Filter Testers

Laser Photometer 8587A

Model Number: 8587A

Stand-alone photometers are used for custom made test chambers, e.g. in respirator certification testing, and for custom filter testing equipment. Light scatter photometers are the preferred choice for detectors in respiratory testing due to their very high dynamic range and sensitivity. With the need for respiratory masks with higher protection factors as well as the measurement equipment improved, Laser Photometer Model 8587A is the result of such continued improvement of the measurement capabilities.

Product Details

The model 8587A laser photometer uses the same photometer engine that is used in the Automated Filter Tester model 8130A. It uses a 30 mW laser to illuminate and collect the scattered light from airborne particles. An internal valve allows switching between upstream and downstream sampling.

Applications

Included Items

  • One Model 8587A Laser Photometer
  • Operation and maintenance manual
  • Power Cord
  • USB driver software, USB terminal emulation software for interactive control via USB port and C++ function library
  • One set of filters for first maintenance operation

Features and Benefits

  • Stand-alone light scattering photometer
  • Photometer engine also used in 8130A
  • Capable to measure filter efficiencies up to 99.999% 
  • In respirator fit testing used to determine fit factors up to 100,000 
  • Signal can be correlated with aerosol mass concentration with gravimetric test
  • Automatic gain selection 
  • Analog and digital output 
  • Manual or remote control via RS-232 or USB 
  • Critical orifice controls sample airflow