TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 8240 Operation manual

Models 8240/8260
AEROTRAKTM Portable
Optical Particle Counters
Operation and Service Manual
1980544, Revision A
September 2006
Optical Particle Counters


Models 8240/8260
AEROTRAKTM Portable
Optical Particle Counters
Operation and Service Manual
1980544, Revision A
September 2006
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TSI Incorporated
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USA
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Address
TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
Fax No.
(651) 490-3824
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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 thirty-six (36)
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.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................V
Laser Safety .............................................................................................v
Labels......................................................................................................vi
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols............................................ vii
Caution and Warning Symbols ............................................................. vii
CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION.............1
Unpacking the AEROTRAK Portable Optical Particle Counter .................1
Optional Accessories ...............................................................................2
Spare/Replacement Parts..........................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 SET UP..................................................................................5
Supplying Power to the AEROTRAK™Optical Particle Counter.............5
Daily Zero Check.....................................................................................7
Integral Thermal Printer...........................................................................8
Using the Isokinetic Probe .......................................................................9
Options...................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION......................................................................13
Screen Layout and Functionality ...........................................................14
CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION .........................................................31
Setting Parameters using TRAKPRO Software........................................31
Downloading Data Using TRAKPRO Software.......................................33
Bulk Data Storage Capability ................................................................38
Accessing the Data in the File Viewer Window ....................................38
Data Folders...........................................................................................39
Viewing Folder Contents .......................................................................39
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE................................................................41
Maintenance Schedule ...........................................................................41
Daily Zero Check...................................................................................41
Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure........................................................41
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................43
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................47
Temperature/RH Probe Specifications...................................................49
Air Velocity Probe Specifications..........................................................49
Application Notes can be found at TSI’s web site:
http://www.tsi.com


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Safety Information
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 8240 and 8260 Optical Particle Counters are Class I laser-
based instruments
•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, visible light
•Exposure to this light may cause blindness
Take these precautions:
•DO NOT remove any parts from the OPC unless you are specifically
told to do so in this manual
•DO NOT remove the housing or covers. There are no 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.

Models 8240/8260 AEROTRAK Portable Optical Particle Counters
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Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the
OPC housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument.
1. Serial Number Label
(back panel)
2. Laser Radiation Label
(internal)
DANGER
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AVIOD DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
3. Electrical Shock caution
and no user serviceable parts
(back panel)
CAUTION
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer service to qualified personnel.
To avoid electrical shock, the power
cord protective grounding conductor
must be connected to earth ground
4. Laser Instrument
compliance label
(back panel)
Class 1 Laser Product
This product is in complete
compliance with 21 CFR 1040, 10 and
1040, 11
5. AC Power Label
(back panel)
AC Power In
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz, 1.0A Max
6. European symbol for non-
disposable item. Item must be
recycled.
(back panel)

Safety vii
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 and Warning Symbols
The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate
the nature and consequences of hazards:
Warns that uninsulated voltages within the instrument
may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock.
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
discharge (ESD) and ESD protection should be followed
to avoid damage.
Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and
cabinet ground.


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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Unpacking the AEROTRAK Portable Optical Particle
Counter
Carefully unpack the AEROTRAK Optical Particle Counter from the shipping
container.
Model 8240 AEROTRAK Optical Particle Counter
Qty. Item Description Part/Model Ref.
1 AEROTRAK Optical Particle Counter 8240 or
8260
1
1 AC power cord 1303053 2
1 Rechargeable lithium ion battery 1208057 3
1 Isokinetic probe, Model 8240/8260 1300085 or
1300086
4
2 Stylus N/A 5
1 Carrying case 1310061 6
1 Computer cable, USB 1303740 7
2 HEPA zero filter, with adapter 1300088 8
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Chapter 1
2
2
Service Manual, Certificate, and TRAKPRO Software
Qty. Item Description Part/Model Ref.
1 Operation and Service Manual 1980380 1
1 Calibration Certificate N/A 2
1 TRAKPRO Software 1090014 3
Optional Accessories
Accessories
Item Description Part/Model Ref.
External battery charger with AC
adapter and power cord
2610114 1
Rechargeable lithium ion battery 1208057 2
Air velocity probe 8592 3
Temperature/humidity probe 1300102 4
Tripod for the isokinetic probe 3000192 5
1
3
1
3 4
5
2

Unpacking and Parts Identification 3
Spare/Replacement Parts
The following items may be purchased as spare or replacement parts.
Qty. Item Description Part/Model
5 rolls Thermal paper for integral printer 2608011
1 Fuse - 250V, 1 AMP, TYPE "T",
5 mm x 20 mm
1605077


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Chapter 2
Set Up
Supplying Power to the AEROTRAK™Optical Particle
Counter
Installing the Battery
The Model 8240 or 8260 AEROTRAK Optical Particle Counter (OPC) may be
powered in two ways:
•Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
•AC power cord
Installing the Battery
To install the battery:
1. Remove the battery door on the back of the instrument by turning the
thumbscrew ¼ turn counterclockwise
2. Slide the battery into the slot, pressing until it clicks into place
3. Close the battery door and lock the thumbscrew with a ¼ turn clockwise
WARNING
The battery supplied by TSI (PN 1208057) has built in
protection against explosion and fire hazard. Do not use
a substitute.

Chapter 2
6
WARNING
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in this
instrument. Fire, explosions, or other hazards may result.
Using AC Power
•When using the AC power, the battery (if installed) charges while the
instrument is on, but not while actively sampling
•The AEROTRAK Optical Particle Counter has an internal, non-user
accessible battery to maintain settings and save logged data
•Removing/changing the lithium-ion battery or disconnecting AC power
does not cause the loss of data
•TSI will install a new internal battery as part of routine service, as
necessary
Back Panel
1. AC socket 4. Exhaust
2. Battery access cover 5. Air velocity probe port
3. USB Port 6Flow compensation temperature sensor
1
2
3 4
5
6

Set Up 7
Daily Zero Check
A zero check should be performed at least once a day and before conducting
any important testing or certification.
Attaching Zero Filter Assembly
1. Turn on the instrument and wait until the main menu is displayed
2. Remove the Isokinetic probe if attached
3. Attach the supplied zero filter assembly consisting of two filter cassettes
and an adapter to the inlet nozzle located on the top of the instrument
4. Allow the instrument to purge for 2 minutes
5. After the purge cycle, continue to sample. In accordance with JIS
standards, there should be no more than 1 particle counted at any size in
5 minutes
6. Remove the zero filter assembly; the instrument is now ready for
operation

Chapter 2
8
Notes:
1 If the instrument does not go to zero, refer to Chapter 6,
Troubleshooting, for additional information.
2. The daily zero check cannot be performed when the isokinetic
probe is attached to the instrument.
Integral Thermal Printer
•A hard copy of a sample set, statistics or an ISO test can be printed from
the instrument
•The AEROTRAK OPC is equipped with an automatic print feature to
print automatically after each test is completed that can be enabled
under the “Settings” menu
•Printer paper has a colored strip printed on the last few feet of each roll
to indicate time to change the paper roll
•When installing a new roll of paper, the tag end should be from the
bottom of the roll and pulled through the printer door
Integral Thermal Printer

Set Up 9
Using the Isokinetic Probe
The Isokinetic probe smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument.
The inlet diameter of the conical shaped probe is matched to the 90 ft/min
flow rate, ±20%, which is typical for many HEPA filters.
Sampling with Isokinetic Probe
Assembly Optional Adjustable Tripod Mount
•The probe is pushed onto the inlet nozzle or
•Can be used with an optional adjustable tripod mount if air is moving in
a direction other than straight down

Chapter 2
10
Optional Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe
To install the optional temperature/relative humidity probe:
•Align the small red dot at the base of the probe to the front of the OPC
•Press the probe into the socket until it clicks
•Temperature and relative humidity automatically display
•The probe can be removed by lifting it straight up
Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe
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