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Particle Counter
1020
The Value Leader
TM
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Safety Notice
The contents of this manual have been checked against the hardware
and software described herein. Since deviations cannot be prevented
entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the data in this
manual is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in
subsequent editions.
Faultless and safe operation of the product presupposes proper
transportation, storage, erection and installation as well as careful
operation and maintenance. The seller of this equipment cannot
foresee all possible modes of operation in which the user may attempt
to utilize this instrumentation.
The user assumes all liability associated with the use of this instrumentation. The seller further disclaims any responsibility for consequential damages.
NOTICE
CAUTION-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING-This product, when properly installed and operated, is
considered a Class I laser product. Class I products are not
considered to be hazardous.
There are no user serviceable parts located inside the cover of this
device.
Do not attempt to remove the cover of this product. Failure to comply
with this instruction could cause accidental exposure to laser radiation.
This system contains a laser operating at 785 nm. This wavelength is
invisible to the naked eye and can cause damage to the eye if directly
exposed. A protective housing protects the unit. To avoid the
possibility of accidental exposure, always power down the system any
time service or repair work is being preformed.
Repair should only be attempted by manufacturer trained service
personnel.
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Contents
1. Safety
1.1 Safety Indicators
2. Setting Up
2.1 Unpacking
2.2 Familiarization
2.3 Test Run
3. TPI1020 Overview
3.1 Description
3.2 Applications
3.3 Certifications and Compliance
4. Operation
4.1 Iso-kinetic Sampling
4.2 Taking a Sample
5. Maintenance
5.1 Service Schedule
5.2 Service Schedule Table
5.3 Battery Pack
5.4 Flow Rate Test
6. Troubleshooting
7. Specifications
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1. Safety
1.1 Safety Indicators
This manual uses a CAUTION and a WARNING indication.
Familiarize yourself with the following definitions for the meanings of these
indicators.
A CAUTION indicates a hazard and calls attention to a procedure that if not
correctly followed could result in damage to the instrument. Do not
proceed beyond a caution indicator without understanding the hazard.
A WARNING indicates a hazard to you and calls attention to a procedure
that if not correctly followed could result in injury or even death. Do not
proceed beyond a warning without understanding the hazard.
2. Setting Up
2.1 Unpacking
When you unpack the TPI 1020 and accessories, inspect the carton for
obvious damage. If the carton is damaged notify the carrier. Unpack
everything and make a visual inspection.
You should have the following:
1. TPI 1020 Hand Held Particle Counter
2. 100-240 VAC to 8.4 VDC Lithium Ion Smart Charger w/ power cord
3. Operation Manual
4. TPI 1020 Calibration Certificate
If any of the above components are missing contact your supplier.
Keep the carton and packing material for reuse.
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2.2 Familiarization
Isokinetic Inlet with Screen
Flow Adjust
Charging Jack
Item
Description
Charging Jack Plug lithium ion charger module into jack to charge
the batteries.
Iso-kinetic Inlet Reduces count errors due to mismatched sample
flow velocity.
Flow Adjust Adjusts the flow rate of the unit (Section 5.4)
USB Port For future software updates
(not shown, on
reverse side)
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2.3 Test Run
The battery pack inside the TPI 1020 should be charged for 2.5 hours prior to use
(WARNING: see section 5.3 - Battery Pack for instructions and safety).
Press the <START/STOP> button to turn the unit on. The Main screen will appear.
Main Screen
Press the <SELECT> button to display the Select screen when the unit is not sampling.
Here the SIZE and VOLUME settings can be changed.
Select Screen
Initially the edit cursor is placed at the beginning of the SIZE setting. Press <SELECT> to
cycle through the five size selections. Select 0.3u for this test.
The edit cursor will move to the VOLUME setting after 3 seconds if no buttons are
pressed. Press <SELECT> to toggle the volume setting. Select CF (cubic feet) for this
test.
The Main screen will be displayed after 3 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
Press the <START/STOP> button to begin a sample. You should hear the internal vacuum pump start running. After 3 seconds, (subsequent readings every 3 seconds) a number will appear on the display representing the number of particles per cubic foot larger
than 0.3um. A progress bar will fill in left to right as the one minute sample is running.
Sample Screen
If the sample was taken in a relatively clean area, the count may be 200,000 or lower,
whereas in a dusty area it may be as high as 3,000,000. The TPI 1020 will continue to
take 19 more 3 second samples. The results from the 20 samples are then averaged and
displayed.
This finishes the test run. Always remember to turn the power off when not in use to
conserve battery power. Hold the <START/STOP> button for at least 2 seconds then
release the key when POWER DOWN is displayed to shut down the unit.
The TPI 1020 will also self-power off after 5 minutes of no activity.
The TPI 1020 is now checked out and ready for use, however, you should read the rest of
this manual to better understand how to use and maintain this instrument.
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3. TPI 1020 Overview
3.1 Description
The TPI 1020 is designed to be a small, easy to use and completely portable
hand-held particle counter that can provide fast and accurate measurement of
particulate contamination in particles per cubic foot (or liter). The TPI 1020
has 5 selectable size ranges of 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 micron.
The TPI 1020 contains a laser diode based sensor, Lithium Ion battery pack,
vacuum pump, microprocessor electronics, LCD display and user input keys
all in one small package. The accuracy of the TPI 1020 is certified according
to ASTM and JIS standards and comparable to larger more expensive bench
top particle counters. The fast 3-second response of the TPI 1020 makes it
especially useful for troubleshooting contamination problems and tracing
contamination leaks to the source.
The laser diode based sensor inside the TPI 1020 utilizes a specially designed
elliptical mirror for high light collection efficiency and improved signal to
noise. Precision optics collimate the laser beam into a thin, very intense
beam resulting in increased signal and a high concentration limit of
3,000,000 particles per cubic foot. This high concentration limit allows the
TPI 1020 to be used for indoor and outdoor aerosol particulate measurement.
3.2 Applications
" Controlled Environments
" Indoor Air Quality Studies
" Process Control
" HVAC Applications
" Filter Testing
" Laboratory Environments
" Manufacturing Environments
" Emissions Sourcing
3.3 Certifications and Compliance
" CE Certified
" NIST traceable calibration in accordance with JIS B 9921 and
ASTM F328 and ASTM F649
" In accordance with ISO 14644-1:1999(E) and ISO 14644-
2:2000(E)
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4. Operation
4.1 Iso-kinetic Sampling
The TPI 1020 comes with an iso-kinetic inlet nozzle. The iso-kinetic inlet
helps reduce count errors related to the sample flow velocity and the aerodynamics of small particles. When taking a sample of typical indoor or outdoor
aerosols the opening of the iso-kinetic inlet should always face upward. The
TPI 1020 can be held in your hand or placed on a flat surface with its display
facing towards you.
When sampling in an area having constant airflow, such as a clean room,
duct, vent or the downstream side of a filter, always face the opening of the
iso-kinetic inlet into the air flow. The sampling height will affect the TPI 1020
particle count reading. Taking a sample near the floor can give results several
times higher than a sample taken at eye level.
When using the TPI 1020 to find the source of a contamination problem, be
aware that not all contamination problems are continuous, some are the
result of a short-term event or burst of particles. Locating the source will
require taking a number of samples in the same spot.
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4.2 Taking a Sample
CAUTION: Never sample smoke, paint spray, oil mist, reactive, or pressurized gasses to
avoid damaging the sensor optics.
Press the <START/STOP> button to turn the unit on. The Main screen will appear. The particle counter will automatically display the size and volume settings last used.
Main Screen
Press the <SELECT> button to display the Select screen when the unit is not sampling. Here
the SIZE and VOLUME settings can be changed.
Select Screen
Initially the edit cursor is placed at the beginning of the SIZE setting. Press <SELECT> to
cycle through the five size selections. Select size range of interest.
When you select a particle size, you are setting a lower size limit for the counter in the TPI
1020. The TPI 1020 will count ½ of the particles of the selected size when a sample is taken,
and all particles larger than the selected size. This type of counting is defined as cumulative
counting.
The edit cursor will move to the VOLUME setting after 3 seconds of no button presses. Press
<SELECT> to toggle the volume setting between CF (cubic feet per minute) and LPM (liters
per minute). Select the volume units desired.
The Main screen will be displayed after 3 seconds of no button presses.
After selecting the desired particle size and volume, press the <START/STOP> button to begin
a one minute sample. You should hear the internal vacuum pump start running. After 3 seconds, (subsequent readings every 3 seconds) a number will appear on the display representing the number of particles per cubic foot (or liter). A progress bar will fill in left to right as
the one minute sample is running.
Sample Screen (set for 0.3u and cubic feet)
The results from the 20 3-second samples are then averaged and displayed. The display will
hold the average result until the start key is pressed to take another sample or until the unit is
switched off. The <START/STOP> key is used to stop a sample at anytime.
Any data accumulated is lost when the <STOP> key is pushed.
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5. Maintenance
5.1 Service Schedule
WARNING: There are no user serviceable components inside this instrument. The covers on this instrument should not be removed or opened for
servicing, calibration or any other purpose except by a factory-authorized
person. To do so may result in exposure to invisible laser radiation that can
cause blindness.
Sensor, vacuum pump and filter replacement requires access to the inside of
the TPI 1020 and a factory-authorized person must do this. Contact Test
products international for service information.
Calibrating particle sensors like the one in the TPI 1020 requires specialized
equipment and a skilled technician. The sensor in the TPI 1020 should be
calibrated on a yearly basis.
Test Products International, Inc.
9615 SW Allen Blvd., Ste. 104
Beaverton, OR 97005
Tel: 503-520-9197 Fax: 503-520-1225
www.tpi-thevalueleader.com
5.2 Service Schedule Table
Item To Service Frequency Done By
Flow rate test Monthly Customer or Factory Service
Inspect pump Yearly Factory service only
Test battery pack Yearly Factory service only
Calibrate Sensor Yearly Factory service only
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5.3 Battery Pack
WARNING: There are no user serviceable components inside the TPI 1020.
Do not attempt to change the internal battery pack. The wrong battery pack
could cause serious damage, a fire, or explosion. The TPI 1020 should be
sent to a service center where a factory qualified person would change and
properly dispose of the battery pack.
This device contains Lithium Ion battery technology and should only be
charged with the supplied 8.4 VDC Lithium Ion Smart Charger unit. Never
connect a power source greater than 8.4 VDC to this device.
When the battery is low enough to need charging, a "Battery Low" message is
displayed on the display and the pump will not turn on when the
<START/STOP> key is pushed.
To charge the battery pack, plug the 8.4 VDC Lithium Ion Smart Charger unit
into an AC power outlet. The module is universal and will work with power
line voltages of 100 to 240 volts, 50 to 60 Hz. Take the barrel connector on
the end of the cord coming from the Charger module and plug it into the
charger input socket on the side of the TPI 1020 (See section 2.2
Familiarization). To fully charge a discharged battery pack should take around
2.5 hours.
NOTE: After the batteries are completely charged, the smart charger will stop
charging. The next time it is used, it must be disconnected from AC power,
and then reconnected to the AC outlet to restart the charge cycle.
The battery pack inside the TPI 1020 when fully charged will power the TPI
1020 for about 12 hours of continuous use. Under normal intermittent or
manual operation however, there is considerably less battery drain and up to
30 hours of use is possible.
If the TPI 1020 is to be used powered by its battery pack on a daily basis,
connect the charger after every few days of usage, or as needed.
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5.4 Flow Rate Test
The sample flow rate of 0.1cfm (2.83 lpm) is set at the factory. However,
wear from continued use can degrade the motor and vacuum pump. Variation
in the flow rate will reduce the accuracy of the instrument.
A flow calibration kit is available separately that includes everything needed
to test and adjust the flow rate. It includes a flow meter, inlet adaptor, and
flow adjustment tool.
Testing the flow rate is an easy procedure. It requires a flow meter that is
3% accurate at 0.1cfm. The flow meter must be non-loading (low restriction).
The tiny vacuum pump inside the 80340 can be easily loaded down by even a
small restriction. Most hot wire and differential pressure types of flow meters
are non-loading.
To test the flow rate, connect the flow meter to the inlet nozzle of the TPI
1020. Turn on the TPI 1020, start a sample, and note the flow meter reading.
The flow rate should be 0.10cfm (2.83 lpm) 5%.
If the flow is not within this tolerance, it can be adjusted by a trim pot located
in an access hole in the side of the TPI 1020 case (See section 2.2
Familiarization). Use the flow adjustment tool that comes with the flow calibration kit to make the adjustment. Turn the adjustment pot clockwise to
increase the flow and counter-clockwise to decrease the flow.
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6. Troubleshooting
WARNING: There are no user serviceable components inside this instrument. The
covers on this instrument should not be removed or opened for servicing, calibration
or any other purpose except by a factory-authorized person. To do so may result in
exposure to invisible laser radiation that can cause blindness.
A factory-authorized person should perform replacement of the sensor, vacuum
pump, filter or any component inside the TPI 1020.
Symptom Possible Cause Correction
Does not turn on, no display 1. Low battery
2. Defective battery
1. Charge battery 2.5 hours
2. Send to service center
Display turns on but pump
does not
1. Low battery
2. Defective pump
1. Charge battery 2.5 hours
2. Send to service center
Keypad functions do not
work
Loose connector or defective
component inside
Send to service center
Sample result remains at
zero after sampling
1. Pump stopped
2. Laser diode bad
1. Send to service center
2. Send to service center
Sample result is lower than
normal
1. Flow rate is low
2. Something may be stuck in
the inlet nozzle and blocking
the beam
3. Contaminated optics in
sensor
1. Check flow rate
2. Blow into nozzle with can
of “Aero Duster”
3. Send to service center
Sample result is higher than
normal
1. Air leak in sensor
2. Noisy laser
1. Send to service center
2. Send to service center
Battery pack does not hold
a charge
1. Defective or worn out battery pack
2. Defective power cords
3. Defective charger module
or cords
1. Send to service center
2. Check with an Ohmmeter
3. Contact your distributor to
get another charger
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7. Specifications
Measuring Principle Particle counter, light scatter
Light Source Laser diode, 30mW, 780nm
Measurement Ranges 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 micron ranges
Accuracy +/-10%, to calibration aerosol
Sensitivity 0.3um
Concentration Limit 3,000,000 particles per cubic foot
(105,900 particles/L)
Measurement Time 3 second updates, 1 minute total
Flow Rate 0.10cfm (2.83lpm)
Display 2 line by 16 character LCD
Power 7.2V lithium ion self contained battery pack.
Provides 30 hours of typical intermittent operation, up
to 12 hours continuous use
Charger AC to DC module intelligent lithium ion charger, 100-
240VAC input to 8.4VDC @1500mA typical output.
Charge time is 2.5 hours typical.
Operating Temperature 0 to 50C
Storage Temperature -20 to 60C
Size 6.75” H x 3.75” W x 2.0” D
(17.2cm H x 9.5cm W x 5.1cm D)
Weight 1.31 lb (21 oz) (0.60 kg)
Supplied Accessories Operation manual, lithium ion smart charger w/ power
cord
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