Instrument - Picarro G2401
Short name:
Picarro
Full name:
Picarro G2401
What is being measured:
Sampling Protocol:
Online
Manufacturer:
Picarro
Model:
G2401
Instrument year
:
2012
Data recording software:
MICAS-X
Data analysis software:
NA
Raw data time resolution:
1 sec
Analysis data averaging:
NA
Detection limit:
1-sigma raw measurement precision (5 sec): < 50 ppb for CO2, < 15 ppb for CO, and < 1ppb for CH4 (per instrument specs). H2O: <0.004% (40 ppm) (per experiment).
Sensitivity to temperature (and correction method, if applicable):
:
Unknown
Sensitivity to relative humidity (and correction method, if applicable):
:
Unknown
Sampling method:
Direct gas sampling through particle filter
Sample preparation method:
NA
Sample residence time (chamber to instrument) (seconds):
1.0
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Chemical identification method:
Data analysis method:
NA
Quantification method:
Calibration method:
CO/CO2/CH4 Calibration gas standard at least 3 concentrations
Calibration drift estimate:
Low (on the order of weeks)
Calibration schedule:
Variable, dependent on measurement needs (min biannually)
Uncertainty estimation method:
Based on periodic calibrations
Known interferences:
Minimal
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