TSI Incorporated AEROTRAK 9303 User manual

Handheld Particle Counters
AEROTRAK™Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter
Model 9303
Operation Manual
P/N 6002277, Revision F
February 2011

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Handheld Particle Counters
AEROTRAK™Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter
Model 9303
Operation Manual
P/N 6002277, Revision F
February 2011
SHIP TO/MAIL TO:
TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126-3996
USA
U.S.
Technical Support:
[phone]/[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
E-mail address:
[e-mail]
Website:
http://www.tsi.com
INTERNATIONAL
Technical Support:
(001 651) 490-2811
Fax:
(001 651) 490-3824

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Manual History
The following is a manual history of the AEROTRAK™Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9303 Operation Manual
(P/N 6002277).
Revision Date
A November 2008
B January 2009
C June 2009
D July 2010
E September 2010
F February 2011

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Warranty
Part Number
6002277 / Revision F / February 2011
Copyright
©TSI Incorporated / 2008-2011 / All rights reserved.
Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
E-mail Address
[e-mail]
Limitation of Warranty
and Liability
(effective July 2000)
Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as
described in the operator's manual, shall be free from defects in workmanship and
material for (12) months, or the length of time specified in the operator's manual,
from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty period is inclusive of any
statutory warranty. This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other
components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from
the date of shipment.
b. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free
from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from
the date of shipment.
c. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others
or on any fuses, batteries or other consumable materials. Only the original
manufacturer's warranty applies.
d. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller makes no
warranty with respect to, and shall have no liability in connection with, goods
which are incorporated into other products or equipment, or which are modified
by any person other than Seller.
The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS
stated herein. NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER
OR BUYER, AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES,
INJURIES, OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED
ON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL
BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE, OR, AT THE OPTION OF SELLER, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS
OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought against Seller more
than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued. The goods returned under
warranty to Seller's factory shall be at Buyer's risk of loss, and will be returned, if at
all, at Seller's risk of loss.
Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
AND LIABILITY, which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of
Seller. This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended,
modified or its terms waived, except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller.
Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they
are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any
problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office
or representative, or call TSI’s Customer Service department at 1-800-874-2811
(USA) or +001 [phone] (International).
Trademarks AEROTRAK and TRAKPRO are trademarks of TSI Incorporated. TSI and the TSI logo are
registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated. Microsoft and Excel are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents
Manual History............................................................................................ii
Warranty.....................................................................................................iii
Safety Information....................................................................................vii
Laser Safety......................................................................................... vii
Labels...................................................................................................viii
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ............................................viii
Caution............................................................................................... ix
Warning.............................................................................................. ix
Caution or Warning Symbols............................................................. ix
Getting Help ...........................................................................................x
CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Unpacking.............................................1-1
Unpacking the AEROTRAK™Handheld Airborne Particle
Counter............................................................................................1-1
Optional Accessories.......................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2 Getting Started...................................................................2-1
Installing the Isokinetic Inlet................................................................2-1
Providing Power..................................................................................2-2
Installing the Battery........................................................................2-2
To Use AC Power............................................................................2-3
Quick Start...........................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 Operation............................................................................3-1
Performing a Zero Check....................................................................3-2
To Perform a Zero Check................................................................3-3
Warm-up Time ....................................................................................3-4
Main Menu and Basic Operation.........................................................3-4
Main Menu.......................................................................................3-4
Basic Operation...............................................................................3-5
Settings Menu.....................................................................................3-7
Sample Menu......................................................................................3-8
Buffer Menu.........................................................................................3-9
Utility Menu .......................................................................................3-10
CHAPTER 4 Data Handling.....................................................................4-1
USB Computer Communication..........................................................4-1
Installing Software...............................................................................4-1
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance .......................................................................5-1
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................5-1
Zero Check..........................................................................................5-1
Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure.....................................................5-1

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CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting.................................................................6-1
CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service...........................................7-1
Technical Contacts..............................................................................7-1
International Contacts......................................................................7-1
Returning the AEROTRAK™Handheld Airborne Particle
Counter for Service..........................................................................7-3
APPENDIX A Specifications..................................................................A-1
Compliance........................................................................................ A-2
Dimensional Diagram......................................................................... A-3
Index

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Safety Information
This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper
handling of the AEROTRAK™Handheld Airborne Particle Counters.
IMPORTANT
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all repair
and maintenance to a qualified factory-authorized technician. All
maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by
a qualified factory-authorized technician.
Laser Safety
•The Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is a
Class I laser- based instrument.
•During normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser
radiation.
•Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous
radiation in the form of intense, focused, invisible light.
•Exposure to this light may cause blindness.
Take these precautions:
•DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter unless
you are specifically told to do so in this manual.
•DO NOT remove the housing or covers. There are no user-
serviceable components inside the housing.
WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical
radiation.

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Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the
outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing
on the inside of the instrument.
1. Serial number label
(back panel)
2. Laser radiation label
(internal)
DANGER!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
3. Laser radiation
symbol label (internal)
4. European symbol for
non-disposable item.
Item must be
recycled.

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Description of Caution/Warning Symbols
Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the
manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary
measures when working with the instrument.
Caution
!
Caution
Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in
irreparable equipment damage. Important information about the operation
and maintenance of this instrument is included in this manual.
Warning
!
WARNING
Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious
injury to you or cause damage to the instrument. Follow the procedures
prescribed.
Caution or Warning Symbols
The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to
indicate the nature and consequences of hazards:
Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make contact with any part
inside the instrument.
Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that
important information about its safe operation and
maintenance is included in the manual.
Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro-static
dissipation (ESD) and ESD protection procedures should be
followed to avoid damage.
Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and
cabinet ground.

xAEROTRAK™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
Getting Help
To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions,
please contact Customer Service:
TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A.
Fax: [phone] (USA)
Fax: [phone] (International)
Telephone: [phone] (USA) or [phone]
International: 001 651 490-2811
E-mail Address: ae[email protected]
Web site: www.tsi.com

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction and
Unpacking
The AEROTRAK™Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
(particle counter) is a lightweight, handheld particle counter with
a backlit LCD display. It operates on the included lithium-ion
battery or AC power.
This model has a 0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min) flow rate and counts in
user-adjustable bin sizes of 0.3, 0.5/1.0/2.0/2.5, and 5 microns
(center channel is selectable). Up to 1500 data sets can be stored
and downloaded for analysis and reporting using the TRAKPRO™
Lite utility included with the device.
Unpacking the AEROTRAK™Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter
Carefully unpack the AEROTRAK™Airborne Particle Counter from
the shipping container and verify that all the items shown in the
photos below and listed in the following tables are present.
Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or broken.
Model 9303 AEROTRAK™Airborne Particle Counter Parts List
Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 AEROTRAK™
Airborne Particle
Counter
9303-01

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Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 AC power adapter
and country-
specific plugs
700021
1 Isokinetic inlet 700003
1 Battery Pack 700019
1 Computer cable,
USB A to mini-B 700036
1 HEPA zero filter 700005
1 TRAKPRO™ Lite
data download
utility CD (includes
manual)
7001384
1 Operation and
Service Manual 6002277 (installed on CD)
1 Calibration
Certificate N/A
1 Quick Start Guide 6002238

Introduction and Unpacking 1-3
Optional Accessories
The following photo and table list optional accessories. If you
ordered optional accessories, make certain they have been
received and are in working order.
Item Description Part/Model Ref.
Stainless Steel Isokinetic
inlet 700004
Isokinetic probe (used with
tubing) 700001 AL
700002 SS
0.1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting 700020
Tubing, Superthane 1/8-inch
ID x ¼-inch OD, Clear 100 Ft
Box
700009
Heavy Duty Carrying Case 700024
Light Duty Carry Case 700072

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CHAPTER 2
Getting Started
This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9303
including:
•Installing the Isokinetic Inlet
•Providing Power
•Quick Start
Installing the Isokinetic Inlet
The Isokinetic inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the
instrument. To install, simply screw the probe directly onto the
threaded inlet nozzle.
Installing an Isokinetic Inlet

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Providing Power
The Model 9303 may be powered using its internal rechargeable
lithium-ion battery or through an AC power cord.
Notes:
•When using AC power, the battery is charging when the red
LED next to the power connector is on.
•Removing/changing the lithium-ion battery or disconnecting
AC power does not cause the loss of data.
•You should fully charge the battery before use.
!
WARNING
The battery supplied by TSI (700019) has built in protection against
explosion and fire hazard. Do not use a substitute.
!
WARNING
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in this instrument. Fire,
explosions, or other hazards may result.
Installing the Battery
1. The battery is shipped separately and has to be installed
before use.
2. Remove the battery cover on the back side of the handle with a
small, flat-blade screwdriver
3. Connect the battery to the socket as shown below.
4. Insert the battery with the connector at the top and replace
the battery cover. Make sure all wires are inside and not
pinched in the cover. Do not over-tighten the screw.
5. Fully charge the battery before use.

Getting Started 2-3
To Use AC Power
1. Remove the AC transformer parts from their package and
identify the appropriate plug for your needs. Plugs are
available for all common countries.
2. Remove the insert from transformer using the slide lock and
tilt the insert out.
3. Tilt the appropriate plug into the transformer receptacle.
4. Make sure it locks into place.

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5. Plug the DC end of the transformer cord into the counter.
6. Plug the AC end of the transformer cord into an AC outlet.
7. The Power LED lights when the battery is charging. When the
Power LED is off, the battery is fully charged.
8. When the battery is charged, unplug the power supply.
Quick Start
The best way to quickly get started is to refer to the printed
“Quick Start Guide” included with your instrument. It will help
you to quickly set up the instrument and begin sampling. Refer to
the sections below for more detailed information on configuring
and running the instrument.