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3900-03 ■ Consumables ITEM MODEL Zero Filter (w/t joint and tube (70cm)) 3910-04 Printer Paper (Dust Free Paper) 3910-05 Standard Inlet 3910-06 Isokinetic Suction Probe 3910-07 For more information on consumables, please contact your distributor or your KANOMAX service center.
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Important Safety Information Laser Classification This instrument is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with the following standards: ● EN60825-1: 2007 ● I EC60825-1: 2007 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT EN60825-1 : 2007 * Class 1 Laser: Lasers that are considered to be safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intrabeam viewing.
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¤ If any abnormal noise, unusual odor or smoke is emitted, or any liquid enters into the instrument, turn the power off immediately, remove the battery and disconnect the power cable. …… It may result in electric shock, fire, or damage to the instrument. Contact your distributor or your KANOMAX service center for repair.
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Important Safety Information WARNING ¤ Do not use this instrument in an ambient temperature of 35 °C or greater. Do not expose this instrument under water or any liquid or moisture. …… The performance may deteriorate significantly. Also, dielectric degradation may occur, which may result in short circuit or fire. Prohibited Installation ¤...
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Important Safety Information ¤ Do not move the main unit or the probe from a cold place to a warm place quickly. It will cause condensation. …… Even when used in an environment within the specified operating temperature and humidity, a sudden temperature change may cause condensation. Condensation generated on the sensor may cause inaccurate measurements.
1. Part Names and Functions 1. Part Names and Functions 1.1 General Outline This Airborne Particle Counter is a light scattering laser particle counter using semiconductor laser radiation as a light source. This counter is used to detect ultrafine airborne particles in a cleanroom or other environment equivalent to a cleanroom.
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1. Part Names and Functions BACK Optional Sensor Connecting Terminal --- Terminals where optional sensors can be connected. Refer Connecting Option Sensors for details. Sampling Air Exhaust Port --- Filtered sample air is exhausted at this port. Do not block the port as it may result in damage to the instrument.
2.Getting Started 2. Getting Started 2.1 Power Supply Supply power to the main unit. There are two ways to supply power; using the or a battery. -- AC Adapter -- Plug the DC output of the AC adapter into the connecting port of this equipmen.
2.Getting Started 2.2 Zero Check If the internal optical system is dirty, you may not be able to perform an accurate measurement. To confirm the cleanliness of the internal optical system, perform a Zero Check before measuring. Remove the rubber cap that is mounted on the inlet on the upper side of the main unit.
2.4.3 Isokinetic Suction Probe Replacement If the provided Isokinetic Suction Probe is damaged or lost or any air leak is detected, please purchase a new Isokinetic Suction Probe, Model 3910-07. To replace an Isokinetic Suction Probe, please refer to 2.3 Isokinetic Suction Probe.
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 shown to the left will be displayed. Please wait for a few moments, while the system is initialized.
The administrator can reset passwords for any users in case of a lost or forgotten password (Refer to 3.8.3. Other - User Management). If the administrator forgets his/her password, nobody can operate the instrument. Kanomax strongly recommend registering multiple administrator users on the instrument.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.2.3 Authentication Logging in and certain activities require user authentication. User ID and password are required when a user logs in the instrument. Only a password is required for other activities. If a user fails to log in three times, the user ID will become invalid. 3.2.4 Log The instrument saves a history of operations, error messages, and alarms in the log file.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.3 Initial Screen 3.3.1 Initial Screen After the instrument is booted up and a user has logged in, the initial screen shown to the left will be displayed. All operations can be started from this screen. When the measurement parameters are displayed, you can tap the “switch”...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure (1) Data Display: Displays numeric value, chart and map. (2) Measurement Displays measurement mode, measurement setting and measurement Condition/ status/ Environment Data: Displays the current status when using option sensors. (3) Status Display: Displays the status of power source, pump, LD error, over count. (4) START: Starts measuring in the configured mode.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure <Charts > : Switches the display between the particle chart and the OP sensor chart on the GRAPH screen. : Scrolls the chart to the left (half of the display can be scrolled at a time). : Scrolls the chart to the right (half of the display can be scrolled at a time).
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure :Sets the range of the Y axis. Particle Graph (Example) : Select either LOG or LINEAR for the Y axis. Select the maximum scale value from four options. For setting the four maximum values, please refer to 3.8.1 MEASURING – CHART SETTING. In the display shown above, LOG is selected for the scale of the Y axis and the maximum scale value of the Y axis is set to 10 to the sixth.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Sets the maximum scale value of the X axis to 10. Sets the maximum scale value of the X axis to 20. Sets the maximum scale value of the X axis to 50. Sets the maximum scale value of the X axis to 100. Sets the maximum scale value of the X axis to 150.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.4 MONITOR Tap [MONITOR] on the initial screen to start monitoring. Sampling will start seconds after the pump starts operating. * Note that pump already operating, sampling will start immediately when you tap [MONITOR]. Note that the instrument is capable of 180 hours of continuous operation.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5 MODE Tap [MODE] to display the mode selection window. *User needs to have the authorization (Change Measurement Mode) to change measurement mode. In the Mode setting screen you can configure measurement settings in each mode.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [Delay Time] You can set Delay Time in the START DELAY screen. Please refer to 3.8.1 for details. Below is a breakdown of the Wait Time. Did you set Delay Time? Counting down Display Delay time "Waiting"...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [Measurement Settings] Tap [SINGLE] to open the [MEASURE SETTING] dialogue box. [SAMPLE T.] (Sampling Time). Tap the entry field (a) to display a numeric keypad. Enter “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds” on the numeric keypad and tap [OK] (b). Check “AUTO SAVE”...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.2 CONTINUOUS [Measurement Flow] Start/Stop measuring manually. Example: If the setting is as follows: INTERVAL : N/A SAMPLE T. : N/A CYCLES : N/A A continuous measurement is performed until you manually stop it. Sampling Time Wait Time Start Finish...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.3 INTERVAL [Measurement Flow] Configure INTERVAL, SAMPLE T and CYCLES, and repeat measuring. Example: If the setting is as follows: INTERVAL: 00:01:00 SAMPLE T.: 00:00:15 CYCLES: 20 A total of 20 measurements are performed at one minute intervals. Note: Sampling time is 15 seconds and standby time is 45 seconds.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [PRESET] Tap [PRESET] to display a window asking you to input “PRESET NAME”. Tap the entry field to display the keyboard. Enter the file name and tap [Enter]. Tap [OK] to save the current settings on the USB flash drive (Authentication required).
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.4 STATS [Measurement Flow] Configure SAMPLE T., CYCLES and SAMPLE POINT, and repeat measuring. In STATS mode, INTERVAL and SAMPLE T. are configured with the same value. Measurements are repeated according to the CYCLES settings in each SAMPLE POINT. As for the measurement condition, you can configure the settings.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When a MAP file is specified in “SCHEDULE” on the “MEASURE SETTING” screen, tap [MAP] to display a MAP. You can change the location order. Tap the Location to be changed. Use the buttons to change the order.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.5 STANDARD [Measurement Flow] You can perform a measurement which complies with 7 measurement standards as follows: ISO14644-1 (International Standard) Refer to ISO14644-1. ISO 14644-1 SEQUENTIAL SAMPLING (International Standard) Refer to ISO14644-1. FEDERAL STANDARD (m) (The US Standard) Refer to FEDERAL STANDARD 209E.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Set the cleanliness level of the cleanroom to be measured. After configuring CLASS: this setting, the appropriate particle size for the configured CLASS can be selected. You can load a MAP file. If you select the file, the MAP function will be SCHEDULE: activated and the MAP will be displayed.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [PRESET] Tap [PRESET] to display a window asking you to input PRESET NAME. Tap the entry field to display the keyboard. Enter the file name and tap [Enter]. Tap [OK] to save the current settings on the USB flash drive.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.5.6 PRESET ect “PRESET” on the mode screen to display CALL PRESET screen. The settings in the selected PRESET file will be reflected in the MODE and Measurement Settings. *User needs to have the authorization (Delete Files) to delete “PRESET”...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6 START 3.6.1 SINGLE, CONTINUOUS, INTERVAL Tap [START] on the main screen to start a measurement using the settings configured in 3.5 MODE . If “START DELAY” is NOT checked in “MODE” setting: Upon tapping [START], the pump will begin running.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Display screen example in each Measurement MODE. To display the chart tap button while measuring. <SINGLE MODE> Tap [STOP] to stop a measurement. <CONTINUOUS MODE> * After a measurement in INTERVAL mode is finished, the measurement results will be displayed. <INTERVAL MODE>...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.2 STATS - When not using a MAP file Tap [START] to display “CONFIRM” screen. A measurement will start based on the setting configured in 3.5 MODE . Tap [START] to start a measurement. If “START DELAY”...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Tap [STOP] to stop a measurement. button while measuring to display a chart. When a measurement at each measurement point is finished, the measurement will be displayed. Tap [NEXT] to display “CONFIRM” screen which informs you of the next measurement point then wait for the next measurement.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure - When using a MAP file In STATS mode, a MAP will be displayed upon tapping [START]. A measurement will start based on the settings configured in 3.5 MODE . Select a Location and tap [START] to start a measurement.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [START] start measurement If “START DELAY” is NOT checked in “MODE” setting: Upon tapping [START], the pump will begin running. After the pump has run for 10 seconds to stabilize, the measurement will begin. ...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When measurement finished, measurement result window will displayed. Tap [NEXT] to display the MAP again. Then instrument waits next measurement point to be selected. [REMEASURE] perform re-measurement at the current location. Tap [PRINT] to print the measurement results.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.3 STANDARD - When not using a MAP file Tap [START] to display “CONFIRM” screen. A measurement will start based on the settings configured in 3.5 MODE. Tap [START] to start a measurement. If “START DELAY” is NOT checked in “MODE”...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When a measurement at each location is finished, the measurement results will be displayed. Tap [NEXT] to display a “CONFIRM” window informing you of the next measurement point, and wait for the next measurement. [REMEASURE] perform re-measurement.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When all measurements are finished, the final measurement results will be displayed. view the result of certain LOCATION POINT by selecting Location from the dropdown list. [EVAL] display CLEAN ROOM EVALUATION window. [REMEASURE] perform re-measurement. Tap [PRINT] to print a measurement result.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure - When using a MAP file In STANDARD measurement tap [START] to display a MAP. A measurement will start based on the settings configured in 3.5 MODE . Select a Location and tap [START] to start a measurement.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Select a Location and tap [DETAIL] to view the image of the selected Location. (The image of the Location needs to be registered when creating a Schedule using the provided PC application.) Tap [START] to start a measurement. ...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When a measurement at each location is finished, the measurement results will be displayed. In [RAW DATA] tab, measurement data will be displayed. In [CALC DATA] tab, data of minimum (MIN), maximum (MAX) and average (AVE) measurements will be displayed.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.4 Interlocking Operations Every time you tap the particle unit, it changes in the order of: CNT /cf /m Tap a particle size on the screen to display the data for the particular particle size. to return to displaying data for all 6 particle sizes.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure <INTERVAL, STATS and STANDARD modes> A time series chart will be displayed in INTERVAL, STATS STANDARD modes. to switch to the Single display. to return to the Total display. For details on Total display and Single display, please refer to P10 Icons in the Status Display.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure STATS in Measurement RESULT There are six indications for STATUS; “OK”, “F”, “L”, “O”, “V” and “B”. Each means; OK: No error FLOW error LD error OPTION SENSOR error OVER BATTERY error Message when printing While data is being printed, the message shown to the left will be displayed.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.5 Saving Data If AUTO SAVE is not checked on the MODE setting window, data will not be saved to a file after measuring. If you try to change the MODE or start another measurement when AUTO SAVE is not checked, you will get the message shown below.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.6.6 In Case that Measurement is Interrupted If you stop a measurement in STATS or STANDARD mode before all measurements complete, and there is more than one location where a determined set of measurements is finished, the instrument will be in a temporary state of suspension.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure [STANDARD] If you start a measurement when the instrument is in a temporary state of suspension, the message below will be displayed. Tap [YES] to resume measuring from the next LOCATION. Tap [NO] to display CLEAN ROOM EVALUATION. Then the measurement will be completed.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.7 FILE Select [FILE] on the initial screen. Then a screen shown to the left will be displayed. You can display, print and delete data here. You can also display the list files that been outputted ALARM/ERROR LOG screen.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure (a) Select the [COPY] button to copy file and insert an USB flash drive to store the selected file(s). (b) Use “MEASURE MODE” to narrow down the files to be copied. (c) Select the file(s) to copy and tap [OK] to save. (Authentication required) *The User needs the authorization (Copy Files) to copy files.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.8 MENU Select “MENU” on the initial screen to display the window. *User needs have authorization (Access Control Panel) to change the settings on the menu. 3.8.1 Measuring In the Measuring window you can configure the following settings;...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When you configure the chart settings as shown above, the chart will be shown as below. Y Axis: value PARTICLE tab in the CHART SETTING window is applied to the chart. value change it. (It changes in the order of X Axis: MAX value set in the PARTICLE tab in the CHART SETTING...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure When you configure the chart settings as shown above, the chart will be shown as below. The MAX value set in the OPTION tab in The MAX and MIN values set for each the CHART SETTING window is applied to sensor in the OPTION tab in the CHART the chart.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · PRINT SETTING In the PRINT SETTING screen you can set output items for printing. Check “Alarm Print” to print the data at the moment of an alarm being issued and when it is lifted. In RAW DATA tab, you can configure the following settings: - RAW data printing ON/OFF - Particle size(s) to be printed...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · ALARM SETTING In ALARM SETTING you can set thresholds for the particle alarm and option sensor alarm. In the PARTICLE tab, configure the unit and threshold for each particle. Check the particle size that you want to alarm external contact output...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · OPTION SENSOR SETTING In the OPTION SENSOR SETTING screen you can confirm if the option sensor is connected or not, and whether or not to use the sensor. You can also set the unit and MIN/MAX measuring range for each sensor.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · START DELAY START DELAY window measurement delay time. Tap the entry field to display a keyboard. Enter “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds” then [OK] activate settings (Authentication required). · MESSAGE SETTING In the MESSAGE SETTING window, you can choose whether or not to display messages for “PREPARATION”...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.8.2 Setting In the Setting window you can configure the following; DATE/TIME SOUND COMMUNICATION PUMP REGION · DATE/TIME DATE/TIME setting; To adjust DATE, tap [▼] to display a calendar and set the date. To change the TIME, tap “hours”, “minutes” and “seconds”...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · SOUND In the SOUND settings, you can configure the sound volume and sound type. You can use any Windows standard WAV format file for the sound functions. Create a folder named “Sound” on the USB flash drive. Then copy the WAV file(s) in the folder.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · PUMP SETTING In the PUMP setting, you can decide if the pump is ON all the time or not. To have the pump running all the time, check the box for “PUMP ALWAYS ON”. Tap [OK] to save the settings and close the window.
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.8.3 Other In the Other window you can configure the following settings; USER ADMIN LOGS ABOUT REMOTE MODE · User Management “User Setting” screen shows up by choosing “USER ADMIN” menu on the control panel. Registering user, modifying...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure User Information Window In the User Information Window you can add users and edit user information. “Information” tab contains user information “Qualification” setting user authorizations. (a) User Number: automatically assigned (b) User Name: up to 40 characters (c) User ID: up to 16 characters.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure Qualification Administrator: An administrator automatically has authorization to perform all tasks. “Manage Users” is only assigned to the administrator. Manage Users: Allows a user to add, edit, delete, and activate / deactivate users. Access Control Panel: Allows a user to change settings in the control panel. Change Measurement Mode:...
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · Log Maintenance The “Log Maintenance” screen shows up when you select “LOGS” on the control panel. Users can review and print-out the log files, such as the operation log, alarm log, and error log *User needs the authorization (View Logs) to view logs.
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3.Display Description and Operation Procedure · ABOUT Tap [ABOUT] to view the firmware version instrument the remaining capacity of the internal data storage. · REMOTE MODE SETTING In the REMOTE MODE SETTING, check “START IN REMOTE MODE” to activate remote mode automatically when...
3.Display Description and Operation Procedure 3.8.4 LOG OUT Tap [LOG OUT] to return to the “LOG IN” screen. At this screen, you can switch the user and also can shut-down the instrument. When the [OK] button is tapped after a user ID and password are inputted, you return to MENU screen.
4. PC Applications 4. PC Applications The provided PC applications allow you to process measurement data and to operate the instrument from a Windows computer via network. This section describes important settings when using the PC applications. For details of each application, refer to the operation manual “AIRBORNE PARTICLE COUNTER SOFTWARE”.
4. PC Applications COMMUNICATION SETTING screen. ・ To access the instrument form a PC, enter the HOST NAME specified in the COMMUNICATION SETTING. ・ User authentication is required when connecting to the instrument. Enter your User ID and Password as registered in the instrument. User needs the authorization (Copy Files) to copy files.
Accuracy whichever is greater Φ10 to 16 x212 mm Dimension Length of the probe cable: 2m Contact Output Cable - Model 3910-03 When the alarm function is ON and the threshold is exceeded, the alarm will be turned Photocoupler Spec...
6. Printing Examples 6. Printing Examples 6.1 Printing Example for Each Measurement Mode 6.1.1 SINGLE [SG20101201120000] Ser.No. = 654321 Measured by kanomax Measured on 12/01/2010 Sample Time = 00:01:00 Repeats = 1 Printed by kanomax Particle [p][Total] TIME 0.3um 0.5um 1.0um...
6. Printing Examples 6.1.5 STANDARD [IS20101201120000] Ser. No. = 654321 Measured by kanomax Measured on 12/01/2010 Sample Time = 00:01:00 Repeats = 5 Printed by kanomax Class = ISO 6 Sizes = 0.3um Particles [p][Total] 1:Location1 2887279 p/m3 NG 2:Location2 2848409 p/m3 NG TIME 0.3um...
7. Battery Charge 7. Battery Charge 7.1 Charging Battery When the AC adapter is connected, you can charge the battery (one or two) when it is installed in the instrument. When the battery is fully charged, the Power state LED becomes red. When the battery is charging, the power state LED will blink.
(Measurement Environment Temperature / Humidity / Concentration etc) If you have checked the above 1), 2) Contact your distributor or your KANOMAX service and 3), and the instrument readings center for repair or calibration. are still too high, the instrument may require calibration or repair.
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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 and outlet are not blocked.
10. 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.
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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. For more information, please contact your sales representative. When you call, please have the following information at hand: (1) PRODUCT name;...
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