TEOM Series 1400a
Ambient Particulate Monitor

Snapshot

Description

The Series 1400a monitor measures the ambient particulate mass concentration of PM-10, PM-2.5, PM-1 and TSP (total suspended particulate matter) in real time. It is the best-selling instrument of its type in the world, with approximately 3,000 sold.

Applications

The monitor is used in ambient air monitoring networks worldwide, ambient air research projects, indoor air qualtiy assessment, and exposure studies. The instrument is suitable for a range of other applications requiring time-resolved, mass measurement of the suspended particulate matter concentration.

Technology

At the heart of the device is the tapered element oscillating microbalance, which is a patented inertial mass measurement technique for making a direct measurement of the particle mass collected on a filter in real time.

Regulatory Status
The instrument has the USEPA equivalency designation for PM-10 as EQPM-1090-079, and is used extensively by the USEPA and state air monitoring organizations for continuous PM-2.5 monitoring as a correlated acceptable continuous monitor. The monitor is also approved by the German EPA as an equivalent continuous monitoring technique for TSP (total suspended particulate matter) and PM-10. The instrument is also an official or de facto standard in numerous other countries.

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Details

The TEOM Series 1400a Ambient Particulate Monitor from Rupprecht & Patashnick (R&P) combines a powerful set of features that put it in a class of its own. Measured in terms of annual sales, it has achieved the status of being the world's best-selling USEPA-approved PM-10 continuous ambient particulate monitor. It is used by air monitoring organizations, industry and research organizations worldwide to measure ambient particulate concentration continuously.
The time resolution of the Series 1400a Monitor allows users to identify episodes and determine trends in real time. When used in conjunction with meteorological data or information from gasous criterial pollutant analyzers, the instrument can provide vital information in the study of human health effects. Other applications of time-sensitive data include source identification and control, short-term compliance monitoring, emergency response, forensic investigations and numerical modeling.

The TEOM Series 1400a Monitor
measures air quality at "The Last Supper"

Features

U.S. EPA certification EQPM-1090-079 for continuous PM-10 particulate monitoring, and is a USEPA-recognized correlated acceptable continuous monitor for continuous PM-2.5 measurements. TEOM instrumentation also has German TUV approval for TSP and PM-10 measurements.
ETL (UL- and CSA-equivalent) approval, CE designation.
Direct measurement of particulate mass collected on a filter using R&P's tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM) technology.
Unsurpassed precison, mass and time resolution. Mass concentration data reported in micrograms per cubic meter at standard averaging times of 10 min, 30 min, 1, 8, and 24 hours.
Direct audit and calibration procedures of mass measurement and flow systems using NIST-traceable standards.
Available with a choice of sample inlets for PM-10, PM-2.5, PM-1 or TSP monitoring.
Exposed collection filters can be analyzed for heavy metals using standard laboratory techniques such as AA and ICP.
Conditional sampling by time, particulate concentration, meteorological inputs or other variables using the optional ACCU System.
Active volumetric flow control maintains a constant volumetric flow rate by incorporating ambient pressure and temperature sensors.
Industry-leading input/output capabilities:

Menu-driven user interface
Seven analog input channels for receiving external data with conversion to engineering units.
Vector-based averaging for wind speed and direction.
Internal data logging of system and external information.
Three user-defined analog output channels and two contact closure alarm circuits.
Advanced RS232 support for the retrieval of current and logged information.

Complete Outdoor Enclosure provides flexible siting capabilities with air conditioning for summer conditions and heating for the wintertime. The enclosure is shown above installed on a trailer designed by an R&P customer.

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Resources...

R&P Documents

Features Sheet
Dimensions
Typical Installation
System Requirements
Mass Calib Verification Kit
Complete Outdoor Enclosure
ACCU System
PM-2.5 Inlet for ACCU System

Posters/Brochures

Poster
Brochure

Regulatory Approvals

Original USEPA PM-10
Updated USEPA PM-10
German EPA TSP
German EPA PM-10

Graphs

- PM-10 Comparison Data, Allegheny County, PA, USA
- PM-2.5 Comparison Data, Allegheny County, PA, USA

Technical Notes

Note 1: Heavy Metals Analysis
Note 2: Considerations for Particulate Sampling from Ducts
Note 3: Total Particulate and Size SelectiveSampling
Note 4: Low Temperature Operation of the TEOM Series 1400 PM-10 Monitor

German TUV Test Reports
(in English)

Report for TSP
Report for PM-10

Customer Information
(password protected)

Product Updates
Operating Manual
Service Manual
Technical Service Advisories

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