PCE Americas PCE-PCO 1 User Manual

Manual

Dust Measuring Device PCE

-PCO 1

Version 1.0

Date of creation: 16.12.2015

Date of last change: 10.0

4.2017

PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
From outside US: +1
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

www.pce-instruments.com/english

www.pce-instruments.com

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.

Units 12/13

Southpoint Business Park

Ensign way

Hampshire / Southampton

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF

From outside UK: +44

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3

2 Safety notes ............................................................................................................. 3

3 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 4

4 System description ................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Switching on / off ........................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 Menu structure ............................................................................................................................ 6

4.3 Symbols explanation .................................................................................................................. 6

5 Instructions .............................................................................................................. 6

5.1 Photo recording function ............................................................................................................. 6

5.2 Video recording function ............................................................................................................. 6

5.3 Particle Set ................................................................................................................................. 7

5.3.1 Sample Time .................................................................................................................................. 7

5.3.2 Start Delay ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3.3 Channel Display ............................................................................................................................. 7

5.3.4 Environment Set ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.3.5 Sample Cycle ................................................................................................................................. 8

5.3.6 Sample Mode ................................................................................................................................. 8

5.3.7 Interval ........................................................................................................................................... 9

5.3.8 Level Indication .............................................................................................................................. 9

5.4 File Browser ................................................................................................................................ 9

5.5 System Set ................................................................................................................................. 9

5.5.1 Date / Time ................................................................................................................................... 10

5.5.2 Font colour ................................................................................................................................... 10

5.5.3 Language ..................................................................................................................................... 10

5.5.4 Brightness .................................................................................................................................... 11

5.5.5 Auto Power Off ............................................................................................................................. 11

5.5.6 Display Timeout ........................................................................................................................... 11

5.5.7 Alarm Select ................................................................................................................................. 11

5.5.8 Memory Status ............................................................................................................................. 11

5.5.9 Factory Settings ........................................................................................................................... 12

5.5.10 Units (°C / °F) ............................................................................................................................... 12

6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 12

7 Disposal ................................................................................................................. 13

8 Contact ................................................................................................................... 13

8.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 13

8.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 13

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a PCE-PCO 1 from PCE Instruments.
This instrument is a universal particle counter for detecting the particles concentration in the air. The
particle counter can measure six different particle sizes. Furthermore, the device has got sensors for
temperature and relative humidity; this makes it a really versatile device. The integrated camera allows
connecting the measurement data with image / video material. This particle counter is designed to
accurately determine the degree of air contamination. The pollution is caused mainly by combustion,
industrial manufacturing, power generation, vehicle engine emissions and the construction industry. With
the help of this device the exact amount of dirt particles in the air is measured.

2 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.

- The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.

- The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.

- The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard side on a
table).

- You should not make any technical changes to the device.

- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner. Do not use
abrasives or solvent based cleaners.

- If the device is not used for an extended period, please remove the batteries.

- This device may only be used in the way described in this manual. If the device is used otherwise, this
may lead to dangerous situations.

- Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

- Never use the device with wet hands.

- The device may only be used with optional accessories offered by PCE Instruments or equivalent
substitutes.

- Please check the housing for visual signs of damage before each use. If any visible damage occurs, the
device must not be used.

- In addition, this device must not be used if the ambient conditions (temperature, humidity ...) are not
within the limits stated in the specifications.

- The device must not be used in an explosive atmosphere.

- If the safety instructions are not followed, it may cause damage to the device and injury to the operator.

This user's handbook is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.

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3 Specifications

General:

Ambient conditions

0 … 50 °C, 10 … 90 % RH (non-condensing)

Display

2.8“ / 320 x 240 pixels / backlight / color

Battery

rechargeable / life ~ 4 hours

Memory
Internal

80 MB

Optional

Micro SD-card up to 8 GB

Dimensions

240 x 75 x 55 mm

Weight

420 g

Particle counter:

Measurable particle sizes

0.3 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.5 / 5.0 und 10 µm

Flow rate

2.83 L / min

Coincidence error

<5 % at 2,000,000 particles per ft³

Counting efficiency

50 % at 0.3 µm;
100 % with particle size >0.45 µm

Data storage

5000 records

Counting modes

cumulative, differential, concentration

Air temperature and humidity

Air temperature
Measuring range

0 ... +50 °C

Accuracy

±0.5 °C at +10 ... +40 °C; otherwise ±1.0 °C

Dew point
Measuring range

0 ... +50 °C

Accuracy

±0.5 °C at +10 ... +40 °C; otherwise ±1.0 °C

Relative humidity

Measuring range

0 % RH ... 100 % RH

Accuracy

±3 % RH at 40 ... 60 %
±3.5 % RH at 20 ... 40 % and 60 ... 80 %
±5 % RH at 0 ... 20 % and 80 ... 100 %

3.1 Delivery

1 x particle counter PCE-PCO 1
1 x zero filter
1 x battery
1 x charger
1 x USB cable
1 x user manual
1 x tripod
1 x hard carrying case