Particles Plus
8303 and 8503 Handheld Airborne Particle Counters 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
8303 and 8503 Handheld Airborne Particle Counters 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
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•Industry’s highest concentration of 15,000,000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence loss
•Ideal for use in research, industrial health and safety, indoor air quality, and cleanroom applications
•Up to 10 hours continuous operation on a fully charged battery
•Industry’s first Sleep Mode and Power Conservation Mode with Intelligent Battery
•The most comprehensive internal self-diagnostics of any handheld particle counter
•Real-Time Meter detects particle contamination sources with visual and audible indication
•Internet of Things (loT) communication allows for network or cloud-based data options
The Particles Plus® 8303 and 8503 Handheld Particle Counters measure 0.3 to 25.0 μm with a flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM).
Easy to configure, this instrument displays up to 3 user-selectable size channels as well as (optional) temperature and relative humidity. View data and generate ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1 or FS 209E reports. Export to Particles Plus® data-software. The 8303 also has a mass concentration mode that approximates density in μg/m³.
All Particles Plus® counters meet ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921. The 8303 and 8503 ensure compliance with an on-board pulse height analyzer
Features and Benefits
•8303 Measures 0.3 μm to 25.0 μm
•8305 Measures 0.5 μm to 25.0 μm
•0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) flow rate
•Long life laser diode technology
•Measures up to 3 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.
Specifications
Model | 8303 | 8503 |
Size Range | 0.3 to 25 μm | 0.5 to 25 μm |
Size Channels | Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 5.0 μm | Factory calibrated at 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 μm |
Flow rates | 0.1 CFM (2.83 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) |
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Battery Run Time | >10 hours continuous operation | |
Light Source | Long life laser diode | |
Counting Efficiency | 50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm per JIS | |
Zero Count | <1 count / 60 minutes (<1 particles / 6 ft³) | |
Count Modes | Real-Time Meter and graph, cumulative/differential count/m³and count/ft³, and mass concentration (PM) | |
Count Alarms | 1 to 9,999,999 counts | |
Calibration | NIST traceable | |
Display | 4.3″ (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480×272) 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 | 3 | |
Custom Size Channels | Calibration for custom size channels available | |
Audible Alarm | Adjustable built-in alarm | |
Battery | Removable Li-ion (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 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC) ±1ºF (0.5ºC) and relative humidity probe 15-90% ±2% | |
Alarm | Alarms on counts for all particle sizes, sensor failure, environmental sensors and flow | |
Standards | ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 | |
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, purge filter, battery, data download software, USB cable, power supply and cable | |
Optional Accessories | Printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer and isokinetic probes, barbed fittings, IMS-RT monitoring system | |
Buffer Memory | 45,000 sample records (rotating buffer) including particle count data, environmental data, locations, annotations, and times. Scrollable on screen or printout.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 Years. Extended warranties available. |
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