MAX-iAQ Ambient Air Monitoring System Overview

The Thermo Scientific™ MAX-iAQ™ is a fully automated 20-point ambient air monitoring solution for low-level detection of trace compounds, even in high humidity environments. The MAX-iAQ system can quantify 1-100+ compounds down to single digit ppb using advanced Thermo Scientific™ StarBoost™ Technology while maintaining short cycle times. This makes the MAX-iAQ an ideal alternative to traditional gas chromatograph-based systems that are typically slower, less sensitive and more costly to maintain.

The MAX-iAQ is designed to operate as a continuous monitor with little to no user interaction, complete with dynamic alarming functionality, user-definable sequencing that can vary by time of day, remote monitoring, and standard data publishing and reporting. Several enclosure options are available depending on specific needs to enable a factory-ready solution.

MAX-iAQ Ambient Air Monitoring System Features

• Thermo Scientific™ MAX-iR™ FTIR gas analyzer, allowing acquisition of the full mid-IR spectrum and quantification of nearly any organic or inorganic compound down to 10s of ppb in normal configuration and single digit ppb using Thermo Scientific™ StarBoost™ Technology
• Highly resistant to real-world environmental factors such as moisture and airborne particulates
• Integrated design with temperature-controlled rack to prevent sample sticking, automated sample multiplexer, industrial computer, and flexible I/O interface for easy factory integration
• Near real-time channel analysis using a 20-port multiplexer that incorporates sampling and bypass pumps to allow for continuous sample flow on all channels, a programmable logic controller (PLC), and touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI)
• All sample, calibration gas, and nitrogen connections aligned on the rear of the system for quick coupling.
• Designed to operate for 10+ years with minimal maintenance, the system’s FTIR analyzer is factory calibrated and operates continuously for its useful life without recalibration. If necessary, the system can accept calibration cylinders for auto certification purposes (QA/QC) or generate new calibrations for new analytes.
• User-friendly Thermo Scientific™ MAX-Acquisition™ Automation Software with a flexible Workflow function in the software directs each device within the system on a time basis.
• Standard Modbus™ and optional digital/analog data publishing are available for seamless factory integration to existing infrastructure.

• Factory indoor Environmental Health and Safety monitoring
• Cleanroom monitoring