TSI Instruments BIOTRAK 9510-BD-P User manual

BIOTRAK®
REAL-TIME VIABLE
PARTICLE COUNTER
MODELS 9510-BD & 9510-BD-P
QUICK START GUIDE
P/N 6005482, REVISION F
FEBRUARY 2016

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Thank you for purchasing a TSI BioTrak®Real-Time
Viable Particle Counter. This guide will help you quickly
begin using your particle counter.
More detailed information is in the Operation Manual
located on the included TrakPro™Lite Secure Software
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 BioTrak Real-Time Viable
Particle Counter.
I M P O R T A N T
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.
L A S E R S A F E T Y
The BioTrak Real-Time Viable 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.
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
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
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
Calibration Label
(back panel)
Laser radiation
symbol label
(back panel and
internal)
European symbol
for non-
disposable item.
Item must be
recycled.
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.
3. Additional items may be included if you ordered
accessories or spare parts.

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Qty.
Item
Description
Part/Model
Reference
Picture
1
BioTrak Real-
Time Viable
Particle
Detector
9510-BD
1
Power Supply
24 VDC 6.24A
(Power cord
included is
country
dependent)
700125
1
Country-
Specific Power
Cord
700057 (US)
700058 (UK)
700059 (Euro)
3 m
(10 ft)
Sample Tubing
3/8 ID x 1/2
OD
1
Isokinetic
probe
700068
1
Computer
cable (2 m)
USB A to B
1110007
700033
2
Stylus
N/A
1
HEPA zero
filter assembly
700119
(Filters and
metal adapter)
10
Printer paper
rolls
700027
Qty.
Item
Description
Part/Model
Reference
Picture
1
TrakPro™Lite
Secure
software CD
for 21 CFR
Part 11
compliant data
downloading
(includes
manuals)
7001901
1
Operation
Manual
6005481
Included on
TrakPro™Lite
Secure
software CD
1
Quick Start
Guide
6005482
1
Alarm
Accessories
One Clamp on
and One 2-pin
connector
1 Box
(Qty
50)
Particle
Collection
Filter
700124
10
Cleaning
swabs
700127
1
Filter Holder
700123
1
Calibration
certificate
N/A
Power
1. Connect the bayonet connector from the power
supply to the BioTrak Detector. Then insert the
power cord to the power supply and connect to the
wall outlet.
WARNING
The power plug is “live” when the power supply is
connected to an AC outlet. The power connection
should be made to the BioTrak Detector before
plugging it into the AC power supply module.
The instrument turns on automatically when the AC
power supply is plugged in. Once the instrument is
powered on, use the power switch to turn the power
off and on.

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Running the Particle Counter
1. The portable particle counters are 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.
2. Press the on/off button . After a splash screen
displays the TSI logo, a brief start-up sequence
begins as the Windows®CE operating system
boots up.
N O T E
The particle collection filter holder must be installed
and latched in the closed position to operate. A filter
does not need to be installed. A flow error will result if
the filter holder is not installed and latched.
3. The instrument is ready for operation when the
main screen appears.
4. To turn the power off, press the On/Off button and
select the Turn Off icon. This confirmation step
prevents accidentally turning off the instrument and
ensures that the instrument settings are all saved
before shutdown. An option to charge batteries will
also be presented if AC is plugged in and a battery
is present.
DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE INSTRUMENT BY
DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD OR LOSS
OF DATA MAY RESULT!
5. 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.
Use the Setup screen to set up parameters for
the particle counter (including setup for Zones,
Recipes, Environmental measurements,
System and Device settings).
Power Switch Touch Screen
Particle Collection
Filter Holder
Sample Inlet
Alarm
Ethernet
Port
Pump Exhaust
Diffuser
DC Power
Connection
Filter
Scanner
Probe
USB A
(Flash Drive)
USB B (to
computer)

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Use the Data screen to review data that has
been collected.
Use the Reports screen to select various
standard reports for viewing and printing.
The screens and their options are explained in
detail in the Operation Manual.
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
1. Throughout the setup screens, a keyboard will
appear on the screen. Data may be entered using
this keyboard.
2. 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.
NOTE: An external USB keyboard can also be
used for ease of entering information.
3. When numeric input is needed, a numeric keypad
will appear on the screen.
Select Language
1. From the Main tab, select Setup | Device |
Regional.
2. Language is selected from the Language list.
3. Date and number format (decimal separator) are
selected from the Formats list.
4. Select OK to save the selection. The instrument will
switch to using the selected Language and
Formats.
Set up Time/Date and Language
1. Select the Setup | Device Setup | Date and Time.
2. Use this screen to set the current date and time.
Press OK when finished. Use the arrows or tap on
the screen to use the on-screen keypad to select
options.
Collecting Samples
1. Sample collection is initiated from the Main screen:
2. Press to start a sample.
3. The Main tab is updated as samples are collected.
4. When the Zone selection is set to “None” from the
Main screen, the “Default” Recipe will be used for
sampling. The initial settings for the Default Recipe
are 1, 60 second sample, but this Recipe can be
edited as needed using the Recipe editor.
5. The Main tab is updated as samples are collected.
Zones, Locations, and Recipes
1. The BioTrak Detector has two main modes of
operation: Total Particulate Room Classification and
total and viable particulate sampling. Instrument
configuration is optimized for these two modes of
operation. Data is organized by Zones and
Locations within Zones. A Recipe consists of the
sample timing and Recipes are associated with
Zones. The data structure is shown schematically
below:
Zones
Locations
Samples
Recipes

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2. When conducting classifications, the type of
classification can be selected and guidance is
provided in terms of the sampling strategy required
to meet the regulatory requirements in terms of
number of Locations and length of sample.
3. When conducting sampling, no guidance is given as
the sampling strategy and data organization is up to
the user. Common Recipes can be configured for
various sampling strategies in terms of length of
individual samples and the number of samples per
data collection period (time resolution is determined
by sample time) and the length of data collection is
determined by number of cycles.
4. Selecting Zones brings up the set up screen where
existing Zones can be edited, deleted or new Zones
added. Zone naming is left up to the user but
associating Zones with physical locations within the
facility is recommended.
5. The Zone configuration screen enables naming of
Zones, Locations within the Zone, and configuration
of the sampling strategy known as Recipes.
6. Zone Definition allows selected classification
standards to be chosen and sampling strategy
guidance will be provided based on the selected
standard. If non-classification sampling is desired,
the Zone allows for grouping of data physical areas
and also specific locations within the areas
(Zones:Locations).
7. The Recipe selection allows the sampling strategy
to be configured. The individual sample length as
well as the number of samples for each data
collection period is chosen. Channels T allows for
total particulate channels to enabled/disabled and
alarm levels to be chosen. Channels V allows for
viable particulate channels to be enabled/disabled
and alarm levels to be chosen.
NOTE: If room certification is being conducted,
guidance will be provided in terms of required
sampling time and alarm limits.
8. Timing field details are provided below:
Field
Description
Start
Delay
Start Delay indicates how long it will be before
the first sample is taken.
NOTE: It is recommended that a minimum
start delay of at least 15 seconds be chosen
allowing the flow to be stabilized prior to the
first sample being initiated.
Sample
Time
Duration of sample. If a specific volume is
desired, the sample time will automatically be
calculated.
Hold
Time
Hold Time indicates how long the instrument
pauses between samples.
Cycles
Cycles is the total number of samples per
collection. In Automatic mode, a cycle value of
∞causes the instrument to count
continuously using the settings for Delay,
Time, and Hold until the Start/Stop button is
pressed again.
Volume
Volume sets the volume of air that will pass
through the instrument for each sample. Select
ft3, m3or liters and enter the desired volume
for each sample.
9. Press Save New Recipe when finished which
returns to the Zone Configuration screen.

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Reviewing Data
1. Use the Data screen to review data that has been
collected. Use the scroll bar control on the right to
scroll though the records.
2. The record number is displayed near the bottom of
the screen. As each record displays, its data and
relevant parameters are displayed.
3. Descriptions of each section of the data display
screen are described in the following table.
Data Screen Labels and Controls
Field
Description
#, ft3, m3
Button used to change between counts and
concentration displays.
, 
Button used to change between differential
() and cumulative () values for T-CNT and
V-CNT.
Size
Channel size.
Export the data to a flash drive.
Print data to the optional printer.
Zone (Z)
Zone in which the data was collected.
Location (L)
Location within the Zone.
Date
Date on which the data was collected.
Time
Time at which data collection was initiated.
Sample
Duration of the sampling period.
Vol
Volume of air that was sampled.
Alarm
Alarm threshold was triggered (YES) or not
(NONE).
Flow
Status of the flow. Indications are OK or
ALRM. OK indicates the flow rate is good;
ALRM indicates flow rate is below the defined
setting and the sample is invalid.
Data Screen Labels and Controls
Field
Description
Inst
Operational Status of the instrument.
Indications are OK or SRVC. SRVC indicates
that there is a problem with the laser or
another element of the system and that the
instrument requires Service.
Temp
Temperature at the end of the time the data
was collected (if optional probe was
connected during sampling).
RH
Humidity level at the end of the time the data
was collected (if option probe was connected
during sampling).
Vel
Velocity of the ambient air at the sampling
location as measured by a connected TSI
Velocity probe (optional).
Record
The record number of the sample being
displayed.
Records
Total number of records.
Instrument Configuration
On the Setup tab page tap the Device button to display the
Device Setupscreen. This screen allows you to navigate
to other screens where you can set date and time,
calibrate the touchscreen, set up communications, and
make regional selections.
The BioTrak detector incorporates algorithms which are
utilized to determine if a particle is viable in nature or
not. To view the version of the algorithm installed on the
unit tap the Info button on the Setup page. The
Information Screen also displays firmware version,
model, serial number, USB IP Address, and other
information.

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You can adjust the sensitivity of the viability algorithm
by tapping the System button on the Setup tab page
and then tapping the Configuration button on the
System screen. Consult the user manual for detailed
information.
Purge
Tap the Purge button on the Setup tab page to display
the Purge Screen. Use this screen to clear residual
particles from the flow path of the instrument. Place a
zero count filter on the inlet before starting the purge.
Software
1. The TrakPro™Lite Secure Data Transfer utility and
user manuals come on a CD that was packaged with
your particle counter.
2. To install the communications software and drivers,
insert the CD into your computer drive and follow
the on-screen instructions.
3. See the TrakPro™Lite Secure Software User’s
Guide on CD (P/N 7001901) for installation
instructions.