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PACMAN features

Annotated photo of the PACMAN. Left: Sensors for CO2 (carbon dioxide), CO (carbon monoxide), PM (particulate matter, i.e. dust) and PIR (passive infrared, i.e. motion sensor), and a range finder (distance). Right: on/off power switch, AC power jack. Credit: NIWA