The complete redesign of Siemens’ room sensor range focuses on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as the main focus, with the introduction of a traffic light system to enable any issues to be identified at a glance.
Many IAQ sensors indicate levels of carbon dioxide parts per million in a given environment. However, without information on what constitutes the ideal level in terms of air quality, this can be virtually meaningless. This has led to the introduction of a simple yet powerful tool to address this challenge: CO2 traffic light sensors, with a green, amber or red light indicating good and bad air quality levels in real time.
“There are many applications where this would be of real benefit in ensuring improved air quality,” says Ron Purcell, Product Manager at Siemens Buildings. Taking education as an example, there have been many studies highlighting how poor air quality can have a detrimental impact on learning ability. Research suggests that keeping CO2 levels below 1,000 ppm can increase productivity by between 2 and 18%. However, it is unreasonable to expect a teacher to have an in-depth understanding The understanding or time needed to constantly monitor CO2 levels, while a simple red light provides an immediate alert that air quality is poor and it is time to open a window or improve air circulation through the building’s building management system. This visual signal enables building occupants to take control of their environment without the need for technical expertise, promotes awareness and behavior change, and encourages proactive ventilation habits that improve indoor air quality without relying solely on automated systems. Faster intervention to ensure air quality is maintained and does not negatively impact the health of patients or residents.
The new visual indicators are just one feature in the redesign of Siemens’ next generation of room sensors which include temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide and TVOC (total volatile organic compounds) sensors. Available in black and white options for all models, the new range offers improved aesthetics, touchscreen displays for easier changing of measurements, mobile apps for easier configuration and higher sensor accuracy.
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