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DUSTTRAK

™

AEROSOL MONITOR

ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE

MODEL 8535

(FOR DUSTTRAK™ II AND DRX AEROSOL MONITOR

MODELS 8530 AND 8533)

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

P/N 6002097, REVISION N

OCTOBER 2020

Summary of Contents for DustTrak 8535

Page 1: ...DUSTTRAK AEROSOL MONITOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE MODEL 8535 FOR DUSTTRAK II AND DRX AEROSOL MONITOR MODELS 8530 AND 8533 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL P N 6002097 REVISION N OCTOBER 2020 ...

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Page 3: ... 90 days from the date of shipment f Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies g This warranty does not cover calibration requirements and seller warrants only that the instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its manufacture Instruments r...

Page 4: ...eturned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing s...

Page 5: ...tall Heated Inlet Sample Conditioning Module optional accessory 14 Install Battery Pack System optional accessory 15 Install External Weatherproof AC Adapter if desired 17 Install DustTrak Monitor in the Environmental Enclosure 19 Connecting Internal USB Cables 20 Connecting Sample Tubing 22 Supplying Power to the DustTrak II DRX Aerosol Monitor and optional accessories 23 Mounting the Environment...

Page 6: ...able Aerosol Inlet 47 When to Change the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery Pack 48 Recharging the Battery Packs 48 Battery Pack Life 50 Emptying the Water Trap 52 Storage Precautions 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Environmental Enclosure 53 Appendix A Specifications 55 Environment Enclosure 55 Solar Power System 56 ...

Page 7: ...esigned to be used with the battery packs supplied by TSI DO NOT use a substitute charger to charge TSI battery packs Old batteries must be properly recycled in accordance with the local environmental regulations W A R N I N G DO NOT use non rechargeable batteries in this instrument Fire explosions or other hazards may result C A U T I O N The enclosure is designed to be water resistant to rain or...

Page 8: ...xposure to this light may cause blindness Take these precautions DO NOT remove any parts from the DustTrak DRX 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 hazar...

Page 9: ...certification and identification label like the one shown below is affixed to each instrument Labels Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the instrument 1 Serial Number Label bottom 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 Battery labe...

Page 10: ...ribed Caution and Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that important information about its safe operation and maintenance is included in the manual Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro static discharge ESD and ESD protection should be followed to av...

Page 11: ...corporated TSI immediately if anything is missing or damaged Parts Identification Environmental Enclosure Identify the parts of the Model 8535 DustTrak Aerosol Monitor Environmental Enclosure Figure 1 and Figure 2 Please become familiar with these components before proceeding Figure 1 Inside View of Environmental Enclosure Water Trap Bottle Battery VELCRO Strap Inlet Fitting DustTrak VELCRO Strap ...

Page 12: ...e Views of Environmental Enclosure Antenna Cable Strain Relief and Plug USB Pass Through Connection Antenna Mount Location DC Power Connector Heat Shield Mount Location Inlet Assembly sampling Inlet Ring AC Adapter Mount Location ...

Page 13: ... Qty Part Number Description 1 801567 Environmental Enclosure Omni Direct Inlet with Extended Rain Cap 1 Refer to 801830 accessory kit Sample Inlet Tubing 1 Refer to 801830 accessory kit Inlet Fitting for Sample Tubing 1 Refer to 801830 accessory kit Water Trap Bottle 4 Refer to 801830 accessory kit VELCRO Straps 1 Refer to 801830 accessory kit Internal DC Power Cable 1 801842 XX 12 VDC Weatherpro...

Page 14: ...nna Cable Fitting Plug 1 6002097 Model 8535 DustTrak Aerosol Monitor Environmental Enclosure Operation and Maintenance Manual Model 8535 DustTrak Aerosol Monitor Environmental Enclosure Optional Accessories Listed below are optional accessory items for the Model 8535 DustTrak Aerosol Monitor Environmental Enclosure Contact TSI for purchase information Item Part Number Description 801807 Internal 1...

Page 15: ... Part Number Description 801817 Dual Battery Wiring Harness For use with 2 battery packs See Chapter 3 for details 801808 Replacement 12 VDC Battery Pack 801809 Replacement 12 VDC Battery Pack Charger 801810 Heat Shield Assembly 854057 Tripod ...

Page 16: ...901 GSM GPS Communication Modem with 8535 mounting kit 801850 Heated Inlet Accessory 801850 with Auto Zero Module 801851 Heated Inlet Accessory 801851 without Auto Zero for users who currently own an Auto Zero Module 801830 Environmental Enclosure Spare Parts 801903 Router Kit ...

Page 17: ...Parts Identification and Unpacking 7 Item Part Number Description 801906 Router Mounting Kit ...

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Page 19: ...lows ambient aerosols to be sampled efficiently in a wide range of conditions Proper installation into its sampling position ensures that the DustTrak II DRX aerosol monitor measures an accurate ambient aerosol mass concentration Follow these instructions to install either of the aerosol inlets 1 Remove the Inlet Transport Plug from bubble pack C A U T I O N Always hold the inlet assembly by the k...

Page 20: ... The optional Heat Shield Assembly is designed to protect the DustTrak monitor from excessive heating inside the Environmental Enclosure due to direct sunlight NOTE Be sure to remove the Inlet Transport Plug from the top of the Enclosure prior to attaching the Heat Shield Assembly 1 Remove the 4 waterproof bolt assemblies from the Heat Shield mount locations Figure 4 Save these nuts and bolts for ...

Page 21: ... sealing washers are in place and tighten the lock washers to secure it in place Figure 5 Figure 5 Attach Heat Shield to the top of the Enclosure 4 Now thread the Inlet Assembly into the Inlet Ring as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Thread the Inlet into the Inlet Ring after Heat Shield is Installed ...

Page 22: ...al Enclosure when it is shipped If the bottle is removed for cleaning follow these precautions when re installing 1 Before screwing the bottle into inner inlet ring be sure that the O ring found in the bottom of the threaded hole is greased This ensures an air tight seal 2 When threading the bottle into the inlet be careful not to damage its threads 3 Make sure the bottle has been securely tighten...

Page 23: ...to the DustTrak monitor 1 Make sure that the Inlet Fitting is inserted into the Inner Inlet Ring as shown in Figure 8 2 Attach the Sample Inlet Tubing to the Inlet Fitting 3 The other end of the Sample Inlet Tubing connects directly to the DustTrak monitor Figure 8 Install the Barbed Inlet Fitting and Sample Inlet Tubing ...

Page 24: ... Fitting from the water bottle mount 2 Insert the Impactor in the water bottle mount in its place 3 Then insert the Inlet Fitting in the other end of the Impactor as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Install Impactor in the Sample Flow Install Thiamis 1000 GSM GPS Communication Modem optional accessory Installation documentation found in the quick start document shipped with each optional accessory P N 6...

Page 25: ... the DustTrak monitor and optional accessories W A R N I N G Use only TSI supplied Battery Packs P N 801808 1 VELCRO straps are provided to secure the Battery Pack System to the Enclosure Make sure the VELCRO straps are present in the Enclosure bracket as shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 Battery Pack VELCRO Straps ...

Page 26: ... System 3 Tightly secure the Battery Pack System in place using the VELCRO straps 4 If installing an additional Battery Pack for increased run time follow the same process as illustrated in steps 1 through 3 above Simply add a second Battery Pack inside the enclosure using the same process Once installed use the Dual Battery Wiring Harness to connect the two Battery Packs together as shown below i...

Page 27: ...roof AC Adapter if desired Use the external weatherproof AC DC adapter when dedicated AC power is available for powering the instrument 1 Remove the external AC adapter mounting screws from the right side of the Enclosure as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Remove the Adapter Mounting Screws ...

Page 28: ...igure 14 using the existing mounting screws and sealing washers Figure 14 Attach the Adapter to the Enclosure 3 Connect the DC power output cable from the adapter to the Enclosure DC input connector as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Connect Adapter DC Cable to Enclosure ...

Page 29: ...d VELCRO straps 1 VELCRO straps are provided to secure the DustTrak monitor to the Enclosure Make sure the VELCRO straps are present in the Enclosure bracket as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 DustTrak Aerosol Monitor VELCRO Straps 2 Install the DustTrak monitor into the bracket as shown in Figure 17 and tightly secure in place with the VELCRO straps Figure 17 Install DustTrak Monitor in the Bracket ...

Page 30: ... EP with external pump make sure you install the exhaust adapter on the exhaust of the DustTrak monitor as shown below Figure 18 Install Exhaust Adapter 2 Connect the DustTrak External Pump Power Cable P N 801797 to the DustTrak monitor and the pump as shown below in Figure 19 and Figure 20 Figure 19 Connect Monitor Power Cable to DustTrak Monitor ...

Page 31: ...e 21 Figure 21 Connect External Pump Flow Tube 4 Connect the flat A type end of the USB cable to the USB pass through connector on the inside left of the Enclosure and connect the square B type end to the DustTrak monitor as shown in Figure 22 With this connection in place a computer can be connected to the DustTrak monitor by plugging into the external USB connector interface on the outside of th...

Page 32: ...port the aerosol from the external inlet to the DustTrak II DRX aerosol monitor inlet Before attempting to sample make sure that this tubing is securely fastened to the barbs from both of the inlets When closing the enclosure make sure that this tube DOES NOT get kinked as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Connect Sample Tubing ...

Page 33: ...or The other end of the cable has two DC power plugs one which only fits the DustTrak power jack and another that is no longer used Figure 24 Internal DC Power Connections Using the External Weatherproof AC Adapter Make sure that the external weatherproof AC adapter is securely mounted to the outside of the Enclosure and that its DC output cable is connected to the DC input connector on the outsid...

Page 34: ...ble to the battery pack output and the other end to the DustTrak monitor If using the optional Dual Battery Wiring Harness simply connect each battery pack output to either male plug connector available then connect the female connector to one end of the DC power split cable Now connect the other end of the DC power split cable to the DustTrak monitor NOTE Prior to using the Battery Pack for the f...

Page 35: ...ironmental Enclosure may be mounted to a standard surveyor tripod equipped with a 5 8 11 threaded stud Mounting the Enclosure on a tripod is useful when doing outdoor site monitoring Figure 25 shows the Environmental Enclosure mounted on a surveyor tripod Use the supplied tripod screw plug wrench to remove the plug and then attach the Enclosure to the tripod Figure 25 Enclosure Mounted on a Tripod...

Page 36: ...ansportation the following steps should be taken A T T E N T I O N The Environmental Enclosure is designed to protect equipment during stationary sampling only DO NOT transport or ship equipment inside the Environmental Enclosure 1 Unscrew the aerosol inlet from the top of the case 2 Insert the Inlet Transport Plug into the opening in the inlet ring in the top of the box 3 Empty any water from the...

Page 37: ...ace it in the Solar Battery Enclosure box Make sure that the battery positive terminal is on the right the positive terminal is noted on the battery with a RED marking Remove the battery terminals using an adjustable wrench and connect the ring terminal ended wires from the solar charge controller to the battery terminals see Figure 27 NOTE There are two wires coming from the charge controller one...

Page 38: ...from its packaging and access the junction box on the end of the panel Remove the screws and sealing strip from inside the box and set aside Remove the center of one of the access holes which is labeled 1 2 Pass the power cable through that access hole while attaching the individual pieces of the cable strain relief as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 Strain Relief and Power Cable through Access Hole ...

Page 39: ...mage to the Solar Power System Refer to the Solar Cell manufacturer s specification sheet for additional details BLACK power cable wire connected to RED Solar Term This is the POSITIVE connection WHITE power cable wire connected to GREY Solar Term This is the NEGATIVE connection Figure 29 Power Cable Connection to Solar Cell Terminals Supplier part number 90J See solar panel instructions for detai...

Page 40: ...30 Chapter 2 Figure 30 Attach Power Cable to Screw Terminals ...

Page 41: ...4 With the wires tightened secure the terminal block in its retaining clips and tighten the strain relief connections to the power cable as shown in Figure 31 Figure 31 Secure Terminal Block and Tighten Strain Relief ...

Page 42: ...ip to the inside of the junction box cover as shown in Figure 32 Figure 32 Apply Sealing Strip to Junction Box Cover 6 Then attach the cover to the junction box using the supplied screws as shown in Figure 33 Figure 33 Attach Junction Box Cover ...

Page 43: ...h the two structural angle pieces to the solar panels using the supplied hardware Fasten each angle piece in four locations as indicated by the red circles see Figure 46 Figure 34 Assemble the Solar Cells on the Mounting Frame ...

Page 44: ...34 Chapter 2 8 Attach the two shorter structural angles to the angle pieces installed in the previous step see Figure 35 Figure 35 Attach Shorter Structural Angles ...

Page 45: ...o flat bar pieces and mounting feet to the structural angles see Figure 36 and Figure 37 NOTE Additional fastening locations are present in the flat bar and angle pieces which can be used to adjust the solar panel angle Figure 36 Fasten Two Flat Bar Pieces ...

Page 46: ...ns W A R N I N G It is highly recommended that you secure the frame to a flat surface The secured structure should be heavy enough to prevent large gusts of wind from moving the panel assembly The mounting feet can be used to fasten the assembly to a heavy structure 10 Connect the Solar Cell cables to the Solar Battery Enclosure box as shown in Figure 38 The Green LED on the Solar Charge Controlle...

Page 47: ... a full recharge of the Solar Battery is recommended Simply allow the Solar Battery to charge for a day with sunlight power from the connected Solar Cells Figure 38 Connect Solar Cells to Battery Enclosure Box 11 Now connect the Solar Battery Enclosure to the 8535 Environmental Enclosure using the provided outdoor DC power cable with weatherproof connectors as shown in Figure 39 DC power is now av...

Page 48: ...ller will illuminate when this condition occurs Once sunlight returns and the Solar Battery has been recharged to an appropriate level the Red LED will turn off and the Solar Charge Controller will re enable the power output Figure 39 Connect Power from the Solar Cell Power System to the Environmental Enclosure Setting up TrakPro Data Analysis Software Information on setting up and using TrakPro s...

Page 49: ...rling wind currents and result in poor particle sampling Use the Environmental Enclosure in wind conditions with speeds of 22 mph or less to obtain the most accurate readings An increase in wind speed over 22 mph can decrease the sampling efficiency of the inlet to under the efficiency specified by PM 10 standards If wind gusts of over 22 mph are present the data collected is still valid but be aw...

Page 50: ... care The battery packs will last 180 to 200 cycles on average One cycle being defined as one battery pack discharge and one recharge process With optimal use and care the life of a battery pack may possibly increase beyond 200 cycles For optimal battery health keep battery packs on charge in a cool dry and well ventilated area while NOT in use and recharge battery packs immediately after use If b...

Page 51: ...G DO NOT use non rechargeable batteries in this instrument Fire explosions or other hazards may result Charging Battery Pack 1 Disconnect the battery pack from the DustTrak II DRX aerosol monitor and remove it from the Environmental Enclosure Take it to a protected area where it can be charged undisturbed for 8 to 9 hours Before charging any battery pack please completely read the Battery Charger ...

Page 52: ... complete charging routine in order to charge each battery pack to an optimum level Even if a battery pack is already charged the charging process will take a minimum of one hour NOTE DO NOT stop charging a battery before it is completely charged Battery packs should be completely charged before using Once the battery pack is completely charged the yellow CHARGE LED light will turn off and then th...

Page 53: ...r assistance Using the Dual Battery Wiring Harness The Dual Battery Wiring Harness P N 801817 is a product option used to connect two battery packs together to provide roughly twice the run time provided with a single battery pack You can expect at least 42 hours run time if powering a TSI P N 8530EP 8533EP and 68 hours run time if powering a TSI P N 8530 8531 8533 To use the Dual Battery Wiring H...

Page 54: ...thermal mass of the Enclosure will dampen out the effect of temperature swings radiant heat etc In nearly all cases the temperature impact upon the DustTrak II DRX aerosol monitor reading is very small in comparison to the ambient particle concentration Setting the Flow Rate for the Respirable Aerosol Inlet optional accessory The optional Respirable Aerosol Inlet is designed to operate at a 1 7 L ...

Page 55: ...osure is locked shut to prevent theft or vandalism to instrument Plans have been made to check for maintenance and data collection every 24 hours after initial set up if necessary After the completion of monitoring follow the procedures for transporting the Environmental Enclosure in the Setting Up section of this manual This prevents the instrument from becoming damaged Communication and Data Acq...

Page 56: ... under normal data logging operations do the following 1 Open the Environmental Enclosure 2 Discontinue sampling 3 Attach the USB cable from the DustTrak monitor to a notebook computer 4 Download the data file using TrakPro software ...

Page 57: ...N DO NOT disassemble the Environmental Enclosure aerosol inlet for any reason It is NOT designed for field service and reassembly Cleaning the Respirable Aerosol Inlet Follow the same procedure found in the DustTrak II or DustTrak DRX Aerosol Monitor user manual When to Change the Battery Single battery packs are designed to provide power to the DustTrak II DRX monitor for a minimum of 34 hours ev...

Page 58: ... Dual Battery Wiring Harness P N 801817 be sure to disconnect both batteries from the cable before removing either battery from the enclosure always replace both battery packs with two fully charged battery packs 3 When closing the case make sure that the tubing does not become kinked and all wiring is clear from obstruction Pull the tubing forward while closing the case to prevent any kinked tubi...

Page 59: ...ged state The duration of time the charger will remain in charging mode depends upon state of discharge of the battery It is important to allow the charger to go through a complete charging routine in order to charge each battery pack to an optimum level Even if a battery pack is already charged the charging process will take a minimum of one hour NOTE DO NOT stop charging a battery before it is c...

Page 60: ...ime out feature should trigger multiple times on different battery packs contact TSI Incorporated for assistance NOTE DO NOT Store a Battery Pack that has not been Fully Charged Storing a discharged battery for any length of time will negatively affect the battery life Battery Pack Life Battery packs will age over time per usage and care The battery packs will last 180 to 200 cycles on average One...

Page 61: ...is status check is intended to help with that process and should be performed in addition to the use and handling instructions listed within this manual This status check is not intended as a replacement for any other use and handling instructions as all instructions are important to follow to maintain battery health and to get the maximum life from battery packs It is important to follow the foll...

Page 62: ...ycle the battery according to local state or federal regulations 12 However if the measured voltage is 13 volts this battery is in good operating condition and is able to be charged unattended using the new TSI Battery Charger P N 801808 or P N 801809 Emptying the Water Trap If any water or moisture has accumulated in the water trap be sure to unscrew the water trap from the internal inlet and emp...

Page 63: ...ak monitor Bad Battery Pack no longer able to be recharged Replace with new Battery Pack Readings are unusually low Zero was not checked on DustTrak monitor Plugged external inlet Re zero DustTrak monitor at desired sampling conditions Remove inlet from the Enclosure blow out debris with compressed air Rinse with clean air if needed DO NOT DISASSEMBLE COVER ON INLET ASSEMBLY Take off water trap bo...

Page 64: ...Leak in the inlet Make sure the upper inlet assembly and the water trap are screwed in tightly Make sure tubing is secured on the enclosure barb and the DustTrak monitor Make sure inlet assembly O ring is in place Re grease the O rings sealing the inlet assembly and the water trap bottle ...

Page 65: ...ting Temperature 32 to 120 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Physical External dimensions HWD 8 1 x 16 9 x 20 6 in 21 x 43 x 52 cm Weight with Internal Battery System and DustTrak monitor 38 lb 17 kg Maintenance Requirement Maintenance Check Clean inlet Weekly or daily if concentrations of over 30 mg cm3 are measured Re grease O rings As needed ...

Page 66: ...cks Run time is typically twice the time quoted for a single battery pack for either internal or external pump configurations Solar Power System Power Requirements Solar System Run time Continuous with adequate sunlight Rated Maximum Cell Power 90 watts per Cell Power Tolerance 5 Nominal Voltage 12 Volts Solar System Battery 12 VDC 120 Ah Battery Run time 90 to 120 hours typical full charge to pow...

Page 67: ...nsmission Ranges Indoor Urban Range with 2 1 dB dipole antenna Up to 1500 feet 450 m 922 MHz Up to 600 feet 180 m 2 4 GHz Outdoor RF line of sight range with 2 1 dB dipole antenna Up to 7 mi 11 km 922 MHz Up to 3 mi 5 km 2 4 GHz Outdoor RF line of sight range with high gain antenna Up to 20 mi 32 km 922 MHz Up to 10 mi 16 km 2 4 GHz Transmit Power Output 100 mW 20 dBm 922 MHz 50 mW 17 dBm 2 4 GHz ...

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Page 70: ... more information USA Tel 1 800 680 1220 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 France Tel 33 1 41 19 21 99 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 India Tel 91 80 67877200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 P N 6002097 Rev N 2020 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A ...

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