Laser photometer for respirator certification testing
Achieve precise respiratory protection testing with advanced light scattering technology, enabling stringent certification and development of high-efficiency filters and respirators.
Measures Filtration Efficiency and Aerosol Concentrations
The Laser Photometer 8587A from TSI is a versatile tool designed for precise filtration efficiency testing and aerosol concentration measurement. Utilizing a 30 mW laser light scattering system, it accurately assesses particle penetration in respirators and HEPA filters. This photometer is integral in respirator certification and filter development for industries ranging from healthcare to laboratory research. Its portable design allows for easy integration into both manual and automated testing systems, featuring analog and digital outputs for flexible data acquisition. The unit supports remote operation via RS-232 or USB, making it adaptable to various operational setups. Equipped with an automatic gain selection and critical orifice for airflow control, it maintains reliable performance, achieving measurement capabilities up to 99.999% efficiency rates. Ideal for environments requiring stringent testing protocols, the 8587A is a critical asset in manufacturing high-performance filtration products such as medical masks and industrial air purifiers.
Benefits
- Ensures precise filtration testing for developing reliable respirators and filters, critical for safety and regulatory compliance.
- Enhances operational flexibility with portable, stand-alone use and remote control capability, reducing setup complexity.
- Supports comprehensive data analysis through analog and digital outputs, streamlining integration with existing systems.
- Achieves accurate measurements up to 99.999% efficiency, vital for high-stakes applications like N95 mask production.
- Adaptable for diverse industrial and research settings, facilitating cross-industry development and innovation.
- Applications
- Hepa filters, Filters, Aerosols, Respirators
- End products
- Air sampling filters, P100 respirators, Air purifiers, Laboratory cleanroom filters, Inhalable pharmaceutical aerosols, Medical face masks, Vacuum cleaner filters, N95 masks, Automotive cabin filters, Industrial hepa filter units
- Steps before
- Test chamber setup, Filter installation, System calibration
- Steps after
- Data analysis, Filter removal, System maintenance
- Input ingredients
- airborne particles, aerosol mass concentration
- Output ingredients
- scattered light, filter efficiencies, fit factors
- Market info
- Laser Power
- 30 mW
- Dynamic Range
- High
- Sensitivity
- Very High
- Sampling Valve
- Internal
- Filter Efficiency Measurement
- Up to 99.999%
- Fit Factor Determination
- Up to 100, 000
- Output
- Analog and Digital
- Control Interface
- RS-232 or USB
- Signal Correlation
- Aerosol Mass Concentration
- Sample Airflow Control
- Critical Orifice
- Working mechanism
- Light scattering photometry
- Portability
- Portable
- Automation level
- Manual / Remote control via RS-232 or USB
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Airflow control
- Critical orifice control
- Gain Selection
- Automatic
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for laboratory use
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- Upstream/Downstream sampling
- Portability
- Portable design