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Page 1: ...held Airborne Particle Counter Model 9306 Operation Manual P N 6004215 Revision B September 2010 netzerotools com netzerotools com TSI 9306 V2 AeroTrak Handheld Airborne Particle Counter TSI 9306 04 AeroTrak Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ...

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Page 3: ...Handheld Particle Counters AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9306 Operation Manual P N 6004215 Revision B September 2010 netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 4: ... History The following is a manual history of the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9306 Operation Manual P N 6004215 Revision Date A July 2010 B September 2010 netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 5: ...MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS...

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Page 7: ... Instrument Stand and Stylus 2 2 Providing Power 2 3 To Install the Lithium Ion Battery 2 3 To Use AC Power 2 4 Using with a Printer 2 4 Performing a Zero Check 2 5 To Perform a Zero Check 2 5 Installing an Isokinetic Inlet 2 6 Installing a Temperature Relative Humidity Probe 2 7 CHAPTER 3 Operation 3 1 Screen Layout and Functionality 3 1 Software Input Panel Keyboard 3 2 Main Tab 3 2 Setup Tab 3 ...

Page 8: ... Troubleshooting 6 1 CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service 7 1 Technical Contacts 7 1 International Contacts 7 1 Returning the AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter for Service 7 3 APPENDIX A Specifications A 1 Temperature RH Probe 700084 Specifications optional accessory A 2 Compliance A 3 Dimensional Diagram A 3 Index netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 9: ...Counter is a Class I laser based instrument During normal operation you will not be exposed to laser radiation Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous radiation in the form of intense focused visible light Exposure to this light may cause blindness Take these precautions DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual DO ...

Page 10: ... of the instrument 1 Serial number label back panel 2 Laser radiation label internal DANGER VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM WARNING NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 3 Calibration Label side panel 4 Laser radiation symbol label internal 5 European symbol for non disposable item Item must be recycled netzerotools com netzerotools ...

Page 11: ...njury to you or cause damage to the instrument Follow the procedures prescribed Caution or Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the instrument...

Page 12: ...x AEROTRAK Handheld Airborne Particle Counter G e t t i n g H e l p To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions please contact Customer Service netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 13: ... data sets can be downloaded for analysis and reporting using the TRAKPRO Lite Data Download Software included with the device Model Size Range 9306 03 0 3 0 5 0 7 1 0 2 0 5 0 µm 9306 04 0 3 0 5 1 0 3 0 5 0 10 0 µm 9306 V2 0 3 to 10 µm user selectable factory calibrated at 0 3 0 5 1 0 3 0 5 0 10 0 µm Typical applications for this particle counter include clean room monitoring research exposure ass...

Page 14: ...ow and listed in the following tables are present Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or broken Model 9306 AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter Parts List Qty Item Description Part Model Reference Picture 1 AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter 9306 03 9306 04 9306 V2 1 Power Supply with universal plugs 801694 1 Isokinetic inlet 700003 AL 1 Battery pack 700032 1 Computer cable 2 m USB A to B 7...

Page 15: ... Quick Start Guide 6004216 Optional Accessories The following photos and table list optional accessories If you ordered optional accessories make certain they have been received and are in working order Model 9306 AEROTRAK Airborne Particle Counter Optional Accessories Item Description Part Model Reference Picture External battery charger with AC adapter and power cord 700025 External Printer 7000...

Page 16: ...00084 Stainless Steel Isokinetic inlet 700004 Isokinetic probe used with tubing 700001 AL 700002 SS 0 1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting 700020 Tubing Superthane 1 8 inch ID x inch OD Clear 100 ft 700009 TRAKPRO Lite Secure CD for 21 CFR Part 11 compliant data downloading 7001888 optional accessory netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 17: ...lus Providing Power Performing a Zero Check Installing an Isokinetic Inlet Installing a Temperature Relative Humidity Probe I n s t r u m e n t D e s c r i p t i o n The Model 9306 has many features to make measurements convenient They are described in detail below Isokinetic Inlet Touch Screen USB Host and Device Stand Power Button Start Sample Stylus Power Entry Ethernet Port netzerotools com ne...

Page 18: ...he large finger hole and pull it out until it locks into place Be careful not to overextend the stand To store the stand out of the way when not in use simply push the stand back until it snaps into place The Model 9306 is also equipped with a plastic stylus for use with the touch screen interface The stylus locks into place in the case near the top of the unit when not in use netzerotools com net...

Page 19: ...y cover from the back of the instrument by lightly depressing the textured tab on the cover located on the lower left 2 Place the lithium ion battery into the battery compartment and slide it forward toward the top of the unit until it locks into place 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it in place until you hear a click W A R N I N G The battery supplied by TSI PN 700032 has built in protectio...

Page 20: ... start up sequence begins as the Windows CE operating system boots up U s i n g w i t h a P r i n t e r A hard copy of a sample set can be printed from the instrument using the optional TSI Model 700085 thermal printer see Chapter 3 Operation Only the TSI Model 700085 printer is compatible with the Model 9306 The printer may be used on its internal battery or an AC adapter A custom communications ...

Page 21: ...e instrument 3 Attach the zero filter to the inlet nozzle located on the top of the instrument 4 Press the Start button and allow the instrument to purge for 2 minutes 5 After the 2 minute purge continue to sample In accordance with JIS standards there should be no more than 1 particle counted at any size in 5 minutes Note If the instrument does not go to zero 1 particle in 5 minutes is considered...

Page 22: ...t i c I n l e t The Isokinetic inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument To install simply thread the inlet directly onto the inlet nozzle until finger tight The inlet seals over an O ring so it doesn t have to be very tight to seal netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 23: ...the sockets of the base connector 2 Align the locking collar on the probe so it will slide over the alignment pins on the base connector 3 Press down and turn the locking collar to lock in the probe 4 Temperature and relative humidity are automatically displayed in the upper left corner 5 Remove the probe turned the locking collar and then pulling straight up on the probe netzerotools com netzerot...

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Page 25: ...he TSI logo a brief start up sequence begins as the Windows CE operating system boots up The instrument is ready for operation when the main tab shown below appears If an optional temperature humidity probe is attached those values will be shown in the upper left corner also S c r e e n L a y o u t a n d F u n c t i o n a l i t y There are four main screens tabs Main Setup Data and Reports The ope...

Page 26: ...ard will then be hidden until another text entry box is selected Main Tab The Main Tab is the default screen The left side of the screen summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location Tap on the size and count portion of the screen to enable Zoomed Data Screen see Setup Tab The display shows Temperature Relative humidity Bin sizes Particle count concentration The status bar at t...

Page 27: ...talled Operating on AC power battery is installed and charging The battery charges when the instrument is on but not actively taking a particle sample Battery charged Low battery Battery must be charged The right side of the Main Tab shows locations and other information delay cycles and so on These can be configured using the Setup Tab netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 28: ...time begins a countdown 2 During sampling and between cycles after the Start Delay has been displayed the Hold Delay is displayed and then begins a countdown Time The time for each sample Recs The total number of records in the database 10000 maximum number of records Manual Automatic Beep Mode Indicator refers to the Data Count Mode see section below Start Stop button to begin and end sampling in...

Page 29: ...to the Main Tab display The display shows Temperature Relative humidity Air Velocity Bin sizes Particle count concentration Field Description Location Label that displays information about the currently selected location Manual Automatic Beep Mode Indicator refers to the Data Count Mode see section below Press the Start Stop button the begin sampling in the configured mode Temperature and Humidity...

Page 30: ... Identify and save the location information associated with collected samples Recipe Setup Save a group of settings a recipe that you use over and over so you don t have to reset individual settings System Setup Change Power On Password Setup Password System Configuration Print Settings Print Schedule and Clear Samples Device Setup Set Date and Time Screen Alignment Communications Regional Setting...

Page 31: ...assword If a Power On password is set then on instrument startup a password screen will ask for the password before the instrument can be used A blank password is regarded as no password and if set as the new password will not prompt you for a password on system startup N o t e Keep the password in a safe place It is difficult to reset the password and requires contacting the factory If you have m...

Page 32: ...er a new password The password can be any length and use any characters Confirm New Password Retype the new password then press OK A confirmation message appears if the password is changed N o t e Leave both New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank to turn off password protection Call TSI if you have forgotten your password netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 33: ...creen to display the on screen keyboard end enter the required information Field Description Old Password Enter your existing password if one has already been set or leave blank New Password Enter a new password The password can be any length and use any characters Confirm New Password Retype the new password then press OK A confirmation message appears if the password is changed N o t e Leave bot...

Page 34: ... on both cumulative Σ and differential Δ counts on the Main Tab To zoom the Main Tab select on the left side of the Main Tab It takes a moment for the screen to update Click on the screen again to return to normal view Store Partial Samples When selected stores the partial record in the current database if the instrument is stopped during a sampling period netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 35: ... the particle counter used to collect the data will be printed Separator Indicates a line separator will be printed after the Model Name and Serial Number in the header of all printouts Differential Indicates that the differential value of the data will be printed Cumulative Indicates that the cumulative value of the data will be printed Last Calibration The date and time the instrument was last c...

Page 36: ...s complete Field Description Automatic Printing Enables automatic printing when checked On Sample Print data whenever a sample completes On Alarm Print data when an alarm condition occurs Clear Samples Screen The Clear Samples screen lets you clear all samples from the internal database Select Yes to clear all samples Select No to return to the System Setup screen netzerotools com netzerotools com...

Page 37: ...he current date and time and set the date format Press OK when finished You can select options using the arrows or tapping on the screen which brings up the keyboard Field Description Date Press the down arrow to display a calendar then select the date from the calendar Time Select the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and then use the left and right arrows to adjust to the c...

Page 38: ...ress this item to reset the screen alignment and follow the directions on the alignment screen Information Screen This screen lets you view the system s model serial number copyright manufacture date calibration date next calibration date firmware version USB IP address and date and time format Press Close when finished netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 39: ...Default Gateway A node on the computer network that serves as an access point to another network and is chosen when the IP address does not belong to any other entities in the Routing Table Use DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol When checked this protocol is used to automatically obtain the information necessary for operation from a DHCP server running on your local network N o t e TCP IP is...

Page 40: ...en dialog displayed options are German English Spanish French Italian Chinese and Japanese Formats Select the format that is commonly used to display real numbers and the date and time in your region Sampling Screen Use this screen to access screens that let you set up how sampling is displayed and handled You can select which channels to use the sample timing the count mode count units environmen...

Page 41: ... changing the default size for any channel Highlight the size information and use the on screen keyboard to change its value Channels cannot be set below 0 3 or above 10 0 µm and they may not overlap one another Sample Timing Screen This screen lets you select parameters for sampling Use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change or enter information These parameters are only valid...

Page 42: ... properly may result in a data error Highlight the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change the value Hold Hold indicates how long the instrument pauses between samples Highlight the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change the value Ti...

Page 43: ...el or use the on screen keyboard to change its value The threshold value units use the current display Count Units see Count Units Screen When a channel value exceeds the threshold value you set the channel data is highlighted in red on the Main tab an audible alarm sounds and the alarm icon appears on the Main tab To clear the alarm click the alarm icon In addition the record is printed if you ha...

Page 44: ...arts sampling immediately when you press the start button and stops at the end of the sample time which is configured on the Sample Timing Screen Beep If you select this mode the Model 9306 starts sampling data immediately and beeps whenever the threshold for the smallest bin is reached as specified in Alarms Screen This can be very useful when searching for leaks especially around filters If this...

Page 45: ...on as a differential Δ the total number of counts is the number of particles between bin sizes Cumulative Select to display particle concentration as cumulative Σ the total number of counts includes all particles larger than the bin size Concentration Display concentration in ft 3 or m 3 If Beep mode is selected display of concentration values is not allowed netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 46: ...he units for temperature which is displayed on the Main and Data Tabs and the printouts when a humidity and temperature probe is hooked up to the instrument Field Description F Display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit C Display temperature in degrees Celsius netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 47: ...locations To modify a location name highlight the name in the list then click the Edit button In the Enter Location screen click the edit box in the middle and use the on screen keyboard to modify a location name You cannot edit the empty location Click OK when finished To add a location click on the Add button In the Add Location screen click in the edit box in the middle and use the on screen ke...

Page 48: ... main Locations screen after all editing has been completed press OK when finished Recipe Screen Use this screen to load and save recipes Recipes let you save a group of settings recipe that you use over and over so you don t have to reset individual settings There may be up to 100 recipes stored in the unit netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 49: ...settings Count mode Count total Start delay in secs Hold delay in secs Sample time in secs Count Mode Units Settings Display normalized Units count ft 3 or m 3 Cumulative Differential Volume units Printing settings Auto print and mode Print cumulative differential Print reverse setting if supported Print model separator serial number Save As When you select Save As a new window opens that lets you...

Page 50: ...he optional printer See Print Data below Location Location where the data was collected Sample Duration of the sampling period Date Date on which the data was collected Time Time at which data was collected Temperature Temperature at the end of the time the data was collected if probe connected during sampling Humidity Humidity level at the end of the time the data was collected if probe connected...

Page 51: ... version 2003 or later or other XML readers applications Field Description Export If you select a name in the box highlighted the data is exported to the selected file name no dialog pops up asking for a file name If no name is selected highlighted then you are asked for a file name Export As Always asks for a file name to which the data will be saved netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 52: ...ws a range of sample data to be printed using the optional 8930 external printer The print data screen will show progress on the current selected range of sample data to be printed Press the Cancel Printing button to cancel the rest of the print job netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 53: ...tandard reports for viewing and printing Use the Room Definition icon to view or change specific values for the room and class and the Generate icon to generate reports for viewing or printing The standard reports are shown below netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

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Page 55: ...ess to set definitions for the room See Room Definition Screen below Generate Press to begin generating a report that you can view on screen or print See Generate Screens below Room Definition Screen Use this screen to define specific values for the room Press OK when finished Field Description Room Status Select the room status As Built At Rest or Operational Air Flow Select the air flow Unidirec...

Page 56: ...erate the report After selecting the desired records press the Channels button After you select Channels the following screen is displayed Select the channels particle sizes to include in the report and then press Generate The generated report is displayed on the screen and may be viewed there It can also be printed using the optional 8930 printer must be attached by pressing the Print button netz...

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Page 59: ...loading of stored data to a USB Thumb drive To download data attach a thumb drive to the USB A host port and follow the instructions in the operation section of this manual The data is downloaded in XML format that can be opened in Microsoft Excel version 2003 or greater The data files can also be opened in the latest versions of OpenOffice application netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 60: ...e Counter is equipped with a USB compatible cable for uploading and downloading information to a PC The cable plugs into the right side of the instrument I n s t a l l i n g S o f t w a r e See the TRAKPRO Lite Software version 2 2 or later User s Guide P N 6002796 on CD P N 7001384 for installation instructions netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

Page 61: ...rnet port is provided for use with TSI Facility Monitoring Software FMS Refer to the FMS Software documentation and the TSI service and installation manual for detailed configuration and operation information on Modbus TCP over Ethernet netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

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Page 63: ...stomer Service for service calibration Recommended Field Maintenance Schedule Item Frequency Zero check Daily or according to application Factory cleaning and calibration Annually Cleaning the instrument enclosure As needed Z e r o C h e c k The zero check ensures that the instrument is properly assembled and free from leaks residual particles and electronic noise Please see Chapter 2 Getting Star...

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Page 65: ...vice centers for service Instrument has contamination on the optics due to condensation or excessive loading Return to factory or factory authorized service centers for service Laser or pump control is damaged Return to factory or factory authorized service centers for service Unit is due for calibration Return to factory or factory authorized service centers for service Instrument does not turn o...

Page 66: ...damaged due to operation outside of temperature specifications or one or more excessive bumps or jolts and electronic noise is inducing false counts Return to factory or factory authorized service centers for service A leak has developed in the aerosol flow path Return to factory or factory authorized service centers for service Internal optics have become dirty Return to factory or factory author...

Page 67: ...e drop across inlet by using larger diameter tubing less tubing and or adding a bleed valve Inlet not at ambient pressure Do not subject the unit to other than ambient pressure conditions LASER POWER DETECTOR WARNING Excessive direct light is entering the aerosol inlet Remove instrument from direct light Optical path blocked Return to factory for service Nozzle is misaligned Fiber attached on the ...

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Page 69: ... directions for returning the Model 9306 AEROTRAK Handheld Particle Counter for service T e c h n i c a l C o n t a c t s If you have any difficulty setting up or operating the AEROTRAK Model 9306 or if you have technical or application questions about this system contact an applications engineer at TSI Incorporated netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

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Page 71: ... you call The instrument model number The instrument serial number A purchase order number unless under warranty A billing address A shipping address Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI If you no longer have the original packing material seal off any ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the display and the connectors on the instrument f...

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Page 73: ...curacy meets JIS and ISO 21501 4 requirements Calibration NIST traceable with TSI calibration system Calibration Frequency Recommended minimum once per year Sample Probe Tubing Isokinetic sampling probe Sampling Modes Manual automatic beep cumulative differential count or concentration Sampling Time 1 second to 99 hours Sampling Frequency 1 to 9999 cycles or continuous Exhaust Internally filtered ...

Page 74: ...d warranties available Operating Conditions 41 to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 20 to 95 non condensing relative humidity Storage Conditions 32 to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Up to 98 non condensing relative humidity Included Accessories Power supply power cord battery isokinetic inlet stylus purge filter TRAKPRO Lite data download software operational manual on CD computer cable calibration certificate and Quick Start ...

Page 75: ...ge Fluctuations EN61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN61000 4 3 Electromagnetic Field Immunity EN61000 4 4 Burst Immunity EN61000 4 6 Conducted PS Immunity EN61000 4 5 Surge Immunity EN61000 4 8 Rated Power Frequency Field Immunity EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips Short Interruptions Immunity RoHS Marking Yes D i m e n s i o n a l D i a g r a m netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

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Page 77: ...lass level 3 31 clear samples screen 3 12 communication mode A 1 communications default gateway 3 15 IP address 3 15 subnet mask 3 15 use dhcp 3 15 communications screen 3 15 compliance A 3 computer cable 1 2 concentration 3 21 concentration limits A 1 configuration screen 3 10 confirm new password 3 8 3 9 contacting TSI 7 1 email address iii count mode screen 3 20 automatic 3 20 beep 3 20 manual ...

Page 78: ...4 instrument description 2 1 instrument enclosure cleaning 5 1 maintenance 5 1 instrument not meeting zero count specification 6 2 instrument not turning on 6 1 introduction 1 1 IP address 3 15 ISO 21501 4 A 2 isokinetic inlet installation 2 6 isokinetic probe 1 4 J JIS B9921 A 2 K keyboard 3 2 L language 3 16 languages A 2 laser 3 26 laser power warning 6 3 laser radiation label viii laser radiat...

Page 79: ...for service 7 3 RoHS marking A 3 room area 3 31 room definition 3 31 air flow 3 31 area 3 31 class 3 31 room status 3 31 room status 3 31 S safety vii sample 3 18 3 26 sample output A 1 sample probe tubing A 1 sample timing sample 3 18 sample timing screen 3 17 delay 3 18 hold 3 18 time 3 18 volume 3 18 sampling frequency A 1 modes A 1 time A 1 sampling screen 3 16 sampling setup 3 6 save 3 25 sav...

Page 80: ...ld 3 19 time 3 4 3 13 3 18 3 26 touch screen 2 1 troubleshooting 6 1 U unpacking 1 2 USB computer communication 4 2 USB port 2 1 use dhcp 3 15 V vacuum source A 1 vol 3 26 volume 3 18 W X Y warning description ix 2 3 symbol ix warranty iii A 2 weight A 2 Z zero check maintenance 5 1 performing 2 5 zero count level A 1 zoom 3 10 zoomed data screen 3 5 netzerotools com netzerotools com ...

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