The D6T Series of MEMS Thermal Sensors from Omron Electronics are very sensitive to infrared, unlike ordinary pyroelectric human detection sensors that depend on the motion for human detection. The Omron D6T thermal sensor is capable of detecting the stationary presence of humans.  It detects the frame heat which is transferred to the control unit to control the home automation to operate lighting, air conditioning, etc. while human beings aren’t present. 

There are many other uses as well like temperature detection machines in offices and other public places in the wake of the Novel CoronaVirus. These sensors are also used in the temperature guns that are very common now in public places. The selection of the right type of sensor is based on the area that is needed to be detected. Omron has different types of thermal sensors in the D6T series that have a very specific detection range suitable for different applications.

The Omron D6T thermal sensor is likewise perfect for constructing automation applications, measuring the temperature in a room, or detecting occupancy even if human beings are desk-bound. 

For those applications, Omron is providing variations with a much broader subject of view. These consist of a 1×1 device, the D6T-1A-01, with 58 degrees of the detection area, the D6T-44L-06 a 4×4 array model, and the D6T-8L-06/09 1×8 model with a preference of specs also are available.

The new wide-area detection sensors from Omron D6T-32L-01A can view from 90.0° through 90.0°, making it applicable to detect a large area that includes an entire room from a single point. This excessive overall performance MEMS sensor gives the contactless size of temperatures of 0-200ºC in ambient temperatures of -10-70ºC.

The D6T-32L is one in every 3 new D6T variations introduced through Omron.  Applications in which an extra restrained subject of view is wanted may be fulfilled through the 1×8 D6T-8L-09H and the 4×4 D6T-44L-06H, providing 54.5° x 5.5° and 44.2° through 45.7° respectively. These gadgets provide contactless temperature sizes between 5-200ºC at ambient temperatures of 5-45ºC.

As the D6T sensor is likewise capable of revealing the temperature of a room, it could additionally be used to constantly keep most beneficial room temperature levels, right away experience uncommon adjustments in temperature thereby detecting manufacturing unit line stoppages, or find out areas of overheating for early prevention of fire outbreaks.

While any other typical thermal sensor can measure the temperature through one touchpoint, only the D6T variety can measure the temperature without coming in direct contact with the detection object.

These ultra-sensitive sensors are an extraordinary opportunity for pyroelectric sensors or PIR detectors in home automation, constructing automation, occupancy detection in so-working areas, safety and commercial applications, which frequently fail to differentiate among an unoccupied area and a desk-bound or stationary person.

The technology that is the basis of the D6T Temperature sensor has a combination of MEMS micro-replicate shape for green IR radiation detection with high accuracy of overall performance silicon lens to cognizance the infrared rays onto its thermopiles. 

The ASIC then makes use of proprietary algorithms to make the vital computations and convert sensor signals into virtual outputs. All components had been advanced in-residence and are fabricated in Omron’s very own MEMS facilities.

Features of D6T sensors

• This sensor provides high accuracy in the temperature measurement that has very little room for error and outside impact.
• It has high resistance to outside noise and interference.
• It is a high-precision area along with a crosstalk field. 
• It is RoHS compliant.
• The size is compact given the features that help embedded applications to save space and cost.
• It converts the signal into a digital form easy for micro controlling. 

Applications 

• Occupancy detection in co-working and shared workspaces.
• Self-check-out counters for billings.
• Energy Management in detecting the human body for energy savings and comfort.
• Security: Detecting the human body in a dark area
• TV/PC: Detecting the human body for screen saving
• Microwave Oven: Temperature control for cooking foods
• Refrigerator: Cooling warm food rapidly to preserve freshness
• Air Conditioner: Temperature control for floor temperature
• Cooking heater: Detecting the pan temperature for automatic cooker
• Temperature sensing: Detecting unusual conditions (overheating)
• Factory automation