Specifications

The Parker icountACM20 Portable Particle Counter
has been developed from existing technology for
monitoring contamination in Aviation Turbine and other
hydrocarbon fuels, in accordance with the Energy
Institute (EI) Method IP 564.
In addition, the ACM can also be used to monitor various
fuels from existing sampling points in
locations from refineries, pipelines, distribution
terminals, airport fuel supply systems all the way through
to the point of uplift into aircraft*.
* Hot works permit required for online sampling (ATEX Zone II unit
available).
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Fuel Testing Laboratories – DEFSTAN 91-91
Issue 6
In order to better understand dispersed
contamination in jet fuel, particle counting is
now included alongside existing laboratory
techniques
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Bottle Sampling - Energy Institute (EI) - IP 564
Laboratory determination of the level of
dispersed contamination in aviation fuel using an
Automatic Particle Counter (APC)
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Replace Clear & Bright and Gravimetric
With the introduction of the icount ACM20,
all subjectivity surrounding Clear & Bright and
Gravimetric methods can be removed
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Also for use on petroleum based hydraulic
applications (Skydrol compatible available)
Suitable for use with mineral oil and
petroleum based fluid as per standard
hydraulic particle counter, reporting fluid cleanliness
to ISO 4406:1999
Test Time:
2 minutes
Repeat Test Time:
Every 2 minutes (Manual testing), every 6 minutes (automatic)
Principle of Operation:
Optical scanning analysis and measurement of actual particles and
inference to water presence
Primary Output:
≥4µ(c), ≥6µ(c), ≥14µ(c), ≥21µ(c), ≥25µ(c), ≥30µ(c) counts per ml
Secondary Diagnostic Output:
% Volume Distribution, via graphical display on handset and printout
(printout not available on icountACM20Z)
International codes:
ISO 7-22 in accordance with ISO 4406-1999
Data entry:
32 character two line dot matrix LCD. Full alpha numeric entry
facility on keypad
Data retrieval:
Memory access gives test search facility for up to 300 saved tests
Calibration:
In accordance with Parker Calibration Procedure CM20-N, which
complies to ISO11171:1999, Clause 6 (Omitting Annex F)
Re-calibration:
Every 12 months by a dedicated Parker Service Centre (Consult
Parker) as required under strict EI methods
Max. working pressure:
6,000 PSI (420 bar)
Operating Temperature:
+41°F to +176°F (+5°C to +80°C)
Memory store:
300 test capacity
Computer compatibility:
Interface via RS 232 connection @ 9600 baud rate (USB serial cable to
RS232 option available)
Laboratory sampling:
Utilizes on-board rear mounted pump
Portability:
Battery pack and carry case with wheels included
Power requirement:
ACM20: 12vDC input, 6 x ‘D’ Cell batteries or rechargeable battery pack
ACM20Z: Rechargeable battery pack, or 12vDC input
Printer facility:
Integral 16 column printer for hard copy data (not available on
icountACM20Z)
Certification:
Complies with all relevant EC declarations of conformity
icount ACM20 Case Mounted Pump
• Integrated Pump assembly incorporated onto the ACM20 unit.
• Powered directly from ACM20 unit, LED power indication with no
additional power supplies required.
• Direct sampling from fuel sample bottles or tank via 3 metre inlet
suction tube.
• Incoporated double speed flush and test sequence.
• Managed flow rate/correct volume sample as per IP 564 test
method.
icountACM20/icountACM20Z
Features & Benefits
Applications
icountACM20 is fully compliant with the EI (Energy Institute) test method
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