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Airborne Particle Counter
MODEL 3900
Operation Manual
Please read this operation manual carefully and
understand the warnings described within
before operating this instrument.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
03001
08.09
www.actoolsupply.com

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  • Page 1 Airborne Particle Counter MODEL 3900 Operation Manual Please read this operation manual carefully and understand the warnings described within before operating this instrument. Keep this manual handy for future reference. 03001 08.09 www.actoolsupply.com...
  • Page 2 Component List ■ Standard ITEM MODEL Main Unit 3900 Power Cord (with NEMA plug) Standard Inlet 3900-06 Isokinetic Suction Probe 3900-07 Zero Filter 3900-04 Tygon Tube (2M) Printer Paper (Dust Free Paper) 3900-05 Measurement Software Operation Manual Test Certificate Fuse 0217002.MXP...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    …… It may result in electric shock, fire, or damage to the instrument. Return the instrument to your distributor or to your KANOMAX service center for repair. Do not use this instrument in an ambient temperature above 40 °C.
  • Page 4 www.actoolsupply.com Important Safety Information WARNING ¤ Unplug the power cord when the instrument is not in use. …… Failure to observe the above may result in electric shock, fire or damage to internal circuitry. ¤ When using the AC adapter, ensure there is no dust on the adapter. The AC outlet used must be within the specified power requirement of 100 ~ 240V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    www.actoolsupply.com Table of Contents 1. Part Names and Functions ..................1 1.1 Airborne Particle Counter....................1 2. Getting Started ......................2 2.1 Power Supply........................2 2.2 Zero Check ..........................3 2.3 Isokinetic Suction Probe......................3 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure ............ 4 3.1 Boot Screen .........................4 3.2 Initial Screen........................5 3.2.1 Initial Screen..........................
  • Page 6 www.actoolsupply.com 5.1.6 STANDARD..........................51 6. Battery Charge ...................... 52 6.1 Charging Battery .......................52 7. Main Specifications ....................53 8. Troubleshooting..................... 54 9. Warranty and After-sales Service ............... 56 www.actoolsupply.com...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    www.actoolsupply.com 1. Part Names and Functions 1. Part Names and Functions 1.1 Airborne Particle Counter Inlet FRONT --- Particles enter the unit here. Attach the provided standard inlet. To use the provided isokinetic suction probe, attach Tygon tube on the end of the standard inlet. LCD Touch Panel --- This touch panel allows you to setup and control all instrument functions.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    www.actoolsupply.com 2. Getting Started 2. Getting Started 2.1 Power Supply Supply power to the main unit. There are two ways to supply power; using AC cord or battery. -- AC Cord -- Plug the AC cord into the connecting port located under the main power switch on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 9: Zero Check

    www.actoolsupply.com 2. Getting Started After pressing the POWER switch on the front of the instrument, you will hear a beep sound and the LED will light up. If the power is supplied by the AC line, the LED is green and if supplied by battery, the LED is red.

  • Page 10: Display Description And Operation Procedure

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.1 Boot Screen A few seconds after the instrument is turned ON, the screen on the left will be displayed. The system is initializing. Please wait for a few moments.

  • Page 11: Initial Screen

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.2 Initial Screen 3.2.1 Initial Screen When the instrument is booted up, the initial screen on the left will be displayed. All operations can be started from this screen. (1) Data Display: Displays numeric value and chart. (2) Measurement Condition: Displays measurement mode, measurement setting and measurement status.

  • Page 12: Screen Change - Initial Screen

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.2.2 Screen Change – Initial Screen MENU RETURN FILE RETURN PRESET RETURN CONFIG RETURN MODE RETURN MONITOR RETURN START RETURN www.actoolsupply.com...

  • Page 13: Monitor

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.3 MONITOR Tap [MONITOR] on the initial screen to start monitoring. Sampling will start 10 seconds after the pump starts operating. * Note that if the pump is already operating, sampling will start immediately when you tap [MONITOR].

  • Page 14: Mode

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.4 MODE Tap [MODE] to display the mode selection window. Choose a mode from the below selection and tap it: SINGLE, SEQUENCE, INTERVAL, REPEAT, STAT or STANDARD. Note that the instrument is capable of 180 hours of continuous operation in every measurement mode.
  • Page 15 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure [SEQUENCE MODE] Start/Stop measuring manually. Example: If the setting is as follows in “CONFIG” menu (Refer to 3.6.2 SEQUENCE): INTERVAL : N/A SAMPLE T. : N/A CYCLES : N/A A continuous measurement is performed until you manually stop. Measurement Flow Sampling Time Wait Time...
  • Page 16 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure [REPEAT MODE] Configure SAMPLE T and CYCLES, and repeat measuring. Example: If the setting is as follows in “CONFIG” menu (Refer to 3.6.4 REPEAT): INTERVAL : N/A SAMPLE T. : 00:00:15 CYCLES : 20 20 measurement cycles lasting 15 seconds each are taken.

  • Page 17: Start

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5 START 3.5.1 SINGLE, SEQUENCE, INTERVAL, REPEAT Tap [START] on the main screen to start a measurement in the setting configured in 3.4 MODE and 3.6 CONFIG. If “START DELAY” is NOT checked in “CONFIG”...
  • Page 18 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure After a measurement in REPEAT mode or INTERVAL mode is finished, the measurement <SEQUENCE> result will be displayed. <INTERVAL> <REPEAT > www.actoolsupply.com...

  • Page 19: Stat

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.2 STAT - When not using MAP (Refer to 3.6 CONFIG for using a MAP.) Tap [START] to display “CONFIRM” window. A measurement will start based on the setting configured in “3.4 MODE ” and “3.6 CONFIG”. If “START DELAY”...
  • Page 20 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure When measurement finished each measurement point, a measurement result window will be displayed each time. Tap [NEXT] to display “CONFIRM” window informing you the next measurement point, and wait for the next measurement. Tap [REMEASURE] to perform a remeasurement.
  • Page 21 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure - When using MAP (Refer to 3.6 CONFIG for using a MAP.) Tap [START] to display MAP. Select a measurement point and tap [START]. Tap [STOP] to stop a measurement. Tap [MAGNIFY] to enlarge a MAP. (This button will become [MINIFY] button.
  • Page 22 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure Select a measurement point and tap [DETAIL] to display the details of the selected measurement point. Tap [START] to start a measurement based on the setting configured in 3.4 MODE and 3.6 CONFIG. If “START DELAY”...

  • Page 23: Standard

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.3 STANDARD - When not using MAP (Refer to 3.6 CONFIG for using a MAP.) Tap [START] to display “CONFIRM” window. Tap [START] to start a measurement based on the setting configured in 3.4 MODE and 3.6 CONFIG. If “START DELAY”...
  • Page 24 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure After a measurement at each location is finished, a measurement result will be displayed. In [RAW] tab, measurement data will be displayed. In [CALC] tab, calculated data of minimum (MIN), maximum (MAX) and average (AVE) will be displayed.
  • Page 25 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure - When using MAP (Refer to 3.6 CONFIG for using a MAP.) Tap [START] to display MAP. Select a measurement point and tap [START]. Tap [STOP] to stop a measurement. Tap [MAGNIFY] to enlarge a MAP. (This button will become [MINIFY] button.
  • Page 26 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure Select a measurement point and tap [DETAIL] to display the details of the selected measurement point. Tap [START] to start a measurement based on the setting configured in 3.4 MODE and 3.6 CONFIG. If “START DELAY”...
  • Page 27 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure When a measurement is finished, the measurement point changes from green to red. When measurements finished, measurement result will be displayed. Select [LOCATION] to display the result of the specific location. Tap [EVAL] to display an evaluation screen. Tap [REMEASURE] to perform a remeasurement.

  • Page 28: Interlocking Operations

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.4 Interlocking Operations Every time you tap the particle unit, it changes in the order of: p -> p/cf -> p/m³. On the screen displaying data for 6 particle sizes while sampling, tap a particle size on the screen to display the data of the particular particle size.

  • Page 29: Config

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6 CONFIG In CONFIG setting screen you can configure measurement settings in each mode. You can set INTERVAL, SAMPLE T., CYCLES, MANUAL STOP, AUTO SAVE, AUTO PRINT and START DELAY. Please note that the setting item varies depending on the measurement mode. 3.6.1 SINGLE You can set SAMPLE T.

  • Page 30: Sequence

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.2 SEQUENCE Check “AUTO SAVE” to store data automatically. Check “AUTO PRINT” to print data automatically. Check “START DELAY” to use delay time prior to a measurement. Tap [OK] to save and activate the current settings. Tap [PRESET] to display a window asking you to input “PRESET NAME”.

  • Page 31: Interval

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.3 INTERVAL You can set INTERVAL, SAMPLE T., CYCLES and MANUAL STOP. To set INTERVAL and SAMPLE T, tap the entry field to display a numeric keypad. Enter “hour”, “minute” and “second”, and tap [OK]. Tap entry field for CYCLES to display a numeric keypad.

  • Page 32: Repeat

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.4 REPEAT You can set SAMPLE T., CYCLES and MANUAL STOP. Tap the entry field of SAMPLE T. to display a numeric keypad. Enter “hour”, “minute” and “second” and tap [OK]. Tap the entry field of “CYCLES” to display a numeric keypad.

  • Page 33: Stat

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.5 STAT If there are any MAP files saved, select the FILE to load it. Tap the entry field for “SAMPLE T”. to display a numeric keypad. Enter “hour”, “minute” and “second” on the numeric keypad and tap [OK]. Tap the entry field of “CYCLES”...
  • Page 34 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure When a MAP file is specified in “FILE”, tap [MAP] to display a MAP. ([START] and [STOP] buttons are inactive.) You can change the location order. Tap the Location to be changed. Use [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to change the order.

  • Page 35: Standard

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.6 STANDARD STANDARD Measurement Setting Based on the STANDARD setting configured in 3.9.2 OPTION, the setting items for CLASS and items in EXTENTION tab varies. In the BASIC tab; Configure the setting of CLASS, SCHEDULE, ROOM, LOCATION, CYCLES and SAMPLE T.
  • Page 36 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure Check “AUTO SAVE” to store data automatically. Check “AUTO PRINT” to print data automatically. Check “START DELAY” to use delay time prior to a measurement. Tap [OK] to store and activate the settings. Tap [PRESET] to display a window asking you to input “PRESET NAME”.

  • Page 37: File

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.7 FILE Select [FILE] on the initial screen. Then a screen shown on the left will be displayed. The file name consists of abbreviation of the measurement mode + Date + Time. The measurement mode abbreviations are; SG: SINGLE IS: ISO SQ: SEQUENCE...

  • Page 38: Preset

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.8 PRESET Select “PRESET” on the initial screen to display CALL PRESET screen. The selected PRESET file will be reflected in the MODE and CONFIG setting. The first two letters in the file name indicates the mode type.

  • Page 39: Menu

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.9 MENU Select “MENU” on the initial screen to display the CONTROL PANEL window. 3.9.1 CHART Configure the axis of the chart and range setting. For X Axis select either “10”, “20”, “50”, “100”, Y-axis in LINEAR scale “150”...

  • Page 40: Option

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.9.2 OPTION In the OPTION window you can configure “ALARM”, “STANDARD”, “PASSWORD”, “MESSAGE”, “PRINT” and “START DELAY” settings. · ALARM In ALARM SETTING set threshold for particle alarm and option sensor alarm. In the PARTICLE tab, configure the unit and threshold for each particle.
  • Page 41 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · STANDARD In the SELECT STANDARD window, select a measurement standard to be applied in the STANDARD mode. There are 7 types of standard as follows: ・ISO14644-1 ・ISO14644-1 SEQUENTIAL SAMPLING ・FEDERAL STANDARD (m) ・FEDERAL STANDARD (ft) ・BRITISH STANDARD ・EC GMP...
  • Page 42 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · PASSWORD In the PASSWORD LOCK window, you can select the functions to be restricted by password. The below functions can be restricted by checking the LOCK ITEMS box; * Access Control Panel - The following settings in the CONTROL PANEL will be restricted: - CHART SETTING...
  • Page 43 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure When the items are unlocked, tap [CHANGE PASSWORD] to change the password. You will be asked to enter the old password and new password and reenter the new password. If the entry is properly done, the password will be changed.
  • Page 44 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · PRINT In the PRINT SETTING window set the output items for printing. In RAW DATA tab, configure the following settings: - RAW data printing ON/OFF - Particle size to be printed - Option sensor data printing ON/OFF Check “RAW DATA INCLUDE”...
  • Page 45 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · START DELAY In START DELAY window set a measurement delay time. Tap the entry field to display a keyboard. Enter “hour”, “minute” and “second” and tap [OK]. Tap [OK] in order to activate the setting. www.actoolsupply.com...

  • Page 46: Hardware

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.9.3 HARDWARE In HARDWARE setting, you can configure the following settings; OPTION SENSOR PUMP REMOTE MODE · OPTION SENSOR In the OPTION SENSOR SETTING window you can confirm if the option sensor is connected or not, and set to use or not use the sensor.
  • Page 47 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · PUMP In the PUMP setting, set to turn the pump ON all the time or not. To turn the pump ON all the time, check the check box “PUMP ALWAYS ON”. If you check this box, you can eliminate the PREPARATION time before sampling.

  • Page 48: System

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.9.4 SYSTEM In the SYSTEM setting, configure the following settings: DATE/TIME SOUND COMMUNICATION STYLUS ABOUT · DATE/TIME DATE/TIME setting; To adjust DATE, tap [▼] to display a calendar and set the date. To change the TIME, tap “hour”, “minute” and “second” using [▲/▼] buttons.
  • Page 49 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure · SOUND In SOUND setting, configure the following settings; VOLUME ALARM SOUND On VOLUME tab, adjust the tap volume using sound volume slider or “Soft” and “Loud” buttons. To mute tap sound, uncheck “Operations” and “Screen taps”.
  • Page 50 www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure ・STYLUS In Stylus setting you can correct tap accuracy. Tap [Recalibrate] button. After using the instrument for a prolonged time, tap accuracy may degrade. Use this menu to correct the tap location. Tap the center of the cross by stylus. There are 5 setting locations in total.

  • Page 51: Remote

    www.actoolsupply.com 3. Display Description and Operation Procedure ・ABOUT Tap [ABOUT]. The firmware version of the instrument and remaining capacity of the memory card will be displayed. 3.9.5 REMOTE Change to REMOTE MODE. 3.9.6 SHUTDOWN Tap [SHUTDOWN]. A window will be displayed asking “Do you want to shut down the power?”...

  • Page 52: Connecting Optional Extras

    φ20 × 150mm Dimension [T/H] [Air Velocity] [D.P.] [Alarm] Pressure Transmitter - Model C264 0-100Pa Contact Output Cable - Model 3900-03 Pressure Range 0~100Pa When the alarm function is ON and the threshold is exceeded, the contact closes. Pressure Accuracy ±1%F.S.

  • Page 53: Printing Example

    www.actoolsupply.com 5. Printing Example 5. Printing Example 5.1 Printing Example for Each Measurement Mode 5.1.1 SINGLE SG20080525120000.csv Sample T.=10 Cycles=1 Time 0.3u 0.5u 1.0u 12:00:00 8000 5000 3000 Time 3.0u 5.0u 10.0u 12:00:00 1000 Time T[C] H[%] V[m/s] P[Pa] 12:00:00 25.2 68.5 0.1 15 5.1.2 SEQUENCE SQ20080525120000.csv Time...

  • Page 54: Interval

    www.actoolsupply.com 5. Printing Example 5.1.3 INTERVAL IN20080525120000.csv Sample T.=5 Cycles=5 0.3u AVE=162.8 MIN=137 MAX=185 0.5u AVE=16.8 MIN=13 MAX=25 1.0u AVE=3.8 MIN=2 MAX=6 3.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 5.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 10.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 Temperature AVE=25.6 MIN=23.5 MAX=27.5 Humidity AVE=63.0 MIN=58.9 MAX=68.5 Velocity AVE=0.20 MIN=0.13 MAX=0.31 Press...

  • Page 55: Repeat

    www.actoolsupply.com 5. Printing Example 5.1.4 REPEAT RP20080525120000.csv Sample T.=5 Cycles=5 0.3u AVE=162.8 MIN=137 MAX=185 0.5u AVE=16.8 MIN=13 MAX=25 1.0u AVE=3.8 MIN=2 MAX=6 3.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 5.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 10.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 Temperature AVE=25.6 MIN=23.5 MAX=27.5 Humidity AVE=63.0 MIN=58.9 MAX=68.5 Velocity AVE=0.20 MIN=0.13 MAX=0.31 Press...

  • Page 56: Stat

    www.actoolsupply.com 5. Printing Example 5.1.5 STAT ST20080525120000.csv Sample T.=5 Cycles=5 Location 1 0.3u AVE=162.8 MIN=137 MAX=185 0.5u AVE=16.8 MIN=13 MAX=25 1.0u AVE=3.8 MIN=2 MAX=6 3.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 5.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 10.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 Temperature AVE=25.6 MIN=23.5 MAX=27.5 Humidity AVE=63.0 MIN=58.9 MAX=68.5 Velocity...

  • Page 57: Standard

    www.actoolsupply.com 5. Printing Example 5.1.6 STANDARD 0.3u AVE=162.8 MIN=137 MAX=185 0.5u AVE=16.8 MIN=13 MAX=25 1.0u AVE=3.8 MIN=2 MAX=6 3.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 5.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 10.0u AVE=0.0 MIN=0 MAX=0 Temperature AVE=25.6 MIN=23.5 MAX=27.5 Humidity AVE=63.0 MIN=58.9 MAX=68.5 Velocity AVE=0.20 MIN=0.13 MAX=0.31 Press AVE=5.4 MIN=4.8 MAX=6.5 Sample T.=5 Cycles=5...

  • Page 58: Battery Charge

    www.actoolsupply.com 6. Battery Charge 6. Battery Charge 6.1 Charging Battery You cannot charge the battery when it is installed in the instrument. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the instrument. To open the cover turn the knob around 90 degrees.

  • Page 59: Main Specifications

    7. Main Specifications 7. Main Specifications Product name Airborne Particle Counter Model Model 3900 Optical Source Laser Diode (two-year warranty) 0.3 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 3.0 / 5.0 / 10.0 μm (6 Channels) Particle Size Distribution Rated Flow 28.3L/min.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    3) Leaks may be occurring inside the Return the instrument to your distributor or to your instrument. KANOMAX service center for repair. Count value is too high 1) The particle concentration at the (Higher than the expected) measurement site may be high.
  • Page 61 Maintenance 【LD ERR】 The laser may be damaged. Return the instrument to your distributor or to your KANOMAX service center for repair. 【FLOW ERR】 The flow channel may be interrupted. Make sure that the inlet or outlet is not blocked.

  • Page 62: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    9. Warranty and After-sales Service KANOMAX Limited Warranty The limited warranty set below is given by KANOMAX with respect to the KANOMAX brand Airborne Particle Counter, its attachment parts including Probe and other accessories (hereafter referred to as “PRODUCT”) that you have purchased. PRODUCT you have purchased shall be the only one that the limited warranty stated herein applies to.
  • Page 63 If the PRODUCT is malfunctioning, please check with “Troubleshooting” to find possible cause first. Repair parts are retained for a minimum period of five (5) years after production cessation of the PRODUCT. This storage period of repair parts is considered as the period during which KANOMAX can provide repair service.

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