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K96

Senseair K96 is a compact multi-gas sensor that introduces a novel approach to measuring three gas species simultaneously in a single device. Based on advanced NDIR technology, it delivers high-resolution, reliable measurements in a small, low-power format.

By combining three sensors into one device, K96 reduces system complexity, footprint and cost compared with solutions built around multiple instruments. The platform can be adapted for CO₂, N₂O or CH₄ measurements, with additional gas channels supporting cross-sensitivity management and environmental correction.

Defining attributes

Simultaneous multi-gas measurement
Three gases measured in one device
Configurable for N₂O, CH₄ or CO₂
High-resolution NDIR gas sensing
Sub-ppm resolution
High accuracy and precision
Compact, low-power sensor
Immunity to poisoning
Reduces need for multiple instruments
Designed for real-world deployment

This makes K96 practical when gas measurement needs to move closer to the source, no matter if the work is led by product developers, environmental teams, operators, researchers, engineers or instrumentation specialists. And each application brings its own challenges, be it urban CO₂ monitoring, wastewater treatment plants, N₂O in medical-environments, occupational safety or methane emissions.

They share the same need for deployable sensors that can follow small changes, background gases and changing field conditions over time. The result is a compact, cost-effective prototype platform for continuous gas monitoring where traditional systems are too complex, expensive or power hungry to deploy at scale.

Article number	Prototype
Operating principle	Three-channel non-dispersive infrared (NDIR)
Measured gas	CH₄, CO₂, H₂O, N₂O
Measurement range	0–32 000ppm
Accuracy	±30 ppm ±3 % of reading¹
Operating range RH	<95 % RH
Operation range °C	<50 °C
Response time T90	15 ±1 s
Power supply	6 - 8.5 V
Peak current	300 mA
Communication	UART
Maintenance	Periodic 1 point calibration

Except H₂O: ±(200 ppm + 3% of reading)

Article number	Product	Description
Prototype	K96 Config 1	N₂O, CO₂, H₂O
Prototype	K96 Config 2	CH₄, CO₂, H₂O
Prototype	K96 Config 3	CO₂, CO₂, H₂O

What is Senseair K96?

Senseair K96 is a compact prototype multi-gas NDIR sensor that measures three gas species simultaneously in one device. It is developed for continuous gas monitoring where reliable data, low power consumption and deployability matter.

Which gases can Senseair K96 measure?

K96 can be configured for CO₂, N₂O or CH₄ measurement, with additional gas channels for H₂O and CO₂ depending on the configuration. This makes it possible to measure the target gas together with humidity or background gas information.

Is K96 a commercial product?

K96 is a prototype platform with preliminary specifications. Contact Senseair to discuss availability, configuration and application suitability.

What applications is K96 developed for?

K96 is developed for applications such as methane emissions monitoring, occupational safety, urban CO₂ monitoring and wastewater N₂O monitoring. It is suited for systems where gas measurement needs to move closer to the source, process or emission point.

Why combine three gas measurements in one device?

Combining three gas measurements in one device reduces system complexity, footprint and cost compared with solutions built around multiple instruments. It also makes deployment easier where continuous monitoring needs to be scaled across more measurement points.

Why does K96 measure H₂O together with CO₂, N₂O or CH₄?

Humidity can influence gas measurement and field conditions. Measuring H₂O together with the target gas helps create more reliable data in real-world environments.

Is K96 suitable for dense sensor networks?

Yes. K96 is compact, low power and designed for deployment where more measurement points are needed. This makes it relevant for dense CO₂ monitoring networks, distributed emissions monitoring and field-deployed gas sensing systems.