Panasonic Industry Europe announces the expansion of its proven PIR motion sensor portfolio with the introduction of PaPIRs+, the next evolution of its widely used PaPIRs technology. Designed to meet increasing demands in building automation and smart infrastructure, PaPIRs+ delivers significantly enhanced detection performance while maintaining the simplicity and reliability of conventional PIR solutions.
Building on the established PaPIRs platform, PaPIRs+ introduces a major performance upgrade through redesigned pyroelectric elements. Larger and optimised sensing structures significantly improve infrared absorption, resulting in up to twice the sensitivity compared to conventional PaPIRs sensors. This enables more accurate detection of even minor movements across extended distances and wider areas, while reducing blind spots.
The enhanced performance makes PaPIRs+ particularly well suited for applications where detection quality is critical, such as modern lighting control, HVAC systems, and smart building solutions. At the same time, the technology remains cost-efficient, offering a substantial increase in performance with only a marginal impact on system cost.
With the recent launch of the new Flat Wide Detection Type, featuring an ultra-flat lens and a wide field of view, Panasonic demonstrates how PaPIRs+ combines high performance with modern, discreet design. This enables seamless integration into space-sensitive environments such as offices, schools, and residential buildings, where aesthetics and functionality must go hand in hand.
“PaPIRs+ is not intended to replace our proven PaPIRs technology. It is designed to extend it,” explains Robert Spiegler, Lead Product Manager at Panasonic in Ottobrunn, Germany. “Conventional PaPIRs sensors continue to be an excellent choice for standard applications where reliable motion detection is required. With PaPIRs+, we provide an additional high-performance option for customers who need enhanced sensitivity, wider coverage, or more demanding detection capabilities.
With this step, Panasonic further strengthens its position as a leading supplier of reliable and high-performance PIR motion sensing solutions offering customers the flexibility to choose the right level of performance for their specific application needs.
