PIR Motion Sensor (PaPIRs)
Elevate Your Sensing Experience: Discover the Advanced PaPIRs and PaPIRs+ Sensors
Panasonic’s PaPIRs PIR Motion Sensors offer reliable and energy-efficient motion detection for a variety of applications, including lighting, HVAC, security, smart appliances, and IoT. The traditional EKMB (ultra-low power) and EKMC (standard) Series utilize a proprietary ASIC that ensures stable signal processing and high noise immunity, effectively minimizing false alarms. These sensors can support both battery-powered and battery-free systems, with standby currents as low as 1μA, 2μA, and 6μA for the EKMB Series, and 170μA for the EKMC Series. A wide range of lens types is available, including Standard, Long Distance, Wide Area, High Density, Low Profile, and Ultra Slight Motion, in black, white, and pearl white finishes. This variety allows for flexible installation and customized detection coverage.
The new PaPIRs+ Sensors build on this foundation with significant improvements in sensitivity and versatility. Featuring a large, black-coated pyroelectric element, PaPIRs+ provides up to twice the sensitivity of conventional PIR sensors. The increased sensitivity enables the detection of even slight movements at distances of up to 17 meters, with a reduced temperature threshold of just 2°C. The all-in-one compact design integrates lens, sensor, and ASIC, streamlining development and lowering costs for OEMs. PaPIRs+ offers an expanded selection of over ten types of lenses, each available in multiple finishes and supporting both standard and ultra-low power models. This flexibility allows users to select the ideal solution for standard motion detection, ultra-slight motion, or long-distance sensing.
With their compact design and extensive range of options, both PaPIRs and PaPIRs+ sensors provide customized solutions for modern sensing needs, making them the preferred choice for a wide variety of smart, energy-conscious environments.
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PIR Motion Sensor Overview
Panasonic's PIR Motion Sensors, including the EKMB and EKMC Series, offer various lens options and current consumption choices for diverse applications. Lens types include Standard Detection, Long Distance, Wide Field of View, and more. The EKMB Series is ideal for battery-driven devices, while the EKMC Series suits battery-free applications. These sensors are used in lighting controls, HVAC systems, smart home devices, IP cameras, and digital signage.
The new PaPIRs+ Sensors build on this foundation with significant improvements in sensitivity and versatility. Featuring a large, black-coated pyroelectric element, PaPIRs+ provides up to twice the sensitivity of conventional PIR sensors. The increased sensitivity enables the detection of even slight movements at distances of up to 17 meters, with a reduced temperature threshold of just 2°C. The all-in-one compact design integrates lens, sensor, and ASIC, streamlining development and lowering costs for OEMs.
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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.
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