PCE PCO 1 Laser Partical Counter Air Sampler - PCE-PCO 1

PCE PCO 1 Laser Partical Counter Air Sampler - PCE-PCO 1

The PCE PCO 1 Laser Particle Counter Air Sampler is designed to measure the concentration of particles in the air. It is perfect for monitoring clean rooms, indoor air quality, exposure to exhaust fumes, tobacco or cigarette smoke, and other harmful air pollutants, as well as airborne dust levels. Cigarette smoke particles are primarily distributed within the size range of 0.1 to 1.0 micron.

A variety of materials are flammable in dust form. Some examples include: food (e.g., candy, sugar, spice, starch, flour and feed), grain, tobacco, plastics, wood, paper, pulp, rubber, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, coal and metals (e.g., aluminum, chromium, iron, magnesium and zinc). These materials are used in agriculture, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, furniture, textiles, fossil fuel power generation, recycling operations, metal working and processing (including additive manufacturing and 3D printing) and many other industries and processes.

In addition to being a combustion hazard, certain kinds of dust can be a health hazard. Exposure (such as skin contact, eye contact and inhalation) can be linked to sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, itchy or red eyes, headaches, fatigue, fever, cough, shortness of breath, dermatitis, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia (e.g., Legionnaires’ disease and hypersensitivity pneumonitis) and cancer.

Highlights

• Handheld.
• Laser particle counter.
  
• Great for monitoring clean room particulate concentrations, indoor air quality and exposure to dust

Features

• Measures 6 sizes of particles: 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 5.0 µm, 10 µm
• Offers a robust 80 MB internal memory and microSD card slot
• Features a large, full-color LCD display with backlight
• Includes a built-in camera for image and video recording
• Contains sensors for measuring air temperature, dew point and relative humidity
• Displays temperature measurements in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

Specifications

• Environmental conditions: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F, 10 ... 90 % RH (non-condensing)
• LCD display: 2.8 " / 320 x 240 pixels, back-lit, color
• Rechargeable battery: Operating time ~ 4 hours
• Dimensions: 240 x 75 x 55 mm / 9.45 x 2.95 x 2.17"
• Weight: 420 g / 0.93 lb
• Memory:
• Internal: 80 MB
• External: Micro SD card up to 8 GB (optional)
• Measurable particle sizes (channels) 0.3 µm / 0.5 µm / 1.0 µm / 2.5 µm / 5.0 µm / 10 µm
• Flow rate: 0.1 cfm (2.83 L/min)
• Coincidence error: <5% at 2,000,000 particles per cubic foot
• Counting efficiency:
• 50 % at particle size 0.3 µm
• 100 % at particle size> 0.45 µm (per ISO 21501)
• Data storage: 5000 records
• Counting modes: Cumulative, differential, concentration
• Air temperature measuring range: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F
• Air temperature accuracy: ±0.5 °C with +10 ... +40 °C / +50 ... +104 °F. Otherwise ± 1 °C
• Dew point measuring range: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F
• Dew point accuracy: ±0.5 °C with +10 ... +40 °C / +50 ... +104 °F. Otherwise ± 1 °C
• Relative humidity measuring range: 0 ... 100 % RH
• Relative humidity accuracy:
• ±3 % RH with 40 ... 60 % RH
• ±3.5 % RH with 20 ... 40 % and 60 ... 80 % RH
• ±5 % RH with 0 ... 20 % and 80 ... 100 % RH

What's included

• 1 x PCE-PCO 1 air sampler
• 1 x zero filter
• 1 x rechargeable battery
• 1 x charger
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x user manual
• 1 x CD-ROM (software)
• 1 x mini tripod
• 1 x hard case

Manual

PCE-PCO 1 User Manual

PCE-PCO 1 Data Sheet

What Our Experts Think

• Accurate Air Quality Monitoring: Measures particle concentration in the air, essential for clean room monitoring and detecting pollutants like tobacco smoke and exhaust fumes.

• Advanced Laser Detection: Uses a laser sensor for precise particle count, making it highly effective in detecting particles in the 0.1 to 1.0 micron range, typical of cigarette smoke.

• Versatile Application: Ideal for industries and environments requiring precise air quality control, such as clean rooms, laboratories, and smoking zones.

• User-Friendly Design: Easy to operate with intuitive features for quick particle detection and air quality assessment.

Q&A

Q: What does the PCE PCO 1 measure?
A: It measures the concentration of particles in the air, including dust, smoke, and other pollutants.

Q: Where is the PCE PCO 1 commonly used?
A: It's ideal for monitoring clean rooms, indoor air quality, and exposure to harmful air pollutants like exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke.

Q: What particle sizes does it detect?
A: The PCE PCO 1 detects particles ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 micron, making it particularly useful for measuring cigarette smoke.

Q: Is the device effective for monitoring air quality?
A: Yes, it provides precise measurements of airborne particles, helping to assess air quality and ensure safe environments.

Maintenance Tips

• Particle Size Detection: Measures particles in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 micron, which is ideal for assessing tobacco smoke, exhaust fumes, and other fine pollutants.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for clean rooms, indoor air quality monitoring, and environments requiring careful air quality management, such as laboratories, manufacturing, and hospitals.

• Laser Technology: Provides accurate, real-time measurements with a reliable laser detection system.

• Applications: Used for dust control, pollution monitoring, and workplace safety, particularly in settings sensitive to airborne particulates like cleanrooms and manufacturing areas.