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AIR-MET SCIENTIFIC AirMetER-DX 2-FRACTION PARTICULATE MONITOR User Manual Before operating the unit, please read this user manual thoroughly and retain for future reference Edition 7 | June 2023...
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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 PM and PM size fractions. Housed in a weatherproof IP66 rated polycarbonate enclosure, the AirMetER-DX is ideal for continuous round the clock outdoor monitoring and has data logging capacity at a minimum of 365 days at one-minute intervals. It has a built-in log and forward capability to capture one week of operation in the event of a network disruption.
Each detector is identified with the use of two labels. The labels contain the part and serial number information (Figure 3.1). The labels can be located on the inside surface of the instrument door and on top of the particulate module. MODEL: AirMetER-DX SERIAL NO.: ER0917010 ICCID: 69852470001478955472 Figure 3.1 –...
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. Figure 4.1 – Mounting Brackets...
LOCATION & 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 4.3 – External and Mounting-Point Dimensions (mm)
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 Scientific’s ‘LiveSense User Guide’ for a complete overview of basic and more advanced functions available. For further assistance or troubleshooting, contact engineeredsolutions@airmet.com.au 11 11...
Specified maintenance and calibration intervals are recommendations only. A maintenance plan suitable for the application should be discussed internally. Alternatively, Air-Met Scientific can assist with this through a service agreement. Only trained technicians should attempt any disassembly or repairs on the AirMetER-DX.
TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE SOLUTIONS 1. Is the pump plugged in at the top as displayed in Figure: 6.5? No air flow at the exhaust 2. Is the dust filter blocked and need replacement? 3. Trace the tubing from the heated inlet > particulate sensor module >...
121-5866 – Pneumatic silencer The pneumatic silencer is installed on AirMetER-DX instruments manufactured before February 2023. This only requires replacement when polluted or damaged. It is recommended that the dust filter be exchanged no less than annually. The filters should be monitored and inspected at regular intervals in new applications to gain an insight into how long the filters last before discolouration.
FLOW RATE CALIBRATION Attach a 0.4-5L/m rotameter (320-4A5) to the inlet of the AirMetER-DX. The flowmeter should indicate 2L/m ±5%. Should this be out of tolerance, check to ensure there are no leaks and that there is pressure when blocking the heated inlet.
FREQUENCY TABLES CALIBRATION FREQUENCY TABLE DESCRIPTION CALIBRATION FREQUENCY Particulate Sensor Yearly Pump Module Yearly (additionally when the dust filter is replaced or the heated inlet is removed) FILTER REPLACEMENT TABLE FILTER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY Dust Filter 9933-05-CQ Yearly Pneumatic Silencer 121-5866 Only when polluted or damaged...
ANNUAL CALIBRATION In order for the AirMetER-DX module to be calibrated, it must be returned to the Air-Met Scientific Head Office in Melbourne. For a guide on how to remove the AirMetER-DX or pump modules, please refer to our Module Removal / Replacement quick guide or Service Guide.
7. 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.
9. SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES ITEM PART NUMBER Tripod TF-TRI-AM Remote Power System AMS/200S/170B/15M/9C or AMS/200S/150B/15M/9C TSP Head 10085 Cyclone Head AE10-2 Heated Inlet 10090-2 Power Supply (240V) LPF-60-12-AUP Pneumatic Silencer 121-5866 Dust Filter 9933-05-CQ Pump TM30A-D12-V7004 Meteorological Sensors Upon Request Luer Fittings and Tubing Upon Request Particulate Sensor...
10. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Requirement 12VDC Rated Power Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C Operating Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Operating Pressure 860 to 1100 hPa Particulate Sensor Operating Life 2 years (when operated below 40°C) Datalogging (optional) 3 years of logs onboard with unique file name creation every 24 hours Alarm Indicator (optional) Onboard dedicated alarm relay for PM and PM...
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