> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aethlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aethlabs.com/microaethalometer-tm-ma600/manual/technical-specifications.md). # 11. Technical Specifications Full technical specifications, accessories, and part numbers for the microAethalometer™ MA600. ## 11.1 MA600 ![microAethalometer MA600 front panel](https://272274374-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1fOQ2MnLWcq0ntHW3LLY%2Fuploads%2FIkgUTfWsImgJ7FgN1UQ8%2FMA600%20front.jpg?alt=media\&token=89d0c85d-e4df-4bf7-8151-d63217e9b797)
MA600 Full Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Measurement method | Real-time 5-wavelength filter absorption (Aethalometer method) | | Measurement wavelengths | 880 nm (IR), 625 nm (Red), 528 nm (Green), 470 nm (Blue), 375 nm (UV) | | Measurement resolution | 0.001 μg BC/m³ | | Limit of detection | | | Measurement range (per spot) | 0–1 mg BC/m³ | | Optical spot size | 3 mm diameter | | DualSpot® loading compensation | Yes | | Timebases | 1, 5, 10, 30, 60, 300 seconds | | Flow rates | 100–250 ml/min | | Filter material | PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) | | Filter tape cartridge | MAFT-L85, 85 sampling locations | | Pump | Brushless DC (BLDC) | | Flow control | Internal mass flowmeters, closed-loop | | Environmental sensors | Accelerometer, relative humidity, temperature, altimeter/barometer | | Serial / data interfaces | Rear-panel RS-232 DB-9 ("SERIAL"); front-panel USB 2.0 mini-B | | Memory | 16 GB internal flash | | On-board interface | Low-power LCD, 3 buttons | | Aerosol ports | Sample inlet and outlet, 1/4 inch push-to-connect (rear panel) | | Connections | Front-panel USB 2.0 mini-B; rear-panel RS-232 DB-9 serial; 12V DC power via the rear-panel M8 sealed circular connector ("12V DC IN") | | Optional built-in dryer | Nafion® dryer with external purge; rear-panel "DRYER AIR IN" / "VACUUM OUT" ports and a front-panel purge-air needle valve | | Date/time | ISO 8601; manual computer sync (no GPS) | | Power source | External 12V DC only — no internal battery | | Power connector | Rear-panel M8 sealed circular connector, labeled "12V DC IN" | | Power adapter | AC-12V2A-IP67PS-M8-600-\: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz → 12 VDC/2A, 6 m (20 ft) cable; territory-specific plug (US, EU, or UK) | | Enclosure | Indoor, 3U 19-inch rack-mount | |

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133.35 mm (5.25 in)
482.6 mm (19.0 in)
203.2 mm (8.0 in)

| | Weight | 3060 grams (107.94 oz) | | Operating temperature | 5–40 °C, non-condensing |
{% hint style="info" %} The numeric status codes recorded in the data file are documented in [Chapter 9: Data Management](https://docs.aethlabs.com/microaethalometer-tm-ma600/manual/pages/XkOnqlVBs8XTUOoUNENj#id-9.4-status-codes) §9.4. {% endhint %} ## 11.2 Accessories and Part Numbers Contact AethLabs for current part numbers and pricing.
Accessories and Part Numbers | Part Number | Description | | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | MA600 | microAethalometer MA600 (3U rack-mount) | | MAFT-L85 | Filter Tape Cartridge, 85 sampling locations | | T-SD-32-64-B | Sampling tubing, 10 ft (3 m) | | AC-12V2A-IP67PS-M8-600-\ | Territory-specific M8 12V DC wall adapter (US, EU, or UK), 6 m (20 ft) | | USB-C-MX-0100 | Mini USB communication cable | | MA Series Flow Calibration Kit | External mass flowmeter kit for flow calibration (contact AethLabs) | | RS-232 DB-9 Serial Cable | For serial data streaming and terminal-emulator access to the serial output | | Built-in Nafion® Dryer | Optional external-purge sample dryer (factory-installed) |