Installation & Facility Requirements

One Solution. Easy Installation.

Sierra has the highest standards in customer service and responsiveness. Sierra works closely with each customer before, during, and after the installation and commissioning of the BG-3, ensuring a smooth system launch and ongoing customer satisfaction.

Installation.

   • An on-sight Sierra engineer performs all commissioning and training services to achieve high customer satisfaction.

   • Since the BG-3 is portable, it is set up quickly in any configuration of engine and test cell environment.

   • During commissioning, the Sierra engineer calibrates the BG-3 with certified calibration equipment.

   • Sierra sends a specification sheet to pre-empt future questions or problems

Facility Requirements.

   • Input power of 110 VAC, 20 amp (2 each), 50/60 Hz.

   • Clean supply of dry air at 80 psi minimum to 100 psi maximum. Sierra assists each customer so that shop air is optimal for BG-3 operation.

   • The BG-3 is located within the test cell. The space required to accommodate the cabinet is 24 inches W x 36 inches D x 72 inches H.

   • The BG-3 has a 19 inch rack mount PC and a 17 inch plasma screen monitor that can be remotely placed in the control room of the test-cell.

Collecting a Sample

One Solution. Easy Sample Collection.

Collecting a sample with Sierra's BG-3 is easy and fast. Below is an overview of the four-step BG-3 sampling process:

Step 1: Load the Filters Insert the sample filter pair into the filter holder. Attach the filter to the end of the dilution chamber and filter holderís quick connect. This step takes 2-3 minutes. But with BG-3's Automatic Filter Changer, this time is reduced to only seconds.

Step 2: Set-up the Test Enter the appropriate flow sample parameters into the test set-up screen, including flow set points and test time, for example, 300 seconds.

Step 3: Collect the Sample Press the standby button. The BG-3 automatically collects the sample after a very short standby time. The collection time ranges from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the test cycle.

Step 4: Sample Complete When test is complete, the BG-3 returns to a standby mode. Remove the sample filters or cartridge and transfer the filter pair to the weigh room for PM mass measurement and chemical analysis (if chemical analysis is desired).