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EPAM 5000 Particulate Monitor

The EPAM 5000 is a highly sensitive and accurate portable monitor for ambient and environmental monitoring. Interchangeable size-selective sampling heads for PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0 and TSP enables specific particle fractions to be targeted.

EPAM 5000 Particulate Monitor
EPAM 5000 in use
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Weatherproof case
  • Clear display provides instantaneous readings (concentration, TWA, STEL, Minimum, Maximum)
  • Simultaneous direct reading and gravimetric sampling measurements
  • Interchangeable size-selective sampling heads for PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0 and TSP
  • Integral sample pump
  • Up to 24 hours operation on one battery charge
  • Continuous operation with AC adaptor or optional solar panel
  • Easy to use DustComm Pro Software for data downloading, trend analysis and comprehensive reporting of concentration changes over time
Specifications
Accuracy    ±10% to filter gravimetric SAE fine test dust
Sensing Range    0.001 to 20 mg/m3
Display Resolution    0.01 mg/m3
Particle Size Range    0.1 to 100 µm
Measurement Precision    ±0.03 mg/m3 (3 µm/m3)
Calibration    NIOSH Method 0600 gravimetric reference - NIST traceable SAE fine test dust
Displayed Particle Concentration    Instantaneous, TWA, STEL, Minimum, Maximum
Sample Flow Rate    4 L/min
Power    Rechargeable Lead-acid battery or AC Adaptor
Operating Time    ≥24 hours
Charging Time    Approx 22 hours
Alarm Output    90 dB at 3ft
Digital Output    RS-232
Data Storage    21,600 data points
Temperature    Operating: -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F)
Storage:    -20 to +70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Dimensions    15.2 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm (6 x 14 x 10 inches)
Weight    4500 g (10 lbs)
EPAM 5000 Kits

Contents of the EPAM 500 Particulate Monitor Kit

Description Part Number
EPAM 5000 Kit, includes:

Monitor, choice of size-selective impactor, battery, AC Charger 110-240 V, DustComm Pro Software on USB Memory Stick, RS-232 computer cable, manual, weather tight carry case

Kit with PM10 impactor 
Kit with PM2.5 impactor
Kit with PM1.0 impactor





770-203
770-202
770-201

EPAM 5000 Accessories
Description Part Number  
Impactor PM1.0, interchangeable 770-204  770-204 Impactor PM1.0, interchangeable 
Impactor PM2.5, interchangeable 770-205  770-205 Impactor PM2.5, interchangeable 
Impactor PM10.0, interchangeable 770-206  770-206 Impactor PM10.0, interchangeable 
Impactor Grease 770-211  770-211 Impactor Grease 
Impactor Sleeve, holds impactor for insertion into the sampling inlet 770-212  770-212 Impactor Sleeve, holds impactor for insertion into the sampling inlet 
Calibration Standard, for verifying span and optical sensor performance 770-207  770-207 Calibration Standard, for verifying span and optical sensor performance 
Filter Holder, 47 mm for gravimetric sampling (requires filters, sold separately) 770-215  770-215 Filter Holder, diameter 47 mm, for gravimetric sampling  
PTFE Gravimetric Filter, no support pad, 47 mm 2.0 µm pore size, pack 150 225-3748  25-2748 PTFE Gravimetric Filter with PTFE support, diameter 47mm, pore size 2.0 µm 
Quartz (Tissuquartz) Gravimetric Filter, 47 mm, 432 µm thick, pack 25 225-1823  225-1823 Quartz (Tissuquartz) Gravimetric Filter, diameter 47mm, thickness 432 µm 
Zeroing Accessory 770-214  770-214 Zeroing Accessory for EPAM 5000 
Tripod, adjustable stand (1 to 2 m) and mounting plate for unattended monitoring 770-217  770-217 Tripod, adjustable stand (1 to 2 m) and mounting plate for unattended monitoring 
Solar Power Panel, provides continuous power where AC mains is not available or accessible 770-230  770-230 Solar Power Panel, provides continuous power to the EPAM 5000 where AC mains is not available or accessible 
Precipitation Cap, prevents rain and mist directly entering the sensor 770-216  770-216 Precipitation Cap, prevents rain and mist directly entering the sensor on the EPAM 5000 
Radio Modem, 900 MHz with up to 450 m line-of-sight transmission 770-505X  770-505X Radio Modem, 900 MHz with up to 450 m line-of-sight transmission 
Weatherproof Enclosure for Radio Modem 770-505WE no image
Remote Sampling Probe, stainless steel with 1.8 m of Tygon tubing, for hard to reach areas 770-226  770-226 Remote Sampling Probe, stainless steel with 1.8 m of Tygon tubing, for hard to reach areas 
Internal Zeroing Filter and Tubing 770-218  770-218 Internal Zeroing Filter and Tubing for the EPAM 5000 
Cleaning Kit, includes bulb, swabs and lens tissue (no air canister) 770-305B no image
AC Charger 110-240 V , can be used to operate EPAM 5000 continuously 770-219  770-219 AC Charger 110-240 V , can be used to operate EPAM 5000 continuously 
Replacement Lead-Acid Battery Pack 770-229  770-229 Replacement Lead-Acid Battery Pack 
Wireless Network Software for Windows and Apple Computers 770-507 no image
DustComm Pro Software on USB Flash Drive 770-225  770-225 DustComm Pro Software on USB Flash Drive 
Interchangeable Impactor PM1.0

770-204

Interchangeable Impactor PM2.5

770-205

Interchangeable Impactor PM10.0

770-206

Impactor Grease

770-211

Impactor Sleeve, holds impactor for insertion into the sampling inlet

770-212

Calibration Standard, for verifying span and optical sensor performance

770-207

Filter Holder, 47 mm for gravimetric sampling

770-215

PTFE Gravimetric Filter, no support pad, 47 mm 2.0 µm pore size, pack 150

225-3748

Quartz (Tissuquartz) Gravimetric Filter, 47 mm, 432 µm thick, pack 25

225-1823

Zeroing Accessory

770-214

Tripod, adjustable stand (1 to 2 m) and mounting plate for unattended monitoring

770-217

Solar Power Panel, provides continuous power where AC mains is not available or accessible

770-230

Precipitation Cap, prevents rain and mist directly entering the sensor

770-216

Radio Modem, 900 MHz with up to 450 m line-of-sight transmission

770-505X

Weatherproof Enclosure for Radio Modem

770-505WE

Remote Sampling Probe, stainless steel with 1.8 m of Tygon tubing, for hard to reach areas

770-226

Internal Zeroing Filter and Tubing

770-218

Cleaning Kit, includes bulb, swabs and lens tissue

770-305B

AC Charger 110-240 V , can be used to operate EPAM 5000 continuously

770-219

Replacement Lead-Acid Battery Pack for EPAM 5000

770-229

Wireless Network Software for Windows and Apple Computers

770-507

DustComm Pro Software on USB Flash Drive

770-225

Documentation
EPAM 5000 Manual

EPAM 5000 Particulate Monitor
Instructions