Particles Plus 8000 Series User manual

8000 Series Handheld Particle Counters
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
31 Tosca Drive
Stoughton, MA 02072

1. Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
Careful consideration was given to our packing material to ensure that your Particles Plus Instrument will reach you in perfect
condition. If the Instrument has been subject to excessive handling during shipping, there may be visible damage to the shipping
carton. In the event of damage, keep the shipping container and packing material for the carrier’s inspection. Carefully unpack the
Instrument from its shipping container and inspect the contents for damaged or missing items. If the Instrument appears damaged or
something is missing, contact the carrier and Particles Plus immediately. Please save the container and packing material in case
you have to return the Instrument.
2. Registering Your Product
It is important to register your product with Particles Plus to ensure that your warranty will be activated. To register your product,
visit the Particles Plus Website and complete the form provided at:
http://particlesplus.com/particles-plus-warranty-product-registration
3. Contacting Particles Plus
To order accessories, receive technical assistance, report damaged or missing items from your shipment, or to get the information
for your nearest Particles Plus authorized reseller, please call [phone]
4. Storing and Shipping the Instrument
This instrument utilizes a high quality advanced Lithium Ion Power Cell. This must be removed from the device prior to shipping the
unit. If the unit needs to be packed and shipped for annual calibration or service, it is recommended to use the original packing
materials. If they are not available please insure that the instrument is packaged in a box that is sturdy and that the unit is well
protected with proper packing materials to cushion and protect the Instrument from harm during transit.
To store the instrument, place it in its optional case or in a box, under cover, within an environment as stated in our specifications.
5. Important Safety Information
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Please read this section
carefully and keep it in an accessible location.
Do not use near explosive, flammable, or reactive
gases
Do not attach directly to pressurized gases or
liquids
Do not improperly discard electronic instruments,
only dispose in accordance with local regulatory
requirements
Defective or non-working Lithium-Ion batteries
must be recycled; DO NOT DISPOSE IN TRASH
This device contains a Class I Laser Product that
is not accessible during normal operation; do not
take this device apart, exposure to harmful laser
radiation can occur
Taking the device apart will void all warranties
Do no use this device for any unintended purpose
other than measuring of particles in ambient
environments
Do not operate the instrument with the inlet
capped or plugged as this can cause damage to
the Instrument
Do not allow water or any other liquid to enter the
inlet of the particle counter, this will damage the
Instrument
Any changes or modifications to Particles Plus
equipment, not expressly approved by Particles
Plus, could void the user’s ability to operate the
equipment, can risk serious injury and will void all
warranties
FOR MORE COMPLETE WARNING AND CAUTION INFORMATION SEE USER MANUAL
6. Installing Batteries
CAUTION - The Particle Plus Rechargeable Battery model EE-80003A is an intelligent battery pack with
onboard processing to ensure proper cell loading and other functions that support the advanced power
management features of this instrument. To ensure a long life for the batteries and for adherence to any local
regulatory guidelines for the use, storage and disposal of Lithium Ion batteries, please follow these instructions
carefully.
WARNING –Do not plug in or charge the Particles Plus Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery with any other power
source other than the approved Particles Plus Rechargeable Battery External Charger - Model AS-99005A, or
the Particles Plus Power Supply Model EE-80081.
Caution: Dispose of Particles Plus lithium-ion batteries only at an approved local battery recycling center.

7. Product Views and Connections
Front View
Rear View
Left Side View –Input / Output Connections
Connecting Ethernet Cable
Connecting USB - B Client Cable
Connecting USB - A Host

8. Power Considerations and Connecting to AC Mains Power
The Particles Plus Instrument comes with a power adapter line cord for AC mains powered operation and battery
charging. The power adapter is designed to operate with line voltage from 100-240V. The correct plug adapter must be
used to match your local AC power adapter standard. If the Instrument power adapter does not have the proper plug
configuration, please contact Particles Plus or an authorized reseller for service.
To install the country specific plug adapter, simply slide the adapter into the power supply as shown.
9. Install the Particles Plus’ Battery Pack
Step 1 - Remove security
screw with Phillips screwdriver
Step 2 –Pull out kick-stand
Step 3 –Push down latch while
pulling battery compartment cover
out and away
Step 4 –Insert battery connector
plug into socket on PCB board in
battery compartment. Note: Red
and black lead are closest to
the bottom edge of the
connector.
Step 5 –Carefully push
battery into the
compartment, using an
upward motion, until
bottom of battery clears
edge of the compartment
and drops in freely.
Step 6 –Seat the battery’s
compartment cover in to bottom slot
and push inward until the locking
latch clicks. The security screw can
be reinstalled with a screw driver or it
can be removed for optional battery
replacement use.

10. Turning the Unit On
The External one-touch power and sample button on the
handle will power the instrument on and off and will turn
sampling on and off.
The one-touch external power button is conveniently
located on the particle counter handle to allow for easy
one touch operation. Holding the handle, place thumb
over the button and press and hold until the particle
counter turns on. Pressing the button momentarily starts the pump and
begins sampling. Pressing the one-touch button again for 1 second
stops sampling. Holding the button for 2.5 seconds turns the instrument
off. The unit can also be turned off from the power management screen.
11. Power and Charging Status LED
Power and charging status is indicated
externally on the instrument in the middle of
the one-touch power and sample button.
The indication provides information on the
charging rates and status (shown on right).
12. Operation –Initial Power Up –First
Time Use
After the Particle Counter turns on for the first time a window will appear stating “Time of Day Clock Not Set”. Press OK to
Set Clock.
Date Format Button
Choose format for - Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year or Year/Month/Day
indication by selecting the corresponding button on the touchscreen.
Numeric Keypad
Touch date window, a numeric keypad will appear to allow for date change.
For change or correction of input values navigate using < or > to move cursor.
When complete, press OK button
Time Format Button
Choose 12 hour or 24 hour clock indication by selecting the corresponding
button on the touchscreen.
Numeric Keypad
Touch time window, a numeric keypad will appear to allow for time change. Use
24 hour clock format for time entry to properly indicate AM or PM. For change
or correction of input values navigate using < or > to move cursor. When
complete press OK button - Time will display with AM/PM or in 24 hour format
based on format selection.
Back Arrow Icon
Press Back Arrow Icon on bottom left corner of the display to return to main
home screen.

13. Included Items
Along with your 8000 Series Particle Counter you will also receive the following items:
Please check that all of the following items are included with your instrument.
Included Accessories
Description
Part Number
Image
Isoprobe Threaded 0.1 CFM
Nickel Plated Aluminum
PS-12041
Purge Filter Assembly 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
AS-99002A
Rechargeable Battery 55Wh
EE-80003A
Temperature / RH Probe 32-122°F (0-60°C)
±1°F (0.5°C), 15-90% ±2%
(NOTE: This probe is optional for Model 8303)
EE-80014A
Power Supply 15V ~2amp 100-240VAC
(Select adapter -US, -EU, -UK or -CN)
EE-80081-XX
USB Cable 6' (1.8m)
AS-99010
Handheld User Manual and Data Transfer
Software (USB Key)
MN-24001
Particles Plus offers a number of optional accessories. Consult your User
Manual or contact the Particles Plus Sales department or an authorized reseller
for more information.

14. Control and Menu Icons
Function Name
Location/Screen
Description of Function
P+ logo Icon
Home Screen
Press logo and a Product Information screen will appear
displaying your model number, serial number, manufacture
date, last calibration date, next calibration due date and
number of channels activated on the unit. Press back arrow
icon on bottom left corner of the display to return to home
screen.
Speaker Icon
Home Screen
Speaker Icon allows for volume adjustment using a pop-up
slider bar. When pressed the cross bar on slider and move
up and down for volume control. Icon will have red prohibited
symbol when sound is turned off or muted.
Temperature & RH
Home Screen
By pressing the temperature and RH value indication the
screen will change to a large indication of the current
Temperature, Relative Humidity and the current Barometric
Pressure. Press back arrow icon on bottom left corner of the
display to return to home screen.
Time and Date
Indication
Home Screen
To change time and date, press the date and time in the top
right corner of the display and the change time and date
screen will appear allowing for changes.
Power
Management Icon
Home Screen
On the top right of the display is the battery/power adapter
indication icon. Pressing this icon displays the battery power
management screen as well as the current battery status.
USB
Communication
Icon
Home Screen
If a USB drive is connected, the USB Icon will appear. When
pressed from the home screen the current record displayed
will be saved to the USB drive.
Printer Indication
Home Screen
If the Particles Plus Printer is connected to USB Port, the
Printer Icon will appear. When pressed from the home screen
the current record on screen will be sent to the printer.
System Warning
Indication
Home Screen
When the System Warning Indication Icon appears, please
contact Particles Plus technical service for assistance. When
pressed, the Instrument will display additional information.
Alarm Indication
Home Screen
Visual indication of alarm condition if the particle count
exceeds the user defined thresholds. When pressed this will
silence the alarm.
Run Icon
Home Screen
The Run Icon starts the instrument sampling. Once pressed
the Run Icon will be replaced by the Stop Icon.
Stop Icon
Home Screen
The Stop Icon stops the instrument from sampling.

15. Control and Menu Icons (Continued)
Function Name
Location/Screen
Description of Function
Real-Time Meter &
Graphing Icon
Home Screen
When pressed the Real-Time Icon switches between the
Real-Time Meter mode, graphing of pulse/seconds and the
Main Screen.
Recorded Data
Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Recorded Data Icon will display the
saved data records page. All saved records can be
accessed from this screen.
Reports Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Reports Icon will display the standards
options page, where ISO 14644-1, EU-GMP Annex 1, or
Federal Standard 209E modes can be selected.
Particle Data
Selection Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Particle Data Icon changes the indicated
values from particle count, count per cubic meter, or count
per cubic foot and particle mass concentration (activated in
channel management). These values are displayed
simultaneously as differential and cumulative counts.
Differential Mode
Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Differential Mode Icon toggles the
differential data values off and on the display during or after
sampling.
Cumulative Mode
Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Cumulative Mode Icon toggles the
cumulative data values off and on the display during or after
sampling.
Location Menu
Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Location Menu Icon displays the
Location and Recipe set up pages. This feature allows for
the input of up to 500 locations 20 characters long and up to
50 unique user-defined recipes.
Mode Indication
Home Screen
The Mode Indication displays the current mode of operation
the Instrument is set to. These modes include automatic,
manual, continuous, and Real-Time Meter.
Sample Indication
Home Screen
The Sample Time Indication displays the current sample
time duration (Hours:Minutes:Seconds). This value will
countdown from the set value for the sample time, displaying
the amount of time left in the current sample. See Sampling
Setup in Settings Menu.
Hold Indication
Home Screen
The Hold Time Indication displays the current hold time, as
an interval between samples. The maximum hold time is 99
hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. See Sampling Setup in
Settings Menu.

15. Control and Menu Icons (Continued)
Function Name
Location/Screen
Description of Function
Cycle Indication
Home Screen
The Cycle Indication displays the number of count samples
that will be taken at a location in automatic mode. The
maximum number of possible cycles that can be set is
9,999. The value is displayed as the sample number vs. the
total number of samples to be completed in this cycle. See
Sampling Setup in Settings Menu.
Record Indication
Home Screen
The Records Indication is a display of the total number of
sampling records saved in the Instrument out of the total
number of records the instrument is capable of storing --
40,000 possible saved records (rotating buffer) including
particle count data, environmental data, locations and times
per record.
Settings Menu Icon
Home Screen
When pressed, the Settings Menu Icon brings you to the
Settings Screen. All aspects of the Instrument’s set-up can
be managed from the icon driven sub-menus.
Annotation Icon
Home Screen
The Annotation Icon, displays as a blue pencil. When
pressed, written notation (up to 32 letters, can be added to a
record during the time of the sampling, or after a sample has
been taken. Advanced processing allows for annotations to
be inserted while the unit is sampling with no interruption to
the operation. The green pencil denotes that an annotation
exists on that record. This feature can be disabled from the
Configuration screen in Settings.
Plus and Minus
Button
Home Screen
When pressed, these icons scroll through 500 possible
locations that can be saved and uniquely identified in the
Locations set-up screen. Locations can have set recipes
assigned to them in advance for ease-of-use during
sampling.
Green Flow & No
Flow Indication
Home Screen
The three horizontal arrows indicate that the pump is
working and that the internal flow sensor is detecting the
correct flow rate through the Instrument. If a red line
appears diagonally through three green arrows, it is an
indication no flow.
Back Arrow Icon
Various Screens
throughout program
Press back arrow Icon to return to the previous screen.

16. Operational Flow Chart –Menu Map
Main
Information Environment
Date / Time Set
Power
Management
Audio Volume
Set
Location &
Recipes
Location
Advance
Charts Recorded
Data
Reports Settings Annotate
Record
Print
Information
Print Current
Record
Shut Down
Zoom
Sampling Setup
Channel
Management
Locations &
Recipes
Configuration
Printer
Setup
Communications
Setup
Environment
Setup
Password
Setup
Clear
Samples
Channel Alarm
Setup
Real Time
Instrument
A
A
ISO 14644-1
Room
Definition
Report
Generate
EU-GMP
Annex 1
Room
Definition
Report
Generate
Print
Report
FS 209E
Room
Definition
Report
Generate
Modbus
Setup
Configuration
Load/Save
Print
Records
Factory
Restore
Admin Password Not Required
Admin Password Required to Edit
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