PCE Instruments PCE-MPC 15 User manual

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PCE-MPC 15 / PCE-MPC 25 Particle Counter
User Manual
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Last change: 7 November 2022
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Scope of delivery .................................................................................. 2
4Device description ................................................................................ 3
5Switching the meter on and off ...........................................................4
6View structure ....................................................................................... 4
6.1 Measuring window ........................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Records ........................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Settings............................................................................................................................ 5
6.4 Export of measurement data "PDF" (PCE-MPC 25 only).................................................. 6
7Battery.................................................................................................... 6
8Contact................................................................................................... 6
9Disposal ................................................................................................. 6

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.

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2 Specifications
Mass concentration
Measurable particle sizes
PM2.5 / PM10
Measurement range PM 2.5
0 ... 1000 µg/m³
Resolution
1 µm
Accuracy PM 2.5
0 ... 100 µg/m³: ±10 µg/m³
101 ... 1000 µm/m³: ±10 % of rdg.
Particle counter
Measurable particle sizes (PCE-MPC 15)
0.3 / 0.5 and 10 µm
Measurable particle sizes (PCE-MPC 25)
0.3 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.5 / 5.0 and 10 µm
Resolution
1
Accuracy
indicative measurements only
Maximum number of particles
2,000,000 particles/l
Temperature
Measurement range
-10 ... 60 °C, 14 ... 140 °F
Resolution
0.01 °C, °F
Accuracy
±2 °C, ±3.6 °F
Humidity (RH)
Measurement range
0 ... 100 %
Resolution
0.01 %
Accuracy
±3 %
Further specifications
Response time
1 second
Warm-up phase
10 seconds
Mounting connection
1/4" tripod connection
Intake dimensions
outside: 13 mm / 0.51"
inside: 7 mm / 0.27"
height: 35 mm / 1.37"
Display
3.2" LC colour display
Power supply (mains adaptor)
primary: 100 ... 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz, 0.3 A
secondary: 5 V DC, 2 A
Power supply (rechargeable battery)
18650, 3.7 V, 8.14 Wh
Battery life
approx. 9 hours
Automatic power off
off
15, 30, 45 minutes
1, 2, 4, 8 hours
Data memory
flash memory for approx. 12 measurement cycles
One measuring cycle contains 999 measuring
points
Storage interval
10, 30 seconds
1, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes
Dimensions
222 x 80 x 46 mm / 8.7 x 3.1 x 1.8"
Weight
320 g / 11.2 oz
3 Scope of delivery
1 x particle counter PCE-MPC 15 or PCE-MPC 25
1 x carrying case
1 x 18650 rechargeable battery
1 x mini tripod
1 x Micro-USB cable
1 x USB mains adaptor
1 x user manual

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4 Device description
No.
Description
1
Temperature and humidity sensor
2
Display
3
Keyboard
4
Intake
5
Micro-USB interface
6
Air outlet
7
Tripod connection
8
Battery compartment
1
2
3
4
5
6
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No.
Description
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"ENTER" key to confirm the entry and open menu items
2
"GRAPH" key to switch to graphical view
3
"MODE" key to switch the mode and to navigate left
4
On/off key to turn the meter on and off and exit parameter setting.
5
"ALARM VALUE" key to set the alarm limit and to navigate up
6
Speaker key to enable and disable the acoustic alarm
7
"SET" key to open parameters and navigate right
8
"°C/°F" key to select the temperature unit and to navigate down
5 Switching the meter on and off
To switch the meter on and off, press and release the on/off key once. After the start-up process,
the measurement starts immediately. To obtain current measured values, let the meter draw in
the current room air for the first 10 seconds.
6 View structure
To select between the individual views, press the "SET" key repeatedly. The different views are
as follows.
View
Description
Measuring window
The measured values are displayed here
"Records"
The saved measurement data can be viewed
here
"Settings"
Settings
"PDF" (PCE-MPC 25 only)
The saved data can be organised here
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6.1 Measuring window
6.1.1 Graphical view
To switch to the graphical view, press the "GRAPH" key. Here, the course of the PM2.5
concentration is displayed. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll between the individual pages.
Press the "GRAPH" key again to return to the numerical view.
Note: To access a specific measuring point, go to the "Records" view, see 6.2 Records.
6.1.2 Number of particles and mass concentration
To switch between particle count and mass concentration, press the "MODE" key.
6.1.3 Set alarm limit
To set the alarm limit value, press the "ALARM VALUE" key in the measuring window. The value
can be changed with the arrow keys. Press the "ENTER" key to accept the set value. To activate
or deactivate the alarm, press the speaker key. If a speaker is displayed for PM2.5, the acoustic
alarm is active.
Note: This alarm limit value only refers to the PM2.5 value.
6.2 Records
In the "Records" view, the currently recorded measuring points can be viewed. To select between
the individual measuring points, first press the "ENTER" key. Then use the arrow keys to move
to the desired measuring point.
Press the "ENTER" key again to be able to select between the views again.
6.3 Settings
To make settings, first press the "ENTER" key. A parametercan nowbe selectedwith the up/down
arrow keys. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the respective parameter. Press the
"ENTER" key to confirm the setting.
Setting
Meaning
OFF Backlight
Setting the backlight
Record interval
Setting the recording interval.
Note: when an interval is set, recording starts immediately. The quantity
of recorded measurement data can be seen in the measurement
window.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
Data Clear
Deleting recorded measurement data.
Note: This has no effect on the memory space for the PDFs that are
already saved.
Time & Date
Setting the date and time
Auto shutdown
Set automatic power off
Language
Set language
Reset
Reset the meter to factory settings

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6.3.1 Factory settings
If the meter has been reset as described in 6.3 Settings, the language will automatically change
to Chinese. To change the menu language back to English, switch on the meter, press the "SET"
key twice, select the second last setting item and press the "SET" key again.
6.4 Export of measurement data "PDF" (PCE-MPC 25 only)
Open the "PDF" view by repeatedly pressing the "SET" key. To export the recorded measurement
data, first select "Export PDF". The recorded data is then combined into a PDF file. Then connect
the meter to a computer and select "Connect to USB" in the device to connect to the computer.
On the computer, the meter is then displayed as a mass data storage device and the PDFs can
be downloaded.
Via "Formatted Disk", the mass data memory can be cleared. This has no effect on the currently
recorded measurement data.
To return to the selection of views, go back to the "Shift" button with the arrow keys.
7 Battery
The current battery charge can be read from the batterry level indicator. If the battery is flat, it
must be replaced or charged via the Micro-USB interface. A 5 V DC 2 A power source should be
used to charge the battery.
To replace the battery, first switch off the meter. Then open the battery compartment on the back
and replace the battery. Ensure correct polarity.
8 Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.
9 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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