PMT® 8306
The PMT 8306 Handheld Particle Counter is an advanced, high-precision instrument for measuring airborne particles ranging from 0.3 to 25.0 μm at a constant flow rate of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM). It provides a reliable solution for air quality analysis in a variety of environments, including cleanrooms, production facilities, and research laboratories. The device is easy to configure and delivers rapid, accurate particle counts with high measurement precision. The user-friendly interface displays up to six user-definable particle size channels while simultaneously providing key environmental data such as temperature and relative humidity, enabling comprehensive real-time monitoring. All measurement data can be viewed directly on the screen, printed, or saved to a USB drive. Data can also be exported via dedicated software for long-term documentation and archiving. The PMT 8306 supports detailed reporting according to international standards, including ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1, and FS 209E. Remote operation and monitoring via a web browser further simplify integration into existing monitoring systems. The instrument features a mass concentration mode that estimates particle density in μg/m³, allowing precise quantification of airborne contamination. All PMT particle counters, including the 8306, comply with ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 calibration standards, ensuring maximum measurement accuracy and reliability. An integrated pulse height analyzer guarantees consistent particle counting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing stable, dependable performance for critical air quality monitoring applications.
Specifications
| 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 | 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 validated) |
| Battery Run Tim | >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). No fault count subtraction |
| 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 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, Calibration certificate |
| Optional Accessories | Printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer and isokinetic probes, barbed fittings |
| 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 | 5 year warranty | Blower warranty : 1 year |
| Calibration frequency | Recommended minimum once per year |
| Calibration | NIST traceable |