scientific instrumentation to leading organisations throughout the UK and Ireland. In addition to supplying innovative analytical instrumentation from global technology providers, we deliver added value through specialised consultative expertise and comprehensive pre and post-sales support to ensure that our customers get the most out of their investment. For further information please visit www.analytik.co.uk.

BSI is the business improvement company that enables organisations to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. For over a century BSI has championed what good looks like and driven best practice in organisations around the world. Working with over 86,000 clients across 193 countries, it is a truly international business with skills and experience across a number of sectors including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food, and healthcare. Through its expertise in Standards Development and Knowledge Solutions, Assurance and Professional Services, BSI improves business performance to help clients grow sustainably, manage risk and ultimately be more resilient. To learn more, please visit: www.bsigroup.com.

Multi-Wavelength Instrument Improves Nanoparticle Analysis Specificity

Analytik has launched the next generation ZetaView® QUATT, with a multi-wavelength video tracking microscope for rapid analysis of size, concentration, fluorescence, electrophoretic mobility and sub-populations of individual nanoparticles.

Biological nanoparticles including extracellular vesicles, exosomes, viruses, or virus-like particles are a rapidly growing area of research in the life sciences and nanomedical field. Using proprietary Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) technology, ZetaView instruments are able to capture the Brownian motion of each particle in a video.

Based on the different diffusion movements of large and small particles in the surrounding liquid, ZetaView instruments are able to determine the hydrodynamic diameter of the particles. Furthermore, following the movement of the particles in an applied electric field, the charge state of the particle surface (zeta potential) can be measured. As a consequence, pattern parameters, such as intensity fluctuations, surface geometry and shape of the particles as well as particle concentration are recorded and can be used to distinguish sub-populations.

The new ZetaView QUATT has been designed to enhance sample measurement specificity. Through the addition of three additional laser sources, the new instrument expands on the ZetaView’s existing fluorescence capability, adding multi-wavelength excitation to its market-leading anti-bleach fluorescence technology.

As the names suggest, the ZetaView TWIN houses two excitation lasers and the ZetaView QUATT takes this to the next level, housing four different wavelength lasers. Both instruments have automatic filter sliders which are activated by a simple mouse click in the software to switch between lasers and between fluorescence and scattering modes.

With the new exciting ZetaView NTA instrument one, two, or four different fluorophores or dyes with different excitation and emission spectra can be analysed on the same sample, allowing calculation of biomarker ratios. The innovation of multi-wavelength fluorescence-NTA also reduces total measurement times, minimises the amount of sample required and improves experimental reproducibility.

For further information on the ZetaView QUATT please visit
https://analytik.co.uk/product/nanoparticle-tracking-analysis-zetaview/  or contact Analytik on +44-1954-232776 / info@analytik.co.uk.

TruSail select Ixthus Instrumentation for performance sailing systems measurement: Micro angle sensor for arduous marine environment application

TruSail is a UK-based performance sailing specialist and the name of a modular wireless sensing telemetry system that provides a unique scientific and measurable tool for racing sailboats. Used for expert training by elite sailors and coaches, typically competing at national, international and Olympic level, the system includes real-time measurement and advanced analysis of the most significant dynamic forces that influence sailboat performance. Armed with this data, which may be analysed instantly whilst on the water, sailors can react and improve their performance technique affording a solid team advantage compared to traditional and delayed classroom debriefing methods. As part of the measurement components used on the TruSail system, Ixthus Instrumentation is supplying Euro-CMRK series angle sensors for the TruSail’s rudder and boom position feedback as well as application expertise that helped the sailing specialists meet its stringent marine environment and performance specifications.

TruSail’s technical director Glynn Lloyd explains the requirements in detail. “Our products need to be light because any additional weight on the boat will potentially slow it down or change the “feeling” of the boat to the sailor.  TruSail systems have to work in all weather conditions and because the sailors perform to the limits – with meticulously fine margins between winning and losing – every fraction of a percent in performance really matters.  At such extreme limits, high speed capsizing can be frequent so our systems need extreme durability and waterproofing. The Euro-CMRT angle sensors specified by the engineers at Ixthus Instrumentation have proven ideal for these conditions and their miniature design helps keep the TruSail’s size and weight to a minimum.”

At only 10 mm in diameter and 15 mm housing length, and with an M8 threaded mounting and a 3.175 mm flatted shaft, the Euro-CMRT programmable angle sensor now used by TruSail features Hall Effect non-contacting technology in an extremely lightweight IP68 sealed design. Manufactured by Variohm EuroSensor – Ixthus’ sister company in the Variohm Group – this new product is the latest version of a comprehensive range of Hall Effect angle sensors that excel for proven durability, long life, high duty-cycle and exceptional reliability. As the smallest angle sensor in Variohm’s range, it is perfectly suited to precision angle measurement tasks where light-weight and restricted installation space are important design considerations.

For the rudder sensor, the Euro-CMRT is mounted inside the TruSail housing which also includes telemetry electronics. Measuring the rudder angle through the tiller link mechanism (see image with inset below), the sensor’s angle is transmitted to a large display at the front of the boat that sailors are able to monitor as well as to a tablet on the coaches’ boat which runs the main telemetry and performance analysis application software. A similar TruSail system with a further CMRT sensor provides the team with the sailboat’s boom angle position and up to four boats may be linked at the same time with information shared between sailors and coaches. As the sailors are directly able to adapt their sailing style using the monitors, and coaches can support them on the water during the actual training session, sailing performance, boat set-up and learning are all optimised.

The Euro-CMRT is part of a new family of Hall Effect long-life angle sensors that include the 18 mm PCD flange mounting Euro-CMRS and the puck-and-magnet design of the Euro-CMRK. The new products are based on preceding Hall Effect sensors that enjoy a high reputation in measurement applications that include industrial automation, motorsports, mobile construction machinery and agricultural vehicles. Improved production and assembly techniques have led to smaller footprint products with added flexibility that allows straightforward mechanical and electrical adaptation to exactly match the customer’s requirements.

Across the new Euro-CMRx range a choice of single or dual redundant output, with CW or CCW direction, includes ratiometric or PWM signal levels from an industry standard 5 VDC input. Programmable angles from 30⁰ up to 360⁰ in 1⁰ increments are specifiable with independent linearity to within +/- 0.5% of each signal range. The CMRx family offers a vibration rating that meets IEC 600068-2-6 and a temperature range from -40° C to +125° C, with short term operation to 150° C. Working life is rated in excess of 50 million movements for the housed sensors and the completely contactless puck and magnet version has a virtually unlimited life. Encapsulated sensor electronics combined with high grade anodised aluminium housing and stainless steel shaft materials further ensure reliability and performance for the most demanding environments.

Ixthus Instrumentationis a specialist instrumentation measurement systems designer and supplier and as part of the UK-based Variohm Group works with Variohm EuroSensor – a leading sensor and transducer supplier, designer and manufacturer.

For further information on the TruSail system, please visit https://www.trusail.com/

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Sensors & Instrumentation Live celebrated its ten year anniversary in style when it returned to the NEC, Birmingham on 25 and 26 September 2019. The exhibition, sponsored by industry giant Mouser Electronics, brought together leading innovators and professionals from across the fields of sensors, test, measurement and control to explore solutions, discuss applications and do business face-to-face. New feature areas were introduced to celebrate ten years of the UK’s only national sensors exhibition, including the engaging Engineering Symposium, the informative Enterprise Hub and the lively Innovation in Action demonstration area.

There was a wide and diverse range of products to see at Sensors & Instrumentation Live. For example, Bronkhorst’s EL-FLOW Prestige, the newest generation of Bronkhorst Mass Flow Meters/Controllers, was on display at the event. The EL-Flow Prestige is designed for gas flow rates up to 100In/min and can now be equipped with an on-board pressure sensor.

Over on the DJB Instruments stand, visitors could see the company’s range of innovative and unique Konic Shear accelerometers. The company’s product range now also includes impact hammers, instrumentation, cable assemblies and an extensive selection of accessories.

LIMAB took the opportunity to showcase its range of infrared thermometers, thermal imagers and Fluoroptic fibre optic temperature sensors at the exhibition. Commenting on the exhibition, LIMAB’s Kevin Goodison and Jack Miller said: “Exhibitions such as Sensors & Instrumentation Live really do have an impact on the sector. It gives you a broad range of opportunities to interact with others in the marketplace and it brings like-minded individuals and industries together, which [we] think is wonderful.”

Over on the Nprime stand, visitors could view the company’s data capture solutions. Nprime’s Ciarán O’Shea commented: “Data capture is what we do. We create solutions, we don’t manufacture systems because we actually integrate them. We have many strengths: if people can’t afford to buy something – we rent it to them, and with test engineers becoming harder to come by we have 22 on hand to be deployed to each individual case at a minutes notice to head anywhere in the world.”

O’Shea added: “This exhibition is massively important to the industry. It gives you visibility within the sector by allowing visitors to discover your company, but also allows you to see your competitors and find out how they are operating.

“Sensors & Instrumentation Live is a great platform to look at the new generation of technology.”

Sensors and monitoring instruments for measuring pressure and SF6 gas density were on display at the Trafag stand. Amongst the products Trafag had on show was its new DPS digital pressure transmitter. The DPS digital pressure transmitter helps communications as it is fully connectable with an android app to monitor pressure and temperature. Commenting on the event, Trafag’s Robert Norris said: “We see it as a forum to meet new customers. We are always looking for new opportunities rather than catching up with our existing customer base.

“It is always nice to meet our competitors too as our head office is in Switzerland so we don’t always get the chance to come together in the same room.”

Top Hex returned to exhibit at Sensors & Instrumentation Live for a third successful year. This year, the company’s focus was on interfacing and communicating. The Top Hex team showcased the HART communication protocol from FieldComm Group. Top Hex’s Gary Weston & Noémi Fechete commented on the exhibition: “It’s great to meet people and to build contacts and network. Whether it is meeting people you have never heard of, interacting with suppliers and even learning more about competitors – it is a great opportunity to forge new connections.”

Visitors could see torque measurement solutions and wireless load sensors on the Sensor Technology stand. Tony Ingham, Sensor Technology’s Tony Ingham said: “There are big exhibitions in Germany, the US and India, so it is important that Sensors & Instrumentation Live continues to give people in the UK market somewhere to go for information on sensing and the supporting instrumentation.”

These are just a selection of the exhibitors who displayed their products at Sensors & Instrumentation Live. The exhibition covered all aspects of the test, measurement and control fields, and covered products that could be used across a myriad of industries.

Sensing Innovation- The Engineering Symposium

This year, for the first time, Sensors & Instrumentation Live teamed up with DJB Instruments to deliver CPD-accredited training to help delegates develop their understanding of sensors and instruments to improve the quality of data. The training was driven by sensor innovation and the very latest in engineering.

DJB brought together a team of speakers from leading technology and engineering companies from around the world. TTS Systems’ John Tyrrell kicked off the Engineering Symposium seminars with the talk “Strain Gauge Load Cells – the basics of use…”. Tyrrell covered the fundamentals of load cell use to ensure that gathered data is as useful as possible.

Centrateq’s Jim Flanagan followed with the seminar “Accelerometers, The Truth and more…”. Flanagan provided a fundamental overview of how a piezoelectric accelerometer operates and the key factors to ensure correct use and data accuracy.

In the afternoon, Ben Haest, Quality Electronics Design, discussed automation in environmental testing.

On the second day, Dr James Flint, senior lecturer in Wireless Systems Engineering, Loughborough University and head of the Communications Research Division, opened the seminar sessions with an interesting talk on power challenges for wireless sensors.

This was followed by The Modal Shop’s Marco Peres talking about excitation methods for experimental modal analysis.

Enterprise Hub

Over at the Enterprise Hub, new to Sensors & Instrumentation Live for 2019, visitors could learn how to grow their business from the experts. Representatives from some of the UK’s top organisations and institutions came along to talk about a variety of topics including funding opportunities and access to top technology. Daniel Watson kicked off Wednesday’s proceedings with an overview of Sensor City. He talked about Sensor City’s in-house laboratory facilities and technical expertise as well as providing case studies for successful projects.

The Defence and Security Accelerator’s Andrew Peaty described how innovators can work with DASA and what they are looking for in applications for funding. While in the afternoon Julian Moore, University of Birmingham’s Centre for Innovation in Advanced Measurement in Manufacturing (CIAMM), lead an engaging talk on quantum technology opportunities for SMEs.

On the Thursday, TÜV SÜD’s Joe Lomako provided an engaging overview of how sensor technology has, and continues to, change industry, in particular the connected factory. GAMBICA’s Scott Pepper, closed the Enterprise Hub sessions by considering the hype around industry 4.0 and what it means for SMEs.

Innovation in Action

Another new feature area for Sensors & Instrumentation Live 2019 was the Innovation In Action demonstration zone. Sponsored by PCB Piezotronics, Innovation in Action provided a truly unique way for visitors to gain a better insight into products from experts.

Kistler Instruments kicked off the demonstrations with their brand new data acquisition system – KiDAQ. KiDAQ allows you to create your test set-up, perform measurements and achieve accurate test results.

Marco Peres lead another exciting demonstration on PCB’s latest USB signal conditioner. He performed vibration tests using a shaker and demonstrated how the signal conditioner can be used to collect data on a smartphone or tablet – making it an easy-to-use, portable test solution.

Powelectric’s kicked off the second day of demonstrations with the new Metron4 IoT telemetry device. With innovative hardware, four analogue inputs, expansion cards for pulse counting,options for RS232, RS485 and CANBUS, Metron4 makes remote monitoring simple.

Powelectric’s Jennifer Mortiboy explained more about the product: “Metron4 is based on the same proven proven technology of our Metron2 telemetry hardware, but this one now uses 4G as well. So in countries such as the US and Australia, where the 2G network has been closed down, our old product wouldn’t have worked, but now we can embrace a truly global deployment.”

AquaConnex’s Keith Jones closed the Innovation in Action demonstrations by showcasing Evolution II. Jones reviewed the basic elements of the system, the manner in which its intelligent sensor interfaces control data and alarm limits, future system developments and data handling. Jones later explained that Sensors & Instrumentation Live had been beneficial for AquaConnex: “The enquiries have been absolutely excellent. We had 20 great enquiries on the first day and I would say that we are projecting to hit the same today.

“I would say that this exhibition is very important to the industry. While we don’t manufacturer sensors, what we do is take the output from any of these sensors being showcased today and because some of them don’t have anywhere to send the data or any way of dealing with, capturing or logging the data. So we have had quite a lot of enquiries from sensor manufacturers that have said they will point their clients to us for a control and data system using their own sensors.”

Innovation Showcase

The ever-popular Innovation Showcase, sponsored by Bronkhorst, returned to Sensors & Instrumentation Live 2019. With so much to be seen on the lively exhibition floor, the Innovation Showcase provided a ‘snapshot’ of what was on offer. Products on display included Keller’s LEO Record and Mantracourt’s Bluetooth Telemetry Transmitter. Bronkhorst also displayed its Mini CORI-FLOW, EL-FLOW Prestige and ES-FLOW.

A perfect platform

The ten year anniversary of Sensors & Instrumentation Live brought together market-leading companies and experts to deliver a valuable experience for visitors. Discussing the event, a visitor from Load Monitoring Systems commented: “It is really good for picking up new technology. As you can imagine, it is always a priority to look for new applications and this is the perfect platform to look out for something better.” While a representative from Seaspeed Marine Consultant said “It is a great opportunity to meet companies that I didn’t know that are potentially useful to our needs. It is an eye-opening show.”

Details about the next Sensors & Instrumentation Live exhibition will be announced soon on the event website: www.sensorsandinstrumentationlive.co.uk

Following a successful Sensors & Instrumentation Live Show this year, our range of high quality and cost effective Laser Distance Measurement Sensors have proven to be very popular.

The largest can measure up to a 240 metre distance, with a resolution of 100μm and a repeatability of +/- 1mm over the full range.

Our smallest laser distance sensor has a physical size of just 8mm wide, with a resolution of 8μm.

Interfaces include IO-Link, SSI, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profibus, CANOpen, DeviceNet, PROFINET, Switching PNP/NPN & Analogue (depending on model).

We are always happy to demonstrate and test any of our sensors to meet the needs of your application.

Friswell Technologies Ltd
024 7736 0025
www.friswell-tech.com

The new, smart and uniquely compact Laser Doppler Speed and Length Sensor – SL and SLR that sets new standards in non-contact speed and length measurement of moving objects and materials in industrial applications.

Designed to replace cumbersome, inaccurate and high-wear contact wheel encoders that are prone to excessive measurement errors due to slippage, vibration, wear and dirt, resulting in product give-away and quality issues.

The non-contact laser technology provides an industry leading accuracy of +/-0.05% without need to ever re-calibrate due to wear. The internal measurement rate is 200kHz with one measurement output every 20 microseconds. Communication is via Ethernet, RS-232, Wifi or bus options.

Plus a complete range of installation accessories including anti-vibration mounts, display units, temperature and dust control.

Full technical support on the sensor and laser safety is available from TTS Systems. So, if you have a speed or length measurement application contact us – 01233 624422 or sales@tts-systems.com

Designed to streamline industrial inspections, the new FLIR T860 thermal imaging camera has an ergonomic body, a vibrant LCD touchscreen visible from low angles, and an integrated color viewfinder for sun glare conditions. The 640×480-resolution thermal camera incorporates FLIR’s advanced Vision Processing™, including patented MSX® and UltraMax® image enhancement technologies to provide outstanding image clarity. This new thermal camera is the first to feature onboard Inspection Route software, ideal for streamlining inspections of critical assets, including power substation components, distribution lines, manufacturing equipment, or facility electrical and mechanical systems. By running a pre-planned route through the camera, thermal inspectors can spend less time in the field and face less hassle when creating survey reports.

Further Information:  www.flir.com/t860

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ROTRONIC is a leading manufacturer of temperature, humidity, differential pressure and CO₂ instrumentation

Rotronic products are specified throughout industry for the reliable measurement and control of processes; together with environmental monitoring. They are also installed in buildings of all types, research organisations, test houses and leisure facilities. High accuracy measurement, sensor stability and reliability are available as standard.

Technical specifications for the entire product range are readily available on the Rotronic website www.rotronic.co.uk  The wide range comprises handhelds; loggers including the continuous environmental monitoring system (RMS) with all data available securely anywhere with alarms; probes suitable for all applications with wide measurement ranges; transmitters including ATEX rated sensors for potentially explosive environments with analogue and digital outputs for controllers, and meteorological sensors for external measurements for the building management system (BMS).

In the UK Rotronic has UKAS 0766 / ISO 17025 accreditation for temperature, humidity and dew point laboratory calibration to confirm individual sensor performance. Sensors can be adjusted if necessary, thereby ensuring long service life.

Rotronic Improves Energy Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Rotronic temperature and humidity probes with measurement capability -100…200 °C, 0…100 %rh ensure that processes are optimally controlled, saving both energy and running costs. Rotronic sensors provide measurements that are reliable for all applications.

Continuous Monitoring with RMS

Closely monitoring temperature and humidity levels in production processes, manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, chilled stores, document archives, warehouses, swimming pools, HVAC systems with full alarms is conveniently possible with the Rotronic continuous environmental monitoring system (RMS). Across multiple company sites and locations too.

All data is recorded at the interval required and available remotely on any device, presented in the format required. The system is modular and can be extended with additional sensors at any time. Further parameters such as CO₂ and oxygen can be added using fully integrated third-party devices. All data is secure; RMS conforms to FDA 21 CFR part 11.

There is a dedicated Rotronic microsite for the RMS monitoring solution LINK

Rotronic is a company in the Process Sensing Technologies (PST) group of manufacturers providing unmatched instrumentation for process control and environmental monitoring; the group continues to expand.

Contact Rotronic to discuss your application or project:

T:  01293 571000

E:  instruments@rotronic.co.uk

W:  www.rotronic.co.uk

ABB’s product selector assistant helps simplify flowmeter selection

ABB has developed an online flowmeter selection tool to help users to quickly and easily find the right device for their application. Available at http://bit.ly/ABBflowselector, the tool provides a simple step-by-step guide to flowmeter selection and sizing, enabling users to narrow down the best solution from a wide range of available meter types and options.

The tool is easy to use, with editable information boxes and dropdown menus presented in a series of stages to help users enter and select data.

The process begins with mandatory stages asking the user to specify their process conditions including temperature and pressure and details on the medium being measured. Depending on the medium selected, the tool automatically populates with data on presumed characteristics such as density, viscosity and conductivity, each of which can be adjusted if required.

Three optional stages allow users to refine their search criteria by providing extra information on the characteristics of the medium, plus any specific details about the application and the installation conditions.

Once all this information has been entered, users are presented with a list of the recommended products based on their criteria. By selecting their preferred option from this list, users can then produce a basic configuration that can be saved and exported as a PDF, Excel or XML file and used as the basis of a specification. CAD files can also be downloaded for certain meter types.

The creation of the tool is part of ABB’s ongoing drive to help users to put in place the right measurement strategies that can transform the efficiency and performance of their processes. ”With a wide range of different flowmeters and options available, many users can become confused about which one will offer the best solution for their requirements,” says David Bowers for ABB Measurement & Analytics. “By using our flowmeter selection tool, the process of finding and specifying the right flowmeter for an application is greatly simplified, turning a time-consuming process into a matter of minutes.”

For more information about ABB’s flow measurement portfolio, visit www.abb.com/measurement.

ABB’s Measurement & Analytics business unit (www.abb.com/measurement) is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of instrumentation and analyzers. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance technology, ABB’s team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its customers.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 136,000 employees. www.abb.com

The new CRIR sensor series is designed to provide enhanced, long-term stability for normal indoor applications. Offering easy integration and a small size, the sensors provide consistently and repeatability in Carbon Dioxide detection.

The sensors are single channel, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) and within them is a sensing chamber with an infrared source at one end and a detector fitted with an optical filter at the other end. The source emits radiation at wavelengths which include the absorption band of CO₂.

The filter blocks wavelengths which are not sensitive to the presence of CO₂, thereby increasing selectivity and sensitivity. As the light passes through the sensing chamber, a fraction is absorbed if CO₂ is present. The difference between the light emitted by the source and received by the detector can then be converted to a CO₂ concentration reading.

The Automatic Baseline Correction (ABC) function can automatically calibrate the sensor’s lowest reading over a pre-configured interval to 400 ppm CO₂. This enhances long-term stability and may eliminate the need for calibration.

Available in two versions, the CRIR E1 offers up to 5000ppm extended range while the CRIR M1 offers up to 10000ppm. Further benefits of both include temperature compensation and UART digital interface.

The sensors are suitable for many potential applications including HVAC, demand controlled ventilation; indoor air quality (IAQ) measurement; air purification systems and Smart/IoT (Internet of Things) systems.

For further information or to discuss your requirements, contact our sensors team on Tel: 01793 899417 or email: solutions@shawcity.co.uk.