The TE-5000BL delivers EPA-compliant total suspended particulate matter (TSP) sampling for ambient air quality monitoring using reliable brushless motor technology. This high volume air sampler operates at 40-60 cubic feet per minute flow rates following the EPA reference method specified in 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix B.
Brushless Motor Technology
The brushless motor assembly eliminates routine brush replacement while maintaining consistent flow rates throughout extended sampling periods. This motor configuration provides enhanced durability for continuous field deployment with reduced maintenance requirements compared to traditional brush-style motors.
Manual Control System
Features manual motor speed adjustment with traditional analog instrumentation for straightforward operation. The control system includes a mechanical timer for reliable start and stop functions, providing dependable 24-hour sampling cycles without digital complexity. Sample periods must be 1,440 ±60 minutes for valid TSP measurements.
Key Specifications
- Power: 110V, 60Hz single phase
- Flow rate: 40-60 ft³/min (EPA compliant range)
- Timer: Mechanical (24-hour cycle)
- Motor: Brushless design
- Sample period: 24 hours nominal
Aluminum Shelter Construction
Housed in an anodized aluminum shelter with gabled roof design that allows collection of particles up to 25-50 µm aerodynamic diameter. The shelter configuration enables ambient air sampling from all directions while protecting instrumentation from weather conditions.
EPA Compliance & Applications
Designed for determining compliance with primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter. The collected samples provide nondestructive measurement with adequate sample size for subsequent chemical analysis, including lead monitoring applications where measurement of airborne Pb continues to be performed by Hi-Vol TSP samplers.
Ideal for environmental monitoring agencies, research institutions, and industrial facilities requiring reliable TSP data collection for regulatory compliance and air quality assessment programs.
- Controller Type
- Manual
- Motor Type
- Brushless
- Power Configuration
- 110volt, 60hz
- Sample Type
- TSP
- Timer Type
- Mechanical