Thermo Scientific™ MAX-iAQ Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring System

The Thermo Scientific^™ MAX-iAQ^™ is a fully automated 20-point ambient air monitoring solution designed for the precise detection of trace compounds, even in environments with high humidity levels.

Leveraging advanced Thermo Scientific^™ StarBoost^™ Technology, this system is capable of quantifying 1-100+ compounds down to single-digit parts per billion (ppb) concentrations while ensuring short cycle times. Its high sensitivity and efficiency make the MAX-iAQ a compelling alternative to traditional gas chromatograph-based systems, which are often slower, less sensitive, and more expensive to maintain.

The MAX-iAQ is intended to work as a continuous monitor with minimal user input, featuring dynamic alarms, user-definable sequencing that can vary by time of day, remote monitoring, and standard data publication and reporting. Several enclosure configurations are available to meet individual demands, allowing for a factory-ready solution.

MAX-iAQ Ambient Air Monitoring System Features

All sample, calibration gas, and nitrogen connections are 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.

Highly resistant to real-world environmental factors such as moisture and airborne particulates.

Integrated design with a 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 a touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI).

Standard Modbus^™ and optional digital/analog data publishing are available for seamless factory integration into existing infrastructure.

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.

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.

MAX-iAQ Ambient Air Monitoring System Uses

Cleanroom monitoring

Factory indoor Environmental Health and Safety monitoring