Panasonic launches EKM versions of PaPIRs

Panasonic has launched EKM versions of Pyroelectric Passive Infrared Motion Sensors (PaPIRs) with two distinct functional purposes.

While being “equal twins” in terms of their physical nature, with only a 14mm small lens diameter and same pinning structure, each type has a unique and specific detection performance.

The Wide Area Detection type has a maximum detection area of 12.9m @ 3M, so delivering a suitable motion sensor for large areas, such as entrance halls, open space offices, corridors or parking lots and many other public spaces.

The Ultra Slight Motion Detection type has ‘almost gapless’ switching zone density and an high sensitivity for wherever small objects and movements need to be reliably detected, for example in meeting rooms, waiting rooms or single offices.

Both sensors are designed for either typical ceiling installation heights of 3m or wall-/corner mounted applications and suit indoor and outdoor environments with an UV-stabilized lens.

Thanks to the same sensor dimensions, different applications can be realized with one standard housing. Lens colors are available in white, pearl white and black.

EKMB types have a digital output (open drain) and a very low standby power consumption of 1μA, 2μA, 6μA. EKMC types offer a digital or analog output (op-amp) of 170μA.