BC 1060 Portable Black Carbon Monitor measures and reports black carbon concentrations with user-selectable time resolution down to one-minute at both UV (370 nm) and IR (880 nm) illumination wavelengths

The combination of portability and dual-wavelength illumination permits rapid, easy deployment on a broad scale for source apportionment (fossil fuel vs. biomass combustion) determination, roadside monitoring, and emergency responder applications. The BC 1060 employs a standard tape measurement system using a 25-m long roll of glass-fiber tape. Operating at a continuous sampling rate of 2 LPM, up to 6 months of uninterrupted operation between filter tape replacement may be expected. The BC 1060 is self-contained within its own weatherproof enclosure containing its pump, making it ideal for quick deployment. It may be operated indoors or outdoors. For operation in highly polluted environments the BC 1060 is supplied with a flow dilution system which may extend the required frequency of tape replacement by up to a factor of five.

The BC 1060, all inclusive, weighs approximately 35 lb. (16 kg) and has a small footprint making it easy to transport. It may be operated from either household power or may be battery powered.


Features

Two Channels UV 370 nm & IR 880 nm
CCS COMET Cloud Compatible
Flow Dilution System for High Concentration Environments
Self-contained Weatherproof Enclosure
6-Month Operation per Tape Roll Sampling at 2 LPM
Highly Portable – 35 lbs./16 kg

Industries:

Emergency Response
Environmental Consulting
Government

Applications:

Ambient Monitoring
Emission Sampling
Environmental Surveys
Fenceline Monitoring

SPECIFICATIONS:

Measurement Principle: Dual Wavelength Optical Absorption. Measurement Range:   Near Infrared (880 nm LED) for elemental carbon. Data Display Resolution:  Ultraviolet (370 nm LED) for elemental and organic carbon. LDL (2σ): <1 ng/m3 to >100,000 ng/m3 (effective)
0.1 ng/m3
< 8 ng/m3 with 1 minute sample time
< 1 ng/m3 with 1 hour sample time Measurement Interval:  1,5,10,15, 30, or 60 minutes. Flow Rate:  2 LPM Pump Type:  Internal DC Powered Pump Filter Tape:  Reinforced glass fiber Power Supply: 12V DC. Universal 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz input, 
12 VDC 8.5A output supply included Ambient/Operating Temperature:  -50°C to +70° Ambient Humidity Range:  0 to 90% RH, non-condensing Internal Data Storage:  4 MB internal memory. 108,134 data records External Data Storage:  One USB Flash Drive Port Data Collection Interface: Single serial output through either RS-232, USB, or
Ethernet port. 1200 to 115200 baud. Compatible Software:  Comet™ software and USB/Ethernet driver CD included User Interface: Menu-driven interface with 4x20 character backlit LCD displayand dynamic keypad Inlet: PM2.5 or PM1 cyclonic separator, 2 LPM flow rate Unit Weight:  Approximately 35 lbs (16 kg) Deployed Dimensions: Height: 30.5 cm   Width: 35.6 cm   Depth: 36.8 cm

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