TROTEC PC220 – Particle Counter incl. Calibration Certificate (6 channels, 0.3–10 µm)

The TROTEC PC220 is a handheld laser particle counter compliant with ISO 21501-4, supplied in this version including a calibration certificate, for cleanroom testing, filter efficiency tests, monitoring of workplace exposure and quality assurance. It counts airborne particles simultaneously in 6 size channels from 0.3 to 10 µm at a flow rate of 2.83 l/min (0.1 ft³/min), converts the fractions into PM2.5 and PM10 mass concentrations (0–2000 µg/m³), and additionally measures formaldehyde (HCHO, from 0.01 ppm), carbon monoxide (10–1000 ppm), air temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet-bulb temperature. All values appear together on a 2.8-inch colour LCD; an integrated camera, a data logger for 5,000 data records and USB export support complete documentation.

How it works

An internal pump draws the sample air through the isokinetic probe into a measuring cell, where the particles are counted by scattered light measurement with an encapsulated laser diode. You can choose between the counting modes concentration, cumulative and differential. The readings of all six particle size channels are shown at the same time on the backlit colour display; an additional colour indicator with automatic acoustic alarm helps to recognise critical particle concentrations quickly.

Alongside the particle values, the integrated sensors record air temperature and relative humidity, from which dew point and wet-bulb temperature are calculated, plus formaldehyde and carbon monoxide concentrations. The integrated digital camera takes photos (JPEG) and videos (3GP) of the measuring environment. Measurements are stored in the internal memory (5,000 data records, expandable with an optional microSD card up to 16 GB) and transferred to a PC via USB with the included software. The device is operated with one hand and can be mounted on the included mini tripod via its ¼-inch thread for continuous measurements.

Key benefits

• Conforms to ISO 21501-4 — particle counter with durable laser diode and 6 size channels from 0.3 to 10 µm.
• Particle mass in µg/m³ — direct conversion and display of PM2.5 and PM10 dust fractions per cubic metre of air.
• Integrated gas detector — measures formaldehyde (0.01 to 5 ppm) and carbon monoxide (10 to 1000 ppm) concentrations.
• Climate parameters included — relative humidity, air, dew point and wet-bulb temperature in the same device.
• Alarm at a glance — colour indicator with automatic acoustic alarm for critical particle concentrations.
• Documentation built in — integrated camera for photos and videos, data logger for 5,000 records, optional microSD expansion up to 16 GB and USB export to a PC.
• All values on one screen — 2.8-inch backlit colour LCD showing all measured parameters simultaneously.
• Practical handling — ergonomic one-hand operation and tripod thread for continuous measurements.
• Calibration certificate included — the device is supplied with a calibration certificate.

Typical applications

• Cleanroom testing
• Filter efficiency tests
• Monitoring of workplace exposure to particles
• Quality assurance measures
• Measurement of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide concentrations in the air of closed rooms

Operating conditions and installation

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C; max. 80 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Storage temperature: -10 °C to 60 °C
• Power supply: 1 x Li-ion battery 7.4 V (internal) or external power supply unit; operating time approx. 4 h in continuous operation; charging time approx. 2 h with the AC adapter connected
• Laser: the measuring cell contains an encapsulated laser; do not open the device (operating manual)
• Maintenance: in heavily contaminated environments the sensor is cleaned with the supplied zero filter (operating manual)

Scope of delivery

• 1 x particle counter PC220
• 1 x mini tripod
• 1 x transport case
• 1 x zero filter and connection hose
• 1 x charger
• 1 x USB connection cable
• Software
• Operating instructions
• 1 x calibration certificate

A microSD memory card is not listed in the scope of delivery.

Accessories

No accessories are required for operation. Optional according to the manufacturer:

• microSD memory card for memory expansion (up to 16 GB)
• MultiMeasure Studio Professional software for creating measurement reports from the exported data

Technical data

• Article number: 3510006016 · EAN: 4052138012789
• Length without packaging: 240 mm
• Length with packaging: 385 mm
• Width without packaging: 58 mm
• Width with packaging: 105 mm
• Height without packaging: 75 mm
• Height with packaging: 290 mm
• Weight without packaging: 0.44 kg
• Weight including packaging: 2.23 kg
• Internal flash data memory: up to 5,000 data records
• Display: colour LCD
• Channel sizes: 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 5.0 µm, 10.0 µm
• Counting efficiency: 50 % at 0.3 µm, 100 % for particles > 0.45 µm
• Flow rate: 2.83 l/min (0.1 ft³/min), controlled by internal pump
• Number of batteries per device: 1
• Charging time: approx. 2 h with AC adapter connected
• Operation – max. temperature: 50 °C
• Operation – min. temperature: 0 °C
• Storage – max. temperature: 60 °C
• Storage – min. temperature: -10 °C
• Operation – max. relative humidity (non-condensing): 80 %
• Number of channels: 6
• Light source: laser class 3R (encapsulated), wavelength 780 nm, 1.5 - 3 mW
• Photo storage format: JPEG (640 x 480)
• Coincidence loss: 5 %, 2 million particles per ft³ (28.3 litres)
• Zero count: < 1 particle / 5 min
• Sample inlet: isokinetic probe
• Video storage format: 3GP (320 x 240)
• Equipment: ¼-inch tripod thread; acoustic alarm function; automatic display switch-off (90 s, 2 min or 4 min); automatic switch-off; mean value display; backlit display; calibration function; language selection; maximum value display; data hold function; minimum value display; photo recording; switchable time weighting; °C/°F switch function; video recording; visual alarm function
• Interfaces: USB
• Internal sensors: air temperature [°C]; air temperature [°F]; carbon monoxide [ppm]; dew point temperature [°C]; dew point temperature [°F]; HCHO [ppm]; particle concentration [n/l]; particle concentration [n/ft³]; relative humidity [%]; wet-bulb temperature [°C]; wet-bulb temperature [°F]
• Counting modes: concentration, cumulative, differential
• Operating time: approx. 4 h in continuous operation
• Memory organisation: extended data memory (microSD, optional) – max. 16 GB
• Power supply: 1 x Li-ion battery 7.4 V; external (power supply unit); internal (battery)
• Particle mass conversion: 10 µm; 2.5 µm
• Design: housing: plastic
• Dew point temperature accuracy: ±0.5 °C at 10–40 °C; ±1 °C at 40 °C; ±0.9 °F at 50–104 °F; ±1.8 °F at 104 °F
• Particle mass concentration [µg/m³]: measuring range 0 µg/m³ – 2000 µg/m³; resolution 1 µg/m³
• HCHO (formaldehyde) [ppm]: measuring range 0.01 ppm – 5 ppm; resolution 1 ppm; accuracy 5 %
• Carbon monoxide [ppm]: measuring range 10 ppm – 1000 ppm; resolution 1 ppm; accuracy 5 %
• Air temperature [°C]: measuring range 0 °C – 50 °C; accuracy ±0.5 °C at 10–40 °C, ±1 °C at 40 °C
• Air temperature [°F]: measuring range 32 °F – 122 °F; accuracy ±0.9 °F at 50–104 °F, ±1.8 °F at 104 °F
• Relative humidity: measuring range 0 % – 100 %; accuracy ±5 % (at 0 % to 20 % r.h.), ±3.5 % (at 20 % to 40 % r.h.), ±3 % (at 40 % to 60 % r.h.), ±3.5 % (at 60 % to 80 % r.h.), ±5 % (at 80 % to 100 % r.h.)
• Dew point temperature [°C]: measuring range 0 °C – 50 °C; accuracy ±0.5 °C at 10–40 °C, ±1 °C at 40 °C
• Dew point temperature [°F]: measuring range 32 °F – 122 °F; accuracy ±0.9 °F at 50–104 °F, ±1.8 °F at 104 °F
• Wet-bulb temperature [°C]: measuring range 0 °C – 80 °C; 1 °C
• Wet-bulb temperature [°F]: measuring range 32 °F – 176 °F; 1.8 °F

Frequently asked questions

Which particle sizes does the PC220 measure?
It counts particles in six channels at the same time: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 µm, with a counting efficiency of 50 % at 0.3 µm and 100 % for particles larger than 0.45 µm. It also converts the PM2.5 and PM10 fractions into µg/m³.

Can the PC220 measure gases as well?
Yes. It has an integrated detector for formaldehyde (HCHO, 0.01 to 5 ppm) and carbon monoxide (CO, 10 to 1000 ppm), and also measures air temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet-bulb temperature.

How do I get the measurement data onto a PC?
Measurements, photos and videos are saved in the internal memory (5,000 data records) or on an optional microSD card and transferred via the USB cable with the software included in the scope of delivery.

How long does the battery last?
The 7.4 V Li-ion battery provides approx. 4 hours of continuous operation and is recharged in approx. 2 hours with the included charger.

Is a calibration certificate included?
Yes. This version of the PC220 is supplied including a calibration certificate.

Original TROTEC equipment — supplied with full manufacturer documentation by BMB Rheinland, your authorised distribution partner.

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Downloads

• 📄 Operating manual TROTEC PC220 (EN)
• 📄 Operating manual TROTEC PC220 (DE)
• 📄 Quick guide TROTEC PC220 (multilingual)
• 📄 EU declaration of conformity TROTEC PC220 (EN)
• 📄 EU declaration of conformity TROTEC PC220 (DE)