NextPM Lite for indoor air quality monitoring
Clean Air Indoors: The Importance of PM monitoring
Monitoring indoor particulate matter (PM) is crucial for safeguarding health and ensuring comfort within indoor environments. Exposure to fine PM, such as PM2.5, has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, making its monitoring essential. Indoor PM sources include cooking, cleaning, and smoking, which can elevate pollutant levels. Implementing continuous PM monitoring enables timely interventions to maintain air quality, promoting a healthier living and working environment.
Challenges with indoor PM Monitoring
While low-cost sensors offer a more affordable option for indoor air quality monitoring, their data reliability can be variable. Factors such as sensor design, environmental conditions, and lack of standardized calibration protocols can affect their performance, necessitating careful evaluation before widespread deployment.
Integrating air quality sensors into existing home appliances presents challenges related to size and power consumption. Many sensors are too large to fit seamlessly into compact household devices, limiting placement options and potentially diminishing user experience. Additionally, high power requirements can hinder continuous operation and increase energy costs.
NextPM Lite: a compact yet robust PM monitoring solution
Accuracy
NextPM Lite detects particles ranging from 0.3 to 10 µm in diameter. The sensor operates effectively across a concentration range of 0 to 1000 µg/m³ and maintains a detection limit below 1 µg/m³. It boasts a linearity error under 5% and a repeatability error under 3%, ensuring consistent and accurate particulate matter monitoring
Compact and low power
Measuring 33.5 mm (L) x 32.6 mm (W) x 20.3 mm (H), NextPM Lite fits effortlessly into various applications where space is limited. Operating at a standard 5 VDC power supply, the sensor’s power consumption is notably efficient, drawing less than 50 mA during operation and dropping below 1 mA in sleep mode.
NextPM Lite for indoor air quality monitoring
Affordable data you can trust
One of the standout benefits of NextPM is its ability to deliver highly reliable air quality data at an affordable price point. Unlike many traditional reference-grade instruments, which can be prohibitively expensive, NextPM offers exceptional accuracy—validated by correlation coefficients above 0.95 compared to certified analyzers—at a significantly lower cost. With minimal maintenance and an expected lifespan of up to 10 years, thanks to innovative anti-clogging and humidity management technologies, NextPM ensures long-term reliability and optimal total cost of ownership
Advanced Insights with 5 Bins
NextPM Lite provides particle measurements across five granulometric channels (0.3-0.5 µm, 0.5-1 µm, 1-2.5 µm, 2.5-5 µm, and 5-10 µm) expressed directly in particles per liter (pcs/L). This detailed particle-size data goes beyond basic mass concentration measurements (µg/m³), enabling deeper analysis of pollution sources, better understanding of particle behavior, and more informed decision-making for air quality management. Whether you’re conducting environmental studies or implementing precision air quality strategies, these granulometric insights empower you with enhanced visibility and accuracy
FAQ
NextPM Lite is an OEM sensor for real-time particulate matter (PM) monitoring, designed for indoor air quality applications and home equipment. It measures PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 in µg/m³ and particles/L, making it one of the smallest and most advanced sensors on the market
This sensor is ideal for indoor air quality monitoring, integration into HVAC systems, smart home devices, air purifiers, and IoT applications that require compact, accurate, and reliable PM measurements
It detects particulate matter (PM) in different size fractions:
- PM1 (ultrafine particles)
- PM2.5 (fine particles)
- PM10 (coarse particles)
Additionally, it measures five particle size channels:
0.3 µm
0.5 µm
1.0 µm
2.5 µm
5.0 µm
The mean time to failure (MTTF) is over 20,000 hours, but the actual lifespan may vary depending on the operating conditions
- Operating voltage: 5V DC
- Power consumption in active mode: <80 mA
- Power consumption in sleep mode: <5 mA
Yes, NextPM Lite complies with the following standards:
- CE
- REACH
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Our expert team provides comprehensive support, including guidance for rapid integration, technical assistance during field deployment, and recommendations to streamline your monitoring project, helping you save time and resources.
