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AeroTrak®
Portable and Handheld
Airborne Particle Counters
Models 8220/8240/8260/
9306/9310/9350/9510/9550/9500
Service Manual - Calibration
P/N 6003726, Revision H
August 2022

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i
Manual History
The following is a manual history of the AeroTrak®Portable and Handheld
Airborne Particle Counters (Models 8220/8240/8260/9306/9310/9350/
9510/9550/9500) Service Manual - Calibration (P/N 6003726).
Revision Date
A February 2010
B May 2011
C January 2012
D July 2012
E December 2013
F March 2015
G January 2016
H August 2022

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iii
Warranty
Part Number
6003726 / Revision H / August 2022
Copyright
©TSI Incorporated / 2010-2022 / All rights reserved.
Address
TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
E-mail Address
[email protected]
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(effective February 2015)
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Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal use and service as
described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for 24
months, or if less, 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 and exceptions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with researchanemometers, and certain other components
when indicatedinspecifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment;
b. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator’s manuals;
c. 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;
d. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses,
batteries or other consumablematerials. Only the original manufacturer's warranty applies;
e. This warranty does not cover calibration requirements, and seller warrants only that the
instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its manufacture. Instruments returned
for calibration are not covered by this warranty;
f. This warranty is VOID if the instrument is opened by anyone other than a factory authorized
service center with the one exception where requirements set forth inthe manual allow an
operator to replace consumables or perform recommended cleaning;
g. This warranty is VOID if the product has been misused, neglected, subjected to accidental or
intentional damage, or is not properly installed, maintained, orcleaned according to the
requirements of the manual. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller
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CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought against Seller more than12 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, whichcontains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller. This LIMITATION
OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY maynot be amended, modified or its terms waived, except by
writing signed by an Officer of Seller.

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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 mal-
function is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI’s
Customer Service department at 1-800-680-1220 (USA) or +001 [phone]
(International).
Trademarks
TSI, the TSI logo, and AeroTrak are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated in the United
States and may be protected under other country’s trademark registrations. TrakPro is a
trademark of TSI Incorporated. Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

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Contents
Manual History.............................................................................................i
Warranty.....................................................................................................iii
Safety Information....................................................................................vii
Laser Safety......................................................................................... vii
Labels...................................................................................................viii
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols .............................................ix
Caution...............................................................................................ix
Warning..............................................................................................ix
Caution or Warning Symbols.............................................................ix
Getting Help...........................................................................................x
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................1-1
CHAPTER 2 As Found Verification........................................................2-1
Zero Count Check...............................................................................2-1
Flow Rate Check.................................................................................2-3
Particle As Found................................................................................2-4
Setup................................................................................................2-5
Counting Efficiency 1.......................................................................2-7
Resolution........................................................................................2-9
Counting Efficiency 2.....................................................................2-10
Size Error, Channel 1 ....................................................................2-10
Size Error, Channels 2 to 6............................................................2-11
As Found Certificate Generation...................................................2-12
CHAPTER 3 As Left Calibration.............................................................3-1
Flow Rate Calibration..........................................................................3-1
Particle Calibration..............................................................................3-5
Setup................................................................................................3-6
Size 1 Calibration and Counting Efficiency 1...................................3-7
Resolution........................................................................................3-9
Size 2 Calibration...........................................................................3-10
Counting Efficiency 2 –8XXX and 93XX Models..........................3-10
Size 3 Calibration...........................................................................3-10
Counting Efficiency 2 –95XX Models ...........................................3-11
Size 4 to 6 Calibration....................................................................3-11
Reset Calibration Info....................................................................3-13
Zero Count Test................................................................................3-14
Calibration Certificate Generation .................................................3-15

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CHAPTER 4 Contacting Customer Service...........................................4-1
Technical Contacts..............................................................................4-1
International Contacts......................................................................4-1
Returning for Service ..........................................................................4-3
APPENDIX A............................................................................................A-1
TSI®CCAPC Calibration Parameters ................................................A-1
ISO 21501-4 Tolerances.................................................................A-1
Other Notes.....................................................................................A-1
Histogram Analysis ............................................................................A-2
Ideal Histograms.............................................................................A-3
Evaluating a Histogram...................................................................A-5
Channel A/B Crossover..................................................................A-7
APPENDIX B............................................................................................B-1
Using a Gilibrator™ Calibrator for Flow Measurement ......................B-1
Better Accuracy Recommendation ....................................................B-2
Gilibrator™Calibrator.....................................................................B-2

vii
Safety Information
This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the
AeroTrak®Portable Airborne Particle Counters (Models 8220/8240/
8260/9306/9310/9350/9510/9550/9500).
I M P O R T A N T
All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use
by a qualified, factory-authorized, technician trained in the safe handling
of laser and electrostatic sensitive components.
Laser Safety
•During service, hazardous radiation is exposed.
•The Portable 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, visible 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.
W A R N I N G
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)
3. Electrical shock caution
and no user serviceable
parts (back panel)
4 Laser instrument
compliance label
(back panel)
5. AC power label
(back panel)
AC Power In
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz, 1.0A Max
6. Laser radiation symbol
label (back panel and
internal)
7. European symbol for non-
disposable item. Item
must be recycled.

Safety Information ix
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
C A U T I O N
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®Portable and Handheld Airborne Particle Counters
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 2860
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web site: www.tsi.com

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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction
This manual contains the calibration process steps for As Found
Verification and As Left Calibration using the TSI®S9900 Calibration
System for AeroTrak®Portable and Handheld 9306 Airborne Particle
Counters with the CCAPC Field Calibration, Version 3.4 software.
N O T I C E
All cleaning, troubleshooting, and repair procedures have been moved to
the following new Service Manual: AeroTrak Portable and Handheld
Airborne Particle Counters Models 8220/8240/8260/9306/9310/9350/
9510/9550/9500 Service Manual –Cleaning and Repair.
AeroTrak®Handheld 9306 and 8220 Airborne Particle Counters each
have six particle size channels 0.3 to 10 µm, depending on model, with
flow set points of 2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm). AeroTrak®Portable Airborne
Particle Counters each have six particle size channels 0.3 to 10 µm
depending on model and are available at three flow set points: 28.3 L/min

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(1 cfm), 50 L/min (1.77 cfm), or 100 L/min (3.53 cfm). Each portable
model is also available with an “N” suffix to indicate a “No Printer” option.
Up to 10,000 data sets can be downloaded for analysis and reporting
using the TrakPro™ Lite Data Download Software included with the
device. See table below for complete model list.
Model
Size Range
Flow Rate
8220
0.3 to 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-
calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-01BT
0.3 to 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-
calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-01
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-02
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-V
0.3 to 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-
calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-09
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-02BT,
9306-02MK
0.3 to 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-
calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-03
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-04
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-V2
0.3 to 10 µm, user-selectable; factory-
calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0,
10.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
9306-10
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 µm
2.8 L/min (0.1 cfm)
8240
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
28.3 L/min (1 cfm)
8260
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9310-01
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
28.3 L/min (1 cfm)
9350-01
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9510-01
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
28.3 L/min (1 cfm)
9550-01
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9310-02
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
28.3 L/min (1 cfm)
9350-02
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9350-03
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 10.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9510-02
0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
28.3 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9550-02
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
50 L/min (1.77 cfm)
9500-01
0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm
100 L/min (3.53 cfm)
Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of Calibration Parameters.

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C H A P T E R 2
As Found Verification
See also As Found Process Flow Chart in Appendix A.
Zero Count Check
A zero count check should be performed according to application
requirements. It should also be performed before conducting any
important testing or certification (see Appendix A).
1. Turn the instrument on
and wait until the main
menu appears.
2. Remove the Isokinetic inlet if
attached. The zero check
cannot be performed when the
isokinetic inlet is attached to
the instrument.
3. Attach the zero filter assembly
onto the inlet located on the
top of the instrument.
4. Verify filter is tight to case.
5. Purge the instrument in order
to clear the optics chamber of
any loose particles dislodged
during shipment or due to
tubing/filter changes. Press the blower start button and purge for
15 minutes.
6. After the 15-minute purge, setup for sample testing.
Recommended settings for zero count test.
8220/9306
Portables
Number of Samples
2
4
Sample Time
00:15:00
0:15:00
Hold Time
00:00:00
00:00:00
Delay Time
00:00:10
00:00:10

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Pass criteria is given in the table below and is based on a criteria of
less than 1 count per 5 minutes at a 95 percent confidence level.
Refer to Annex D of ISO 21501-4 “Determination of particle size
distribution –Single particle light interaction methods –Part 4: Light
scattering airborne particle counter for clean spaces” for calculation
details. The IUT passes the test if the number of counts in the
corresponding time period satisfies any of the following:
Number of Counts
Elapsed time
≤0
00:15:00
≤1
00:30:00
≤3
00:45:00
≤6
01:00:00
≤15
02:00:00
≤36
04:00:00
≤79
08:00:00
7. Set up instrument to measure in cumulative mode (instead of
differential mode). Set up instrument to measure counts (instead of
concentration). These are configured from the Setup menu (on
8240/60 they are configurable right from the main screen).
8. Go to Setup at bottom of the screen (on 8220/8240/8260, go to
Measurement at bottom of screen).
9. Select Sampling, then Sample timing (on 8220/8240/8260, click on
Volume).
10. Set Count or Sample to 4 and Time to 00:15:00, click OK. On 8220,
set volume to 1.5 ft3; on 8240, set Volume to 15 ft3; on 8260, set
Volume to 0.75 m3.
11. Go back to Main screen and press blower start button to start.
12. After the test is done, make a note of the total number of counts in
the current sample for the CCAPC Cert Gen program.
13. Remove zero filter assembly.

As Found Verification 2-3
Flow Rate Check
1. Install two fully charged batteries into IUT (Instrument Under Test), if
calibrating a 9500.
2. Plug in power to IUT.
3. Turn on flow meter.
4. Start and warm up the unit for 15 minutes.
5. If not attached, connect the correct inlet fixture to IUT. Verify inlet is
tight to case.
8220
(used for 8220)
2.8 L/min
(used for 9306)
8240 and 8260
(used for 8240 and 8260)
28 and 50 L/min
(used for 7310, 7510, 9310, 9510, 9350, and
9550)
9500
(used for 9500)
6. If you require better accuracy for
ranges 2.83 L/min and 28.3 L/min,
use a Gilibrator™ calibrator. See
Appendix B for accuracy
specifications.
7. Connect inlet fixture/tubing to the
flow calibration flow meter.
8. Start a sample from the screen of
the instrument, and wait for the
blower to reach the flow set point
(about 15 seconds).

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9. Read flow rate as measured by the TSI®flow meter.
10. Make a note of the Flow values for the CCAPC Cert Gen program.
11. Stop the instrument, disconnect the flow meter tubing and connect
the mixing chamber tubing.
Particle As Found

As Found Verification 2-5
Setup
Refer to Appendix A for the As Found Process Flow Chart and a
complete list of Calibration Parameters.
1. Open the calibration software program “CCAPC Field Calibration,
Version 3.4,” service kit S7000029.
2. Click on the APC 9XXX/OPC 82XX tab and it will open the
9XXX/82XX interface.
3. Connect the reference 7201 by clicking on the Connect button on the
far right upper corner of the screen. Make sure the COM port is
specified correctly. When connected the Reference serial number will
be displayed.
4. Turn on the vacuum to the reference 7201. Enter the nominal flow
setpoint, 2.83 into the Ref Flow (lpm) textbox.
5. Select ASCII for the following instruments:
9306-02BT, 9306-02MK, 9306-03, 9306-04, 9306-V2, 9306-10,
9310-02, 9350-02, 9350-03, 9510-02, 9550-02, 9500-01
6. Next search for the particle counter by selecting Search IUT. If the
unit is recognized, the serial number of the particle counter will
be displayed.

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7. Read the current instrument setting values by selecting Read IUT
Settings. Document the Previous Channel Threshold of each size
channel for entering later into the CCAPC Cert Gen program
(Digital Cutpoint).
8. Enter the nominal Flow Setpoint for the instrument under test (see
Appendix A) into the IUT Flow (lpm) textbox.
9. Calibrated IUT Bin Size in µm displays the value of the PSL
calibration sizes as specified by the PSL manufacturer. If the size is
different from listed values, change as appropriate. After updating
them, click on Write Calibrated Bin Size.
10. Open the ball valve (straight handle) on makeup flow and adjust
needle valve (round handle) to the correct value.
Model
Make up Air Flow
8220, 9306 (Handhelds)
6.0 ±0.3 L/min
8240, 9310, 9510
33.0 ±0.5 L/min
8260, 9350, 9550
55.0 ±0.5 L/min
9500
110.0 ±0.5 L/min