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.
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 |
Title | Size | Download |
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Particle Counter Sensor PC3 Data Sheet | 336.82 KB | DownloadPreview |
HydroACT 4 & Particle Counter Sensor PC3 Operations Manual | 3.28 MB | DownloadPreview |
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