Research Article

Enhancing PM2.5 Measurement Accuracy: Insights from Environmental Factors and BAM-Light Scattering Device Correlation

Table 5

Characteristics of PM measurement devices used in the study.

BAM 1020LCS (SDS011)

ManufacturerMet One InstrumentsNova Fitness
Approximate priceUSD 12,000–21,000USD 20
Measurement parametersPM2.5, PM10PM2.5, PM10
Range0.0–1,000 μg/m30.0–999.9 μg/m3
Ambient temperature range-40–55°C-20–50°C
Corresponding time1 h1 s
Minimum resolution of particle0.1 μg/m30.3 μm
Counting yieldLower detection limit of <4.8 μg/m370% @ 0.3 μm
98% @ 0.5 μm
Relative errorExceeds US EPA Class III PM2.5 FEM standards for additive and multiplicative biasMaximum of ±15% and ±10 μg/m3
@ 25°C, 50% RH
Product size cm cm
Power supply voltage100–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 kW, 3.4 A max @110 V5 V