The TE-HVPLUSBLX is a high-volume air sampler engineered for 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix B compliant Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) monitoring. This EPA reference method provides measurement of total suspended particulate matter in ambient air for determining compliance with national ambient air quality standards.
PLUS Technology Flow Control
The microprocessor-based PLUS controller incorporates real-time ambient temperature and barometric pressure sensors for precise flow control. The system maintains constant airflow during sampling and corrects volumes to EPA standard conditions (25°C, 760 mm Hg), ensuring accurate TSP concentration calculations expressed in µg/std m³.
- Built-in digital timer with battery backup for reliable programming
- Four independent data logs capturing average, minimum, and maximum ambient conditions
- Automatic flow calibration with onboard data storage
- USB export capability for data retrieval and analysis
Brushless Motor Design
The brushless motor assembly reduces maintenance requirements compared to brush-style motors, supporting extended field deployment and minimizing service interruptions. Operates on 220V, 50Hz power configuration for international applications.
Technical Specifications
- Sample Type: Total Suspended Particulate (no size-selective inlet)
- Power Requirements: 220V, 50Hz
- Flow Controller: MFC PLUS with microprocessor control
- Motor Type: Brushless design
- Timer: Digital with battery backup
EPA Compliance and Applications
The TSP reference method collects particles with aerodynamic diameters of approximately 100 µm or less using high-volume sampling at 40-60 cubic feet per minute. Applications include ambient air quality monitoring, research studies, and situations requiring collection of the complete size spectrum of airborne particulates.
Sample periods must be 1,440 ±60 minutes for valid EPA-compliant measurements. The collected particulate material is suitable for subsequent gravimetric analysis and chemical characterization studies.
- Controller Type
- MFC PLUS
- Motor Type
- Brushless
- Power Configuration
- 220volt, 50hz
- Sample Type
- TSP
- Timer Type
- Digital
- Uses PLUS tech?
- Yes