Collection of particulate matter for subsequent analysis.
Explorer Model SS5i: Single Inlet
he Single Inlet/Filter Unit employs a PM10 inlet designed to run at 5 liters per minute. The flow rate can be adjusted by a manual valve in the Sampling Control Box. An option exists to further separate PM2.5 and coarse mode (2.5 < d <10mm) aerosols using Nuclepore® filter separation in our FC10 filter cartridge. Other size selection combinations at the filter stage are possible upon request.
- Box dimensions: 12.5″ x 15″ x 9″
- Installed height: 40″ but varies per configuration
- Inlet option: Single
- Flow rate: 5 lpm
- Inlet size cut-off options: PM10, PM4, P2.5, or PM1
- Cyclones inlets available for sharper cut-off
- Optional second stage size separation using Nuclepore(R) filter equipped cartridge
Explorer Model SS5i: Dual Inlet
The Dual External Inlet is available in a variety of configurations. It is available as either a single or dual inlet design with options for PM10, PM4, PM2.5 and PM1 collection using impactors or cyclone inlets.
- Box dimensions: 12.5″ x 15″ x 9″
- Installed height: 40″ but varies per configuration
- Inlet option: Dual
- Flow rate: 5 lpm
- Cut-off options: PM10, PM4, P2.5, and PM1
- Cyclones inlets available for sharper cut-off
- Optional second stage separation using Nuclepore(R) filter equipped cartridge
- Power inputs: 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz and nominal 12VDC. Solar power compatible.
Filter Cartridge Model FC10
The AirPhoton 8-slot filter cartridge is a unique design that holds and protects 8 particle sampling filters. This design minimizes the handling of the filters in the field and reduces the frequency of site visits by technicians. Used in conjunction with the AirPhoton Explorer Automated Filter Sampling Station, the cartridge can be deployed through 8 sampling cycles (one of which can be a blank for reference) before exchange with a fresh cartridge is necessary. Each of the 8 slots can hold either 1 filter for straightforward measurements of particles of one size, or 2 sequential filters of different pore sizes for separation of particles by size.
When used with the dual inlet system and control box each inlet can be used separately for four sampling cycles. One filter location for each flow can be used as a reference blank.
- Dimensions: 3″ x 6″ x 1.25″
- Single or dual stage filtering
- Filter Diameter: 1″
- Weight: ~ 0.6 kg
Communications Module
The Communications Module allows remote communication with the instrument, user can script files to the instrument to change and modify sampling protocols. Users can also download operational status and house keeping information about the instrument. Works both on cellular and WiFi networks
- White box: 7″ x 5″ x 1.5″
- Weight ~ .5 kg
