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HANDHELD CPC
MODEL 3800
Operation Manual
Read this manual carefully and understand the
warnings described in this manual before operating the product.
Keep this manual handy for ready reference
Kanomax Japan Inc.
2-1 Shimizu, Suita-city,
01001
Osaka 565-0805, Japan
06.06
TEL:+81-6-6877-0177
FAX:+81-6-6877-6849

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  • Page 1 HANDHELD CPC MODEL 3800 Operation Manual Read this manual carefully and understand the warnings described in this manual before operating the product. Keep this manual handy for ready reference Kanomax Japan Inc. 2-1 Shimizu, Suita-city, 01001 Osaka 565-0805, Japan 06.06...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax Japan Inc. Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the instrument appropriately by following the instructions given in this manual.
  • Page 3 List of Components ■ Standard Items Model Quantity Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) 3800 AC Adapter 3800-01 Zero Filter 3800-02 Alkaline Batteries (AA) Alcohol Bottle 3800-03 Storage Cap 3800-04 Alcohol Cartridge 3800-05 Spare Felt and Wire Mesh 3800-06 PC Communication Cable...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Types and definitions of warning signs used in this operation manual are shown below. Danger: To prevent serious 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 followed and the instrument is operated inappropriately.

  • Page 5: Ac Adapter

    Danger This instrument is a Class 1 Laser Product. A Class 3B laser diode is used as a light source. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Never disassemble the product. Laser Warning Disassembly of the product may present danger on human health. Laser Warning Label ○...
  • Page 6 Caution ○ If the instrument is not to be used for a long period, the batteries must be removed from the battery compartment. Do not leave spent batteries in the battery compartment as well. Handle Properly 正しく取扱う Negligence may cause battery leakage. ○...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Description of Components ................... 1 1.1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC)..............1 1.2 Operation Panel ....................2 2. Setup Before Measurement................... 5 2.1 Battery / AC Adapter Setup..................5 2.1.1 Battery Setup .....................5 2.1.2 AC Adapter Setup ....................6 2.2 Charging and Installing the Alcohol Felt.............8 2.2.1 Checking Components..................8 2.2.2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge.................9 2.2.3 Installing the Alcohol Cartridge ................9...

  • Page 8: Description Of Components

    1. Description of Components 1.1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) Unit: mm Inlet Battery Compartment Keypad Printer Output Port USB Port AC Adapter Jack Power Switch Alcohol Cartridge Insertion Opening * The slight clacking sound heard when shaking the instrument is generated by the tilt detection sensor equipped inside the instrument, and is normal.

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    1.2 Operation Panel <Description of Display Screen> 1. Date & Time Indicates year, month, day and time. To set the date & time, see 3.3.4.1 Adjusting Time and Date (page 24 ). 2. Remaining Battery Level Indicates remaining battery level. For details, see 2.1.1 Battery Setup (page 5).
  • Page 10 List of Error Messages (In priority order) List of Status Display 1.【LASER ERR】---Laser failure. 1.【HOLD】 2.【PUMP ERR】--- Pump failure. Screen is in “hold” for printing. 3.【TEMP ERR】--- Temperature control failure 2.【PUMP STOP】 4.【ALCOHOL ERR】--- Alcohol supply failure. Pump is stopped on detecting a tilt condition. 5.【FLOW ERR】--- Flow control failure.
  • Page 11 <Description of Keypads and Indicators> The CPC can be operated by using the keypad provided on the grip at the center of the CPC. 1. [UP] key Used for operations such as; canceling warm-up, selecting/setting items, and changing values. 2. [LEFT] key Used for operations such as;...

  • Page 12: Setup Before Measurement

    2. Setup Before Measurement 2.1 Battery / AC Adapter Setup The CPC may be powered by batteries or an AC adapter. Setup the batteries or the AC adapter whichever is appropriate for your use. 2.1.1 Battery Setup 1. Slide the battery compartment lid located at the backside of the instrument in the direction of the arrow, and remove the lid.

  • Page 13: Ac Adapter Setup

    2.1.2 AC Adapter Setup Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC-9V connector located at the right side of the CPC. When the AC adapter is connected, even if the batteries are installed, the power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
  • Page 14 <Remaining Battery Level> Remaining battery level is indicated at the right top of the screen. As the remaining battery level drops, the indication on the display will change as below. Require battery replacement Caution When the battery runs out, the display screen will go off. Though the stored data, and present data under measurement will be stored*, the battery must be replaced immediately.

  • Page 15: Charging And Installing The Alcohol Felt

    2.2 Charging and Installing the Alcohol Felt Isopropyl Alcohol used for this instrument is hazardous material. Do not ingest or allow alcohol to contact your eyes or skin. Refer to the Material Danger Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for handling and storing the alcohol in the alcohol container.

  • Page 16: Charging The Alcohol Cartridge

    2.2.2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge Do not leave the alcohol cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer that necessary to prevent contamination of the optical system to cause Caution operation failure. 1. Turn off the CPC power. 2. Open the alcohol bottle by twisting the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) counter-clockwise for about 1/8 turn.

  • Page 17: How To Take Measurements

    3. How to Take Measurements Press the power switch located at the side of the CPC to turn on the CPC. A screen indicating the CPC model and firmware version information will be displayed. Then it will (Screen-1) automatically switch to a warm-up screen .

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    3.1 Getting Started 3.1.1 Daily Zero Check Before starting to use the CPC, zero check must be performed to confirm that the instrument is operating properly. This zero check must be performed at least once a day, or before use if not used daily.

  • Page 19: Tilting The Instrument

    3.1.3 Tilting the Instrument The CPC is operated by using isopropyl alcohol which is absorbed into an alcohol cartridge. If the instrument is tilted during operation, the alcohol will gradually seep out of the alcohol cartridge. If this alcohol gets into the optical chamber, it may cause false particle counts and/or damage to the optical system.

  • Page 20: Measurement Modes

    3.2 Measurement Modes There are four (4) measurement modes as listed below. 1. <NORMAL> Mode --- For details see 3.2.1 Normal Mode (page 14). After warm-up, the instrument will automatically transfer to this mode. Particle number concentration (particles/cc) and absolute pressure (hPa) can be measured. Measured data cannot be stored.

  • Page 21: Normal Mode

    3.2.1 Normal Mode This is the initial measurement mode switched to after completion (or cancellation) of warm-up Remaining warm-up time *Displayed only when warm-up is cancelled. Screen-2 < NORMAL> Mode The readings (measured values) will be updated once each second. In this mode, measured values cannot be stored.

  • Page 22: Repeat Mode

    3.2.2 Repeat Mode This is a mode for performing measurement in accordance with the measurement conditions set by the CPC. The readings (measured values) will be updated once each second. For how to set the measurement conditions, see 3.3.1 Repeat Mode Setting (page 19). Switch between 【NOT REC】...

  • Page 23: Programmed Mode

    3.2.3 Programmed Mode <P. MODE> This is a mode for performing automatic measurement in accordance with the measurement program(s) written in from the PC. Maximum 5 programs can be set. Select <P.MODE>. Then, in order to activate the programmed measurement, press and hold the [ENTER] key for a few seconds, and 【START】...

  • Page 24: Count Mode

    3.2.4 Count Mode This is a mode for counting up the number of particles. The readings (measured value) will be updated once each second. Measurement will start on pressing the [ENTER] key, and the number of particles per second will be accumulated. On the display, elapsed time and the Screen-7 ＜COUNT＞...

  • Page 25: Menu Setting

    3.3 Menu Setting The Menu allows measurement setting and review, stored data review, and utility setting. By pressing the [ENTER] key in the (Screen-2) <NORMAL> Mode (Screen-8) the display will change to the MENU Items of the Menu are: 1. NORMAL MODE (Screen-2) ･･･...

  • Page 26: Repeat Mode Setting

    3.3.1 Repeat Mode Setting To setup a measurement in <REPEAT> Mode: (Screen-8) On the MENU screen select “2. REPEAT SETTING” and press the [ENTER] key. The display will (Screen-9) switch to the “REPEAT SETTING” screen Items to be set are: Screen-9 REPEAT SETTING 1.

  • Page 27: Viewing Program

    3.3.2 Viewing Program To view measurement program written in from a PC for performing measurement in <P.MODE>: (Screen-8) On the MENU , select “3. PROGRAM REVIEW”, and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-10) The display will switch to PROGRAM REVIEW screen The settings of the program(s) 1-5 can be viewed by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key.

  • Page 28: Data Output

    3.3.3 Data Output To view, print and delete stored data: (Screen-8) On the MENU select “4. DATA OUTPUT”, and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-11) The display will switch to a screen displaying a count result of the latest stored data * When there is no data, you will see a message “NOT RECORDED”, and the display will (Screen-8) automatically return to the MENU...
  • Page 29 To delete data: Select “1. CLEAR DATA” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key. You can switch between 【NO】 and 【YES】 by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key. When 【YES】 is selected and the [ENTER] key is pressed, the measurement data (count result + (Screen-11) details) will be deleted, and the display will return to the count result screen * To delete all stored data, see 3.3.4.3 Deleting Data (page 25).

  • Page 30: Utility

    3.3.4 Utility To set various configurations: Screen-8), On the MENU ( select “5. UTILITIES” and press the [ENTER] key to switch to the (Screen-14) UTILITIES screen There are 6 items as listed below: (Screen-15) 1. TIME ADJUST --- To adjust time and date, and setting its display format.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Time And Date

    3.3.4.1 Adjusting Time and Date To adjust time & date, and setting its display format: (Screen-14) On the UTILITIES screen , select “1. TIME ADJUST” and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-15) The Time Adjust screen will be displayed. The items can be selected by using by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key.

  • Page 32: Printer Setup

    3.3.4.2 Printer Setup To set the baud rate of the optional printer: (Screen-14) On the UTILITIES screen select “2. PRINTER SETTING” and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-16) The Printer Setting screen will be displayed. Select “1. BAUD RATE” by using the Screen-16 PRINTER SETTING [UP]/[DOWN] key and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Lcd Contrast

    3.3.4.4 Adjusting LCD Contrast To adjust the LCD display contrast: From the UTILITIES screen (Screen-14), select “4. LCD CONTRAST” and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-18) The LCD CONTRAST ADJUST screen will be displayed. Select “1. CONTRAST LEVEL” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 34: Beep Setting

    3.3.4.6 Beep Setting To turn ON/OFF the keypress sound: (Screen-14) From the UTILITIES screen select “6.KEY BEEP” and press the [ENTER] key. (Screen-20) The KEY BEEP SETTING screen will be displayed. Select “1. BEEP” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key and press the [ENTER] key. Screen-20 KEY BEEP SETTING Switch between 【ON】...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    4. Maintenance The CPC must be maintained periodically in accordance with the following instructions. However, for annual calibration and cleaning, the instrument must be returned to the distributor. This periodical maintenance will facilitate the instrument to be kept in a good condition for accurate measurement.
  • Page 36 - Cleaning and Replacing the Felt The felt and mesh inside the alcohol cartridge can be changed in the field. The CPC is supplied with two sets of spare felts and meshes. Normally, the felt does not require replacement unless any of the following conditions occur. 1.

  • Page 37: Frequency Of Maintenance

    - Assembling the Cartridge Before assembling, make sure that all parts are clean. If small debris or lint of the felt gets into the instrument, it may cause serious Caution problems. Blow air onto the entire surface of the alcohol cartridge and felt to make sure that they are free from dust and dirt.

  • Page 38: Main Specifications

    5. Main Specifications Measuring Particle Size 0.015 to 1µm Concentration Range 0 to 100,000 particles/cm Counting Efficiency 50nm: 100±20% (15nm: 50% and above) Zero Count 1 particle/cm or less Aerosol Flow: 100cc/min. Flow Rate Total Flow: 700cc/min. Type Isopropyl Alcohol (Purity: 99.5%) Alcohol Supply Hours per Fill...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Maintenance/Solution Zero count cannot Alcohol has accumulated in the Apply the storage cap to the CPC, and run be obtained optical system. the CPC for 24 hours (using the AC (Caused by prolonged tilting of adapter).
  • Page 40 Symptom Possible Cause Maintenance/Solution 【LASER ERR】 Possible laser damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message repair. 【PUMP ERR】 Possible pump damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message repair. 【TEMP ERR】 Possible Peltier damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message repair.

  • Page 41: Warranty And After Service

    For further information, please contact KJI’s service center. When making an inquiry, please provide the following information. * Product Name: HHCPC * Model Number: 3800 * Serial Number: ---------- * Description of Symptom in detail. * Date of Purchase: ----------...

  • Page 42: Contact Information

    8. Contact Information U.S.A. KANOMAX USA, INC. PO Box 372, 219 Route 206, Andover, NJ 07821 U.S.A. Tel: (800)-247-8887 / (973)-786-6386 FAX: (973)-786-7586 URL: http://www.kanomax-usa.com/index.htm E-Mail: info@kanomax-usa.com JAPAN KANOMAX JAPAN, INC. 2-1 Shimizu Suita City, Osaka 565-0805, Japan Tel: 81-6-6877-0183 FAX: 81-6-6879-2080 URL: http://www.kanomax.co.jp/...

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