TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9310, Operation Manual

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2-2 AeroTrak
®
Portable Airborne Particle Counter
I n s t r u m e n t D e s c r i p t i o n
The AeroTrak ® Portable Airborne Particle Counter has many features to
make measurements convenient. The power switch is located on the
front panel in the lower-left. A power LED indicates when the instrument
is powered up. The main interface for the user is the color touch-screen
interface on the front (see the note below on using a stylus with the
screen). The sample inlet is located on the top of the instrument. The
barbed isokinetic probe can be used with a short section of tubing above
the inlet or with longer tubing and an adjustable tripod mount (
not
included ) to monitor particles in hard to reach places or that are flowing
horizontally. A large handle is also located on top to carry the instrument.
On the left side of the instrument is a built-in printer.
The back of the instrument has many features that are described in the
table below.
Description Function
Battery access This plate provides access to a battery bay. The instrument
can be run on up to two rechargeable batteries to allow
portable operation for up to two to seven hours (model
dependent) or with a single battery to allow switching outlets
between rooms without powering the unit down.
Pump exhaust
diffuser Provides an outlet for the filtered exhaust.
DC Power
connection This power connection is for use with an external supply. Only
the TSI-supplied 24 VDC 3.0 A power supply model 6011436
should be used.
Power
Switch
Touch
Screen
Printer
Sample
Inlet
Isokinetic
Probe