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v0.13

Minor Versionm

by StJohn Vuetilovoni

  1. Visit the site and choose a suitable location for you monitor.
    • Visit the site and choose a suitable location for you monitor.

    • Make sure the site is:

    • Representative of the pollutants you intend to measure.

    • Secure but with adequate access.

    • Appropriately open to all wind directions.

    • If you're planning a permanent deployment, check there's nothing nearby which could change and affect your project – like trees, planned buildings or new roads and other potential interferences.

  2. Decide how you're going to power your monitor (mains, battery or battery/solar), and make sure that power source is available or installed before the monitor arrives.
    • Decide how you're going to power your monitor (mains, battery or battery/solar), and make sure that power source is available or installed before the monitor arrives.

    • When installing power outlets (110 VAC to 230 VAC) for the monitor, they should be weatherproof and installed safely.

    • Allow for two power outlets, one for the monitor and one for calibration equipment.

  3. After you've considered your mounting method options, install any infrastructure required for the installation.
    • After you've considered your mounting method options, install any infrastructure required for the installation.

    • You'll need to supply and install a pole or platform to mount the sensor. Siting may be subject to local regulations.

    • If you've ordered any third-party sensors, you'll also need to supply and install poles for mounting those.

    • Check you have the required tools.

  4. Confirm communications method (Wi-Fi and/or cellular).
    • Confirm communications method (Wi-Fi and/or cellular).

    • Check communication specifications and how the monitor software will be accessed on site.

    • For cellular access, purchase a dynamic IP network SIM card with at least 1 GB data per month.

  5. Plan for your time on site.
    • Plan for your time on site.

    • For installation and commissioning, allow at least four hours on site.

    • Allow for travel time to and from the site.

    • Confirm the site's operation (access) times.

    • Confirm personal protective equipment (PPE) you may need on site.

  6. Contact Technical Support and request your login details (username and password) for Aeroqual Cloud.
    • Contact Technical Support and request your login details (username and password) for Aeroqual Cloud.

  7. Familiarise yourself with the set up guides in this help center.
    • Familiarise yourself with the set up guides in this help center.

    • Confirm the method of data access that will be supplied with the monitor (e.g. Aeroqual Connect or Aeroqual Cloud).

    • Send any questions about things you're unsure about to Technical Support.

  8. Write your own checklist to ensure a smooth installation and commissioning.
    • Write your own checklist to ensure a smooth installation and commissioning.

    • Include any reporting requirements that will be required.

Conclusion

For further support, contact Technical Support.

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Tanya Taylor

Member since: 02/25/2020

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