Use a cyclone when measuring in environments where large number of microparticles might be present. Do not operate the partector in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Have your instrument recalibrated once a year.
7.8 x 13.4 x 2.9 cm Weight: 400 g 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 device USB cable SD-card 2 GB...
Getting started Instrument description The partector is a portable, battery powered instrument to measure the lung deposited surface area (LDSA) 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.
Supplying power To charge the partector or to operate it for periods longer than the battery lifetime, connect the partector USB port to a PC or Laptop or to a USB- Charger to charge the device. While charging, the blue charge LED on the front panel lights up. When the partector is fully charged, it turns off.
Insert / remove SD-card To store data on the microSD-card, insert it in the partector as shown in the graph till it snaps in. To remove the SD-card, press on the inserted card which will force the release.
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Keypad functions & symbols In the picture below you can see the partector display screens: Figure 3: Partector menu screens Home screen On the home screen you can see the LDSA concentration, 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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Figure 4: color coding of LDSA values Electrometer gain calibration The partector contains an in-circuit electrometer gain measurement, which is executed once per hour. The gain measurement takes 20s, and during this time no LDSA measurement is possible. During the gain measurement, the LDSA value is displayed in white in a sequence of first 000, then the gain value in % (approximately 100) and finally again 000.
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Config screen In the config screen, you can change some settings of the partector Alarm level: use the “up” and “down” soft key to change the alarm level to the desired value. When the measurement value exceeds the alarm level, the internal buzzer of the partector will produce an audible warning.
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Extended operation information Different inlet options The partector 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 inlet to remove coarse particles. The internal pump cannot support high pressure drops, so you should not use an impactor.
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The partector data file To view the measured and stored partector data, remove the SD and insert it in your PC as described in a previous section. Now you either...
Error messages Error conditions Whenever an operation parameter of the partector is outside of its normal range, a warning message appears on the partector screen. The warning shows up in red on the home screen: Figure 6: generic warning message on home screen There are different reasons for warnings to appear, and a click on the “show”...
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If the message still appears, contact naneos. Buffer overflow - software loop time - report error to naneos. You delayed. can still measure with the device if it only appears infrequently. RH error - relative humidity is...
Open the two screws marked in figure 7 with a philips screw driver. Remove the charger hatch. Check condition of sealing o-ring. Contact naneos for a replacement if it is brittle or has visible cracks. Take an artist’s brush and carefully slide it along the thin HV wire. Too much force can...
Standards, approvals and patents The partector is in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (successor of 89/336/EEC with amendments) 2011/65/EC Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) The technology of the partector is patent pending.
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