TSI Incorporated aerotrak 9306-V2, aerotrak 9306-04 Operation Manual

Handheld Particle Counters

AEROTRAK™ H

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Airborne Particle Counter

Model 9306

Operation Manual

P/N 6004215, Revision B

September 2010

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Handheld Particle Counters

AEROTRAK™ H

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Airborne Particle Counter

Model 9306

Operation Manual

P/N 6004215, Revision B

September 2010

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anual

History

The following is a manual history of the AEROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9306 Operation Manual (P/N 6004215).

Revision Date

A J

uly 2010

B September 2010

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Part Number

6004215 /

evision A / September 2010

©TSI Incorporated / 20

Limitation of Warranty and Liability

(effective July 2000)

Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for (24) months, or the length of time specified in the operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions:

a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other

components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment.

b. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free

from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from the date of shipment.

c. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others

or on any fuses, batteries or other consumable materials. Only the original manufacturer's warranty applies.

d. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller makes no

warranty with respect to, and shall have no liability in connection with, goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment, or which are modified by any person other than Seller.

The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein. NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, OR, AT THE OPTION OF SELLER, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued. The goods returned under warranty to Seller's factory shall be at Buyer's risk of loss, and will be returned, if at all, at Seller's risk of loss.

Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY, which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller. This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended, modified or its terms waived, except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller.

Service Policy

Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative,

or call TSI.

Trademarks AEROTRAK and TRAKPRO are trademarks of TSI Incorporated.

TSI and the TSI logo are

registered trad

emarks of TSI Incorporated. Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. OpenOffice is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. Modbus® is a registered trademark of Modicon, Inc.

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Manual History ............................................................................................ ii

Warranty ..................................................................................................... iii

Safety Information .................................................................................... vii

Laser Safety ......................................................................................... vii

Labels ................................................................................................... viii

Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ............................................. ix

Caution ............................................................................................... ix

Warning .............................................................................................. ix

Caution or Warning Symbols ............................................................. ix

Getting Help ........................................................................................... x

CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Unpacking ............................................. 1-1

Unpacking the AEROTRAK

™

Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ...... 1-2

Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 1-3

CHAPTER 2 Getting Started ................................................................... 2-1

Instrument Description ........................................................................ 2-1

Using the Instrument Stand and Stylus ............................................... 2-2

Providing Power .................................................................................. 2-3

To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery ..................................................... 2-3

To Use AC Power ............................................................................ 2-4

Using with a Printer ............................................................................. 2-4

Performing a Zero Check .................................................................... 2-5

To Perform a Zero Check ................................................................ 2-5

Installing an Isokinetic Inlet ................................................................. 2-6

Installing a Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe ............................. 2-7

CHAPTER 3 Operation ............................................................................ 3-1

Screen Layout and Functionality ......................................................... 3-1

Software Input Panel (Keyboard) .................................................... 3-2

Main Tab .......................................................................................... 3-2

Setup Tab ........................................................................................ 3-6

Data Tab ........................................................................................ 3-26

Reports Tab ................................................................................... 3-29

CHAPTER 4 Data Handling ..................................................................... 4-1

USB Data Download ........................................................................... 4-1

USB Computer Communication .......................................................... 4-2

Installing Software ............................................................................... 4-2

Ethernet Communications ................................................................... 4-3

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CHAPTER 5 Maintenance ....................................................................... 5-1

Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................ 5-1

Zero Check .......................................................................................... 5-1

Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure ..................................................... 5-1

CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 6-1

CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service ........................................... 7-1

Technical Contacts .............................................................................. 7-1

International Contacts ...................................................................... 7-1

Returning the AEROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter

for Service ........................................................................................ 7-3

APPENDIX A Specifications .................................................................. A-1

Temperature/RH Probe (700084) Specifications

(optional accessory) ........................................................................ A-2

Compliance ........................................................................................ A-3

Dimensional Diagram ......................................................................... A-3

Index

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Saf

ety Information

This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the A

EROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counters.

IMPORTANT

There are no user-ser

viceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all repair

and maintenance to a qualified factory-author

ized technician. All

maintenance and repair information in this manual is

included for use by

a qualified factory-aut

horized technician.

Laser Safety

• The Model 9306 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is a Cla

ss I laser-based instrument.

• During normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser radiation.

• Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardou

radiation in the form of intense, focused, visible light.

• Exposure to this light may cause blindness.

Take these precautions:

• DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual.

• DO NOT remove the housing or covers. There are no user- serviceable components inside the housing.

WARNING

The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those spec

ified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical

radiation.

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EROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter

Labels

Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the o

utside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing

on the inside of the instrument.

1. Serial number label (back panel)

2. Las

er radiation

label (internal)

DANGER!

VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN. AVOID DIRECT

EXPOSURE TO BEAM

WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

3. C

alibration Label

(side panel)

4. Las

er radiation symbol label (internal)

5. E

uropean symbol for non-disposable item. Item must be recycled.

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Description of Caution/Warning Symbols

Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the m

anual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary

measures when working with the instrument.

Caution

ailure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in irreparable equipment damage. Important information about the operation and maintenance of this instrument is included in this manual.

Warning

WARNING

arning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury to you or cause damage to the instrument. Follow the procedures prescribed.

Caution or Warning Symbols

he following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to

indicate the nature and consequences of hazards:

Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the instrument.

rns that the instrument contains a laser and that important information about its safe operation and maintenance is included in the manual.

rns that the instrument is susceptible to electro-static dissipation (ESD) and ESD protection procedures should be followed to avoid damage.

Indi

cates the connector is connected to earth ground and

cabinet ground.

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Getting Help

obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions,

please contact Customer Service.

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Introduction and Unpacking

The AEROTRAK™ Model 9306 Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter) is a lightweight, handheld particle counter with a touch- screen interface. It operates on the included lithium-ion battery or AC power.

This device has a 0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min) flow rate and counts bin sizes from 0.3 to 25 µm that depend on the model ordered (see table below). Up to 10,000 data sets can be downloaded for analysis and reporting using the T

RAKPRO™ Lite Data Download

Software included with the device.

Model Size Range

9306-03 0.3

, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 µm

9306-04 0.3,

0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm

9306-V2 0.3 t

o 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-calibrated at 0.3, 0.5,

1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm

Typ

ical applications for this particle counter include clean room monitoring, research, exposure assessment, indoor air quality, filter testing, clearance testing, quality assurance, and contaminant migration studies. All A

EROTRAK™ particle counters

meet JIS standards.

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Unpacking the A EROT RAK

™

Handheld

Airborne P

article Counter

Carefully unpack the AEROTRAK™ Airborne Particle Counter from the shipping container and verify that all the items shown in the photos below and listed in the following tables are present. Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or broken.

Model 9306 AEROTRAK™ Airborne Particle Counter Parts List

Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture

ROTRAK™

Airborne Particle Counter

9306-03 9306-04 9306-V2

1 P

ower Supply with

universal plugs

801694

1 I

sokinetic inlet 700003 AL

1 B

attery pack 700032

1 C

omputer cable

(2 m), USB A to B

700033

1 S

tylus N/A

1 H

EPA zero filter

assembly

700005

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Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture

1 TRA

KPRO™ Lite

(version 2.2 or later) data download utility CD (includes manual)

7001384

1 O

peration Manual 6004215 (installed on TRAKPRO™ Lite

CD)

1 C

alibration

certificate

N/A

1 Qu

ick Start Guide 6004216

Optional Accessories

e following photos and table list optional accessories. If you ordered optional accessories, make certain they have been received and are in working order.

Model 9306 AEROTRAK™ Airborne Particle Counter Optional Accessories

Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture

External battery charger with A

C adapter and power cord

700025

External Printer 70008

Carry case 70008

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Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture

Temperature/humidity probe 7000

Stainless Steel Isokinetic i

nlet

700004

Isokinetic probe (used with t

ubing)

700001 AL 700002 SS

0.1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting 70002

Tubing, Superthane 1/8-inch I

D x ¼-inch OD, Clear 100 ft

700009

TRA

KPRO™ Lite Secure CD

for 21 CFR Part 11 compliant data downloading

7001888 (optional accessory)

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Getting Started

This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9306 A

EROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter including:

• Instrument Description

• Using the Instrument Stand and Stylus

• Providing Power

• Performing a Zero Check

• Installing an Isokinetic Inl

• Installing a Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

Instr

ument Description

The Model 9306 has many features to make measurements con

venient. They are described in detail below.

Isokinetic Inl

Touch-Screen

USB Host

and Dev

ice

Stand

Power Button

Start Sample

Stylus

Power Entry

Ethernet Port

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Using the Instrument Stand and Stylus

The Model 9306 is equipped with an integral instrument support st

and. To open the stand, grasp it by the large finger hole and pull it out until it locks into place. Be careful not to overextend the stand. To store the stand out of the way when not in use, simply push the stand back until it snaps into place.

The Model 9306 is also equipped with a plastic stylus for use with the touch screen interface. The stylus locks into place in the case near the top of the unit when not in use.

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Providing Power

The Model 9306 may be powered using a rechargeable lithium-i

battery, or through an AC power cord.

Notes:

• When using AC power, the battery (if installed) charges when

the instrument is on, but not while actively sampling.

• Removing/changing the lithium-ion battery or disconnecting

AC power does not cause loss of data.

To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the instrument by

lightly depressing the textured tab on the cover located on th

ower left.

2. Place the lithium-ion battery into the battery compartment

and slide it forward (toward the top of the unit) until it locks into place.

3. Replace the battery cover and slide it in place until you hear

a click.

WARNING

he battery supplied by TSI (PN 700032) has built in protection against

explosion and fire hazard. Do not use a substitute.

WARNING

o not use non-rechargeable batteries in this instrument. Fire,

explosions, injury or other hazards may result.

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To Use AC Power

1. Connect the AC power adapter to the power cord.

2. Insert the AC power adapter into the side of the Model 9306.

3. Connect the power cord to an outlet.

4. Press the on/off button (located on the front of the

instrument handle).

5. After a splash screen displays the TSI logo, a brief start-up

sequence begins as the Windows

CE operating system

boots up.

Using with a Printer

A hard copy of a sample set can be printed from the instrument u

sing the optional TSI Model 700085 thermal printer (see

Chapter 3, “

Operation

”). On

ly the TSI Model 700085 printer is compatible with the Model 9306. The printer may be used on its internal battery or an AC adapter. A custom communications cable is included with the printer. The cable goes between the USB A port and the 9 pin DSUB on the printer.

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Performing a Zero Check

A zero check should be performed at least once a day. I

should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification.

To Perform a Zero Check

1. Turn on the instrument and wait until the main menu

appears.

2. Remove the Isokinetic inlet if attached. The zero check cannot

be performed when the isokinetic inlet is attached to the instrument.

3. Attach the zero filter to the inlet nozzle located on the top of

the instrument.

4. Press the Start button and allow the instrument to purge for

minutes.

5. After the 2-minute purge, continue to sample. In accordance

ith JIS standards, there should be no more than 1 particl

unted at any size in 5 minutes.

Note: If the instrument does not go to zero (1 particle in 5

minutes is considered zero), refer to Chapter 6,

Troubleshooting

, for additional information.

6. Rem

ove the zero filter and put the isokinetic inlet back on—

the instrument is now ready for operation.

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Installing an Isokinetic Inlet

The Isokinetic in

let smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument. To install, simply thread the inlet directly onto the inlet nozzle until finger tight. The inlet seals over an O-ring so it doesn’t have to be very tight to seal.

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Installing a Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

o install the optional temperature/relative humidity probe:

1. Align the probe so the pins slide into the sockets of the base

connector.

2. Align the locking collar on the probe so it will slide over the

alignment pins on the base connector

3. Press down and turn the locking collar to lock in the probe.

4. Temperature and relative humidity are automatically

displayed in the upper-left corner.

5. R

emove the probe turned the locking collar and then pulling

straight up on the probe.

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Operation

The Model 9306 AEROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is controlled using a touch screen display. Use the plastic stylus or your finger tip. DO NOT use sharp objects (such as a pen point) that may damage the screen overlay.

To turn on the instrument, press the on/off button (located in the center of the front of the instrument). After a splash screen displays the TSI logo, a brief start-up sequence begins as the Windows

CE operating system boots up.

The instrument is ready for operation when the main tab (shown below) appears. If an optional temperature/humidity probe is attached, those values will be shown in the upper-left corner also.

Screen Layout and Functionality

There are four main screens (tabs): Main, Setup, Data, and Re

ports. The operation of each of these screens, the information displayed on them, and the operations you can perform from each are described in the remainder of this chapter.

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