Versatile radon monitoring for buildings with AlphaGUARD
23rd March 2020
How to use the AlphaGUARD radon monitor to measure radon levels
Why is measuring radon important?
As buildings are being made more energy-efficient, radon levels in homes and workplaces are increasing. With a reduction in airflow, radon gas can accumulate, leading to higher levels over time. Due to the health hazards associated with high radon levels, it is vital to measure the levels in buildings to ensure that mitigation measures can be put in place where necessary, reducing exposure.
An optimal overview of radon levels: flow and diffusion modes
Using a radon monitor with the ability to perform both short-term and long-term measurements can be optimal to give an overview of radon levels in buildings over time. The AlphaGUARD DF2000 is an ideal instrument for these measurements. The versatile DF2000 model boasts a wide measurement range of 2 – 2,000,000 Bq/m3, a high sensitivity and long term stable calibration, with the ability to measure radon gas concentration in both flow and diffusion modes.
In flow mode, the versatile DF2000 model can measure the radon concentration in a matter of minutes, making it ideal for fast, short-term measurements. Alternatively, diffusion mode is proficient for long-term measurements. The AlphaGUARD has a large memory of up to 60,000 datasets (approximately 2500 days), and also records the ambient air temperature, humidity and pressure, key factors to be measure with radon levels.
DataVIEW software and instrument accessories for radon monitoring
Using DataVIEW Pro in combination with the AlphaGUARD DF2000, trends in the concentration of radon over time can be observed with manual read out of measurements. With DataEXPERT 10, a network of AlphaGUARD systems can be set up for remote monitoring, allowing the radon concentration at multiple sites in a building to be monitored simultaneously from one command center.
With accessories such as the AlphaPM progeny measurement monitor, the AquaKIT for radon in water measurements and the Soil Gas Probe for measuring the radon levels in soil, Bertin’s range can cover almost any radon monitoring task.