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Bam-1020 Power Requirements

The Met One BAM-1020 particulate monitor system consists of several AC powered components that together can draw significant power depending on the specific configuration. The document provides information on the typical power consumption of the individual components including the BAM instrument, various vacuum pump and inlet heater models, and mini environmental shelters. It recommends ensuring the sample site has adequate electrical service to support the total power draw of the configured system, often requiring a dedicated 15A or 30A circuit. Solar power is generally not practical for BAM systems due to the large solar array and batteries needed.

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Bam-1020 Power Requirements

The Met One BAM-1020 particulate monitor system consists of several AC powered components that together can draw significant power depending on the specific configuration. The document provides information on the typical power consumption of the individual components including the BAM instrument, various vacuum pump and inlet heater models, and mini environmental shelters. It recommends ensuring the sample site has adequate electrical service to support the total power draw of the configured system, often requiring a dedicated 15A or 30A circuit. Solar power is generally not practical for BAM systems due to the large solar array and batteries needed.

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Met One Instruments, Inc.

Met One Technical Bulletin 1600 N.W. Washington Blvd.


Revised: October 31, 2011 By: Dennis Hart Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 471-7111
www.metone.com

BAM-1020 AC Power Requirements


The BAM-1020 particulate monitor is a system consisting of several AC powered components, including the main
instrument, a vacuum pump, an inlet heater, and sometimes a heated or air conditioned mini shelter. The power
consumption of the system varies considerably depending on specific configurations and options. The BAM system is
factory configured for either 110-120V or 220-240V operation. The instrument itself runs on nominal 120V due to
internal AC transport motors, and BAMs configured for 230V have a built-in transformer in the power supply.
The total power draw of the system should be used to ensure adequate electrical service to the sample site. In most cases,
a dedicated 15A circuit breaker is sufficient for a single complete BAM-1020 system with a mini shelter. Double-unit
shelter systems may require a dedicated 30A circuit. Solar power applications for the BAM-1020 are very rare due to the
great expense of configuring a large enough solar panel array, battery bank, and inverter.
BAM-1020 Instrument Only:
Instrument Status Amps Wattage
BAM-1020 only, continuous quiescent power 0.10 12W
BAM-1020 only, with tape transport motors running 0.17 20W
Quiescent power draw is rated with display and electronics active. The tape transport motors only run for a few seconds each per hour.

Vacuum Pumps:
Model Description Amps Wattage
BX-126 Medo Linear Pump, 120V 60Hz 1.25 150W
BX-127 Medo Linear Pump, 230V 50Hz 0.55 125W
BX-121 Gast Rotary Vane Pump, ¼ hp motor, 120V 60Hz 4.44 530W
BX-122 Gast Rotary Vane Pump, ¼ hp motor, 230V 50Hz 2.30 530W
The pumps are rated at 16.7 lpm flow regulation through clean filter tape. The pump only runs for the 42 or 50 minute sample period per
hour. The Medo pumps draw much less power than the Gast, but have less vacuum capacity especially at higher altitudes.

Inlet Heaters:
Model Description Amps Wattage
BX-827 Smart Inlet Heater, 120V 60Hz 0.85 100W
BX-830 Smart Inlet Heater, 230V 50Hz 0.76 175W
BX-825 Manual Inlet Heater, Old Style, 120V 0.28 33W
BX-826 Manual Inlet Heater, Old Style, 230V 0.15 33W
Smart heater wattage drops to 20% power whenever filter RH is below the 35% setpoint. Wattage settings can be reduced in low
humidity areas, especially on PM10 units. The old style manual wrap-around heaters are always on at the rated wattage.

Mini Environmental Shelters:


Model Description Peak Amps Wattage
BX-902B ShelterOne Shelter, heater only 4.2 500W
BX-903 Ekto Shelter, 2000 BTU air conditioner 7.4 586W
BX-904 Ekto Shelter, 4000 BTU air conditioner 13.5 1172W
BX-906 Ekto Double Shelter, 4000 BTU air con. 13.5 1172W
BX-902B shelter has a thermostat controlled 500W heater which can be disabled at sites that stay consistently above 0 degrees C.
The Ekto shelters always run either the rated air conditioner or a 500W heater to regulate temperature in the shelters.

Typical System Maximum Totals:


System Configuration Peak Amps Wattage
120V BAM-1020, Medo Pump, Smart Heater, No Shelter 2.2 262W
120V BAM-1020 Gast Pump, Smart Heater, No Shelter 5.4 642W
120V BAM-1020, Medo Pump, Smart Heater, BX-902B Shelter 6.4 762W
120V BAM-1020, Medo Pump, Smart Heater, BX-903 Shelter 9.6 848W
All listed current and power values are typical RMS and based on the best available information or measurements. Met One is
not responsible for power variations caused by operating conditions or changes made by pump or shelter vendors. Consult a
qualified electrician to ensure the suitability of your power service.

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