AIR-AIDE Airborne Particulate Monitor

Portable Direct-reading Survey Tool

• High resolution and temperature stability
  
  
• Long-life air sample pump maintains accurate flow for particle separation
  
  
• Interchangeable size-selective impactors — choose PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0, or ISO respirable (4.0 µm)
  
  
• Built-in calibration factors for fine and coarse particulate matter
  
  
• 10-hour rechargeable NiMH battery
• Extended runs from AC power with supplied charger/adapter
  
  
• Large data storage capacity
• Run continuously for 15 months without downloading
  
  
• On-screen programming of sampling and data storage parameters
  
  
• PC-based software included for downloading and graphing stored data
  
  
• User-defined audible alarm
  
  
• Location codes for tagging data
  
  
• Displays concentration in mg/m³, TWA, STEL, Max, Min, date, and time
  
  
• Interfaces with VDM-7500 wireless video dust monitoring system
  
  
• Optional wireless data transmission to PC

AIR-AIDE Product Data Bulletin (PDF)

The portable AIR-AIDE™ Airborne Particulate Monitor is a fixed-point monitor to survey dust levels. AIR-AIDE is ideal for indoor air quality investigations and as a tool for compliance monitoring. With the 10-hour NiMH battery, AIR-AIDE can sample for a full day. For extended monitoring, run AIR-AIDE from AC power using the supplied charger/adapter. Results are displayed immediately or can be stored in memory. At the end of monitoring, download data to a PC. Supplied DustComm Pro Software allows for graphical and statistical representation of the total dust generating process.

• Exposure monitoring of all dusts and aerosols including:

- Lead	- Toxic soil remediation
- Welding fumes	- Tobacco smoke
- Silica	- Construction dust
- Coal dust	- Dry chemical
- Wood/paper	- Oil mists
- Concrete/cement	- Grinding dusts
- Cadmium	- Pharmaceuticals
- Nuisance dusts	- Spray paint
- Chromate	- Grain

• Pre-determination of air quality for ventilation system design
  
  
• Survey of workplace for compliance and related health reasons
  
  
• Monitoring indoor air quality in factories, offices, or homes for respirable particulates
  
  
• Indoor air quality investigations for "Green Buildings"
  
  

Performance Profile

Accuracy:	± 10% to filter gravimetric SAE fine test dust
Resolution:	0.001 mg/m3
Calibration:	NIOSH gravimetric method, NIST traceable, SAE fine test dust
Sensing Range:	0.001 to 20.0 mg/m3 or 0.01 to 200 mg/m3 (optional)
Particulate Size Range:	0.01 to 100 µm
Particle Size Measurement:	1 µm, 2.5 µm, 4.0 µm, or 10 µm
Precision:	± 0.003 mg/m3 (3 µg/m3)
Sampling Flow Rate:	2 L/min
Display:	Alphanumeric LCD, 4 lines, 20 characters, mg/m3 concentration reading
Operation:	Four-key splash-proof membrane switch
Analog Output:	0 to 2 VDC
Alarm Output:	90 dB at 3 ft
Record Time:	1 sec to 15 mo
Sampling Rate Short-term:	2, 4, and 10 sec
Sampling Rate Long-term:	1, 10, and 30 min
Memory and Time Storage:	> 5 yrs
Real-time Clock and Display:	Hours, minutes, seconds, day, month, year
Data Storage:	21,600 data points
Data Display:	Concentration in mg/m3 and TWA, Max, Min, STEL, date, time
Digital Output:	RS-232
Operating Temperature:	14 to 122 F (-10 to 50 C)
Storage Temperature:	-4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C)
Software:	Windows driven for graphical and data translation
Power:	Rechargeable NiMH battery
Run Time:	> 10 hrs (fully charged)
Charging Time:	< 10 hrs
Humidity:	95% non-condensing
Dimensions:	3 x 6 x 9 in (7.6 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm)
Weight:	5 lbs (2.3 kg)

Ordering Information

Description		Cat. No.
AIR-AIDE Monitor Kit includes monitor (0.001 to 20 mg/m3), NiMH battery, charger/adapter (100-240 V), rotameter, impactor sleeve for TSP, DustComm Pro Software, cable, and instruction manual		770-600
Accessories		Cat. No.
Impactor Grease		770-211
Size-selective Impactors	PM10	770-606
	PM2.5	770-605
	PM1.0	770-604
	Respirable	770-603
Wireless Data Transfer Radio Modem, 900 MHz, 300-foot transmission		770-505
Wireless Data Transfer Radio Modem, 900 MHz, up to 1500-foot transmission		770-505X
Precipitation and Solar Cap		770-216
Tripod Mounting Stand for AIR-AIDE		770-607
Cleaning Kit includes dust-free air canister, lens cleaning solution, swabs, and lens tissue		770-305
Replacement Parts		Cat. No.
Calibration Standard		770-207
Impactor Sleeve for TSP		770-602
Battery Pack, NiMH		770-601

AIR-AIDE Product Data Bulletin (PDF)