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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 Model pDR-1000AN/1200 personalDATARAM Instruction Manual Particulate Monitor Part Number 100181-00 15May2013...
  • Page 3 © 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications, terms and pricing are subject to change. Not all products are available in all countries. Please consult your local sales representative for details. Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments 27 Forge Parkway Franklin, MA 02038 1-508-520-0430 www.thermo.com/aqi...
  • Page 4 WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARRANTY GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS USER GUIDELINES 3.1 Handling Instructions 3.2 Safety Instructions 3.3 Handling and Operation 3.3.1 Model pDR-1000AN 3.3.2 Model pDR-1200 3.4 Air Sampling Guidelines 3.5 Environmental Constraints and Certifications ACCESSORIES 4.1 Standard Accessories 4.2 Optional Accessories INSTRUMENT LAYOUT 5.1 Front Panel 5.2 Bottom Base...
  • Page 7 OPERATING MODES 7.1 Start-Up Mode 7.2 Ready Mode 7.3 Run and Logging Mode 7.3.1 Data Logging 7.3.2 Clearing Memory 7.3.3 Run Mode Display and Commands OPERATION 8.1 Start-Up 8.2 Setting Up For A Run 8.3 Measurement Run Procedure 8.4 Abbreviated Run Start/Stop Instructions 8.5 Resetting Procedure COMMUNICATIONS WITH COMPUTER 9.1 Hardware and Software Requirements...
  • Page 8 14.0 PARTICLE SIZE CLASSIFICATION (Model pDR-1200 only) 14.1 Size Fractionated Monitoring 14.2 Particle Sizing 15.0 CONVERSION BETWEEN personalDataRAM VERSIONS 15.1 Conversion procedure from pDR-1000AN to pDR-1200 15.2 Conversion procedure from pDR-1200 to pDR-1000AN 16.0 SEQUENCE OF KEYSTROKES AND SCREENS 17.0 SERVICE LOCATIONS...
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  • Page 10: Warranty

    Warranty Seller warrants that the Products will operate or perform substantially in conformance with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the period of time set forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package inserts.
  • Page 11 covered by the warranty hereunder, Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller for all costs of investigating and responding to such request at Seller's then prevailing time and materials rates. If Seller provides repair services or replacement parts that are not covered by the warranty provided in this warranty, Buyer shall pay Seller therefor at Seller's then prevailing time and materials rates.

  • Page 12: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The personalDataRAM™ (for Personal Data-logging Real-time Aerosol Monitor) is a technologically advanced instrument designed to measure the concentration of airborne particulate matter (liquid or solid), providing direct and continuous readout as well as electronic recording of the information. The personalDataRAM is available in two versions: model pDR-1000AN and model pDR-1200.
  • Page 13 Zeroing is accomplished by means of a hand-inflatable “zero air” pouch included with the model pDR-1000AN, and by an inlet filter cartridge provided with the model pDR-1200. In addition, the instrument automatically checks agreement with its original factory calibration by checking its optical background during the zeroing sequence.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • Concentration measurement range (auto-ranging) : 0.001 to 400 mg/m • Scattering coefficient range: 1.5 x 10 (approx.) @ λ =880 nm to 0.6 m • Precision/repeatability over 30 days (2-sigma) ± 2% of reading or ±0.005 mg/m , whichever is larger, for 1-sec. averaging time ±0.5% of reading or ±0.0015 mg/m , whichever is larger, for 10-sec.
  • Page 15 • Elapsed time range: 0 to 100 hours (resets to 0 after 100 hours) • Time keeping and data retention: > 10 years • Readout display: LCD 16 characters (4 mm height) x 2 lines • Serial interface: RS-232, 4,800 baud •...
  • Page 16 • Weight: Model pDR-1000AN: 0.5 kg (18 oz) Model pDR-1200: 0.68 kg (24 oz) • Cyclone (included in model pDR-1200 only): Model KTL • Filter holder (included in model pDR-1200 only): Model MAWP037AO (with 0.8 μm pore size filter) ______________________________________________________________ Referred to gravimetric calibration with SAE Fine (ISO Fine) test dust (mmd = 2 to 3 µm, σg = 2.5, as aerosolized) At constant temperature and full battery voltage...

  • Page 17: User Guidelines

    USER GUIDELINES 3.1 Handling Instructions The personalDataRAM is a sophisticated optical/electronic instrument and should be handled accordingly. Although the personalDataRAM is very rugged, it should not be subjected to excessive shock, vibration, temperature or humidity. As a practical guideline, the personalDataRAM should be handled with the same care as a portable CD player.

  • Page 18: Model Pdr-1200

    Typical modes of instrument support/handling include: • Hand-held. Do not obstruct or cover the sensing chamber opening slots on front and back of unit. • Belt attached. Use belt clip provided as standard accessory. The unit can be worn on a waist belt, or with optional shoulder belt (model pDR-SS) for breathing zone monitoring.

  • Page 19: Air Sampling Guidelines

    • Tripod mounted. The unit can be attached to any standard tripod using the threaded opening on the bottom base (see accessory attachment fitting on Fig. 4). 3.4 Air Sampling Guidelines Although the personalDataRAM is designed primarily for intramural use, i.e. for indoor air quality, in-plant, or mining environment monitoring, its active sampling version (model pDR-1200) also makes it compatible with extramural use (i.e.

  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    • Soft-shell carrying case (model pDR-CC-1) • Digital communications cable (model pDR-DCC) • Analog signal/alarm output cable (model pDR-ANC) • Communications software disk (model pDR-COM) • Z-Pouch zeroing kit (model pDR-ZP [for use with pDR-1000AN only]) • Zeroing filter cartridge and tubing (model pDR-ZF)(for use with pDR-1200 only) •...

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    Front Panel Refer to Figures 1 (for model pDR-1000AN) or 2 (for model pDR-1200) for location of controls and display. The front panel contains the four touch switches (keys) and the LCD screen required for the operation of the personalDataRAM. The four touch switches provide tactile ("popping") feedback when properly actuated.

  • Page 25: Bottom Base

    The EXIT and ENTER keys serve to execute specific commands that may be indicated on the screen, and the NEXT key generally serves to scroll the displayed information, e.g. to review the operating parameters that have been programmed, display maximum/STEL values, diagnostic values, etc. If an incorrect command is keyed (e.g.
  • Page 26 reprogram parameters). The analog output cable is provided with flying leads for interconnection with other data processing and/or control systems. WARNING: The modular jack receptacle on the side of the personalDataRAM should be used only for communications with computers and alarm circuitry.

  • Page 28: Back Panel And Belt Clip

    5.4 Back Panel and Belt Clip The back panel consists of a label with important user information on safety procedures and certifications, model and serial numbers, etc. and is provided with mounting hardware for the attachment of the belt clip kit (see Figures 5 or 6 for mounting configuration of the belt clip).

  • Page 29: Battery Replacement

    • Observe battery polarity and the back panel battery orientation pattern (the negative battery terminal is the one closer to the side of the instrument). • Insert the battery by sliding it in until it bottoms out. It should protrude slightly above the bottom surface of the instrument.

  • Page 30: Rechargeable Battery Module

    Rechargeable Battery Module A rechargeable battery pack (model pDR-BP) is available as an optional accessory. This unit attaches directly to the base of the personalDataRAM. The pDR-BP contains a sealed nickel-metal-hydride battery (NiMH), which provides typically 72 hours of continuous operation between successive charges (for 3-hour charging).

  • Page 31: Zeroing The Model Pdr-1200

    (i.e., ≤ 5 μg/m ) for zeroing, as determined by another monitor (e.g., Thermo Scientific DataRAM 4). To zero the model pDR-1000AN by means of its Z-Pouch, proceed as follows: • Wipe the outside surfaces of the pDR-1000AN to remove as much dust from those surfaces as possible before placing the instrument inside the Z-Pouch.

  • Page 32: Pdr-1200 Filter Holder Installation

    pDR-1200 Filter Holder Installation The 37-mm filter holder provided with the pDR-1200 must be installed before operation of the instrument, in order to connect a sampling pump. To install the filter holder, remove protective cover, and insert the open collar over the black attachment cup with the external o-ring, on the left side of the pDR-1200 sensing chamber.

  • Page 33: Data Logging

    7.3.1 Data Logging In order to activate the logging function, the unit must be in (or returned to) the Ready Mode (see Section 8.2). If data logging has been enabled, the data will be logged in the next free (unrecorded) tag or data set. For example, if data had been recorded previously in tags # 1, 2 and 3 then, when a new run is initiated, the new data will be stored in tag #4.

  • Page 34: Operation

    OPERATION Start-Up DISPLAY NOTES START ZERO:ENTER Before starting a run with the ON/OFF GO TO RUN: NEXT personalDataRAM, zero it (see Section 6.5) and key ENTER while the unit is exposed to particle-free air. Alternatively, key NEXT to go to RUN/READY mode.

  • Page 35: Setting Up For A Run

    Setting Up For A Run (Ready Mode) DISPLAY NOTES LOGGING DISABLED This screen indicates the NEXT logging status. To enable the logging function, key ENTER. Toggling of the on/off logging status can be done by keying ENTER. LOG INTRVL 600s This message indicates that ENTER TAG#:...

  • Page 36: Measurement Run Procedure

    BATTERY LEFT 83% This screen displays the NEXT MEMORY LEFT 96% remaining battery charge, and the remaining percentage of free memory. CONNECT TO PC When this screen has been NEXT selected, the operating parameters can be edited and/or the logged data can be downloaded via the PC (see Section 9.0).
  • Page 37 ET 06:12:49 This screen shows the elapsed NEXT ST 08:18:26MAY15 run time (ET) and the run start time/date (ST). MAX: 0.113 mg/m This screen shows the maximum NEXT T 10:08:44 MAY15 concentration of current run and time/date of occurrence. STEL:0.058 mg/m This screen shows the 15-min NEXT T 09:59:22 MAY15...

  • Page 38: Abbreviated Run Start/Stop Instructions

    Abbreviated Run Start/Stop Instructions To power-up and start a measurement run without zeroing and without logging, proceed as follows: • Key sequentially ON/OFF, NEXT and ENTER. To terminate run and shut down, proceed as follows starting from the concentration screen (otherwise key EXIT first): •...

  • Page 39: Communications With Computer

    COMMUNICATIONS WITH COMPUTER Hardware and Software Requirements The computer requirements to install the software provided with the personalDataRAM (Thermo Scientific pDR-COM) are the following: • IBM-PC compatible • 486, Pentium, or better processor • Minimum operating system: Windows 95™ or better •...

  • Page 40: Communications Between Personaldataram And Computer

    Communication Between personalDataRAM and Computer To effect the communication between the personalDataRAM (via the pDR-COM software installed in the computer as described in the preceding section) and the PC, proceed as follows: 1. Connect the personalDataRAM to one of the computer's serial ports using the pDR-DCC cable provided.

  • Page 41: Real-Time Rs-232 Output

    To review the parameter values currently programmed into the personalDataRAM, click on Get configuration. After editing the parameters, click on Set configuration to input the new values into the personalDataRAM program. Most operations within pDR-COM are self-evidently labeled, including fly-over dialog boxes.

  • Page 42: Analog Signal Output

    Every second during a run, the personalDataRAM serial port will output a sixteen- character code. It consists of two brackets with 14 hexadecimal digits between them, representing sum check (2 digits), sensed concentration (8 digits), and calibration factor (%, 4 digits). The concentration in µg/m is obtained by multiplying the sensed concentration times the calibration factor and dividing by 100.

  • Page 43: Alarm

    is the common ground (return for all signals), and contact #6 is the positive 0 – 5 V analog output. For the 0 – 5 V output signal, the externally connected load must have an impedance of more than 200 kilo-ohms. For the 4 – 20 mA output signal, the externally connected load must have an impedance of less than 200 ohms when powering the personalDataRAM with a battery, or less than 300 ohms when using the its AC supply.

  • Page 44: Remote Alarm Unit

    11.3 Remote Alarm Unit An alarm relay unit (model pDR-RA) is available as an optional accessory for the personalDataRAM. The pDR-RA, when connected to the alarm output of the personalDataRAM, provides a switched output triggered by the alarm signal of the monitor.

  • Page 45: Model Pdr-1200

    • Using filtered (particle-free) pressurized air, blow the inside of the sensing chamber taking great care in not marring or scratching any of the exposed surfaces; • Reposition the two sensing chamber cover plates in the same location (front and back) as they had been originally.

  • Page 46: Field Gravimetric Calibration

    (Thermo Scientific DataRAM 4) that are used for the routine calibration of every personalDataRAM.

  • Page 47: Scattering Coefficient Calibration

    The duration of this comparison run should be sufficient to collect a mass of at least 1 mg on the reference filter (in order to permit accurate weighing of the collected mass by means of an analytical balance). The time-weighted average (TWA) reading of the personalDataRAM can be used to estimate the required sampling time to collect the above-mentioned mass on the filter.

  • Page 48: Particle Size Classification (Model Pdr-1200 Only)

    14.0 PARTICLE SIZE CLASSIFICATION (model pDR-1200 only) The particle size selective cyclone of the pDR-1200 provides the user with two important capabilities: a) to measure the particulate matter concentration of a specific aerodynamic size fraction, and b) to determine the mass median size of a particle population.
  • Page 49 • Start pump and run at about 1 liter/minute. Observe real-time concentration (CONC) reading • Increase flow rate very slowly and gradually until CONC reading is one-half of the initial concentration measured without the cyclone. Continue sampling at this flow rate for about one minute and confirm that TWA reading is about one-half of the initial one.
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  • Page 51: Conversion Between Personaldataram Versions

    15.0 CONVERSION BETWEEN personalDataRAM VERSIONS The personalDataRAM user has the option to convert from a model pDR-1000AN to a model pDR-1200 or vice versa using the appropriate conversion kit. To convert from a pDR-1000AN to a pDR-1200 (i.e., from a passive air sampling configuration to an active one), the user requires the model pDR-AS conversion kit.

  • Page 52: Conversion Procedure From Pdr-1200 To Pdr-1000An

    • Carefully insert the large diameter open end of the metal cyclone into the other cup on the opposite side of the sensing chamber. The cyclone inlet (small short metal tube on side of cyclone) can be oriented as desired (upwards, as shown in Figure 2, sideways, downwards, etc.).

  • Page 53: Sequence Of Keystrokes And Screens

    16.0 SEQUENCE OF KEYSTROKES AND SCREENS (pDR-1000AN/1200, ADR-1200S and HPM-1000) Start-Up and Survey Run Mode (Without Data Logging) ON/OFF START ZERO:ENTER GO TO RUN: NEXT (Use Zeroing Kit here) ENTER NEXT ZEROING V 2.00 73 sec. Start-Up CALIBRATION: OK Mode NEXT START RUN: ENTER READY: NEXT...
  • Page 54 Start-Up, Set-Up and Run Mode (With Data Logging) ON/OFF START ZERO:ENTER GO TO RUN: NEXT (Use Zeroing Kit here) ENTER NEXT ZEROING V 1.00 Start-Up 73 sec. Mode CALIBRATION: OK NEXT START RUN: ENTER READY: NEXT NEXT LOGGING DISABLED ENTER LOG INTRVL 600s TAG#: 4 NEXT...
  • Page 55 ENTER LOG INTRVL 600s TAG#: 4 5 sec. CONC*0.047 mg/m TWA 0.039 mg/m CONC*0.054 mg/m TWA 0.041 mg/m EXIT NEXT TERMINATE RUN? ET 06:12:49 Y:ENTER N:NEXT ST 08:18:26MAY15 ENTER NEXT EXIT NEXT START RUN: ENTER MAX: 0.113 mg/m Mode READY: NEXT T 10:08:44 MAY15 ON/OFF EXIT...
  • Page 56 Resetting/Electronic Checking Mode EXIT + ENTER ON/OFF PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING ALARM PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING SERIAL PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING CLOCK PDR SELF-TEST… Automatic TESTING A/D Sequence (30 – 40 sec.) PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING D/A PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING MEMORY PDR SELF-TEST… TESTING COMPLETE (automatic power off) NOTE: After the preceding resetting sequence, the instrument should be zeroed;...

  • Page 57: Service Locations

    17.0 SERVICE LOCATIONS For additional assistance, service is available from exclusive distributors worldwide. Contact one of the phone numbers below for product support and technical information or visit us on the web at www.thermo.com/aqi. 1-866-282-0430 Toll Free 1-508-520-0430 International...
  • Page 58 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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