Fluke 983 User manual

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Fluke 983
Particle Counter
Users Manual
PN 2414721
January 2005
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Fluke 983
Particle Counter
Introduction
WWarning
Read “Safety Information” before using the
Fluke 983 Particle Counter.
The Fluke 983 Particle Counter (“The Particle Counter”) is
a portable instrument that measures and reports air
contamination. It holds 5,000 samples in memory and
records the date, time, counts, sample volume,
temperature, and relative humidity of each sample. The
data can be easily downloaded to a personal computer
using the interface cable adapter, cable, and Fluke 983
Utility Software provided with the unit.
Applications
The Particle Counter can be used for:
•Monitoring cleanrooms
•Indoor air quality investigations
•Monitoring gowning rooms
•Testing filter seals
•Locating particle contamination sources
•Monitoring particle size distributions

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Safety Information
A Warning identifies a condition or action that pose
hazard(s) to the user; a Caution identifies a condition or
action that may damage the Particle Counter or the
equipment under test.
Read the entire Users Manual before using the Particle
Counter.
Safety symbols used in this manual and on the Particle
Counter are displayed in Table 1.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Meaning
W Risk of Danger. Important information. Refer to manual.
P Conforms to relevant European Union directives.
WWarning
To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to
the Particle Counter, follow these safety
guidelines:
•Use the Particle Counter only as
described in the Users Manual,
otherwise the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired.
•Do not use the Particle Counter in
explosive atmospheres.
•The Particle Counter contains no user-
serviceable parts. Do not open the
instrument. For service and battery
replacement, the instrument must be
sent to Fluke. See “Contacting Fluke”.
•Have the Particle Counter serviced only
by qualified service personnel.
•Inspect the Particle Counter before use.
Do not use it if it appears damaged.
•Always use the ac adapter/charger and
connector (supplied with the Particle
Counter) appropriate for the voltage and
outlet of the country or location in which
you are working.

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Compliance
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WCaution
To avoid possible damage to the Particle
Counter:
•Avoid using the Particle Counter in an
excessively dirty or dusty atmosphere.
Excessive particle intake can damage the
Particle Counter.
•Remove the Isokinetic-Probe Cover (the
black cap) before use. Not doing so can
damage the Particle Counter.
•Do not use a wrench to connect or
disconnect the Isokinetic Probe or intake
nozzle. The connection should be finger
tight.
•If using the tilt stand, hold the
instrument while using the keypad.
Compliance
The Particle Counter complies with:
P, JIS B9921: 1997, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN61326:
1997, EN60825-1:2001, Federal Standard 209E
Quick Start
The Particle Counter may be used directly out of the box.
To immediately use the Particle Counter:
1. Read “Safety Information”
2. Remove the Isokinetic Probe Cover (the black cap)
3. Press the POWER keypad
4. Press 1to start sampling
Be sure to read the entire Users Manual for more detailed
information.

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Shipping Contents
The Particle Counter ships with the items shown in Figure 1.
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A Fluke 983 Particle Counter and Holster with Hand Strap I Users Manual (English)
B Isokinetic Probe and Cap J Safety Information (Multi-language)
C AC Adapter/Charger K Intake Nozzle and Cap
D RS-232 Modular Cable L Power Cord
E ¼” High Purity Tubing (2 ft.) M Hardshell Carrying Case
F RJ-45 to DB-9 Connector N Zero Count Filter Adapter
G Zero Count Filter O Isokinetic Probe with Barb
H CD (contains translated users manuals and software)
Figure 1. Fluke 983 Shipping Contents

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The Keypad
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The Keypad
Use the keypad to navigate among different screens on
the display, refer to Figure 2.
The Backlight
The Particle Counter is equipped with an automatic
backlight that stays on for two minutes when the unit is
powered up. If within two minutes no keys are pressed,
the backlight turns off to conserve battery power. If the
backlight goes out, press any function or arrow key to turn
it back on.
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Power Key Turns the Particle Counter on and off.
Arrow Keys
Press to navigate up and down through
the different sections of the menus or to
control the display contrast when on the
Main Screen.
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Function
Keys
Each function key corresponds to a
name above each function key. Different
menus have different labels above the
keys.
Figure 2. Fluke 983 Keypad

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The Base
On the base of the Particle Counter are the connection
ports for the RS-232 Modular Cable (I/O Port) and the
12 V External Power Adapter. The Tripod Mount is also
located on the base under the holster. See Figure 3.
IOIOI 12V
External Power
Tripod Mount
I/O Port
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Figure 3. The Base of the Fluke 983
The Display
The LCD Display shows several different screens and
menus. Navigate through each using the keypad. The
following sections explain the different screens used by
the Particle Counter.
The following screens appear on the display:
•Main Screen
•Setup Screen (pages 1 and 2)
•Clock Setup Menu
•Label Setup Menu
The bottom of the display includes information about the
corresponding function keys.

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The Main Screen
The Main Screen (see Figure 4) appears after the Particle
Counter is turned on and after the opening screen
appears.
The Main Screen includes:
•Six particle-size channels
•Particle counts
•Relative humidity (%RH)
•Air-sample temperature (°C or °F)
•Sample-location name
•Battery-charge indicator (charge remaining)
•Time indicator (represents time to complete)
•Sample volume
•Particle-count mode
•Total counts/volume
The parameters on the Main Screen are selected by
using the Setup Screens, the Clock Setup Menu, and the
Label Setup Menu.
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Figure 4. Main Screen

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The Setup Screens
To use the Setup Screens:
1. From the Main Screen, press 2(SETUP). The Setup
Screen 1 appears, see Figure 5. To get to Setup
Screen 2 while on Setup Screen 1, press 1
(PAGE 2), see Figure 6.
2. Use and to move up and through each
parameter. Use 2(left arrow) and 3(right arrow) to
navigate within each screen entry that is highlighted.
See Figures 5 and 6.
3. Press 4(RETURN) to store the setup changes and to
return to the Main Screen.
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Figure 5. Setup Screen 1
F1 F2 F3 F4
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Figure 6. Setup Screen 2

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The Clock Setup Menu
To use the Clock Setup Menu:
1. From the Main Screen, press 3(CLOCK). From the
Clock Setup Menu, the user can change the Particle
Counter’s date, time, and delay, see Figure 7.
2. Use
and
to move the cursor up and down on
this screen. Press 1(PROGRAM) to enter the edit
mode. Once in this mode, and are used to
increase or decrease the selected entry.
3. Use
2 (left arrow) and 3 (right arrow) to change
the entry selected.
4. Once the correct data has been entered, press
1
(ENTER) to store the data.
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Figure 7. Clock Setup Menu
To change the format of the date from dd/mm/yyyy to
mm/dd/yyyy:
1. Move the cursor down to Date.
2. Select
1 (PROGRAM).
3. Select
4 (FORMAT). The date will switch to the next
version.
4. Press
1 (ENTER) to store the choice.
To use a 24-hour clock or a 12-hour clock:
1. Move the cursor down to Time.
2. Select
1 (PROGRAM)
3. Select
4 (FORMAT). The clock will switch to a 24 or
12-hour version.
4. Press
1 (ENTER) to store the choice.
5. Press
4 (RETURN) to return to the Main Screen.