Setra Particle Counter Offering & Applications


August 17, 2022

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Setra’s wide array of non-viable particle counters are used throughout critical environments to measure particle concentrations of various sizes; these counters use a long-life laser diode, light scattering, and photo detector to calculate particle size and quantities as the sampled air passes through. Particle counters are required for cleanroom certification but are also often used for continuous, sequential, or periodic monitoring of the space between certifications and to ensure that particle levels are maintained below critical thresholds during manufacturing. This post will look at Setra’s different particle counters and their differences to help you decide upon the correct unit(s) for your application.

Handheld Particle Counters –SPC8000

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手持式粒子计数器非常适合对洁净室的粒子水平进行抽查。The units offer areal-time meterallowing you to pinpoint the contamination source within your critical environment. The SPC8000 can measure 6-channels of particle sizes from 0.3um to 25um allowing for the flexibility you need for your specific application. Multiple communication protocols are available, including WiFi, to seamlessly export your data to either your EMS or BMS (learn more about communication protocolshere). In addition, these units provide a memory of 45,000 sample records capturing particle count data, environmental data, locations, annotations, and times through customizable “recipes” which allow you to easily store and eventually export your samples. Handheld units are a perfect way to start the monitoring of your cleanroom and can be easily scaled to more permanent remote units as you diagnose the most critical aspects of your process.

Remote Particle Counters with display –SPC5000&SPC7000setra-icons-ai5

这些设备可以定期或连续地监测最关键的工艺,同时使操作人员能够采取可见的实时粒子计数和采样能力。这些单位可以配备一个内部泵定期取样或,如果真正连续监测需要,他们可以搭配一个外部真空泵。与手持设备类似,您可以灵活地将数据临时存储在设备上,并通过多种通信协议导出数据。这些装置的主要区别在于SPC7000中提供的电池,允许在经常停电的地区进行备份。通常这些颗粒计数器被放置在整个洁净室最关键的生产部分,这样操作人员可以立即关闭一个过程,如果它会导致批量损失或产品质量问题。

Remote Particle Counters without display – SPC3000

The SPC3000 series offers the same high level of accuracy as the rest of our particle counter offering but, with absence of a display,setra-icons-ai (5)provides customers with a lower cost easy to use particle counter. These units are perfect for companies looking for multiple units all monitored at one central system such as an EMS or BMS.

1.0 CFM Remote:The SPC3510 allows for precision monitoring at 1.0 CFM of 2 to 4 size channels. These units are ideal for compliance with GMP Annex 1 which requires a 1.0CFM (>28LPM) flow rate on 0.5um and 5um, continuously run-on Grade A spaces and semi-continuously monitoring for Grade B spaces. Grade A: Zones of high-risk operations:

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  • Stopper bowls
  • Areas with open ampoules/vials
  • Where there are aseptic connections made

The SPC3510 has a compact, stainless steel design that allows it be easily mounted on equipment or under conveyors for precision sampling close to the sources mentioned above.

SPC3X01&SPC3X01P:These units both have a flow rate of 0.1CFM and can measure both periodically (internal pump unit) and continuously with an external vacuum. Unlike pharmaceutical manufacturing, most facilities do not require 1.0CFM flow rate and can use the more cost-effective and efficient 0.1CFM devices (learn more here). These units have the same accuracy standards as all of our units but, as they lack a display, are intended to be used in conjunction with a monitoring system to provide the real-time readings and alarming. These units are perfect for a facility that has all cleanroom conditions monitored at a central hub rather than by operators within the space.

Air Quality Monitors –AQM5000&AQM7000setra-icons-ai (1)

In addition to particle count levels our air quality monitors provide a further level of monitoring capability to the SPC5000 & SPC7000 units measuring Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) & CO2 levels. TVOC uses a specific group of VOC’s to represent the greater group of pollutants. This monitoring directly ties to the safety of your indoor air and is critical to ensuring your operators safety when compounds may be present in your manufacturing process.

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All Setra particle counters exceed the ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 calibration standards and can pair with ourSetra CEMS softwareto aid in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Setra’s intuitive web-based Continuous Environmental Monitoring Software (CEMS) offers users a quick and dynamic way to access and drill-down into the data from any device that is being monitored. Whether you are in need of one handheld unit or a full facility monitoring system Setra experts and engineers are ready to support you.

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