Mettler Toledo ParticleTrack G400 Hardware Manual
Operating Instructions
ParticleTrack G400
Real-Time Particle Characterization
Hardware Manual
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Hardware Manual
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1 Introduction
This manual covers specific safety and quality information relating to the
ParticleTrack™G400 with FBRM® (Focused Beam Reflectance Measurement) technology.
Throughout this manual, the system is referred to by the name: ParticleTrack G400 or
FBRM G400. The ParticleTrack G400 system includes the base unit and probe connected
by a flexible armored conduit.
ParticleTrack G400 is a probe-based instrument that is inserted directly into laboratory
reactors to track changing particle size and count in real time at full process
concentrations. Particles, particle structures, and droplets are monitored continuously,
as process parameters vary, providing scientists with the evidence required to deliver
consistent particles with the required attributes. A ParticleTrack G400 system has fixed
or interchangeable probe options and includes options for a single or dual-system
configuration. ParticleTrack G400 dual-system configurations can simultaneously
measure two small-scale vessels or points in a process stream. Click the link to see the
FBRM Method of Measurement video (requires internet connection).
www.mt.com/ParticleTrack G400
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Intended Use
3 Technical Data
4 Safety Information
5 Supplementary Documentation
6 Product Installation
7 Probe Mounting Options
8 Operating Instructions
9 Best Practices for Routine Operation
10 Troubleshooting
11 Product Maintenance
12 Disposal
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2 Intended Use
The system includes a power supply, laser and detector modules, and PCBs. The base
unit is fitted with a permanently attached flexible armored conduit, which is connected to
the process probe. The ParticleTrack G400 system is designed for indoor use.
The system may only be used in safe locations and is not certified for use in hazardous
locations.
3 Technical Data
Table 1. System certications and functional specications
System certications CE/NRTL-C Approved, Class 1 Laser Device, Compliant
with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 and IEC 60825-1; IPX0
Functional specications
Method of Measurement Focused Beam Reectance Measurement (FBRM®)
Measurement range 0.5 to 2,000 µm
Scan speed 2 m/s (14 mm probe: 125 Hz)
1.2 m/s (19 mm probe: 75 Hz)
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Power On
Communication
HW Status
SW Status
199 mm
[
7.83”
]
400 mm
[9.5”]
241 mm
[19.4”]
492 mm
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
19 mm
[
Ø 0.75”
]
199 mm
[
7.83”
]
70 mm
[
2.76”
]
[
15.57”
]
199 mm
[
7.83”
]
91 mm
[
3.6”
]
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
9.5 mm
[
Ø 0.38”
]
14 mm
[
Ø 0.55”
]
136 mm
[
5.35”
]
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
9.5 mm
[
Ø 0.38”
]
89 mm
[
3.5”
]
Figure 1. System Dimensions—Base unit
Environmental
Operating humidity range 0 to 85%
Operating temperature range 5 to 35 °C
General
Material of construction 14 ga Aluminum
with Class 3 RoHS-compliant chemical lm
Ingress protection IPX0
Power 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2A
Weight
3.25 kg [7.17 lb]
Communication interface USB, 3 m [10 ft] cable
Pollution degree 2
Installation (overvoltage) category II
PCBs Fr–4
Base Unit Specifications
Table 2. Base unit specications
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199 mm
[
7.83”
]
400 mm
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
19 mm
[
Ø 0.75”
]
199 mm
[
7.83”
]
70 mm
[
2.76”
]
[
15.57”
]
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
9.5 mm
[
Ø 0.38”
]
14 mm
[
Ø 0.55”
]
136 mm
[
5.35”
]
Figure 2. Probe dimensions—G400 14 mm probe
14/9.5 mm 19 mm
Wetted materials of
construction
Probe tip Alloy C22 Alloy C22
Probe window Sapphire Sapphire
Probe window seals TM [Thermo-Mechanical
press-t] (standard)
Kalrez® 6375 (standard)
TM [Thermo-Mechanical
press-t] (optional)
Environmental
Operating pressure range * 3 barg (standard)
0 to 100 barg (optional, requires custom engineering design)
Operating temperature range +10 to 90 °C (standard)
–80 to 90 °C (TM seal and purge)
–10 to 90 °C (Kalrez® seal and purge)
Installation
Conduit length 3 m [9.8 ft] 3 m [9.8 ft]
Conduit diameter 11.6 mm [0.46 in] 11.6 mm [0.46 in]
Conduit bend radius (min.) 12.7 cm [5 in] 12.7 cm [5 in]
Probe and conduit weight 1.36 kg [3 lb] 1.81 kg [4 lb]
Table 3. Probe specications
Probe Specifications
199 mm
[
7.83”
]
400 mm
32 mm
[
Ø 1.25”
]
19 mm
[
Ø 0.75”
]
[
15.57”
]
Figure 3. Probe dimensions—G400 19 mm probe
* Note: Probe operating temperatures below the dew point temperature of the environment
require purge air, described on page 11.
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