Vartex100
Vartex100
Vertex Series
Where Gamma Immunity and Sensitivity Meet
The Vertex Series from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions redefines performance in liquid particle counting. Available in two models — the Vertex 50 and Vertex 100 — this line delivers unparalleled detection sensitivity and compact precision for ultrapure water applications.
The Vertex 50 is the smallest and lightest 50 nm liquid particle counter on the market, featuring the industry’s lowest zero count levels and integrated manual flow control. The Vertex 100, designed for 100 nm sensitivity, maintains the same compact footprint while setting a new benchmark for ultraclean monitoring at larger channel sizes.
Gamma Immunity
Lighthouse’s advanced photodetector technology has reduced optical noise and minimized gamma-ray interference twentyfold, ensuring the detection of only true particle counts in your ultrapure water system. Count subtraction is not required because Lighthouse instruments achieve the lowest false count rates in the industry. Both the Vertex 50 and Vertex 100 report counts in real time—without delay—providing reliable, immediate results.
Early Detection and Fast Recovery
The Vertex 50 and Vertex 100 are designed for rapid response. After a contamination event, each system returns to baseline levels within approximately 120 seconds, supporting early detection and quick recovery in critical water systems.
Features
– Channel sizes: 100nm, 200nm, 300nm, 500nm
– Two or Four channels of simultaneous count data
– 100 mL per minute flow rate
– Concentration Limit: >100,000 counts/mL @10% coincidence loss
– Built-in 3.5” color touch screen display
– Leak detection sensor
– 316L stainless steel construction
– Ethernet, RS485 Modbus Serial, 4-20mA
– NEMA style enclosure
– Integrated manual flow control
Size Range 100 – 500 nm
Channels 2 or 4
Standard Channel Sizes 100 nm, 200 nm, 300 nm, 500 nm
Flow Rate 100 mL/min
Sample Volume 5.0 mL/min
Zero Count Level ≤ 20 count/L
Laser Source Solid state laser
Calibration NIST traceable
Communication Modes Ethernet, Serial RS-485, 4-20mA
Data Storage Records 3,000 Records with a Rolling Buffer
Display TFT color touch screen
Concentration Limit >100,000 counts/mL @ 10% coincidence loss
Enclosure 316L stainless steel
Sample Inlet/Outlet Connection 1/4” FlaretekTM
Environmental Conditions Operating 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C), 20% to 95% non-condensing
Environmental Conditions Storage 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C), up to 98% non-condensing
Sample Temperature 50°F to 122°F (10°C to 50°C)
Sample Pressure 7 PSI to 100 PSI (0.5 Bar to 6.9 Bar)
Wetted Surface Materials Borosilicate glass, Kalrez, PFA, PTFE, PCTFE (Kel-F), quartz, and SS316
Communication Protocol MODBUS TCP, MODBUS Serial, 4-20mA
Power External Supply: Rated input 120-240V AC 50/60Hz, 0.7A – 1.4A. Rated Output: 24V DC, 5A
Dimensions 9.0”(w) x 13.4”(d) x 8.4”(h) [22.9 x 34.0 x 21.3 cm]
Weight 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)