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AIR-MET SCIENTIFIC AIRMETER-DX 2-FRACTION OPTICAL PARTICLE COUNTER User Manual Before operating the unit, please read this user manual thoroughly and retain for future reference Edition 3 | JUNE 2020...
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PRODUCT APPROVALS Pending WARNINGS, CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual any warnings, cautionary statements or notes of importance are identified using the following symbols: WARNING! CAUTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Air-Met Scientific maintains instrument service facilities nationwide. Should your instrument require service, you may contact us on 1800 000 744 or at service@airmet.com.au. Alternatively, instrument service may be booked by completing our online service request form at the following URL: https://www.airmet.com.au/services/book-a-service...
1. OVERVIEW The AirMetER-DX is a remote area dust monitor for the simultaneous detection and measurement of particulate matter of TSP, PM and PM size fractions. The monitor consists of a dual-fraction optical particle counter assembly and data-logging 3G cellular modem housed in a rugged polycarbonate enclosure.
4. DETECTOR LABELING Each detector is identified with the use of 2 labels. One label contains part and serial number information (Figure 1.), the second details the modem model and serial number details. (Figure 2.). Both labels can be located on the inside surface of the instrument door and on the instrument back- plate, beneath the modem and terminal block assemblies.
40-105mm in diameter. An adjustable spanner or flat-blade screwdriver may be utilised to either tighten or release the pipe clamp to suit the intended structure diameter. Care should be taken during installation to ensure the AirMetER-DX is level and firmly secured.
LOCATION AND MOUNTING OF MONITOR Air-Met Scientific recommends the monitor is pole or tripod mounted in an open area free from buildings and other obstructions that may have an influence on measurements. Figure 5. – External and Mounting-Point Dimensions...
By default, this station will be setup with an activity alarm ‘Comms Alarm’ and basic graphical widgets on your dashboard. Should you wish to modify your platform, please refer to Air-Met’s ‘LiveSense User Guide’ for a complete overview of basic and more advanced functions available. For further assistance or troubleshooting, contact fixedsystems@airmet.com.au.
ANNUAL CALIBRATION Air-Met Service Facilities performs repair and part services, as well as calibrations and adjustments. Air-Mer offers calibration reminder programs and maintenance contracts for AirMetER-DX. For further details please call 1800 000 744, e-mail service@airmet.com.au or your contact your nearest Air-Met office.
8. FIELD K FACTOR ADJUSTMENT Field calibration (K Factor Adjustment) of the AirMetER-DX is an important process to ensure data accuracy with respect to the location of the instrument. Field calibration should not be considered a substitute for factory calibration.
11. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirement: 12VDC Supply Rated Power: 20W max. with heated inlet, 8W max. without heated inlet Operating Conditions: -20°C–60°C, 0–98% RH non-condensing, 860–1100mbar Range: : 0.0–1999.9µg/mᶟ 0.0–2999.9µg/mᶟ : 70% at 0.3μm, 98% at 0.5μm Counting Efficiency: 70% at 0.3μm 98% at 0.5μm Relative Error: : max of ±10% and ±8μg/mᶟ...
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