Introducing AIR-IQ Laboratory-Quality FTIR Gas Analysis

10th October 2026

Real Time. Multi-Gas. Anywhere. Protea is delighted to introduce AIR-IQ, an innovative new portable FTIR gas analyser designed to bring laboratory-quality gas analysis directly to the point of measurement. Combining advanced Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology with real-time multi-gas measurement, AIR-IQ provides environmental professionals, researchers and industrial operators with a powerful new way to identify, quantify and understand gases across a wide range of applications.

From investigating workplace exposure and monitoring greenhouse gases to analysing biogas quality and identifying industrial process changes, AIR-IQ delivers the information needed to make faster, better-informed decisions, without the delays traditionally associated with laboratory analysis.

Laboratory-Quality Gas Analysis Without the Wait

For many organisations, accurate gas analysis is essential for understanding processes, investigating environmental conditions and identifying potential issues. Traditional sampling methods can involve collecting samples, transporting them to a laboratory and waiting for results. This process can introduce delays, particularly when immediate information is required to investigate a problem or understand changing conditions.

AIR-IQ changes the way gas analysis can be carried out.

At its heart is a high-resolution FTIR spectrometer, delivering laboratory-quality identification, quantification and trend analysis of multiple gases simultaneously. Rather than relying on laboratory turnaround times, AIR-IQ provides real-time results directly at the point of measurement, allowing users to investigate gas compositions, monitor changing concentrations and respond to findings more quickly. With its ability to measure multiple gases at once, AIR-IQ also reduces the need for separate single-gas instruments, bringing advanced analytical capability together within one integrated, portable solution.

Identify, Quantify and Understand Multiple Gases in Real Time

One of AIR-IQ's key advantages is its ability to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex gas mixtures. Using proven FTIR technology, the analyser can identify and quantify multiple gases simultaneously, providing valuable insights into gas concentrations and how they change over time. This makes AIR-IQ particularly useful for applications where the composition of a gas mixture may be uncertain or where detailed analysis is needed to investigate unexpected results.

The system's intelligent software provides live concentration trends, histogram displays and alarm notifications, allowing users to monitor measurements and recognise changes as they occur. Importantly, AIR-IQ also enables measurement data to be stored and re-analysed at a later date. This means users can revisit previously collected FTIR data to investigate additional compounds without necessarily having to return to site and repeat the original sampling process.

For organisations conducting environmental investigations, research or industrial process analysis, this provides valuable flexibility and the opportunity to extract further information from existing measurements.

Advanced FTIR Technology in One Portable Solution

AIR-IQ has been designed to combine sophisticated analytical performance with the practicality required for real-world industrial and environmental applications. Its rugged, portable construction incorporates a built-in 10.1-inch QLED display, embedded computer, integrated sample pump and data processing capabilities, providing a self-contained gas analysis solution.

Weighing approximately 17.5kg, AIR-IQ brings laboratory-quality measurement technology into a compact instrument measuring just 46 x 36 x 26cm. For applications requiring greater flexibility in the field, an optional Android tablet interface is also available, alongside an optional clip-on battery offering up to three hours of operation. This integrated approach helps simplify equipment requirements while enabling users to access measurement information directly where it is needed.

Intelligent Software for Smarter Gas Analysis

Beyond its advanced measurement capabilities, AIR-IQ incorporates powerful.

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