Description
Manufactured in the U.S.A, the Particles Plus 8306 is a state-of-the-art portable particle counter and real-time dust monitor in the one instrument, while also simultaneously measuring temperature and relative humidity. The Particles Plus 8306 boasts many advanced features way of beyond the capabilities of competitive particle instruments on the market. It’s long battery life, massive data storage, multi-channel mass (ug/m3) measurement capabilities, advanced communication options and other key features make this a very powerful and useful instrument for use across many different industries (cleanrooms, indoor air quality, data centers, occupational health, outdoor air quality monitoring and more.
Measurement Capabilities
- Counts and sizes particles over 6 particle size channels for monitoring cleanrooms and controlled environments
- Simultaneous PM fraction dust measurements (ug/m3) for indoor air quality, OH&S and outdoor air monitoring applications
- Measures temperature from 0 to 50 degrees C with +/- 0.5 deg C accuracy
- Measures humidity from 15% to 90% with 2% RH accuracy

Key Features
- It’s a real-time portable particle counter and real-time mass measuring dust monitor all in the one device
- 0.3um to 25um wide particle size range
- 2.8 LPM (0.1 CFM) flow rate with built-in pump and automatic flow control
- 6 simultaneous particle size channels (0.3um, 0.5um, 1.0um, 2.5um, 5.0um, 10.0um)
- 6 simultaneous PM dust fractions (PM0.3, PM0.5, PM1, PM2.5, PM5.0, PM10)
- Impressive 15,000,000 Particles/ft³ @ 10% coincidence loss particle concentration limit
- 0.001 to 10mg/m3 particle mass concentration range
- Particle density and refractive index correction capabilities
- User selected particle size channels
- Massive 45,000 sample data storage, 1,000 sample locations and 50 recipes
- Built-in pulse height analyzer
- Annotation function allows user to save 32 character notations to a sample record
- The latest long-life laser diode technology
- Temperature & humidity probe included
- Large easy to use icon driven WQVGA 480 x 272 color touch screen display
- Remote diagnostics allows for remote service investigation through the Internet
- Easy configuration and transferable from instrument to instrument
- Connect using Ethernet, USB or (optional) Wireless 802.11 b/g, RS 485 or RS232
- Displays user-definable reports for ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1 and FS 209E
- New generation lithium ion battery with greater than 10 hours of battery operation (continuous use)
- The internal battery is removable unlike some instruments on the market
- Internal audible alarm with comprehensive alarm management
- Alarms on counts for all particle sizes, low battery, sensor failure, environmental sensors and flow
- FREE Instrument Management Software (IMS)
- Internal HEPA filter for pump exhaust
- Easy to clean and wipe down with minimal particle traps
- Seamless integration into a facility monitoring system
- Lightweight high-impact injection molded plastic enclosure
- NIST traceable calibration certificate included
- Complies with ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 standards
- 2 year limited warranty.
Applications
- Indoor air quality monitoring
- Cleanroom & facility monitoring
- Outdoor air quality monitoring
- Occupational health & safety exposure
- Data center monitoring
- Mold and remediation
- Many others
The Particles Plus 8306 is one instrument in a wide range of latest generation dust and particle monitoring instruments available from Alpha Scientific. Alpha Scientific also supplies aerosol diluters and many other particle measurement options and accessories.



