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- Page 1 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MetOne Instruments BETA ATTENUATION MASS (BAM) MONITOR MODEL 1020 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Air Quality 410 Willoughby Avenue Suite 303 P.O. Box 111800 Juneau, Alaska 99801-1800 Date: Revision 1 August 27, 2009...
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Page 2: Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Air Quality wants to thank the State of California, Air Resources Board (CARB) for providing a template for this Standard of Operating Procedures. The main body of text was taken from the CARB Air Monitoring Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Laboratory Division’s SOP, dated May 2001 and altered and amended to fit the State of Alaska’s needs. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Acknowledgement ____________________________________________________________ 2 Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________ 3 List of Figure ________________________________________________________________ 4 GENERAL INFORMATION _______________________________________________ 5 Introduction: ______________________________________________________________ 5 Principle of Operation: ______________________________________________________ 5 Safety Precautions: _________________________________________________________ 5 Interferences/Limitations: ___________________________________________________ 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ____________________________________________ 6 List of Tools/Supplies: _______________________________________________________ 6 Physical Inspection _________________________________________________________ 7 Siting: ____________________________________________________________________ 7 Installing BAM-1020 Central Unit: ____________________________________________ 8... -
Page 4: List Of Figure
Inlet Maintenance _______________________________________________________ 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________ 16 General Information _______________________________________________________ 16 Acceptance Test Procedures _______________________________________________ 17 General Information and Acceptance Test Log _________________________________ 17 Physical Inspection ________________________________________________________ 17 Operational Checks ________________________________________________________ 17 Perform Operational Checks: _______________________________________________ 18 Calibration Procedures ___________________________________________________ 19 Background and General Information ________________________________________ 19 9.1.1 Introduction ____________________________________________________________ 19... -
Page 5: General Information
C source. All C issues will be handled by the manufacturer either under warrantee or at ADEC cost. When working close to the beta source for any length of time, the wearing of long sleeves and laboratory gloves may help reduce possible exposure to C beta rays. -
Page 6: Installation Procedure
To date, all ADEC purchased BAM-1020 monitors currently include or are in the process of being upgraded with an inlet heater kit. This heater kit is crucial for most applications throughout the State of Alaska. When the BAM-1020 internal relative humidity sensor detects inlet moisture content >... -
Page 7: Physical Inspection
The BAM-1020 was designed to operate in a temperature-controlled enclosure between 0 °C and 40 °C, and where the relative humidity is not condensing and does not exceed 90%. All ADEC BAM-1020 monitors will be deployed inside a weather-proof and temperature controlled structure. -
Page 8: Installing Bam-1020 Central Unit
4. Heater Kit: The inlet heater kit includes a heater block that slides over the lower end of the inlet tube (inside the station). When installed, the heater will cover approximately four (4) inches in length of the inlet tube. The installed heater should be a minimum of two (2) inches away from any object at either end of the heater, such as the instrument rack or ceiling. -
Page 9: Attaching Inlet Support Hardware
hole saw until the hole is deep enough to accommodate the roof mounting plate. Attaching Inlet Support Hardware: Affix the inlet mounting plate to the top of the roof with plenty of weatherproof sealant and four adequate lag bolts. Attach the supplied inlet coupler to the mounting plate. Slide the inlet tube through the coupler, plate, roof and ceiling. -
Page 10: Pump Connection
Outside Temperature (OT) Connection: All ADEC deployed BAM-1020 monitors will be configured for volumetric flow control. This will require the installation of the supplied OT sensor. The BAM-1020 OT sensor must be calibrated prior to the BAM-1020 monitor flow calibration. - Page 11 due to a configuration parameter that is out of the BAM-1020 operating range or a value that is significantly different than the current operating conditions. When configuring or calibrating the BAM-1020, it is important to exit out to the main menu before proceeding to the next parameter.
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Page 12: Start Sampling
BAM-1020 monitors purchased by the ADEC have been configured for 'VOLUMETRIC’ flow control. To check the BAM-1020 for correct 'VOLUMETRIC’ flow control configuration: 1. Press the "SETUP" soft key. 2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over the word 'Calibrate' and press "SELECT". -
Page 13: Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks Check the BAM-1020 filter tape. One roll of filter tape should last approximately 2 months. Replace when necessary. Biweekly Checks Download data records and error records directly from the BAM. This data should be used to verify the data collection via modem or other communications methods. Note: This may need to be done on a more frequent basis. - Page 14 ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION β Attenuation Monitor Flow Rate, Temperature & Pressure QC Check Monthly PM Network Agency: Station Location: Contractor: Site Name: Date: Time: Auditor: Observer: SAMPLER INFORMATION Sampler: PM Continuous monitor Met One M/N: BAM 1020 w/inline heater S/N: Manufacturer: Inlet Impaction...
- Page 15 ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION β Attenuation Monitor Flow Rate, Temperature & Pressure QC Check Monthly PM Network Agency: Station Location: Contractor: Site Name: Date: Time: Auditor: Observer: SAMPLER INFORMATION Sampler: PM Continuous monitor Met One M/N: BAM 1020 w/inline heater S/N: M anufacturer: Inlet Impaction...
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Page 16: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES General Information Normal BAM-1020 maintenance requires keeping the BAM-1020 central unit dust free and all sampler inlets clean. Sampler Maintenance As with all monitoring equipment, the BAM-1020 should be kept clean and dust free. Use a lint free cloth to remove dust. Remove all inlet filter screens and wash with soap and water. Sharp Cut Cyclone (SCC) Maintenance The PM SCC inlet requires removal from the inlet tube, disassembly and cleaning. -
Page 17: Acceptance Test Procedures
Connect the computer port cable to the upper RS232 connector located at the rear of the BAM- 1020. Activate the HyperTerminal program and press the computer's return button three times. An asterisk (*) should appear. If not, depress the small white and red polarity toggle switch located next to the RS232 connector on the back of the BAM-1020. -
Page 18: Perform Operational Checks
If the BAM analog outputs are going to be used to perform the following tests, connect a strip chart recorder to the instrument analog output so that variations may be monitored and evaluated. Recorder charts should be cut into 24-hour segments and labeled at the bottom with the following: 1. -
Page 19: Calibration Procedures
1020 (BAM-1020) verification and calibration procedures used by ADEC. The Met One Instrument's BAM-1020 Operation Manual is an important resource of information for BAM- 1020 calibrations, and therefore the ADEC highly recommends a thorough review of the BAM- 1020 Operation Manual. -
Page 20: General Information
5. Calibration forms or laptop computer 9.1.4 General Information The calibration of the Met-One BAM Monitor should be performed in the following steps: 1. Ambient temperature sensor calibration/verification. 2. Ambient pressure sensor calibration/verification. 3. Volumetric flow calibration/verification. Record all calibration information and data. It is important to exit back to the main menu between each complete calibration parameter. -
Page 21: Barometric Pressure Sensor Calibration
6. Confirm OT calibration by performing steps 1 through 3. 9.2.4 Barometric Pressure Sensor Calibration: The BAM-1020 internal barometric pressure sensor is calibrated by initiating the BAM-1020 barometric sensor calibration sequence and entering in a single ambient pressure value. Perform the following steps to calibrate the BAM-1020 barometric pressure sensor: 1. -
Page 22: Bam-1020 Verification Procedures
Volumetric flow = ( std. flow* )( 760 mm Hg )( ambient temp in K ) ( ambient pressure in mm Hg )( 298 K ) *Note: the equation for standard flow used above is: std. flow = [(MFM disp)(MFM cert. slope)] + (MFM cert. intercept) 6. -
Page 23: Temperature Sensor Verification
1) Press the “TEST” soft key. 2) Using the right arrow key, move the cursor to the word 'FLOW’ and press the "SELECT" soft key. 3) Press the "PUMP ON" soft key and allow the pump to run for several minutes (the cursor will automatically move to the 'VOLUMETRIC FLOWRATE' row under the column labeled 'REFERENCE'. -
Page 24: Barometric Pressure Verification
1) Press the "TEST" soft key. 2) Using the right arrow key, move the cursor over to the word 'FLOW’ and press the "SELECT" soft key. 3) Compare the BAM-1020 temperature value listed on the row to the right of ‘AMBIENT TEMPERATURE', under the column labeled 'BAM'. - Page 25 Sampler set-up Sampler operations and maintenance One point quality control (QC) checks Audits Data retrieval Data reporting Sampler Siting Siting criteria for PM and PM monitors are summarized in the table below with references to more detailed siting information. and PM Siting Criteria Inlet Clearance clearance from obstructions to...
- Page 26 Cleaning Inlet Head 1/qtr BAM 1020-9800 Manual Rev E Page 95 Cleaning Inlet Down Tube 1/qtr Cleaning Nozzle and Vein 1/month BAM 1020-9800 Manual Or as determined by leak checks Rev E Page 96 10.1.3 step 4 Tape Replacement 1 Every Two Months BAM 1020-9800 Manual Rev E Page 31...
- Page 27 Operations ≤ ± 4 Temp calibration At start up BAM 1020-9800 Manual 1/yr Rev E Page 69 ≤ ± 4 One Point Temperature 1/month Check ≤ ± Pressure calibration At start up 10 mmHg BAM 1020-9800 Manual 1/year Rev E Page 69 ≤...
- Page 28 Audit Leak Check Audit 1/6 months – SLAMS/SPM < 1.5 LPM 1/qtr - PSD ≤ ± 4 Temperature Audit 1/6 months – SLAMS/SPM 1/qtr - PSD ≤ ±10 mmHg Pressure Audit 1/6 months – SLAMS/SPM 1/qtr - PSD ≤ ± 7% of indicated Flow Audit 1/6 months –...
- Page 29 Data Reports Once each quarter all of the data collected must go through a thorough QA/QC process. The data is then formatted into an AQS text file suitable for input to the EPA AQS Data Base. The data files must be checked to insure they include the following information. Data Reports Station ID Sample Date &...
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BAM-1020 FEM 11.1 BAM-1020 Met One BAM 1020 SOP page 30 of 53... -
Page 31: Tech Notes
Tech Note # 1 Removing BAM from shelter. Met One BAM 1020 Removal for Maintenance Procedures The following is a guide that describes the steps required to perform maintenance on the BAM 1020 sampler if access to the internal components is necessary. This guide describes the steps necessary for a BAM sampler that is located inside of a small enclosure. - Page 32 Step 10. Remove the flat head screws located on the front side of the BAM. Step 11. Remove the BAM from the shelter. Step 12. Remove all of the cross tip screws that hold the cover on the BAM Note 1: The BAM sampler should not be open to environmental conditions that may cause damage to the internal components.
- Page 33 Tech Note # 2 BAM 1020 Calibration. Met One BAM 1020 Calibration Procedures (Using a Tri-cal) The following is a brief description of the BAM 1020 calibration procedure. If the sampler has been operating it will need to be taken out of the operate mode. Things to consider: The BAM 1020 collects 50 minutes of data each hour.
- Page 34 Tech Note # 3 Temperature Sensor Installation BAM 1020 Indoor Temperature Sensor Connection The following is a description of what is necessary to install a temperature sensor to the Met One BAM 1020. Met One Sensor If a Met One sensor is to be used, be sure it is compatible with the system it is connecting to. Early versions of the BAM 1020 used higher voltage inputs for temperature probes.
- Page 35 voltage be within the specified requirements for the probe being used. This information can be found in the manual provided with the sensor. Each manual is identified by sensor model number and the input voltage information is most commonly found on the sensor schematic in the notations.
- Page 36 Tech Note # 4 BAM Filter Motion Sample Inlet Emitter Io - Pre-sample zero reading Begins 5 min before the top of the hour Counter Sample Inlet I1 – Sampling has began (red) Emitter Zero calibration check starts (gray) Begins at the top of the hour Counter Sample Inlet...
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- Page 45 Tech Note # 6 Verifying External Data Logger If an external data logger is being used to record the concentrations from the BAM 1020 it must be checked to insure the data it is collecting is comparable (time collected and concentration level) to the data that is being generated by the BAM 1020.
- Page 46 Tech Note # 7 Data downloads For the BAM 1020, there are several types of data that must be downloaded and saved as part of the permanent record. a) Data information (this includes all of the site info, date, hourly concentrations, hourly temperature, hourly pressure and flow.) b) Error log information c) Sampler configuration information.
- Page 47 From the next screen you could dial the number, but first set up the rest of the communications information. If you click on the “Modify” button the following screen will pop up. In this screen you will want to un-check the “Use country/region code and area code” Met One BAM 1020 SOP page 47 of 53...
- Page 48 The screen should now look like this: Met One BAM 1020 SOP page 48 of 53...
- Page 49 There are no setting changes that need to be made under the “Settings” tab so the next thing to do is “Configure” the “Connect using”. After pushing the “Configure” button, the following screen will pop up. For most applications it should be set up as shown here.
- Page 50 The HyperTerminal program is now ready to communicate with the site. Close the top two windows and return to the “Connect” window. Press the dial button and once the communications link is made this screen should pop up. It will be necessary to press the “Enter”...
- Page 51 When the “*” is displayed, type in a “?”. The screen will now display the download options. Prior to downloading the data you want to record, you must turn on the “Capture” option for Hyperterminal. This is done by selecting “Transfer” then selecting “Capture text…” from the pull down screen.
- Page 52 The program is now ready to download and save the information stored on the BAM 1020. Note: On occasion it will be necessary to re establish the icon link. This is done by pressing the “Enter” key several times until the “*” icon re-appears. Met One BAM 1020 SOP page 52 of 53...
- Page 53 Tech Note # 8 Converting the PM10 volumetric concentrations to Standard concentrations Met One BAM 1020 SOP page 53 of 53...
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