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 FAQ's

What is the lowest detectable range?

NO2

24 hr 2.3 ppb

168 hr 0.32ppb

NOx

24 hr 2.3 ppb

168 hr 0.32 ppb

SO2

24 hr 3.8 ppb

168 hr 0.54 ppb

O3

24 hr 2.7 ppb

168 hr 0.39 ppb

NH3

24 hr 2.3 ppb

168 hr 0.32ppb

 

What is the upper detectable range?

NO2

24 hr <25 ppm

168 hr <3.6 ppm

NOx

24 hr <25 ppm

168 hr <3.6 ppm

SO2

24 hr <25 ppm

168 hr <3.6 ppm

O3

24 hr <0.8 ppm

168 hr <0.11 ppm

NH3

24 hr <25 ppm

168 hr <3.6ppm

 

What is the normal detectable range?

NO2

24 hr 0 - 25 ppm

168 hr 0 - 3.6 ppm

NOx

24 hr 0 - 25 ppm

168 hr 0 - 3.6 ppm

SO2

24 hr 0 - 25 ppm

168 hr 0 - 3.6 ppm

O3

24 hr 0 - 0.8 ppm

168 hr 0 - 0.11 ppm

NH3

24 hr 0 - 25 ppm

168 hr 0 - 3.6 ppm

 

Please note that all the above ranges depend on the sensitivity of the analyzing instruments.

 

What is the recomended sampling height?

2.5 Meters

 

What is the response time? (R.T.)

Response Time = L2/2D = 0.9 (sec.)

L : Length (cm) D : Diffusion Coefficient (cm2/sec,20 Co)

 

How do you wash Ogawa Passive Sampler?

Rinse in Di-ionized water, allow to air dry on clean paper towel. DO NOT USE HEAT

 

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