Highlights: Portable Handheld Great for monitoring particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 5.0 µm and 10 µm particle sizes Measures air temperature, dew point and relative humidity The PCE PCO 2 Partical Counter Air Sampler is used to monitor particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air. It's designed to aid in indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, and can also measure air temperature, dew point & relative humidity.This particle counter is ideal for monitoring clean rooms, exposure to exhaust, smoke and other harmful air pollutants, and levels of airborne combustible dust such as agricultural dust, carbonaceous dust, chemical dust, metal dust, plastic dust and wood dust.A variety of materials are explosive / flammable in dust form. Some examples include: food (e.g., candy, sugar, spice, starch, flour and feed), grain, tobacco, plastics, wood, paper, pulp, rubber, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, coal and metals (e.g., aluminum, chromium, iron, magnesium and zinc). These materials are used in agriculture, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, furniture, textiles, fossil fuel power generation, recycling operations, metal working and processing (including additive manufacturing and 3D printing) and many other industries and processes.In addition to being a combustion hazard, certain kinds of dust can be a health hazard. Exposure (such as skin contact, eye contact and inhalation) can be linked to sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, itchy or red eyes, headaches, fatigue, fever, cough, shortness of breath, dermatitis, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia (e.g., Legionnaires’ disease and hypersensitivity pneumonitis) and cancer.When inhaled, PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles can settle deep into the lungs and result in damaging health effects. Since the PCE-PCO 2 particle counter monitors PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles, the device has many practical health and safety applications. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians use PM 2.5 and PM 10 particle counters for HVAC system performance and filtration audits. In addition, industrial hygienists and workplace safety professionals rely on PM 2.5 and PM 10 particle counters when evaluating occupational health and safety risks related to hazardous and combustible dust. Features: Captures 6 particle sizes Measures air temperature, dew point and relative humidity 2.8" TFT full-color LCD screen Built-in camera for image and video recording Cumulative, differential and concentration particle counting modes Stores up to 5,000 data sets to memory Power-saving automatic shutdown feature PM channels: PM 2.5, PM 10, including mass concentration mode (µg/m³) Free software download on PCE Software web page Specifications: Particulate matter channels: PM 2.5 / PM 10 Particle concentrations: 0 ... 2000 µg / m³ Resolution: 1 µg / m³ Particle sizes (in micrometers): 0.3 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.5 / 5.0 and 10 µm Flow rate: 2.83 l / min Coincidence error: < 5 % at 2,000,000 particles per cubic foot Counting efficiency: 50 % at 0.3 µm; 100 % with particle size > 0.45 µm Memory capacity: Stores up to 5,000 data sets Counting modes: Cumulative, differential, concentration Air temp. measuring range: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F Dew point temp. measuring range: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F Humidity measuring range: 0 ... 100 % RH Air temp. accuracy: +10 ... +40 °C / +50 ... +104 °F: ± 0.5 °. Others: ± 1 ° Dew point temp. accuracy: 0 ... +10 °C / +32 ... +50 °F: ± 1 ° +10 ... +40 °C: / +50 ... +104 °F ± 0.5 ° Humidity accuracy: 0 ... 20 % RH: ± 5 % 20 ... 40 % RH: ± 3.5 % 40 ... 60 % RH: ± 3 % 60 ... 80 % RH: 3.5 % 80 ... 100 % RH: ± 5 % Operating conditions: 0 ... +50 °C / +32 ... +122 °F, 10 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing Storage conditions: -10 ... +60 °C / +14 ... +140 °F, 10 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing Display: 2.8", 320 x 240 pixel, backlit, TFT full-color LCD screen Power supply: 1 x rechargeable battery Battery life: Approx. 4 hours of continuous operation at full charge Battery recharge time: Approx. 2 hours using AC charger What's included: 1 x PCE-PCO 2 air sampler 1 x zero filter 1 x rechargeable battery 1 x AC charger 1 x USB cable 1 x user manual 1 x CD-ROM (software) 1 x mini tripod 1 x hard case PCE-PCO 2 User Manual PCE-PCO 2 Data Sheet Need more info? Please contact us or go to the PCE Resource Center.
