CS Instruments PC 400 Particle Counter for Compressed Air and Gas

Description

In sensitive industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and semiconductor manufacturing, compressed air quality is a direct determinant of product safety. The CS Instruments PC 400 Particle Counter for Compressed Air and Gas provides the assurance needed to operate in these high-stakes environments. Unlike standard counters, the PC 400 utilizes an advanced optical measurement principle to count and size particles with extreme accuracy.

The primary function of this device extends beyond simple counting; it acts as a permanent guardian of your filtration system. The proper functioning of the filtration elements installed in the compressed air is monitored continuously. If a filter element ruptures or becomes saturated, the particle count rises instantly. The PC 400 detects this anomaly immediately, allowing maintenance teams to intervene before contaminated air reaches the point of use.

This proactive approach replaces the uncertainty of spot-checks with the reliability of continuous monitoring. Whether you are auditing a cleanroom or maintaining a breathing air system, the PC 400 delivers the data required to prove compliance with stringent ISO 8573 standards.

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

High-Precision Optical Measurement: Utilizes laser/optical technology to detect particles down to 0.1 µm size.
ISO 8573 Compliance: Specifically designed to verify Class 1 compressed air quality requirements.
Filter Integrity Monitoring: Continuously checks the performance of installed filtration elements.
Immediate Fault Detection: Instantly identifies filter breakthroughs or failures to prevent contamination spread.
Versatile Application: Suitable for monitoring both compressed air and various technical gases.

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Ensuring sterile air for production and packaging.
Food and Beverage: Monitoring air quality where direct contact with the product occurs.
Semiconductor Industry: Preventing micro-contamination in wafer fabrication.
Medical Systems: Validating the purity of medical breathing air.
High-End Painting: Preventing surface defects caused by particulate matter in spray booths.