Critical Space DCV

The Air Quality Management System remotely takes air samples throughout a building and sends them to the centralized sensor suite. This constant measuring of critical indoor environmental levels is the basis of actionable information used by building ventilation systems to adjust to changing conditions. This results in optimum energy efficiency and increased Indoor Environmental Quality.

Bar-raising architecture

Capture, sense and control… that’s at the very heart of the AQMS system. This ground-breaking system captures air samples from specific building locations and sends these air samples to a centralized suite of sensors. By using a single bank of high quality sensors, the accuracy of the measurements increase while significantly lowering life cycle costs associated with keeping the system accurately calibrated. The sensor data is routed to the building ventilation controls to adjust ventilation rates based on “real time” information.

The issues of remote sensors solved

AirGenuity has solved the issues of traditional sensing systems by using centralized sensors. Analyzing air samples with a single sensor generates a true differential measurement that greatly increases system accuracy. That means higher quality sensors can be deployed to measure more critical parameters that in turn reduces the number of sensors required. A major benefit of this is the lowering of life cycle costs with our cost-effective scheduled calibration service. As a result, you can rely on AirGenuity for accuracy and effectiveness… now and for years to come.

A wide range of a facility’s indoor environmental data is continuously being collected by the Air Quality Management System. First gathered from individual spaces and the air handler, air samples are then sent to the Sensor Suite for analysis. Once analyzed, the results are communicated to the Building Management System and airflow is adjusted to improve Indoor Environmental Quality while reducing energy costs. In addition, the air sample data is also transmitted to the web-based AirGenuity Knowledge Centre for archiving, review, and report generation.

Sensor Suite

The Sensor Suite (SST) adaptable design makes it ideal for multipoint sampling of a range of indoor environmental factors collected from a variety of sensors. The automated collection of “real time” location-specific data received from Air Data Routers enables the SST to distribute multiplexed based sensing of the monitored areas. Because of the shared sensor platform, calibration and maintenance costs are lowered while increasing potential energy savings.

Sensor Suite Sensors

Sensor Suite Sensors (SEN), found within a Sensor Suite, use a shared sensor architecture to evaluate a full range of environmental conditions. Depending on its assigned control or monitoring application, each sensor is designed for optimal performance. A range of sensors is available to measure:

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Dewpoint temperature
  • Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs)
  • Airborne particulates

Information Management Server

The Information Management Server (IMS) provides network management of the Sensor Suites; link to the AirGenuity Knowledge Centre for web-based dashboard reporting; and integration to a "Building Automation System (BAS)".

AQS Structured Cable

The AQMS Structured Cable is the communications centre of the Air Quality Management System. The cable is a composite of both traditional LAN based technologies and a patented sampling media. The exacting combination of carbon nanotubes and a fluoropolymer resin provides a superior particle transport to ensure the chemical purity of the air sample is not compromised.

Room Sensor

The Room Sensor (RS) provides room level sensing of temperature and for taking air samples. It interfaces to the Air Data Router using the patented AQMS communications path. Using flush mounted assembly and paintability, the Room Sensor blends into any interior décor.

Duct Probes

The Duct Probe (DPB) provides duct and outside air level sensing of temperature as well as collecting air samples. It interfaces to the Air Data Router using the patented AQMS communications path. A variety of outer housings are available depending on interior and exterior (weather sealed) applications.

Air Data Routers

Air Data Routers (ADR) move air samples from up to four separate test areas to the Sensor Suite using dedicated Room Sensors and/or Duct Probes and the AQMS Structured Cable. The router transfers air samples from room sensors and probes by way of onboard solenoid valves that open and close through the router; and, if equipped, take direct temperature readings from the same sensors and probes. A single Air Data Router can monitor several areas and can be networked as part of a larger distributed system.

High Flow Vacuum Pump

The High Flow Vacuum Pump (HFP) draws a continuous flow (vacuum) of air through the AQMS Structured Cable for evaluation. The pump interfaces to a Sensor Suite for sequencing of air samples taken from the Air Data Routers.

The AQMS system provides “real time” monitoring and control of a facility’s ventilation by the continuous collection of a variety of building environmental data. The Air Data Router gathers air samples from different areas. These samples are then multiplexed through the AQMS network to be analyzed by the Sensor Suite. This analysis data is communicated to your Building Management System, allowing you to control airflow that reduces energy costs and improves Indoor Environmental Quality. It is also transmitted to the web-based AirGenuity Knowledge Centre for archiving, review, and report generation.

Air samples


The Air Data Router collects air samples from separate test areas and then transfers them across the AQMS communications network to the Sensor Suite.

Common sensor platform


The use of a shared common sensor platform eliminates sensor errors to provide a true differential measurement. It also reduces the costs associated with regular maintenance and calibration.

Air Data Router


By networking additional Air Data Routers, many separate spaces within a building can be monitored, analyzed and ultimately controlled.

Information Management Server


The Information Management Server receives a plethora of actionable sensor data. It provides:

  • Network management of Sensor Suites
  • Communications to the AirGenuity Knowledge Centre for a web-based user interface, graphing and reporting
  • Integration to a facility's building management system


With the AQMS System from AirGenuity you don’t have to sacrifice occupant safety, comfort or productivity to make your commercial facility’s ventilation more energy efficient. AirGenuity’s smart, centralized suite of sensors can be set up for a wide variety of applications and buildings.

Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)

AQMS systems are the superior solution for DCV applications. The required number of CO2 sensors is reduced with our centralized suite of sensors. And that means improving system accuracy and energy efficiency while significantly lowering life cycle costs. The AQMS system provides a unique healthy DCV solution by also measuring particulates and Total Volatile Organic Compounds to control ventilation based on overall IEQ.

Critical Space DCV

On average, laboratories exchange air 8-10 times/hour with 100% outside air. That consumes large amounts of energy. The AQMS system adjusts ventilation rates based on the actual environmental needs of labs. This is achieved by non-stop monitoring for CO2, Total Volatile Organic Compounds, and particulates. By providing more airflow when needed, our approach addresses safety, energy efficiency, and lower energy cost. With a typical ROI of 2 years or less, AirGenuity’s lab DCV solution makes business and environmental sense.

Economizer Control

The unique AQMS system greatly improves economizer control. That’s because with AirGenuity solutions, sensors are not exposed to outside elements to measure air and humidity levels. In fact, the outside air is brought to sensors that are centrally located indoors. This allows for the use of higher quality relative humidity sensors and the hassle-free regular calibration to maintain optimum performance.

LEED®/ WELL Certification

AQMS is designed to improve a building’s energy performance while improving indoor air quality. In this way, AirGenuity can help you achieve LEED credits for Indoor Air Quality, Energy and Atmosphere as outlined by the Canada Green Building Council.

Air Monitoring

Based on any number of environmental parameters, AQMS systems provide accurate measurements, analysis and reports. The AQMS system is the ideal solution to verify tightly controlled and potentially inaccessible environments (humidity levels, particulate levels, etc.).