The new CONT.AIR is a handheld particle counter designed for cleanroom monitoring, industrial and health&safety applications, research and indoor air quality
- This instrument is used to detect, count and size the aerosol particles present in the air. Unlike a microbial air sampler, which gives the number and the type of micro-organism captured on the agar plate, the particle counter gives the number, and the size of the no-viable particles present in the air. These particles can be the transport agents for viable ones (micro-organisms).
- Light, ergonomic and easy to use as a portable device.
- The instrument is patented.
- The instrument detects particles in a range from 0.3 to 25 µm across 6 pre-set channels (generally 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 µm). It operates at a flow rate of 0,1 CFM (2,83 l/m).
- It provides data output both in standard cleanroom formats and in mass concentration (ug/m3).
- The possibility to integrate the instrument with temperature and relative humidity probes generates more detailed environmental assessments.
- The firmware is user friendly, and the presence of a pen facilitates the use of the touch screen keyboard.
APPLICATIONS
The most common applications for the handheld particle counter are:
- HEALTHCARE AND SCIENCE: hospitals, research labs, production of pharmaceuticals, biotech products and medical devices.
- AIR QUALITY CONTROL: checking cleanrooms, testing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and systems for managing heating and air conditioning (HVAC).
- MANUFACTURING AND TECH: in food and beverage industry and high-tech sectors like electronics, semiconductors, and aerospace.
PERFORMANCES
- Up to 45.000 records stored with particle counts, environmental data, locations and date/time
- 1.000 sample locations (20 characters per name) and 50 recipes
- Large, intuitive color touch screen display with an easy-to-use interface
- A pen to better use the touch screen display for gloved operations
- Possibility to save 32-character notes to a live sample record
- Over 10 hours continuous sampling with a single charge
- Integrated handle for one hand operation
- Possibility to generates reports according to ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1 and FS 209E
- Audible alarms and alarm management tools
- Thermal printer as an optional accessory
- Easy to clean and wipe down
- Compatible with standard tripods
SPECIFICATIONS
| Flow rate: | 0,1 CFM (2,83 l/m) |
| Particle size range: | From 0,3 µm to 25 µm (diameter) |
| Size channels: | Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 µm |
| Concentration limits: |
15.000.000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (ISO 21501-4) 30.000.000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (tested and validated) |
| Battery: | 10 hours in continuous operation with a full charge |
| Light source: | Long-life laser diode |
| Count alarms: | 1 to 9.999.999 counts |
| Zero count: | < 1 count/60 minutes |
| Counting efficiency: | 50% at 0,3 µm – 100% at 0,5 µm |
| Counting modes: | Particles/second, real time meter, cumulative/differential (count/m3 and count/ft3) and mass concentration |
| Display: | 4.3’’ WQVGA color touch screen |
| Vacuum source: | Internal pump with automatic flow control |
| Filtered exhaust: | Internal HEPA filter |
| Audible alarms: | Customizable |
| Certification: | CE mark |
| Battery: | Removable Li-ion – recharge time 4 hours or less than 2 hours with external battery charger |
| Exportable data reports: | ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1, FS 209E |
| Communication: | Ethernet, USB, Modbus RS485 - RS232 |
| Environmental sensors: | Temperature and relative humidity probes |
| Standards: | ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 |
| Calibration: | Suggested minimum 1 per year |
| External body: | ABS in technopolymer |
| Dimensions: | 130x110x310H mm including handle |
| Weight: | 1 kg |
| Accessories: | User manual, Management Software on USB key, isokinetic probe, temperature and relative humidity sensor, zero-count filter, battery, USB cable and power supply |
| Optional accessories: | Printed user manual, carrying case, spare, external battery charger, thermal printer |
| Language: | English |
| Sample time: | From 1 second to 99 hours |
| Power supply: | 110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Operating conditions: | 5-40 °C / humidity 20%-90% |
IDENTIFICATION CODE
| Code | CONT.AIR PARTICLE COUNTER |
|---|---|
| 917 | Handheld particle counter with isoprobe 0.1 CFM (2,83 l/m), power supply, temperature and humidity probe, calibration certificate and light carrying case |
