MAGEE Scientific Aethalometer AE33 User manual

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Aethalometer®Model AE33
User Manual
Version 1.55
July 2017
Aerosol d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Aethalometer® Model AE33 Manual
Version 1.55, July 2017
Applicable for AE33 –Software ver. 1.4.2.0
Copyright 2012-2017 Aerosol d.o.o. Magee Scientific Aethalometer® Manual. All Rights Reserved.
Aerosol d.o.o.
Kamniška 41
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia, EU
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
www.aerosol.eu
www.magescientific.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................10
2. SAFETY NOTES AND LABELS...........................................................................................12
3. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................17
4. PACKING LIST.......................................................................................................................20
5 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................22
5.1 Basic calculations..................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Functional description of the instrument.................................................................................. 25
5.3 Flow Diagram........................................................................................................................... 31
6. IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS.................................................................................33
6.1 Instrument identification label ................................................................................................. 33
6.2 Front panel markings................................................................................................................ 33
6.3 Back panel markings................................................................................................................ 34
7. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION.........................................................................................36
7.1 Unpacking the system .............................................................................................................. 36
7.2 Attaching the air sample inlet line............................................................................................ 36
7.3 Switching the Aethalometer on................................................................................................ 38
7.4 Installation of the instrument in a measurement station........................................................... 40
8. USER INTERFACE, SETTINGS and OPERATION..........................................................44
8.1 User interface and settings ....................................................................................................... 44
8.2 Instrument Status...................................................................................................................... 56
9. MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................61
9.1 Cleaning The Optical Chamber................................................................................................ 62
9.2 Replacement of the Filter Tape Roll ........................................................................................ 65
9.3 Manual flow calibration........................................................................................................... 68
9.4 Leakage test.............................................................................................................................. 71
9.5 Stability test.............................................................................................................................. 74
9.6 Clean Air test............................................................................................................................ 76

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9.7 Automatic Clean Air Test ........................................................................................................ 78
9.8 Tape Sensor calibration............................................................................................................ 79
9.9 Flow verification...................................................................................................................... 79
9.10 Neutral Density Optical Filter test ......................................................................................... 83
9.11 Inlet Leakage test ................................................................................................................... 85
9.12 Lubrication of Optical Chamber Sliders ................................................................................ 86
10. SERIAL DATA PORT CONNECTIONS............................................................................91
10.1 External devices ..................................................................................................................... 93
10.1.1 AMES_TPR159 .................................................................................................................. 94
10.1.2 Comet_T0310...................................................................................................................... 94
10.1.3 Vaisala_GMP343 ................................................................................................................ 94
10.1.4 TSI_4100............................................................................................................................. 95
10.1.5 Datalogger_AE33_protocol ................................................................................................ 95
10.1.6 Sample Stream Dryer .......................................................................................................... 95
10.1.7 “Bayern Hessen” datalogger protocol ................................................................................. 95
10.1.8 Datalogger Qair protocol..................................................................................................... 96
10.1.9 AE33_data streaming.......................................................................................................... 98
10.1.10 GPS GSTAR IV ................................................................................................................ 99
10.2 Connecting to External Datalogger or PC............................................................................ 100
11.1. NETWORK CONNECTION...........................................................................................102
11.2. DATA MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................103
11.2.1 Exporting the Data ............................................................................................................ 103
11.2.2 System restore................................................................................................................... 107
11.2.3 Basic settings..................................................................................................................... 108
11.2.4 BC source apportionment.................................................................................................. 110
12. SOFTWARE UPGRADE....................................................................................................113
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................115
13.1 Startup screen checks........................................................................................................... 115
13.2 Instrument status .................................................................................................................. 116

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13.3 Unacceptable quality control test results.............................................................................. 117
13.4 Other issues.......................................................................................................................... 117
14. SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................120
15. ACCESORIES......................................................................................................................121
Software related products............................................................................................................. 124
16. DRAWINGS .........................................................................................................................126
17. THEORY OF OPERATION...............................................................................................131
18. CONFORMITY DOCUMENTS.........................................................................................140
19. CUSTOMER SERVICE......................................................................................................143
20. RETURNS FOR SERVICE.................................................................................................144

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CHAPTER
GENERAL INTRODUCTION

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1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Figure 1. The Aethalometer® Model AE33.
Magee Scientific and Aerosol are pleased to present the ‘Next Generation’ Aethalometer®,
Model AE33. This development incorporates scientific and technical advances which offer
improved measurement performance, user features, communications and interface, and the
ability to perform routine performance tests to verify correct operation. Most importantly, the
instrument incorporates the patented DualSpot™ measurement method. This provides two
significant advantages: elimination of the changes in response due to ‘aerosol loading’ effects;
and a real-time calculation of the ‘loading compensation’ parameter, which offers insights into
aerosol optical properties, and has been interpreted in models of aerosol origins and aging.

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CHAPTER
SAFETY NOTES AND LABELS

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2. SAFETY NOTES AND LABELS
CAUTION!
READ THIS CHAPTER VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE
INSTRUMENT.
Instrument operation
Read this User’s Manual BEFORE operating the instrument.
INCORRECT instrument operation can be DANGEROUS for the operator.
Unauthorized instrument access and operation
The instrument must not be used in any manner which contravenes this Manual.
Unauthorized internal access or incorrect operation can be dangerous. The
instrument must only be operated by persons with suitable technical skills and
practical experience, who can ensure its proper handling and use.
Electric shock
CHECK the A.C. mains power supply cord ANNUALLY. If the supply cable is
DAMAGED or FRAYED, contact your authorized representative immediately for a
replacement and do not use the instrument until the cord is replaced.

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Fire and explosion
NEVER install the instrument in explosion-risk areas and never use the equipment
near flammable substances.
Instrument overheating
ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation. NEVER install the instrument in spaces
with limited air circulation.
UV radiation
The AE33 light source contains ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs).
These LEDs radiate UV and visible light during operation. Precautions must be
taken to prevent looking directly at the UV light with unaided eyes. NEVER touch
or look directly into the AE33 light source!

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Instrument service and repair
UNAUTHORISED instrument service and repair procedures will VOID THE
WARRANTY. The instrument can only be serviced by authorized persons. Please
contact your authorized representative if you have any service questions or
requirements

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Moving parts
During AUTOMATIC tape advance procedure, the measurement chamber is lifted
by a motorized lift mechanism. To prevent any injuries to your fingers, NEVER
place your hands or fingers into ANY mechanical apertures, during automatic tape
advance procedure.
During MANUAL chamber lift procedure ALWAYS use the chamber lift locking
latch. To prevent any injuries to your hands or fingers, NEVER place your hands
or fingers into ANY mechanical apertures. Exercise caution when lifting and
releasing the chamber against its springs.

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CHAPTER
WARRANTY

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3. WARRANTY
Limited warranty statement: AETHALOMETER
Vers. 2016-01
Aerosol d.o.o., (Seller), warrants that the Products will operate or perform in conformance
with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship,
when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the
period of time set forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package
inserts. If a period of time is not specified in Seller’s product documentation, published
specifications or package inserts, the Warranty Period shall be one (1) year from the date of
shipment to Buyer for new equipment and ninety (90) days for all other products except
consumables. Seller agrees during the Warranty Period, to repair or replace, at Seller's option,
defective Products so as to cause the same to operate in conformance with said published
specifications; provided that (a) Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing upon the
discovery of any defect, which notice shall include the product model and serial number (if
applicable) and details of the warranty claim; (b) after Seller’s review, Seller will provide
Buyer with service data and/or a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”); and (c) then, if
applicable, Buyer may return the defective Products to Seller with all costs prepaid by Buyer.
Replacement parts may be new or refurbished, at the election of Seller. All replaced parts shall
become the property of Seller. Shipment to Buyer of repaired or replacement Products shall
be made in accordance with the Delivery provisions of the Seller’s Terms and Conditions of
Sale. Consumables, including but not limited to filter tape, filters, and other such expendable
items, are expressly excluded from the warranty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Products
supplied by Seller that are obtained by Seller from an original manufacturer or third party
supplier are not warranted by Seller, but Seller agrees to assign to Buyer any warranty rights
in such Product that Seller may have from the original manufacturer or third party supplier, to
the extent such assignment is allowed by such original manufacturer or third party supplier.
In no event shall Seller have any obligation to make repairs, replacements or corrections
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event of force majeure, (iii) misuse, fault or negligence of or by Buyer, (iv) use of the Products
in a manner for which they were not designed, (v) causes external to the Products such as, but
not limited to, power failure or electrical power surges, (vi) improper storage and handling of
the Products or (vii) use of the Products in combination with equipment or software not
supplied by Seller. Specifically, this Warranty does not cover repairs of the Products that are
required as the result of (viii) exposure to weather or rain, or the passage of water through the
Product’s air sampling and handling systems, (ix) exposure to excessive dust, (x)
transportation in improper packaging and (xi) damage due to internal condensation of water,
if the Product is sampling outdoor air with a very high humidity, and the Product is in a room
with excessively cold air-conditioning with a temperature below the condensation point of the
outdoor sample air, leading to condensing of water inside the Product.
If Seller determines that Products for which Buyer has requested warranty services are not
covered by the warranty hereunder, Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller for all costs of
investigating and responding to such request at Seller's then prevailing time and materials
rates. If Seller provides repair services or replacement parts that are not covered by the
warranty provided in this warranty, Buyer shall pay Seller therefor at Seller's then prevailing
time and materials rates.
ANY INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, SERVICE, RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF,
OR OTHER TAMPERING WITH, THE PRODUCTS PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER
THAN SELLER WITHOUT SELLER'S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL, OR ANY USE OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY SELLER, SHALL IMMEDIATELY VOID AND CANCEL ALL WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS. THE OBLIGATIONS CREATED BY THIS
WARRANTY STATEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE THE SOLE
REMEDY OF BUYER IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SELLER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS
ARE ERROR-FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.

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PACKING LIST

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4. PACKING LIST
Standard Aethalometer AE33 accessories (packed with the instrument):
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
3/8" OD Sample Inlet Tubing, static dissipative - 3 m
M4997
Fittings set
M4973, M4955, M4956 and M4979
Flow calibration pad
M3420
Final Inspection record
Power supply cable (220/110 V)
B88F306 (EU)
M6115 (US), M6117 (China), M5118 (UK)
Insect screen / water trap
M9556
USB stick with manual
Packing sticker
Null Modem Serial cable
B13M2943
Cartridge filter –bypass (already installed in the instrument)
M8072
Filter tape –10 m roll (already installed in the instrument)
M8050