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Page 1: ...Fine Dust Measuring Device Fidas Frog Operating Manual For specialized users 3577 en us_V1 1_08 17 V 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ent as well as drawings and technical descriptions provided by us Palas GmbH reserves all proprietary and intellectual property rights Duplication or dissemination to third parties without our prior written consent is prohibited Technical changes reserved ...

Page 3: ...ment overview 14 4 1 1 Home screen 14 4 1 2 Error message 14 4 1 3 Measuring screen 14 4 2 Symbols buttons and navigation 15 4 2 1 Operating system 16 4 2 2 Menu bar overview 16 4 2 3 Keyboard input 16 5 Operation and settings 18 5 1 Transporting the device 18 5 2 Preparing the device 18 5 3 Configuring basic settings 18 5 4 Turning the device on 18 5 5 Selecting measuring range 18 5 6 Taking meas...

Page 4: ... 2 Calibrating the volume flow rate 25 5 18 Checking the software version and serial number 25 5 19 Installing updates 25 5 20 Turning the device off restarting 26 5 21 Analyzing measurements 26 5 22 Installing firmware on computer 26 5 23 What to do when 27 6 Maintenance 29 7 Packaging and transportation 30 8 Disposal 31 9 Declaration of conformity 32 10 Technical data 33 ...

Page 5: ...Fidas Frog firmware versions 1 0 0 327 and higher beginning in June 2017 1 4 Related documents Operating instructions for fine dust measuring device Fidas Frog Operating instructions for the PDAnalyze software 1 5 Storage of documents The storage of documents is the responsibility of the owner and or user to ensure the documents are available when they are needed Store the docu ments together with...

Page 6: ...bout this manual 6 3577 en us_V1 1_08 17 Text Word compositions and figurative language Example Measuring Unit 32 Reference to page number Example For further information see the section Tech nical data 12 ...

Page 7: ...th an ambient temperature of 0 C to 40 C 2 Protect the device against liquids and permanently high relative humid ity 3 Protect the device against contact with open flames and heat sources The housing is combustible 2 2 Warnings The warnings in this manual are highlighted with pictograms and signal words The severity of a hazard is indicated by the pictogram and signal word Layout of the warnings ...

Page 8: ...n provisions Standards and directives The applicable safety requirements according to DIN EN and VDE 2 4 Obligations of the user To ensure the proper functioning of the device observe the following 1 Carefully read through the manual before using the device 2 Keep the manuals in the vicinity of the device to ensure that informa tion can be checked at all times 3 Only carry out activities described...

Page 9: ...ed against the weather The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage caused by expo sure to the weather The device is not intended for use by the following persons Persons with limited physical sensory or mental abilities Persons lacking experience or knowledge Children under 16 years of age These persons must be supervised by a person responsible for their safety or previously instructed in th...

Page 10: ...lection tube 3 Charging cable mains cable connection 4 Measuring unit on off switch 5 Opening to insert the sample collection tube for transporta tion and storage 6 Mini USB serial port 7 Measuring unit 8 Operating element removable tablet 1 2 Device overview rear view 1 Docking charging station for operating element 2 Operating element switch tablet on off ...

Page 11: ...t scatter is generated as the particle passes through the optical measuring volume The scattered light pulse is recorded by the device Number of scattered light pulses number of particles Signal intensity of the scattered light pulse size of particles Particle sizes between 0 18 µm and 40 µm can be measured Conversion to mass The measured data for the individual particle sizes is converted to mass...

Page 12: ... the device Air pressure atmospheric pressure Operation and storage under other environmental conditions for instance in corrosive or explosive environments powerful electrical or electromagnetic fields areas with ionizing radiation or areas subject to shocks and vibrations is prohibited 3 5 Type plate The type plate is on the rear of the device 1 2 3 Type plate 1 Product designation 2 Serial numb...

Page 13: ...ct the delivered equipment for damage and completeness The scope of delivery includes Fine dust measuring device Fidas Frog Operating instructions MonoDust 1500 test dust Bag Other small parts such as the charging cable 3 9 Required accessories A flow meter that measures volume flow is needed to be able to calibrate the device ...

Page 14: ...harge level status operat ing panel and measuring unit 2 Menu bar 3 Signal strength of the WiFi connection between the op erating panel and measuring unit 4 1 2 Error message 1 Error message A red dot 1 appears in the status line if the device is not functioning prop erly The affected device components are shown in the menu Settings De vice Status e g the battery or the aerosol sensor ...

Page 15: ... of the measurement 7 Weather data Weather data are not rele vant for the measurement They are displayed for infor mational purposes 8 Information General data for the measure ment such as the start and dura tion of the measurement estab lished limit values 9 Camera Procedure for taking pic tures related to the mea surement brief instruc tion Displays the pictures for the measurement 10 Comments C...

Page 16: ...etting the date and time Adjusting the brightness Localizing files in the Explorer structure 4 2 2 Menu bar overview 1 2 3 4 5 Menu bar 1 Measurements Start 2 Measured data Display Compare Export Delete 3 Limit values Set Store Load Reset 4 Settings Device calibration General settings such as the storage location of the mea surement file Show particle number size distribution during the mea sureme...

Page 17: ...erating and display elements 3577 en us_V1 1_08 17 17 4 2 3 Keyboard input 1 2 Keyboard input 1 Adds the time to the title field hour minute second hh mm ss 2 Adds the date to the title field year month day YYYY MM DD ...

Page 18: ...the average is calculated over 120 seconds We recommend a value of at least 60 seconds Measuring Range Specify the measuring range optional Distribution Interval Interval at which the measured data is saved The following intervals can be selected 60 30 10 or 5 sec onds The shorter the interval the larger the saved file 5 4 Turning the device on Press the button on the measuring unit up until the c...

Page 19: ... Recording 5 7 Displaying the particle number size distribution To display the particle number size distribution proceed as follows 1 Select the Settings menu 2 Select Distributions The graphic shows the particle number size distribution The diagram is automatically adapted to the measuring range 5 8 Using limit values You can set a limit value for each PM value The limit value can be set indi vid...

Page 20: ...values from a file Proceed as follows to load the file 1 Select the Notifications menu 2 load Tap this menu item 3 Select and open the file ð The limit values are displayed when you start a measurement 5 8 4 Automatic notification upon exceeding the limit value 1 Notification of exceeding the limit value When the limit value is exceeded during the measurement the system stores the corresponding da...

Page 21: ...s The measurements are displayed 5 Compare the measurements with compare 5 11 Adding pictures Pictures can be taken with the camera on the operating element for in stance to document the surroundings of the measuring site The pictures can be added to the measurement Note This function is only available while a measurement is in progress To add pictures proceed as follows 1 Touch the camera feature...

Page 22: ...ta carrier for further processing on an external computer The following file formats are supported Text txt for processing in Excel System file data frog for processing in PDAnalyze Fidas To export measured values proceed as follows 1 Select the Analysis menu 2 Select the desired measurement from the list If applicable deactivate an existing selection with deselect 3 Export the measured values wit...

Page 23: ... values Exceeding of limit values if applicable Comments that were entered Pictures that were added PDF report To create a PDF report proceed as follows 1 Select the Analysis menu 2 Select the desired measurement from the list If applicable deactivate an existing selection with deselect 3 Export the measured values with export 4 pdf file Select this menu item 5 Enter a file name 6 Select the folde...

Page 24: ... to the device 2 Connect the charging cable of the operating panel to the micro USB serial port 5 17 Device calibration You have to check the measuring device on site and perform a calibration if necessary There are 2 different calibrations Particle size Size Calibration Volume flow rate Flow Calibration Notes The device has to run at least 1 hour for the calibration 5 17 1 Calibrating the particl...

Page 25: ...ibration Point 2 5 17 2 Calibrating the volume flow rate Perform this calibration every six months An external flow meter is required to calibrate the volume flow rate To calibrate the volume flow rate proceed as follows 1 Select Settings Size Calibration 2 Connect a flow meter to the sample collection tube Observe the flow direction on the flow meter The fine dust measuring device and the flow me...

Page 26: ...connection If there is an Internet connection to the device the current software is auto matically downloaded from the manufacturer s server 4 Select Menu Check for Updates The system checks for a new software version on the server and in stalls it automatically if applicable After the update the operating panel is automatically shut down and restarted 5 20 Turning the device off restarting 4 Sele...

Page 27: ...The font is installed 7 Switch on the operating element and the measuring unit 8 Copy the folder startup from the operating element desktop to the computer desktop 9 Switch off the operating element 10 It may be helpful to set up a shortcut for the file FROG_STARTUP exe to be able to access it more quickly To connect the measuring unit to the computer proceed as follows 1 Verify that the measuring...

Page 28: ... with the operating panel What to do when Explanation action a WiFi connection is not established even though there is a WiFi network Restart the device If a WiFi connection is still not established contact the manufacturer the Start Recording but ton does not work The operating panel does not respond to touch Take the operating panel out of the device ...

Page 29: ...ical glass with fingers 4 Do not use cleaning agents such as acetone To clean the aerosol sensor proceed as follows 1 Release two socket screws on the sample collection tube bracket A 2 5 mm Allen key is included in the delivery 2 Lift out the sample collection tube and the bracket vertically Lift the sample collection tube out vertically to avoid scratching the opti cal glass 3 Place the sample c...

Page 30: ...e purpose of shipping use the original packaging including the protec tive inner packaging or the original transport case if applicable If you no longer have the original packaging use packaging that securely protects the device against detrimental influences during transportation Detrimental influences during transportation may include temperature im pacts falling or vibrations ...

Page 31: ...ransport packaging at collection points 4 Observe the applicable national regulations Device and accessories The device and accessories must not be disposed of in household waste 1 Ensure that the used device and any accessories are properly dis posed of 2 If a battery is installed in the device make sure that it is properly dis posed of 3 Observe the applicable national regulations ...

Page 32: ...ltage Directive 2014 30 EU Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2011 65 EU RoHS The following harmonized standards have been applied EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements IEC 61010 1 2010 Corr 2011 EN 61326 1 2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EMC Requirements General Requir...

Page 33: ...s 24 h Volume flow rate 1 4 l min Measured data recording Digital 22 MHz processor 256 raw data channels Light source LED Power consumption 13 W User interface Touch screen 1280 800 pixels 8 Electrical connection 115 230 V 50 60 Hz Housing Plastic housing Dimensions 100 240 150 mm H W D Weight 2 1 kg 0 4 kg operating element 1 7 kg measuring unit Operating system Windows 10 Data storage 16 GB Exte...

Page 34: ...Palas GmbH Greschbachstraße 3 b D 76229 Karlsruhe Tel 49 721 96213 0 Fax 49 721 96213 33 www palas de mail at palas de ...

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