Download
Share
Print this page
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Met One Instruments Manuals
  4. Cash Counter
  5. DR-528
  6. Manual

Met One Instruments DR-528 Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
DR-528
M
ANUAL
Met One Instruments, Inc
Corporate Sales & Service: 1600 NW Washington Blvd. Grants Pass, OR 97526
Tel (541) 471-7111 Fax (541) 471-7116
www.metone.com service@metone.com

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the DR-528 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Met One Instruments DR-528

Summary of Contents for Met One Instruments DR-528

  • Page 1 DR-528 ANUAL Met One Instruments, Inc Corporate Sales & Service: 1600 NW Washington Blvd. Grants Pass, OR 97526 Tel (541) 471-7111 Fax (541) 471-7116 www.metone.com service@metone.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice DR-528 Manual © Copyright 2021 Met One Instruments, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any other language in any form by any means without the express written permission of Met One Instruments, Inc.
  • Page 3 Display ..........................19 5.3.5. Alarms ..........................19 5.3.6. Alarm Beep ........................20 5.3.7. Docking Station ......................... 20 5.4. Initial Setup Screen ......................... 22 5.4.1. Serial ..........................22 5.4.2. Modbus ..........................23 5.4.3. Clock ..........................24 DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 3...
  • Page 4 8.1. Recommended Service Schedule ................... 31 8.2. Zero Count Test ........................31 8.3. Flow Rate Test......................... 31 8.4. Annual Calibration ........................31 8.5. Filter Change ........................... 32 8.6. Flash Upgrade ......................... 32 Troubleshooting ....................33 10. Specifications ...................... 34 DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 4...
  • Page 5 Introduction The DR-528 is a full–featured, battery operated, handheld particle counter. The unit will measure particle counts at eight sizes. Default count sizes are 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 0.7 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.0 µm, 3.0 µm, 5.0 µm, and 10.0 µm. Each of the eight sizes are user configurable.
  • Page 6 Rubber Boot Particle View Software PN 8517 PN 83549 PN Particle View Figure 1 - Standard Equipment Flow Meter Flow Meter Docking Station PN 9801 PN Swift 6.0 PN 83529 Figure 2 – Optional Accessories DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 6...
  • Page 7 2.2. Layout Figure 3 shows the layout of the DR-528 and provides a description of each of the components. Isokinetic Probe AT/RH Sensor Charging Jack USB C Port Rotary Dial Power Switch Bottom Connection Keypad Figure 3 – DR-528 Layout...
  • Page 8 2.4. Initial Operation Before operating the DR-528 for the first time, it is recommended that the unit be fully charged. Information regarding charging the battery is found in section 6 of this manual. Complete the following steps to verify proper operation.
  • Page 9 The DR-528 counts and sizes particles in 8 different size ranges. 4.2. Power Up DR-528 power is controlled by a slide switch located on the left hand side of the unit. Move the power switch to the on position (towards the top of the case) to power up the unit.
  • Page 10 4.3.2. Sample Status The top of the Operate screen displays the status of the DR-528 while the unit is sampling. The time remaining is shown at the top left of the screen. A status bar fills with green as time progresses.
  • Page 11 The sample mode controls single sample or continuous sampling. Sample modes are discussed in section 5.2.2 4.4.3. Count Mode The count mode determines if particle counts are displayed in Cumulative or Differential mode. Count modes are discussed in section 5.2.3 DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 11...
  • Page 12 The following figures depict the sample timing sequence for both manual and auto sampling modes. Figure 7 shows the timing for manual sample mode. Figure 8 shows the timing for auto sample mode. Figure 7 – Manual Mode Sample Figure 8 – Auto Mode Sample DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 12...
  • Page 13 Press to select the item. Rotate the dial to change the the dial setting. Press the dial to save the setting or APE to cancel and return to the previous screen. DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 13...
  • Page 14 (display and csv output). Use the dial to scroll through a list of custom location IDs. To edit the list, see toolbox location ID in section 5.4.4. DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 14...
  • Page 15 Sample Setup screen if Single mode is selected. 5.2.6. Size Setup This allows the user to set custom particle sizes to measure. The screen sorts sizes from small to large after each size change. Duplicate sizes are not allowed. DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 15...
  • Page 16 5.3.1. Units The Units setting allows the volume and temperature units to be selected. Volume: The DR-528 supports particles per cubic foot (CF), particles per liter (/L), particles per cubic meter (M3), and total counts per timed sample (TC). Particle count information updates while the unit is sampling.
  • Page 17 5.3.2. Memory The DR-528 can store up to 15,000 sample records in its memory. For instructions on viewing stored data, see section 4.3.3. Because this memory is circular, once all 15,000 records are full, any new samples taken will overwrite the oldest stored sample data.
  • Page 18 The Flow screen is where a flow calibration is performed. When this screen is selected, a warning will appear to use an external flow meter to adjust the DR-528 flow to 2.83 LPM. Select OK to proceed or CANCEL to exit.
  • Page 19 Figure 16 - Display Setup Screen 5.3.5. Alarms The DR-528 features alarm limits for each channel size. Setting the alarm limit above zero with enable the alarm on that channel. When sampling, if the alarm limit is set and the counts go over the limit then the alarm will be active. By default, the alarm beep is enabled in which an alarm beep will continually go off.
  • Page 20 IP address changes. The 83529 Docking Station quick setup manual explains how to connect the unit to the optional docking station. Select WiFi Discovery to begin the procedure. Figure 19 - Docking Station Screen DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 20...
  • Page 21 Ethernet) a time out message will appear. The Docking Station can be plugged back in once the scan completes. Press escape to exit this screen. Figure 21 - WiFi Configuration Results (left) and Time Out Screen (right) DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 21...
  • Page 22 Figure 22 – Initial Setup Screen 5.4.1. Serial The Serial setting controls the behavior of the DR-528 serial output hardware available on the optional docking station. The following table lists the Serial settings and describes their meanings.
  • Page 23 WiFi or Ethernet and are selected by a switch on the Docking Station. The equipment Modbus address is also set in this screen with values of 1-247. Figure 24 - Modbus Setup Screen DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 23...
  • Page 24 Press the dial to select each character. All 7 characters must be selected to save the location ID. It is suggested to use spaces for a location with less than 7 characters. Figure 26 - Locations Screen DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 24...
  • Page 25 5.5. About Screen Figure 28 shows the ABOUT screen. The ABOUT screen shows the manufacturer’s serial number, the firmware version, Met One Instruments, Inc. service contact details, date of last calibration, and instrument run time. Figure 28 – About Screen...
  • Page 26 100 to 240 volts, 50 to 60 Hz. A discharged battery pack will take approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge. When fully charged the battery inside the DR-528 will power the unit for over 8 hours of continuous sampling. For continuous operation, operate the unit with the battery charger attached.
  • Page 27 Get/Set USB Baud Rate. 3=2400, 4=4800, 5=9600, 6=19200, 7=38400,8=57600,9=115200 Hold Time (0-3600) Sample Mode. SM 0=Single, SM 1=Continuous Serial Number Sample Time in seconds (1-9999) Temperature Units. TU 0=C, TU 1=F DISPTO Manual Display Timeout. 0=None, 1=1-min, 2=5-min, 3=10-min. DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 27...
  • Page 28 For example, 18 = IOP Alarm and Temperature Sensor Alarm. Status Bits Value Condition OK (no alarms or errors) Not used IOP Alarm (Laser) Not used Not used Temperature Sensor Alarm Pressure Sensor Alarm Not Used Count Alarm DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 28...
  • Page 29 7.3. MODBUS Communication The DR-528 supports MODBUS communications protocol. The serial transmission is RTU mode. The following MODBUS registers are used to access various readings. 7.3.1. Instantaneous Real Time Readings Name Address Type Points Description Time 1000 dword Current Timestamp (Unix)
  • Page 30 Last Channel 8 Counts 1544 float Last Sample IOP Laser Reading 1546 float Last Sample Temperature 1548 float Last Sample Relative Humidity 1552 float Last Sample Barometric Pressure 1554 float Last Sample Battery Voltage DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 30...
  • Page 31 8.4. Annual Calibration The DR-528 should be sent back to Met One Instruments, Inc. yearly for calibration and inspection. The annual calibration cannot be performed by the customer because this calibration requires specialized equipment and a skilled technician. Met One...
  • Page 32 8.5. Filter Change The DR-528 filter cartridge is located on the bottom back instrument panel. A 0.2 micron filter, MOI part number 580302, is used to filter the instrument exhaust. It can be removed by unscrewing the black aluminum filter holders with a coin using the slot in the face of the holder.
  • Page 33 The DR-528 case should never be removed or opened for any reason. Opening or removing the case will void the warranty and may result in exposure to laser radiation, which can cause eye injury.
  • Page 34 AC Adapter/Battery Charger Iso-kinetic Sample Probe RH and Temperature Probe Carrying Case Rubber Boot Zero Particulate Filter Optional Ball Flow Meter kit (PN 9801) Digital Flow Meter (PN Swift 6.0) Docking Station (PN 83529) DR-528 Manual Rev B Page 34...