CHARACTERISTIC | DESCRIPTION |
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Operating principle | Aerosol particle counter with UV fluorescence signature detection. |
Particle size range | Respirable particle range |
Threat identification | Aerosolized bacteria, spores, viruses, toxins. |
Interferents | Interferent resistant to diesel smoke, pollen, silica dust. |
Detection limit | 100-300 ACPLA in natural environments, 20-30 ACPLA under laboratory test conditions. |
Start-up time | 1 minute. |
Time to alarm | 1 minute or less. A 30 minute historical baseline is used for alarm protocols |
Sampling volume | 1.2 liter per min of ambient air nominal |
Communication | RS-232 or wireless BioLink |
Data storage | Collected data is stored on a removable SD-type data card. A 1.0 GB card will store more than 5 years of aerosol data. |
Alarms | Electronic digital alarm; Red LED and >100dB piezoacoustic alarm on unit. |
Power | 4.8 watts at 13 VDC to 36 VDC. Can be used with BA-5590 primary battery; or UBI 2590 rechargeable battery. Operable on AC mains power or vehicle power with proper converter. |
Continuous operating time (approximate) | Essentially unlimited if powered externally. With BA-5590 primary battery, 37 hours; with UBI-2590 rechargeable battery, 45 hours. |
Pump life | 30,000 – 40,000 operating hours. |
Operating temperature range | -20°C to 50°C. Operation to 60°C is permitted up to a total time of 1000 hours. |
Humidity | 0 to 95% non-condensing |
Consumables | None |
Size | 15.60 x 17.00 x 33.50 cm without inlet air stack attached;15.60 x 17.00 x 40.00 cm with inlet stack attached15.60 x 14.53 x 40.00 cm without handle |
Weight | 3.4 kg without battery / 4.4 kg with battery |
Package | EMI-resistant aluminum shell |
