User Manual - KANOMAX USA
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1. not to be used for a long period they must be removed from the battery compartment to avoid battery corrosion causing a contact failure lt AC Adapter gt Model S 8458 Input AC100 240V Output DC9V 1 44 Polarity O O The AC adapter supplied with the instrument MODEL S 8458 must be used N Caution Use of other commercially available AC adapters may cause short circuit or fire hazard due to the possible difference in polarity lt Remaining Battery Level gt B6 r81 r51 12 34 56 Remaining battery level is indicated 2101010 at the right top of the screen 1013 pp o lt MENU gt As the remaining battery level drops the indication on the display will change as below ma Om WE oO Require battery replacement N Caution When the battery runs out the display screen will go off Though the stored data and present data under measurement will be stored the battery must be replaced immediately If the instrument is not to be used for a long period the batteries must be removed from the battery compartment If the batteries are left in the compartment for a long period they might cause corrosion resulting in contact failure Use the supplied AC adapter when continuously using the instrument for an extended period The CPC is equipped with a backup power for keeping the memory even when the power is turned off The life of this backup power is 4 5 years For replacing th2. KANOMAX HANDHELD CPC MODEL 3800 Operation Manual Read this manual carefully and understand the warnings described in this manual before operating the product Keep this manual handy for ready reference Kanomax Japan Inc 2 1 Shimizu Suita city O Osaka 565 0805 Japan TEL 81 6 6877 0177 06 06 FAX 81 6 6877 6849 Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax Japan Inc Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the instrument appropriately by following the instructions given in this manual List of Components gm Standard condensa Parte Counter GRO sm a HU ANY 0 08 Alcohol Battle 38908 a Storage Cap 38904 1 Raja Alcohol Cartridge 38005 1 Spare Felt and Wire Mesh 380000 9 PC Communication Cable 280007 1 Carrying Case 39908 1 aa I 1 Measurement Software 1 lb In m Options Items Model Quantity Printer I00VT 3800 09 Printer 200V 3800 10 Printer Communication Cable 3800 11 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries AA 3800 13 6 Important Safety Information Types and definitions of warning signs used in this operation manual are shown below Danger To prevent serious injury or death Items under this heading show measures to prevent serious injury or death which may result if the instructions in this manual are not followed and the instrument is operated inappropriately N Caution T
3. T Ng S TIMES 1 2 o Lo e Mm 1 2 sg m NN Sampling Suspension CYCLES S TIME Sampling length t sec S TIMES Number of sampling times m times INTERVAL Duration of one measurement cycle T sec CYCLES Number of cycles n cycles START TIME Measurement starting time 20 3 3 3 Data Output To view print and delete stored data On the MENU Screen select 4 DATA OUTPUT and press the ENTER key The display will switch to a screen displaying a count result of the latest stored data Screen 11 When there is no data you will see a message NOT RECORDED and the display will automatically return to the MENU Screen 9 Each item indicates S TIME Sampling length S TIMES Number of sampling frequency AVG MAX MIN Average Maximum Minimum value of particle number concentration under measurement P AVG P MAX P MIN Average Maximum Minimum value of absolute pressure under measurement To view previous or next data from the displayed data press the UP DOWN key To return to the MENU Screen 8 press the ENTER key To view the details of the count result displayed on Screen 11 press the LEFT key and detail data will be displayed Screen 12 Each item indicates TIME Sampling length DATA Particle number concentration particles cc PRES Absolute pressure at inlet hPa S Error status For det
4. 99 5 Supply Hours per Fill Approx 5 hours at 21 degrees C Absolute Pressure at Inlet 150 to 1150 hPa Measurement Modes Normal Repeat Program Counter EHE Con No Parity Bit length 8 bits Stop bit 1 Requirements Memory Maximum 10 000 data records Tvpe Six 6 AA Alkaline Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries or Power yp AC Adapter Input 100 240V Supply VN NE Alkaline batteries Approx 5 hours p 5 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Approx 8 hours Ambient Temperature Range 15 to 30 degrees C La aaa 31 6 Troubleshooting Alcohol has accumulated in the Apply the storage cap to the CPC and run the CPC for 24 hours using the AC Caused by prolonged tilting ofladapter Zero count cannot be obtained optical system the instrument This will dry the optical system and restore When using filter proper operation of the instrument Alcohol cartridge is loose Firmly install the alcohol cartridge into the instrument Deterioration of filter Replace the filter performance Leakage inside the instrument Send the instrument to our factory for inspection and service Alcohol shortage Charge the felt with alcohol Counts seem too low Particle count in the area is actually low Lower than expected values Moisture has accumulated inside Replace or dry the felt inside the alcohol the alcohol cartridge cartridge Pump problem due to low flow or Check the m
5. it must be kept clean If dust or dirt gets into the CPC it may plug the internal nozzle and impair proper operation of the CPC Full attention must be given on storing and handling the alcohol cartridge and the storage cap to keep them free from dust or dirt Charging the Alcohol The alcohol cartridge must be charged at least once a day depending on frequency of use For how to charge the alcohol see 2 2 2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge page 9 28 Cleaning and Replacing the Felt The felt and mesh inside the alcohol cartridge can be changed in the field The CPC is supplied with two sets of spare felts and meshes Normally the felt does not require replacement unless any of the following conditions occur 1 The ALCOHOL ERR message appears on the screen even when the CPC is used only for a short period This may happen when the CPC is used in an environment with extremely high humidity for a prolonged period or when moisture has accumulated in the felt 2 The felt 1s contaminated with dust dirt or oil This should not happen when the CPC is used in normal ambient air however if the CPC is used for sampling particles other than those normally found in ambient air e g use in boiler rooms or sampling combustion aerosols the felt may become contaminated and require replacement 3 The mesh inside the alcohol cartridge is plugged If moisture accumulates in the alcohol cartridge the felt must be re
6. 3 3 2 Viewing Program Description of Term page 20 Screen 9 REPEAT SETTING The maximum sampling length is 10 000 seconds and the maximum number of sampling times 1s 10 000 For setting the above select the desired item by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key Use the LEFTI RIGHT key to move between the digits and the UPI IDOWN key to increase decrease the values When the setting is complete press the ENTER key to enter the change To return to the MENU Screen 8 press the LEFT key or select 3 RETURN and press the ENTER key 19 3 3 2 Viewing Program To view measurement program written in from a PC for performing measurement in lt P MODE On the MENU Screen 8 select 3 PROGRAM REVIEW and press the ENTER key The display will switch to PROGRAM REVIEW screen Sereen 10 The settings of the program s 1 5 can be EROCSON REVIEW oa viewed by using the UP DOWN key C TIMES E M INTERVAL See the IOO WE diagram for CYCLES the description of each term START TINE P The program s 1 5 are set by using HE the supplied software For how to write in a program See Section 5 CPC Settings of the Screen 10 PROGRAM REVIEW Software Operation Manual Daily measurement at a programmed time can be performed automatically by setting the program date as 00 00 00 To return to the MENU Screen 8 press the ENTER key or the LEFT key Description of Terms
7. and press the ENTER key on the desired option If you select YES all stored data will be erased To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 2 RETURN and press the ENTER key 25 3 3 4 4 Adjusting LCD Contrast To adjust the LCD display contrast From the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 LCD CONTRAST ADJUST select 4 LCD CONTRAST and press the ENTER key i CONTROST LEVEL 16 The LCD CONTRAST ADJUST screen Screen 18 will be displayed 2 RETURN Select 1 CONTRAST LEVEL by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key Screen 18 LCD CONTRAST ADJUST Increase decrease the value by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key to enter a change The contrast level will be increased by the UP key and decreased by the DOWN key To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 2 RETURN and press the ENTER key 3 3 4 5 Alarm Setting To turn on off the particle number concentration alarm and to adjust the alarm level setting From the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 select 5 ALARM and press the ENTER key The ALARM SETTING screen Screen 19 ALARM SETTING ill be displayed 1 ALARM Sonnet imas 2 ALARM LEVEL 3 RETURN Each item can be selected by using the UP DOWN key Select 1 ALARM and press the ENTER key Switch between JON and OFF by using the UP DOWN key and
8. made is valid To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 4 RETURN and press the ENTER key 24 3 3 4 2 Printer Setup To set the baud rate of the optional printer On the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 select 2 PRINTER SETTING and press the ENTER key The Printer Setting screen Screen 16 will be displayed PRINTER SETTING 1 BAUC RATE 96865 2 RETURN Select 1 BAUD RATE by using the Screen 16 PRINTER SETTING UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key Select the value by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key to enter a change Baud rate can be selected from 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 baud To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 2 RETURN and press the ENTER key The communication format of the CPC is No parity Bit length 8 bits Stop bit 1 Caution The printer baud rate must be set to be consistent with the CPC For setting the printer please refer to the instruction manual of your printer 3 3 4 3 Deleting Data To delete all stored data On the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 DATA DELETE select 3 DATA DELETE and press the ENTER key 1 ALL CLEAR The Data Delete screen Screen 17 will be displayed 2 RETURN Select 1 ALL CLEAR by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key Select YES or JNO by using Screen 17 DATA DELETE the UP DOWN key
9. make sure that all parts are clean If small debris or lint of the felt gets into the instrument it may cause serious problems Blow air onto the entire surface of the alcohol cartridge and felt to make sure that they are free from dust and dirt Insert a clean mesh into the cartridge cylinder and confirm that it lies flat on the bottom Then insert the felt into the cartridge cylinder until it hits the bottom Reassemble the cartridge in the reverse order of disassembling Blow air to the entire unit when finished 4 3 Frequency of Maintenance The CPC requires very little maintenance However maintenances as suggested below should be performed to ensure proper operation There are some items that are recommended to be performed each time the CPC is used Other items should be performed according to the frequency of use Frequency Daily zero check Daily or before use if not used daily Charging the felt with alcohol Daily or before use if not used daily Replacing the alcohol felt As required See chapter 6 Troubleshooting Returning the instrument to the Once a year distributor for cleaning and calibration 30 5 Main Specifications Measuring Particle Size 0 015 to lum Concentration Range 0 to 100 000 particles cm Counting Efficiency 50nm 10022096 15nm 5096 and above Zero Count 1 particle cm or less Flow Rate Aerosol Flow 100cc min n Total Flow 700cc min Alcohol Isopropyl Alcohol Purity
10. press the ENTER key to enter the setting When JON is selected the alarm will go off and ALARM will be indicated on the screen when the number concentration set by the 2 ALARM LEVEL is exceeded during a measurement When JOFFT is selected the alarm will not go off regardless of the setting made by 2 ALARM LEVEL Screen 19 ALARM SETTING The alarm level of the particle number concentration particles cc can be adjusted by selecting the 2 ALARM LEVEL and pressing the ENTER key Use the LEFTI RIGHT key to move between the digits and the UPI IDOWN key to increase decrease values The maximum value is 100 000 particles cc When the adjustment is complete press the ENTER key to enter the setting To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 3 RETURN and press the ENTER key 26 3 3 4 6 Beep Setting To turn ON OFF the keypress sound From the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 select 6 KEY BEEP and press the ENTER key KEY BEEP SETTING The KEY BEEP SETTING screen Screen 20 1 BEEP OFF will be displayed 2 RETURN Select 1 BEEP by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key Switch between JON and OFF by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key on the desired option Screen 20 KEY BEEP SETTING When JON is selected a beep sound will be made on pressing a key and when OFFT is selected the
11. remove the batteries or pull out the plug Negligence may cause electric shock fire hazard or damage Please contact your distributor or KJI s service center for repair Do not use or keep the instrument in an environment where ambient temperature reaches 30 degrees C or above Use of the instrument out of the specified temperature range may cause extreme deterioration in performance It may also deteriorate the insulations of the electrical components which may Installation cause short circuit or fire hazard Prohibited o Pull out the plug when the instrument is not in use Negligence may cause electrical shock fire hazard or circult damage o Before using the AC adapter make sure that there is no dust accumulated on the plug The plug must be connected to a dedicated receptacle of 100 240V Negligence may cause a fire hazard o Use the AC adapter supplied with the instrument Use of other commercially available AC adapters may cause short circuit or fire hazard due to the possible difference in polarity and standards N Caution o If the instrument is not to be used for a long period the batteries must be removed from the battery compartment Do not leave spent batteries in the battery compartment as well Enn Ud RO Negligence may cause battery leakage o Do not use or keep the instrument in a hot and humid environment or in an environment with extremely low temperature humidity Do not leave the instrum
12. sound will be muted To return to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 press the LEFT key or select 2 RETURN and press the ENTER key This is the end of this chapter describing the operations of the CPC For further guidance please refer to the flowchart provided at the end of this section as well 27 4 Maintenance The CPC must be maintained periodically in accordance with the following instructions However for annual calibration and cleaning the instrument must be returned to the distributor This periodical maintenance will facilitate the instrument to be kept in a good condition for accurate measurement DO NOT OPEN the outer case of the instrument It is dangerous to open the outer case of the instrument as a Class 3B laser diode is used inside the instrument Opening the instrument case will void the warranty For annual maintenance or if any service that is not described in this operation manual is required please contact the distributor 4 1 Daily Zero Check The daily zero check is to ensure that the interior of the optical system is clean the cartridge is installed properly and there is no leakage For the method of performing the zero check see 3 1 1 Daily Zero Check page 11 4 2 Alcohol Cartridge The alcohol cartridge 1s equipped with an 1sopropyl alcohol reservoir The felt inside the cartridge absorbs and holds alcohol Since the alcohol cartridge will be inserted into the CPC
13. the UP DOWN key TINE ADJUST To adjust the time display format Select 1 STYLE and press the ENTER key Press the UP DOWN key to switch between JP US EU JP II and press Screen 15 TIME ADJUST the ENTER key to enter a change To adjust the date Select 2 DATE and press the ENTER key The following description will be provided in a JP format for example First change the year setting by increasing decreasing the values by using the UP DOWN key Move to the month setting by using the ENTER key or the RIGHT key and increase decrease the values by using the UP DOWN key Then move to the day setting by using the ENTER key or the RIGHT key and increase decrease the values by using the UP DOWN key To return to the previous item press the LEFT key Press the ENTER key to enter the setting Input sequence for US Display format Month Day Year Input sequence for EU Display format Day Month Year To adjust the time Select 3 TIME and press the ENTER key Adjusting method is same as described above for 2 DATE where values can be changed by using the UP DOWN key moving to the next item Hour Minute Second by pressing the ENTER key or the RIGHT key and entering the setting by pressing the ENTER key after adjusting the second To return to the previous item press the LEFT key Though the clock on this screen does not advance the setting
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15. C model and firmware version information will be displayed Then it will automatically switch to a warm up screen Screen 1 Warm up takes about 600 seconds The warm up time remaining will be counted down on the display Be6 81 4 801 12 34 56 WE Remaining 4 4 warm up time gt WARMING UF Indication of lt MENU gt warm up status Screen 1 Warm up Screen Menu operation can be performed from this screen by pressing the ENTER key For descriptions of the Menu operation see 3 3 Menu Setting page 18 Warm up can be canceled by pressing the UP key When warm up is completed or cancelled the screen will switch to the NORMAL mode screen Screen 2 For descriptions of the NORMAL mode see 3 2 1 Normal Mode page 14 When warm up is cancelled before its completion remaining warm up time will be displayed on the Normal mode screen Screen 2 While this warm up time 1s displayed the measurement value will not be accurate 10 3 1 Getting Started 3 1 1 Daily Zero Check Before starting to use the CPC zero check must be performed to confirm that the instrument is operating properly This zero check must be performed at least once a day or before use if not used daily 1 Turn on the instrument and wait for it to warm up requires approximately 600 seconds 2 Attach the supplied zero filter 3 The particle number concentration will become zero in appro
16. RD f enabled This operation can also be performed during and after a measurement A measurement will start on pressing the ENTER key on Screen 4 During a measurement a screen as below Screen 5 will be displayed 06701701 12 34 56 uM T Number of sampling times Maximum minimum PT co and average of the TMS6500565 Dase ales gt DECORO Sampling progress indicator PEPEAT gt In 8 levels Screen 5 Measurement in REPEAT Mode After completing the measurement the measured values can be stored by pressing the ENTER key when RECORD is displayed on the screen If the ENTER key is pressed when NOT RECT is displayed the measurement will be terminated without storing the measured values and the screen will return to Screen 4 The stored data can be viewed from the CPC For how to view the stored data see 3 3 3 Data Output page 21 In addition the stored data can be transferred to the PC by using the supplied software For how to transfer the data see Section 7 Data Transfer of the Software Operation Manual To cancel the measurement before completion press the ENTER key twice and the measurement will be terminated In this case if RECORD is displayed on the screen the measured values up to that point will be stored and if NOT RECI is displayed the measured values will not be stored While performing a measurement the power switch cannot be operated To turn off the power th
17. ails of the error status see 1 2 Operation Panel List of Error Messages page 3 If the number of S TIMES is 7 or more you can move to the next page by using the UP DOWN key To return to the count result screen Screen 1 1 press the LEFT key To switch to the DATA UTILITIES screen Screen 13 where each count result and its detail data can be deleted and or printed by using an optional printer press the RIGHT key on the count result screen Screen zd 1 21 To delete data Select 1 CLEAR DATA by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key You can switch between NO and YESO by using the UP DOWN key When YES is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the measurement data count result details will be deleted and the display will return to the count result screen Sereen 11 To delete all stored data see 3 3 4 3 Deleting Data page 25 To print data Select 2 PRINT DATA and press the ENTER key for selecting a printing option to print the measurement data from an optional printer There are 4 options as below RESULT ECount result IDATA FDetails JALL FECount result Details JOFF ECancel Printing will start on selecting an item except JOFF and pressing the ENTER key To return to the count result screen Screen 1 1 press the LEFT key or select 3 RETURN and press the ENTER key Screen 11 Count Result OUTPUT 5 TIME MENU ENTER Screen 8 Pre
18. e measurement must be terminated first 15 3 2 3 Programmed Mode lt P MODE gt This is a mode for performing automatic measurement in accordance with the measurement program s 2467 01 61 12 34 56 Ww 66696098 rre STA written in from the PC Maximum 5 programs can be set Select lt P MODE gt Then in order to activate the 2 O programmed measurement press and hold the hPa PRG1 ENTER key for a few seconds and START will be WARMING UP sP MODE indicated on the screen Screen 6 Sereen 6 lt P MODE gt When START is indicated the CPC is ready for programmed measurement Make sure that START is indicated If not indicated the programmed measurement will NOT be performed RT If the time interval before the programmed start time is 15 minutes or more the pump and Peltier operation will stop and the message WAITING TIME will be indicated on the screen In this mode the pump and Peltier will start operation 10 minutes before the measurement start time of the program s 1 5 and the message WARMING UP will be displayed on the screen The measurement will start automatically at the exact start time If there is any overlap between the measurement times set by the program s 1 5 the program with an earliest start will have a priority over the other overlapping program s and the other overlapping program s with the later start time will become invalid For canceling deactivating this mode
19. e backup power please contact your distributor 2 2 Charging and Installing the Alcohol Felt Isopropyl Alcohol used for this instrument 1s hazardous material Do not ingest or allow alcohol to contact your eyes or skin Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for handling and storing the alcohol in the alcohol container Always recap the alcohol container immediately after use to prevent absorption of moisture and evaporation The isopropyl alcohol required for properly operating the CPC is a very high purity reagent grade alcohol Please refrain from using isopropyl alcohol that 1s available from stores such as pharmacies or drug stores Purity of those would be low which may damage the CPC Any problems caused by a use of alcohol other than the isopropyl alcohol specified below will not be covered under warranty Please ensure to use the appropriate alcohol with strict adherence to the handling directions For the method of supplying the alcohol see 2 2 2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge page 9 Chemical name 2 Propanol Synonym Isopropyl alcohol Chemical formula CH32CHOH Formula weight 60 10 Assay 99 596 or above 2 2 1 Checking Components On supplying alcohol to the CPC confirm that the following components and accessories are prepared Required items Alcohol bottle Storage cap Alcohol cartridge Isopropyl alcohol not supplied with the instrument The alcohol cartridge must b
20. e stored in the alcohol bottle when not used in the CPC The storage cap must be used to seal the alcohol bottle or to cap the alcohol cartridge insertion opening of the CPC when the instrument is not in use 2 2 2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge Do not leave the alcohol cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer ZN Caution that necessary to prevent contamination of the optical system to cause operation failure 1 Turn off the CPC power 2 Open the alcohol bottle by twisting the storage cap or the alcohol cartridge counter clockwise for about 1 8 turn Place the storage cap or the alcohol cartridge on a clean surface such that the storage cap or the alcohol cartridge stands on its end 3 Pour isopropyl alcohol in the bottle up to the marked level with caution not to tip the bottle and spill the alcohol 4 Make sure that the alcohol cartridge 1s clean Insert the alcohol cartridge into the alcohol bottle and twist for about 1 8 turn until it locks into place 5 After the alcohol cartridge is set wait several minutes for the felt inside the cartridge to absorb the alcohol To fully charge the alcohol cartridge 1t will take approximately 20 30 minutes 2 2 3 Installing the Alcohol Cartridge 1 Remove the alcohol cartridge from the alcohol bottle and gently shake down excess alcohol You do not need to wait for the outside surface of the cartridge to dry 2 Insert the alcohol cartridge into the cartridge inserti
21. ent exposed to direct sunlight for long periods The instrument may not function properly outside the specified temperature Prohibition range Temperature range 15 30 degrees C RH below 8596 without condensation Do not wipe the instrument with a volatile solvent The body may deform or deteriorate Use soft dry cloth to remove stains If stains persist soak the cloth in a neutral detergent and wipe the instrument with a soft cloth Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzine Prohibition o Do not apply strong shock or place drop anything heavy on the instrument Negligence may cause damage or malfunction to the instrument Prohibition o Discharge built up static electricity from your body before touching the instrument The built up static electricity may influence the readings and cause damage to the circuit Contents 1 Description OF Compohlenbs sss oce voe verre Do M edet a au da ice pA moo Ka 1 1 1 Condensation Particle Counter CPO cereo klau bla 1 1 2 Operation Dane east iia 2 2 Setup Before Measurement asa 5 2 1 Battery AC Adapter SetuP As NA ANN FUE IN IE NP SRE 5 2 Ier BaO ase A N 5 ILONG Adapter SetU irern R ae 6 2 2 Charging and Installing the Alcohol Felt oocoooooccccc 8 22 LCheckineCompohlefibs cusceetutest orci tu a do 8 2 2 2 Chareime the Alcohol Can NAE ono adt tp aman SE A its 9 2 2 3 Installing the Alcohol Cartridge ooooooooooooooocccoco 9 3 How to Take Mea
22. filled cartridge into Alcohol Cartridge this insertion opening When the instrument is not used or stored the Insertion Opening opening must be covered with a storage cap to prevent dust or dirt from getting into the optical system 2 Setup Before Measurement 2 1 Battery AC Adapter Setup The CPC may be powered by batteries or an AC adapter Setup the batteries or the AC adapter whichever is appropriate for your use 2 1 1 Battery Setup 1 Slide the battery compartment lid located at the backside of the instrument in the direction of the arrow and remove the lid 2 Install the batteries Note the polarity of the batteries Six 6 AA batteries are required Use alkaline batteries or Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries All of the six batteries must be of the same type Using different types of batteries may result in leakage or damage to the instrument The batteries cannot be charged by the AC adapter Applicable Battery Types Alkaline Battery AA Ni MH battery AA 3 Close the lid in the reverse procedure of opening the lid 2 1 2 AC Adapter Setup Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC 9V connector located at the right side of the el CPC When the AC adapter is connected even if the batteries are installed the power will be supplied from the AC adapter There is no USB problem having the batteries installed in the battery compartment however if the batteries are
23. he date amp time see 3 3 4 1 Adjusting Time and Date page 24 2 Remaining Battery Level 4 BREE Indicates remaining battery level 6 COUNT DUE MEHU For details see 2 1 1 Battery Setup page 5 3 Reading Measured Value Indicates particle number concentration or pal 66 51 4601 14 54 56 101010 e number or particles depending on the measurement mode The reading will be updated once each second For the description and details of the mode see 3 2 Measurement Modes page 13 4 Absolute Pressure at Inlet Indicates absolute pressure at the inlet 5 Remaining Memory Level Indicates remaining memory of the CPC in 8 levels Memory capacity 10 000 pieces of data Black squares indicate unused memories which will turn white when used 6 Error Message amp Status Display Error messages and status will be indicated See list below for details 7 Measurement Mode Indicates the measurement mode which 1s currently selected The modes are Normal REPEAT lt P MODE gt and COUNT For the description and details of the mode see 3 2 Measurement Modes page 13 List of Error Messages In priority order List of Status Display 1 JLASER ERR E Laser failure 1 JHOLD 2 PUMP ERR Pump failure Screen is 1n hold for printing 3 TEMP ERR Temperature control failure 2 PUMP STOP 4 ALCOHOL ERRI Alcohol supply failure Pump is stopped on detecting a tilt condition 5 FLOW ERR F Flow co
24. kmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of original purchase After Service When you have a problem with your unit please check out the Troubleshooting section first gt If that does not help please contact your distributor or call us at KJI s service center See last page for contact information During the warranty period we will repair at no charge a product that proves to be defective due to material or workmanship under normal use gt Repair after warranty expiration Upon request we will repair the instrument at your expenses if the instrument s performance function and accuracy is found to be recoverable by providing the repair gt Replacement parts are available for a minimum period of five 5 years after termination of production This storage period of replacement parts is considered as the period during which we can provide repair service For further information please contact KJI s service center When making an inquiry please provide the following information Product Name HHCPC Model Number Serial Number Description of Symptom in detail Date of Purchase 8 Contact Information KJ KANOMAX U S A KANOMAX USA INC PO Box 372 219 Route 206 Andover NJ 07821 U S A Tel 800 247 8887 973 786 6386 FAX 973 786 7586 URL http www kanomax usa com index htm E Mail info kanomax usa com JAPAN KANOMAX JAPAN INC 2
25. med in accordance with the measurement program set by the PC and written in the CPC Particle number concentration particles cc and absolute pressure hPa can be measured automatically Measured data can be stored 4 lt COUNT gt Mode For details see 3 2 4 Count Mode page 17 Counts up the number of particles measured during a random time interval The number of particles and absolute pressure hPa can be measured Measurement Start Stop is manually operated Measurement data cannot be stored This mode is suitable for performing a measurement in an environment where the particle number concentration is low 13 3 2 1 Normal Mode This is the initial measurement mode switched to after completion or cancellation of warm up 66 4501 41 12 34 56 a Remaining warm up time Displayed only when rT TT TT lal warm up 1s cancelled COUNT OVER lt MENU gt Screen 2 NORMAL Mode The readings measured values will be updated once each second In this mode measured values cannot be stored Various operations can be selected from this screen by using the LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN and ENTER keys LEFT RIGHT Key On pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key 16 01 01 12 534 56 WEE the reading measured valuef will be in hold RBRRRBR ewe and IHOLD PRINT will be displayed on the screen as shown in Screen 3 1 Q 1 2 HP ERIN The display will be in hold under this conditi
26. moved and dried and then reinstalled in the cartridge When the alcohol felt and or mesh is obviously contaminated it should be replaced Though some discoloration of the felt may be found this 1s normal and will not influence the performance of the CPC How to Replace the Felt 1 Before removing the felt dry the alcohol of the felt by placing the cartridge in a clean and low humidity environment 2 Remove the felt from the cartridge by holding the cartridge with both hands with your hands near the seam of the cartridge and apply pressure as to separate the cartridge The cartridge will separate into two pieces and you will see the white felt 3 When separated into two push the felt and mesh out of the cartridge cylinder from the opening at the end by using the felt removal tool small wooden stick and replace them with the supplied new felt and mesh 4 Confirm that the felt and mesh are clean The felt may have some light brownish or yellowish discoloration This is normal and will not influence the performance of the instrument If the discoloration of the felt is severe discard the felt and replace 1t with a new felt Hold the mesh up to the light and make sure that all holes of the mesh are clean If any of the holes are clogged clean them by blowing air through the mesh If the mesh cannot be cleaned completely 1t should be replaced with a new mesh in 2 29 Assembling the Cartridge Before assembling
27. n alarm and stop the pump when the instrument is tilted In this case a message PUMP STOP will be displayed The alarm will go off until the instrument is retuned to a horizontal position The pump will resume operation in 5 seconds after the instrument 1s returned to a horizontal position Then in approximately 10 seconds the instrument will be ready for measurement Do not tilt the instrument up in a vertical position when observing the display If the instrument is tilted there will be a beep sound and the pump Caution will stop It is recommended that the instrument 1s placed on a substantially leveled and stable surface 12 3 2 Measurement Modes There are four 4 measurement modes as listed below 1 lt NORMAL gt Mode For details see 3 2 1 Normal Mode page 14 After warm up the instrument will automatically transfer to this mode Particle number concentration particles cc and absolute pressure hPa can be measured Measured data cannot be stored This mode also allows setting of the Menu and printing an instantaneous value 2 lt REPEAT gt Mode For details see 3 2 2 Repeat Mode page 15 The measurement is performed in accordance with the measurement condition set by the CPC Particle number concentration particles cc and absolute pressure hPa can be measured Measured data can be stored 3 lt P MODE gt For details see 3 2 3 Programmed Mode page 16 The measurement is perfor
28. ntrol failure 3 JALARM 6 COUNT OVER F Count exceeding 100 000 Set alarm level is exceeded under an alarm particles cc or in lt Count gt mode when activated condition exceeding 9 999 999 4 IMEMORY OVER 1 UCOM ERR Communication error No memory remaining for data storage 8 PRINT ERR Printer output failure 5 JWAITING TIME When operating in lt P MODE gt the instrument 1s 1n standby during an interval 6 JWARMING UP When operating in lt P MODE gt the instrument is warming up to recover from standby 10 min In case of having multiple errors at the same time one error message will be displayed on the screen in the priority order as shown above On the printed data the error status will be indicated by the error message number which corresponds to the above For details see 3 3 3 Data Output page 21 e g When having the error statues 2 and 3 S 2 will be shown on the printed data If indicated as S 5 this means that there was a flow error For measures to be taken to solve an error status see Section 6 Troubleshooting page 32 lt Description of Keypads and Indicators gt The CPC can be operated by using the keypad provided on the grip at the center of the CPC 1 UP key Used for operations such as canceling warm up selecting setting items and changing values 2 LEFT key Used for operations such as selecting the PRINT mode returning to the previous screen and ret
29. o prevent damage to the product Items under this heading show measures to prevent damage to the product and conditions that affect our product warranty Description of Symbols AN A This symbol indicates a condition including danger that requires caution The subject of each caution is illustrated inside the triangle e g high temperature caution symbol shown on the left This symbol indicates prohibition Do not take a prohibited action shown inside or near this symbol e g disassemble prohibiting symbol shown on the left This symbol indicates a mandatory action A specific action is given near the symbol This instrument is a Class 1 Laser Product A Class 3B laser diode is used as A a light source CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Never disassemble the product Laser Warning Disassembly of the product may present danger on human health Laser Warning Label o Never disassemble modify or repair This instrument uses a Class 3B laser diode as a light source Disassembly 1s very dangerous Do not modify j A Disassembly may cause short circuit and or other failure in performance disassemble Require proper handling use in accordance with the instructions provided in O this operation manual Improper usage may cause electric shock fire hazard or damage Handle Properly If abnormal noise smell or smoke is observed or if liquid has entered the instrument turn off the instrument immediately
30. ome contaminated Make sure to attach the filter to the inlet 1s too high for cleaning after use COM ERRI Message disconnected PRINT ERRI Message Communication cable to the PC is Confirm the connection with the PC Communication cable to the Confirm the connection with the printer printer is disconnected Communication setting of the printer must be consistent with the CPC See 3 3 4 2 Printer Setup page 25 IPUMP STOPI Communication setting is incorrect Instrument is tilted during Tilt of the instrument causes the pump to operation stop Put the instrument in a horizontal Message position The pump will start operation in 5 seconds after the instrument is returned to a horizontal position Power does not turn Low battery Replace the batteries on AC adapter is not functioning or Connect the AC adapter not connected 33 7 Warranty and After Service gt A warranty card is not included in this product The product is supplied with a registration card Please make sure you receive the registration card on purchase To register your warranty for this product the registration card must be send back to KJI after all required information 1s filled in Please be advised that 1f the registration card 1s not returned to us the product may not be warranted gt The CPC excluding consumables such as batteries is warranted against defects in materials and wor
31. on a X MENU gt and the reading can be printed from a printer optional by pressing the ENTER key Screen 3 SPRINT Mode For releasing hold and returning to the lt NORMAL gt Mode Screen 2 press the LEFT or RIGHT key again If a printer is not connected or the baud rates of the printer and the CPC are not consistent there will be an error message PRINT ERR shown at the left bottom of the screen Please confirm the connection and communication requirements For the CPC baud rate setting method and communication requirements see 3 3 4 2 Printer Setup page 25 UP DOWN Key Selecting various measurement modes UP key The DOWN key can be used to move in the opposite direction lt MENU gt COUNT gt lt P MODE gt REPEAT MENU ENTER Ke Returning to MENU screen For details see 3 3 Menu Setting page 18 14 3 2 2 Repeat Mode This is a mode for performing measurement in accordance with the measurement conditions set by the CPC The readings measured values will be updated once each second For how to set the measurement conditions see 3 3 1 Repeat Mode Setting page 19 16 51 01 12 34 56 uw 88888 prec Switch between ALL m 1013 na NOT REC a a ag a REPEAT y pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key Screen 4 SsREPEAT Mode On pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key data storage will be switched between enabled disabled NOT REC disabled RECO
32. on opening of the CPC Align the groove at the side of the alcohol cartridge with the tab at the insertion opening and twist the alcohol cartridge clockwise for about 1 8 turn The alcohol cartridge should slide in easily with little force DO NOT FORCE IT IN Always recap the alcohol bottle immediately after use to prevent absorption of moisture and evaporation Alcohol that is contaminated must be disposed When the CPC is not used the alcohol cartridge must be stored in the alcohol bottle The alcohol bottle is designed to be safe for transportation and storage of the alcohol The alcohol cartridge will be soaked in the alcohol The storage cap must be applied to the cartridge insertion opening of the CPC to prevent dust and dirt from getting in AN Do not transport or store the CPC with the cartridge inserted in the CPC The alcohol Caution may seep out and get in the optical system which may affect future measurements Do not leave the cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer than necessary Apply the storage cap to the insertion opening for transportation and storage Always keep the storage cap and alcohol cartridge clean If the side of the cartridge and or the inside of the cap is unclean dust and dirt may get in the instrument when operated which may impair correct measurement 3 How to Take Measurements Press the power switch located at the side of the CPC to turn on the CPC A screen indicating the CP
33. onitor for an error message no flow Check the flow rate of the pump with the flow meter The flow rate must be approx 700cc min Instrument is operated in an Operate the instrument in the specified extreme environment such aslenvironment high low temperature or high AN Alcohol is inferior in quality or Replace the felt inside the alcohol cartridge contaminated Use only an appropriate alcohol as specified The instrument requires Send the instrument to our factory for calibration and or service service No keypad response Malfunction of keypad Send the instrument to our factory for repalr 32 Symptom Possible Cause Maintenance Solution LASER ERRI Message repair PUMP ERRI Message repair TEMP ERRU Message Possible laser damage Send the instrument to our factory for Possible pump damage Send the instrument to our factory for Possible Peltier damage Send the instrument to our factory for repair Alcohol shortage ALCOHOL ERR Message FLOW ERR Message Charge the alcohol cartridge with alcohol Load is applied to the inlet Confirm that there is no load applied to the inlet Alcohol cartridge or storage cap 1s Properly insert and turn the cartridge until not properly inserted it cannot be turned any further COUNT OVER Message Measurement is possible however the Measuring particle concentration optical system may bec
34. press and hold the ENTER key for a few seconds and the automatic measurement will be cancelled The START indication on the display will turn off To perform daily measurement at a programmed time set the program date as 00 00 00 The CPC must be powered up in order to perform the programmed measurement While performing a measurement the power switch cannot be operated To turn off the power the measurement must be terminated first For details of the items set by the programmed measurement see 3 3 2 Viewing Program page 20 and Section 5 CPC Settings of the Software Operation Manual for how to set the programmed measurement 16 3 2 4 Count Mode This is a mode for counting up the number of particles The readings measured value will be updated 46 61 01 12 34 56 ME 1 2 34 COUNT once each second Measurement will start on pressing the ENTER key and the number of particles 1 O 1 4 AB 1211 hPa per second will be accumulated On the display elapsed time and the Screen 7 COUNT Mode accumulated number of particles will be indicated Elapsed time By pressing the ENTER key counting up of particles and elapsed time will stop and the measurement will be terminated When the ENTER key is pressed again the display will return to the initial display of the lt COUNT gt Mode The maximum count is 9 999 999 When this is exceeded the message COUNT OVER will be displayed on the sc
35. reen In this mode measured values cannot be stored While performing a measurement the power switch cannot be operated To turn off the power the measurement must be terminated first 17 3 3 Menu Setting The Menu allows measurement setting and review stored data review and utility setting By pressing the ENTER key in the lt NORMAL gt Mode Screen 2 the display will change to the MENU Screen 8 Items of the Menu are 1 NORMAL MODE II To return to the lt NORMAL gt mode Screen 2 2 REPEAT SETTING II To set a measurement in the lt REPEAT gt Mode 5creen MENU 3 PROGRAM REVIEW To view a measurement setting of the P MODE 4 DATA OUTPUT To view print and delete stored data 5 UTILITIES To set various configurations Select the item you desire to set or view by using the UP DOWN key and press the ENTER key to enter and a screen of the selected item will be displayed You can return to the lt NORMAL gt Mode Screen 2 also by pressing the LEFT key 18 3 3 1 Repeat Mode Setting To setup a measurement in lt REPEAT gt Mode REPEAT SETTING On the MENU screen Screen 8 5 2 T HE c select 2 REPEAT SETTING and press the ENTER key The display will 5 RETURN switch to the REPEAT SETTING screen Screen 9 Items to be set are 1 S TIME One sampling length second 2 S TIMES Number of sampling times of the above For details see
36. ss LEFT or select 3 RETURN and press ENTER E DATA UTILITIES 1 CLEAR DATA PRINT DATA O T 1 1 5 RETURN 1 1 UT IM m 2 Ze z 2 25 F E 4 4 4 4 4 4 LEE RRO KONTAN Screen 12 Detail Data Screen 13 DATA UTILITIES 22 3 3 4 Utility To set various configurations On the MENU Screen 8 select 5 UTILITIES and press the ENTER key to switch to the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 There are 6 items as listed below 1 TIME ADJUST Screen 15 To adjust time and date and setting its display format 2 PRINTER Screen 16 To set the baud rate of the printer 3 DATA DELETE Screen 1 7 Screen 14 UTILITIES To delete all stored data 4 LCD CONTRAST Screen 18 To adjust LCD contrast 5 ALARM Screen 19 To set an alarm level of the particle number concentration 6 KEY BEEP Screen 20 To turn ON OFF the keypress beep Select the desired item by using the IUP IDOWN key and press the ENTER key and the display will switch to the selected screen To return to the MENU Screen 8 press the LEFT key or select 7 RETURN and press the ENTER key 23 3 3 4 1 Adjusting Time and Date To adjust time amp date and setting its display format On the UTILITIES screen Screen 14 select 1 TIME ADJUST and press the ENTER key The Time Adjust screen Screen 15 will be displayed The items can be selected by using by using
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38. urning to the previous digit when setting values 3 RIGHT key Used for operations such as selecting the PRINT mode and proceeding to the next digit when setting values 4 DOWN key Used for operations such as selecting setting items and changing values 5 ENTER key Used for operations such as entering a setting and starting the lt P MODE gt 6 LED POWER Green light 1s turned on while power 1s on PARTICLE Red light blinks on detecting particles lt Description of Components gt Name Function Inlet for the sample air Inlet For cleaning the optical system operatate the instrument with the filter attached to the inlet Keypad Used for performing various operations Turns ON OFF the power Power Switch The power will be turned ON OFF by pressing the switch The switch cannot be operated during a measurement in each mode The supplied AC adapter MODEL S 8458 must be used AC Adapter Jack When the AC adapter is connected even if the batteries are installed the power will be supplied from the AC adapter Used when connecting the CPC with the PC to perform operations such as data transfer and program writing After the supplied software is installed on the PC connect the CPC and the PC with the supplied communication cable A printer cannot be connected to this port Printer Output Port Used when outputting stored data from an optional printer Before performing a measurement insert the alcohol
39. ximately 10 seconds Leave the zero filter attached to the instrument for approximately 30 seconds in order to confirm that the zero reading 1s stable 4 Remove the zero filter and the instrument will be ready for operation If the reading of the instrument does not become zero please refer to 6 Trouble Shooting page 32 3 1 2 Keypad The keypad located on the grip of the CPC allows various operations of the CPC IUP The keypad consists of 5 keys which are used for LEFT moving between menu items selecting an item adjusting and entering a setting ENTER When a key is pressed there will be a beep P l DOWN sound confirming the function This beep sound can be turned ON OFF For turning ON OFF the beep sound see 3 3 4 6 Beep Setting page 27 When the power is turned ON the green LED at the POWER will light and on detecting particles the red LED at the PARTICLE will blink 11 RIGHT 3 1 3 Tilting the Instrument The CPC is operated by using isopropyl alcohol which is absorbed into an alcohol cartridge If the instrument is tilted during operation the alcohol will gradually seep out of the alcohol cartridge If this alcohol gets into the optical chamber it may cause false particle counts and or damage to the optical system This will temporary disable measurement and in the worst case it will permanently affect the readings To avoid such problems the CPC is equipped to generate a
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