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Labels 

Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the instrument. 
 

1

. Serial Number Label 

(bottom) 

 

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. Laser Radiation Label 

(internal) 

 

DANGER! 

VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN 

OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE 

TO BEAM 

WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE 

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 

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disposable item. Item must 
be recycled. 

 

Description of Caution/Warning Symbols 

Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and 
on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when 
working with the instrument. 

Caution 

 

C a u t i o n  

Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this 
manual might result in irreparable equipment damage. 
Important information about the operation and 
maintenance of this instrument is included in this 
manual. 

Warning 

 

W A R N I N G  

Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could 
result in serious injury to you or cause damage to the 
instrument. Follow the procedures prescribed.  

Summary of Contents for DUSTTRAK 8533

Page 1: ...E x p o s u r e M o n i t o r i n g Model 8530 8531 8532 DUSTTRAK II Aerosol Monitor Operation and Service Manual P N 6001893 Revision E March 2010 ...

Page 2: ... Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS 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 O...

Page 3: ...G UP 9 Supplying Power to the DUSTTRAK II Aerosol Monitor 9 Installing the Batteries in Model 8530 8531 Desktop 9 Installing the Batteries in Model 8532 Handheld 9 Using the AC Adapter to Run Instrument 10 Battery Charging 10 Inlet Cap 10 Size Selective Impactors 11 Dorr Oliver Cyclone 12 Instrument Setup 12 Connecting to the Computer 12 Installing TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Software 13 Connecting A...

Page 4: ...ata 37 Title Bar 38 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE 39 Maintenance Schedule 39 Zeroing Instrument 40 Cleaning the Inlet 41 Cleaning and Oiling Impactors 42 Replacing the Internal Filters 42 Storage Precautions 46 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 51 APPENDIX B ZERO MODULE 53 INDEX 55 ...

Page 5: ... NOT remove any parts from the DUSTTRAK II monitor unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual DO NOT remove the housing or covers There are no serviceable components inside the housing W A R N I N G The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation W A R N I N G There are no user serviceable p...

Page 6: ...ning Symbols Appropriate caution warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument Caution C a u t i o n Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in irreparable equipment damage Important information about the operation and maintenance of this instrument is included in...

Page 7: ...usceptible to electro static discharge ESD and ESD protection should be followed to avoid damage Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground Reusing and Recycling As part of TSI Incorporated s effort to have a minimal negative impact on the communities in which its products are manufactured and used Do not dispose of used batteries in the trash Follow local environmenta...

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Page 9: ...ems DUSTTRAK TM II Model 8530 Aerosol Monitor Operations manual TrakPro TM Data Analysis Software CD One year calibration certificate Service paperwork 2 year warranty All accessories for the DUSTTRAK TM II Model 8530 Aerosol Monitor are sold separately Contact TSI at 800 874 2811 for information on accessories and how to purchase them through a TSI sales representative Unpacking the DUSTTRAK II A...

Page 10: ...70 801669 Desktop II Carrying Case Handheld II Carrying Case 1 1090014 Data Analysis Software CD ROM 1 800663 Zero Filter or 1 801680 801681 6600 mAH Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Desktop Rechargeable lithium ion battery Handheld 1 1303740 USB cable ...

Page 11: ...t cable Desktop models only 1 Operation and Service Manual 1 Calibration Certificate 1 801688 Conductive Tubing 1 801668 Filter removal tool Spanner Driver 4 2 1 801673 Spare Internal Filter Elements Desktop Model Only 37 mm filter includes Filter body top Filter body bottom Mesh screen Comes with ...

Page 12: ...Model Only 1 801667 Impactor Kit PM2 5 assembled Top Bottom Impaction Plate PM1 0 Top PM4 0 Top PM10 Top Extra Impaction Plate 1 801691 Dorr Oliver Cyclone 1 801692 801694 Power Supply Desktop Power Supply Handheld 2 Stylus When shipped one stylus will be in the accessory bag the second stylus attached to instrument ...

Page 13: ...ation 5 Item Qty Part Number Description 1 3012094 Screwdriver dual ended For Handheld Models only 1 801674 Impactor Oil 2 801698 Inlet cap When shipped one inlet will be in the accessory bag the second inlet attached to instrument ...

Page 14: ...r the DUSTTRAK II Desktop Aerosol Monitor Models 8530 8531 Figure 1 1 Features on Desktop Model Filter Access Zero Module Connector Battery Access Touchscreen On Off Inlet Stylus II Power Analog Alarm Output USB Host USB Device Ethernet ...

Page 15: ...ion 7 Parts Identification for the DUSTTRAK II Handheld Aerosol Monitor Model 8532 Figure 1 2 Features on Handheld Model Filter Access Battery Access Screw Lockdown Power USB Device USB Host On Off Inlet Stylus Touchscreen Port Cover ...

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Page 17: ...ult Installing the Batteries in Model 8530 8531 Desktop Remove the battery cover and slide one or two batteries into the battery slots A single battery can be put into either slot Orient the batteries with the label side facing up see figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Batteries into Desktop Unit Installing the Batteries in Model 8532 Handheld Remove the battery cover by loosening captured screw on the bottom ...

Page 18: ...d turn the instrument on Batteries will charge only when the instrument is on and in stand by mode Batteries will not be charged if the instrument is turned off or is actively taken measurements Charging will stop when the batteries have been fully charged Inlet Cap When using the DUSTTRAK monitor to sample environmental air the inlet cap should be put over the instrument This cap will keep large ...

Page 19: ...orrect cut points The size selective impactor is composed of three parts the cap impaction plate and bottom Selection of the cap will determine cut size of the impactor Each cap is labeled with the particle cut size 1 µm 2 5 µm 4 0 µm or 10 µm The same impaction plate and bottom are used on all impactor sizes Figure 2 4 Size Selective Impactor The impactor assembly is attached to the instrument in...

Page 20: ...ould not be used when using the Dorr Oliver Cyclone The instrument flow rate must be changed to 1 7 L min when using the Dorr Oliver Cyclone in order to achieve a 4 µm respirable cut point See the Flow Cal instructions in the Operations chapter for instructions on how to change the instruments flow rate Instrument Setup The DUSTTRAK II monitor can be connected to a computer to download data and up...

Page 21: ...PRO Data Analysis Software CD into the CD ROM drive The install screen starts automatically Note If the software does not start automatically after a few minutes manually run the program listed on the label of the CD using the Run command on the Windows Start Menu 2 Follow the directions to install TRAKPRO software TRAKPRO software contains a comprehensive installation guide It is recommended to p...

Page 22: ...nalog Out Red Wire Alarm White Wire Alarm Black Wire Shield Figure 2 6 Cable Wiring Diagram Wiring the Analog Output System specifications Output voltage 0 to 5 VDC Output impedance 0 01 ohm Maximum output current 15 mA Correct polarity must be observed see pin outs above The output cable supplied by TSI part no 801652 is labeled with the pin out wiring diagram Additional equipment may be needed f...

Page 23: ...side of the alarm system W A R N I N G The DUSTTRAK monitor Alarm Output function should not be used to detect hazardous conditions or to provide an alarm for protecting human life health or safety C a u t i o n The alarm switch must not be wired to AC power Failure to properly install the user alarm could damage the DUSTTRAK instrument and or void the instrument warranty Please read and follow al...

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Page 25: ...Getting Started The START UP screen is displayed initially when the instrument is turned on following the initial TSI logo splash screen Using a stylus or finger tip touch the buttons on the screen to activate different menus ...

Page 26: ...ng information Serial Number The instruments serial number Model Number The instruments model number Firmware Version Instruments current version of firmware Calibration Date Date of the last factory calibration Pump Run Time Pump running time in hours Cum Mass Conc Amount of mass run through instrument over life Cum Filter Conc Amount of mass run through instrument since last filter change Filter...

Page 27: ... to running Never perform a zero cal without attaching a zero filter 1 Press Zero Cal Button 2 Attach Zero Filter 3 Press the Start button to start Zeroing process 4 A count down clock will appear indicating the time remaining The screen with indicate Zero Cal Complete when done Remove filter after zeroing has been completed The instrument is now zero calibrated and ready for use ...

Page 28: ...flows with an external flow reference meter especially when collecting data The pump will automatically start when entering the Flow Cal screen 1 Attach a flow calibrator reference flow meter to inlet port You may use a bubble buret mass flow meter dry piston or rotameter as flow measurement devices 2 Move the arrows up or down to achieve desired flow on the reference flowmeter Each up or down arr...

Page 29: ...ser calibration is highlighted with an asterisk Four variables can be set for each user calibration Name User can rename calibration to a description name Photometric Changes the factory calibration of particle signal based on Arizona Road Dust to actual aerosol being measured See below for sets to set this calibration ...

Page 30: ...is for the aerosol you want to measure The true mass concentration is used to calculate the custom calibration factor for that aerosol Once you have a custom calibration factor you can reuse it each time you make measurements in the same aerosol environment Determining the Calibration Factor for a Specific Aerosol The DUSTTRAK II monitor is factory calibrated to the respirable fraction of standard...

Page 31: ...erosol It may take some time to collect sufficient aerosol onto a filter cassette for accurate gravimetric analysis Refer to instructions of your reference instrument for sampling times 6 Stop sampling with both instruments at the same time 7 Record the DUSTTRAK monitor average concentration This can be done by viewing the sample average in the Data screen Data Screen is reviewed later in this cha...

Page 32: ...ing goes above the setpoint Alarm1 Setpoint mg m 3 The alarm1 setpoint is the mass concentration level upon which the alarm1 is triggered Alarm will be triggered if the mass concentration taken at the logging interval rises above the setpoint Note Alarm 2 must be lower than Alarm 1 when both alarms are enabled ...

Page 33: ...he setpoint Note Alarm 2 must be lower than Alarm 1 when both alarms are enabled Alarm2 Enable On Off Enables Alarm2 to be logged and will activate the Audible or Visible alarms if they are enabled Alarm Audible On Off When the audible alarm is turned on the instrument will activate internal beeper when Alarm1 or Alarm2 level is surpassed Alarm1 Visible On Off When the visible alarm is turned on u...

Page 34: ...logging interval selected STEL Alarm repeat If the instrument remains over the STEL limit after the 15 minute interval or if the instrument exceeds the STEL limit later during the sample period additional STEL files will be generated Analog Analog setup screen sets the parameters that will drive the analog out port Applies to the 8530 8531 Desktop models only Analog out On Off Turns analog out por...

Page 35: ...A Upper Limit mg m 3 Mass concentration reading of the selected channel that will correspond to 5 V or 20 mA Settings Settings screen sets basic unit parameters Date Time Sets current date current time and date time format Time can be set in 12 or 24 hour format Date can be set in yyyy dd mm yyyy mm dd or yyyy dd mm ...

Page 36: ...namic For static IP IP address default gateway and subnet mask can be set For Dynamic The IP assigned by the network is shown This cannot be changed See Note below Display Switches between blue and while backgrounds Touch Cal Calibrates the touch cal screen IP Notes After changing the instrument to Dynamic or Static the instrument must be rebooted In Dynamic Mode the unit will show the IP to which...

Page 37: ...vey Survey Mode runs a real time continuous active sample but does not log data Manual Manual Log sets the instrument to log data for a specified run time Log Modes Log Mode starts and stops the instrument at specified times run for a specified test length and perform multiple tests of the same length with a specified time period between tests ...

Page 38: ...It is the rolling average of data displayed on the main screen and is not linked to logged data in either Manual or Program Log modes Auto Start on Power Up When set to Yes unit will start a measurement upon being powered on if the unit was set to Survey when it was turned off When set to No the unit will be in idle when it is powered on ...

Page 39: ...1 minute to the limit of the data storage Time Constant Time Constant can be set from 1 to 60 seconds This will control the update rate of the main screen It is the rolling average of data displayed on the main screen and is not linked to logged data in either Manual or Program Log modes In Manual mode data will be stored to a file named Manual_XYZ where XYZ is an incrementing integer ...

Page 40: ...nts Auto Zero Interval Interval between re zeroing the instrument using the Auto Zero accessory Models 8530 and 8531 desktop only Test Length From 1 minute to the limit of the data storage Number of Tests Number of tests 1 to 999 Time between Tests Time between tests 1 minute to 30 days Time Constant Time Constant can be set from 1 to 60 seconds This will control the update rate of the main screen...

Page 41: ...on Measurements Measurements are started and controlled from the main screen Prior to starting a measurement the instrument should be zeroed from the Setup screen and the run mode should be configured and selected from the RunMode screen When the instrument is on but not taking any mass measurements the start button will be green and instruments pump will not be running To start taking a measureme...

Page 42: ...y being saved Test Progress Region Shows the time based progress of the test Error Indicator Region Shows the current stats of the instrument STEL Shows if STEL is in progress desktop instruments only Flow Status of the flow control Laser Status of the Laser Filter Status of the Filter See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting to resolve any of these error conditions Run Mode File Name Test Progress Mass Read...

Page 43: ...rement statistics will show on the right side of the screen Graphing During sampling pressing the Graph button displays current readings in graphical form During Survey Mode five 5 minutes of running real time data is displayed graphically During Logging Mode the entire log test time is displayed on the graph Time Display live area Scale Display live area Data Region live area ...

Page 44: ...st logged point test stop Scale Display Pressing in the Scale Display area will bring up a dialog that will allow changing between auto scaling and user scaling of the Y axis Data Region Pressing the data region will bring up a dialog to show TWA or Average lines TWA Will show a secondary line on the graph showing the time weighted average of the data This line will not show if test time is less t...

Page 45: ...m Reading o Sample Minimum Reading o Number of Data Points in the File Save All Button Downloads data to a USB thumb drive USB thumb drive must be attached to the USB host port Data is saved as a csv file that can be viewed in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software Delete Button Deletes the currently highlighted file Delete All Button Deletes all the files stored on the instrument Graph Button Data ...

Page 46: ...hree 3 quick touches on the current screen Main word along the top tool bar Repeat the process to unlock the screen Battery Status Show the current life of the battery and show if the battery is currently being charged Charging unfilled portion of the icon filled yellow Not Charging unfilled portion of the icon transparent Date and Time Indicates the instruments current date and time Alarm If the ...

Page 47: ...ble 4 1 lists the factory recommended maintenance schedule Some maintenance items are required each time the DUSTTRAK monitor is used or on an annual basis Other items are scheduled according to how much aerosol is drawn through the instrument For example cleaning the inlet sample tube is recommended after 350 hours of sampling a 1 mg m3 concentration of aerosol This recommendation should be pro r...

Page 48: ...or and certainly before running any extended tests and after the instrument experiences a significant environmental change Examples of significant environmental changes would be ambient temperature changes that exceed 15 F 8 C or moving from locations with high aerosol concentrations to low concentrations Zeroing Instrument 1 Attach the zero filter to the inlet of the instrument Figure 4 1 Attach ...

Page 49: ... can be used to clean the outside of the inlet port The swabs can be dampened with water or a light solvent e g isopropanol The inside of the sample tube can be cleaned using a small brush along with a light solvent Dry the tube by blowing it out with compressed air or let it air dry thoroughly Note Be careful not to blow particles into the DUSTTRAK monitor inlet port Figure 4 3 Do NOT Blow into I...

Page 50: ...s of oil included to the impactor plate Do not over fill impaction plate Figure 4 4 Apply 2 Drops of Oil to Impactor Plate 4 Screw hand tighten impactor back together Replacing the Internal Filters The internal filters should be replaced based on the schedule in Table 4 1 or when the filter indicator on the main screen changes to red 1 Turn the instrument off 2 Remove old filters from the instrume...

Page 51: ...rs can be ordered from TSI under PN 801666 Desktop Model Put two 2 new filters into the filter wells and screw filter caps a Open filter access door on the back of the instrument b Use the enclosed filter removal tool PN 801668 to unscrew filter cap c Pull out single cylindrical filter from filter well If filter well is visibly dirty blow out with compressed air Figure 4 6 Pull out Single Cylindri...

Page 52: ...well and screw filter cap back into place e Open blue retention clip by pinching ends inward and pushing down Figure 4 7 Open Blue Retention Clip f Remove 37 mm filter cassette by pulling downward and outward Figure 4 8 Remove 37 mm Filter Cassette ...

Page 53: ... retaining clip Make sure retaining clip snaps back into place Notes Replacement filters HEPA and 3 mm Filter Cassette with mesh filter were shipped with the new instrument Additional filters can be ordered from TSI under PN 801673 TSI does not supply any filter media for the filter cassette Any commercially available 37 mm filter media may be used with the DUSTTRAK II or DRX desktop instruments t...

Page 54: ...ve filter concentration to zero f The Setup screen will not show zero for the Cum Filter Concentration and the current date for the Filter Time Storage Precautions When storing the DUSTTRAK monitor for more than 30 days you should charge and remove the batteries This prevents damage due to battery leakage This instrument must be stored in a location where the temperature remains between 20 and 60 ...

Page 55: ...are seated properly Replace internal filters if necessary Run Mode Error The start time has passed Run Mode Error The selected log mode will exceed the allowed number of samples The selected Run Mode program has Use Start Date selected but the start date is prior to the current date The selected Run Mode program is programmed to save more samples then is room in memory Correct or change the run mo...

Page 56: ...d with reverse polarity Make sure cable connector is fully seated Make sure analog out and analog ground are wired correctly to data logger Analog output is not in proportion to display Analog output range in DUSTTRAK monitor may be set incorrectly Data logger scaling factor may be set incorrectly Check analog output setting in the Setup Analog screen Make sure the channel of interest is selected ...

Page 57: ...g Attach both the input and the exhaust port into the duct Remove obstruction if still present Press any key to bypass Factory service may be required Replace the filter cassette See the maintenance section of the manual Laser Error indicated on front screen Laser background is too high Laser is failing Remove and clean inlet nozzle Pay close attention to the tip of the nozzle that is inserted int...

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Page 59: ...ory setpoint Internal flow controlled Temperature Coefficient 0 001 mg m3 per C Operational Temp 0 to 50 C Storage Temp 20 to 60 C Operational Humidity 0 95 RH non condensing Time Constant Adjustable 1 to 60 seconds Data Logging 45 days at 1 minute samples Log Interval 1 second to 1 hour Physical Size HWD Handheld 4 9 x 4 75 x 12 45 in Desktop 5 3 x 8 5 x 8 8 in Weight Handheld 2 9 lb 3 3 lb with ...

Page 60: ...to 5 V or 4 to 20 mA User selectable scaling Alarm Out 8530 31 Relay or sound buzzer Relay No latching MOSFET User selectable set point 5 deadband Connector 4 pin Mini DIN connectors 8532 Sound buzzer Screen 8530 31 5 7 color touchscreen 8532 3 5 color touchscreen Gravimetric Sampling 8530 31 Removable 37 mm Cartridge EMI RF Immunity Complies with Emissions Directive Standard EN50081 1 1992 Compli...

Page 61: ... attached to the main instrument in two steps The first step is to place the Zero module over the instrument s inlet and press down The Zero module has an O ring seal that will engage with the instrument s inlet Figure B 1 Place Zero Module Over Inlet and Press Down The second step is attaching the cable from the Zero module to the Zero module connector located on the back of the instrument Figure...

Page 62: ...to not use the Zero Module Important points on Zero Module operation The Zero module will take one 1 minute to take a zero reading The first 45 seconds of that period is used to clear the chamber of particles Readings from last 15 second of the period when the chamber is cleared of particles will be averaged to determine the Zero offset The log interval when the Zero module is activated must be tw...

Page 63: ... power up 30 auto zero interval 54 B battery charging 10 battery installation 9 desktop unit 9 handheld unit 10 battery status 38 C calibration certificate 3 calibration date 18 calibration factor for specific aerosol 22 calibration impactor cleaning and oiling 42 charging battery 10 Class I iii cleaning inlet conditioner 41 conductive tubing 3 connecting analog alarm output 14 connecting computer...

Page 64: ...31 32 log mode 29 32 auto zero interval 32 log interval 32 log name 32 number of tests 32 start date 32 start time 32 test length 32 time between tests 32 log mode continued time constant 32 use start date 33 use start time 33 log modes 29 log name 32 M maintenance 39 schedule 39 manual log 29 manual mode 31 log interval 31 test length 31 time constant 31 mass concentration measurements 33 mass re...

Page 65: ...17 START UP screen 17 stats 35 STEL 25 alarm repeat 26 data 26 indicator 26 storage precautions 46 stylus 4 supplying power 9 survey mode 29 30 auto start on power up 30 time constant 30 T test length 31 test progress region 34 time between tests 32 time constant 30 31 32 title bar 38 alarm 38 battery status 38 current screen 38 date and time 38 instrument lock 38 TRAKPRO software installation 13 ...

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Page 67: ...ng the details below UK Office Keison Products P O Box 2124 Chelmsford Essex CM1 3UP England Tel 44 0 330 088 0560 Fax 44 0 1245 808399 Email sales keison co uk Please note Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice The user is responsible for determining the suitability of this product ...

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