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                                                         AEROCET 531S Manual Rev H 

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4.  The sample time is fixed at 60 seconds.

 

5.  Status bits combinations are possible. See the Status Bits table. 

 

7.4.2.  Mass Format 

 
Mass Data Report 
2013-01-22 11:59:52 
Serial Number, N12345 
 
Time,PM1(µg/m3),PM2.5(µg/m3),PM4(µg/m3),PM7(µg/m3),PM10(µg/m3),TSP(µg/m3),AT(C),RH(%),Location,Seconds,Status 
2013-01-22 11:23:27,001.1,003.8,005.2,005.9,006.2,008.2,+020,026,001,060,000

 

 

CSV Fields 

Field 

Parameter 

Example Value 

Notes 

Date and Time 

2013-01-22 11:23:27 

 

PM1 (µg/m3) 

001.1 

 

PM2.5 (µg/m3) 

003.8 

 

PM4 (µg/m3) 

005.2 

 

PM7 (µg/m3) 

005.9 

 

PM10 (µg/m3) 

006.2 

 

TSP (µg/m3) 

008.2 

 

AT (C, F)

 

+021 

Note 2 & 3 

RH (%) 

40 

Note 3 

Location 

001 

 

10 

Seconds 

60 

Note 4 

11 

Status 

000 

Note 5 

Status Bits 

Bit 

Value 

Condition 

 

OK (no alarms or errors) 

Not used 

Not used 

Not used 

Not used 

16 

Low battery 

32 

Sensor error 

Notes (for table above) 

1.  CSV header included for multiple record transfers like All Data (2) 

or New Data (3).

 

2.  Units determined by product setting.

 

3.  Temperature and RH will be null (,,) if Temp/RH probe is not 

attached

 

4.  The sample time is fixed at 60 seconds.

 

5.  Status bits combinations are possible. See the Status Bits table. 

For example, 48 (00110000B) = Low battery and Sensor error.

 

Summary of Contents for AEROCET 531S

Page 1: ...Met One Instruments Inc Corporate Sales Service 1600 NW Washington Blvd Grants Pass OR 97526 Tel 541 471 7111 Fax 541 471 7116 www metone com service metone com AEROCET 531S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ervice bulletins are often posted on our website Please contact us and obtain a Return Authorization RA number before sending any equipment back to the factory This allows us to track and schedule ser...

Page 3: ...ning Error Messages 13 4 5 Sample Related Functions 13 4 5 1 Starting Stopping 13 4 5 2 Measurement Type 13 4 5 3 Sample Mode 13 4 5 4 Hold Time 13 4 5 5 Real Time Serial Report 13 4 5 6 Sample Timing...

Page 4: ...7 Serial Communications 22 7 1 Serial Interface 23 7 2 Commands 24 7 3 Real Time Output 25 7 4 Comma Separated Value CSV 26 7 4 1 Counts Format 26 7 4 2 Mass Format 27 7 5 Printer Format 29 7 5 1 Coun...

Page 5: ...up The following sections cover unpacking layout and performing a test run to verify operation 2 1 Unpacking Unpack and inspect the contents of the shipping container Standard items included are shown...

Page 6: ...Insert the Comet CD The install program should run automatically and display the screen below If an AutoPlay pop up window appears select Run AutoRun exe Finally select USB Drivers to start the insta...

Page 7: ...20 Figure 2 Optional Accessories AEROCET 531S Standard Equipment AEROCET 531S PN AEROCET 531S Battery Charger PN 390031 Power Cord PN 400113 Carrying Case PN 8517 Calibration Certificate AEROCET 531S...

Page 8: ...g Jack Input jack for the battery charger This connection charges the internal battery pack and provides continuous operating power for the unit USB Port For USB serial communication Serial Port For s...

Page 9: ...ll sample for 1 minute and stop 4 Observe the PM levels on the display 5 Use the up down arrows to view other PM levels 6 The unit is ready for use 3 User Interface The AEROCET 531S user interface is...

Page 10: ...AEROCET 531S calculates a volume for each detected particle then assigns a standard density for the conversion The standard density value is augmented by the K Factor setting to improve measurement ac...

Page 11: ...d of your sample An example would be that the 1 0 m size contains all particulate that are 1 0 m and larger 22 JAN 13 17 56 PM1 1 1 g PM2 5 3 3 g PM4 4 6 g PM7 5 5 g PM10 6 7 g TSP 10 6 g AT 21 C RH 4...

Page 12: ...31S is in auto mode and is waiting for the hold time to finish STOPPING AEROCET 531S is stopping the sample and is waiting for the count system to stop 10 AEROCET 531S is sampling The progress bar mov...

Page 13: ...nt type determines if the instrument reports mass g m3 or particle concentration particles volume Measurement type is discussed in section 5 2 4 5 3 Sample Mode The sample mode controls single sample...

Page 14: ...tem Description Press ENTER to navigate to SAMPLE SETUP View change location number auto manual mode sample type and hold time Sample Setup screen SETTINGS View change volume C F and Sensitivity Setti...

Page 15: ...to save the value or ESC to cancel and return to the main value 5 2 Sample Setup Screen Figure 11 shows the SAMPLE SETUP Screen The 4 parameters are covered in the following sections LOCATION 001 MEA...

Page 16: ...than 60 seconds will increase pump life 5 3 Settings Screen Figure 12 shows the SETTINGS screen VOLUME CF TEMPERATURE C SENSITIVITY LOW Figure 12 SETTINGS Screen 5 3 1 Volume The AEROCET 531S support...

Page 17: ...sent to the serial port at the end of the sample event or when initiated from the user interface or a serial command PRINTER A printer style report is sent to the serial port at the end of the sample...

Page 18: ...is the Operate screen The unit will display on the upper right corner of the display to indicate history data 5 6 Print Data Screen Stored sample events can be printed through the serial port within...

Page 19: ...saved samples with new samples AEROCET 531S provides the user the ability to view the memory usage as well as clear the memory 5 7 1 View Available Memory MEMORY screen is used to view available memor...

Page 20: ...n Figure 18 by pressing MENU then select SET FLOW The pump will start automatically when you enter the SET FLOW screen and stop when you leave the screen 3 Press or to obtain a reading of 0 1 CFM 2 83...

Page 21: ...gned to work safely with this device Do not attempt to connect any other charger or adapter to this device Doing so may result in equipment damage To charge the battery connect the battery charger to...

Page 22: ...e not installed first Windows may install generic drivers that are not compatible with this product To install USB drivers Insert the Comet CD The install program should run automatically and display...

Page 23: ...h the AEROCET 531S requires a custom serial cable PN 3228 Standard serial cables will not work and may cause damage to the instrument if connected Serial Cable PN 3228 is only for RS 232 communication...

Page 24: ...mation 2 Reports all available records from the data file 3 Reports all records since last 2 or 3 command 4 Reports the last records base on a number of last records or a time stamp C Clear the data f...

Page 25: ...e 25 7 3 Real Time Output The real time output occurs when the unit finishes a sample The output format is either off NONE a comma separated value CSV or a printer PRINTER depending on the REPORT styl...

Page 26: ...01 17 15 49 06 2 Channel 1 Size 0 3 TC L CF M3 04620275 Note 2 3 Channel 2 Size 0 5 TC L CF M3 00557753 Note 2 4 Channel 3 Size 1 0 TC L CF M3 00074178 Note 2 5 Channel 4 Size 5 0 TC L CF M3 00007417...

Page 27: ...2 5 g m3 003 8 4 PM4 g m3 005 2 5 PM7 g m3 005 9 5 PM10 g m3 006 2 6 TSP g m3 008 2 7 AT C F 021 Note 2 3 8 RH 40 Note 3 9 Location 001 10 Seconds 60 Note 4 11 Status 000 Note 5 Status Bits Bit Value...

Page 28: ...m3 TSP 10 6 g m3 AT 20 C RH 26 8 Maintenance Due to the nature of the instrument there are no customer serviceable components in the AEROCET 531S The case of the AEROCET 531S should never be removed...

Page 29: ...itable flow meter PN 9801 The flow rate test follows 1 Connect a 3 reference flow meter to the sample inlet nozzle 2 Configure the unit as follows Mode AUTO 3 Start sampling 4 The flow meter reading a...

Page 30: ...tive Battery Charge battery Send to service center Pump does not turn on when a sample is started Low Battery Defective pump Charge battery Send to service center Keypad does not work Loose connector...

Page 31: ...hours continuous operation Battery Charge Time Fully changed in 2 5 hours AC Adapter Charger Li ion battery charger 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 2A Communications USB RS 232 or RS 485 Interface Display 16 ch...

Page 32: ...AEROCET 531S Manual Rev H Page 33 11 Warranty Service...

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