INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORSSIMPLE ◆ INTEGRATED ◆ DURABLE ◆ DEPENDABLE ◆ EXPANDABLE ◆ AFFORDABLE

◆ aq-5000 HAND-HELD IAQ MONITOR

◆ aq-5001 PORTABLE IAQ MONITOR

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FEATURES CHARTChoose the instrument that offers the features that best suit your needs.

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aq SERIES FEATURES aq-5000 aq-5001

Channels (Pollutants Measured)Carbon Dioxide • •Temperature • •Relative Humidity • •Gas (Electrochemical Sensors)

Carbon Monoxide • •Hydrogen Sulfide • •Sulfur Dioxide • •Chlorine • •Nitrogen Dioxide • •Nitric Oxide • •Hydrogen Cyanide • •Ammonia • •Oxygen • •

Linear DC Voltage (Third Party Sensors) • •Data Collection

Programmable Storage Intervals • •“Snap-Shot” and Continuous Datalogging • •Date and Time Stamping • •Automatic Start/Stop • •Secure Mode • •

PhysicalHand-Held Monitor • •Portable/Area Monitor •Backlit Display • •Lockable Enclosure •Shippable Enclosure •

PowerDisposable Batteries • •Rechargeable Batteries • •AC Power • •

Data AnalysisOutputs Reports Directly to Printer • •Transfers Data to PC • •Metrosoft® Software (Stores datafiles, • •searches database, and creates graphs and reports)

THE PROFESSIONAL CHOICEINTEGRATEDMetrosonics aq Series monitors are the result of over 26 years of experience in the design and development of hand-held and portable data acquisition systems. Theaq Series monitors deliver unmatched convenience, versatilityand value. They simultaneously display and record levels ofCO2, temperature, %RH, and any one of ten gas hazards.They also interface with third-party instruments sensing pollutants such as VOC’s, respirable dusts, air velocity, etc.

SIMPLE TO USEaq Series monitors incorporate advanced hardware andfirmware design, making them the easiest to use indoor airquality instruments available today. The combination ofstraight-forward operator controls, large back-lit displays,and intuitive display prompts give you a tool that is readyfor use with a moments notice.

DURABLE AND DEPENDABLEaq Series monitors are best prepared to withstand the rigorsof heavy use. Hand-held aq Series monitors are packagedin tough, watertight, dust-tight, anodized extruded aluminum enclosures. Portable aq Series monitors arepackaged in rugged, crush-proof enclosure systems.Metrosonics aq Series monitors are known for their durabilityand long life.

RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ONMetrosonics is an ISO 9001 registered company, committedto delivering the highest quality instruments available today.Our newest aq-Series monitors are a hallmark for reliability.

EXPANDABLE CAPABILITIESAt Metrosonics, you will be advised to buy only the featuresyou need, not ones you may never require but might otherwise pay for “just in case”. All aq Series monitorsbegin in a base configuration with sensors for monitoringCO2, temperature and relative humidity. aq Seriesusers enjoy the confidence of knowing that a host of additional sensors may be added to the existing monitor as the need arises.

AFFORDABLE QUALITYThrough continuous improvements in engineering designand methods of manufacture, Metrosonics delivers thefeatures you want, when you want them, at an affordableprice.

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A “SNAP-SHOT” SURVEY TOOL AND CONTINUOUS DATALOGGER IN ONEThe aq-5000 is an economical solution for users seeking a compact survey/trend analysis tool. When you set the aq-5000 to “survey mode”it immediately begins capturing “snap-shots” of all IAQ data at dis-crete points, during the course of a building walk-through. Revert to“datalogging mode” and the aq-5000 becomes a continuous profilingrecorder, permitting trend analysis of all monitored IAQ parameters.

A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR IAQ MONITORINGThe aq-5000 simultaneously displays and records:

•Carbon Dioxide (Selectable: 0 to 5,000 or 0 to 20,000 ppm)•Temperature (°C or °F)•Relative Humidity•Gas Levels - using any of the following interchangeable

electrochemical sensors:- Carbon Monoxide - Oxygen- Sulfur Dioxide - Hydrogen Sulfide- Chlorine - Nitrogen Dioxide- Nitric Oxide - Hydrogen Cyanide- Ammonia

•Third-Party Sensors/Analyzers:- VOC’s- Air Velocity- Respirable Dusts- Pressure- Other sensors/analyzers with a linear output

GENERATES REPORTS AND GRAPHSThe aq-5000 prints formatted reports of overall summary data andtime history profiles directly to a serial printer. ms-5000W Metrosoft®

for Windows Applications Software lets you upload aq-5000 data toyour computer for storage, retrieval, graphing, reporting and analy-sis. Metrosoft even calculates air exchange rates for you. (See page7 for more details on Metrosoft®).

CONVENIENT POWER OPTIONSThe aq-5000 can operate on any of the following power sources:

•“AA” alkaline batteries •Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries•AC power (AC power adapter comes with the instrument)

Batteries are ideal for survey monitoring, while AC power may bemore convenient for long-term datalogging. Use the power sourcethat best suits your needs.

RUGGED & SIMPLE TO USEThe aq-5000 is constructed of industrial-grade anodized extrudedaluminum. Compact and lightweight, it is convenient to carry toeach survey point. With only four operator controls and a largedisplay with intuitive messages, the aq-5000 is incredibly easy-to-use.

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The aq-5001 includes ALL of the performance features and benefits of the aq-5000 PLUS:

SECURE UNATTENDED MONITORINGThe aq-5001 monitor is housed in a very tough, lockable enclosure which best serves the need for secure, unattended long-term monitoring.Accommodations on the outside of the enclosureallow securing the aq-5001 at the monitoring siteto help prevent tampering, theft and vandalism.

CONVENIENT STORAGE, TRANSIT AND SHIPPINGThe aq-5001 can be checked as baggage orshipped via ground or airfreight service “as is”. All sampling accessories are safely and conve-niently stored inside the custom enclosure system.Overall dimensions are a mere 15 x 10.5 x 6 inches(38.1 x 26.7 x 15.2 cm) and the total weight is lessthan 11 pounds (4.9 kg).

CONVERTIBLE SYSTEM STRETCHES YOUR INVESTMENTThe aq-5001 is ideal as a portable monitor forcontinuous datalogging. Whenever the need arises, you can transform your aq-5001 into ahand-held survey monitor. This smart design affordsyou the functionality of two separate instrumentsat a fraction of the cost.

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Sample Graph of CO2 with Air Exchange RateInformation

Sample Graph showing CO2, temperature andhumidity

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Metrosonics aq Series monitors are complemented with our powerfulMetrosoft® for Windows applications software. This comprehensive datamanagement and reporting system offers the benefits of electronically cap-turing, storing, analyzing, manipulating and reporting indoor air qualitysurvey results. Metrosoft® takes the value, integrity and defensibility ofyour IAQ data to another level.

EASILY RETRIEVE & STORE TEST DATAOnce the air quality survey is complete, Metrosoft® retrievesthe data and stores it on your computer. Metrosoft’s®

database searching features make it easy to find the files you want to evaluate.

POWERFUL GRAPHING FUNCTIONSWith Metrosoft® you can create full-color graphs of yourrecorded data. A powerful feature is the ability to zoom inand enlarge plotted time history periods for more detailedexamination of survey results at specific points in time. Ascan line may be moved across the graphs to view theexact numeric data values represented by the graphs.Metrosoft® will also calculate and display air exchange rateinformation for the graphed data, which is useful fordetermining how effectively the ventilation system is working in the area being analyzed.

DETAILED REPORTSMetrosoft® produces detailed reports and graphs of thedata, which can be viewed and printed. The summaryreport identifies the average value, minimum value withtime of occurrence, and the maximum value with time ofoccurrence for each parameter recorded. The time historyreport details all stored values with date and time stamp foreach interval recorded.

QUICK INSTRUMENT SETUPWith Metrosoft® the aq Series monitors can be set up for different test conditions in a matter of seconds. By simply filling in a form, you choose which channels will be recorded,whether you want survey mode or continuous datalogging,how often data will be stored, etc. Set up configurationscan be stored for easy retrieval and reuse.

Sample Report of Summary and Time HistoryData

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SPECIFICATIONSINPUTSCarbon Dioxide:Detector: NDIR (non-dispersive infrared)Range: user-selectable for 0 to 5,000 or 0 to 20,000 ppm.Accuracy:

0 to 5,000 ppm Range: ±3% of reading ±50 ppm0 to 20,000 ppm Range: ±3% of reading ±300 ppm

Temperature Influence: Additional ±0.2% of reading ±2 ppm for each deg C

Resolution: 1 ppm (10 ppm above 10,000 ppm)Response Time: 22 seconds for 63% of final value;

70 seconds for 10-90% of 4000 ppm change

Relative Humidity:Detector: CapacitiveRange: 0 - 100% non-condensingAccuracy: ±3% @ 25˚CResolution: 0.1%Response Time: 50 seconds (with minimum air flow of

1 mi/hr through wand)

Temperature:Detector: ThermistorRange: 0 to +60˚C (+32 to +140˚F)Accuracy: ±0.5˚C (±0.9˚F) (requires minimum air flow

of 1 mi/hr through wand)Resolution: 0.1˚C or F

Gas:Detector: Metrosonics se-4000 series electrochemical

sensors for O2, CO, SO2, H2S Cl2, NO2, NO, HCN, &NH3.

Resolution: 0.1, 0.5 or 1 ppm, depending on sensor in use.

Linear:Linear DC Voltage Range: ±1 vAccuracy: ±2% of full scaleResolution: 0.001 Vdc

DATA STORAGE: 57,344 total samples

DISPLAY: 20 character x 4 lines backlit LCD

REAL TIME CLOCK: 0.01% accuracy

STORAGE RATE: 1 second, 1 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute or 15 minute samples or averages.

STATISTICS SAVED:Up to 5 data values per sampling interval (CO2, temperature, humidity, gas and linear input)

COMMUNICATIONSFormat: RS-232, 1 start, 8 data, 1 stop bit, no parityBaud Rate: 1200 to 38400

PRINTER OUTPUTSummary Report: Separate reports for each logging

session indicating minimum, maximum and timeof occurrence, elapsed time and average persession.

Time History Report: All recorded data values with date and time stamp.

POWERInternal Power: “AA” Alkaline Batteries - Operational

life of >15 hours @ 25˚C (77°F) or RechargeableNIMH Battery Pack - Operational life of 7 hours @ 25˚C (77˚F)

Data retention: Data retained for 30 days in theevent of low battery.

External Power: +6.0 Vdc output AC power adapter,120 VAC

ENVIRONMENTALOperating Temperature: 0 to +50˚C (+32 to +122˚F)Storage Temperature: -20 to +60˚C (-4 to +140˚F)

PHYSICALSize:aq-5000:Enclosure Size: 3.6 x 7.1 x 1.3” (9.1 x 18.0 x 3.3 cm)Wand Size: 11.8” (30 cm) long,

1” (2.54 cm) diameter aq-5001:Enclosure Size: 15 x 10.5 x 6” (38.1 x 26.7 x 15.2 cm) Wand Size: 11.8” (30 cm) long,

1” (2.54 cm) diameter

Weight:aq-5000: 2 lbs. (0.83 kg)aq-5001: 10.7 lbs. (4.8 kg)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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