8506-20 Handheld Particle Counter
Model 8506-20
0.3 – 55 µm @ 0.1 CFM (Large Particles)
The Particles Plus® 8506-20 Handheld Particle Counter measures 0.5 to 55.0 µm with a flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM).
Easy to configure, this instrument displays up to 6 user-selectable size channels as well as temperature and relative humidity. View data and generate ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1 or FS 209E reports on screen or via printer, USB key, real time through its versatile output options or export to Particles Plus® data-download software. Particles Plus® counters can be controlled and monitored remotely via web browser. The 8506-20 mass concentration mode approximates density in µg/m³ and allows for density and refractive index corrections to ensure accuracy.
All Particles Plus® counters meet ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921. The 8506-20 ensures compliance with an on-board pulse height analyzer.
| Model 8506-30: Measures 0.5 to 75.0 μm |
| 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) flow rate |
| Long life laser diode technology |
| Measures up to 6 channels of simultaneous data |
| Approximates mass concentration in μg/m³ with density and refractive index corrections |
| Integrated handle for one-handed operation |
| Large easy-to-use icon driven color touch screen display |
| Temperature and relative humidity probe included |
| Stores up to 45,000 sample records, 1,000 sample locations and 50 recipes |
| Annotation function allows user to save 32 character notations to a sample record |
| 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 |
| Internal audible alarm with comprehensive alarm management |
| User-selectable channel sizes |
| Complies with ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 standards |
| Easy to clean and wipe down with minimal particle traps |
| Seamless integration into a facility monitoring system |
| Lightweight high-impact injection molded plastic enclosure |
| 2 year limited warranty. Extended warranties available. |
| Model | 8506-30 |
| Size Range | 0.5 to 75 μm |
| Size Channels | Factory calibrated at 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 30.0 μm variable binning |
| Flow rate | 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) |
| Concentration Limit | 15,000,000 Particles/ft³ @ 10% coincidence loss |
| Counting Efficiency | 50% @ 0.5 μm; 100% for particles >0.75 μm per JIS |
| Battery Run Time | >10 hours |
| Light Source | Long life laser diode |
| Zero Count | <1 count / 60 minutes (<1 particles / 6 ft³). No fault count subtraction. |
| Count Modes | Real-Time Meter and graph, cumulative/differential count/m³ and count/ft³, and mass concentration (PM) |
| Count Alarms | 1 to 9,999,999 counts |
| Calibration | NIST traceable |
| Display | 4.3" (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480x272) color touch screen |
| Printer | (Optional) 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 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) 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, sensor failure, environmental sensors and flow |
| Standards | ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 |
| Instrument Calibration | Recommended minimum once per year |
| External Surface | High impact injection molded plastic |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.12” x 4.25” x 12.26” (13.0 cm x 10.8 cm x 31.1 cm) includes handle and does not include probes |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) |
| Accessories | Operating manual and IMS software on USB flash drive, isokinetic probe, temperature relative humidity sensor, filter, battery, USB cable, power supply and cable |
| Optional Accessories | Printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer, isokinetic probes, barb fittings, and IMS-RT monitoring system annotations, and times. Scrollable on screen or printout. |
| Buffer Memory | 45,000 sample records (rotating buffer) including particle count data, environmental data, locations, annotations, 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 year limited warranty. Extended warranties available. |
