TSI Instruments 8525 Manual de operación
Model 8525
P-TRAK®Ultrafine
Particle Counter
TRAKPROTM Data Analysis Software enclosed
Operation and Service Manual
1980380, Revision J
December 2006
Indoor Air Quality
December 2006
P/N 1980380, Revision J
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TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126-3996
USA
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Model 8525
P-TRAK®Ultrafine
Particle Counter
Operation and Service
Manual
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TSI Incorporated / 1999–2006/ All rights reserved.
Address
TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
Fax No.
(651) 490-3824
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY 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 twenty-four (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.
d. 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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herein. NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
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GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
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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.
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
at (800) 874-2811 (USA) or (001 651) 490-2811 (International).
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................V
1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION..............................1
Unpacking the P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter..................................1
Optional Accessories ...............................................................................4
Spare/Replacement Parts..........................................................................5
2 SETTING UP .........................................................................................7
Supplying Power to the P-TRAK ..............................................................7
Installing the Batteries..........................................................................7
Using the AC Adapter..........................................................................8
Charging and Installing the Alcohol Wick ..............................................9
Cautions Before Proceeding.................................................................9
Locating and Identifying Components...............................................10
Filling the Alcohol Fill Capsule.........................................................10
Installing the Cartridge into the P-TRAK ............................................12
Cleaning Up and Final Cautions ........................................................13
Attaching the Inlet Screen Assembly, Sample Tube, and
Telescoping Probe to the Instrument..................................................14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap (optional) ................................................16
Instrument Software and Communications Setup..................................16
Setting up TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software....................................16
Connecting the P-TRAK to the Computer...........................................17
Setting up the Communications Port..................................................17
Connecting the Optional Portable Printer..............................................18
3 OPERATION .......................................................................................19
Overview................................................................................................19
Turning the Instrument On.....................................................................19
Tilting the Instrument ............................................................................19
Daily Zero Check...................................................................................21
P-TRAK Keypad .....................................................................................21
Main Menu.............................................................................................22
Particle Concentration........................................................................23
Sample Mode......................................................................................23
Recording and Saving a Single Data Point...................................23
Changing the Location Label........................................................24
Setup Mode ........................................................................................24
Statistics........................................................................................24
Logged Test Statistics ...............................................................25
Single Point Statistics................................................................26
Log Interval...................................................................................26
Audio.............................................................................................27
Time/Date......................................................................................28
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Programming Time/Date Using TRAKPRO ...................................29
Backlight.......................................................................................29
Clear Memory...............................................................................30
LOG MODE.......................................................................................31
Log Mode 2 and 3..................................................................................31
Sample Protocol for Log Mode 2 or 3...................................................35
Memory Considerations.........................................................................38
Particle Sampling Configurations..........................................................38
Sampling Through Inlet Screen, Tube, and Probe Assembly............39
Sampling Through Inlet Screen and Sample Tube.............................39
Sampling Through Inlet Screen Assembly Only................................40
4 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................41
Maintenance Schedule...........................................................................41
Daily Zero Check...................................................................................41
Recharging the Alcohol Wick ...............................................................42
Alcohol Cartridge..................................................................................42
Changing the Alcohol Wick...............................................................42
Removing the Wick from the Cartridge.............................................43
Re-assembling the Alcohol Cartridge................................................44
Cleaning Inlet Screen Assembly............................................................45
5 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................47
APPENDIXES
A SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................51
B MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL...........................................................................................53
To obtain any of the listed Application Notes, contact TSI at:
U.S. (800) 874-2811/(651) 490-2811, Fax: (651) 490-3824
International (001 651) 490-2811, Fax: (001 651) 490-3824
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.
May 2006
THIS LASER PRODUCT COMFORMS
TO 21 CFR 1040.10 BUREAU OF
RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS.
TSI INCORPORATED
500 CARDIGAN ROAD
SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 USA
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.
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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Unpacking the P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter
Carefully unpack the Model 8525 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter from
the shipping container. Use the tables and illustrations below to make certain
that there are no missing components. Contact TSI immediately if anything
is missing or damaged.
Figure 1-1: Model 8525 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter
With Inlet Probe Assembly, Battery Pack, and Batteries
Quantity Item Description Part/Model Reference
1 P-TRAK Ultrafine Particle Counter N/A 1
1 Probe assembly, consisting of
telescoping probe,
sample tube, and
inlet screen assembly
801622
801615
801616
2
1 Battery holder 801623 3
6 Battery, AA, alkaline N/A 4
1 Carrying case 801613 (not shown)
1
2
3
4
Chapter 1
2
Figure 1-2: Alcohol Fill Capsule with Storage Cap,
Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Bottles and Shoulder Strap
Quantity Item Description Part/Model Reference
1 Alcohol fill capsule and storage
cap. 1083070 1
1 Alcohol cartridge 801624 2
16 30 ml alcohol bottles (1 shown) 2918011 3
1 Shoulder strap 801621 4
2
1 3
4
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