CS Instruments PC 400 Particle Counter - ISO 8573 Class 1

Description

In industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and semiconductor manufacturing, even microscopic contamination can lead to costly product recalls or production stoppages. The CS Instruments PC 400 Particle Counter is engineered to prevent these scenarios by providing laboratory-grade measurement accuracy directly within the process line.

The device utilizes an advanced optical measurement principle to detect solid contaminants. Unlike standard counters that may miss ultra-fine particles, the PC 400 captures data on particles as small as 0.1 µm. This capability is essential for facilities aiming to meet or maintain compressed air quality class 1 according to ISO 8573.

A key advantage of integrating this particle counter into your system is proactive maintenance. Instead of relying on scheduled filter changes which may occur too early or too late, the PC 400 monitors the actual integrity of the filters. If a filter element ruptures or becomes saturated, the device registers the spike in particle count instantly. This immediate feedback loop protects downstream equipment and ensures the final product remains uncontaminated.

Brand

CS Instruments

CS Instruments GmbH & Co. KG with locations in 24955 Harrislee and 78052 Villingen-Schwenningen/ Tannheim, is managed by Dipl. Eng. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing as sole Managing Director.

CS Instruments GmbH was established in the year 2002 by Christian Schuldt and Wolfgang Blessing as equal shareholders/Managing Directors.

Wolfgang Blessing already was sound a specialist on the sector of compressed air technology resp. industrial measurement technology long before the establishment of CS Instruments GmbH in the year 2002. Prior to the foundation of CS Instruments GmbH Dipl. Ing. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing acted for more than 10 years as primarily responsible product manager for industrial measurement technology at a worldwide known manufacturer of measuring instruments for compressed air and gases in the Black Forest. The technical knowledge and experience matched with the long-term practical knowledge was the corner stone for the success of CS Instruments.

Specifications

Measured medium: Compressed air (free from aggressive, corrosive,
acid, toxic, flammable and oxidising components) as
well as gas types like N2, O2, CO2.
Further gas types on request
Field of application: In case of compressed air after filtration
In case of gases / pure gases also without filtration
Parameter: Number of particles per m³ (relative to expanded air:
20 °C, 1000 hPa)
Size channels for the PC 400 0.1 µm:
Particle size 0.1…0.5 µm: Number or particles per m³
Particle size 0.5…1.0 µm: Number or particles per m³
Particle size 1.0…5.0 µm: Number or particles per m³
Size channels for the PC 400 0.3 µm:
Particle size 0.3…0.5 µm: Number or particles per m³
Particle size 0.5…1.0 µm: Number or particles per m³
Particle size 1.0…5.0 µm: Number or particles per m³
Operating pressure: Max. input pressure on the pressure reducer: 40 bar
Humidity of measured
gas:
<= 90% rel. humidity, pressure dew point max. 10 °C,
non-condensable humidity
Ambient temparature: 5…40 C
Temperature of the measured medium:
0…70 C
Compressed air
connection:
6 mm PTFE-hose incl. quick coupling
Flow rate: 28.3 l/min (1 cfm)
Interface: RS 485 (Modbus-RTU)
Light source: Laser diode
Power supply: 24 VDC, 300 mA
Dimensions: 150 x 200 x 300 mm
Weight: 8 kg
Housing: Stainless stee

Features

PC 400 particle counter up to 0.1 µm for compressed air and gases incl. pressure reducer, in a service case
Connection cable for third-party sensors to portable devices, ODU/open ends, 5 m
Chart recorder DS 500 mobile, 4 sensor inputs
CS Soft Basic – data evaluation in graphic and table form – reading out of the measured data via USB or Ethernet
Alternative version to PC 400 up to 0.1 µm: PC 400 paticle counter up to 0.3 µm for compressed air and gases incl. pressure reducer

Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry: Ensuring sterile air for manufacturing and packaging processes.
Food and Beverage: Monitoring air quality where direct contact with food occurs.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Preventing micro-contamination on wafers and electronic components.
Medical Breathing Air: Validating the purity of air supplied to hospitals and patients.
Paint and Finish Shops: Ensuring air is free of particles that could mar high-gloss finishes.