CHESTER
Radon

CHESTER Radon is a configurable radon detector with wireless connectivity (NB-IoT/LTE-M/LoRaWAN). It provides accurate measurement of radon concentration in the air, which is key to ensuring a safe environment.

Applications: radon monitoring in residential buildings, radon control in workplaces, schools, etc.

Wireless connectivity

Precise radon measurement

Easy installation

What is Radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in soil, rocks, and water. It can penetrate buildings through cracks in foundations and accumulate in higher concentrations, especially in enclosed spaces. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon is dangerous because it increases the risk of lung cancer. Therefore, monitoring and reducing its concentration in residential and commercial buildings is essential.

How does CHESTER measure radon

Measurements are provided by the Radon Probe from the Czech company PIKETRONIC. It is a probe with a precision sensor based on a semiconductor photodetector. The probe has a robust design, including a platform that makes it easy to mount, for example, on a wall. The probe communicates with the CHESTER device via an RS485 bus, which can be routed via a cable. Thanks to the bus, up to 32 devices can be connected simultaneously, and really large sites can be monitored.

Product overview

Application elasticity

One modular device covering a wide spectrum of IoT projects

Open source SDK

Ability to create your applications or update the existing ones

LPWAN connectivity

Communication to the internet from the most distant places

Low-power design

Reliable operation from a primary cell battery for several years

IP67 protection level

Enclosure to withstand harsh environmental conditions

Custom branding

Full OEM branding service, including custom color printing

Bluetooth Low Energy

For diagnostics, parametrization, and device firmware upgrades

Remote monitoring

Thanks to the HARDWARIO CHESTER platform, transferring data to the cloud is easy. The values can then be readily displayed on a dashboard, where alarms can trigger if the radon level exceeds the predefined threshold.

Technical specifications

Scope of measurement

20 -100 000 Bq/m3

Degree of coverage

IP67 electronics

Measured value

Radon concentration

Measurement of chamber relative humidity

± 2% (from 10 to 90%)

Detector lifespan

Approximately 12 years

Dimensions

Ø 80 x 175 mm

Easy setup and configuration

Our catalog applications are made to be setup simply and quickly. After you choose your application and get your package, just install CHESTER in the desired location, register it to our cloud and you will get the data to your dashboard that is created based on the selected application.

Example dashboard for catalog application
Simple three step flow showing how easy is it to setup and operate CHESTER

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Choose one of the catalog applications for immediate deployment, or contact us with your specific needs. Get in touch with us to learn more and build IoT projects for your customers today, together.

CHESTER ecosystem, showing all the extensions, expansion boards, enclosures and external sensors