Portable surface particle counter with measuring head

PartSens 4.0 – Portable Surface Particle Counter

The PartSens 4.0 is a portable measurement system with a wireless sensor head designed for rapid and direct assessment of particulate contamination on surfaces. The PartSens+ 4.0 model extends functionality by differentiating particle size and count, including metallic and non-metallic particles as well as fibers on surfaces. Its mobile design and intuitive operation make it an ideal solution for companies that need to ensure clean product surfaces or maintain contamination-free production environments. Using ISO 14644-9 compliant oblique illumination technology, the system produces reproducible and highly accurate results. Complex sampling methods such as gas extraction, subjective techniques like microscopy, or multi-step procedures (e.g., surface rinsing with filter media followed by filter analysis) are eliminated. Measurement results, including live imaging, are immediately displayed on the device via wireless transmission. For archival purposes or future comparison, data is stored in the particle counter and can output through an external printer. The PartSens+ 4.0 model provides advanced detection of metallic and non-metallic particles and fibers, capturing their location, position, and morphology. The system is compatible with a wide range of surface materials, including stainless steel, silicon, glass, and plastics, offering a flexible, reliable, and precise solution for surface cleanliness monitoring in controlled and production-critical environments. The Partsens 4.0 is applicable for cleanroom standards such as ISO 14644-9, ISO 14644-17 and ISO 14644-5 as well. It can also be used in the Aerospace industry For PFO (Particle Fall-Out) according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-50C.


Accessories

  • TapeLift Pad / TapeLift Stripe / TapeLift ParticleTrap

    The TapeLift product family includes a range of solutions, including the TapeLift Pad, the TapeLift Stripe and the TapeLift ParticleTrap – in addition to customized products manufactured to customer specifications. TapeLift media is optimized for the analysis of particles using oblique light in the PartSens 4.0 system. A dark and uniform surface is the optimal condition for precise and reliable analysis. TapeLift Pads, TapeLift Stripes and TapeLift ParticleTraps are made of the same material. These are hydrocarbon compounds of different lengths and complexities that form a colloidal matrix. This matrix is located on a flexible carrier. The matrix is non-toxic and does not contain silanes and siloxanes, halogen-containing or other REACH-relevant compounds, including PFAS. Analyses have not detected any metal atoms or heavy metal ions. The matrix is ESD-neutral and electrostatically dissipative.

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Direct mesurement
Direct transfer method with TapeLift Pad
PartSens 4.0 : Particle trap method
PartSense 4.0 in combination with C/PS2

Specifications

Size range(>1) - 5 µm to > 3000 µm
Measurement accuracy+1 pixel (5 µm)
Size channels (µm) pre-installedISO 16232 / VDA 19, ISO 14644-9; IEST-STD 1246E
Metallic particles / Non-Metallic particles>25 µm to > 3000 µm
Fibres>50 µm to > 3000 µm
Measuring area2,68 cm² (19,36 mm x 13,82 mm)
Blank value on TapeLift Pad, Stripe, ParticleTrap0 particles (> 20µm @ TapeLift recipe)
Types of measurementsSingle and serial measurements, plus stitching with TapeLift ParticleTrap and TapeLift Stripes
Display modes of particle size distribution

Distributive; Distributive /1000 cm2 

Cumulative; Cumulative /1000 cm2

Pass-Fail Alarm settingsSeparate settings for particles, metallic particles and fi bers for each size catagory. PAC, Illig-value. Alarms are highlighted on the display and printout
Display base station12.1” - TFT touch screen
Display measuring headLCD touch screen
External data transferUSB, File transfer (TCP/IP)
Output portsRJ-45 Ethernet, USB Typ A 2x, HDMI
Instrument data-storage volume300 measurements (single)
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Japanese
Internal cummunicationWLAN 2,4 Ghz
Range measuring headmax. 10 meters
Weight Measuring head280 g
Dimensions base station (h x d x w)210 mm x 386 mm x 330 mm
Dimensions measuring head (h x d x w)110 mm x 65 mm x 65 mm
Contact surface area mobile measuring head48 mm x 48 mm
AC voltage (Voltage to AC adapter)100-240V AC-1,4A 50/60Hz - Universal-Power Supply
DC voltage (Voltage to Base Station)24 VDC @ 5.0 A
BatteryHigh capacity Li-ion batteries, replacable, rechargeable. Up to 8 hours system use (average work load)
Weight7,7 kg with batteries, 6,7 kg without batteries
Warranty12 months
Operating range5 °C bis +30 °C; 20 % to 95 % RH, noncondensing
Storage range0 bis 50°C; up to 98 % RH, noncondensing


FAQ

The PartSens 4.0 device is a portable measurement system with a wireless sensor head for the direct measurement of particles on surfaces.

  • What additional functions does the PartSens+ 4.0 model offer?

    The PartSens+ 4.0 model offers additional options for distinguishing between metallic and non-metallic particles

  • How is the data stored and output?

    The data is stored in the particle counter for archiving or for later comparison measurements. Optionally, the measurement result can be output to an external printer.

  • What are the technical specifications of the PartSens+ 4.0?
    • Measurement principle according to ISO 14644-9
    • Size range from < 5 µm to > 3000 µm
    • Particle analysis: size and quantity of non-metallic particles, metallic particles, and fibers
    • Particle size classification according to VDA 19 Part 1 or ISO 16232
    • Camera measurement area: 19.36 mm x 13.82 mm
    • Active measurement area: 2.68 cm²
    • Measurement duration: < 10 seconds
    • Data output and live image on a 12.1” TFT touchscreen display
    • Data storage capacity: 300 measurements
    • USB Type-A interface for data backup
    • HDMI interface for connecting an external monitor