Triplett EPC600 User Manual

Environmental particle counter

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Find Quality Products Online at:

User Manual

EPC600

Environmental Particle Counter

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Triplett Model EPC600 Particle Counter with Camera.

The EPC600 has a Color TFT LCD display, a 74MB internal data storage bank, a micro-SD memory

card slot for capturing images and video for viewing on a PC, and a built-in 320x240 pixel camera

for capturing stills/video of test locations. The EPC600 offers quick and accurate readings for particle

count, air temperature, most surface temperatures, and relative humidity. The EPC600 also offers a

Dew Point and Wet Bulb temperature calculation geared for energy efficiency and environmental

protection applications. Supplied PC software allows the user to generate reports based on records

data, images, and video.

This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable

service.

GlobalTestSupply

www.

.com

sales@GlobalTestSupply.com

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the EPC600 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Triplett EPC600

Page 1 Thank you for selecting the Triplett Model EPC600 Particle Counter with Camera. The EPC600 has a Color TFT LCD display, a 74MB internal data storage bank, a micro-SD memory card slot for capturing images and video for viewing on a PC, and a built-in 320x240 pixel camera for capturing stills/video of test locations.
Page 2: Meter Description
Features 2.8” TFT Color LCD display Convenient keystroke menu structure for measurements, setup, and other programming 320 x 240 pixel built-in camera for still and video imaging JPEG images and 3GP video Meter’s internal memory 74MB. Meter can store 5000 records (date, time, counts, humidity, temperature, sample volumes) and 20 minutes of video to internal memory.
Page 3: Getting Started
Note: Electrical noise, sensor leakage, or other interference may cause the EPC600 to show incorrect particle count data. Getting Started When the meter powers ON, the Particle Counter icon is displayed at the center of the LCD and the date, time, and battery status can be observed on the top row of the LCD. Three bottom row options are also displayed and can be selected using the Function keys (F1, F2, and F3) as shown below.
Page 4: Taking Measurements
Press the enter button ( ) to get to setup mode. Press F3 to enter settings mode. Set each parameter to your preferred setting by pressing ENTER to enter each parameter. Then press ENTER to enable editing of each parameter. Press ESC to exit parameter setup. Sample Time: Length of time each test runs (3 to 60 seconds) Start Delay: Duration of time from RUN to actual start of test.
Page 5: Start Delay
video mode. The LCD will show . Now press F2 to capure video and press F2 again to stop the video capture. The video file will be automatically stored. The System Setup mode section allows the user to store video to the meter’s internal memory or to an installed Micro-SD card.
Page 6: Sample Mode
enter the option. Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable and use the ESC button to save and return to the menu. SAMPLE CYCLE Set the desired number of test cycles to run. From the Particle setup menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Sample Cycle.
Page 7 LEVEL (ALARM LIMIT) INDICATION Select the Alarm Limit (Level) of the corresponding particle size. When the selected particle size is exceeded, the instrument alerts the user. From the Particle setup menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Level Indication. Press the Enter ( button to enter the option.
Page 8: Font Color
FONT COLOR Select the color for the Display font. Press the Enter ( ) button to open the selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select a color and use the ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup me LANGUAGE Select the desired language for menu text.
Page 9: Auto Power Off
AUTO POWER OFF Select elapsed time value before meter switches OFF. Press the Enter ( button to open the selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select the setting and use the ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup menu DISPLAY TIME-OUT Select display auto-off delay.
Page 10: Factory Default
FACTORY DEFAULT Restore factory default settings. Press the Enter ( button to open the selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select YES or NO and then use the ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup menu. UNITS Select the desired unit of measure for temperature C or F.
Page 11 Start the meter Allow the meter to run until all of the particle counts read zero. You may need to run the meter multiple times to ensure that all channels read zero. Turn off the meter. Remove the Zero count filter and attach the Isokinetic probe.
Page 12 Refer to the ISO Clean Room Class chart (ISO 14644-1:1999) for values. The EPC600 is equipped with a still/video camera to directly see the areas under test. Data, images, and video can be stored on up to an 8GB micro-SD card (not included) or in the meter’s internal 74MB memory.
Page 13: Battery Charging And Replacement
PC Interface and Supplied PC software This meter has the capability to connect to and communicate with a PC. A USB cable is supplied and connects to the jack on the meter’s left side compartment. To install and use the software, please refer to the instructions provided on the supplied CD-ROM and/or the instructions provided in the HELP Utility within the software program.
Page 14: Micro-Sd Card Slot (Optional)
• Close the compartment and secure the compartment cover with the Phillips head screw Battery Safety Reminders 1. Please dispose of batteries responsibly; observe local, state, and national regulations. o Never dispose of batteries in fire; batteries may explode or leak. Always install a new battery of the same type.
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Particle Counter Channels Six channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10μm Flow Rate 0.1ft /min (2.83L/min) 50% at 0.3μm; 100% for particles > Counting Efficiency 0.45μm Coincidence Limit (Coincidence Loss) 5% at 2,000,000 particles per ft Cumulative, Differential, and Particle Count Modes Concentration modes Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements...
Page 16: General Specifications
Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase.