Quantitech reports that the Grimm 180 environmental dust monitor has been approved for the measurement of PM-10 particulate matter under the European Standard EN 12341
In order to achieve this approval, the instrument had to undergo extensive tests both in the field and in the laboratory.
Field tests involved two units measuring against two reference units at both urban and rural locations and during both summer and winter months in order to check performance during a variety of climatic conditions.
The Grimm 180 is a continuous ambient fine dust monitor capable of providing highly accurate data on PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.
Airborne dust mass is measured with a resolution of 1ug/m3.
Dust mass is measured by the orthogonal light scattering method which generates count data for each of the particle size channels and data can be logged internally, displayed, or transferred to PC using supplied intuitive software.
Commenting on the PM10 approval, Quantitech managing director Keith Golding says: "Ambient particulate levels have shown to be of great significance with relation to human health.
"PM10s are readily inhalable and because of their small size are not filtered and penetrate deeply into the cardiovascular system where they cause damage.
"It is vitally important, therefore, that monitoring equipment is accurate and reliable, and it is pleasing to be able to provide evidence that the Grimm 180 meets or exceeds the performance levels required under EN12341".
The Grimm 180 is available, exclusively in the UK from Quantitech, which is able to provide specialist advice on the correct choice of instrument for each application.
