TSI Instruments AEROTRAK 9310 Installation manual

Portable Particle Counters
AEROTRAK™Portable
Airborne Particle Counter
Model 9310/9350/9510/9550/9500
Operation Manual
P/N 6004217, Revision F
May 2011

AEROTRAK™Portable
Airborne Particle Counter
Model 9310/9350/9510/9550/9500
Operation Manual
P/N 6004217, Revision F
May 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™Portable
Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9310, 9510, 9350, 9550, 9500
Operation Manual (P/N 6004217).
Revision Date
A July 2010
B September 2010
C November 2010
D December 2010
E February 2011
F May 2011

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Warranty
Part Number
6004217 / Revision F / May 2011
Copyright
©TSI Incorporated / 2010-2011 / All rights reserved.
Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
E-mail Address
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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 (24)
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.
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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
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DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of
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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 (651) 490-
2811 (International).
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Contents
Manual History............................................................................................ii
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 and Unpacking.............................................1-1
Unpacking the AEROTRAK™Airborne Particle Counter......................1-1
Optional Accessories.......................................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2 Getting Started...................................................................2-1
Instrument Description........................................................................2-2
Providing Power..................................................................................2-4
To Install the Lithium-Ion Battery.....................................................2-5
To Use AC Power............................................................................2-6
Using the Stylus..................................................................................2-6
Using the Integral Thermal Printer......................................................2-7
Using Peripherals................................................................................2-8
Connecting to the Alarm Closure.....................................................2-8
Filter Scanner ..................................................................................2-9
Probe ...............................................................................................2-9
USB A..............................................................................................2-9
Alarm..............................................................................................2-10
Using Communications Ports............................................................2-11
USB B............................................................................................2-11
Ethernet Port..................................................................................2-11
Performing a Zero Check..................................................................2-12
To Perform a Zero Check..............................................................2-12
Using an Isokinetic Probe .................................................................2-13
Using an Isokinetic Inlet....................................................................2-14
CHAPTER 3 Operation............................................................................3-1
Screen Layout and Functionality.........................................................3-2
Software Input Panel (Keyboard) ....................................................3-2
Main Tab..........................................................................................3-2
Setup Tab ........................................................................................3-6
Data Tab........................................................................................3-26
Reports Tab...................................................................................3-29

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CHAPTER 4 Data Handling.....................................................................4-1
USB Data Download...........................................................................4-1
USB Computer Communication..........................................................4-1
Installing Software ...........................................................................4-2
Ethernet Communications...................................................................4-2
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance .......................................................................5-1
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................5-1
Zero Check..........................................................................................5-1
Cleaning the Instrument Inlet..............................................................5-2
Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure.....................................................5-3
CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting.................................................................6-1
CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service...........................................7-1
Technical Contacts..............................................................................7-1
International Contacts......................................................................7-1
Returning for Service ..........................................................................7-4
APPENDIX A Specifications..................................................................A-1
Compliance........................................................................................ A-3
Dimensional Diagram......................................................................... A-4
Index

vii
Safety Information
This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper
handling of the AEROTRAK™Portable Airborne Particle Counter.
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
•This Portable Airborne Particle Counters 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.
•DO NOT remove the housing. 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!
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
3 Laser instrument
compliance label
(back panel)
Class 1 Laser Product
Complies with 21 CFR
1040, 10 and 1040, 11
Except for deviations
Pursuant to
Laser notice No. 50
Dated June 24th, 2007
4. Calibration Label
(back panel)
5. Laser radiation symbol
label (back panel and
internal)
6. 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
!
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™ Portable 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™Portable Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter) has a touch-screen interface and operates on the
included lithium-ion battery or AC power.
These devices have either a 1.0 CFM (28.3 L/min) flow rate,
50 L/min (1.77 CFM) flow rate or a 100 L/min (3.53 CFM) flow
rate and count bin sizes from 0.3 to 25 µm depending on the
model ordered (see table below). Up to 10,000 data sets can be
downloaded for analysis and reporting using the TRAKPRO™ Lite
Data Download Software included with the device. Each model is
also available with an “N” suffix to indicate a “No Printer” option.
Model Size Range Flow Rate
9310-02 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm 28.3 L/min (1 CFM )
9510-02 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, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm 50 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)
Typical applications for these particle counters include clean room
monitoring, research, exposure assessment, indoor air quality,
filter testing, clearance testing, quality assurance, and
contaminant migration studies. All AEROTRAK™particle counters
meet JIS standards.
Unpacking the AEROTRAK™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 (see
Chapter 7, Contacting Customer Service for more information).

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AEROTRAK™ Portable Airborne Particle Counter Parts List
Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 AEROTRAK
Airborne Particle
Counter
9310-02
9510-02
9350-02
9350-03
9550-02
9500-01
1 Barb Inlet Fitting
(installed) 700061 (28.3 and 50 L/min models)
700090
(100 L/min
models)
1 Power Supply
24 VDC 3.0A
(Power cord
included is country
dependent)
801692
1 Country-Specific
Power Cord 700057 (US)
700058 (UK)
700059 (Euro)
1 or 2 Battery pack (can
install up to 2 ea.) 700028
Qty = 1 (28.3 and
50 L/min models)
Qty = 2 (100
L/min models)
1 Tripod for
isokinetic probe 3000192
3 m
(10 ft) Sample Tubing 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD (28.3 or 50 L/min
models)
1/2 ID x 5/8 OD
(100 L/min model)
1 Isokinetic probe 700068
(28.3 L/min)
700089 (50 L/min)
700092
(100 L/min)

Introduction and Unpacking 1-3
Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 Computer cable
(2 m), USB A to B 700033
2 Stylus N/A
1 HEPA zero filter
assembly 700015 (Filters for 28.3, 50 and 100
L/min models)
700067 (Metal
adapter for the
28.3 and 50 L/min
model)
700098 (Metal
Adapter for the
100 L/min Model)
1 TRAKPRO™ Lite
data download
utility CD (includes
manual)
7001384
1 Operation Manual 6004217 (installed on TRAKPRO™Lite
software CD)
1 Alarm Accessories One Clamp on
Ferrite and One
2-pin connector
1 Inlet Cleaning Kit 700118
Includes: Swab
Handle (Qty 1)
Cleaning Swabs
(Qty 15)
1 Calibration
certificate N/A
1 Quick Start Guide 6004218

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Optional Accessories
The following photos and table list optional accessories. If you
ordered optional accessories, make certain they have been
received and are in working order.
AEROTRAK™ Portable Airborne Particle Counter Optional Accessories
Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
Stainless Steel Isokinetic
Probe (used with tubing) 700069 (28.3 L/min)
700026 (50 L/min)
700091 (100 L/min)
Stainless Steel Isokinetic
Inlet (1 cfm) 700018 (28.3 L/min)
700035 (50 L/min)
700093 (100 L/min)
Basic Filter Scanning
Probe 700070 (28.3 L/min)
700071 (50 L/min)
700088 (100 L/min)
Electronic Filter Scanning
Probe (with start/stop,
LED, sound)
700094
(28.3 L/min)
700095 (50 L/min)
700096 (100 L/min)
Tubing, Superthane 3/8-
inch ID x 1/2-inch OD,
Clear 100 ft
700062 (28.3 or 50
L/min models)
Printer paper (10 rolls) 700027
Dual Battery Charger
Supplied w/ US Power
Cord, Order international
cord separately
700029

Introduction and Unpacking 1-5
Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
Velocity/Temperature/
Relative Humidity Probe 964 (Straight)
966 (Articulated)
Velocity/Temperature
Probe 960 (Straight)
962 (Articulated)
Temperature/RH Probe
with Cable 700097
Carry Case 700086
Heavy Duty Carry Case
(rolling case) 700087
TRAKPRO™ Lite Secure
CD for 21 CFR Part 11
compliant data
downloading
7001888 (optional
accessory)

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2-1
CHAPTER 2
Getting Started
This chapter describes the features, connections, and installation
of the AEROTRAK™Portable Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter). It includes:
•Instrument Description
•Providing Power
•Using the Stylus
•Using the Integral Thermal Printer
•Using Peripherals
•Using Communications Ports
•Performing a Zero Check
•Using an Isokinetic Probe
•Using an Isokinetic Inlet

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Instrument Description
The AEROTRAK™Portable Airborne Particle Counter has many
features to make measurements convenient. The power switch is
located on the front panel in the lower-left. A power LED indicates
when the instrument is powered up. The main interface for the
user is the color touch-screen interface on the front (see the note
below on using a stylus with the screen). The sample inlet is
located on the top of the instrument. A barbed inlet is normally
installed, but an isokinetic inlet is also available. A large handle is
also located on top to carry the instrument. On the left side of the
instrument is a built-in printer.
The back of the instrument has many features that are described
in the table below.
Description Function
Battery access This plate provides access to a battery bay. The instrument can be
run on up to two rechargeable batteries to allow portable operation
for up to two to seven hours (model dependant) or with a single
battery to allow switching outlets between rooms without powering
the unit down.
Pump exhaust
diffuser Provides an outlet for the filtered exhaust
DC Power
connection This power connection is for use with an external supply. Only the TSI-supplied 24 VDC 3.0 A power supply model 6001584
should be used.
Power
Switch
Touch
Screen
Printer
Sample
Inlet
Isokinetic
Probe