TSI 8525 P-Trak Ultrafine Particle Counter

Descriptions of TSI 8525

• This portable instrument detects and counts ultrafine particles (smaller than one micrometer) that often accompany or signal the presence of a pollutant that is the root cause of complaints.
• Ultrafine particles are defined as having a diameter less than 0.1 μm (or 100 nm). Engineered nanoparticles (nanomaterials) are a subset of ultrafine particles with dimensions from 1 to 100 nm.
• Nanomaterials are produced and used for industrial and high-tech applications, while ultrafine particles are the byproducts of combustion and other chemical reactions.
• Unfortunately, the occupational health risks associated with manufacturing and using nanomaterials are not clearly understood. As a result, a need has arisen to assess workplace conditions.
• Using TSI’s proven technology, the P-Trak gives direct, real-time measurement of workplace ultrafine particulate levels.
• The P-Trak UPC also locates obvious pollutant sources such as boilers, furnaces, and vehicles, and it also detects the not-so-obvious sources such as photocopy machines and printers.
• Use this instrument to detect the migration of toxic exhaust aerosols, malfunctioning office equipment, pinhole gasket leaks in boilers and a wide variety of other problems.

Applications
▪ Check office equipment
▪ Clean room containment checks
▪ Filter checks
▪ Check fume hoods
▪ Check safety cabinets
▪ Vehicle emission migration
▪ Combustion leaks
▪ Control smoking areas

Features and Benefits
▪ Real-time ultrafine particle counter
▪ Solves tough IAQ problems
▪ Easy to use
▪ Data log information

Technical specifications of TSI 8525

• Concentration Range – 0 to 5 x 105 particles/cm3
• Particle Size Range – 0.02 to 1 micrometer
• Temperature Range
  Operation  – 32 to 100°F (0 to 38°C)
  Storage –  -40 to 160°F (-40 to 70°C)
• Flow Rate
  Sample  – 100 cm3/min
  Total  – 700 cm3/min (nominal)
• Power Requirement
  Battery type 6 AA alkaline
  Battery life 6 hrs at 70°F (21°C)
• Alcohol Requirement
  Type  – 100% reagent grade isopropyl
  Hours per charge – 8 hours at 70°F (21°C)
• RS232 Output – Baud rate 9600
• Memory
  Single points  – 470
  Data logging – 1,000 hours at one-minute intervals. A maximum of 141 separate tests.1
• Size (H x W x D) – 10.75 in. x 5.5 in. x 5.5 in. (27 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm)
• Weight
  Instrument with batteries  – 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
  Factory Recalibration Interval – One year
  Warranty
  Two years on parts and labor2
  Computer Requirements
  PC with Microsoft Windows® 2000 or XP; Windows-compatible
  printer; 5 MB hard disk space; and available RS232 serial port
  (for downloading).