Setra SPC8000 Manual

8000 Series

Operating Instructions

Setra Systems, Inc.

159 Swanson Road, Boxborough, MA 01719

800.257.3872 • www.setra.com

Copyright 2018 by Setra Systems, Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Setra Systems, Inc. nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses,
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maintenance instructions.

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or accessories other than those designated as Original Setra Systems Products or Setra Systems Approved.

Products by Setra Systems, Inc. - 8000 Series

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NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Product Name: Setra Systems. Inc. 8000 Series Handheld Particle Counter

Model Numbers: 8306, 8506, 8506-20, 8506-30, 8303 & 8503

The following standards are applied only to the particle counters that are so labeled. EMC is tested using Setra Systems
power supplies.

North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.

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Table of Contents

Contents'

1-1 Important Safety Information .............................................................................................................. 6

1-2 Ergonomic Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 7

1-3 Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices ............................................................................................... 7

1-4 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 8

1-5 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 8

1-5 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 9

1-6 Included Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 11

1-7 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 12

1-8 Product Views.................................................................................................................................. 14

2-1 Unpacking and inspecting the Instrument ......................................................................................... 15

2-2 Registering Your Product ................................................................................................................. 15

2-3 Contacting Setra Systems ................................................................................................................ 15

2-4 Storing and Shipping the Instrument ................................................................................................ 15

2-5 Power Considerations and Connecting to AC Mains Power .............................................................. 16

2-6 Power Considerations & Connecting to AC Mains Power ................................................................. 16

2-7 Installing Batteries ........................................................................................................................... 16

2-7 Installing Batteries (continued) ......................................................................................................... 17

2-8 Turning the Unit On ......................................................................................................................... 19

2-9 Power and Charging Status LED (on power button) ......................................................................... 19

3–1 Control and Menu Icons ................................................................................................................ 19

4-1 Operational Flow Chart – Menu Map ................................................................................................ 23

5-1 Operation – Initial Power Up – First Time Use .................................................................................. 25

5-2 Display ............................................................................................................................................ 25

5-3 Taking a Sample .............................................................................................................................. 26

5-4 Real-Time Meter, & Environmental PM2.5 Display Function ............................................................. 26

5-5 Recorded Data ................................................................................................................................ 28

5-6 Reports............................................................................................................................................ 29

6-1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 32

6-2 Sampling Setup ............................................................................................................................... 32

6-3 Channel Management...................................................................................................................... 34

6-4 Locations & Recipes ........................................................................................................................ 36

6-5 Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 40

6-6 Printer Setup ................................................................................................................................... 41

6-7 Communication ................................................................................................................................ 42

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6-8 Environment .................................................................................................................................... 44

6-9 Passwords ....................................................................................................................................... 44

6-10 Clear All Samples .......................................................................................................................... 46

7-1 Power Management ......................................................................................................................... 46

8-1 Volume Controls .............................................................................................................................. 48

9-1 Instrument Management Software (IMS) .......................................................................................... 49

10-1 Particle Counter Host Mode – Remote Monitor and Operation ........................................................ 50

Appendix – A ........................................................................................................................................... 51

11-1 Returns .......................................................................................................................................... 52

12-1 Warranty and limitation of liability ................................................................................................... 52

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1-1'Important'Safety'Information'

This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product.
Please read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location.

• Do not use near explosive, flammable, or reactive gases.

• Do not attach directly to pressurized gases or liquids.

• Do not improperly discard electronic instruments, only dispose of in accordance with local

regulatory requirements or contact Setra Systems for trade-in option.

• Defective or non-working Lithium-Ion batteries must be recycled, do not throw in trash.

• This device contains a Class I laser product that is not accessible during normal operation, do not

take this device apart, exposure to harmful laser radiation can occur.

• Taking the device apart will void all warranties

• Do no use this device for any unintended purpose other than measuring of particles in ambient

environments.

• Do not operate the instrument with the inlet capped or plugged as this can cause damage to the
vacuum pump.

• Do not allow water or any other liquid to enter the inlet of the particle counter, this will damage the
unit.

• Any changes or modifications to Setra Systems equipment not expressly approved by Setra
Systems could void the user’s authorization to operate the equipment, can risk serious injury, and
will void all warranties.

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below.

Read the following carefully before handling the product.

WARNING:

Warnings must be observed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to your
equipment.

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Important Note: The laser in this product is completely enclosed within a sensor with no user
serviceable parts. In addition, the emission level does not exceed the AEL (accessible emission limit) of
Class 1 under all conditions of operation, maintenance, service and failure.

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1-2'Ergonomic'Recommendations'

CAUTION: In order to prevent or reduce the potential risks of ergonomic injury, follow
the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure
that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion

• Maintain a natural position while holding the Instrument

• Reduce or eliminate excessive force

• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach

• Perform tasks at correct heights

• Utilize a tripod or the built-in stand to use device in a freestanding mode

• Improve work procedures

1-3'Warnings'for'Use'of'Wireless'Devices '

Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of Setra Systems’ particle
counters with optional Wi-Fi communications module installed.

Safety in Hospitals

Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical
equipment. Wireless devices should be switched off wherever you are requested to do so
in hospitals, clinics, or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent
possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum of 15cm (6 inches) be maintained
between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with independent research and
recommendations by Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with Pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 6 inches (15cm) from the pacemaker if
turned ON.

• Should not carry the device on your chest.

• Should use the arm furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF your
device.

Other Medical Devices

Please consult your physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if
the operation of your wireless product may interfere with the medical device.

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1-4'Overview'

Thank you for purchasing a Setra Systems particle counter, the most advanced handheld instrument
available for measuring and monitoring particle counts in clean room and controlled environments for
the Aerospace, Life Science, Data Storage, IAQ and Industrial Hygiene Markets.

This user manual will provide the detailed explanation and instructions for the proper use and operation
of this feature-rich particle counter.

The Setra Systems 8000 series handheld particle counters provide the largest dynamic range of particle
size measurement from 0.3 µm to 25.0 µm of any handheld, providing for true variable binning and
allowing for channel size adjustment settings to 0.01 µm. This instrument utilizes 7 or more processors
to maintain and manage the various functions of operation. It allows for the fastest, most efficient
particle counting with high accuracy and resolution. The advanced processing also allows for many
operations to take place simultaneously, even while the unit is sampling. This includes adding
annotations to the current sample in progress, or adding annotations to previously recorded data while
sampling is in progress.

The Real-Time Meter™ function is unique in its ability to fine tune the instrument's sensitivity in order to
locate particle contamination sources with visual and audible indications. This versatile particle counter's
ability to count higher than typical particle concentrations allows the Real-Time Meter to find point
source contamination in cleanrooms as well as locating higher particle concentrations being generated
in many industrial environments.

The 8000 series handheld particle counters also have a mass concentration mode, providing for particle
mass monitoring of an environment for industrial health and safety regulatory purposes. The unit can
measure with all (6) adjustable particle size channels (3 for model 8303) or capture PM levels indicated
in µg/m3 with values corrected for particle density and refractive index correction.

The Technology designed into these particle counters includes advanced power management functions.
Onboard processors in the battery packs manage cell loading and battery life. Advanced power
monitoring features allow for >10 hours continuous monitoring use, or the industry’s first sleep mode that
permits the instrument to take intermittent samples over the course of a few months on one battery
charge (dependent on sample settings).

The 8000 Series handheld particle counters also boast the most versatile communication methods and
protocols of any particle counter on the market. The instruments allow for Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and USB
Host or USB Client connectivity, providing for MODBUS RTU, ASCII, TCP, web-hosted server for
remote operation, and USB connection to a PC or to a thumb drive for data uploads or downloads. The
remote web server hosting feature allows for monitoring and control of the particle counter from any PC,
smartphone or tablet simply by inputting the IP address of the particle counter on the local area network
and entering it into any browser. The main processors allow for multiple connections from operators,
staff and management, all with simultaneous access to review, monitor and control the operation of the
instrument.

Thank you,

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1-5'Specifications'

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1-5'Specifications'

Size Channels: Model 8306

Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning

Size Channels: Model 8506

Factory calibrated at 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning

Channels: Model 8506-20

Factory calibrated at 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0 μm variable binning

Channels: Model 8506-30

Factory calibrated at 0.5, 0.7, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 30.0 μm variable binning

Size Range

0.3 to 25 μm (8506-20: 0.5 to 55 μm, 8506-30: 0.5 to 75 μm)

Size Channels: Model 8303

Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 5.0 μm variable binning

Size Range

0.3 to 25μm

Size Channels: Model 8503

Factory calibrated at 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 μm variable binning

Size Range

0.5 to 25μm

Flow rates

0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)

Light Source

Long life laser diode

Counting Efficiency

50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm per JIS

Zero Count

<1 count / 5 minutes (<2 particles / ft³) (per ISO 21501-4 & JIS)

Count Modes

Automatic, manual, cumulative/differential, mass concentration, count or
concentration

Count Alarms

1 to 9,999,999 counts

Calibration

NIST traceable

Display

4.3″ (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480×272) color touch screen

Printer (Optional)

External thermal printer

Vacuum Source

Internal pump with automatic flow control

Filtered Exhaust

Internal HEPA filter

Number of Channels

6

Custom Size Channels

Calibration for custom size channels available

Audible Alarm

Adjustable built-in alarm

Battery

Removable Li-ion
>10 hours continuous operation and >16 hours normal operation

Battery Recharge Time

<2 hours

Reports

ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1, FS 209E

Recipes

50 user-configurable recipes

Communication Modes

Ethernet and USB

Optional Communication
Modes

Wireless 802.11 b/g, RS485 or RS232

Environmental Sensor

Includes temperature and relative humidity probe 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC)
±1ºF (0.5ºC), 15-90% ±2% relative humidity (OPTIONAL FOR 8303)

Alarm

Alarms on counts for all particle sizes, low battery, sensor failure,
environmental sensors and flow

Standards

ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921

Calibration

Recommended minimum once per year

External Surface

High impact injection molded plastic

Dimensions (L x W x H)

10” x 5” x 4.5” (25.4 cm x 12.9 cm x 11.4 cm) includes handle and does not
include probes

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1-5 Specifications (continued)

Weight

2.2 lb. (1.0 kg)

Accessories

Quick start guide, operating manual on USB flash drive, isokinetic probe,
temperature relative humidity sensor, purge filter, battery, data download
software, USB cable, power supply & cable (8303 Rh/Temp Probe Optional)

Optional Accessories

Printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger,
external printer and isokinetic probes

Buffer Memory

45,000 sample records (rotating buffer) including particle count data,
environmental data, locations and times. Scrollable on screen or printout

Sample Locations

Up to 1,000 locations 20 characters long

Sample Time

1 second to 99 hours

Power

110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz universal in-line power supply

Operating Conditions

41º to 104ºF (5º to 40ºC) / 20% to 95% non-condensing

Storage Conditions

32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC) / Up to 98% non-condensing

Warranty

2 Years. Extended warranties available.

Please note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Description

Part Number

Image

Isoprobe Threaded 0.1 CFM
Nickel Plated Aluminum

PS-12041

Purge Filter Assembly 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)

AS-99002A

Rechargeable Battery 55Wh

EE-80003A

Temperature / RH Probe 32-122°F (0-60°C)
±1°F (0.5°C), 15 - 90% ±2%
(NOTE: This probe is optional for Model 8303)

EE-80014A

Power Supply 15V ~2amp 100-240VAC
(Select adapter -US, -EU, -UK or -CN)

EE-80127-XX

USB Cable 6' (1.8m)

AS-99010

Handheld User Manual and Instrument
Management Software (USB Key)

MN-24001

1-6'Included'Accessories'

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Description

Part Number

Image

Wireless 802.11 b/g Output with Internal
Antenna

EE-80092

Handheld Carrying Case

AS-99015

External Battery Charger 55Wh

AS-99005A

Rechargeable Battery 55Wh

EE-80003A

External Thermal Printer with 2 rolls of paper

AS-99011

External Thermal Printer Paper - 1 Roll

AS-99012

External Thermal Printer Cleanroom Paper -
10 Pack

AS-99013

External Thermal Printer Spare Battery

AS-99014

1-7'Optional'Accessories'

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Description

Part Number

Image

Isoprobe Threaded 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Stainless Steel

PS-12070

Isoprobe Barbed 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Stainless Steel

PS-12022

1/8" Inlet Barbed Fitting Stainless Steel

PS-12005

Sample Tubing 1/4" OD (1/8" ID) per foot

AS-99018

Handheld User Manual (Printed)

MN-24001P

Handheld Validation Manual

MN-24002

Certificate of Origin

MN-24000

BACnet Gateway

229998

1-7 Optional Accessories (Continued)

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Left Side View – Input / Output Connections
Rear View

Front View

1-8'Product'Views'

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Connecting Ethernet Cable

Connecting USB - B Client

Connecting USB - A Host

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Unpacking'and'Preparation'for'Use'

2-1'Unpacking'and'inspecting'the'Instrument'

Careful consideration was given to our packing material to ensure that your Setra

Systems Instrument will reach you in perfect condition. If the Instrument has been subject
to excessive handling during shipping, there may be visible damage to the shipping
carton. In the event of damage, keep the shipping container and packing material for the
carrier’s inspection. Carefully unpack the Instrument from its shipping container and
inspect the contents for damaged or missing items. If the Unit appears damaged or
something is missing, contact the carrier and Setra Systems immediately. Please save
the container and packing material in case you have to return the Instrument.

2-2'Registering'Your' Product'

All Setra Systems Instruments are automatically registered upon sale for the warranty
period and tracked by Serial number.

2-3'Contacting'Setra'Systems'

To order accessories, receive technical assistance, report damaged or missing items
from your shipment, or get contact information for your nearest Setra Systems authorized
reseller, call [phone] or Local: [phone]

2-4'Storing'and'Shipping'the'Instrument'

This instrument utilizes a high quality advanced Lithium Ion Power Cell. This must be
removed from the device prior to shipping the unit. If the unit needs to be packed and
shipped for annual calibration or service, it is recommended to use the original packing
materials. If they are not available please insure that the instrument is packaged in a box

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that is sturdy and that the unit is well protected with proper packing materials to cushion
and protect it from harm during transit.

To store the instrument, place it in its optional case or in a box, under cover, in an
environment as stated in our specifications

2-5'Power'Considerations'and'Connecting'to'AC'Mains'Power'

The Setra Systems Instrument comes with a power adapter line cord for AC mains
powered operation and battery charging. The power adapter is designed to operate with
line voltage from around the world. The correct plug adapter must be used to match your
local AC power adapter standard. If the Instrument power adapter does not have the
proper plug configuration, please contact Setra Systems or an authorized reseller for
service.

2-6'Power'Considerations'&'Connecting'to'AC'Mains'Power'

To install the country specific plug adapter, simply slide the adapter into the power supply
as shown.

2-7'Installing'Batteries'

CAUTION - The Setra Systems’ rechargeable battery model EE-80003A is an intelligent
battery pack with onboard processing to ensure proper cell loading and other functions
that support the advanced power management features of this instrument. To ensure a
long life for the batteries and for adherence to any local regulatory guidelines for the use,
storage and disposal of Lithium Ion batteries please follow these instructions carefully.

WARNING – Do not plug in, or charge the Setra Systems Lithium-Ion rechargeable
battery with any other power source other than the approved Setra Systems
Rechargeable Battery External Charger - Model AS-99005A, or using the Setra Systems

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Power Supply Model EE-80127-XX. Using any other charger can cause fire, shock or

Step 1 - Remove security screw
with Phillips screwdriver.

Step 2 – Pull out kick-stand.

serious injury.

2-7 Installing Batteries (continued)

Caution: Dispose of Setra Systems lithium-ion
batteries only at an approved local battery recycling
center.

Install the Setra Systems Battery pack into the instrument using the following steps:

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Step 3 – Push down latch while pulling
battery compartment cover out and away.

Step 4 –Insert battery connector plug
into matching socket on PCB board in
battery compartment. NOTE: red and
black lead should be on bottom edge
of connector.

Step 5 – Carefully push battery into the
compartment using an upward motion until
bottom of battery clears edge of the
compartment and drops in freely.

Step 6 – Seat the battery’s compartment cover into
bottom slot and push inward until the locking latch
clicks. The security screw can be reinstalled with a
screw driver or it can be removed for optional battery
replacement use.

2-7 Installing Batteries (continued)

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2-8'Turning'the'Unit'On'

Function Name

Location/Screen

Description of Function

Unit plugged into AC (instrument screen on or off)

Charging: Red LED on
Charging Complete: Green LED on

Unit not plugged into AC (instrument screen on)

Battery Charge <10%: Red LED blinks every 3 seconds

Unit not plugged into AC (instrument screen off)

All LED’s off

The External one-touch power and sample button on the handle will power the instrument
on and off and will turn sampling on and off.

The one-touch external power button is conveniently located on the particle counter
handle to allow for easy one touch operation. Holding the handle, place thumb over the
button and press and hold until the particle counter turns on.

Pressing the button momentarily starts the
pump and begins sampling.

Pressing the one-touch button again for 1
second stops sampling.

Holding the button for 2.5 seconds turns the
instrument off.

The unit can also be turned off from the
power management screen.

2-9'Power'and'Charging'Status'LED'(on'power'button)'

Power and charging status is indicated externally on the instrument in the middle of the
one-touch power and sample button. The indication provides information on the charging
rates and status (shown on right).

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3–1'''Control'and'Menu'Icons''

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Setra logo icon

Home Screen

Press logo and a Product Information Screen will
appear displaying your model number, serial
number, manufacture date, last calibration date,
next calibration due date and number of channels
activated on the unit. Press back arrow icon on
bottom left corner of the display to return to home
screen.

Speaker icon

Home Screen

Speaker Icon allows for volume adjustment using
a pop-up slider bar. When pressed the cross bar
on slider and move up and down for volume
control. Icon will have red prohibited symbol
when sound is turned off or muted.

Temperature &
RH indication

Home Screen

By pressing the temperature and RH value
indication the screen will change to a large
indication of the current Temperature, Relative
Humidity and the current Barometric Pressure.
Press back arrow icon on bottom left corner of
the display to return to home screen.

Time and Date
Indication

Home Screen

To change time and date, press the date and
time in the top right corner of the display and the
change time and date screen will appear allowing
for changes

Function Name

Location/Screen

Description of Function

Power
Management
Icon

Home Screen

On the top right of the display is the
battery/power adapter indication icon. Pressing
this icon displays the battery power
management screen as well as the current
battery status.

USB
Communication
Icon

Home Screen

If a USB drive is connected, the USB Icon will
appear. When pressed from the home screen
the current record displayed will be saved to the
USB drive.

Printer
Indication

Home Screen

If the Setra Systems Printer is connected to
USB Port, the Printer Icon will appear. When
pressed from the home screen the current
record on screen will be sent to the printer.

System
Warning
Indication

Home Screen

When the System Warning Indication Icon
appears, please contact Setra Systems
technical service for assistance. When pressed,
the Instrument will display additional
information.

3–1 Control and Menu Icons (Continued)

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Alarm
Indication

Home Screen

Visual indication of alarm condition if the particle
count exceeds the user defined thresholds.
When pressed this will silence the alarm.

Run Icon

Home Screen

The Run Icon starts the instrument sampling.
Once pressed the Run Icon will be replaced by
the Stop Icon.

Stop Icon

Home Screen

The Stop Icon stops the instrument from
sampling.

Real-Time
Meter &
Environmental
TPM Screen
Icon

Home Screen

Pressing the Real-Time Icon switches between
the Real-Time Meter mode, graphing of
pulse/seconds, The environmental PM2.5
indication display (with mass mode enabled)
and the Main Screen.

Recorded Data
Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Recorded Data Icon will
display the saved data records page. All saved
records can be accessed from this screen.

Function Name

Location/Screen

Description of Function

Reports Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Reports Icon will display the
standards options page, where ISO 14644-1,
EU-GMP Annex 1, or Federal Standard 209E
modes can be selected.

Particle Data
Selection Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Particle Data Icon changes
the indicated values from particle count, count
per cubic meter, or count per cubic foot and
particle mass concentration (activated in
channel management). These values are
displayed simultaneously as differential and
cumulative counts.

Differential
Mode Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Differential Mode Icon
toggles the differential data values off and on the
display during or after sampling.

Cumulative
Mode Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Cumulative Mode Icon
toggles the cumulative data values off and on
the display during or after sampling.

3–1 Control and Menu Icons (Continued)

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Location Menu
Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Location Menu Icon displays
the Location and Recipe set up pages. This
feature allows for the input of up to 1000
locations 20 characters long and up to 50 unique
user-defined recipes.

Mode
Indication

Home Screen

The Mode Indication displays the current mode
of operation the instrument is set to. These
modes include automatic, manual, and
continuous.

Sample
Indication

Home Screen

The Sample Time Indication displays the current
sample time duration (Hours:Minutes:Seconds).
This value will countdown from the set value for
the sample time, displaying the amount of time
left in the current sample. See Sampling Setup
in Settings Menu.

Hold Indication

Home Screen

The Hold Time Indication displays the current
hold time, as an interval between samples. The
maximum hold time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and
59 seconds. See Sampling Setup in Settings
Menu.

Cycle
Indication

Home Screen

The Cycle Indication displays the number of
count samples that will be taken at a location in
automatic mode. The maximum number of
possible cycles that can be set is 9,999. The
value is displayed as the sample number vs. the
total number of samples to be completed in this
cycle. See Sampling Setup in Settings Menu.

Function Name

Location/Screen

Description of Function

Record
Indication

Home Screen

The Records Indication is a display of the total
number of sampling records saved in the
Instrument out of the total number of records the
instrument is capable of storing -- 45,000
possible saved records (rotating buffer) including
particle count data, environmental data,
locations and times per record.

Settings Menu
Icon

Home Screen

When pressed, the Settings Menu Icon brings
you to the Settings Screen. All aspects of the
Instrument’s set-up can be managed from the
icon driven sub-menus.

Record: 1 / 45000

3–1 Control and Menu Icons (Continued)

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Annotation
Icon

Home Screen

The Annotation Icon, displays as a blue pencil.
When pressed, written notation (up to 32 letters,
can be added to a record during the time of the
sampling, or after a sample has been taken.
Advanced processing allows for annotations to
be inserted while the unit is sampling with no
interruption to the operation. The green pencil
over a document denotes that an annotation
exists on that record. This feature can be
disabled from the Configuration screen in
Settings.

Plus and Minus
Button

Home Screen

When pressed, these icons scroll through 1000
possible locations that can be saved and
uniquely identified in the Locations set-up
screen. Locations can have set recipes
assigned to them in advance for ease-of-use
during sampling.

Green Flow &
No Flow
Indication

Home Screen

The three horizontal arrows indicate that the
pump is working and that the internal flow sensor
is detecting the correct flow rate through the
Instrument. If a red line appears diagonally
through three green arrows, it is an indication no
flow.

Back Arrow
Icon

Various Screens
throughout
program

Press back arrow Icon to return to the previous
screen.

Environment

Date / Ti me

Set

Management

Audio Volume

Set

Recipes

Advance

Data

Record

Information

Print Current

Record

Meter

4-1'Operational'Flow'Chart'–'Menu'Map'

Print

Shut Down

Information

Charts

Zoom

Real-Time

Recorded

Main

Reports

Settings

Power

Location &

Location

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Annotate

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5-1'Operation'–'Initial'Power'Up'–'Firs t'Time 'Use'

Date Format Select
Button

Choose format for - Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, or
Year/Month/Day indication by selecting the corresponding button on the
touchscreen.

Numeric Keypad

Touch date window, a numeric keypad will appear to allow for date
change. For change or correction of input values navigate using < or >
to move cursor. When complete press OK button

Time Format Select
Button

Choose 12 hour or 24 hour clock indication by selecting the
corresponding button on the touchscreen.

Numeric Keypad

Touch time window, a numeric keypad will appear to allow for time
change. Use 24 hour clock format for time entry to properly indicate AM
or PM. For change or correction of input values navigate using <or> to
move cursor. When complete press OK button- Time will display with
AM/PM or in 24 hour format based on format selection.

Back Arrow Icon

Press back arrow Icon to return to the previous screen.

Un-Zoomed View

Zoomed View

After the Particle Counter turns on for the first time a window will appear stating “Time of Day
Clock Not Set”. Press OK to Set Clock.

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5-2'Display''

The large color touch screen can zoom in and out on the home page at any time simply by
touching any blank space on the screen.

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5-3'Taking'a'Sample'

Taking a
Sample

Using the one touch
power/sample button
on the handle or the
start sample Icon on
the display begins
the sample.

To take a sample, select the start sample icon on the
display, or momentarily press the one touch button on
the particle counter's handle. This will begin the sample
according to the sampling set up parameters displayed
on the right side of the home display. The sample
setting can be changed in the settings sub-menus.

Stopping
the
Sample

Using One Touch
Handle button or the
Stop Sample Icon on
the display

To stop the sampling event press the stop icon on the
display or momentarily press the one touch button on
the particle counter's handle.

Data Unit of Measure
Selection

The instrument can display the active sample or any
recorded and saved record in count, counter per cubic
meter, count per cubic foot, or micrograms per cubic
meter (in mass mode, if enabled from the Channel
Management Screen). This can be changed on the fly
by pressing the icon, rotating through the data output
indication options.

Note:
Model 8303
only displays
(3) channels

Main Sampling Home Screen

Important Note: Use minimum of 3 second sample to avoid unwanted counts. If a default

of 3 seconds is not used, stray particles could be counted at start of sample.

5-4'Real-Time'Meter,'&'Environmental'PM2.5'Display'Function'

The Instrument will display a bar graph visualization that rises and falls with the
increase of pulses counted per second, per channel. This allows for the pinpointing of
the cause of the contamination that is being detected in the environment. The closer
the instrument is to the source, the higher the indication appears on the bar graph.
This feature also graphically displays the pulses per second if the graph function is
chosen, making the graph’s historical information useful in point source detection.

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5-4 Real-Time Meter and Graphing Function (continued)

Start/Stop Sampling
while on Real-Time
Meter or Pulse Per
Second Screen

The Sampling can be started or stopped from this screen
using the Start/Stop icon buttons, or by using the one touch
button on the handle.

Channel Select –
Radio Button

Select the channel size that is the focus of the
contamination being investigated by clicking on the radio
select button on the bottom of each channel. The channel
selected also represents the data being displayed in the
pulses per second graph mode.

Range – Sensitivity
Adjustment Slider

Using the touchscreen, drag the green Range slider bar up
towards the top of the slider. This allows for the greatest
sensitivity and signal from the contamination within the test
area. As the unit gets closer to the concentration source the
visual signal can increase and hit 100% of the indicated
scale long before the actual source of the contamination is
found. By pulling the Range Slider down, the sensitivity is
reduced and the indication scaled down. This allows for
more precise detection when getting closer to the
contamination source. This procedure can be repeated until
the source is identified.

Switch to Particles Per
Second Screen, or to
Environmental PM2.5
Display

Pressing the Real-Time Meter Icon again, switches to the
Particles per second graphical display page. Pressing it
one more time displays the Environmental PM2.5 Air Quality
Display. Pressing the Icon one more time returns the
display to the home screen.

Range

Channel 3 selected & signal at maximum value

Range Slider Lowered to reduce Channel 3 value

Real-Time Meter Particles/Second Graph

PM 2.5 Environmental Conditions Display

Press the value to select and
change the PM size displayed

While on Real Time Meter Page, the following steps allow for the features operation.

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5-5'Recorded'Data'

Print or Save the
Current Record
being displayed

If a Printer or USB thumb drive is attached to the instrument,
the current record on the Recorded Data Screen can be
downloaded or printed by pressing the corresponding Printer
or USB Icon.

Turn off Indicated
Cumulative or
Differential value
Columns

All displayed channel values can be turned off or back on from
the recorded sample record by toggling the mode icons.

Change Indicated
Data Units

The Recorded data indication can be changed to the
corresponding calculated values by pressing the Particle Data
Selection Icon. Press the icon to change view between particle
count, count per cubic meter, count per cubic foot, or
micrograms per cubic meter (if enabled for mass concentration
mode in Channel Management).

Adding Annotation
To Recorded Data

The Particle counter will save up to 45,000 records. These records can be accessed by
selecting the recorded data icon. The Recorded data page uses a horizontal slider bar
that allows scrolling left and right through all records. Click on the white arrows for fine
control in locating a specific record. Press the slider button with the stylus and drag left
or right to navigate through large amounts of records quickly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After the 45,000th sample is recorded the software must delete
one block of flash memory to make room for the next record. Each block contains 28
records. After 28 records are deleted the next record number will become 44,972. The
instrument will then count back up to 45,000 again. Each block removed is from the
oldest records (first in, first out method).

Recorded
Data Screen

To add an annotation to an existing record, click
on the Blue Pencil Annotation Icon. This allows for
the inclusion of a written notation for the current
sample record selected. The Annotation Keyboard
will be displayed and the note can be entered. The Green pencil denotes that an annotation exists on
that record. This feature can be disabled from the Configuration screen in Settings.

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5-5 Recorded Data (continued)

Saved Annotation
Indication and Icon

The green pencil over a document denotes that an annotation
exists on that record. The annotation can be accessed or
edited at a later time.

Special Notes –
Cap Locks and
Delete

Statistics

Holding down the Shift button will activate or de-activate the
cap locks functions. Holding down the backspace key will
delete all text entered on the text line.

Pressing the Statistics icon will provide an onscreen display of
the min, max, and average values for the records selected.
This function is disabled if a printer or USB stick is connected
to the instrument.

ISO 14644-1

Selecting this report icon allows for the generation of a report
based on the parameters and guidelines of the ISO standard.

EU-GMP Annex-1

Selecting this report icon allows for the generation of a report
based on the parameters and guidelines of the European
GMP Annex-1 standard.

FS 209E

Selecting this report icon allows for the generation of a report
based on the parameters and guidelines of the US Federal
Standard 209E.

Accessing ISO,
GMP, or Federal
Standard Report
Functions

Annotation Keyboard

5-6'Reports'

5-6 Reports (continued)

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Selecting the specific report icon from the Reports Screen displays information for the chosen standard.

Create Report

Generate

5-6 Reports (continued)

The room parameters can be defined by pressing the Room Definition Button. To generate a report,
select the Generate Report button. This creates a report document that can be saved to an external
thumb drive, or printed to a connected printer.

By holding down the Create Report Button for 5 seconds, a sample report will be displayed with the
current test records. These records will be added to the system’s recorded data so that the values and
information can be reviewed prior to actually completing the report and saving to an external source.

Create Report

After selecting Generate,
the Report Generation
screen displays.

The Start/End time and date are selected to enter the values. The report is created
using the Create Report Button. If the values of the count or sampling set-up are
incorrect, the report will indicate the errors prior to the report being generated. To
exclude outlier measurements from the report:

Annotate the FIRST data record taken from the location to be excluded with
EXCLUDED (or EX) followed by a brief description of why the data was excluded.

Example Annotations: EXCLUDED Sample stopped early or EX Equipment failure.

Room Definition

Each report standard has a Room Definition page that allows for information to be
input defining the output of the generated report. Room size is input in square feet
or square meters. The ISO class of the cleanroom being tested is selected, and the
allowable sizes may be included or excluded in the report. The Room Status is
selected as being Operation, At Rest, or As Built per the standard specification
requirements. Airflow is recorded as being Unidirectional or Non-Unidirectional.

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Printing or
Saving a Report

To Print a report on screen, or save it to an installed thumb
drive, press the corresponding icon on the.
Note: a thumb drive or printer must be connected to the
instrument to display these icons.

Sample of
Report Output

Printed Report
Sample

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6-1'Settings'

Delay

Pressing the Delay time box opens the Enter Time screen. The
numeric touchpad is used to enter the amount of time the counter
will wait before starting a sample in automatic mode.

The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The
maximum delay time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
This feature is ideal to allow the operator to leave the area before
the sampling begins.

Settings Screen Select the Settings Icon to enter the main configuration menu.

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6-2'Sampling'Setup'

All settings for the instrument are accessed through this
Settings screen. When the administrator password is in use,
this screen is not available to regular users and may only be
accessed and settings modified by the administrator.

Settings Screen The Sampling Setup Icon displays the Sample Timing, and

Sample Volume Units selection windows. The option to utilize
recipes instead of the general Sample Timing setup values is
also accessed on this page with a selection box.

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5-6 Sampling Setup (continued)

Sample

Pressing the Sample Button opens the Enter Time screen with
numeric touchpad for the entry of the amount of time the counter
will sample in automatic mode. The entry is made in
Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum sample
time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

Volume

Pressing Volume displays the numeric touchpad for the entry of
the desired volume to be sampled. The volume will correspond to
the units selected in the Sample Volume Units Selection on the
Sample Setup Screen. The volume value entered will control the
length of time per sample to achieve the desired sample volume.

Hold

Pressing the Hold Button opens the Enter Time screen with
numeric touchpad for the entry of the amount of time the counter
will hold between samples in automatic mode. The entry is made
in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Hold
delay time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

Cycles

Pressing Cycles displays the Enter Cycles Screen with numeric
touchpad for entry of the number of sampling cycles to be taken
at a specific location when the unit is in automatic mode.

Enter ZERO (0000) to activate Continuous Sampling Mode.

Mode

The Mode icon opens the Select Sample Mode page. Select
Automatic mode or Manual Mode. After making a selection, press
OK to accept and return to the previous page, or select cancel.

Sample Volume
Units selection

Choose from three different sample volume units:
Cubic Feet (ft^3), Cubic Meters (m^3) or Liters.

Use Recipes
Button

The Use Recipes button activates the Recipe Setup Page.
Recipes associated with locations will be utilized in place of the
general settings from the Sample Timing Setup screen.

Back Arrow
Icon

Press back to last screen arrow on bottom left corner of the
display to return to main settings screen.

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6-3'Channel'Management'

Enable Channel:

Each channel can be turned on or off by pressing the
corresponding radio button. When the channel is turned
off all values related to that channel are ignored and will
not be displayed or recorded.

Size
(micron - µm)

The individual channels (2 - 6) can have their target size
adjusted, by pressing the corresponding Size µm field and
entering the desired value with the numeric keypad.
This feature is also known as variable binning, and is ideal
for focusing on specific, known particle sizes.

Enable Alarms

Each channel can have an alarm enabled or disabled by
pressing the selection button for the channel. The Alarm
Threshold can be entered by pressing this field and
entering a numerical value on the Enter Alarm Threshold
Screen. This displays a numeric touchpad in order to enter
the desired value. Once the value is entered, click ok, or
cancel to return to the Channel Management screen.

Alarm On

By selecting the Cumulative Mode Icon the Channel Alarm
Setup Screen is displayed. The Alarm On Threshold
values will correspond to the eight (8) options listed on the
Channel Alarm Setup page.

Channel Alarm
Setup Page

Δ - Differential count, Δft³ - Differential cubic feet,
Δm³ - Differential cubic meter, Σ - Cumulative count,
Σft³ - Cumulative cubic feet, Σm³ - Cumulative cubic
meter, µg/m3 - micrograms per cubic meter,
or PM - Particle Mass

Channel
Management
Screen

This screen allows for many rich features to be controlled, including enabling or
disabling channels, setting custom channel sizes, enabling or disabling alarms by
channel and the setting of the alarm thresholds. The mass concentration mode may
also be activated to allow entry of particle density and refractive index values by
channel.

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6-3 Channel Management (continued)

Mass Mode
Enable

The Mass Mode button allows the instrument to display
particle count data as calculated particle mass
concentration in weight/volume units. The international SI
unit for mass is (kg/m3), which can be translated to micro
grams per milliliter (µg/ml) This is indicated as an accepted
value for particle mass monitoring for environmental as
well as health & safety applications.

Density g/ml:

The density of the particles to be measured can be entered
to allow for higher accuracy and correlation to the actual
mass concentration values. To do so, select the numeric
field corresponding to the particle size channel and enter
the desired density value in g/ml with the numeric touch
pad. Press OK or cancel to return to the Channel
Management Screen.

Refractive
Index

The refractive index of the particles to be measured can be
entered in mass concentration mode. To do so, select the
numeric field corresponding to the particle size channel
and enter the desired density refractive index value with
the numeric touch pad. Press OK or cancel to return to the
Channel Management Screen.

µg/m3
Indicated
Values
Explained

When Mass Concentration Mode is selected, µg/m3 is the
measured value in the first column. The mass value for a
channel size is the particle count between that channel and
the next larger channel, calculated using the average
particle size of the two channels. For example, the value in
the 0.50 µm data field represents the mass of all particles
counted between this channel and the next highest
channel, calculated as the mass of a particle that is 0.75
µm.

Particle Mass
Indicated
Valued
Explained

The column labeled PM shows the total particle mass of
particles that are less than the displayed channel size. For
example, the value displayed in the PM column for the

2.5µm channel is the particle mass (µg/m³ column) of all
particles with a size less than 2.5µm, generally referred to
as PM2.5.

Mass Mode
Settings

Calculation of displayed Values on Main Screen for Mass Concentration Mode

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6-4'Locations'&'Recipes'

Location Auto
Advance

When a sample is completed and the instrument is set to
automatic mode, Pressing this button auto advances to
the next location.

Navigate up or
down through
location list

Navigate with the up and down white arrows on the right
side of the list. The red slider button can also be pressed
and dragged up or down with a stylus or finger to
navigate quickly up and down the list.

Move Selected
Location Up /
Down through
List Order

Move the selected location up or down using the Silver
and Green up and down arrow buttons on the left side of
the locations list. Locations can be moved in order to
group common areas to be tested for more convenient
selection during setup, prior to a sampling event.

New Location
Entry

Press the New button to create a new location on the
Location list. Selecting this button will display the Enter
Name For New Location screen. Use the touchscreen
keyboard to enter the name of the new location. Press
OK to return to the previous screen.

Edit Location

Press the Edit button to modify the location highlighted
on the Location list. Selecting this button will display the
Enter New Name For Location screen. Use the
touchscreen keyboard to modify the name of the existing
location. Press OK to return to the previous screen.

Remove Location

Press the Remove button to delete the currently
highlighted location.

Pressing the Locations Icon opens the Select Location & Recipes screen. Up to
1000 unique location names can be created. This screen also provides for
Location-specific recipes which utilize preset sample times, delays, hold times,
cycles, etc. Over 50 unique recipes can be created to correspond to any number
of locations.

Select Location &

Recipe Screen

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6-4 Locations & Recipes (continued)

Use Recipes

Pressing this button displays the Recipes settings
portion of the page. By selecting the Location on the left
box, then setting the recipes from the right box, the
location is configured with one of 50 possible user
defined sampling setups.

Edit Recipe for
Selected Location

Press the Edit button on lower right hand side of screen
under recipe setup window, to enter the Recipe setup.

New Recipe Entry

Press the New button to create a new recipe. The Enter
Name For New Recipe screen will appear. Use the
touchscreen keyboard to enter the name of the new
recipe. Press OK to return to the previous screen.

Edit Recipe

Press the Edit button to modify the existing recipe
highlighted on the Location list. Pressing this button will
display the Enter New Name For Recipe screen. Use
the touchscreen keyboard to modify the name of the
existing recipe. Press OK to return to the previous
screen.

Remove Recipe

Press the Remove button to delete the recipe that is
highlighted on the Location list.

Used By Tab

The Used By window displays all locations currently set
to use the current recipe when sampling.

Recipe Information
Appears on Right
Side of Screen

The instructions that follow are related to the illustration on the top of page 36

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6-4 Locations & Recipes (continued)

Edit 1 Tab

The Edit 1 tab allows for the sampling settings, including
the delay time, sampling time, cycles and mode that can
be set for that recipe.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Delay

Pressing the Delay time box opens the Enter Time
screen. The numeric touchpad is used to enter the
amount of time the counter will wait before starting a
sample in automatic mode.

The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds
(HH:MM:SS). The maximum delay time is 99 hours, 59
minutes and 59 seconds.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Sample

Pressing the Sample Button opens the Enter Time
screen with numeric touchpad for the entry of the amount
of time the counter will sample in automatic mode.

The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds
(HH:MM:SS). The maximum sample time is 99 hours, 59
minutes and 59 seconds.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Volume

Pressing Volume displays the numeric touchpad for the
entry of the desired volume to be sampled. The volume
will correspond to the units selected in the Sample
Volume Units Selection on the Sample Setup Screen.
The volume value entered will control the length of time
per sample to achieve the desired sample volume.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Sample or Volume
selection buttons

Selecting Sample will cause the sample to be time based
on the Sample time value entered. Selecting Volume will
cause the sample to be based on the actual volume of air
sampled to be measured and achieved before finishing
the event.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Hold

Pressing the Hold Button opens the Enter Time screen
with numeric touchpad for the entry of the amount of time
the counter will hold between samples in automatic
mode.

The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds
(HH:MM:SS). The maximum Hold delay time is 99 hours,
59 minutes and 59 seconds.

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6-4 Locations & Recipes (continued)

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Cycles

Pressing Cycles displays the Enter Cycles Screen with
numeric touchpad for entry of the number of sampling
cycles to be taken at a specific location when the unit is in
automatic mode.

Enter ZERO (0000) to activate Continuous Sampling
Mode.

Edit Recipe Tab 1 ­Mode

The Mode icon opens the Select Sample Mode page.
Select Automatic mode or Manual Mode. After making a
selection, press OK to accept and return to the previous
page, or select cancel.

Edit Recipe Tab 2 ­Select Channel Alarm

Select the channels to activate the alarm threshold values
set in the Channel Management Screen.

Back Arrow Icon

Press back to last screen arrow on bottom left corner of
the display to return to the last screen, repeat this action
to return to the settings screen or twice to return to the
main home screen.

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6-5'Configuration'

Language

Select and highlight the language to be used with your
device. English is the Default.

Store Partial
Samples

Select this option to save values from a prematurely ended
sampling. If this option is left unchecked, the Instrument will
ignore partial sampling events.

Alarm
Acknowledge

During an alarm, the visual alarm bell and the audible
sounder will continue to sound until the alarm bell icon is
pressed when this option selected. If this option is not
selected, then the alarm sounder and visual alarm indicator
will function normally. Once the next sampling cycle starts
(in automatic mode) the alarm indications will reset
themselves.

Enable
Annotations

Selecting this option to allow annotations (notes) to be
entered on to the sample record while it is taking place, or
after the fact in the records history. These notes will be
included in downloaded record data. If this is unchecked, the
feature is disabled.

Number Format

This selection box allows for setting the number formats:
1,000.0 - 1.000,0 - 1 000,0

Factory Restore

This option will display the Factory Restore screen. Use this
screen to restore Locations and Recipes, User Settings, and
Retain Language Settings. You must hit the Confirm button
to enact this feature.

USB Icon

When a USB Thumb drive or mass storage device is
plugged into the USB host port on the particle counter, the
USB Configuration Save/Load Icon appears on the right side
of the main Configuration screen. The Configuration
Load/Save feature allows for saving the current
configuration, including Recipes, locations and settings,
from the instrument to the thumb drive. The feature can be
used to restore the saved configuration back to any other
Setra Systems handheld Particle Counter.

Pressing this Icon opens the Configuration screen. Various parameters can be set
from this page including language settings, USB configuration save options, and
factory restore to default parameters.

Configuration Screen

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6-5 Configuration (continued)

Settings to
Load/Save

Use the two check boxes to select Locations and Recipes or
User Settings for loading or saving with the USB thumb drive.

Load Settings

This button initiates the loading of a previously saved settings
configuration into the current instrument.

Save Settings

This button will save the current configuration settings to the
attached thumb drive or mass storage device.

back arrow Icon

Press the back to last screen arrow on bottom left corner of
the display to return to the previous screen

Automatic Printing

Selecting this option gives additional options to choose if
the particle counter will print automatically 'On Sample' or
'On Alarm'

Include in Printout

Select each item of information to include with printed
values and reports

Configuration
Load/Save Screen

6-6'Printer'Setup'

This screen allows for the configuration of your printing options.

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6-7'Communication'

Wi-Fi

The particle counter can support an optional Wi-Fi
communications module. If this is to be used select this
radio button, and input the IP address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering
these values.

Wi-Fi SSID

Selecting this button allows for the entry of the name of the
wireless router or network ID in order to connect to that
router wirelessly. A keyboard will be displayed to allow for
entry of these characters

Wi-Fi Password

Selecting this button allows for the entry of the password
needed to access the wireless router on the network to be
used. A keyboard will be displayed to allow for entry of
these characters

Ethernet
Communication

The particle counter can support Ethernet RJ-45
connection to a network for communications.

IP Address, Subnet
Mask, & Gateway

Enter in the IP address for the device for your network
the Subnet mask and gateway for your router. A numeric
keypad will be displayed for entering these values.

USE DHCP

Specifying this will allow the device to obtain an IP
address, subnet mask and gateway information from the
router automatically

The instrument has multiple modes of communication for uploading or downloading data
or configurations for operation. The modes of communication are Ethernet, RS485,
RS232, USB Host or Client, and Optional Wi-fi Communications or Optional BACnet.

Communications
Screen

Wi-fi Settings Screen

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6-7 Communication (continued)

Modbus Address

Enter in the Modbus address for the device for your
network, A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering
these values.

TCP Port

Enter in the TCP Port for the device for your network, A
numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values.

TCP
Configuration
Port

Enter in the TCP Configuration Port address for the device
for your network, A numeric keypad will be displayed for
entering these values.

Mode

Choose either ASCII, RTU or TCP

Baud

Select baud rate - 9600 / 19,200 / 38,400 / 57,600 /
115,200

Parity

Select Parity - Odd / Even / None

Register Set

Choose which register set to be communicated to your
network or monitoring system.

BACnet via
Modbus Gateway

If using the Modbus to BACnet gateway, set up Modbus
and then precede to the BACnet Gateway Operating
Instructions to continue to set up of BACnet connectivity.
Once installed, the Modbus to BACnet gateway is a
Modbus register.

IMPORTANT
NOTE:

The Setra Systems MODBUS register map can be found in
the Appendix at the back of this manual. Other Register
Maps to match your current system configuration are
available on request.

Internet of Things
(IOT)

The Setra Systems Instrument can communicate to remote
servers over a network or the Internet. The setup of this
JSON protocol for IOT can be found in the IMS software
communications settings options, while the instrument is
connected to the PC running IMS with the included USB
cable.

Modbus Settings
Screen

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Enable Alarms

Selecting the enable alarm function for Temperature or
Relative Humidity will allow the instrument to indicate if a
low or high threshold for either environmental parameter is
exceeded or dropped below the minimum set threshold.

Low Threshold

The low threshold value fields allow for the low threshold to
be entered for either temperature, relative humidity, or
both. When the field is selected a numeric keypad appears
allowing for the values to be entered and saved.

High Threshold

The High Threshold value fields allow for the high threshold
to be entered for either temperature, relative humidity, or
both. When the field is selected a numeric keypad appears
allowing for the values to be entered and saved.

Units

This section allows for selection of metric or standard
values for temperature and barometric pressure.

6-8'Environment'

The Environment screen allows for the setting of the temperature, humidity and
barometric pressure units, and to allow the instrument to activate an alarm
associated with the sensors.

Environment
Setting Screen

6-9'Passwords'

The Password Setup Screen allows for the secure operation of the instrument by
authorized users, and configuration and setup changes by administrators in
accordance with 21 CFR 11.

Password Setup
Screen

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Admin Password

Selecting this radio button activates the administrative
password function for 21 CFR 1 compliance preventing any
settings, time/date, or configurations to be changed by
lower level users.

Admin Password ­New Password /
Confirm New
Password

The two password entry fields allow for the password to be
entered and saved. By selecting these fields it will bring up
an alpha-numeric keyboard allowing for the user to enter a
new administrator password. The default administrator
password from the factory is 4321

User Password

Selecting this radio button activates the user password
function preventing any unauthorized use of the particle
counter. User level access allows for using the instrument
in its current configuration, and saving samples.

User Password ­New Password /
Confirm New
Password

The two password entry fields allow for the password to be
entered and saved. By selecting these fields it will bring up
an alpha-numeric keyboard allowing for the user to enter a
new user level password. The default user password from
the factory is 1234

Password
Timeout

Password timeout is the length of time in minutes there is
no activity on the particle counter. If the unit is operating
and inactive for more than the amount of time entered, the
next operation will require a User or Administrator
password to continue. The default is 5 minutes.

Lock Now

The lock now icon puts the instrument immediately to the
password enter screen. No activity is possible without
entering the password to unlock the particle counter.

IMPORTANT
NOTES

At any time during the operation of the particle counter,
while passwords are active, the administrative password
can be entered even if the user password is being
requested. This will cause the unit to allow all
administrative access to features, settings and
configuration changes screens.

If at any time the administrative password is lost or
forgotten, you can call or email Setra Systems for a
temporary password that will be valid only for that
day the password is requested. This is a unique
password that will automatically expire at the end of
the day it is issued. Due to 21 CFR 11 requirements,
proof of ownership and administrative rights will
need to be established.

6-9 Passwords (continued)

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Confirmation
Screen

By selecting the Clear Samples Icon in the Settings Screen,
the confirmation screen will appear asking if the request
should be completed. Selecting Yes will delete all recorded
samples. Selecting No returns the display to the settings
screen.

6-10'Clear'All'Samples'

All records on the instrument can be cleared with this function. CAUTION – This is
not reversible and all data will be lost. Back up all data to a PC or USB Memory
device before using this function. This function is found in the Sample Settings Menu.

'7-1'Power'Management'

The instrument utilizes advanced power management functions that are unique to
Setra Systems. Please be certain to read the battery and power safety instructions at
the beginning of this manual.

Power Management
Screen

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AC Adapter Icon This Icon is visible when the instrument is plugged into AC

Battery Level
Indicator/Icon

This icon also allows for access to the Power Management
screen, and also serves as a visual indication of the battery’s
power level

Icon

The battery power level icon will display differently depending
on the amount of battery power that is left in a percentage
(20% to 100%)

The Power Level Indication is displayed as follows:

100% 80% 60% 40% 20%

Remaining
Charge

(0 to 100%) - this is the percent of battery life left for this
current charge displayed as a percent

Estimated Idle
Time

(hours:minutes) - this is the amount of time in hours and
minutes left for this current battery charge if the unit remains in
the on power state, and without sampling.

Estimated
Sampling Time

(hours:minutes) - this is the amount of time in hours and
minutes left for this current battery charge if the unit is on, the
pump is running and the unit is sampling.

Remaining
Battery Life

This is a percent indication of the total life left on this battery
pack during the life of the battery. This is useful for monitoring
when to replace your power cells.

On AC Power
Option

When Selected, all dimming timers, sleep mode timers and
screen brightness bar settings will be valid when the unit is
plugged into mains power using the AC adapter.

On Battery
Option

When Selected, all dimming timers, sleep mode timers and
screen brightness bar settings will be valid when the unit is not
attached to mains power and operating on the removable
internal batteries.

Sleep Between
Samples

Selecting this button activates the feature for power down
operation to conserve battery life. A timer window will appear,
allowing for the input value of the amount of time, after
completing a sample, before the system will go to sleep. This
value is input by selecting the time input window box. This will
bring up the numeric keypad allowing for the input, in seconds
from 30 to 65,535 seconds. after entering value press ok to
return to last screen. (Please note that the minimum time
possible for the sleep mode will be 30 seconds, and if sampling
delay time is also selected, that time is automatically added to
this value.)

7-1 Power Management (continued)

mains power and pressing this icon brings you to the Power
management screen.

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Sleep When Idle
Option

Selecting this button activates the timer box for this option to
count the number of seconds after the unit is idle, with no
activity, to go into sleep mode conserving battery power.
The amount of time to wait before going to sleep is entered by
selecting the time input window box. This will bring up the
numeric keypad allowing for the input of the idle time value, in
seconds from 1 to 65,535 seconds. After entering the value
press ok to return to last screen. (Please note that the default
value is 120 seconds.)

Dim Screen
When Idle

Selecting this button allows the instrument to save power by
dimming the display brightness after the touch screen is not
pressed for the selected time. The amount of time to wait
before dimming the screen is entered by selecting the time
input window box for this option. This will bring up the numeric
keypad allowing for the input of the wait to dim screen when
idle time value, in seconds, from 20 to 65535 seconds. After
entering the value press ok to return to last screen. (Please
note that the default value is 20 seconds.)

Brightness
Select Slider

Selecting the slider green vertical cross bar, move the slider to
the left to decrease and to the right to increase the screen
brightness.

Shutdown Icon

Power down the instrument through the interface immediately
with this icon. The instrument can also be turned off from the
power switch on the handle.

Back Arrow Icon

Press back to last screen arrow on bottom left corner of the
display to return to main home screen.

Volume
Control Icon

By selecting the icon a volume slider control appears. Select the
bar on the slider and increase or decrease the volume.
Decreasing the slider to zero, mutes the speaker. A numerical
value of the volume level appears at the bottom of the slider.

7-1 Power Management (continued)

8-1'Volume'Controls'

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Load/Install
to PC

To load the Setra Systems Communication Software, install the
provided thumb drive in to your PC with the Windows (7™, 8™
and 10™) operating system. Open the thumb drive folder and
select the web installer application file. Follow the installation
prompts. Allow permissions with your PC and virus protection
software during the installation process.

Start Software

Use the Setra Systems IMS Icon in the program folder or from
the desktop to start the program.

Connection
Indication

When the meter is connected to the PC by the provided USB
cable, and the software has successfully linked with the device,
a Green USB Connection indication will appear on the bottom
left side of the program window. A No Connection indication will
be displayed when no device is connected or detected.

9-1'Instrument'Management'Software'(IMS)'

The particle counter also includes a PC based software utility that allows for the
remote access to download data, field calibration for sensors, upload firmware
updates, remote diagnostics direct to a service technician, and Real-Time Graphing
remotely controlling the instrument over a USB or Ethernet Cable.

Please note that detailed instructions for the use of the IMS software are
contained in the IMS Software Manual on the included USB thumb drive.

(Communication Software Main Screen Window Shown Above)

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10-1'Particle'Counter'Host'Mode'–'Remote'Monitor'and'Operation'

Access your
particle counter
from a web
browser from
any PC, Tablet or
smartphone

The Setra Systems particle counters can host and provide a
browser based remote operation interface session. With
advanced processing there can be many remote access
sessions taking place concurrently with the unit still operating
and recording samples. This is achieved through a built in web
server software. This allows for direct communication through a
local intranet (connected by Ethernet or Wi-Fi), using the
instrument’s IP address found in the communications setup
screen

The Functions of
Remote Web
Based Operation.

The Instrument can have the sampling started, and stopped, It
provides a full visual indication of the home page display, the +
& - keys can allow the remote user to scroll through and select
different locations to utilize; The Units can be changed from
Count, to CNT/M3, CNT/F3, or µg/m3. The value columns for
cumulative or differential can be turned on and off using the
corresponding icons.

Connecting
using Ethernet or
Wi-Fi

The Instrument must be placed in Ethernet or optional Wi-Fi
mode to allow for this feature, and the unit must also be
connected to a working router on the same network as the PC.
In the Communications Setup page, select apply settings with
the use DHCP button selected, and the unit will automatically
display the router issued settings to allow connection. Use that
IP address that is saved on the Communication page, and
enter that into any device browser to access the remote screen.

10-1 PC Communication Software (continued)

Note: the URL address is the IP address that the DHCP Router assigned to the Particle Counter. You

can also provide a static IP address for the device through the communications setup screen and with
access to your router’s administrative functions to set a static IP in the client tables.

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Appendix'–'A''''''''''' '

The MODBUS Register Map can be found on the USB memory stick as a separate PDF document file.

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11-1'Returns'

When returning a product to Setra Systems, the material should be carefully packaged and shipped prepaid to:

Setra Systems, Inc.
159 Swanson Road
Boxborough, MA 01719-1304
Attn.: Repair Department

To assure prompt handling, please refer to return instructions at the following URL:

http://www.setra.com/tra/repairs/cal_rep.htm.

12-1'Warranty'and'limitation'of'lia bility'

SETRA warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the following terms
and conditions: Without charge, SETRA will repair or replace products found to be defective in materials or
workmanship within the warranty period; provided that:

a) the product has not been subjected to abuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring not our own,
improper installation or servicing, or use in violation of instructions furnished by SETRA;
b) the product has not been repaired or altered by anyone except SETRA or its authorized service
agencies;
c) the serial number or date code has not been removed, defaced, or otherwise changed; and
d) examination discloses, in the judgment of SETRA, the defect in materials or workmanship
developed under normal installation, use and service;
e) SETRA is notified in advance of and the product is returned to SETRA transportation prepaid.

Unless otherwise specified in a manual or warranty card, or agreed to in writing and signed by a SETRA officer,
SETRA pressure, humidity, and acceleration products shall be warranted for one year from date of sale.

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all warranties, express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability for a particular purpose.

SETRA’s liability for breach of warranty is limited to repair or replacement, or if the goods cannot be repaired or
replaced, to a refund of the purchase price. In no instance shall SETRA be liable for incidental or consequential
damages arising from a breach of warranty, or from the use or installation of its products.

No representative or person is authorized to give any warranty other than as set out above or to assume for SETRA
any other liability in connection with the sale of its products.

For all CE technical questions, contact Setra Systems, USA. EU customers may contact our EU representative
Hengstler GmbH, Uhlandstr 49, 78554 Aldingen, Germany (Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]).

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Setra Systems, Inc.

159 Swanson Road, Boxborough, MA 01719

SSP-SPCMN-24002 Rev. B 07/2020

800.257.3872 • www.setra.com