Description
Manufactured in the U.S.A, the Particles Plus 8506-20 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 8506-20 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 (optional probe)
- Measures humidity from 15% to 90% with 2% RH accuracy (optional probe)
Key Features
- It’s a real-time portable particle counter and real-time mass measuring dust monitor all in the one device
- 0.5um to 55um 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 (0.5um, 1.0um, 2.5um, 5.0um, 10.0um, 30um)
- 6 simultaneous PM dust fractions (PM0.5, PM1, PM2.5, PM5, PM10, PM30)
- 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
- 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
- External printer (optional)
- 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
The Particles Plus 8506-20 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.
