KANOMAX 3715-06D High-Precision Remote Airborne Particle Counter

Overview

The KANOMAX 3715-06D is a high-precision, remotely operable airborne particle counter engineered for continuous environmental monitoring in cleanrooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing suites, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and HVAC validation environments. It operates on the principle of light scattering photometry: particles drawn through a laminar airflow path intersect a collimated laser beam; scattered light pulses are detected by a high-sensitivity photodiode and classified into six discrete size bins—0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 10.0 µm—based on calibrated pulse height thresholds. Its optical design and signal processing architecture comply strictly with ISO 21501-4 and JIS B 9921, ensuring metrological traceability and inter-laboratory comparability. With a nominal sampling flow rate of 2.83 L/min (0.1 CFM), the instrument delivers statistically robust data for ISO Class 3–8 cleanroom certification and routine monitoring per ISO 14644-1 and EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.

Key Features

• Integrated long-life laser diode with >10-year mean time between failures (MTBF), minimizing maintenance intervals and calibration drift over extended deployment cycles.
• True remote operation via dual-mode industrial communication: RS-485 Modbus RTU for legacy SCADA integration and Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/IP for modern IIoT architectures.
• Flexible power architecture supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE), universal AC input (100–240 VAC), regulated DC input (12–24 VDC), and optional external battery packs for mobile or backup applications.
• Onboard vacuum pump with 8,000-hour service life and built-in pressure compensation ensures stable flow accuracy across variable backpressure conditions.
• 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen interface with real-time particle concentration trends, alarm status, and system diagnostics—including dedicated indicators for flow stability, laser output, and counting integrity.
• Internal data logging buffer stores up to 4,320 timestamped records (including particle counts per channel, temperature, humidity, and operational flags), enabling full audit trail capability without external storage.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The 3715-06D is designed exclusively for ambient and controlled-environment air sampling. It does not support liquid or aerosolized chemical sampling. Its performance validation adheres to international standards governing particle measurement instrumentation: ISO 21501-4 (calibration and testing of light-scattering airborne particle counters), JIS B 9921 (Japanese standard for cleanroom particle counters), and IEST-G-CC1002 (recommended practices for particle counter selection and use). When deployed in regulated environments—including those subject to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ISO/IEC 17025—the device supports configurable audit logging, user-access control via password-protected settings, and tamper-evident data export formats compatible with electronic record review workflows.

Software & Data Management

Data retrieval and configuration are managed through KANOMAX’s proprietary PC-based software suite (compatible with Windows 10/11), which enables remote parameter adjustment, historical data visualization, automated report generation (PDF/CSV), and alarm threshold programming. The Modbus register map is fully documented and interoperable with third-party platforms such as Ignition SCADA, Siemens Desigo CC, and Honeywell Experion PKS. All logged entries include UTC timestamps, firmware version identifiers, and sensor health metadata—supporting GLP/GMP-compliant data integrity requirements. Optional Wi-Fi base station (sold separately) extends wireless telemetry capabilities for cloud-based dashboards or centralized facility monitoring systems.

Applications

• Cleanroom classification and routine monitoring per ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-2.
• Filter integrity testing (e.g., HEPA/ULPA leak detection) when used with scanning probes.
• Environmental qualification of aseptic processing isolators and RABS systems.
• Real-time particulate trending during equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation studies.
• Continuous monitoring in semiconductor fab FOUP load ports, lithography tool chambers, and wafer inspection stations.
• Compliance-driven surveillance in hospital pharmacy cleanrooms, biotech fill-finish lines, and medical device packaging areas.

FAQ

Does the 3715-06D require annual recalibration?
Yes—KANOMAX recommends traceable recalibration every 12 months using NIST-traceable reference aerosols (e.g., PSL spheres) to maintain compliance with ISO 21501-4 and internal quality management systems.
Can it operate unattended for extended periods?
Yes—the device supports continuous 24/7 operation with internal data buffering and configurable alarm outputs (relay or digital signal) for integration with building management systems.
Is temperature and humidity sensing integrated or optional?
An internal温湿度 sensor is factory-installed and reports concurrent environmental data alongside particle counts; no add-on module is required.
What is the minimum detectable particle size resolution?
The instrument achieves 50% counting efficiency at 0.3 µm with ±10% tolerance per ISO 21501-4, with size bin boundaries defined by electrical pulse amplitude discrimination.
How is data security ensured during remote transmission?
Modbus TCP/IP communications are unencrypted by default; users must implement network-level security (e.g., VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, or TLS tunneling via gateway devices) to meet organizational cybersecurity policies.