BioVigilant Systems' new line of particle detectors combines the high sensitivity of lab based characterization solutions, in a compact, ruggedized form factor. The IPD-1000 series provides new levels of price/performance and detection flexibility for monitoring particulates in the range of .5 to 20+ microns. Employing BioVigilant’s patented optical scatter technology, true size and count information is instantaneously provided to the end user through BioVigilant’s flexible EnviroSamp software interface.