1. Start with the monitoring question
A useful environmental monitoring specification begins with what you need to learn at the site. You may want to observe particulate levels near an operation, understand how selected gases change over time, or compare local conditions across locations. Write down the question for each station before selecting hardware. This gives the sensor list, reporting interval and platform view a clear purpose.
2. Separate required measurements from optional ones
List the parameters that are essential and those that would add useful context. The GIOT environmental monitoring system offers temperature, relative humidity, PM2.5, PM10 and illuminance measurements, with standard gas sensor interfaces for CO, SO₂, NO₂, O₃ and VOC. Sensor types and quantities can be customized. Ask for the proposed sensor model and its measurement range, accuracy, resolution and response time for every required parameter.
3. Confirm the eight-sensor arrangement
The device supports up to eight installed sensors in total. This capacity is not eight additional gas sensors on top of a separate standard package. A displayed measurement channel and a physical sensor are not necessarily the same thing: ask GIOT to provide the final sensor schedule and channel mapping. Each sensor position has a defined assignment, so positions are not interchangeable. Power down the unit before replacing a sensor.
4. Specify the installation conditions
Describe the location, mounting surface, exposure, expected operating environment and access for maintenance. Wall and pole mounting are available. The enclosure is designed to IP65, with certification in progress. Confirm the chosen sensor ratings and enclosure requirements for the actual site; the enclosure description does not establish the suitability of every sensor for every environment.
5. Plan power and communications
Provide the available power supply and network coverage. Connectivity options include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE and LoRaWAN; confirm any gateway or cellular service requirements. A separate power enclosure can be configured for 110 VAC, solar, wind or a 24 V lead-acid battery system. For remote stations, runtime and power hardware need to be selected around the site conditions and project demand.
6. Define the data you will use
The standard sampling interval is 10 minutes, with a maximum sampling frequency of once per minute. Optional local buffering provides approximately two to three days of storage. Agree how measurements reach the platform, how long records should be retained and what happens during a communications interruption. The GIOT platform preview illustrates readings, history and station status using sample data.
Your inquiry checklist
Send the station quantity, target parameters, required performance, mounting location, available power and communications, preferred reporting interval and intended use of the data. Include any project-specific test or certification requirements. GIOT can then review a configuration and identify which details need model-specific confirmation.