KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TSE: 6645, ADR: OMRNY) today announced the release on December 10, 2012 of a 2-axis MEMS flow sensor designed for high-precision measurement of airflow velocity and direction aimed at contributing to reducing the electricity consumption of air conditioning systems.

Air conditioning accounts for 30% to 40% of the power consumed by cleanrooms and data centers, so the ability to provide optimal air conditioning while consuming the minimum possible amount of power in such facilities can make a substantial difference to overall power consumption. However, it is not currently possible to fully grasp the environmental parameters needed to optimize air conditioning settings.

OMRON's newly developed D6F-D 2-axis flow sensors give you a very clear picture of air flow velocity and direction within air-conditioned spaces. By installing D6F-D sensors near server racks in data centers it is possible to ensure that air conditioning is always set at optimum levels and thereby keep energy wastage to a minimum. When air flows diagonally in cleanrooms, particles tend to repeatedly accumulate in certain set places. The manner in which air moves through cleanrooms has a substantial impact on the level of cleanliness that can be maintained. Gaining a detailed picture of airflow within clean environments can also therefore provide the information needed to optimize their integrity.

OMRON Releases "D6F-D" 2-Axis MEMS Flow Sensor Designed to Help Optimize Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency