Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit
Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit
The Aeroqual Ranger Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit includes everything needed to monitor the concentration of airborne particles emitted by wildfire smoke – in accordance with Cal/OSHA section 5141.1, Protection from Wildfire Smoke or other similar regulations. It features Aeroqual’s proven Ranger portable monitor with PMX multi-channel technology measuring PM1, PM2.5, PMresp, PM10 and total suspended particles. Suitable for monitoring smoke levels during wildfires, personal exposure checks, and occupational health and safety compliance.
Includes Ranger base, PMX multichannel PM sensor and two optional gas sensor heads (eg CO, NO2, O3, VOC).
Trigger alarms when smoke levels reach actionable limits based on PM concentration levels or Cal OSHA AQI.
Kit is expandable for measurement of up to 27 other pollutants (e.g., CO2, H2S, SO2,) - protect workers from any and all pollutants that may be putting them at risk.
Product overview
The Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit is for employers, health and safety managers, and air quality professionals looking to monitor wildfire smoke and meet health and safety requirements under Cal/OSHA wildfire smoke regulations.
What makes Aeroqual different is the attention to data quality that we design in to all our instruments. Combined with the Ranger monitor the PMX sensor offers the following benefits:
Accurate calibrated measurements
Fast T90 response time
Humidity correction
K factor adjustment
Together, these features allow the Ranger to deliver accurate real-time data when compared to instruments that cost 20-30 times more.
For advice on monitoring equipment to suit your application, please contact us.
What can it measure?
The Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit combines the Aeroqual Ranger portable monitor with the PMX sensor head measuring PM1, PM2.5, PMresp, PM10, and TSP.
The Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit comes with:
Aeroqual Ranger with long life battery, WiFi connectivity, audible and visual alarms, CAL-OSHA AQI display, cable download and swappable sensor head capability
PMX sensor
Fast charger
Data and power cable
Calibration certificate
Small carry case
Optional gas sensors
Key benefits of Aeroqual products
Industry-leading sensor technology
As sensor manufacturers, we know sensors inside and out and have unparalleled expertise in optimizing performance in real-world conditions.
Powerful software platform
Leveraging deep integration with our monitoring systems, we deliver software functionality unmatched by off the shelf data acquisition systems.
Value-adding services
Using proprietary system diagnostics, we enable proactive maintenance with hassle-free services that virtually eliminate system downtime.
Who is it for?
Employers, health and safety managers, and air quality professionals use the Cal/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit to monitor smoke levels during wildfires and ensure compliance with wildfire smoke regulations such as Cal/OSHA, protecting workers from the risks of air pollution.
Practical applications for the Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Kit include:
Monitoring smoke levels during wildfires
Personal exposure checks
Occupational health and safety compliance
Checking wildfire air pollution “hotspots”
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Optional accessories
Specifications
Software
Download the Ranger software here.
FAQs
During wildfires the main air pollutant is PM2.5. This has been shown to adversely affect human health at elevated concentration. Other pollutants may also be present during or after wildfires and should be monitored for human health and worker safety such as:
Carbon monoxide (CO) from biomass burning
VOC from biomass burning
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from vehicles
Ozone (O3) . After wildfires O3 levels may become elevated.
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 re-calibration is required.
You can find our specifications for our sensor heads here:
Aeroqual-Portable-Fixed-Sensor-Specifications.pdf
Note: Accuracy may drift as the sensor ages.
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.
Can I use the PMX sensor head with any portable monitor?
The PMX sensor is only compatible with the Ranger.
What is the PPM to mg/m³ conversion factor?
The Ranger applies a conversion factor to convert ppm to mg/m3 which is dependent on the molecular weight of the gas being measured.
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.
See a range of frequently asked questions on calibration here.
Product Support
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