microAeth® / AL80 New

Tech specs

Measurement Method
Real-time Aethalometer® method by measuring the rate of change in absorption of transmitted light due to continuous collection of aerosol deposit on filter. Measurement at 880 nm interpreted as concentration of Black Carbon (‘BC’).
Measurement Wavelength
880 nm
Timebases (User setting)
To be determined
Flow Rates (User setting)
To be determined
Measurement Range
0-1 mg BC/m3, filter life time dependent on concentration and flow rate setting:
  • avg. 5 μg BC/m3 for 96 hours @ 100 ml/min
  • avg. 100 μg BC/m3 for 12 hours @ 50 ml/min
  • avg. 1 mg BC/m3 for 60 minutes @ 50 ml/min
Measurement Resolution
0.001 μg BC/m3
Pump
Internal long life brushless diaphragm pump
Flow Control
Internal mass flowmeter with closed-loop control
Filter Material / Capacity
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filter strip material with 1 sampling location per filter
Sampling
6 mm spot created on filter strip containing insert of PTFE filter material. PM2.5 size selective inlet available.
Environmental Sensors
Temperature, Relative Humidity, Altimeter/Barometer, Accelerometer
Dimensions and Weight
Length: 266 mm (10.47 in) or 241.5mm (9.51 in) without inlet protection
Width: 262.4 mm (10.33 in)
Depth: 183 mm (7.21 in)

Without the sun shield, dimensions are:
Length: 202 mm (7.95 in)
Width: 211 mm (8.31 in)
Depth: 166.8 mm (6.57 in)

Weight: 2325 grams (82 ounces) or 1389 grams (49 ounces) without back sun shield and inlet protection
Memory
4 GB internal flash memory, providing data storage up to:
  • 9 years operating on 1 minute timebase
  • 55 days operating on 1 second timebase
Wireless Communications / Data Output
Data Stored in local memory.
Direct local data download over WiFi interface.
WiFi transmission to cloud data management system. Real-time and bulk data transfer when network is available 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
Case
Outdoor Rated Sealed Enclosure with insulation and sun shield
Connections
  • M8 12V Power In (Power In Only)
  • USB-C 5V Power Out (Power Out Only)
  • 3.3V TTL Serial (Flow Calibration Communication)
  • Aerosol sample inlet and outlet ports
Power Supply Adapter
Input: 100~240 VAC 50/60 Hz 0.4 A
Output: 12VDC / 2A, M8 connector
Operation Environment
5 ~ 40 °C operating, non-condensing.
Physical Features
  • Sealed outdoor rated enclosure
  • Sun shield and internal insulation ro reduce effects of direct solar radiation
  • Integrated mounting bracket for easy pole or wall installation
  • Integrated mounting features for AL80 Inlet protection kit
  • Secure encrypted communication
Key Features
  • Setup, configuration, and management over local WiFi network
  • Remote device management via internet over WiFi
  • Data are accessible directly from local network WiFi Interface and remotely via AethLabs website & API
  • Store-and-forward data buffering to reduce impact of network outages
Included
  • microAeth AL80 with sun shield
  • 1 filter strip (installed in instrument)
  • 1 territory-specific M8 AC wall adapter
  • 1 AL80 inlet protection kit
  • Manual available for download via AethLabs website
Updated August 2024, Revision 01. Specifications are subject to change without notice.