Product Review: The Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ Cleanroom Air Monitoring Solution
Instrument Choice regularly reviews new and popular products, so when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application, you can make more informed decisions.
In this edition, our scientific team review the Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ Cleanroom Air Monitoring Solution(Product Code: IC-402997225-3). The 3016-IAQ is one of the most advanced handheld particle meters on the market. Applications for the meter include; cleanroom monitoring, dust studies, OH&S studies and more.
About Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
Established in 1982, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions has grown into the world's foremost supplier of airborne particle counters and realtime contamination monitoring systems. Lighthouse offers a complete line of dependable contamination monitoring solutions. It has become the go-to supplier for many big brand pharmaceutical, data storage, biotechnology, aerospace and defence industry manufacturing plants worldwide.
About the Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ
How do we describe the 3016-IAQ in a few words? Reliable, lightweight and easy-to-use. The handheld airborne particle counter offers up to 6 channels to measure particle sizes that start at 0.3µm and a flow rate of 0.1 CFM. Cumulative or differential particle count data, mass concentration readings and temperature/relative humidity measurements are displayed on its easy-to-read 8.9cm colour touch screen.
Summary of Benefits
The popularity of the Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ is due to its effectiveness in the field. Benefits include:
- Operators can accurately and reliably monitor particulate levels, even in "hard-to-reach" areas where a two-handed operation is unsafe.
- The lightweight, ergonomic design permits users to move around with ease and get readings in various locations.
- You can easily configure the number of samples taken in a given location.
- Saving data and downloading it to a PC using LMS XChange software is easy. Similarly, it’s no trouble to share and print data tables.
Main Features
- The Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ particle counter monitors and measures an impressive particle size range - 0.3µm to 10µm.
- The 3016-IAQ offers both a particle counter and mass monitoring solution in one easy-to-use unit. Switch between particle count mode and mass measurement mode with the press of a button.
- In the particle mode, the instrument simultaneously displays six particle size channels (0.3µm, 0.5µm, 0.7µm, 1µm, 2µm, and 5µm). When in mass mode, the Lighthouse particle counter 3016-IAQ can simultaneously measure seven particulate matter dust fractions (PM0.3, PM0.5, PM1, PM2.5, PM6, PM10 and Total PM).
- The sensor exploits the latest laser diode technology. Expect an impressive 20 year mean time before failure(MTBF) for the laser diode.
- The built-in pump handles a 2.8 litres per minute flow rate.
- The 3016-IAQ can also measure temperature and humidity. (Temperature and humidity probe included.)
- Device management is effortless via the 3016-IAQ’s intuitive, ultra-bright, colour, touch screen display.
- The 3016-IAQ has an extensive on-board data logging capacity of up to 3,000 points.
- Logged data can be downloaded to a PC via the USB interface and included software.
- The removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery ensures maximum operating uptime.
- The Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ comes supplied with an ISO 17025 Manufacturer’s Calibration Certificate.
Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ Specifications
Sensor |
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| Particle Size Range | 0.3 - 10.0 µm |
| Standard 6 Channels | 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 µm |
| Counting Efficiency | 50%@0.3µm; 100% for particles > 0.45 µm (per ISO 21501-4) |
| Flow Rate | 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) |
| Laser Source | Extreme Life Laser Diode with > 20 years MTBF (mean time before failure) |
| Zero Count Level | < 1 count / 5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4) |
| Concentration Limits | 8,000,000 particles /ft3 @ 10% coinsidence loss |
| Calibration | Meets ISO 21501-4 calibration using NIST traceable PSL spheres |
| Count Modes | Automatic, manual, beep, concentration, cumulative/differential |
Data |
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| Data Storage | 3,000 sample records, rotating buffer, includes particle and environmental data, location, and time |
| Communication Modes | RS-232 via RJ-45 to PC or optional printer |
| Supporting Software | LMS Express, LMS Express RT, LMS Pharma, LMS Pro |
Environmental Sensor |
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| Environmental Sensors | Direct mount temperature/relative humidity probe: 0-150°F (-17.8 to 65.6°C)±1.8°F@77°F, 0-100% ± 5%@33% |
Unit |
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| Touch Screen Display | Colour TFT display |
| Reports | FS-209E, ISO-14644-1 (1999, 2015) & EU GMP (Model 3016-IAQ no report standards) |
| Alarms | An internal, adjustable alarm on; counts, low battery, and sensor failure |
| Sample Inlet | Isokinetic sampling probe |
| Sample Output | Internally filtered to HEPA standards (>99.97% @ 0.3 µm) |
| Vacuum Source | Internal pump, automatic flow control |
| Enclosure | High impact injection moulded plastic |
| Power | External power supply: 12 VDC, 1.25 A |
| Battery | Li-Ion, removable and rechargeable |
| Dimensions | 22.23 x 12.70 x 6.35 cm |
| Weight | 1kg |
| Languages | English (U.S.), Deutsch, Espanol, Italiano, Français, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese |
| Included | Operating manual on CD; removable battery, direct mount isokinetic sample probe; purge filter; temperature/relative humidity probe; power supply; power chord; LMS Express software |
Applications
We recommend the Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ for a variety of professional research and monitoring applications including:
- Cleanroom monitoring
- Light environmental/dust studies
- Occupational health and safety exposure studies
- Data centre monitoring Indoor air quality studies; and
- Basic aerosol research.
Conclusion
Portable, accurate, hard-wearing, compact, with superior features, the Lighthouse Particle Counter 3016-IAQ is an easy-to-deploy particle counter and mass concentration measuring device.
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