> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aethlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aethlabs.com/microaethalometer-tm-ma450/quick-start-guide.md). # Quick Start Guide Quick start guide for the microAethalometer™ MA450 Black Carbon monitor. The microAethalometer™ MA450 is an outdoor-rated, stationary Black Carbon monitor designed for continuous unattended ambient air quality monitoring. It comes in an outdoor rated, weather-resistant enclosure and features five-wavelength source apportionment measurements with DualSpot® loading compensation, GPS, and WiFi connectivity.