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Symbol Name
Power On/Off Button
USB-C Charging Port
WiFi Mode Button
Serial Port
Filter Strip Installation/Exchange
The AL30 uses the ALx Filter Strip (ALX-FS), each with 1 sampling location.
Important:
-Always make sure that a filter strip is installed in the microAeth AL30 when it is
operating.
-Do not install previously used filter strips.
To install/exchange filter strip:
1) Make sure that the microAeth is not sampling. It is prefered that the intrument is off.
2) Hold the AL30 in one hand, with the release button on the bottom.
3) Loosen the rubber front cover on the front of the AL30 by pulling the tab away from the
instrument. This will expose the filter strip slot.
4) If there is a filter strip already installed, depress the circular release button on the
bottom of the instrument with your thumb and pull the filter strip out of the sampling head.
5) Install a new filter strip by pressing and holding the circular release button on the
bottom of the instrument and then inserting the new filter strip into the sample chamber
opening.
6) Make sure to push the new filter strip all the way into the slot.
7) Release the button.
8) Replace the rubber front cover. A tight fit is essential to prevent the entry of
contamination and stray light into the sample chamber.
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Description
Front panel button for turning on and off
USB-C port for charging only
Back panel button for enabling WiFi Access Point
even if disabled and factory reset of all settings
4-pin 3.3V TTL serial port for automatic flow calibra-
tion only - currently unavailable
Performing Measurements
The inlet and outlet ports are 10-32 UNF imperial (inch) threaded ports.
The inlet port, outlet port, and all connections to the inlet port must be properly
protected from the environment. There must be limited restriction to flow while
protection from water, insects, bugs, and other objects that can block or infiltrate the
instrument air pathway through both the inlet and outlet ports of the instrument. Extra
precaution must be taken as the internal pump of the instrument is pulling air into the
instrument through the inlet port.
To Start Sampling and Measurements:
A) Using the front panel power button
1) Ensure there is a filter strip uinstalled in the microAeth AL30.
2) Turn on the AL30 by depressing the power button on the front panel for 2 seconds until
the instrument beeps and the
together.
3) Release the power button and wait for a few seconds. The pump will turn on and the
Warning red LED and
about every second until the beginning of the next minute.
4) When the LEDs stop blinking, the instrument will beep and the
will blink indicating the start of data collection.
5) While the unit is operating, the
B) Using the microAeth interface webpage:
1) Ensure there is a filter strip uinstalled in the microAeth AL30.
2) When the AL30 is Idle, click the
Status section of the microAeth interface webpage
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Warning red LED and Operation green LED illuminate
Operation green LED will then begin to blink on and off in unison
Operation green LED will blink once every 3 seconds.
Start Button
Start button next to the Operation Idle in the Current
Operation green LED
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