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Portable airborne particle counters
We offer different multichannel handheld particle counters, able to measure measures between 0.3 μm to 25.0 μm with a flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM).
Firstly, it is easy to configure, up to 6 user-selectable size channels as well as temperature and relative humidity. Also, you can view data and generate standardized reports on screen or via a printer, USB key, in real-time through its versatile output options, or export to the unit data-download software. The 8306 particle counters can be controlled and monitored remotely via a web browser. Besides, the 8306 mass concentration mode approximates density in μg/m³ and allows for density and refractive index corrections to ensure accuracy.
Finally, saturation point 20 times more than industry standard with 40x processing capacity. Max concentration up to 150 mg/m3 for short monitoring periods.
Applications: You can use these particle counters as indoor air quality and ambient air quality audits for a wide range of industries and applications such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, mining facilities, forestry facilities, and industrial facilities with direct or indirect emissions sources.
Portable airborne particle counter that is revolutionizing particle measurement
Harness the power of modern particle counters with our wide range of handheld devices, specifically designed to measure airborne particulates ranging from 0.3 μm to 25.0 μm. Our in-built pump guarantees a steady flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM), enabling precise particle size identification and counting.
Highly configurable particle counter with real-time particle sensors
Our handheld particle counters offer up to 6 user-selectable size channels, alongside real-time temperature and relative humidity conditions monitoring. Leverage the light scattering technique to ensure accurate particle measurements.
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8306 particle counter: Ensuring maximum concentration and density accuracy
The 8306 Particle Counter offers a saturation point 20 times above the industry standard and a maximum particle concentration of 150 mg/m3 for short monitoring periods. This ensures optimal contamination control and cleanroom certification, alongside rigorous environmental monitoring.
Versatile output and remote monitoring capabilities
View data, generate standardized reports, and export to our unit data-download software. Our modern particle counters offer print, USB save, and real-time remote monitoring capabilities via a web browser.
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8306 particle counter: Leveraging laser light source for accurate particle size detection
The 8306 model employs a laser light source to measure particle concentration and perform density and refractive index corrections. This ensures high accuracy in airborne particles and particulate matter readings.
Industrial applications of a handheld particle counter
Perfect for a multitude of industrial applications, our handheld particle counters play a crucial role in ensuring indoor air quality, controlling contamination in cleanrooms, and validating filter performance. These counters find applications in medical device manufacturing, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, mining, forestry, and facilities with direct or indirect emission sources. Utilize our counters to ensure critical processes in your production line adhere to the highest standard of particle levels control.
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Technical specifications
| Size Range | 0.3 to 25μm |
| Size Channels | Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning |
| Flow rates | 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) |
| Concentration Limit | 4,000,000 Particles/ft³ @ 5% coincidence loss |
| Battery Run Time | 10 hours |
| Light Source | Long life laser diode |
| Counting Efficiency | 50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm per JIS |
| Zero Count | <1 count / 5 minutes (<2 particles / ft³) (per ISO 21501-4 & JIS) |
| Count Modes | Automatic, manual, real-time meter, cumulative/differential, mass concentration, count or concentration |
| Count Alarms | 1 to 9,999,999 counts |
| Calibration | NIST traceable |
| Display | 4.3″ (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480×272) colour touchscreen |
| Printer (Optional) | External thermal printer |
| Vacuum Source | Internal pump with automatic flow control |
| Filtered Exhaust | Internal HEPA filter |
| Number of Channels | 6 |
| Custom Size Channels | Calibration for custom size channels available |
| Audible Alarm | Adjustable built-in alarm |
| Battery | Removable Li-ion |
| Battery Recharge Time | 4 hours within instrument (<2 hours with external battery charger) |
| Reports | ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1, FS 209E |
| Recipes | 50 user-configurable recipes |
| Communication Modes | Ethernet and USB |
| Optional Communication Modes | Wireless 802.11 b/g, RS485 or RS232 |
| Environmental Sensor | Includes temperature and relative humidity probe 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC) ±1ºF (0.5ºC), 15-90% ±2% relative humidity |
| Alarm | Alarms on counts for all particle sizes, low battery, sensor failure, environmental sensors and flow |
| Standards | ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 |
| Calibration | Recommended minimum once per year |
| External Surface | High impact injection moulded plastic |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 10” x 5” x 4.5” (25.4 cm x 12.9 cm x 11.4 cm) includes handle and does not include probes |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) |
| Accessories | Quick start guide, operating manual on USB flash drive, isokinetic probe, temperature relative humidity sensor, purge filter, battery, data download software, USB cable, power supply & cable |
| Optional Accessories | The printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer and isokinetic probes |
| Buffer Memory | 45,000 sample records (rotating buffer) including particle count data, environmental data, locations and times. Scrollable on screen or printout |
| Sample Locations | Up to 1,000 locations 20 characters long |
| Sample Time | 1 second to 99 hours |
| Power | 110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz universal in-line power supply |
| Operating Conditions | 41º to 104ºF (5º to 40ºC) / 20% to 95% non-condensing |
| Storage Conditions | 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC) / Up to 98% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 2 Years. Extended warranties are available. |
Learn more about the particle counter and the airborne particle counte
A particle counter is a sophisticated device used to detect and count physical particles in the air or a liquid. These units, often portable, are key for maintaining indoor air quality, especially in cleanroom environments where high-quality conditions are critical.
Particle counters are extensively used in various sectors including the manufacture of medical devices, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and anywhere air quality is paramount. Cleanrooms, in particular, benefit greatly from these devices as they monitor the concentration of particles, helping maintain a contamination-free environment.
Dust particle counters function by drawing air in via an internal pump. This airflow is then directed to a laser light source. When air particles cross this light source, they scatter the light. The scattering, detected by optical particle counters, allows particles’ count and size determination.
Particle count is measured by monitoring the flow of air or liquid through the particle counter. The particles interrupt a light beam, causing light scattering. An optical sensor detects this scattering, translating it into electrical signals, which are then processed to determine the particle count and size.
The limit of a liquid particle counter largely depends on the specific model and its features. Some high-quality counters are designed to detect particles as small as 0.2 micrometers in liquids, while ensuring mass concentration accuracy.
The duration that dust particles stay airborne can vary greatly depending on their size and the air conditions. Smaller air particles may stay suspended for hours or even days, while larger particles tend to settle more quickly. Particle counters can monitor such particles in real-time, improving indoor air quality.
Dust particles can be separated from the air using various methods, such as filtration and air scrubbing. Filter testing is essential to ensure efficiency in removing these particles. High-quality filters used in HVAC systems or air purifiers are common means to clean air.
Cleaning dust particles from the air is usually achieved using air purifiers, HVAC systems with efficient filters, or in larger settings, through cleanroom environments design. These methods work to reduce the concentration of particles in the air, significantly improving indoor air quality. Particle counters can help monitor the effectiveness of these cleaning methods.