Soil particles size analysis traditionally had only two options - the extremely archaic option or the extremely expensive option. The hydrometer (orpipette) method is a painstaking, manual process that's prone to error. The expensive laser method has accuracy issues becuase flat soil particles like clay can confound the measurement.
PARIO uses automation to shrink the time and effort needed for soil particle size analysis.It calculates the particle size distribution by Stokes’ law,with a range spanning from 63 μm to 2 μm, finally making it easy to obtain a complete particle size distribution curve, instead of just a few measurements at discrete time points.
PARIO adopts the same sample prep your lab already uses, so it fits perfectly into your existing workflow.It reduces errors by replacing and automating the lengthy “hydrometer” portion of the process using the new,more accurate “Extended Integral Suspension Pressure Method” (ISP+). This method does not require the insertion of a hydrometer or sampling of suspension volume with a pipette,which disturbs the sedimentation process.Being automatic,it also avoids manual reading or calculation errors. This results in an overall error rate of an incredible 0.5%—lower than any conventional particle size analysis method.
| Measurement Specifications |
Typical Duration of Measurement Pario Classic : 8h Pario Plus : 3h Particle Size Range : 2.0000 - 63.0000 μm Approximate Error in Mass Fraction Detection PARIO Classic : ±3% PARIO Plus : ±1% Estimation of Clay Content Derived from integrated particle mass in effluent Estimation of Sand Fraction Sand fraction estimated by sieve data Pressure Measurement Accuracy : ±1.0000 Pa Resolution : ±0.1000 Pa Measurement Interval 10s Typical Particle Mass 25 - 50g per 1-L suspension |
| Communication Specifications |
Power Requirements USB 5V or 100mA Computer Compatibility Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Physical Specifications |
Cable Type USB 2.0; 500 mA for receiving port Glass Cylinder Height : 450mm Diameter : Inner: 59mm Outer : 67.5mm Volume : 1,000cm³ Material : Borosilicate glass 3.3 PARIO Device Height : 293mm Diameter : 80mm Material : Polyoxymethylene plastic (POM) and stainless steel Volume of Suspension 1000mL Maximum tolerable temperature change during measurement Required External Measurement ±1.5°C PARIO Classic : Content of organic matter (if OC is destroyed) Sand fractions (from wet sieving) Mass of dispersion salt in total suspension volume PARIO Plus : Mass of dry matter in discharged subsample Sand fractions (from wet sieving) Mass of dispersion salt in total suspension volume Operating Temperature Minimum : 15°C Typical : 20°C Maximum : 35°C |
| Other |
Other Compatible Software PARIO result files are compatible with the interface of LASTRADA laboratory software (Sieving and Sedimentation module) Product Awards Winner of the Red Dot Design Award Compliance EM ISO/IEC 17050:2010 (CE Mark) |
