TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9306 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
AEROTRAK™Model 9306
Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
Thank you for purchasing a TSI AEROTRAK™ Model
9306 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter). This guide will help you quickly begin
using your particle counter.
More detailed information is in the manual located
on the included TrakPro Lite CD. Please refer to
the manual if you have questions on the operation
of your new particle counter.
Safety
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 9306 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is a
Class I laser-based instrument. During normal operation,
you will not be exposed to laser radiation. However,
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.
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
The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in exposure to
hazardous optical radiation.
WARNING
The battery supplied by TSI (700032) has built in
protection against explosion and fire hazard. Do not use
a substitute. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in
this instrument. Fire, explosions, or other hazards may
result.
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.
Serial Number
Label (back
panel)
Laser Radiation
Label (internal)
DANGER!
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
European symbol
for non-
disposable item.
Item must be
recycled.
Handheld Particle Counters

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Unpacking
1. Carefully unpack the particle counter from the
shipping container and verify that all the items
listed in the following table are present.
2. Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or
broken.
Qty
Item
Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 AEROTRAK™
Airborne
Particle
Counter
9306-01
9306-02
9306-V
1 Power Cord
1303053
(US)
1303230
(UK)
1303075
(EURO)
1 AC power
adapter
700022
1 Isokinetic
inlet
700003
1 Battery pack 700032
1 Computer
cable (2 m),
USB A to B
700033
1 Stylus N/A
1 HEPA zero
filter
assembly
700005
1 TRAKPRO™
Lite data
download
utility CD
7001384
Qty
Item
Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 Operation
and Service
Manual
6002278 (installed on
TRAKPRO™ Lite CD)
1 Calibration
certificate
N/A
3. Additional items may be included if you
ordered accessories or spare parts.
4. The Model 9306 is equipped with an integral
instrument support stand and stylus (for use
with the touch screen).
Power
5. The Model 9306 may be powered using a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, or through an
AC power cord.
6. To install the lithium-ion battery, remove the
battery cover from the back of the instrument
by lightly depressing the textured tab on the
cover located on the lower left.
Isokinetic Inlet
Touch-screen
Printer Port
Stand
Power Button
Start Sample
Stylus
USB Port (side)
Power Entry
(bottom)

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7. Slide the lithium-ion battery into the slot, press
down lightly and slide it forward (toward the
top of the unit) until it locks into place.
8. Replace the battery cover and slide it in place
until you hear a click.
9. Your particle counter battery was charged
before shipping, and the battery charges when
the instrument is connected to AC power, but
not while actively sampling.
10. Connect the particle counter to AC power by
connecting the AC power adapter to the
appropriate country-specific power cord. Then
insert the AC power adapter into the bottom of
the Model 9306 and connect the power cord to
an AC source (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.9 A).
The particle counter is now ready for use (or
recharging the battery).
11. The battery is fully charged when appears
at the top of the Main tab.
Running the Particle Counter
12. The Model 9306 AEROTRAK™Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter is controlled using a
touch screen display. Use the plastic stylus or
your finger tip. DO NOT use sharp objects
(such as a pen point) that may damage the
screen overlay.
13. Press the on/off button (located in the
center of the front of the instrument).
14. After a splash screen displays the TSI logo, a
brief start-up sequence begins as the Windows®
CE operating system boots up.
15. The instrument is ready for operation when the
Main screen appears.
16. To turn the power off, hold the On/Off button
down for more than 5 seconds. This prevents
accidentally turning off the instrument.
17. There are four screens accessible using the
tabs at the bottom: Main, Setup, Data, and
Reports. Some screens require you to enter
information. To enter information, tap on the
screen and an on-screen keyboard appears.
•The Main screen is the default. It shows the
current status of the particle counter and
the latest sample values.
•The Setup screen lets you set up
parameters for the particle counter
(including data display, system
configuration, device, sampling, and
recipes).
•The Data screen lets you preview data that
has been collected.
•The Reports screen lets you select various
standard reports for viewing and printing.
18. Each screen and their options is explained in
detail in the manual.
Set up Time/Date
19. From the Main tab, select the Setup tab then
Device Setup, then select Date and Time.
20. This screen lets you set the current date and
time and set the date format. Press OK when
finished. You can select options using the
arrows or tap on the screen to use the on-
screen keyboard.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
21. Throughout the setup screens, a keyboard will
appear on the screen. Data may be entered
using this keyboard.
22. When the entry is complete, press either the ↵
(Enter) or Esc key. The keyboard will then be
hidden until another text entry box is selected.

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Set up Sampling
23. From the Main tab, select the Setup tab, then
select Sampling. The Sample Timing Screen
appears.
24. This screen lets you select parameters for
sampling. Use the up and down arrows or the
on-screen keyboard to change or enter
information. (These parameters are only valid
when the Model 9306 is running in Automatic
mode.) Change settings so they match the
following example.
Field Description
Count Count is the total number of samples you want
collected.
Delay Delay indicates how long it will be before the
first sample is taken. It takes approximately 6
seconds for the pump to reach the flow set
point; taking a measurement before the pump
is functioning properly may result in a data
error.
Hold Hold indicates how long the instrument pauses
between samples.
Time Time indicates the duration of each sample run
(count particles).
Volume Volume sets the volume of air that will pass
through the instrument for each sample. If you
select volume, you must select Cubic Feet,
Cubic Meters or Liters for measurement using
the arrows.
25. Press OK when finished, and press Back to
return to the Main tab.
Collecting Samples
26. Press or the blue-triangle button next to
the On/Off button. This turns on the pump
and the particle counter runs for 10 cycles that
are one minute long with 10 second hold times
in-between.
27. The Main tab is updated as samples are
collected.
Reviewing Data
28. The Data screen lets you preview data that has
been collected. Use the elevator (slide) on the
right to scroll though the records.
29. The record number is displayed near the
bottom of the screen. As each record displays,
its data and relevant parameters are displayed.
30. A red bar indicates a channel that went into
alarm during the measurement.
Software
31. The TRAKPRO™Lite Data Transfer utility comes
on the CD that came with your particle
counter.
32. To install the communications software and
drivers, insert the CD into your computer drive
and follow the on-screen instructions.
33. See the TRAKPRO™Lite Software User’s Guide
(P/N 6002796) on CD (P/N 7001384) for
installation instructions.
NOTE
Make sure the particle counter is connected before you
run the software.