USB port. 1.1. About the Measurement The 831 counts and sizes particles in 7 different size ranges then uses a proprietary algorithm to convert count data to mass measurements (µg/m ). Fundamentally, the 831 calculates a volume for each detected particle then assigns a standard density for the conversion.
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Model 831 Standard Accessories Battery Charger USB Cable 831 Manual MOI P/N 831-9800 MOI P/N: 390031 MOI P/N: 831 MOI P/N: 500787 Calibration USB Drivers CD Comet Software Certificate MOI P/N: MOI P/N: 80248 MOI P/N: 80328 831-9600 Figure 1 – Standard Accessories ...
2.2. 831 Layout The following figure shows the layout of the Model 831 and provides a description of the components. Inlet Nozzle Display Flow Adjust Charger Jack USB Port Keyboar Rotary Dial Figure 3 – 831 Layout Component Description Display...
The following sections cover the basic operation of Model 831. 3.1. User Interface The 831 user interface is composed of a rotary dial, 2 button keypad and a LCD display. The keypad and rotary dial are described in the following table. Control...
Favorite range (default = PM2.5). Select a Favorite range in the Settings Menu (Section 4) and the 831 will pin the Favorite range to the top display line. The second line scrolls (rotary dial) through the remaining ranges and battery capacity. The Sample Screen is shown in Figure 6 below.
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4.2.2. Sample History Press to View Press Select to view history. HISTORY 831 will display the last record (Date, Time, Location, and 30/MAR/2011 L001 Record Number). Rotate dial to scroll through records. Press to 10:30:45 #1000 view record.
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Press dial to select next digit. Repeat action until last digit. Rotate and Press Rotate dial to scroll values. Press dial to exit Edit mode and DATE 30/MAR/2011 return to view screen. 4.2.8. About View model number and firmware version. 80878-1 V1.0.0 Model 831 Manual Page 9 831-9800 Rev D.doc...
5.1. Connection ATTENTION: The included USB driver CD must be installed before connecting the 831 USB port to your computer. If the supplied drivers are not installed first, Windows may install generic drivers that are not compatible with this product.
Range = 0.10 to 9.99 5.3. Real Time Output The 831 outputs real time data at the end of each sample. The output format is a comma separated values (CSV). The following sections show the format. 5.4. Comma Separated Value (CSV) A CSV header is included for multiple record transfers like Display All Data (2) or Display New Data (3).
To charge the battery, connect the battery charger module AC power cord to an AC power outlet and the battery charger DC plug to the socket on the side of the 831. The universal battery charger will work with power line voltages of 100 to 240 volts, at 50/60 Hz.
6.2.3. Annual Calibration The 831 should be sent back to Met One Instruments yearly for calibration and inspection. Particle counter calibration requires specialized equipment and training. The Met One Instruments calibration facility uses industry accepted methods such as ISO and JIS.
High measurement values 2. Calibration 2. Send to service center 1. Defective battery pack 1. Send to service center Battery pack does not hold 2. Defective charger 2. Contact service center a charge module Model 831 Manual Page 14 831-9800 Rev D.doc...
1.74 lbs – 28 ounces – (0.79 kg) Environmental Operating Temperature 0º C to +50º C Storage Temperature -20º C to +60º C Accessories Battery charger / adapter USB Cable Operation manual Comet software Model 831 Manual Page 15 831-9800 Rev D.doc...
Any product found to be defective during the warranty period will, at the option of Met One Instruments, Inc., be replaced or repaired. In no case shall the liability of Met One Instruments, Inc. exceed the purchase price of the product.
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