September 12, 2007—Omron Corporation has announced the release of a new MEMS flow sensor, the D6F-P. Incorporating a unique cyclone-type Dust Segregation System (DSS), the new flow sensor is ideal for applications that require sensing of non-filtered, ‘ordinary’ air, such as 24-hour ventilation systems and energy-saving air conditioners for homes and offices, says the company.
MEMS flow sensors are particularly sensitive to dust particles. To overcome this drawback, this new product features Omron-designed 3D flow paths that generate cyclonic flows to separate dust particles from the air using centrifugal and gravitational forces. Unlike conventional sensors that rely on an indirect sensing method, the new D6F-P senses airflow directly and can thus help increase the precision of air conditioning equipment.
In recent years, 24-hour ventilation systems, lowering power consumption and environmental protection have become issues of major concern, and this has created a demand for precise measurement and control of the volume of air passing in and out of air conditioning systems, says the company.
This cyclone-type MEMS Flow Sensor features Omron’s Dust Segregation System (DSS), which enables it to detect minute flowrates with high sensitivity even in dusty environments. This makes it ideal for flowrate control in air conditioners in homes and offices.
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Omron Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. For more on the company, see the Web site.
