Hardware

PPDS introduces air quality sensor

July 9, 2021

PPDS has introduced its air quality sensor, an air quality monitoring solution designed to help schools and businesses create healthier and more productive working and learning environments using Philips professional TVs, interactive displays and digital signage solutions, according to a press release.

The sensor extends the role and benefits of its digital displays, bringing health and economic benefits.

Connected and powered by a single USB-A cable and compatible with PPDS' latest Philips Professional TVs, digital signage and interactive displays — including MediaSuite (hospitality), T-Line (education), C-Line (corporate), B-Line (food and beverage / corporate), and Q-Line (universal) — the PPDS Air Quality Sensor "plug and play" solution features four sensors which monitor air quality 24/7.

The four sensors measure room temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide and particulate matter, all of which can have a major impact on people's health and well being.

• Temperature: Influences virus infection rate and has an impact on performance in the classroom or workplace.
• Humidity: Virus particles can remain highly infectious in humidity levels below 30% and above 55%.
• Carbon dioxide: CO2 is an excellent indicator of indoor air quality and proper ventilation of a workspace or classroom.
• Particulate matter: Higher levels of particle pollution can lead to greater risks of infections, not only COVID-19, but also other viral illnesses.

Live data, whether for one PPDS air quality sensor in a single room or building or installations across multiple sites, is analyzed, translated and displayed in real time via an easily digestible dashboard and app — available anywhere at any time — with an indefinite archive of historical data available for extensive reporting and data analytics.

Whenever air quality is deemed to have fallen below a safe standard, automatic alerts will be sounded, sent and displayed, providing opportunities to take immediate action. The app will even make tailored recommendations on improving the air quality based on its sensor readings, whether that's something as simple as opening doors and windows, switching on air purifiers (if available), adjusting room temperatures, or even requesting that staff temporarily relocate to other areas of the building or from home.

The sensor can be installed or attached to Philips professional displays in any environment using a bracket and assembly kit.

Images courtesy of PPDS.