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Handheld Laser Particle Counter
Model 3886 GEO –α
Operation Manual
Please read this manual carefully and understand the warnings
described in this manual before operation.
Kanomax Japan Inc.
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Please keep this manual handy for future reference.
02001
06.08

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  • Page 1 Handheld Laser Particle Counter Model 3886 GEO –α Operation Manual Please read this manual carefully and understand the warnings described in this manual before operation. Kanomax Japan Inc. Please keep this manual handy for future reference. 02001 06.08...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax, Inc. Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the instrument properly by following the instructions given in this manual.
  • Page 3 Important safety Information Danger: For prevention of accidents resulting in injury or death Items under this heading show measures to prevent serious injury or death, which may result if the instructions in this manual are not observed and the instrument is operated inappropriately. Caution: For prevention of the damage of product Items under this heading show measures to prevent damage to the product and conditions that affect our product warranty.
  • Page 4 Danger ○ Never disassemble, modify or repair the instrument and its accessories. … This instrument uses a Class 3B laser diode as the light source. Exposure to the laser may cause loss of eyesight and other injury. … Disassembly may cause short circuit and/or other failure. ○...
  • Page 5 Caution ＋ ○ Set the batteries in the correct direction … Setting the batteries in the wrong direction may cause leakage, leading to contamination of the instrument and Insert correctly surroundings. − ○ Do not wipe the body with solvent …...
  • Page 6 SAFTY OF LASER PRODUCTS Model 3886 GEO-α is Class 1 LASER PRODUCT. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STRATE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS This instrument is classified into the class 1 laser product as defined by safety of the laser product JIS C 6802(IEC 60825-1).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Check of Components........................1 1.1 Standard accessories............................ 1 1.2 Options................................1 2. Description of Components......................2 2.1 Front................................2 2.2 Rear................................2 2.3 Side................................3 2.4 Top ................................3 3. Handling & Cautions ........................4 3.1 Power supply..............................4 3.2 Turning the power on...........................

  • Page 8: Check Of Components

    1. Check of Components When unpacking, check the contents in the box using the list below 1.1 Standard accessories Name Model No. Functions Filter Model 3886-03 Used to clean the air flow route inside the instrument with clean air. Used for AC powered operation. To be used especially for AC Adapter Model 3886-01 continuous measurements.

  • Page 9: Description Of Components

    2. Description of Components Name and functions of each component are explained in this chapter. 2.1 Front Inlet Graphic LCD START/STOP Key SET Key △(Up) Key PREV Key ▽(Down) Key POWER Switch Name of component Functions Inlet Inlet for sampling air. Graphic LCD Displays measured data and status of operation.

  • Page 10: Side

    2.3 Side Power Inlet Modular Port Component Functions Modular Port Communication port to transfer data to a printer or PC. Power Inlet Connection for the AC adapter. 2.4 Top Air Velocity Temperature/Humidity (T/H) Probe Terminal Probe Terminal Inlet Component Functions Inlet Inlet for sampling air.

  • Page 11: Handling & Cautions

    3. Handling & Cautions 3.1 Power supply Please use the supplied AC adapter and refrain from the battery operation for the long consecutive measurements (more than 2 hours) This instrument has the monitoring function of operating voltage, and battery alarm will be indicated when the voltage goes down below the specified value.

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On

    3.2 Turning the power on Make sure to remove the cap of air inlet at the top of the instrument. (1) Remove the cap! Push POWER switch in the function key. Initial display shows the mode and setup data of previous measurement in WAIT status (Set at SINGLE mode at the time of delivery).

  • Page 13: Cautions Before Starting The Measurements

    3.3 Cautions before starting the measurements 3.3.1 Location This product is designed and produced for the operations in clean room environment. Please refrain from using in the dressing room of clean suits, or in the ordinary environment (e.g. offices, turnery, outdoors, smoking rooms etc.) It will contaminate the internal components and increase the maintenance frequency.

  • Page 14: After The Measurement

    3.4 After the measurement [Cleaning of internals] Internals of the instrument may be contaminated after measurement. Please carry out the following cleaning procedure after finishing the measurement. −The method of cleaning and storage− ① Stop the measurement before cleaning ② Connect the filter to the air inlet at the top of the instrument, using the supplied tube. ＊...

  • Page 15: Measurements Using Optional Probes (Temperature & Humidity, Air Velocity)

    3.5 Measurements using optional probes (Temperature & Humidity, Air velocity) Wind direction mark ◆Air velocity probe ＊ When measuring, set wind direction mark against the wind direction. ＊ Check the tip of probe periodically to confirm that it is kept clean. Dust attached to the sensor will affect the accuracy of the measurement.

  • Page 16: Setting Before Measurement

    4. Setting before Measurement 4.1 Selection of measuring mode Power on Push POWER key to input the power supply. ＰＲＥV Then PREV key. SINGLE 0.3/0.5µm STR:N BEEP：N PR：N SAMPLE 01:00 ＰＲＥV (2) Push PREV key again to proceed to the setup screen <MODE>...
  • Page 17 SAMPLE TIME Measuring Content of measurement (Time (Frequency (Interval mode Setting) Setting) Setting) Repeat [5.2] Measurement repeatedly ○ ○ ○ Single [5.3] Measurement once Once ○ ○ Continuous Continuous measurement；The measurement ends if − − − [5.4] STOP is pushed. It measures repeatedly, and mean value, a standard deviation, the maximum value are calculated from data.

  • Page 18: Setting The Measuring Condition

    4.2 Setting the measuring condition In the case of REPEAT mode (other mode even same） <MODE> 4．CALC １．REPEAT Use the △ ▽ key to move the cursor, and push the SET key to 2．SINGLE 5．REMOTE select the mode you require. 3．CONT △▽...
  • Page 19 (2) Push SET key to the item you need to change. ＳＥＴ REPEAT 0.3/0.5µm STR：N BEEP：N PR:N SAMPLE 01：00 2TIMES 00：05：00 (3) Use △ ▽ key to change the setting condition. △ ▽ REPEAT 0.3/0.5µm STR：N BEEP：Y PR：N SAMPLE 01：00 2TIMES 00：05：00 (4) If you finished your set up , push SET key to move the cursor to...

  • Page 20: Setting Of Alarm Level

    4.3 Setting of Alarm level <MODE> 4．CALC １．REPEAT 2．SINGLE 5．REMOTE 3．CONT When PREV key is pushed at <MODE> screen, the screen will switch to the <menu> screen. PREV MODE 1．MODE ･･････ Selection of measurement mode and setup of <MENU> parameter 1.

  • Page 21: Selection Of Option And Units

    4.4 Selection of option and units <MENU> This menu is to select the optional probes and the units of particle, 1. MODE 4.DATA Temperature and air velocity. 2. ALARM 5.UTILITY 3. UNIT △、▽ ＳＥＴ △ ▽ key Move the cursor <UNIT>...

  • Page 22: Measurement Method

    5. Measurement Method 5.1 Explanation of measurement screen ③ Warning beep sound ⑤ Error message ②Number of data records ④Data printing ⑥ Current time REPEAT 003BPM 15:25□ ① Measuring mode ⑦ Error message WAIT 0.3 0.00E+0／cf ⑧Status of measurement ⑪ SMALL data 01／06 0.5 0.00E+0／cf ⑨...

  • Page 23: Repeat Mode

    5.2 REPEAT Mode By setting the sampling time, frequency and interval of each measurement, this unit automatically measures as specified and stops after measurements. Interval is the time between the beginning of first measurement and the next. The setting of the particle size (um), data storage (STR), alarm (BEEP) and printout (PR) are possible. Operation Display screen Operation explanation...

  • Page 24: Single Mode

    5.3 SINGLE Mode By setting the sampling time, this unit automatically stops after the specified time. The setting of the particle size (um), data storage (STR), alarm (BEEP) and printout (PR) are possible. Display screen Operation key Operation explanation POWER Push POWER key to input the power supply.

  • Page 25: Continuous Mode

    5.4 CONTINUOUS Mode It is a mode not to set the sample time, and nor to begin, and to end the measurement with the START/STOP key. Particle size(µm)、data store(STR)、Warning(BEEP)、Printer(PR) can be set. Operation Display screen Operation explanation POWER Push POWER key to input the power supply. <MODE>...

  • Page 26: Calculation Mode

    5.5 CALCULATION Mode It is a mode by which measures repeatedly, and mean value from the measurement data, a standard deviation, the maximum value, and minimum value are calculated. Only result is preserved, and each measurement result is not preserved in the data store.

  • Page 27: Remote Mode

    5.6 REMOTE Mode From computer to measurement mode by remote control （The application software of the option is necessary.） The connection method with the computer is the same method as forwarding the record data. (Refer to 6.3) Display screen Operation key Operation explanation POWER Push POWER key to input the power supply.

  • Page 28: Data Processing

    6. Data Processing 6.1 Request for stored data in built-in memory… <4.DATA> Maximum 500 data can be stored, but the one measurement of CALC <DATA> mode is regarded as 4 data. For example, if the first data is stored at number 016, next one is stored at number 020.

  • Page 29: Dump Of Stored Data

    6.3 Dump of stored data… <4.DATA>→<2.DUMP> Modular jack Put the optional RS-232C cable into the modular jack of GEO-α, and connect the other end of the cable with the PC to transfer the stored data. Do the communication setting of the PC and make the condition that the PC can readout the data.
  • Page 30 ◆Forwarding data format (1) Repeat, Single, Continuous mode Format Byte Explanation 999 crlf Store No 9 crlf Measurement mode (1：Repeat、2：Single、3：Continuous） 99,99,99 crlf Measurement start date 99,99,99 crlf Measurement start time 99,99,99 crlf Sampling time（hours, minutes, seconds） xxx crlf Particle unit （ CNT , /cf , /m ）...
  • Page 31 (2) Calculation mode Format Byte Explanation 999 crlf Store No 9 crlf Measurement mode (4：Calculation） 99,99,99 crlf Measurement start date 99,99,99 crlf Measurement start time 99999 crlf Measurement number 99,99,99 crlf Sampling time（hours, minutes, seconds） xxx crlf Particle unit（ CNT , /cf , /m ）...

  • Page 32: Printout Of Stored Data

    6.4 Printout of stored data… <4.DATA>→<3.PRINT> Modular jack Put the optional Printer cable into the modular jack of GEO--α, and connect other side of the cable with the Printer to print the stored data. The first tag number of the stored data START <PRINT>...
  • Page 33 ◆ Example of printout (1) Repeat, Single, Continuous mode (3) During measurement （Repeat, Single, Continuous mode） ２０００／０３／２１ １６：４０：００ Ｅ＝ ２０００／０３／２１ １６：４０：００ Ｅ＝ＬＦＯ ＲＥＰＥＡＴ ＳＴＯＲＥ １０ ０５：３０ ＲＥＰＥＡＴ １ ０５：３０ ０．３ｕｍ ５６４７００ ＣＮＴ ０．３ｕｍ ５６４７００ ＣＮＴ ０．５ｕｍ １０４５７ ＣＮＴ ０．５ｕｍ １０４５７ ＣＮＴ １．０ｕｍ...
  • Page 34 (2) Calculation mode (4) During measurement（Calculation mode） ２０００／０３／２１ １６：４０：００ Ｅ＝ＬＦＯ ２０００／０３／２１ １６：４０：００ Ｅ＝ ＣＡＬＣＵＬＡＴＩＯＮ ＳＴＯＲＥ １３ ０５：３０ ＣＡＬＣＵＬＡＴＩＯＮ ０５：３０ １０ＴＩＭＥＳ １０ＴＩＭＥＳ ０．３ｕｍ ＡＶＥ ６．６６Ｅ＋０４ ＣＮＴ ０．３ｕｍ ＡＶＥ ６．６６Ｅ＋０４ ＣＮＴ ＳＴＤ ３．９４Ｅ＋０３ ＣＮＴ ＳＴＤ ３．９４Ｅ＋０３ ＣＮＴ ＭＡＸ ７１３３４ ＣＮＴ ＭＡＸ ７１３３４ ＣＮＴ ＭＩＮ...

  • Page 35: Deletion Of Stored Data

    6.5 Deletion of stored data… <4.DATA>→<4. CLEAR > <DATA CLEAR> ALL the stored data will be deleted by executing this function. STORE 139 CLEAR YES YES：data deletion NO：delete not CLEAR ▽ key Adjust the value △ Shift the data display screen START/STOP key PREV Go back to DATA...

  • Page 36: How To Use Option Probes

    7. How to Use Option Probes 7.1 Option probes Temperature/Humidity probe Model 0842 Air velocity probe Model 0843 7.2 Installation of probes The T/H probe and Air Velocity probe must be inserted into “T/H” (refer to 2.4) and “VEL”, respectively, and the lock screw cap must be provided.

  • Page 37: Setting Of Display

    7.3 Setting of display To provide the installation and display setting of each probe, please refer to 4.4. To set the alarm, please refer to 4.3. 7.4 Extension rod for air velocity probe When you want to measure the air velocity right under the filter which is located at a high position, extension rod Model 0843-01 (optional) can be used.

  • Page 38: Error Message

    8. Error Message Error display location (L, F, O) Error display location (M) The error message will be displayed at the right of the REPEAT 003BPM 15:25 L time display as shown left. WAIT 0.00E+0／cf The initial letter of each error will be displayed according 01／06 0.5 0.00E+0／cf to the priority order of errors.

  • Page 39: Battery Check

    9. Battery Check When the battery voltage becomes less than 4.5 V, the message BATTERY "BATTERY" will be indicated at the top of the display (First Alarm). In approx. REPEAT 003BPM 15:25 5 minutes after the First Alarm, the display will switch to the following screen WAIT 0.00E+0／cf (Second Alarm).

  • Page 40: Specification

    10. Specification Measuring particle size 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0µm Light Source Laser Diode Counting Efficiency Meets JIS B9921 Zero Count Meets JIS B9921 Coincidence Loss Less than 5% at 2,000,000 particles/cf Flow Rate 0.1 cfm (2.83 L/min) Sampling Time 1 second-99 minutes 59second (adjustable in second) Sampling Frequency 1-99 times, or Continuous...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    11. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause / Corrective Action Reference AC adapter is not inserted properly. → Confirm the AC adapter The display does not appear even Batteries level is low or empty when the power is turned ON. → Replace the batteries, or →...

  • Page 42: Warranty And After Service

    12. Warranty and After Service Warranty A warranty card is not included in this product. The instrument (excluding consumables such as batteries) is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. After Service When you have a problem with your unit, please check out the “Troubleshooting”...

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