Trotec PC200 User manual

TRT-BA-PC200-TC-004-EN
PC 200
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
PARTICLE COUNTER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................3
Technical data .......................................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................5
Operation ...............................................................................6
Maintenance and repair ......................................................10
Disposal ...............................................................................11
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of explosive substances
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to potentially explosive substances.
Warning of laser radiation
This symbol indicates dangers to the health of persons
due to laser radiation.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
PC200
http://hub.trotec.com/?id=40285
Definitions
Concept Meaning
Differential
(Analysis)
The device counts the effectively
measured particles per separate channel
within the set measuring period. There is
no averaging as in concentration mode.
Measuring in differential mode is
therefore more precise.
Example:
The measuring device shows
100particles in the 0.3μm channel and
30 in the 0.5μm channel. The differential
data is 100 particles >0.3μm and
<0.5μm, and 30 particles >0.5μm.
Wet-bulb
temperature
The wet-bulb temperature is the lowest
temperature below the current
surrounding conditions which can be
reached by the evaporation of water.
Coincidence loss When measuring high concentrations of
particles, it may happen that two particles
are so close to each other that they are
counted as one (mostly larger) particle.
Concentration
(Analysis)
Adding up of the measured values per
separate channel directly from the first
seconds of a measurement.
Every second of the running measuring
period the device calculates the
respective average per channel from the
determined values and the resulting
volume.
Cumulative
(Analysis)
This is a summation of the individual
particle sizes in the channel of the next
smaller particle size respectively located
beneath.
Exemplary display:
- 5μ = 26 - 10μ = 14 Then only 12
particles of the size 5μ were measured.
12 + 14 = 26

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Concept Meaning
Counting efficiency The counting efficiency specifies the
probability at which a particle of the
smallest detectable size is detected and
counted during the measurement. For
particles larger than the smallest
detectable size, the counting efficiency is
100%.
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Do not allow liquids to
penetrate into the device.
• The device may only be used in dry surroundings and must
not be used in the rain or at a relative humidity exceeding
the operating conditions.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Only use the device if sufficient safety precautions were
taken at the surveyed location (e.g. when performing
measurements along public roads, on building sites etc.).
Otherwise do not use the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).
Intended use
The device is intended for measuring the size and number of
particles in the air.
Improper use
The device may not be used for measurements in liquids.
The device may not be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres, when wet or very humid.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
45 °C! Do not let the battery come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class 1
The laser is encapsulated.
Do not open the device to prevent direct contact with
the laser and the emitted radiation!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.

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Information about the device
Functional description
The particle counter is designed to measure the size and
amount of particles in the air. The detected data can be used for
analysing cleanrooms or prove environmental burdens from
particulates.
To detect the data, the particle counter sucks in air for an
adjustable amount of time and determines the size and amount
of particles contained in it.
Particles of the sizes 0.3μm, 0.5μm, 1.0μm, 2.5μm, 5.0μm
and 10.0μm are treated equally during this process.
There are three methods of analysis (see also Definitions):
Cumulative: Amount of all particles up to the selected particle
sizes, e.g.: 0.5μm = 417 means that 417ppm
of the particles have a size of >0.3μm to
0.5μm.
Differential: Absolute concentration of the different particle
sizes per channel and measured volume.
Concentratio
n:
Averaged concentration of the different particle
sizes per channel per measured volume.
The detected values for all active particle sizes are displayed on
the 2.8 inch colour display simultaneously. In addition, the air
burden in one particle size selected by the user is displayed on
a colour indication scale. As soon as the particle burden is no
longer in the green area of this scale, a beep is emitted (see
table Alarm limit values for particle burdens).
In addition to the counted particles, the temperature and relative
humidity as well as the dew point and wet-bulb temperature
calculated from that information are displayed. Measurements
as well as the associated photo and video documentation can
be saved in the internal memory of the device or on a microSD
card, and then transmitted onto a PC via USB cable.
The device is equipped with an integrated measuring cell with
laser (class3R laser, 780nm, 1.5-3mW). Owing to the tamper-
proof enclosure it is classified as laser class1 (DINEN60825-1)
according to the Technical Regulations of the Occupational
Health and Safety Ordinance on Artificial Optical
Radiation (TROS) devised by the German Federal Institute for
Occupational Health and Safety. Maintenance and repair work
may only be carried out by trained expert staff observing the
legal regulations.
Alarm limit values for particle burden1)
Channel Green Yellow (signal
beep)
Red (signal
beep)
0.3μm 0 ~ 100000 100001 ~
250000
250001 ~
500000
0.5μm 0 ~ 35200 35201 ~
87500
87501 ~
175000
1.0μm 0 ~ 8320 8321 ~ 20800 20801 ~
41600
2.5μm 0 ~ 545 546 ~ 1362 1363 ~ 2724
5.0μm 0 ~ 193 194 ~ 483 484 ~ 966
10μm 0 ~ 68 69 ~ 170 170 ~ 340
1) The limit value ranges listed for the respective channel were
determined on the basis of ISO 14644-1 and in connection with
practical experience values. They are in no way legally binding
and have a merely orientating function.
Device depiction
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2
3
4
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6
No. Designation
1 Colour display
2 Function keys "F1", "F2" and "F3"
3 Arrow key up
4 "ENTER" key
5 "RUN/STOP" key
6 Arrow key down
7 "On/Off" key
8 "ESC" key

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No. Designation
9 Measuring funnel
10 Temperature and humidity sensor
11 Camera
12 USB port
13 Electrical connection
14 Tripod thread
15 Battery compartment
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model PC200
Dimensions (H x W x D) 240 mm x 75 mm x 57 mm
Weight 570 g
Light source Laser class1 (class 3R laser
enclosed in a way to prevent
tampering, 780nm, 1.5-3mW,
classified according to
DINEN60285-1 and the
Technical Regulations of the
Occupational Health and Safety
Ordinance on Artificial Optical
Radiation (TROS))
PC interfaces USB connection
Tripod thread 1/4 inch – 20 UNC
Storage conditions -10°C to +50°C at
<95%RH
(non-condensing)
Parameter Value
Display 2.8 inch colour LCD display
with background illumination,
320 x 240 pixels
Functions Maximum, minimum and
average value display,
measured value hold function,
alarm function, language
selection, °C/°F switch, photo
or video recording
Image format, resolution JPEG, 640 x 480 pixels
Video format, resolution 3GP, 320 x 240 pixels
Data storage 5000 data records on the
internal flash memory (optional
memory expansion with a
microSD card: up to 16GB)
Energy
Battery Polymer LI-ION battery
Operating time approx. 4 hours of continuous
operation
Charging time approx. 2 hours with an
alternating current adapter
Automatic switch-off 3 minutes, 15 minutes or 60
minutes
Automatic screen switch-off 90 seconds, 2 minutes or 4
minutes
Temperature measurement
Temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Temperature accuracy ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) at 10 °C to 40
°C
(50 °F to 104 °F) ±1.0 °C (1.8
°F) in other temperature
ranges
Dew point temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Dew point temperature
accuracy
±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) at 10 °C to 40
°C
(50 °F to 104 °F) ±1.0 °C (1.8
°F) at other temperature
ranges
Wet-bulb temperature range 0 °C to 80 °C (32 °F to 176 °F)
Wet-bulb temperature
accuracy
±1,0 °C (1,8 °F)

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Parameter Value
Humidity measurement
Humidity level measuring
range
0%RH to 100%RH
Humidity level accuracy ±3%RH at 40% to 60%
±3.5%RH at 20% to 40%
and 60% to 80%
±5%RH at 0% to 20% and
80% to 100%
Parameter Value
Particle counter
Channels (detectable particle
sizes)
0.3 μm, 0.5 μm, 1.0 μm, 2.5
μm, 5.0 μm, 10.0 μm
Flow rate 2.83 l/min. (0.1 ft³/min.) (=>
0.99 l/21 s) controlled by
internal pump
Counter mode Cumulative, differential,
concentration
Counting efficiency 50% at 0.3μm; 100% for
particles >0.45μm (according
to ISO21501)
Coincidence loss 5 %, 2 million particles per
28.3 litres
Zero check 1 count/5 minutes (according
to JIS B9921)
Start delay 1 to 100 seconds
Sample inlet Isokinetic probe
Calibration Using monodisperse latex
particles (PSL particles;
compliant with NIST)
Light source of the measuring
cell
Laser class1 (class 3R laser
enclosed in a way to prevent
tampering, 780nm, 1.5-3mW,
classified according to
DINEN60285-1 and the
Technical Regulations of the
Occupational Health and Safety
Ordinance on Artificial Optical
Radiation (TROS))
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Particle counter PC200
• 1 x Mini tripod
• 1x USB connecting cable + software
• 1 x Getting started guide
• 1 x Transport case
• 1x Zero filter + connection hose
• 1 x Charger
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device use a suitable bag to protect it from
external influences.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Mask open terminals with tape and pack the battery in
a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat.
• protected from dust and direct sunlight.
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust, if necessary.

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Operation
Switch-on
1. Press and hold the "On/Off" key until the colour
display starts.
ðThe device is ready for operation as soon as the start
screen with the word "PARTICLE" is shown.
Operating elements
The following operating elements are available:
Use the buttons to select the desired measuring option
or a menu item.
Press "ENTER" to confirm your selection.
Press "ESC" to return to the previous menu at any time.
Use the "F1", "F2" and "F3" buttons to select various functions
depending on the current screen.
Setting the language
1. Press "F2" in the start screen.
ðThe SYSTEM SET menu opens.
2. Press 2 times and confirm by pressing "ENTER".
ðThe Language menu opens.
3. Use the buttons to select the appropriate
language.
4. Press "ESC" twice.
Start screen
You can open the following menus from the start screen:
"F1" button MEMORY SET – saved data
"F2" button SYSTEM SET – system settings
"F3" button Info – Information about the device
4 "ENTER"
button
"Measurement" screen
MEMORY SET – saved data
The following submenus are available in the MEMORY SET
menu:
Picture Show images
Video Show videos
Particle Logs Show measurement logs
SYSTEM SET – system settings
The following submenus are available in the SYSTEM SET menu:
Data/Time Set date and time
Font Colour Set font colour
Language Setting the language
Brightness Set screen brightness
Auto Power Off Set automatic switch-off
Display Timeout Set automatic display switch-off
Alarm Select Enable/disable alarm
Memory Status Display memory use
Factory Setting Reset to factory settings
Units Switch unit for temperature
"Info" screen
This screen shows both information about the particle counter
and also general information about particle measurement. Use
the "F1" and "F3" buttons to scroll through the displays.

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"Measurement" screen
The "Measurement" screen contains the following information:
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17
18
19
20
21
26
25
24
23
22
No. Designation
16 Battery indicator
17 Start delay
Measurement duration
Measurement interval
18 Indicator scale for particle burden
19 Size and amount of particles
20 Relative humidity
21 Wet-bulb temperature
22 Dew point
23 Temperature
24 Measurement in progress / Measurement stopped
25 Method of analysis:
Particle measurement cumulative
Particle measurement differential
Particle measurement concentration
26 Date and time
You can open the following menus from the "Measurement"
screen:
"F1" button Take a photo/record a video
"F2" button MEMORY SET – saved data
"F3" button Particle Set – measurement settings
"RUN/STOP"
button
Start a new measurement
Particle Set – measurement settings
The following submenus are available in the "Particle Set"
menu:
Sample Time Setting the measurement duration
Start Delay Set start delay
Channel Display Show/hide individual particle sizes
by pressing "ENTER"
Ambient Temp/%RH Enable/disable temperature and
relative humidity
Sample Cycle Set number of measurement
repetitions
Sample Mode Set method of analysis
cumulative, differential,
concentration
Interval Set measurement interval
Level Indication Select particle size for indicator
scale for particle burden
Example: Set measurement duration
1. Use the keys to select the "Sample Time" menu
and then press "ENTER" to confirm.
ðThe "Sample Time" menu opens.
2. Press the "ENTER" key.
ðThe measurement duration glows blue.
3. Use the keys to set the measurement duration and
confirm by pressing "ENTER".
ðThe measurement duration not longer glows blue. The
set value is saved.

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Carrying out a measurement
1. Slide the protective cap of the temperature sensor(10)
down.
2. Remove the protective cap from the measuring funnel (9).
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3. Press "ENTER" in the start screen.
ðThe "Measurement" screen opens.
4. Press the "RUN/STOP" button.
ðDepending on the configuration, start delay,
measurement duration and measurement interval are
shown consecutively.
ðThe number of measured particles and their size is
shown.
After each measurement, a measurement log is automatically
created. If you also want to take a photo or record a video,
proceed as described in the next sections.
Carrying out a measurement and taking a photo
1. Press "F1" to start the recording function.
2. Press "F1" again to start the photo function.
ðThe current camera image is shown behind the
measurement data.
3. Press the "RUN/STOP" key.
ðDepending on the configuration, start delay,
measurement duration and measurement interval are
shown consecutively.
ðThe number of measured particles and their size is
shown.
4. Press "F1" to take a photo of the current display.
ðThe photo is displayed.
ðThe measurement continues in the background.
5. You can save the photo by pressing "F1" , or delete it
by pressing "F3" .
Carrying out a measurement and recording a video
1. Press "ENTER" in the start screen.
ðThe "Measurement" screen opens.
2. Press "F1" to start the recording function.
3. Press "F3" to start the video function.
ðThe current camera image is shown behind the
measurement data.
4. Press the "RUN/STOP" button.
ðDepending on the configuration, start delay,
measurement duration and measurement interval are
shown consecutively.
ðThe number of measured particles and their size is
shown.
5. Press "F2" again to start recording a video.
ðThe duration of the video is shown at the top of the
screen.
6. Press "F2" to stop recording the video.
ðThe message "Saving File" appears in the display. The
video is saved.

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Inserting a microSD card
The storage capacity of the device can be expanded by using a
microSD card. To insert a microSD card, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the device.
2. Loosen the screw and open the battery compartment.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Open the cover for the memory card.
5. Insert a memory card and close the cover.
6. Put the battery back in.
7. Close the battery compartment and screw it closed again.
Cleaning the sensor (internal calibration)
If the device is used in heavily contaminated environments, the
sensor must be cleaned with the supplied zero filter.
To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the metallic measuring funnel from the device.
2. Screw the calibration hose onto the suction nozzle and
attach the zero filter.
3. Now, carry out a measurement in the "Cumulative"
particle measurement mode until "0" is shown in each
channel.
4. The calibration process should not take more than 5
minutes. If the desired zero values are not reached in all
channels within that time, please contact the Trotec
customer service.
Switch-off
1. Press and hold the >>On/Off<< key until the colour
display turns off.
ðThe device has switched itself off.
2. Slide up the protective cap of the temperature sensor(10).
3. Put the protective cap on the measuring funnel(9).
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Software
The supplied free software is designed for useful basic
functionalities. Trotec assumes no liability with regard to this
free software and also provides no support on that score. Trotec
accepts no liability concerning the use of this free software and
is under no obligation to make adjustments or to further develop
updates or upgrades.

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Connecting a USB cable
Saved measurement logs, photos and videos can be transferred
to a PC with the supplied USB cable.
To connect the USB cable to the device, proceed as follows:
1. Open the rubber side cover.
2. Connect the USB cable to the device.
Maintenance and repair
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class 1
The laser is encapsulated.
Do not open the device to prevent direct contact with
the laser and the emitted radiation!
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners,
but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Charging the battery
The battery is partially charged upon delivery to avoid damage
to the battery caused by a deep discharge.
Warning of electrical voltage
Before each use of the charger or power cable, check
for damages. If you notice damages, stop using the
charger or power cable!
Note
The battery can be damaged in case of improper
charging.
Remove the charger's mains plug before inserting or
removing the battery.
Never charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10°C or above 40°C.
The battery should be charged prior to initial start-up and when
the battery is low. To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Open the rubber side cover.
2. Attach the charger.
3. The loading screen is shown on the display. When the
battery is fully loaded, the battery symbol is completely
green.
Deleting data
To remove saved data from the internal memory or the microSD
card, proceed as follows:
1. Press "F2" in the start screen.
ðThe SYSTEM SET menu opens.
2. Use the keys to select the "Memory Status" menu
and then press "ENTER" to confirm.
ðThe Memory Status menu opens.
3. Use the keys to select either the device memory
or the microSD card.
ðThe memory usage is shown below the selection.
4. Press "F1" to start deleting all data from the selected
memory.
ðPress "F1" again to confirm the deletion.
ðPress "F3" to cancel the deletion.
5. Press ESC to exit the menu.
Resetting factory settings
To return the device to the state it was in when it left the
factory, proceed as follows:
1. Press "F2" in the start screen.
ðThe SYSTEM SET menu opens.
2. Use the keys to select the "Factory Setting" menu
and then press "ENTER" to confirm.
ðThe Factory Setting menu opens.
3. Press once and confirm by pressing "ENTER".
ðThe device is reset to factory settings.
ðPhotos, videos and measurement logs on the internal
memory or on the microSD card remain unaffected.

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Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.
Li-Ion
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.