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MET ONE HHPC-6

Handheld Airborne Particle Counter

USER MANUAL

May 2008, Edition 4

Summary of Contents for MET ONE HHPC-6

Page 1: ...701229 MET ONE HHPC 6 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter USER MANUAL May 2008 Edition 4 ...

Page 2: ...701229 MET ONE HHPC 6 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter USER MANUAL May 2008 Edition 4 Hach Ultra Analytics Inc 2008 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A ...

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Page 4: ...eypad 16 4 3 2 Displays screens 16 4 4 Factory default settings 18 4 5 Configuration setup 18 4 6 Custom settings 18 4 6 1 Set the count mode 18 4 6 2 Set the sample time or volume 19 4 6 3 Set the method for counting data 21 4 6 4 Set the number of samples 22 4 6 5 Set password protection 22 4 6 6 Set the alarm count and size 25 4 6 7 Select input output I O port 25 4 6 8 Set the temperature 25 4...

Page 5: ...s 37 7 1 Accessories 37 7 2 Optional accessories 37 Section 8 Service Contact Information 39 Section 9 Limited Warranty 40 Section 10 Certification 41 Appendix A Data Communications 43 A 1 Remote serial interface I O port 43 A 1 1 DB9 serial connection 43 Index 45 ...

Page 6: ...dity temperature sample volumes alarms label Display Graphic liquid crystal with back light Alarms Counts low battery sensor fail Count modes Concentration totalize audio Delay time 0 to 24 hours Sample inlet Isokinetic probe Interface RS232 and RS485 through RJ45 Vacuum source Internal pump flow controlled Housing Injection molded plastic Power AC Adapter 12 VDC at 2 5 A 90 to 250 VAC 50 to 60 Hz...

Page 7: ...6 Specifications ...

Page 8: ...occur if not observed A symbol if noted on the instrument will be included with a danger or caution statement in the manual This symbol if noted on the instrument references the instruction manual for operation and or safety information Electrical equipment marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12 August of 2005 In conformity with European local an...

Page 9: ...ch pads 2 1 4 Battery safety information WARNING An explosion can occur if the internal battery is replaced incorrectly Figure 1 shows the label that appears on the battery for the safety of the user 2 2 General product information The MET ONE Handheld Airborne Particle Counter 6 MET ONE HHPC 6 refer to Figure 2 on page 9 is a portable instrument that measures counts stores and reports airborne pa...

Page 10: ...9 General Information Figure 2 MET ONE HHPC 6 1 Front view 3 Back view 2 Bottom view ...

Page 11: ...10 General Information ...

Page 12: ...anufacturer or sales representative Retain the original packaging materials Use the original packaging material to store or ship the instrument to protect against damage during storage or transportation Figure 3 List of packaged items 1 MET ONE HHPC 6 6 RJ45 to DB9 adaptor SA000070 01 2 Zero count filter 7 RS232 modular cable VP894408 3 Intake nozzle 1 8 hose barb P000026 01 8 6 OD high purity tub...

Page 13: ...ple ambient air samples The isokinetic probe is pre installed and ready for use as soon as the MET ONE HHPC 6 is unpacked To install the isokinetic probe 1 Attach the isokinetic probe to the intake nozzle on the MET ONE HHPC 6 by turning the isokinetic probe to the right 2 Remove the black plastic cap attached to the isokinetic probe Note Make sure that the cap is attached to the isokinetic probe ...

Page 14: ...leans out the sensor immediately after a high concentration sampling To connect the zero count filter 1 Remove the isokinetic probe from the MET ONE HHPC 6 2 Secure one end of the 6 inch high purity to the intake hose barb 3 Secure the opposite end of the 6 inch high purity tubing to the zero count filter Note Make sure that the arrow of airflow direction or the indicator on the zero count filter ...

Page 15: ...charging current polarity to operate the MET ONE HHPC 6 To connect the external power supply 1 Turn off power 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the external power supply and the other end into an electrical wall receptacle 3 Plug the external power supply jack into the power port refer to Figure 5 Figure 5 Location of power port 1 Power port ...

Page 16: ... and change Port Com1 to Port ComX where X represents the number of the port to use 5 To open the Utility software double click the HHPC6 Utility exe file The MET ONE HHPC 6 Utility window is displayed refer to Figure 6 6 Follow the instructions in the Readme txt file on the diskette to install the software 4 2 Power up Press the POWER button on the right of the display to turn on the MET ONE HHPC...

Page 17: ...keys are also used to select the various screens available POWER buttons On Off UP and DOWN arrow keys The UP and DOWN arrow keys are used to scroll within the selected screen The UP and DOWN arrow keys also change the LCD contrast of the Main screen 4 3 2 Displays screens Press the corresponding button from the keypad at the bottom of the LCD to invoke the following screens Main screen Setup scre...

Page 18: ...ize or Audio Sample volume in L or sample time in seconds or minutes Type of count date Cumulative or Differential Number of samples Status of password Enabled or Disabled 2 The following information is displayed in page 2 of the Setup screen Alarm limit 1 to 100 000 Alarm size size of particles Input output port Printer Print buffer or Serial 9600 Temperature C or F Buffer count number of samples...

Page 19: ...anges to RUN After one minute the count cycle concludes and the display above F1 changes to COUNT The results are saved automatically in the print buffer Refer to section 4 7 3 on page 30 to transfer the data to a PC and print the results 4 6 Custom settings Change the factory set default settings as needed for a specific application before sampling Use the function F1 to F4 and arrow keys on the ...

Page 20: ...nknown and may exceed the operating levels of the counter The MET ONE HHPC 6 estimates the count per cubic foot or liter depending on the volume selected The MET ONE HHPC 6 updates the displayed results by calculating the completed sample counts and volume compared to the balance of volume If the selected volume is 0 1 cubic foot 1 minute sample and the sample is allowed to complete then the displ...

Page 21: ...n page 20 The sample results will be displayed in Liters L or Cubic feet CF 2 Press F1 Edit The cursor highlights the first two digits Minutes 3 Press F3 to select Seconds 4 Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the required sample time 5 Press F1 to save the change or press F4 to exit the operation The MET ONE HHPC 6 will automatically convert the selected time to volume because all sample resu...

Page 22: ...UM symbol Differential Includes all particles that are larger than or equal to the particle size selected but smaller than the next greatest particle size represented by the delta symbol 4 When the required method is highlighted press F4 Return to select that method and return to the Main screen Table 3 Sample time and volume options Sample volume Sample volume 1 0L 21 seconds 10 0L 3 53 minutes 0...

Page 23: ...NF for continuous sampling Press F2 Left arrow again for the sample count to be equal to the buffer size 4 6 5 Set password protection The password protection function is present with firmware version B and later Catalog No 2087005 The Setup Password function enables a system administrator to prevent users from modifying the settings of the MET ONE HHPC 6 Once the Setup Password function is enable...

Page 24: ...character use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the characters a to z 0 to 9 A to Z and space 5 Press F2 Left arrow or F3 Right arrow to move to the next character 6 When the password is set press F4 Enter to enter the system administrator mode 4 6 5 1 Log in as the system administrator Once the password has been enabled the display will show a Login screen To log in as the system admini...

Page 25: ... F1 Save to save the settings To cancel without saving the changes press F4 Escape 4 6 5 3 Disable password protection To disable the setup password and allow all users to modify the settings 1 Log in as the system administrator 2 Scroll to the Password Enabled field on the Setup Page 1 screen and press F2 or F3 A message Password Disabled is displayed Any user may now login and modify the setting...

Page 26: ... Page 2 to display the Setup Page 2 screen 3 Use the DOWN arrow key to scroll down to the I O Printer field 4 Press F2 Left arrow or F3 Right arrow to scroll through the options available 5 Press F4 to select the required option and return to the Main screen 4 6 8 Set the temperature The temperature and relative humidity sensor is contained within the MET ONE HHPC 6 Allow the MET ONE HHPC 6 to acc...

Page 27: ... rotating buffer The MET ONE HHPC 6 overwrites previous records when the buffer is full Note The MET ONE HHPC 6 deletes previous records in the buffer when the buffer is full based on a first in first out order 6 Press F4 Return to return to the Main screen 4 6 10 Set the clock date and time 4 6 10 1 Set the date 1 Press F3 Clock on the Main screen The Clock Setup screen is displayed refer to Figu...

Page 28: ...will change to FORMAT The cursor will move to the first two digits of the delay time HH MM SS 4 Press F2 Left arrow or F3 Right arrow to move the cursor to hours minutes or seconds 5 Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the correct hours minutes or seconds 6 Press F1 Enter to accept the changes 7 Press F4 to exit the screen Note Delay time will apply to all future multiple samples This feature ...

Page 29: ... move to the next character 7 Press F1 Save to save the label or F4 Escape to exit the Edit mode without saving the changes 4 6 11 2 Edit labels with the MET ONE HHPC 6 utility software To edit labels using the MET ONE HHPC 6 Utility software 1 Open the MET ONE HHPC 6 Utility application refer to section 3 on page 14 2 Highlight the required label and type over the label Repeat the process until a...

Page 30: ...counts are typically from particles shed from components used for zero counting Note Follow the zero count process or guidelines as per the applicable industry standard s 3 Remove the zero count filter Attach the isokinetic probe to resume normal operations 4 7 1 1 Verify MET ONE HHPC 6 with a zero count filter for indoor air and other applications Important Note Follow all applicable industry gui...

Page 31: ...ons Control 1 Select START COUNT to remote start the MET ONE HHPC 6 sampling 2 Select STOP COUNT to remote stop the MET ONE HHPC 6 sampling This function can be used to verify the MET ONE HHPC 6 to PC electrical connection and software installation or configuration Get Buffer 1 Select GET BUFFER to download all sample data stored in the MET ONE HHPC 6 data buffer The PC will prompt for a unique fi...

Page 32: ...rst in first out order Thus when record 501 is saved the first record is automatically deleted leaving a total of 500 records If option EX is used the MET ONE HHPC 6 can store as many as 2000 records and have a 2000 record rotating buffer Thus when record 2 001 is saved the first of the 2000 records is automatically deleted leaving 2000 records remaining in the buffer 4 7 5 1 Review the buffer To ...

Page 33: ... in the Buffer Count field 4 7 5 3 Clear the buffer To clear the buffer 1 Press F2 Setup on the Main screen 2 Press F1 Page 2 on the Setup screen to go to the second page of the screen The Sample Page 2 Screen is displayed 3 Press the DOWN arrow key to go to the Buffer Count field 4 Press F3 Right arrow until the message Clear Buffer is displayed 5 Press F4 Return to clear the buffer and return to...

Page 34: ...arge a drained battery To charge a drained battery 1 Attach the external power supply to the MET ONE HHPC 6 2 Wait for five minutes Turn on the MET ONE HHPC 6 3 If the battery indicator does not display a double plus sign within 15 seconds detach the external power supply Wait for 15 seconds and attach the external power supply again The battery indicator will display a double plus sign within 15 ...

Page 35: ...34 Maintenance ...

Page 36: ...le Disconnect the cord plug from the power supply and connect the cord plug to the power supply firmly Restore all connections to the MET ONE HHPC 6 and power source If the problem persists contact Technical Support for repair or service The MET ONE HHPC 6 display is too dark or light Display setting is not set appropriately On the Main screen press the UP arrow key to darken the display and the D...

Page 37: ... POWER button to turn on the MET ONE HHPC 6 3 Press and hold F1 4 Release F1 when the message Defaulting Data is displayed on the screen To review the default settings refer to section 4 4 on page 18 Note Restore the default settings to erase all buffer content and reset all the operation variables to the factory settings The message Defaulting Data is displayed as the MET ONE HHPC 6 initializes t...

Page 38: ... supply 1 VP624005 US power cord 1 VP623501 RJ45 to DB9 adaptor 1 SA000070 01 RS232 modular cable 1 VP894408 MET ONE HHPC 6 Utility software 1 CS200020 01 6 OD high purity tubing 1 VP792002 1 Carrying case SA00008901 4 European power cord VP625300 2 Serial thermal printer SA000094 01 5 RS232 serial interface extension cable EP096010 3 Isokinetic probe hose barb MP000120 01 ...

Page 39: ...38 Replacement Parts and Accessories ...

Page 40: ...Oregon 97526 Email TechSupportGP hachultra com Website www hachultra com International customers By Telephone 41 22 594 64 00 By Fax 41 22 594 64 99 By Mail Hach Ultra Service Department 6 route de Compois C P 212 CH 1222 Vésenaz Geneva Switzerland Website www hachultra com Information required Your name Model number Your phone number Serial number Your company name Comment or question Your fax nu...

Page 41: ... location within the same country as the service support center This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or maintenance or by inadequate maintenance or care This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Hach Ultra representatives or factory authorized and trained personnel to install repair or service the instrum...

Page 42: ...41 Section 10 Certification ...

Page 43: ...42 Certification ...

Page 44: ...software development The specifications and wire pin outs for the I O port are Baud rate 9600 baud Data bits 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 2 bits A 1 1 DB9 serial connection If the computer or terminal has a 9 pin serial port with a female connector use the modular RJ45 to DB9 connector provided along with the RS232 cable The MET ONE HHPC 6 is already configured as a Data Communication Equipment DC...

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Page 46: ...ion 7 hose barb 12 I I O port 25 Indoor air 29 instrument specifications 5 isokinetic probe 12 K keypad 16 L labels 27 P password protection 22 precautionary labels 7 product information general 8 R recommendations 35 Replacement Parts 37 S Safety 7 screens 16 specifications environment 5 status indicator battery 33 T troubleshooting procedures 35 U Unpack instrument 11 Z zero count filter 13 ...

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Page 49: ...an elektrische apparaten voortaan hun oude of afgedankte apparatuur kosteloos voor recycling of vernietiging naar de producent terug te brengen Nota Als u apparatuur voor recycling terugbrengt moet u contact opnemen met de producent of leverancier voor instructies voor het terugbrengen van de afgedankte apparatuur voor een juiste verwerking Belangrijk document Bewaar het bij de productpapieren POL...

Page 50: ...e de USA AND REST OF WORLD Hach Company P O Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539 0389 USA Phone 800 227 4224 Fax 970 669 2932 techhelp hach com Dieses Informationsblatt enthält Angaben die ausschließlich für den Export dieses Gerätes in die Volksrepublik China erforderlich sind This document contains information which is only required for the export of this instrument into the People s Republic of Chin...

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