Highly standardised testing of VOC detectors for indoor air quality measurement

eco‑INSTITUT Germany GmbH now offers testing of multi-gas sensors in accordance with the new VDI/VDE Guideline 3518, Part 4. This provides manufacturers of sensors and integrated sensor systems with a reliable, independent and standards-based basis for evaluating the performance of their products.

This testing is particularly relevant for sensors used in the automated control of indoor air quality – e.g. for window automation systems, ventilation systems, smart home controls and many other applications.

Why this test is decisive for you

✔ Standardised results: reproducible and comparable

The specifications set out in VDI/VDE 3518 Part 4 make it possible, for the first time, to measure the performance of a VOC detector in a way that is reproducible, comparable and verifiable.

✔ Future-proof: planned transition to ISO 16000-29

The guideline is set to be incorporated into the international standard ISO 16000-29.
The convenor of this ISO working group is Dr Frank Kuebart, founder and managing director of eco-INSTITUT Germany GmbH – meaning you benefit directly from leading expertise in standards development.

✔ Realistic: randomised test sequences prevent learning effects

Thanks to a randomised test sequence, the sensors do not realise that they are being tested. This prevents ‘learning effects’ and provides realistic performance data.

✔ Flexible: standard VOCs plus customer-specific profiles, interfering gases and background gases

In addition to the test gases specified in the directive, alternative gases or gas mixtures may be used on request – for example, to characterise specific sensor profiles or applications.