US EPA Approved FEM Method for PM10

 The Met One Instruments, Inc. E-BAM Plus Portable Beta Gauge has been built to satisfy users, regulators and those from the health community by providing truly accurate, precise, real time measurement of fine particulate matter automatically. In addition, it is rugged, portable, and deployable in 15 minutes. The EBAM Plus is a U.S.-EPA designated equivalent method for PM10

The E-BAM Plus Offers the Following Advanced Features:
• Accuracy and precision approval with U.S.-EPA designationfor PM10 measurement.
• Real-time, accurate results without correction factors, regardless of season or geographic location.
• True ambient sampling provides accurate measurement of semi-volatile nitrates and organic compounds.
• Lightweight, rugged construction is easily mounted on a tripod in minutes.
• All-weather construction allows for true ambient sampling.
• Operates on AC power.

The E-BAM Plus is a Complete Measurement System That Comes With the Following Standard Components and Features:
• Internal Data-logger
• External AC Vacuum Pump Standard
• Real-Time Concentration
• PM10 Inlet
• Aluminum Tripod
• Temp/RH/Pressure Sensor
• Volumetric Flow Control
• Weatherproof Enclosure
• Filter Temperature Sensor
• Filter RH Sensor
• Filter Pressure Sensor
• Calibration Membrane

The Met One Instruments, Inc. E-BAM Plus is a portable, real-time beta gauge is a U.S.-EPA designated equivalent method for PM10.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Measurement Principle Particulate Concentration by Beta Attenuation U.S. EPA Designations Measurement PM10 Designation Number: EQPM-1215-226 Measurement Sample Time 1 Hour Flow Rate 16.7 L/min inlet flow rate; actual volumetric flow Filter Tape Continuous glass fiber filter; 30 mm x 21 m roll; > 60 days/roll Span Check Manual, 800ug (typical), span foil included. Beta Source 14C (carbon-14); 60 µCi ±15 µCi (2.22 MBq) Beta Detector Type Photomultiplier tube with organic plastic scintillator Operating Temperature Range -30° to +50°C. Operating Humidity Range 0 – 90% RH, noncondensing Inlet Humidity Control Actively controlled inlet heater module User Interface 4.3” graphical touch screen Ambient Sensor Model 597A combination AT, RH, and BP serial sensor AT: -50° to +70°C; RH: 0 to 98%; BP: 375 to 825 mmHg Analog Outputs 2 Channels; optically Isolated; Voltage Range 0-1, 0-2.5 or 0-5 VDC, Current Ranges 4-20 MA 7500 Digital Serial Interface 2 channels, half duplex RS-485 Serial Interface 1 channel; full duplex RS-232, USB (Shared common serial output) 1 channel; half duplex RS-485, Baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Internal Data Storage 8 Days 1-minute average, 1.3 years 60-minute average External Data Storage 1 USB Flash drive device Compatible Software Power Air Plus 5, COMET™, HyperTerminal® Supply AC Version: 100 - 230 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 150W, 3A @ 115 VAC/ 2A @ 230 VAC Weight 75 lbs. (34.1 kg) Dimensions (Without Tripod) Height: 18 in (46 cm) Width: 16 in (41 cm) Depth: 12 in (31 cm)