Model

AEROCET 531

Operating Principle

Counts individual particles using scattered laser light and calculates the equivalent mass concentration using a proprietary algorithm

Mass Concentration Ranges

PM1, PM2.5, PM7, PM10, and TSP

Concentration Range

0 ~ 1 mg/m3

Sample Time - Mass Mode

2 minutes

Particle Size Range

Two channels.0.5 and 5.0 μm

Concentration Range

0 ~ 3,000,000 particles per cubic foot (105,900 particles/L)

Sample Time - Particle Mode

1 minute

Accuracy

± 10%, to calibration aerosol

Sensitivity

0.5 μm @ 2 to 1 peak to valley (JIS), 2 to 1 S/N

Flow Rate

0.1 cfm (2.83 lpm)

Light Source

Laser diode, 5 mW, 780 nm

Power

6V Ni-MH self-contained battery pack.provides 8 hours

of typical intermittent operation, up to 5 hours continuous use

AC Adapter/Charger

AC to DC module, 100 . 240 VAC to 9 VDC @ 350 mA typical

Communications

RS-232

Particle Certications

Meets or exceeds CE, ISO, ASTM, and JIS international certications

Mass Certications

Requires proper use of appropriate K-factors for material being measured

Display

16-character × 4-line LCD

Size

Height = 15.9 cm , Width = 10.2 cm , Thickness = 5.4 cm

Weight

1.94 lb - 31 oz (0.88 kg)

Operating Temperature

0˚ to +50˚C

Storage Temperature

-20˚ to +60˚C

Accessories

Supplied Operation Manual, Custom Serial Cable, Communications Software (AeroComm), AC to DC Converter Module with IEC AC Power Cord, Isokinetic Sample Probe, Screwdriver, Carrying Case, Zero Particulate Filter