Met One HHPC 6+ Handheld Six-Channel Airborne Particle Counter 0.3–10 µm

The Met One HHPC 6+ is a handheld airborne particle counter designed for precise measurement of particle size distribution and concentration within the range of 0.3 to 10 µm. Featuring a six-channel optical sensor, it enables simultaneous size-class detection critical for cleanroom monitoring, environmental surveillance, and air quality control in biomedical and biomanufacturing settings.

Key technical specifications include:

• Sample Volume: 10 liters per minute
• Pump Accuracy: ±5% flow rate ensures consistent sampling critical for particle quantification
• Data Storage: Capacity for up to 10,000 records, facilitating extensive data logging for compliance and research documentation
• Battery Life: Over 10 hours of continuous operation, supporting full-day field use without recharge interruptions
• Display: Bright 3.5" color screen with 320 x 240 resolution for clear visualization of particle counts and channel status
• Connectivity: Ethernet and USB interfaces via a unique cradle for seamless data transfer and device charging

This portable particle counter measures approximately 28 x 11 x 6 cm, making it ergonomically suitable for handheld operation by researchers and technicians engaged in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing environments, and synthetic biology laboratories. Its multi-channel particle size analysis is essential for ensuring airborne particulate control in biotechnology cleanrooms and clinical diagnostics facilities.

The device’s ability to deliver accurate, real-time airborne particulate measurements makes it a valuable instrument for maintaining contamination control standards—critical in gene editing workflows and biomanufacturing production pipelines where environmental purity directly impacts experimental and product integrity.