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WCPC Features and Specifications

  Model 3785 Model 3786 Model 3781
Minimum Detectable Range 5 nm, verified with DMA classified ambient and sucrose particles 2.5 nm, verified with DMA classified particles 6 nm, verified with DMA classified sucrose
Maximum Detectable Range > 3 um > 3 um > 3 um
Particle Concentration Range (Single) 0 to 30,000 particles/cm^3 nominally (continuous, live time coincidence corrected) 0 to 100,000 particles/cm^3 single particle counting with continuous live time coincidence correction 0 to 500,000 particles/cm^3, single particle counting with continuous live time coincidence correction
Particle Concentration Range (Photo) 100,000 to 10,000,000 particles/cm^3    
Particle Concentration Accuracy +/- 10% at < 20,000 particles/cm^3 +/- 12% at < 100,000 particles/cm^3 +/- 10 % at 500,000 particles/cm^3
Response Time < 2 seconds to 95% in response to step change < 2 seconds to 95% in response to step change < 2 seconds to 95% in response to concentration step change
Aerosol Flow Rate 1.0 +/- 0.1 L/min 0.3 L/min (nominal) 0.12 +/- 0.012 L/min
Flow Source Internal diaphragm pump. May be operated with an external vacuum and critical orifice, but requires change to internal plumbing (Consult TSI for details) Two internal diaphragm pumps Internal diaphragm pump; option to use an external vacuum source
Sheath Flow Rate N/A 0.3 +/- 0.03 L/min N/A
Total Flow Rate N/A 0.6 +/- 0.03 L/mim N/A
Flow Control Internal pump controlled to calibrated pressure drop accross orifice with inlet pressure correction Two internal pumps controlled to calibrated pressure drop across orifices with inlet pressire correction Sensor feedback controlled with absolute pressure correction, transport bypass lever allows direct measure of aerosol flow rate 0.6 +/- 0.12 L/min
Purge Flow 0.035 L/min N/A N/A
Inlet Flow (Aerosol + purge) 1.035 L/min N/A 0.6 +/- 0.12 L/min
False Background Counts < 0.001 particle/cm^3, 1 hour average < 0.01 particle/cm^3, 1 hour average < 0.01 particle/cm^3, 1 hour average
Aerosol medium Air only, 10 to 40C (50 to 104 F) Air only, 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) Air only, 10 to 35C (50 to 95F)
Ambient Temperature Range 10 to 40C (50 to 104F) 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) 10 to 35C (50 to 95F)
Ambient Humidity Range 0 to 90% RH, noncondensing 0 to 90% RH, noncondensing 0 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Inlet Pressure Operation (absolute) 50 to 110 kPa (0.5 to 1.1 atm) 50 to 110 kPa (0.5 to 1.1 atm) 50 to 110 kPa (0.5 to 1.1 atm)
Inlet Pressure (gauge) +/- 2.5 kPa (+/- 10 in. of water) +/- 2.5 kPa (+/- 10 in. of water) 0 to 2.5 kPa (0 to 10 in. of water)
Condensing Liquid water (distilled water recommended) water (distilled water recommended) water (distilled water recommended)
Filling System Internal liquid injection pump with water recycling capability, source water container located externally Internal liquid injection pump with water recycling capability, source water container located externally Reservoir fed by gravity from external bottle via fill valve, controlled by floate switch. Internal reservoir for up to 2 hour operation, external 250 mL bottle for up to 1 week operation
USB Type B connector, USB 2.0 compatible 12 MB Type B connector, USB 2.0 compatible 12 MB Type B connector, USB 2.0 compatible 12 MB
RS-232 9-pin, D sub connector 9-pin, D sub connector 9-pin, D sub connector
Anolog Output 0 to 10 V proportional to concentration (log scaling) or DMA voltage control 0 to 10 V proportional to concentration (log scaling) or DMA voltage control 0 to 4 volts proportional to concentration, log scaling
Front Panel Display 140 x 32 pixel VF display provides output of particle concentration, bar graph history of particle concentration, particle totalizer, flow rate, and operating parameters 140 x 32 pixel VF display provides output of particle concentration, bar graph history of particle concentration, particle totalizer, flow rate, and operating parameters 6 digit, 7 segment LCD, provides output of particle concentration
LEDs Particle, status, flow, liquid Particle, status, flow, liquid Particle, status, flow
Buttons Display, totalizer, pump, drain/prime Display, totalizer, pump, drain/prime Pump
Rear Connections USB, com port, power, water source, vent, water drain, pump exhaust, aerosol inlet (1/4" OD SS tube), analog output BNC USB, com port, power, water source, vent, water drain, pump exhaust, aerosol inlet (1/4" OD SS tube), analog output BNC Water, fill, exhaust
Side Connections N/A N/A Transport bypass lever, serial RS-232, USB, power, fan
Software Supplied with TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager software Supplied with TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager software Supplied with TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager software
Calibration Check Recommended annually Recommended annually Recommended annually
Power Requirements 100 to 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 125 VA 100 to 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 125 VA 12 VDC, < 30 W; external table top power supply, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100 W max.
Dimensions (HWD) 31 x 16 x 28 cm (12 x 6 x 11 inches) not including fill bottle or bracket 31 x 16 x 28 cm (12 x 6 x 11 inches) not including fill bottle or bracket 18 x 13 x 18 cm (7 x 5 x 7 inches) not including fill bottle or bracket
Weight 5.5 kg (12 lbs) 5.5 kg (12 lbs) 2.3 kg (5 lbs)