Specifications

BAM-1020

PARAMETER

SPECIFICATION

Operating Principle

Measures ambient particulate concentrations using beta ray attenuation

U.S. EPA Designations

EU Certifications

PERFORMANCE

Accuracy

Measurement Resolution

0.24 µg in 1mg range, 2.4 µg in 10mg range, 12 bit resolution

Data Resolution

Data Interval

Hourly concentration values. Met sensor averages from 1 to 60 min

Hourly Detection Limit (2σ)

24 Hour Detection Limit

Range

1 mg (1000 µg) default setting. Settable from 0.1 mg to 10 mg

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 0.8 mg span membrane verification with ±5% deviation alarms

Beta Source

Beta Detector Type

Photomultiplier tube with organic plastic scintillator

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature

0º to +50ºC (inside shelter)

Ambient Temperature

-40º to +55ºC (BX-596 AT sensor) -30 to +50C (BX-592). Extended range sensors available

Ambient Humidity

0 – 90% RH, noncondensing

Sample Humidity Control

Active inlet heater module with internal filter RH and temperature sensors

Enclosure

Weatherproof enclosure or shelter is required

INTERFACE

User Interface

Standard 8x40 character LCD with dynamic keypad. Optional color touch screen

Analog Output

Isolated 0 –1 VDC output standard. 0 –10 V, 4–20 mA, 0 –16 mA switch-selectable

Serial Interface

RS-232 serial port with USB converter. Ethernet and expanded serial ports with BX-965 option

Printer Output

Output-only serial port for data or diagnostic output to a PC or serial printer

Telemetry Inputs

Clock reset (voltage or contact closure), telemeter fault (contact closure)

Alarm Contact Closures

Data error, tape fault, flow error, power failure, maintenance

Error Reporting

User-configurable available through serial port, display, and relay outputs

Memory

4369 records (182 days at 1 record/hr). Expanded memory with BX-965 option

ELECTRICAL

Power Supply

Factory configured for 100/120 or 220/240 VAC and 50 or 60 Hz. Dedicated 15A service OK

Power Consumption 110V

262W max with Medo pump and inlet heater running (642W with Gast pump)

Power Consumption 230V

312W max with Medo pump and inlet heater running (717W with Gast pump)

PHYSICAL

Weight

54 lbs (24.5 kg) without external accessories.

Unit Dimensions

Height = 12.25” (31 cm) Width = 17” (43 cm) Depth = 16” (40 cm).

*Slope and offset bias in linear regression with reference method samplers at low concentrations.

See 40 CFR part 53.