TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9310, AEROTRAK 9510, AEROTRAK 9550, AEROTRAK 9350, AEROTRAK 9500 Operation Manual

AEROTRAK®

PORTABLE AIRBORNE

PARTICLE COUNTER

MODEL 9310/9350/9510/9550/9500

OPERATION MANUAL

P/N 6004217, REVISION S

MARCH 2018

SHIP TO/MAIL TO:

TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126-3996
USA

U.S.
Technical Support:

[phone]/[phone]

Fax:

[phone]

E-mail address:

[e-mail]

Website:

http://www.tsi.com

INTERNATIONAL

Technical Support:

(001 651) 490-2811

Fax:

(001 651) 490-3824

AEROTRAK®

PORTABLE AIRBORNE

PARTICLE COUNTER

MODEL 9310/9350/9510/9550/9500

OPERATION MANUAL

P/N 6004217, Revision S

March 2018

Revision

Date

Revision

Date

A

July 2010

L January 2014

B

September 2010

M June 2014

C

November 2010

N January 2016

D

December 2010

P February 2016

E

February 2011

Q August 2016

F

May 2011

R January 2018

G

December 2011

S March 2018

H

November 2012

J October 2013

K October 2013

Manual History

The following is a manual history of the AeroTrak® Portable Airborne
Particle Counter, Model 9310, 9510, 9350, 9550, 9500 Operation Manual
(P/N 6004217).

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Part Number

6004217 / Revision S / March 2018

Copyright

©TSI Incorporated / 2010-2018 / All rights reserved.

Address

TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA

E-mail Address

[e-mail]

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(effective April 2014)

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Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal use and service

as described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for
24 months, or if less, 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 and exceptions:

Warranty

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. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator’s manuals;
c. 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;
d. 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;
e. This warranty does not cover calibration requirements, and seller warrants only that the

instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its manufacture. Instruments

returned for calibration are not covered by this warranty;
f. This warranty is VOID if the instrument is opened by anyone other than a factory

authorized service center with the one exception where requirements set forth in the

manual allow an operator to replace consumables or perform recommended cleaning;
g. This warranty is VOID if the product has been misused, neglected, subjected to accidental

or intentional damage, or is not properly installed, maintained, or cleaned according to the

requirements of the manual. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller,

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goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment, or which are modified by

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OF SOFTWARE, SELLER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE OR IF
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EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR

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REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought

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’s Customer Service department at 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or +001 [phone]
(International).

Trademarks

TSI, the TSI logo, and AeroTrak are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated. TrakPro is a
trademark of TSI Incorporated. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Modbus is a registered trademark of Modicon, Inc.

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.

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Contents

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

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

Contents ...................................................................................................... v

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

Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 1-4

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

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

Providing Power ..................................................................................... 2-4

To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery ........................................................ 2-5

To Use AC Power ............................................................................... 2-6

Using the Stylus...................................................................................... 2-6

Using the Integral Thermal Printer ......................................................... 2-7

Using Peripherals ................................................................................... 2-8

Connecting to the Alarm Closure ........................................................ 2-8

Filter Scanner ...................................................................................... 2-9

Probe ................................................................................................... 2-9

USB A ................................................................................................. 2-9

Alarm ................................................................................................. 2-10

Using Communications Ports ............................................................... 2-11

USB B ............................................................................................... 2-11

Ethernet Port ..................................................................................... 2-11

Using an Isokinetic Probe ..................................................................... 2-12

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

Screen Layout and Functionality ............................................................ 3-2

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

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

Zoomed Data Screen ....................................................................... 3-6

Setup Tab ............................................................................................ 3-7

Zone Setup Screen .......................................................................... 3-8

Recipes Setup Screen ................................................................... 3-12

System Setup Screen .................................................................... 3-17

Change Power On Password Screen ............................................ 3-17

Change Setup Password Screen .................................................. 3-19

®

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

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Configuration Screen ..................................................................... 3-20

Print Setup Screen ......................................................................... 3-22

Print Schedule Screen ................................................................... 3-23

Clear Samples Screen ................................................................... 3-24

Purge Screen ................................................................................. 3-25

Information Screen ........................................................................ 3-26

Device Setup Screen ..................................................................... 3-26

Date and Time Screen ................................................................... 3-27

Display Screen ............................................................................... 3-28

Communications Screen ................................................................ 3-28

Regional Screen ............................................................................ 3-29

Environment Screen ...................................................................... 3-30

Data Tab ........................................................................................... 3-31

Export Data Screen ....................................................................... 3-33

Print Data ....................................................................................... 3-37

Reports Tab ...................................................................................... 3-40

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

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

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

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

Ethernet Communications ...................................................................... 4-2

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

Service ............................................................................................. 7-1

Technical Support ............................................................................ 7-2

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

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

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

Dimensional Diagram ............................................................................ A-4

Index

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I M P O R T A N T

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all
repair and maintenance to a qualified factory-authorized technician. All
maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use
by a qualified factory-authorized technician.

Laser Safety

W A R N I N G

The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical
radiation.

Safety Information

This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the
AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter.

 This Portable Airborne Particle Counter is a Class I laser-based

instrument.

 During normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser radiation.
 Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous 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. There are no user-serviceable

components inside the housing.

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Labels

1. Serial number label
(back panel)

2. Laser radiation label
(internal)

3 Laser instrument

compliance label
(back panel)

4. Calibration Label
(back panel)

5. Laser radiation symbol label
(back panel and internal)

6. European symbol for non­disposable item. Item must
be recycled.

Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the
particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the
instrument.

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Description of Caution/Warning Sym b o ls

C A U T I O N

Failure 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.

W A R N I N G

Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious

injury to you or cause damage to the instrument. Follow the procedures
prescribed.

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.

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

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

Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and
cabinet ground.

Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual
and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when
working with the instrument.

Caution

Warning

Caution or Warning Symbols

The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate
the nature and consequences of hazards:

Safety Information ix

Getting Help

To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions, please
contact Customer Service:

TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A.
Fax: [phone] (USA)
Fax: [phone] (International)
Telephone: [phone] (USA) or [phone]
International: 001 651 490 2811
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Web site: www.tsi.com

x AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter

Model

Size Range

Flow Rate

9310-02

0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm

28.3 L/min (1 CFM )

9510-02

0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm

28.3 L/min (1 CFM )

9350-02

0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 μm

50 L/min (1.77 CFM)

9350-03

0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm

50 L/min (1.77 CFM)

9550-02

0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm

50 L/min (1.77 CFM)

9500-01

0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm

100 L/min (3.53 CFM)

C H A P T E R 1

Introduction and
Unpacking

The AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter) has a
touch-screen interface and operates on the included lithium-ion battery or
AC power.

These devices have either a 1.0 CFM (28.3 L/min) flow rate, 50 L/min
(1.77 CFM) flow rate or a 100 L/min (3.53 CFM) flow rate and count bin
sizes from 0.3 to 25 µm depending on the model ordered (see table
below). Up to 10,000 data sets can be downloaded for analysis and
reporting using the TrakPro™ Lite Secure Data Downloading Software

included with the device. Each model is also available with an “N” suffix

to indicate a “No Printer” option.

Typical applications for these particle counters include cleanroom
monitoring, research, exposure assessment, indoor air quality, filter
testing, clearance testing, quality assurance, and contaminant migration
studies. All AeroTrak

®

particle counters meet JIS standards.

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1-1

Unpacking the AeroTrak

Qty.

Item Description

Part/Model

Reference Picture

1

AeroTrak Airborne
Particle Counter

9310-02
9510-02
9350-02
9350-03
9550-02
9500-01

1

Power Supply
24 VDC 3.0A

(Power cord
included is country
dependent)

700230

1

Country-Specific
Power Cord

700057 (US)
700058 (UK)
700059 (Euro)

1 or 2

Battery Pack (can
install up to 2 ea.)

700028
Qty = 1 (28.3

and 50 L/min
models)

Qty = 2 (100
L/min models)

3 m
(10 ft)

Sample Tubing

3/8 ID x 1/2 OD
(28.3 or 50
L/min models)

1/2 ID x 5/8 OD
(100 L/min
model)

1

Isokinetic Probe
(Aluminum)

700068
(28.3 L/min)

700089
(50 L/min)

700092
(100 L/min)

Particle Count e r

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 (see Chapter 7, Contacting Customer

Service for more information).

AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter Parts List

®

Airborne

1-2 AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter

Qty.

Item Description

Part/Model

Reference Picture

1

Computer Cable
(2 m), USB A to B

700033
2

Stylus

N/A

1

HEPA Zero Filter
Assembly

700119 (for the

28.3 and 50

L/min model)
700098 (for the

100 L/min
model)

1

TrakPro™ Lite
Secure Software
CD for 21 CFR Part
11 compliant data
downloading
(includes manuals)

7001901

1

Operation Manual

6004217

Included on TRAKPRO™ Lite

Secure software CD

1

Quick Start Guide

6004218
1

Alarm Accessories

One Clamp on
Ferrite and One
2-pin connector

1

Calibration
certificate

N/A

Introduction and Unpacking 1-3

Optional Accessories

Item Description

Part/Model

Reference Picture

Stainless Steel Isokinetic
Probe (used with tubing)

700069
(28.3 L/min)700026
(50 L/min)

700091 (100 L/min)

Basic Filter Scanning
Probe

700070
(28.3 L/min)700071
(50 L/min)

700088 (100 L/min)

Electronic Filter
Scanning Probe (with
start/stop, LED, sound)

700094
(28.3 L/min)700095
(50 L/min)

700096 (100 L/min)

Tubing, Superthane
3/8-inch ID x 1/2-inch
OD, Clear 100 ft

700062 (28.3 or 50
L/min models)
Printer Paper (10 rolls)

700027

Dual Battery Charger
Supplied w/ US Power
Cord, Order international
cord separately

700029

Velocity/Temperature/
Relative Humidity Probe

964 (Straight)
966 (Articulated)

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

AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter Optional Accessories

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Item Description

Part/Model

Reference Picture

Velocity/Temperature
Probe

960 (Straight)
962 (Articulated)

Temperature/RH Probe
with Cable

700097

Carry Case

700086

Heavy Duty Carry Case
(rolling case)

700087

Introduction and Unpacking 1-5

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C H A P T E R 2

Getting Started

This chapter describes the features, connections, and installation of the
AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter). It
includes:

 Instrument Description
 Providing Power
 Using the Stylus
 Using the Integral Thermal Printer
 Using Peripherals
 Using Communications Ports
 Using an Isokinetic Probe

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Instrument Description

Description

Function

Battery access

This plate provides access to a battery bay. The instrument
can be run on up to two rechargeable batteries to allow
portable operation for up to two to seven hours (model
dependent) or with a single battery to allow switching outlets
between rooms without powering the unit down.

Pump exhaust
diffuser

Provides an outlet for the filtered exhaust.

DC Power
connection

This power connection is for use with an external supply. Only
the TSI-supplied 24 VDC 3.0 A power supply model 6011436
should be used.

Power
Switch

Touch
Screen

Printer

Sample
Inlet

Isokinetic
Probe

The AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter has many features to
make measurements convenient. The power switch is located on the
front panel in the lower-left. A power LED indicates when the instrument
is powered up. The main interface for the user is the color touch-screen
interface on the front (see the note below on using a stylus with the
screen). The sample inlet is located on the top of the instrument. The
barbed isokinetic probe can be used with a short section of tubing above
the inlet or with longer tubing and an adjustable tripod mount (not
included) to monitor particles in hard to reach places or that are flowing
horizontally. A large handle is also located on top to carry the instrument.
On the left side of the instrument is a built-in printer.

The back of the instrument has many features that are described in the
table below.

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Description

Function

Alarm

This connector provides two pins for a contact closure to
control an external alarm. The contact closure is normally
open and rated for 0 to 60 V AC/DC at 1.5A peak, 0.5A
continuous. The “alarm out” connection is rated for 60 V
insulation. The contact is closed under alarm conditions
determined by the programming of the device.

Filter scanner

This connector is used with the optional TSI Electronic Filter
Scanner (TSI P/N 700103).

Probe

This connector is used with a variety of TSI velocity /
temperature / humidity probes.

USB A

This standard USB connector is provided for use with “flash
drive” devices to download data from the instrument and

transfer to a computer or other device. The data files are in
ASCII format for easy use in spreadsheet programs.

This port can also be used to also connect a keyboard.

USB B

The standard USB connector is used to connect the
instrument to a computer running TSI TrakPro™ Lite software
for data downloading and recipe uploading. It is used with a
standard USB cable (included).

Ethernet port

The particle counter is compatible with either 10 or 100 MBps
systems. The green LED indicates that the network is
connected. The yellow LED indicates activity on the
network cable.

Alarm

Ethernet
Port

Pump
Diffuser

Power
Connection

Battery
Access

Filter
Scanner

Probe

USB A
(Flash Drive)

USB B (to
computer)

Exhaust

Getting Started 2-3

Providing Power

N O T E S

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

instrument is on, while actively sampling (trickle charging), and
when the power is put in standby—charge battery mode.

 Removing/changing the lithium-ion battery or disconnecting AC

power does not cause loss of data. The AeroTrak® Airborne Particle
Counter has an internal, non-user accessible battery to maintain
settings and save logged data.

 Note that the battery provided has a built-in indicator of charge level.

Push on the “Check” button to see the charge level. If none of the

LEDs lights up, the battery is not charged.

These particle counters may be powered using rechargeable lithium-ion
batteries (from one to four) or through an AC power cord.

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To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery

N O T E

It is also possible to “hot swap” batteries if you are careful. As long as
one charged battery is engaged at all times, a fully charged battery can
be inserted and then the depleted battery removed without powering
down the unit.

W A R N I N G

The battery supplied by TSI (PN 1208057) has built-in protection against

explosion and fire hazard. Do not use a substitute.

Do not use any other type of battery in this instrument. Fire, explosions,

injuries, or other hazards may result.

1. Remove the battery door on the back of the instrument by turning the
two thumbscrews counterclockwise.

2. One battery is provided for the 28.3 and 50 L/min models, but up to
two batteries can be used to extend the run time. Two batteries are
provided for the 100 L/min model (Model 9500) and both must be
present for the unit to operate on batteries. This is due to the larger
power draw at the 100 L/min setpoint. Slide the battery into the slot (it
does not matter which one), pressing until it is flush with the back
panel (note the orientation of the tabs).

3. Replace the battery door and secure with the two thumbscrews.

4. The batteries will be charged if the instrument is on and not actively
taking a measurement. If you use the unit with batteries often, you
might also consider using the TSI external battery charger (see

Optional Accessories in Chapter 1).

Getting Started 2-5

To Use AC Power

W A R N I N G

The instrument turns on automatically when the AC power supply is

plugged in.

Power
Entry

Connect the country-appropriate power cord to the external power
supply. Next connect the 24 VDC connector to the socket in the particle
counter and then connect the other end to an AC outlet.

Using the Stylus

This particle counter is shipped with a plastic stylus for use with the touch
screen interface. Use your fingertip or the stylus only. Do not use sharp
objects, such as pens or pencils on the touch screen as they may
damage it.

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Using the Integral T h e rmal Printer

The side-mounted integral thermal printer is standard on most models to
print manually, automatically after each test is completed, or whenever
the alarm function is activated (see Print Setup Screen and Print

Schedule Screen on the System Setup Screen).

Printer paper has a colored strip printed on the last few feet of each roll to
indicate time to change the paper roll.

When installing a new roll of paper, the tag end should be from the
bottom of the roll and pulled through the printer door.

The printer has an LED indicating that the printer is ready.

There is also a feed button
before tearing it off. To tear off, pull steadily down on the paper from one
side of the serrated edge to the other.

to allow a manual feed of the paper

Getting Started 2-7

The printer has a feed and stop button as well as an LED

W A R N I N G

The monitor Alarm Output function should not be used to detect

hazardous conditions or to provide an alarm for protecting human life,
health, or safety.

C a u t i o n

The alarm switch must not be wired to AC power! Failure to properly

install the user alarm could damage the instrument and/or void the
instrument warranty! Please read and follow all instructions before wiring
or operating the user alarm.

Alarm

Filter
Scanner

Probe

USB A
(Flash Drive)

indicating that the printer is ready. The feed button can be held down at
the end of a print to allow enough space to tear off the paper. If you
unintentionally start a print (especially something very long), stop printing

with the stop

Using Peripherals

Connecting to the Alarm Closure

This connector provides two pins for a contact closure to control an
external alarm. The contact closure is normally open and rated for 0 to
60 V AC/DC at 1.5A peak, 0.5A continuous. The “alarm out” connection is
rated for 60 VDC insulation. The contact is closed under alarm conditions
determined by the programming of the device. When used with an
externally powered device, this can trigger a visual or audible local alarm
(such as a light pole).

button.

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W A R N I N G

When connected to the alarm out connector, you must use safety

certified equipment and/or power sources.

Filter Scanner

Velocity/Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

964 (Straight)
966 (Articulated)

Velocity/Temperature Probe

960 (Straight)
962 (Articulated)

This connector is used with the optional TSI Electronic Filter Scanner
(TSI P/N 700103). Plugging in the connector from the Electronic Filter
Scanner allows you to start and stop a sample from the probe head. In
addition, the alarm for exceeding a given level can be heard at the probe
as well as from the instrument.

Probe

This connector is used with a variety of TSI velocity/temperature/
humidity probes such as those listed below. The probe is plugged into
this port with the power off. When a probe is connected to the instrument,
additional velocity, temperature, and relative humidity information is
displayed on the top, center of the main screen as well as stored in each
data file. Data for these parameters is averaged over the sample time for
each sample.

USB A

This standard USB connector is provided for use with “flash drive”

devices to download data from the instrument and transfer to a computer
or other device. The data files are in XML format for easy use in
spreadsheet programs. You can plug in a flash drive at any time. Make
sure there is enough space free on the drive to download data files. See
instructions on using the flash drive in Chapter 4.

A keyboard can also be used with this standard USB connector, to
facilitate data entry at the portable, if desired, as an alternative to the
touch screen keyboard.

Getting Started 2-9

Alarm

This connector is used to communicate the alarm status of the
instrument. When the instrument is in flow or laser alarm, the dry relay
will close. The mating connector and ferrite is provided. The user must
supply the wiring. Install the clamp-on ferrite so that it is within 1 inch of
the connector as shown.

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Using Communications Po r ts

Ethernet
Port

USB B (to
computer)

USB B

The standard USB B connector is used to connect the instrument to a
computer running TSI TrakPro™ Lite Secure software for data
downloading and analysis. It is used with a standard USB cable and
TrakPro Lite Secure Software (both included).

Ethernet Port

The particle counter is compatible with either 10 or 100 MBps systems.
The green LED indicates that the network is connected. The yellow LED
indicates activity on the network cable. The instrument cannot be
operated using power-over-Ethernet (POE).

The Ethernet LAN connector is a standard 10/100 Mbps 8-Position
8-Contact (8P8C, often called RJ45) modular plug connection.

Getting Started 2-11

Using an Isokinetic Probe

The isokinetic probe smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the
instrument. The barbed isokinetic probe can be used with tubing and an
adjustable tripod mount (not included) to monitor particles in hard to
reach places or that are flowing horizontally.

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C H A P T E R 3

Operation

The AeroTrak® Portable 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 power switch . 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 white area also.

The printer icon will come on when sampling is started.

3-1

Screen Layout a nd Functionality

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

Some screens require or allow you to enter information. To enter
information, tap on the screen and an on-screen keyboard appears.

Software Input Panel (Keyboard or Keypad)

1. Throughout the setup screens, a keyboard or keypad appears on the
screen when text or numbers may be entered.

2. When you enter information using the keyboard, press either the

 (Enter) or Esc keys when you are done. When you enter data

using the keypad, the data is entered when you press OK on the
screen. The keyboard will then be hidden until another text entry box
is selected.

3. When numeric input is needed, a numeric keypad will appear on
the screen.

Main Tab

The Main Tab is the default screen. The left side of the screen
summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location. Tap on
the size and count portion of the screen to enable Zoomed Data Screen
(see Setup Tab).

The display shows:

 Temperature*
 Relative humidity*
 Air Velocity*
 Bin sizes
 Particle count/concentration

*

Temperature, Humidity, and Air Velocity are displayed only if the optional T/H probe is installed.

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The status bar at the top of the screen shows the current time and date

Icon

Description

Instrument status error. If this icon is shown, it can be pressed and a
more detailed description of the operational error will be shown.
Refer to the troubleshooting section for appropriate actions. If an
instrument error occurs, an audible alarm will also sound.

Sufficient flow through the instrument.
NOTE: During Start Delay (Delay) and Hold Times (Hold), this is

only an indicator of flow On. During Sample Time (Time),
this is an indicator of flow within specified tolerances.

Insufficient flow through the instrument. If this icon is shown, it can
be pressed and a more detailed description of the flow error will be
shown. Refer to the trouble shooting section for appropriate actions.

If a flow error occurs, an audible alarm will also sound.
NOTE: During Start Delay (Delay) and Hold Times (Hold), this is

an indicator of flow Off. During Sample Time (Time), this is
an indicator of flow not being within specified tolerances.

Operating on AC power, no battery installed.

Operating on AC power, battery is installed and charging. (The
battery charges when the instrument is on but not actively taking a
particle sample.)

Battery charged

Low battery and operating on battery.

Battery is very low!

Indicates that TrakPro Lite Secure software is interfacing with the
AeroTrak particle counter. The front panel GUI is inoperable when
the software is operational. Once the software is exited, normal front
panel operation will resume.

settings (see the Setup Tab) and indicates:

Press and hold the (Zone) icon to display a summary of information
for the current zone.

Tap the (Location) icon to step through the list of Locations for the Zone.

Operation 3-3

Field

Description

(Zone)

Displays the zone where the sample is being taken
by the instrument. Press the icon to display a
summary of information for the zone.

(Location)

This dropdown box allows selection of a
preconfigured Location to associate the sampled
data to.

Time

The time for each sample.

Delay/Hold

The Delay displays one of two times:

1. Before the Start button is pressed the Start
Delay time is displayed and then immediately
after the Start button is press the delay time
begins a countdown.

2. During sampling and between cycles (after
the Start Delay has been displayed), the Hold
Delay is displayed and then begins a
countdown.

Volume

The volume of air sampled for a given sample.

Sample

The specific sample being taken out of the total
number of samples programmed to be taken.

Recs

The total number of records in the database/10000
(maximum number of records).

Manual/Automatic/Beep

Mode Indicator; refers to the “Data Count Mode”

(see section below).

Start/Stop button to begin and end sampling in the
configured mode.

Press to print the current sample to the optional
printer.

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1D barcode scanners that support USB 1.0 or 1.1 devices can be used
(Zebra LS2208 works well) to select an existing Zone and Location pair in
the list boxes on the Main page, if the barcodes use the format
ZoneName:LocationName (i.e., the zone name followed by a colon
followed by the location name). The barcode can then be scanned and
the specified zone and location will be automatically selected in the list
boxes.

There are free online barcode generators available (i.e.,

http://barcode.tec-it.com/en). Select linear Code 128 to generate the

barcodes.

Operation 3-5

Zoomed Data Screen

Field

Description

Location

Label that displays information about the currently
selected location.

Manual/Automatic/Beep

Mode Indicator; refers to the “Data Count Mode”

(see section below).

Press the Start/Stop button the begin sampling in
the configured mode.

The Zoomed Data screen is entered by touching in the size and count
part of the main tab display. The bottom portion of the screen
summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location. Tap
the size and count portion of the display to switch back to the Main Tab
display.

The display shows:

 Temperature*
 Relative humidity*
 Air Velocity*
 Bin sizes
 Particle count/concentration

*

Temperature, Humidity, and Air Velocity are displayed only if the optional T/H probe is installed.

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Setup Tab

Zones Setup

Identify and save the location information associated with
collected samples.

Recipes Setup

Save a group of settings (a recipe) that you use over and
over so you don’t have to reset individual settings.

Environment Setup

Sets which units are preferred for displaying
environmental measurements taken using optional
measurement probes.

System Setup

Change Power On Password, Setup Password, System
Configuration, Print Settings, Print Schedule and Clear
Samples.

Purge

Purge residual particles from flow path.

Info

Display instrument information such as model number,
firmware version, serial number, etc.

Device Setup

Set Date and Time, Screen Alignment, Communications,
Regional Settings, and get device information.

The setup tab provides access to the following:

Operation 3-7

Zone Setup Screen

Field

Description

Name

The name you assigned to the zone.

Standard

The classification standard to use for the samples
taken in the Zone. Options include ISO 14644-1,
EU-GMP, Fed Std 209E F, Fed Std 209E, and
None. Use “None” for taking measurements that
are not associated with standards classification.

Class

The Class selected for the classification of the
Zone. Options vary by the Standard selected.

Status

The occupancy status of the Zone. Options vary
based on the selected standard, but include At
Rest, Operational and As Built.

Air Flow

The direction of air flow through the zone: options
are Unidirectional or Multidirectional.

Area

The area of the zone in ft2 or m2.

Largest Particle Size to
Consider

The largest particle size to consider for
classification measurements. Used by most
standards to calculate minimum required sample
volume.

Locations

The number of locations within the zone.

Recipe

The recipe assigned to the zone.

“Zones” are a convenient way to group sample data for printing and
export, and are required for creating standards-based classification
reports. A Zone contains 1 or more “Locations;” this is modeled after
cleanroom standards that prescribe the classification of a zone (or room)
by taking samples at various locations within the zone.

Use the Zone Setup screen to add, delete or edit Zone configurations.

The Zone configuration screen provides the following information for each
zone that is configured.

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To Delete A Zone

To delete a zone from the configuration screen, select (highlight) the
zone name and press Delete. A verification message “Are you sure you
want to delete this Zone?” appears. Press Yes to delete the zone.

A zone that has data associated with it cannot be deleted. The data
associated with the zone must be deleted from the instrument before the
zone can be deleted.

To Add a Zone

To add a zone, press Add. The Definition Screen is displayed.

1. Enter a name for the zone and select the Standard, Class, Status,
Air Flow, and Largest Particle Size to Consider options from the
dropdown boxes. Input the Area using the keypad and select either
ft2 or m2 to describe the area of the zone.

2. Press the Locations tab. The Locations screen is displayed.

Operation 3-9

3. Enter names for each location in the zone and the press Add after

NOTES

 You can also create recipes from the Setup Tab by selecting the

Recipe icon . But if you create a new recipe here, information

you have already entered for the zone is prepopulated into the
required fields.

 If you edit an existing recipe, your changes will affect all zones

using that recipe. Be certain that is what you want to do.

entering each. The name will be added to the box on the left side of
the screen.

4. Press the Recipe tab. The Recipe screen is displayed with a default
recipe in the “Selected Recipe” field.

5. Select the recipe you want to use from the “Selected Recipe” field or
press Create Recipe to create a new recipe or Edit Recipe to edit
the recipe shown in the “Selected Recipe” field.

See Recipes Setup Screen in the Setup Tab section for information
about the fields and parameters of the recipe tabs.

6. When you are done selecting the recipe to use or adding a new
recipe or editing an existing recipe, press Save or Save New Zone.

To Edit A Zone

1. To edit an existing zone configuration, press Edit. The following
screen is displayed.

2. The display has three tabs: Definition, Locations, and Recipe.
Select the tab for the information you want to edit.

3. The Definition Screen for each zone provides the same information
as displayed on the main Zone Configuration screen with the addition
of “Largest Particle Size to Consider” field.

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4. The Locations Screen displays the locations within the selected
zone. You can add, rename, or remove a location from the zone. You
can also move the location name up or down in the list. The Auto
feature will generate the number of locations required by the chosen
standard. This utilizes the room area entered in the zone definition.
The locations can then be renamed or the default naming convention
can be maintained.

5. You can take as many samples as possible (up to 10,000) under a
specific location attached to a specific recipe and then be able to
select the samples based on date to print a report or export data for a
selected number of samples.

6. The Recipe Screen displays the recipe in use for the selected zone
and information relevant to that recipe. You can select a different
recipe for the zone or you can create a new recipe or edit an existing
recipe. (For information about recipes see the Recipes Setup Screen
in Setup Tab section.)

Operation 3-11

NOTE

If you edit a recipe, the changes will affect all zones using that recipe.
Be certain that is what you want to do.

NOTE

The delete button will be grayed out and unavailable if the recipe
has samples.

7. When all the changes have been made, press Save.

Recipes Setup Screen

Use the Recipes Setup screen to review recipes, add or delete recipes,
and edit recipes. The “Default” recipe cannot be deleted. A recipe that
has samples cannot be deleted.

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The steps for adding or editing a recipe are identical. Press either the

Field

Description

Automatic

If this mode is selected, the particle counter starts counting
in automatic mode when the start button is pressed
according to the settings on the Recipes Timing Screen.

Manual

If this mode is selected, the particle counter starts sampling
immediately when the start button is pressed and stops at
the end of the sample time, which is configured on the

Recipes Timing Screen.

Beep

The Beep mode enables the AeroTrak particle counter to

operate in a “Geiger Counter” mode. As particles are

detected, a beep is emitted. The frequency of beeps
configured utilizing the alarm thresholds setting. It works on
a single bin. If you wish to beep on total particulates,
configure the unit in cumulative mode and set an alarm
threshold for the .5 channel. The alarm threshold
determines the beep frequency. The actual number of
particulates measured in the preceding 1 second will be
divided by the threshold and the corresponding number of
beeps emitted. An alarm threshold of 0 will not emit beeps.

To alarm on viable particulates, be sure that all total
particulate alarms are disabled and configure an alarm in
the viable count channels. It is configured in the same
manner described above.

Add button or the Edit button and proceed as follows:

1. Press Add or Edit button to display the Recipe Tab.

2. On the Recipe tab, enter a name or edit the name of the recipe. For
a new recipe, a default name will appear, but you can type over it and
name the recipe anything you want.

3. Select the Count Mode: options are Automatic, Manual, and Beep as
described below.

Operation 3-13

Field

Description

Beep
(continued)

If multiple alarms are configured, the AeroTrak particle
counter will emit beeps only on a single channel. If multiple
alarms are configured, the AeroTrak particle counter
searches for which alarm to operating on starting with the
smallest to largest Total Particulate Channel selected
followed by the smallest to largest Viable Particulate
Channel.

Settings in the sample timing screen are ignored in beep
mode.

Example: Looking for a viable particle source that raises
above 500 count background by 10000. Configure the unit
in cumulative mode and enable the .5 viable particulate
alarm to 500. The AeroTrak particle counter will now emit a
single beep for every 500 particles. At steady state, a beep
will be emitted once per second (500/500=1). When the
source is encountered it will emit 20 beeps per second
(10,000/500) = 20. If a higher frequency is desired lower the
threshold to 200. This will result in 50 beeps per second
being emitted.

The maximum number of beeps that can be emitted per
second is 50.

4. Finally, enter the zones that this recipe is or will be assigned to.

NOTE

Entering the names of the zones in this box does not assign this
recipe to the zone. This is for information only so when you change
the recipe for a zone, update the information here.

5. Press the Timing tab to enter or edit start delay times, sample time,
hold time, etc.

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6. To make changes to the timing settings, highlight the component to
change (hours, minutes, seconds, etc.) and use the on-screen
keypad to change the value.

W A R N I N G

Instrument status alarms are inactive if samples times are 10 seconds or

less. Flow error alarms may not occur if sample time is less than 15
seconds. To ensure proper instrument status and flow alarm operation,
utilize a sample time of 15 seconds or larger.

NOTE

With firmware version 2.4 and higher, you will be able to print reports
and/or export sample data selected by date. There is no need to
create new zones to select data by date. There is no need to print all
samples in a zone to view a specific sample or samples taken on
specific dates. Samples can also be selected by date for a given
recipe and zone.

Field

Description

Start Delay

Start Delay indicates how long it will be before the first
sample is taken.

NOTE

It takes approximately 10 seconds for the pump to reach
the flow set point; taking a measurement before the pump
is functioning properly may result in a data and flow error.

Sample Time

Sample time indicates how long the instrument will run for
each sample.

Hold Time

Hold Time indicates how long the instrument pauses
between samples.

Cycles

Cycles is the total number of samples you want collected.
In Automatic mode, a cycle value of 0 causes the
instrument to count continuously using the settings for
Delay, Time, and Hold until the Start/Stop button is pressed
again.

Volume

Volume sets the volume of air that will pass through the
instrument for each sample. After you enter a volume, you
must select Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters or Cubic Liters for
measurement.

Operation 3-15

7. Press the Channels tab.

NOTES

 In Differential modes (Δ), disabling one or more channels will

disable all threshold alarms. Other alarms are not affected.

 While in beep mode, a threshold of 0 will not trigger an audible

alarm even if Alarm is enabled.

 Concentration display is unavailable in Beep mode.

8. This tab can be used to view or set the particle size for each channel
(not supported in all models), enable/disable the channel,
enable/disable alarm for each channel and set the alarm threshold for
each channel. The threshold values are expressed in the units
selected in the Count Units control. Select the appropriate Count
Units from the list.

During sampling, when a channel value exceeds the threshold value
set here, the channel data is highlighted in red on the Main screen,
an audible alarm sounds, and the alarm icon.

To acknowledge the alarm and silence the buzzer, tap the alarm
icon .

9. Press Save or Save New Recipe as appropriate when done.

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NOTE

The Channel Configuration screen has restrictions that must be
noted when Differential mode () is selected.

When differential Δ particle count or concentration is selected, the
total number of counts is the number of particles between enabled bin
sizes. When particle concentration is cumulative Σ, the total number of
counts includes all particles larger than the bin size.

In Differential Display/Alarm mode, there are two constraints:

 If alarming is desired, all channels must be enabled.
 If channel selection is desired, then all alarms must be disabled.

The controls work in a mutually exclusive manner. When any of the

channel “Enable” boxes are unchecked, all “Alarm” enable boxes will
be cleared. When any of the “Alarm” boxes are checked, all of the

channel “Enable” boxes will become checked.

For the Cumulative modes (), there are no such constraints. Any
combination of “Enable” and “Alarm” selections can be made.

System Setup Screen

Use the System Setup screen to select (or change) the power on
password, set up a password, select system configuration parameters,
select print settings, schedule printing and clear samples.

Change Power On Password Screen

If a Power On password has been previously set, that password must be
entered before being allowed to change the Power On password. If a
Power On password is set, then on instrument startup a password screen
will ask for the password before the instrument can be used. A blank

Operation 3-17

password is regarded as no password and if set as the new password,

NOTE

Keep the password in a safe place. It is difficult to reset the password
and requires contacting the factory. If the password has been
misplaced, please contact TSI technical support.

Field

Description

Old Password

Enter your existing password (if one has already
been set) or leave blank.

New Password

Enter a new password. The password can be any
length and use any characters.

Confirm New Password

Retype the new password then press OK. A
confirmation message appears if the password
is changed.

NOTE

Leave both New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank to
turn off password protection.

Call TSI if you have forgotten the password.

will not prompt you for a password on system startup.

Tap on the screen to display the on-screen keyboard and enter the
required information.

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Change Setup Password Screen

Field

Description

Old Password

Enter existing password (if one has already been
set) or leave blank.

New Password

Enter a new password The password can be any
length and use any characters.

Confirm New Password

Retype the new password then press OK. A
confirmation message appears if the password
is changed.

NOTE

Leave both New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank to
turn off password protection.

Call TSI if you have forgotten the password.

If a Setup password has been previously set, that password must be
entered before being allowed to change the Setup password. If a Setup
password is set, clicking on the setup tab at the bottom of the main
screen brings up a password screen. That password must be entered in
order to change instrument settings.

Tap on the screen to display the on-screen keyboard end enter the
required information.

Operation 3-19

Configuration Screen

Field

Description

 and  on Zoom

Select to zoom in on both cumulative (Σ) and
differential (Δ) counts on the Main Tab. To zoom the
Main Tab, select on the left side of the Main Tab (it
takes a moment for the screen to update.) Click on the
screen again to return to normal view.

Store Partial Samples

When selected, stores the partial record in the current
database if the instrument is stopped during a
sampling period.

Alarm Volume Level

Controls the alarm volume setting.

Use the Configuration screens to set configuration parameters. Press OK
when finished.

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Field

Description

Relay Trigger

Check the box or boxes for the icon or icons upon
which the relay trigger will close.

Relay will close on instrument status errors including
laser error, algorithm corruption, or select control
voltages.

Relay will close on any flow error including sample
flow, sheath air flow, or concentrator flow.

Either of these errors signifies potentially invalid data.
Relay closure can be selected to operate on any or all

alarm functions.

Trigger Delay

This is the number of sample cycles that must occur
before the relay is activated.

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Operation 3-21

Print Setup Screen

Field

Description

Serial Number

Indicates that the serial number of the particle counter used
to collect the data will be printed.

Model Name

Indicates that the model number of the particle counter used
to collect the data will be printed.

Separator

Indicates a line separator will be printed after the Model
Name and Serial Number in the header of all printouts.

Differential

Indicates that the differential value of the data will be printed.

Cumulative

Indicates that the cumulative value of the data will be
printed.

Last Calibration

The date and time the instrument was last calibrated by TSI.

Statistics

A statistical summary is printed after the sample data.

Statistics Only

A statistical summary is printed instead of sample data.

NOTE

Printer paper has a colored strip printed on the last few feet of each roll
to indicate when it is time to change the paper roll.

A hard copy of a sample set or statistics can be printed from the
instrument using an optional thermal printer. Use this screen to set print
parameters. Press OK when finished. These selections will apply when
printing automatically or when printing from the Data tab page.

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Print Schedule Screen

Field

Description

Automatic Printing

Enables automatic printing.

On Sample

Print data whenever a sample completes.

On Alarm

Print data when an alarm condition occurs.

English Only Printing

Always print data in English.

Use the Print Schedule screen to schedule automatic printing. Choose to
either print when an alarm occurs or print whenever a sample is
complete.

“English Only Printing” can be selected to print reports in English even
when the selected language is a language other than English. Prints
default zones and locations in English. If zones or locations have been
created with names in other languages, the names are not translated to
English.

Operation 3-23

Clear Samples Screen

C A U T I O N

WHEN “YES” IS SELECTED ON THE CLEAR SAMPLES SCREEN,

ALL SAMPLE RECORDS WILL BE DELETED FROM THE
INSTRUMENT! THERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER THEM ONCE
THEY HAVE BEEN DELETED.

Use the Clear Samples screen to clear all samples from the internal
database. Select Yes to clear all samples. Select No to return to the
System Setup screen.

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Purge Screen

Use the Purge feature to improve zero count test by removing any
residual particles in the flow path and depositing them on the exhaust
filter. TSI recommends that this feature be used when:

1. The instrument was exposed to high concentrations.

2. The instrument was not zeroed over long periods of time.

3. After a field calibration.

4. The instrument was moved around a lot.
Attach filters to the inlet and click the Start Purge button. The pump will

continue to run for 15 minutes and then stop. To stop the pump before
the 15 minutes have completed, click the Stop Purge button.

Operation 3-25

Information Screen

Use the Information screen to view the system’s model, serial number,

copyright, manufacture date, calibration date, next calibration date,
firmware version, USB IP address and date and time format. Press Close
when finished.

Device Setup Screen

Use the Device Setup screen to access screens to set or change the date
and time, set visual parameters of the display, set up communications, or
set regional features.

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Date and Time Screen

Field

Description

Date

Press the down arrow to display a calendar then select the
date from the calendar.

Time

Select the time component you want to change (hours;
minutes; seconds) and then use the left and right arrows to
adjust to the current time.

24 Hour

Time display is in 24 hour format.

Use the Date and Time screen to set the current date and time and set
the date format. Press OK when finished. Select options using the arrows
or tapping on the screen which brings up the keypad.

Operation 3-27

Display Screen

Field

Description

Screen Alignment

Press this item to reset the screen alignment. Follow
the directions on the alignment screen.

NOTE

The touchscreen display is aligned at the factory and
typically will stay aligned for the life of the instrument.
Only perform this alignment if tapping on the onscreen
controls of the instrument seems to give poor results.

Use the Display screen to set or change visual parameters.

Communications Screen

Use the Communications screen to configure the IP address, subnet,
and default gateway to which the instrument belongs. Addresses can be
entered using the arrows or by selecting a field and using the on-screen
keypad.

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Field

Description

IP Address

The numerical identification (logical address) that is
assigned to this device when participating in a
computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for
communication between its nodes.

Subnet Mask

A network of computers and devices that have a
common, designated IP address routing prefix. All
hosts within a subnet can be reached in one "hop"
(time to live = 1), implying that all hosts in a subnet are
connected to the same link.

Default Gateway

A node on the computer network that serves as an
access point to another network and is chosen when
the IP address does not belong to any other entities in
the Routing Table.

Use DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration
Protocol)

When checked, this protocol is used to automatically
obtain the information necessary for operation from a
DHCP server running on your local network.

NOTE

TCP/IP is an industry standard networking protocol that allows
computers and devices to communicate over Ethernet and other media
access channels. Providing full details on how to configure an IP
network is beyond the scope of this manual. Please contact your
company IT department or a qualified networking professional if you
are not qualified to configure such a network.

Regional Screen

Use the Regional screen to set the language in which the on-screen
dialog is displayed and your regional format for numbers.

Operation 3-29

Field

Description

Language

Select the language in which you want on-screen dialog
displayed; options are German, English, Spanish,
French, Italian, Chinese (simplified), and Japanese.

Formats

Select the format that is commonly used to display real
numbers and the date and time in your region.

Environment Screen

Field

Description

°F

Display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

°C

Display temperature in degrees Celsius.

ft/s

Display velocity in feet per second.

m/s

Display velocity in meters per second.

Use the Environment screen to set the units for temperature, which is
displayed on the Main and Data Tabs, and the printouts when a humidity
and temperature probe is hooked up to the instrument.

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Data Tab

NOTE

Counts displayed on the data tab concentration may have slight
rounding errors when comparing all channels to values with selected
channels enabled. The method for calculating concentration is to sum
the raw counts for each location then calculate concentration from
sample volume and then round. This may result in slight rounding
errors when comparing counts with all channels enabled versus
concentrations with selected channels enabled. The methodology
utilized is covered in ISO 14644-1 Annex D.

Field

Description

#, ft3, m3

Button used to change between counts and concentration
displays:

# = number
ft

3

= particles per cubic foot

m3 = particles per cubic meter

Size

Channel size.



Differential concentration.



Cumulative concentration.

Export the data to a flash drive. See Export Data Screen
below.

Print data to the optional printer. See Print Data below.
Zone (Z)

Zone where the data was collected.

Location (L)

Location where the data was collected.

Use the Data tab to preview data that has been collected. To scroll
though the records, use the elevator (slide) on the right. The record
number is displayed at the bottom of the tab. As each record displays, its
data and relevant parameters are displayed.

Operation 3-31

Field

Description

Sample

Duration of the sampling period.

Date

Date on which the data was collected.

Time

Time at which data was collected.

Temp

Temperature at the end of the time the data was collected (if
probe connected during sampling).

RH

Humidity level at the end of the time the data was collected
(if probe connected during sampling).

Alarm

Alarm threshold was triggered (Yes) or not (No).

Inst

Status of the instrument hardware. OK if no issues or an
error abbreviation if instrument has a possible issue.

Vol

Volume of air that was sampled.

Vel

Velocity of the ambient air at the sampling location as
measured by a connected TSI Velocity probe (optional).

Record

This record number.

Records

Total number of records.

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Export Data Screen

Field

Description

Secured file

This file is intended to be used with TrakPro Lite Secure
software and maintains CFR 21 Part 11 compliance.
The file has the extension file name_sec.xml.

Unsecured file

This file is intended for user input into Excel for
graphing and data manipulation purposes and has the
extension file name.xml.

Both

If using both file types, both file formats can be
exported. Please note that the data export time is
longer when both file formats are exported.

C A U T I O N

Do NOT modify the secure file. If the “_SEC” secure file is modified,

TrakPro Lite Secure software will not be able to open the file.

Use the Export Data screen to export sample data to a flash drive.
Select the name of the file and range of data to export. Data is
downloaded into an XML file that can be opened with commonly used
spreadsheet programs.

To Export Data

1. Click the USB drive icon on the Data tab. The Export Data screen
appears.

Operation 3-33

2. Select a file from the list and click:
a. “Export” to overwrite an existing file.
b. “Export As…” to enter a file name. Then select OK.

3. Select Sample data by Zone or by Sample index range with option of
limiting samples to a date range.

a. Check “Use Start Date” checkbox and select a start date to

exclude data that was collected prior to that start date.

b. Check “Use End Date” checkbox and select an end date to

exclude data that was collected after that end date. Date is
displayed as month/day/year.

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4. This form allows you to select data for export by zone. Move a
desired zone to the box on the right to select it. To select data by
sample index range instead, tap the Select by Record button at
the bottom.

5. This form allows you to select data for export by range of sample
Index. Tap Select Range radio button and then select the lower and
upper sample index numbers. To select data for export by zone
instead, tap the Select by Zone button at the bottom.

6. Once the records or the zone have been selected, press Export…
to begin exporting. Status screens allow viewing the progress of
the export.

or

Operation 3-35

C A U T I O N

Do NOT remove the external drive during the export process. If the thumb

drive is removed, re-insert and restart the download process. Data stored
on the instrument is not lost during the transfer.

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Print Data

The print button allows a range of sample data to be printed using the
internal printer.

 The “Print by Record” form or the “Print by Zone” form can be used.

Both forms provide the option to limit data selection to a date range.

 Check the “Use Start Date” checkbox and select a start date to

exclude samples collected before that date.

 Check the “Use End Date” checkbox and select an end date to

exclude samples collected after that date.

 Check the “Recipe” checkbox to include recipe details for each recipe

used in the report.

To Print Data

1. Click the Printer icon on the Data tab. The “Print by Zone” screen
appears.

2. Move a zone to the box on the right to select it for printing.

3. Optionally filter samples by date by checking start date and/or end
date checkboxes and selecting the dates.

Operation 3-37

4. To select data by range or sample index instead, tap the Select by
Record button at the bottom.

5. The “Select by Record” screen above allows you to select data by
range of sample index number. Tap the Select Range radio button
and select the lower and upper sample index numbers. To select
data by zone instead, tap the Select by Zone button at the bottom.

6. To filter the data by start and/or end date, check the appropriate
checkboxes and select the date.

7. Check “Recipe” to include the details of each recipe used by samples
that are included in the report.

8. Once you have identified the records or zone to print, press the
Print… button.

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9. The print data screen shows progress on the current selected range
of sample data to be printed. Press the Cancel Printing button to
cancel the rest of the print job.

Printouts that include sample data will identify the samples as “Sample X
of Y” where Y is the total number of samples in a set being printed (not

the total number of samples on the instrument) and X is the current
sample in the set (not the sample ID for the sample).

Operation 3-39

Reports Tab

Use the Reports Tab screen to select various standard reports for
viewing and printing.

1. Select a zone to be included in the report and you have the option to
restrict data to a date range.

a. Check the Use Start Date checkbox and enter a start date to

exclude data collected before that date.

b. Check the Use End Date checkbox and select an end date to

exclude data collected after that date.

2. Check the “Recipe” checkbox to include recipe details on the report.

3. When you press the Generate button, you are given the option of
entering a title for the report.

4. Enter a title or leave the textbox blank.

5. Press the Enter key on the visual keyboard or press the Close button
of the form to close the form and generate the report.

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6. Report will show the title you provided.

Field

Description

Zone

Select the zone from the dropdown list.

Standard

Select the standard from the dropdown list.

Class

Select the class from the dropdown list.

Use Start Date

Exclude samples collected before a specified date.

Use End Date

Exclude samples collected after a specified date.

Recipe

Check to include the recipe details on the report.

Exclude Samples
button.

Tap Exclude Samples button to display form that allows
you to enter IDs of samples to exclude and IDs of
replacement samples (if required by standard).

When you close the Exclude Samples form, the excluded
samples will be listed in the listbox on the Reports page.

Generate

Press to begin generating a report that you can view on­screen or print.

The “Exclude Samples” form shown below is displayed when you click
the Exclude Samples button. Enter the ID of a sample to exclude in the
left column and enter the ID of a sample to replace it (if required by the
selected standard) in the right column. The software allows you to enter
up to five excluded and five replacement samples for ISO 14644-1:2015.
If the standard (e.g., ISO 14644-1:1999) allows only one excluded
sample and no replacements, only the first edit box in the left column will
be enabled and the replacement boxes will all be disabled.

Operation 3-41

To save the selections for the report, click Save button. To clear the
textboxes (i.e., cancel use of excluded samples and replacements) click
the Clear button.

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Ethernet
Port

USB A
(Flash Drive)

USB B (to
computer)

C H A P T E R 4

Data Handling

There are three basic ways to get data from the AeroTrak® Portable
Airborne Particle Counter:

1. Data download to a USB Flash Drive.

2. USB port connection to a computer using TrakPro™ Lite Secure
software.

3. Ethernet connection to a TSI FMS Server.

USB Data Download

The AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter is equipped with a
USB A host drive that will allow for the downloading of stored data to a
USB flash drive (also commonly called a USB thumb drive). To download
data, attach a flash drive to the USB A host port and follow the
instructions in the operation section of this manual. The data is
downloaded in XML format that can be opened in Microsoft Excel®
version 2003 or greater. The data files can also be opened in the latest
versions of OpenOfficeTM.

4-1

USB Computer Commun i cation

The AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter is equipped with a
USB compatible to USB B cable for connection to a personal computer.
The cable plugs into the right side of the instrument. Data from the
particle counter can be downloaded to a PC, through TrakPro Lite Secure
software and recipes can be uploaded to the particle counters using the
TrakPro Lite Secure software.

Installing Software

See the TrakPro Lite Secure Software (version 3.0 or later) User’s Guide
(P/N 6004404) on CD (P/N 7001901) for installation instructions.

Ethernet Communicat i o ns

An Ethernet port is provided for use with TSI Facility Monitoring Software
(FMS). Refer to the FMS Software documentation and the TSI service
and installation manual for detailed configuration and operation
information on Modbus TCP over Ethernet.

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NOTE

There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Opening
the instrument case may void the warranty. TSI recommends that the
AeroTrak

®

Airborne Particle Counter be returned to the factory for any

required maintenance or service not described in this manual.
Cleaning can be done without removing the instrument case.

Item

Frequency

Zero check

Daily or according to application

Factory cleaning and calibration

Annually.

Cleaning the instrument enclosure

As needed

C H A P T E R 5

Maintenance

The chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for the
Model 9310/9510/9350/9550/9500 AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle
Counters.

Maintenance Schedule

TSI recommends annual factory cleaning and calibration for the
AeroTrak® Airborne Particle Counter. See Chapter 7, "Contacting

Customer Service" for service/calibration.

Recommended Field Maintenance Schedule

Zero Check

The zero check ensures that the instrument is properly assembled and
free from leaks, residual particles, and electronic noise.

Cleaning the Instrum e n t Enclosure

To clean the enclosure, dampen a lint-free cloth and gently wipe the
surface until surface contamination is removed.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Counts are too low

Instrument is being operated outside
temperature or relative humidity
specifications.

Operate instrument within specifications.

Internal parts have been damaged because
instrument was stored at a temperature
greater than 122°F (50°C).

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

Instrument has contamination on the optics
due to condensation or excessive loading.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

Laser or pump control is damaged.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

Unit is due for calibration.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

Instrument does not turn on

The on/off button is not being

pressed properly.

Press and hold the on/off button for one
second.

Battery is not charged.

Recharge battery or connect to AC
power.

Power cord is not plugged into unit.

Connect power cord.

Instrument does not meet
zero count specification
(<1 particle/5 mins)

Instrument inlet is contaminated with
particles

HEPA zero filter is not connected properly
and room air is leaking into the HEPA zero
filter assembly.

Follow inlet cleaning instructions in
manual.

Check that the HEPA zero filter has
been tightly connected to the inlet.
Check that rubber O-ring (black) on the
inlet is in place.

Residual particles from previous samples
are shedding off internal parts and into the
optics.

Purge instrument by running the
instrument for 15 to 30 minutes before
attempting zero count test. Longer purge
times may be required depending on
amount of particle contamination in the
instrument.

An internal component has been damaged
due to operation outside of temperature
specifications or one or more excessive
bumps or jolts, and electronic noise is
inducing false counts.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

A leak has developed in the aerosol flow
path.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

Internal optics have become dirty.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

C H A P T E R 6

Troubleshooting

6-1

Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Battery does not charge

The unit must be turned on but not in
sampling mode for the battery to charge.

Turn on unit. Green LED by on/off button
should be lit.

Unit is actively taking data.

The unit will not recharge the battery
while taking a measurement. Once the
measurement is complete, the unit will
begin recharging the battery.

Unit not put in standby mode when turned
off.

Select Standby/Charge when shutting off
the instrument if you want the battery to
be charged.

BATTERY ERROR

Low battery (<10%).

Recharge battery or connect AC cord.

Single battery in 100 L/min Model 9500, or
two batteries where one has been only
partially charged

The 100 L/min Model 9500 requires two
batteries (within 25% charge of each
other) to take a sample. If only 1 battery
is installed, then the unit will not start a
measurement and will display the battery
warning. To correct, place a second
charged battery in the instrument.

FLOW ERROR

Instrument was unable to control flow rate
[i.e., if sample tubing used is too long
(greater than 12 m on 28.3 and 50 L/min
instruments, 8 m on 100 L/min instrument)].

Restart measurement.
Pressure drop across inlet may be too
large.

Lower pressure drop across inlet by
using larger diameter tubing, less tubing,
and/or adding a bleed valve.

Inlet tubing kinked.

Straighten tubing.

Inlet not at ambient pressure.

Do not subject the unit to other than
ambient pressure conditions.

LASER POWER /
DETECTOR WARNING

Excessive direct light is entering the
aerosol inlet.

Remove instrument from direct light.
Optical path blocked.

Return to factory for service.

Nozzle is misaligned. Fiber attached on the
nozzle tip.

Contact TSI and return to factory.

Detector board damaged. Laser power is
normal.

Return to factory or factory authorized
service centers for service.

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C H A P T E R 7

Contacting Customer
Service

This chapter gives directions for contacting people at TSI Incorporated for
technical information and directions for returning the AeroTrak® Portable
Airborne Particle Counter for service.

Technical Contacts

 If you have any difficulty setting up or operating the AeroTrak

Portable Airborne Particle Counter, or if you have technical or
application questions about this system, contact an applications
engineer at TSI Incorporated, 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490­2811 or e-mail [e-mail].

 If the AeroTrak

properly, or if you are returning the instrument for service, visit our
website at http://rma.tsi.com, or contact TSI Customer Service at
1-800-874-2811 (USA) or [phone].

®

Portable Airborne Particle Counter, does not operate

International Contacts

Service

TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd

150 Kampong Ampat
#05-05 KA Centre
Singapore 368324

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza
No. 12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue
Haidian District, Beijing, 100181
CHINA

®

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

7-1

TSI Instruments Ltd.

Stirling Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3ST
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support

TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd

150 Kampong Ampat
#05-05 KA Centre
Singapore 368324

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza
No. 12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue
Haidian District, Beijing, 100181
CHINA

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TSI GmbH

Neuköllner Strasse 4
52068 Aachen
GERMANY

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TSI Instruments Ltd.

Stirling Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3ST
UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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TSI France Inc.

Hotel technologique
BP 100
Technopôle de Château-Gombert
13382 Marseille cedex 13
FRANCE

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Returning for Serv i c e

Visit our website at http://rma.tsi.com and complete the on-line “Return
Merchandise Authorization” form or call TSI at 1-800-874-2811 (USA),
[phone], or 001 651 490-2811 (International) for specific return
instructions.

Customer Service will need the following information:

 The instrument model number
 The instrument serial number
 A purchase order number (unless under warranty)
 A billing address
 A shipping address

Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI. If you no
longer have the original packing material, seal off any ports to prevent
debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the display and the
connectors on the instrument front and back panels are protected. This
instrument is very fragile and must be packed in a manner appropriate for
a precision instrument.

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7-4 AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter

Specification

Description

Size Range

9310/9350: 0.3 to 25 µm
9510/9550/9500: 0.5 to 25 µm

Channel Sizes (additional
channel sizes available)

9310-02: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
9350-02: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 µm
9350-03: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
9510-02: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
9550-02: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
9500-01: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm

Counting Efficiency

9310/9350: 50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles

>0.45 μm (per JIS and ISO 21501-4)1
9510/9550/9500:
50% @ 0.5 μm; 100% for particles

>0.75 μm (per JIS and ISO 21501-4)1

Concentration Limits

9310/9510: 820,000 particle/ft3 at 10% coincidence loss
9350/9550: 710,000 particle/ft3 at 10% coincidence loss
9500: 425,000 particle/ft3 at 10% coincidence loss

Light Source

Long life laser diode

Zero Count Level

<1 count/5 minutes (meets JIS B9921 and
ISO 21501-4)

Flow Rate

9310/9510: 28.3 L/min (1.0 CFM) with 5% accuracy

(meets JIS and ISO 21501-4)
9350/9550: 50 L/min (1.77 CFM) with 5% accuracy
9500: 100 L/min (3.53 CFM) with 5% accuracy

Flow Control

Automatic

Calibration

NIST traceable

Sample Probe/Tubing

Isokinetic sampling probe

Sampling Modes

Manual, automatic, beep, cumulative/differential count,
or concentration

Sampling Time

1 second to 99 hours

Sampling Frequency

1 to 9999 cycles or continuous

Sample Output

Internal HEPA filter

Vacuum Source

Internal pump with patented* flow control technology

1

A P P E N D I X A

Specifications

All specifications meet or exceed ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921 and are
subject to change without notice.

Meets all ISO 21501-4 specifications for ISO 14644-1 Class 3 and higher cleanrooms

*

Patent Number 6,167,107

A-1

Specification

Description

Communication Mode

Modbus® TCP over Ethernet (TCP/IP) or USB output

Data Storage

10,000 sample records

Data Security

Password protected

Alarm/Status

Audible alarm sounds for counts over threshold values
set in recipe and for instrument or flow errors also

Alarm

This connector provides two pins for a contact closure
to control an external alarm. The contact closure is
normally open and rated for 0 to 60 V AC/DC at 1.5 A
peak, 0.5 A continuous. The “alarm out” is rated for
60 V insulation. The contact is closed under alarm
conditions determined by the programming of the
device.

Display

VGA 5.7-inch touch screen with Windows® CE

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese
(simplified), Italian

Reports

On screen viewable and printable ISO 14644-1,
FS-209E & EU GMP

Printer

Built-in thermal printer (also available without printer)

External Surface

Stainless Steel

AC Power (power to
AC adapter)

110 to 240 VAC universal power supply

DC Power (power to
instrument)

24 VDC @ 3.0 A
Battery

Removable/rechargeable Li-Ion (up to 2)

Battery Life

9310/9510: Up to 7 hours of continuous use
9350/9550: Up to 4 hours of continuous use
9500: Up to 2 hours of continuous use

Dimensions (L x W x H)

24.1 x 23.0 x 23.2 (9.5 x 9.0 x 9.2)

Standards

CE, JIS B 9921, ISO 21501-4 as listed above

Weight

5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) with battery, 5.4 kg (11.8 lbs)
without battery

Warranty

2 years. Extended warranties available

Operating Conditions

2 to 35°C (36° to 95°F); 20% to 95% non-condensing
relative humidity

Storage Conditions

0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); Up to 98% non-condensing
relative humidity

Included Accessories

Operating manual on CD, power cord, battery,
isokinetic probe, 3 m (10 ft) tubing, purge filter, printer
paper, USB cable, and TrakPro™ Lite Secure data
download software

Optional Accessories

Electronic filter scanning probe, basic filter scanning
probe, TSI velocity probes, Temp/RH probe, additional
battery, dual port external battery charger, isokinetic
probes, sample tubing, carrying case

A-2 AeroTrak® Portable Airborne Particle Counter

Compliance

CE Marking

EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Radiated Emissions
EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Conducted Emissions
EN61000-3-2: Harmonics
EN61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations
EN61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN61000-4-3: Electromagnetic Field Immunity
EN61000-4-4: Burst Immunity
EN61000-4-6: Conducted PS Immunity
EN61000-4-5: Surge Immunity
EN61000-4-8: Rated Power-Frequency Field Immunity
EN61000-4-11: Voltage Dips\Short Interruptions Immunity

RoHS Marking

Yes

Laser Safety

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Specifications A-3

Dimensional Diagram

Dimensions are given in millimeters with inch equivalents in parenthesis.

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Index

2

24 hour, 3-27
2-pin connector, 1-3

A

AC power, A-2
accessories

included, A-2

optional, 1-4, A-2
add zone, 3-9
air flow, 3-8, 3-41
air velocity, 3-6
alarm, 2-3, 2-8, 2-10, 3-32, A-2
alarm accessories, 1-3
alarm closure, 2-8
alarm out, 2-3, 2-8, A-2
alarm out connector

warning, 2-9
alarm output function

warning, 2-8
alarm switch

caution, 2-8
area, 3-8
automatic, 3-13
automatic printing, 3-23

B

barcode scanner, 3-5
basic filter scanning probe, 1-4
battery

does not charge, 6-2

life, A-2

low error, 6-2

specifications, A-2
battery access, 2-2
battery low, 3-3
battery pack, 1-2
battery, warning, 2-5
beep, 3-13
bin size, 3-2, 3-6
both, 3-33

C

calibration, A-1
calibration certificate, 1-3
Calibration label, viii
cancel printing button, 3-39
carry case

optional, 1-5
carry case, heavy duty

optional, 1-5

caution

alarm switch, 2-8
description, ix
description of symbol, ix

symbol, ix
CE marking, A-3
change setup, 3-19
change setup password

confirm new password, 3-19

new password, 3-19

old password, 3-19
channel sizes, A-1
class, 3-8
class 1 laser product label, viii
class level, 3-41
cleaning instrument enclosure, 5-1
clear button, 3-42
clear samples screen, 3-24
communication mode, A-2
communications, 4-1
communications screen, 3-28

default gateway, 3-29

IP address, 3-29

subnet mask, 3-29

use dhcp, 3-29
compliance, A-3
computer cable, 1-3
concentration limits, A-1
configuration screen, 3-20

relay trigger, 3-21

trigger delay, 3-21

volume, 3-20

zoom, 3-20
confirm new password, 3-18, 3-19
contacting TSI, 7-1

email address, iii
counting efficiency, A-1
counts are too low, 6-1
cumulative, 3-22
cumulative concentration, 3-31
customer service, 7-1

D

data handling, 4-1, 4-2
data security, A-2
data storage, A-2
data tab, 3-31

alarm, 3-32

cumulative concentration, 3-31

date, 3-32

differential concentration, 3-31

export data, 3-31

humidity, 3-32

data tab (continued)

laser, 3-32
location, 3-31
print data, 3-31
record, 3-32
records, 3-32
sample, 3-32
size, 3-31
temperature, 3-32
time, 3-32
vol, 3-32

zone, 3-31
date, 3-27, 3-32
date and time screen, 3-27

24 hour, 3-27

date, 3-27

time, 3-27
DC power, A-2
default gateway, 3-29
delay, 3-4, 3-15
delete zone, 3-9
detector warning, 6-2
device setup, 3-7
device setup screen, 3-26
differential, 3-22
differential concentration, 3-31
dimensional diagram, A-4
dimensions, A-2
display, A-2

screen alignment, 3-28
display screen, 3-28
dual battery charger

optional, 1-4

E

edit zone, 3-10
edit zone screen, 3-10
electronic filter scanning probe, 1-4
English only printing, 3-23
environment screen, 3-30
environment setup, 3-7
ESD protection, ix
Ethernet communications, 4-2
Ethernet port, 2-3, 2-11, 4-1
European symbol for non-disposable

item, viii
exclude samples screen, 3-42
exclude samples button, 3-41
exclude samples form, 3-41
export data, 3-31, 3-33
export data screen, 3-33

both, 3-33

completed successfully, 3-36

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export data screen (continued)

exporting recipes, 3-35
secured file, 3-33
select range of data, 3-35
select zone data for export, 3-34

unsecured file, 3-33
external alarm, A-2
external surface, A-2

F

factory cleaning and calibration, 5-1
ferrite, 1-3
filter samples, 3-37
filter scanner, 2-3, 2-8, 2-9
flow control, A-1
flow error, 6-2
flow rate, 1-1, A-1
formats, 3-29

G

generate, 3-41
getting help, x
getting started, 2-1

H

help, x, 7-1
HEPA zero filter assembly, 1-3
hold, 3-15
humidity, 3-32

I–J

info, 3-7
information screen, 3-26
installing lithium-ion battery, 2-5
instrument description, 2-2
instrument does not meet zero count

specification, 6-1
instrument does not turn on, 6-1
instrument enclosure

cleaning, 5-1
instrument inlet contaminated, 6-1
integral thermal printer, 2-7
international contacts, 7-1
introduction, 1-1
IP address, 3-29
ISO 14644-1

1999, 3-41

2015, 3-41
isokinetic probe, 1-2

optional, 1-4

using, 2-12

K

keyboard, 3-2
keypad, 3-2

L

labels, viii
language, 3-29
languages, A-2
largest particle size to consider, 3-8

laser, 3-32
laser power warning, 6-2
laser radiation label, viii
laser radiation symbol label, viii
laser safety, vii, A-3
last calibration, 3-22
light source, A-1
lithium-ion battery, 2-5
location, 3-4, 3-6, 3-31
location icon, 3-3
locations, 3-8
locations screen, 3-9, 3-11
locations tab, 3-9

M

main tab, 3-2
maintenance, 5-1

cleaning instrument enclosure, 5-1
factory cleaning and calibration, 5-1
schedule, 5-1

zero check, 5-1
manual, 3-13
manual history, ii
manual/automatic beep, 3-6
manual/automatic/beep, 3-4
model name, 3-22

N

name, 3-8
new password, 3-18, 3-19

O

old password, 3-18, 3-19
on alarm, 3-23
on sample, 3-23
operating conditions, A-2
operation, 3-1
optional accessories, 1-4

P–Q

packing instructions, 7-3
particle count/concentration, 3-2, 3-6
parts list, 1-2
password

changing, 3-19
peripherals, 2-8
power, 2-4

specifications, A-2

using AC, 2-6
power connection, 2-2
power cord, 1-2
power entry, 2-6
power on password

confirm new password, 3-18

new password, 3-18

old password, 3-18
power on password screen, 3-17
power supply, 1-2
power switch, 3-1

print

cancel button, 3-39
icon, 3-4

schedule screen, 3-23
print by record, 3-37
print by zone

form, 3-37
print data, 3-31, 3-37

button, 3-37
print schedule screen, 3-23

automatic printing, 3-23

on alarm, 3-23

on sample, 3-23
print setup screen, 3-22

cumulative, 3-22

differential, 3-22

last calibration, 3-22

model name, 3-22

separator, 3-22

serial number, 3-22

statistics, 3-22

statistics only, 3-22
print summary, 3-38
printer

specifications, A-2
printer icon, 3-1
printer paper

rolls, 1-4
probe, 2-3, 2-8, 2-9
product registration, ii
pump exhaust diffuser, 2-2
purge, 3-7
purge screen, 3-25

R

recipe, 3-8, 3-41
recipe screen, 3-11
recipes screen

channels T tab, 3-15

recipe tab, 3-12

timing tab, 3-14

cycles, 3-15
delay, 3-15
hold, 3-15
sample time, 3-15

volume, 3-15
recipes setup, 3-7
recipes setup screen, 3-12

automatic, 3-13
beep, 3-13

manual, 3-13
records, 3-32
recs, 3-4
regional screen, 3-29

formats, 3-29

language, 3-29
relative humidity, 3-2, 3-6
relay trigger, 3-21
reports, A-2
reports tab

air flow, 3-41

class level, 3-41

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reports tab (continued)

exclude samples button, 3-41
generate, 3-41
recipe, 3-41
room area, 3-41
use end date, 3-41

use start date, 3-41
returning for service, 7-3
RoHS marking, A-3
room area, 3-41

S

safety, vii
sample, 3-4, 3-15, 3-32
sample output, A-1
sample probe/tubing, A-1
sample time, 3-15
sample tubing, 1-2
sampling frequency, A-1
sampling modes, A-1
sampling time, A-1
save, 3-10
save button, 3-42
save new zone, 3-10
sconfiguration screen

store partial samples, 3-20
screen alignment, 3-28
screen layout, 3-2
secured file, 3-33
select by record, 3-34

button, 3-38
select by zone, 3-35, 3-38
select range, 3-35, 3-38
select zone data to print screen, 3-37
separator, 3-22
serial number, 3-22
serial number label, viii
service

international contacts, 7-1
setup tab, 3-7

device setup, 3-7

environment setup, 3-7

info, 3-7

purge, 3-7

recipes setup, 3-7

system setup, 3-7

zones setup, 3-7
size, 3-31
size range, 1-1, A-1
software

installation, 4-2
software input panel, 3-2
specifications, A-1
stainless steel isokinetic probe, 1-4
standard, 3-8
standards, A-2
start purge, 3-25
start/stop buttons, 3-4, 3-6
statistics, 3-22
statistics only, 3-22
status, 3-8
stop purge, 3-25

storage conditions, A-2
store partial samples, 3-20
stylus, 1-3, 2-6
subnet mask, 3-29
superthane tubing, 1-4
system setup, 3-7
system setup screen, 3-17

T

TCP/IP, 3-29
technical contacts, 7-1
technical support

international, 7-2
temperature, 3-2, 3-6, 3-32
thermal printer, 2-7

feed button, 2-7
time, 3-4, 3-27, 3-32
TRAKPRO™ Lite CD, 1-3
trigger delay, 3-21
tripod mount, 2-2
troubleshooting, 6-1

U

unpacking, 1-2
unsecured file, 3-33
USB A, 2-3, 2-8, 2-9, 4-1
USB B, 2-3, 2-11, 4-1
USB communication, 4-1
USB computer communication, 4-2
USB data download, 4-1
use dhcp, 3-29
use end date, 3-34, 3-37, 3-40, 3-41
use start date, 3-34, 3-37, 3-40, 3-41

V

vacuum source, A-1
velocity/temperature probe, 1-5
velocity/temperature/relative humidity

probe, 1-4
vol, 3-32
volume, 3-4, 3-15, 3-20

W–X–Y

warning

alarm out connector, 2-9

alarm output function, 2-8

battery, 2-5

description, ix

description of symbol, ix

hazardous optical radiation, vii

symbol, ix
warranty, iii, A-2
weight, A-2

Z

zero check, 5-1
zero count

level, A-1
zone, 3-4, 3-31
zone icon, 3-3

zone setup

add zone, 3-9
air flow, 3-8
area, 3-8
class, 3-8
delete zone, 3-9
edit zone, 3-10
locations, 3-8
name, 3-8
recipe, 3-8
standard, 3-8

status, 3-8
zone setup screen, 3-8
zones screen, 3-9
zones setup, 3-7
zoom, 3-20
zoomed data screen, 3-6

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