DPM-RT-2
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Real-Time Diesel Particulate Analyser
Operating Manual
Version 2.1
Page 1: ...DPM RT 2 Real Time Diesel Particulate Analyser DPM RT 2 Operating Manual Version 2 1...
Page 2: ...S T R A L I A DPM RT 2Real TimeDieselParticulateAnalyser OperatingManual Pacific Data Systems Australia Pty Ltd 27 Hi Tech Court Eight Mile Plains Brisbane QLD 4113 Phone 617 3361 2000 Email sales pac...
Page 3: ...6 Remote Control 6 4 OPERATION 7 4 1 Warm up 7 4 2 Common Buttons and Icons 7 4 3 Main Screen 8 4 4 Shutdown Power Off 8 4 5 System Info 9 4 6 Stall Test 9 4 6 1 Test Details 9 4 6 2 Zero Instrument 9...
Page 4: ...2 5 List of Test Results 17 5 2 6 View Test Results 20 5 2 7 Graph Test Results 20 5 2 8 Download Test Results 21 5 2 9 Logout 21 6 SETTINGS 22 6 1 Date and Time 23 6 2 Diagnostics 24 6 3 Disk Manage...
Page 5: ...manual there are selectable links to other sections in the manual contents and where sections are referred to throughout To select the link hold CNTL and click the section number with your mouse Sect...
Page 6: ...t may only be used for its intended purpose and within its stated performance limits The Particle Measurement Unit may only be operated by trained personnel All parts of the Particle Measurement Unit...
Page 7: ...filter element A second disposable HEPA filter is located inside the case to continuously filter a stream of ambient air which protects the optical elements from contamination by soot or moisture in t...
Page 8: ...e as follows DPM RT 2 instrument Tail pipe probe Sample hose 24V 2 5A DC Plug Pack Calibration Check Plug 5 x Spare filter elements external filters Operator manual Remote ENTER button and LED with 7m...
Page 9: ...hipped with a DC plug pack that can source 24V 2 5A product code DPM RT 2 AC LEAD A 12V 5A source can also be used which can be obtained from a cigarette lighter in a car or truck using the optional c...
Page 10: ...nto place 3 5 USB Port The USB port can be used to download historical test data to a USB drive See Section 5 1 Previous Tests 3 6 Remote Control The wired remote control button LED may be connected t...
Page 11: ...y voltage and the other to indicate the status of the Sampling Chamber s Heater When the heater is on and currently heating the chamber the icon in the top right hand corner will go red otherwise it w...
Page 12: ...used to view overall results as well as chart the PM value over test s timespan for a graphical representation of the test results Raw CSV data of the test results can be downloaded over WiFi See Sect...
Page 13: ...up an on screen keyboard for the user to enter in the required information 4 6 2 Zero Instrument Prior to any test the instrument initiates an auto zero procedure prompting the operator to ensure that...
Page 14: ...e green LED will flash slowly indicating measuring is ON and the engine should be at normal idle speed with the transmission engaged After 20 seconds the green LED with start to flash quickly indicati...
Page 15: ...est the instrument initiates an auto zero procedure prompting the operator to ensure that the sample probe is in relatively clean air for instance not directly downstream from the exhaust of an operat...
Page 16: ...is ON and the engine should be at normal idle speed with the transmission engaged The green LED will then flash quickly for a further 8 seconds indicating the first Full Throttle Regulated Speed mode...
Page 17: ...extended period such as on equipment monitoring during normal workloads 4 8 1 Test Details The test s details are a set of text parameters that allow you identify this test in the list of previous res...
Page 18: ...second countdown will start allowing the operator to anticipate the time when measurements will commence 4 8 5 Run Test The DPM RT 2 will now run in continuous mode until the test is either cancelled...
Page 19: ...is tapped then all tests that match the current search filters will be download to the USB drive There are a variety of filters to allow users to search for test results these include Start Date Time...
Page 20: ...led DHCP which stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Basically once your unit authenticates itself on the WiFi network the next step is to lease an IP Address from the network s DHCP server T...
Page 21: ...nt Mode When in Access Point mode the DPM RT 2 will generate its own WiFi network like a WiFi router does although there will be no internet access available This WiFi network can only be used for rem...
Page 22: ...ad Test Results View Results Clicking on this will present the unit with a summary of the test results See Section 0 There are checkboxes on each record which allows the user to select multiple Test R...
Page 23: ...er to select multiple Test Results for downloading in a single zip file Once the Test Results are selected and the Download Selected button is clicked the zip file is downloaded The Download All butto...
Page 24: ...the full throttle position and back again In the Stall Test this is only done once but in the Free Accelleration Test this is done multiple times The Continous Test does not have these idle and full...
Page 25: ...mation associated with the test as well as the PM values from the test taken at 1 second intervals This data can be used for more extensive review of the results archiving for future access or even im...
Page 26: ...allows the user to change the response factor of the unit See Section 6 6 Response Factor Disk Management This screen will allow you to purge out old data from the DPM RT 2 See Section 6 3 Disk Manage...
Page 27: ...ws for the editing of all the pin codes used on the unit The DPM RT 2 authorised technician can reset recover your pin code if it is forgotten 6 1 Date and Time The DPM RT 2 contains a Real Time Clock...
Page 28: ...e sensor is at 40 C then the Sensor Heated will show Yes otherwise No will be shown In the System section the Battery Voltage and External Voltage are shown as well as the Charging Status of the inter...
Page 29: ...e not automatically deleted periodically the user must delete old data so that the disk does not fill up There are two ways to delete data from the unit Delete Test History Older Than Clicking this bu...
Page 30: ...e WiFi password must be entered in by tapping on the WiFi Password button Once a WiFi network has been configured the DPM RT 2 will attempt to connect to the network whenever it is in range The WiFi n...
Page 31: ...response factors are supported Elemental Carbon This causes the DPM RT 2 to display PM values as NIOSH 5040 Elemental Carbon as it was calibrated Total Carbon This causes the DPM RT 2 to display PM v...
Page 32: ...nt free cloth DO NOT use paper tissue insert the Calibration Check Plug and rotate clockwise until it is firmly engaged on the stop pins Ensure that the plug is oriented so that black indicator mark o...
Page 33: ...nual 5 2 Calibration Services In accordance with manufacturer s standards calibration is recommended every 6 months Please return to your local service centre as per contact details in Appendix B Docu...
Page 34: ...2 4835GHz Display 7 LCD 800 480 pixels Touch Screen Pressure sensitive Touch Screen Resistive Film Type Operating Voltage 9 36V DC via external power source or internal NiMH battery External Power 9...
Page 35: ...on competent to the satisfaction of the mine mechanical engineer to carry out such test or by a licensed laboratory c The diesel engine shall be operated until the engine temperature stabilises Exhaus...
Page 36: ...full throttle to engine still in third gear and hold for 20 seconds k Quickly release throttle and allow engine to decay to idle while sampling for 20 seconds l Stop sampling timer on analyser m The...
Page 37: ...or other gear as specified by the equipment manufacturer to carry out the test f Run the engine at idle speed g Insert sensor probe into the undiluted raw exhaust before any particulate treatment Note...
Page 38: ...ndicates 60 seconds then stop sampling timer on analyser q The total sampling time is 60 seconds The sampling must pick up rise and decay of the engine from idle to full throttle and return to idle fo...
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Page 40: ...33 DPM RT 2 Operating Manual Pacific Data Systems Australia Pty Ltd 27 Hi Tech Court Eight Mile Plains Brisbane QLD 4113 Phone 617 3361 2000 Email sales pacdatasys com au Web www pacdatasys com au...
