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TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9310 Operation Manual

TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9310 Operation Manual

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P o r t a b l e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s
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T
Portable
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ERO
RAK
Airborne Particle Counter
Models 9310/9350/9510/9550
Operation Manual
P/N 6002279, Revision B
June 2009

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  • Page 1 P o r t a b l e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s Portable ™ Airborne Particle Counter Models 9310/9350/9510/9550 Operation Manual P/N 6002279, Revision B June 2009...
  • Page 5 Portable ™ Airborne Particle Counter Models 9310/9350/9510/9550 Operation Manual P/N 6002279, Revision B June 2009 SHIP TO/MAIL TO: E-mail address: TSI Incorporated aerotrak@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 6: Manual History

    M a n u a l H i s t o r y ™ The following is a manual history of the A Portable Airborne Particle Counter, Models 9310/9350/9510/9550 Operation Manual (P/N 6002279). Revision Date February 2009 June 2009...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    W a r r a n t y Part Number 6002279/ Revision B / June 2009 Copyright ©TSI Incorporated / 2009 / All rights reserved. Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA E-mail Address aerotrak@tsi.com Limitation of Warranty Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Manual History ..............ii 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 10 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ..........6-1 CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service ......7-1 Technical Contacts..............7-1 International Contacts............7-1 ™ Returning the A Portable Airborne Particle Counter for Service.............7-3 APPENDIX A Specifications ..........A-1 Index ™ Portable Airborne Particle Counter...

  • Page 11: 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 A Portable Airborne Particle Counters. I M P O R T A N T There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument.

  • Page 12: 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 DANGER! (internal) VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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: 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-2811 International: 001 651 490 2811 E-mail Address:...
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n a n d U n p a c k i n g ™ The A Portable Airborne Particle Counters (particle counter) have a touch-screen interface and operate on the included lithium-ion battery or AC power.
  • Page 16 ™ Airborne Particle Counter Parts List Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture 9310-01 9510-01 Airborne Particle Counter 9350-01 9550-01 Barb Inlet Fitting 700061 (50 L/min) (installed) 700057 (US) Power Cord 700058 ( UK) 700059 (Euro) Battery pack 700028 Tripod for 3000192 isokinetic probe Sample Tubing...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction And Unpacking

    Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture HEPA zero filter 700015 (Filters) assembly 700067 (Filter Adapter) ™ Lite 7001384 data download utility CD (includes manual) (installed on T Lite Operation Manual 6002278 ™ software CD) Calibration certificate Quick Start Guide 6002240 Optional Accessories The following photos and table list optional accessories.
  • Page 18 Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture 1 cfm Filter Scanning 700070 Probe 50 L/min Filter Scanning 700071 Probe Tubing, Superthane 1/4- 700011 inch ID x 3/8-inch OD, Clear 100 ft Tubing, Superthane 3/8- 700062 inch ID x 1/2-inch OD, Clear 100 ft Printer paper (10 rolls) 700027 Dual Battery Charger...
  • Page 19 Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture Heavy Duty Carry Case 700060 (rolling case) Introduction and Unpacking...
  • Page 21 C H A P T E R 2 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d This chapter describes the features, connections, and installation ™ and of the A Portable Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter).
  • Page 22 I n s t r u m e n t D e s c r i p t i o n ™ The A Portable Airborne Particle Counter has many features to make measurements convenient. The power switch is located on the front panel in the lower-left. A power LED indicates when the instrument is powered up.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Temperature Sensor for flowmeter Pump Exhaust Diffuser AC Power Ethernet Battery USB Port Socket Port Door P r o v i d i n g P o w e r These particle counters may be powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or through an AC power cord. Notes: •...

  • Page 24: To Install The Lithium-Ion Battery

    To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery 1. Remove the battery door on the back of the instrument by turning the thumbscrew ¼ turn counterclockwise. 2. Slide the battery into the slot, pressing until it “clicks” into place (note that battery is approximately ¼-inch or 6-mm inside the back cover when properly installed.) 3.

  • Page 25: To Use Ac Power

    To Use AC Power Connect the country-appropriate power cord to the AC socket of the particle counter and then connect the other end to an AC outlet. U s i n g t h e S t y l u s These particle counters are shipped with a plastic stylus for use with the touch screen interface.
  • Page 26 Printer paper has a colored strip printed on the last few feet of each roll to indicate time to change the paper roll. When installing a new roll of paper, the tag end should be from the bottom of the roll and pulled through the printer door. There is also a button to allow a manual feed of the paper before tearing it off.

  • Page 27: Performing A Zero Check

    P e r f o r m i n g a Z e r o C h e c k A zero check should be performed according to application requirements. It should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification. To Perform a Zero Check 1.

  • Page 28: Using An Isokinetic Probe

    Note: If the instrument does not go to zero (1 particle in 5 minutes is considered zero), refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, for additional information. 6. Remove the zero filter assembly and put the isokinetic inlet back on the instrument is now ready for operation. U s i n g a n I s o k i n e t i c P r o b e The isokinetic probe smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument.

  • Page 29: Using An Isokinetic Inlet

    U s i n g a n I s o k i n e t i c I n l e t The isokinetic inlet is similar to the isokinetic probe but it mounts directly on the instrument inlet. To install, remove the barbed inlet by unscrewing and simply thread the inlet directly onto the threaded inlet until finger tight.

  • Page 31: Screen Layout And Functionality

    C H A P T E R 3 O p e r a t i o n ™ These A Portable Airborne Particle Counters are controlled using a touch screen display. Use the plastic stylus or your finger tip. DO NOT use sharp objects (such as a pen point) that may damage the screen overlay.

  • Page 32: Software Input Panel (Keyboard)

    Software Input Panel (Keyboard) Throughout the setup screens, a keyboard will appear on the screen when text may be entered. Data may be entered using this ↵ keyboard. When the entry is complete, press either the (Enter) or Esc keys. The keyboard will then be hidden until another text entry box is selected.
  • Page 33 The right side of the Main Tab shows locations and other information (delay, counts, and so on). These can be configured using the Setup Tab. Field Description Location Use this dropdown box to select any of the available locations. The Location setting cannot be changed during an active sampling period, but if you have configured a Hold time, the location can be changed during the Hold period between samples.
  • Page 34 Zoomed Data Screen The Zoomed Data screen is entered by touching in the size and count part of the main tab display. The bottom portion of the screen summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location. Tap the size and count portion of the display to switch back to the Main Tab display.

  • Page 35: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab The setup tab provides access to the following: Data Setup Select Count Units and Clear Samples. System Setup Set Power On Password, Setup Password, System Configuration, Print Settings, and Print Schedule. Device Setup Set Display, Date and Time, Diagnostics and Communications.
  • Page 36 Count Units Screen This screen lets you set the way in which particle concentration information is displayed. Field Description Differential Select to display particle concentration as a differential Δ (the total number of counts is the number of particles between bin sizes). Cumulative Select to display particle concentration as cumulative Σ...
  • Page 37 System Setup Screen From the System Setup screen you can set (or change) the Power On password and Setup Password, select system configuration parameters, select print settings, and schedule printing. (continued on next page) Operation...
  • Page 38 Change Power On Password Screen If a Power On password has been previously set, you must enter that password before being allowed to change the Power On password. If a Power On password is set, then on instrument startup, a password screen will ask for the password before the instrument can be used.
  • Page 39 Change Setup Password Screen If a Setup password has been previously set, you must enter that password before being allowed to change the Setup password. If a Setup password is set, clicking on the setup tab at the bottom of the main screen brings up a password screen.
  • Page 40 System Configuration Screen Use this screen to set system configuration parameters. Press OK when finished. Field Description Select to zoom in on both cumulative (Σ) and Δ and Σ on Zoom differential (Δ) counts on the Main Tab. To zoom the Main Tab, click on the left side of the Main Tab.
  • Page 41 Print Settings Screen A hard copy of a sample set or statistics can be printed from the instrument using the built-in thermal printer that is standard on most models. Use this screen to set print parameters. Press OK when finished. Field Description Serial Number...
  • Page 42 Print Schedule Screen Use this screen to schedule automatic printing. You can choose to either print when an alarm occurs or print whenever a sample is complete. Field Description Automatic Printing Enables automatic printing. On Sample Print data whenever a sample completes. On Alarm Print data when an alarm condition occurs.
  • Page 43 Date and Time Screen This screen lets you set the current date and time and set the date format that will be used on the display and in printed reports. Press OK when finished. You can select options using the arrows or tapping on the screen.
  • Page 44 Display Screen This screen lets you set or change visual parameters Field Description Press this item to reset the screen alignment, and Screen Alignment follow the directions on the alignment screen. Brightness Use the scroll bar to change the brightness setting for optimal viewing.
  • Page 45 Communications Screen This screen lets you configure the instruments Ethernet TCP/IP network communications. Field Description IP Address The numerical identification (logical address) that is assigned to this device when participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes. Subnet Mask A network of computers and devices that have a common, designated IP address routing prefix.
  • Page 46 Sampling Screen Use this screen to access screens that let you set up how sampling is displayed and handled. You can select which channels to use, the sample timing, the count mode, sampling locations, and alarm thresholds. Channels Screen This screen lets you choose the channels that are enabled. Press OK when finished.
  • Page 47 Sample Timing Screen This screen lets you select parameters for sampling. Use the up and down arrows or the on-screen keyboard to change or enter information. These parameters are only valid when the instrument is running in Automatic mode. Press OK when finished. Field Description Count...
  • Page 48 Count Mode Screen Use this screen to set the sample count mode. Press OK when finished. Field Description Automatic If you select this mode, the instrument starts counting in automatic mode when you press the start button according to the settings on the Sample Timing Screen.
  • Page 49 Locations Screen Associating collected samples with labeled locations can help keep your data organized. The instrument allows you to create up to 250 labeled locations. Use this screen to add, remove, or modify a location name. To modify a location name, highlight the name in the list, then click the Edit…...
  • Page 50 To remove a location, click on location to be removed and click the Remove button. Back in the main Locations screen, after all editing has been completed, press OK when finished. Alarms Screen Use this screen to set the alarm threshold for each channel. Press OK when finished.
  • Page 51 During sampling, when a channel value exceeds the threshold value you set, the channel data is highlighted in red on the Main tab, an audible alarm sounds, and the alarm icon appears on the Main tab. To clear the alarm, click the alarm icon In addition, the record is printed if you have selected that option on the Print Schedule...
  • Page 52 Field Description Save When you select Save, a new window opens that lets you enter a name for the recipe you want to save. The settings/parameters that are saved include: For each channel (1–6): • Alarm setting (on/off) • Alarm threshold (value) •...

  • Page 53: Data Tab

    Data Tab The Data tab lets you review data that has been collected. Use the elevator (slide) on the right to scroll though the records. The record number is displayed at the bottom of the tab. As each record displays, its data and relevant parameters are displayed. Field Description Size µm...
  • Page 54 The print data screen will show progress on the current selected range of sample data to be printed. Press the Cancel Printing button to cancel the rest of the print job. 3-24 ™ Portable Airborne Particle Counter...

  • Page 55: Reports Tab

    Reports Tab Use this screen to select various standard reports for viewing and printing. The standard reports are shown below: Operation 3-25...
  • Page 56 3-26 ™ Portable Airborne Particle Counter...
  • Page 57 Field Description Room Area Displays the area of the room in ft or m Class Level Depends on the report definition, see below. Air Flow Displays the airflow characteristics of the room. Room Status Displays the status of the room. See Room Definition Screen below.
  • Page 58 Room Definition Screen Use this screen to define specific values for the room. Press OK when finished. Field Description Room Status Select the room status: As Built, At Rest, or Operational. Air Flow Select the air flow: Unidirectional or Non- unidirectional.
  • Page 59 Generate Screen This screen lets you generate the report using either a single record or a range of records. Press the Generate… button to generate the selected report. The generated report will be displayed on the screen and may be viewed on the screen or printed by pressing the Print button.

  • Page 61: Usb Communication

    C H A P T E R 4 D a t a H a n d l i n g U S B C o m m u n i c a t i o n ™ The A Portable Airborne Particle Counters are equipped with a USB port for downloading information to a PC using the ™...

  • Page 63: Maintenance Schedule

    C H A P T E R 5 M a i n t e n a n c e 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 ™...
  • Page 65 C H A P T E R 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Counts are too low Instrument is being Operate instrument within operated outside specifications temperature or relative humidity specifications...
  • Page 66 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Instrument does not HEPA filter is not Check that the HEPA meet zero count connected properly and filter has been tightly specification (<1 room air is leaking into connected to the inlet. particle/5 mins) the HEPA filter Check that rubber o-ring assembly (black) on the inlet is in...
  • Page 67 TSI Customer Service at 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-2811. International Contacts Service TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3RT...
  • Page 68 52068 Aachen GERMANY Telephone: +49 241-52303-0 Fax: +49 241-52303-49 E-mail: tsigmbh@tsi.com Web: www.tsiinc.de TSI Instruments Ltd. Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone: +44 (0) 149 4 459200 Fax: +44 (0) 149 4 459700 E-mail: tsiuk@tsi.com...
  • Page 69 R e t u r n i n g t h e A ™ P o r t a b l e E R O R A K A i r b o r n e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r f o r S e r v i c e Visit our website at http://rma.tsi.com or call TSI at 1-800-874-...
  • Page 71 A P P E N D I X A S p e c i f i c a t i o n s All specifications meet or exceed JIS B 9921 and are subject to change without notice. Size Range 9310/9350: 0.3–20 µm 9510/9550: 0.5–20 µm Channel Sizes (additional...
  • Page 72 Reports On screen viewable and printable ISO-14644-1, FS-209E & EC GMP Printer Built-in thermal printer (also available without printer) External Surface Stainless Steel Power 110 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Universal in-line power supply Battery Removable/rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Life 9310/9510: Up to 4 hours of continuous use 9350/9550: Up to 3 hours of continuous use Recharge Time...
  • Page 73 I n d e x class, 3-28 class 1 laser product label, viii ac power label, viii class level, 3-27 accessories, 1-1 cleaning inlet, 5-1 included, A-2 cleaning instrument enclosure, 5-1 optional, 1-3, A-2 clear alarm, 3-21 add location, 3-19 clear samples screen, 3-20 screen, 3-5, 3-6...
  • Page 74 I–J–K data tab (continued) sample, 3-23 icon screen, 3-23 battery charged, 3-2 size µm, 3-23 battery must be charged, 3-2 time, 3-23 detector requires service, 3-2 date, 3-13, 3-23 insuffient flow, 3-2 date and time laser requires service, 3-2 date, 3-13 low battery, 3-2 date format, 3-13 operating on AC power, battery installed and...
  • Page 75 min samples, 3-27 recipe (continued) min vol per channel, 3-27 save, 3-22 model name, 3-11 save as, 3-22 screen, 3-21 recipes, 3-5 records, 3-3 new password, 3-8, 3-9 reports, A-2 reports tab, 3-25 air flow, 3-27 old password, 3-8, 3-9 class level, 3-27 on alarm, 3-12 EU-GMP screen, 3-26...
  • Page 76 setup tab zero count data setup, 3-5 level, A-1 device setup, 3-5 zero filter assembly, 2-7, 2-8 recipes, 3-5 zoom, 3-10 sampling setup, 3-5 screen, 3-5 system setup, 3-5 size, 3-16 size µm, 3-23 software installation, 4-1 specifications, A-1 stainless steel isokinetic probe, 1-3 start/stop button, 3-3 storage conditions, A-2 store partial samples, 3-10...
  • Page 77 TSI Incorporated – 500 Cardigan Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A Tel: +1 800 874 2811 E-mail: aerotrak@tsi.com Website: www.tsi.com Tel: +44 149 4 459200 E-mail: tsiuk@tsi.com Website: www.tsiinc.co.uk France Tel: +33 491 11 87 64 E-mail: tsifrance@tsi.com Website: www.tsiinc.fr Germany Tel: +49 241 523030 E-mail: tsigmbh@tsi.com Website:...

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