All about the new laser particle sensor
Panasonic's innovative laser particle sensor accurately detects particles as small as 0,3 µm, improving surrounding air quality through intelligent activation of air purification equipment.
Farnell has enhanced its range of high quality detection products following the integration of the SN-GCJA5, a new laser particle sensor from Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH. Developed in response to growing concerns around the world about indoor air quality, the SN-GCJA5 is an ideal solution for air quality monitoring, air conditioners, building automation, home automation, systems air conditioning, air purifiers, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, test and measurement and environmental monitoring applications.
Laser Particle Sensor Operation
The SN-GCJA5 laser particle sensor features an innovative optical sensor for long-lasting, reliable operation and detects particles as small as 0,3 µm. Advanced scatter laser technology enables the sensor to respond quickly when detecting smoke, ambient dust, and other unwanted hazardous contaminants. With its dimensions of just 37 x 5 x XNUMX mm, the SN-GCJAXNUMX can be easily integrated into a wide variety of air quality monitoring devices. It offers simple I²C and UART (TTL) connectivity and surpasses the usual LED-based concepts in many respects.
These are the main peculiarities of the Panasonic SN-GCJA5 laser particle sensor:
• High precision laser sensor that detects very fine floating particles in the air, such as PM2.5, PM10 and PM1
• Laser diodes with high precision, sensitivity and fast response
• Self-calibration function
• Optimized air passage structure that minimizes dust accumulation, thus avoiding "tracking" for electrical safety
• Built-in microcomputer that analyzes the waveform and outputs mass density transform (µg/m3) via I2C and UART interface
Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH is part of the global Panasonic Group and is an expert in the development of automotive and industrial products. The company's extensive catalog ranges from electronic components, devices and modules to complete solutions and production equipment for manufacturing lines in various fields.
Farnell offers XNUMX/XNUMX technical support in local languages and access to a huge variety of resources, including technical sheets, application notes, videos and webinars on their site.
Panasonic's SN-GCJA5 particle sensor is available from Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America and element14 in Asia Pacific.
