I would like to review VOC data from sensors. I see that only a few sensors are reporting VOC levels. 1). How can I upgrade my sensor to report VOC levels ? 2). Do new sensors automatically report VOC ?
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PurpleAir sensors use the BME280/688 for temperature, humidity, pressure, and VOC measurements.
- The BME280 provides temperature, humidity, and pressure readings.
- The BME688 provides these as well, and additionally provides VOC readings.
Please note that the VOC readings are experimental. South Coast AQMD has a report available here where they examined VOC readings from PurpleAir sensors.
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If your sensor is a PurpleAir Classic or Classic-SD, you can purchase a BME688 from us and replace the BME280 it currently uses. This will allow it to provide VOC readings.
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Newly purchased PurpleAir Flex, Zen, and Touch Indoor devices come with a BME688 and provide VOC readings. Newly purchased PurpleAir Classic and Classic-SD devices come with a BME280 and are not capable of VOC readings without the above-mentioned upgrade.
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