Bangalore, June 28, 2013: Continental Powertrain Business Unit Sensors & Actuators has launched one of its Low Pressure Differential Pressure Sensors, the Particle Filter Differential Sensor (PFD) to cater to the needs of commercial vehicle OEMs adhering to the recently introduced OBD II (On Board Diagnostic) norms for BS IV-compliant commercial vehicles / engines with EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technology.

OBD II certification, as part of the BS IV regulations, is mandated by legislation for all commercial and passenger vehicles since April 1, 2013. For truck applications with EGR systems, the Continental Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensor enables differential measurement and therefore allows enhanced monitoring of Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Partial Oxidation Catalyst (POC). The sensor facilitates direct measurement of delta pressure. The robust design of the Continental Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensor helps to meet the always more stringent durability requirements of commercial vehicles.

According to Viswanath Nagaraja, Head of Sensors & Actuators, Powertrain Division, Continental Automotive Components India, “With stricter monitoring legislated by the OBD II regulation, OEMs are looking for reliable diagnostic capabilities for monitoring emissions in the field.

Continental is pleased to be one of the first suppliers to provide the commercial vehicle market in India with Particle Filter Differential Pressure Sensors that have the ability to measure such low values of delta pressure. We have started to supply leading truck OEMs in India. We expect continued growth in demand with the extension of BS IV regulations to 50 cities at first and eventually to the rest of the country.”

Photograph: Viswanath Nagaraja, Head of Sensors & Actuators, Powertrain Division, Continental Automotive Components India.