IQAir AirVisual Outdoor User manual

User Manual
Community Air Quality Monitor
AirVisual® Outdoor

Introduction
Download the app and connect your AirVisual
Outdoor by scannning the QR code:
Packaging contents
In the box you will nd:
1x Air quality monitor with pre-installed sensor modules
1x Mounting plate
2x Screws & wall anchors
2x UV resistant cable ties
1x Allen key
1x Short power cable
1x Long power cable
1x Power adapter
1x User Manual
QR code can be found on the back side of the
device or in the included User Manual

Important safety instructions...............................1-4
Component overview..........................................5
Setup and conguration .....................................6-7
Download the IQAir AirVisual app .......................7
Connecting to the IQAir cloud platform ...............8
Installation ..........................................................9-10
Sensor replacement ...........................................11
Warranty and support.........................................12
Join the air quality community.............................12
Table of Contents

1
Important safety instructions
Safety information
Read this user manually before
you use the device, and save it
for future reference.
WARNINGS
• Use of equipment,
components, and accessories
other than those specied
by IQAir may impair the safe
operation of the equipment. The
safe operation of the equipment
as part of a larger system is the
responsibility of the installer of
the system.
• If the AirVisual Outdoor is out
of reach, the power adapter
should be positioned to allow it
to be easily unplugged.
• When using in covered
outdoor areas, the power
adapter is to be installed in
a weatherproof enclosure or
indoors with the cable routed
through a wall or window feed-
through.
• If the AirVisual Outdoor is used
in a manner not specied by
the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment
function may be impaired.
CAUTION
• The AirVisual Outdoors
enclosure is designed to be
water resistant to rain or spray. It
is not designed to be waterproof
when immersed. Setting it in
a pool of water will result in
ooding the inner compartment
with water. This will severely
damage your AirVisual Outdoor.
• DO NOT install the AirVisual
Outdoor less than 1 meter (3
feet) from the ground to prevent
splash back.
• DO NOT mount the AirVisual
Outdoor upside down. To
prevent the entry of insects and
large particles, the PM sensor
is covered by a porous screen
that is not splash resistant. The
AirVisual Outdoor is splash
resistant from top, front, and
back. Direct injection of water
into the device is likely to
damage it.
• The supplied power adapter is
not intended for outdoor use.
• Before plugging the power
adapter into a socket, check
if power source, voltage and
frequency corresponds to 100
to 240V and to 50 to 60Hz.
• Do not use the equipment
at altitudes exceeding 2’000
meters (6’560 feet).
• The maximum power
consumption of the AirVisual
Outdoor is 12W (48.0VDC
and 0.25A from PoE). It is
recommended to power the
AirVisual Outdoor through the
RJ45 Ethernet connector with

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Important safety instructions
the supplied power adapter and
cables. There are no outputs
available from the AirVisual
Outdoor.
• The supplied power adapter is
rated to operate between -10°C
and +40°C (14°F to 104°F),
with humidity ranging from
0% to 95% non-condensing
and the AirVisual Outdoor
is rated to operate between
-20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F),
with humidity ranging
from 0% to 100%
non-condensing. IQAir
recommends running the
AirVisual Outdoor within these
temperature limits.
• WEEE directive requires
that old or defective electrical
and electronic products
must be disposed of in an
environmentally sound way.
The symbol means that your
product should be collected
separately from household
waste. Please contact a retailer
or your community for the
nearest collection center.
LASER SAFETY
• AirVisual Outdoor sensor
modules are Class 1 laser-
based instruments.
• During normal operation, you
will not be exposed to laser
radiation.
• DO NOT open the AirVisual
Outdoor when it is powered ON.
• You will not be exposed
to the laser radiation when
the AirVisual Outdoor is
disassembled.
• The PM sensor inside the
PM sensor module contains a
laser diode. DO NOT open the
PM sensor module when it is
powered ON.
Precautions
DO NOT remove any parts from
the AirVisual Outdoor.
WARNING
The use of controls,
adjustments, or procedures
other than those specied in this
manual may result in exposure
to hazardous optical radiation.
When operated according to the
manufacturer’s instruction, this
device is a Class 1 laser product
as dened by U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services
standards under the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety
Act of 1968.

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This equipment is to be
operated with provided
accessories only. Equipment
and accessories are to be
supplied by IQAir or its agent
only. This equipment is to
be cleaned with a damp
cleaning cloth with warm water
containing some drops of
dishwashing detergent. After
cleaning, dry it with a cloth.
The power adapter is intended
for use at supply voltages with
uctuations not exceeding
+/-10% and classied as over-
voltage category II. The IQAir
AirVisual Outdoor is intended for
use in environments classied
as pollution degree 3, the power
adapter is intended for use
in environments classied as
pollution degree 2.
FCC Statement
Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna by
reorienting the equipment.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the seller or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Important safety instructions
The compliance statements on the
AirVisual Outdoor can be found under
the mounting plate.

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Important safety instructions
ISEDC RSS Warning
This device complies with ISEDC
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’ISEDC applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
ISEDC Radiation Exposure
Statement:
This equipment complies with ISEDC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This
transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. This equipment
should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites
d’exposition de rayonnement RF
ISEDC établies pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Ceté metteur ne doit
pas être co-implanté ou fonctionner en
conjonction avec toute autre antenne
ou transmetteur. Industrial cellular
router doit être installé et utilisé avec
une distance minimale de 20 cm entre
le radiateur et votre corps.
Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Tout changement ou modication non
expressément approuvé par la partie
responsable de la conformité pourrait
annuler l’autorisation de l’utilisateur à
faire fonctionner l’équipement.

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Component overview
4G
1. Air inlet cover with insect mesh
2. Sensor modules (up to 4)
3. Control button
4. Status LED
5. Temperature & humidity sensor
6. Slots for sensor modules
7. Micro-USB socket (not supported)
8. PoE Ethernet port
(power and optional data)
9. Optional 4G USB modem stick
10. Mounting plate with mounting hook
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AirVisual Outdoor LED indicator
Blue = Connected to the IQAir cloud platform
Red = Not connected to cloud or network
Red, blinking = Resetting / updating / self-testing
Green = Wi-Fi setup, Wi-Fi hotspot paired
Green, blinking = Wi-Fi setup, Wi-Fi hotspot open

6
Power the device
The AirVisual Outdoor uses Power
over Ethernet (PoE) to power the
monitor. Power is supplied with the
provided 48V PoE power adapter and
either of the two included Ethernet
power cables.
When used in outdoor areas, the
supplied PoE power adapter is to be
installed in a dry spot where no water
can reach the power adapter or use
a power outlet with a weatherproof
enclosure. When the PoE power
adapter is connected indoors, the
Ethernet cable should be routed
through a wall or window feed-
through.
Plug the power adapter into a power
outlet and the status LED will turn red
.Connect the Ethernet cable to the
AirVisual Outdoor Ethernet port and
to the PoE marked port of the power
adapter. The status LED of the PoE
power adapter will turn green .
The LAN marked port will not power
the monitor. The LAN port on the
power adapter can be used to
connect the device to the Internet.
Refer to “Connecting to the IQAir
cloud platform” on page 8.
Instead of the supplied PoE power
adapter you can use a PoE Ethernet
switch (IEEE-802.3at capable). If you
need a longer cable, PoE can power
the AirVisual Outdoor up to a distance
up of 80 m / 262 ft. Use a shielded
CAT7 UV resistant Ethernet cable.
When initially connected to power,
the AirVisual Outdoor will turn on and
display a red status LED indicating
the device is not connected to a
network.
Setup and conguration
*In case of error, please check the Ethernet cables and
connectors. If status remains, contact IQAir support.
PoE power adapter LED indicator
Red = Power ready
Green = Power connected
Green & Red blinking = Error*
LAN
ACTIVE
PoE
LAN PoE
PoE

7
Data connectivity options
The AirVisual Outdoor can be
networked to the IQAir data cloud
where current and historic air quality
data may be viewed on the IQAir
AirVisual mobile app or on the IQAir
web dashboard. Three network
connectivity options are available.
The device features Wi-Fi and
Ethernet connectivity. A 4G cellular
connection is possible with an
optional 4G USB modem stick and
SIM card with an active data plan.
The most suitable choice of cloud
connection will depend on the
following:
• Do you have a reliable Wi-Fi signal
at the installation location? This
would make a Wi-Fi connection
suitable.
• Do you have access to an Ethernet
outlet? This would make an Ethernet
connection suitable.
• If neither Ethernet nor Wi-Fi
connection is available, then a mobile
4G cellular network connection
may be the best way to connect
your AirVisual Outdoor to the IQAir
cloud. Please note that the AirVisual
Outdoor generates about 35 MB in
monthly data.
Connection with Ethernet or cellular
4G USB modem establishes the
connection automatically. Wi-Fi setup
requires a few steps. Simply follow
the instructions from the IQAir
AirVisual app.
Setup and conguration
Download the IQAir AirVisual app &
create an account
Scan this QR to get to the
appropriate app store:
Connect & setup your AirVisual
Outdoor: Select ‘Scan QR Code’ and
scan the device QR code on the back
side of the device or in the user manual.
Alternatively select ‘Add a Device’ and
follow the instructions to enter the serial
number manually.
Follow the prompts for the network
setup.
Download the
IQAir AirVisual app

8
Ethernet connection: Connect the
Ethernet cable from an Internet router
to the port labeled LAN of the PoE
power adapter. Connect the second
Ethernet cable from the PoE labeled
port of the PoE power adapter to
the Ethernet port of the AirVisual
Outdoor.
Wi-Fi connection: Use the AirVisual
app to congure the AirVisual Outdoor
to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Open the device settings and select
Wi-Fi as connection type. To set the
AirVisual Outdoor into pairing mode,
press and hold the control button for
3 seconds. The status LED will start
to blink green . Next, pair your
phone with the device. The AirVisual
app shows the Wi-Fi network of
your device with the serial number
for identication. After successful
connection, the status LED will
change to solid green . Select your
local Wi-Fi network that you would like
the AirVisual Outdoor to connect to.
Enter the password if required or enter
a SSID manually. The AirVisual app
will ask you to verify the successful
connection by observing the blue
status LED .
4G cellular connection: Plug the
4G USB modem stick into the USB
socket on the side of the AirVisual
Outdoor. The “Component overview”
on page 5 shows where the 4G USB
modem stick must be inserted after
removing the air inlet cover.
A successful connection to the IQAir
cloud data platform is indicated by a
status LED on the AirVisual Outdoor
that turns blue .
The device will now upload its data
to the cloud and within a few minutes
delay you can view your air quality
data online from the AirVisual app or
IQAir web dashboard (may require
subscription).
Connecting to the IQAir cloud platform
LAN PoE
PoE
4G
LAN
ACTIVE
PoE
LAN
PoE
Active
Ethernet
Ethernet connection
Wi-Fi & 4G connection

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Always mount the AirVisual Outdoor
in an outdoor location with good air
circulation. Avoid locations near direct
local pollution sources, such as vents,
exhausts, open windows, smoking
areas or any other combustion
sources.
Installation orientation
Install the AirVisual Outdoor vertically,
e.g. onto a wall or pole, with the air
inlet openings facing downwards.
Do not mount the AirVisual Outdoor
horizontally on a surface. As this
may reduce sensor lifetime and allow
moisture to enter the device.
Installation height
Install the device with a minimum
clearance of 1.5 m / 5 ft above any
horizontal surface to avoid splash
back.
Rain and snow
The AirVisual Outdoor power adapter
must be placed so that it will not get in
contact with water
or snow.
Always use a “drip
loop” for the power
cable to prevent
water entering
the device or the
power adapter.
Prepare for installation
Remove the mounting plate and set
aside. You do not need to fully remove
the Hex screw. Prepare the location
and install the mounting plate.
Select a suitable air quality monitoring location
After successful network conguration, the device is now ready to be mounted in
a suitable location.
Installation
Congure your AirVisual Outdoor and conrm that it is connected to the
Internet and IQAir cloud platform (blue LED) before starting the installation.
Remove the mounting plate
!

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Pole mount
Install the mounting bracket with cable
ties onto a pole or pillar. There are two
UV resistant cable ties supplied. Insert
the cable ties into the mounting plate.
Install the mounting plate with zip-ties
onto a pole or pillar.
Wall mount
To mount the device onto a wall, you
may need a power tool to drill a hole
for the wall plugs. Wall plugs and
screws are supplied.
Attach the AirVisual Outdoor
on the mounting plate
Once the mounting plate is installed,
attach the AirVisual Outdoor by
aligning the lower bracket on the
mounting plate with the bottom slot
on the back of the device. Tighten the
hex screw.
Installation
Wall mount with hardware providedPole mount with cable ties
Attach the AirVisual Outdoor onto the
mounting plate

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Sensor replacement
In addition to its xed temperature,
humidity, and barometric pressure
sensors, the AirVisual Outdoor has four
sensor slots (1-4) that allow for up to four
removable sensor modules. The sensor
slots can be lled with multiple identical
sensor modules or with dierent sensor
modules. At the time of printing, a PM
sensor module and a CO2 sensor module
exist, with more sensor modules under
development.
PM sensor module
The PM sensor module includes a laser-
based nephelometer for simultaneous
measurement of PM1, PM2.5 and
PM10. In its standard conguration, the
AirVisual Outdoor is supplied with two PM
sensor modules. The lifetime of the PM
sensor is up to 5 years in average PM2.5
concentrations below 25 µg/m3.
Calibration
The AirVisual Outdoor sensor modules
are supplied pre-calibrated. When a
PM sensor module becomes defective
or loses its accuracy it can easily be
replaced.
Due to the sensitivity of the sensors, they
will react to environmental changes. All
sensors except the PM, temperature,
humidity, or pressure sensors may take
up to 5 days to show correct values after
the rst start or when they are restarted
after they have been switched o for more
than a few days.
Replacing a sensor module
You will be notied by the AirVisual app
or web dashboard if a sensor module
requires replacement.
To replace a defective sensor module,
please follow the steps below:
1. Unplug the power cable so the device
is powered o.
2. Remove the AirVisual Outdoor from
its mounting plate, by loosening the hex
socket screw on top.
3. Remove the air inlet cover by sliding
down the cover at the back as shown.
4. Pull out the defective sensor, which can
be identied by the sensor module serial
number and/or the sensor slot number
shown in the replacement notication.
5. Insert the new sensor module.
6. Slide the air inlet cover back on.
7. Plug back in the power cables.
8. Place the monitor into its mounting
plate and tighten the hex socket screw.
9. Dispose of the old sensor according to
your local disposal rules.
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1
4
3
2
1
4
3
Remove the air inlet cover
Sensor slots

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Warranty and support
IQAir reports data from thousands of ground level monitoring stations around the world.
Yet, many places still lack local air quality information.
With the purchase of an AirVisual Outdoor monitor, you are only a few simple clicks
away from becoming an ocial air quality monitoring station and contribute your data to
global air pollution knowledge. Your station, after a short validation process, will become
visible to the global air quality community on the IQAir AirVisual app and IQAir website.
By making your AirVisual Outdoor public, you become part of a global community of air
quality data contributors that help to increase knowledge about hyper-local air quality.
Together, we can raise air quality awareness and provide the global air quality data needed for
people, businesses, NGOs, and governments to help improve air quality everywhere.
Visit us on-line for more information: iqair.com
Join the air quality community
Warranty information
For warranty information, visit the support
section on the IQAir website.
Support & FAQ’s
For help with any questions and warranty
information, visit the support section on
the IQAir website at:
https://www.iqair.com/support

If you have any questions, please contact us at
iqair.com/contact | IQAir AG, Switzerland
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