The Particle Counter is intended for indoor and outdoor use, on both ships and land, and can test and display the cleanliness level of various types of fluids (hydraulic fluids, coolants, lubrication oils, etc...). The Particle Counter shall be able to draw fluid from both sample bottles and by directly connecting on-line to an external fluid system requiring testing. For bottle sampling, test will be performed indoors on a workshop benchtop or in a lab and use facility electricity for power. Facilities will neither have compressed air nor a vacuum pump available for Particle Counter to use for processing and deaerating samples. Analyzed fluid should be directed to flow into a facility supplied waste container. For on-line operation, the Particle Counter must be portable, durable (ruggedized), and easy to handle/transport, as on-line operation of the Particle Counter will occur on-site wherever fluid system to be tested is located. Testing done out in the field will need an onboard rechargeable battery for power. For on-line tests, the Particle Counter can use the fluid pressure of the system that it is testing to cause fluid to flow into and thru the Particle Counter sensors for analysis. Operator shall have the option for fluid analyzed on-line to be collected into the Particle Counter's fluid waste container or returned back on-line to the system that it is connected to. All items required for bottle and on-line sampling should be supplied with the Particle Counter and, if possible, contained within the Particle Counter. When testing various fluid types at various particulate contamination levels, Particle Counter must have provisions (features and/or procedures) to prevent cross fluid contamination (e.g. previous tested sample detrimentally affecting next sample's test results, incompatible fluids running after each other causing problems with Particle Counter performance, fluid system tested on-line contaminated by previous incompatible fluid sample). Test results shall be able to be displayed, printed and stored (for later retrieval) by the Particle Counter. The following are some additional criteria which must be met:

Contamination Classification Standards: ISO 4406, NAS 1638, SAE AS4059, NAVAIR 01-1A-17 Navy Standard for Particulate Contamination (see attached)

Particle Size Detection: 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 and 100 microns (or ISO-MTD micron(c) equivalent)

Calibration: ISO 11171 based

Fluid types tested: used petroleum-based and synthetic equivalent hydraulic fluids (MIL-PRF-83282, MIL-PRF-5606), phosphate ester hydraulic fluid (SAE AS 1241), Lubrication Oils (DOD-PRF-85734, MIL-PRF-17331 (2190 TEP)), coolants (MIL-PRF-87252, PAO), etc.

Fluid Temperature Range: 32°F to 170°F
Minimum Fluid Viscosity Range: 5 to 150 cst
Minimum Fluid Pressure Range (on-line operation): 50 psig to 3000 psig
Facility Power: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase.
Ambient Operating Conditions: 0 to 120 °F, 0 to 95% humidity
Storage Conditions: -40°F to 140°F, 0 to 95% humidity

Request for Information
Please provide the following information about Particle Counters via hard copies or digital format (i.e. PDF, MS-Word, MS-Excel):

1. General description of Particle Counter in brief write-up, brochures and/or literature that address above technical requirements.
2. Operation and Use of Particle Counter: Provide operation and maintenance manual(s) and other documentation describing operation, repair, where and how Particle Counter is used.
3. Features of Particle Counter: Provide additional detail or information on following capabilities of the Particle Counter.
a. Fluid Sample size: Volume of fluid required for bottle sampling.
b. Battery: How many samples can be run on fully charged battery? How long does battery take to recharge? Rechargeable battery type (e.g. Lithium Ion, NiMH, NiCad)
c. Fluid Compatibility: List of fluids or fluid types that Particle Counter is compatible with. (e.g. MIL-PRF-680 Type II or other solvents, water and glycol mixes, jet fuel, isopropyl alcohol, lubricant and hydraulic fluids)
d. Calibration: What is recommended frequency calibration? Can calibration be performed on-site?
e. Facility requirements: Equipment, supplies or utilities (i.e. electricity, water, etc...) that facility will need to provide the Particle Counter in order for it to operate properly.
f. On-line sampling of manually operated equipment: Can Particle Counter perform on-line analysis of manually pumped servicing unit that can provide 3 fluid ounces of hydraulic fluid (MIL-PRF-83282) at up to 150 PSI per stroke?

4. Certifications, Tests and Compliances: Provide, if any, detail on type of tests and certifications (e.g. MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, CE conformance, etc...) the Particle Counter currently meets.
5. Accessories and optional features that can be bought with the Particle Counter
a. Provide description and, if possible, photos.
b. For additional fluid testing capability (e.g. Viscosity measurement, water detection, etc...), please include description of test method or standard used (e.g. ASTM)
6. Current Users: Provide a list of customers currently using your Particle Counter.
7. Description of your company, your products and services, history and ownership. If applicable, include website and links that can provide additional information on company and Particle Counter.

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