RS PRO RS-5200 User manual

Instruction Manual
RS-5200
146-4657
PARTICLE MASS COUNTER
FREN IT

PARTICLE MASS COUNTER / EN
09/15/17 Version No. 00
CONTENTS
Title Page
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................1
2. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................2
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................3
4. QUICK START...................................................................................................5
5. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................6
6. DISPLAY............................................................................................................7
6-1 Main Screen..................................................................................................7
6-2 Setup Screen................................................................................................8
6-3 Label Menu Screen.....................................................................................10
7. USING THE METER........................................................................................13
7-1 Setup ..........................................................................................................13
7-2 Counter Operation......................................................................................19
8. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................24
8-1 Cleaning the Case......................................................................................24
8-2 Charging the Battery and Using the AC Adapter........................................24
8-3 Purging the Meter Sensor...........................................................................25

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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 dirtyor dustyatmosphere.
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 full featured, battery operated, handheld particle counter or mass
monitor. In the count mode the meter will measure particle counts at fixed sizes
of 0.5 µm, 0.7 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 4.0 µm, 5.0 µm, 7.0 µm and 10.0 µm. In the
mass mode the meter will measure PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM7, PM10 and TSP
mass concentration levels. It holds 500 samples in flash memory and records
the date, time, counts or mass, 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:
HVAC Applications
Controlled Environments
Filter Testing
Indoor Air Quality
Mining & Ore Processing
Hospitals & Clinics
Emission Sourcing
Monitoring Growning Rooms

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Operating principle: Counts individual particles using scattered laser light and
calculates the equivalent mass concentration using a
proper algorithm.
Optical system: Sideway light-scattering method
Light source: Laser diode
Laser product class: Class 1, IEC 60825-1 / EN 60825-1
Mass Mode:
Mass concentration ranges: PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM7, PM10, and TSP
Concentration range: 0 to 1000 µg/m
3
Sample time: 1 minute (2.83 L / min)
Count Mode:
Particle size: 0.5 µm, 0.7 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 4.0 µm, 5.0 µm, 7.0 µm, 10 µm
Accuracy: ±10% to calibration aerosol.
Sensitivity: 0.5 µm
Sample flow rate: 2.83 L / min
Maximum particle concentration: 70000 particles / L (coincidence loss max.
5%)
Sample time: 6 s. (0.01 CF), 21 s. (1L), 1 min. (0.1 CF, 2.83L),
3 min. 32 s (10L), 10 min. (1 CF, 28.3L), any length (MANUAL),
any length (1 s. to 59 min. 59 s.)
Relative humidity: ± 7 %, 20 % RH to 90 % RH, non-condensing
Temperature: ± 3 °C, 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
Data storage (Flash memory): 500 sample records (rotating buffer) in Mass
mode.
500 sample records (rotating buffer) in Count
mode.
Data recorded: Date, time, counts or mass, relative humidity, temperature, sample
volumes, alarms, label
Display: TFT color display with backlight
Count modes: Concentration, totalize, audio

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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 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F), 20 % to 90 % 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, Hard-shell 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

key to select MASS mode or Press

key to select COUNT
mode.
5. 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

key to select MASS mode or press

key to select COUNT
mode.
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, 2 and 3)
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 mass ranges and corresponding concentration values. (MASS Mode)
Eight channel sizes and corresponding counts. (COUNT Mode)
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.

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F1
6-2 Setup Screen
1. From the Main screen, press
F2
(SETUP) key, the Setup screen Page 1
appears.
Press
F2
key again to select the desired setup screen pages.

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2. Press

and

keys to move up and down 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
The setup screen page 3 includes:
List of mass ranges K-factors coefficient.
Tailored Mass Conversion:
The particle counts from the eight size ranges are converted to mass using a
proper algorithm for typical – density aerosols. Accommodation for special
particulate with different densities is provided through user – edit “K-factors”
coefficient.

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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.
6-3-1 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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6-3-2 To reviewing the buffer:
The Label menu screen includes:
List of location labels.
1. Press
F3
(LABEL) key on the main screen to display the Label Menu
screen.
2. Press
F3
(BUFFER) key to recall the buffer.

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3. Press

or

key to select the particle or mass mode and its memory
buffer.
4. Press
F3
(ENTER) key, the Buffer review screen and the last record
stored in the buffer is displayed.
5. Press

or

key to scroll through the different samples.
6. Press
F3
(Compare) key to compare the last three results stored.
7. Press
F2
(Return) key two times to return to the Main screen.

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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. Themeter estimatesthe 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 displayed 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 screenis
displayed withthe current “ Cnt Mode ”field 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:
In the MASS mode, the sample time is fixed at 60 seconds (2.83L).
In the COUNT mode:
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 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 litres.

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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 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 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 from 1 to 500.
4. When the desired number appears, press (RETURN) key to
return to the Main screen.

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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 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 the count
reaches the count limit 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) keyon 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) keyon 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.
7-1-10 Setting the K-Factor coefficients:
The meter counts the particles in 8 different size ranges then use a
proper algorithm to convert count data to mass measurements (µg/m
3
).
Fundamentally, the meter calculates a volume for each detected particle
then assigns a standard density for the conversion.
The standard density value is adequate for most sampling environments.
However, some environments are heavily influenced by high or low
density materials which can reduce measurement accuracy. For these
environments, the meter provides a K-Factor setting for each
measurement range (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM7, PM10 and TSP).