AQ Guard Smart System: Future of Air Quality Monitoring

AQ Guard Smart
System

Ready for the Future of Air
Quality Monitoring

High-Resolution Real-Time Monitoring

Ready for the Future of Air Quality Monitoring

The revised European Ambient Air Quality Directive (2024/2881/EU) marks a turning point in how air pollution is assessed across Europe. For the first time, indicative measurements – including those from low-cost sensors – are explicitly integrated into official monitoring strategies. Their role is no longer limited to filling gaps but is actively encouraged for supplementary data collection, particularly in micro-environments, hotspots, and areas with specific exposure risks.

At the same time, the directive introduces tighter requirements for measurement uncertainty, quality assurance, and data reliability. Reference to the CEN/TS 17660 technical specification further raises the bar, especially for PM and gas sensors, with expectations for co-location testing and traceable validation.

AQ Guard Smart System

The AQ Guard Smart System from Palas is designed to meet these demands. It delivers high-precision real-time particle measurements, validated data quality, and seamless integration into modern data platforms. This makes it ideal for regulatory and non-regulatory applications alike – from municipal air quality management to mobile campaigns or sensor network expansion.

The AQ Guard Smart is more than a fine dust monitor – it acts as a powerful hub for integrated environmental sensing. Using standard interfaces, additional sensors for gases (e.g., NO₂, O₃, CO), noise, and meteorological data can be connected with ease.

This modular and scalable setup enables flexible deployment across diverse environments – from smart cities and construction sites to school zones or traffic corridors. All data is processed in one system, visualized in real time, and made available for dashboards, alert systems, or third-party platforms.

Precise Determination of Air Quality

Applications

Regulatory Environmental Monitoring

In order to protect public health, we support cities and communities in adhering to governmental regulations. We allow them to accurately measure and monitor pollutants to maintain sound air quality networks.

Network with roads, rails & ports

Places that accommodate high volumes of traffic, particularly airplanes or large ships, produce equally high volumes of emission that affect surrounding areas. We allow you to measure pollution and collect crucial data.

Occupational Safety

Ensure a healthy working environment by continuously monitoring particle exposure in production halls, laboratories, or logistics centers. The AQ Guard Smart System helps employers assess risk and comply with workplace safety standards.

Construction Sites

Dust emissions from construction, demolition, and remediation projects can severely affect surrounding areas. Our solution enables real-time monitoring of PM levels to meet local regulations and protect workers and communities.

Smart City

Modern urban environments rely on data to stay livable and resilient. With AQ Guard Smart System, cities can monitor pollution hotspots, inform citizens, and optimize traffic and planning decisions based on reliable environmental data.

Industry

Your ideal solution for ambient air applications: Monitor and measure fugitive emissions in mining, mineral dumps, cement plants, and other industrial operations, such as demolition and construction work.