Naneos Partector 2 User manual

Partector 2
Aerosol Dosimeter
Operation Manual
English
May 2018
A nanoparticle dosimeter for easy workplace exposure monitoring

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Document information
© naneos particle solutions gmbh, 2018
Related device versions: v 1.0
Related firmware versions: ≥54
Document Date: 2018-06-13
Document Revision: P

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Abbreviations
DC diffusion charging, diffusion charger
HV high voltage
LED light-emitting diode
LDSA Lung Deposited Surface Area
N number concentration
d average particle diameter
SD micro Secure Digital memory card
Safety information
General notes and warnings
This operation manual must be read completely before using the
Partector 2. Incorrect use or handling and any consequences arising from
this may damage the device or endanger personnel.
The manufacturer declines all liability resulting from incorrect use and
handling.
Safety notes
Never operate the instrument at condensing conditions.
Do not blow into the instrument.
Do not open the Partector 2 as you may damage it.
The Partector 2 is a sensitive instrument made for measuring
nanoparticles. Sampling too much coarse dust will eventually lead to
deteriorating instrument performance. Use a cyclone when measuring in
environments where large numbers of microparticles might be present.
Do not operate the Partector 2 in an explosive atmosphere or in the
presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Have your instrument recalibrated once a year.
Use only the original USB power supply and USB cable.

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Instrument specifications
Measured values: LDSA Lung Deposited Surface Area
N number concentration
d average particle diameter
Concentration ranges: LDSA 0 - 12’000 m2/cm3
N 0 - 106pt/cm3
Particle size range: 20 –150 nm
Typical accuracy: LDSA ± 30 % or ± 3 m2/cm3
N ± 30 % or ± 1000 pt/cm3
d ± 30 % or ± 10 nm
Noise floor: ~ 1 m2/cm3in particle-free air
Time resolution: 1 s
Response Time: 4 s
Inlet flow: 0.5 l/min
Operating Temperature: 0 –40 °C
Storage Temperature: -10 –50 °C
Relative Humidity: 10 % to 90%, non-condensing
Operating height: 0 - 3000m above sea level
Battery: Rechargeable Li-Ion, 12Wh
Battery lifetime: ~ 18h (with a new battery; aging will occur)
Battery Charging: via USB, 5V / 1.5A
Data storage: SD-card
PC Interface: USB/serial by virtual COM-Port
Bluetooth range: 3 - 30 m, depending on obstacles
Noise: < 60dB
Dimensions: 8.8 x 14.2 x 3.4 cm
Weight: 450 g
Pollution degree: 2, or with cyclone at inlet 3.

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Checking the shipment contents
When unpacking the device, verify that you have received the following
items. If any of the components are missing or damaged, contact naneos.
Type
Items
Standard
Partector 2 device
USB cable, 1.2m
SD-card 8 GB
SD/SD-card adapter or SD/USB-adapter
Carrying sleeve
USB charger
Peli case
Storage and transport
To avoid damage during storage and transport, please use original
packaging.
Avoid locations with high/low temperatures and high humid conditions or
places that can get wet.
Do not store the device with an empty battery.
Do not store the device in direct sunlight.
For longer storage, mount the protection cap.

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Getting started
Instrument description
The Partector 2 is a hand-held, battery powered instrument to measure
the lung deposited surface area (LDSA), the number concentration and
the average particle diameter of nanoparticles. It displays the measured
data on a graphical display and stores it on a SD card. A user-defined
LDSA alarm level can be set. If the alarm level is exceeded, the
instrument’s internal buzzer is turned on to produce an audible warning.
The device can communicate with Android smartphones that support
Bluetooth low energy.
Figure 1: Partector 2 main parts
1 aerosol inlet 5 display 9 charge LED
2 USB Port 6 right soft key 10 serial plate
3 SD card slot 7 middle soft key
4 power button 8 left soft key
10
, 12Wh

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Aerosol inlet and outlet
The aerosol inlet is located at the top of the instrument. The internal pump
provides a regulated air flow of about 0.5 l/min. The standard aerosol inlet
has a 6-mm barb for tubing connection and contains a coarse wire mesh
to keep coarse dirt and small insects out of the instrument.
The air exits the device via the USB-port and SD-card
opening in the housing. Note that the air is not filtered
internally, so do not connect the instrument to hazardous
nanoparticle sources!
Supplying power
To chargethe Partector 2 or to operateit for periods longer than the battery
lifetime, connect the Partector 2 USB port to a PC, Laptop or to a USB-
charger or to a mobile power bank to charge the device.
While charging, the blue charge LED on the front panel lights up. When
the Partector 2 is fully charged, the LED turns off.
The Partector 2 supports fast charging (1.5A charging current). For
optimum charging, use the original USB power supply and USB cable.
Some PC’s and USB power supplies only provide 0.5A charging current,
which will prolong the charging duration.
Turning the device on and off
To switch on the device, press the power button. To turn it off, press and
hold the power button for two seconds and release it when the goodbye
message appears.
Insert / remove SD-card
To store data on the microSD-card, insert it in the Partector 2 as shown in
the graph till it snaps in.
To remove the SD-card, press on the inserted
card which will force the release. To insert the
card in your SD-card slot on a PC you need to
insert the card first in the SD/SD-card adapter or
SD/USB adapter provided.
Figure 2a: Inserting
the SD-card

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Recording measurements on the SD-card
If a SD-card is inserted in the Partector 2 before startup, the device
automatically starts recording on the SD-card when the device is turned
on. It automatically generates a filename depending on start date, time
and device serial. For more information about this, read the “Partector 2
data file” section.
If you insert the SD-card while the device is running, the data
logging will not start automatically. You need to turn the device
on after inserting the card.
Do not remove the SD-card while the device is running. The
data file needs to be closed properly, otherwise it will be corrupt.

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Keypad functions & symbols
In the picture below, you can see the Partector 2 display screens:
Figure 2: Partector 2 menu screens

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Home screen
On the home screen you can see the LDSA, the number concentration,
the average particle diameter, date and time and also the charge state of
the battery. If no keyis pressed for more than one minute,the display goes
dark to prolong battery life. Bypressinganykey, the display turns onagain.
The lightning symbol indicates that the high
voltage in the charger is on and working properly.
The blinking red dot indicates that data is being
written on SD-Card.
The exclamation mark indicates that an error
occurred at some point during the current
measurement.
Color coding of LDSA values
The LDSA display is color-coded to provide a quick assessment of air
quality. LDSA values below 50 m2/cm3are displayed in green, values
above 250 m2/cm3in red, and values in between in yellow.
Figure 3: color coding of LDSA values