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Introduction – SKC DCS (Deployable Cartridge Sampler) System User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The SKC Deployable Cartridge Sampler (DCS) System is a compact, portable,
and batt ery-operated sampling system that ensures the ability to sample gaseous
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polyhalogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins
(PHDDs), and polyhalogenated dibenzofurans (PHDFs) and particulate-associated
PHDDs and PHDFs in ambient air. The system features the fully programmable
constant fl ow Leland Legacy Sample Pump and an easy-to-use sampling head
that houses a stainless steel cartridge. The cartridge can be loaded with a 47-mm
quartz fi lter and PUF (EPA TO-9A) or XAD

®

-2 sorbent (EPA TO-13A). The easily

deployed system is packaged in a portable heavy-duty Pelican

®

case from which

the system operates.

The SKC DCS System includes a Leland Legacy Sample Pump with connection case and cable,
charger (100-240 V), sampling head, calibration adapter, rain cover, sample tubing with quick-connect
fi tt ing, calibration tubing, and mounting bracket in a heavy-duty lockable carry case. Two external
batt ery assemblies with adapters are packaged separately. Cartridges, fi lters, and sorbent media
are available separately.

Calibration tubing

Mounting

bracket

Rain cover

Leland Legacy

pump with

connection

cable

Tubing with

quick-connect fi tting

Quick-connect

release

Quick-connect plug

(not shown)

External battery

assemblies

with battery

adapters (2)

Charging unit and

power supply

Calibration adapter

Sampling head

Worldwide plugs

for charger