PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 1. SAFETY INFORMATION A Warning identifies a condition or action that pose hazard(s) to the user; a Caution identifies a condition or action that may damage the meter or the equipment under test. Read this entire manual before using the meter. Safety labels used in this manual and on the meter are as follows.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN Caution To avoid possible damage to the meter: Avoid using the meter in an excessively dirty or dusty atmosphere. Excessive particle intake can damage the meter. Remove the isokinetic probe cap before the startup. Not doing so can damage the meter.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 3. SPECIFICATIONS Operating principle: Counts individual particles using scattered laser light and calculates the equivalent mass concentration using a proper algorithm. Optical system: Sideway light-scattering method Light source: Laser diode Laser product class: Class 1, IEC 60825-1 / EN 60825-1 Mass Mode: Mass concentration ranges: PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM7, PM10, and TSP Concentration range: 0 to 1000 µg/m...
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN Delay time: 0 to 24 hours Sample inlet: Isokinetic probe Interface: USB Vacuum source: Internal pump flow controlled Dimensions: 11.0 x 21.8 x 6.7 cm (4.33 " x 8.58 " x 2.64 ") Weight: 875 g Environmental: Operating: 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F), 20 % to 90 % RH, non-condensing Storage: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), Up to 90 % RH, non-condensing...
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 4. QUICK START The meter may be used directly out of the box. To immediately use the meter: 1. Read “Safety Information” 2. Remove the Isokinetic probe cap. 3. Press the (POWER) key. 4. Press key to select MASS mode or Press key to select COUNT mode.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 5. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Parts description: 1. Isokinetic probe and cap. 2. External power: 12 VDC, 3 A External power. 3. USB Port. Power key: Press to turns the meter on and off. Arrow keys: Press key to select MASS mode or press key to select COUNT...
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 6. DISPLAY Press the corresponding button from the keypad at the bottom of the LCD to invoke the following screens: Main screen Setup screen (pages 1, 2 and 3) Label menu screen 6-1 Main Screen The Main screen appears after the meter is turned on and after the opening screen appears.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 6-2 Setup Screen 1. From the Main screen, press (SETUP) key, the Setup screen Page 1 appears. Press key again to select the desired setup screen pages. 09/15/17 Version No. 00...
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 2. Press keys to move up and down through each parameter. Press (left arrow) and (right arrow) keys to navigate within each screen entry that is highlighted. 3. Press (RETURN) key to store the setup changes and to return to the Main screen.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 6-3 Label Menu Screen It may be useful to assign labels to samples taken from different areas or rooms. Use the Label menu to select sample labels. 6-3-1 To edit labels using the keypad: 1. Press (LABEL) key on the main screen to display the Label Menu screen.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 6-3-2 To reviewing the buffer: The Label menu screen includes: List of location labels. 1. Press (LABEL) key on the main screen to display the Label Menu screen. 2. Press (BUFFER) key to recall the buffer. 09/15/17 Version No.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 3. Press key to select the particle or mass mode and its memory buffer. 4. Press (ENTER) key, the Buffer review screen and the last record stored in the buffer is displayed. 5. Press key to scroll through the different samples. 6.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7. USING THE METER The following sections give detailed information about using the meter. 7-1 Setup To set up the meter: Go through the different screens and set the desired parameters for sampling. Refer to previous sections regarding the different screens and menus. 7-1-1 Setting the Counting mode: The counting mode choices are: Concentration mode:...
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-1-2 Setting the air sampling volume or sampling time: In the MASS mode, the sample time is fixed at 60 seconds (2.83L). In the COUNT mode: To set the sample volume or sample time: 1. Press (SETUP) key on the Main screen.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-1-3 Setting the method of counting data: The choices for data counting are: Cumulative – Includes all particles that are larger than or equal to the particle size selected in the sample volume field. Differential – Includes all particles that are larger than or equal to the particle size selected in the sample volume field, but small than the next largest particle size.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-1-5 Setting the memory buffer: The meter can store measurement data in the internal flash memory or on micro SD card. To set the memory buffer: 1. Press (SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup page 1 screen is displayed with the current “Cnt Mode”...
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-1-7 Setting the date and time: To set the date and time: 1. Press (SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen is displayed. 2. Press (PAGE 2) key on the Setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page 2 screen is displayed.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 6. Press to increase the time; press to decrease the time. 7. Once the desired time has been selected, press (SAVE) key. 8. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen. Note: The maximum delay time is 23:59:59. 7-1-9 Setting the temperature unit: To set the Temperature unit to °...
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN To set the K-Factor coefficients: 1. Press (SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen is displayed. 2. Press (PAGE 2) key on the Setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page 2 screen is displayed.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-2-1 Purging the Particle Counter: Before taking particle samples, the meter should be purged using the zero count filter. Purging the meter will make sure the readings are accurate. To purge the meter: 1. Fit the filter adapter onto the end of the zero count filter.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-2-2 Collect samples: Important Caution: Remove the isokinetic probe cap so that the isokinetic probe is not obstructed. Not doing so can damage the meter. To collect samples: 1. Press the (POWER) key to turn on the meter. 2.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN In COUNT mode: Press (COUNT) key on the Main screen to start sampling. The cycle will automatically stop on completion of the sample. If the Sample Volume is set to Manual, the meter will continuously samples until the (Stop) key is pressed.
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PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 7-2-6 Display the number of samples in the buffer: To display the number of samples in the buffer: 1. Press (SETUP) key on the Main screen. 2. Press (PAGE 2) key on the Setup screen. The number of samples in the buffer is displayed in the “Buffer Count”...
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN 8. MAINTENANCE Warning The Meter contains no user-serviceable parts. To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the meter, do not open the meter. Use the zero count filter to ensure that the meter filter is free of contamination. Refer to “Purging the Meter”.
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN To connect the ac adapter: 1. Attach the power cord to the end of the ac adapter. 2. Plug the ac adapter into the 12V jack on the meter. 3. Plug the power cord into an ac outlet. The meter will take 2.5 hours to fully charge.
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