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- Page 1 User Manual DC1700-PM Air Quality Monitor DYLOS CORPORATION Air Quality Monitoring Innovation U.S. Patent 8,009,290 Chinese ZL200880017554.5 European Patent EP2145171...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set Correction Factor mode Date time mode clear history mode Internal Memory ..............15 PC Interface ................. 16 Connecting the DC1700-PM Using DylosLogger software Using terminal software Battery Operation..............19 Interpreting the data ..............20 Care and Maintenance .............. 21 Troubleshooting Guide .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Important Safety Instructions Read and keep these instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions. Do not attempt to open or disassemble the device. This may result in risk of shock or exposure to laser radiation. No serviceable parts are inside. Do not use this device near water, such as a sink, wash basin, or bathtub. -
Page 4: For Best Performance
Respiratory ailments and allergic symptoms are caused by a variety of factors. The DC1700-PM is not meant to be used in the treatment or mitigation of any medical condition. Please consult your physician. -
Page 5: Operation
Operation Getting started with the DC1700-PM is simple. Just plug it in and turn it on. First, plug the AC adapter provided with the unit into a 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Next, connect the AC adapter to the DC1700-PM as shown in the figure. -
Page 7: Operating Modes
Operating Modes overview The DC1700-PM is a highly accurate laser particle counter. It will detect and size individual microscopic particles as they pass through the internal laser. This count and size data is used to calculate both the number of particles per volume of air (particle concentration), and, using a conversion algorithm, an estimate of the mass of particles per volume of air (mass concentration). -
Page 8: Mass Concentration
0.5 microns and 2.5 microns simply subtract the large particle reading from the small particle reading) The displayed readings are scaled to particles per .01 cubic foot of sampled air. Thus, to determine the number of particles per cubic foot of air simply multiply the DC1700-PM readings by 100. -
Page 9: Continuous Mode
The DC1700-PM is simple to operate. All that needs to be done is to plug the unit in and turn it on. Once turned on the unit will automatically configure itself to run in continuous mode and display the current level of particulate pollution for both small and large particles. -
Page 10: Monitor Mode
The DC1700-PM will then begin sampling and displaying the readings. mass concentration: PM2.5 PM10 13.4 dynamic bar graph smaller larger particle concentration: small particles large particles >0.5um >2.5um monitor mode In monitor mode the DC1700 will sample for one minute every hour. -
Page 11: Minute History Mode
minute history mode Minute history mode allows the user to view the data recorded over the past hour on a minute by minute basis. When minute history mode is entered by pressing the MODE button while in monitor mode, the following message is displayed briefly. -
Page 12: Hour History Mode
The message “TIME BREAK” alerts the user that the displayed times past the time break are no longer accurate. This happens if the DC1700-PM is unplugged which causes the unit to lose track of time. Note: the stored data is not lost but only the time reference from the present. -
Page 13: Day History Mode
3 HOURS AGO small particles large particles day history mode Day history mode allows the user to view the data recorded over the past month on a day by day basis. When day history mode is entered by pressing the MODE button while in hour history mode, the following message is displayed briefly. -
Page 14: Set Correction Factor Mode
Set Correction Factor mode The DC1700-PM allows the user to set a “correction factor” to field calibrate the PM2.5 readings to the local environment. The user should compare the PM2.5 readings of the DC1700-PM to the closest EPA station and then set the correction factor accordingly. For example, if the DC1700-PM averages 10 ug/m3 and the closest EPA station averages 15ug/m3 then the correction factor should be set to 1.5. -
Page 15: Date Time Mode
Date time mode displays the current date and time (in 24hr time) and allows the user to set the internal clock. The internal clock is used to time stamp the data which is stored in the DC1700-PM’s internal memory. This is to facilitate graphing the data (e.g. using Excel) once it has been downloaded into a PC. -
Page 16: Clear History Mode
Repeat this procedure until the day, year, hour, and minute have been set properly. The final press of the MODE button will store these values into the DC1700-PM internal clock. The mode will then be automatically advanced to the clear history mode. -
Page 17: Internal Memory
The DC1700-PM stores these readings every minute when sampling. The data stored in memory is the same as the data displayed on the DC1700-PM and represents the average of the particle concentration over the previous minute. This amounts to about 10,000 individual readings. -
Page 18: Pc Interface
– to download the DC1700-PM 's internal memory or to log data live as it is being taken by the DC1700-PM. If you have an older PC which is equipped with a COM port then you can connect the DC1700-PM directly to the PC using a 9 pin serial extension cable. - Page 19 “Session“ category on the left hand side of the screen and enter a name for the session, such as, Dylos DC1700-PM, and then click “Save“. You can now recall this setup for future sessions. Click Open and the Putty terminal will open.
- Page 20 shown first and the newest samples last. The following is a sample output with the unit in particle concentration (>0.5um/>2.5um) mode. 04/30/10 10:44,1783,137 04/30/10 10:45,1857,122 04/30/10 10:46,1917,140 … … 04/30/10 18:23,7696,4131 04/30/10 18:24,7722,4124 The data is time stamped with the date followed by the hour (24hr time) and minute.
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Page 21: Battery Operation
DC1700-PM. Make sure that the battery switch on the right side of the unit is set to “battery on/charge”. Plug the wall adapter back into the DC1700-PM without turning on the DC1700-PM and this will start the DC1700-PM charging. Depending on the state of discharge of the battery it may take 12 hours or more to fully charge. -
Page 22: Interpreting The Data
(>0.5um/>2.5um). The mass concentration is in units of micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) for both PM2.5 and PM10. This means that a PM2.5 reading of 1.0 on the DC1700-PM means that there is 1 microgram of particulates smaller than 2.5 microns diameter in each cubic meter of air. -
Page 23: Care And Maintenance
PM is the tool that allows you take control of your air quality and to know what works and what doesn’t work to improve it. The Dylos rating scale for indoor air is a better guide to rating your indoor air quality than the outdoor EPA PM2.5 scale. Outdoor air will... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
If counts seem excessively high in a particular location, but in a nearby location in the same room the counts are much less then there could be an interference problem. The DC1700-PM is highly resistant to EMI, but try relocating the unit away from any potential source of interference. -
Page 25: Notices
Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device is a CLASS 1 Laser product and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. -
Page 26: Warranty
When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Dylos Corporation for repair or exchange, you will pay the cost of shipping to Dylos Corporation. -
Page 27: To Obtain Warranty Service
Email Dylos Corporation at support@dylosproducts.com stating the nature of the problem. Dylos Corporation will either respond with a solution or grant an RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization). You may return the product via prepaid shipping along with your proof of purchase and RMA number to:...
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