De Amertek Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Carbon Monoxide is a Deadly Gas and every year many lives are lost due to elevated concentrations of carbon monoxide gas. DeAmertek Sensor is ideally designed for potential in-vehicle applications, especially for vehicles more than 5+ years old and more important for People Transport Vehicles and Good Transport Trucks.
The sensor has a small footprint and can be adapted to any application. Wide Operating Temperature Range of -20°F to +140°F. Designed with 5 years of Battery Life and a Loud Alarm Annunciator (+85db). Can also be integrated into the vehicle OBD 11 connector for data transfer to shut off the engine in case of in-cab carbon monoxide contamination.
The De Amertek CO3408 Sensor is a Carbon Monoxide Sensor to be used where there could be a potential buildup of deadly Carbon Monoxide gas from internal combustion engines or flame. Upon sensing an elevated concentration of carbon monoxide gas, the CO3408 triggers a piercing audible alarm. Custom housing can be designed to fit any specific application or desired look. The CO3408 operates over a wide temperature range making it appropriate for industrial or automotive applications.
There are technology innovations and applications developed by Design HMI over the last few years that are ideally suited for next-generation Interior Dome Lights. The current Automotive Dome Light design aims to provide simple lighting at the lowest cost. Most OEMs’ customer value proposition for Dome Lights is minimal, like too many other generic OEM in-vehicle functions.
Below is the HMI design target for BIW Dome Light for customer-targeted feature function and Ford cost reduction. The value of higher customer satisfaction is beyond compare. Current Automotive Dome Lamo Designs are simple ON / OFF lights linked to the body system door ajar signal. The data communications from the System Architecture could be a simple two-wire signal or a single LIN-based data communication. They also have an ON/OFF Switch for the passenger to turn on the light independently after the door is closed. The same button could turn the light off if you do not want the light on when the door is ajar – for example, a sleeping baby in the rear seat.
Design HMI Target for Next Generation Dome Lamp:
- Integrate lighting into the lens and eliminate Housing with a reflector.
- Eliminate the Mechanical button – capacitive touch or Elastomer Dome.
- Lit graphics for ON/OFF.
- Eliminate separate optics.
- Lighting intensity 100 Lumens at 12v (current not defined yet).
- Ramp UP / OFF targeted for 2 secs.
- System communication – wireless LIN based.
- Assembly depth < 8 mm for Snap-On integration.
- Eliminate snap in springs.
- Three levels each side independent dimming through a touch interface.
- Connector or flat wire system integration.
Options at extra cost:
- The White light color changed from 1800K to 4000K.
- Battery saves – Auto-off after 30 minutes.
- Adjustable direction for the lens – needs more investigation.
- Occupancy detection – no child left behind.
For technology application support, please email bbedi@designhmi.com
