Triplett EPC600 User manual

User Manual
EPC600
Environmental Particle Counter
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Triplett Model EPC600 Particle Counter with Camera.
The EPC600 has a Color TFT LCD display, a 74MB internal data storage bank, a micro-SD memory
card slot for capturing images and video for viewing on a PC, and a built-in 320x240 pixel camera
for capturing stills/video oftest locations. The EPC600 offers quick and accuratereadings for particle
count, air temperature, most surface temperatures, and relative humidity. The EPC600 also offers a
Dew Point and Wet Bulb temperature calculation geared for energy efficiency and environmental
protection applications. Supplied PC software allows the user to generate reports based on records
data, images, and video.
This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable
service.
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Features
2.8” TFT Color LCD display
Convenient keystroke menu structure for measurements, setup, and other programming
320 x 240 pixel built-in camera for still and video imaging
JPEG images and 3GP video
Meter’s internal memory 74MB.
Meter can store 5000 records (date, time, counts, humidity, temperature, sample volumes)
and 20 minutes of video to internal memory.
Micro-SD memory card slot (8GB maximum); card not included.
Selectable Test sample time, count data, and programmable delay
Simultaneously measure and display 6 channels of particle sizes (down to
0.3μm) Air temperature and relative humidity
Dew point and Wet bulb temperature
calculations MIN/MAX/AVG/DIF record with
date/time stamp Auto power off
Language selection for English, French, German, and
Spanish Meter is shipped NIST calibrated with calibration
certificate Tripod mounting option
Includes universal AC adaptor/charger with a variety of plug options, USB cable, PC
software, tripod, Zero count filter, 7.4V Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery, and
protective case
Meter Description
1. Isokinetic probe
2. Temperature and RH Sensor (note its
protective cover that slides up and down)
3. Color TFT LCD
4. Compartment for USB interface port and
AC Adaptor/Charger
5. Function F1, F2, F3 buttons
6. Control buttons: Page Up/Down, Enter,
Run/Stop, and ESC
7. ON/OFF button
8. Battery and Micro-SD card compartment
(SD card slot underneath battery)
9. Tripod mount
10. Camera lens
Operation
Power ON-OFF
Press and hold the power button to switch the instrument ON
or OFF.
Important Notes
Note: Operating the particle counter with the isokinetic probe cap
in place will damage the pump and other internal components.
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Note: Electrical noise, sensor leakage, or other interference may
cause the EPC600 to show incorrect particle count data.
Getting Started
When the meter powers ON, the Particle Counter icon is displayed at the center of the LCD
and the date, time, and battery status can be observed on the top row of the LCD. Three
bottom row options are also displayed and can be selected using the Function keys (F1, F2,
and F3) as shown below. These are explained in greater detail later in this user guide:
Memory (where data, images, and video are located)
System Setup Parameters
Help File
Symbol Glossary
Sequence of Operation
To ensure that you measure the amount of particles accurately, perform this sequence of operation.
Zero the particle count sensor
Setup your counter for proper operation. Sample time, mode, cycle, and interval.
Run your test cycles and evaluate the results.
Basic Operation
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 to 5 seconds until the display illuminates to power on the
meter.
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Press the enter button ( ) to get to setup mode.
Press F3 to enter settings mode.
Set each parameter to your preferred setting by pressing ENTER to enter each parameter. Then
press ENTER to enable editing of each parameter. Press ESC to exit parameter setup.
Sample Time: Length of time each test runs (3 to 60 seconds)
Start Delay: Duration of time from RUN to actual start of test. (3 to 100 seconds)
Channel Display: Particle sizes displayed during test.
Ambient Temp/RH: Allows the display of the air temp and %RH values
Sample Cycle: Number of test cycles to run (1 to 100)
Sample Mode: Cumulative, differential, concentration
Interval: Test cycle delay measured in seconds.
Level Indication: Particle level selection (highlighted on display)
Press ESC to return to testing screen
Press RUN/STOP to start the automated test sequence.
Taking Measurements
After powering the meter, press the Enter
() button to access the Particle
Measurement screen. Then open the
temperature/RH sensor by sliding its
protective cover downward.
When measuring particle counts, these
icons correspond to the function keys
(F1,F2,F3).
F1 is to enter Camera and video mode, F2
is to view your saved data, and F3 is for
Setup mode.
The display will show the particle count channels with
readings, air temperature (AT), Dew point temperature (DP),
Wet bulb temperature (WB), and Relative Humidity (%RH) as
shown in accompanying diagram.
Press the RUN/STOP button to start the air pump and the particle count measurement
process. When the programmed sampling time has elapsed, the particle measurement cycle
will automatically end and the measurement data will be automatically stored. To set the
sampling time, refer to the Particle Count SETUP MODE section. If desired, press the
RUN/STOP button and stop the session manually.
When measuring particle counts, these icons correspond to the function keys
(F1,F2,F3). F1 is to enter Camera and video mode, F2 is to view your saved data, and F3 is for
Setup mode.
Capturing Images
While measuring particle counts, press F1 to enter the camera mode. Press F1 to capture a Still
image. Then press F1 to Save the image or F3 to delete it. Press ESC to get back to exit this
mode.
Capturing Video
While measuring particle counts, press F1 to enter the camera mode. Press F3 to enter the
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video mode. The LCD will show . Now press F2 to capure video and press
F2 again to stop the video capture. The video file will be automatically stored. The System Setup
mode section allows the user to store video to the meter’s internal memory or to an installed
Micro-SD card. Press ESC to exit this mode.
Particle Counter Setup Mode
When measuring, these display icons are visible. Press
F3 to enter the Setup mode. Use the up and down arrow keys to select
an option to edit and press ENTER ( ) to access the selection.
SAMPLE TIME (Test Cycle Time)
Select Sample Time. Press the Enter ( ) button to enter the option
and Press Enter again to activate the setting for editing. Use the arrow buttons to set the
sampling time/gas volume (3 to 60 seconds).
Use the Esc button to save and return to the menu.
START DELAY
The test start delay time is adjustable (3 to 100 seconds). From the Particle setup menu, use the
Up and Down arrows to select Start Delay. Press the Enter ( ) button to enter the option and
Press Enter again to activate the setting for editing. Use the arrow keys to select the desire delay
time. The test will not start until the programmed delay time has elapsed. Use the Esc button to save
the setting and to return to the menu.
CHANNEL DISPLAY
Select channels that are to be displayed. From the Particle setup menu, use the Up and Down
arrows to select Channel Display. Press the Enter ( ) button to enter the option. Use the arrow
keys to select the channel and press the Enter key to select or de-select the channel. Use the Esc
key to save the setting and to return to the menu.
AMBIENT TEMPERAURE / %RH
Enable or Disable the ambient temperature and relative humidity displays. From the Particle setup
menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Ambient Temp/RH. Press the Enter ( ) button to
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enter the option. Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable and use the ESC button to save and
return to the menu.
SAMPLE CYCLE
Set the desired number of test cycles to run. From the Particle setup menu, use the Up and Down
arrows to select Sample Cycle. Press the Enter ( ) button to enter the option and Press Enter
again to activate the setting for editing. Use the arrow keys to select the number of cycles to run the
test (1 to 100). Press ESC to save setting and to return to the menu.
SAMPLE MODE
Select desired mode ( Cumulative, Differential, or Concentration). From the Particle
setup menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Sample Mode. Press the Enter ( ) button to
enter the option. Use the arrow buttons to select desired mode and then use ESC to save and to
return to the menu.
Cumulative Mode –measures all particles that are greater than or equal to the particle size
selected in the Sample Volume field.
Differential Mode –measures all particles that are greater than or equal to the particle size
selected in the Sample Volume field, but less than the next largest particle size.
Concentration Mode –used to take a quick sample of airborne particulates, performed especially
in areas where the particulate levels are unknown and may exceed the operating levels of this
counter.
INTERVAL (TIME BETWEEN REPEATED TEST CYCLES)
Set the time between tests for tests with more than one cycle (1 to 100 seconds). From the Particle
setup menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Interval Time. Press the Enter ( ) button to
enter the option and Press Enter again to activate the setting for editing. Use the arrow buttons to set
the desired interval time. Use the ESC button to save setting and to return to the menu. Note: The
INTERVAL setting is only for programming the time between test cycles, not between individual
measurements.
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LEVEL (ALARM LIMIT) INDICATION
Select the Alarm Limit (Level) of the corresponding particle size. When the
selected particle size is exceeded, the instrument alerts the user. From the
Particle setup menu, use the Up and Down arrows to select Level Indication.
Press the Enter ( ) button to enter the option. Use the arrow buttons to
select the desired alarm limit and then press ESC to save setting and return to
the menu
Memory Storage Browser
When the meter is switched ON, these LCD icons are
visible . Press F1 to enter the data memory
section. There are three options available in the memory
mode, Picture, Video, and Particle Logs.
Use the arrow buttons to select one and then press ENTER ( )
to access the selection.
When browsing images, data, and video use the arrow buttons
to navigate, use the Enter button to select, and use the ESC or F3
button to return to the menu.
Press ESC again to exit to the power-on screen.
System Setup Parameters
When the meter is switched ON, these LCD icons are visible . Click on the F2
key and the menu will appear. Detailed explanations are provided below for each parameter.
Use the Arrow keys to choose the desired parameter.
DATE/TIME
Set the Date and Time. Press the Enter ( ) button to open the
selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to change a value, and use the
Enter button to go to the next item. Press the ESC button to save the
setting return to the Setup menu.
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FONT COLOR
Select the color for the Display font. Press the Enter ( ) button to open
the selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select a color and use the
ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup me
LANGUAGE
Select the desired language for menu text. Press the Enter ( ) button to
open the selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select a language and
use the ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup menu.
BRIGHTNESS Adjust the display to the desired brightness
level. Press the Enter
() button to open the selection for editing. Use
the arrow keys to select a level and use the ESC
button to save the setting and return to the Setup
menu.
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AUTO POWER OFF Select elapsed time value before meter switches
OFF. Press the
Enter ( ) button to open the selection for editing.
Use the arrow keys to select the setting and use
the ESC button to save the setting and return to
the Setup menu
DISPLAY TIME-OUT
Select display auto-off delay. Press the Enter ( ) button to open the
selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select a setting and use the ESC
button to save the setting and return to the Setup menu.
MEMORY STATUS Display the memory and the micro-SD card
status. Press the Enter
() button to open the selection for editing. Use
the arrow keys to select ‘Device’ or ‘SD Card’ and
then view the status for the selected item. Use the
ESC button to return to the Setup menu
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FACTORY DEFAULT
Restore factory default settings. Press the Enter ( ) button to open the
selection for editing. Use the arrow keys to select YES or NO and then use
the ESC button to save the setting and return to the Setup menu.
UNITS Select the desired unit of measure for
temperature C or F. Press the Enter ( ) button to open the selection for
editing. Use the arrow keys to select the Unit and use the ESC button to
save the setting and return to the Setup menu.
Zero the Particle count Sensor
Particles must be purged (removed) from the sensor before and
after each use in a high sample count environment.
Zero the sensor:
1. Unscrew and remove the Isokinetic probe and attach the
Zero count filter.
2. Turn on the meter and in the Setup mode,
Set the Sample mode to Cumulative.
Set the Channel Display to ensure all channels are
selected.
Set Sample time to 60 seconds
Set Sample Cycle to 10
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3. Start the meter
4. Allow the meter to run until all of the particle counts read
zero. You may need to run the meter multiple times to
ensure that all channels read zero.
5. Turn off the meter.
6. Remove the Zero count filter and attach the Isokinetic
probe.
Particle Count Table
Particle count readings, grouped by color, Green (good), Yellow
(caution), and Red (hazard), are shown for each channel.
Channel
Green
Yellow
Red
0.3um
0 to 100,000
100,001 to
250,000
250,001 to 500,000
0.5um
0 to 35,200
35,201 to 87,500
87,501 to 175,000
1.0um
0 to 8,320
8,321 to 20,800
20,801 to 41,600
2.5um
0 to 545
546 to 1,362
1,363 to 2,724
5.0um
0 to 193
194 to 483
484 to 966
10.0um
0 to 68
69 to 170
171 to 340
Note: This table is intended for reference use only
Particle Counter Considerations
Particle pollution is a mixture of various components including
smoke, dust, chemicals, mold, and gases. Particle concentrations
can affect our health and comfort levels. Evaluating the quality of
the air by determining the concentration and size of these particles
can help to determine if a problem exists. Locating the source of
these various particles can help to determine effective methods of
reducing these and improving the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
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One way to determine the source of air particulates in a room is to test
the air outside of the room under investigation. Determine the
concentration and size of particulates at the air intake to that room.
Purge or Zero the particle counter and then measure the concentration
and size of particles in multiple areas of the room to be tested, to
determine the effectiveness of the incoming air filtration. The air
temperature, relative humidity, and CO2 levels are also an important
consideration for IAQ as high humidity and lower temperatures can
bring about mold creation.
If a room is classified as an ISO clean room or clean zone, the
counts of particle sizes for that class cannot be exceeded when
tested.
Refer to the ISO Clean Room Class chart (ISO 14644-1:1999) for values.
The EPC600 is equipped with a still/video camera to directly see the
areas under test. Data, images, and video can be stored on up to an
8GB micro-SD card (not included) or in the meter’s internal 74MB
memory.
The life of the meter can be maximized by testing only when necessary
and securely storing the instrument when it is not in use. Continuous
use is not recommended and can shorten the life of the instrument
especially in dusty environments. Setting up a common sense
maintenance schedule and testing to the schedule will go a long way in
lengthening the life of the instrument sensor.
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PC Interface and Supplied PC software
This meter has the capability to connect to and communicate with a PC.
A USB cable is supplied and connects to the jack on the meter’s left side
compartment.
To install and use the software, please refer to the instructions provided
on the supplied CD-ROM and/or the instructions provided in the HELP
Utility within the software program.
Check the software download page of the website
for the latest version of the PC software and its operating system
compatibility.
Battery Charging and Replacement
When the battery icon appears drained on the LCD or if the meter will
not switch ON, the battery must be recharged using the supplied AC
adaptor/charger. The charger plug connects to the jack located on the
meter’s left side compartment.
The battery compartment is located on the rear of the instrument.
The battery is a 7.4V Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery.
To access the meter’s battery for replacement:
•On the rear of the meter, remove the Phillips head
screw that secures the battery compartment.
•Open the compartment by carefully lifting the compartment
cover.
•Replace the battery with one of the same type (note that
the Micro-SD card slot is located underneath the battery
as explained below).
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•Close the compartment and secure the compartment cover with
the Phillips head screw
Battery Safety Reminders
1. Please dispose of batteries responsibly; observe local, state,
and national regulations. o Never dispose of batteries in fire;
batteries may explode or leak.
o Always install a new battery of the same type.
Micro-SD Card Slot (optional)
The micro-SD card slot is located inside the battery compartment
underneath the battery.
Micro-SD cards up to 8GB can be inserted in the slot.
To access the SD memory card slot:
1. Turn off power to the meter and remove the AC adapter cable if
connected.
2. Open the battery compartment as described in the battery
replacement section.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert a micro-SD card (8GB max.) in the card slot underneath
the battery by lifting up on the metal card holder and placing
the Micro SD card in the connector. The pins facing towards the
top of the meter. Close the metal holder.
5. Insert the battery and secure the compartment cover before
powering on the meter.
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Specifications
Particle Counter
Channels
Six channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10μm
Flow Rate
0.1ft3/min (2.83L/min)
Counting Efficiency
50% at 0.3μm; 100% for particles >
0.45μm
Coincidence Limit (Coincidence Loss) 5% at 2,000,000 particles per ft3
Particle Count Modes
Cumulative, Differential, and
Concentration modes
Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements
Air Temperature Range
32 to 122oF (0 to 50oC)
Dew Point/Wet Bulb Temperature
Range
32 to 122oF (0 to 50oC)
Relative Humidity Range
0 to 100%RH
Air Temperature
Accuracy
±0.9oF (0.5oC) 50 to 104oF (10oC to 40oC)
±1.8oF (1.0oC) all other ranges
Dew Point/Wet Bulb Temperature
Accuracy
±0.9
o
F (0.5
o
C) 50 to 104
o
F (10
o
C
to 40
o
C)
1.8oF (1.0oC) all other ranges
Relative Humidity
Accuracy
±3%RH from 40 to 60%RH
±3.5%RH from 20 to 40%RH and from 60
to 80%RH
±5.0%RH from 0 to 20%RH and from 80 to
100%RH
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General Specifications
Display 2.8” 320 x 240 pixel TFT Color LCD
Low battery indication Battery symbol appears on the LCD
Micro-SD Card Slot Accommodates up an 8GB card
Meter internal memory 5000 sample records; 74MB
Power supply Rechargeable 7.4V Lithium-ion
polymer battery
Battery life Approx. 4 hours of continuous use
Battery charge time 2 hours approx. with AC
adaptor/charger
Operating Temperature 32 to 122oF (0 to 50oC)
Operating/Storage Humidity 10 to 90% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature 14 to 140oF (-10 to 60oC)
Dimensions 9.4 x 3.0 x 2.2” (240 x 75 x 57mm)
Weight 1.26 lbs. (570g)
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