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Cloud Droplet Analyser | Aerosol spectrometer for in-situ cloud monitoring

Cloud Droplet Analyser

Compact measuring instrument for the determination of fine dust

The system works on the 90-degree scattered light measurement principle on a single particle, considering signal duration and shape. Technology and algorithms were developed based on the EN 16450-certified Fidas ® 200.

Automatic calibration tracking of the measurement system allows operation for up to two years without recalibration. If necessary, the calibration status can be checked and corrected using a test dust calibrated by Palas.

Palas aerosol spectrometers are thus the only optical fine dust measuring instruments that can be calibrated against a traceable standard by the user at the point of operation.

Fidas® Smart 100 features Ethernet, WLAN, and mobile phone connectivity. All measured values are calculated and recorded directly and, if desired, can be transferred to Palas’ own cloud MyAtmosphere directly for visualization or further processing.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Continuous and simultaneous measurement of particle number concentration and particle size distribution
  • Intuitive and simple operation
  • Remote monitoring, operation and maintenance easily possible
  • No radioactive material
  • No consumables
  • Low energy consumption
  • Low maintenance
  • On-site calibration possible
  • Cloud research
  • Ice nucleation events
  • Environmental research
Measuring principle Optical light scattering at single particles
Reported data Particle size distribution, particle number concentration, mean volume diameter, equivalent diameter, water content
Measurement range (number CN) 0 – 200 particles/cm³
Measurement range (size) 0.6 – 40 µm, 0.8 – 100 µm
Volume flow 5 l/min
Size channels 64 (32/decade)
Time resolution 1 s – 24 h
Interfaces USB, Ethernet (LAN), RS-232/485
User interface Touchscreen, 800 × 480 pixel, 7″ (17.78 cm)
Protocols UIDEP, UDP, ASCII, MODBUS
Software PDAnalyze
Data acquisition Digital, 20 MHz processor, 256 raw data channels
Light source Long term stable LED
Housing (Gehäuse) Weatherproof housing, IP55
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Power supply 115 – 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Installation conditions -30 – +40 °C, <95% rH, non-condensing, max. 4,000 m (above sea level)
Sampling head (Probenahmekopf) Sigma-2 passive collector, heatable with automated control
Dimensions Approx. 1,150 × 742 × 404 mm (H × W × D)
Weight Approx. 40 kg
Noise emission < 60 dB(A)
Power consumption Normal operation: approx. 60 W, max. 200 W

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