Highly developed, technically sophisticated, according to laboratory standards - simply measure air.

The air-Q is the result of several years of research and development. Accordingly, it is technically mature and highly developed. In addition to the sensor components, a complex, software-based algorithm was developed that enables the detection of previously hidden particles in the air.

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Our scientific approach to air analysis

Dr Daniel Lehmann - In the laboratory with the air-Q air measuring device

The technology of the air-Q has been developed since 2015 together with several scientific partners according to laboratory standards. The aim of the research was to develop an indoor air measuring device - the air analyser - with smart technology that measures air quality according to the most modern standards, but is compact and affordable at the same time. This meets the needs of both professional and private users who want to know more about the air they breathe.

To achieve the goals, individual sensor components have been completely redeveloped. Furthermore, there is the demand to make the measured parameters and values available in a way that is as easy to understand and transparent as possible. Software algorithms are even used to detect situations in the air that could previously only be clarified by laboratory tests. This makes the air-Q the most comprehensive, powerful and intelligent analyser of air and air quality - "Made in Germany".

Technical specifications

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Dimensions

135 × 43 × 114 mm

Operating conditions

Temperature 0 to +50 °C
Humidity 15 - 95 %.  

Interfaces

WLAN

Measuring interval

1.8 seconds in continuous operation

Integrated sensors
(example: air-Q pro)

Oxygen (O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), ozone (O₃), VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds as a group of substances: Also reacts to methane, formaldehyde and other C-compounds), particle sizes PM₁, PM₂'₅ and PM₁₀), temperature, relative + absolute humidity, air pressure, noise level(All components of breathing air).

Additional sensors (selection)

Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), ammonia (NH₃), methane (CH₄), butane (C₄H₁₀), formaldehyde (CH₂O) [specific], others on request.

Power supply

5 V USB plug-in power supply USB-A to USB-C, optional battery (e.g. USB power bank)

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Our measured variables / sensors:

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particulates (PM₁ - PM₂,₅ - PM₁₀)

Particulates is a mixture of solid and liquid suspended particles with a very small diameter.Depending on the particle size and composition, particulates can have a lasting effect on the respiratory tract and the cardiovascular system. The air-Q air analyser can measure particulates of different particle sizes (PM₁₀, PM₂,₅, PM₁).

✓ measurable with air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) belongs to the group of nitrogen oxides. It is a reddish-brown, chlorine-like and pungent smelling gas.NO₂ has a strong irritating effect on the respiratory tract and promotes asthma.

✓ measurable with air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the natural components of air and an important greenhouse gas in the earth's atmosphere. Excessively high carbon dioxide concentrations indoors lead to lower performance and fatigue and even life-threatening respiratory distress.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced, among other things, by the incomplete combustion of substances containing carbon.The colourless, odourless and tasteless gas is a strong respiratory poison that quickly reaches dangerous concentrations in unventilated rooms.

✓ measurable with air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Oxygen (O₂)

Molecular oxygen (O₂) is a colourless and odourless gas that is present in 21 % of the air. On the Earth's surface, oxygen is the most abundant element by mass.

✓ measurable with air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Ozone (O₃)

Ozone (O₃) near the earth is formed by the reaction of oxygen, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds under intense solar radiation.Even in slightly elevated concentrations, it causes severe irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

✓ measurable with air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Sulphur dioxide (SO₂)

Sulphur dioxide is a colourless, pungent smelling and sour tasting irritant gas and is perceptible to humans at concentrations between 0.8 and 4.0 mg/m³.

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Radon (Rn)

Radon is a noble gas whose decay releases radioactive particles (so-called alpha radiation).

✓ measurable with air-Q radon

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Absolute humidity (φ)

Absolute humidity describes the water vapour density: that is, the mass of water vapour contained in a specified volume of air.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Relative humidity (ρ)

Air humidity refers to the proportion of water vapour in the gas mixture of the air.Humidity that is too high or too low indoors can have a negative impact on people's well-being and health.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

Methane Greenhouse Gas Air Quality Measure Icon

Methane (CH₄)

Methane is a combustible gas and the main component of heating gas.

Measurable (via the VOC gases substance group) with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science or via the methane single sensor.

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Formaldehyde (CH₂O)

Formaldehyde is a colourless, pungent-smelling substance that is gaseous at room temperature. Due to its use in adhesives, formaldehyde is very common in interiors today and is found in many wood-based materials and furniture.

✓ Measurable with the air-Q formaldehyde special, air-Q science or the formaldehyde single sensor. Formaldehyde is also detected via the VOC sensor in every air-Q, but cannot be specifically measured in the air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro.

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Air pressure (p)

Air pressure is created by the continuous movement of air masses.As part of the atmospheric environmental conditions, it has a direct influence on human health and well-being.

✓ measurable with air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Noise (Lp)

Sound becomes noise when unwanted noises are perceived as disturbing, annoying or impairing.As a psychosocial stress factor, noise can severely impair well-being and performance.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Noise maximum value (Lp_max)

The noise maximum value, unlike the basic stressful "normal" noise value, reflects acute noise events - such as a short loud bang in the night. These events documented by the noise maximum value can abruptly interrupt rest phases and cause stress.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Air temperature (T)

The air temperature has a significant influence on the reaction time of chemical processes and thus on the metabolic process of humans.It therefore makes sense to measure it. Temperatures that are too high or too low can have a negative impact on mental or physical health.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

Light sensor air-Q Measure illuminance

Light / illuminance (lx)

The light sensor measures the light intensity by detecting the brightness of the incident light and converting it into a digital signal. It only takes into account the light spectrum that can be perceived by the human eye and ignores infrared and ultraviolet radiation.

✓ Can be used as an additional sensor with air-Q Science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are organic, carbon-containing compounds that evaporate even at low temperatures. In many cases, VOCs are largely harmless to living beings - despite their influence on well-being. However, this group of substances also includes substances that are critical to health, such as formaldehyde.

Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science and VOC PID sensor.

Our measured variables / sensors:

Dew point

Dew point (Td)

The dew point describes the temperature point at which the relative humidity is 100% and the existing water vapour in the air would immediately begin to condense into water.

✓ Measurable with air-Q light, air-Q basic and air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) (N₂O)

Nitrous oxide is a colorless and tasteless gas with a slightly sweet odor. Under the name laughing gas, it is known primarily from medicine as a painkilling and anesthetic agent.

✓ Measurable with the air-Q Science or the nitrous oxide (N₂O) single sensor.

Our measured variables / sensors:

Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S)

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)

Hydrogen sulphide is a colourless, malodorous and highly toxic gas that is flammable and highly combustible. It has the typical smell of rotten eggs and is produced when proteins from sulphur-containing amino acids are decomposed by putrefactive and sulphur bacteria.

✓ measurable with air-Q pro as well as air-Q science

Our measured variables / sensors:

Ammonia - Ammonium

Ammonia (NH₃)

Ammonia (NH₃) is a pungent-smelling, colourless and toxic gas. It irritates the eyes and respiratory tract and has a suffocating effect. Ammonia is one of the most widely produced industrial chemicals. In nature, urea and various salts occur as reaction products.

✓ Measurable with the air-Q Science or the ammonia single sensor.

Our measured variables / sensors:

Measure hydrogen

Hydrogen (H₂)

Hydrogen occurs stably only as molecular hydrogen (H₂) and is a colourless and odourless gas. It reacts rapidly with oxygen (O₂) to form water, releasing energy. H₂ is not toxic but has flammable / explosive properties.

✓ Measurable with the air-Q Science or the hydrogen single sensor.

Our measured variables / sensors:

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Chlorine / chlorine gas (Cl₂)

Chlorine (Cl₂) is a toxic greenish gas with high reactivity. In low concentrations it irritates the mucous membranes and respiratory tract, in high concentrations it has a corrosive effect.

✓ Measurable with the air-Q Science or Chlorine (Cl₂) single sensor.

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Know about all the gases and particles in the air you breathe.

Gases in the breathing air
The air-Q has an extensive database on all relevant gases and particles in the air we breathe - such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, particulates and others. It contains the sources and causes of specific pollutants in the air, the effects on the organism and all current limit values. These data are also used to calculate the Health Index and Performance Index.

≥ All information on gases and particles in the air we breathe!
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Health Index and Performance Index™

The air-Q health index and the air-Q performance index provide a quick overview of the quality of the air in your home or office. The indices are continuously calculated on the basis of current official air quality limits and displayed on the air-Q device and in the app.  

Inclusion of official recommendations and limit values

The air-Q provides tips based on official limit values and recommendations. For this purpose, specifications of the Federal Environment Agency and the WHO are used and consolidated for the calculation of the air-Q health index.

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Health Index and Performance Index

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The air-Q Health Index and the air-Q Performance Index give you a quick overview of the quality of the air in your home or office. Every gas and particle in the air you breathe can be individually analysed and limit values and progressions visualised.
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Online/Offline

air-Q can connect to the local WLAN or open its own WLAN hotspot. This gives you direct access to your air analyses wherever you are.
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Digitally networked in the Smart Home

IFTTT, Alexa, Homebridge for Apple HomeKit, openHAB, Homey and other smart home standards are supported. Google Assistant, among others, will be added shortly.
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Data storage

air-Q archives all recorded data on its internal data memory (SD card) for ten years. Data export (as CSV) is possible.
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Data security

All data remains with you. Nothing goes into the cloud or onto third-party servers unless you explicitly request it. This way you retain control over your data.
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Cloud services

If required, you can also access all air analysis data via our cloud. This enables you to find out about the air quality in your living or working spaces wherever you are - on your PC or smartphone.
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API interface

air-Q offers API interfaces via which all data can also be accessed / transferred in third-party software.
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Accuracy

In continuous operation, the high-precision sensors of the air-Q record all breathing air and environmental data every second.
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Longevity

The sensors in the air-Q were selected for optimum durability. They are based on optical or electrochemical measuring principles and measure for 5 to 10 years.
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Sustainability

Our electrochemical sensors have a long minimum service life of 5 to 10 years. After this period, you can easily have the individual components replaced by us and continue to use the device.
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Extensibility

air-Q has a base with an additional free slot for another individually selectable sensor. In this way, completely individual measurement wishes can be fulfilled.

Our development partners in sensor development

Together with many partners, we develop the air-Q air analyser and the air-Q app to improve people's health and performance. Particularly important are our development partners, with whom we work daily on new solutions for healthy and conscious breathing and living.

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air-Q Air Quality Meter

Monitor air quality, all air components and environmental influences with the air-Q. For your health and performance.