The MODEL INDUSTRIAL is a high-end air quality monitoring unit built for harsh environments, featuring a robust aluminium enclosure, industrial-grade sensors, and connectivity options like Ethernet, WiFi, and GSM. It has been successfully deployed in industrial facilities, research stations, environmental protection agencies, and city-wide monitoring networks across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The last time it was featured here, it was at its 5th hardware iteration, back in 2017 that added the modular modems, first introduced with the uRADMonitor MODEL A3 version 8 which proved to be a great design move and a huge success. Now the MODEL INDUSTRIAL reached its 8th version, it comes with some important improvements:

• The 6th hardware version introduced gas sensors with both digital and analog outputs. While the digitally calibrated output is primarily used, we also analyze the analog signal for detecting very low gas concentrations. By filtering out noise and isolating these subtle analog signals just before the digital output activates, the Model INDUSTRIAL became more sensitive. This enhancement allows it to accurately detect gases not only at industrial levels but also within typical ambient ranges, an important feature given it cost considerable low that its bigger brother, the “model CITY”.
• In 2021, the global semiconductor crisis significantly impacted our production, making some components used in the uRADMonitor Model INDUSTRIAL unavailable. This forced us to redesign the unit entirely to accommodate alternative parts. As a trade-off, we had to remove barometric pressure sensing, though temperature, humidity, and all other measurements were preserved. This redesign marked the 7th hardware version.
  On the upside, this version introduced an extension port and upgraded firmware with automatic support for external GPS modules. Any NMEA-compatible GPS can be connected, enabling the device to capture geolocation data and transmit it along with air quality readings. When powered via its microUSB port using a standard 5V USB power bank, the INDUSTRIAL model becomes ideal for mobile air quality monitoring. It also offers versatile connectivity options, including GSM, WiFi, and LoRaWAN (covering all major international frequency bands).
• In the 8th version, we reintroduced the Bosch BME280 sensor, bringing barometric pressure measurements back to the device along with more miniaturized components. This version was also the first to be compatible with a Stevenson Shield enclosure, originally developed for our 2025 uRADMonitor METEO model, which shares the same motherboard size. Now, the Model INDUSTRIAL can be installed outdoors without requiring any additional protective casing.

The ability of the Model INDUSTRIAL to operate reliably outdoors, thanks to the new ASA plastic shield enclosure, was driven by our participation in AIRLAB 2025 organized by Airparif. We proudly shipped 3 units to Ghana, Africa, and another 3 to the humid climate of India. At the time of writting, they are already operational.

These sensors are engineered to withstand extreme heat and humidity and will be monitored continuously during the 3-month AIRLAB 2025 competition. But their mission goes beyond performance evaluation – they’re also helping to raise environmental awareness in regions where better air quality could improve the lives of millions.

We’re proud to drive positive change through technology and innovation.
A heartfelt thank you to AIRPARIF for the opportunity to be part of this important initiative!