Overview
Product Overview
The AELAB AE-3016PRO is a Laser Particle Counter designed to measure the particle size distribution and number of dust particles per unit volume in clean environments. The catalog states that the instrument can be used to determine whether a clean environment is classified as Class A or Class B.
The AE-3016PRO provides six particle size channels at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 10 μm. The catalog application section specifies a sampling flow rate of 2.83 L/min (0.1 ft³/min).
A semiconductor laser and optical light-scattering detection system are used to determine particle size and number. The instrument combines microcomputer control, a large touchscreen display, internal sampling pump, data storage, printing and computer communication in a compact instrument.
Measurement Principle
The AE-3016PRO uses the light-scattering principle with a semiconductor laser and optical sensor. When suspended particles in the air pass through the photosensitive area, the scattered light is received by the photosensor and converted into pulse signals.
After photoelectric conversion, amplification and processing, the instrument determines the equivalent diameter and number of collected particles, allowing the size and quantity of airborne dust particles to be measured.
Key Features
- Six Particle Size Channels: Measures 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 10 μm particle channels.
- Large Touchscreen: Provides touchscreen display and control for sampling and measurement operation.
- UCL Calculation: Performs UCL calculation at a 95% confidence level and directly displays particle concentration in particles/m³.
- Selectable UCL Reports: UCL report standard selection is available.
- Selectable Channel Output: Particle-size channel display and printing options can be selected.
- Bluetooth Printing: The catalog specifies a standard Bluetooth printing function.
- 20,000-Set Loop Storage: Intelligent data management stores 20,000 data sets in a loop.
- Partitioned Data Storage: Sample data and UCL data are stored separately for independent query and viewing.
- PC Communication: Supports computer communication for data reading and storage.
- Online Control: Dedicated particle-counter communication software supports PC-based viewing, storage and uploading of data.
- Standalone or Integrated Operation: Can operate as an independent particle counter or be integrated into an online equipment monitoring system.
- Long-Life Laser: Semiconductor laser lifespan is specified as ≥30,000 hours.
- Internal Air Pump: The catalog states that the installation and internal air pump ensure stable sampling.
- Lithium-Ion Battery: Built-in high-capacity lithium-ion battery with an intelligent management module.
Applications
The catalog identifies the AE-3016PRO for clean-environment particle measurement and lists manufacturers, scientific research departments and authoritative institutions across the following fields:
- Electronics: Airborne particle measurement in clean environments.
- Pharmaceutical: Clean-environment particle measurement and classification.
- Semiconductor: Particle monitoring in semiconductor environments.
- Optics: Clean-environment particle measurement for optical applications.
- Precision Machining: Airborne particle testing in controlled production environments.
- Food Manufacturing: Clean-environment particle measurement.
- Cosmetics Manufacturing: Particle monitoring in controlled environments.
- Healthcare and Hospitals: Airborne particle measurement in applicable clean environments.
- Biological Products: Clean-environment particle testing.
- Environmental Protection: Airborne particle measurement applications.
- Testing Laboratories: Particle measurement and clean-environment testing.
- Aerospace: Clean-environment particle monitoring.
- Epidemic Prevention and Disease Control: The catalog identifies epidemic prevention stations and disease control centers among intended users.
- Blood Centers: Listed by the catalog among applicable institutions.
- Quality Supervision Institutes: Listed among the authoritative institutions using the instrument.
Sampling and UCL Functions
- Sampling Cycle: 5s to 9,999s, customizable
- Sampling Delay: 1s to 100s, customizable
- Sampling Points: 2 to 99 points, customizable
- Sampling Times: 2 to 99 times, customizable
- Sampling Area: Supports combinations of letters and numbers or custom settings
- Sampling Units: Particles, particles/m³ or particles/FT³
- Self-Purification Time: ≤10 minutes
- UCL Report: Catalog specifies compliance with FS-209E and China GMP standards
Data Communication and Printing
- Data Storage: 20,000 data sets in loop storage
- Data Communication: USB 2.0 interface with baud rate 115200
- Bluetooth Printing: Standard Bluetooth printing function is stated in the catalog
- External Printer: External high-speed thermal printer is specified for data printing
- Printing Modes: Automatic instant printing, manual printing and selectable print content
- PC Software: Dedicated particle-counter communication software supports online control, data viewing, storage and uploading
Catalog-Listed Accessories and Options
The catalog Specifications section lists the following accessories:
- Specialized shock-resistant case
- Instruction manual
- Factory inspection report
- Certificate of conformity
- Zero-count filter (self-cleaner)
- Power adapter
- Isokinetic sampling port
- Bluetooth printer
- Dust cap
- Temperature and humidity sensor
The catalog’s Application section specifically states that a high-precision temperature/humidity probe is an optional configuration. It is therefore not presented as a standard built-in measurement function.
Product Information
- Brand: AELAB
- Manufacturer: AELAB GUANGZHOU CO., LTD.
- Product Type: Laser Particle Counter
- Model: AE-3016PRO
- Measurement Principle: Laser light scattering
- Light Source: Semiconductor Laser
- Particle Size Channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 10 μm
- Sampling Flow: 2.83 L/min (0.1 ft³/min) as stated on catalog page 1
FAQ
What does the AE-3016PRO measure?
It measures the particle size distribution and number of dust particles per unit volume in clean environments.
What particle size channels are available?
The AE-3016PRO provides six channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0 and 10 μm.
What is the sampling flow rate?
The catalog application section states a flow rate of 2.83 L/min (0.1 ft³/min). The page-2 technical specification itself is printed as “2.83L.”
What is the detection range?
The catalog specifies a detection range from Class 1,000,000 to Class 1,000.
What UCL reporting does the instrument support?
The AE-3016PRO provides UCL calculation at a 95% confidence level. The catalog specifies that its UCL Report complies with FS-209E and China GMP standards.
How much data can the AE-3016PRO store?
The instrument provides loop storage for 20,000 data sets, with sample data and UCL data stored in separate partitions for independent query.
Can the particle counter communicate with a PC?
Yes. It provides a USB 2.0 interface with baud rate 115200 and can communicate with a computer for data reading and storage. Dedicated software also supports online control, data viewing, storage and uploading.
What are the specified operating conditions?
The catalog specifies a working temperature of 10°C–35°C, relative humidity ≤75% and atmospheric pressure of 86kPa–106kPa.
Is temperature and humidity measurement available?
The catalog states that an optional high-precision temperature/humidity probe can be fitted. The Specifications section also lists a temperature and humidity sensor among the catalog accessories.