The Total Carbon Analyzer, Model TCA08, is a revolutionary new instrument that measures the Total Carbon (TC) content of suspended aerosol particles in real-time for laboratory research, field work, and routine air-quality monitoring applications. The Total Carbon Analyzer collects the aerosol sample on a quartz-fiber filter and then uses flash combustion to determine the Total Carbon content. Two identical parallel channels are switched for sample collection in one, and analysis in the other, to provide continuous data.

• Continuous real-time analysis of Total Carbon content of aerosol
• Dual identical flow channels enabling simultaneous sampling and analysis
• "No Glass, No Gas" design: all-stainless-steel chambers, FeCrAl heating elements, ambient air carrier, no catalyst
• Combines with Aethalometer® AE33 to derive OC/EC
• Adjustable sampling timebase from 20 minutes to 24 hours (1-hour default)
• 21-cm color touch-screen interface with status LEDs and network-ready remote management

Sampling

Parameter	Specification
Standard flow rate	16.7 SLPM (1 m3/h), closed-loop stabilized internal pump
Inlet	Standard PM2.5 inlet included
Sample air condition	Non-condensing (RH < 90% at instrument temperature)
Operating altitude	0 ~ 3000 m
Meteorological sensor	Ambient P, T, RH sensor included to control sampling flow to ambient volumetric conditions

Time Resolution

Parameter	Specification
Timebase	Adjustable from 20 minutes to 24 hours (default 1 hour)

Analytical Performance

Parameter	Specification
Limit of Detection	300 ng C/m3 (1-h timebase, 16.7 LPM flow)
Range	300 ng/m3 to 300,000 ng/m3 of Total Carbon

Operator Interface

Parameter	Specification
Display	21-cm color touch-screen with status indicator LEDs
Remote management	Network ready for remote management and data transfer

Physical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Chassis	Standard 19-inch rack-mount, fully-enclosed self-contained
Dimensions (HxWxD)	42 x 48 x 60 cm (17" x 19" x 24")
Height required for inlet assembly	120 cm (4 feet)
Weight	35 kg (78 lbs.)
Electrical supply	100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (maximum)	100 W sampling, 600 W analysis (typical 1-minute duration)
Internal sampling pump	Dual diaphragm, brushless speed-controlled DC motor, stabilized flow

Installation Requirements

Parameter	Specification
Use	Indoor or laboratory use, rack or benchtop
Ambient environment	10°C ~ 35°C, non-condensing

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