TSI 8038 PortaCount Pro Plus | Respirator fit tester

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The 8038 PortaCount Pro+ respirator fit tester is used for the testing of gas masks, SCBA's, respirators including disposables ( P1 and P2 versions).

Features

This fit tester can quantitatively fit test all types of respirators—gas masks, SCBAs, respirators, even P1 and P2 disposable (filtering-facepiece) respirators. The PortaCount Pro+ respirator fit tester eliminates the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods.

Benefits

  • Fit test ANY tight-fitting respirator including N95, P2 and P1 disposables
  • Faster N95 fit testing time -- down from 10:24 seconds to 7:15 seconds
  • Greater simplicity with the built-in N95 Companion™ technology
  • Stand alone operation - no external computer required
  • Use with external computer to generate reports and print fit test cards
  • Able to perform N95 fit testing with much lower ambient particle concentrations
  • Colour touch screen
  • OSHA-compliant for all respirators, including N95
  • Measures fit factors greater than 10,000
  • Switch between different respirator types in under a minute
  • Automates fit testing with FitPro™ Fit test software

Technical

Fit factor range      1 to greater than 10,000 & 1 to 200 for P1 and P2 respirators

Typical fit factor accuracy      ± 10 % of reading

Respirator facepieces that can be fit tested      Full-face elastomeric, half-face elastomeric and EN series P1 P2 and P3 filtering facepiece

Fit factor measurement      Direct measurement of fit factor (Cout/Cin) - Mask leakage is measured simultaneously while test subject moves and breathes

Dimensions (HWD)      17 cm x 22 cm x 24 cm

Weight      Unit only 2.7 kg

Power      Autosensing 100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz

Flow rate     Sample 350 cm3/min. Total 1000 cm3/min (nominal)

Temperature range      Operation 0 to 38 °C. Storage - 40 to 70 °C

Alcohol     Hours per charge 6 hours at 21 °C (70 °F). Alcohol Type 99.5 % + reagent grade isopropyl

Carrying case     Dimensions (HWD) 23 cm x 36 cm x 53 cm

Pass/Fail setting     User selectable: 0 to 10,000

Factory recalibration interval      One year

Warranty      Two years on workmanship and materials

Minimum PC hardware requirements for FITPRO fit test software       Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® software Windows 7 (32 - 64 bit) software

IMPORTANT NOTE - Instrument Hire Model

Instrument Hire model is available on a 3 day or weekly rental period, and is supplied with x25 No. N95 face piece adapters, 40mm adapter kit (TSI Part No. 8025-CEN - Fits most face pieces that use standard 40 mm DIN threaded fit) as well as the 3M adapter kit (TSI Part No. 8025-16 - For 3M masks with removable filters with a bayonet connection). For additional information or alternative face mask types please call the Hire team on 01344 459314 for availability.


TSI PortaCount 8048 | Respirator fit tester
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TSI 8030 & 8038 PortaCount Pro Plus manual.pdf TSI 8030 & 8038 PortaCount Pro Plus manual
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TSI FitPro+ importing data application note.pdf TSI FitPro+ importing data application note
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TSI FitPro+ software user manual.pdf TSI FitPro+ software user manual
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Common customer questions & answers

QQuestion Can the PortaCount 8038 Respirator Fit Tester be used to fit test disposable (filtering facepiece) respirators?
AAnswer Yes. The PortaCount Pro+ model 8038 is designed with TSI's N95-Companion technology which allows you to quantitatively fit test disposable respirators, including the popular N95 class.
QQuestion How long does a face fit test take?
AAnswer A full test takes just over 7 minutes to complete, and the measurements are recorded for both immediate viewing and upload for subsequent analysis in FitPro Fit Test Software.
QQuestion Does the FitPro software work on Windows 10 operating systems?
AAnswer Yes, TSI Releases FitPro+ Software v3.2 is compatible with the Windows 10 operating system.