Airborne Particle Counter
RIGEL Aerix Remote
Next-Generation Remote Airborne Particle Counter
- Dual-channel measurement @ 0.5 and 5.0 μm
- 1.0 CFM (28.3 L/min) flow rate with critical-orifice stability
- Modbus RS-485 or Ethernet connectivity
- Fully compliant with ISO 21501-4 and ISO 14644
- Cleanroom-ready stainless-steel enclosure
- Small installation footprint and reduced sample-point cost
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Airborne Particle Counter
RIGEL Aerix Remote
The Aerix Remote 3001 and 3101 are engineered to provide reliable, standards-compliant airborne particle measurement for the most demanding controlled environments.
The instruments combine a sealed Class 1 laser engine, stable critical-orifice flow control, and robust industrial communication interfaces to ensure consistent, uninterrupted performance during continuous operation.
With a cleanroom-ready stainless-steel construction and integrated smart diagnostics, the instrument delivers continuous, audit-ready data and rapid response to environmental changes.
Aerix remote particle counter architecture ensures fast installation and seamless connection to IEMS Next®, SCADA systems, and modern Environmental Monitoring platforms, enabling end-to-end data integrity and real-time oversight across aseptic manufacturing areas.
To support a wide range of installation scenarios, Aerix Remote devices are available in two communication variants.
The Modbus RTU (RS‐485) version is ideal for legacy infrastructures that require stable backward compatibility with existing EMS or SCADA systems, ensuring straightforward integration without changes to the facility network.
The Modbus TCP/IP with PoE version introduces a modern, future‐ready architecture that reduces cabling requirements, simplifies power delivery, and accelerates commissioning in new cleanroom deployments.
Together, these options give pharmaceutical manufacturers the flexibility to align their monitoring strategy with both current operational constraints and long‐term digitalization roadmaps.
Airborne Particle Counter
RIGEL Aerix Remote
Technical specifications
- Aseptic Manufacturing: Supports continuous, compliant monitoring where particle excursions can compromise product sterility.
- Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) and ATMP Production: Ensures accurate detection in high-risk, high-sensitivity processes.
- Isolators, Biosafety Cabinets and RABS Installations: Designed for compact, enclosed environments where precise, localized monitoring is required.
- Distributed Environmental Monitoring Networks: Enables multi-point data acquisition across large cleanrooms or interconnected areas with centralized oversight
- Sterile Formulation and Lyophilization Units: Monitors particle levels during mixing, compounding and freeze- drying processes where open exposure points elevate contamination risks.
Technical specifications
Aerix 3001 | Aerix 3101 | Standard Petri dishes 90 mm | RIRHV3001001 | RIRHV3101001 |
|---|---|---|
Size Channels | Factory calibrated at 0.5, 5.0μm | |
Counting Efficiency | 50% @ 0.5μm; 100% for particles > 0.75 μm per ISO 21501-4 | |
Flow Rate | 1,500,000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (per ISO 21501-4), 3,000,000 particles/ft3 @ 10% coincidence (as tested and validated1) | |
Light Source | Long life laser diode | |
Zero Count | <1 count / 5 minutes. No fault count subtraction. | |
Calibration | ISO 21501-4 & Optional ISO 17025 | |
Vacuum Requirements | External vacuum > 15”in of Hg (> 500mBar) | |
Airflow | Internally monitored | |
Configuration/Download | USB mini-B | |
Alarm | Multicolor Alarm LED ring | |
Vacuum Requirements | External vacuum > 15”in of Hg (> 500mBar) | |
Communication Modes | MODBUSTM RTU or ASCII outputs (over isolated
RS-485) | Modbus TCP/IP over Ethernet RJ45 |
Instrument Calibration | Recommended minimum once per year as per ISO 21501-4 | |
External Surface | Stainless steel (304) | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3.59 x 1.83 x 5.01 in (9.1 cm x 4.6 cm x 12.7 cm)
including probes and connectors | 3.59 x 1.83 x 5.66 in (9.1 cm x 4.6 cm x 14.4 cm)
including probes and connectors |
Weight | 1.08 lb. (494 grams) | 1.94 lb. (0.88 kg) |
Accessories | Terminal block plug, User Manual, and Instrument Management Software (USB Key) | |
Buffer Memory | 65,000 sample records (rotating buffer). | |
Sample Time | 1 second to 99 hours | |
Power | 9 – 24 VDC (< 1.5 watts) | PoE (802.3af) |
Operating Conditions | 41-104oF (5-40oC) / 20% to 95% non-condensing | |
Storage Conditions | 32-122oF (0-50oC) / Up to 98% non-condensing | |
Warranty | 2 Year Limited Warranty | |
Optional Accessories | Power Supply, Remote Mounting Bracket, Stainless Steel Barbed Isoprobe (1.0 CFM/28.3 LPM), Purge
Filter Assembly, USB-A to USB-Mini cable | |