Kanomax 3889 User manual

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Handheld Particle Counter
MODEL 3888/3889
User Manual

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List of Components
■Standard
Items
MODEL
Functions
Body
3888
Body (or 3889)
AC Adaptor
3888-10
Operates the instrument with AC power and
charge the internal rechargeable battery
USB Cable
3888-20
Communicates with PC or Printer
Zero Count Filter with tubing
3888-60
Cleans the air flow path inside the instrument
with clean air
Inlet Protective Cap
3888-61
Keeps out dust and contaminants from the
instrument when not in use
18650 Lithium ion battery
-
Supplies power to the instrument
Nominal voltage:3.7V
Rated capacity:2600mAh min.
Outline size:18mm
Length:69mm
With a protection function
Quick Start Guide
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Measurement Software
3888-40
■Optional Accessories
Items
MODEL
Functions
Temperature/Humidity
Probe
0842
Measures temperature and humidity
Cradle
3888-70
Stands the instrument and perform
Ethernet/Wi-Fi/RS485 communications
Isokinetic Suction Nozzle
3887-04
To be connected to the inlet to match the
measurement condition with the sampling air
Carrying Case
3888-71
Stores the instrument
Tripod
EX-344Q
Printer
DPU-S245-
00B
Prints the measured data directly from the
instrument
Printer Cable
3888-21
Connects the instrument with a printer
Printer Roll Paper
TP-202L
A 10-roll package

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Important Safety Information
The symbols for the warnings used in this manual are defined below:
Classifications
Warning
Warnings in this classification indicate risks that may result in serious injury
or death if not observed.
Caution
Warnings in this classification indicate risks that may result in injury or
damage to the surrounding objects if not observed.
Notice
Warnings in this classification indicate risks of damage to the product that
may void the product warranty if not observed.
Description of Symbols
This symbol indicates a condition that requires caution (including warning).
The subject of each caution is illustrated inside the triangle (e.g. the high
temperature caution symbol is shown on the left).
This symbol indicates a prohibition. Do not take the prohibited action shown
inside or near this symbol (e.g. the disassembly prohibition symbol is 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.
Warning
（Forbidden）Do not use the AC adaptor other than the provided one with the
instrument.
Using an inappropriate adaptor may damage the instrument.
It may generate heat and cause fire.
（Do not remodel/disassemble）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.
Never open the instrument other than the battery compartment.
（Handle properly）Handle the instrument properly in accordance with the

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instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, fire, or sensor damage.
（Caution）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 service center for repair.
Caution
（Handle properly）Pull out the plug when the instrument is not in use.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, fire hazard, and circuit damage.
Notice
（Forbidden）Do not use or keep the instrument in hot, humid, or dusty
environment. Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight for a
prolonged period of time.
The instrument may not function properly out of the specified operational
temperature range.
（Forbidden）Do not subject the instrument to strong impact.
Dropping or hitting the instrument may cause damage and malfunction.
（Forbidden）Do not wipe the instrument with volatile solvent.
The body may deform or deteriorate. Use soft dry cloth to remove stains.
If stains persist, soak the cloth in neutral detergent and wipe the instrument
with the cloth.
（Forbidden）Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object or
with excessive pressure.
It may cause distortion of the screen or a malfunction.
A rapid temperature change may cause a malfunction of the screen.
（Handle properly）When storing the instrument, put the instrument in the
carrying bag and keep it in a place with an ambient temperature of -10 to
50℃and no condensation.
（Forbidden）Do not dispose of the instrument as household waste.
Please note that the disposal of the instrument and batteries should be in line
with your local or national legislations. For details, please consult with your
local distributor.

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Table of Contents
Part Names and Functions................................................................................................5§１
Getting Started ...................................................................................................................6§２
Charging Batteries .................................................................................................. 6
Caution ................................................................................................................. 6
Checking the Temperature/Humidity Probe（Optional accessory for the MODEL 3889）.. 6
Turning the Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 6
Measurement Procedures .................................................................................................6§３
Turning the Power ON ............................................................................................. 6
Internal Cleaning .................................................................................................... 6
Measurement ......................................................................................................... 7
Turning the Power OFF ............................................................................................ 7
Errors.................................................................................................................... 7
User Interface .....................................................................................................................8§４
Main Screen ........................................................................................................... 8
General setting..................................................................................................... 10
Measurement setting ............................................................................................ 12
Preset ................................................................................................................. 14
History ................................................................................................................ 14
Print Example....................................................................................................... 15
Screen Transition .................................................................................................. 17
Specifications...................................................................................................................18§５
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................20§６
Warranty and After Service .............................................................................................21§７
Contact Information.........................................................................................................22§８

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Part Names and Functions§１
The cradle is an optional accessary.
Names
Functions
1. Inlet
2.83L/min suction volume
Outer diameter 6.4mm
2. Power/Home button
Turns the power ON/OFF
To return to the Main screen in operation
3. USB port (for PC)
Connects with your PC by using the USB
cable
4. USB port (for Printer, for USB flash
memory)
Connects with the printer by using the
USB cable
Allows you to copy the measurement
results to the USB flash drive
5. DC jack
Supplies power with the provided AC
adaptor
6. Threaded tripod mount
Attaches instrument to the tripod
7. Battery compartment
The battery is replaceable
8. Temperature/Humidity probe terminal
(only for 3889)
Connects the temperature/humidity
probe
9. Communication port with cradle
Communicates with the cradle
10. Communication port
RS-485 port
11. Communication port
Communicates with the Ethernet
12. Communication port with the Main
body
Communicates with the main body

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Getting Started§２
Charging Batteries
This instrument operates on the internal rechargeable battery or the provided AC adaptor.
Connect the provided AC adaptor to start charging. It takes approximately 5 hours to
charge the battery completely.
If the battery’s run-time becomes shorter, the battery is replaceable. Open the
compartment to replace the batteries with new 18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
with protection circuit. (69mm length).
Caution
Rapid temperature changes may cause measurement errors. When moving the
instrument from one location to another with different ambient temperature allow a
sufficient time for the instrument to return to room temperature. (more than ten
minutes )
Checking the Temperature/Humidity Probe（Optional accessory for the MODEL 3889）
Prolonged measurement under high temperature conditions or measurement under rapid
temperature change may result in abnormally high humidity readings due to condensation.
If condensation occurs, leave the probe in atmosphere of 40%RH or less for 24 hours to
dry the probe.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Press and hold the Home button to turn the power on. A logo appears and then it turns
to the startup screen. When the pump and other parts are ready to perform a
measurement, the Main screen for ready to measure will be displayed.
To turn the power OFF, press and hold the Home button (3 second or more) from any
screens.
Measurement Procedures§３
Turning the Power ON
Press and hold the Home button to turn the power on. A logo appears and then it turns
to the startup screen. Touch the startup screen to display the Main screen ready to
measure.
Internal Cleaning
Prior to use, purge the instrument (for internal cleaning) with the provided zero filter.
Remove the Inlet protective cap, and attach the provided zero count filter to the inlet.
Turn the power on and press the Start button. Perform a continuous measurement for
10 to 15 minutes until the measuring count value is suitable for 10 sec. or more.
After measurement, remove the zero count filter from the inlet.

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Measurement
Use the General setup and Measurement setup sub-menus to configure the necessary
settings.
Set the measurement conditions from the Measurement mode. You can also select the
measurement conditions from the Preset.
Return to the Main screen. Press the Start button to perform a measurement.
The measurement will complete automatically or by pressing the Stop button.
The previous measurement results can be viewed from the History sub-menu.
Turning the Power OFF
Press and hold the Home button from any screens to turn the power OFF.
Errors
The following table explains possible errors due to self-diagnosis function. Even if an error
occurs, the measurement and other processes will be continued.
Laser power
failure
Failure or end-of-life of the laser diode
Flow rate
The pump current has increased or decreased.
Remove the inlet cap and filter from the instrument.
If the error persists, the possible cause is failure or the
end-of-life of the pump.
Maximum
measurable
concentration
exceeded
The concentration exceeds the maximum measurable
range. Perform the measurement at a cleaner location
or with the Zero count filter

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User Interface§４
Main Screen
There are four configurations for the main screen that can be selected to best suit your
purposes. (The figures below show the user interfaces of 6 channel Model 3889.) From
each Main screen, you can move to sub-menu screens.
Table
Cumulative
Table
Differential
Bar
Circle

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Icons
Names
Functions
General setting
Opens the menus to set the unit, calendar, data,
sound, language and to display instrument
information
Measurement
setting
Opens the menu to set the mode, alarm, save,
remote and temperature/humidity
Preset
Opens the menu to set or select up to 18 Presets
History
Views the historical data or measurements
Change chart
types
Switches the chart types:
Bar →Circle →Table ∑
∑Δ Display
Switching
Switches between Cumulative ∑and Differential Δ
∑Δ Display
Switching
Switches between Cumulative ∑and Differential Δ
Start
Starts a measurement
Stop
Stops a measurement
Particle Size
Setup
Tap the chart window to set the required particle size
Particle Size
Setup
Tap the circle chart to set the required particle size
Error
Tap the Error to display an error description
Battery Level
Icons show how much battery is remaining.
⇒60%⇒40%⇒10%
∑
Δ
AC adapter
operates

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Icons
Names
Functions
Mode
Display
Displays the selected measurement modes
Mode
Display
Main
Repeat
Repeat
Single
Single
Continuous
Continuous
Calculation
Calculation
ISO
ISO
GB
GB
Displays the selected preset modes
Mode
Display
Preset 1
Preset 2
Preset 3
Repeat
P1(Repeat)
P2(Repeat)
P3(Repeat)
Single
P1(Single)
P2(Single)
P3(Single)
Continuous
P1(Continuous)
P2(Continuous)
P3(Continuous)
Calculation
P1(Calculation)
P2(Calculation)
P3(Calculation)
ISO
P1(ISO)
P2(ISO)
P3(ISO)
GB
P1(GB)
P2(GB)
P3(GB)
General setting
Select the [General setting] icon on the Main screen to set the unit, calendar, data,
language, and sound. This menu indicates the instrument information.
Icons
Names
Functions
Unit
Select one of the following 3 options of units to reflect to the
readings displayed on the Main screen and Measurement
results.
count：Measured particle count
/m3: Particle count per cubic meter
/ft3: Particle count per cubic foot
Calendar
Set the date and time
Touch the setup button to display the numeric keypad.
Enter 2 digits in blanks for year, month, day, hour, and
minute.

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Icons
Names
Functions
Data
Confirms the information and perform operation on the entire
measured data
Memory remaining: Displays the ratio of the free space to the
whole memory capacity.
Number of Records: Displays the number of the stored
records.
Copy: Copies all files to the USB flash memory.
Delete: Deletes all files. It is therefore recommended to
copy the files prior to use this function.
Note that copying the measured data to the USB flash memory
and deleting from the internal memory are not partial but batch
processing. Follow the following procedure.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Select [Data]
in the
General
setting
【Copy the measured data to
the USB Flash Memory】
Insert the USB flash memory
into the main body and tap
the [Copy all] button.
Tap [YES] to
execute.
Tap [NO] to
return without
running the
command.
【Delete the measured Data】
Tap the [Delete all] button.
Language
Selects a language
English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish
Sound
Sets the operation sound ON/OFF
Information
Displays the instrument information
Latest calibration date: Depending on the usage and condition, it
is normally recommended to calibrate at least once a year.
Version: To show firmware version of the instrument.
Copy all
YES
NO
Delete all

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Measurement setting
Select [Measurement Setup] in the Main screen to set the mode, alarm, save, remote, and
temperature/humidity.
Icons
Names
Functions
Mode
Selects 6 options of the measurement modes. Measurements will be
performed under the latest mode setting.
Repeat mode: Repeats the measurement of configured sampling
time and cycle.
Single mode: Performs a measurement of set sampling time only
once.
Continuous mode: Continues a measurement until pressing the
Stop button
Calculation mode: Repeats the measurement under the same
condition of the Repeat mode and then calculate the average,
standard deviation, maximum, and minimum
ISO mode: Performs measurements in accordance with ISO 14644
GB mode: Performs measurements in accordance with Chinese
National Standard
Set the required conditions for 6 options of measurement modes.
location
Sampling
time
Repeat count
Interval time
Repeat
✔
✔
✔
✔
Single
✔
✔
―
―
Continuous
✔
―
―
―
Calculation
✔
✔
✔
✔
ISO
✔
✔
✔
✔
GB
✔
✔
✔
✔
Tap indication ( ) to display a Ten keyboard.
Set the measurement conditions by entering numbers.

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Items
Description
Range
Location
Sets measurement locations by number.
From 1 to 99
Sampling
time
Sets the sampling time of 1 cycle.
From 6 sec. to
99 min. 59
sec.
Repeat
count
Sets the number of repeat.
From 2 to 999
Interval
time
Sets the interval between the starting time
of a measurement and the starting time of
the next measurement.
The repeat interval must be longer than
sampling time. Difference between
interval time and sampling time is
suspension time.
From 6 sec. to
99 min. 59
sec.
Icons
Names
Functions
Alarm
Configures the alarm setting for the measured values in the
Cumulative value. Tap indication ( ) for each particle size
to configure the following settings.
Alarm: To select the alarm function ON/OFF (Default
setting: OFF）
Threshold: To set the threshold value for the measured
cumulative value for each particle size (Default: No
setting）
The threshold value you set here will be the upper limit of
the chart display.
Save
Toggles between saving or not saving the measurements
Remote
Use this setting to perform measurements according to
commands from a remote computer
Setting: sets the communication method for the "RS485",
"Ethernet", "Wi-Fi" and each connection method’s
parameters. ID is the identification number of the device.
Connection: starts to connect outer PC
Temperature/
Humidity
Sets measurement with the temperature/humidity probe
ON/OFF and set the temperature unit (°C or °F)
(Only for 6-channel model 3889）

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Preset
Select [Preset] in the Main screen to set and select measurement conditions.
Three options of Preset number provide 6 measurement modes each; therefore 18
measurement conditions in total can be preset.
When setting the Preset, select one of the 18 measurement modes in the Step 3, then set
the measurement conditions in the Step 4 as shown below:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Select
[Preset] in
the Main
Screen.
Select one Preset number.
No measurement
conditions have been
selected yet.
Select the Mode.
Measurement
conditions have been
selected here.
Set or confirm the
measurement
conditions. Tap ✔to
select mode.
History
Select [History] in the Main screen to confirm the previous measurement results.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Select
[History] in the
Main screen.
Select one of the
measurement modes.
The measurement
results is displayed.
Displays the history
of the previous number.
Displays the history
of the next number.
Selects and
display the history of
the arbitral number.
Selects the unit.
Prints the result.
P1
P2
P3

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Print Example
The following figures show print examples of 6 channel model.
(1) Repeat mode
(2) Single, Continuous mode
(3) Calculation mode
2017/3/30 11: 02 E= - - -
Repeat Number 1
Location 1
S-Time 00:21
I -Time 00:21
0.3um 16 CNT
0.5um 14 CNT
1.0um 12 CNT
3.0um 2 CNT
5.0um 1 CNT
10.0um 1 CNT
2017/3/30 11: 02 E= - - -
Single Number 1
Location 1
S-Time 00:21
0.3um 16 CNT
0.5um 14 CNT
1.0um 12 CNT
3.0um 2 CNT
5.0um 1 CNT
10.0um 1 CNT
2017/3/30 11: 02 E= - - -
Calculation Number 7
Location 1
S-Time 00:21
I -Time 00:21
87CNT
128CNT
235CNT
0CNT
39CNT
66CNT
116CNT
0CNT
12CNT
19CNT
35CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
1CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0.3um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
0.5um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
1.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
3.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
5.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
10.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
87CNT
128CNT
235CNT
0CNT
39CNT
66CNT
116CNT
0CNT
12CNT
19CNT
35CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
1CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0CNT
0.3um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
0.5um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
1.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
3.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
5.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN
10.0um AVE
SD
MAX
MIN

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(4) ISO mode
(5) GB mode
2017/3/30 11: 02 E= - - -
GB Number From 1
To 6
S-Time 00:21
I -Time 00:21
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Piont=001 Times=001
0.5um 43 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=001 Times=002
0.5um 7 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=002 Times=001
0.5um 7 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=002 Times=002
0.5um 1 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=003 Times=001
0.5um 5 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=003 Times=002
0.5um 6 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.5um AVE 11 /m3
SD 6 /m3
5.0um AVE 0 /m3
SD 0 /m3
2017/3/30 11: 02 E= - - -
ISO Number From 1
To 6
S-Time 00:21
I -Time 00:21
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Piont=001 Times=001
0.5um 43 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=001 Times=002
0.5um 7 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=002 Times=001
0.5um 7 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=002 Times=002
0.5um 1 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=003 Times=001
0.5um 5 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
Piont=003 Times=002
0.5um 6 /m3
5.0um 0 /m3
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.5um AVE 11 /m3
SD 6 /m3
5.0um AVE 0 /m3
SD 0 /m3

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Screen Transition
The screens are structured by 6 layers and the operations are mainly performed from the
Layer 2 and higher.
The Main screen for ready to measure is displayed when the instrument is not in the
measuring process. The Main screen for measurement is displayed when performing
measurements.
From the Main screen before measurement, you can move to the 4 menu screens: General
setting, Measurement setting, Preset, and History.
Pressing the Home button on the main body will jump from a screen of any layers to the
Table∑on the Main screen.
Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Layer 5 Layer 6
Startup
Main (Table∑)
Main (TableΔ)
Main (Bar)
Main (Circle)
ERROR
Measurement
Result
Unit
Language
Calendar
Information
Data
Menu
(General
Setup)
Menu
(Measure
-
ment Setup)
Menu
(Preset)
Menu(History)
Measurement
Mode
Alarm
Save
Remote
Tempreture/
Humidity
Delete
Confirm
Repeat
Single
ISO
Details
1
Setup
Copy
Continue/Stop
Logo
Continuous
Calculation
GB
2
3
Setup
Setup
Setup
Sound

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Specifications§５
Product
Handheld Particle Counter
Model
3888 (3-channel model)
3889 (6-channel model)
Particle
Measurement
Measuring
method
Light scattering
Size distribution
6 channels (0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0µm）
3 channels (0.3, 0.5, 5.0µm）
Flow rate
0.1CFM (2.83L/min)
Accuracy: ±5% (Compliant with JIS B9921 and
ISO21501-4）
Sampling time
From 6 seconds to 99 minutes and 59 seconds
（for 1 measurement cycle）
Interval time
From 6 seconds to 99 minutes 59 seconds
（Interval between the start and the next start of the repeat
measurements）
Sampling cycle
From 1 to 999 cycles or continuous measurements
Location
classification
99 locations
Calibration
NIST traceable
Measuring mode
Repeat, Single, Continuous, Calculation, ISO, GB
Display time of
measured value
From 1 to 10 seconds
Display of
measured value
Differential Δand Cumulative∑
Maximum
measurable
Concentration
2,000,000 particles/CF at 10% coincidence loss
（compliant with JIS B9921 and ISO21501-4）
Counting
efficiency
50±20%（for PSL particles near the minimum measurable
size）
100±10%（for PSL particles of 1.5 to 2 times as large as the
minimum measurable size）
（Compliant with JIS B9921 and ISO21501-4）
False count
≦1 particle/5 minutes
（Compliant with JIS B9921 and ISO21501-4）
Size resolution
≦15% (for PSL particles near 0.3µm)
（Compliant with JIS B9921 and ISO21501-4）
Pump
Internal pump（Vane）
Exhaust
With filter
Display
4.3 inch color LCD, Resistive touch panel