Haltech HAL-HPC300 Quick start guide

HAL-HPC300
Handheld Particle Counter
Operational Manual
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Glendora, CA 91741 USA
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Important Messages
Quality Assurance
• This product has met the product specifications. All the test instruments and
standard materials used for calibration are traceable.
• This certification is for new production only and not valid for used one or ones
for an exhibition purpose.
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Following symbols are used throughout this manual:
The action could lead to harmful damage to the instrument.
Bring you attention about the features of the instrument.
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 match 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.

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Environmental Requirements
To avoid any accident or damage to the instrument, please avoid using in the
following situations:
• DO NOT expose to combustible, 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 Warrantee
Within a year from the date purchased, the manufacturer will provide free technical
support and software upgrade. For additional help, please contact
[email protected]
It is strongly recommended that the instrument should be calibrated annually. Please contact Hal
Technology to schedule your calibration or any services needed. The HAL-HPC300 can only be
serviced at Hal Technology or by Hal Technology’s authorizing trained professionals.

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Table of Contents
I. Introduction …………….………….………………….…………….…6
1.1 Specifications …………..……………………………….……………7
1.2 Features ……………………………………………………….………7
II. Basic Operation…………..……………………………….…… ……9
2.1 Handheld Unit ………………………………………………...………9
2.2 Control Panel………………………………………...………………11
2.3 Operational Windows ………………………………………..….…11
2.3.1 Startup Page …………………..………………………………11
2.3.2 Measuring Window ………..…………………………………12
2.3.3 Browsing Window …………..……………..…………………16
2.3.4 Setting Window ……………………………………………………18
III. Miscellaneous …………………………………………………...………22
IV. Warrantee ……….…………………………………………………………25
Registration Form ………………………...……………………….…27

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I. Introduction
The Model HAL-HPC300 handheld optical particle counter utilizes the laser technology
for single particle detection. The scattering of light from the particles in the sampling air
steam is converted into electrical pulses, which is then measured and calculated as a
particle size. The HAL-HPC600 consists of a handheld set with a main base unit that
allows users to conduct the sampling around with a handheld set while easily
expanding to multiple functionalities with a base unit. These extended functions
include data downloading, data real-time printing, software upgrading, and battery
charging, etc. In addition to USB and RS232 interfaces, the RJ45 interface allows users
to conduct the remote sampling away from the sampling location.
The HAL-HPC300 has up to three adjustable particle size channels starting at 0.3
microns at a flow of .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). The Model HAL-HPC300 can also include a digital temperature
and relative humidity probe, back lit interface and is capable of storing 3,000 sample
records. It is in compliance with the international standards (JIS B 9925:1997 and
ISO14644-1) and support both metric and English systems.

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1.1 Features
• User configurable for three size channels
• Set and display date and time.
• High speed USB interface for data downloading
• RS-232 communication port for data downloading, printing, and software
upgrading
• Count Limit Warning: Setting according to the FED standard 209E or ISO
14644-1 standard
• Error status indicator: The instrument will automatically monitor the sensor
status, out of flow calibration (>±5%), or insufficient battery
• Up to 1000 sets of data can be saved
• Timer, auto-start sampling
• Average of multiple times of measurements
• External digital temperature and humility sensors to assure accurate
measurement
• Up to 26 location labels of measurements
• No less than 6 hours of continuous operation.
• Auto print function.
1.2 Specifications
• Size Range：0.3µm~25µm
• Channel Sizes: 0.3µm, 0.5µm (default), 5.0µm (default channel can be
configurable by users)
• Light Source：Laser diode (more than 100,000 hours MTBF)
• Coincidence Loss: <5% @70,000 particles/Liter
• Flow Rate: 2.83 Liter/min (0.1cfm)
• 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 ~ 59 min and 59sec (User defined)
• Sampling Count: 1 ~ 99 (User defined)

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• Count Limit Warning: FED STD 209E (Class 1 ~ 100,000 ) or ISO 14644-1
(Class 2 ~ 9)
• Measurement: Single/repeat/Average
• Error Indication: Count limit, loss of laser power, out of flow calibration (>±5%),
insufficient battery
• Communication Speed: USB —12Mbps, RJ45—100Mbps, RS-232—9600bps
• Power: Li-ion polymer Battery (7.4V/2800mAH)
or AC adapter (AC input: 100 ~ 240V, DC output: 9V/1.5A)
• Max. Operating time: continue operation > 6 hours with Li-ion polymer battery)
• Dimension: 93 (W）×180 (H) × 48 (D) mm
• Weight: < 950 g
• Environmental Condition: Operating: 5~ 45 , <90%RH℃
• Storage: -20~ 50 , <90%RH℃

II. Basic Operation
2.1 Handheld Unit
Figure1Front View of the Handheld Set
Temperature &
Relative
Humidity Probe
Interface
Power Switch
Back Lit
LCD Display
Air Intake
Control Panel

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Figure 2 Bottom View of the Handheld Set
• USB Interface：Connect to the USB interface of a computer.
• COM port：Connect to the printer or serial port of a computer
• POWER: An AC adapter plug-in port.
• Thread bore is used for a tripod to minimize a human affect on the steady
measurement condition.
USB POWERCO
M
Thread bore
Charge Status

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• Charge Status：LED flash during charge; static light on after charge finished
(about 5 to 6 hours); And LED off when charge stopped.
2.2 Control Panel
• Users interfaces with the instrument through six control keypads: , RUN/STOP,
ENTER, BACK, , .
Figure 3 Control Key Pads
• Power button : Keep pushing on for about 2 seconds to turn on the instrument.
After turned on, keep pushing on for about 2 seconds to turn off the instrument.
After about 8 minutes standby or no operation, the instrument will shut off
automatically to save the power.
• RUN/STOP: Start or stop a measurement operation.
• : Move the cursor to select desired page or item.
• ENTER: Confirm the current selection or enter parameter.
• BACK: Back to the previous page.
2.3 Operational Windows
2.3.1 Startup Page
Hold the power button for about 2 seconds to turn on the instrument power and a start up
menu page appears as illustrated below. The instrument will quickly enter into the
Measuring Window page.

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Figure 4 Startup Window page
2.3.2 Measuring Window
The Measuring Window page is the main page of the instrument for sampling testing.
This page can be run at the default settings. It displays the test result and conditions
according to the unit setting. One may wish to change the setting before the
measurement run by pressing up or down arrow to enter into the Setup Window page.
An example of the Measuring Window page is shown in the Figure 5.
Figure 5 Measuring Window page
Battery Indicator
Measuring
Sizes CUMU
0.3um
0.5um
5.0um
Record:0000 T:30°C
Location: A RH: 49 %
SampTime: 00:00 NO: 01
Time: 2006/08/08 12:00:00

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The battery indicator displays the battery strength graphically. Four bars represent
100% of charge in the battery; three bars 75%; two bars 50%; one bar 25%. No bars
signify a low battery status and simultaneously the alarm will buzz as a warning.
Charging of the battery is necessary at this level and after a few seconds of the warning
sound the instrument shuts itself off automatically.
It is suggested that not charge the battery using AC adaptor to while measuring
particles.
Sensor Error Indication
This sign will not appear if the sensor is working under the normal conditions.
Whenever the sensor error indicator appears the instrument will give a warning sound.
The sound can only be quieted by turning off the instrument.
• Flashing of the sensor error indicates that the sensor is dirty. A
zero-count filter attached to the air-sampling intake may clean the sensor.
• If a steady sensor error indicator appears, it may imply the sensor is
malfunctioning. In this case, please contact the manufacturer immediately.
Non-authorized personal may not open the instrument. Otherwise, the
warranty is void. If there is an abnormal operation with the instrument, contact
the authorized service personnel directly.
Sizes
Factory default settings of the three particle sizes are 0.3µm, 0.5µm, and 5.0µm. The
user may change the size of second channel selection from 0.5µm, 0.7µm, 1.0µm,
2.0µm, and 2.5µm in the Setup Window. The first channel and third channel may be
pre-set at any other sizes by the factory with customer’s special request and extra

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charge may be applied.
Display Count Mode
There are three display modes for particle counts: Cumulative (CUMU), Differential
(DIFF), and Concentration (e.g., Counts per Liter). The factory default setting is
cumulative.
Count Mode Meanings
Cumulative
The results represent the number of particles that are larger than
the size (channel) that is displayed.
Differential
The results represent the number of particles between the size
(channel) that is displayed and the adjacent channel (the larger
size). The number displayed does not include the particles
whose sizes are larger than the adjacent channel or larger.
Concentration
The results represent the number of particles in a unit volume
under the accumulative situation. The unit volume may be set
Counts per Liter, Counts per Cubic Meter (Counts/ Cu.M.), or
Counts per Cubic Foot (Counts/Cu.Ft.).
Sample Time (SampTime)
Sample time is the time that is set for each air sample. Sample times can be set as low
as one sample per second. In the case of multiple air samplings, each air sample will run
at this sample time setting.
Number (No.)
Number indicates the number of samples that will be processed after pressing, “RUN”.
The factory default is set at one sample. The user may change the sample time in the
Setting window. In the case that “No.” is set at more than one sample, the displayed
result is the average of the multiple samples.
Location
Location allows the user to label a location for each measurement by selecting a letter
from A to Z. The location can only be changed in the Setup window.

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Record
Record displays the total number of data samples that are saved.
Temperature & Relative Humidity (T and R/H)
Temperature and Relative Humidity automatically displays when the external sensor
probe is attached.
• Use BACK keypad to toggle the temperature unit between Fahrenheit (F)
and Celsius ( C)
Time and Date
The current date and time is always displayed in the format of month-day-year and hour:
minute: second, respectively. Date and time can be changed in the Setting window.
If the instrument is set as the manual saving mode, it will enter into the Saving Page after
each run for data save confirmation. Use The up arrow to highlight the
desired selection and then press“ENTER”key to confirm the selection.
Figure 6 Data Saving Page
If the print function in the Setup Page is activated, it will enter the following Print Page:
Measuring
Save?
Yes /No

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Figure 7 Print Page 1
Use The up arrow to highlight the desired selection and then press
“ENTER”key to confirm the selection.
2.3.3 Browsing Window
Press the arrow keypad to select the Browsing window and enter into the window. This
window will allow the user to browse, print or delete historic data. In the Browsing window,
press ENTER keypad to enter into the last saved data record. Then use the arrow
keypad to scroll through the stored data.
• Use keypad to go to the next saved data record.
• Use keypad to return to the previous saved data record.
• Use BACK keypad to return to the main Browsing window and the homepage.
BACK keypad is effective only after entering into the data record.
Measuring
Print?
Yes /No

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Browsing
Size CUMU
0.3um
0.5um
5.0um
Record: 0005/0020
SampTime: 00:06 T： 27°C
Location: A RH：66 %
Time: 2005/08/08 12:00:00
Figure 8 An example of the Browsing Window
Location
Displays the sampling location of a historic data.
CUMU
Displays the mode that data was saved in CUMU
Record
Format as number of saved data/total number of stored Data. (e.g., 0015/0110)
SampTime
Displays the length of sampling time of a saved data.
Temperature and Humidity
Displays temperature and humidity at the time of a data saved.
Date and Time
Display the date and time of a data saved. The formats of date and time are
Month-Day-Year and Hour:Minute:Second, respectively.

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Print and Delete Selection Window
While in a data record window, press ENTER and you are taken to the Print and Delete
Selection window:
Browsing
Print
Delete
Print All
Delete ALL
Figure 9 Browsing-Print and Delete Selection Window 1
• Press an arrow keypad to move up or down for highlighted selection
• Press BACK keypad to return to the previous Browsing window
• Press ENTER keypad to confirm the print or delete selection. Toggle between
“Yes” and “No” selection with an arrow keypad and press ENTER to confirm the
selection. Press
BACK to cancel the selection and return to the previous
Browsing window.
Browsing
Print
Delete
Print ALL
Delete ALL
Yes/No
Figure 10 Browsing - Print and Delete Selection Window 2
2.3.4 Setting Window

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The Setting window allows users to set or change the measurement parameters. Use an
arrow and ENTER keypads to enter into the Setting window from the homepage window.
Then press the ENTER keypad to highlight the parameter that needs to be changed / set.
The chosen parameter will be at the bottom of the window. Press ENTER keypad again
and using the keypads scroll through the parameter options or change the number and
press ENTER to confirm the parameter’s setting. Press BACK keypad to back to the
previous window.
Figure 13 Setting Window page
Sizes
The user may change the size of the middle channel selected from 0.5µm, 0.7µm, 1.0µm,
2.0µm, and 2.5µm. Factory default setting is 0.5µm,
DateTime
Date and time can be changed in the format of: month-day-year and hour: minute:
second.
SampTime
Sampling duration may be changed up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds in the format of
minute: second. The factory default setting is 10 second.
AutoSave
Setting
Sizes Alarm
DateTime Location
SampTime DispMode
AutoSave KeySound
TimeDelay BackLight
CountMode PrintMode
Press“ENTER”To Set

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This function will allow the user to have option to save each sample data. The setting
options are: Off, Average Only, Every Sample. The user has the option of saving every
sample, saving an average of a set of samples or not saving any sample data. If the
setting is set to “Off”, no data will be saved for viewing in the Browsing window.
The maximum storage capacity is 1000 set or total of 3000 size data. When the
instrument saved data reaches at the maximum capacity, the instrument will delete the
first (the earliest) set of data set and save the new set of the data to the last record.
Meanwhile, the record number will be automatically updated as an increment.
TimeDelay (start/interval)
The user has the option of setting a start time delay which is the period of time between
pressing the RUN keypad and the beginning of the actual sample measurement. The
user also has the option of setting a time interval between two consecutive sample runs
when the Count Mode (see below) is set to be more than one. These auto-start and
auto-repeat functions allow the user to move away from the instrument so not to interfere
with the environment that the instrument is sampling. The maximum start time delay and
the maximum delay time between each sample run are 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
CountMode
This function gives the user the ability to set a number of repeated measurements after
pressing RUN each time. The maximum of repeated sample times that can be set are
99.
Alarm
The user may set the instrument to alarm the count limit based on either the Federal
209E or ISO standard. With the 209E standard option the user may set as class 1, 10,
100, 1000, 10000, 100000. With the ISO standard option the instrument may be set to
alarm between classes 2 to 9.
Location