Hal Technology HAL-HPC601 Quick start guide

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HAL-HPC601
Handheld Particle Counter
Operational Manual
7970 Cherry Ave., Suite 303
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
http://haltechnologies.com

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Table of Contents
Version Table .................................................................................4
Disclaimer ......................................................................................5
1. Introduction ...............................................................................8
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................10
1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................10
2. Basic Operation.......................................................................12
2.1 Handheld Unit Overview................................................................................12
2.2 Key Functions................................................................................................12
2.3 Graphical User Interface (GUI) ......................................................................13
2.3.1 Main Screen................................................................................................13
2.3.2 Measure Screen .........................................................................................14
2.3.3 Browse Screen ...........................................................................................16
2.3.4 Settings Screen ..........................................................................................17
2.3.5 Modifying Parameters (Settings) .................................................................19
3. Data Downloader Instructions................................................25
4. Troubleshooting ......................................................................26
5. Warranty...................................................................................28
Contact Information .............................................................................................30
6. Glossary...................................................................................32

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Version Table
Date
Version
Comment
February 10, 2017
1.1
Added Data Downloader instructions
December 20, 2016
1.0
Formal Release

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Disclaimer
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate, however, Hal Technology
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual.
Under no circumstances will Hal Technology be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this
manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued
product development, Hal Technology reserves the right to make improvements or
changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or
obligation.
Published in the United States of America
Copyright © 2016 by Hal Technology
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced,
transmitted, stored, or translated into any other language in any form by any means
without the written permission of Hal Technology LLC.
Quality Assurance
•This product has met Hal Technologies product specifications. All the test
instruments and standard materials used for calibration are traceable.
•This certification is for new products only. It is not valid for previously
owned or exhibition units.
Commonly Used Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout this manual:
The action described could lead to harmful damage of the instrument.

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Noting items of interest or instrument features and/or requirements.
Unpacking and Inspection
•Inspect the receiving package and notify the shipper immediately if there appears
to be susceptible damage during shipping.
•Please verify that the enclosed items coincide with the shipping package list.
This Instrument is designed to be the class-1 laser equipment. Removing the cover without authorization may result
in exposing to the laser radiation or high voltage. This Instrument also contains static sensitive components that
may be damaged by improper handling. The warranty is void for any unauthorized opening of the instrument.
Environmental Requirements
To avoid accidents or damage to the instrument, please avoid using the instrument in the
following situations:
•DO NOT expose to combustible or explosive environments.
•DO NOT expose to environments where rust or radioactivity are present.
•DO NOT expose to an environment exceeding the specified limits.
Technical Support and Warranty
Within one year from the date purchased, the manufacturer will provide free technical
support and software upgrades, if applicable. For additional help, please contact
[e-mail]
It is strongly recommended that the instrument should be calibrated semi-annually or

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annually at least. Please contact Hal Technology to schedule your calibration or any
services needed. The HAL-HPC601 can only be serviced at Hal Technology or by a Hal
Technology authorized professional.

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1. Introduction
Figure 1: HAL-HPC601
Figure 1 shows the HAL-HPC601 six-channel handheld particle counter. The HAL-
HPC601 handheld optical particle counter utilizes laser technology for single particle
detection. A sampling flow is directed through a proprietary chamber designed to collect
scattered light and generate electrical pulses proportional to the size of the incident
particles. The HAL-HPC601 is a completely self-contained particle counter, that is, no
other parts are required to start monitoring or making particle count measurements. A
plethora of optional accessories are available to increase measurement confidence and
accuracy. Included software allows users to download the unit’s stored records via USB
connection. Bluetooth enabled wireless printing is also available to minimize cabling
requirements.

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The HAL-HPC601 has six adjustable particle size channels starting at 0.3 microns at a
flow of 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM). Particle count data is displayed as Cumulative, Differential
or Concentration mode (Counts/Liter or Counts/Cubic foot, Counts/Cubic Meter). Options
are available to include Mass Concentration and Particulate Matter measurements.
Optional accessories also include a digital temperature, relative humidity, and pressure
probe as well as an isokinetic probe for more accurate air sampling. The HPC601 has
more than enough memory storage, as it is capable of storing over 5000 sample records.
It is in compliance with the international standards (JIS B 9925:1997 and ISO14644-1)
and supports both metric and English systems.

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1.1 Features
•User settable channel sizes (0.3 μm – 5.0 μm in steps of 0.1 μm and 5.0 μm - 25
μm in steps of 1 μm)
•User adjustable start delay, sampling time, and sampling interval
•USB interface for data downloading (Software included)
•Audible Count Limit Warning: FED (Standard), ISO (Standard), and user defined.
•Error status indicator: The instrument will automatically monitor the sensor status
and battery charge status
•Over 5000 data points of storage capacity.
•Average of multiple times of measurements
•External digital temperature, relative humidity, and pressure to assure accurate
measurement
•Up to 260 unique location labels
•No less than 6 hours of continuous operation
•Bluetooth® (Wireless) printing capabilities
•Compatible with Window XP/7/8/10 operation systems
1.2 Specifications
•Size Range: 0.3 μm to 25 μm.
•Channel Sizes: All channel sizes configurable by user (Choose from 0.3 μm –
5.0 μm in steps of 0.1 μm, 5.0 μm - 25 μm in steps of 1 μm)
•Light Source: Laser diode (more than 100,000 hours MTBF)
•Coincidence Loss: <5% @ 70,000 particles/Liter
•Warm-up Time: < 1 minute for most accurate results
•Flow Rate: 2.83 Liter/min (0.1 cfm)
•Counting Efficiency: 50±20%@0.3μm; 100±10%@0.5μm
•Test Standard: JIS-B-9921 (1997), ASTM-F649-01, ASTM-F328-98 (NIST
traceable)
•Sampling Time: 1 sec to 59 minutes and 59 seconds (User adjustable)
•Number of Sampling Count: 1 to 999 (User adjustable)