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- Page 1 ® AeroTrak Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters Models 8220/8240/8260/ 9306/9310/9350/9510/9550/9500 Service Manual - Calibration P/N 6003726, Revision H August 2022 www.tsi.com...
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Page 3: Manual History
M a n u a l H i s t o r y ® The following is a manual history of the AeroTrak Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters (Models 8220/8240/8260/9306/9310/9350/ 9510/9550/9500) Service Manual - Calibration (P/N 6003726). Revision Date February 2010 May 2011 January 2012... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank) Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters ® AeroTrak...
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Page 5: Warranty
W a r r a n t y Part Number 6003726 / Revision H / August 2022 ©TSI Incorporated / 2010-2022 / All rights reserved. Copyright TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Address E-mail Address answers@tsi.com (For country-specific terms and conditions outside of the USA, please visit www.tsi.com.) Limitation of Warranty... - Page 6 Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our Service Policy customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any mal- function is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI’s Customer Service department at 1-800-680-1220 (USA) or +001 (651) 490-2860 (International).
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Manual History ..................... i Warranty ..................... iii Safety Information ..................vii Laser Safety ..................vii Labels ....................viii Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........ix Caution ....................ix Warning ....................ix Caution or Warning Symbols ............. ix Getting Help ................... - Page 8 CHAPTER 4 Contacting Customer Service ........... 4-1 Technical Contacts ................4-1 International Contacts ..............4-1 Returning for Service ................4-3 APPENDIX A .................... A-1 ® CCAPC Calibration Parameters ..........A-1 ISO 21501-4 Tolerances ..............A-1 Other Notes..................A-1 Histogram Analysis ................A-2 Ideal Histograms ................
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Page 9: Safety Information
S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the ® AeroTrak Portable Airborne Particle Counters (Models 8220/8240/ 8260/9306/9310/9350/9510/9550/9500). I M P O R T A N T All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified, factory-authorized, technician trained in the safe handling of laser and electrostatic sensitive components. -
Page 10: Labels
L a b e l s Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument. 1. Serial number label (back panel) 2. Laser radiation label (internal) 3. -
Page 11: Description Of Caution/Warning Symbols
D e s c r i p t i o n o f C a u t i o n / W a r n i n g S y m b o l s 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. -
Page 12: Getting Help
G e t t i n g H e l p To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions, please contact Customer Service: TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A. Fax: (651) 490-3824 (USA) Fax: 001 651 490 3824 (International) Telephone: 1-800-680-1220 (USA) or (651) 490-2860 International: 001 651 490 2860 E-mail Address:... - Page 13 C H A P T E R 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n This manual contains the calibration process steps for As Found ® Verification and As Left Calibration using the TSI S9900 Calibration ®...
- Page 14 (1 cfm), 50 L/min (1.77 cfm), or 100 L/min (3.53 cfm). Each portable model is also available with an “N” suffix to indicate a “No Printer” option. Up to 10,000 data sets can be downloaded for analysis and reporting ™ using the TrakPro Lite Data Download Software included with the device.
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Page 15: Zero Count Check
C H A P T E R 2 A s F o u n d V e r i f i c a t i o n See also As Found Process Flow Chart in Appendix Z e r o C o u n t C h e c k A zero count check should be performed according to application requirements. - Page 16 Pass criteria is given in the table below and is based on a criteria of less than 1 count per 5 minutes at a 95 percent confidence level. Refer to Annex D of ISO 21501-4 “Determination of particle size distribution – Single particle light interaction methods – Part 4: Light scattering airborne particle counter for clean spaces”...
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Page 17: Flow Rate Check
F l o w R a t e C h e c k 1. Install two fully charged batteries into IUT (Instrument Under Test), if calibrating a 9500. 2. Plug in power to IUT. 3. Turn on flow meter. 4. Start and warm up the unit for 15 minutes. 5. -
Page 18: Particle As Found
® 9. Read flow rate as measured by the TSI flow meter. 10. Make a note of the Flow values for the CCAPC Cert Gen program. 11. Stop the instrument, disconnect the flow meter tubing and connect the mixing chamber tubing. P a r t i c l e A s F o u n d Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters ®... -
Page 19: Setup
Setup Refer to Appendix A for the As Found Process Flow Chart and a complete list of Calibration Parameters. 1. Open the calibration software program “CCAPC Field Calibration, Version 3.4,” service kit S7000029. 2. Click on the APC 9XXX/OPC 82XX tab and it will open the 9XXX/82XX interface. - Page 20 7. Read the current instrument setting values by selecting Read IUT Settings. Document the Previous Channel Threshold of each size channel for entering later into the CCAPC Cert Gen program (Digital Cutpoint). 8. Enter the nominal Flow Setpoint for the instrument under test (see Appendix A) into the IUT Flow (lpm) textbox.
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Page 21: Counting Efficiency 1
Counting Efficiency 1 Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of channel sizes. Refer to the S9900 Setup Manual (P/N 6003620) for PSL set up details. 1. Under Reference Counter, select 0.2 µm for 82XX and 93XX instruments or select 0.3 µm for 95XX instruments. 2. - Page 22 7. Continue to count until the Counting Efficiency number stabilizes (±2%) and the reference count has reached 5,000 particles. Click on STOP Counting. 8. Turn OFF nebulizer and close valve on the dilution bridge. 9. Document the As Found Counting Efficiency 1 value for the CCAPC Cert Gen program.
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Page 23: Resolution
Resolution Resolution Check—refer to Appendix A for a complete list of Sizes for Histogram Test and Resolution Test Capability? 1. Change the nebulizer PSL if necessary. 2. Select the Resolution Check checkbox. If IUT does not have resolution capabilities, continue without the Resolution Check checkbox checked. -
Page 24: Counting Efficiency 2
Counting Efficiency 2 Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of Counting Efficiency 2 PSL Sizes. 1. Under Reference Counter, select 0.3 µm for 82XX and 93XX instruments or select 0.5 µm for 95XX instruments. 2. Change the nebulizer PSL if necessary. 3. -
Page 25: Size Error, Channels 2 To 6
9. Adjust the threshold value to get the Counting Efficiency to 50% ±5%, if necessary, and repeat steps 3 to 9. 10. Note the Size Error value for Size Channel 1 in the CCAPC Cert Gen program. 11. For 8220, 8240, 8260, and Phase I models (9306-01, 9306-02, 9306-V, 9306-01BT, 9306-09, 9310-01, 9510-01, 9350-01, 9550-01), press the Set/Lock Bin1 Ct Pt button to enable editing of subsequent channels. -
Page 26: As Found Certificate Generation
13. Select Start Counting when ready. 14. Tap on the filter gently to generate PSL. Click on STOP Counting once the count has reached 3,000 particles. The final Ct Pt Accuracy will be shown. 15. Adjust the threshold value to get the Ct Pt Accuracy to 50% ±5%, if necessary, and repeat steps 13 and 15. - Page 27 C H A P T E R 3 A s L e f t C a l i b r a t i o n See also Calibration Process Flow Chart in Appendix F l o w R a t e C a l i b r a t i o n Instructions for calibrating flow for an Airborne Particle Counter are as follows: 1.
- Page 28 7. If you require better accuracy for ranges 2.83 L/min and 28.3 L/min, use a Gilibrator™ calibrator. See Appendix B for accuracy specifications. 8. Connect inlet fixture/tubing to the flow calibration flow meter. 9. Open the calibration software program “CCAPC Field Calibration, Version 3.4”...
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Page 29: Chapter 3 As Left Calibration
14. Search for the particle counter by selecting Search IUT. If the unit is recognized, the serial number of the particle counter will be displayed. 15. Read the current instrument setting values by selecting Read IUT Settings. 16. Enter the nominal Flow Setpoint for the instrument under test (see Appendix A) into the IUT Flow (lpm) textbox. - Page 30 17. Perform the next two steps if calibrating a 9306-02BT, 9306-02MK, 9306-03, 9306-04, 9306-V2, 9306-10, 9310-02, 9350-02, 9350-03, 9510-02, 9550-02, 9500-01. Select Zero IUT Differential Pressure. 18. Message will appear to check that there is no flow through the IUT. Click OK after verifying.
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Page 31: Particle Calibration
27. Stop pump/blower on IUT from the display, disconnect the flow meter tubing and connect the mixing chamber tubing. P a r t i c l e C a l i b r a t i o n As Left Calibration... -
Page 32: Setup
Setup Refer to Appendix A for the Calibration Process Flow Chart and a complete list of Calibration Parameters. 1. Read the current instrument setting values by selecting Read IUT Settings. 2. Calibrated IUT Bin Size in µm displays the value of the PSL calibration sizes as specified by the PSL manufacturer. -
Page 33: Size 1 Calibration And Counting Efficiency 1
Size 1 Calibration and Counting Efficiency 1 Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of channel sizes. Refer to the S9900 Setup Manual (P/N 6003620) for PSL set up details. 1. Under Reference Counter, select 0.2 µm for 82XX and 93XX instruments or select 0.3 µm for 95XX instruments. - Page 34 7. Continue to count until the Counting Efficiency number stabilizes (±2%) and the reference count has reached 5,000 particles. Click on STOP Counting. 8. Turn OFF nebulizer and close valve on the dilution bridge. 9. Adjust the threshold value to get the Counting Efficiency to 50% ±5%, if necessary, and repeat steps 2 and 4 through 9.
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Page 35: Resolution
12. Message will appear to lock Bin 1, select Yes. Resolution Resolution Check—refer to Appendix A for a complete list of Sizes for Histogram Test and Resolution Test Capability? 1. Change the nebulizer PSL if necessary. 2. Select the Resolution Check checkbox. If IUT does not have resolution capabilities, continue without the Resolution Check checkbox checked. -
Page 36: Size 2 Calibration
Size 2 Calibration Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of channel and Counting Efficiency sizes. 1. Change the nebulizer PSL if necessary. 2. Under Reference Counter, select 0.3 µm for 82XX and 93XX instruments or select 0.5 µm for 95XX instruments. 3. -
Page 37: Counting Efficiency 2 - 95Xx Models
5. The counting will commence after the IUT has started and stabilized. Values will be displayed under the Reference Counts and the IUT Particle Counts. 6. Continue to count until the Counting Efficiency number stabilizes (±2%) and the reference count has reached 5,000 particles. Click on STOP Counting. - Page 38 12. Disconnect the tubing from the outlet of the IUT flow meter and attach it to the PSL carrying filter (as shown below). Tapping on the filter gently will generate PSL. 13. Select Start Counting when ready. 14. Tap on the filter gently to generate PSL. Click on STOP Counting once the count has reached 3,000 particles.
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Page 39: Reset Calibration Info
Reset Calibration Info 1. Once the unit’s calibration is complete, select IUT Calibration Date and Run Time Reset. Check boxes labeled Set Calibration date to current, Reset Run Time, and Clear Particle Counts in order to reset internal clocks/timers related to the most recent service date. 2. -
Page 40: Zero Count Test
Z e r o C o u n t T e s t A zero count check should be performed according to application requirements. It should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification (see Appendix 1. Turn the instrument on and wait until the main menu appears. -
Page 41: Calibration Certificate Generation
10. Set Count or Sample to 2/4 and Time to 00:30:00, click OK. On 8220, set volume to 1.5 ft ; on 8240, set Volume to 15 ft ; on 8260, set Volume to 0.75 m 11. Go back to Main screen and press blower Start button to start. 12. - Page 42 (This page intentionally left blank) Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters ® 3-16 AeroTrak...
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Page 43: Technical Contacts
® https://tsi.com/service, or contact TSI Customer Service at 1-800- 680-1220 (USA) or (651) 490-2860. International Contacts Service TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3ST UNITED KINGDOM Telephone:... - Page 44 TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd 150 Kampong Ampat #05-05 KA Centre SINGAPORE 368324 Telephone: +65 6595-6388 Fax: +65 6595-6399 E-mail: tsi-singapore@tsi.com TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza, No.12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue Haidian District, Beijing CHINA 100081...
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Page 45: Returning For Service
TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza, No.12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue Haidian District, Beijing CHINA 100081 Telephone: +86 10 8219 7688 Fax: +86 10 8219 7699 E-mail: tsibeijing@tsi.com R e t u r n i n g f o r S e r v i c e Visit our website at https://tsi.com/service and complete the on-line... - Page 46 (This page intentionally left blank) Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters ® AeroTrak...
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Page 47: Iso 21501-4 Tolerances
A P P E N D I X A ® T S I C C A P C C a l i b r a t i o n P a r a m e t e r s ISO 21501-4 Tolerances •... -
Page 48: Histogram Analysis
Model Size Channels Average Cutpoints* — 9310-01 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 28.3 0,110,400,25,90,400 — 9310-01N 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 28.3 0,110,400,25,90,400 9310-02 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 28.3 170,960,3000,1380,3200,11900 9310-02N 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 28.3 170,960,3000,1380,3200,11900 — 9350-01 0.3,0.5,1,2,3,5 0,140,450,9,40,130 — 9350-01N 0.3,0.5,1,2,3,5 0,140,450,9,40,130 9350-02 0.3,0.5,1,2,3,5 40,700,2130,490,1040,2500 9350-02N 0.3,0.5,1,2,3,5 40,700,2130,490,1040,2500 9350-03 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 50,700,2130,1040,2500,9000 9350-03N 0.3,0.5,1,3,5,10 50,700,2130,1040,2500,9000... -
Page 49: Ideal Histograms
Histograms show the size distribution of particles by utilizing an internal or external PHA to provide up to 2000+ channels of data. The software constructs the histogram by counting particles, distributing the counts across the 2000+ size channels based on pulse height, and plotting differential counts vs. channel number. - Page 50 Model 9303, 500 nm PSL 8220, 9306-01,-02,-V,-01BT 500 nm PSL 1000 ChA Channel Number ChA Channel Number Model 9306-03, -04, -V2, -02BT Model 8240, 9310-01, 9510-01 500 nm PSL 500 nm PSL 1000 ChA Channel Number ChA Channel Number Model 9310-02, 9510-02 Model 8260, 9350-01, 9550-01 500 nm PSL 500 nm PSL...
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Page 51: Evaluating A Histogram
Model 9350-02, -03, 9550-02 Model 9500, 500 nm PSL 500 nm PSL 1000 1500 ChA Channel Number ChA Channel Number Evaluating a Histogram As can be seen from the figures above, key features of a good histogram include a well-defined, single-mode peak, and regions of zero or near-zero counts to the right and left of the peak. - Page 52 Histogram shape and position are affected by a number of variables: Laser power An instrument with low laser power will shift the histogram to the left, and an instrument with high laser power with shift the histogram to the right. Laser alignment A poorly aligned laser will result in a broader and left- shifted histogram.
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Page 53: Channel A/B Crossover
Room Air Signature Electronic Noise Signature ChB Channel Number ChB Channel Number Channel A/B Crossover Whether using the internal MCA on the 6-channel models or the external MCA with the remotes and 9303, histograms are generated from a high gain signal (Channel A) and low gain signal (Channel B). - Page 54 Process Document Zero Count Start As Found Zero Count Flow Chart: Document ‘Previous’ Cutpoints Document Flow As Found Flow Measurement As Found Connect Instrument Under Test (IUT) Open CC APC Software Document Size 1 Do Not Adjust Size Measure Counting Counting Efficiency Thresholds (Cutpoints) for Efficiency, Size 1...
- Page 55 Calibration Process Flow Chart: Start Connect Instrument Under Test (IUT) Open CC APC Software Document Flow Calibrate Flow Document New Digital Cutpoint and Size 1 Adjust Size 1 Threshold for Counting Efficiency 50% Counting Efficiency Get Histogram for Document Resolution Save File Resolution Measurement Document New Size 2...
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Page 57: Using A Gilibrator™ Calibrator For Flow Measurement
A P P E N D I X B U s i n g a G i l i b r a t o r ™ C a l i b r a t o r f o r F l o w M e a s u r e m e n t ®... -
Page 58: Better Accuracy Recommendation
Pros and Cons of using a Gilibrator™ Calibrator: Pros Cons • • High Accuracy of ±1% of the Difficult to use in field or reading transport due to the soap • liquid involved Direct volumetric flow rate • ® measurement Not real time like a TSI 4040 flow meter and involves an... - Page 60 TSI Incorporated – Visit our website www.tsi.com for more information. Tel: +1 800 680 1220 India Tel: +91 80 67877200 Tel: +44 149 4 459200 China Tel: +86 10 8219 7688 France Tel: +33 1 41 19 21 99 Singapore Tel: +65 6595 6388 Germany Tel: +49 241 523030 P/N 6003726 Rev.
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