Product Description
The Indoor Air Quality Monitor is a state-of-the-art device featuring a user-friendly 3.5" touch screen display. Equipped with built-in sensors for all key parameters, it offers convenient detection and monitoring of indoor air quality and comfort in buildings. The instrument measures Particulate Matter (PM2.5, PM10), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Temperature and Humidity. This enables users to gain insight into critical air quality parameters and comply with global green building and occupant safety standards.
This advanced monitor is specifically designed to track, record, and transmit crucial data related to six essential indoor air quality parameters. With the RS 485 Modus protocol communication, users can effortlessly connect the device to a PC and download the collected data using any BMS/SCADA data acquisition software. This enables seamless remote monitoring for enhanced convenience.
Additionally, the monitor includes a built-in audio buzzer that can be easily programmed by the user to provide alerts in case of limit violations for each of the six parameters. If desired, the buzzer can be disabled from the programming menu to prevent any unwanted disturbancesd.
Six Parameters in One Device
Managing indoor air quality typically means tracking several independent factors, each affecting occupant health and comfort differently. This monitor combines all six into one compact device, reducing the complexity of specifying, wiring, and maintaining separate instruments for each parameter while still delivering the same measurement accuracy occupants and facility teams rely on.
Features
- 3.5" touchscreen display: The IAQ Monitor offers a clear and intuitive interface for easy readability and navigation. View values in real time, set alarm thresholds and modify communication settings from the instrument itself. Vibrant display, along with change of parameter display colours to red in alarm condition allows users to identify any potential sources of indoor air pollution and empowers them to take corrective action immediately.
- Enhanced Connectivity Options: Leverage the data flexibility of choosing between two advanced communication options at the time of ordering: RS-485 Modbus or Wi-Fi connectivity.
RS-485 Modbus for Seamless Integration with Existing Systems: Opt for RS-485 Modbus connectivity to seamlessly integrate the monitor into your existing systems. This ensures smooth communication and compatibility, allowing you to incorporate the monitor effortlessly into your established infrastructure.
Wi-Fi for Convenient Web-Based Dashboard Access: Alternatively, choose Wi-Fi connectivity to unlock the power of a web-based dashboard. Gain convenient access to real-time monitoring and analysis from any internet-connected device.
With just a few clicks, you can effortlessly assess and track the air quality metrics that matter to you, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility.
- Comprehensive 6 Parameter Air Quality Assessment: The AI-IAQ6-PH Indoor Air Quality Monitor allows user to view 6 parameters in order to assess indoor air quality and take corrective measures:
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): With PM2.5 sensors, the monitor detects and analyzes fine particulate matter, helping you understand the presence of pollutants that can affect respiratory health.
Larger Airborne Particles (PM10): Capture data on larger airborne particles, offering additional information about the overall air quality.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): By measuring VOC levels, our monitor detects and identifies harmful organic compounds emitted from various sources like cleaning products, paints, and adhesives. This capability provides an overview of VOCs present in an environment and enables users to take corrective action.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Monitoring CO2 levels allows you to gauge the efficiency of ventilation and airflow within your indoor space. Elevated CO2 levels may indicate inadequate ventilation.
Temperature and Humidity: The monitor also tracks temperature and humidity, key factors for occupant comfort and optimal indoor conditions. By keeping an eye on these parameters, you can ensure a pleasant environment while mitigating issues related to mold growth and excessive moisture.
- Latest generation Swiss sensors: The AI-IAQ6-PH Indoor Air Quality Monitor utilizes the latest generation of Swiss sensors renowned for their accuracy and reliability. These sensors are designed to provide precise measurements and maintain calibration over time, ensuring the accuracy of the collected data.
- Real-time alerts: Set customizable thresholds for each parameter, and receive alerts when the predefined limit is exceeded. This feature ensures that you receive prompt notifications about any potential issues or deviations in air quality, allowing you to take immediate action and maintain a healthy indoor environment.
- Data analysis tools and reporting: The monitor provides data analysis tools to help you interpret the collected data effectively. It also generates comprehensive reports summarizing the air quality parameters and trends. These reports enable you to gain valuable insights, identify areas for improvement, and share the findings with relevant stakeholders.
Applications
The 6-in-1 IAQ Monitor is suited to spaces where a complete air quality picture matters:
Open-Plan Offices
- High occupancy density and shared air volume make CO₂ and VOC tracking essential for maintaining focus and comfort
- A single monitor gives facility teams full visibility across a large floor plate without installing multiple sensor types
- Wi-Fi connectivity supports centralized dashboards for monitoring air quality across several zones or floors
Classrooms
- Dense, extended occupancy causes CO₂ to climb quickly, directly affecting student concentration and alertness
- Temperature and RH tracking help maintain comfortable learning conditions throughout the school day
- A compact all-in-one device suits budget-conscious school retrofit projects without sacrificing measurement coverage
Hospital Wards
- Particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and VOC monitoring support infection control and respiratory safety for vulnerable patients
- RH tracking within the 40 to 60% range helps limit airborne pathogen viability and supports patient comfort
- Consolidated monitoring simplifies compliance reporting across multiple wards without a sensor sprawl
Hotel Lobbies
- High foot traffic and open architecture make CO₂ and PM tracking useful for maintaining a fresh, welcoming environment
- VOC monitoring helps manage odors from furnishings, cleaning products, and heavy guest turnover
- A single discreet unit fits hospitality aesthetics better than multiple standalone sensors
Retail Spaces
- Fluctuating customer volume throughout the day makes real-time CO₂ and PM monitoring useful for maintaining a comfortable shopping environment
- VOC tracking supports air freshness in spaces with packaging materials, textiles, or off-gassing products
- Cloud connectivity allows multi-location retailers to monitor air quality remotely across a chain of stores
Co-Working Spaces
- Variable occupancy across shared desks and meeting rooms creates unpredictable CO₂ and VOC fluctuations
- Six-parameter visibility helps operators demonstrate a healthy, well-managed environment to members and tenants
- Wi-Fi enabled cloud monitoring supports space-by-space air quality reporting across multi-tenant buildings
Web-based Dashboard
The Ace Instruments Indoor Air Quality Monitor (AI-IAQ6-PH) features Wi-Fi communication and connectivity to our web-based dashboard. Access IAQ data from any device, including mobiles and tablets or cast wirelessly onto any Smart TV to allow display of IAQ parameters to occupants.
Live Data
The dashboard offers a view of live data of each IAQ device with a parameter-wise assessment to enable accurate tracking of real-time changes of indoor air quality.
Chart View
Chart view of the data is included to provide a detailed analysis of changes of each parameter. Select custom date and times for a comprehensive chart view of any parameters from: temperature, humidity, VOC, CO2, PM2.5 and PM10. The chart enables informed decision making regarding IAQ levels with easy to interpret visual trends to monitor effectiveness of IAQ strategies and potential concerns.
Custom Reports
Know your air with custom report generation, selectable by device, by parameter customized to the duration required. Custom reports enable maintenance of logs for compliance and insight into the prevailing IAQ conditions.
Remote Access
Stay connected and gain instant access to comprehensive air quality information no matter where you are. The dashboard allows for users to conveniently access data from any device with a browser, including mobiles, computers, tablets and cast to TV displays.
Unlock the full indoor air quality monitoring potential with our powerful dashboard. Seamlessly display data on your device of choice and generate insightful reports. Optimize air quality with our innovative monitoring device.
Ensure Compliance with International Air Quality Standards
The AI-IAQ6-PH contributes to compliance with international air quality and green building standards, including:
- Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design (LEED): LEED certification is one of the most widely recognized green building rating systems worldwide. LEED emphasizes sustainable building practices and includes requirements related to indoor air quality. Monitoring the specified parameters can contribute to meeting LEED certification requirements for indoor environmental quality.
- WELL Standard: Introduced by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the WELL building standard requires the measurement of at least 3 parameters to meet indoor air quality monitoring criteria.
PM2.5 or PM10
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Ozone
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Total VOCs
- Formaldehyde
The AI-IAQ6-PH enables monitoring of CO2, TVOC, and Particulate Matter (PM2.5, PM10) contributing positively to WELL building requirements.
- GRIHA: Green Rating Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is used to rate green building projects in India. Our product range, including the carbon monoxide sensor supports users in ensuring compliance with GRIHA.
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM): BREEAM is another widely used green building certification system. It assesses various aspects of a building's sustainability performance, including indoor air quality. Monitoring parameters such as PM2.5, PM10, VOC, CO2, temperature, and humidity can contribute to meeting the indoor air quality requirements of BREEAM.
- ASHRAE Standards: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) sets industry standards and guidelines for indoor air quality. Compliance with ASHRAE standards, such as ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 55, which focus on ventilation and thermal comfort respectively, can be supported by monitoring the critical IAQ parameters.
Specifications
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How It Compares to Individual Sensors
Deploying six separate sensors means six sets of wiring, six RS485 addresses, and six installation points, adding cost and complexity to any project. The 6-in-1 monitor consolidates all of this into a single device, cutting wiring runs, simplifying network configuration, and reducing installation time. Built-in Wi-Fi further enables cloud-based monitoring and remote access, giving facility teams centralized visibility without the overhead of managing multiple discrete instruments across a building.
FAQs
1. What is the AI-IAQ6 6-in-1 Indoor Air Quality Monitor?
The AI-IAQ6 is a comprehensive indoor air quality monitor that continuously measures multiple environmental parameters in a single device. It helps facility managers, building owners, and HVAC professionals maintain healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient indoor environments through real-time monitoring and smart building integration.
2. What does the 6-in-1 IAQ monitor measure?
The AI-IAQ6 simultaneously measures six critical indoor air quality parameters:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): 0 to 5,000 ppm
- Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC)
- PM2.5 Particulate Matter (µg/m³)
- PM10 Particulate Matter (µg/m³)
- Temperature (°C)
- Relative Humidity (%RH)
All six parameters are available through RS-485 Modbus and Wi-Fi, making integration with Building Management Systems (BMS) and cloud platforms simple.
3. Why should indoor air quality be monitored?
Poor indoor air quality can affect occupant health, comfort, productivity, and energy efficiency. Continuous monitoring enables building operators to identify issues early, optimize ventilation, and maintain a healthier indoor environment.
4. Where can the AI-IAQ6 be installed?
The monitor is ideal for:
- Office buildings
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Laboratories
- Hotels
- Shopping malls
- Airports
- Commercial buildings
- Manufacturing facilities
- Cleanrooms
- Smart buildings
5. Does the AI-IAQ6 have a display?
Yes. The monitor features a built-in display that shows all six environmental parameters in real time. Facility personnel and occupants can quickly view indoor air quality conditions, while on-screen alert indicators notify users whenever any parameter exceeds its configured limit.
6. Why measure six parameters instead of only CO₂?
CO₂ indicates ventilation performance, but indoor air quality depends on several factors. Measuring particulate matter, VOCs, temperature, and humidity along with CO₂ provides a complete understanding of the indoor environment and enables better HVAC control.
7. Can the monitor be integrated with a Building Management System (BMS)?
Yes. The AI-IAQ6 supports:
- RS-485 Modbus communication
- Wi-Fi connectivity
This allows seamless integration with BMS, SCADA, IoT platforms, and HVAC automation systems.
8. Can the AI-IAQ6 help improve HVAC efficiency?
Yes. Real-time indoor air quality monitoring allows ventilation systems to respond based on actual air quality conditions instead of fixed schedules, helping reduce energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort.
9. Is the AI-IAQ6 suitable for WELL Building Standard projects?
Yes. The AI-IAQ6 monitors the core indoor air quality parameters commonly assessed under the WELL Building Standard, including:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
- TVOC
- PM2.5
- PM10
- Temperature
- Relative Humidity
The monitor provides reliable data that can be exported for performance verification and ongoing indoor environmental quality monitoring.
10. What are TVOCs, and why should they be monitored?
Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) are gases released from products such as paints, furniture, adhesives, cleaning agents, carpets, and office equipment. High TVOC levels can contribute to headaches, irritation, discomfort, and poor indoor air quality. Continuous monitoring helps maintain a healthier indoor environment.
11. Why are PM2.5 and PM10 important?
PM2.5 and PM10 are airborne particulate pollutants that can penetrate the respiratory system. Monitoring these particles helps identify dust, smoke, combustion byproducts, and other airborne contaminants that may affect health and HVAC performance.
12. Is the AI-IAQ6 suitable for continuous monitoring?
Yes. The monitor is designed for reliable 24/7 operation, providing continuous indoor air quality monitoring in commercial, institutional, healthcare, and industrial buildings.
13. Can the monitor generate alarms?
Yes. The AI-IAQ6 provides configurable alarm thresholds. Visual alerts on the display and communication outputs can notify building operators whenever monitored parameters exceed preset limits.
14. Does the AI-IAQ6 store historical data?
The monitor provides real-time measurements. Historical data can be stored and analyzed through connected Building Management Systems, cloud platforms, or data logging software.
15. Is the monitor easy to install?
Yes. Its compact wall-mounted design allows straightforward installation in offices, classrooms, conference rooms, hospitals, laboratories, and other occupied spaces.
16. What are the advantages of using a 6-in-1 IAQ monitor?
Key benefits include:
- Simultaneous monitoring of six IAQ parameters
- Improved occupant health and comfort
- Better ventilation management
- Reduced HVAC energy consumption
- Easy BMS and IoT integration
- Real-time display and alerts
- Simplified installation using a single device
17. Who typically uses the AI-IAQ6?
The AI-IAQ6 is widely used by:
- Facility managers
- HVAC engineers
- Building automation integrators
- Sustainability consultants
- Hospital engineering teams
- School administrators
- Pharmaceutical QA teams
- Smart building operators
- EHS professionals
18. Why choose ACE Instruments?
ACE Instruments has over three decades of expertise in environmental monitoring solutions. Customers rely on ACE for:
- Accurate multi-parameter sensing
- Industrial-grade reliability
- Easy BMS and IoT integration
- Customizable solutions
- Calibration support
- Responsive technical assistance
- Proven installations across healthcare, pharmaceutical, commercial, educational, and industrial sectors
19. Can the AI-IAQ6 be customized?
Yes. Depending on project requirements, the AI-IAQ6 can be configured with:
- Communication options
- Alarm setpoints
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Display settings
- Integration with cloud dashboards and BMS platforms
20. How do I choose the right indoor air quality monitor?
Our application engineers can help you select the most suitable AI-IAQ6 configuration based on your building type, occupancy levels, HVAC system, communication requirements, sustainability goals, and indoor air quality objectives.
