Dust Sensor & PM2.5 / PM10 Sensor for Construction Sites, RMC Plants & Industry
A dust sensor (also called a PM sensor or particulate sensor) measures the fine dust in the air — PM2.5 and PM10 — every few seconds. For construction, RMC and industrial sites in NCR it is not optional: the pollution boards want that reading streamed live to their dust portal. We supply the sensor, mount it at the right spot, and connect it to the board.
Most PM sensors you can buy online are indoor gadgets. A site sensor is different: it has to survive dust, rain and summer heat on a pole for months, keep its data accurate, and push readings to a government server without gaps. That is why the boards ask for outdoor, weather-proof units and why we only install models that meet those needs.
PM2.5 is the very fine dust that goes deep into the lungs; PM10 is the coarser dust from digging, cutting and vehicle movement. Construction sites mainly raise PM10, but the boards check both. Our sensors report both values together, plus temperature and humidity where required.
Placement matters as much as the sensor. We place it near the boundary on the side the wind usually blows towards, away from walls and smog-gun spray, so the reading is honest. A sensor hidden in a sheltered corner is one of the first things an inspecting officer questions.
Once installed, we map the device ID on the DPCC, HSPCB, UPPCB or RSPCB dust portal, check the data is arriving, and keep watching it. If a reading stops, our team gets on it before the portal flags your site.
What's included
- ▸Outdoor PM2.5 and PM10 dust sensors for site use
- ▸Low cost and CPCB-listed options to match site size
- ▸Correct boundary placement for honest readings
- ▸Dust portal mapping for DPCC, HSPCB, UPPCB and RSPCB
- ▸Solar-backed units for sites without stable power
- ▸Ongoing data monitoring and quick repair
Our process
- 01
Site visit
We check size, power and wind direction.
- 02
Choose sensor
Low cost PM sensor or CPCB-listed AQI sensor, as your board needs.
- 03
Install & link
Mounted, powered and connected to the dust portal.
- 04
Monitor
We watch the data every month and fix any gap.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between a dust sensor and an AQI sensor?
On a construction site they mean the same thing in practice: an outdoor monitor that measures PM2.5 and PM10 and reports to the dust portal. 'AQI sensor' is the common name; 'dust sensor' or 'PM sensor' describes what it measures.
Can I use a cheap indoor PM2.5 sensor on my site?
No. Indoor units are not built for dust, rain and heat and cannot push data to the board's portal. Inspectors look for an outdoor, portal-linked device.
Which dust sensor do I need for my site?
Smaller sites often qualify for a low cost PM sensor; larger or high-risk sites may need a CPCB-listed AQI sensor. We confirm what your board expects during the free site visit.