Particle Counter Sensor PC3

PC3 with HydroACT Series

The PC3 Particle Counter Sensor, when combined with a HydroACT analyzer, represents the most affordable option in Chemtrac’s family of Particle Counters where multiple sample monitoring points are required. For larger installations, 4 to 12 sensors (depending on the number of size channels used) can be connected to a single HydroACT 1200 analyzer.

  • Description

    The PC3 Particle Counter Sensor, when combined with a HydroACT analyzer, represents the most affordable option in Chemtrac’s family of Particle Counters where multiple sample monitoring points are required. For larger installations, 4 to 12 sensors (depending on number of size channels used) can be connected to a single HydroACT 1200 analyzer. The HydroACT platform even allows the user to combine other measurements (like pH and chlorine) with particle counting, which helps reduce overall cost by reducing the number of analyzers. Full integration between the remote sensor and analyzer means all sensor settings, including user-friendly calibration features, can be accessed from the HydroACT’s user interface. The PC3 is an ideal choice for filter effluent and clean liquid monitoring applications where only 1 to 3 size channels of particle measurement are required. A larger flow cell helps make this sensor easier to clean, and also reduces overall installation footprint due to the more compact flow control weir design. For very low levels of suspended solids, particle counting is very often a better alternative to other traditional measurements like turbidity and SDI. Contact Chemtrac to discuss your application and let us find the right solution for you.

    Standard Features

    • Counts particles in liquid from 2-750 microns
    • Sizes particles from 2-100 microns
    • Up to 3 user programmable size ranges
    • Reports total counts, cnts/mL, or cnts/100mL
    • User-friendly, menu driven calibration
    • Laser & cell condition readout (0-100%)
    • External sensor with sapphire optics
    • Available with HydroACT analyzer models 300, 600, and 1200

    Optional Features

    • Water Treatment
    • Wastewater Treatment
    • Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment
    • Membrane Filtration
    • Aquatics
    • Boiler/Condensate
    • Parts Washing
    • Food & Beverage
    • Pharmaceutical

    Benefits

    • Provides a reliable and accurate measurement of particles down to low ppt levels
    • Advanced firmware and menu functions eliminates need for external software to perform setup and calibration
    • User-friendly calibration routine makes the process fast and simple, and lowers maintenance cost
    • External sensor is easy to clean and water is kept away from electronics

  • Specifications

    Laser Type Solid-state laser diode (780nm)
    Cell Material Nituff coated aluminum
    PEEK plastic (optional)
    Viewing Windows Sapphire
    Detection Range 2-750 microns
    Sizing Range 2-100 microns
    ppb Range 0.01-10,000 ppb – calculated volumetrically for particles larger than 2 micron
    Flow Rate 75 mL/min
    Resolution Better than 10% at 10 micron (ASTM-F658)
    Coincidence Limit 8,000 cnts/mL (2 micron) 20,000 cnts/mL (optional)
    Signal to Noise Ratio Better than 3:1
    Size Channels 6 user-selectable; each size channel counts as a parameter on HydroACT analyzers
    Alarms Sensor diagnostic, low cell condition
    Laser Diode Life MTBF 75,000 hours @ 55º C
    Measurement Type Light obscuration, volumetric
    Display Readout Size channel, counts, parts-per-billion (ppb), cell condition (0-100%), laser condition (0-100%), sample period, sample frequency
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