BGI tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator

BGI tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator

The BGI tetraCal® is a simple-to-use, NIST Traceable Standard for volumetric air flow, barometric
pressure, and ambient temperature. The tetraCal is a venturi based system with built-in
compensation for changes in ambient temperature and pressure. All tetraCal systems are built and
tested at Mesa which is both a NIST traceable Calibration Laboratory and an ISO 17025 facility.

To use the tetraCal®, simply connect the tetraCal® and the sampling instrument with tubing and
media, inline. The tetraCal® immediately begins providing the flow rate and ambient condition data
on the screen. Using the optional external temperature probe accessory, the tetraCal can perform
speciation sampler audits as documented by the EPA. The higher flow Ultra Model allows for
calibration of European standard PM samplers.

– Calibration of particulate samplers and industrial hygiene
– Total flow range of 0.1 to 30 LPM
– Ultra model provides flow range of 1 to 60 LPM
– NIST-traceable accuracy ≤ 1% of flow reading
– Continuous uninterrupted output display of all parameters

Application

  • Calibration of environmental and industrial hygiene air-sampling instruments
  • Calibration and audits of speciation and particulate samplers to U.S. EPA requirements
  • May be used on any sampler in the 0.1 – 60 LPM range
  • Usable in field or laboratory
  • Suitable for calibration of cascade impactors

Features

  • Simple ON/OFF operation — all data displayed on screen automatically
  • Venturi-based calibrator
  • Portable
  • 20 hour battery life (4-AA)
  • Furnished with universal power supply (120/240 VAC)
  • Download feature with supplied software

 

Part No

1) BGI Model TC12 – tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator with Temp Probe (0.1 – 30 LPM)
2) BGI Model TC5 – tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator (0.1 – 30 LPM)
3) BGI Model TC17 – tetraCal-Ultra Air Flow Calibrator with Temp Probe (1 – 60 LPM)
4) BGI Model TC14 – tetraCal-Ultra Air Flow Calibrator (1 – 60 LPM)

Specification

Flow Rate Range : 0.1-30 LPM (tetraCal TC5),
1 – 60 LPM (tetraCal Ultra TC14)
1-60 LPM (actual volumetric reading)

Temp Operational Range : -30 o C to 55 o C
Temp Reading Range : -30 o C to 55 o C
Temp Reading Precision : 0.5 o C
Barometric Pressure Range : 400 – 800 mmHg (534 – 1066 millibars)
Dimensions of Control Module : 1.59 in. high (4.04 cm) X 3.9 in. wide (9.91 cm) X 7.7 in. long
(19.61 cm) Height with venturi and hose adaptor 6.30 in
(16.00cm)

Weight with Venturi : 7.4 oz (209 g)
Dimensions of Carrying Case : 15.75 in. wide (40.00 cm) X 4.5 in. high (11.43 cm) X 12.25

in. thick (31.20 cm)
Weight Complete with Contents : 4.69 lbs (2.13 kg)

BGI tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator Brochure

BGI tetraCal Air Flow Calibrator Manual