Weighing less than 10 kilograms (including two hot-swappable batteries), the NanoScan SMPSâ„¢ Nanoparticle Sizer 3910 measures nanoparticle size distributions from 10 to 420 nm in one minute. Its internal Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) uses isopropyl alcohol as a working fluid, so the NanoScan is suitable for use in a variety of sensitive environments. Single particle mode allows the user to monitor particle concentrations of a single, user-set particle size. Data logging is built in to the instrument, so measurements may be made without the use of a laptop.
As a package, i.e. the model 3910 combined with the Optical Particle Sizer (OPS) 3330 enables users to measure three orders of size magnitude from 10 nm to 10 µm. These instruments are affordable, portable, and provide real-time data that can be merged with the multi-instrument manager (MIM) software. Used already for cabin measurements in cars and airplanes, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to new applications.
Features and Benefits
• Collective particle-generation range from 2 to 1000 nm
• Recirculating sheath-air flow for ease of use
• Built-in, temperature- and pressure-corrected, NIST-traceable flow
• Fully adjustable flow-parameter settings allow selection of the desired particle size
• Platform design accommodates two different DMAs
• Compatible with SMPS systems
Measurement Modes:
SCAN – size distributions
SINGLE – single size concentration monitoring
Size Range: 10 to 420 nm
Size Channels: 13
Measurement Time Size distributions: 60 s (45 s upscan, 15 s downscan)
Single size mode: 1 s
Particle Concentration: 100-1,000,000 particles/cm 3
Flow Rate: 0.75lpm ± 20% inlet; 0.25lpm ±10% sample
Condensing Liquid: Reagent grade (99.5% or better); isopropyl alcohol
Fill System: Wick only [~8 hrs operation @ 21°C (70°F)]; Optional external bottle
Zero Count: ≤0.1 particles/cm3
Data Storage Option: 3-8 days on-board memory; USB storage drive option
Display: Color touchscreen
Communications: USB
Warm-up Time: <15 minutes
Vacuum Source: Internal
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.9 in x 11.2 in x 11 in (30.2 cm x 28.4 cm x 28 cm)
Weight: <8kg (<17.5 lbs); without batteries; <9kg (<19.5 lbs); with 2 batteries
Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; AC Adaptor or battery power
Env. Operating Conditions: 10-30°C: 0-40% RH or greater depending on dew point; up to 80% with optional diffusion drier
Software: NanoScan Manager Software
Battery Performance: 2 batteries ~6 hrs; hot swappable, rechargeable
Compliance CE, CSA and ROHS
Calibration Recommended annually
