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Alternative sources of information and help In addition to this user guide, Aeroqual of f ers other sources of inf ormation which can assist in the operation of the monitors. The Aeroqual website contains brochures, technical notes , f requently asked questions, and user guides.
Saf ety ......................... 20 Surveyor’s tripod mounting ................... 20 Connectivity......................... 23 Aeroqual Connect (via Direct WIFI / LAN) ..............23 Aeroqual Cloud (via Network WIFI / Modem) ..............24 Communication settings ....................28 Resetting the communication settings back to f actory settings ........29 Sof tware..........................
1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The Dust Sentry and AQS 1 (ref erred to herein as a ‘monitor’) are f lexible air quality monitoring systems that can be conf igured to target specif ic applications of interest in industrial, urban environment and regulatory applications.
1.2 Particulate Measurement Options An Aeroqual Dust Sentry or AQS 1 can be equipped with several dif ferent options f or measuring particulate matter including a Nephelometer, a Prof iler, or a PCX module. 1.2.1 Particle Nephelometer Module The Aeroqual Particle Nephelometer Module combines a laser nephelometer with a high-precision sharp cut cyclone.
• • • Note: Gas module are only available in an Aeroqual AQS, however Dust Sentry and Dust Sentry Pro can be upgraded to work with gas modules. 1.4 Optional external sensors The monitors can integrate several external sensors such as weather sensors, solar radiation, and noise sensors.
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All monitors are supplied with a traceable f actory calibration. This calibration is applicable to the commissioning phase and accordingly Aeroqual does not recommend an initial calibration as part of monitor commissioning.
Conf igure modem (where supplied) Aeroqual recommends these steps be perf ormed in an of f ice or laboratory as part of a qual ity control check of the monitor to make sure the monitor has arrived undamaged and the f low system, electrical system and communication system are working as expected.
COM port (indicated below). third party sensors need to be conf igured through Aeroqual Connect or Cloud – see Section 2.7.2. Aeroqual Dust Sentry and AQS User Guide...
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The AUX module uses a 12-way green connector to connect to the external sensor. When you are happy with the wiring then apply power and log on to the Aeroqual Connect sof tware as described in Section 4.1 Aeroqual Connect (via Direct WIFI / LAN).
For pole mounting: Secure top mounting bracket at a suitable height using the U-bolts or metal bands provided Fix lower mounting bracket to the Dust Sentry chassis with screws Hang the monitor on the top mounting bracket Place U-bolt or metal band through lower mounting bracket Secure bottom mounting bracket using the U-bolts or metal bands provided NOTE: Only one U-bolt or metal band is required to secure the bottom bracket.
3.5 Surveyor’s tripod mounting If needed, Aeroqual can supply a mounting kit that attaches the AQS 1, Dust Sentry or Dust Sentry Pro to a standard surveyor’s tripod. The kit includes one mounting plate, 8 x M4 hex head bolts and nuts, and 6 pegs.
There are two ways to connect to your monitors: Aeroqual Connect (via Direct WIFI / LAN) f or initial set up and when access to the internet is limited. Aeroqual Cloud (via Network WIFI / Modem) f or remote access, visibility of all your monitors, and remote technical support f rom Aeroqual.
WIFI connection. Af ter logging in to Aeroqual Connect, you will be presented with a screen with f ive ‘apps’; Manage Data, Calibration and Service, Conf igure Instrument, Diagnostics and Advanced, and Administration. You are now accessing your monitor in “Access Point”...
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SIM card to be the Primary SIM card. Some conf iguration f unctionality usef ul in an Aeroqual monitor is detailed below; however, f or a f ull list of conf iguration options, please consult the modem manuf acturer’s documentation available at: Sierra Wireless: https://www.sierrawireless.com/...
The WIFI settings can be set back to Access Point mode and the monitor will again appear as a WIFI network. Depending on the version of Aeroqual Connect you are using, the SSID name will appear as the monitor “serial number” or as “Aeroqual AQM”, the reset WIFI password will be “Aeroqual”.
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PC to Aeroqual Cloud. This f eature is used if the Monitor does not have an active data connection to Aeroqual Cloud at the monitoring site, but the data is required to be in Aeroqual Cloud f or data storage and so all stakeholders can access the data.
The Conf igure Instrument page provides usef ul inf ormation about the monitor, including: • The list of conf igured licences. • When data was last sent to the Aeroqual cloud database. • The number of text alerts remaining. NOTE: These come from cloud.aeroqual.com not from the monitor.
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The Diagnostics and Advanced Page provides access to monitor and individual module operating parameters and is used by Aeroqual technical support to troubleshoot and diagnose monitor condition. It provides real time inf ormation about the status of the modules and allows operational settings of the modules to be viewed or edited.
The Connect sof tware has some f eatures which may need to be enabled through a licence, such as the application programming interf ace (API) f eature and the FTP export f eature. For inf ormation about Connect f eatures which require a licence, contact the Aeroqual distributor in your local country f or technical support.
Recommended service f requencies f or each service activity are given in Section 6.1.1. Further detail on each of the service activities can be f ound on the Aeroqual training website: https://support.aeroqual.com It is very important to keep service records.
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For PM f low rate measurements, a 0.2 - 2.5 L/min rotameter is suitable, or the f low meters noted above. A rotameter is included in the Dust Sentry service kit (DS R20), but not the AQS service kit (AQS R20).
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• Rotameter f or PM f low DS R8 (included in the Dust Sentry service kit DS R20x) • Vacuum gauge R23x (Included in both Dust Sentry and AQS R20x Service Kits, also available separately) •...
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Service Interval Recommended Monthly. (See Section 6.1.1) 1. Enter ‘Service Mode’ in Aeroqual Connect to ensure that any f luctuations in the data caused f rom this activity can be excluded f rom air quality reports. 2. Connect f low adapter to sample inlet by removing the TSP head and pressing the f low adapter onto the top of the cyclone.
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Figure 6-13 The flow rate of the Particle Nephelometer is set by adjusting the sample flow adjustment valve. Note: If your Particle Nephelometer Pump Module appears different than above you may have an older version. If so, please consult support.aeroqual.com for instructions on how to adjust the flow on this type of module.
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Service Interval Recommended Monthly. 1. Enter ‘Service Mode’ in Aeroqual Connect to ensure that any f luctuations in the data caused f rom this activity can be excluded f rom air quality reports. 2. Connect f low adapter to sample inlet by removing the TSP head and pressing the f low adapter onto the top of the inlet.
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Figure 6-16 The flow rate of the Particle Nephelometer is set by adjusting the purge and exhaust valves. Note: If your Particle Profiler Pump Module appears different than above you may have an older version. If so, please consult support.aeroqual.com for instructions on how to adjust the flow on this type of module.
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The PCX module has a f actory integrated f low sensor will automatically check and maintain the f low rate of the module. The current reading can be seen in Aeroqual Cloud by navigating to the monitor’s page and going to the ‘Diagnostics and Advanced’ page, f ollowed by the ‘Diagnostics’ tab, and selecting the ‘Flow’...
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Section 6.3.4 the module will f unction correctly. If this f low rate is not achievable, please contact Aeroqual or your local distributor f o r servicing. Aeroqual Dust Sentry and AQS User Guide...
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Check that the gain and of f set values f or the PCX (stored in the Calibration and Service page → Calibration tab of Aeroqual Cloud) are set to sensible settings. The gain should be between about 0.6 and 4.0. The of f set should be 0.000.
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Swagelok f itting. To remove a PCX module: 1. Enter ‘Service Mode’ in Aeroqual Connect to ensure that any f luctuations in the data caused f rom this activity can be excluded f rom air quality reports.
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6.3.9 Troubleshooting PCX Specific Error States The PCX module can provide more detailed error states than previous Aeroqual modules. The table below summarizes which error states the module may present, the possible cause, and the recommend action the user should take.
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PCX Error Lights The PCX module contains two LED which can indicate module status. The main LED, which is present on all Aeroqual modules, and a secondary LED which can indicate additional states unique to the PCX module. Figure 6-37 LED status lights on the PCX module...
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When the monitor is new, the inlet f low rate is recorded in the monitor logbook which is provided f rom the Aeroqual f actory. The measured f low rate should be equal to the previously measured f low rate which is recorded in the monitor journal.
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Figure 6-43 A gas module can be checked for leaks by using a diaphragm pump and R7 flow meter NOTE: If the module is found to have a leak, contact the Aeroqual distributor in your local country for technical support.
This is captured by the f actory calibration certif icate. Experience shows that Aeroqual’s f actory calibration transf ers well to the f ield, meaning that f ield calibration is not required during initial set up.
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Calgaz: www.calgaz.com. Calibration gas is purchased at high concentrations, in a balance of air or nitrogen and then diluted to a lower concentration using a gas dilution calibrator such as the Aeroqual AirCal1000. Other gas dilution systems can also be used.
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Table 7-1 Recommended gas cylinder concentrations. A two-stage pressure regulator is required f or use with these gas cylinders. Aeroqual can supply the regulator (Part Number AIC GASREG01) f or use with C10 f itting. The Aeroqual regulator is shown attached to the Calgaz cylinder in Figure7-1.
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Assurance Handbook is a good example of how prescriptive calibration requirements f or such applications can be. Aeroqual makes the f ollowing recommendations about calibration f requency f or the monitor: • Follow all local regulatory calibration requirements if these are def ined f or the monitoring activity.
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0.1 ppm. The Calibration screen in the Calibration and Service Page in the Aeroqual sof tware is where you will perf orm the calibration and change any monitor settings.
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Figure 7-5. 8.10. Deliver ozone f rom the ozone calibrator at your chosen span point, Aeroqual recommends 0.1 ppm, make sure the tee is closed using the cap as shown in Figure 7-5.
7.2.2 Field calibration by co-location In order to perf orm a f ield calibration, your Aeroqual monitor must be located at the same site as a Reference PM monitor. This is called ‘Co-location’ and is widely perf ormed in ambient air quality monitoring to assess the perf ormance of a new monitor.
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The slope of the curve Ref erence vs Dust Monitor is 0.6568. So, a gain of 0.6568 needs to be applied to the monitor. The Aeroqual monitor will need a new gain, calculated using the f ormula below: = ...
Table 8-1 Not all known issues are listed in Table 8-1 especially if not known to Aeroqual when this user guide was written. The Aeroqual training website provides a comprehensive and up to date list of known issues and provides solutions as soon as solutions become available.
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If this error occurs contact the Aeroqual distributor in your local country f or technical support. Fault Isolation / Symptom Possible Cause Reference Solution Gas module Troubleshooting Flow leak or incorrect Section 6.4.3 f low Negative readings Dirty inlet gas f ilter Change f ilter Section 6.3.3...
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Table 4: Site inspection Check the local surroundings to see if anything has changed which could inf luence the ongoing ambient gas measurements. Observations Table 5: Monitor pre-checks Before opening the door SOP description Observation / reading Pass / Fail / Done Put monitor into service mode Gas inlet secure Particle inlet secure...
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Table 6: Individual module flow rates, leak check manifold and bypass valve Check all gas connections Pass / Fail Leak check sampling manif old Pass / Fail Flow Rate Total module flow Flow rate last measured Flow rate measured now If f low rate is the same then pass, Pass / Fail Pass / Fail...
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Table 9: Calibration Post-checks Description Observation / reading Pass / Fail / Done Disconnect calibration equipment Record total inlet f low rate Replace the mesh inlet and cap Lock door Secure the site Service mode...
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