The innovative all-in-one sensor module from Renesas Electronics is intended for indoor air quality monitoring. The first multi-sensor air quality module from Renesas, the RRH62000, accurately detects various particle sizes, volatile organic compounds, and gasses that are detrimental to human health by integrating numerous sensor characteristics in a small design.
The module provides an intelligent sensor management solution for an expanding market of air monitoring applications, such as smoke detectors, air purifiers, HVAC systems, weather stations, and smart home systems, and is equipped with a Renesas microcontroller (MCU).
Additionally, because of its strong firmware, client products can adhere to several international air quality requirements.
The RRH62000 Features:
- One of the smallest footprints in its class of sensor modules, measuring only 46.6 x 34.8 x 12 mm.
- It packs Renesas’ RA Family MCU and seven sensor signals: the laser-based PM1/ 2.5/ 10 sensor, ZMOD4410 gas sensor, and the HS4003 humidity and temperature sensor.
- Together, these sensors can detect particulate matter, total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), estimated CO2, temperature and humidity all in one system.
- All key components have been pre-integrated and fully calibrated at the factory, allowing developers to start their sensor system designs right out of the box.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the general public’s interest in air quality and its implications for health has grown dramatically. The impact of air pollution on respiratory health and general well-being is becoming increasingly widely recognized.
It’s less well recognized that interior pollution concentrations are normally six to 10 times higher than outdoor concentrations. These include particulates from HVAC filters, dust, paint fumes, cooking smoke, pollen, and other substances that can enter the respiratory system and harm the lungs, cause cancer, or create other health issues.
Renesas’ new sensor module is capable of monitoring a wide range of air quality conditions in order to tackle these new demands.
It can monitor concentrations of PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 particulates—particles with diameters ranging from 0.3 to 10µm—as well as absolute or relative TVOC measurements in various power mode settings, offering the highest level of accuracy for these pollutants. This is made possible by the use of laser-based technology, which is more precise than traditional LED methods.
The RRH62000 provides seven sensor outputs at once, and the device can instantly identify ambient air quality data thanks to its on-board microcontroller.
Engineers can configure the sensors in the RRH62000 combo module to meet the requirements of multiple green air quality standards in public buildings, including The Well Building Standard (WELL), Home Ventilating Institute (HVI), and RESET.
HVAC systems can support demand-controlled ventilation with the help of intelligent sensor devices like the Renesas RRH62000 and the recently announced RRH46410 gas sensor module. This allows the systems to maintain optimal air quality and energy efficiency by adjusting air flow based on occupancy information and carbon dioxide levels.
Similar to this, these modules employ AI algorithms to foretell when HVAC filters need to be changed or identify an abnormality prior to a system failure, hence reducing the expense and duration of system maintenance.
Key Features of the RRH62000 All-in-One Sensor Module
- Up to 7 simultaneous sensor outputs
- Laser-based technology for accurate detection of PM1, PM2.5, PM10
- Metal oxide-based gas sensor
- Precise temperature and humidity sensor
- Absolute measurement of TVOC
- Estimated CO2for low-cost CO2 room indication
- Ultra compact size: 46.6 x 34.8 x 12mm to fit in many applications
- On-board MCU for smart sensor management
- Robust & Siloxane resistant
- Support I²C and UART communication
Winning Combinations
Renesas has combined the RRH62000 with numerous compatible devices from its portfolio to offer a wide array of Winning Combinations. This includes the In-home Air Quality Monitoring System and Air Quality Monitor (PM2.5) with Secure Cloud Connection, which combine the RRH62000 with the RA6M3 and RL78/G14 MCUs, and various power devices to enable cost-efficient, compact, modular solutions for modern appliances.
These Winning Combinations are technically vetted system architectures designed from mutually compatible devices that work together seamlessly to bring an optimized, low-risk design for faster time to market. Renesas offers more than 400 Winning Combinations with a wide range of products from the Renesas portfolio to enable customers to speed up the design process and bring their products to market more quickly.
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Availability
The RRH62000 is available today along with the RRH62000-EVK evaluation kit. The RRH46410 and the RRH46410-EVK are also available.
Please contact your local sales teams for more details. A blog about the new air quality sensor module is also available on the Renesas website.
Key Comments
“Our RRH62000 module represents the next step in sensor fusion technology, which combines data from multiple sensors and turns it into comprehensive and actionable insights for environmental monitoring,” said Uwe Guenther, Sr. Director, Modules and Solutions Product Line at Renesas. “We are dedicated to providing integrated sensing solutions that simplify development for customers and will continue to drive innovation in sustainable products that reduce environmental impact and enhance safety and comfort in our lives.”
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