Beckman Coulter Met One A2100 Laser Particle Counter
The Beckman Coulter Met One/MET ONE Instruments A2100 Laser Particle Counter measures airborne particles in six size ranges at the same time, and displays the number of particles in each range as a cumulative or differential count. The counter is a state-of-the-art laser-based microprocessor-controlled instrument. It provides adjustable count alarms, automatic calibration verification, and computer controlled operation through a serial port.
The A2100 counter's laser and optical lenses create a laser beam that is used to detect particles. The airborne particles pass through the laser beam, deflecting bursts of light onto a solid-state photo diode that converts the light to an electrical pulse. The size of the pulse is proportional to particle size. The microprocessor and its associated circuitry sorts and counts these pulses.
Power | 200 Watts | |
Voltage | 115, 100 or 230 VAC ±10% | |
Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | |
Max. Count Displayed | 9,999,999 | |
Environment (Operating) | Temperature: | 12 to 29°C (55 to 84°F) |
Humidity: | 20 to 95% relative, non-condensing | |
Environment (Non-Operating) | Temperature: | -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
Humidity: | up to 98% relative, non-condensing | |
# of Size Ranges | 6 | |
Particle Size Ranges | 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 micron | |
Min. Threshold Setting | 0.1 micron at 50% counting efficiency | |
Zero Count | one count or less in 15 minutes | |
Sample Flow Rate | 1 cfm (25.3L/min) | |
Coincidence Loss | Less than 5% at 40,000 particles/cu. ft. | |
Light Source | HeNe laser tube | |
Data Storage | 400 samples, rotating buffer | |
Count Display | up to 999 while in Automatic mode | |
Locations | up to 999, number appears on printout | |
Output | RS-232C/RS-485 for computer | |
Sensor Type | 4-port HeNe, open cavity | |
Pump Type | air vacuum (linear), 1 cfm |