SKC Limited EPAM-5000 - Manual (Page 32)

Manual-Zero
Introduction Manual-Zero sets the measurement baseline of the EPAM-5000 to zero
mg/m
3 . The Manual-Zero check should take place prior to beginning a new
set of measurements.
Note: If using the Auto-Zero setting (default) the EPAM-5000 automatically
zeroes baseline every 30 minutes.
Manual-Zero Follow the steps in the table below to Manual-Zero the EPAM-5000.
Note: The battery should be fully charged. Check battery status as described
in Chapter 5 Section 8.
Step Action
1 Be sure the appropriate sampling inlet is attached to the sensor
inlet of the EPAM-5000 using the table below.
If sampling… Then insert the…
PM1.0 Particulates 1.0 impactor jet
PM2.5 Particulates 2.5 impactor
PM10 Particulates 10 impactor jet
TSP Particulates Impactor sleeve only
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