Technology

How Aircuity Works

  • 1
    Air Samples

    Air packets are drawn from individual test areas through the Air Data Router.

  • 2
    Routed

    The air packets are routed sequentially to the Sensor Suite.

  • 3
    Sensed

    The Sensor Suite analyzes each air sample.

  • 4
    Feedback

    Smart signals are given to the lab or building management system for ventilation control.

Hardware Components

  • The Information Management System

    The Information Management System (IMS) provides network management of the Sensor Suites, communication to the web-based user interface and integration to a facility’s Building Management System via BACnet®.

  • Sensor Suite

    The Sensor Suite (SST) is built on a scalable architecture to accept a variety of sensors. It affords distributed, multiplexed based sensing of the monitored areas and, as a shared sensor platform, minimizes calibration and maintenance costs.

  • Air Data Router

    Air Data Routers (ADR) convey air samples to the Sensor Suite from up to four distinct test areas via dedicated Architectural Wall Probes, Room Probes and/or Duct Probes, and the associated OSC/MD/OT. The router multiplexes air samples from the probes via onboard solenoid valves.

  • OSC Structured Cable

    The OSC Structured Cable (OSC) is composed of a MicroDuct, a hollow inner tube used to transport air sample packets, interlaced low voltage power and data communications conductors, and a protective outer sheath. It is primarily used between the SST and its associated ADRs as the backbone for the Aircuity System; it can also be used between the ADR and any critical environment test area location.

  • MicroDuct® Tubing

    The MicroDuct Tubing (MD) is a technology breakthrough composed of a fluoropolymer resin and carbon nanotube blend used to transport air sample packets from the test area location back to the ADR. This tubing provides a cost-effective solution for multi-parameter environments.

  • OT Tubing

    The OT Tubing (OT) is used to transport air sample packets from the test area location back to the ADR. The tubing provides a cost-effective solution for environments where only carbon monoxide (CO) and/or carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are being monitored.

  • Room Probe

    The Room Probe (RS) interfaces to the ADR for room level sensing of a multitude of environmental parameters, including discrete temperature, and for drawing air samples back to the SST.

  • Architectural Wall Probe

    The Architectural Wall Probe (AWP) interfaces to the ADR for room level sensing of a multitude of environmental parameters (excluding temperature) and for drawing air samples back to the SST.

  • Duct Probe

    The Duct Probes (DPB) can be mounted on a duct or in an outdoor environment and interface to the ADR for sensing a multitude of environmental parameters, including discrete temperature, and for drawing air samples back to the SST.