Detection Principle | Non-Dispersive Infrared Gas Detection (NDIR)

Non-Dispersive Infrared - NDIR Gas Detection Technology

NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared) Detection Technology Overview

AST1000 NDIR Intelligent Fixed Gas Detector is a high-performance gas detector designed for the semiconductor industry and other general industrial environments, featuringNon-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) Gas Detection Technology, for detecting toxic gases, combustible gases, and environmental gases.

NDIR is based onPrinciple of Infrared Spectroscopy Absorptiona mainstream optical detection solution widely used for gas concentration monitoring in industrial, environmental, and automotive applications.

Schematic of NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared) Detector

Product Features

High Stability, Long Lifespan

Pure optical principle with no consumable reagents; lifespan exceeds 10 years, featuring minimal long-term drift.

High Selectivity

Precisely matches gas absorption peaks via optical filtering with strong resistance to cross-interference.

Non-consumable and maintenance-free

No consumables required, no frequent probe replacement, ideal for long-term online monitoring.

Product Appearance and Dimensions

AST1000 NDIR Gas Detector - Product Appearance

NDIR 独立传感器模组尺寸

NDIR Sensor Module Dimensions

NDIR 4R Sensor Module Dimensions

Detect Gas Type

4R Compatible Sensor

Gas NameMolecular FormulaRangeSensor Type
methaneCH₄0-100% LEL4R Compatible
Carbon dioxideCO₂0-20000 ppm4R Compatible
Carbon dioxideCO₂0-2000 ppm4R Compatible

Standalone Sensor Module

Gas NameMolecular FormulaRangeSensor Type
Nitrogen trifluorideNF₃0-40 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Nitrous oxideN₂O0-1000 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Carbon tetrafluorideCF₄0-1000 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Sulfur hexafluorideSF₆0-1000 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
DifluoromethaneCHF₂0-120 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
hexafluoro-1,3-butadieneC₄F₆0-40 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
OctafluorocyclopenteneC₅F₈0-40 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
R134aC₂H₂F₄0-1000 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Hexafluoro-2-buteneC₄H₂F₆0-40 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
FluoromethaneCH₃F0-120 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Octafluorocyclobutanec-C₄F₈0-200 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Carbonyl sulfideCOS0-100 ppmIndependent Sensor Module
Isopropyl alcoholIPA0-40000 ppmIndependent Sensor Module

For more gas options, please contact Sensirion.

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