LimsPulse
Environmental monitoring

Particulate Matter (PM10 / PM2.5) Sampler

Draws a known volume of ambient air through a size-selective inlet and a filter so that the mass of PM10 or PM2.5 particles collected can be weighed and expressed as µg/m³.

  • Environmental monitoring agencies and pollution control boards
  • Environmental consultancies
  • Mining, cement, power and steel
  • Research institutions
  • Construction and infrastructure projects
Photo of a Particulate Matter (PM10 / PM2.5) Sampler
Photo: Srini297, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Maintenance checklist

Each run

  • Clean the inlet and check for insects or debris
  • Check filter holder O-rings
  • Check the logged flow and time

Weekly / fortnightly

  • Clean and re-grease or replace the impactor surface
  • Leak check
  • Check the pump exhaust and dust filters

Monthly / quarterly

  • Flow rate check against a calibrated transfer standard
  • Temperature and pressure sensor checks
  • Inspect pump brushes or vanes (blower motors)

Annual

  • Multi-point flow calibration
  • Transfer standard recertification
  • Service of pump and flow controller
SAFETY

Safety precautions

Before you work on the PM sampler
  • Use weather-proof electrical connections and earth leakage protection outdoors.
  • Secure the sampler and stand against wind and tampering; use safe access for rooftop sites.
  • Allow blower motors to cool before handling.
  • Wear gloves when handling exposed filters, especially near industrial or toxic sources.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every PM sampler in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

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