Specifications 89
Fit Factor Measurement
Direct measurement of fit factor (C
out
/C
in
)
(Respirator leakage is measured simultaneously while test subject
moves and breathes.)
Model 8048 PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester
Size (W x D x H) ........................
9.5 x 8.5 x 6.75 in.
(24 x 22 x 17 cm)
Unit only ..................................
With standard accessories and
case .........................................
Fit Factor Range ......................
1 to greater than 10,000;
1 to 200 for < 99% efficiency
respirators
Concentration Range ..............
0.01 to 2.5 x 10
5
particles/cm
3
Particle Size Range..................
0.02 to greater than 1 micrometer
Typical Fit Factor Accuracy ....
10% of reading up to fit factors
of 10,000
Operation ................................
Storage ...................................
-40 to 122°F (-40 to 55°C)
Sample ....................................
Total ........................................
Power Requirements ..................
Autosensing 100 to 250 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz
Hours per charge ....................
Alcohol type ............................
Reagent grade isopropyl
(99.5% or better)
Size (W x D x H) .....................
19.5 x 13.7 x 9.0 in.
(50 x 35 x 23 cm)
Pass/Fail Settings ....................
User-selectable: 0 to 200
Communications ......................