pDR-1500
The pDR-1500 is Thermo Scientific's proprietary real-time PM monitor. It is an optical PM system with a filter for gravimetric calibration. The name stands for personal Data Ram.
It can be equipped with a single-stage cyclone impactor for filter-based calibration of a single category of PM: PM10, PM4, PM2.5, or PM1.
Operating the pDR-1500
The pDR-1500 is designed to provide real-time personal exposure information. It can be operated at any angle and even clipped to a belt. the pDR-1500 isn't the easiest accessory to wear, however, at 1.2kg (2.5 lbs).
Filters can be acquired from and sent back to Chester LabNET for gravimetric analysis & calibration at $20/each:
Chester LabNET, 12242 SW Garden Place, Tigard OR 97223. Phone: 503.624.2183
Consumables:
- four AA Batteries
- one 37mm fiberglass filter every 24/hours
- calibration once/year
It is recommended to start each 24-hour period with fully charged or new AA batteries and a new 37mm fiberglass filter, whether or not filter-based calibration will be used during the monitoring period.
Who operates the pDR-1500?
the pDR-1500 is used by a variety of environmental monitoring groups, both for direct real-time monitoring and to calibrate other real-time monitors. the EPA uses the pDR-1500 in their Village Green monitoring project.
Public Lab's pDR-1500
Public Lab has acquired a pDR-1500 available for loan. It was produced in 2011 and is in need of an updated calibration.
pDR-1500 Serial # 0115247955
Activities
| Purpose | Category | Status | Author | Time | Difficulty | Replications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing a PM hotspot survey in New Auburn, WI | - | - | @mathew | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Changing filters on the pDR-1500 | - | - | @mathew | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
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