Series 300 – Portable Air Quality Monitor
The Series 300 Portable Air Quality Monitor enables accurate real-time surveying of common indoor air pollutants in an ultra-portable device. An interchangeable sensor head design enables measurement of up to 30 pollutant types, including four available ranges of ozone sensor (from 0-30ppm). Suitable for use on a variety of projects, including checking indoor air pollution “hotspots”, leak detection, personal exposure studies, and health and safety compliance.
Particulate Matter
PM2.5, PM10
Gas pollutants
CO, CO2, NO2, VOCs, O3, SO2, H2, H2S, Cl2, CH2O, CH4, NH3, C2Cl4
Environmental factors
Temperature, humidity
Aeroqual’s S Series monitors (Series 500 and Series 300) are used by air quality professionals, environmental health and safety (EHS) managers, schools, and community groups. Applications include indoor or outdoor air quality monitoring, wildfire smoke protection, VOC monitoring, source and leak detection, and more.
Key technology of the Series 300
Ultra-portable design
Aeroqual S Series monitors are lightweight, portable, and designed to fit comfortably in the hand.
Long-life battery
A long-life lithium battery allows you a full day in the field without needing to recharge.
Swappable sensor head technology
Easily swap sensor heads in the field with no configuration or recalibration required.
Active fan sampling
Aeroqual’s sensor heads use active fan sampling to draw sample air to the sensor, capturing highly accurate measurements.
Key benefits
Monitor a range of pollutants
Active fan sampling technology and a swappable sensor head design gather credible, actionable data for up to 30 gas and particulate pollutants (sensor heads available separately).
Control mode
Set alarm levels and respond to exceedances using control mode. Using the 0-5V output, the S300 can switch an externally connected device or system on or off when a preset pollutant threshold is reached.
Large LCD display
Monitor real-time concentrations or min., max., and average readings displayed in ppm or mg/m3 on the S300’s large LCD display.
FAQs
There are many different types of outdoor air pollution. Measuring them all would be too expensive, so regulators focus on a smaller group of common air pollutants, sometimes known as the criteria pollutants. The criteria pollutants are:
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
- Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
- Carbon monoxide (CO)
- Ozone (O3)
- Particulate matter (PM)
As always, requirements should be confirmed with your local regulatory body.
Sensors are housed within an interchangeable ‘sensor head’ that attaches to the monitor base. You can choose from up to 28 different gas and particulate sensor heads. Each sensor head contains a single gas or particle sensor. Swapping sensor heads takes seconds. and no configuration or recalibration is required.
You can find specifications for our sensor heads here:
Aeroqual-Portable-Fixed-Sensor-Specifications.pdf
Note: Accuracy may drift as the sensor ages.
Aeroqual recommends replacement after two years. However, higher exposure levels or harsh environments can lead to a significant reduction in life expectancy. Your monitor display is likely to indicate Sensor Failure or Sensor Ageing if the sensor is nearing the end of its useful life.
Note: Sensor heads may degrade even when unused and in storage.
How many sensors can I use on the monitor at once?
You can only connect one gas or particulate sensor head at a time to monitor. However, you are able to connect the optional temperature and humidity sensor at the same time as a gas or particulate sensor head.
Can I use the PM sensor head with any portable monitor?
The PM sensor is compatible with Series 300/500 monitors with software version 6.4 introduced in November 2014.
What is the PPM to mg/m³ conversion factor?
PPM is an absolute measurement, whilst mg/m3 varies depending upon pressure and temperature. The portable monitor measures in PPM and applies a conversion factor if you wish to measure in mg/m3.
NH3 - 0.76, CO - 1.25, CO2 - 1.96, CL2 - 3.16, CH2O - 1.34, H2 - 0.082, CH4 - 0.72, H2S - 1.52, NO2 - 2.05, NMHC - 2.5, O3 - 2.14, C2CL4 - 6.78, SO2 - 2.86, VOC - 2.5, PM - N/A*
*as particulate matter varies in size, unlike a gas molecule, PPM is not a valid unit of measurement
Do I return the instrument for calibration?
Only the sensor head needs to be calibrated. The base unit does not need to be calibrated. All parameters are stored on the sensor head.
The sensor head calibration should be completed after the first year. Aeroqual does not recommend a second factory calibration, but rather replacement after two years of operation.
See a range of frequently asked questions on calibration here.
What communication options does the portable monitor have?
S300: 0-5V Analog output (current reading only)
S500: 0-5V Analog output (current reading only), RS232 (current, logged data and instrument control) to PC software via USB adapter. RS232 protocol available upon request for third-party software integration.
What is the “Control” function?
This is designed to control generation of a gas such as ozone from an ozone generator. The control pin can be wired to control a gas concentration between upper and lower concentration limits. The upper and lower limits can be set by the user via this control function.
Refer to the relevant section of the user guide for wiring instructions.
What accessories are available for the portable monitors?
Aeroqual offers a range of accessories to suit your application. See the range here.
Product Support
For support on your Series 300 instrument, click here to visit our support centre.
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