Unveiling advanced PIDX sensors

Alphasense are excited to share the recent launch of their latest innovation, the PIDX line of PID Sensors. The PIDX sensors represent a major advancement in sensor technology, designed to enhance performance and reliability in measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

PIN sensors are essential for various applications, including industrial safety, compliance, and environmental air quality. These sensors are renowned for their ability to detect VOCs at levels ranging from 10,000 part per million (ppm) down to 1 parts per billion (PPB) levels in a compact, cost-effective package. Alphasense has been a leader in PID sensor technology for over 20 years, and the PIDX series marks a significant step forward, incorporating valuable feedback from our customers to improve previous products.

The PIDX sensors feature a patented manufacturing process that ensures repeatable performance across different sensors. This calibration process allows for uniform performance, making it more accurate and easier to integrate into various applications.

The PIDX sensors are equipped with a photodiode to continuously monitor lamp output. If the lamp’s intensity falls below the required level, the sensor provides fault signals, preventing potential incorrect low VOC readings when a lamp failure exists.

Significant improvements have been made to the PIDX sensors to ensure consistent performance across a wide range of environmental conditions. The sensors are designed to maintain stable readings from 30% to 95% relative humidity, minimising the effects of environmental changes on performance.

The PIDX sensors are optimised for portable handheld applications, boasting the lowest power draw in the industry. With a consistent power draw throughout the supply voltage range, the sensor operates efficiently with minimal energy consumption.

PIDX sensors are intrinsically safe and ATEX rated, featuring all necessary components for hazardous environments built into the sensor itself. This design simplifies the certification process, allowing for straightforward integration without additional external components.

PIDX sensors represent a significant advancement in PID technology, offering superior accuracy and ease of use for OEMs. Alphasense are confident that the PIDX will set a new standard in the industry, providing enhanced performance and reliability for VOC measurement.