TSI Instruments 8525 Manuel d'utilisation

Model 8525

P-TRAK®Ultrafine

Particle Counter

TRAKPROTM Data Analysis Software enclosed

Operation and Service Manual

1980380, Revision J

December 2006

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December 2006

P/N 1980380, Revision J

SHIP TO/MAIL TO:

TSI Incorporated

500 Cardigan Road

Shoreview, MN 55126-3996

USA

U.S.

Technical Support:

(800) 874-2811/(651) 490-2811

Fax:

(651) 490-3824

E-mail:

[email protected]

E-mail address:

[email protected]

Website:

http://www.tsi.com

INTERNATIONAL

Technical Support:

(001 651) 490-2811

Fax:

(001 651) 490-3824

E-mail:

[email protected]

Model 8525

P-TRAK®Ultrafine

Particle Counter

Operation and Service

Manual

Address

TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA

Fax No.

(651) 490-3824

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective July 2000)

Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the

operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty-four (24)

months, or the length of time specified in the operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the

customer. This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. This limited warranty is

subject to the following exclusions:

a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other

components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date of

shipment.

b. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from

defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from the date of

shipment.

c. 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.

d. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller makes no warranty

with respect to, and shall have no liability in connection with, goods which are

incorporated into other products or equipment, or which are modified by any person other

than 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

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. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL NOT BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS

OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought against Seller more than 12

months after a cause of action has accrued. The goods returned 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 signed by an Officer of Seller.

Service Policy

Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our

customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any

malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI

at (800) 874-2811 (USA) or (001 651) 490-2811 (International).

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................V

1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION..............................1

Unpacking the P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter..................................1

Optional Accessories ...............................................................................4

Spare/Replacement Parts..........................................................................5

2 SETTING UP .........................................................................................7

Supplying Power to the P-TRAK ..............................................................7

Installing the Batteries..........................................................................7

Using the AC Adapter..........................................................................8

Charging and Installing the Alcohol Wick ..............................................9

Cautions Before Proceeding.................................................................9

Locating and Identifying Components...............................................10

Filling the Alcohol Fill Capsule.........................................................10

Installing the Cartridge into the P-TRAK ............................................12

Cleaning Up and Final Cautions ........................................................13

Attaching the Inlet Screen Assembly, Sample Tube, and

Telescoping Probe to the Instrument..................................................14

Attaching the Shoulder Strap (optional) ................................................16

Instrument Software and Communications Setup..................................16

Setting up TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software....................................16

Connecting the P-TRAK to the Computer...........................................17

Setting up the Communications Port..................................................17

Connecting the Optional Portable Printer..............................................18

3 OPERATION .......................................................................................19

Overview................................................................................................19

Turning the Instrument On.....................................................................19

Tilting the Instrument ............................................................................19

Daily Zero Check...................................................................................21

P-TRAK Keypad .....................................................................................21

Main Menu.............................................................................................22

Particle Concentration........................................................................23

Sample Mode......................................................................................23

Recording and Saving a Single Data Point...................................23

Changing the Location Label........................................................24

Setup Mode ........................................................................................24

Statistics........................................................................................24

Logged Test Statistics ...............................................................25

Single Point Statistics................................................................26

Log Interval...................................................................................26

Audio.............................................................................................27

Time/Date......................................................................................28

iv Contents

Programming Time/Date Using TRAKPRO ...................................29

Backlight.......................................................................................29

Clear Memory...............................................................................30

LOG MODE.......................................................................................31

Log Mode 2 and 3..................................................................................31

Sample Protocol for Log Mode 2 or 3...................................................35

Memory Considerations.........................................................................38

Particle Sampling Configurations..........................................................38

Sampling Through Inlet Screen, Tube, and Probe Assembly............39

Sampling Through Inlet Screen and Sample Tube.............................39

Sampling Through Inlet Screen Assembly Only................................40

4 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................41

Maintenance Schedule...........................................................................41

Daily Zero Check...................................................................................41

Recharging the Alcohol Wick ...............................................................42

Alcohol Cartridge..................................................................................42

Changing the Alcohol Wick...............................................................42

Removing the Wick from the Cartridge.............................................43

Re-assembling the Alcohol Cartridge................................................44

Cleaning Inlet Screen Assembly............................................................45

5 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................47

APPENDIXES

A SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................51

B MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: ISOPROPYL

ALCOHOL...........................................................................................53

To obtain any of the listed Application Notes, contact TSI at:

U.S. (800) 874-2811/(651) 490-2811, Fax: (651) 490-3824

International (001 651) 490-2811, Fax: (001 651) 490-3824

These Application Notes can also be found under TSI’s web site:

http://www.tsi.com

Safety Information

When operated according to the manufacturer’s instruction, this device is a

Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of

1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is

affixed to each instrument.

May 2006

THIS LASER PRODUCT COMFORMS

TO 21 CFR 1040.10 BUREAU OF

RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY REGULATIONS.

TSI INCORPORATED

500 CARDIGAN ROAD

SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 USA

There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Performing

services other than those described in this manual may result in exposure to

harmful (invisible) laser radiation. A warning label like the one shown

below is affixed to the internal laser device.

DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID

DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

WARNING: NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

vi Safety Information

Chapter 1

Unpacking and Parts Identification

Unpacking the P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter

Carefully unpack the Model 8525 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter from

the shipping container. Use the tables and illustrations below to make certain

that there are no missing components. Contact TSI immediately if anything

is missing or damaged.

Figure 1-1: Model 8525 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter

With Inlet Probe Assembly, Battery Pack, and Batteries

Quantity Item Description Part/Model Reference

1 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter N/A 1

1 Probe assembly, consisting of

telescoping probe,

sample tube, and

inlet screen assembly

801622

801615

801616

1 Battery holder 801623 3

6 Battery, AA, alkaline N/A 4

1 Carrying case 801613 (not shown)

Chapter 1

Figure 1-2: Alcohol Fill Capsule with Storage Cap,

Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Bottles and Shoulder Strap

Quantity Item Description Part/Model Reference

1 Alcohol fill capsule and storage

cap. 1083070 1

1 Alcohol cartridge 801624 2

16 30 ml alcohol bottles (1 shown) 2918011 3

1 Shoulder strap 801621 4

1 3

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