How are the measurements taken?
Before we launch into how your Corentium Home's measures radon, please note there are 2 ways that radon is measured, and it basically depends where you come from :)
PCI/L is the imperial system (US) for measuring radon and stands for picocurie per liter of air
BQ/M3 is the metric system (EU/CA) for measuring radon and stands for bequerel per cubic meter
In this article, the examples we use are in PCI/L.
From the moment you calibrate your Corentium Home, the radon sensor will begin to take measurements once every hour. Each hourly measurement taken by the device is compiled on a rolling 24hr basis to give you the following readings:
Additionally, the long-term average updates once per day, providing a comprehensive view of radon levels over the entire monitoring period.
1. Short term average - 1 DAY (last 24 hours) - updated hourly
The display alternates between the 1-day and 7-day averages approximately every 5 seconds, allowing users to compare short-term and weekly trends easily.
The 1-DAY average only provides a rough estimate of the radon concentration in the last 24 hours. It has limited accuracy and should not be used as a basis for taking remediation action. The 7-DAY average has better accuracy and is the shortest period of time that gives a reliable indication of your radon exposure.
2. Short term average - last 7 DAYS
The 7-day average updates once per day, summarizing the last seven days of measurements.
Please note: the 7-DAY average will only appear after the device has collected 7 days worth of data.
3. Long term average - since the device has started measuring this current period
This value is displayed in the center upper part of the screen and updates once per day.
To check how many days you have been measuring for in total this period, press the MODE button at the back of the device and it will show total amount of days on the display.
This feature helps users track the duration of their monitoring efforts effectively.