TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 User manual

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AeroTrak®
Handheld Airborne
Particle Counter
Model 9303
Operation Manual
P/N 6002277, Revision K
October 2022

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AeroTrak®
Handheld Airborne
Particle Counter
Model 9303
Operation Manual
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:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.tsi.com
INTERNATIONAL
Technical Support:
(001 651) 490-2860
Fax:
(001 651) 490-3824

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Manual History
The following is a manual history of the AeroTrak®Handheld
Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9303 Operation Manual
(P/N 6002277).
Revision Date
A November 2008
B January 2009
C June 2009
D July 2010
E September 2010
F February 2011
G November 2012
H February 2016
J December 2017
K October 2022

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Warranty
Part Number
6002277 / Revision K / October 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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and Liability
(effective April 2014)
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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 research anemometers, and certain other components
when indicated in specifications, 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 consumable materials. 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 in the 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, or cleaned according to the
requirements of the manual. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller,
Seller makes no 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 person
other than Seller.
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OR INDUCED INFRINGEMENTS. BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DISCOUNTED FOR REASONABLE WEAR AND
TEAR OR AT SELLER’S OPTION REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS WITH NON-
INFRINGING GOODS.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR
BUYER, AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES,
OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL BE THE RETURN OF
GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, OR, AT THE
OPTION OF SELLER, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS. IN THE CASE
OF SOFTWARE, SELLER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE OR IF
UNABLE TO DO SO, WILL REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. SELLER
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR
REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought
against Seller more than 12 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.

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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 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............................................................................................ii
Warranty.....................................................................................................iii
Contents......................................................................................................v
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®Handheld Airborne Particle Counter..........1-1
Optional Accessories.......................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2 Getting Started...................................................................2-1
Installing the Isokinetic Inlet................................................................2-1
Providing Power..................................................................................2-2
Installing the Battery........................................................................2-2
To Use AC Power............................................................................2-3
Quick Start...........................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 Operation............................................................................3-1
Warm-up Time ....................................................................................3-3
Main Menu and Basic Operation.........................................................3-3
Main Menu.......................................................................................3-3
Basic Operation...............................................................................3-4
Settings Menu.....................................................................................3-6
Sample Menu......................................................................................3-7
Buffer Menu.........................................................................................3-8
Utility Menu .........................................................................................3-9
CHAPTER 4 Data Handling.....................................................................4-1
USB Computer Communication..........................................................4-1
Installing Software...............................................................................4-1
CHAPTER 5 Maintenance .......................................................................5-1
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................5-1
Zero Check..........................................................................................5-1
Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure.....................................................5-1
CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting.................................................................6-1

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CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service...........................................7-1
Technical Contacts..............................................................................7-1
International Contacts......................................................................7-1
Returning the AeroTrak®Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
for Service........................................................................................7-3
APPENDIX A Specifications..................................................................A-1
Compliance ........................................................................................A-2
Dimensional Diagram.........................................................................A-3

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Safety Information
This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the
AeroTrak®Handheld Airborne Particle Counters.
I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
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 9303 Handheld 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, invisible 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 or covers. There are no user-serviceable
components inside the housing.
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)
DANGER!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
3. Laser radiation symbol label
(internal)
4. 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®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 and
Unpacking
The AeroTrak®Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter) is a lightweight, handheld particle counter with a backlit LCD
display. It operates on the included lithium-ion battery or AC power.
This model has a 0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min) flow rate and counts in user-
adjustable bin sizes of 0.3, 0.5/1.0/2.0/2.5, and 5 microns (center channel
is selectable). Up to 1500 data sets can be stored and downloaded for
analysis and reporting using the TrakPro™Lite utility included with
the device.
Unpacking the AeroTrak®Handheld
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.
Model 9303 AeroTrak®Airborne Particle Counter Parts List
Qty.
Item Description
Part/Model
Reference Picture
1
AeroTrak Airborne
Particle Counter
9303-01

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Qty.
Item Description
Part/Model
Reference Picture
1
AC power adapter
and country-
specific plugs
700021
1
Isokinetic inlet
700003
1
Battery Pack
700019
1
Computer cable,
USB A to mini-B
700036
1
HEPA zero filter
700005
1
TrakPro™Lite
Secure Software
for 21 CFR Part
11 compliant data
downloading
(includes
manuals)
N/A
Available on TSI®website:
https://tsi.com/support/tsi-
software-and-firmware/.
1
Operation and
Service Manual
6002277
Available on TSI®website:
tsi.com. Log into “My
Account” to view manual.
1
Quick Start Guide
6002238
1
Calibration
Certificate
N/A

Introduction and Unpacking 1-3
Optional Accessories
The following photo and table list optional accessories. If you ordered
optional accessories, make certain they have been received and are in
working order.
Item Description
Part/Model
Ref.
Stainless Steel Isokinetic
inlet
700004
Isokinetic probe (used
with tubing)
700001 AL
700002 SS
0.1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting
700020
Tubing, Superthane 1/8-inch
ID x ¼-inch OD, Clear 100
Ft Box
700009
Light Duty Carry Case
700115

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2-1
C H A P T E R 2
Getting Started
This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9303
including:
•Installing the Isokinetic Inlet
•Providing Power
•Quick Start
Installing the Isokinetic Inlet
The Isokinetic Inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument.
To install, simply screw the probe directly onto the threaded inlet nozzle.
Installing an Isokinetic Inlet

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Providing Power
The Model 9303 may be powered using its internal rechargeable lithium-
ion battery or through an AC power cord.
N O T ICES
•When using AC power, the battery is charging when the red LED
next to the power connector is on.
•Removing/changing the lithium-ion battery or disconnecting AC
power does not cause the loss of data.
•You should fully charge the battery before use.
WARNING
The battery supplied by TSI®(700019) has built in protection against
explosion and fire hazard. DO NOT use a substitute.
W A R N I N G
DO NOT use non-rechargeable batteries in this instrument. Fire,
explosions, or other hazards may result.
Installing the Battery
1. The battery is shipped separately and has to be installed before use.
2. Remove the battery cover on the back side of the handle with a small,
flat-blade screwdriver.
3. Connect the battery to the socket as shown below.
4. Insert the battery with the connector at the top and replace the battery
cover. Make sure all wires are inside and not pinched in the cover.
DO NOT over-tighten the screw.
5. Fully charge the battery before use.

Getting Started 2-3
To Use AC Power
1. Remove the AC transformer parts from their package and identify
the appropriate plug for your needs. Plugs are available for all
common countries.
2. Remove the insert from transformer using the slide lock and tilt the
insert out.
3. Tilt the appropriate plug into the transformer receptacle.
4. Make sure it locks into place.

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5. Plug the DC end of the transformer cord into the counter.
6. Plug the AC end of the transformer cord into an AC outlet.
7. The Power LED lights when the battery is charging. When the Power
LED is off, the battery is fully charged.
8. When the battery is charged, unplug the power supply.
Quick Start
The best way to quickly get started is to refer to the printed “Quick Start
Guide” included with your instrument. It will help you to quickly set up the
instrument and begin sampling. Refer to the sections below for more
detailed information on configuring and running the instrument.