Kanomax Fast CPC 3650 User manual

Part Number: 1973650 Version 1.2
Fast Condensation Particle Counter
Model 3650: User Manual

Fast CPC User Manual i Version 1.2
Fast CPC Model 3650: User Manual
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Kanomax FMT, Inc.
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USA
Phone Number:
651-762-7762
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651-762-7763
URL:
www.kanomaxfmt.com
The following is a history of the Fast CPC Model 3650 User Manual (part number
2679001):
Version
Date
Change
Version 1.0
September 2017
User Manual created.
Version 1.1
November 2018
Updated screenshots and instructions.
Version 1.2
April 2019
Updated Data Management screens to show Fast
button.
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products sold. Warranty covers defects resulting from design or manufacturing. If any
such product proves defective during this warranty period, Kanomax FMT, Inc., at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or
will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. This warranty is
offered on a return to factory basis, with return shipping expense expressly at the cost of
the customer. Kanomax FMT, Inc. will pay the return shipping on any materials
repaired or replaced. Any repaired or replaced item assumes the remainder of the initial
warranty period. Kanomax FMT, Inc. warrants only to the extent of replacement or
repair of our products, and does not assume any responsibility for consequential
damages. No warranty is offered on accounts with past due balances. In order to obtain
service under this warranty, Customer must notify Kanomax FMT, Inc., of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping
the defective product to the service center designated by Kanomax FMT, Inc. with
shipping charges prepaid.
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or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Kanomax FMT, Inc. shall not be
obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from
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service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment; or c) to service a product that has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the
time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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Service Policy
Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are a detriment to our customers’
satisfaction, our service policy is to give prompt attention to any known problems. If
you discover any malfunction of the Fast CPC, contact Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-
7762 (USA). If you are outside of the USA, please call your authorized distributor.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1
Intended Audience................................................................................................................... 1
Scope of User Manual.............................................................................................................. 1
Definitions................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety and Handling Procedures.............................................................................................. 2
Safety Signals............................................................................................................................ 2
Warnings ................................................................................................................................... 3
How the Fast CPC Works........................................................................................................... 4
Applications.............................................................................................................................. 6
How to Install the Fast CPC Model 3650................................................................................. 7
Unpacking the Fast CPC ......................................................................................................... 7
Equipment You Need.............................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Fast CPC............................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Aerosol Supply ......................................................................................................10
Connecting the n-Butanol Supply...................................................................................................12
Connecting the Exhaust....................................................................................................................13
Connecting Make-Up Air.................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................15
Warming Up the Fast CPC...............................................................................................................16
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................. 17
The Back Panel........................................................................................................................ 17
The Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 18
Checking the Status ............................................................................................................... 19
Changing the Instrument Settings....................................................................................... 20
Changing the Flow Settings.................................................................................................. 20
Priming the Flow.................................................................................................................... 22
Changing the Analog Out Settings...................................................................................... 23
Changing the Date and/or Time .......................................................................................... 24
Changing the Network Settings........................................................................................... 25
Data Collection and Data Plotting....................................................................................... 27
Turning Data Logging On/Off.........................................................................................................27
Changing the Data Logging Intervals ............................................................................................28
Changing the Display Averaging Intervals...................................................................................29
Managing Internal Memory.............................................................................................................29
Formatting a USB Drive ...................................................................................................................30
Transferring Data to a USB Drive ...................................................................................................32
Updating the Firmware....................................................................................................................33
Viewing Graphs ..................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Fast Plot Function............................................................................................................37
How to Shut Down the Fast CPC for Moving or Shipping............................................... 38
Data Acquisition........................................................................................................................ 39
Analog Out and Pulse Out...............................................................................................................39
USB......................................................................................................................................................39

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 40
Appendix A: Fast CPC Model 3650 Specifications.............................................................. 41
Index............................................................................................................................................. 42

About This Manual
Fast CPC User Manual 1 Version 1.2
About This Manual
Intended Audience
The Fast CPC Model 3650 User Manual is intended to be used by qualified
personnel (such as technicians and engineers) in a laboratory setting.
Scope of User Manual
This user manual contains detailed instructions for the installation and set up
of the Fast CPC Model 3650. The manual also contains an explanation of how
the aerosol generator works.
Definitions
▪EU: European Union
▪psi: Pounds per Square Inch
▪kPa: Kilo Pascals
▪VAC/VDC: Volts Alternating Current/Volts Direct Current
▪AC: Alternating Current
▪mA: Milliamperes
▪PLC: Programmable Logic Controller

Fast CPC: Safety and Handling Procedures
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Safety and Handling Procedures
Read this section to learn safe handling procedures for the Fast CPC.
There are limited user-serviceable parts inside the Fast CPC: all repair and
maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.
When working with the Fast CPC:
▪Do not remove any parts from the instrument unless this manual tells
you to do so.
▪Do not remove the instrument housing or covers while power is supplied
to the instrument.
Safety Signals
The following warning symbols and labels are used in the documentation
and on the Fast CPC. Follow the procedures described in this manual to use
the instrument safely.
Warning
Warnings are used for the following purposes:
▪To indicate that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury
to you or cause irrevocable damage to the instrument.
▪To indicate that if you do not follow the procedures described in this
manual, you may damage the instrument.
▪To draw attention to important information about the operation and
maintenance of the Fast CPC.
High Voltage Sticker
A High Voltage warning sticker attached to the Fast CPC warns you that un-
insulated voltage within the instrument may be sufficient to give you an
electric shock. Do not make contact with any part inside the instrument.
Grounding Connection Sticker
A Grounding Connection sticker attached to the Fast CPC indicates that the
nebulizer is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground.
Class I Laser Sticker
When operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the Fast CPC is
a Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of

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1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is
positioned on the back panel of the Fast CPC.
Warnings
Please familiarize yourself with the following warnings before operating the
Fast CPC:
▪The Fast CPC must be used following manufacturer’s specifications
otherwise safety cannot be guaranteed.
▪All service work must be performed by qualified service technicians -
only qualified service technicians should remove the cover.
▪To prevent electric shocks, ensure that all electrical outlets are grounded.
▪Follow the instructions for all inlet and outlet connections. Incorrect
connections will cause the CPC to malfunction.
▪Do not operate the Fast CPC at angles >15.
▪You must drain the Fast CPC before you move or ship it. Do not ship an
undried/undrained device back to Kanomax FMT, Inc.: doing so might
damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
▪Do not subject an undrained device to freezing temperatures: doing so
might damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
▪The n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol) used to operate the Fast CPC is
flammable and toxic; follow appropriate chemical handling procedures.

Fast Condensation Particle Counter Model 3650: How It Works
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How the Fast CPC Works
The Fast CPC is a thermally diffusive, laminar-flow condensation particle
counter. The Fast CPC measures the concentration of particles larger than a
known threshold size within a gas sample. The instrument also detects
particles that are too small to be detected optically (using light scattering
techniques) by condensing a vapor onto the particles so that they grow by
several orders of magnitude in size.
At vapor pressures below the saturation vapor pressure at the sample
temperature, condensation is energetically unfavorable because of the
significant energy required to increase the liquid surface area upon
condensation. Super-saturated vapors are able to overcome the energetic
barrier where the super-saturation required to initiate condensation onto a
particle is inversely proportional to the particle size.
Super-saturation is achieved by changing the wall conditions of a sample
conduit containing an aerosol saturated with the working fluid. In the Fast
CPC, which uses n-butyl alcohol as the working fluid, the conduit walls in
the super-saturation region are maintained at a temperature below the
saturated sample temperature. Transitioning to a conduit where the wall
temperature is below that of the saturated sample leads to heat and mass
transfer towards the wall. Because the mass diffusivity of n-butyl alcohol
vapor is lower than the thermal diffusivity of air, the sample cools (lowering
the saturation vapor pressure) at a faster rate than the vapor can diffuse
towards the walls. The ratio of the actual vapor pressure (Pv) to the
saturation vapor pressure (Psat) is the saturation ratio (S).
The Fast CPC has a short response time to capture time-variant aerosol
particle concentrations. The instrument uses short sample path lengths and a
patent-pending round flow conduit to shorten the diffusion length and thus
facilitates shorter saturation and super-saturation conduits.
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the Fast CPC.

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Figure 1: Schematic Diagram of the Fast CPC Model 3650.
The Model 3650 Fast Condensation Particle Counter offers the following
advantages over existing aerosol generation technology:
▪Ultra-fast response time (τ ~ 20 ms)
▪Small particle detection (down to 1.9 nm)
▪Integrated, compact design
▪Robust liquid handling
The Fast CPC pushes aerosol nanoparticle measurement performance to new
heights. Using the classic approach of enlarging particle size through
condensational growth from a supersaturated alcohol vapor, particles as
small as 1.9 nanometers grow into micron-sized droplets that are

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individually counted with a laser droplet sensor. Vapor-diffusive, laminar-
flow operation provides stable detection efficiency.
The Fast CPC’s compact package includes internal sheath and transport
pumps with critical orifice flow control. A patent-pending parallel-plate flow
geometry shortens the aerosol flow path for faster response time and lower
diffusion losses. A robust active working fluid transport system reduces
flooding and reliability problems common with competing products. With no
internal alcohol reservoir, the instrument is more tolerant to tipping,
vibration, and rapid pressure fluctuations at the inlet making it suitable for
applications in mobile transportation studies.
With faster response than any competing CPC on the market, the Fast CPC is
the ideal detector for rapidly changing aerosol systems and electrical mobility
size distribution measurements.
Applications
The Fast CPC offers significant advantages in applications where:
▪Fast-response particle detection is needed.
▪Rough handling, such as tipping, may occur.
The Fast CPC is protected by pending patents in the US, Japan, Korea and
Germany. It is available for purchase from Kanomax FMT, Inc. Licensing is
available for customers who wish to incorporate this technology into other
applications.

Fast Condensation Particle Counter Model 3650: Installation
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How to Install the Fast CPC Model 3650
Following is an overview of the steps required to install a Fast CPC. Please
read the detailed instructions (beginning below) for each step before you set
up the instrument.
▪Unpacking the Fast CPC.
▪Connecting the aerosol supply.
▪Connecting the n-Butanol supply.
▪Connecting the power.
▪Installing/removing the inlet bypass fitting.
▪Connecting the bypass outlet.
Unpacking the Fast CPC
To unpack the Fast CPC, follow these instructions:
1. Carefully remove the Fast CPC from its shipping container. Save the
original packing materials for use when shipping the Fast CPC back to
Kanomax FMT, Inc. for service, or for moving the Fast CPC to a different
location.
Warning. If the Fast CPC is returned to Kanomax FMT, Inc. in anything
other than the original shipping container, you will be charged for any
damage that occurs during shipping. If you do not have the original
shipping container, contact Kanomax FMT Inc. at 651-762-7762.
(Customers in Asia please call [phone].)
2. Place the Fast CPC on a level surface.
3. Make sure there is an unrestricted air flow around the device. Kanomax
FMT, Inc. recommends at least a 2-inch air gap on both sides and the top
of the instrument.
4. Allow the Fast CPC to reach ambient temperature, if necessary.
5. Make sure all the items listed in Table 1, were included in the Fast CPC
shipment. If any of the items are missing, or damaged, please call
Kanomax FMT, Inc. at 651-762-7762. (Customers in Asia please call +81 6-
6877-0183.)

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Table 1: Packing List
Part Number
Description
Quantity
FCPC 3650
Fast CPC
1
1973650
Fast CPC User Manual, Printed
1
2605004
USB Flash Drive containing the Fast CPC
User Manual
1
1330001
Power Supply Cable (USA only)
1
1611049
Quick Disconnect 1/8 in barbed tube
1
1600009
Fast CPC fill bottle bracket
1
1023650
Fast CPC Fill bottle
1
Equipment You Need
To install the Fast CPC, you need the following items:
▪Reagent-grade n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol)
▪Phillips screwdriver
▪120-240 VAC power at 50/60 Hz

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Installing the Fast CPC
Figures 2 and 3 show the front and back panels of the Fast CPC.
Figure 2: Front Panel of the Fast CPC.
Aerosol inlet
Control
buttons
Display Screen
USB port
High
Performance
Aerosol inlet

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Figure 3: Back Panel of the Fast CPC.
Connecting the Aerosol Supply
The Fast CPC can be connected to an aerosol supply through the inlet on the
front panel. It can also be connected to an Annular Flow Ion Mobility
Classifier using an alternative aerosol inlet on the base of the Fast CPC.
Follow these instructions to connect the Fast CPC to an aerosol supply via the
front panel fitting:
1. Remove the protective cap from the Aerosol In fitting on the front panel.
2. Push a length of static dissipative silicon tubing onto the Aerosol In tube.
3. Connect the other end of the tubing to your aerosol supply.
Plug socket
Ethernet port
(inactive)
Exhaust
outlet
Cooling
fan
Power switch
Analog Out
Fill bottle
bracket
Pulse Out
switch
n-Butanol
Exhaust port
n-Butanol
Supply port
Make-up Air
inlet

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Follow these instructions to connect the Fast CPC to an Annular Flow Ion
Mobility Classifier using the high-performance aerosol inlet:
1. Loosen and then remove the stainless steel nut on the Aerosol In
fitting.
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2. Pull the Aerosol Inlet tube forward.
3. Loosen the nut on the stainless steel elbow joint on the high-
performance aerosol inlet on the base of the Fast CPC.
4. Remove the elbow joint fitting. Save the joint and all its component
parts for reuse. (Do not lose the O ring.)
Aerosol Inlet
tube
Elbow joint
Nut
Nut on
Aerosol In
fitting
High-
performance
aerosol inlet

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5. Connect the bypass inlet to an ion mobility classifier with conditioner
or stainless steel tubing.
Connecting the n-Butanol Supply
The fill bottle and bottle bracket are supplied with the Fast CPC. To mount
the n-Butanol bracket and fill bottle, follow these instructions:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the back
panel of the Fast CPC (beneath the fan).
2. Using the screws, attach the bottle bracket to the back of the Fast CPC
in the position shown below.
3. Snap the provided fill bottle into place in the bracket as shown in the
photo below.
4. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s lower tube into the n-
Butanol Supply inlet.
5. Insert the fitting on the end of the bottle’s upper tube into the n-
Butanol Exhaust outlet.
Bottle bracket

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6. Carefully pour n-Butanol into the fill bottle. Do not fill past the n-
Butanol exhaust fitting level. The n-Butanol will not flow into the CPC
until the connections are made, the instrument is powered on, and the
warm-up cycle is complete.
Warning: n-Butanol (n-butyl alcohol) is flammable and toxic; follow
appropriate chemical handling procedures.
Connecting the Exhaust
The air flow containing n-Butanol vapor exits the Fast CPC from the Exhaust
port. When operating the Fast CPC in a confined space, vent the exhaust
away from the work area using flexible tubing. To vent the exhaust, follow
these instructions:
1. Push one end of a length of flexible tubing compatible with n-Butanol
onto the Exhaust outlet fitting on the back panel.
n-Butanol
Exhaust
n-Butanol
Supply
Exhaust outlet

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2. Place the other end of the tubing into a vent hood.
Connecting Make-Up Air
The Fast CPC can be operated in two flow modes. In the high-flow mode the
instrument samples at a rate of 1.5 L/min and in the low-flow mode it
samples at a rate of 600 ccm. To maintain a consistent flow when operating in
low-flow mode, make-up air is drawn in through the Make-up Air inlet at
900 ccm.
Warning: Do not connect the fitting to this port while operating in the high
flow mode.
To connect the make-up air supply, follow these instructions:
1. Insert the supplied Quick Disconnect 1/8 in barbed tube to a length of
1/8 inch ID tubing.
2. Push the quick connect fitting into the Make-Up Air port.
Quick-connect
fitting
Make-Up Air
port

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Connecting the Power
To connect the power supply, follow these instructions:
1. Plug the supplied power cable into the AC plug socket on the back panel
of the Fast CPC.
2. Plug the cord into an earth-grounded AC power source (100 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz, 0.6 A).
Warning: Ensure that the ground is secure. Connection to an improperly
grounded electrical source is a severe shock hazard.
Power socket
Power switch