Accessories for Airborne Particle Counting Solutions

Isoprobes

Single counters
Manifold systems
Complete selection for specific flow rates
Choice of probe materials

Isokinetic sample probes are required for accurate air sampling in particle counting applications. Their primary purpose is to get the "sample" airflow into the particle counter without disturbing the uniform (laminar) flow patterns in typical cleanrooms. Met One offers a wide variety of mounting options and isokinetic air sampling probes, allowing you to acquire air samples in all critical locations. Our most popular isokinetic sample probes may be mounted directly on machines in your process, suspended from the ceiling, or mounted on, or through, the wall.

Direct mount

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2082644-1 1.0cfm Ni-Al* – mounting bracket for isoprobe to wall or equipment
2082644-2 2.0cfm Ni-Al – mounting bracket for P/N 2082645-1 isoprobe to wall or equipment
2082645-1 2.0cfm Ni-Al 0.375" barb direct mount, use bracket 2082644-2
2080613 0.1cfm Ni-Al 0.125" barb direct mount, no bracket
2082647-1 0.1cfm Ni-Al 0.25" barb direct mount, use bracket 2082644-1
2082646-1 1.0cfm Ni-Al 0.25" barb direct mount, use bracket 2082644-1
2080613-1 0.1cfm SS-303* 0.125" barb direct mount, no bracket
2082646-2 1.0cfm SS-303 0.25" barb direct mount, use bracket 2082644-1
2082647-2 0.1cfm SS-303 0.25" barb direct mount, use bracket 2082644-1

Through-the-wall

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2082369-1 1.0cfm SS-303 compression through-the-wall for 0.375" OD tubing
2082369-2 2.0cfm SS-303 compression through-the-wall for 0.5" OD tubing

Ceiling J-Hook

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2082363-1 1.0cfm SS-303 compression ceiling mount, J-hook for 0.375" OD tubing
2082363-2 2.0cfm SS-303 compression ceiling mount, J-hook for 0.5" OD tubing

Ceiling 90°

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2082366-1 1.0cfm SS-303 compression ceiling mount, 90° for 0.375" OD tubing
2082366-2 2.0cfm SS-303 compression ceiling mount, 90° for 0.5" OD tubing

Vertical Mount

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2080994 – SS-303 – mounting bracket for P/N 2080999
2080999-1 0.1cfm SS-303 0.25" barb 12" long
2080999-2 0.1cfm SS-303 0.25" barb 16" long
2080999-3 1.0cfm SS-303 0.25" barb 12" long
2080999-4 1.0cfm SS-303 0.25" barb 16" long
2080999-5 0.1cfm SS-303 0.125" barb 12" long
2080999-6 0.1cfm SS-303 0.125" barb 16" long

Tripod Mount

Part number Flow rate Material Connector Description and comments
2080255 2.0cfm Ni-Al 0.25" barb with ¼"X20 thread for tripod
2080370 1.0cfm Ni-Al 0.25" barb with ¼"X20 thread for tripod
970650 tripod for 2080255 and 2080370

Isoprobe Caps

Part number Flow rate Material Description and comments
510013 0.1cfm vinyl cover cap
510012 1.0cfm plastic cover cap
510011 2.0cfm plastic cover cap

*Al-Ni = Nickel-plated aluminum; SS-303 = Stainless steel 303

Environmental Sensors and Multiplexer

Relative Humidity and Temperature
Delta Pressure and Air Velocity
Analog Signal Multiplexer
Installation and Mounting Applications

Complete environmental monitoring and control entails particle count, temperature, relative humidity, air velocity and other measurement and control devices. Met One offers a complete line of environmental sensors and accessories for easy connection to our Class One/Windows™ Monitoring System. Also available are analog and digital I/O devices required to interface to specialized sensors or complete a control system.

Specifications

Part Number Description Accuracy/Comments Voltage/Current Output Signal

Temperature and Relative Humidity

Delta Pressure

Air Velocity

Multiplexer

Wall Plates

Quick disconnect
Easy initial installation
Stainless steel plate

Connecting power, communications, and vacuum to Met One’s remote sensors is easy when you use the proper wall plate. These wall plates may be mounted to a standard electrical junction box or may be mounted using the supplied Caddy Plate™. As shown in the selection guide below, in addition to the connector for communications, some wall plates also include a quick-disconnect for vacuum, a DC power regulator, or both. The power regulator will regulate 8–30 vDC to 6 or 9vDC power as used by Met One remote sensors.

Notes:
1) Fits standard US electrical box; use 3"- 4" deep box
2) Wiring terminals on rear of plate accept bare wire up to 18AWG (1 mm)
3) Assembly includes:
a) Connection Plate with receptacles
b) Vacuum Fitting mate; accepts 3/8" OD, 1/4" ID soft tubing (e.g. P/N 960011 Hytrel tubing)
c) Mounting plate for wall mounting such as through drywall; eliminates need for electrical box in some situations, see below
d) Connect shields to Pin 1 through 100 ohm 1/2 Watt resistor.

High Pressure Diffuser

This outline describes how to install and clean the high-pressure diffuser. The high-pressure diffuser is an accessory that permits direct particle sampling of pressurized air, nitrogen, and inert gases. By means of flow control orifices, pressures as high as 150 psi are reduced to atmospheric pressure at the diffuser outlet. This allows the particle counter to count particles while maintaining its calibrated airflow rate. The diffuser can be ordered at any time. Currently, two types of high-pressure diffusers are in use. The latest type diffuser is currently being manufactured and is covered in this manual. For information on the other (obsolete) diffuser, call the factory and ask for manual part number 701058. Address and telephone number are shown on the back cover of this manual.

Warnings and Cautions appear in this manual as required to highlight precautionary measures. Familiarize yourself with the meaning of a warning and a caution before operating any instrumentation. A Warning appears before the procedure or step to which it applies. A Caution appears in the narrow column and next to the step to which it applies. Take extreme care when doing any procedures preceded by or containing a Warning. A WARNING indicates a hazard for you. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or possibly death. A WARNING appears directly above the step to which it applies. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

The high-pressure diffuser is thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory. When the diffuser is received, inspect the shipping carton for damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier and save the carton for carrier inspection. Inspect the diffuser for broken parts, scratches, dents, or other damage. If it is necessary to return the diffuser to the factory for any reason, contact customer service and obtain a Return Authorization number. Reference this number on all shipping documentation and purchase orders. This will prevent confusion at the factory. After receipt of the return number, follow the shipping instructions provided below.

1. Use the original carton and packing materials whenever possible.
2. If the original carton and packing materials are not available, wrap the instrument in "bubble pack" plastic, surround it with shock-absorbent material, and place it in a double-walled carton.
3. Seal container or carton securely. Mark "Fragile" and enter Return Authorization number in any unmarked corner.
4. Return the instrument to the address given on the back cover of this manual.

Your high-pressure diffuser has been equipped with an orifice that produces a flowrate equal to the flowrate through your particle counter. For additional information on other orifices, contact the factory. The orifice has been installed in the inlet or "PRESSURE" side of your diffuser. Several types of fittings exist for connecting the diffuser to your particle counting device. You have been supplied with the correct fitting for your application. Two fittings are shown in the following procedure. Each time a fitting is removed from the installation, the internal gasket should be replaced. Remove old gasket from the gasket retainer and insert new gasket as shown in the following figure. The gasket may instead be placed on the #4 VCR fitting.

Connecting to CNC
If your counting device is a condensation nucleus counter (CNC), install the high-pressure diffuser by following the procedure and figure below.
1. Turn CNC power on; allow CNC to warm up for 10 minutes before using.
2. Verify gaskets in the VCR fitting are new (flat surface, no indentation). To replace gaskets refer to "Gasket Replacement" procedure on previous page.
3. Using proper hardware, attach pressurized air line (150 psi maximum) to orifice (#4 VCR fitting) at "PRESSURE" end of diffuser.
4. Screw one end of VCR close-coupling fitting onto sample tube (#4 VCR fitting); tighten fitting finger-tight.
5. While holding sample tube nut with wrench, tighten nut on VCR close-coupling fitting 1/8 turn past finger-tight.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 above to attach other end of VCR close-coupling fitting to CNC rear panel INPUT fitting.
7. (Optional) To vent gases away from the working area, insert into the exhaust port the hardware for venting to an environmentally safe ventilation system.
8. Pressurize sample input line then begin a run cycle. Refer to CNC Owner's Manual for CNC operating instructions.

Connecting to Particle Counter
Install the high-pressure diffuser to your particle counter by following the procedure and figure below. If your counter has a 1/8" inlet tube, use a 1/4"-to-1/8" tubing reducer.
1. Verify gasket in the VCR tube adapter is new (flat surface, no indentation). To replace gasket refer to "Gasket Replacement" procedure.
2. Using proper hardware, attach pressurized air line (150 psi maximum) to orifice (#4 VCR fitting) at "PRESSURE" end of diffuser.
3. Screw one end of VCR tube adapter onto sample tube (#4 VCR fitting); tighten nut on VCR tube adapter finger-tight.
4. While holding sample tube nut with wrench, tighten nut on VCR tube adapter 1/8 turn past finger-tight.
5. Attach tubing from VCR tube adapter to particle counter inlet tube. If the inlet tube on your counter requires 1/8" tubing, insert a tubing reducer in the line.
6. (Optional) To vent gases away from the working area, insert into the exhaust port the hardware for venting to an environmentally safe ventilation system.
7. Pressurize sample input line then turn particle counter power on.

Particles cannot be "generated" by the diffuser. However, the diffuser can become contaminated with particles if it is used or stored in an uncontrolled environment, or if the sample air is extremely contaminated. If you suspect the diffuser is contributing to particle counts, clean it by following the procedure below. You will need an ultrasonic bath of clean deionized water. For best results do all disassembly and assembly of the diffuser on a unidirectional-flow clean bench. Clean the high-pressure diffuser as follows:

1. Disconnect diffuser from the high pressure line by removing both inlet and outlet tubing from diffuser.
2. Remove the orifice from inlet end of diffuser and remove the sample tube from outlet end of diffuser.
3. Unscrew outlet end from diffuser body; remove o-ring from inlet end.
4. Unscrew sample end from body of diffuser; remove o-ring from body.
5. Spray all parts under a unidirectional-flow clean hood with solvent and flux remover.
6. Place all parts except body (muffler) in an ultrasonic bath of clean deionized water (under a clean hood) for 15 minutes.
7. Remove parts from ultrasonic bath; allow cleaned parts to dry in a clean environment such as a unidirectional-flow clean hood. A general purpose pressurized duster (filtered to <0.5 micron) may, instead, be used for drying parts.
8. For ease in assembly, place o-rings onto parts as shown above then coat o-rings with a thin layer of Dow Corning high vacuum grease.
9. To reassemble diffuser, repeat steps 1 through 4 above in reverse order.

Specifications
Sample Gas Pressure Range 30 to 150 psig
Sample Flow Rate 0.05, 0.1, 1.0, or 2.0 cfm
Sample Gas dry, inert, non-toxic
Pressure Line Connector stainless #4 VCR fitting (modified)
Outlet Flow Connector stainless #4 VCR fitting (modified)
Exhaust Port ¼-inch NPT
Orifice Material sapphire
Dimension 7.5" long x 2.25" diameter (19.1 cm x 5.7 cm)
Weight 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg)
Material nickel-plated aluminum, stainless steel

With the curves shown, you can determine what flow rate will appear at the input to the diffuser when the gas is at a specific pressure. They provide the relationship of total flow rate change to pressure change and they show how the flowrate increases with increasing pressure. The curves also inform you as to how much gas you will be using.

The orifice placed in the inlet VCR fitting regulates the gas velocity inside the diffuser. The size of the orifice (stamped on the fitting) is determined by the airflow rate of the particle counter (or CNC) and is given on each flow curve below. The isokinetic point on each curve is the location where velocity in the sample tube (flow to counter) is equal to the velocity around the sample tube (flow to exhaust port). Total flow rate equals the flow rate into the counter (always constant) plus flow rate out the exhaust port (increases as pressure increases).

The following curves are based on air samples at pressures from 30 psi to 150 psi. The curves also apply to nitrogen. For curves on other gases, contact the factory.