6002240 Rev B Copyright 2009 TSI Incorporated TSI Portable Particle Counter Quick Guide
Set up Time/Date
17. From the Main tab, select the Setup tab then
Device Setup, then select Date and Time.
18. 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.
Set up Sampling
19. From the Main tab, select the Setup tab, and
then select Sampling. The Sample Timing
Screen appears.
20. This screen lets you select parameters for
sampling. Use the up and down arrows or the
on-screen keyboard to change or enter
information. 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.
21. Press OK when finished, and press Back to
return to the Main tab.
Collecting Samples
22. Press to start a sample. 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.
23. The Main tab is updated as samples are
collected.
Reviewing Data
24. The Data screen lets you review data that has
been collected. Use the elevator (slide) on the
right to scroll though the records.
25. The record number is displayed near the
bottom of the screen. As each record displays,
its data and relevant parameters are displayed.
26. A red bar indicates a channel that went into
alarm during the measurement.
Software
27. The TRAKPRO™Lite Data Transfer utility comes
on the CD that came with your particle
counter.
28. To install the communications software and
drivers, insert the CD into your computer drive
and follow the on-screen instructions.
29. 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.
