A particulate sampler is an instrument for measuring the properties (such as the mass concentration "Mass concentration (chemistry)") or chemical composition) of particulates in ambient air.

There are two different types of particulate matter samplers that measure particle mass concentration: manual and automated samplers.

Additional reading

NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (see chapters on aerosol sampling)

Oscillating element suspended particle analyzer.

Volumetric collection equipment for manual measurement of particulate matter.