SP2-XR

Single Particle Soot Photometer – Extended Range

The SP2-XR delivers accurate, size-resolved single particle measurements of black carbon mass and size with real-time, direct output suitable for monitoring applications and field research.

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Leverage real-time output of black carbon mass and size for individual particles to support monitoring and field work. Plus, easily synch your data with other environmental monitoring data (weather, criteria pollutants, etc.).

Capture variances in black carbon make-up to enhance model effectiveness with single particle detection.

Simplify your data analysis with Intuitive, streamlined direct output of measured and derived parameters, including mass and particle size.

Target particles critical to primary pollution characterization with incandescent particle detection as low as 50nm.

Easily deploy in field applications thanks to a smaller, lighter package that occupies less space on an aircraft.

Save time and resources with easier calibration, alignment, cleaning, etc. so you can focus more of your energy on research instead of the instrument.

SP2-XR Software

The SP2-XR user interface enables straightforward data analysis due to intuitive, streamlined direct output of measured and derived parameters, including mass and particle size.

SP2-XR Software

The SP2-XR toolkit serves to process calibration data and produce a threshold table which is directly imported in the SP2-XR software. This allows for quick analysis of scattering and incandescence calibration data, and real-time output of black carbon mass and particle size.

  • Quickly analyze scattering and incandescence calibration data.
  • Produce a threshold table, which is imported into the user interface of the SP2-XR to allow for real-time conversion of the SP2-XR to black carbon mass and particle size.

Applications

Climate Models & Radiative ForcingHuman HealthPollution Characterization
The SP2-XR's high sensitivity, fast response, and specificity to elemental carbon also make it ideal for measuring soot in snow, ice or water and for calibrating other black carbon-measuring instruments like the Aethalometer.

Laser incandescence and particle light-scattering

  • High optical power intracavity Nd:YAG laser heats light-absorbing particles to the point of incandescence.
  • Single particle incandescence is measured and correlated to black carbon mass.
  • Single particle light scattering is measured and used to indicate particle size, non-BC containing aerosol number, and mass concentrations.

ParameterSpecification
Measured Parameters Single-particle laser incandescence Single-particle light scattering
Derived Parameters Single particle black carbon mass Single particle size distribution for purely scattering particles
Auxiliary Parameters Temperature – Air, Computer, Laser Pressure – Cavity and Flow Controller Flow – Sample and Sheath
Particle Size Range Scattering Channel: 100-500 nm diameter Incandescent Channel: 50-800 nm diameter (Assumes black carbon density of 1.8 g/cm3)
Laser Nd:YAG Laser – 1064 nm, up to 1 MW/cm2 intracavity circulating power
Sample Flow 30-120 standard cm3/min
Computer System Intel i7-6600U CPU 8 GB RAM 128 GB mSATA SSHD
Weight 13 kg (28.5 lbs)
Dimensions W: 20 cm, H: 21.5 cm, L: 40.5 cm, not including inlet hardware and fuses

  • Nebulizer for liquid samples with optional auto-sampler
  • Aircraft Aerosol Inlet
  • Zero Count Filter

The Lifecycle Care Program ensures SP2-XR integrity and performance vital to your research mission for 3 years or 3 calls (whichever comes first). When conducting complex and time intensive laboratory or field measurements it is critical to avoid down time, and ensure data collection accuracy. The program consists of 3 key deliverables for each year or call:

  • Instrument Logistics
  • Instrument Integrity
  • Instrument Performance

Lifecycle Care Program Includes:

LOGISTICS

  • Shipping to and from Droplet Measurement Technologies facility
  • Customs handling, including CARNET ATA if required

INTEGRITY

  • Incoming instrument evaluation and health check

PERFORMANCE

  • Software and firmware validation
  • 100%-unit functionality test
  • Calibration data
  • Calibration report
  • Certificate of calibration

At times, our technician might discover an instrument issue, which might not be covered by the Lifecycle Care Program or by our product warranty. In such case we will reach out to you with a service & repair estimate to allow you to provide us with the next steps of action.

Companion Products

Dependence of Laser-Induced Incandescence on PhysicalProperties of Black Carbon Aerosols: Measurementsand Theoretical Interpretation

The single-particle soot photometer (Model SP2) developed by Droplet Measurement Technologies, Inc. in Boulder, CO quantifies the mass of BC inside individual particles by means of laser-induced incandescence (LII) without interference from internally mixed semi-volatile materials or mineral dust particles.

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Laser-induced incandescence: Particulate diagnostics for combustion,atmospheric, and industrial applications

In this paper, we review the fundamentals and applications of laser-induced incandescence (LII) for particulate diagnostics in a variety of fields.

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Consistency and Traceability of Black Carbon MeasurementsMade by Laser-Induced Incandescence, Thermal-OpticalTransmittance, and Filter-Based Photo-AbsorptionTechniques

In this study, we show that black carbon (BC) mass concentrations measured by different techniques are consistent and traceable.

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