The company says engineered for modern building automation, professional lighting control, and smart home markets, the Flat Wide Detection Type features a sleek, discreet flat lens that seamlessly integrates into any aesthetically demanding application. Its wide field of view of 136.4° × 135.4° maximises coverage, reducing the number of sensors needed and simplifying installation.

By redesigning the pyroelectric elements, PaPIRs is said to deliver twice the sensitivity compared to PaPIRs series, enabling it to detect even small movements across a large area with exceptional accuracy. This advancement ensures reliable performance in diverse settings, from offices and schools to residential spaces.

Specifications of the new Flat Wide Detection Type PaPIRs sensor:

·        Maximum coverage of ≈ Ø15 m at 3.0 m ceiling mounting height

·         416 detection zones providing gap-free motion detection

·         Lens diameter: 32.6 mm

·         Current consumption: four variants ranging from 1 µA to 170 µA

·         Output interfaces: digital (open-drain) and analogue (op-amp)

·         Operating temperature range: –20 °C to 60 °C

·         Lens colour options: white, pearl white, and black

·         Lens form factor identical to the High-Bay Aisle sensor: “Ultra-Wide and Long-Distance Detection Type (11-lens)”

·         Lens design supports O-ring sealing for enhanced IP ratings

"Our new “Flat Wide Detection” sensor exemplifies the fusion of flat design with outstanding detection performance. Thanks to PaPIRs technology, it detects very small movements of not only moving but also sitting individuals across a large area, it is perfectly suited for applications in office environments, hotels, or public offices.” says Robert Spiegler, Lead Product Manager Industrial Sensors.

“This sensor combines sleek, compact aesthetics with unparalleled sensitivity. It sets a new standard in product design and detection performance!”

The company says this latest Flat Wide Detection Type represents a significant leap forward in PIR sensor technology, setting a new standard for aesthetics, sensitivity, and ease of installation.

Panasonic says the PIR sensor’s capabilities for tangential, radial and minor motion were extensively tested in its laboratories in Japan under standardised IEC63180 measurement and test norms.

The company says in case of interest in the detailed results and test procedures, please approach it at Embedded World, 10^th-12^th March in Nuremberg, booth 4A-103 or reach out via email or on Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens), to arrange a background talk with expert Robert Spiegler.