Automatic Continuous Real Time Particulate Monitor BAM 1020 by Metone

US-EPA Approved FEM, TUV Approved for PM10, PM2.5, PM 10-2.5 & TSP Monitoring

 Flow Rate 16.7 l/min, 

 The BAM 1020 Automatically measures & records airborne particulate concentration levels using the industry proven principle of Beta Ray Attenuation (BAM) on filter tape for 60/90 days with 1 hr cycle

 Features
• U.S. EPA Equivalent Method for PM10, PM2.5, and PM10-2.5 Monitoring
• Long term unattended remote operation of up to 60 days between site visits
• Very low operating costs
• Automatic span calibration checks
• Fast and easy field audits using common FRM audit tools
• Bench top or equipment rack mounting in mobile or stationary shelters
• Rugged anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and baked enamel construction
• Highly accurate, reliable, and mechanically simple flow system
• Hourly filter advances minimize effects on volatile compounds
• Advanced Smart Heater technology precisely controls sample relative humidity
• Integrated datalogger allows the connection of up to six meteorological sensors
• Data retrieval through RS-232 serial ports using direct PC connections or digital data collection systems

Parameter    
Operating Principle:       Measures ambient particulate concentrations using beta ray attenuation
U.S. EPA Designations:   Class III FEM, PM10 (EQPM-0798-122), PM2.5 (EQPM-0308-170), PM10-2.5 (EQPM-0709-185)
EU Certifications:            TUV Rheinland, PM2.5 (936/21209919/A), PM10 (936/21205333/A, 936/21220762/A)

Performance    
Accuracy:                               Exceeds U.S. EPA Class III PM2.5 FEM standards for additive and multiplicative bias*
Measurement Cycle Time:  1 hour
Flow Rate:                              16.7 liters per minute, actual or standard flow conditions
Filter Tape:                            Glass fiber filter tape, 60 days of operation per roll
Span Check:                          Automatic 800 µg span membrane verification with ±5% deviation alarms
Beta Source:                         14C (carbon -14), 60 µCi ±15 µCi (2.22 MBq)
Beta Detector Type:             Photomultiplier tube with organic plastic scintillator

Industries:

• Environmental Consulting
• Government

Applications:

• Ambient Monitoring
• Compliance Testing
• Dust Monitoring
• Emission Sampling