IP67 waterproof sensor for high-humidity environments
Renesas Electronics Corporation has extended its ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality sensor platform with what is claimed to be the industry’s first software-configurable IP67-qualified waterproof option for IAQ applications working in wet or dirty environments including bathrooms, kitchens, and hospital rooms, where they are repeatedly exposed to oils, water, and dust.
The firmware-configurable waterproof sensor offers a unique hermetically sealed package that shields the sensor from water and dust with a hydrophobic and oleophobic material that is permeable to humidity and VOCs at the same time. By incorporating IP67-rated packaging with the industry-leading accuracy and reliability that the platform is known for, the company allows new, low-power IAQ applications that function in splash zones, while preserving the high precision and flexibility customers require to customise their systems and to eradicate the necessity for expensive waterproofing systems.