Operation Manual HORIBA APDA-371
Particulate Monitor
Date:
April, 2010
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HORIBA Europe GmbH, Julius-Kronenberg-Str. 9, D-42799 Leichlingen, Telefon: +49(0)2175-8978-0, Fax: +49(0)2175-8978-50
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APDA-371 Specifications
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION
Measurement Principle:
Particulate Concentration by Beta Attenuation.
US-EPA Existing
Designations:
PM
10
: EPA EQPM-0798-122
PM
2.5
: Class III EPA EQPM-0308-170
Standard Range:
0 - 1.000 mg/m
3
(0 - 1000 g/m
3
)
Optional Ranges:
0 - 0.100, 0.200, 0.250, 0.500, 2.000, 5.000, 10.000 mg/m
3
(special applications)
Accuracy:
Exceeds US-EPA Class III PM
2.5
FEM standards for additive and multiplicative bias.
Resolution:
± 0.1 µg/m
3
Lower Detection Limit:
(2
σ
) (1 hour)
Less than 4.8 g/m
3
from 0.000 to 0.100 mg/m
3
(less than 4.0 g/m
3
typical)
Lower Detection Limit:
(2
σ
) (24 hour)
Less than 1.0 g/m
3
Measurement Cycle Time:
1 Hour
Flow Rate:
16.7 liters/minute. Adjustable 0-20 LPM range. Actual or Standard flow.
Filter Tape:
Continuous glass fiber filter, 30mm x 21m roll. > 60 days/roll.
Span Check:
Automatic 800ug (typical) span foil verified hourly.
Beta Source:
14
C (carbon-14), 60 µCi ±15 µCi (< 2.22 X 106 Beq), Half-Life 5730 years.
Beta Detector Type:
Photomultiplier tube with organic plastic scintillator.
Operating Temp. Range:
0 to +50°C
Ambient Temp. Range:
-30° to +60°C
Ambient Humidity Range:
0 to 90% RH, non-condensing.
Humidity Control:
Actively controlled inlet heater module, 10 - 99% RH set point.
Approvals:
US-EPA, CE, NRC, TUV, CARB, ISO-9001
User Interface:
Menu-driven interface with 8x40 character LCD display and dynamic keypad.
Analog Output:
Isolated 0-1 VDC output standard. 0-10V, 4-20mA, 0-16mA switch-selectable.
Serial Interface:
RS-232 2-way serial port for PC or modem communications.
Printer Output:
Output-only serial port, 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.
Compatible Software:
MicroMet Plus
®
, Comet™, HyperTerminal
®
, ProComm Plus
®
.
Error Reporting:
User-configurable. Available through serial port, display, and relay outputs.
Memory:
4369 records (182 days @ 1 record/hr).
Power Supply:
100 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 0.4 kW 3.4A max.
Weight:
24.5 kg (54 lbs) without external accessories.
Unit Dimensions:
H x W x D = 31cm x 43cm x 40cm (12.25” x 17” x 16”).
*Specifications may be subject to change without notice.
2
SITE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION
2.1
Unpacking and Inspection
If any damage to the shipment is noticed before unpacking, a claim must be filed with the commercial carrier
immediately. Notify HORIBA after notification of the commercial carrier.
Remove the unit and accessories from the shipping boxes and compare the received items to the packing list. Make
sure you have all of the required items for the type of installation you plan to perform.
