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CPC 5421 | 5421-TR-CEN
19" condensation particle counter
CPC in 19” rack design available as model 5421-TR-CEN with a D50 of 10 nm for full compliance with the EN16976 for 24/7 real-time monitoring of UFP in ambient air, or the standard calibrated model 5421 with a D50 of 4 nm.
Functionality: Condensation particle counter
Features
- Precise nanoparticle counting: n-Butanol based CPC
- Standard version: D50 = 4.0 nm
- CEN-compliant version to EN 16976: D50 = 10 nm
- Droplet size control
- Single count mode up to 150,000 particles/cm3
- Photometric mode up to 107 particles/cm3
- Integrated sample pump
- Flow rate controlled by critical orifice
- Saturator shutter
- Long-term butanol and condensate tanks
Benefits
- Harmonized UFP monitoring
- Easy integration in measurement stations
- No external vacuum required
- Unattended 24/7 operation for 3 weeks
- Prompt transport without butanol drying
Applications
- Regulatory monitoring, e.g. governmental networks
- Compliant for use in ACTRIS
- Fundamental aerosol research
- Environmental aerosol research
- Nanotechnology process monitoring
- Studies on atmospheric nucleation
- Nanoparticle transport
Technical Data
- CPC 5421
- CPC 5421-TR-CEN
| Detection principle | Condensation Particle Counter |
|---|---|
| Measuring variable | Particle number concentration / cm³ |
| Working fluid | n-butanol (n-butyl alcohol) |
| Particle concentration range | Single count mode: Up to 150,000 particles/cm³ Photometric mode: Up to 107 particles/cm³ * |
| Particle concentration accuracy | Single count mode: ≥ 95%Photometric mode: ≥ 90% |
| Data output interval | 1 … 90 s (user selectable) |
| Counting efficiency | D50 = 4.0 nm (determined with tungsten oxide particles) to greater 3 µm |
| Response time t10 … t90 | < 3 s |
| CPC sample flow rate | 0.3 l/min |
| Flow control | Critical orifice with stabilized temperature |
| Data recording | On PC with GRIMM 5475 nanoSoftware, on USB flashdrive or direct USB / RS-232 read-out |
| Connectivity | USB, USB flashdrive, RS-232, analog input for meteorological sensors, analog pulse output |
| Power requirements | 110 … 240 VAC; 50 / 60 Hz; maximum 130 W |
| Ambient aerosol conditions | Temperature: -20 … 40 °C (-4 … 104 °F)Humidity: 0 … 95 % RH, non-condensingAbsolute pressure range: 500 … 1,100 mbar |
| Transport and storage | 0 … 50 °C (32 … 122 °F), RH < 95% |
| Installation | In 19ʺ instrument rack**Indoor or outdoor*** protected environment Temperature: 20 … 30 °C (68 … 86 °F)Humidtity: 0 … 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 19″, 22 x 48 x 41 cm (8.7 x 19 x 16 in)5 height units 19ʺ |
| Weight | 16.2 kg (35.7 lbs) |
* For short-term measurements
** Requires 19ʺ rack rails
*** Outdoor installation requires weather protection shelter
| Detection principle | Condensation Particle Counter |
|---|---|
| Measuring variable | Particle number concentration / cm³ |
| Working fluid | n-butanol (n-butyl alcohol) |
| Particle concentration range | Single count mode: up to 100,000 particles/cm³Photometric mode: Up to 107 particles/cm³ * |
| Particle concentration accuracy | Single count mode: ≥ 95%Photometric mode: ≥ 90% |
| Data output interval | 1 … 90 s (user selectable) |
| Counting efficiency | D50 = 10 ± 1 nmD90 = ≤ 20 nm |
| Linearity slope | 1 ± 0.05 |
| Response time t10 … t90 | < 2 s |
| Sample inlet pipe | Nafion® based dryerDrying of aerosol flow to ≤ 40% RHMaximum particle losses ≤ 25% at 10nm |
| Total inlet flow rate | 1.8 l/min (through sample pipe) |
| CPC sample flow rate | 0.6 l/min |
| Flow control | Critical orifice with stabilized temperature |
| Standards and certificates | prEN 16976:2023ISO 27891:2015List of ACTRIS compliant instruments |
| Data recording | On PC with GRIMM 5475 nanoSoftware, on USB flashdrive or direct USB / RS-232 read-out |
| Connectivity | USB, USB flashdrive, RS-232, analog input for meteorological sensors, analog pulse output |
| Power requirements | 110 … 240 VAC; 50 / 60 Hz; maximum 130 W |
| Ambient aerosol conditions | Temperature: -20 … 40 °C (-4 … 104 °F)Humidity: 0 … 95 % RH, non-condensingAbsolute pressure range: 500 … 1,100 mbar |
| Transport and storage | 0 … 50 °C (32 … 122 °F), RH < 95% |
| Installation | In 19ʺ instrument rack**Indoor or outdoor*** protected environment Temperature: 20 … 30 °C (68 … 86 °F)Humidtity: 0 … 95% RH, non-condensing |
| System components | CPC 5421-TR-CEN5438-1.5 butanol and condensate tank unit182-1.5 1.5m sample pipe |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | CPC: 22 x 48 x 41 cm (8.7 x 19 x 16 inch); 5 height units 19ʺTank unit: 9 x 48 x 32 cm (3.5 x 19 x 12.6 inch) |
* For short-term measurements
** Requires 19ʺ rack rails
*** Outdoor installation requires weather protection shelter
Accessories
- Optional
| 665 |
| 199 |
| 180DL |