TSI AeroTrak 9000 Portable Nanoparticle Aerosol
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1. What needs to be done to verify the Check the status of the four indicator lights Green lights indicate instrument is functioning properly everything is functioning properly Is Zero Cal required each time the No the instrument stores the information from the last Zero Cal If instrument is used used frequently Zero Cal is not required each time the instrument is used TSI recommends performing Zero Cal every month If the instrument has not been used for several months allow the instrument to warm up for 5 to 10 minutes then perform a Zero Cal Is a filter needed to perform a Zero Cal No the instrument turns off flow to the electrometer during Zero Cal An external filter is not required The instrument revs up then stops Yes During Zero Cal the instrument pump turns off and flow to during Zero Cal is this normal the electrometer is stopped Can the instrument be programmed to No The instrument can only measure one deposition mode ata log both TB and A modes at the same time The instrument can be programmed to run several tests ina time row alternating between TB and A mode for different tests Can the AEROTRAK 9000 be used Yes the instrument can be used outdoors However this outdoors instrument is not waterproof Exposure to water or aspiration of water may damage the instrument and voids the warranty coverage Can the AEROTRAK 9000 be used in very Yes this instrument can be used in very dusty environments2. Log Mode Adjustable Sampling Options AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Change the settings by touching the line of the setting and then use the arrow keys to adjust the settings e Touch Undo or Save after each setting change e Touch the second drop down menu line to return to the setting selection screen e Touch the top drop down menu to return to the RunMode screen The Time Constant averages the readings displayed on the screen A larger time constant number will result in less fluctuations of displayed readings Time Constant can be set from 1 to 60 seconds Touch Undo or Save after making any changes to the Deposition Mode or Time Constant See Figure 3 22 for an example of a Time Constant setting screen in Manual Logging Figure 3 22 Time Constant Screen Operation 3 17 The Deposition Mode can be selected from the Survey Mode Manual Mode or Log Mode Touch the Deposition Mode option under the RunMode Screen then use the arrow Keys to select A alveolar or TB Tracheobronchial Figure 3 23 shows the Deposition Mode TB selected for a Survey Mode survey Mode Deposition Mode TB Figure 3 23 Deposition Mode Selection Log Interval changes the amount of time between logged samples The instrument will log the average concentration recorded during the selected log interval The log interval can be set from 1 second to 59 minutes 59 seconds AEROTRAK 9000 Nanopar
3. Select the AEROTRAK 9000 from the drop down list on the menu bar Or Check turn on the Auto configuration under Options or Turn on the instrument or Attach USB cable Return to the Survey Mode before attempting to communicate with the instrument AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor CHAPTER 3 Operation The AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor operates using a touch screen menu Tap the screen with a finger tip or plastic stylus to select the menu items Do not touch the screen with sharp items that may damage the screen e Clean the cyclone before each use See maintenance instructions in Chapter 4 e Zero Cal the Electrometer before the first use Activate Zero Cal from the Setup menu Repeat Zero Cal monthly e Allow the instrument to warm up for five minutes before performing Zero Cal on the electrometer e Before first use Run Touch Cal from the Setup menu to calibrate the screen Repeat Touch Cal occasionally if drop down menus or buttons are difficult to activate Figure 3 1 Setup Screen 3 1 Powering Up the Instrument Attach power cord or insert rechargeable battery see Figure 3 2 or Figure 3 3 and press the power button to turn on instrument see Figure 3 4 Figure 3 2 Attach Power Cord Figure 3 3 Insert Rechargeable Battery into Battery Compartment 3 2 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Figure 3 4 Power ON OFF Button
4. 6 Insert filter tray into the unit Maintenance 4 5 4 6 Figure 4 6 Opening Filter Tray Figure 4 7 Removing Filter Tray AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Figure 4 8 Remove Filter Holder Bracket Figure 4 9 Replacing Filters Carbon Figure 4 10 Activated Carbon Filter and HEPA Filter Orientation Maintenance 4 7 Carbon HEPA Figure 4 11 Filter Support Bracket and Direction of Flow Arrows Upside Down Orientation Replacing the Conductive Filter High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrument Unplug the power source and remove batteries before changing conductive filter Caution The electronic circuits within this instrument are susceptible to electro static discharge ESD damage Use ESD precautions to avoid damage a Wear a grounded static discharging wrist strap or keep one hand on the instrument case while changing the conductive filter With use the conductive filter becomes clogged with particles from the sampled aerosol and requires replacement Follow the steps below to replace the conductive filter 1 Turn off instrument and disconnect the electric power cable 2 Remove the cyclone assembly 3 Remove the four electrometer chamber cover screws shown in Figure 4 12 4 8 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Figure 4 12 Electrometer Chamber Cover Screws 4 Pull the electrometer chamber cover straight out
5. Connecting Sampling Tubing Conductive sampling tubing can be connected to draw air into the cyclone see Figure 2 7 Conductive tubing must be used to prevent aerosol loss due to static build up Up to 3 feet 1 meter of tubing can be used Longer tubes can increase particle loss and reduce flow Figure 2 7 Conductive Tubing The cyclone inlet orientation can be moved 180 parallel to the floor or mounting surface by loosening the fitting between the cyclone Unpacking and Setting Up 2 11 and the elbow Orient the cyclone to optimize air sampling capture depending on the placement of the instrument Installing TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software TRAKPRO software can preprogram the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor download data create graphs and combine graphs with data from other TSI instruments The following sections describe how to install the software and set up the computer Note TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software version 3 6 0 or higher must be used to communicate with the AEROTRAK 9000 monitor Older versions do not support the AeroTrak 9000 monitor Download the latest version of TRAKPRO software from the TSI website wwuw tsi com To use TRAKPRO software with the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor the PC must be running Microsoft Windows and the computer must have an available Universal Serial Bus USB port The AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor connects to the PC using Windows USB Mass Storage drivers that
6. Do not touch the plastic parts attached to the cover Figure 4 13 Removing Electrometer Chamber Cover Maintenance 4 9 5 Locate and remove the conductive filter by pulling it straight out see Figure 4 14 and 4 15 Figure 4 14 Conductive Filter Location Figure 4 15 Removing Conductive Filter 6 Replace the filter with wire core filter provided in the Filter Maintenance Kit TSI part number 1031599 7 Inspect the O rings in the cover for nicks or cuts and replace if necessary If the insulator is dirty or has been handled oil from fingers it should be cleaned and wiped with methanol or isopropanol and then acetone to remove all contamination AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor 8 Reinstall the electrometer cover 9 Turn the instrument on and make sure that the status indicator lights are green Replacement Parts Table 4 2 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Replacement Parts Part Description Location Part Number Filter Maintenance Kit Includes 1 HEPA Filter 1031599 1 Carbon Filter and 1 Conductive Filter Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack 1208057 Model Li202S 66 Maintenance 4 11 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Common Problems Status Indicator Lights When the instrument is functioning properly the status indicator lights on the display are green When the instrument is turned on these indicator lights are initially
7. hazard Any battery used in this instrument must also have built in protection against explosion and fire WARNING Do not use non rechargeable batteries in this instrument Doing so may cause fire explosions or other hazards Instrument Placement The AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor has no special mounting requirements other than maintaining clear flow access to the cyclone The instrument can be mounted on a standard survey tripod equipped with a 11 threaded stud Power Connection and Battery Charging Connect the AC power cord supplied to the AC POWER IN connection on the back of the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor The instrument accepts line voltage 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1A maximum single phase Unpacking and Setting Up 2 7 Notes Make certain the line cord is plugged into a grounded power outlet The AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor power supply contains no user serviceable parts If the power supply is not operating correctly contact TSI This instrument should not be used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Figure 2 4 Power Cord Connector Battery Charging This instrument will charge the Lithium Ion battery packs Insert the batteries into the battery compartment plug the instrument into AC power and turn the instrument on Batteries will charge during sampling or in stand by mode Charging stops when the batteries have been fully charged AEROTRAK 9
8. 000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Connecting the Computer Connect the USB port of a Microsoft Windows based computer to the USB port on the back of the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor Figure 2 5 Location of USB Port Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Unpacking and Setting Up 2 9 Connecting the Analog Alarm Output The Analog Alarm Output Cable plugs into the top connection at the back of the instrument see Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Analog Alarm Output Cable Connection The cable contains a 4 pin mini DIN connector The pin outs for the connector and the wiring for the cable are shown below Analog Output Alarm Positive Analog Ground Alarm Ground 4 pin miniDIN connector Cable Wiring Diagram Analog Ground Analog Out Alarm White Wire Alarm Black Wire Shield Wiring the Analog Output The output cable supplied by TSI part no 801652 is labeled with the pin out wiring diagram Correct polarity must be observed see AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor pin outs above Additional equipment may be needed for making connections to the system Wiring the Alarm System specifications e Maximum voltage 15 VDC do not use AC power e Maximum current 1 Amp e Correct polarity must be observed see pin outs above e The alarm switch located inside the AEROTRAK must be located on the ground side of the alarm system
9. AND SAFETY Exposure Monitoring AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor User Guide P N 1990083 Revision B May 2008 q yo SCIENCE INNOVATION AND ISAR ETY Exposure Monitoring AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor User Guide P N 1990083 Revision B May 2008 SHIP TO MAIL TO E mail address TSI Incorporated answers tsi com 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 Website USA htto www tsi com U S INTERNATIONAL Technical Support Technical Support 800 874 2811 651 490 2811 001 651 490 2811 Fax 150 Fax 651 490 3824 9001 2000 MM 001 651 490 3824 TRUST SCIENCE INNOVATION Manual History The following is a manual history of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor User Guide Part Number 1990083 Revision Date A July 2006 B May 2008 Part Number Copyright Address E mail Address Limitation of Warranty and Liability effective July 2000 Service Policy Trademarks Warranty 1990083 Revision B May 2008 TSI Incorporated 2006 2008 All rights reserved TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA answers tsi com Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for 12 months or the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the custom
10. Amp 5 of alarm setpoint 4 Pin Mini DIN connector Before initial use monthly there after Clean before each use Every 3 6 months typical use Recommended annually AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Table A 1 Specifications of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Approvals CE Rating Information Immunity EN 61326 Emissions EN 61326 EN 61010 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice TSI and the TSI logo are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated Tested at TSI for NaCl particles The instrument will operate optimally under the specified relative humidity conditions The ICRP based lung deposition model used to derive TB and A deposition curves in a reference worker and hence the instrument s measurement for TB and A regions does not consider the effect of humidity on particle size Specifications A 3 TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 E mail info tsi com Website www tsi com UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 E mail tsiuk tsi com Website www tsiinc co uk France Tel 33 491 95 2190 E mail tsifrance tsi com Website www tsiinc fr Germany Tel 49 241 523030 E mail tsigmbhO tsi com Website www tsiinc de India Tel 91 80 41132470 E mail tsi india tsi com China Tel 86 10 8260 1595 E mail tsibeijing tsi com 5 A Contact your local TS Distributor or visit our website www tsi com for more detailed sp
11. FUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No Action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 1 800 874 2811 USA or 001 651 490 2811 International AEROTRAK and TRAKPRO are trademarks of TSI Incorporated Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation TSI and the TSI logo are trademarks of TSI Incorporated AeroTrak 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Conte
12. Getting Started The START UP screen is displayed initially see Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 START UP Screen Using a stylus or finger tip touch the buttons on the screen to activate different menus Operation 3 3 3 4 Setup Menu Pressing Setup activates the Setup Menu touch screen buttons along the left edge of the screen Setup cannot be accessed when the instrument is sampling Figure 3 6 Setup Screen AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Zero Cal Zero Cal should be run the first time the instrument is used and should be repeated monthly Zero Cal checks the electrometer function The Zero Cal process takes 30 seconds to complete No filter is required to Zero Cal the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor 1 2 3 4 Press the Zero Cal button see Figure 3 7 Press the START button to start the electrometer zero process A count down clock will appear indicating the time remaining The pump will turn on then stop after a few seconds while the count down timer continues This is normal After Zero Cal is complete select other functions from the Setup menu or press Main to select a new Run Mode or initiate sampling Figure 3 7 Zero Cal Setup Screen Operation 3 5 Alarm Alarm turns the alarm function on and off The alarm can be set to provide an audible or visible alarm when the instrument reaches the alarm set point 1 r 2 pi Press Alarm to enter menu see Figur
13. One excises ida 4 3 Replacing the Carbon Filter and HEPA Filter 4 5 Replacing the Conductive Filter tina 4 8 Replacement PariS oi ed ent 4 11 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QUESTIONS mii is 5 1 Common PFODIEINS ursina iii 5 1 Status Imdicator ens 5 1 Frequently Asked QuestONS ui ates acess 5 3 CHAPTER 6 Contacting Customer Service cececcoees 6 1 COMAS iia rocosa 6 1 Returns tor 0 E 6 1 APPENDIX A Specifications ooooccccccccccccncccccccnnccnccccnncccccnns A 1 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Safety This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor IMPORTANT There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument other than the filters included in the maintenance kit part number 1031599 The cover of this instrument should not be removed for any reason Refer all repair and maintenance to a factory qualified technician To prevent problems take these precautions a Do not remove any parts from the instrument unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual a Do not remove the instrument housing or covers while power is supplied to the instrument the AEROTRAK 9000 is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired WARNING High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrume
14. RAKPRO Software 1090014 Unpacking and Setting Up 2 3 24 Table 2 2 Optional Accessories 2610114 External Battery Charger 2 battery capacity 1208057 6600 mAH Lithium lon Rechargeable Battery 3000180 Hard sided wheeled carry case Dimensions 12 5 in x 25 5 in x 19 in 31 75 cm x 64 77 cm x 48 26 cm AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Setting Up Remove protective cap from inlet 2 Attach elbow fitting to cyclone Place Cyclone assembly on inlet orifice and tighten with 16 inch wrench provided see Figure 2 1 3 Orient elbow vertically with cyclone grit pot at bottom of cyclone e Cyclone inlet can be rotated 180 degrees by loosening the connection fitting below the elbow Use the 46 inch wrench provided to loosen and tighten the fitting e For optimum aerosol sampling position cyclone inlet 90 degrees from back of instrument Figure 2 1 Cyclone Installed Unpacking and Setting Up 2 5 2 6 Installing Batteries 1 Open battery compartment door a quarter turn counterclockwise using a Phillips head screwdriver Figure 2 2 Opening Battery Compartment Door 2 Slide batteries into slots with connection tabs to the upper left pr e e Figure 2 3 Install Rechargeable Battery into Unit AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor WARNING The rechargeable battery supplied by TSI P N 1208057 has built in protection against explosion and fire
15. The dusty environments 1 micron cyclone will cut out particles larger than 1 micron The cyclone and inlet orifice may become plugged when exposed to very dusty environments and will need frequent cleaning Is the AEROTRAK 9000 intrinsically safe No the instrument is not intrinsically safe for use in flammable atmospheres The touch screen calibration does not Only touch the center of the indicated X during touch screen stop cycling calibration Be sure parts of the hand or other fingers do not rest on the screen during touch calibration If touch screen calibration continues to cycle turn the instrument off or remove the battery or power cord Troubleshooting and Frequenty Asked Questions 5 3 CHAPTER 6 Contacting Customer Service Technical Contacts Returning for Q Visit http www tsi com click on Support and select AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor to view up to date frequently asked questions and troubleshooting information Q For difficulty setting up or operating the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor technical or application questions about this system contact an applications engineer at TSI Incorporated 1 800 874 2811 USA or 651 490 2811 or e mail technical service tsi com Service Visit our website at http rma tsi com and complete the on line Return Merchandise Authorization form or call TSI at 1 800 874 2811 USA 651 490 2811 or 001 651 490 2811 International for
16. To lock the screen controls touch the lock icon immediately followed by three 3 quick touches on the Main word along the top tool bar When the screen is locked the color indicator inside the lock will turn red 2 Repeat the process to unlock the screen Press the lock icon then immediately press Main three times located on the top tool bar of the screen Figure 3 16 Touch Screen Lock Note The word in the upper right corner of the top tool bar will change depending on the menu function selected i e Main Graph RunMode Setup The screen lock function works in all modes by tapping the lock icon followed by three 3 taps on any word that is displayed in the upper right corner AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Graphing During sampling pressing Graph displays current readings in graphical form e During Survey Mode five 5 minutes of data is graphed e During Logging Mode the entire log test time is displayed on the graph In Graphing Mode pressing Main returns the instrument to the Deposited Surface Area display 3 338 m4 3 121 00 00 00 00 10 00 Time 51 DsA 32 AVG 32 Tw 00 Figure 3 17 Graphical Display Graph Time Display Pressing the Time x axis label on the graph screen switches between Time s elapsed time Time abs absolute time and Time rel relative time Graph Scale Display Pressing the DSA y axis label on the graph scree
17. are available on Windows 2000 and XP 1 Insert the TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software CD into the CD ROM drive The install screen starts automatically Note If the software does not start automatically after a few minutes manually run the program listed on the label of the CD using the Run command on the Windows Start Menu 2 Follow the directions to install TRAKPRO software TRAKPRO software contains a comprehensive installation guide There is no separately printed TRAKPRO Data Analysis software manual Connecting the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor to the Computer for the first time All AEROTRAK 9000 kits include a USB Universal Serial Bus cable to connect the instrument to an available USB port on your PC 1 Locate an available USB port on the computer 2 Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 2 12 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor 3 Turn the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor on 4 Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB port on the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor 5 The first time the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor is connected to a computer the Windows utility for installing new hardware will launch automatically 6 After the New Hardware utility has finished complete the installation of TRAKPRO software If instrument communication difficulty is exp
18. e 26 7 cm X 21 6 cm x 9 0 cm Weight w o batteries 15 8 Ibs 7 2 kg Battery Weight 1 0 lbs 0 45 kg per battery instrument can hold up to 3 batteries Tripod Mount 5 8 11 UNC Display 5 7 Ya VGA Color Touch Screen Table A 1 Specifications of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Battery Performance Number of 6600 mAH Lilon Battery Packs 11 6 v P N 1208057 Battery Runtime hours at 2 5 L min Charge Time hours in AEROTRAK 9000 Charge Time hours in external battery charger P N 2610114 of a fully depleted battery Communications Interface Minimum Computer Requirements for TRAKPRO Software Communication Port Operating System Analog Output Analog Output Analog Output Scaling Maximum Load Impendence Maximum Output Current Connector Alarm Output Maximum Voltage Maximum Current Deadband Connector Maintenance User Zero Calibration Inlet Cyclone User Filter Replacement Factory Clean Calibrate Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 6600 mA hrs 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Number of Batteries Two Three 18 75 9 75 Universal Serial Bus USB 1 1 USB Type B socket USB 1 1 or higher Windows 2000 XP O to 5v or 4 to 20mA user selectable 1 2 500 TB 1 10 000 A User selectable 250 ohms 4 20 mA mode 5 mA 0 5 V mode 4 Pin Mini DIN connector Non latching relay 1 2 500 TB 1 10 000 A user selectable 15 VDC 1
19. e 3 8 Touch Alarm on off bar to activate drop down menu Touch menu line for setting to be adjusted Use menu options to select choice or enter alarm set point value Press Save to select the setting or Undo to erase the last changes Press top menu bar to return to Alarm menu Press Setup to close Alarm menu alarm On Ott Setpoint Visible On Off Off i Ol Audible Off Figure 3 8 Alarm Setup Screen AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Analog Out Analog Out selects settings for the Analog Output see Figure 3 9 Select the output setting to match the alarm receiving system Output Setting V ma 0 5 E analog Output On Off On output Setting Vv m 0 5 Y Figure 3 9 Analog Out Setup Screen Operation 3 7 3 8 DateTime DateTime sets the clock and calendar in the instrument 1 Press DateTime to activate the menu see Figure 3 10 2 Touch the menu option to change 3 Use the arrow keys to make changes 4 Press Save to keep the changes press Undo to erase the last changes Current Date 2006 06 21 ywy imm idad Current Time 12 27 57 hh mm ss Figure 3 10 DateTime Setup Screen AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Touch Cal Touch Cal calibrates the touch screen response Touch Cal should be performed when first using the instrument Repea
20. ecifications P N 1990083 RevB Copyright 2008 by TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
21. er This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment c Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies d Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE RE
22. erienced please review the following troubleshooting steps Symptom Cause Solution 00000008 Receive the following error message TrakPro E N USB Timeout on communications Receive the following error message s Communications Error Unable to establish communications Make sure that The instrument is turned on The instrument le connected to a serial port The instrument iz not currently taking a sample The software is configured correctly for the instrument Sory can t find an instrument anywhere Are wou sure there le one connected The AEROTRAK 9000 drivers take approximately 20 seconds to load each time the instrument is plugged in Attempting to communicate with the instrument during this period will result in an error message The Software Configuration is not set properly to AEROTRAK 9000 or The Auto Configuration is turned off or The instrument is turned off powered down or The instrument is not attached to the USB cable either at the instrument side or computer side Receive the following error message TrakPro AN The instrument ls busy The Instrument must be in Survey Mode before communicating 1 The instrument is not in the Survey Mode Unpacking and Setting Up Wait approximately 30 seconds after plugging in the USB cable before attempting to communicate with the instrument Select Option Software Configure AEROTRAK 9000 Or
23. ights are green Maintenance 4 3 4 4 Figure 4 3 Remove Screws of the Inlet Orifice Cover Note Remove cyclone and elbow first to prevent damage to cyclone Figure 4 4 Removing Inlet Orifice AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Figure 4 5 Inside of Orifice Inlet Notice Do not use grease on the O ring seals Grease will contaminate the charger needle An instrument with a dirty or damaged charger needle must be returned to TSI for service Replacing the Carbon Filter and HEPA Filter IN WARNING i High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrument N Unplug the power source and remove batteries before removing the filter tray A carbon filter is used to remove organic vapors from the filtered air stream flowing through the charger These vapors can cause a build up of material on the charger orifice and charger needle if they are not removed The carbon filter should be replaced periodically to prevent this buildup Follow the steps below to replace the charcoal filter and HEPA filter 1 Disconnect the electric power cable and remove the battery N Remove the filter tray shown in Figure 4 6 and Figure 4 7 9 Remove the holding screws and bracket shown in Figure 4 8 Remove old filters and insert new filters Note Maintain orientation of flow arrows on filters as shown in Figure 4 10 and Figure 4 11 Replace holder bracket see Figure 4 11
24. ment is connected to a computer AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor CHAPTER 4 Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Periodic cleaning and filter changing are necessary to ensure proper performance of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor The service intervals depend on the aerosol concentration entering the instrument Table 4 1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Task Hours of Operation Clean the cyclone Clean the inlet orifice Replace Carbon Filter Replace HEPA Filter Replace Conductive Filter 500 1000 hours Caution Collected aerosol may be hazardous to health Consult qualified safety occupational hygiene professionals before handling Follow all local safety and environmental regulations regarding handling and disposal of these materials Cleaning the Cyclone The cyclone is provided to remove particles above 1 pm especially fibers from the inlet flow This protects the inlet orifice from clogging The cyclone can be easily cleaned see Figure 4 1 and Figure 4 2 1 Turn off the instrument using the power button on front panel Remove the cup at the bottom of the cyclone Wash out cup with warm soapy water Blow out and dry the inside of the cup and wipe off any residue oP wes oe Inspect the O ring for any damage and replace the cup 4 1 6 The cyclone can be cleaned while it is attached to the instrument by removing the bottom cup If desired the cyclone can be removed fr
25. ment will not power up Push On button located to the lower left of the instrument display Check battery orientation Insert battery with connector in upper left corner Check battery charge with charging indicator on battery Plug instrument into outlet using line cord If instrument will not power up with fully charged batteries or plugged into a functioning electrical outlet send instrument to TSI for repair Instrument is running but display is dark Turn instrument off and on If screen does not light up send instrument to TSI for repair Display is on but screen will not react to touch If the lock symbol at the top of the screen has a red light the screen is locked Follow steps in Chapter 3 to unlock the screen Menu selections are difficult to select on the screen Press Setup and run Touch Cal 5 2 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Do the O rings in the cyclone cap and No Do not grease the O rings Grease on the O rings will inlet orifice need grease contaminate the charger needle requiring cleaning and repair at TSI Where is the exhaust on this instrument The exhaust is within the instrument case The exhaust is filtered and clean Does the flow rate of the pump need to No The instrument self regulates flow through an orifice The be checked pump indicator light will turn red if the flow rate is outside the acceptable range
26. n changes the scale of the graph or select auto scale RunMode The RunMode tab brings up sampling mode options Sampling mode options include Survey Mode Manual Log and Log Mode 1 5 To change sampling mode options touch the top Operation 3 13 drop down menu bar two times to display the RunMode choices see Figure 3 18 Figure 3 18 RunMode Selection Select a RunMode by touching the line on the drop down menu The RunMode menu contains adjustable sampling options Survey Mode runs an active sample but does not log data Touching the Survey Mode line brings up the adjustable sampling options see Figure 3 19 Survey Mode adjustable sampling options include e Deposition Mode can be set to A alveolar or TB Tracheobronchial e Time Constant can be set from 1 to 60 seconds AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Survey Mode Deposition Mode TB a Mime Constant 5 sec Figure 3 19 Survey Mode Adjustable Sampling Options Manual Log sets the instrument to log data for a specified run time Manual Log adjustable sampling options include e Log Interval the amount of time between logged samples 1 second to 59 minutes 59 seconds e Test length from 1 minute to 7 days 23 hours 59 minutes e Deposition Mode A alveolar or TB Tracheobronchial See Figure 3 23 e Time Constant 1 to 60 seconds see Figure 3 20 Time Constant 3 sec Test Length 00 00 10 dd hh mm Depositi
27. nt Make sure the power source is unplugged and batteries removed before performing maintenance procedures vii Labels vill Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor and to the inside of the instrument Labels for the AEROTRAK 9000 are described below 1 Serial Number Label C Model Date a 00 Cardigan Road St Paul Minnesota 55126 6 1 Made in US A 651 490 2811 2 Electrical Shock caution 3 No user serviceable parts CAUTION NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 4 European symbol for non disposable item Item must be recycled 5 Electrical Shock caution inside case 6 TSI Service Label For Service and Information Contact TSI Customer Service www tsi com 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Description of Caution Symbol The following symbols and appropriate caution statements are used throughout the user guide and on the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor The symbols and caution statements are intended to draw attention to steps that require cautionary measures when working with the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor Caution a TN Caution means be careful Not following the procedures prescribed in this manual may result in equipment damage Caution also indicates E important informati
28. nts Manual nia 11 Warranty 2 1 02 a 111 Safety ii AA vii E AA E A A TTA viii Description of Caution Symbols adi ix CAMU tds ii ix WAI ados ix Caution or Warning SyMboIls cece ec ece cence tceeeeeeeeeenees ix Gemina Hoi ma te X CHAPTER 1 Parts 1 108 10 106 1 1 CHAPTER 2 Unpacking and Setting 2 1 Part EISE oe E E A EE E TR 2 1 A 2 5 IAStalline Batteries ia as 2 6 Instrument Place ment ice tsiiid 2 7 Power Connection and Battery 316 2 7 Battery Car 8 2 8 0 a 2 9 Connecting the Analog Alarm 111011 5 ee ee eee eeee 2 10 Wirine the Analogs 2 10 2 1 Connecting Sampling TUbiNGY ooooccoccccnncnconcnncncnncnncnrononoso 2 11 Installing TRAKPRO Data Analysis 501008176 2 12 Connecting the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor to the Computer for the first time o om oom 2 12 CHAPTER 3 Operation viii o 3 1 Powers Up the 3 2 Gena lato roo o ciel atau 3 3 SCUD Melissa acia 3 4 LN A deka tde EE sony set 3 5 Alar TIN CE A o O 8 3 6 0 teens eet dlee O N ea reinen tas 3 7 gt 3 8 TOUCH Cali aR S A 3 9 Ea O os ias 3 9 Stare nes idas 3 10 TOUCH Screen LOCK ueviinicadia diria a a a 3 12 CAN INE eee a a E NA 3 13 EuUnMode rte a a S 3 13 Data NA E E A E E A ies E E EA 3 20 vi CHAPTER 4 66 6 1 caceres 4 1 Periodic Viaintenance iia 4 1 Cisanine the ENCON uri 4 1 Cleanine the nuet
29. om the instrument for cleaning Use the 6 inch wrench provided to loosen the retaining nuts to remove the elbow from the instrument or to remove the cyclone from the elbow Notice Do not use grease on the O ring seals Grease will contaminate the charger needle An instrument with a dirty or damaged charger needle must be returned to TSI for service q Vas TL Ly y Del Ae y la i 4 D i fault Figure 4 1 Removing Cyclone AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Figure 4 2 Cleaning the Cyclone Cleaning the Inlet Orifice The inlet orifice is exposed to aerosol flowing through the instrument It is susceptible to clogging if the aerosol particle concentration is high Follow the steps below to clean the orifice 1 2 Turn off the instrument Remove the cyclone and elbow and then remove the retaining screw of the inlet cover see Figure 4 3 Pull the inlet cover straight out from the instrument see Figure 4 4 Inspect the orifice using magnification to see if it is dirty see Figure 4 5 If necessary clean the orifice using warm soapy water followed by clean water isopropyl alcohol and dry clean air Re inspect the orifice Inspect the O rings for cuts or nicks and replace if necessary Re insert the inlet cover into the instrument and align the retaining screw hole Insert the retaining screw 9 Turn the instrument on and verify the status indicator l
30. on Mode A Time Constant 3 sec Figure 3 20 Manual Log Adjustable Sampling Options Operation 3 15 Log Mode starts and stops the instrument at specified times run for a specified test length and perform multiple tests of the same length with a specified time period between tests Select LogMode by touching the top drop down bar two times in RunMode see Figure 3 21 Log Mode adjustable sampling options include e Log Name brings up a virtual keypad to name the Logged Data file limit 20 characters see Figure 3 24 e Start Date select the date the test will start e Start Time select the time the test will start e Log Interval select the amount 01 time between logged samples from 1 second to 59 minutes 59 seconds e Test length from 1 minute to 7 days 23 hours 59 minutes e Number of tests 1 to 999 e Time between tests 1 minute to 7 days 23 hours 59 minutes e Deposition Mode A alveolar or TB Tracheobronchial e Time Constant 1 to 60 seconds e Use Start Date option to use programmed start date or by pass programmed start date e Use Start Time option to use programmed start time or bypass programmed start time 1 LOG MODE 1 Log Name LOG MODE 1 fog Mame LOG MODE 1 Start Date 2006 06 21 yyyyfromfdd Start Time 09 30 00 hh mm ss Log Interval 00 10 mm ss Test Length 00 00 10 dd hh mm Number of Tests 2 Time Between Tests 00 00 10 Figure 3 21
31. on about the operation and maintenance of this instrument is included Warning A WARNING AN Warning means unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury or cause irrevocable damage to the instrument Follow the m X procedures prescribed in this manual to use the instrument safely Caution or Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the instrument Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro static dissipation ESD and ESD protection procedures should be followed to avoid damage Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground Safety ix Getting Help 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 answers tsi com Web site www tsi com x AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor CHAPTER 1 Parts Identification The following figures identify the key parts on the front and back panel of the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monit
32. or Touch Screen Power On Off Figure 1 1 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Front Panel Identification Filter Chamber Cover Inlet Orifice Cover Analog Alarm Out Connection Cyclone USB Connection Electrometer Conductive Filter Cover Power Inlet Battery Chamber Cover Figure 1 2 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Back Panel Identification 1 CHAPTER 2 Unpacking and Setting Up Part List Table 2 1 provides a packing list for the AEROTRAK 9000 aerosol monitor Table 2 1 AEROTRAK 9000 i es Aerosol Monitor Packing List 1310061 Carrying case Dimensions 21 25 in x 13 25 in x 11 5 in 53 97 cm x 33 66 cm x 29 21 cm 1208057 6600 mAH Lithium lon Rechargeable Battery 1030536 Cyclone 1 micron cut point 2 1 HEPA Filter 1 1031599 Filter Maintenance Kit including 1 HEPA Filter 1 Carbon Filter and 1 Conductive Filter Carbon Filter Conductive Filter ha 2 w 1 1303740 USB cable 801652 Analog alarm output cable 3001047 Conductive sampling tubing 3 ft 1 m Varies by Power cord by country country US 1303053 Continental Europe 1303075 United Kingdom 1303230 Australia 1303229 2 2 AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor 3010006 9 16 inch Wrench for cyclone attachment Eu 3012094 Screwdriver dual ended flat Phillips 1990083 User Guide NA Calibration Certificate 1 a Nanoparijik Lanz Dreni Surface Arra tur T
33. red and turn green within a few seconds The Elec Electrometer indicator light may take up to five minutes to turn green If any indicator lights stay red see Table 5 1 below for troubleshooting Status Indicator Lights Figure 5 1 Status Indicator Lights 1 Table 5 1 Troubleshooting the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Problem Trap status indicator light stays red Send instrument to TSI for repair Chrg status indicator light stays red longer than Clean cyclone and inlet orifice Chapter 4 Zero Cal instrument Change Carbon and HEPA Filters Chapter 4 If these steps don t fix the problem Send instrument to 3 minutes TSI for repair Pump status indicator light remains red Clean cyclone and inlet orifice Chapter 4 Change Carbon and HEPA Filters Chapter 4 Change Conductive Filter If these steps don t fix the problem send instrument to TSI for repair Pump motor pitch changes Clean cyclone and inlet orifice Chapter 4 Check for kinks in sampling tubing Remove any non TSI supplied sampling accessories attached to inlet Limit length of sampling tubing to 3 feet 1 meter Elec status indicator light stays red longer than Elec status indicator light will remain red if Zero Cal has 5 minutes not been performed Allow instrument to warm up 5 10 minutes Perform Zero Cal If these steps don t fix the problem Send instrument to TSI for repair Instru
34. specific return instructions Customer Service will need the following information e The instrument model number e The instrument serial number e A purchase order number unless under warranty e A billing address e A shipping address Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI If you no longer have the original packing material remove the cyclone cap or seal the inlet orifice and cover all connector ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument Package instrument for shipment ensuring the front display and the inlet orifice inlet are protected 6 1 APPENDIX A Specifications Table A 1 Specifications of the AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Diffusion Charger plus Electrometer 10 to 1000 nm with lym cyclone on inlet Cyclone with 1 pm cutpoint at 2 5 L min Tracheobronchial TB and Alveolar A response settings 1 2 500 um ce 1 10 000 um ce 20 20 200 nm 20 20 200 nm 0 1um ce displayed 2 5 SLPM 5 total flow 1 5 SLPM 5 measured flow aerosol sample branch 1 0 SLPM 5 measured flow filtered and ionized branch Temperature Range Operating Range 50 95 F 10 35 C Storage Range 32 140 F 0 60 C Instrument Humidity Range 0 90 Rh non condensing Data Logging Data Points gt 1 000 000 Logging Interval User adjustable 1 second to 1 hour Physical External Dimensions LWH 10 5 x 8 5 x 9 0 not including handl
35. t the Touch Cal when drop down menus or buttons are difficult to activate Figure 3 11 Touch Cal Screen Info The Info button displays instrument serial number model number firmware version and calibration date yyyy mm dd See Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 Info Setup Screen Operation 3 9 3 10 Start Sampling START UP screen is displayed after powering up instrument Figure 3 13 START UP Screen 1 Using a stylus or finger tip press START button to start pump for sampling A 10 second count down is displayed while the instrument warms up e The status indicator lights change from red to green indicating the instrument is functioning properly e If any status indicator lights remain red see Chapter 5 for troubleshooting Press STOP to end sampling and turn off the sampling pump 3 While the instrument is running the visible buttons work like tabs Only the active tab will open AEROTRAK 9000 Nanoparticle Aerosol Monitor Status Indicator Lights Figure 3 14 Main Screen Stats While the instrument is running pressing Stats displays minimum maximum average and TWA readings See Figure 3 15 Current deposited surface area readings remain active Pressing the Stats button again removes the displayed stats Figure 3 15 Stats Screen Operation 3 11 Touch Screen Lock The instrument user interface screen can be locked while operating to prevent tampering with the sampling 1
36. ticle Aerosol Monitor Log Name brings up a virtual keypad to name the five Log Data files see Figure 3 24 20 characters maximum To change a Log Mode name touch the Log Name drop down bar e Use Bsp backspace to erase the current name e Use keypad to type new name e Touch Save LOG MODE 1 1 Log Name LOG MODE 1 _ Esc 1 2 3 4 5f 6 7 8 9 o 8sp lt Tab Cap 5 lt Shift 6 2 lt Shift_ Ctrl Alt UD rn LF Figure 3 24 Text Entry Screen for Logged Data Operation 3 19 3 20 Data The Data key opens a list of data files for viewing see Figure 3 25 e Press Data to display the list of files e Press the arrows on the right side of the screen to scroll up or down to the data file to be viewed e Touch on the file name to view the logged data o Average reading Maximum reading Minimum reading TWA Time Weighted Average Deposition mode O O O O Data can also be viewed in graphical form by pressing the Graph button while the data file is highlighted 2006 04 21 04 32 00 2006 04 21 04 34 00 2006 04 21 01 23 54 2006 04 21 02 23 24 2006 04 21 03 09 18 704 Figure 3 25 Data Screen To delete a data file select the file by touching the file line then press Delete Data files can also be deleted using TSI s TRAKPRO software when the instru
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