Monitor real-time coal dust exposure with a respirable personal dust monitor designed specifically for mining applications in the United States. The Thermo Scientific™ PDM3700 Personal Dust Monitor features waterproof battery protection, PC-based software for data download and reporting, and an integral charger with a download station for PC interface.
PDM3700 Personal Dust Monitor. Image Credit: Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments
It is the only CPDM designed to meet the latest requirements of the MSHA Dust Rule.
- Industry-standard sampling inlet
- Waterproof battery protection
- PC-based software for data downloading, review of status flags, and MSHA reporting
- Integral charger with download station for PC interface
- Ergonomic and lightweight
Reduce Exposure to Dust
The PDM3700 monitor, designed to deliver rapid, high-quality personal dust exposure data, helps safeguard miners’ health by measuring shift-average respirable coal dust exposure as it approaches regulatory limits. By equipping mine workers and management with the tools needed for real-time personal coal dust monitoring and exposure reduction, the PDM3700 serves as a first line of defense against long-term health effects.
Real-Time Measurement
The PDM3700 provides three primary real-time measurements: current mass concentration, cumulative mass concentration, and percent of limit. Two additional user-initiated measurements are also available and can be performed without interfering with the primary sample.
The battery-powered PDM3700 begins by drawing a continuous air sample from the breathing zone. It removes any particles larger than respirable size and measures the mass of the dust collected on an exchangeable filter.
Lower Per-Sample Cost
Because dust exposure data are automatically calculated, there is no need for filter transport or manual handling steps associated with the gravimetric method. This automated process results in a significantly lower per-sample cost and offers the added benefit of continuous data availability.
Designed for the Mine Environment
Building on the proven underground performance of the PDM3600, the PDM3700 personal dust monitor also delivers accurate, continuous data on personal respirable dust exposure. Designed to withstand typical mining environments, the durable, belt-mounted case is made of static-dissipating material.
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Specifications
Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments
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| Flow Rate |
2.2 L/min. |
| Accuracy |
25 % of the reference method (for concentrations greater than 0.2 mg/m3)
Minimum dust loading: 0.1 mg (to achieve specification)
Maximum dust loading: 4.0 mg (to achieve specification)
Accuracy only valid within operating temperature of -4° to 104 °F (-20° to +40 °C) and with a relative humidity from 0 % to 100 % |
Certifications/
Compliance |
- NIOSH approval number TC-74CPDM-01
- Certified intrinsically safe by the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) (19-A040002-0)
- EN61326-1:2005 - Pending
- FCC Part 15 subpart B - Pending
- UN T1-T8 (shipment of lithium-ion batteries)
- The PDM3700 Charger complies with the ANSI/UL 1012
- standard for power units other than Class 2, 7th Edition (4/29/05) - Pending
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Concentration Display
Averaging Time |
30 minutes |
Concentration
Measurement
Range |
0 - 200 mg/m3 3 primary displays:
- 30-minute average
- cumulative concentration average to the point of measurement
- shift concentration average
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| Data Points |
Minimum of 30 shifts |
| Depth (English) |
3.25 in. |
| Depth (Metric) |
8.26 cm |
| Description |
PDM3700 Personal Dust Monitor |
| Electrical Requirements |
1 internal lithium-ion battery assembly |
| Height (English) |
6.75 in. |
| Height (Metric) |
17.15 cm |
| Particle Size Range |
less than 4.5 μm |
| Resolution |
0.01 mg/m3
Mass concentration sensitivity: 0.05 mg/m3 (1 sigma), 30-second averaging |
| Weight (English) |
4.41 lb. |
| Weight (Metric) |
2.0 kg |
| Width (English) |
9.57 in. Sampling tube: 36.0 in. ± 0.25 in. |
| Width (Metric) |
24.31 cm
Sampling tube: 91.44 cm ± 0.635 cm |
| Unit Size |
Each |