HTabsOverviewThe microAeth® MA300 is a small, real-time 5-wavelength UV-IR Black Carbon monitor with an 85 sampling location automatic filter tape advance system which allows for 3-12 months of continuous measurements. The device is a self-contained instrument with built-in pump, flow control, data storage, and 4X the battery capacity of the MA200. The MA300 also features onboard GPS, satellite time synchronization, accelerometer, altimeter/barometer, and sensors for relative humidity and temperature. Wireless communications are provided for network and/or smartphone app integration and connection to other wireless health and environmental sensors. The MA300 is designed for extended multi-month measurement campaigns in both stationary and mobile applications The 85 location filter tape cartridge allows for extended continuous sampling of higher concentrations for up to a year depending on the sampling environment conditions and instrument settings. The spectrum measurement provides insight into the composition of light absorbing carbonaceous particles and helps to distinguish among the different optical signatures of various combustion sources such as diesel, woodsmoke, biomass, and tobacco. The instrument supports the DualSpot® loading compensation method which corrects for optical loading effects and provides additional information about aerosol optical properties. Aethlabs gratefully acknowledge that the MA series development and validation was partially supported by federal grants from NIBIB (U01EB021983, PI Steve Chillrud). Patents pending. SpecificationMeasurement Parameter: Black CarbonSpecification: Product name MA300 - Portable Black Carbon Monitor Manufacturer Aethlabs Description Real-time 5 wavelength UV-IR analysis by measuring the rate of change in absorption of transmitted light due to continuous collection of aerosol deposit on filter (employs DualSpot® Loading Compensation technology). Measurement at 880 nm interpreted as concentration of Black Carbon. Measurement at 375 nm interpreted as Ultraviolet Particulate Matter (‘UVPM’) indicative of woodsmoke, tobacco, and biomass burning. Data storage capacity for multiple years of continuous measurements and 4X the battery capacity of the MA200 (battery life dependent on run parameters sample rate, analysis timebase). Type Aethalometer No of Measured parameters 1 Measurement Parameter Black Carbon Measurement range 0-1 mg BC/m3 Precision ±0.1 μg BC/m3, 1 min avg., 150 ml/min flow rate Resolution 0.001 μg BC/m3 Measurement frequency 1, 5, 10, 30, 60, or 300 seconds Minimum averaging period Operating temperature range 0 ~ 40 °C operating Operating humidity range Non-condensing Power requirement Internal 3.6V 12800 mAh (46.08 Wh) rechargeable lithium-ion battery Fast charging DC via barrel jack AC adapter (~3 hours to full charge, instrument turned off) or USB charging (~6.5 hours to full charge, instrument turned off) Communications USB connectivity to cross-platform microAeth®Manager software. A 3.3v TTL serial port is provided for streaming of data into another system or datalogger. WiFi and BLE connections are also provided (available in future software updates). Output Internal data files are uploaded to microAeth®Manager software and stored on local disk. Software microAeth®Manager software is included. Provides visual interface including real-time BC mass concentration values. Facilitates settings configuration, calibration routines, downloading data, and uploading new instrument firmware. Data logging 16 GB internal flash memory, providing multiple years of data storage Dimensions L: 165.20 mm (6.50 in), W: 125.20 mm (4.93 in), D: 39.70 mm (1.56 in) Weight ~715g Mounting - GPS Yes Accessories & Consumables MA300 Filter Tape Cartridge, MA Flow Calibration Kit, microCyclone™ PM2.5 Size-selective Inlet, MA300 Serial data cable Applications Continuous real-time monitoring Mobile monitoring Multi-month monitoring Personal monitoring Ambient air monitoring Indoor air quality Source apportionment Woodsmoke Tobacco Biomass Stationary monitoring Engine testing Vehicle on-road mobile monitoring Network monitoring UAVs & vertical profiling High concentration / Cookstove monitoring Certifications/compliance CE and UN / DOT 38.3 certified
