TSI Instruments DustTrak 8520 Operation manual

Exposure Monitoring
Model 8520
DUSTTRAK™ Aerosol Monitor
TRAKPRO™ Data Analysis Software enclosed
Operation and Service Manual
1980198, Revision S
June 2010

Exposure Monitoring
Model 8520
DUSTTRAK™ Aerosol Monitor
Operation and Service Manual
1980198, Revision S
June 2010
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at [phone] (USA) or (001 651) 490-2811 (International).

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................... V
1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................ 1
Unpacking the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor.................................... 1
Parts Identification for the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor.................. 2
2 SETTING-UP................................................................................. 5
Supplying Power to the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor ..................... 5
Installing the Batteries............................................................. 5
Using the AC Adapter............................................................. 5
Instrument Setup........................................................................... 6
Setting-up TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software......................... 6
Connecting the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor to the
Computer............................................................................. 6
Set-Up the Communications Port........................................... 6
Setting the Real-Time Clock................................................... 7
Programming the Date/Time Using TRAKPRO Software ......... 8
Manually Setting the Real-Time Clock ................................... 8
Connecting the Optional Portable Printer...................................... 8
Connecting/Wiring the Analog/Alarm Output Connector...............9
3 OPERATION............................................................................... 11
Overview...................................................................................... 11
DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor Keypad Functions............................ 11
ON/OFF Key................................................................................ 11
SAMPLE Key............................................................................... 12
TIME CONSTANT Key................................................................ 12
Programming the Available Time Constants............................... 13
STATISTICS Key......................................................................... 13
PRINT Key................................................................................... 14
SAMPLING MODE Key............................................................... 14
Survey Mode......................................................................... 14
LOG Modes........................................................................... 15
CLEAR MEMORY Key................................................................ 15
LOGGING INTERVAL Key.......................................................... 15
Programming the Logging Intervals using TRAKPRO Software ...16
and Keys............................................................................. 17
CALIBRATE Key ......................................................................... 17
Display/Keypad Lockout Switch.................................................. 17
Remote Sampling........................................................................ 17
Respirable Mass Sampling with the Cyclone.............................. 18
Using the Cyclone....................................................................... 18
Using the 1.0 or 2.5 µm Inlet Conditioners.................................. 19
Using the 10 µm Nozzle.............................................................. 20
Analog Output.............................................................................. 21

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Alarm Output................................................................................22
Alarm Output Specifications..................................................23
Programming the Alarm Setpoint..........................................24
Upgrading the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor to Add Analog and
Alarm Functions .......................................................................24
Identifying an Instrument with Analog/Alarm Functions........24
Identifying an Instrument that may be Upgraded to Add
Analog/Alarm Functions.....................................................25
Identifying an Instrument That May Not Be Upgraded..........25
Programming Advanced Modes: LOG 2 and LOG 3...................26
Sample Protocol for LOG 2 and LOG 3 Modes...........................29
Things You Should Know About Taking Pre-Programmed
Samples....................................................................................30
Memory Considerations...............................................................31
Custom Calibrations....................................................................31
Determining the Calibration Factor for a Specific Aerosol ..........32
Setting Custom Calibration Factor from Keypad.........................33
Setting Custom Calibration Factors using TRAKPRO Software....34
Converting Stored Data to Calibrated Data.................................35
4 MAINTENANCE..........................................................................37
Maintenance Schedule................................................................37
Zero Checking/Re-Zeroing..........................................................38
Cleaning the 1.0 µm and 2.5 µm Inlet Conditioners....................39
Cleaning the 10 µm Inlet and Sample Tube................................40
Replacing the Internal Filters.......................................................41
Setting the Flow Rate..................................................................43
Cleaning the Cyclone ..................................................................44
Storage Precautions....................................................................44
5 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................45
A SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................49
B MODEL 8520-1 DUSTTRAK ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL..........................51
Unpacking the DUSTTRAK Environmental Enclosure...................51
Spare Parts..................................................................................51
Parts Identification: Environmental Enclosure.............................52
SETTING-UP...............................................................................54
Installing the Aerosol or Respirable Aerosol Inlet .......................54
Install Water Trap Bottle..............................................................56
Correct Placement of Velcro Straps............................................57
Install DUSTTRAK Monitor into Environmental Enclosure.............57
Connecting Tubing ......................................................................59
Supplying Power to the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor....................59
Using the External Battery Pack...........................................60
Install External Battery Pack.................................................60

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Mounting to a Surveyor Tripod.................................................... 61
Downloading a Data File............................................................. 62
Real-Time Monitoring.................................................................. 62
Setting-up TRAKPROTM Data Analysis Software ..........................62
Transporting the Environmental Enclosure................................. 63
Wiring the Analog/Alarm Cable in the Enclosure........................63
OPERATION............................................................................... 64
Overview...................................................................................... 64
How to Properly Orient the Environmental Enclosure................. 64
Changing and Re-charging the Battery Packs............................64
Receiving Data from the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor.................. 64
Zeroing the DUSTTRAK Aerosol Monitor ...................................... 65
Setting the Flow Rate.................................................................. 65
Locking the Environmental Enclosure......................................... 65
Checklist for Sampling with the Environmental Enclosure..........66
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 67
Daily Maintenance Checks.......................................................... 67
Cleaning the Aerosol Inlet........................................................... 67
Cleaning the Respirable Aerosol Inlet......................................... 67
When to Change the Battery....................................................... 67
Replacing the Battery Pack......................................................... 67
Recharging the Battery Packs..................................................... 68
Battery Pack Life ......................................................................... 68
Emptying the Water Trap ............................................................ 68
Storage Precautions.................................................................... 69
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ENCLOSURE.............................................................................. 70
SPECIFICATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE............. 73
INDEX................................................................................................ 75
AVAILABLE APPLICATION NOTES
DUSTTRAK, Theory of Operation...........................................ITI-036
Frequently Asked Questions: DUSTTRAK Aerosol
Monitor ..............................................................................ITI-039
Serial Interface Commands and Connections:
Model 8520 .......................................................................ITI-044
DUSTTRAK Analog Output.....................................................ITI-073
DUSTTRAK Alarm Output.......................................................ITI-074

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To obtain any of the listed Application Notes, contact TSI at:
U.S. [phone]/[phone], Fax: [phone]
International (001 651) 490-2811, Fax: [phone]
These Application Notes can also be found under TSI’s web site:
http://www.tsi.com

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Safety Information
When operated according to the manufacturer’s instruction, this device is a
Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is
affixed to each instrument.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Performing
services other than those described in this manual may result in exposure to
harmful (invisible) laser radiation. A warning label like the one shown
below is affixed to the internal laser device.
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
WARNING: NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
WARNING
The DUSTTRAK monitor Alarm Output function should not
be used to detect hazardous conditions or to provide an
alarm for protecting human life, health, or safety.

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