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TSI Incorporated AEROTRAK 9303 Operation Manual

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H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s
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Handheld
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ERO
RAK
Airborne Particle Counter
Model 9303
Operation Manual
P/N 6002277, Revision F
February 2011

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  • Page 1 H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s Handheld ™ Airborne Particle Counter Model 9303 Operation Manual P/N 6002277, Revision F February 2011...
  • Page 3 H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s Handheld ™ Airborne Particle Counter Model 9303 Operation Manual P/N 6002277, Revision F February 2011 SHIP TO/MAIL TO: E-mail address: TSI Incorporated aerotrak@tsi.com 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126-3996 Website: http://www.tsi.com U.S. INTERNATIONAL Technical Support: Technical Support:...

  • Page 4: Manual History

    M a n u a l H i s t o r y The following is a manual history of the A Handheld ™ Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9303 Operation Manual (P/N 6002277). Revision Date November 2008 January 2009 June 2009 July 2010 September 2010 February 2011...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    W a r r a n t y Part Number 6002277 / Revision F / February 2011 Copyright ©TSI Incorporated / 2008-2011 / All rights reserved. TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Address aerotrak@tsi.com E-mail Address Limitation of Warranty...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Manual History .................... ii Warranty ..................... iii Safety Information ..................vii Laser Safety ..................vii Labels ....................viii Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........viii Caution ....................ix Warning ....................ix Caution or Warning Symbols ............. ix Getting Help ...................
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ..............6-1 CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service ........... 7-1 Technical Contacts ................7-1 International Contacts ..............7-1 Returning the A Handheld Airborne Particle ™ Counter for Service ................7-3 APPENDIX A Specifications ..............A-1 Compliance ..................A-2 Dimensional Diagram .................

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the A Handheld Airborne Particle Counters. ™ I M P O R T A N T There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument.

  • Page 10: Labels

    L a b e l s Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument. 1. Serial number label (back panel) 2. Laser radiation label DANGER! (internal) INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION...

  • Page 11: Description Of Caution/Warning Symbols

    D e s c r i p t i o n o f C a u t i o n / W a r n i n g S y m b o l s Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument.

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    G e t t i n g H e l p To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions, please contact Customer Service: TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A. Fax: (651) 490-3824 (USA) Fax: 001 651 490 3824 (International)
  • Page 13 C H A P T E R 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n a n d U n p a c k i n g The A Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ™...
  • Page 14 Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture AC power adapter 700021 and country- specific plugs Isokinetic inlet 700003 Battery Pack 700019 Computer cable, 700036 USB A to mini-B HEPA zero filter 700005 ™ Lite 7001384 data download utility CD (includes manual) Operation and 6002277 (installed on CD)

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction And Unpacking

    Optional Accessories The following photo and table list optional accessories. If you ordered optional accessories, make certain they have been received and are in working order. Item Description Part/Model Ref. Stainless Steel Isokinetic 700004 inlet Isokinetic probe (used with 700001 AL tubing) 700002 SS 0.1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting...
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  • Page 17: Installing The Isokinetic Inlet

    C H A P T E R 2 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9303 including: • Installing the Isokinetic Inlet • Providing Power •...

  • Page 18: Providing Power

    P r o v i d i n g P o w e r The Model 9303 may be powered using its internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery or through an AC power cord. Notes: • When using AC power, the battery is charging when the red LED next to the power connector is on.

  • Page 19: To Use Ac Power

    To Use AC Power 1. Remove the AC transformer parts from their package and identify the appropriate plug for your needs. Plugs are available for all common countries. 2. Remove the insert from transformer using the slide lock and tilt the insert out. 3.

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    5. Plug the DC end of the transformer cord into the counter. 6. Plug the AC end of the transformer cord into an AC outlet. 7. The Power LED lights when the battery is charging. When the Power LED is off, the battery is fully charged. 8.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Operation

    C H A P T E R 3 O p e r a t i o n The Model 9303 is controlled using the integral keys and the backlit display. Isokinetic Inlet Backlit Display Key Pad Power USB Port Adapter Socket To turn on the instrument, press the On/Off key.

  • Page 22: Performing A Zero Check

    Particle Counter MODEL: 9303-01 SERIAL: 93030837003 REV: 2.10 Splash Screen The instrument is ready for operation when the default screen (shown below) appears. 0.3µm 1.0µm 5.0µm Loc # 001 0002/1500 Stopped STime 01:00 HTime 00:05 MENU Default Screen Note: To turn off the instrument, press and hold the On/Off key for 5 seconds.

  • Page 23: To Perform A Zero Check

    To Perform a Zero Check 1. Turn on the instrument and wait until the default screen appears. 2. Unscrew the Isokinetic probe if attached. The zero check cannot be performed when the isokinetic probe is attached to the instrument. 3. Attach the zero filter to the inlet nozzle located on the top of the instrument by screwing the assembly onto the inlet of the instrument.

  • Page 24: Warm-Up Time

    Note: If the instrument does not go to zero (1 particle is allowed), refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, for additional information. W a r m - u p T i m e An initial warm-up period of 15 minutes is recommended before sampling with the Model 9303.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    From the Main Menu you can select other menus: Menu Description Settings Set language, time and date, time and day format, and screen settings. Sample Set sample mode, cycle mode, sample time, hold time, cycle count, sample units, and channel 2 size. Buffer View the number of records stored in the Model 9303, display buffer records, and clear the buffer.
  • Page 26 • If no arrows appear at the bottom, press the Enter key to bring up a secondary window from which you can make a selection or modify a setting. Use the up and down keys to perform operations such as increasing a value.

  • Page 27: Settings Menu

    S e t t i n g s M e n u The Settings Menu lets you set language (supported in future), current time and date, select the time and day format, and set certain screen settings. SETTINGS MENU Language English Set Time 2:41:55 PM...

  • Page 28: Sample Menu

    S a m p l e M e n u The Sample Menu sets sample mode, cycle mode, sample time, hold time, cycle count, sample units, and channel 2 size. SAMPLE MENU Sample Mode COUNTS Cycle Mode AUTO Sample Time 01:00 Hold Time 00:30...

  • Page 29: Buffer Menu

    Option Description Parameters Channel 2 Size Use < and > to set the bin 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 2.5 µm size for channel 2. (This is the only channel that can be set to more than one value.) N o t e When concentration sample mode is used with short sample times (less than 30 seconds), the concentration may not be accurate due to the poor counting and timing statistics associated with a short sample.

  • Page 30: Utility Menu

    BUFFER RECORD Record#: 0313 Date: 12/27/08 Time: 05:50:45 0.3µm 000566473 0.5µm 000534571 5.0µm 000072056 Location: Sample Time: 01:00 Hold Time: 00:00 < > Example of a Buffer Record Use the < and > softkeys to scroll through the records, Enter to go back one screen and ESC to go back to the Buffer Menu.
  • Page 31 C a u t i o n If you turn Data Logging off, no data will be saved to the buffer. Option Description Parameters Pump Speed Press the Enter key to go to a 0 to 255 secondary screen where you can increase or decrease the pump speed.
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  • Page 33: Usb Computer Communication

    C H A P T E R 4 D a t a H a n d l i n g U S B C o m p u t e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n Mini USB Port The Model 9303 is equipped with a USB-compatible cable for uploading and downloading information to a PC.
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  • Page 35: Maintenance Schedule

    C H A P T E R 5 M a i n t e n a n c e N o t e There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Opening the instrument case may void the warranty. TSI recommends that you return the A ™...
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  • Page 37 C H A P T E R 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Counts are too low. Instrument is being Operate instrument operated outside within specifications. temperature or relative humidity specifications.
  • Page 38 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Instrument does not HEPA filter is not Check that the HEPA meet zero count connected properly and filter has been tightly specification (<1 room air is leaking into connected to the inlet. particle/5 min). the HEPA filter Check that rubber assembly.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service

    Model 9303, or if you have technical or ™ application questions about this system, contact an applications engineer at TSI Incorporated, 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-2811 or e-mail technical.service@tsi.com. If the A Model 9303 does not operate properly, or if •...
  • Page 40 TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM +44 (0) 149 4 459200 Telephone: +44 (0) 149 4 459700 Fax: tsiuk@tsi.com E-mail: www.tsiinc.co.uk Web: Technical Support TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd 150 Kampong Ampat #05-05 KA Centre Singapore 368324 +65 6595-6388...
  • Page 41 R e t u r n i n g t h e A H a n d h e l d ™ E R O R A K A i r b o r n e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r f o r S e r v i c e Visit our website at http://rma.tsi.com or call TSI at 1-800-874-...
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  • Page 43 A P P E N D I X A S p e c i f i c a t i o n s All specifications meet or exceed JIS B9921. They are subject to change without notice. Size Range 0.3 to 25 µm Channel Sizes 0.3 µm and 5.0 µm fixed;...

  • Page 44: Compliance

    Operating Conditions 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C) temperature and 20% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity Storage Conditions 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) temperature and up to 98% non-condensing relative humidity Included Accessories Operating manual on CD, power supply, battery, isokinetic inlet, purge filter, USB cable and ™...
  • Page 45 D i m e n s i o n a l D i a g r a m Specifications...
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  • Page 47 I n d e x # of records, 3-9 daily zero check, 5-1 data handling, 4-1 data logging, 3-11 data storage, A-1 AC power, A-1 date formats, 3-7 using, 2-3 DC adapter socket, 3-1 AC power adapter, 1-2 DC power, A-1 accessories, A-2 default screen, 3-2 optional, 1-3, A-2...
  • Page 48 sampling start, 3-6 label stop, 3-6 laser radiation, viii sampling frequency, A-1 laser safety, viii sampling mode, A-1 serial number, viii sampling time, A-1 language, 3-7 serial number label, viii laser radiation label, viii service laser safety, vii, A-2 returning, 7-3 laser symbol label, viii set date, 3-7 light duty carry case, 1-3...
  • Page 49 weight, A-1 zero check maintenance, 5-1 performing, 3-2 zero count level, A-1 Index-3...
  • Page 51 TSI Incorporated – 500 Cardigan Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A Tel: +1 800 874 2811 E-mail: aerotrak@tsi.com Website: www.tsi.com Tel: +44 149 4 459200 E-mail: Website: tsiuk@tsi.com www.tsiinc.co.uk France Tel: +33 491 11 87 64 E-mail: Website: tsifrance@tsi.com www.tsiinc.fr Germany...

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