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TECHNOLOGY
PARTICLE INSTRUMENTS
UNDERSTANDING, ACCELERATED
TSI PARTICLE
TECHNOLOGY
A leading developer of aerosol research instrumentation
since 1966, TSI Incorporated offers a line of particle
instruments that is second to none. Our products for sizing,
counting, characterizing, generating, and dispersing aerosol
particles are well knownand well respectedall over the
world. We are dedicated to providing our customers with
the most innovative particle technology available.
Collectively, our line of particle instruments spans the size range from
0.002 to 2000 micrometers. This unique and comprehensive family of
products is used all over the world in a variety of interesting applications.
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OPERATIONAL RANGES FOR
TSI PARTICLE INSTRUMENTS
Particle Diameter
0.001 m 0.01 m 0.1 m 1 m 10 m 100 m 1,000 m 2,000 m
1 nm 10 nm 100 nm 1,000 nm 10,000 nm 100,000 nm 1,000,000 nm 2,000,000 nm
Particle Sizers
Series 3938 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Spectrometers
Pages 1-8, 17
Scanning Mobility
Particle Sizer Spectrometer
3910 NanoScan
3788 Ultrafine Water-Based Condensation Particle Counter Particle Counters & Detectors
Pages 9-10
3787 Water-Based Condensation Particle Counter
3076/3079/9302/9306 Atomizers
PARTICLE SIZERS
3938N87
The most comprehensive selection of instruments for sizing submicrometer and supermicrometer particles.
Sizer Particle size Particle Measurement Resolution Channels Key feature DMA CPC Condensing
range (m) concentration time (sec) (total channels per decade liquid
(#/cm3) measured)
3938L72 0.01 to 1.0 1 to 107 3772
3081
3938L75 0.01 to 1.0
3938N75 0.004 to 0.15 2 to 108 3085 3775
n-butyl
3938NL75 0.004 to 1.0 3081 & 3085
alcohol
3938L76 0.01 to 1.0 3081
Varies by Highest-
3938N76 0.0025 to 0.15 10 to 107 model, 167 resolution; 3085 3776
4, 8, 16, 32,
10 to 600 channels from individual
SMPS 3938NL76 0.0025 to 1.0 64 3081 & 3085
(selectable) 0.0025 to components
(selectable)
3938L87 0.01 to 1.0 1.0 m, provide greatest 3081
collectively flexibility
3938N87 0.005 to 0.15 1 to 108
3085 3787
3938NL87 0.005 to 1.0 3081 & 3085
water
3938L88 0.01 to 1.0 3081
3938N88 0.0025 to 0.15 2 to 107 3085 3788
3938NL88 0.0025 to 1.0 3081 & 3085
isopropyl or
Built
NanoScan 3910 0.01 to .42 1 to 106 60 13 Fixed Portable Built in
in
isopropyl
alcohol
Varies by Fast
FMPS 3091 0.0056 to 0.56 1 32 16
size* distributions
1 sec to 18
Aerodynamic
APS 3321 0.37 to 20 0.001 to 104 hours 52 32
size
(variable) n/a n/a n/a
OPS 3330 0.3 to 10 1 to 300 up to 16 High res optical
Variable Optical to
LAS 3340 0.09 to 7.5 1 to 18,000a up to 99
smaller sizes
n/a = not applicable, *FMPS: 100 to 107 at 5.6 nm, 1 to 105 at 560 nm (1-sec average) Optical detection down to 0.37 m; aerodynamic sizing down to 0.5 m
Up to 52 channels of aerodynamic size, up to 64 channels of fluorescence intensity, up to 16 channels of scattered-light intensity, aDepends on sample flow
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SCANNING MOBILITY PARTICLE
SIZER SPECTROMETERS
A new color touch screen allows easy operation and provides impressive
file-management capabilities. Data can be weighted by number, surface,
volume, or mass. An export function allows easy transport of files
to spreadsheet or other applications for customized data handling. SMPS component systems give you the highest-
resolution particle size data.
Additional software capabilities include multiple-scan averaging, a buffer
for comparing data sets, multiple-charge correction for up to 10 charges,
programmable start/stop times, automatic file storage and printout
options, and impactor- and CPC-efficiency correction factors.
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NANOSCAN NANOPARTICLE SIZER
Model 3910
Affordable, portable nanoparticle sizer for particles down to 10 nm.
The TSI NanoScan SMPS opens the door to routine nanoparticle size measurements. This
revolutionary sizer fits a TSI SMPS Spectrometer into an affordable, portable package that is about
the size of a basketball. Easy to use, lightweight, and battery-powered, NanoScan SMPS enables
investigators to collect valuable nanoparticle size data from more sites, including size distributions
down to 10 nm for concentrations up to 1,000,000 particles/cm3 in selectable SCAN or SINGLE
measurement modes. Derived from TSI core technologies, the NanoScan SMPS is an innovative,
cost-effective solution for real-time nanoparticle size measurements.
Data collection begins with a touch of the instrument display - no need for a dedicated computer to
Screen shot of NanoScan SMPS during nanoparticle size
set up the instrument or save data. The user interface is intuitive and easy for new users to operate. distribution measurement.
NanoScan SMPS displays real-time number, surface area, or mass size distributions, concentrations,
and statistics. From the front panel, users can program start time, number of samples, and other
parameters. A full suite of instrument diagnostic data can be viewed from the Setup Screen.
In addition to nanoparticle size distributions, the NanoScan SMPS can collect second-by-second
concentration data at a single mobility diameter. If the nanoparticle source of concern generates 50
nm particles, it is possible to easily monitor 50 nm mobility diameter with 1 second time resolution
to keep a real-time record of concentration levels.
Combine the NanoScan SMPS and the Optical Particle Sizer Model 3330 to measure three orders
of size magnitude from 10 nm to 10 m using affordable MIM software in concert with portable,
real-time instruments.
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OPTICAL PARTICLE SIZER
Model 3330
Easy-to-use particle sizer for particles 0.3 - 10 m in size.
Optical Particle Sizer 3330 (OPS) is a light, portable unit that uses single-particle counting
technology to provide fast, accurate measurement of particle concentration from 0 to 3,000
particles/cm3 and particle size distribution for 0.3 10 m in up to 16 channels. Backed by over 40
years of aerosol instrumentation design experience, the OPS uses state-of-the-art optics with 120
light collection and sophisticated electronics processing resulting in precision, high-quality data.
OPS Model 3330 status screen.
The affordable, easy-to-use package features a color touch screen with an intuitive user interface.
Rigorous factory calibration standards ensure measurement accuracy.
In addition to improving the core measurement fundamentals of OPCs, the Model 3330 includes the
ability to enter the index of refraction and shape factor of the aerosol into the software to provide
more accurate size distributions. The size boundaries can be adjusted using both real and imaginary
components of refractive index. A unique density for every size channel can also be entered into
the software to further improve mass concentration measurements.
The Model 3330 is manufactured at TSIs ISO 9001 certified facility. It is calibrated using NIST
traceable PSL spheres and TSIs accredited Electrostatic Classifier and Condensation Particle
Counters. PSL is the industry-wide calibration aerosol of choice because it has properties close to
Mass size distribution for 0.49 m 9 nm classified PSL spheres.
many real world aerosols and is traceable to national standards throughout the world. Each OPS
that leaves the factory is built for longevity, backed by TSIs commitment to quality, and supported
by our worldwide network of committed TSI professionals.
Environmental Enclosure
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AERODYNAMIC PARTICLE SIZER SPECTROMETER
Model 3321
The only way to determine a particles true airborne
behavior is to measure its aerodynamic diameter.
Aerodynamic measurements account for differences in particle size, shape, and density. This
is crucial when determining if a particle will penetrate a filter, be removed by a cyclone, or be
deposited in the lung. The Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) spectrometer has been used
successfully for over 20 years in laboratory and field applications to provide high-resolution, real-
time aerodynamic measurements in the range from 0.5 to 20 m. Our latest models also measure
light-scattering intensity in the equivalent optical size range of 0.37 to 20 m. By providing paired
data for each particle, the APS opens up exciting new possibilities for aerosol scientists interested in
studying the makeup of an aerosol. Three graphs showing aerodynamic diameter, side scatter, and
correlated data are displayed on this screen simultaneously.
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AEROSOL DILUTER IMPACTOR INLET
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LASER AEROSOL
SPECTROMETER
Model 3340
Higher-sensitivity, high-resolution general-purpose particle sizer. Monotonic Intensity Response
TSIs Laser Aerosol Spectrometer 3340 is a high-sensitivity, high-resolution,
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general-purpose aerosol particle sizer. This turn on and measure instrument
Wide Angle Scattering
allows users to easily measure a size range of 0.09 (90 nm) to 7.5 m.
Complete size distributions are measured in less than a second by simply 100
Scattered Signal [a.u.]
10-2
The 3340 is a handy tool to have for monitoring your filters or your processes,
measuring in a lab, or sampling on field campaigns. Its just as useful as your Narrow Angle Scattering
10-4
primary aerosol tool, but the 3340 can also provide valuable supplemental
information to aerosol measurements based on other sizing techniques
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(i.e., SMPS, APS, CPC, FMPS, etc.). 10-6
120-35
10-1
100
Aerosol
Standard
Laser 5mW
>1W Intracavity Power
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FAST MOBILITY PARTICLE SIZER SPECTROMETER
Model 3091
Measures size distribution and number concentration of rapidly changing,
submicrometer aerosol particles in real time.
The Fast Mobility Particle Sizer (FMPS) spectrometer measures particles in the range from 5.6 to
560 nm, offering a total of 32 channels of resolution (16 channels per decade). This submicrometer
particle sizer uses an electrical mobility measurement technique similar to that used in the SMPS
spectrometers. However, instead of a CPC, the Model 3091 FMPS spectrometer uses multiple, low-
noise electrometers for particle detection. This produces particle-size-distribution measurements
with 1-second resolution, providing the ability to visualize particle events and changes in particle
size distribution in real time.
The Model 3091 operates at a high flow rate (10 L/min) to minimize diffusion losses of ultrafine and
nanoparticles. It operates at ambient pressure to prevent evaporation of volatile and semivolatile
particles. It requires no consumables. Plus, it uses an efficient, unipolar charger to eliminate the need
for a radioactive neutralizer.
The FMPS is easy to transport, set up, and operate. It can be configured to measure single or multiple
runs continuously for up to 12 hours. Its large, color VGA display and built-in control knob provide
easy access to instrument functions, set-up menus, and data displays. Software highlights include
a variety of graphing options, including 3-D playback of size distribution and concentration versus
time, data export capabilities, and the ability to input individual effective densities per channel to
calculate a continuous output of total particulate mass.
All of these features make the FMPS spectrometer appropriate for a variety of applications, FMPS software enables you to view a variety of parameters.
especially particle formation and growth studies, indoor-air-quality measurements, environmental Here, the same data are pictured in a bimodal concentration
histogram and a 3-D size distribution vs. time.
research, inhalation toxicology studies, urban canyon studies, and transient emission studies from
stacks, boilers, and wood burners.
Developed by TSI Incorporated under license from Airel, Ltd. of Tartu, Estonia.
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ENGINE EMISSIONS
3775
TSI leads when it comes to instruments for particle counting, aerosol detection, and particle concentration measurement.
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CONDENSATION NANO WATER-BASED CONDENSATION
PARTICLE COUNTER PARTICLE COUNTER N-WCPC
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HANDHELD NANOPARTICLE SURFACE AEROSOL ELECTROMETER
CONDENSATION AREA MONITOR
PARTICLE COUNTER
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DUSTTRAK II & DRX AEROSOL MONITORS SIDEPAK PERSONAL AEROSOL MONITOR
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ENGINE EMISSIONS
3160 8127/8130
Our automated air filter and respirator testers are known for simple, reliable operation.
Component systems are also available.
a) EN versions (for equivalent results to EN 143 c) EN version CMD and GSD are different.
standard) available (8127-1-EN, 8130-1-EN) See 8127/8130 spec sheet for more info
b) Aerosol abbreviations:DOP (dioctyl phthalate), PAO d) Efficiencies higher than 99.9999%
(polyalpha olefin), DEHS (di-ethylhexyl sebacate) require longer than typical testing times
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AUTOMATED FILTER TESTER AUTOMATED FILTER TESTER
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COMPONENT FILTER-TESTING SYSTEMS
Model 3150
Off-the-shelf solutions to your custom air filter testing needs.
For the wide range of flow rates and particle sizes needed to meet the
requirements of the many filter-testing standards and research needs, an
automated tester is not always practical. Building a filter test system from
components is often the best way to satisfy your measurement needs.
TSI has developed the CFTS as an easy-to-use system to integrate all the
necessary parts of this type of system.
The Component Filter Test System (CFTS) Model 3150 from TSI consists
of software and a hardware module to provide an off-the-shelf solution
for all your custom filter-testing needs. Pre-configured to work with
TSIs world-class detectors and sizers, the CFTS provides a platform for
CFTS software screen shot.
numerous filter test applications.
Because filters are used for a wide variety of applications and are tested
to many different filter test standards, you need a filter-testing system
that is flexible enough to change to meet these various standards. The
CFTS system is designed for this flexibility. It measures flow using a
variety of techniques and controls blowers to achieve the required flow.
It has multiple ports used to read temperature, pressure, and relative
humidity, then make flow corrections and log sensor data for test reports.
Whether designing a new test duct or updating an existing system, the
CFTS provides an easy-to-use system with the flexibility to meet your
filter-testing needs.
CFTS is structured as a core platform which controls the filter test. Its
graphical user interface is used to define the test layout and procedures as
well as being your interface for running the test. The CFTS has drivers to
communicate with the particle instruments and is the interface for
reading sensors and controlling flow. During testing, it collects, saves, and
exports the data needed for test reports. No longer is custom software
required for every component change.
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LASER PHOTOMETER LARGE-PARTICLE RESPIRATOR
AEROSOL GENERATOR LEAK TESTER
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ENGINE EMISSIONS
ENGINE EMISSIONS
Model 3090 determine soot loading and removal efficiency. EEPS software is unmatched in the industry.
The best tool for measuring transient The EEPS operates at ambient pressure to It allows users to display measurements in
particle emissions and characterizing prevent evaporation of volatile and semivolatile a variety of graphical and tabular formats,
exhaust after-treatment devices. particles, requires no consumables, and uses an including 3-D viewing of size distribution
The Engine Exhaust Particle Sizer (EEPS) efficient, unipolar charger to eliminate the need and concentration versus time. These can
spectrometer measures the size distribution for a radioactive neutralizer. be replayed for a unique movie view of the
of engine particle emissions in the range from entire engine cycle, or you can zoom in on a
5.6 to 560 nm with the fastest time resolution Ease of operation is a key feature of this period of interest. The software includes a data
available (10 times per second!). Users can instrument. All components, including the export capability and allows users to input
visualize and study the dynamic behavior of vacuum source, are housed in a single cabinet individual effective densities per particle size
emissions that occur during transient test that weighs just 32 kg (~70 lbs). Just turn on the channel to calculate a continuous output of total
cycles, such as changes in engine speed, torque, power and allow the instrument to warm up. particulate mass.
or load. They may also measure emissions that A microprocessor corrects for volumetric flow
occur during the first few seconds of a cold start and barometric pressure automatically. This EEPS Accessories (available separately)
or during regeneration of a particle trap or diesel will maintain calibration and provide accurate 379020A-30 Rotating Disk Diluter with
particulate filter (DPF). particle size distribution information. The EEPS Thermal Conditioner Air
also features an external start input trigger Supply (page 19)
Measurements are displayed with high size for remote operation, two analog inputs to log
The EEPS spectrometer was developed by TSI Incorporated
resolution (32 total channels, 16 channels per and correlate other engine parameters, and four under license from Airel, Ltd. of Tartu, Estonia. Additional
assistance was provided by the University of Minnesota Center
decade). The EEPS spectrometer operates over user-configurable analog outputs to integrate for Diesel Research.
a wide particle concentration range, which emission measurements with the test cell
U.S. Patent No. 7,230,431
makes it well-suited for measuring upstream host computer.
and downstream of a particle trap or DPF to
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ENGINE EXHAUST CONDENSATION
PARTICLE COUNTER
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ROTATING DISK THERMODILUTERS AND
THERMAL CONDITIONER AIR SUPPLY
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NANOPARTICLE EMISSION TESTER
a b d Sample e
Flow
Filter
Filter
Dilution Flow
Orifice ) (
Filter
c
Filter
Pump Pump
Bypass Flow
Dryer
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ENGINE EMISSIONS
AIR MONITORING
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PARTICLE SIZERS & IMAGING SYSTEMS
PDPA systems are used in a wide variety of disciplines around the world,
including combustion research, aircraft icing research, inkjet printer
development, industrial sprays research, spray drying, characterization of
metered-dose inhalers, droplet size and velocity measurements of medical
nasal sprays, and characterization of paint sprays.
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AEROSOL GENERATORS AND DISPERSERS
3450 3080L
Collectively, our generators and dispersers produce particles in the range of 0.002 to 200 micrometers.
Series 9307/
Model 3450 3475 3482 3400A 3433* 3076* 3079A* 9302* 9306* 8108
3080 9307-6
*May be used to disperse monodisperse solid particles such as PSL. Large sizes require optional orifices. Aerodynamic diameter. High concentrations require optional high-speed motor.
**Includes dilution air; nominal dispersion air flow rate is 1.5 L/min. Flow rate at 25-psig inlet pressure; higher pressures and flow rates possible
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VIBRATING ORIFICE AEROSOL GENERATOR ELECTROSTATIC CLASSIFIERS
Electrostatic Classifiers are included in our SMPS systems. Model 3080L is part of the Model 3940
Submicrometer Monodisperse Aerosol Generation System. DMA columns are interchangeable.
For restrictions, consult local authorities on the use of Aerosol Neutralizers. The Nano DMA was
developed in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Particle Technology Laboratory and
Gerhard Mercator University. Refer to United States Patent Number 6,230,572.
A micro-orifice inside the generation
head vibrates during operation, producing
highly uniform particles in solid or liquid
form. (photo courtesy of Prof. Richard
K. Chang)
DMAs contain highly polished surfaces for high-resolution particle size classification (left). The
Series 3080 offers a choice of two DMAs (right).
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CONDENSATION MONODISPERSE ELECTROSPRAY AEROSOL GENERATOR
AEROSOL GENERATOR
Please specify voltage requirements. Models 3475 and 3375 are produced in Germany by
Topas GmbH.
1 2 3
The Electrospray produces particles down to 2 nm. A viewport allows you to watch the capillary
tip during operation: (1) no liquid flow, (2) with liquid flow but no electrical field, and (3) with liquid
flow and an electrical field. The third view illustrates stable operation.
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SMALL-SCALE POWDER DISPERSER FLUIDIZED BED AEROSOL GENERATOR
A selection of optional turntables is available to meet special needs, FBAG Accessories (available separately)
including one designed to redisperse airborne material collected on 25 3012 Aerosol Neutralizer (page 30)
and 35-mm membrane filters used during environmental or exposure 3074B Filtered Air Supply (page 31)
monitoring. Because it disperses only a small amount of sample, the SSPD 1502574 Replacement bronze beads
is great for studies involving rare, expensive, or hazardous materials. It
also effectively disperses polystyrene latex (PSL) spheres used to calibrate
measurement instruments. If you want to measure the size distribution
of powders, the SSPD can be paired with our Aerodynamic Particle Sizer
spectrometer (page 5).
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ATOMIZERS LARGE-PARTICLE AEROSOL GENERATOR
Model 9307-6
All four atomizers produce a mean droplet diameter of 0.3 m with a
Generates large quantities of oil droplets for seeding.
geometric standard deviation of less than 2.0. They are suitable for work
TSIs Model 9307 is a general purpose atomizer that uses a Laskin
with a wide range of solutions and suspensions, including polystyrene
nozzle to produce large quantities of oil or salt particles. An internal
latex (PSL) spheres, dioctyl phthalate (DOP), silicon oil, salt or sugar
impactor plate helps to generate particles with a reasonably narrow size
solutions, and methylene blue.
distribution, while a valve and pressure gauge arrangement provides an
Please specify voltage requirements when ordering Model 3079. Model 3079 is produced in easy way to control inlet air pressure, allowing for larger particle output
Germany by Topas GmbH.
volume if necessary.
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SUBMICROMETER MONODISPERSE AEROSOL SUPERMICROMETER MONODISPERSE
GENERATION SYSTEM AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM
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INSTRUMENTS & ACCESSORIES
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AEROSOL NEUTRALIZERS ADVANCED AEROSOL
NEUTRALIZER
3054
3012
3077
3054 For use with Model 3450 Vibrating Orifice Aerosol Generator (page 24)
3054A Same as above, but with twice the activity
3077 For general-purpose applications with low flow rates (up to 5 L/min); standard
with Series 3936 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer spectrometers (page 1)
3077A Same as above, but with five times the activity; included with Model 3034
Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer spectrometer
348002 Included with Model 3480 Electrospray Aerosol Generator (page 25)
*Provide end-user name and address when ordering Aerosol Neutralizers. TSI has been issued license number 1154-200-62 by
the Minnesota Department of Health to sell and distribute these Aerosol Neutralizers. Users in the United States need not apply
for additional U.S. Government licenses to handle these products. However, some state and local governments may require special
licenses, and some organizations may have special handling procedures. Check all local requirements.
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FILTERED AIR SUPPLY FLOW SPLITTER PARTICLE SIZE SELECTOR
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VACUUM PUMPS PROCESS AEROSOL MONITOR
TSI recommends these pumps only for use with specific TSI particle instruments. Please specify
voltage requirements.
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TSI Incorporated serves a global market by investigating, identifying, and safety, indoor air quality, fluid dynamics, and biohazard detection.
and solving measurement problems. As an industry leader in the With headquarters based in the U.S. and field offices throughout
design and production of precision instruments, TSI partners with Europe and Asia, TSI has established a worldwide presence in the
research institutions and customers around the world to set the markets we serve. Every day, our dedicated employees turn research
standard for measurements relating to aerosol science, air flow, health into reality.
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Ordering General Information
To order, contact your nearest representative or sales office. If you dont TSI Incorporated manufactures innovative instruments for use in industry
know which office handles your territory, then contact our corporate and research. The particle instruments described in this catalog represent
headquarters. Our staff will answer any questions you may have or only one of our product families. TSI offers a broad array of sensors and
they will put you in contact with the appropriate sales office. Contact instrumentation systems used in a variety of measurement applications
information can also be found on the TSI website. When ordering, specify around the globe.
the model number, instrument name, accessory models and names, and
voltage requirements. Headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, TSI has sales and representative
offices all over the world. For more information on TSI particle instruments,
Customer Service use the contact information shown below or visit particle.tsi.com. For
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