
Operation Manual HORIBA APDA-371
Particulate Monitor
Date:
April, 2010
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This is an important parameter to understand. At sea-level and moderate temperatures the difference between these
settings will be minimal, but at high elevations or varied temperatures the flow rate can be greatly affected by this
setting. NOTE: Section 5.2 contains a detailed description of each of these flow types, and should be studied to ensure
proper operation of the unit.
Cv:
This value is the factory-set Coefficient of Variability for the internal flow sensor. The value of Cv is only
changed by the user when performing a flow calibration on manual valve (metered) or STD flow units. ACTUAL flow
controlled units almost never need to have this value altered.
Qo:
This value is the factory-set zero correction factor for the internal flow sensor. The value of Qo is only changed
by the user when performing a flow calibration on manual valve (metered) or STD flow units. ACTUAL flow controlled
units almost never need to have this value altered.
ABS: The ABS value is the factory-set mass of the reference membrane foil used during the automatic span check.
This value is compared to the measured value each hour (see section 4.2). Each unit’s ABS value is different, but is
typically around 0.800 mg. The ABS value is never changed by the operator unless the span membrane is
replaced due to damage.
µsw:
This is called the Mu-switch value, and is the factory-set mass absorption coefficient used by the APDA-371 in
the concentration calculations. Typical values are about 0.285 to 0.310. Warning: This is a unit-specific calibration
value which may significantly affect the accuracy of the unit. Never change this value without specific
instruction from HORIBA.
K:
The K-factor is the factory-set slope correction (multiplier) for the APDA-371 concentration. The K-factor value
is determined by dynamic testing of the APDA-371 in the factory smoke chamber. This will always be a value between
0.9 to 1.1. All of the stored and displayed data contains this correction. Warning: This is a unit-specific calibration
value which may significantly affect the accuracy of the unit. Never change this value without specific
instruction from HORIBA.
BKGD: The BACKGROUND value is the factory-set zero correction (slope offset) for the APDA-371 concentration. This
is determined by running the unit for at least 72 hours with a 0.2 micron zero filter on the inlet. The concentration values
over this time are averaged, and the BKGD is the negative of this average. All of the stored and displayed data contains
this correction. The BKGD value is typically between 0.000 and -0.005 mg/m
3
. HORIBA does offer a zero filter kit (BX-
302) which may be used to audit this value, and comes with complete instructions. Warning: This is a unit-specific
calibration value which may significantly affect the accuracy of the unit. Note: The BKGD value is not to be
confused with the OFFSET (range offset) value in the SETUP > SAMPLE menu. See section 6.2.
STD TEMP:
This is the value of standard temperature, used for standard flow or concentration calculations. In the
U.S. the value of standard temperature is usually 25 degrees C as mandated by the USEPA. Some other countries use
a standard temperature value of 0C or 20C. This setting is not available on units using firmware prior to rev 3.0.
HEATER:
This setting selects which mode the Smart Inlet Heater is used in. When set to AUTO, the Smart Heater
will use the filter RH and temperature sensors to control the inlet tube heating. When set to MANUAL, the unit will
simply turn the heater on all the time regardless of filter conditions. The actual setup parameters for the Smart Heater
are located in the SETUP > HEATER menu, which will not appear unless this value is set to AUTO. The operator may
safely set this parameter as required. HORIBA recommends using the AUTO setting. This value must be set to AUTO
for PM
2.5
monitoring.
6.4
EXTRA1 Screen
The settings in the EXTRA1 screen are special settings that have been installed for special applications and generally
will never be changed.
e1
Low Concentration Limit. The lowest concentration value the APDA-371 is allowed to store or display, despite
what it measured. Any measurements below this value will be clamped. The range is -0.015mg to +0.010mg,
and the default value is -0.015mg. Note: This value is not to be confused with the OFFSET value which sets
the lower limit of the measurement range, or the BKGD value which is the zero correction.