HHCPC 3800
Handheld Condensation Particle Counter
Ultra-Sensitive, Portable Particle Detection
Accurate and efficient aerosol particle measurement for field work and laboratory settings
Introducing the Kanomax FMT Model 3800 Handheld Condensation Particle Counter (HHCPC), a research-grade instrument designed for precise and efficient aerosol particle measurement. With a minimum sensitivity of 0.015 microns (15 nm), this CPC is capable of detecting ultrafine particles across a concentration range of 0 to 100,000 particles per cubic centimeter. The Model 3800's compact and lightweight design, along with its power options of an alkaline/Ni-MH battery or an AC adapter, makes it an ideal choice for both fieldwork and laboratory settings.
Elevate your particle measurement capabilities with the Kanomax Model 3800 Handheld Condensation Particle Counter—precision, portability, and performance in one sophisticated instrument.
Key Features:
- High Sensitivity: Detects particles as small as 15 nanometers, ensuring accurate monitoring of ultrafine aerosols.
- Data Storage: Capable of storing up to 10,000 measurements, facilitating extensive data collection during field studies.
- User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with a USB interface and accompanying software for real-time measurements, allowing users to display time fluctuation graphs and analyze data efficiently.
Applications:
- Indoor Air Quality Investigation: Assess and monitor particulate levels to ensure healthy indoor environments.
- Aerosol Research: Conduct detailed studies on aerosol particles for environmental and industrial research.
- Filter Testing: Evaluate the performance and efficiency of filtration systems by measuring particle penetration.
- Environmental Monitoring: Suitable for monitoring in electronics manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical industries, and other environments where particle contamination is a concern.
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Aerosol Research
Filter Test
Environmental Monitoring for Electronics, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical etc.
How the HHCPC Works
Breaking down how the Handheld Condensation Particle Counter works in 4 simple steps.
How it works
Air Sample Intake:
- The instrument pulls in ambient air containing particles as small as 15 nanometers (0.015 microns).
Saturator Stage:
- The air sample passes through a chamber saturated with an alcohol-based vapor (commonly butanol or isopropanol).
- As the aerosol-laden air becomes saturated with this vapor, the particles are "coated" with alcohol molecules.
Condenser Stage:
- The vapor-saturated air then flows into a cooled condenser.
- The drop in temperature causes the alcohol vapor to condense onto the particles, growing them into larger droplets (around 1–3 microns in diameter).
Optical Detection:
- These enlarged droplets are now big enough to be detected by a laser-based optical counter.
- As each droplet passes through the laser beam, it scatters light, which is detected and counted as a single particle.
Data Output:
- The CPC provides a real-time count of particles in the air, usually expressed in particles per cubic centimeter.
- Measurements are stored internally and can be downloaded to a PC via USB for further analysis.