RS PRO RS-5110 User manual

Instruction Manual
RS-5110
146-4656
PARTICLE COUNTER
FREN IT

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09/15/17 Version No. 00
CONTENTS
Title Page
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................1
2. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................2
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................3
4. QUICK START...................................................................................................4
5. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................5
6. DISPLAY............................................................................................................6
6-1 Main screen..................................................................................................6
6-2 Setup Screen................................................................................................7
6-3 Label Menu Screen.......................................................................................8
7. USING THE METER........................................................................................10
7-1 Setup ..........................................................................................................10
7-2 Counter Operation......................................................................................15
8. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................19
8-1 Cleaning the Case......................................................................................19
8-2 Charging the battery and using the AC adapter .........................................19
8-3 Purging the Meter Sensor...........................................................................20

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
A Warning identifies a condition or action that pose hazard(s) to the user; a
Caution identifies a condition or action that may damage the meter or the
equipment under test.
Read this entire manual before using the meter.
Safety labels used in this manual and on the meter are as follows.
Precautionary labels
Label Meaning
Risk of Danger. Important information. Refer to manual.
Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Conforms to relevant European Union directives.
Warning
To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the meter, follow these
safety guidelines:
Use the meter only as described in this Instruction Manual, otherwise
the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
Do not use the meter in explosive atmospheres.
The meter contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the meter.
Have the meter serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Inspect the meter before use.
Do not use it if it appears damaged.
Always use the ac adapter/charger and connector appropriate for the
voltage and outlet of the country or location in which you are
working.

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Caution
To avoid possible damage to the meter:
Avoid using the meter in an excessively dirty or dusty atmosphere.
Excessive particle intake can damage the meter.
Remove the isokinetic probe cap before the startup. Not doing so
can damage the meter.
Do not use a wrench to connect or disconnect the isokinetic probe.
Finger-Tighten the connection.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
Note
When using the meter for the first time, or when reusing the unit after
an interval of a month or longer, be sure to charge the battery for at
least 20 minutes before turning on the power.
Warning
Read “Safety Information” before using the meter.
The meter is a portable instrument that measures and reports air contamination.
It holds 500 samples in memory and records the date, time, counts, sample
volume, temperature, and relative humidity of each sample. The data can be
easily downloaded to a personal computer using the USB interface cable.
The meter is commonly used for the following:
Monitoring clean-rooms, manufacturing processes and pharmaceutical
production
Controlled Environments
Filter Testing
Indoor Air Quality
Mining & Ore Processing
Hospitals & Clinics
Emission Sourcing
Monitoring Growing Rooms

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
6 Particle size channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
Flow rate: 0.1 cfm (2.83 L/min)
Light source: Laser diode
Calibration: PSL particles in air (NIST traceable)
Counting efficiency: 50 % at 0.3 µm; 100 % for particles > 0.45 µm
(per JIS B9921:1997)
Zero count: 1 count/5 minute (per JIS B9921:1997)
Coincidence loss: 5 % at 2,000,000 particles per cubic ft.
Relative humidity: ± 7 %, 20 % RH to 90 % RH, non-condensing
Temperature: ± 3 °C, 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
Maximum particle concentration: 70000 particles/L (coincidence loss max. 5%)
Data storage: 500 sample records (rotating buffer)
Data recorded: Date, time, counts, relative humidity, temperature, sample volumes,
alarms, label
Display: TFT color display with backlight
Count modes: Concentration, totalize, audio
Delay time: 0 to 24 hours
Sample inlet: Isokinetic probe
Interface: USB
Vacuum source: Internal pump flow controlled
Dimensions: 11.0 x 21.8 x 6.7 cm (4.33 " x 8.58 " x 2.64 ")
Weight: 875 g
Environmental:
Operating: 10 ° Cto40 ° C(50 ° Fto104 ° F), 20% to90 % RH, non-condensing
Storage: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), Up to 90 % RH, non-condensing
Power: AC Adapter, 12 VDC at 3 A, 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Rechargeable Battery: Lithium ion, 8.4 V at 2.5 Ah; replaceable
Charge time: 2.5 hours (Fast Charge mode), 27 hours (Trickle Charge mode)
Continuous Operating Time: 4 hours
Standards: Complies with CE, JIS B9921: 1997, ISO 21501-4
Accessories: Instruction manual, AC adapter, Power cord, USB cable, Zero
count filter, Hardshell carrying case.

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4. QUICK START
The meter may be used directly out of the box.
To immediately use the meter:
1. Read “Safety Information”
2. Remove the Isokinetic probe cap.
3. Press the (POWER) key.
4. Press
F1
(COUNT) key to start sampling.
Be sure to read this entire manual for more detailed information.

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5. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Parts description:
1. Isokinetic probe and cap.
2. External power: 12 VDC, 3 A External power.
3. USB Port.
4. Power key: Press to turns the meter on and off.
5.


Arrow keys: Press to scroll within the selected screen.
6. Return key: Press to store the setup changes and to return to the main
screen.
7.
F1
F2
F3
Function keys: Each function key corresponds to a name
above each function key. Different menus
have different labels above the keys.

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6. DISPLAY
Press the corresponding button from the keypad at the bottom of the LCD to
invoke the following screens:
Main screen
Setup screen (pages 1 and 2)
Label menu screen
6-1 Main screen
The Main screen appears after the meter is turned on and after the opening
screen appears.
The Main screen includes:
Six channel sizes and corresponding counts
Battery-charge indicator (amount of charge remaining in the battery)
Sample location name
Time indicator (represents time to complete)
Delay time
Sampled volume indicator
Number of samples
Sample air temperature (°C or °F)
Sample air relative humidity (%RH)
Particle count mode
The parameters on the Main screen are selected by using the Setup screens
and the Label setup menu.
F1

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6-2 Setup Screen
1. From the Main screen, press
F2
(SETUP) key, the Setup screen Page 1
appears. To get to Setup screen Page 2 while on Setup screen Page 1,
press
F2
(PAGE 2) key.
2. Press

and

keys to move up and through each parameter. Press
F1
(left arrow) and
F3
(right arrow) keys to navigate within each screen
entry that is highlighted.
3. Press (RETURN) key to store the setup changes and to return to the
Main screen.
The setup screen page 1 includes:
Type of count mode (Concentration, Totalize or Audio)
Sample volume (in L or CF) or sample time (h:m:s)
Type of count data (Cumulative or Differential)
Number of samples
Buffer select (Flash or SD card)
The setup screen page 2 includes:
Alarm limit (1 to 100,000)
Alarm size (size of particles)
Buffer count (number of samples stored in the buffer)
Date (YYYY/MM/DD)
Time (h:m:s)
Delay time (h:m:s)
Temperature units °C or °F

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6-3 Label Menu Screen
It may be useful to assign labels to samples taken from different areas or
rooms. Use the Label menu to select sample labels.
To edit labels using the keypad:
1. Press
F3
(LABEL) key on the main screen to display the Label Menu
screen.
2. Press

or

key to select the desired location number from 00 to 76.
3. Once the location number is selected, press
F1
(EDIT) key.
4. The large cursor changes to a single-character cursor. Press

and

keys to scroll through the characters a to z, 0 to 9, A to Z and space.
5. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to move to the next
character.
6. Once the desired label name is entered, press
F2
(SAVE) key to store the
new label name.
7. Continue to edit label names by following the previous process. When
finished, press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen. Notice
that the Main screen now has the sample label in the upper right hand
corner.

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Reviewing the buffer:
To review the buffer from the Label menu, press
F3
(BUFFER) key to recall
the buffer and press

or

key to scroll through the different samples.
The Label menu screen includes:
List of location labels

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7. USING THE METER
The following sections give detailed information about using the meter.
7-1 Setup
To set up the meter:
Go through the different screens and set the desired parameters for sampling.
Refer to previous sections regarding the different screens and menus.
7-1-1 Setting the Counting mode:
The counting mode choices are:
Concentration mode:
The Concentration mode is used to take a quick glimpse of airborne
particle contamination levels. For example, this mode might be used in
areas where particulate levels are unknown and may exceed the
operating levels of the meter. The meter estimates the count per cubic
foot or liter depending on the volume selected. This mode should not be
substituted for full sampling.
Totalize mode:
In Totalize mode, the particle counts are display and accumulate as
sampled. When the sample is complete, the record is stored and the
value is displayed on the screen until the next sample is started.
Audio mode:
In Audio mode, the meter beeps once each time the alarm limit is
exceeded. For example, if the limit is set to 10, the meter beeps when
the count first reaches 10 and beeps again for every multiple of 10. In
Audio mode, the display shows counts as in Totalize mode.
To set the counting mode:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup page 1
screen is displayed with the current “Cnt Mode” field is selected.
2. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to select the desired
count mode.
3. When the desired mode shows on the screen, press (RETURN)
key to select that mode and return to the Main screen.

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7-1-2 Setting the air sampling volume or sampling time:
To set the sample volume or sample time:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup page 1 screen
is displayed with the current “Cnt Mode” field is selected.
2. Press

key to move to the “Sample Volume” or “Sample Time”
field.
3. To select asample volume, sample time, or to manuallystop the meter,
press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key.
If Sample Time CF or Sample Time L is selected:
4. Press
F2
(EDIT) key to edit the sampling time.
5. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to highlight the desired
hours, minutes, or seconds digit.
6. Once the hours, minutes or seconds digits are selected, press

or

key to change the values.
7. Press
F2
(Save) to save the settings and return to the previous
screen.
8. Press (RETURN) key to select the desired volume or time and
return to the Main screen. The time selected appears on the right of the
Main screen.
In Sample volume mode the display shows the calculated time in either
liters or cubic feet, based on the volume selected.
The choices for the sample volume setting are:
1.0L (counts for 21 seconds)
2.83L (60 seconds)
10.0L (3.53 minutes)
28.3L (10 minutes)
0.01CF (6 seconds)
0.1CF (60 seconds)
1.0CF (10 minutes)
MANUAL - Select this option to continuously sample and display the
counts until the unit is stopped manually. The display shows the total
volume sampled in Liters.

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7-1-3 Setting the method of counting data:
The choices for data counting are:
Cumulative – Includes all particles that are larger than or equal to the
particle size selected in the sample volume field.
Differential – Includes all particles that are larger than or equal to the
particle size selected in the sample volume field, but small than the next
largest particle size.
To set the method for counting data:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) keyon the Main screen. The Setup page 1 screen is
displayed with the current “Cnt Mode” field is selected.
2. Press

key to move to the “Cnt Data” field.
3. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to change the method of
counting data.
4. Press (RETURN) key to select the desired data counting method
and to return to the Main screen.
The method selected appears as a symbol on the display.
The SUM symbol ( Σ) denotes the Cumulative method and the DELTA
symbol (  ) denotes the Differential method.
7-1-4 Setting the number of samples:
To set the number of samples:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup page 1 screen
is displayed with the current “Cnt Mode” field is selected.
2. Press

key to move to the “Number of Samples” field.
3. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to select the desired
number of samples.
4. When the desired number appears, press (RETURN) key to
return to the Main screen.
Note: When choosing the number of samples, “INF” denotes infinite and the unit
will continue to take samples until the stop key is pressed.

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7-1-5 Setting the memory buffer:
The meter can store measurement data in the internal flash memory or on
micro SD card.
To set the memory buffer:
1.Press
F2
(SETUP) keyon the Main screen. The Setup page 1 screen is
displayed with the current “Cnt Mode” field is selected.
2. Press

key to move to the “Buffer Select” field.
3. Use
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) to select “Flash” or “SD Card”.
4. Press (RETURN) to save the choice and return to the Main
Screen.
7-1-6 Setting the alarm count and size:
When the alarm is set, an audible alarm is triggered when counts reach
the count limits on the selected particle size.
To set the alarm count and size:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen
is displayed.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) keyon the Setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page
2 screen is displayed.
3. Alarm Limit is highlighted. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow)
key to move the alarm limits from zero (no alarm) to 100,000 in factors
of 10.
4. When the required limit is selected, press

key to select the “Alarm
Size” field.
5. Press
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to display the various
particle sizes.
6. Select the desired particle size and press (RETURN) key to return
to the Main screen.
Note: When the alarm sounds, pressing
F1
(STOP) key once will mute the alarm.
Pressing
F1
(STOP) key again will stop the sample.

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7-1-7 Setting the date and time:
To set the date and time:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen
is displayed.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) keyon the Setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page
2 screen is displayed.
3. Press

or

key to move the cursor to “Date” or “Time” field.
4. Press
F1
(PROGRAM) keyto enter the edit mode. Once in this mode,
press

and

keys to increase or decrease the selected entry.
5. Use
F1
(left arrow) and
F3
(right arrow) to change the entry
selected.
6. Once the correct data has been entered, press
F2
(SAVE) key to
store the data.
7. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen.
7-1-8 Setting a delay between samples:
If continuous sampling is not necessary, a delaycan be set. The delaytimer
allows a “time out” between automatic samplings.
To set a delay time:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen
is displayed.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) key on the setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page
2 screen is displayed.
3. Press

key to move the cursor to “Delay” field.
4. Press
F1
(PROGRAM) key to enter the edit mode.
5. Use
F1
(left arrow) and
F3
(right arrow) key to move to the desired
unit of time (hours, minutes, or seconds).

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6. Press

to increase the time; press

to decrease the time.
7. Once the desired time has been selected, press
F2
(SAVE) key.
8. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen.
Note: The maximum delay time is 23:59:59.
7-1-9 Setting the temperature unit:
To set the Temperature unit to ° F or ° C:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen. The Setup Page 1 screen
is displayed.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) key on the setup Page 1 screen. The Setup Page
2 screen is displayed.
3. Press

or

key to move the cursor to “Temperature”.
2. Use
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to select “°F” or “°C”.
3. Press (RETURN) key to save the choice and return to the Main
screen.
7-2 Counter Operation
Once the meter configuration is set:
Use the zero count filter to purging the meter
Collect the air samples
Transfer the data from the air sample to PC for further analysis
Review the number of samples in the buffer
Clear the buffer if necessary

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7-2-1 Purging the Particle Counter:
Before taking particle samples, the meter should be purged using the zero
count filter.
Purging the meter will make sure the readings are accurate.
To purge the meter:
1. Fit the filter adapter onto the end of the zero
count filter. Note the arrow on the filter
denoting airflow direction.
2. Connect the adapter directly onto the end of
the isokinetic probe.
3. Operate the unit for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Verify the data on the display:
On the average, not more than one particle
greater than 0.3 µm in five minutes or not
more than one particle per 0.5 cubic foot
should be apparent.
Once the unit has been purged, resume
normal use. Remove the zero count filter
from the isokinetic probe.
In a clean-room application, the zero count filter
verifies that the meter is not false counting due
to sensor leakage, internal or external
interference or any other reason. In other
applications, the zero count filter purges the
sensor immediately after a high-concentration
sampling. If the unit fails, see “Purging the
Meter Sensor”.
7-2-2 Collect samples:
Important Caution: Remove the isokinetic probe cap so that the
isokinetic probe is not obstructed. Not doing
so can damage the meter.

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To collect samples:
1. Press the (POWER) key to turn on the meter.
2. If needed, select the required setting on the setup screen. Press
F2
(SETUP) key, than select the required settings on the setup Page 1
screen.
3. Press
F2
(Page 2) key to select the required settings on the setup
Page 2 screen.
4. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen.
5. Use
F1
(Count) on the Main screen to start sampling. The cycle will
automatically stop on completion of the sample. If the Sample Volume
is set to Manual, the meter will continuously samples until the
F1
(Stop) key is pressed.
7-2-3 Transfer sample data to PC:
To transfer sample data from the meter to a PC:
1. Connect USB cable to PC and the meter.
2. Power on the PC, until the PC into the Window screen then press the
(POWER) key to turn on the meter.
7-2-4 Storing samples data:
The meter stores each sample data in a 500-record rotating buffer. Data
is stored in a “first in, first out” order. Thus, when the 501st record is
saved, the first record is automatically deleted, leaving a total of 500
records.
7-2-5 Review the buffer:
To review the buffer:
1. Press
F3
(LABEL) key on the Main screen. The Label Menu screen is
displayed.

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2. Press
F3
(BUFFER) key, the Buffer Review screen and the last
record stored in the buffer is displayed.
3. Press

or

key to select the record displayed. The user can
scroll from the newest to the oldest or the oldest to the newest data
record in the buffer.
4. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen.
7-2-6 Display the number of samples in the buffer:
To display the number of samples in the buffer:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) key on the Setup screen.
The number of samples in the buffer is displayed in the “Buffer Count”
field.
7-2-7 Clearing the buffer:
At some point, the user may wish to clear the meter buffer.
To clear the buffer:
1. Press
F2
(SETUP) key on the Main screen.
2. Press
F2
(PAGE 2) key, the Setup Page 2 screen is displayed.
3. Press

key to move the cursor to “Buffer Count”. Buffer Count
displays the number of samples stored in memory.
4. Use
F1
(left arrow) or
F3
(right arrow) key to select “Clear Buffer”.
5. Press
F2
(CLEAR) key to clear the buffer.
6. Press (RETURN) key to return to the Main screen.