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- Page 1 O p t i c a l P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s Models 8240/8260 Portable Optical Particle Counters Operation and Service Manual 1980544, Revision A September 2006...
- Page 3 Models 8240/8260 Portable Optical Particle Counters Operation and Service Manual 1980544, Revision A September 2006 SHIP TO/MAIL TO: E-mail address: TSI Incorporated answers@tsi.com 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126-3996 Website: http://www.tsi.com U.S. INTERNATIONAL Technical Support: Technical Support: (800) 874-2811/(651) 490-2811 (001 651) 490-2811 Fax: Fax:...
- Page 4 Copyright © TSI Incorporated / 2006/ All rights reserved. Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Fax No. (651) 490-3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective July 2000) Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for thirty-six (36) months, or the length of time specified in the operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the customer.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .................V Laser Safety .....................v Labels......................vi Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........vii Caution and Warning Symbols ............. vii CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION.....1 Unpacking the A Portable Optical Particle Counter ....1 Optional Accessories ................2 Spare/Replacement Parts................3 CHAPTER 2 SET UP ..................5 ™... -
Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information IMPORTANT There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all repair and maintenance to a qualified factory-authorized technician. All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified factory- authorized technician. Laser Safety •... -
Page 8: Labels
Labels Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the OPC housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument. 1. Serial Number Label (back panel) 2. Laser Radiation Label DANGER (internal) LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVIOD DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM 3. -
Page 9: Description Of Caution/Warning Symbols
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument. Caution C a u t i o n Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in irreparable equipment damage. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Unpacking And Parts Identification
Chapter 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification Unpacking the A Portable Optical Particle Counter Carefully unpack the A Optical Particle Counter from the shipping container. Model 8240 A Optical Particle Counter Qty. Item Description Part/Model Ref. Optical Particle Counter 8240 or 8260 AC power cord 1303053... -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
Service Manual, Certificate, and T Software Qty. Item Description Part/Model Ref. Operation and Service Manual 1980380 Calibration Certificate Software 1090014 Optional Accessories Accessories Item Description Part/Model Ref. External battery charger with AC 2610114 adapter and power cord Rechargeable lithium ion battery 1208057 Air velocity probe 8592... -
Page 13: Spare/Replacement Parts
Spare/Replacement Parts The following items may be purchased as spare or replacement parts. Qty. Item Description Part/Model 5 rolls Thermal paper for integral printer 2608011 Fuse - 250V, 1 AMP, TYPE "T", 1605077 5 mm x 20 mm Unpacking and Parts Identification... -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Set Up
Chapter 2 Set Up ™ Supplying Power to the A Optical Particle Counter Installing the Battery The Model 8240 or 8260 A Optical Particle Counter (OPC) may be powered in two ways: • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery • AC power cord Installing the Battery To install the battery: 1. - Page 16 W A R N I N G Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in this instrument. Fire, explosions, or other hazards may result. Using AC Power • When using the AC power, the battery (if installed) charges while the instrument is on, but not while actively sampling •...
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Page 17: Daily Zero Check
Daily Zero Check A zero check should be performed at least once a day and before conducting any important testing or certification. Attaching Zero Filter Assembly 1. Turn on the instrument and wait until the main menu is displayed 2. Remove the Isokinetic probe if attached 3. -
Page 18: Integral Thermal Printer
Notes: If the instrument does not go to zero, refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, for additional information. 2. The daily zero check cannot be performed when the isokinetic probe is attached to the instrument. Integral Thermal Printer • A hard copy of a sample set, statistics or an ISO test can be printed from the instrument •... -
Page 19: Using The Isokinetic Probe
Using the Isokinetic Probe The Isokinetic probe smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument. The inlet diameter of the conical shaped probe is matched to the 90 ft/min flow rate, ±20%, which is typical for many HEPA filters. Sampling with Isokinetic Probe Optional Adjustable Tripod Mount Assembly... - Page 20 Optional Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe To install the optional temperature/relative humidity probe: • Align the small red dot at the base of the probe to the front of the OPC • Press the probe into the socket until it clicks • Temperature and relative humidity automatically display •...
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Page 21: Options
Optional Air Velocity Probe To install the optional air velocity probe: • Orient the black detent button in the up position • Press firmly into the socket until it clicks • To remove the probe, depress the black detent button and pull the plug straight back Air Velocity Probe Options... -
Page 23: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation • Press and hold the ON/OFF switch (located in the lower left of the front of the instrument) for a few seconds to turn on the A • A brief start-up sequence which takes about 15 seconds, begins •... -
Page 24: Screen Layout And Functionality
Screen Layout and Functionality The following explains the functions of the various touch screen commands. Start/Stop • Start—(green background) begin a sample test • Stop—(red background) end a sample test Note: Data will not be saved if a test is interrupted Settings Chapter 3... - Page 25 Language Info Main • Colors—screen colors: selectable for background, buttons and text • Set Date—date should be entered as MM/DD/YYYY using a pop- up keypad (not shown) and selecting the MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format • Set Time—pop-up keypad (not shown) for setting the time format to AM/PM or 24 hour •...
- Page 26 Reporting ISO 14644 Reporting Options • Class—select ISO class of cleanliness from 2 to 9 • Size (µm)—select particle size selected. ISO 14644-1 specifies sizes of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 5.0 microns Note: If bins are adjusted to sizes other than those listed in ISO 14644-1, the ISO reporting feature is not available •...
- Page 27 • Report—display a report based on ISO 14644-1 and the criteria selected • Main—return to the Main Menu ISO Report Format Information shown at the top of this screen includes data selected on the report screen including room, ISO class, locations selected, particle size channel selected and the count limit for the parameters selected •...
- Page 28 Statistics Statistics Set-up Screen • Room—select a room from a drop down menu • Location—select a location • Show Statistics—display summary information • Main—return to the Main Menu Chapter 3...
- Page 29 Show Statistics Information at the top of the screen shows data selected on the statistics set- up screen including room, location selected, date and time. • Count mode—toggle between summary (Σ) or differential (Δ) count • Counts—toggle between actual count, count/ft or count/m •...
- Page 30 Print • Print—print the information displayed Measurement Chapter 3...
- Page 31 Measurement • Volume—set amount of air sampled in ft or m • Start Delay—set time before test sample begins from 10 seconds to 24 hours • Sample Delay—set time between multiple tests from 10 seconds to 24 hours • Number of Samples—set number of tests to be repeated with the same parameters up to 999 tests •...
- Page 32 Counts • Counts is a toggle key to show units between: • Actual number count for a given time or volume sample or • Counts/ft (projected if volume sampled is less than 1 cubic foot) • Counts/m (projected if volume sampled is less than 1 cubic meter) Chapter 3...
- Page 33 Count Mode • Count Mode—a toggle key to select between: Total or summary count mode (Σ) appears as “>0.3 µm” and all particles 0.3 µm and greater are counted and displayed in that channel or bin Differential count mode (Δ) appears as “0.3–0.5 µm” and only particles between 0.3 and 0.5 µm are counted and displayed Operation...
- Page 34 Conditions 28.3 LPM Time—user selectable format in “Settings” Date—user selectable format in “Settings” Flow rate—Shows the actual flow rate of the sample during a test; the average flow rate of the sample is saved Temperature/humidity—displayed when the optional probe is attached Location Identification Chapter 3...
- Page 35 Location Identification to Save Data • Add Room—name a room using a pop-up keypad (not shown), eight- character limit • Add Location—name a specific location within a room using the pop- up keypad, eight-character limit IMPORTANT: To save a data set, a room and location must be selected either from memory or created •...
- Page 36 Program Setting Test Criteria • The initial Program screen allows the selection of previously saved test criteria using a drop-down menu • Test criteria can be created on the screen using other keys such as: Number of samples Sample volume Start and sample delays Count format Bins on/off, size selected, alarm on/off and alarm set points...
- Page 37 Select Program • Select Program—a drop-down menu appears and a previously saved test program can be selected • OK—enables the selected test program using saved criteria • Cancel—disable the program • Save—allow criteria selected from the main menu to be saved for future reference.
- Page 38 Details This screen shows criteria selected for a given test or program. Battery Battery indicator—shows remaining charge expressed as % Chapter 3...
- Page 39 Bin or Channel Characteristics Example—Bin 2 • Bin ON/OFF—determine which bins are displayed; data for all six bins is collected and saved • Alarm ON/OFF—user selectable for one or more bin sizes • Alarm limits—can be set on the numeric pop-up screen (not shown) •...
- Page 40 Cannot go below 0.3 microns or above 10 microns Whatever value is selected for Bin 6 will count particles at that size and larger. It is recommended that channel sizes be selected from smallest to largest. • Example—Changing bin lower limits to 0.4, 0.6, 2.0, 3.5, 6.0 and 9.0 would result in: Differential Counts Summary Counts...
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Page 41: Chapter 4 Communication
Chapter 4 Communication Setting Parameters using T Software Room and Location Setup Room and Location Setup • Settings for rooms and locations can be created or edited, then saved to the computer or uploaded to the instrument • There is an eight-character limit for room and location names... - Page 42 Measurement Programs Measurement Programs • Program for sampling criteria can be created or edited and then saved or uploaded to the OPC • There is an eight-character limit for program names • Number of test samples with identical criteria to be run consecutively from 1 to 999 •...
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Page 43: Downloading Data Using Trak Pro Software
Saving Programs • A program can be saved internally to the A OPC or to a file on a computer via the USB connection for future reference Opening Program • A program can be opened from those saved in the A OPC or from a saved file on a computer via the USB connection and loaded into the program settings editor... - Page 44 • To cancel the data transfer, select Cancel • To accept data transfer, select OK • The data folder is named “Data – Date and Time”, the date and time will be the time at which the data transfer occurred expressed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), not local time •...
- Page 45 Data Selection • Use the data tree to select the samples to include in the display or calculation • Selected sets or individual samples have a green next to them • Files that are not selected have a red next to them •...
- Page 46 • The Data Table shows a summary for the selected data. The table has six rows: size, average, minimum, maximum, standard deviation, and samples • The units for the average, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation can be expressed as #/cm , #/m , #/ft the total count for a given sample...
- Page 47 • To change the temperature units, right-click on the Data Display, select Temp. Units Reporting ISO 14644 Conformance Testing • Use the ISO 14644 tab to compare selected data to the ISO 14644-1 specifications and prescribed bin sizes of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 microns.
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Page 48: Bulk Data Storage Capability
• The last row shows the 95% upper confidence level (UCL) of all the displayed data. The ISO standard requires between two and nine locations; therefore, if fewer than two or more than nine locations are selected, the upper confidence level will not be calculated. Bulk Data Storage Capability •... -
Page 49: Data Folders
Data Folders • The data folder has subfolders that correspond to the “rooms” that were entered into the instrument Viewing Folder Contents • Each room folder has specific sample location files • Double-click on a folder to view its contents ®... -
Page 51: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Chapter 5 Maintenance N o t e There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Opening the instrument case may void the warranty. TSI recommends that you return the A Optical Particle Counter to the factory for any required maintenance or service not described in this manual. Maintenance Schedule TSI recommends annual factory cleaning and calibration for the A Recommended Field Maintenance Schedule... -
Page 53: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Counts are too low Instrument is being Operate instrument operated outside within specifications temperature or relative humidity specifications Internal parts have Return to factory for been damaged service because instrument was stored at a temperature greater than 122 °F (50 °C) Return to factory for... - Page 54 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Instrument does not Only one HEPA filter is Connect second HEPA filter meet zero count being used. Both HEPA specification (<1 filters should be used in particle/5 mins) series HEPA filters are not Check that the HEPA connected properly and filters have been tightly room air is leaking into...
- Page 55 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action SYSTEM ERROR Information is not being Restart instrument. If read properly by problem persists, microprocessor contact TSI technical support TEMPERATURE Temperature/RH probe Detach and reconnect was not recognized probe. If problem HUMIDITY PROBE ERROR persists, contact TSI technical support AIR VELOCITY Air velocity probe was...
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Page 57: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications All specifications meet or exceed JIS B 9921 and are subject to change without notice. 0.3 to 10.0 µm Particle Size Range... Number of Bins ....Default Bin Cutpoints Default Thresholds.... 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 10.0 μm Cutpoint Accuracy..... - Page 58 Communication ....Software ......™ Data Analysis Software Reporting ......ISO 14644-1 ® PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP; Computer Requirements.. Windows-compatible printer; 5 MB hard disk space; and available USB serial port (for downloading) Battery Battery type ...... Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack, 6600 mA-hrs 8 hrs, typical use @ 70°F (21°C);...
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Page 59: Temperature/Rh Probe Specifications
Temperature/RH Probe Specifications (Optional Accessory) Temperature Range ....... 32 to 95ºF (0 to 35ºC) Accuracy......±2ºF (±1ºC) Relative Humidity Range ....... 10 to 90% RH Accuracy......±5% RH Air Velocity Probe Specifications (Optional Accessory) Air Velocity Probe Length Collapsed ... 11.5 in. - Page 60 TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 Tel: +1 651 490 2811 Toll Free: 1 800 874 2811 E-mail: answers@tsi.com P/N 1980544, Revision A Copyright © 2006 TSI Incorporated All Rights Reserved...
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