Dust Monitot PCE-MPC 10 
Portable handheld device for monitoring particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air / 2.5 µm and 10 µm particle sizes / Measures air temperature and relative humidity / Internal memory stores up to 5000 date-and-time-stamped data sets / Integrated data logger with adjustable sampling time

PCE-MPC 10 is a portable handheld dust monitor used to monitor particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air. Designed to aid in indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, this dust monitor also measures air temperature and relative humidity (RH). The dust monitor can be powered either by the rechargeable battery or the USB port. The USB port also is used to charge the battery. The dust monitor takes measurements even while the battery is charging, allowing for uninterrupted IAQ monitoring. The integrated data logger has an adjustable sampling time of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes or 5 minutes, while the internal memory stores up to 5000 date-and-time-stamped data sets.

The dust monitor displays all measurements simultaneously on the device's 2" full-color LCD screen. Temperature units can be shown in either degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). A scale below the measured values provides a visual warning via a band of colors increasing from green (safe) to violet (extreme danger). This visual color-coding system makes it easy to recognize when PM concentration levels become dangerous, allowing for quick action.

When inhaled, PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles can settle deep into the lungs and result in damaging health effects. Since the dust meter monitors PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles, the device has many practical health and safety applications. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians use PM 2.5 and PM 10 dust monitors for HVAC system performance and filtration audits. In addition, industrial hygienists and workplace safety professionals rely on PM 2.5 and PM 10 dust monitors when evaluating occupational health and safety risks related to hazardous and combustible dust.