PIR Motion Sensors
An Available Lens Option For Any Application!
Panasonic Passive Infrared or Pyroelectric PIR Motion Sensors are available in a wide variety of current consumption options and offer both digital and analog output options. Both the EKMB and EKMC Series offer many lens options suitable for various applications, detection distance, ceiling installation height, field of view, and detection zone requirements. The EKMB and EKMC Series lens type options include Standard Detection, Long Distance, Wall Installation, Saturn Lens (Standard and Slight Detection), Wide Field of View, High Density/Long Distance, Slight Motion, Low Profile, Wide Area Detection, Ultra Slight Motion, and Flat Square lens types. Most lenses are available in white, black, or pearl white.
Offering simplified circuitry with a fully integrated Sensor design, Panasonic's EKMB Series requires consumption as low as 1micro A current, which is suitable for battery-driven wireless equipment. The EKMC Series is suitable for battery-free devices at a standard current consumption of 170micro A and is available in standard, high, and low detection sensitivities.
The latest PIR Motion Sensor lens design type options include the new "Flat Square Lens" offering a low profile in various detection zones and the new "Wide Area Detection" Type offering a wide detection spanning over 10.8 meters as well as the new "Ultra Slight Motion" Type with improved sensitivity.
PIR Motion Sensor Applications include:
- Lighting Controls
- Thermostats And HVAC Systems
- Smart Home And IoT
- IP Cameras and Surveillance Systems
- Digital Signage And More
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PIR Motion Sensors
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The Latest PIR Sensor Lens Design Type Options
Extremely Low Profile For a Flush Design Look
Panasonic's “Flat Square Lens” Type PIR Motion Sensors offer both a low profile and flat surface granting a flush design look with the surface of the build and are available within the EKMB and EKMC Series product line up. This new lens type creates various detection zones, an optical filter to block non-infrared light, and more!
Offers Wide Detection Spanning Over 10.8 Meters
Offers Improved Sensitivity In Slight Motion Applications
Panasonic's "Ultra Slight Motion" Type PIR Motion Sensors are available within the EKMB and EKMC Series product line up. Featuring a new lens design option, these PIR Motion Sensors are designed to provide ultra slight motion detection. Their high signal to noise ratio ensures the prevention of false triggers.
A "Low Profile" 10.9mm Profile Alternative
Offers Detection in a Single Axis up to 150 Degrees
A Field of View Optimized for Pet Immunity Applications
New PIR Sensors Resources
Everything there is to know about Panasonic’s PIR Motion Sensors product line is now available in an easy-to-use Frequently Asked Questions brochure!
Thirty-nine (39) comprehensive pages on how to design in and use Panasonic PIR Motion Sensors make specifying these high technology products easier than ever. Operating principles, electrical connection, output signals, and in-depth product specification information are all available for easy reference.
New Blog Post: PIR Motion Sensors Technology for Low Power or How Power Applications and Lens Options
Learn how to choose the right PIR Sensor for your low power or line power application requirements and lens options. Chose the right lens by detection distance, ceiling installation height, the field of view requirements, and the number of detection zones.
Panasonic PIR Motion Sensor FAQ's
Can a single Panasonic Passive Infrared sensor detect the specific position of where person is located in an area?
View AnswerAre there any sensors with an operating voltage of 12V DC or 24V DC?
View AnswerIs it possible to design a common circuit for multiple sensors?
View AnswerWhat is the duration for the digital output signal during a detection?
View AnswerIf a person keeps moving in the detection area, what kind of output appears from the digital output type sensor?
View AnswerWhy doesn’t the sensor have a timer circuit for setting the output time?
View AnswerWhat is a comparator?
View AnswerWhat are sleep mode, standby mode, and mask mode?
View AnswerHow to reinforce power source noise?
View AnswerWhat is the operating process for output current?
View AnswerWill the sensor detect anything beyond the “maximum distance” specified in the catalog?
View AnswerHow is the detection area of Panasonic infrared sensors determined?
View AnswerWhat does “temperature difference of 4°C or more against background” mean?
View AnswerHow is product life cycle calculated?
View AnswerWhat is the TO-5 metal package?
TO-5 is a standard for package size for semiconductors.
As seen in this image, a TO-5 package consists of a metal-semiconductor chip mounting 9mm in diameter, a dish-shaped component called “stem” that holds the external leads, and a metal cap that covers the semiconductor chip.
Is it possible to use reflow soldering?
View AnswerHow can we confirm detection performance based on the specification?
View AnswerIs there any correlation between sensitivity and distance?
View AnswerWhat is NEP (Noise Equivalent Power)?
View AnswerWhat is D* (ratio of detection performance)?
View AnswerCan Panasonic Passive infrared sensors detect even if human body temperature is lower than ambient temperature?
View AnswerDo Panasonic Passive infrared sensors detect animals or other objects aside from humans?
View AnswerIs light for motion detection constantly emitted from the lens?
View AnswerAlthough the detection range of standard lens type is 5m, is it possible for detection distance to be shorter?
View AnswerHow long is the detectable infrared wavelength?
View AnswerWhat are "pyroelectric elements"?
View AnswerIs it possible to use PaPIRs in outdoor applications?
View AnswerHow should the sensor be waterproofed?
View AnswerCan I change the detection area?
View AnswerCan the sensor be installed on a moving body?
View AnswerIs detection possible when the distance between the person and the sensor is almost zero?
View AnswerCan Panasonic Passive infrared sensors detect through a transparent plate such as glass or acrylic?
View AnswerDoes the detection sensitivity change due to the ambient temperature?
View AnswerDoes the performance change depending on the operating voltage?
View AnswerIs there any impact by sunlight?
View AnswerDoes detection performance change depending on clothes?
View AnswerWhat is an effective method for pet immunity?
View AnswerDoes airflow around the sensor have any influence on detection performance?
View AnswerHow should the sensor be wired?
View AnswerCan the circuit stabilization time (wait time) be shortened?
View AnswerWhat is the duration of the digital output signal from the sensor after a detection?
View AnswerHow much time elapses after the person stops moving within the detection area and before the signal becomes a “definite” OFF?
View AnswerCan the sensor handle external surges and electrical noise?
View AnswerCan the AC load be turned on and off directly?
View AnswerHow do I set a timer for the output?
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