Energy-efficient sensor spots hazardous gases

When the air pollution detected is low the treatment is scaled down, which drastically reduces energy use for heating, cooling or air circulation systems.

Acte Components has entered into a new distribution agreement with German sensor specialist ETR.

This agreement will allow Acte to sell and market ETR's gas and ozone sensors throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

ETR's portfolio of products include the Smart-Sensor-Module (SSM), an energy-efficient device for climate control and air treatment featuring an 'on-demand' control function.

When the air pollution detected is low the treatment is scaled down, which drastically reduces energy use for heating, cooling or air circulation systems.

In highly frequented rooms with higher level of polluted air, ventilation is increased.

Acte will also distribute the USM 5.1 family of products developed by ETR.

These modules are available with different control switches to detect methane at 5000 parts per million, LPG at 2160 parts per million, ethanol at 250 parts per million, hydrogen at 200 parts per million and carbon monoxide at 30 parts per million.

The new agreement also covers ETR's Physical Air Treatment Technology (PATT) sensors, which are designed to get rid of bad smells, germs and viruses through a di-electrically-hampered discharge method.

Through this technique active oxygen ions in the air interact with and destroy the germs and proteins on a sorption catalytic surface, resulting in greater hygiene and a reduction of bad smells and power consumption.

Applications include climate control, sterilisation equipment and room air quality treatment.

Mike Collen, Managing Director for Acte, said: "Modern sensor systems and the latest micro technology can help to reduce energy consumption, increase hygiene level, as well as comfort and security in private, business and public places and buildings".

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