DIL 545/B Dilution System
DIL 545/B Dilution Systemfor static dilution (1:100) of aerosols at static air flow rate (2,83 L/min) with pneumatic-induced switch
To solve specific measuring tasks, the DIL 54X/B Dilution System serves for a defined and reproducible adjustment of the particle concentration in aerosols. Depending on the model, the dilution factor is calibrated at the factory. The dilution can also be bypassed by a pneumatically operated bypass circuit.
Optical particle counters have a maximum measurable particle concentration. If this is exceeded, the particle counter will fail to measure. By connecting a DIL 54X/B dilution system upstream of the particle counter, the aerosol concentration can be reduced by a dilution factor of 1:100 or 1:10. Due to the possibility of bypassing the dilution, the DIL 54X/B can be connected in series with other dilution systems of the DIL 54X/B series. This means that higher dilution factors can also be set. The bypass is pneumatically controlled.
Standards
VDI 3491-6
Benefits
- pneumatic-induced switching for measuring non-diluted and diluted aerosols
- constant and reproducible aerosol dilution even under changing operation conditions
- internal monitoring of the dilution ratio and visualisation
- long-term lifetime, minimum maintainance required
- precice operation for both overpressure and underpressure
- flow rate and dilution factor adjustable for customer requirements
Applications
- evaluation of filtration separation efficiency
From the aerosol flow to be diluted, a sample is passed through a thin capillary. The particle concentration of the capillary flow rate remains unchanged, whereas a HEPA filter removes nearly all particles from the bypassing flow rate. After the capillary and filter both flows are remixed. The dilution ratio results from the ratio between the two single flow rates.
| Parameter title | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| purpose of conditioning | - | dilution of aerosols |
| sample condition, outlet | - | diluted aerosol |
| dilution factor | - | 100 |
| aerosol, volumetric flow rate | L/min | 2,83 |
| setting method | - | automatic, controlled |
| sample condition, inlet | - | non-diluted aerosol |
| operating medium, gas/air | - | particle-free, dry compressed air |
| operating medium, gas/air - compressed air supply | bar | max. 6 |
| power supply | - | 12 ... 24 V DC; 30 mA |
| hose connector, outlet | mm | Ø 8 (optional Ø 10) |
| environmental condition, temperature | °C | 10 ... 50 |
| noise emission | dB(A) | max. 70 |
| dimensions (w × h × d) | mm | 110 × 160 × 310 |
| weight | kg | 1,5 |

