Checking The Status - Kanomax Fast CPC 3650 User Manual

Fast Condensation Particle Counter Model 3650: Operation
The Fast CPC is operated using the touch-screen display and the F1, F2, F3,
and F4 buttons. The F buttons perform the following functions:
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F1: Press F1 to view instrument status.
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F2: Press F2 to view/change instrument settings.
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F3: Press F3 to view/change data collection options.
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F4: Press F4 to view onscreen graphs.
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System: the System button is for factory use only and is non-functional
for the customer.

Checking the Status

On the front panel, press F1 to see the Device Status screen. The current time
and date (hh:mm:ss, day-month-year) is displayed below the screen heading.
Any status readings displayed in red indicate that the status is outside the
acceptable range or the set point has not been reached.
Figure 6: Fast CPC Device Status Screen.
The Device Status screen displays the following instrument statuses:
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Concentration: Displays particle concentration in particles/cc.
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Condenser: Displays the condenser temperature: in °C. The nominal
value is 14°C. If the Fast CPC does not reach the operating temperature,
place the instrument in a cooler location or a suitable environmental
cabinet.
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Saturator: Displays the saturator temperature: in °C. 35 °C. If the Fast
CPC does not reach the operating temperature, place the instrument in a
warmer location or a suitable environmental cabinet.
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Optics: Displays the condenser temperature: in °C. The nominal value is
28 °C. If the Fast CPC does not reach the operating temperature, place the
instrument in a warmer location or a suitable environmental cabinet.
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Inlet Pressure: Displays the inlet pressure in kPa.
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