SignalFire Wireless Telemetry releases RANGER AirQ for greenhouse gas monitoring

Industrial wireless telemetry product manufacturer SignalFire Wireless Telemetry has released the RANGER AirQ, the latest product in the RANGER family for wireless emission monitoring.

The device combines the latest in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology with cloud connectivity to set a new standard in greenhouse gas and air quality monitoring. It helps with QUAD 0 “0000” compliance and unsafe condition monitoring.

The first version of the AirQ will be equipped with a methane sensor capable of detecting and measuring methane concentrations from as low as 50 ppm to as high as 1,000,000 ppm. This new product is field-tested to accurately detect methane emissions at a rate of 2 SCFH at distances up to 30 feet.

The AirQ’s methane sensor automatically compensates for environmental conditions providing excellent accuracy and stability for years without the need for recalibration. Other gas sensors are to be announced in the future.

With a rapid five-second sampling capability, the RANGER AirQ ensures timely and accurate data collection. Powered by MEMS technology, the device operates without the need for external power.

The RANGER AirQ’s sensor requires no periodic field calibration or correction factors and offers 15-plus years of sensor life. Its immunity to sensor poisoning and ability to operate in extreme environmental conditions (-40 to 75°C and up to 100% humidity) ensure consistent performance. The sensor also performs constant self-testing during every transduction cycle, ensuring fail-safe operations.

As part of the RANGER product line, the RANGER AirQ ensures seamless integration with cloud-based systems. Sensor data is transmitted in real-time to the cloud, enabling fast monitoring, alarming and reporting.

The RANGER AirQ offers two measurement modes. In continuous mode, the sensor operates continuously, reporting measurements every five seconds for real-time monitoring. In scheduled mode, the sensor activates for five minutes at a time, reporting measurements at preset intervals, such as every 15 minutes, offering a balance between monitoring needs and power conservation.

The device reports a range of values, including methane concentrations in PPM, atmospheric pressure, ambient temperature, relative humidity and absolute humidity.

“We have combined our expertise in low-powered telemetry with a modern low power gas sensor platform so users can monitor emissions as frequently as possible without the need for external power,” says Sandro Esposito, VP of sales & marketing for SignalFire.

For more information, visit signal-fire.com/product/ranger-airq or contact info@signal-fire.com.