Use a cyclone when measuring in environments where large numbers of microparticles might be present. Do not operate the Partector 2 in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Have your instrument recalibrated once a year.
Checking the shipment contents When unpacking the device, verify that you have received the following items. If any of the components are missing or damaged, contact naneos. Type Items Standard Partector 2 device USB cable, 1.2m SD-card 8 GB SD/SD-card adapter or SD/USB-adapter...
Getting started Instrument description The Partector 2 is a hand-held, battery powered instrument to measure the lung deposited surface area (LDSA), the number concentration and the average particle diameter of nanoparticles. It displays the measured data on a graphical display and stores it on a SD card. A user-defined LDSA alarm level can be set.
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Supplying power To charge the Partector 2 or to operate it for periods longer than the battery lifetime, connect the Partector 2 USB port to a PC, Laptop or to a USB- charger or to a mobile power bank to charge the device.
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Recording measurements on the SD-card If a SD-card is inserted in the Partector 2 before startup, the device automatically starts recording on the SD-card when the device is turned on. It automatically generates a filename depending on start date, time and device serial.
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Keypad functions & symbols In the picture below, you can see the Partector 2 display screens: Figure 2: Partector 2 menu screens 9 | 20...
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Home screen On the home screen you can see the LDSA, the number concentration, the average particle diameter, date and time and also the charge state of the battery. If no key is pressed for more than one minute, the display goes dark to prolong battery life.
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Info screen The info screen displays device specific system information: Serial: serial number of the device Minutes: total operating time in minutes LDSAmin: LDSA value integrated over time Pulses: number of high voltage charging pulses Calib: calibration factor Date: date of calibration Pressing the “status”...
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Smartphone, to visualize the measured data. Time and Date: the internal clock of the Partector 2 has an accuracy of about 1s per day. It does not change to daylight saving time and back automatically.
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Extended information Different inlet options The Partector 2 comes with a standard inlet – a 6mm tube fitting with a steel mesh. You can use either this or you can add a cyclone in front of the tube intake to remove coarse particles. The internal pump cannot support high pressure drops, so you should not use an impactor.
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Read the separate quick guide on our website for more information. Bluetooth The Partector 2 supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The Partector 2 works in the advertising mode, i.e. it continuously sends out small data packets that can be read by nearby BLE receivers. An Android app is in development.
Error messages Error conditions Whenever an operation parameter of the Partector 2 is outside of its normal range, a warning message appears on the Partector 2 screen. The warning shows up in red on the home screen: Figure 4: generic warning message on home screen There are different reasons for warnings to appear, and a click on the “show”...
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Ucor low - high voltage module - contact naneos broken Buffer overflow - software loop time - report error to naneos. You delayed. can still measure with the device if it only appears infrequently. RH high - relative humidity is...
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Some of the error conditions are rather harmless (e.g. high electrometer zero offset, high RH error), whereas especially the pulse errors will interfere with a correct measurement. If you experience frequent errors, please contact us by email, and send us a description of the error message, what you were doing when it occurred, and the data file of that measurement.
Under no circumstances should it be disposed of with domestic refuse, nor crushed or burnt. Naneos offers to take products back for correct disposal. Standards and approvals The Partector 2 is in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives: 2011/65/EU Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
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