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- Page 1 AL30 ® Operating Manual © 2025 AethLabs https://aethlabs.com Mar 2025, rev00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.1. Particles ............................... 20 4.2. Temperature ............................... 20 4.3. Relative Humidity and Dewpoint ......................20 1. Introduction ..............................6 4.4. Altimeter/Barometer ..........................20 1.1. Serial Number .............................. 6 4.5. Accelerometer ............................20 1.2. Overview ..............................6 4.6. Flow ................................21 1.3. - Page 3 5.8.4.4.7. Public data ..........................38 5.10.1. WiFi SSID ............................30 5.8.4.4.8. Timezone ..........................38 5.10.2. Default Password: ..........................30 Select local timezone to use as offset from UTC recorded date and time ......... 38 5.10.3. Connecting directly to the microAeth WiFi Access Point ............30 5.8.4.4.9.
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Page 4: Introduction
1.1. Serial Number The model and serial number of the microAeth AL30 is located on the bottom and back of the instrument adjacent to the USB port. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you contact AethLabs for service. -
Page 5: Safety, Handling, And Support
Always make sure the filter strip front cover is reinstalled when the instrument is in use. Never adapter and cable. Only genuine cables and power chargers from AethLabs should be used. Do not use any disassemble or make modifications to the microAeth as it may cause damage or hazard. Read all safety cables, power chargers, or power sources with the microAeth that are not supplied by, or recommended information and familiarize yourself with the contents of this user manual before using the microAeth. -
Page 6: Important Handling Information
Such be shipped in a single box based on the battery size in each instrument. The microAeth AL30 contains a condensation can cause instrument damage, electrical shock, or hazard. -
Page 7: End User License Agreement (Eula)
If product(s) were not purchased directly from AethLabs. please check with your reseller for Warranty details. OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES, LOSS OF USE OR LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY SALE Disclaimer of Warranties;... - Page 8 The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software and the Documentation is with you. Should be made in writing to: microAeth Corporation (refer to current mailing address available at https://aethlabs. the Software or the Documentation prove defective, you (and not Licensor or its distributors, licensors com).
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Page 9: Regulatory And Compliance Notices
Sampling Hose with Barb Fitting MASH-40 Swivel Connector, 40 inches (1 meter) MALC Lapel clip for sampling hose Download Quick Start Guide (download via AethLabs website) Download Manual (download via AethLabs website) microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ®... -
Page 10: Replacement Parts
The microAeth MAx/ALx Series Flow Calibration Kit comes with all of the components necessary to reliably The AL30 AC Wall USB-C Power Adapter is intended for use with the microAeth AL30 instrument and has perform a flow calibration of the microAeth® MAx Series and ALx Series instruments. This kit includes a a fixed region-specific plug, and both powers operation of the unit and charges the battery. -
Page 11: Flow
A dewpoint calculation is made by the instrument every Timebase. This value is always calculated and at a later time using the on-board WiFi hosted interface. The microAeth AL30 derives its power from an recorded using the temperature and relative humidity senors measurements. In the data output, this value is internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. -
Page 12: Battery
For locations with high RH variability, an external sample dryer or heater may be used to condition the sample. AethLabs offers a portable aerosol dryer for this application. Moving between a dry, air conditioned environment, to a high humidity environment can impact the data while 5.3.4. -
Page 13: Contamination Probability For Various Use Scenarios
Please see microCyclone manual and Charging time with instrument turned off: documentation for more information. Approximately 2.2 hours to full charge (using USB-C AC adapter, instrument turned off). microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ® ®... -
Page 14: Communication
1 blink every 1 sec Charging IMPORTANT: Yellow Solid Charged -Always make sure that a filter strip is installed in the microAeth AL30 when it is operating. Notifications when WiFi Mode button is depressed -Do not install previously used filter strips. Blue Blinking... -
Page 15: Filter Strip Installation/Exchange
The AL30 uses the ALx Filter Strip (ALX-FS), each with 1 sampling location. IMPORTANT: -Always make sure that a filter strip is installed in the microAeth AL30 when it is operating. Power Button -Do not install previously used filter strips. -
Page 16: Initial Setup And Wifi Communications
Initial Setup with factory default password: “AL30-<xxxx>pass” where <xxxx> matches the unique 4 digits of the AL30 serial number. Example: “AL30-0001pass” ii) The unique AL30 WiFi password that the user set for the device after initial setup. microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ®... -
Page 17: Connecting To The Microaeth By Common Local Wifi Network
2) Open the WiFi Settings or available WiFi networks viewer on your computer, tablet, or phone. 3) Browse the available WiFi networks and select the WiFi SSID of the network that the microAeth is also connected to. microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ®... - Page 18 WiFi can also be enabled and used to stream data to the AethLabs website where microAeth settings can also 1) When the AL30 is Sampling, click the Stop button next to the Operation Sampling in the Current be modified, the instrument can be controlled, and data can be downloaded.
- Page 19 Toggle to enable/disable connection to local WiFi network. If the WiFi communications setting is diabled, then the instrument will not be able to carry out firmware updates or send data to the AethLabs website. 5.8.4.3.3. Access point Toggle to enable/disable microAeth access point hosted WiFi network for direct WiFi connection to the microAeth 5.8.4.4.
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Page 20: Sound Notifications
MM is the month 5.8.4.5. Associate people with AL30-<xxxx> (expendable menu item) dd is the day Use this section to invite people to manage this device and view data on the AethLabs Dashboard hh is the hour website. mm is the minute ss is the second 5.8.4.5.1. -
Page 21: Filter Media
5.11. Data Safety AethLabs highly recommends keeping a prestine backup of the original data collected on the instrument in an 3) The data files stored on the instrument are listed in the new window that opens. exported file. -
Page 22: Viewing And Analyzing Measurement Data
Degrees celsius Instrument. sampleDewpoint "sampleDewpoint": 10.3270 instrument sampling stream in degrees xxxx) (Decimal number) celsius. Pascal Measured pressure inside instrument case in internalPress "internalPress": 100692 (Natural number) pascals. microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ® ®... -
Page 23: Csv File Format Data File Structure
Device ID AL30-0001 Unique identification number for the Instrument. (AL30-xxxx) Counts Measured optical intensity of infrared (IR) Reference 976403 (Whole number) wavelength for reference spot in counts. microAeth AL30 Operating Manual AethLabs AethLabs microAeth AL30 Operating Manual ® ®... -
Page 24: Status / Error Codes
PCB Power Supply PCB Power Supply 5V5 Error the external mass flowmeter in the AethLabs ALx / MAx Series Flow Calibration Kit is recommended 5V5 Error for use with the AL30. The external flowmeter in the microAeth ALx / MAx Series Flow Calibration Kit is a... - Page 25 Flow Connections: The inlet port of the microAeth AL30 instrument must be connected to the outlet port of the external flowmeter of the microAeth ALx / MAx Series Flow Calibration Kit. The arrow on the front of the external flowmeter shows the air flow direction with the point of the arrow being the outlet port and the opposite being the inlet port.
- Page 26 Flow Connections: The inlet port of the microAeth AL30 instrument must be connected to the outlet port of the external flowmeter of the microAeth ALx / MAx Series Flow Calibration Kit. The arrow on the front of the external flowmeter shows the air flow direction with the point of the arrow being the outlet port and the opposite being the inlet port.
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Page 27: Flow Calibration Procedure
Flow Connections: The inlet port of the microAeth AL30 instrument must be connected to the outlet port of the external flowmeter of the microAeth ALx / MAx Series Flow Calibration Kit. The arrow on the front of the external flowmeter shows the air flow direction with the point of the arrow being the outlet port and the opposite being the inlet port. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
0.001 µg BC/m 7.3. Over-the-air (OTA) Automatic Firmware Updates Limit of Detection The microAeth AL30 conducts Over-the-air (OTA) automatic firmware updates when connected to the internet 0.010 µg BC/m , 5 minute timebase, 250 ml/min flow rate <0.003 µg BC/m , 1 hour average from 5 min timebase, 250 ml/min flow rate through a WiFi connection. - Page 29 1 Lapel clip for sampling hose Manual available for download via AethLabs website Specifications are subject to change without notice. microAeth® is a registered trademark of microAeth Corporation dba AethLabs. Aethalometer® is a trademark of Magee Scientific Corporation used under license. microAeth...
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