Dust (PM₁₀ ) Module

The optionally solar-powered Dust Module delivers precise, near-reference measurement of coarse particulate matter (PM₁₀), offering a major leap in accuracy compared to the Plantower and other low-cost sensors. It is MCERTS certified with a performance range of 0 to 374 µg/m³, making it, to our knowledge, the first indicative monitor certified for elevated dust concentrations. Designed to work seamlessly with the solar and cellular capabilities of the Clarity Node-S, it's built for the toughest monitoring challenges.

Clarity's Dust Module + Node-S system is engineered specifically to deliver PM₁₀ measurements that approach reference-grade performance, but at a fraction of the cost, footprint, and complexity of traditional reference monitors. Its MCERTS field test was carried out at a site where hourly PM₁₀ reached 374 µg/m³, well above the IAQM site action level of 190 µg/m³. Read the announcement.

The Dust Module is also available as part of Clarity's Dust Measurement Suite, which includes the External Solar Power System, Node-S, and Wind Module. This all-in-one configuration is ideal for remote or off-grid deployments, offering a complete view of local dust conditions with real-time measurements of PM₁₀, wind speed and direction, and environmental conditions, all powered by solar and connected via cellular.

For large outdoor networks that need accurate, continuous PM₁₀ data, the best solution is typically a modern, solar-capable, low-power monitor with a dedicated PM₁₀ inlet, effective humidity control, and cloud-based QA/QC, especially in challenging environments like construction, mining, ports, and industrial sites. Whether tracking dust at fence lines of industrial sites, mines, and construction zones or building trust through real-time community data sharing, the Dust Module helps turn visible dust clouds into measurable data. It's also a powerful tool for understanding health impacts in regions affected by wildfires, unpaved roads, or natural dust events.