AQL AQM60 Detailed Specification

AQM 60
Air Quality Station

The cost effective solution for air
quality monitoring
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AQM 60
Compact Air Quality Station
Overview
Air quality concerns everybody and directly
impacts on our environment and personal
well-being. Monitoring air quality in the micro-
environment is critical for understanding
epidemiological effects, for environmental
assessments, for transportation planning,
and for making decisions about air pollution
mitigation strategies.
Aeroqual’s AQM 60 Air Quality Station is
compact and designed for low-cost and easy
deployment in an air quality monitoring
network. The AQM 60 station offers long
term quantitative, time integrated atmosphere
measurement with excellent correlation to
reference methods. Conventional air quality
stations by comparison are expensive, bulky,
power-hungry, and require a rigorous
calibration and maintenance program. Such
limitations often make them unsustainable for
micro-scale and high-density monitoring.
The AQM 60 station boasts a highly flexible
instrument platform configurable to measure
common air pollutants including ozone (O3),
nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrogen oxides
(NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur
dioxide (SO2), volatile organic compounds
(VOC), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), non-
methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), carbon
dioxide (CO2), particulate matter (PM10,
PM2.5), noise and meteorological parameters
such as temperature, humidity, wind speed
and direction.
Main Benefits
• Quantitative atmosphere measurement
for high quality information (decisions)
• Compact instrument design for
network deployment with a small
footprint
• Lower capital cost for affordable
profiling, trending and assessments
• Reliable operation ensures low cost of
ownership

AQM 60
Typical Applications
Urban Monitoring
• Local Area Air Quality Networks
• Community Exposure
• Microenvironment Monitoring
• Epidemiological Studies
• Hotspot Screening
• Exceedance Monitoring
• Environmental Impact Assessments
Near Road Monitoring

• Motorways and Highways
• Inner City Street Canyons
• Toll Plazas and Bridges
• Traffic Management
• Mitigation Strategy Monitoring
• Road and Weather Information
Systems (RWIS)
Perimeter Monitoring
• Power Generation Plants
• Petrochemical Refineries
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Waste Sites and Landfills
• Point Source Pollution Emitters
• Airports, Ports, Rail Yards
• Construction Sites
• Exceedance Monitoring
Open Space Monitoring

• Natural Parks and Reserves
• Forest Services
• Crop Research
• Remote Monitoring
• Mitigation Strategy Monitoring
• Natural Environment Studies

AQM 60
Key Features
• Continuous automatic measurement of multiple gases and particulates
• Calibration against NIST traceable primary standards
• Factory calibrated against USEPA and EU Reference Method instruments (2008/50/EC)
• Excellent linearity and sensitivity with negligible zero and span calibration slope drift
• Climate-controlled compact enclosure for pole or wall installation
• Active sampling via brushless pumps and PTFE filter
• Single-board computer with RS232 communication protocol
• Internal data storage via versatile Secure Digital (SD) card
• Continuous digital display of multiple parameters
• PC connection via USB plus software for configuration and data logging
• Programmable data logging frequency
• PC data reporting in units of ppm and mg/m3
• Remote diagnostics and digital gain adjustment
• Flexible and modular instrument platform
• Built-in zero air scrubber (programmable)
• Span calibration via supplied software (uses standard cal-gas)
• Remote communication options (GSM, RF, Internet)
Left: a compact AQM 60

Air Quality Station (inside
the red circle) operates
alongside a conventional
air quality station at a
near-road monitoring site
in the United Kingdom.
By comparison, the
Aeroqual AQM 60 station
has a lower capital cost, is
cheaper to operate, has a
smaller footprint, requires
less maintenance, and can
easily be deployed within a
low-cost high density air
quality network.

AQM 60
Component Overview
TSP Inlet Configuration
Sharp Cut Cyclone Any combination of 1-6 gas modules, particle
(PM10, PM2.5 or PM1) monitor and various meteorological sensors
and PM inlet tube
with heater Dimensions (H x W x D)
Enclosure & TMS 850 x 460 x 310mm
Air Sampling Inlet With brackets & cowlings 900 x 555 x 400mm
Height with PM inlet installed 1300mm
Weight
10-50 Kg depends on instrument configuration
Operating Environment Range
-20 to +55° C Thermal Management System
Solar Radiation
(AC compressor cooler & internal heater)
Shields and
lockable door Power Requirements
100-240V AC or 12V DC option
80-160W depends on instrument configuration
External USB Port
Conformity
Power Supply : EN55015, EN55022 Class B,
Thermal EN61000-3-2,3, EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11,
Management ENV50204, EN61547, EN61347-1, EN61347-2-
System (TMS) with 13; UL1012, UL60950-1; TUV EN60950-1
AC compressor Gas Modules : Part 15 FCC Rules, 2004/108/EC;
and power module EN 61000-6-1: 2001, EN 61000-6-3: 2001
Particle Monitor & Profiler : Class 1 laser; IEC
60825-1:1998; 72/23/EEC; EN 61010-1; EN
60825-1:1996; US 21 CFR 1040.10
Gas Treatment Module Particle Monitor

Sampling pump and Optical mass detector with
PTFE manifold heated inlet and sharp cut
cyclones for PM10, PM2.5 or PM1
PTFE inlet filter
PM Flow Module
Sampling pump and flow
control
Communications
Space reserved for Gas Modules
communication solutions O3, NO2, NOx, CO, SO2, H2S,
e.g. GSM/GPRS modem, VOC, CO2, NMHC etc
Cellular IP modem,
Ethernet device server,
RF modem etc.
TMS Control Module

May include interface module
Control Module for meteorological sensors
4-line display, Secure
Digital (SD) card and Internal active heating
RS232-USB converter
Power management
External USB Port Power module installed below
Thermal Management
System (TMS) Exhaust air
Ventilation fans and
compressor below

AQM 60
Analytic GSS Technology
Analytic Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) technology is exclusive to Aeroqual. It is a
combination of smart measurement techniques and mixed metal oxide semiconductor sensors
that exhibit an electrical resistance change in the presence of a target gas.
Theory in Practice
This resistance change is caused by a loss or a gain of surface electrons as a
result of adsorbed oxygen reacting with the target gas. If the oxide is an n-type, Platinum heater track printed
there is either a donation (reducing gas) or subtraction (oxidizing gas) of electrons underside alumina substrate
from the conduction band. The result is that n-type oxides increase their resistance
when oxidizing gases such as NO2 and O3 are present while reducing gases such
as CO and hydrocarbons lead to a reduction in resistance. The converse is true for
p-type oxides where electron exchange due to gas interaction leads either to a rise
(oxidizing gas) or a reduction (reducing gas) in electron holes in the valence band.
This then translates into corresponding changes in electrical resistance.
Quantitative response is achieved as the magnitude of change in electrical
Gold electrodes printed top
resistance is a direct measure of the concentration of the target gas present. side of alumina substrate
Optimized Performance by Design

Since the surface reaction causes the change in electrical resistance in the sensing
oxide, maximizing the surface area intensifies the response to gas. Aeroqual gas
sensors consist of highly porous oxide layers, which are printed onto 2.0 x 2.0 mm
alumina chips. The electrodes are co-planar and located at the oxide/chip interface
(see diagrams). A heater track is also applied to the chip to ensure the sensor runs
“hot” which minimizes interference from humidity and increases the speed of Sensing oxide deposited onto
electrode structure
response. The microstructure of the oxide, its thickness and its running
temperature are optimized to improve selectivity. Catalytic additives, protective
coatings and activated-carbon filters are also applied to enhance selectivity.
Aeroqual’s GSS technology is the culmination of more than 25 years of materials
research perfecting material formulations and optimizing sensor driver algorithms.
Advanced Metal Oxide Semiconductor materials are manufactured to the optimum
physical form for each specific gas (e.g. WO3, doped Cr2O3, MoO3). Selectivity is
achieved through smart instrument design and drift is minimized through
proprietary micro-processor control of sensor operation and the use of optimized
sensor materials. Aeroqual GSS sensor-based gas modules utilize active sampling
and are designed to offer reference comparable accuracy, very low detection limits
(ppb levels for O3, NO2, and NOx), and high reliability in a cost-effective and
flexible package. These instruments have tracked reference analyzers for periods
of months, without recalibration. They are ideal for deployment as low-cost devices
to extend the spatial coverage of air quality monitoring networks and provide a
higher quality of data and information on any given day. Sensor layer structure
Platinum wires attach the sensor to Specially shaped nozzles are designed Examples of GSS sensors for specific gases,
gold-plated binding posts for different sampling methods scrubbers and sampling systems

AQM 60
Ozone (O3) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMLZ
Principle: Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS)
Sample method: BLDC diaphragm pump
Application: O3 in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 0.5 ppm (0-1 mg/m3) O3
Limit of detection: 0.001 ppm (0.002 mg/m3)
Resolution: 0.001 ppm (0.002 mg/m3)
Precision: 0.002 ppm (0.004 mg/m3)
Zero drift: <0.002 ppm/24h (<0.004 mg/m3)
Span drift: <5% reading at 50% full scale
Response time (T80): <120 s
Indication: VFD display via AQM 60 Control Module
Units of measure: Display shows ppm, PC software shows ppm or mg/m3
Sample flow rate: 0.1-0.15 LPM (modulated)
Zero calibration: Internal zero air scrubber (or external calibration system)
Span calibration point: 0.100 ppm O3 (balance air)
Effect of interference gases: The table below shows typical responses to interference
gases in a sample. Individual results may vary.
O3
Interference Gas
Module Reading (ppm)
Ammonia 10 ppm -0.01
Butane 10 ppm 0
Carbon monoxide 10 ppm 0
Carbon dioxide 1000 ppm 0
Chlorine 1 ppm 0.05
Ethanol 5 ppm -0.01
Hydrogen 50 ppm 0
Hydrogen sulphide 1 ppm -0.03
Isobutylene 10 ppm 0
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm <0.005
Ozone 0.1 ppm 0.1
Perchloroethylene 20 ppm 0
Propane 100 ppm 0
Sulphur dioxide 1 ppm 0
Toluene 5 ppm 0

AQM 60
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMNW
Principle: Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) and selective scrubbers
Application: NO2 in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 0.2 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) NO2
Sample flow rate: 0.06-0.07 LPM
Span calibration point: 0.100 ppm NO2 (balance air)
NO2
Interference Gas
Butane 10 ppm 0
Chlorine 1 ppm 0.2
Ethanol 5 ppm -0.01
Hydrogen 50 ppm 0
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm 0.1
Ozone 0.1 ppm 0
Propane 100 ppm -0.005
Toluene 5 ppm -0.005

AQM 60
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMNX
Principle: Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) with NOx converter and
selective scrubbers
Application: NOx in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 0.5 ppm (0-1 mg/m3) NOx
Zero drift: <0.005 ppm/24h (<0.01 mg/m3
Span calibration point: 0.100 ppm NO2 or NO (balance air)
NOx
Interference Gas
Butane 10 ppm 0
Chlorine 1 ppm 0.2
Ethanol 5 ppm -0.01
Hydrogen 50 ppm 0
Methane 100 ppm 0
Ozone 0.1 ppm 0
Propane 100 ppm -0.005
Toluene 5 ppm -0.005

AQM 60
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMCN
Principle: Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS) and selective scrubbers
Application: CO in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 25 ppm (0-30 mg/m3) CO
Zero drift: <1 ppm/24h (<1 mg/m3)
Span calibration point: 5 ppm CO (balance air)
CO
Interference Gas
Ammonia 10 ppm <0.1
Butane 10 ppm <0.1
Chlorine 1 ppm 0
Ethanol 5 ppm 0
Hydrogen 50 ppm 25
Hydrogen sulphide 1 ppm <0.1
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm 0
Ozone 0.1 ppm 0
Propane 100 ppm <0.1
Sulphur dioxide 1 ppm <0.5
Toluene 5 ppm 0

AQM 60
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMSO
Principle: Gas Sensitive Electrochemical (GSE)
Application: SO2 in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 10 ppm (0-30 mg/m3) SO2
Span calibration point: 1 ppm SO2 (balance air)
SO2
Interference Gas
Ammonia 10 ppm <0.01
Butane 10 ppm 0
Carbon monoxide 10 ppm 0.1
Chlorine 1 ppm -0.07
Ethanol 5 ppm 0
Hydrogen 50 ppm 0.1
Hydrogen sulphide 1 ppm 0
Isobutylene 10 ppm <0.3
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm -0.01
Ozone 0.1 ppm -0.01
Toluene 5 ppm <0.15

AQM 60
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMHS
Principle: Gas Sensitive Electrochemical (GSE)
Application: H2S in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 10 ppm (0-15 mg/m3) H2S
Span calibration point: 1 ppm H2S (balance air)
H2S
Interference Gas
Ammonia 10 ppm <0.01
Butane 10 ppm <0.05
Carbon monoxide 10 ppm <0.1
Chlorine 1 ppm -0.1
Ethanol 5 ppm <0.1
Hydrogen 50 ppm <0.75
Hydrogen sulphide 1 ppm 1
Isobutylene 10 ppm <0.15
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm <-0.01
Ozone 0.1 ppm <-0.01
Sulphur dioxide 1 ppm <0.1
Toluene 5 ppm <0.1

AQM 60
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMPD
Principle: Photo Ionization Detector (PID)
Application: VOC in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 20 ppm (0-50 mg/m3) VOC
Span calibration point: 5 ppm isobutylene (balance air)
VOC (PID)
Interference Gas
Ammonia 10 ppm 1
Butane 10 ppm 0.5
Chlorine 1 ppm 0
Ethanol 5 ppm 0.5
Hydrogen 50 ppm 0
Hydrogen sulphide 1 ppm 0.3
Methane 100 ppm 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0.1 ppm 0
Ozone 0.1 ppm 0
Propane 100 ppm 0
Toluene 5 ppm 10

AQM 60
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMCD
Principle: Non Dispersive Infrared (NDIR)
Application: CO2 in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 2000 ppm (0-3600 mg/m3) CO2
Limit of detection: 6 ppm (10 mg/m3)
Resolution: 1 ppm (1 mg/m3)
Precision: 10 ppm (10 mg/m3)
Zero drift: <10 ppm/24h (<20 mg/m3)
Span calibration point: 1000 ppm CO2 (balance air)

AQM 60
Non-methane Hydrocarbon (NMHC) Module
Specifications
Product code: AQMVN
Principle: Gas Sensitive Semiconductor (GSS)
Application: NMHC in ambient air
Calibrated range: 0 to 25 ppm (0-60 mg/m3) NMHC
Span calibration point: 5 ppm isobutylene (balance air)

AQM 60
Particle Monitor (PM10 PM2.5 PM1 TSP)
Specifications
Product code: AQMPM10 / AQMPM25
Principle: Forward light scattering via a laser diode optical mass
detector with inlet tube heater for temperature conditioning,
TSP inlet and sharp cut cyclone(s) to measure particles ≤10
microns or ≤2.5 microns aerodynamic diameter
Application: Particulate matter in ambient air
Particle sizes: TSP, PM10, PM2.5, PM1 (interchangeable cut points)
Calibrated range: 0 to 2000 µg/m3
Sensitivity: 1 µg/m3
Resolution: 1 µg/m3
Precision: 3 µg/m3 (or 2% of reading)
Accuracy: ±8%
Sample period: 1s
Units of measure: Display shows µg/m3, PC software shows µg/m3
Sample flow rate: 2 LPM
Zero calibration: Auto-zeroing built-in
Span check: Manual span check switch

AQM 60
Particle Profiler (8 channel)
Specifications
Product code: AQMPP8
Principle: Forward light scattering via a laser diode optical sensor to
detect, size and count particles in eight digital bins
Application: Particle size/distribution in ambient air
Measuring ranges: 0.3 µm to 10 µm (eight selectable sizes)
Concentration: 0 to 100,000 PPL (particles per litre)
Sensitivity: 0.3 µm
Resolution: 1 PPL
Accuracy: ±10% to calibration aerosol
Sample period: 1s
Units of measure: Display shows PPL (particles per litre), PC software shows
PPL (particles per litre)
Sample flow rate: 1 LPM
Calibration: Factory service only using NIST traceable standards

AQM 60
Wind Speed and Direction Sensors
AQMR1
Product code: AQMR1 – Gill WindSonic
Description: 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor
Specifications: For full details visit the company website www.gill.co.uk
Wind Speed
Range 0-60 m/s
Accuracy ±2% @ 12 m/s
Resolution 0.01 m/s
Wind Direction
Range 0-359° (no dead band)
Resolution 1°
Mechanical
External construction & protection LURAN S KR 2861/1C ASA/PC; IP65
Size & Weight 142 x 160 (mm) ; 0.5 Kg
Environmental
Operating range -35°C to +70°C; <5% to 100% RH
AQMR2
Product code: AQMR2 – NovaLynx 200-WS-02B
Description: Combination three cup anemometer and wind vane sensor
Specifications: For full details visit the company website www.novalynx.com
Anemometer
Turning radius 3” to centre of cup
Speed threshold 1.2 mph
Transducer type Reed switch, magnet activated
Speed Constant 1.25 mph = 1pps, 75mph=60hz
Measurement range 0-99 mph (typical)
Accuracy 1mph or ± 3%
Wind Vane
Azimuth accuracy ± 3%
Bearing type Bushing
Potentiometer gap 5° approx
Distance constant 1.5’
Damping ratio 0.4
Vane threshold 1.2 mph
Measurement range 0-360° azimuth
Time constant 2 sec
Turning radius 10 1/2”

AQM 60
Multi-Sensor Weather Stations
AQMR25
Product code: AQMR25 – Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT520
Description: Measures wind speed and direction; liquid precipitation;
barometric pressure; air temperature; and relative humidity
Specifications: For full details visit the company website www.vaisala.com
Wind Speed and Direction
Speed
Measurement range 0-60 m/s
Accuracy ±0.3 m/s or ±3% (0-35 m/s); ±5% (36-60 m/s )
Direction
Measurement range 0-360°
Accuracy ±3°
Liquid Precipitation
Rainfall cumulative accumulation after latest reset
output resolution 0.01 mm, 0.001 inches
accuracy 5%
Rainfall duration counts each 10 s increment when droplet detected
output resolution 10 s
Rain intensity one-minute running average in ten-second steps
range 0-200 mm/h
output resolution 0.1 mm/h, 0.01 inches/h
Barometric Pressure
Measurement range 600-1100 hPa
Accuracy ±0.5 hPa @ 0 to 30 °C (+32 to +86 °F);
±1 hPa @ -52 to +60 °C (-60 to +140 °F)
Air Temperature
Measurement range -52 to +60 °C (-60 to +140 °F)
Accuracy @ +20 °C (+68 ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F)
°F)
Relative Humidity
Measurement range 0-100 %RH
Accuracy ±3 %RH (0-90 %RH); ±5 %RH (90-100 %RH)
AQMR39
Product code: AQMR39 – Gill MetPak II Weather Station
Description: Measures wind speed and direction; air temperature; relative
humidity; barometric pressure and dew point
Specifications: For full details visit the company website www.gill.co.uk
Wind Speed
Range 0-60 m/s (134 mph)
Resolution 0.01 m/s (0.02 mph)
Wind Direction
Range 0 to 359° - No dead band
Accuracy ±3° @ 12 m/s
Resolution 1°
Air Temperature
Range -35 °C to +70 °C
Accuracy ±0.1 °C
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.1 °F)
Relative Humidity
Range 0-100 %RH
Accuracy ±0.8 % @ 23 °C
Resolution 0.1 %RH
Barometric Pressure
Range 800-1100 hPa
Accuracy ±0.5 hPa
Resolution ±0.1 hPa
Dew Point
Accuracy ±0.15 °C (23 °C ambient temp @ 20 °C dew point)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.1 °F)

AQM 60
Solar Radiation Sensor
AQMR28
Product code: AQMR28 – NovaLynx 240-200SZ
Description: Silicon pyranometer
Specifications: For full details visit the company website www.novalynx.com
Sensor High stability silicon voltaic detector

Accuracy ± 5% typical under natural daylight conditions
Sensitivity 100 µA per 1000 Wm² typical
Resolution 0.01 m/s
Linearity Max deviation of 1% up to 3000 Wm²
Stability < ± 2% change over a one year period
Response time 10 µs
Temperature dependence 0.15% per °C max
Cosine correction Cosine corrected up to 80° angle of incidence
Azimuth < ± 1% error over 360° at 45° elevation
Tilt no error induced from orientation
Operating temperature 40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F)
Sensor housing Weatherproof anodized aluminum case with
acrylic diffuser and stainless steel hardware
Size & Weight 3" Dia x 1.4" H; 1 lb

AQM 60
Noise Meter and Calibrator
AQMR26 and AQMR27
Product code: AQMR26 and AQMR27 – ACO Pacific SA6000 and 521
Description: Outdoor environmental noise meter: Type 1 compliant
Specifications: For full details visit the website www.acopacific.com
AQMR26 – SLARM SA6000

Alarm, Display, History and Control available
Programmable dBSPL Alarm Settings, Leq Periods, F/S response
A, C and Lin(Z) Weighting Curve Selection
True RMS detection with >100 dB Dynamic range
Standard 20 to 120 dBSPL, 40 to 140 dBSPL
Optional to <20 dBA and > 175 dBSPL
MK224 Type 1 microphone
Frequency response 8 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity -26dB
Dynamic range 14dBA to 145 dB
(equivalent to Bruel and Kjaer Type 4155/4189)
Remote Mic/Preamp - to > 300 feet
Cable 30 feet
ODM outdoor microphone housing assembly
WSI-80T 80ppi water resistant windscreen
AQMR27 – SPL Calibrator 521
94dBSPL @ 1 kHz for MK224 mic

AQM 60
Data Acquisition System (DAS)
Control Module
Product code: AQMCM – included in AQM 60 station base
Description: AQM 60 Control Module with display and data logging
Specifications:
Processor Single-board-computer (SBC)
Display Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD); 4-line x 20-
character
Continuous Data Gas concentration; particle concentration;
temperature; humidity; wind speed; wind
direction; noise; and other values per integrated
sensor
Storage Media Secure Digital (SD) card; 2 GB (expandable)
Sampling Frequency 2 to 256 minutes (programmable)
Communication RS-232
Protocol Refer to User Guide
Interfaces RS-232 / DB9; System BUS; 12 VDC out (700
mA); external USB port
Software Programs
Product code: AQMR60 – included in AQM 60 station base
Description: AQM 60 Configuration and PC data logging software
Specifications:
Purpose AQM Software is designed to be a simple
interface for communicating with the AQM 60
station via a PC
Media CD-ROM
Functions Poll data and display in either tabular or graphical
3
format; unit conversion ppm to mg/m ; view
historical data sets; export data to spreadsheets;
configure sensors and sampling frequency;
initiate zero calibration routine; modify gain
factors; adjust instrument performance;
diagnostics and setup for GSM/GPRS modem
connection for remote operation
Database Open source HSQLDB Java database and Java
V1.5 (supplied with software)
PC Requirements CD-ROM Drive; RS232 / USB port; Windows OS
version 2000 or later; 100 Mb spare hard drive
space; 256 Mb RAM; 1 GHz processor speed
Protocol Refer to User Guide
Compatibility Other third-party DAS software programs may be
integrated with the AQM 60 station. Refer to
Aeroqual for advice

AQM 60
Communication Solutions
GSM/GPRS Modem
Product code: AQMR4 and AQMR19 – Maestro 100 Modem
Description: External industrial quad band GSM/GPRS modem
Specifications: For full details visit the website www.maestro-wireless.com
Cellular Interface
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS Class 10
SIM Plug-in card reader 1.8 / 3V
Serial Interface RS-232 / DB9
Dimensions Size 88 x 60 x 26 mm; weight 100 g
RF Modem
Product code: AQMR3 – Digi International XStream® PKG RF Modems
Description: 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz stand-alone radio modems
Specifications: For full details visit the website www.digi.com
Range
Indoor/Urban (2.1 dB antenna) 1500 ft (450 m) @ 900 MHz; 600 ft (180 m) @ 2.4 GHz
Outdoor LOS (2.1 dB antenna) 7 mi (11 km) @ 900 MHz; 3 mi (5 km) @ 2.4 GHz
Outdoor LOS (high gain antenna) 20 mi (32 km) @ 900 MHz; 10 mi (16 km) @ 2.4 GHz
Serial Interface RS-232 / DB-9
Serial-to-Ethernet
Product code: AQMR5 – MOXA NPort®5110 Serial Device Server
Description: RS-232 Device Server for TCP/IP network connection
Specifications: For full details visit the website www.moxa.com
LAN Interface 10/100 Mbps / RJ45
Baudrate 110 bps to 230.4 Kbps
Network Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP, Telnet, DNS,
SNMP V1, HTTP, SMTP
Cellular IP Gateway
Product code: AQMR38 – MOXA OnCell G3111 GSM/GPRS IP-modem
Description: Quad-band industrial RS-232 to GSM/GPRS IP gateway
Specifications: For full details visit the website www.moxa.com
Cellular Interface GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; GPRS Class 10
Network Protocols ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP,
HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNTP, ARP

AQM 60
AQMR38 – Cellular IP Gateway
Description
The AQMR38 is a quad-band industrial RS-232 to GSM/GPRS
IP gateway modem. This cellular IP gateway modem can be
used to provide a link to the AQM 60 Air Quality Station via a
cellular internet network.
Aeroqual integrates the MOXA OnCell G3111 IP modem into the
AQM 60 station and provides the interface cabling, power supply
and mounting mechanism that allow the modem to interface with
the AQM 60 software.
Benefits
• Fully integrated communications system factory-fitted into the AQM 60 station
• Global access via the Internet to any AQM 60 station
• Aeroqual factory support and diagnostics can be provided using this communications method
• Access in 120+ countries depending on the cellular internet service provider
• Enables remote data acquisition and interrogation of the AQM 60 using Aeroqual PC software
Operation
This modem can be operated in the following ways:
• A public static IP address provided by a local cellular internet service provider. If local providers
are not available, a specialist service provider must be used.
• VPN service provided by a carrier (MVNO). Wyless offers tailored solutions - for full details visit
the company website www.wyless.com (Aeroqual currently uses this service)
• DDNS service. DynDNS offers networking plans - for full details visit the company website
www.dyndns.com
Usage
• During set-up and commissioning the R38 IP modem can be used to provide remote support
from Aeroqual (cellular networking charges apply).
• The R38 modem can be utilized for remote data acquisition and remote maintenance by the
customer and/or Aeroqual (cellular networking charges apply).
• Remote diagnostics using the R38 modem offers greater efficiency and enables preventative
maintenance to be provided.
Specifications
Cellular Interface GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; GPRS Class 10
Network Protocols ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP,
SNTP, ARP

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GPRS is a communication technology that allows data acquisition systems to overcome the difficulty
of cabling for wide area remote sites. GPRS applications are becoming more prevalent, but the
dynamic IP address issues associated with GPRS networking continue to frustrate system integrators.
The trouble with I/O devices with GPRS capability is that they receive a different IP address every time
they connect to the GPRS network.
Three distinct solutions have been developed to overcome this challenge:
Solution 1: Public Static IP Address

The first choice is to obtain a public static IP address; some carriers (telecom service providers) can
assign a static IP address to a specific SIM card. This way, all the I/O devices will have their own static
IP address. The main benefit of this solution is that it behaves like a wired solution. However, not all
carriers offer this kind of service.
Solution 2: VPN Service Provided by Carrier/MVNO

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure LAN solution that groups specific devices together. The
VPN grouping concept solves the dynamic IP address issues and prevents unauthorized persons from
accessing the data. For this VPN solution, customers are required to buy one of a number of different
GPRS on-line services to be able to access a Virtual Private Network (VPN). When the GPRS device
dials up, the carrier will assign a private IP address which is on the same network segment as the host
and can maintain bi-directional communication using a polling architecture. Many enterprise clients
turn to mobile virtual network operators (MVNO). These MVNO’s acquire numerous GPRS services
and then rents them out to customers who are looking for a small number of IP addresses.
Unfortunately, some countries do not have MVNOs, and some carriers do not provide VPN services.
For this reason, this solution may be unfeasible for some users.
Aeroqual has used www.wyless.com successfully to communicate with AQM60 Stations.
Solution 3: DDNS
Using dynamic IP addresses is often necessary since many ISPs do not provide static IP addresses.
The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is used to convert a device’s name into a dynamic IP
address so that remote devices can communicate with the control center using a fixed domain name.
DDNS takes care of the Dynamic IP address of a device, and DNS the static IP address of a device.
With most remote GPRS devices, you need to apply for a hostname for each of the devices handled
by the DDNS server. When GPRS devices get an IP from the carrier, they will automatically connect to
the GPRS network. Each time a GPRS device’s built-in DDNS client gets a new IP address, it will
send the IP address to the DDNS sever.
Aeroqual has used www.dyndns.com successfully to communicate with AQM60 Stations.
For further details visit the Moxa company website www.moxa.com

AQM 60
Gas Module Calibration
The AQM 60 station has an integrated zero calibration system using a replaceable air scrubber. The
system can be activated manually, remotely or programmable for automatic zero calibration. Zero
calibration can also be performed with an external calibration system using a traceable zero air
source. Span points are calibrated with an external calibration system (calibrator may be equipped
with an ozone production unit) using the supplied software and certified gas bottles, gas dilution
calibrators, or ozone calibrators.
External Calibration System
PC with AQM 60
software loaded USB cable
Gas dilution
calibrator
Humidifier Exhaust
Certified
calibration T-fittings
gas Zero air
(bottle or generator)
Reference analyzer
(optional)
An example of an external calibration system

for the AQM 60 station is shown left. This
example is installed in a frame designed to be
moved in a small truck or van as a mobile
calibration rig. A typical system consists of a
zero air generator, gas dilution calibrator with
ozone generator, certified gas bottles with
pressure regulators, stainless steel T fittings
and PTFE sampling lines. Reference
analyzers are optional for further validation.

AQM 60
Installation Examples
Pole installation with meteorological sensors for municipal air Rooftop frame installation for near-road air quality monitoring
quality monitoring (Belarus) of a major city traffic intersection (India)
Rooftop installation for near-road air quality monitoring Pole installation with security fence for community air quality
(New Zealand) exposure monitoring (Korea)
Pole installation for perimeter monitoring Tripod installation for monitoring air Frame and platform installation for air
at a petrochemical site (Brazil) quality at a school (South Africa) quality monitoring network (Colombia)

AQM 60
Air Quality Network Projects
• Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP)—United States (2005)
Houston air quality monitoring network
• Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development—Romania (2006)

Improvement of the national air quality monitoring network
• National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior—United States (2007)

Air quality network for summer ozone monitoring in forests
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection—Belarus (2008)

Air quality monitoring network for Minsk
• University of Auckland - School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science

(SEGGS)—New Zealand (2008)
High density network for urban mapping of air quality
• Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council—United Kingdom (2008)

Local air quality monitoring network
• New South Wales Government - Department of Health—Australia (2009)

Air quality monitoring network for NSW schools
• Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM)—South Africa (2009)

Urban air quality monitoring network
• Government of Spain - Directorate General of Traffic—Spain (2009)

National traffic and road air quality network project starting in Madrid
• Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca (CAR)—Colombia (2010)

Urban air quality monitoring network for Santa Fé Bogotá
• Richards Bay Clean Air Association—South Africa (2010)

Expansion of municipal air quality monitoring network for Richards Bay
• Ostrava Municipality—Czech Republic (2010)

Air quality monitoring network for municipal region
• Dubai Municipality - Environmental Planning & Studies Section Environment

Department—United Arab Emirates (2010)
Expansion of Dubai Air Quality Monitoring Network (EDAQMN)


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Air Quality Station

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Near Road Monitoring

Open Space Monitoring

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Left: a compact AQM 60

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TMS Control Module

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Sensor High stability silicon voltaic detector

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AQMR26 – SLARM SA6000

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IP address solutions using GPRS Systems

Solution 1: Public Static IP Address

Solution 2: VPN Service Provided by Carrier/MVNO

For further details visit the Moxa company website www.moxa.com

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External Calibration System

An example of an external calibration system

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• Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development—Romania (2006)

• National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior—United States (2007)

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection—Belarus (2008)

• University of Auckland - School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science

• Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council—United Kingdom (2008)

• New South Wales Government - Department of Health—Australia (2009)

• Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM)—South Africa (2009)

• Government of Spain - Directorate General of Traffic—Spain (2009)

• Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca (CAR)—Colombia (2010)

• Richards Bay Clean Air Association—South Africa (2010)

• Ostrava Municipality—Czech Republic (2010)

• Dubai Municipality - Environmental Planning & Studies Section Environment

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