P/N 6006761 Rev. C
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TSI Model 3082 Quick Guide page
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3. Follow the onscreen instructions to find the correct
firmware upgrade.
4. Check firmware version on boot-up. Verify that
firmware version is 1.26 or greater for 3787 or
3788, and 2.15 or greater for 3772, 3775, or 3776.
Operating the Electrostatic
Classifier
You can operate the Electrostatic Classifier in three
modes:
Classifier
Mode
Use Classifier tab. No CPC or computer
required. 3082 acts as a size selector.
SMPS
Mode
Use SMPS tab. CPC required. Set up,
run, and log SMPS scans from display.
External
Control
Mode
Use Aerosol Instrument Manager
software. CPC required. Set up, run, and
log SMPS scans from a computer.
Setup Tab
Screens in the
Setup
tab provide options to set
properties, view device details, set logging and
communication settings, and calibrate instrument
flows.
Full details of the display options and modes are given
in the Operation and Service Manual P/N 6006760.
Title Bar
The Title Bar indicates date and time, scan status, and
errors. It also contains icons for toggling data logging
and size distribution corrections.
Blue
Indicates the instrument is operating as
expected.
Yellow
Indicates a warning condition. Touch the
wrench to see a description of the warning
condition.
Red
Indicates an error condition. When the title bar
is red, the wrench icon flashes. Touch the
wrench to see a description of the error
condition.
Setting Up a Basic SMPS Scan
Although the correct scan settings for your application
depend on the size range you are interested in and the
type of measurement you are trying to make, the steps
below can provide a starting point.
1. Follow steps in this QuickStart guide for connecting a
CPC and neutralizer to the 3082. Verify that they are
listed on the Classifier tab.
2. Press the
button to enable sheath flow. Set
sheath flow to approximately 10X the aerosol flow of
your CPC.
3. Navigate to the SMPS tab and press
to access
scan properties.
4. On the Scan tab, set scan time (i.e., 30 seconds). On
the Schedule tab, set Scans per Sample (i.e., 1) and
Number of Samples (i.e., 1).
5. Press
OK
to return to SMPS tab. Press
to start.
Size distribution data and statistics are displayed.
Moving and Shipping
1. Power off the classifier and disconnect the power
cord from the power supply.
2. If using a DMA, disconnect all tubing and cap the
fittings, disconnect the high-voltage supply, and then
depress the lever on the classifier base plate to
release the DMA.
3. If installed, remove the Neutralizer.
4. If installed, remove the optional lead shielding.
5. When shipping, place the classifier in the original
packing materials. The classifier should be placed in
the smaller of the two supplied boxes and anchored
with the foam inserts. The box should be taped shut
and then placed in the larger of the two boxes,
protected at the corners by foam inserts.
Note
: If your impactors require calibration, return
them along with the classifier to TSI.
