Kanomax 3887 User manual

Handheld Laser Particle Counter
MODEL 3887
Operation Manual
Read this manual carefully and understand the warnings
described in this manual before operating the product.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
06001
07. 12

Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax, Inc.
Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the
instrument appropriately by following the instructions given
in this manual.

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Important Safety Information
Types and definitions of warning signs used in this operation manual are shown below.
Danger: To prevent serious injury or death
Warnings in this classification indicate danger that may result in serious
injury or death if not observed.
Caution: To prevent damage to the product.
Warnings in this classification indicate risks of damage to the product and
performance failure that affect the product warranty if not observed.
[Description of Symbols]
This symbol indicates a condition (including danger) that requires caution. The
subject of each caution is illustrated inside the triangle (e.g., high temperature
caution symbol shown on the left).
This symbol indicates prohibition. Do not take a prohibited action shown inside
or near this symbol (e.g., disassemble prohibiting symbol shown on the left).
This symbol indicates a mandatory action. A specific action is given near the
symbol.
This symbol indicates a warning of possible laser radiation.

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Danger
○Never disassemble or heat the battery pack,
or discard the battery pack in fire.
- The battery pack may explode.
○For AC power supply, do not use the AC adapter other than
the one supplied with the instrument.
- An inappropriate adapter may damage the instrument.
- It may generate heat and cause fire.
○Never disassemble, modify or repair.
- This instrument uses a Class 3B laser diode as the light source.
Exposure to the laser may cause loss of eyesight and other injury.
- Disassembly may cause short circuit and/or other failure.
○Handle the instrument properly in accordance with the instructions
provided in this operation manual.
- Improper use may cause electric shock, fire hazard, and damage.
○If abnormal noise, smell or smoke is observed, or if liquid has
entered the instrument, turn off the power immediately, remove the
batteries or pull out the plug.
- Failure to observe the above may cause electric shock, fire hazard or
damage.
Please contact your local distributor or Kanomax’s service center for
repair.
Handle Properly
Explosive Handle
Pro
p
erl
y
Do Not Modify or
Disassemble
Prohibition

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Caution
○Do not use or keep the instrument in hot,
humid, or dusty environment.
- The instrument may not function properly
outside the specified temperature range.
- Exposure to direct sunlight may discolor or
deform the instrument.
○Do not drop or hit the instrument.
- Dropping or hitting the instrument may
cause damage and malfunctioning.
○Set batteries in the correct direction.
- Setting the batteries in the wrong direction may cause
leakage, leading to contamination of the instrument and
surroundings.
○Do not wipe the instrument with a volatile solvent.
- The body may deform or deteriorate. Use soft dry cloth to remove stains.
If stains persist, soak the cloth in a neutral detergent and wipe the instrument
with a soft cloth.
Do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzine.
○Do not use the instrument near equipment emitting high radiation
noise.
- The instrument may malfunction due to the noise.
○Connect the AC adapter to a power source with minimum noise.
- The noise may cause malfunctioning.
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Insert
Properly
Prohibition
Prohibited
Installation
Prohibition
Handle
Properly

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Caution
○Pull out the plug when the instrument is not in use.
- Failure to observe the above may cause electrical shock, fire hazard,
and circuit damage.
○If the instrument is not to be used for a long period,
the batteries must be removed from the battery compartment.
Do not leave spent batteries in the battery compartment.
- Failure to observe the above may cause battery leakage.
Handle Properly

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Table of Contents
1. Packing List...............................................................................................1
1.1 Standard Accessories...........................................................................................................1
1.2 Optional Accessories (Sold Separately) ..............................................................................1
2. Description of Components.......................................................................2
3. Precautions for Use ...................................................................................4
4. Measurement Modes .................................................................................5
4-1 REPEAT Mode....................................................................................................................6
4-2 SINGLE Mode..................................................................................................................10
4-3 CONT Mode .....................................................................................................................12
4-4 CALC Mode .....................................................................................................................14
4-5 REMOTE Mode................................................................................................................16
4-6 ISO>4 Mode .....................................................................................................................18
5. View Stored Data.....................................................................................21
5-1 Viewing Stored Data on LPC Screen ...............................................................................22
5-2 Printing Stored Data..........................................................................................................23
5-3 Delete Stored Data ............................................................................................................26
6. Useful Functions .....................................................................................27
6-1 Alarm ................................................................................................................................28
6-2 Changing Measurement Unit ............................................................................................29
6-3 Calendar Setting................................................................................................................30
6-4 Communication Setting ....................................................................................................31
6-5 Hotkey...............................................................................................................................32
6-6 Automatic Measurement Start...........................................................................................33
7. Error Messages........................................................................................34
8. Low Battery Alarm..................................................................................35
9. Specifications ..........................................................................................36
10. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................37
11. Warranty and After Service ...................................................................38
12. Contact Information ..............................................................................39

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1. Packing List
Check all components when opening the package.
For purchasing optional accessories, please contact your local distributor.
1.1 Standard Accessories
Item Model Description
Filter,
Tube 3887-03*1) To clean the air flow path inside the instrument with clean
air.
AC Adaptor,
Power Cable
3887-01*2) To operate the instrument with AC power, especially for
continuous measurement.
Ni-MH Batteries
HR-3U
(or product of same
specification)
To operate the instrument with battery power.
*The batteries cannot be charged by using the AC adapter.
The dedicated charger listed below must be used for
charging the batteries.
Rapid Charger
NC-NQR02
(or product of same
specification)
To recharge the Ni-MH batteries.
Charging time is approx. 240min.
Application
Software CD S388-70
For operations such as transferring the data stored in the
instrument memory to a computer, or controlling the
instrument by a computer.
*Operation Manual for Application Software is saved in the CD.
RS232C Cable 3887-08 To connect the instrument with a computer.
Stand To stabilize the instrument for measurement.
Isokinetic Probe To be connected to the inlet to match the measurement
condition with the sampling air.
Traceability
Certificate Calibration certificate.
1.2 Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
Item Model Description
Printer DPU-H245 To directly print the measured data from the instrument.
Printer Cable 3887-07 To connect the instrument with a printer.
Carrying Case 3887-02 To store the instrument.
Tripod To stabilize the instrument for measurement.
*1) Model 3887-03 includes a filter and a connection tube.
*2) Model 3887-01 does not include an extension power cable.

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2. Description of Components
Inlet
2.83L/min suction volume
START/STOP Key
To start/stop sampling
POWER Key
To turn ON/OFF the
power.
ENTER Key
To execute a menu and
enter a setting
PREV Key
To switch the display
screen
▲▼Keys
To select a menu and change
a setting.
Communication Port
To communicate with a
computer or printer.
DC Jack
To supply power with a
dedicated AC adapter.

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Battery Compartment
Use four (4) AA rechargeable
batteries or alkaline batteries.
Operating hours by battery power
are only ensured when using the
supplied Ni-MH batteries.

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3. Precautions for Use
The following precautions must be taken when using the instrument.
●Sampling
There are possibilities of particle deposit/rescattering when sampling is performed by using a
tube connected to the inlet. It is recommended that sampling is performed without using the tube.
However, if a tube is required for sampling, the tube recommend below must be used.
●Sampling Tube
Recommended Sampling Tube:
TYGON Inner Diameter 4.3mm × Outer Diameter 7.5mm: Product or Norton
This product can be purchased from dealers of physical and chemical equipment, as well as
through our sales offices.
●Power
The instrument can be powered by AA batteries or AC power.
●AC Power
For AC-powered operation, the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the instrument must be used.
The AC adapter accommodates voltage of AC 86-264V 50/60Hz, however, the connection plug is
dedicated to AC 100V.
●AA Batteries
In addition to the supplied AA rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH 1.2V 1600mA), alkali batteries can
be used as well.
Maximum continuous operating hours:
- When using alkali batteries : 1 hour
- When using the supplied rechargeable batteries : 3 hours
The above continuous operating hours are subject to change due to operational conditions such as
ambient condition, or use of the sampling tube.
●Caution for Extremely Long Measurement Periods
The instrument is unsuitable for continuous measurements for a prolonged period. It may hasten
deterioration of the light source and inner pump, and require maintenance in a shorter interval.
●For Prolonged Measurements
Note that the data will not be saved if the power is cut during a measurement.
Make sure to prevent running out of batteries or power cut of AC power.
●Sampling Environment
The instrument is designed for use in clean rooms or clean environments where the concentration
is below the maximum measurable concentration of 2,000,000 particles/cf. Using the instrument
in a high temperature/humidity environment or in an environment with high particle
concentration may cause damage to the instrument or shorten the maintenance interval.

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4.MeasurementModes
The instrument is equipped with six (6) measurement modes.
●REPEAT Mode (Suitable for repeated measurement at a same location.)
Measurement of a certain sampling period and interval can be repeated from twice to infinite
number of times. When storing the measurement data, the maximum number of measurements is
10,000 times.
●SINGLE Mode (Single measurement which stops when set sampling time has elapsed.)
Measurement stops automatically when set sampling time has elapsed.
●CONT (Continuous) Mode (Suitable for measurement of random time)
Measurement is stopped manually.
●CALC (Calculation) Mode (Processes results of repeated measurements.)
Measurement is repeated as same as the REPEAT Mode, and based on the results obtained from
the repeated measurements, average, maximum, minimum, and standard deviation are
calculated and displayed.
When storing the data in the instrument in CALC mode, only the calculation result; average,
maximum, minimum, and standard deviation will be stored, and detail data from the repeated
measurements will NOT be stored.
<Caution>
Storing the data in CALC mode requires memory 4 times larger than that of modes such as
REPEAT, SINGLE and CONT Modes. When all data is taken in CALC Mode, maximum 2,500
data records can be stored.
●ISO>4 Mode (Suitable for cleanliness assessment of ISO Class 5 to 9)
This mode is suitable for cleanliness assessment in accordance with ISO14644-1, 2 or JIS B9920.
The result is displayed by calculating the average, standard deviation and 95% UCL
automatically from the sampled data and number of sampling times.
●REMOTE Mode (Externally controlled measurement)
Measurement is controlled externally by using the software supplied with the instrument.

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4-1REPEATMode
Setup procedure is shown below.
(Character positions may not correspond to the actual screen.)
Power Up
<MENU>
1.MEASURE MODE
2.DATA PROCESSING
3.OPTIONS
< MEASURE MODE >
1.REPEAT 4.CALC
2.SINGLE 5.REMOTE
3.CONT 6.ISO>4
Press ENTER key
REPEAT 0.3/0.5/5.0um
LOC.021 STR:N BEEP:N
SAMPLE 01:00 2TIMES
INT 00:10:00 NO
Press ENTER key
Measurement Setting Screen
LOC.:
LOC number can be used for identifying room
numbers or measurements. Setting of this item
is not mandatory.
STR:
Used when storing data in the instrument. When
storing the data, select “Y” by using the ▲▼
key. Select “N” if you do not want to store the
data.
BEEP:
Alarm goes off when alarm level is exceeded.
SAMPLE:
Sets sampling time. Setting range is from 10 sec
to 99min 59sec.
TIMES:
Sets number of sampling times. Setting range is
from 1 to 99, or CONT (Repeats until storage
capacity is reached. Max. 10,000 times.)
INT:
Sets duration of one measurement cycle. Setting
range is from 10sec to 99min 59sec. Minimum
time is dependent on set sampling time.
Setting of every item is not mandatory.
For example, you can change only the LOC
number and press the START/STOP key, and the
display will switch to a measurement standby
screen.
SAMPLING
SAMPLE TIME 00:01:00
TOTAL TIME 00:12:00
OK
Press ENTER key
Press ENTER key
REPEAT 30B 20:32
WAIT 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
00/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3

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REPEAT 30B 20:32
READY 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
00/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
Press START/STOP key
REPEAT 30B 20:32
RUN 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:59 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
01/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
WAIT… 30B 20:32
0.3 0.00E+0/m3
20:42 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
01/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
REPEAT 30B 20:32
RUN 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:59 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
02/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
REPEAT 30B 20:32
END 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:59 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
02/02 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
The measurement unit can be changed by using the
▲▼ key.
CNT : Integrated value
/m3 : Number of particles per one cubic meter.
/cf : Number of particles per 28.3L.
REPEAT 30B 20:32
WAIT 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
00/02 1.0 0.00E+0/m3
[Display of Optional Specification]
Above shows a display for a unit with the optional
specification “0.3,0.5,1.0μm”
(The maximum particle size will be “1.0μm” for
every sampling screen.)

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Cursor Operation
The cursor moves each time the “ENTER” key is pressed.
SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→
2TIMES→2TIMES→
INT 00:10:00 →INT 00:10:00 →INT 00:10:00 →INT 00:10:00→
INT 00:10:00 →INT 00:10:00 →NO
Switch between Y/N by
using the ▲▼ key.
LOC.021→LOC.021→LOC.021→STR:N→BEEP:N→
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 and to “CONT” by using
▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Select “NO” and press
“ENTER” key.
SAMPLING
SAMPLE TIME 00:01:00
TOTAL TIME 00:12:00
OK
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Switch between
OK/NO by using
the ▲▼ key.
LOC.021
Select “OK” and press
“ENTER” key.

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Relation between SAMPL and INT
For example, when a measurement is performed with the following setting:
と設定して
REPEAT 0.3/0.5/5.0um
LOC.021 STR:N BEEP:N
SAMPLE 01:00 2TIMES
INT 00:10:00 NO
Press START/STOP
WAIT: approx. 10sec Suspension
Time Sampling for 1min
Measurement stops and
measured value will be
dis
p
la
y
ed.
INT includes Sampling time and
Sampling suspension time.
Sampling for 1min

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4-2SINGLE Mode
Setup procedure is shown below.
(Character positions may not correspond to the actual screen.)
Power UP
<MENU>
1.MEASURE MODE
2.DATA PROCESSING
3.OPTIONS
< MEASURE MODE >
1.REPEAT 4.CALC
2.SINGLE 5.REMOTE
3.CONT 6.ISO>4
Move the
cursor by
▲▼key.
Press ENTER key
SINGLE 0.3/0.5/5.0um
LOC.021 STR:N BEEP:N
SAMPLE 01:00
FREE REC. 09999 NO
SINGLE 30B 20:32
WAIT 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:04 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
5.0 0.00E+0/m3
SINGLE 30B 20:32
READY 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
00/01 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
Move the
cursor by
▲▼key.
Press ENTER key
Press ENTER key
Measurement Setting Screen
LOC.:
LOC number can be used for identifying room
numbers or measurements. Setting of this item
is not mandatory.
STR:
Used when storing data in the instrument. When
storing the data, select “Y” by using the ▲▼
key. Select “N” if you do not want to store the
data.
BEEP:
Alarm goes off when alarm level is exceeded.
SAMPLE:
Sets sampling time. Setting range is from 10 sec
to 99min 59sec.
FREE REC.:
Indicates remaining data storage capacity.
Setting of every item is not mandatory.
For example, you can change only the LOC
number and press the START/STOP key, and the
display will switch to a measurement standby
screen.

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Cursor Operation
The cursor moves each time the “ENTER” key is pressed.
SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→SAMPLE 01:00→
LOC.021→LOC.021→LOC.021→STR:N→BEEP:N→
SINGLE 30B 20:32
RUN 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:59 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
01/01 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
Press START/STOP key
SINGLE 30B 20:32
END 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
01/01 5.0 0.00E+0/m3
Switch between Y/N by
using the ▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.
Change between 0-9 by
using the ▲▼ key.

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4-3 CONT Mode
Setup procedure is shown below.
(Character positions may not correspond to the actual screen.)
Power Up
<MENU>
1.MEASURE MODE
2.DATA PROCESSING
3.OPTIONS
< MEASURE MODE >
1.REPEAT 4.CALC
2.SINGLE 5.REMOTE
3.CONT 6.ISO>4
CONT 0.3/0.5/5.0um
LOC.021 STR:N BEEP:N
FREE REC. 09999 OK
CONT 30B 20:32
WAIT 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
5.0 0.00E+0/M3
CONT 30B 20:32
READY 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
5.0 0.00E+0/M3
Move the
cursor by
▲▼key.
Press ENTER key
Press ENTER key
Press ENTER key
Press ENTER key
Move the
cursor by
▲▼key.
Measurement Setting Screen
LOC.:
LOC number can be used for identifying room
numbers or measurements. Setting of this item
is not mandatory.
STR:
Used when storing data in the instrument. When
storing the data, select “Y” by using the ▲▼
key. Select “N” if you do not want to store the
data.
BEEP:
Alarm goes off when alarm level is exceeded.
SAMPLE:
Sets sampling time. Setting range is from 10 sec
to 99min 59 sec.
FREE REC.:
Indicates remaining data storage capacity.
Setting of every item is not mandatory.
For example, you can change only the LOC
number and press the START/STOP key, and the
display will switch to a measurement standby
screen.

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Press START/STOP key
CONT 30B 20:32
RUN 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
00:01 0.5 0.00E+0/m3
5.0 0.00E+0/M3
CONT 30B 20:32
STOP 0.3 0.00E+0/m3
0.5 0.00E+0/m3
5.0 0.00E+0/M3
Press START/STOP key