ATLANTA, Georgia, United States, 3 October 2022: Honeywell launched a solution that combines early warning smoke detection with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring. Making the announcement through a Press release, Honeywell said the solution is built on its VESDA-E line of aspirating smoke detectors and comes with a five-in-one IAQ sensor.

The solution, according to Honeywell, can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. The IAQ sensors in the system actively sample air – rather than passively waiting for smoke – enabling early intervention before it disrupts operations, the company said.

The sensors measure critical IAQ parameters, including volatile organic compounds (total VOCs) listed by ASHRAE as ‘contaminants of concern’ and fine particulate matter of 1.0 micron (PM1.0) and PM2.5 or larger with accuracy, Honeywell said. They also measure CO and CO2 concentration, temperature and humidity, Honeywell added.

According to the company, the plug-and-play, cartridge-based IAQ sensor works much the same as replacing a printer’s ink-jet cartridge, thus avoiding costly calibration. The solution is scalable and can be used in new and existing construction, the company said. In buildings with a fully functional smoke detection system, the company said, a smokeless, IAQ-only system can be installed to provide accurate, actionable data to adjust ventilation parameters.