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The PC3400 online particle counter sets the newest standard for particle counting instruments used in the water treatment industry today.  

  • Fast, user friendly calibration!
  • 2 to 750 micron particle detection in liquid
  • Up to 1 year Datalogging at 10 min log interval
  • Graphical trending of the last 64 logged readings
  • Large display for viewing data from all 8 particle size channels at once
  • Report particle counts as counts/ml, counts/100 ml, or raw counts.
  • Plenty of Analog I/O capability and MODBUS communications for ease of integration.
  • No external computer or software required for setup, data collection, or calibration

Calibration Made Simple
With the PC3400, the customer is no longer dependent upon the manufacturer for calibration of their Particle Counting instrument. The PC3400 is the first Particle Counter designed for use in applications like drinking water treatment that has truly made the calibration process uncomplicated for the end user. Simply access the calibration features via the front panel keypad and perform automatic particle sizing calibration of any selected particle size range in seconds.

Convenient Large Display with Graphical Trending
We outfitted the PC3400 with a large LCD graphical display (3.5” x 2”) allowing for more information to be clearly displayed. The large screen layout enables the user to simultaneously view the particle counts in up to 8 particle size ranges, where other particle counters display only one size range at a time. For those users that prefer less data, the screen can be changed to just display Total Counts in an easy to read larger font. And a graphing feature, combined with the data logging capabilities, allows for an up to date trend plot of the 64 most recent recorded values.

No Computer or Software Required For Setup
Most other Particle Counters require the customer to connect to a computer with proprietary software in order to change instrument settings, collect data and calibrate the instrument. The Chemtrac PC3400, which boasts a powerful ARM processor, is a completely self-contained unit providing a front panel keypad that can be used to change any of the end user settings. For those times when it is more practical to do so, the PC3400 still offers the option of changing settings with Chemtrac’s TracWare software or with MODBUS communications over RS-232, RS-485, or Ethernet (optional).

Datalogging For When You Need It
With lots of on-board memory, the PC3400 online particle counter can log over a year of particle count and particle size data at 10 min logging frequency.  All the measurement information, including cell condition, laser percentage, and analog 4-20ma Inputs, are recorded into memory.  This enables the PC3400 to be left at any location without having to leave a lap top computer onsite to collect the data.

STANDARD FEATURES
  • Detection 2-900 microns, Sizing 2-100 microns
  • Up to 8 user programmable size channels
  • Reports total counts, cnts/mL, or cnts/100mL
  • User friendly, menu driven calibration
  • User keypad for complete system setup
  • MODBUS RTU communication
  • Sensor laser & cell condition readout (0-100%)
  • External sensor with sapphire optics
  • Datalogging and trending
OPTIONAL FEATURES
  • TracWare (MB) software - record data
  • Analog 4-20mA I/O and Alarm Relays
  • Multiple communication protocols supported
BENEFITS
  • Provides particle size and quantity information and detects particulate down to low ppt levels
  • User friendly calibration routine makes calibrations fast, simple, and lowers maintenance cost because units don't need to go back to factory for routine calibration
  • User keypad with extensive menu functions eliminates requirement to use external software for setup
  • Large display shows all 8 particle size channels at once, plus other sensor performance info
  • External sensor allows for easy cleaning and water is kept away from electronics
 
APPLICATIONS
Chemtrac specializes in particle counters used in water treatment applications.  Our particle detection products can be found in drinking water plants and industrial water treatment facilities around the world.   A primary application of Chemtrac’s particle counters is monitoring and optimizing filtration performance.   The ability to measure particles at extremely low concentrations allows for the detection of filter breakthrough at its earliest possible moment so that the end of the filter’s runtime can be identified well in advance of any NTU change. The ability to both count and size particles in filter effluent provides critical information that more clearly depicts filtration efficiency.  This level of monitoring far exceeds the capabilities of light scatter turbidity measurements.   Chemtrac has experience with many other applications that involve the measurement of particles in liquid phase, such as boiler system monitoring and medical device testing.  Our team of professionals can help you with just about any application where you need to measure particles in water, oil, or any other liquid.