PCE Instruments PCE-MPC 20 User Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-MPC 20 User Manual

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PCE-MPC 20 / PCE-MPC 30 Particle Counter
User manuals in various languages (français,
italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
русский, 中文) can be found by using our
product search on: www.pce-instruments.com
Last change: 31 August 2023
v1.0
© PCE Instruments

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  • Page 1 User Manual PCE-MPC 20 / PCE-MPC 30 Particle Counter User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com Last change: 31 August 2023 v1.0 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety notes ................... 1 Measurement functions ................ 1 PCE-MPC 30 ........................1 PCE-MPC 20 ........................1 Specifications ..................2 Delivery scope ..................2 System description ................3 Operation ....................4 Preparation ........................4 Switch the meter on / off ....................4 Description of the icons ....................
  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    240 x 75 x 57 mm / 9.4 x 3 x 2.2 in Weight 570 g / 1.3 lbs Delivery scope 1 x PCE-MPC 20 or PCE-MPC 30 1 x zero filter 1 x battery 1 x plug-in mains adaptor...
  • Page 5: System Description

    Air inlet nozzle ▼ key ③ ⑩ Temperature/humidity sensor ④ ⑪ ON/OFF key USB socket / 9 V DC input ⑤ ⑫ Function keys HCHO sensor (PCE-MPC 30 only) ▲ key ⑥ ⑬ Battery compartment ⑦ ENTER" key © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 6: Operation

    To switch on the instrument, press and hold the ON / OFF key until the start-up screen is visible. • To switch off the meter, press and hold the ON / OFF key until the screen darkens. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 7: Description Of The Icons

    Description of the icons Particle measurement Formaldehyde measurement (PCE-MPC 30 only) Memory System settings Internal help Icon Description Icon Description Cumulative mode Measurement running Concentration mode Measurement pause Formaldehyde measurement Differential mode (PCE-MPC 30 only) © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 8: Measurement Parameter Selection

    When using the PCE-MPC 30, you can use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select between the measurement parameters particles and formaldehyde. With the PCE-MPC 20, only the particle measurement parameter is available. Press the "ENTER" key to call up the measurement parameter.
  • Page 9 Confirm the selection with the "ENTER" key. • Press the "ENTER" key again to enter change mode. • Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the measurement duration. • Press the "ESC" key to save the entry and return to the overview. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 10 Confirm the selection with the "ENTER" key. • Press the "ENTER" key again to enter change mode. • Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to make a selection. • Press the "ESC" key to save the entry and return to the overview. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 11 Channel Cumulative Particle count Calculation [µm] particle count differential [PD] [PK] 1060 1000 = [PK,60]+[PD,1000]=[PK,1060] = [PK,10]+[PD,50]=[PK,60] 10.0 Concentration: ➔ Here you can find the average numbers of the respective particles per channel; also called particle density. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 12 10 Green <100000 <545 <68 <35 <70 Yellow <250000 <1235 <170 <75 <150 Orange <500000 <2470 <340 <115 <230 <667500 <3300 <454 <150 <300 Purple <1000000 <4950 <680 <250 <500 ≥1000000 ≥4950 ≥680 ≥500 ≥500 Dark red © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 13: Formaldehyde Measurement (Hcho) (Pce-Mpc 30 Only)

    • Press the ESC key to exit the function. The following functions can be set / changed Start Delay HCHO Alarm Max / Min Average / Dif (differential) Ambient Temp. / %RH Dewpoint / Wetbulb Unit (ppm/mg/m³) © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 14 Navigate to the menu item "Max / Min" with the ▲ and ▼ keys. • Confirm the selection with the "ENTER" key. • Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to make a selection. • Press the "ESC" key to save the entry and return to the overview. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 15: Data Storage

    On the PCE-MPC 30, you can use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select between the particle measurement and formaldehyde measurement memory areas. • With the PCE-MPC 20, only the particle measurement memory area is available. • Press the "F1" key to open the file browser.
  • Page 16: Pc / Usb

    Navigate to the menu item "Language" with the ▲ and ▼ keys. • Confirm the selection with the "ENTER" key. • Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select. • Press the "ESC" key to save the entry and return to the overview. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 17: Auto Power Off

    Press the "ESC" key. • If "YES" is selected ("F1" key), the meter is reset to its factory settings without a confirmation prompt and returns to the overview. • Pressing the "F3" key returns you to the overview without formatting. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 18: Units (°C / °F)

    For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 19 PCE Instruments contact information Germany France Spain PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L. Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mula, 8 D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) Deutschland France España Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17...

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