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Fast Condensation Particle Counter
Model 3650: User Manual
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Fast CPC User Manual i Version 1.2
Fast CPC Model 3650: User Manual
Copyright © Kanomax FMT, Inc. 2018. All rights reserved.
Address:
Kanomax FMT, Inc.
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White Bear Lake, MN 55110-3708
USA
Phone Number:
651-762-7762
Fax Number:
651-762-7763
URL:
www.kanomaxfmt.com
The following is a history of the Fast CPC Model 3650 User Manual (part number
2679001):
Version
Date
Change
Version 1.0
September 2017
User Manual created.
Version 1.1
November 2018
Updated screenshots and instructions.
Version 1.2
April 2019
Updated Data Management screens to show Fast
button.
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Limitation of Warranty and Liability
Kanomax FMT, Inc. offers a full 12-month repair or replacement warranty on all
products sold. Warranty covers defects resulting from design or manufacturing. If any
such product proves defective during this warranty period, Kanomax FMT, Inc., at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or
will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. This warranty is
offered on a return to factory basis, with return shipping expense expressly at the cost of
the customer. Kanomax FMT, Inc. will pay the return shipping on any materials
repaired or replaced. Any repaired or replaced item assumes the remainder of the initial
warranty period. Kanomax FMT, Inc. warrants only to the extent of replacement or
repair of our products, and does not assume any responsibility for consequential
damages. No warranty is offered on accounts with past due balances. In order to obtain
service under this warranty, Customer must notify Kanomax FMT, Inc., of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping
the defective product to the service center designated by Kanomax FMT, Inc. with
shipping charges prepaid.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use
or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Kanomax FMT, Inc. shall not be
obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from
attempts by personnel other than Kanomax FMT, Inc. representatives to install, repair or
service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment; or c) to service a product that has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the
time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY KANOMAX FMT, INC. WITH RESPECT TO THE
LISTED PRODUCTS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
KANOMAX FMT, INC. AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KANOMAX
FMT, INC. RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. KANOMAX FMT, INC. AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER KANOMAX FMT, INC. OR THE VENDOR
HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Service Policy
Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are a detriment to our customers’
satisfaction, our service policy is to give prompt attention to any known problems. If
you discover any malfunction of the Fast CPC, contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-7627762 (USA). If you are outside of the USA, please call your authorized distributor.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1
Intended Audience................................................................................................................... 1
Scope of User Manual .............................................................................................................. 1
Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety and Handling Procedures .............................................................................................. 2
Safety Signals ............................................................................................................................ 2
Warnings ................................................................................................................................... 3
How the Fast CPC Works ........................................................................................................... 4
Applications .............................................................................................................................. 6
How to Install the Fast CPC Model 3650 ................................................................................. 7
Unpacking the Fast CPC ......................................................................................................... 7
Equipment You Need .............................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Fast CPC ............................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Aerosol Supply ......................................................................................................10
Connecting the n-Butanol Supply ...................................................................................................12
Connecting the Exhaust....................................................................................................................13
Connecting Make-Up Air .................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................15
Warming Up the Fast CPC...............................................................................................................16
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................. 17
The Back Panel ........................................................................................................................ 17
The Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 18
Checking the Status ............................................................................................................... 19
Changing the Instrument Settings ....................................................................................... 20
Changing the Flow Settings .................................................................................................. 20
Priming the Flow .................................................................................................................... 22
Changing the Analog Out Settings ...................................................................................... 23
Changing the Date and/or Time .......................................................................................... 24
Changing the Network Settings ........................................................................................... 25
Data Collection and Data Plotting ....................................................................................... 27
Turning Data Logging On/Off .........................................................................................................27
Changing the Data Logging Intervals ............................................................................................28
Changing the Display Averaging Intervals ...................................................................................29
Managing Internal Memory.............................................................................................................29
Formatting a USB Drive ...................................................................................................................30
Transferring Data to a USB Drive ...................................................................................................32
Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................................................33
Viewing Graphs ..................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Fast Plot Function ............................................................................................................37
How to Shut Down the Fast CPC for Moving or Shipping ............................................... 38
Data Acquisition ........................................................................................................................ 39
Analog Out and Pulse Out ...............................................................................................................39
USB ......................................................................................................................................................39
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 40
Appendix A: Fast CPC Model 3650 Specifications .............................................................. 41
Index............................................................................................................................................. 42
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About This Manual
Fast CPC User Manual 1 Version 1.2
About This Manual
Intended Audience
The Fast CPC Model 3650 User Manual is intended to be used by qualified
personnel (such as technicians and engineers) in a laboratory setting.
Scope of User Manual
This user manual contains detailed instructions for the installation and set up
of the Fast CPC Model 3650. The manual also contains an explanation of how
the aerosol generator works.
Definitions
▪ EU: European Union
▪ psi: Pounds per Square Inch
▪ kPa: Kilo Pascals
▪ VAC/VDC: Volts Alternating Current/Volts Direct Current
▪ AC: Alternating Current
▪ mA: Milliamperes
▪ PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
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Safety and Handling Procedures
Read this section to learn safe handling procedures for the Fast CPC.
There are limited user-serviceable parts inside the Fast CPC: all repair and
maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.
When working with the Fast CPC:
▪ Do not remove any parts from the instrument unless this manual tells
you to do so.
▪ Do not remove the instrument housing or covers while power is supplied
to the instrument.
Safety Signals
The following warning symbols and labels are used in the documentation
and on the Fast CPC. Follow the procedures described in this manual to use
the instrument safely.
Warning
Warnings are used for the following purposes:
▪ To indicate that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury
to you or cause irrevocable damage to the instrument.
▪ To indicate that if you do not follow the procedures described in this
manual, you may damage the instrument.
▪ To draw attention to important information about the operation and
maintenance of the Fast CPC.
High Voltage Sticker
A High Voltage warning sticker attached to the Fast CPC warns you that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may be sufficient to give you an
electric shock. Do not make contact with any part inside the instrument.
Grounding Connection Sticker
A Grounding Connection sticker attached to the Fast CPC indicates that the
nebulizer is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground.
Class I Laser Sticker
When operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the Fast CPC is
a Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
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1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is
positioned on the back panel of the Fast CPC.
Warnings
Please familiarize yourself with the following warnings before operating the
Fast CPC:
▪ The Fast CPC must be used following manufacturer’s specifications
otherwise safety cannot be guaranteed.
▪ All service work must be performed by qualified service technicians -
only qualified service technicians should remove the cover.
▪ To prevent electric shocks, ensure that all electrical outlets are grounded.
▪ Follow the instructions for all inlet and outlet connections. Incorrect
connections will cause the CPC to malfunction.
▪ Do not operate the Fast CPC at angles >15.
▪ You must drain the Fast CPC before you move or ship it. Do not ship an
undried/undrained device back to Kanomax FMT, Inc.: doing so might
damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
▪ Do not subject an undrained device to freezing temperatures: doing so
might damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
▪ The n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol) used to operate the Fast CPC is
flammable and toxic; follow appropriate chemical handling procedures.
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How the Fast CPC Works
The Fast CPC is a thermally diffusive, laminar-flow condensation particle
counter. The Fast CPC measures the concentration of particles larger than a
known threshold size within a gas sample. The instrument also detects
particles that are too small to be detected optically (using light scattering
techniques) by condensing a vapor onto the particles so that they grow by
several orders of magnitude in size.
At vapor pressures below the saturation vapor pressure at the sample
temperature, condensation is energetically unfavorable because of the
significant energy required to increase the liquid surface area upon
condensation. Super-saturated vapors are able to overcome the energetic
barrier where the super-saturation required to initiate condensation onto a
particle is inversely proportional to the particle size.
Super-saturation is achieved by changing the wall conditions of a sample
conduit containing an aerosol saturated with the working fluid. In the Fast
CPC, which uses n-butyl alcohol as the working fluid, the conduit walls in
the super-saturation region are maintained at a temperature below the
saturated sample temperature. Transitioning to a conduit where the wall
temperature is below that of the saturated sample leads to heat and mass
transfer towards the wall. Because the mass diffusivity of n-butyl alcohol
vapor is lower than the thermal diffusivity of air, the sample cools (lowering
the saturation vapor pressure) at a faster rate than the vapor can diffuse
towards the walls. The ratio of the actual vapor pressure (Pv) to the
saturation vapor pressure (Psat) is the saturation ratio (S).
The Fast CPC has a short response time to capture time-variant aerosol
particle concentrations. The instrument uses short sample path lengths and a
patent-pending round flow conduit to shorten the diffusion length and thus
facilitates shorter saturation and super-saturation conduits.
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the Fast CPC.
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Figure 1: Schematic Diagram of the Fast CPC Model 3650.
The Model 3650 Fast Condensation Particle Counter offers the following
advantages over existing aerosol generation technology:
▪ Ultra-fast response time (τ ~ 20 ms)
▪ Small particle detection (down to 1.9 nm)
▪ Integrated, compact design
▪ Robust liquid handling
The Fast CPC pushes aerosol nanoparticle measurement performance to new
heights. Using the classic approach of enlarging particle size through
condensational growth from a supersaturated alcohol vapor, particles as
small as 1.9 nanometers grow into micron-sized droplets that are
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individually counted with a laser droplet sensor. Vapor-diffusive, laminarflow operation provides stable detection efficiency.
The Fast CPC’s compact package includes internal sheath and transport
pumps with critical orifice flow control. A patent-pending parallel-plate flow
geometry shortens the aerosol flow path for faster response time and lower
diffusion losses. A robust active working fluid transport system reduces
flooding and reliability problems common with competing products. With no
internal alcohol reservoir, the instrument is more tolerant to tipping,
vibration, and rapid pressure fluctuations at the inlet making it suitable for
applications in mobile transportation studies.
With faster response than any competing CPC on the market, the Fast CPC is
the ideal detector for rapidly changing aerosol systems and electrical mobility
size distribution measurements.
Applications
The Fast CPC offers significant advantages in applications where:
▪ Fast-response particle detection is needed.
▪ Rough handling, such as tipping, may occur.
The Fast CPC is protected by pending patents in the US, Japan, Korea and
Germany. It is available for purchase from Kanomax FMT, Inc. Licensing is
available for customers who wish to incorporate this technology into other
applications.
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How to Install the Fast CPC Model 3650
Following is an overview of the steps required to install a Fast CPC. Please
read the detailed instructions (beginning below) for each step before you set
up the instrument.
▪ Unpacking the Fast CPC.
▪ Connecting the aerosol supply.
▪ Connecting the n-Butanol supply.
▪ Connecting the power.
▪ Installing/removing the inlet bypass fitting.
▪ Connecting the bypass outlet.
Unpacking the Fast CPC
To unpack the Fast CPC, follow these instructions:
1. Carefully remove the Fast CPC from its shipping container. Save the
original packing materials for use when shipping the Fast CPC back to
Kanomax FMT, Inc. for service, or for moving the Fast CPC to a different
location.
Warning. If the Fast CPC is returned to Kanomax FMT, Inc. in anything
other than the original shipping container, you will be charged for any
damage that occurs during shipping. If you do not have the original
shipping container, contact Kanomax FMT Inc. at 651-762-7762.
(Customers in Asia please call +81 6-6877-0183.)
2. Place the Fast CPC on a level surface.
3. Make sure there is an unrestricted air flow around the device. Kanomax
FMT, Inc. recommends at least a 2-inch air gap on both sides and the top
of the instrument.
4. Allow the Fast CPC to reach ambient temperature, if necessary.
5. Make sure all the items listed in Table 1, were included in the Fast CPC
shipment. If any of the items are missing, or damaged, please call
Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 66877-0183.)
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Table 1: Packing List
Part Number
Description
Quantity
FCPC 3650
Fast CPC
1
1973650
Fast CPC User Manual, Printed
1
2605004
USB Flash Drive containing the Fast CPC
User Manual
1
1330001
Power Supply Cable (USA only)
1
1611049
Quick Disconnect 1/8 in barbed tube
1
1600009
Fast CPC fill bottle bracket
1
1023650
Fast CPC Fill bottle
1
Equipment You Need
To install the Fast CPC, you need the following items:
▪ Reagent-grade n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol)
▪ Phillips screwdriver
▪ 120-240 VAC power at 50/60 Hz
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Installing the Fast CPC
Figures 2 and 3 show the front and back panels of the Fast CPC.
Figure 2: Front Panel of the Fast CPC.
Aerosol inlet
Control
buttons
Display Screen
USB port
High
Performance
Aerosol inlet
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Figure 3: Back Panel of the Fast CPC.
Connecting the Aerosol Supply
The Fast CPC can be connected to an aerosol supply through the inlet on the
front panel. It can also be connected to an Annular Flow Ion Mobility
Classifier using an alternative aerosol inlet on the base of the Fast CPC.
Follow these instructions to connect the Fast CPC to an aerosol supply via the
front panel fitting:
1. Remove the protective cap from the Aerosol In fitting on the front panel.
2. Push a length of static dissipative silicon tubing onto the Aerosol In tube.
3. Connect the other end of the tubing to your aerosol supply.
Plug socket
Ethernet port
(inactive)
Exhaust
outlet
Cooling
Power switch
Analog Out
Fill bottle
bracket
Pulse Out
n-Butanol
Exhaust port
n-Butanol
Supply port
Make-up Air
inlet
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Follow these instructions to connect the Fast CPC to an Annular Flow Ion
Mobility Classifier using the high-performance aerosol inlet:
1. Loosen and then remove the stainless steel nut on the Aerosol In
fitting.
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2. Pull the Aerosol Inlet tube forward.
3. Loosen the nut on the stainless steel elbow joint on the high-
performance aerosol inlet on the base of the Fast CPC.
4. Remove the elbow joint fitting. Save the joint and all its component
parts for reuse. (Do not lose the O ring.)
Aerosol Inlet
tube
Elbow joint
Nut
Nut on
Aerosol In
fitting
Highperformance
aerosol inlet
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5. Connect the bypass inlet to an ion mobility classifier with conditioner
or stainless steel tubing.
Connecting the n-Butanol Supply
The fill bottle and bottle bracket are supplied with the Fast CPC. To mount
the n-Butanol bracket and fill bottle, follow these instructions:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the back
panel of the Fast CPC (beneath the fan).
2. Using the screws, attach the bottle bracket to the back of the Fast CPC
in the position shown below.
3. Snap the provided fill bottle into place in the bracket as shown in the
photo below.
4. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s lower tube into the n-
Butanol Supply inlet.
5. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s upper tube into the n-
Butanol Exhaust outlet.
Bottle bracket
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6. Carefully pour n-Butanol into the fill bottle. Do not fill past the n-
Butanol exhaust fitting level. The n-Butanol will not flow into the CPC
until the connections are made, the instrument is powered on, and the
warm-up cycle is complete.
Warning: n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol) is flammable and toxic; follow
appropriate chemical handling procedures.
Connecting the Exhaust
The air flow containing n-Butanol vapor exits the Fast CPC from the Exhaust
port. When operating the Fast CPC in a confined space, vent the exhaust
away from the work area using flexible tubing. To vent the exhaust, follow
these instructions:
1. Push one end of a length of flexible tubing compatible with n-Butanol
onto the Exhaust outlet fitting on the back panel.
n-Butanol
Exhaust
n-Butanol
Supply
Exhaust outlet
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2. Place the other end of the tubing into a vent hood.
Connecting Make-Up Air
The Fast CPC can be operated in two flow modes. In the high-flow mode the
instrument samples at a rate of 1.5 L/min and in the low-flow mode it
samples at a rate of 600 ccm. To maintain a consistent flow when operating in
low-flow mode, make-up air is drawn in through the Make-up Air inlet at
900 ccm.
Warning: Do not connect the fitting to this port while operating in the high
flow mode.
To connect the make-up air supply, follow these instructions:
1. Insert the supplied Quick Disconnect 1/8 in barbed tube to a length of
1/8 inch ID tubing.
2. Push the quick connect fitting into the Make-Up Air port.
Quick-connect
fitting
Make-Up Air
port
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Connecting the Power
To connect the power supply, follow these instructions:
1. Plug the supplied power cable into the AC plug socket on the back panel
of the Fast CPC.
2. Plug the cord into an earth-grounded AC power source (100 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz, 0.6 A).
Warning: Ensure that the ground is secure. Connection to an improperly
grounded electrical source is a severe shock hazard.
Power socket
Power switch
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Warming Up the Fast CPC
Using the power switch on the back panel, turn the power on. You see the
instrument splash screen (shown below) and the Fast CPC automatically
begins its warm-up procedure. Note: The warm-up procedure may take up to
15 minutes. When the warm-up cycle is complete, n-Butanol begins to fill the
internal reservoir.
Press F1 to view the warm-up status on the Device Status screen.
Figure 6: Fast CPC Warm-up Screen.
If you experience any problems installing your Fast CPC, please contact
Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 66877-0183.)
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Operation Instructions
Once all installation procedures have been completed, you are ready to begin
standard operation of the Fast CPC.
Warning: The n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol) used to operate the Fast CPC is
flammable and toxic; follow appropriate chemical handling procedures.
The Back Panel
Components of the Fast CPC back panel include the following:
▪ n-Butanol supply and drain ports.
▪ Power switch.
▪ Make-Up Air inlet.
▪ Exhaust port.
▪ Data Communication ports.
Figure 4: Fast CPC Back Panel.
Plug socket
Ethernet port
(inactive)
Exhaust outlet
Cooling
Power switch
Analog Out
Fill bottle
bracket
Pulse Out
n-Butanol
Exhaust port
n-Butanol
Supply port
Make-up Air
inlet
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The Front Panel
Components of the Fast CPC front panel include the following:
▪ Aerosol inlet.
▪ Touch-screen display and control buttons.
▪ USB port
An alternative aerosol inlet is provided on the base of the instrument (to one
side) to allow you to connect to an ion mobility classifier.
Figure 5: Fast CPC Front Panel.
Aerosol inlet
Control buttons
Display Screen
USB port
Highperformance
Aerosol inlet
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The Fast CPC is operated using the touch-screen display and the F1, F2, F3,
and F4 buttons. The F buttons perform the following functions:
▪ F1: Press F1 to view instrument status.
▪ F2: Press F2 to view/change instrument settings.
▪ F3: Press F3 to view/change data collection options.
▪ F4: Press F4 to view onscreen graphs.
▪ System: the System button is for factory use only and is non-functional
for the customer.
Checking the Status
On the front panel, press F1 to see the Device Status screen. The current time
and date (hh:mm:ss, day-month-year) is displayed below the screen heading.
Any status readings displayed in red indicate that the status is outside the
acceptable range or the set point has not been reached.
Figure 6: Fast CPC Device Status Screen.
The Device Status screen displays the following instrument statuses:
▪ Concentration: Displays particle concentration in particles/cc.
▪ Condenser: Displays the condenser temperature: in °C. The nominal
value is 14°C. If the Fast CPC does not reach the operating temperature,
place the instrument in a cooler location or a suitable environmental
cabinet.
▪ Saturator: Displays the saturator temperature: in °C. 35 °C. If the Fast
CPC does not reach the operating temperature, place the instrument in a
warmer location or a suitable environmental cabinet.
▪ Optics: Displays the condenser temperature: in °C. The nominal value is
28 °C. If the Fast CPC does not reach the operating temperature, place the
instrument in a warmer location or a suitable environmental cabinet.
▪ Inlet Pressure: Displays the inlet pressure in kPa.
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▪ Nozzle Pressure: Displays the nozzle pressure in kPa. The nozzle
pressure should be approximately 1-3 kPa below the inlet pressure. If the
value is outside this range, refer to the troubleshooting section of this
manual.
Changing the Instrument Settings
On the front panel, press F2 to see the Device Settings screen.
Figure 7: Fast CPC Device Settings Screen.
The Device Settings screen displays the following:
▪ Analog Out, Conc: Sets output voltage as a function of concentration.
▪ Analog Out, Direct: Sets output voltage to the setpoint value.
▪ Analog Out, Trigger: Syncs the analog output with the start of data
logging. . When data logging is activated the analog output adjusts to the
voltage setpoint.
▪ #.#V: Voltage Setpoint for Direct and Trigger only. Example: 5.0V.
▪ Flow Settings: Allows you to turn off the Butanol, Sample, and Sheath
flows On/Off and choose the inlet flow rate.
▪ More Settings: Allows you to set the Date and Time.
Changing the Flow Settings
The flow buttons allow you to turn the Butanol, Sample, and Sheath flows
On/Off, and to choose the Inlet Flow rate.
To change the flow settings, follow these instructions:
1. Press F2.
2. On the Device Settings screen, touch Flow Settings.
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3. On the Flow Settings screen, touch the Butanol Flow, Sample Flow, and
Sheath Flow toggle buttons to turn each flow On/Off.
4. To switch between high- (1.5 lpm) and low- Inlet Flow mode (0.6 lpm),
touch the Inlet Flow toggle button. In high-flow mode the button is blue;
in low-flow mode the button is gray.
Flow Settings
Butanol Flow
Sample Flow
Sheath Flow
Inlet Flow
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Priming the Flow
The Prime button allows you to increase the butanol injection rate by 10x to
reduce the time needed to fill the butanol pumps and tubing. When Prime is
active the injection rate increases by 10x.
To prime the flow, follow these instructions:
1. Press F2.
2. On the Device Settings screen, touch Flow Settings.
3. On the Flow Settings screen, touch the Prime toggle buttons to turn the
priming function On.
4. When Butanol is consistently exhausted from the instrument, press Prime
On to turn Off the Prime function. Note: It is normal for bubbles to be
present in the Butanol exhaust tubing. Excessive priming may cause
flooding in the inlet.
Flow Settings
Prime
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Changing the Analog Out Settings
To change the Analog Out settings, follow these instructions:
1. Press F2.
2. On the Device Settings screen, to set the Analog Out as a function of
concentration touch Conc. When Conc. is selected the analog output
voltage represents the measured particle concentration as Conc =
10^(Volt-3).
3. To set the Analog Out to a user-specified value, touch Direct.
4. To sync the analog output with the start of data logging touch Trigger.
(See Data Collection and Data Plotting on page 27 for more information.)
5. To set the output voltage, touch the #.#V button. Use the on-screen
keypad to enter a value for any of the parameters you wish to change,
then touch Enter.
Note: buttons index the temperature. buttons set the cursor. ±
sets the sign on the number.
Conc.
Direct
Trigger
#.#V
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Changing the Date and/or Time
To change the date and time, follow these instructions:
1. Press F2.
2. On the Device Settings screen touch More Settings.
3. On the More Settings screen touch Time/Date.
4. On the Time & Date Settings screen, touch Day to change the day,
Month to change the month, Year to change the year, Hour to change the
hour, Min to change the minutes and Sec to change the seconds. Use the
on-screen keypad to enter a value for any of the parameters you wish to
change, then touch Enter.
Time/Date
More Settings
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Note: buttons index the temperature. buttons set the cursor. ±
sets the sign on the number.
5. Press Set Time. The date and time appear below the heading on the
Device Status screen.
Changing the Network Settings
To change the network settings, follow these instructions:
1. Press F2.
2. On the Device Settings screen touch More Settings.
More Settings
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3. On the More Settings screen touch Network.
4. On the Network Settings screen use the on-screen keypad to enter a value
for any of the parameters you wish to change, then touch Enter.
Note: buttons index the temperature. buttons set the cursor. ±
sets the sign on the number.
Network
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Data Collection and Data Plotting
On the front panel, press F3 to see the Data Management screen.
Figure 8: Fast CPC Data Management Screen.
The Data Management screen allows you to do the following:
▪ Log Data: Turn data logging on/off.
▪ Logging Interval(s); Set the data logging intervals.
▪ Display Averaging(s): Set the averaging time for the display.
▪ Fast: Updates the display at the maximum sampling rate (~20
ms/sample).
▪ Copy Data to USB: Start the process of transferring data to a Flash Drive.
▪ microSD: Manage internal data storage.
▪ USB: Format a USB drive.
When the data logging function is turned on, the Fast CPC stores status data
in its internal memory. You can transfer the stored data to an external Flash
memory drive.
Turning Data Logging On/Off
To turn data logging on/off, follow these instructions:
1. Press F3.
2. On the Data Management screen touch the Logging On/Off toggle
button to turn data logging On or Off.
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Changing the Data Logging Intervals
You can select either 1 or 60 for the data logging time interval (in seconds).
Selecting 1 records a row of data every second with 20 ms concentration
readings; selecting 60 records a row of data every second with 1 s
concentration readings. Note: the 1 s concentration readings are dead-time
corrected but the 20 ms concentration readings are not dead-time corrected.
The depressed button indicates the current selected interval.
To change the intervals, follow these instructions:
1. Press F3.
2. On the Data Management screen, press either Logging Interval(s) 1 or
Logging Interval(s) 60.
Log Data
On/Off
Logging
Intervals 1/60
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Changing the Display Averaging Intervals
Display averaging selects the number of concentration readings to average
for the display. You can select either 1 (concentration is averaged over 1second intervals) or 6 (concentration is averaged over 6-second intervals). It
does not affect the logged values. The depressed button indicates the current
selected interval. Selecting Fast updates the display at the maximum
sampling rate (~20 ms).
To change the display averaging, follow these instructions
1. Press F3.
2. On the Data Management screen, press either Fast, Display
Averaging (s) 1 or Display Averaging (s) 6.
Managing Internal Memory
To manage the internal memory you can view the data record files, check the
available memory and the total memory used, format the drive, and delete
the stored data. To manage the stored data, follow these instructions:
1. Press F3.
2. On the Data Management screen touch microSD.
Display Averaging
Intervals Fast/1/6
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3. A list of data folders is displayed on the Manage microSD screen. Use the
arrows to scroll between the folders and then press (Enter) to see
the contents of the folder. Note: The data files for each day that data was
collected are displayed in comma delimited records.
Free: indicates the amount of memory available in kB.
Total: indicates the memory usage in kB.
Del deletes the selected folder or data file.
Del All deletes all folders or data files.
Formatting a USB Drive
To format a USB drive, follow these instructions:
1. Insert a Flash Memory drive into the USB port on the front panel of the
Fast CPC.
microSD
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2. Press F3.
3. On the Data Management screen touch USB.
4. On the Manage USB screen touch For/mat, then touch OK. Touch Cancel
to cancel the formatting. Note: Any data stored on the USB drive will be
erased.
USB
USB
port
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Transferring Data to a USB Drive
The Fast CPC stores status data in its internal memory. You can transfer the
stored data to an external Flash memory drive. To complete the transfer,
follow these instructions:
1. Insert a Flash Memory drive into the USB port on the front panel of the
Fast CPC.
Format
USB
port
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2. Press F3.
3. On the Data Management screen touch USB to see a list of any files
stored on the Flash Memory drive. Review the files and delete any you do
not need.
4. Touch Copy Data to USB to transfer the data files to the Flash Memory
Drive. The button will remain green as long as the data is transferring.
5. After transferring the data the files are contained in a folder named FCPC
on the Flash drive. The files have the following names (depending on
whether 1 or 60 s logging intervals were selected).
FCPC\FASTCPC000000__20180927_1-SEC.CSV
FCPC\FASTCPC000000__20180927_1_MIN.CSV
Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware (when instructed by KanomaxFMT), follow these
instructions:
1. Copy the *.pgm file supplied by KanomaxFMT to a Flash memory drive.
2. Insert the Flash drive into the USB port on the front panel of the FastCPC.
3. Press F3 on the front panel of the FastCPC.
5. On the Data Management screen touch USB.
USB
Copy Data to
USB
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4. On the Manage USB screen use the up/down arrows to select the *.pgm
file.
5. Press the key.
6. Press OK to load the application when prompted.
7. Press OK to put the FastCPC back into run mode.
8. Power cycle the FastCPC.
USB
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Viewing Graphs
On the front panel, press F4 to see the Graphs screen.
Figure 9: Fast CPC Graphs Screen.
The Fast CPC can display the following graphs:
▪ 4 minute: Trend graph showing particle concentration over a four-minute
period.
▪ 1 hour: Trend graph showing particle concentration over a one-hour
period.
▪ 12 hour: Trend graph showing particle concentration over a 12-hour
period.
▪ 24 hour: Trend graph showing particle concentration over a 24-hour
period.
The following fast plotting functionality is available:
▪ Fast Plot 1s: Plots and logs data at 20 mS intervals for 1 second.
▪ Fast Plot 5s: Plots and logs data at 20 mS intervals for 5 seconds.
To view graphs, follow these instructions:
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1. Press F4 to see the Graphs screen.
2. Touch any of the buttons on the left to see the relevant trend graph. For
example, touch 4 minute to see a trend of particle concentration over a
four-minute period. The y-axis is in a log scaling with the exponent
corresponding to each trace by their color.
Or touch 1 hour to see a trend of particle concentration over a one-hour
period.
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Using the Fast Plot Function
To use the Fast Plot function, follow these instructions:
1. Press F4.
2. On the Graphs screen, to enable plotting, touch Plotting On/Off.
3. On the Graphs screen, touch either Fast Plot 1s or Fast Plot 5s.
4. On the resulting graph screen, press Start. This begins data logging but
the logging function ends after 1 second or 5 seconds (depending upon
which option you selected). If Trigger was selected on the Device Settings
screen, the analog output is synced with the Start button.
Fast Plot 1s
Fast Plot 5s
Plotting
On/Off
Start
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How to Shut Down the Fast CPC for Moving or Shipping
If you need to move the Fast CPC to another lab or facility, or ship it for
service, read this section to familiarize yourself with the precautions you
should take and the procedures you should follow.
Performing any of the following improper handling techniques may damage
the instrument and will invalidate the warranty:
▪ Do not operate the Fast CPC at angles greater than >15.
▪ You must drain the Fast CPC before you ship it. Do not ship an
undried/undrained device back to Kanomax FMT, Inc.: doing so might
damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
▪ Do not subject an undrained device to freezing temperatures: doing so
might damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
To prepare the Fast CPC for shipping, follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect and remove the n-Butanol fill bottle then empty it into an
appropriate container. (Note: To preserve the n-butanol, swap the supply
and exhaust connections so that the supply is drawing from the top of the
bottle and the exhaust is feeding the bottom.)
2. Set the butanol flow in Prime mode.
3. Place the empty bottle back in the bracket and reconnect.
4. Operate the Fast CPC until the counts on the Device Status screen read 0.
5. Disconnect the aerosol supply from either the Aerosol In fitting on the
front panel or from the high-performance aerosol inlet (beneath the
instrument).
6. Disconnect the exhaust and make-up air tubing.
7. Replace the aerosol inlet adapter elbow if not already in place.
8. Turn off the power and unplug the power cable.
9. Place all the caps that you received with the instrument on the inlets and
outlets to prevent contaminants from entering the instrument. Note: If
you did not save the original protective caps, find suitable alternatives.
10. The Fast CPC is now prepared for shipping or moving.
11. Place the instrument in its original packing materials for shipping.
If you have any questions about shipping or moving the Fast CPC, contact
Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 66877-0183.)
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Data Acquisition
Analog Out and Pulse Out
Figure 10 below shows the communication ports on the Fast CPC back panel.
Analog out output (0-10 VDC) is set using the Output button on the Device
Settings screen. (See information in Changing the Output beginning on page
22.)
Pulse Out provides a 5-volt digital pulse for each particle detected.
Note: Functionality for the Ethernet connection will available through a
future firmware update.
Figure 10: Fast CPC Data Communication Ports
USB
The USB port is located on the front panel of the Fast CPC. Status data can be
transferred from the Fast CPC to a Flash Memory drive inserted into the USB
port. (For detailed instructions see page 30.)
Ethernet
(inactive)
Analog Out
Pulse Out
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Troubleshooting
All repair and maintenance of the Fast CPC must be performed by a qualified
service technician. When working with the Fast CPC:
▪ Do not remove any parts from the instrument unless this manual tells
you to do so.
▪ Do not remove the instrument housing or covers while power is supplied
to the instrument.
Problem
Cause
Action
Fast CPC not counting
particles.
Laser diode or fill pump
failure.
Contact Kanomax FMT, Inc.
Fast CPC not zeroing.
n-Butanol in the sheath
line.
Operate the instrument as
normal for several hours to
clear the n-Butanol from the
line.
Inlet flow out of range.
Make-up air port is leaking
or has a fitting connected
to the atmosphere
Confirm that the Make-Up
Air fitting is disconnected.
Inlet flow out of range.
Pump failure or clogged
flow orifice
Contact Kanomax FMT, Inc.
Low counts.
Water in n-Butanol.
The n-Butanol contains water.
Empty the bottle and refill
with new n-Butanol.
Nozzle Pressure >3.
Nozzle may be obstructed.
Contact Kanomax FMT, Inc.
Water collecting in nButanol supply bottle.
Bottle not drained before
refilling (topping off leads
to excess water).
Water and n-Butanol are not
miscible; you can see a
partition between the liquids
when high levels of water are
present. Ensure that the bottle
is completely empty before
refilling.
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Appendix A: Fast CPC Model 3650 Specifications
Particle Size detection
1.9 nm to > 3 μm
Concentration range
1 – 100,000 particles/cm3
Response time
50% response time ~ 80 ms, 10-90% response
time ~ 35 ms, time constant (τ) ~ 20 ms
Working condensing fluid
n-butyl alcohol
Flow control
Critical orifices with internal pumps
Aerosol sample flow
300 cm3/min
Inlet flow
600 or 1500 cm3/min (user selectable)
Sheath flow
300 cm3/min
Aerosol inlet
Front panel or vertical from the bottom (user
selectable, fitting access on right side of
instrument)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
8.5” × 7.5” × 8.5” (21.6 cm × 19 cm × 21.6 cm)
Weight
6.8 kg (15 lb)
Power requirements
50/60 Hz, 100-220 VAC, 75 Watts
I/O
RJ-45 with Ethernet (future), , pulse output and
user selectable analog output
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Index
Aerosol Supply ....................................................... 10
Analog Output ....................................................... 23
Back Panel ............................................................... 10
Butanol Flow ........................................................... 20
Butanol Supply ....................................................... 12
Concentration Output ........................................... 23
Data
Acquisition ........................................................... 39
Averaging Intervals .............................................. 29
Collection ............................................................. 27
Logging ................................................................ 27
Logging Intervals ................................................. 28
Data Communication Ports .................................. 39
Data Management Screen ..................................... 27
Date/Time
Change ................................................................. 24
Definitions ................................................................. 1
Device Settings Screen ........................................... 20
Device Status Screen .............................................. 19
Exhaust .................................................................... 13
F Buttons ................................................................. 19
Fast CPC
Advantages ............................................................. 5
Applications ........................................................... 6
How It Works ......................................................... 4
Schematic Diagram ................................................ 5
Shut Down ........................................................... 38
Fast Display Updates ............................................. 29
Firmware
Update .................................................................. 33
Flow
Prime .................................................................... 22
Flow Settings .......................................................... 20
Front Panel ................................................................ 9
Graphs ..................................................................... 35
Fast Plot ............................................................... 37
Trend .................................................................... 35
Graphs Screen ......................................................... 35
Inlet Flow Settings ................................................. 20
Installation
Bottle Bracket ...................................................... 12
Connect Aerosol Supply ...................................... 10
Connect Bypass Aerosol Supply ......................... 11
Connect Exhaust .................................................. 13
Connect Make-Up Air ................................ ......... 14
Connect n-Butanol Supply .................................. 12
Connect Power .................................................... 15
Equipment ............................................................. 8
Fill Bottle ............................................................ 12
Unpacking ............................................................. 7
Warmup ............................................................... 16
Internal Memory .................................................... 29
Make-up Air ........................................................... 14
microSD .................................................................. 29
NanoAerosol Generator
Shipping .............................................................. 38
Network Settings
Change................................................................. 25
Operation ................................................................ 17
Packing List .............................................................. 8
Power Supply ......................................................... 15
Prime Flow ............................................................. 22
Safety ......................................................................... 2
Signals ................................................................... 2
Warnings ............................................................... 3
Sample Flow ........................................................... 20
Settings Screen ....................................................... 20
Sheath Flow ............................................................ 20
Shipping.................................................................. 38
Shut Down .............................................................. 38
Specifications ......................................................... 41
Status Screen .......................................................... 19
Trend Graphs ......................................................... 35
Trigger Function .................................................... 23
Troubleshooting .................................................... 40
USB .......................................................................... 30
USB Drive
Format ................................................................. 30
Transfer Data ....................................................... 32
Voltage .................................................................... 23
Warmup .................................................................. 16
Warm-up Screen .................................................... 16
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