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Scanning mobility particle sizer with condensation particle counter for 19" rack mounting
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Scanning mobility particle sizer SMPS+C
Scanning mobility particle sizer with condensation particle counter for 19" rack mounting

SMPS+C
Scanning mobility particle sizer

Scanning mobility particle sizer with condensation particle counter. This is a versatile all-in-one solution for precise nanoparticle counting and sizing and can be combined with a GRIMM dust monitor in order to create a wide-range aerosol spectrometer. Also available as 19-inch variant.


Functionality: Mobility particle size spectrometer with condensation particle counter detection

  • Particle size range 3 … 1,090 nm
  • Compact design
  • Vienna Reischl-Type DMAs
  • Three particle size ranges (S, M, L-DMA)
  • U-DMA option
  • Integrated pumps
  • Saturator shutter
  • CPC and DMA-controller in one instrument
  • Low particle losses, high size resolution
  • Flexible use for a wide range of applications
  • Easy conversion of DMA classification length
  • No external vacuum required
  • Prompt transport without butanol drying
  • Fundamental aerosol research
  • Workplace monitoring
  • Inhalation and exposure studies
  • Studies on atmospheric nucleation
  • Studies on nanoparticle growth, coagulation and transport
  • Filter testing
  • Environmental and climate studies
  • Nanotechnology process monitoring
  • Printer emission studies
  • Technical data
Measurement principleElectrostatic classification in DMA and detection in condensation particle counter
Measuring variableParticle size distribution, dN/dlogD (1/cm³)
Particle size range3 … 109 nm (GRIMM S-DMA) 5 … 350 nm (GRIMM M-DMA)10 … 1,090 nm (GRIMM L-DMA)
Particle size channelsStepping mode: 45 … 255Scanning mode: 64 or 128 per size decade with logarithmic equidistant spacing
Particle concentrationUp to 107 particles/cm³ total concentration *CPC single count mode: Up to 150,000 particles/cm³CPC photometric mode: Up to 107 particles/cm³ **
Scan time≥ 150 s
Working fluidn-butanol (> 99.5 %)
Counting efficiencyD50 = 4 nm ***Determined with tungsten-oxide particles
Response time t10 … t90< 3 s
Aerosol sample air flowQS = 0.3 l/min
Sheath air flow Qsh = 3.0 l/min ****
Flow controlCritical orifice with stabilized temperature
ResolutionQsh / QS = 10
Sizing accuracy≤ 3% of nominal diameter
HV moduleIntegrated in DMA0 … +10,000 V (negative polarity on request)
Standards and certificatesISO 15900:2009CEN/TS 17434:2020ISO 27891:2015EN 16976:2024
Internal sensorsT, pabs and Δp across inlet in DMApabs and Δp across inlet in CPC
ConnectivityUSB, USB flashdrive, RS-232, analog input for meteorological sensors, analog pulse output
Operation and displayStatus control LEDs, GRIMM 5477 nanoSoftware for sizers on PC
Power requirements110 … 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz; maximum 130 W
Aerosol conditionsTemperature: ‒20 … 40 °C (‒4 … 104 °F)Humidity: 0 … 95 % RH, non-condensingAbsolute pressure range: 700 … 1,100 mbar
Aerosol carrier gasAir and inert gases
Transport and storage0 … 50 °C (32 … 122 °F), RH < 95%
System componentsCPC 5416GRIMM aerosol neutralizer (optional)55-S, -M or -L DMA
Dimensions (H x W x D)CPC 5416: 28 x 24 x 40 cm (11 x 19.4 x 15.7 in)S-DMA: 16.1 x 14 x 15.6 cm (6.3 x 5.5 x 6.1 in)M-DMA: 23.4 x 14 x 15.6 cm (9.2 x 5.5 x 6.1 in)L-DMA: 47.8 x 14 x 15.6 cm (18.8 x 5.5 x 6.1 in)
WeightCPC 5416: 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)S-DMA: 5.6 kg (12.2 lbs)M-DMA: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)L-DMA: 7.9 kg (17.3 lbs)

* Depending on used aerosol neutralizer
** For short-term measurements 
*** Other calibrations (e.g. D50 = 10nm) possible
**** Customized critical orifices (e.g. 2.5 l/min) possible, resulting in different DMA size range


  • Optional
5523-Ni: Ni-63 (95 MBq) aerosol neutralizer
5524-X: Soft X-ray (< 11 keV) aerosol neutralizer
5525-X: Soft X-ray (< 4.99 keV) aerosol neutralizer
5522-A: Am-241 (3.7 MBq) aerosol neutralizer
5540: Sheath air dryer and adsorber

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