EPAM-5000

Electronic Monitor for Measuring EPA PM Criteria

EPAM-5000 Spec. Sheet (PDF)

Performance Comparison of EPAM-500 and TEOM (PDF)

EPAM-5000 PM2.5 and PM10 Collection Efficiency (PDF)

EPA Air Quality Survey Report (27 MB) (PDF)

EPA Air Quality Survey Report Executive Summary (PDF)

The HAZ-DUST EPAM-5000 is a portable microprocessor-based particulate monitor suitable for ambient, environmental, and indoor air quality investigations. Highly sensitive, this monitor uses light scattering to measure particle concentration and provide immediate real-time determinations and data recordings of airborne particle concentration in milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m³). Interchangeable size-selective sampling heads allow PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0, or TSP monitoring. The unique aerodynamic particle sizing and optional 47-mm in-line filter holder loaded with an appropriate filter can provide concurrent gravimetric sampling. Sampling data can be downloaded to and stored on a PC for analysis and report generation using DustComm Pro Software (included).

• Fast, easy setup
  
  
• Highly sensitive and accurate
• 0.001 to 20.0 mg/m³ for particles 0.1 to 100 µm
• Optional 0.01 to 200 mg/m³ range available
• Accuracy is ± 10% to NIOSH Method 0500 using SAE fine test dust
  
  
• Internal air sample pump for 4.0 L/min flows (pump has a variable flow rate designed for use at 4.0 L/min to achieve proper size selection.)
  
  
• Internal temperature compensation for ambient use
  
  
• Unique aerodynamic particle-sizing real-time sensor
• Use optional EPA FRM-style filter holder for gravimetric reference
  
  
• High correlation to EPA PM10 methods and TEOM®
  
  
• Up to 24-hour operation on one battery charge
• Continuous monitoring with AC adapter
  
  
• Immediate display and data storage
  
  
• Rugged water-tight carry case
  
  
• Audible alarm siren
  
  
• Store up to 15 months of data
• RS232 digital output
  
  
• Easy-to-use DustComm Pro data analysis and reporting software included
  
  
• Large, easy-to-read display
  
  
• Portable and compact
• 6 x 14 x 10 inches (15.2 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm)
• 12 pounds (5.4 kg)
  
  
• Interchangeable size-selective sampling heads for EPA parameters
• PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0, and TSP
  
  
• Real-time clock and data display
  
  
• RFI/EMI shielded; CE marked
  
  

• User-programmable start and stop time for unattended data collection



• On-screen user-selectable sampling parameters retained in memory for quick, easy deployment when sampling parameters remain unchanged



• Wireless data transmission option transmits data up to 10 miles



• Improved DustComm Pro PC Software provides:
  • Greater flexibility in graphical reports — create and label in new "draw and paint" program
  • Basic trend analysis
  • Live data feed and logging from wireless data transmission
  
  
• Interfaces with the VDM-7500 wireless video exposure dust monitoring system

EPAM-5000 Applications

• Quantifying off-site particulate migration



• Surveying for PM2.5 and PM10



• Monitoring dust generation during drilling and excavation



• Evaluating dust suppression and engineering controls



• Locating and identifying "hot spots"



• Emergency response and fugitive emissions compliance



• Determining level of respiratory protection



• Survey of workplace for OSHA/EPA compliance



• Evaluating worker exposure to airborne contaminants



• Dust collector/ventilation system checks



• Monitoring lung-damaging particles in factories and buildings



• Complementary instrument for all EPA and OSHA personal and ambient particulate air sampling procedures

• One compact instrument provides real-time data and gravimetric samples for analysis



• Immediate display and datalogging of particulate concentrations



• Data provides a graphic profile of PM sample



• Added-value survey sampler for saturation monitoring studies



• Allows immediate and permanent documentation



• Reduces the number of manual gravimetric test as well as labor and analysis costs



• Easy setup and operation — ready in 15 seconds

The EPAM-5000 Particulate Air Monitor is available in kits with a 10, 2.5, or 1.0-µm sampling head. Each kit contains the EPAM-5000 monitor with a specific cut-point sampling head, battery and charger, DustComm Professional Software (Windows, 2000, NT, ME and XP compatible), computer cable, manual, and a portable carry case. Alternate cut-point sampling heads are available separately.

Performance Comparison of EPAM-500 and TEOM (PDF)

EPAM-5000 PM2.5 and PM10 Collection Efficiency (PDF)

EPA Air Quality Survey Report (27 MB) (PDF)

EPA Air Quality Survey Report Executive Summary (PDF)

HAZ-DUST is a Trademark of Environmental Devices Corporation.