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
- Respirator certification testing (fit testing)
- Efficiency testing of HEPA filter assemblies
- Respirator design and development
- Filter design and development
- Aerosol laboratory research
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