Particles Plus 8300-AQM2 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter (0.3 – 25 µm @ 1.2 LPM)

Size Range: 0.3 to 25 μm

Size Channels: Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning

Flow rates / Accuracy: 1.2 LPM

Concentration Limits: 15,000,000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (per ISO 21501-4); 30,000,000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (as tested and validated1)

Aerosol Concentration Range: 0.01 to 20,000 μg/m³

Battery Run Time: >10 hours continuous operation

Light Source: Long life laser diode

Resolution: 0.00003 μg/m3

Counting Efficiency: 50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm per JIS

Zero Count: <1 count / 60 minutes (<1 particles / 6 ft3). No fault count subtraction. No appreciable drift. 

Count Modes: Particles/second, Real-Time Meter, cumulative/differential count/m³ and count/ft³, and mass concentration

Count Alarms: 1 to 9,999,999 counts

Calibration: NIST traceable

Display: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480×272) color touch screen

Optional Printer: External thermal printer available

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 integrated alarm

Communication Modes: Ethernet, USB, RS485, RS232, and (optional) 802.11b/g wireless

Environmental Sensors (AQM1): Includes NDIR-CO2 sensor (0-5000 ppm ±1%, resolution 1 ppm, response rate 20 seconds), temperature (32-122°F, ±1°F / 0-50°C, ±0.5°C) and relative humidity probe (15–90% RH, ±2%)

Environmental Sensors (AQM2): Includes all sensors in the 8300-AQM1 and PID-TVOC sensor (5 ppb - 50 ppm ±1.5%, response rate <3 seconds)

Alarm: Alarms for particle counts (any size channel), sensor failure, environmental sensors, and flow rate

Standards: ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921

Instrument Calibration: Recommended minimum once per year. Gases, temperature and humidity sensors field calibratable.

External Surface: Lightweight high-impact injection molded plastic enclosure

Dimensions (L x W x H): 6.33 x 4.25 x 12.26 in (16.1 x 10.8 x 31.1 cm) includes handle and does not include probes

Weight: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)

Accessories: User manual + Instrument Management Software (IMS) on USB flash drive, isokinetic probe, temperature relative humidity sensor, purge filter, battery, USB cable, and power supply

Optional Accessories: Printed manual, case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer, barbed fitting, and tubing

Data Storage: Securely stores up to 45,000 samples with particle counts, environmental data, locations, and timestamps

Sample Time: 1 second to 99 hours

Power: 110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz universal in-line power supply

Operating Conditions: 41-104ºF (5-40ºC) / 20% to 95% non-condensing

Storage Conditions: 32-122ºF (0-50ºC) / Up to 98% non-condensing

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