Monitor Indoor Air Quality in Real-Time with Dragino LAQ4
The importance of indoor air quality has surged, especially in the wake of global health concerns. Traditional air quality monitoring systems are often expensive and complex, making them inaccessible to many. Enter the Dragino LAQ4 Air Quality Meter—a cost-effective, real-time solution that seamlessly integrates with Telemetry2U's IoT platform. This device monitors Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC), equivalent Carbon Dioxide (eCO2), temperature, and humidity, providing valuable insights to maintain a healthy indoor environment.
TVOC and eCO₂ Air Quality Meter
During the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor air quality became a major concern. Previously, monitoring airborne contaminants was largely restricted to specialised environments like Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratories—commonly used in IVF clinics and biological research. These spaces are highly regulated to prevent harmful contaminants from entering or escaping.
However, the emergence of a highly transmissible virus made air quality a universal concern. Measuring indoor pollutants quickly became a critical public health priority.
While extensive guidelines exist for maintaining containment, there were very few practical solutions on the market for real-time detection of poor air quality. Available systems were typically expensive, bulky, and not suited to mainstream use by small laboratories or workplaces.
Telemetry2U now provides a cost-effective, reliable alternative with the Dragino LAQ4 Air Quality Meter, offering real-time monitoring of TVOC, eCO₂, temperature, and humidity via a LoRaWAN IoT connection.
Monitoring CO₂, VOCs, and Ventilation in Enclosed Spaces
In most well-maintained laboratories or quarantined spaces, people are the primary source of air contaminants. Poor air quality is typically caused by overcrowding combined with inadequate ventilation. Detecting when indoor conditions become unhealthy or unsuitable—particularly in relation to preventing the spread of airborne illnesses like COVID-19—relies on monitoring these environmental indicators.
As humans breathe, we release Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). In outdoor settings, these gases are quickly diluted by fresh air. Indoors, however, especially in spaces with poor ventilation, they accumulate. This build-up is always undesirable—and during a pandemic, it can be dangerous.
The Dragino LAQ4 mounts unobtrusively to a wall and continuously monitors air quality. When CO₂ or VOC levels increase, it’s an indicator that the room is overcrowded or lacks proper airflow.
Temperature and humidity also play a key role in assessing air quality. The Dragino LAQ4 tracks these metrics too, alerting users when they approach thresholds that could contribute to discomfort or increased health risk.
You can view a live demonstration of the Dragino LAQ4 on Telemetry2U's IoT Platform.
Real-Time Air Quality and Energy Monitoring Dashboards
Explore two live dashboards powered by Telemetry2U’s IoT platform, offering real-time and historical insights into indoor air quality and energy usage. Monitor TVOC, eCO₂, temperature, and humidity or track energy consumption patterns through our cloud interface.