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Dust‑A‑Side launches IoT DAS Monitor for real‑time dust control

The DAS Monitor records particulate levels, weather data and location, sending alerts when thresholds are breached.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:34:21 GMT

Dust‑A‑Side, a South African dust‑management company, has placed its DAS Monitor at the centre of its service offering for mines, quarries and industrial sites, the firm said on 9 Oct 2026.

What happened

The DAS Monitor is an IoT‑enabled unit that continuously measures PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and GPS location. Readings are transmitted to a secure web‑based dashboard that authorised users can access from computers, tablets or phones. The hardware sits in a robust steel enclosure, runs on 230 VAC or a solar‑battery system, and can be moved to any work area.

What the reports add

Dust‑A‑Side argues that dust control should be judged on measured results rather than visual inspection from a vehicle cab. The company notes that the summer rainfall season often masks dust spikes, while dry spells between storms generate the sharpest spikes of the year. It also highlights growing regulatory and community scrutiny of air‑quality performance at mining operations.

What was said

According to the company, configurable alarm thresholds trigger SMS or email alerts the moment levels cross a set limit, giving site teams the chance to dispatch water carts or adjust activities while the issue is still manageable. The system can also be linked directly to fog cannons and other suppression equipment so that a dust spike can automatically start a response.

How it came about

The DAS Monitor’s historical data function provides an evidence base for environmental officers to report compliance, showing which activities generate the most dust and how treatment effectiveness varies month to month.

Key facts

Dust‑A‑Side's DAS Monitor measures PM2.5, PM10, wind, temperature, humidity, rainfall and GPS. (bizcommunity.com)
Readings are sent to a secure cloud dashboard accessible on computers, tablets or phones. (bizcommunity.com)
Configurable thresholds generate SMS or email alerts when dust levels exceed set limits. (bizcommunity.com)
The unit can run on mains power or a solar‑battery system and is housed in a steel enclosure. (bizcommunity.com)
Historical data helps environmental officers demonstrate compliance and identify dust‑generating activities. (bizcommunity.com)