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Liquid NanoParticle Sizer System
Model 9310: User Manual
Part Number: 1979310
Version 1.0.1

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  • Page 1 Liquid NanoParticle Sizer System Model 9310: User Manual Part Number: 1979310 Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 2 All trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective owners Kanomax FMT, Inc. may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Providing you with this document does not give license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights or the intellectual property except as expressly provided in a written agreement from Kanomax FMT, Inc.
  • Page 3 Limitation of Warranty and Liability Kanomax FMT, Inc. offers a full 12-month repair or replacement warranty on all products sold. Warranty covers defects resulting from design or manufacturing. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Kanomax FMT, Inc., at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Manual ......................... 1 Intended Audience ......................1 Scope of User Manual ......................1 Definitions ..........................1 Safety and Handling Procedures ................... 2 Safety Signals ........................2 Warnings..........................3 How the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Works ................4 Applications .........................
  • Page 5 Installing the Local Network ..................... 40 Operation Instructions......................44 Checking the Status ......................44 Changing the NanoParticle Nebulizer Settings ............... 44 Changing the Date and/or Time ....................45 Changing the NanoParticle Nebulizer Network Settings ............47 Setting Control for the Injection Pump ..................48 Changing the AFIMC Settings ..................

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual Intended Audience The Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Model 9310 User Manual is intended to be used by qualified personnel (such as technicians and engineers) in a laboratory setting. Scope of User Manual This user manual contains detailed instructions for the installation and set up of the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Model 9310.

  • Page 7: Safety And Handling Procedures

    Liquid NanoParticle Sizer: Safety and Handling Procedures Safety and Handling Procedures Read this section to learn safe handling procedures for the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer. There are limited user-serviceable parts inside the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer: all repair and maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    During normal operation, do not tilt the nebulizer at angles >10. ▪ You must drain the nebulizer before you move or ship it. Do not ship an undried/undrained nebulizer back to Kanomax FMT, Inc.: doing so might damage the device and invalidate the warranty. ▪...

  • Page 9: How The Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer Works

    Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer: How It Works How the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Works The LNS is a fully integrated three-stage system incorporating a NanoParticle Nebulizer (NPN), an Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier (AFIMC) and a Fast Condensation Particle Counter (Fast CPC) to measure particles as small as 5 nm.

  • Page 10: Applications

    Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer: How It Works The Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system offers the following advantages over existing liquid particle size distribution characterization technology: ▪ Combines proven techniques (used by NIST and AIST, Japan) for counting and sizing aerosol size distributions with a unique nebulizer technology to successfully measure particle size and number concentration in concentrated liquid suspensions.
  • Page 11 Patent numbers 8,272,253 and 8,573,034 have been issued to CTA and licensed by Kanomax FMT, Inc. Patent number 7,852,465 has been issued to Kanomax FMT, Inc.

  • Page 12: How To Install The Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer Model 9310

    1. Carefully remove the nebulizer from its shipping container. Save the original packing materials for use when shipping the nebulizer back to Kanomax FMT, Inc. for service, or for moving the nebulizer to a different location. Warning. If the NanoParticle Nebulizer is returned to Kanomax FMT, Inc.

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier

    1. Carefully remove the AFIMC from its shipping container. Save the original packing materials for use when shipping the ion mobility classifier back to Kanomax FMT, Inc. for service, or for moving the ion mobility classifier to a different location.

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Fast Cpc

    1. Carefully remove the Fast CPC from its shipping container. Save the original packing materials for use when shipping the Fast CPC back to Kanomax FMT, Inc. for service, or for moving the Fast CPC to a different location. Warning. If the Fast CPC is returned to Kanomax FMT, Inc. in anything other than the original shipping container, you will be charged for any damage that occurs during shipping.
  • Page 15 2. Make sure all the items listed in Table 4, were included in the LNS shipment. If any of the items are missing, or damaged, please call Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6- 6877-0183.)

  • Page 16: Equipment You Need

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Equipment You Need To install the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer, you will require the following items: ▪ 9/16 wrench. ▪ A length of ¼ inch OD tubing sufficient to reach from the instrument to your waste drain (12 ft maximum length). ▪...

  • Page 17: Flaring A Tube

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Flaring a Tube The installation procedure for online analysis requires you to flare a PFA tube. You can either use a heat flaring tool provided by Entegris (customer service numbers: 952-556-4196 or 800-394-4083) or a cold flaring tool provided by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics (customer service numbers: 714-630-5818 or 800-833-5661).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Water Drain

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Figure 3: Back Panel of the NanoParticle Nebulizer. Cooling Ethernet Port (inactive Dilution Flow Serial Port Flowmeter Waste Outlet Shipping USB Port Drain Power Switch Power Socket UPW Inlet Nebulizer Pressure Inlet Regulator Connecting the Water Drain Excess sample from the nebulization module is removed from the instrument using a solenoid pump.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Compressed Air Or Nitrogen Supply

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Waste Outlet 3. Using an adjustable wrench, tighten the Swagelok nut one turn past hand-tight to swage the ferrules onto the tubing. Once the ferrules have been swaged the fitting only requires slight tightening upon reassembly. Warning: Do not over-tighten the fitting or you will damage the tube and/or fitting.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 3. Using an adjustable wrench, tighten the Swagelok nut one turn past hand tight to swage the ferrules onto the tubing. Once the ferrules have been swaged, the fitting only requires slight tightening upon reassembly. 4. Connect the other end of the tube to your air supply. 5.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Sample Inlet

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 5. Remove the protective nut and plug from the UPW Inlet fitting. Keep this Flaretek nut and plug for use when moving or shipping the nebulizer. (See shutdown instructions on page 87). 6. Push the flared end of the tube onto the UPW Inlet. 7.
  • Page 22 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 5. Remove the front tube holder (with adjustable pressure lever) from the supplied peristaltic pump by pushing in the tab (to the left) and lifting the holder up. 6. Slot the tubing into the tube holder. Place the orange tube positioner on the far right of the tubing against the tube holder.

  • Page 23: Controlling The External Injection Pump With The Nanoparticle Nebulizer

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Controlling the External Injection Pump with the NanoParticle Nebulizer The external injection (peristaltic) pump can be controlled by the NanoParticle Nebulizer. To connect the pump and the NanoParticle Nebulizer, follow these instructions: 1. Plug the provided RS 232 cable into the Serial port on the back panel of the NanoParticle Nebulizer.

  • Page 24: Warming Up The Nebulizer

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation RS232 Cable Warming Up the Nebulizer Using the rocker switch on the back panel, turn the power on. You see the instrument splash screen (shown below) and the nebulizer automatically begins its warm-up procedure. The warm-up procedure may take up to 15 minutes.

  • Page 25: Installing The Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Installing the Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier Figure 5 and Figure 6 show the front and back panels of the Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier (AFIMC) Model 3660 . Figure 5: Front panel of the AFIMC Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 26 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Components of the back panel are shown in Figure 6 below. Figure 6: Back panel of the AFIMC. Ethernet Port Analog In Cooling Fan Power Socket Pulse In Power Switch Serial Port Gas Port A Gas Port C Gas Port B Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 27: Connecting Gas Port B To Gas Port C

    2. Provide a gas supply line of Nitrogen or Compressed Dry Air. Note: It is highly recommended to add secondary oil and vapor filters to the gas supply when not using laboratory grade gas. Contact Kanomax FMT for more information.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Exhaust

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Connecting the Exhaust The exhaust port is not used for the AFIMC and is intentionally capped. Connecting the Power To connect the power supply, follow these instructions: 1. Plug the supplied power cable into the socket on the back of the AFIMC. Power Switch Power Socket 2.
  • Page 29 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Figure 7. Press F1 to view the warmup status on the Device Status screen. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Aerosol Input

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Figure 7: AFIMC Warmup screen. Connecting the Aerosol Input To connect the aerosol line, follow these instructions: 1. Place the AFIMC on top of the NanoParticle Nebulizer. 2. Remove the protective cap from the Aerosol Output fitting on the front panel.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Aerosol Outlet

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Aerosol Sample Tube Note: The Aerosol Output outlet is at near-atmospheric pressure with an internal vent. If the AFIMC draws more than 1.5 L/min, ambient aerosol will be drawn into the sample stream. The AFIMC must draw more than 1 L/min to prevent condensation from forming in the aerosol lines.
  • Page 32 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 2. Install the Classifier Aerosol Coupler onto the aerosol outlet on top of the AFIMC. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 33: Installing The Fast Cpc

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Installing the Fast CPC Figures Figure 8 and Figure 9 show the front and back panels of the Fast CPC. Figure 8: Front Panel of the Fast CPC. Control buttons Display Screen Aerosol inlet USB port High Performance Aerosol inlet Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide...
  • Page 34 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Figure 9: Back Panel of the Fast CPC. Ethernet port Cooling (inactive) Analog Out Fill bottle bracket Pulse Out switch n-Butanol Exhaust port Power switch n-Butanol Supply port Plug socket Exhaust outlet Make-up Air inlet Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Afimc

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Connecting the AFIMC Follow these instructions to connect the Fast CPC to an Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier using the high-performance aerosol inlet: 1. Loosen and then remove the stainless steel nut on the Aerosol In fitting. Nut on Aerosol In High-...

  • Page 36: Connecting The N-Butanol Supply

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 5. Place the Fast CPC on top of the AFIMC with the Classifier Aerosol Coupler previously installed on the AFIMC aerosol outlet. Use the Classifier Aerosol Coupler to connect the AFIMC to the Fast CPC inlet. Hand-tighten both nuts. (Do not over-tighten.) Classifier Aerosol Coupler Connecting the n-Butanol Supply...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Exhaust

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 3. Snap the provided fill bottle into place in the bracket as shown in the photo below. 4. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s lower tube into the n-Butanol Supply inlet. 5. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s upper tube into the n-Butanol Exhaust outlet.

  • Page 38: Connecting Make-Up Air

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation away from the work area using flexible tubing. To vent the exhaust, follow these instructions: 1. Push one end of a length of flexible tubing compatible with n-Butanol onto the Exhaust outlet fitting on the back panel. Exhaust outlet 2.
  • Page 39 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Make-Up Air port LNS Transport Flow Coupler LNS Transport Flow Coupler Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Power

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Connecting the Power To connect the power supply, follow these instructions: 1. Plug the supplied power cable into the AC plug socket on the back panel of the Fast CPC. Power switch Power socket 2. Plug the cord into an earth-grounded AC power source (100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 0.6 A).
  • Page 41 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation BNC Cable BNC Cable Connection Connection Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 42: Warming Up The Fast Cpc

    Press F1 to view the warm-up status on the Device Status screen. Figure 10: Fast CPC Warmup Screen. If you experience any problems installing your Model 9310 Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system, please contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762- 7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6-6877-0183.) Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing The Kanolysis Model S330 Software

    Error! Bookmark not defined. of this user manual. https://kanolysis.com/download If you experience any problems installing or using Kanolysis, please contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762 for support. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6-6877-0183.) System Requirements A computer running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system is required ®...
  • Page 44 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 3. Note the data storage location (as illustrated in the example below) 4. Run Windows Explorer. 5. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder containing the one observed in step 3. Note: It may be convenient to begin by entering %APPDATA% in the location bar, since this is typically equivalent to entering the path "C:\Users\<name>\AppData\Roaming\"...
  • Page 45 If you would like to migrate existing data please contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. for support. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the “Installing Kanolysis” section on page 37.

  • Page 46: Installing The Local Network

    IPv4 configuration. Many configurations are possible, but a thorough discussion of network administration is beyond the scope of this document. Instead, Kanomax FMT recommends and supports the setup described in the subsequent sections. If you would like to connect these instruments to an existing network, please contact your network administrator for the appropriate settings to enter.
  • Page 47 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Ethernet cable 3. Plug one supplied Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back panel of the Fast CPC. Ethernet cable 4. Plug the other end of each Ethernet cable into one Ethernet port on the supplied Ethernet switch.
  • Page 48 Kanolysis Model S330 installed. Although it is possible to use the computer’s built-in Ethernet port if equipped, Kanomax FMT recommends using a dedicated USB-Ethernet adapter, supplied in the LNS Accessory Kit, to avoid interfering with connectivity to other networks.
  • Page 49 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 7. Right-click the Start button and select “Run” from the context menu (or press + R). 8. Enter “ncpa.cpl” then click “OK” to open the “Network Connections” window. 9. Right-click on the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the instrument network then select “Properties”...

  • Page 50: Operation Instructions

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Operation Instructions Once all installation procedures have been completed, you are ready to begin standard operation of the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system. The touchscreen displays on NanoParticle Nebulizer, AFIMC, and Fast CPC can be navigated by the F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 (for AFIMC only) buttons. The F buttons perform the following functions: ▪...

  • Page 51: Changing The Date And/Or Time

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation ▪ Nebulizer Temperature allows you to set the nebulizer temperature. ▪ Evaporator Temperature allows you to set the evaporator temperature. ▪ Drain Pump On/Off allows you to turn the pump on and off to lengthen its life. ▪...
  • Page 52 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Calibration 4. On the Calibration Settings screen touch Sec to change the seconds, Min to change the minutes, Hours to change the hours, Day to change the day, Month to change the month, and Year to change the year. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a value for any of the parameters you wish to change, then touch Enter.

  • Page 53: Changing The Nanoparticle Nebulizer Network Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Changing the NanoParticle Nebulizer Network Settings To change the network settings of the NanoParticle Nebulizer, follow these instructions: 1. Press F2. 2. On the Device Settings screen touch More Settings. More Settings 3. On the More Settings screen touch Network. Network 4.

  • Page 54: Setting Control For The Injection Pump

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Setting Control for the Injection Pump The external peristaltic pump can be controlled manually using the buttons on the pump or it can be controlled automatically by the NanoParticle Nebulizer. To set the injection pump direction, follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 55 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation clockwise direction; CW indicates a Clockwise direction. To set the injection pump control, follow these instructions: 1. Press F2. 2. On the Device Settings screen touch Injection Pump. Injection Pump 3. The Controlled by button toggles between Instrument and Pump. Confirm the green Instrument button is active so that the injection pump is controlled by the NanoParticle Nebulizer.

  • Page 56: Changing The Afimc Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Changing the AFIMC Settings To change the AFIMC settings, follow these instructions: 1. Press F2 to see the AFIMC Settings screen. Configuration The AFIMC Settings screen displays the following: ▪ Device directs you to the AFIMC Device Settings screen. ▪...
  • Page 57 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 2. Touch the Device button. 3. On the AFIMC Device Settings screen, touch buttons or textboxes to configure the following: ▪ Charge Conditioner allows you to change settings of the charge conditioner. o X-Ray shows current working status of the X-Ray charge conditioner.

  • Page 58: Changing The Date And/Or Time

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation o Sheath is the Flow On/Off status of the sheath flow applied to the ion mobility classifier. o Setpoint is the setpoint flowrate for the sheath flow applied to the ion mobility classifier, it is automatically set according to the selected scan mode from Kanolysis software.

  • Page 59: Changing The Afimc Network Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 4. Touch the Configuration button. 5. On the Date & Time screen touch Sec to change the seconds, Min to change the minutes, Hours to change the hours, Day to change the day, Month to change the month, and Year to change the year. Use the on- screen keypad to enter a value for any of the parameters you wish to change, then touch Enter.

  • Page 60: Turning Afimc Data Logging On

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 2. On the Additional Settings screen touch Configure Network. Configure Network 3. On the Network screen, touch the textboxes and use the onscreen keypad to configure the network settings as below. Turning AFIMC Data Logging On To turn AFIMC data logging on, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 61: Changing The Fast Cpc Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Changing the Fast CPC Settings To change the Fast CPC settings, follow these instructions: 1. Press F2 to see the Fast CPC Device Settings screen. The Device Settings screen displays the following: ▪ Analog Out allows you to change the Analog Output signal settings. ▪...
  • Page 62 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation More Settings 3. On the More Settings screen touch Time/Date. Time/Date 4. On the Time & Date Settings screen, touch Day to change the day, Month to change the month, Year to change the year, Hour to change the hour, Min to change the minutes and Sec to change the seconds.

  • Page 63: Changing The Fast Cpc Network Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Note:   buttons index the number.   buttons set the cursor. ± sets the sign on the number. Press Set Time. The date and time appear below the heading on the Device Status screen. Changing the Fast CPC Network Settings To change the network settings of the Fast CPC, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 64: Changing The Fast Cpc Flow Settings

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 4. On the Network Settings screen, touch the textboxes and use the onscreen keypad to configure the network settings as below. Changing the Fast CPC Flow Settings The flow setting buttons allow you to turn the Butanol, Sample, and Sheath flows On/Off, and to choose the Inlet Flow rate.
  • Page 65 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 4. The Inlet Flow can be switched between high- (1.5 lpm) and low- Inlet Flow mode (0.6 lpm), touch the Inlet Flow toggle button. In high-flow mode the button is blue; in low-flow mode the button is gray. Set the Inlet Flow at 0.6 lpm if it is not already set so.

  • Page 66: Configuring Kanolysis Software For Lns Measurements

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Configuring Kanolysis Software for LNS Measurements The Kanolysis software uses the following structure for data organization. Figure 11: Kanolysis Software Data Organization Structure To configure the Kanolysis software for making LNS measurements, follow these instructions: 1. On the computer with Kanolysis installed, double click the Kanolysis icon to launch the Kanolysis software.

  • Page 67: Adding Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer Devices

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Adding Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Devices To add device settings for the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system, follow these instructions: 1. Click the button to the upper right corner of the Kanolysis Home screen, in the drop-down list click Devices. Devices 2.
  • Page 68 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 3. On New Device screen, fill in the Device Settings fields with following information for the NanoParticle Nebulizer: ▪ Device name is the name of the connected NanoParticle Nebulizer unit. ▪ Device vendor is the vendor of the connected NanoParticle Nebulizer unit.
  • Page 69 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 6. On New Device screen, fill the Device Settings fields with following information for the Annular Flow Ion Mobility Classifier: ▪ Device name is the name of the connected AFIMC unit. ▪ Device vendor is the vendor of the connected AFIMC unit. ▪...
  • Page 70 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 9. On New Device screen, fill in the Device Settings fields with following information for the Fast CPC: ▪ Device name is the name of the connected Fast CPC unit. ▪ Device vendor is the vendor of the connected Fast CPC unit. ▪...

  • Page 71: Adding An Lns System For Measurements

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 12. Confirm all devices are connected with green “Connected” banners displayed. Adding an LNS System for Measurements To define a Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system with connected devices, follow these instructions: 1. Click the button to the upper right corner of the software window, in the drop-down list click Systems.
  • Page 72 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Systems 2. On Systems screen, click Add system. 3. On New System screen, fill in the System Settings fields with following information for the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system: ▪ System name is the name of the connected LNS system. ▪...
  • Page 73 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation ▪ Electrostatic Classifier is the AFIMC unit to be used for the connected LNS system. ▪ Condensation Particle Counter is the Fast CPC unit to be used for the connected LNS system. 4. Click SAVE button and exit. 5.

  • Page 74: Adding Samples For Lns Analyses

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Adding Samples for LNS Analyses To add samples that are pending for LNS measurements, follow these instructions: 1. Click button to the upper right corner of the Kanolysis Home screen. In the drop-down list, click Samples. Samples 2.
  • Page 75 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation ▪ Sample name displays the device automatically generated sample name or allows you to type in the sample name if Device name automatically is unchecked. ▪ Product name allows you to type in the name of the sample. ▪...

  • Page 76: Defining Methods For Lns Analyses

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 5. Click SAVE and exit to the Samples screen. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to add more samples. Defining Methods for LNS Analyses To define test methods for an LNS measurement, follow these instructions: 1. Click button to the upper right corner of the Kanolysis Home screen.
  • Page 77 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Methods 2. On Methods screen, click + NEW METHOD button. 3. On Edit Method screen, fill in all fields with following information of the new method: ▪ Method name allows you to define a name for the new method. ▪...
  • Page 78 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation o Measurement flow rate is the regular sample injection flow rate to be applied during a measurement. o Stabilization time is the time to wait for the sample injection concentration to stabilize before a measurement starts. ▪ NanoParticle Nebulizer allows you to configure the NanoParticle Nebulizer settings for the new method.

  • Page 79: Creating A New Experiment For Lns Analyses

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 4. Click button to the upper left corner of Edit Method screen to go back to Methods screen. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 to add more methods. Creating a New Experiment for LNS Analyses To create an LNS experiment using the samples and methods defined above, follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 80 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Experiments CREATE button 2. On Edit Experiment screen, fill in fields with following information of the new method: ▪ Experiment name allows you to define a name for the new experiment. ▪ Equipment allows you to select an LNS system to be used for the new experiment.
  • Page 81 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 3. Click + ADD ROW button to add sample sequence. 4. Click before Sample name column to select a sample from the pop- up list, selected sample is highlighted in yellow. Click X CLOSE to exit. 5. From the drop-down list of the Method name, select a method for the corresponding sample.
  • Page 82 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 6. Repeat steps 3-5 to complete the sample sequence. 7. Click Options arrow, check Use volume inspection rate from last calibrant data if no volume standard sample is included in the sample sequence of this experiment. Note: this option must be disabled if there is Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 83 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation no stored calibrant data on the copy of Kanolysis used for this experiment. 8. Click NEXT → button when all experiment configurations are complete. 9. Click START to start the selected experiment. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 84: Editing An Existing Experiment For Lns Analyses

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Editing an Existing Experiment for LNS Analyses To edit an existing LNS experiment, follow these instructions: 1. On Kanolysis Home screen. Click the USE AN EXISTING EXPERIMENT banner. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...

  • Page 85: Performing A Volume Standard Calibration For Lns Analyses

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 2. On Experiments screen, click before an experiment name to edit the experiment. 3. When done editing, click NEXT → button on Edit Experiment screen to jump to View Experiment screen, where you can start the experiment by clicking the START button.
  • Page 86 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Methods 2. On Methods screen, click + NEW METHOD button. 3. On Edit Method screen, create a Volume Standard Check method with information shown in the figure below. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 87 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 7. Click button to the upper right corner of the Kanolysis Home screen. In the drop-down list, click Samples. Samples 8. On Samples screen, click + NEW SAMPLE button. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 88 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 9. On New Sample screen, name the LNS volume standard with its corresponding Product name and Lot name, check the Sample is calibrant box. 10. Click SAVE and exit to the Samples screen. 11. Click button to the upper right corner of the Kanolysis Home screen.
  • Page 89 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation Experiments CREATE button 12. Click + ADD ROW button to add sample sequence. 13. Click before Sample name column to select a sample from the pop- up list, selected sample is highlighted in yellow. Click X CLOSE to exit. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 90 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 14. From the drop-down list of the Method name, select a method for the corresponding sample. Selected method is highlighted in gray. 15. Click NEXT → button, on the View Experiment screen, click START to start the volume standard calibration experiment. 16.
  • Page 91 NanoParticle Nebulizer: Operation 17. Check all Device Status parameters are at their respective setpoints. Out- of-range values will be displayed in red. 18. The particle size distribution of the volume standard are shown in line plots on View Experiment screen. Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide Version 1.0.1...
  • Page 92 Volumetric Inspection Rate is 0.2 – 1.0 µL/min. If you experience any problems obtaining a Volumetric Inspection Rate value within the nominal range, please contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6-6877-0183.) Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide...

  • Page 93: How To Shut Down The Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer System For Moving Or Shipping

    NanoParticle Nebulizer: Troubleshooting How to Shut Down the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer System for Moving or Shipping If you need to move the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system to another lab or facility or ship it for service, read this section to familiarize yourself with the precautions you should take and the procedures you should follow.

  • Page 94: Preparing The Afimc For Shipping

    11. Place the instrument in its original packing materials for shipping. If you have any questions about shipping or moving the Liquid NanoParticle Sizer system, contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6-6877-0183.) Liquid NanoParticle Sizer User Guide...

  • Page 95: Appendix A: Liquid Nanoparticle Sizer Model 9310 Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Liquid NanoParticle Sizer Model 9310 Specifications Table 6: NanoParticle Nebulizer Model 9110 Specifications. Peak droplet diameter < 1.0 micrometer (nominally 0.2 micrometer) Droplet dN/dLogDp > 10μm < Peak dN/dLogDp x 10 Volumetric Inspection Rate 0.2-1.0 μL/min Total Liquid Flow Rate (online) 50-280 mL/min Nebulizer Flow Rate (direct)
  • Page 96 Appendix A: Specifications Table 7: Fast CPC Model 3650 Specifications. Particle Size detection 1.9 nm to > 3 μm Concentration range 1 – 100,000 particles/cm Response time 50% response time ~ 80 ms, 10-90% response time ~ 35 ms, time constant (τ) ~ 20 ms Working condensing fluid n-butyl alcohol Flow control...

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Warmup Screen ..........37 Accessory Kit Injection Pump BNC Cable ............35 Classifier Aerosol Coupler ......... 27 Connect ............19 Gas Port Coupler ..........23 Control ............. 50 Make Up Air Tube ..........33 Injection Direction..........50 Packing List ............10 Installation .............
  • Page 98 Back Panel ............14 Device Status ............ 45 Change Date Time ..........46 Fast CPC Settings ..........57 Change Network Settings ........48 Injection Pump Control........49 Change Settings ..........45 Kanolysis Software Configuration...... 63 Connect Air Supply ........... 15 NanoParticle Nebulizer Settings ......

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