AEROTRAK Remote Optical Particle Counter Model 9303
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1. CHAPTER 5 Maintenance ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecs 5 1 Maintenance Schedule ade 5 1 LTO COCO A 5 1 Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure esee 5 1 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ssss0ssssssssnssnnnnnnnnnnene 6 1 CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service 7 1 Technical COPIE dO Su nad 7 1 international ContaciS is nociones 7 1 Returning the AERO Handheld Airborne Particle COUNTEr TOL DOLVICC acia 7 3 APPENDIX A Specifications eee eee eee eee ee eene eee oon A 1 AEROTRAKTM Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Safety Information This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counters IMPORTANT There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument Refer all repair and maintenance to a qualified factory authorized technician All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified factory authorized technician Laser Safety e The Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is a Class I laser based instrument e During normal operation you will not be exposed to laser radiation e Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous radiation in the form of intense focused invisible light e Exposure to this light may cause blindness Take these precautions e DO NOT re2. more detailed information on configuring and running the instrument AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter CHAPTER 3 Operation The Model 9303 is controlled using the integral keys and the backlit display Isokinetic Backlit Display USB Port Adapter Socket To turn on the instrument press the On Off key A splash screen will appear for three seconds displaying the TSI logo model number serial number and firmware version number see below Right Soft Key Return to Previous Screen 3 1 e Particle Counter MODEL 9303 01 SERIAL 93030837003 REV 2 10 Splash Screen The instrument is ready for operation when the default screen shown below appears 0 3um 1 0um 5 0um Loc 001 0002 1500 STime 01 00 HTime 00 05 RUN MENU Default Screen Note To turn off the instrument press and hold the On Off key for 5 seconds The instrument turns off Performing a Zero Check A zero check should be performed periodically It should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification 3 2 AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter To Perform a Zero Check 1 2 3 Turn on the instrument and wait until the default screen appears Unscrew the Isokinetic probe if attached The zero check cannot be performed when the isokinetic probe is attached to the instrument Attach the zero filter to the inlet nozzle locate
3. want to retrieve When you have selected the records press the Get Selected button to retrieve only the selected records from the device e Download all records Press the Download All button to retrieve all the records from the device 2 After you press either the Get Selected or Download All buttons the following dialog appears to allow you to select the folder where data will be saved Troubleshooting 4 3 4 4 My Recent Documents My Network Save as type Comma Separated Values An e To cancel the data transfer select Cancel e To accept the data transfer enter file name in which you want data stored and select Save e Data is stored in a CSV file that can be opened by most spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software JM De t yew Art Format Inch psa piw eb a m O Sum 0 00 Jum 00 O 3um auia 0 Aur apo 0 Sum 0 00 0 Sum 0 00 0 Jum 0 00 D 3um 0 00 0 um 0 00 0 Sum 0 00 D Sum d DO O Jum 2 00 0 3um tr oO D Sum 0 00 n Sum ao 0 Sum 0 00 D 3um 0 00 3um 0 00 D 3um 0 00 0 um 0 00 O Sum 0 00 D 3um a Do D Sur He Beale tales Feet n Record Location Date Time SampleTime HoldTime Chi EN 1 118 15009 20820 140 Eu i 111 1152000 20958 008 ra 3 111 mas 21006 i 6 a 111 118000 7310 17 005 Ea 5 111 145200 2 10 10 005 Bi B5 11 14182000 23044 005 H 7 111 1 45 7200 24134 005 i 8 111 1050000 24040 005 Hu E 111 01050000 24047 0 06 Gr 10 111 11150000 240459 0 05
4. 113 11 111 11502000 241 0 06 1 12 111 1152000 24621 005 TE 13 111 115000 24527 008 16 14 111 11152000 74534 00 KE 15 111 115000 74540 005 118 16 111 11182000 45 45 005 KEJ 17 111 111502000 24653 0 05 E 18 111 1 15 2000 24558 0 05 21 18 111 11162000 22 40 22 005 Ex o 111 1417 0000 32211 ns 21 111 1170000 32217 005 FL 2 1111212000 0 12 29 008 25 3 111 121200 2101735 rs 26 24 111 121000 221242 005 000 D3um Data record file opened in Microsoft Excel AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Chz 5520 2 Sum 6314 25um EDEL 2 Sum BABA 2 Gum BATA 2 Sum 6410 2 Gum EXEC 2 Gun 6225 2 5um E314 2 Sum 6015 2 5um E006 2 Sum E35 25um 269 2 bum EMT 2 Sum 5075 2 Sum i 2 Sum a 2 bum 001 2 5um 1445 2 Sum 6573 2 Sum S624 7 Sum 16033 2 5um 16113 2 amp um 15475 2 um Chi 11892 5 Dam 6014 5 Dam CERA 4 Dom 6144 5 Dom 6155 5 Dum 56106 5 Dum 508517 5 Dir 5933 5 Dum 5333 5 Dom 5729 5 Dum 5704 5 Dom 5753 5 Dum 5719 4 m GEST 4 am 55634 5 Dum 5533 5 Dom 5731 5 Dam 1411 5 Dorm 55533 5 Dum 3204 5 Dern 15231 4 Dum 15314 4 Dum 15561 5 Dum 5awe Cancel E Boal ee K amp 63 1254 1279 ME 1195 1491 TE 1298 1306 1264 1275 1246 118 12065 FIE 1223 122 1270 bE NE ri am Delete Data In order to delete data from the device click Delete Records button The following warning will appear Warning A WARNING You are about to delete all the record
5. AK Model 9303 does not operate properly or if you are returning the instrument for service visit our website at http rma tsi com or contact TSI Customer Service at 1 800 874 2811 USA or 651 490 2811 International Contacts Service TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 E mail tsiukQtsi com Web www tsiinc co uk 7 1 1 2 Technical Support TSI GmbH Neuk llner Strasse 4 52068 Aachen GERMANY Telephone 49 241 52303 0 Fax 49 241 52303 49 E mail tsigmbh tsi com Web WWW tsiinc de TSI Instruments Ltd otirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 E mail tsiukOtsi com Web www tsiinc co uk TSI France Inc Europarc B t D 26 rue John Maynard keynes Technop le de Ch teau Gombert 13013 Marseille FRANCE Telephone 33 0 4 91 952 190 Fax 33 0 4 91 952 191 E mail tsifranceQtsi com Web www tsiinc fr AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Returning the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter for Service Visit our website at http rma tsi com or call TSI at 1 800 874 2811 USA or 651 490 2811 for specific return instructions Customer Service will need this information when you call The instrument model number The instrument serial nu
6. CERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND 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 TSI and the TSI logo are regist
7. CONTAMINATION CONTROL EN Handheld Particle Counters AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9303 Operation Manual P N 6002277 Revision B January 2009 TRUST SCIENCE INNOVATION J CONTAMINATION CONTROL Handheld Particle Counters SHIP TO MAIL TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 USA U S Technical Support 800 874 2811 651 490 2811 Fax 651 490 3824 AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9303 Operation Manual P N 6002277 Revision B January 2009 E mail address aerotrak tsi com Website htto www tsi com INTERNATIONAL Technical Support 001 651 490 2811 Fax 001 651 490 3824 I50 3001 2000 D TRUST SCIENCE INNOVATION Manual History The following is a manual history of the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9303 Operation Manual P N 6002277 Revision Date A November 2008 B January 2009 Part Number Copyright Address E mail Address Limitation of Warranty and Liability effective July 2000 Service Policy Trademarks Warranty 6002277 Revision B January 2009 TSI Incorporated 2008 2009 All rights reserved TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA aerotrak tsi com Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free fro
8. OTRAK Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter particle counter is a lightweight handheld particle counter with a backlit LCD display It operates on the included lithium ion battery or AC power This model has a 0 1 CFM 2 83 L min flow rate and counts in user adjustable bin sizes of 0 3 0 5 1 0 2 0 2 5 and 5 microns center channel is selectable Up to 1500 data sets can be stored and downloaded for analysis and reporting using the TRAKPRO Lite utility included with the device Unpacking the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Carefully unpack the AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter from the shipping container and verify that all the items shown in the photos below and listed in the following tables are present Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or broken Model 9303 AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter Parts List Qty Item Description Part Model Reference Picture AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter Item Description Part Model Reference Picture AC power adapter 700021 and country specific plugs TL Battery Pack 700019 Computer cable 700036 USB A to mini B HEPA zero filter 700005 TRAKPRO Lite 7001384 data download utility CD includes manual Calibration Certificate AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Item Description Part Model Reference Picture 1 Quick Start Guide 6002238 Optional Accessories The following photo and table list op
9. SI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 E mail aerotrak tsi com Website www tsi com C UK Tel 44 1494459200 E mail tsiuk tsi com Website www tsiinc co uk France Tel 33 49195 2190 E mail tsifrance tsi com Website www tsiinc fr Germany Tel 49 241 523030 E mail tsigmbh tsi com Website www tsiinc de F7 India Tel 4918041132470 E mail tsi india tsi com Y China Tel 86 10 8260 1595 E mail tsibeijing tsi com Contact your local TSI Distributor or visit our website www tsi com for more detailed specifications P N 6002277 Rev B Copyright O 2009 by TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
10. aintenance of this instrument is included in this manual viii AEROTRAKTM Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Getting Help Warning WARNING Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury to you or cause damage to the instrument Follow the procedures prescribed 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 contains a laser and that important information about its safe operation and maintenance is included in the manual 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 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 aerotrak tsi com Web site www tsi com Safety Information IX CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Unpacking The AER
11. and adjust the pump speed as necessary Data Logging Use lt and gt to turn data logging on ON OFF and off Locations Press the Enter key to go to a 0 250 secondary screen where you can select a location number AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter CHAPTER 4 Data Handling USB Computer Communication Mini USB Port The Model 9303 is equipped with a USB compatible cable for uploading and downloading information to a PC The cable plugs into the left side of the instrument as shown above Installing Software The TRAKPRO Lite Data Transfer utility comes on a CD that loads software and communications drivers for the particle counter Installation consists of two parts e Installation of TRAKPRO Lite software Run setup exe from the provided CD and follow on screen instructions e Installation of FTDI Virtual Serial Port driver This installation is executed transparently during the setup process and does not require user input Once installation is finished drivers are ready for use Restart computer for changes to take effect When Model 9303 is connected and powered on system will automatically locate installed drivers 4 1 Downloading Data To transfer data from an instrument to a computer via the USB connection for further analysis and report generation Download Data Make sure that AERO TM particle counter is attached to the computer and turned on Start the application If t
12. d on the top of the instrument by screwing the assembly onto the inlet of the instrument Refer to the section Main Menu and Basic Operation below to configure the instrument Press the Run key and allow the instrument to purge for three 5 minute samples with zero seconds hold time If you have a hold time set with a filter the pump stopping and starting can push particles back into the optics causing counts In accordance with JIS standards there should be no more than 1 particle counted at any size in the middle 5 minute sample Remove the zero filter and put the inlet back on the instrument is now ready for operation Operation 3 3 Note If the instrument does not go to zero 1 particle is allowed refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for additional information Warm up Time An initial warm up period of 15 minutes is recommended before sampling with the Model 9303 The warm up period allows time for the optics to reach a steady state temperature This will result in more repeatable results Neglecting the warm up time may result in an overestimation of particle size approximately 10 percent Neglecting the warm up time will not have a significant effect on particle concentration therefore a zero count can still be performed without waiting for the warm up period Main Menu and Basic Operation Press Menu on the Default Screen to display the Main Menu Main Menu MAIN MENU IN Settings Sample Menu Buffer Men
13. e batteries in this instrument Fire explosions or other hazards may result Installing the Battery 1 The battery is shipped separately and has to be installed before use 2 Remove the battery cover on the back side of the handle witha small flat blade screwdriver 3 Connect the battery to the socket as shown below 4 Insert the battery with the connector at the top and replace the battery cover Make sure all wires are inside and not pinched in the cover Do not over tighten the screw 5 Fully charge the battery before use AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter To Use AC Power 1 Remove the AC transformer parts from their package and identify the appropriate plug for your needs Plugs are available for all common countries 2 Remove the insert from transformer using the slide lock and tilt the insert out Q 4 Make sure it locks into place Getting Started 2 3 Quick Start 2 4 5 Plug the DC end of the transformer cord into the counter Plug the AC end of the transformer cord into an AC outlet 7 The Power LED lights when the battery is charging When the Power LED is off the battery is fully charged 8 When the battery is charged unplug the power supply The best way to quickly get started is to refer to the printed Quick Start Guide included with your instrument It will help you to quickly set up the instrument and begin sampling Refer to the sections below for
14. erated outside temperature or relative humidity specifications Internal parts have been damaged because instrument was stored at a temperature greater than 122 F 50 C or shipped with battery installed and turned on causing excessive heat Instrument has contamination on the optics due to condensation or excessive loading Laser or pump is damaged Unit is due for calibration On off switch is not being pressed properly Battery is dead AC cord is not plugged into unit Operate instrument within specifications Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Press and hold on off switch for one second Recharge battery or connect to AC power Connect AC cord Possible Cause Corrective Action 6 1 Symptom Instrument does not meet zero count specification lt 1 particle 5 min Battery does not charge Low Battery Indicator Software doesn t connect to unit Possible Cause HEPA filter is not connected properly and room air is leaking into the HEPA filter assembly Residual particles from previous samples are shedding off internal parts and into the optics The filter assembly or inlet are dirty or contaminated with particles An internal component has been damaged due to operation outside of temperature specifications or one ore more excessive bumps or jolts and electronic noise is inducing false c
15. ered trademarks of TSI Incorporated Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Contents Manual HIStory ca 11 Warranty is iii Safety INfOrMation siria AAA vii LASER odas vii Fabes ea viii Description of Caution Warning Symbols viii CUO essen d Eo us Dame esu b cO oM ede eas S nego D ope viii Wang E ix Caution or Warning Symbols sissies 2 2 ix Gettno ElPe M P ix CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Unpacking 1 1 Unpacking the AERO Handheld Airborne Particle COME ETE 1 1 Optional ACCESSOMES unsere 1 3 CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 2 1 Installing the Isokinetie Inleb 5 dui eoe ertet T 2 1 Providing Power innen a Re 2 2 ristallm the BANE y iesise see ee 2 2 TOMI SCAG Power olor REM SD 2 3 QUICK Sat M ns 2 4 CHAPTER 3 Operation un 3 1 Performing a Zero Check usa in 3 2 TO Reforma Zero CHECK uod b ortho de Desa isa 3 3 Warme Up TINC san aldi 3 4 Main Menu and Basic Operation eese 3 4 Manr Meta eo ker o eod ce nodes 3 4 Basic Operation dactilar ORE socie 3 5 SENES MEINE poes 3 7 Sample MEN Unease EE nk 3 8 Buter MEN eee E e 3 10 UOY Menue bob aa EA ae 3 11 CHAPTER 4 Data Handling cccccccecccccccccccccccccccccoecs 4 1 USB Computer Communication ae eee 4 1 Installing Sollware rason 4 1 Downloading Data 4 2 Download Data de 4 2 Delete RI cR Pp Pc Tm 4 5 vi
16. ey to clear all samples in the buffer You will be asked to confirm your request AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Utility Menu BUFFER RECORD Record 0313 Date 12 27 08 Time 05 50 45 0 3um 000566473 0 5um 000534571 5 0um 000072056 Location 111 Sample Time 01 00 Hold Time 00 00 lt gt Example of a Buffer Record Use the lt and gt softkeys to scroll through the records Enter to go back one screen and ESC to go back to the Buffer Menu If the buffer is filled to its capacity of 1500 records the instrument will continue to count and save records but the next record after 1500 will be saved in record number 1 then 2 etc This way the most recent 1500 records are always preserved The Utility Menu lets you adjust the pump speed turn data logging on and off and select the sampling location UTILITY MENU Pump Speed 099 Data Logging ON Location 120 Utility Menu The following table describes the options of this menu and the parameters you can set Operation 3 11 3 12 If you turn Data Logging off no data will be saved to the buffer RR T CA Pump Speed Press the Enter key to go to a 0 255 secondary screen where you can increase or decrease the pump speed The pump may slow down with age or it may be necessary to increase the speed if there are flow restrictions such as long tubing Use a flowmeter to check the flow when taking critical measurements
17. form operations such as increasing a value Use the right soft key and left soft keys to move right and left The ESC key always brings you back to the previous screen Start Sampling To start sampling press the left soft key below RUN The Model 9303 begins collecting samples immediately if set to manual mode or according to the parameters you have set for automatic mode 0 3um 19031 1 0um 8186 5 0um 4671 Loc 001 0026 1500 Stime 00 45 STOP To stop sampling at any time press the STOP soft key 0 3um 35800 1 0um 14154 5 0um 8237 Loc 001 0026 1500 Stopped Stime 01 00 HTime 00 05 RUN MENU 3 6 AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Settings Menu The Settings Menu lets you set language supported in future current time and date select the time and day format and set certain screen settings SETTINGS MENU Language English Set Time 2 41 55 PM Set Date 09 12 08 Time Format 12 hr Date Format MMDDYY Backlight On Settings Menu The following table describes the options of this menu and the parameters you can set Operation 3 7 Option Description Parameters Language Use lt and gt to set the English language in which other languages may be information is displayed offered Set Time Press the Enter key to go to Hours minutes seconds a secondary screen where you can set the current time Set Date Press the Enter key to go to Day month year a secondar
18. he AEROTRAK particle counter is not connected or discovered by the application the following message appears Connection Error ES No devices have been detected Please make sure that device is connected and Functioning properly then restart application Make sure that the AEROTRAK particle counter is 1 Connected 2 Turned on power with AC adapter if battery is low 3 In the main screen 4 No samples are running and pump is off Restart the application When communication with AEROTRAK particle counter has been established the following screen appears 4 2 Trak ra Lite JoL E TrakPro Lite is rpg bo detect attached device ner device is detected TiakPro Lit Model Aurel RAF 3301 x AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Once data is downloaded the main application screen will appear FH TrakPro Lite e Model Seo TRAE 5300 nona 13 oon 123 Dx Ure Im 123 DE TA MAR 123 0003 123 Oot 123 oon 123 0612 123 0013 123 0014 12 0015 Ha 10 07 08 10 07 08 10 07 08 TOUT AC LOZA TELA AXES 10 07 08 1040708 10 07 00 107 06 10 07 08 10 07 00 10 07 00 10 07 08 own Y 00 71 45 03152 00 31 59 ma i 0003214 0 3222 0032279 Mas 00 32 44 0003251 003250 Qr 33 06 003313 003320 l There are two options for downloading data e Download only user selected records Hold down the CTRL key and use the mouse to click on the records you
19. m 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 customer 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 CON
20. mber A purchase order number unless under warranty A billing address A shipping address Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI If you no longer have the original packing material seal off any ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the display and the connectors on the instrument front and back panels are protected Troubleshooting 4 3 APPENDIX A Specifications All specifications meet or exceed JIS B 9921 They are subject to change without notice Size Range Channel Sizes 0 3 um and 5 0 um fixed 0 5 1 0 2 0 or 2 5 um selectable middle channel Counting Efficiency 50 at 0 3 um 100 for particles gt 0 45 um per JIS supply with country specific plugs Dimensions L x W x H 9 1x6 3x2 4 in 23 x 11 x 6 2 cm without isokinetic inlet Weight 1 3 lbs 0 58 kg with battery Standards CE JIS B9921 ISO 21501 4 Warranty 1 Year Extended warranties available Operating Conditions 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C temperature and 20 to 95 non condensing relative humidity Storage Conditions 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C temperature and up to 98 non condensing relative humidity Included Accessories Operating manual on CD power supply battery isokinetic inlet purge filter USB cable and TRAKPRO Lite data download software Optional Accessories Isokinetic probe sample tubing and carrying case AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter T
21. move any parts from the particle counter unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual e DO NOT remove the housing or covers There are no user serviceable components inside the housing WARNING The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation vil Labels Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument 1 Serial Number Label back panel AeroTrak OPC 9303 01 Channels 0 3 0 6 5um 0 10FM COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1840 10 AND 1048 11 rw Numba AT0049091 T I Incorporated eb VIC www dsl egm 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Wade la USA 2 Laser Radiation Label internal DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM WARNING NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 3 European symbol for non disposable item Item must be recycled Description of Caution Warning Symbols Appropriate caution warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument Caution Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in _ irreparable equipment damage Important information about the operation and m
22. ounts A leak has developed in the aerosol flow path Internal optics have become dirty The battery may not be installed or is disconnected Low battery No connection or power Unit is running a sample or in a sub menu AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Corrective Action Check that the HEPA filter has been tightly connected to the inlet Check that rubber O ring black on the inlet is in place Purge instrument by running the instrument for 10 15 minutes or longer before attempting zero count test Clean the HEPA filter fitting or run an extended test to clean out particles Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Check battery Recharge battery or connect AC cord Check that USB is connected to instrument and instrument is turned on Stop sample and make sure screen shows main view CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service This chapter gives directions for contacting people at TSI Incorporated for technical information and directions for returning the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter for service Technical Contacts e If you have any difficulty setting up or operating the AEROTRAK Model 9303 or if you have 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 serviceQtsi com e If the AEROTR
23. s From the device Are vau sure J conce If Yes is selected TRAKPRO Lite software will erase data from the device and also from application memory Deleting data is an irreversible operation Download and save data before deleting in order to have a copy for future use Troubleshooting 4 5 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside this instrument Opening the instrument case may void the warranty TSI recommends that you return the AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter to the factory for any required maintenance or service not described in this manual Maintenance Schedule Zero Check TSI recommends annual factory cleaning and calibration for the AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter See Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service for service calibration Recommended Field Maintenance Schedule mem Fememy O Daily or as defined by application Factory cleaning and calibration Annually The zero check ensures that the instrument is properly assembled and free from leaks residual particles and electronic noise Please see Chapter 3 Operation for detailed instructions on performing the zero check Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure To clean the enclosure dampen a lint free cloth and gently wipe the surface until surface contamination is removed 9 1 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Counts are too low Instrument does not turn on Instrument is being op
24. ter cubic feet sampling units Cannel 2 Size Use lt and gt to set the bin size for channel 2 This is the only channel that can be set to more than one value Concentration see note below counts Manual the counter will start when the RUN soft key is pressed and stop only when the STOP soft key is pressed Auto the counter will start when the RUN soft key is pressed and turn on and off automatically to follow the sample time hold time and cycle count parameters below Minutes and seconds up to 99 59 see note below Minutes and seconds up to 99 59 0 5 1 0 2 0 2 5 um When concentration sample mode is used with short sample times less than 30 seconds the concentration may not be accurate due to the poor counting and timing statistics associated with a short sample Operation 3 9 Buffer Menu 3 10 The Buffer Menu lets you view the number of records stored in the Model 9303 display buffer records and clear the buffer BUFFER MENU of Records 0035 1500 Show Buffer Record Clear Buffer Buffer Menu The following table describes the options of this menu and the parameters you can set of Records Shows the number or sample records None stored in the Model 9303 Show Buffer Press the Enter key to go to a Any record Record secondary screen where you can select number up to the record by sample number of the 1500 record you want to view Clear Buffer Press the Enter k
25. tional accessories If you ordered optional accessories make certain they have been received and are in working order Item Description Part Model Stainless Steel Isokinetic 700004 inlet Stainless Steel Isokinetic 700002 probe used with tubing 0 1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting 700020 E Tubing Superthane 1 8 inch 700009 ID x inch OD Clear 100 Ft Box Heavy Duty Carrying Case 700024 Introduction and Unpacking 1 3 Installing the CHAPTER 2 Getting Started This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9303 including e Installing the Isokinetic Inlet e Providing Power e Quick Start Isokinetic Inlet The Isokinetic inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument To install simply screw the probe directly onto the threaded inlet nozzle Installing an Isokinetic Inlet 2 1 Providing Power 2 2 EH RH gt iz gt The Model 9303 may be powered using its internal rechargeable lithium ion battery or through an AC power cord Notes e When using AC power the battery is charging when the red LED next to the power connector is on e Removing changing the lithium ion battery or disconnecting AC power does not cause the loss of data e You should fully charge the battery before use WARNING The battery supplied by TSI 700019 has built in protection against explosion and fire hazard Do not use a substitute WARNING Do not use non rechargeabl
26. u Utility Menu Main Menu 3 4 AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter From the Main Menu you can select other menus Menu Description Settings Set language time and date time and day format and screen settings Sample Set sample mode cycle mode sample time hold time cycle count sample units and channel 2 size Buffer View the number of records stored in the Model 9303 display buffer records and clear the buffer Utility Adjust the pump speed turn data logging on and off and select the sampling location Each of these menus is described in the remainder of this chapter Basic Operation This section explains the basic operation for using the keypad and starting sampling Using the Keypad Right Soft Key Previous Screen Use the up and down keys to highlight a menu or a menu option then e If left and right arrows lt gt appear at the bottom of the screen use the left and right soft keys to select the option you want Generally there will be only 2 or 3 options Soft keys change function depending on the display above them For instance in the picture above the left soft key is labeled RUN and the right soft key is labeled MENU The center soft key is not currently used Operation 3 5 e If no arrows appear at the bottom press the Enter key to bring up a secondary window from which you can make a selection or modify a setting Use the up and down keys to per
27. y screen where you can set the current date Time Format Use lt and gt to set the time 12 hr 24 hr format in which time is displayed and saved in the sample records Date Formats Use lt and gt to set the date DD MM YY MM DD YY format in which the date is displayed and saved in the sample records Backlight Use lt and gt to set whether On backlight is always on the backlight on the display Off backlight is always off is on or off Note that battery life is approximately 15 less with the backlight enabled The Sample Menu sets sample mode cycle mode sample time hold time cycle count sample units and channel 2 size Sample Menu SAMPLE MENU Sample Mode COUNTS Cycle Mode AUTO Sample Time 01 00 Hold Time 00 30 Cycle Count 010 Sample Units LITER Chan 2 Size 0 5um Sample Menu 3 8 AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter The following table describes the options of this menu and the parameters you can set Sample Mode Use lt and gt to set the sampling mode Cycle Mode Use lt and gt to set the sampling mode Sample Time Press the Enter key to go to a secondary screen where you can set the sample time Hold Time Press the Enter key to go to a secondary screen where you can set the time between samples Cycle Count Press the Enter key to go to a secondary screen where you can set the number of samples to take Sample Units Use lt and gt to set the Li
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