Description
The Palas AQ Guard portable is a state-of-the-art portable real-time dust / particle monitoring instrument. It’s a compact, feature-packed real-time multi-function dust/ particle monitor suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor air quality measurement applications. It features a wide particle size range, 64 high-resolution particle size channels, a massive 10 GB of data storage, and many other features WAY beyond the capabilities of competitive instruments on the market.
A newly developed mass conversion algorithm calculates PM values based on single-particle optical light scattering, taking signal duration and shape into account. The sensor system and advanced algorithms were developed based on the same technology as used in the EN 16450 certified Palas Fidas 200. An outdoor-rated ambient version of this model is also available (with heated aerosol inlet) which achieves precision comparable to type approved analyzer’s which makes AQ Guard really stand out when compared to similar devices on the market.
Measurement Capabilities
- Simultaneous PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10 and TSP (total PM) particle mass measurements
- Particle counts (number)
- Particle size distribution over 64 high-resolution particle size channels
- Atmospheric pressure (700 – 1,100 hPa)
- Temperature (-20 to +60 degrees C)
- Relative humidity (0 to 100%)
- CO2 (0 to 5,000 ppm) using NDIR
- TVOC (0 to 60,000 ppb)
- Infection risk index
- Air quality index
Key Features
- 175nm to 20um wide particle size range
- 64 high-resolution particle size channels
- 0.1ug/m3 (0.0001mg/m3) to 20,000 ug/m3 (20mg/m3) particle mass measurement range
- Simultaneous PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10, and TSP dust fraction measurements
- Simultaneous particle counts and particle size distribution measurements
- Simultaneous temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, CO2 and TVOC measurements
- Also measures the infection risk index and air quality index
- 1.0 LPM flow rate
- Ultra-long life LED light source technology
- USB, Ethernet, WI-FI and optional UMTS communications
- Built-in SIM CARD slot for true 3G / 4G mobile wireless operation
- Large 800 x 480 Pixel 12.7cm colour touch screen display
- 10 GB enormous data storage capacity
- Lightweight at only 2.4Kg
- Fast 1-second response time
- -20 to + 50 degrees C temperature range
- 22 MHz fast signal processor with 256 raw data channels
- Optional heated inlet for removing moisture in the air
- MCERTS certified for PM2.5 and PM10
- The same technology as used in the world-renowned Palas Fidas 200 series which is EN16450 approved.
- Computation of air quality index based on measurements of particulates, CO2, and VOC
- Extremely high accuracy measurements due to advanced algorithms
- Long term stability due to self-calibration for measurement of flow rate, particulates, and gaseous pollutants
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system
- Palas PDAnalyze advanced measurement software included
- Low power consumption (15 watts)
- Operates on AC, DC, or even power-over-Ethernet
- 2-year calibration interval
Typical Applications
- Indoor air quality monitoring
- Outdoor air quality monitoring
- Production processes
- Occupational health & safety exposure monitoring
- Testing HEPA filters
- Monitoring inside mining equipment cabins to ISO 23875 (temperature, humidity, CO2, particle counts, particle size, particle mass)
- Bulk material handling (mixing, discharge, storage, packaging)
- Fence line Monitoring outdoors
- Construction sites, roads, railroads, demolition sites
- Buildings, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, hotels, offices, public service buildings
- Residential buildings near construction sites or other polluted areas
- Public transportation, airports, train stations, tramways & underground stations, cruise ships, passenger cabins
Web Interface
The Palas AQ Guard features fast data interfaces and allows real-time access over Ethernet, WiFi, or a cellular network. Since all the results are calculated and recorded within the analyzer it requires no external data processing. Users retain full control over their data and decide over information access. The AQ Guard can also provide numerical data, using various communication protocols, as well as visualize information on any type of device using a modern web interface.
