Suspended Sediment

Sequoia Scientific LISST-Portable XR

It can be used in the field, in the laboratory or on the factory floor. The LISST-Portable|XR analyzes the sample in a wet state to obtain the particle size distribution and the particle volume concentration. The LISST-Portable|XR uses the same laser light scattering method (laser diffraction) as popular laboratory particle size analyzers. It has all the features and performance of a laboratory instrument but in a self-contained, portable enclosure that allows you to make measurements where it’s needed, when it’s needed.

  • Low-cost
  • Truly portable – completely self-contained with built-in data logger, processor, rechargeable battery, and 7” color touch screen display.
  • Mixing chamber that keeps large and heavy particles suspended.
  • Shock mounted optics block that can withstand the rigors of field use.
  • Built-in ultrasonic probe for complete sample dispersion
  • Touch panel allows for easy SOP programming, sample analysis and display of data without a PC.
  • Multiple Mie models as well as Fraunhofer model available for inversion, selectable from the touch panel
  • All data-processing is performed on board and stored in ASCII format. No post-processing necessary.
  • Outputs: Total volume concentration, mean size, standard deviation, optical transmission, D5, D10, D16, D25, D50 (median grain size), D60, D75, D84, D90, D95, D60/D10 (Hazen uniformity coefficient), particle surface area, silt fraction, silt volume, size distribution, battery voltage, sample notes.

Based on the laser diffraction principle.

For more than 20 years, Sequoia Scientific has been making submersible, battery powered laser diffraction particle size analyzers. We have taken the knowledge learned from building submersible instruments and applied it to a truly portable particle size analyzer that is just as happy on a lab bench as it is next to a flowing stream on a rainy day. The LISST-Portable|XR is the fourth generation of LISST-Portable. With this latest generation we have made many improvements to make the instrument easier to use as well as increase the performance such as measuring smaller particles and adding features such as the built-in ultrasonic probe.

Why do I need a low-cost, portable particle size analyzer?

LISST-Portable|XR in ship caseThere are many applications where having a portable instrument is very helpful. Making measurements of samples from a small stream without sample handling issues or measuring drilling fluid on the drill site for faster results are two examples. However, having a portable instrument is also useful even if you only plan to use it in a lab environment. For example, you might have a need to measure particle size at multiple facilities but the cost of laboratory particle size analyzers is too high to justify one instrument at each location. Moving these instruments from place to place is not easy and takes too long. The LISST-Portable|XR can be easily moved from location to location with no setup. Open the lid, turn it on and you are ready to go. When you are done with it, just store it under the bench or in a cabinet until it is needed. The costs in money and manpower for labeling, tracking, transporting, storing, and processing samples can be high. Making measurements right at the source can eliminate these costs while providing instant actionable data.

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One of the key features of the LISST-Portable|XR that sets it apart from other particle size analyzers (in addition to being truly portable) is how easy it is to use. Upon powering up the instrument the first thing you will see is the large 7” Touch Screen. This touch screen walks the operator through the process of collecting a measurement and displays the results for immediate evaluation. No computer is require to take measurements or view results. The results are stored on the instrument and can be downloaded later to generate a formal report. The ease of use combined with the configurable standard operating procedures makes it possible to have non-experts consistently and accurately measure particle size.

A more detailed introduction to the user interface can be found on the LISST-Portable|XR video page. There are two videos related to the user interface. One is on “How to make a Measurement” and the other is an “Intro to the Main Menu”.

Measurements are saved on-board the instrument and can be viewed on the screen at any time. Connect the LISST-Portable|XR to a PC using the provided USB cable to offload the processed results. Using a customizable Excel template a formal size distribution report can be generated and printed or saved as a PDF.

The core technology used by the LISST-Portable|XR is laser light scattering or laser diffraction. This method is one of the most common ways of measuring particle size. There are many companies using this method including Malvern, Horiba, Cilas, and others. The performance of the LISST-Portable|XR is equal to the laboratory instruments but in a completely portable package. The LISST-Portable|XR is compliant with the ISO-13320-1 standard for laser diffraction measurements.

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