AEROCET 532 Manual Rev B
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2.3.
Default Settings
The AEROCET 532 comes with the user settings configured as follows.
Parameter
Value
Sample Type
Mass (µg/m
3
)
Sample Mode
Continuous
Count Mode
Cumulative
Sample Time
1 Min
Sample Hold Time
0 seconds
Volume (concentration)
CF (particles / ft
3
)
Temperature Units
C
USB Baud Rate
115200
2.4.
Initial Operation
Before operating the AEROCET 532 for the first time, it is recommended that the unit be
fully charged. Information regarding charging the battery is found in section 6 of this
manual.
Complete the following steps to verify proper operation.
1. Slide the power switch up to turn on the power.
2. Observe the Startup screen for 2 seconds then the Operate screen (Section 4.3)
3. Press
START/STOP
key. The AEROCET 532 will begin sampling.
4. Observe the PM levels on the display.
5. Turn the rotary dial to view other PM levels.
6. The unit is ready for use.
3.
User Interface
The AEROCET 532 user interface is composed of a rotary dial, 2 button keypad, and an
LCD display. The following table describes keypad functionality. Note some keys have
more than one function.
Key
Description
•
Operate Screen: Starts or stops a sample.
•
Settings Menu: Return to Operate screen.
•
Edit Setting: Cancel edit mode and return to Operate screen.
•
Operate Screen: Display the Settings menu.
•
Settings Menu: Return to previous screen.
•
Edit Setting: Cancel edit mode and return the previous menu.
