Solair 3100

Technical Details

  1100 LD 3100 5100 3350 Boulder Counter

Specifications

Size Range 0.1 - 1.0 μm
Optional ranges up to 5.0 µm
0.3 - 25.0μm 0.5 - 25.0μm 0.3 - 25.0 µm 5.0 - 100.0 um
Channel Sizes Standard 8 channels: 0.10, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0μm
Optional 8 channels: 0.10, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 µm
Standard: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
Standard: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 µm
8-Channel: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,7.0,10.0 µm
Standard: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
Standard: 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 µm
8-Channel: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0,10.0 µm
Standard: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
Optional: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 µm
Standard: 5.0, 10.0, 25.0, 40.0, 50.0,100.0µm 
Flow Rate 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM) 100 LPM 28.3 LPM
Counting Efficiency 50% @ 0.1 µm; 100% for particles > 0.15 µm per ISO 21501-4 50% @ 0.3 µm; 100% @ sizes
> 0.45 µm
50% @ 0.5 um; 100% @ sizes
> 0.75 µm
50% @ 0.3 µm; 100% @ sizes > 0.45 µm 50% @ 5.0 um
Concentration Limits 500,000 Particles / ft3 (17,150,000 / m3) @ 5% Coincidence Loss 1,000,000 particles/ft3
(35,300,000/m3) @ 10% coincidence loss
Suitable for ISO classes 1-8 cleanrooms
400,000 particles/ft3 (14,120,000/m3)
@ 10% coincidence loss
Suitable for ISO classes 1-8 cleanrooms
500,000 particles/ft3 @ 5% coincidence loss 
Light Source Long Life Laser Diode Extreme Life Laser Diode Technology with >20-year Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)
Dimensions 14.65"Lx8.0"Wx10.4"H (37x20x26cm) 9.5"Lx8.0"Wx10.2"H (24.13x20.32x25.9cm) 14.65"Lx8.0"Wx10.4"H (37x20x26cm) 9.5"Lx8.0"Wx10.2"H (24.13x20.32x25.9cm)
Weight With battery: 23.55 lbs (10.68 kg)
Without battery: 20.45 lbs (9.28 kg)
With battery: 13.40 lbs (6.08 kg)
Without battery: 12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)
With battery: 26.15 lbs (11.86 kg)
Without battery: 23.05 lbs (10.46 kg)
With battery: 13.40 lbs (6.08 kg)
Without battery: 12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)
Zero Count Level < 1 count / 5 minutes (per JIS B 9921)
Calibration Meets ISO 21501-4 Calibration using NIST Traceable PSL Spheres, DMA and Condensation Particle Counter
Count Modes Automatic, Manual, Beep, Concentration, Cumulative/Differential, Real Time (with LMSNet or LMS Express RT software)
Data Storage 3,000 Sample Records, Rotating Buffer (particle and environmental data with location and time)
Communication Modes USB, Ethernet, RS-485 and Secure Data Transfer (LSDT) to and Storage on USB Flash Drive
Supporting Software LMS Express and Express RT; LMS Pharma
Environmental Sensors Optional (up to 4) temperature/relative humidity, air velocity, differential pressure or others
Touch Screen Display 5.7-inch (14.47 cm) Color TFT Touch Screen Display
Reports Pass/Fail Report Wizard for ISO-14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1 and FS-209 Report Formats
Alarms Integrated alarm buzzer and external alarm connector. Alarms on counts, low battery, sensor failure
Sample Output Internally Filtered to 100% @ 0.1μm, Optional HEPA Filtration for Cooling System Exhaust Internally filtered to HEPA standards (>99.97% @ 0.3μm)
Vacuum Source Internal closed-loop controlled pump. Allows the use of 3/8" ID sample tubing of up to 12 meters (40 feet) @ 50 & 100LPM
Enclosure Stainless Steel
Power 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, External AC/DC Adapter
Battery Optional: Li-Ion, Removable & Rechargeable (typical recharge time 7.5 hours)
Languages English (U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean

Environmental Conditions

Operating 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) / 20% to 95% non-condensing
Storage 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) / Up to 98% non-condensing

Accessories

Included Operating Manual on CD; Isokinetic Sample Probe with Tripod and Tubing; Purge Filter; Power Cable and Spare Fuse; LMS XChange and Express Software; Printer; Printer Paper
Optional Printed Operating Manual; Network Adapter; Wireless Network Adapter; Internal Removeable, Rechargeable Battery; Carrying Case with Wheels; Cleanroom Cart; Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe; Air Velocity Probe; Differential Pressure Probe; Filter Scanning Probe; High Pressure Difuser; 32-Port Universal Manifold; LMS Express RT Software; LMSNet Software; Validation Documentation Wireless Network Adapter; Removable Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery; Carrying Case with Wheels; Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe; Differential Pressure Probe; Intelligent Filter Scanning Probe; Air Velocity Probe; Spare Removable
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery; External Battery Charger; LMS Express, RT Software; LMS Pharma Edition Software; LMS Standard Software; Validation Documentation; Printed Operating Manual; Cleanroom Cart

How - To - Videos

Solair 1100/3100/5100 Tutorial Series | Configure Sample Settings

Solair 1100/3100/5100 Tutorial Series | Configure Alarm Settings

Solair 1100/3100/5100 Tutorial Series | Configure Security Settings

Reports Function

Locations Function

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Number 1 in Versatility

The SOLAIR 3100 is the most versatile particle counter on the market today.

Whether you’re certifying your cleanroom to ISO standards, performing routine testing, counting particles in your compressed gas lines, scanning your HEPA filters for leaks, challenge testing your HEPA filters or measuring environmental parameters such as TRH, DP, or AV, the SOLAIR 3100 portable particle counter is the right instrument to get the job done.

Cleanroom Certification

  • Whether you are certifying to current ISO 14644 standards, EU GMP Annex 1 or Federal Standards 209E, the SOLAIR 3100 has you covered with its certification report wizard.

Routine Testing

  • Routine testing is a breeze with the intuitive interface, zoom screen and on board sample recipes.

Troubleshooting

  • With beep and concentration sample modes the SOLAIR 3100 will simplify the identification of particle sources within your clean room.

Compressed Gas Testing

  • The SOLAIR 3100 can be used to test for particle counts in compressed air by utilizing a high pressure diffuser or high pressure controller.  Particles can be tested down to 0.3 micron.

HEPA Filter Scanning

  • The scanning of HEPA filters is a critical step to ensure the integrity of the HEPA filter and overall cleanliness of the clean room.  The ScanAir attachment from Lighthouse makes filter scanning an easier operation.

 

HEPA Filter Challenge Testing

  • Monitoring of other environmental parameters such as Temp, Humidity, Differential Pressure or Air Velocity.

Other Environmental Sampling

  • The SOLAIR 3100 can record data from up to 4 environmental sensors that plug into and are powered by the SOLAIR 3100.  Data is recorded into the 3,000 record data buffer and can be downloaded along with the particle count data to your computer of via USB key.

Ease of Use

Spend less time configuring your particle counter and more time counting particles.  The SOLAIR 3100 features one of the industry’s best and easy to use touch screen interface (UI).   With ICON-driven menus, concise layout and enhanced responsiveness, sample configuration is a breeze.

The intuitive interface reduces learning uptime for new users and simplifies the writing of SOP’s for operation.

For clean room certification the SOLAIR 3100 has an integrated report wizard that makes cleanroom certification a breeze.  Once the basic sample parameters are input, the wizard will prompt the end user to move to the next sample location which helps to ensure no sample locations are missed.

The configurable recipe database can store up to 50 recipes for sampling and reports.  These recipes reduce operator configuration errors as well as setup time.

Lighter is better and the SOLAIR 3100 particle counter is one of the lightest particle counters on the market at only 12 lbs. without battery and 13.4 with a battery.

The SOLAIR 3100 can be powered via onboard battery or plugged directly into a power outlet for extended use.   With the fastest battery recharge time of any portable on the market the SOLAIR 3100 offers unrivaled uptime.

Data from the SOLAIR 3100 can be downloaded directly to a standalone software package or a real time monitoring system from Lighthouse.

Flexible communications with these instruments is made possible by the integrated Ethernet, RS-485, USB and USB flash drive interfaces.

Reliability

The SOLAIR 3100 incorporates our extreme life laser diode technology sensor to produce the industry’s longest laser diode life of 20+ year MTTF (based on continuous 24/7 operation).

The vacuum system within the SOLAIR 3100 was designed with closed loop feedback to ensure accurate sample volumes.  The vacuum pump was designed and built by Lighthouse to ensure long term reliability.

The SOLAIR 3100’s are designed, manufactured and calibrated to ISO 21501-4 to ensure particle-counting accuracy.

The SOLAIR 3100 can store up to 3,000 records of particle count data from up to 8 particle channels and the configurable recipe database can store up to 50 recipes for sampling and reports.  All data can be quickly and reliably transferred to a computer, a Facility Monitoring System or a Building Automation System.  Secure data transfer (per 21 CFR Part 11) to a USB flash drive can be accomplished by using the Lighthouse secure data transfer feature and LMS Express software.

Key Features:

  • 1.0 CFM (28.3 LPM) flow rate
  • Up to 8 particle sizes
  • Number 1 in class for versatility
  • Industry’s Best User Interface
  • ISO 21501-4 Compliant
  • One of the lightest portables on the market
  • 20-year MTTF laser lifespan
  • Stainless steel construction
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant secure data transfer via USB flash drive
  • Report wizard for cleanroom pass/fail reports: FS-209E, ISO 14644-1 (2015 version)  and EU GMP Annex 1
  • Multiple communication interfaces; USB, RS-485, Ethernet and USB flash driv.
  • 5.7-inch color TFT touch screen display
  • 3000 record data storage memory
  • 50-record configurable recipe database
  • Multiple-language support: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean

Instrument Files

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Brochure – Solair 1100LD, 3100, 3350, 5100, Boulder Counter
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Data Sheet – Solair 3100, 3350, 5100, Boulder Counter
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Operating Manual – Solair 3100, 5100, Boulder Counter Gen E
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Accessory Files

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Data Sheet – High Pressure Diffuser Data Sheet
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Data Sheet – Universal Manifold II
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