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Smart building sensors explained

Jonathan Catchpole, system architect for TE Connectivity, talks about the seven most important sensors for smart home and intelligent buildings and how the AmbiMate sensor module combines them to help developers get their products to market faster.

03/02/2020 10:33:54

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The market for smart building solutions is growing fast. People want their home or office to respond to the changing environment – whether that
is by closing blinds when the sun is shining brightly, turning on lights when it gets dark or switching off heating and lighting when rooms
are not occupied.

While these functions are essential for energy efficiency of buildings, we’re now seeing a new demand for control of indoor air
quality. Operators of grade A offices, hospitals and schools want to optimise the environment, leading to better decision-making and focus.

This can be achieved by
adjusting the ventilation in reaction to levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the environment.

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.