Inlet box specifications

• Box dimensions: 12.5″ x 15″ x 9″ / 32cm × 38cm × 23cm
• Weight: 6 kg
• Installed height: 40″ / 102cm but varies per configuration
• Control box option: SS5e, SS5e7-1
• Holds FC10, 8-slot filter cartridge
• Flow rate: 1.5-7 lpm, set to control particle size
• Inlet size cut-off options: PM10, PM4, P2.5, or PM1

Control box specifications

• Box dimensions: 12.5″ x 18″ x 9″ / 32cm × 46cm × 23cm
• Weight: 5.3 kg
• Compatible options: SS5i, SS5i-PMx
• Max flow rate: around 7 lpm standard
• Power inputs: 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz
• Auxiliary power input: nominal 12VDC
• Solar power compatible
• User sets sampling protocols with intuitive button commands
• Controls on/off pump and advance to next filter slot as function of minutes, hours or days
• Data stored on removable memory cards with automatic backups

The Aeroexplorer single inlet model can provide autonomous particle sampling. The pump turns on/off and sampling advances to next filter slot, automatically, as function of minutes, hours or days. All is  directed by operator-initiated programs, input with intuitive button controls or script command uploads.

• Aeroexplorer Single Inlet system flyer – Aerexplorer Single Inlet system data sheet.pdf

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