AlphaLab Precis-Ion AIC3Pro User manual

I O N P R E C I S
Air Ion Counters
™
MODEL AIC3Pro QUICK START GUIDE

Charging the AIC3Pro:
USB Port Micro SD Card
Do not block the air intake.
This will affect measurements.
Do not block the air outlet!
Do not use plastics, adhesives,
labels or stickers near the intake
or in front of the meter.
Non-conductive materials
(such as plastics) or ungrounded
conductive materials can build up
a static charge which will prevent
correct ion measurements.
Air ion measurements can be recorded on the
supplied (user accessible) Micro SD card.
Date/time stamped air Ion levels, temperature
and humidity are recorded in a standard spread
sheet format. Recording intervals are selectable.
Press “Menu” to access recording start/stop.
Data Recording:
The AIC3Pro’s rechargeable Li battery typically
provides 7 hours of continuous operation. The
meter may be charged with the supplied USB
cable/charger. The meter may also be charged
via USB port on a PC, laptop, or USB power
pack. The meter can be operated indefinitely
while charging.
The Precis-Ion™ Air Ion Counter Model AIC3Pro
is a Gerdien condenser air ion meter. During
operation, a blower draws air, and the electrical
charge from air ions (charged air molecules)
is measured. The air ion count is calculated
and displayed.

Grounding the AIC3Pro:
Ground cable connection
A 10ft. (3 meter) ground cable
is included, with connectors for
grounding (earthing) the
AIC3Pro to a standard wall
outlet (mains), ESD mats, or
metal water pipes.
The AIC3Pro Air Ion Counter features a bright
backlit display.
Warning! Be sure static electricity is removed by
properly grounding the meter prior to connecting to
desktop or laptop PC. Failing to do so may damage
the AIC3Pro and/or the computer!
At high ion levels, such as generated by ionizers,
the ground cable must be used. At lower levels,
holding the meter (with the kickstand removed)
maintains sufficient ground reference, provided
that your body doesn’t build up a static charge.
Occasionally touching a pipe or the screw on a
light switch plate will ensure accurate readings.
Reading the Main Display:
Peak Ion
Count
Humidity Percentage
Temperature
°C/°F
Polarity
Indicator
Battery Life
Indicator
Selected Range
(2 million or 200 million)
Averaging
Interval
Air Ion
Count

This mode allows for the measurement and
display of both ion polarities side-by-side, with the
same scale setting. At the same time, the SUM
feature adds the total number of positive and
negative air ions and displays the cumulative
count.
Power
On/Off
Select Ion
Polarity
+, -, or
Dual Read
Mode
Set Meter to
Standby/Idle
to zero any
offset value
Reset Peak Count
Move
Cursor
Up
Move
Cursor
Down
Menu
(Enter)
Press the Menu (Enter) button to access the main menu.
From this screen, use the up/down arrow buttons to
highlight, select, and change meter settings. For more
information on menus and settings, see AIC3Pro Manual.
The AIC3Pro features short-cut and navigation
buttons:
Main Menu:
Button Functions and Menu:
Reading the Dual Display:
Positive Air
Ion Count
Negative Ion
Air Ion Count
SUM
Micro SD Card Installed
Positive/Negative
Read Cycle
Dual-Polarity Indicator

Using the Static Shield:
Use the included static shield to
minimize electric field interference
when measuring ions at low levels
(x10³) 2 million scale. Simply slide
the shield over the top of the meter
until it seats firmly. This shield must
be removed when measuring high
ion levels (200 million scale).
AlphaApp Windows PC Software Utility:
To download the AlphaApp data logging software
utility, go to: https://www.alphalabinc.com/alphaapp
Once the software is installed, connect the AIC3Pro
via the included USB cable. With AlphaApp,
previously recorded data, or live streaming data
can be saved and plotted.
Included 3-in-1 combination accessory:
Table-top
Kickstand Wall Mount Tripod Mount

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www.alphalabinc.com/aic3promanual
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The Precis-Ion™Air Ion Counter Model AIC3Pro
is Designed and Manufactured by:
WEEKDAYS 9am-5pm MST
3005 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, U.S.A.
www.alphalabinc.com