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1. 4 9 Descriptions for the Communications Tab sususss 4 11 Error Messages for CPCs EPC Monitor WCPCs ANG EAD te tet tatit eb e fete eras D 1 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Purpose Organization About This Manual This is a user s manual for the Aerosol Instrument Manager Software as it applies to Condensation Particle Counters CPCs EPC Environmental Particle Counter Monitor EPC monitor Water based Condensation Particle Counter WCPCs and the Electrical Aerosol Detector EAD The following is a guide to the organization of this manual QO Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter gives an introduction to the Aerosol Instrument Manager software O Chapter 2 Installing the Software This chapter describes the installation requirements for the software and the installation procedures Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides getting started information to help you understand the basics of how the software works D Chapter 4 Software Procedures This chapter describes how to set properties for a Condensation Particle Counter Environmental Particle Counter Monitor or an Electrical Aerosol Detector and how to collect sample data for analysis by the program It also provides a description of all menus and menu items D Chapter 5 Setting up for Auto Recovery This chapter describes how to setup and restart data
2. The same name will appear in the Data Table also see dialog in Figure 4 30 Software Procedures 4 41 4 42 bun AERA RH i dull dii al Figure 4 28 Analog Signal and Concentration in a Single Chart Figure 4 29 Two Chart Display with Analog 1 Enter labels for Analog Channels Analog Channel 1 Fan Pressure Analog Channel 2 Analog 2 Figure 4 30 Enter Labels for Analog Channels Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Figure 4 31 below shows the popup menu for the Series 3770 CPC table window when you right click on the table window Copy Count v Display Analog Input 1 Display Analog Input 2 Analog Input Labels Figure 4 31 Series 3770 CPC Context Sensitive Menus for Table Window The Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 have the following added menu options Count Adds a column to display count values in addition to concentration values which are always displayed Display Analog Input 1 and or Analog Input 2 These CPCs EPC monitor and WCPCs have the capability of sending external analog data along with the CPC count or concentration data Select this option to display this data The EPC monitor and WCPC models have only one analog input Analog Input Labels The analog input data is always in volts but the labels can be changed to describe the voltage source For example Fa
3. Figure 4 5 shows the Log Modes 2 and 3 tab of the Properties dialog box Table 4 3 provides a description of each field and button Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CPC3007 Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings LogMode 1 Log Modes 2 and 3 Instrument Clock Communications Serial Number 3007 03011006 Available Memory 100 Log Mode 2 Log Mode 3 Start Date mm dd yyyy Start Time hh mm Log Interval mm ss 00 01 01 00 Sample Length dd hh mm 00 00 05 00 00 01 Send Number of Samples 1 Refresh Time Between Samples dd hh mm 00 00 00 __Betresh_ Percent Memory Required 0 Default Default Cancel Figure 4 5 Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab of the Properties Dialog for a CPC 3007 Table 4 4 Descriptions for the CPC 3007 Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab Field Button Serial Number Displays the serial number of the CPC Available Memory Displays the percent of available memory in the CPC Start Date Enter the date when you want the CPC to begin collecting samples If you leave this field blank sampling begins whenever the specified start time occurs Start Time Enter the time when you want the CPC to begin collecting samples If you leave this field blank sampling begins when the operator manually starts the sample Specify time in 24 hour clock format Log Interval Enter the log interval The log interval is both a frequency and an averaging peri
4. Log Mode 1 Tab CPC 3007 only Use the Log Mode 1 tab to set up the log intervals used for Log Mode 1 The default values for log intervals are set at 1 second 1 minute 5 minutes 15 minutes and 30 minutes Figure 4 4 shows the Log Mode 1 tab Table 4 2 describes the fields and buttons Software Procedures 4 5 4 6 CPC3007 Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Log Mode 1 Log Modes 2 and 3 Instrument Clock Communications Log Intervals 1 mm ss Send 2 mm ss 3 mm ss Refresh DU Default 5 mm ss Figure 4 4 Log Mode 1 Tab of the Properties Dialog for a CPC 3007 Table 4 3 Descriptions for the CPC 3007 Log Mode 1 Tab Field Button 1 5 Enter the log intervals you want to program for Log Mode 1 The log interval is both a frequency and an averaging period For example if the log interval is set to 5 minutes readings are recorded at 5 minute intervals and each reading is the average value measured over that 5 minute interval Send After you enter the log intervals you want select this button to send the values to the CPC Refresh Select this button to retrieve the values that were last saved for Log Mode 1 in the CPC Default Select this button to return the log interval values to their default values of 1 second 1 minute 5 minutes 15 minutes and 30 minutes Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab CPC 3007 only Use the Log Modes 2 and 3 tab to set up values for using Log Modes 2 and 3
5. Counters and Electrical Aerosol Detector Setting Up for Auto Recovery User s Manual Appendixes Manual History The following is a manual history of the Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for Condensation Particle Counters EPC Environmental Particle Counter Monitor Water based Condensation Particle Counters and Electrical Aerosol Detector User s Manual Part Number 1930062 Revision First Version cemommootu Date May 2002 October 2002 May 2004 August 2004 January 2005 November 2005 March 2006 April 2006 April 2010 October 2010 Part Number Copyright Address Email Address World Wide Web Site Telephone No Fax No Limitation of Warranty and Liability effective July 2000 Service Policy Warranty 1930062 Revision J October 2010 TSI Incorporated 2002 2010 All rights reserved TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA particle tsi com http www tsi com 1 800 874 2811 USA only or 651 490 2811 651 490 3824 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 12 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 sens
6. TSI grants to you the right to use one copy of the enclosed TSI software program the SOFTWARE on a single computer You may not network the SOFTWARE or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time 2 COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE is owned by TSI and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or musical recording except that you may either a make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes 3 OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written material on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE 4 DUAL MEDIA SOFTWARE If the SOFTWARE package contains multiple types of media then you may use only the media appropriate for your single user computer You may not use the other media on another computer or loan rent lease or transfer them to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided above of all SOFTWARE and written material 5 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE and documentation are provided with RESTRICT
7. monitor WCPC or EAD The information in this dialog is updated every two seconds until the dialog is closed Refer to the instrument manual for your CPC EPC monitor WCPC or EAD for an explanation of items shown in this dialog This option is not available for the Model 3007 CPC Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Copy Select View Copy or from the toolbar to copy the active window to the clipboard so that you can paste it in other applications for example a word processing program You can only copy tables and graphs Toolbars Select View Toolbars to display or hide the toolbars that appear on the desktop Each toolbar is illustrated below D c mag IJ Bak Bw Main Toolbar AX Color and Font Toolbar Ing lu la LE i es l B Graph Toolbar mja E 9 gt gt x Navigation Toolbar The Merge icon mw appears on the main toolbar if the appropriate software Data Merge Software has been installed See Chapter 2 Installing the Software for more information By default only the Main and Navigation toolbars are displayed To view what each icon tool does position the cursor on the icon A balloon will appear to describe the function of the icon Toolbars can be moved and resized if desired To move a toolbar position the cursor on a gap between two toolbars and press and hold the left mouse button As you move the mouse the toolbar moves with it
8. than one graph and or table The program remembers the windows that were open on the desktop when you last closed the file and reopens them when you access the file again If the file contains a sequence of samples you will be asked if you want to open all the files or just the one you originally chose See Appendix C for information about sequence files The Samples List window opens whenever you open a data file and remains open on the desktop as long as the data file is open Closing the Samples List window closes the data file and all its open windows Change How Data is Viewed You can view CPC and EAD data in tables or graphs The following procedure provides an example of how you can change how data is viewed 1 2 Open one of the sample files for a CPC or EAD With the graph window active on the desktop open the Format menu Use the mouse to select Format Graph Type Bar Notice the change in how data is displayed A checkmark next to one of the items in the View menu means that a window for that selection is already open on the desktop If you select a menu item that is already checked the window containing that graph or table is brought to the top of the desktop and becomes the active window Experiment with other views by making other windows active and selecting other options from the Format menu to see how your selections change the data format Refer to Format Menu in Chapter 4 for a list of formatti
9. 10 05 11 56 24 3 1 92e 04 mj Saisie Tane aon a iplxj Name Date ie y Deis 2 106404 de Viewing Sample 1 08 10 05 11 56 22 C Program FilesXTSI Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Room Air Sampling 2 Semple 2 08 10 05 12 16 57 C Program Files TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Room Air 2 Sample 3 08 10 05 12 39 20 C Program Files TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager Room 4 Ij 4 Statistics Table Figure 3 1 The Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop an Existing File 4 1 Select File Open or 5 on the toolbar The Open Instrument Associated Data Files window opens 2 When the Open Instrument Associated Data Files window appears select the correct extension for the file you want to open in the Files of type box For a CPC or an EAD the file type is Cxx where xx indicates the model for example C70 is the Model 3070A EAD and C0O7 is the Model 3007 CPC If necessary browse for the drive directory where data files are stored Example files are included with the program and were installed in the Aerosol Instrument Manager folder when the program was installed Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD 4 Select the data file that you want to open and click Open At least two windows open on the desktop a window containing a graph of the sample data and the Samples List window Note If the file has been opened before it may display more
10. 4 37 beginning sample 4 38 delete undelete sample 4 38 ending sample 4 38 next sample 4 38 previous sample 4 38 screen 4 38 select all 4 38 sample properties 4 20 sampled data downloading 4 12 samples 4 20 samples list window 3 3 3 5 save as 4 20 saved parameters A 2 scheduled 4 3 scheduling parameters 4 2 3783 3787 3788 4 4 description 4 2 4 4 scheduling tab 4 2 3783 3787 3788 4 4 properties dialog box 4 2 4 4 select all 4 38 Index 3 selecting files to import 4 15 view menu continued send 4 6 4 8 4 9 graph 4 36 sequence files C 1 screen 4 36 serial no 4 11 settings 4 36 serial number 4 7 statistics 4 36 setting up instrument properties 4 1 table 4 36 settings 4 36 toolbars 4 37 settings tab 4 5 view multiple samples 3 4 properties dialog box 4 5 software 2 1 W X getting started 3 1 window menu 3 10 4 39 installation 2 1 2 2 screen 4 39 license vi procedures 4 1 Y starting program 3 1 y axis dialog box 4 32 start 4 22 start at time 4 3 Z start data collection 4 28 zoom in zoom out 3 7 start date 4 7 start the program 3 1 start time 4 7 startup and recovery 5 3 5 5 statistics 4 36 status 4 11 status bar icons 4 44 stop 4 22 4 31 stop current sample 4 29 sync 4 5 sync instrument clock at midnight 4 4 synchronize 4 22 system date 4 9 System time 4 9 T table 4 36 table color dialog box 4 34 test button 4 11 test res
11. Basic colors EHI ey eee es ies FG EEE EEE f Pee EE FG EEE EEE g EEE g Imi im Cancel B A The Graph Color Dialog Box B The Table Color Dialog Box The items you can select for windows containing graphs are Window Background Plot Area Background Labels Axis Data View Boundaries D oO O D D D ODO Data Hotspot Lines The items you can select for windows containing tables are Q Window Background Cell Text Grid Color Cell Background D D oO D Fixed Area Text Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Font Select the Format Font menu or A from the toolbar to change the style and size of the text in all graphs or tables Select Format Font Style to select a new font or change the font style see Figure 4 21 You can select any font and font style available on your computer The preview box lets you see what the text will look like before you implement it by selecting OK Font Style OK ede NN Cancel O Arial Black Italic T Arial monospaced for SAI Bold O Arial Narrow Bold Italic T BankGothic Lt BT he Sample AaBbYyZz Figure 4 21 Font Dialog Box To change the font size select Format Font Small Medium or Large the default is Medium To change the text size without using the menus select the A icon from the toolbar Each time you select the icon the text size changes to the next text size Rotation is from s
12. EPC monitor WCPC and EAD Software Procedures 4 39 Context Sensitive Menus for Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 3788 You can access context sensitive menus also called popup menus by clicking the right mouse button when the cursor is in an active window Each window has a popup menu The popup menus for the graph and for the table for the Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 are described in this section because they contain a few additional items that are not in any of the other menus Figure 4 26 below shows the popup menu for the graph window Y Axis View Boundaries r Graph Type gt Grid Lines I Color Font gt Copy Ctrl C Display Count instead of Concentration Display Analog Input 1 Display Analog Input 2 Display Analog in Separate Graph Analog Input Labels Figure 4 26 Series 3770 CPC Model 3783 EPC Monitor and Models 3787 3788 WCPCs Context Sensitive Menus for Graph Window The popup menus for the series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 have the following added selections 4 40 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD N in oe tn N 2a in o Count per averaging Interval e4 Display Count instead of Concentration Changes the display value to Count per averaging interval versus time instead of Concentration versus tim
13. Instrument Manager software stops the internal data logging The two data collection methods should not be used simultaneously If logging is active a message box will allow a choice to continue or not Aerosol Instrument Manager The 3781 WCPC is Currently Logging Collecting Data Will Turn 3781 WCPC Data Logging OFF Continue Yes or No Figure 4 14 3781 WCPC Currently Logging Collecting Data Dialog Box This section describes the various functions available for a CPC or an EAD through the menus on the Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop The Menus include File Run Playback Format View Sample Window and Help Which menus are available depends on the operation you are currently performing on the desktop Software Procedures 4 23 4 24 In addition to the menus a toolbar located just beneath the desktop menus is available to provide shortcuts to many of the functions in the menus You can hide the toolbar if you want to enlarge the desktop see the description of the View Menu below Note All menus and the menu items are described below Depending on the operation you are currently performing and the window that is active on the desktop the menu may appear different than shown i e some menu items may not be available File Menu The items of the File menu are used to open save and recall files and perform other program operations Figure 4 15 shows the File Menu options for the EAD and all CPCs EP
14. Mark samples for deletion as follows 1 Select the sample you want to delete from the Samples List window you can select multiple samples Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD 2 Select Sample Delete Undelete Sample or X on the toolbar The samples will be shown as Deleted However they will not be permanently removed from the file until you Save the file Save the file and permanently delete all samples marked for deletion 1 With at least one sample marked for deletion in the active file select File Save You will get a message stating Some samples have been marked for deletion Do you want them permanently removed Click Yes to remove them or No to keep them Select Yes The files marked for deletion are permanently deleted Note A message will appear to remind you to save the file when you close the file or exit the program without saving the file first If you click Yes the same message stating Some samples have been marked for deletion Do you want them permanently removed will appear if some files are marked for deletion Respond Yes to delete the marked samples and No to close the file without deleting them Zoom In and Out on Data in a Graph You can zoom in on data displayed in a graph as follows 1 4 Use the mouse to position the cursor pointer at one corner of the area you want enlarged Press down on the left mouse button and dr
15. Stop and you want to restart sampling you must select Playback Play select the display time for each sample and begin displaying samples from the first selected sample Format Menu The Format menu has several variations depending on the active window The menu items of the Format menu let you control how information is presented in tables and graphs including graph type grid lines font color etc when a graph or table window is active When a Samples List window is active on the desktop the menu items of the Format menu let you determine how items in the Samples List window are displayed You can select large or small icons or list the samples with or without details Details include date pathname and title of the sample When a window is active on the desktop you can display the Format menu items plus other menu items by placing the cursor in the window and clicking the right mouse button View Sample Wi Y Axis Display Boundaries Graph Type gt Grid Lines gt View Sc Color Large Icons Font gt Small Icons List Detail A B Figure 4 18 Format Menu A When A Graph Window Is Active B When A Samples List Window Is Active Y Axis This menu item is available only when a graph window is active on the desktop Software Procedures 4 31 4 32 Select Format Y Axis to select the way the Y axis is displayed see Figure 4 19 By default the graphs display in normal auto scale You can select
16. Tab of the CPC 3007 Properties Dialog 4 7 The Communications Tab of the Properties Dialog Box for EAD and CPCs except Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 4 8 The Communications Tab for Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3 88 cope ee RR trance rer steer qe UE 4 9 Import Series 3770 CPC Data Files Dialog Box 4 10 Input Aerosol Instrument Manager File Name eesss 4 11 3781 WCPC Import Logging Dialog Box esesss 4 12 3781 WCPC Data Logging Dialog Box eeeeeesess 4 13 Clear Memory will Erase ALL of the Logged Data in the 3781 WCBQG iiie de dined iis piden ied e b ee 4 14 3781 WCPC Currently Logging Collecting Data Dialog BOX saien eddie ai scade eter itv le e a 4 15 File Menu Options for EAD and all CPCs and WCPOs 4 16 Run Menu for A EAD and All CPCs except CPC 3007 B Model 3007 CPC arrana ne a a a E 4 17 Playback Menu srsesimusn ienn ia a A E E 4 18 Format Menu A When A Graph Window Is Active B When A Samples List Window Is Active 4 19 The Y Axis Dialog Box seeeee eme 4 20 A The Graph Color Dialog Box B The Table Color Dialog Box 5 iue ertet eiii cdit 4 21 Font Dialog BOX eaii aris i eet cen dne dn 4 22 VIEW Menus detect Fe teks pct haa AA a cee aaa 4
17. are collected the total sample time is longer than the Sample Length x Number of Samples Extra overhead time is needed to open sample data files transfer and save data and close data files Averaging Interval This is the number of seconds of data collected Sec that will be averaged together to make up one data point The number of data points in a sample is equal to the Sample Length Averaging Interval The maximum number of data points allowed in each sample is 864 000 For Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor model 3783 WCPC models 3787 and 3788 the minimum averaging interval is O 1 second For all other CPCs and the EAD the minimum averaging interval is 1 second Scheduled Select Only Once to collect one set of samples For continuous monitoring select Repeat Every and then select the hours and minutes between samples Note that extra overhead time is needed for file handling so the time selected for continuous monitoring should be longer than the total sample time which includes overhead time Start At Time If you don t check this box sampling begins as soon as you select Start Data Collection If you want to select a start time check the box and enter the clock time at which you want sampling to begin The program uses a 12 hour or 24 hour clock depending on how your PC is set up If your PC is set up to use a 12 hour clock you must indicate if the time is AM or PM by leaving the PM box blank or checking the PM box T
18. collection after a power failure and how the software resumes data collection tasks interrupted by the power failure QO Appendix A Data Files Project Files and Stored Parameters This appendix describes the two types of data storage files data files and project files It also describes the parameters stored in them and in the aim ini file UO Appendix B Accelerator Keys This appendix lists all the accelerator keys and their functions xi Q Appendix C Sequence Files This appendix describes sequence files that are generated for sample sessions that run past midnight Appendix D Error Messages This appendix lists the messages you may encounter when using the software and suggests the actions you should take Related Product Literature xii Q m Model 3007 Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1930035 TSI Incorporated Model 3772 3771 Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1980529 TSI Incorporated Model 3775 Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1980527 TSI Incorporated Model 3776 Ultrafine Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1980522 TSI Incorporated Model 3781 Water based Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1930111 TSI Incorporated Model 3783 EPC Environmental Particle Counter Monitor Operation and Service Manual part numb
19. data was expected stored on the 3007 may be corrupt or invalid Unable to program the instrument date CPC 3007 only Retry this command If problem persists contact TSI for support Error Messages D 3 D 4 This page intentionally left blank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Index A abort current sample 4 29 about Aerosol Instrument Manager 4 39 about this manual xi accelerator keys B 1 active window 1 3 add sample properties 4 16 analog and concentration in a single chart 4 42 analog input models 3783 3787 3788 4 41 analog input label 4 41 analog input labels 4 43 arrange windows 3 10 attention icon 4 44 auto export 4 29 auto recovery 5 1 AutoPlay 2 2 available memory 4 20 available memory 96 4 7 available ports 4 11 averaging interval 4 3 B beginning sample 4 38 C change how data is viewed 3 3 check time 4 4 4 22 clear instrument memory model 3007 4 29 clear memory 4 23 clear memory error message model 3781 4 23 collecting sample data 4 11 color 4 33 color and font toolbar 4 37 column orientation 3 10 communications error dialog box 4 12 4 13 communications lost 4 9 communications tab 4 10 communications tab 4 9 communications tab properties dialog box 4 10 communications tab for Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor 3783 and WCPC 3787 and 3788 4 10 communications tab descriptions 4 11 comparison table 1 2 co
20. is active on the desktop Its purpose is to allow you to display graphic and table windows in series like a slide show so that you can compare samples or view a series of samples EY a Fo Play Figure 4 17 Playback Menu Refer to Playback Review Data Samples in Chapter 3 for instructions Play Select Playback Play or gt from the toolbar to display the control window for playing the samples you selected First select the time you want each sample displayed full speed 0 5 1 0 2 5 or 5 0 seconds Then select whether to view the samples once or continuously As soon as you select Play Once or Play Continuously the open views for the first sample you selected are displayed for the specified time period then the views for the second sample are displayed and so on until all the samples selected have been displayed If you selected Play Continuous from the Playback Setup dialog box the series repeats itself indefinitely Pause Select Playback Pause or u from the toolbar to interrupt the playback of the samples This feature lets you stop playback to view the data of an interesting sample without canceling the playback of Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD all selected samples When you want to start playback again select Playback Play Stop Select Playback Stop or ll from the toolbar to end sample playback before all samples have been displayed If you select
21. merge software and the Data Merge icon appears JN on the main toolbar For more information on the Data Merge software please refer to the Model 390069 Data Merge Software Module manual P N 1930074 Installation Requirements To use this software we recommend a personal computer with the following minimum features components and software a a a A Pentium 586 processor or higher A SVGA color monitor Microsoft Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 32 bit operating system A hard drive large enough to accommodate Windows operating system the Aerosol Instrument Manager software and data files Note The amount of disk space required depends on the number of samples you collect the amount of information collected and the sampling period After you have collected a number of samples you may want to look at the file size to estimate how much storage space you will be using Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 2 1 A CD ROM drive 256 MB or more of random access memory RAM A mouse D o oO LD A RS 232 serial interface port or a USB port for each instrument connected in addition to the one that may be required for the mouse USB connections are available for Series 3770 CPCs and Series 3780 particle counters Note Three Series 3770 CPCs can be connected using USB to co
22. the List of Logged CPC Data Files as shown in Figure 4 9 Import Series 3770 CPC Data Files List of Logged CPC Data Files E Mon_Mar_2 E Mon_Mar_27_16_58_55_2 E Tue_Apr_11_14_04_19 2006 dat E Tue_Apr_11_15_06_17_2006 dat E Mon_Mar_27_16 53 38 2006 dat Browse Sample Properties Title Instrument ID Model 3772 Ver 2 4 S N 70608066 comment File All Selected Data Files that are From the Same CPC Model and have Save As the Same Data Averaging Interval are Saved to One AIM File Each Data File is Saved as One Sample in the AIM File Cancel Figure 4 9 Import Series 3770 CPC Data Files Dialog Box Software Procedures 4 15 Note If sample files from more than one directory need to be added to the list use the Browse button again New sample files will be appended to the bottom of the list Select data files from the logged data file list The import utility only imports the selected files The initial default is to have all the data files selected for import Use the mouse and Ctrl key to select just a subset of the files that you want to import Note The order of imported samples in the Aerosol Instrument Manager data file is determined by the order of selection of the logged data files in the List of Logged CPC Data Files window Select multiple logged data files in the order you want using the mouse and Ctrl key Add Sample Properties optional Specify a Title and Comment to be adde
23. 23 Sample MeNu ccccccceeeeccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeceeeeseesenaeeeeeseeeeeesnneneeees 4 24 Window Menu 2 iine geb ed Pa dd i ende ees 4 25 Help Men ien erbe ee B 4 26 Series 3770 CPC Model 3783 EPC Monitor and Models 3787 3788 WCPCs Context Sensitive Menus for Graph Window ssssssessssseeeenenen ener 4 27 Display Count per Averaging Interval versus Time 4 28 Analog Signal and Concentration in a Single Chart 4 29 Two Chart Display with Analog 1 seeee 4 30 Enter Labels for Analog Channels sess 4 31 Series 3770 CPC Context Sensitive Menus for Table WIRIQOW 3 2 2 55 1 dicte Disi ctin tree Certs pte ere reer nio n Es Contents Tables 5 1 5 2 5 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 D 1 Startup and Recovery Dialog Box seeee 5 3 Tweak UI ee E err dei e etr utes 5 4 User Accounts Dialog Box sse 5 5 File Question Dialog Box ssee em 8 2 Descriptions of Scheduling Parameters for a CPC WCPC EPC monitor or an EAD sesser 4 2 Descriptions of Scheduling Parameters for EPC Monitor Model 3783 WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 4 4 Descriptions for the CPC 3007 Log Mode 1 Tab 4 6 Descriptions for the CPC 3007 Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab 4 7 Descriptions of the CPC 3007 Instrument Clock Tab
24. 26 Fax 651 490 3824 E mail Address particle tsi com xiii This page intentionally left blank xiv Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CHAPTER 1 Introduction The Aerosol Instrument Manager software is used to collect sample data from an instrument and store the sample data in files You can use the software to display data in graphs and tables or view statistical information You can print graphs and tables with the software and export data for use in other applications There are a number of ways to navigate within the program These include selecting items from the main menus selecting icons from the toolbar and selecting items from submenus which you access by right clicking the mouse button Specific instructions are provided in the following chapters This manual covers the use of the Aerosol Instrument Manager software with TSI CPC EPC monitor WCPC and EAD instruments only For information about software operation with other TSI instruments refer to the appropriate manual Particle Concentration and Diameter Concentration Data is collected from the instrument and stored as either particle concentration cm3 for the CPCs or diameter concentration mm cn for the EAD For Model 3771 3772 3775 and 3776 CPCs Series 3770 CPCs as well as EPC monitor Model 3783 WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 particle concentration is collected every tenth of a second
25. Auto or Fixed scale and either log or normal scale To display in logarithmic scale check the Log Scale box If you select Fixed Scale you must enter a minimum and or maximum number you do not need to enter both Auto Scale M Log Scale Fixed Scale Iv Maximum Minimum D Cancel Figure 4 19 The Y Axis Dialog Box Display View Boundaries Select Format Display View Boundaries to display the View Boundaries Move the mouse pointer along the data set when the pointer turns into a hand use the mouse pointer to drag the boundaries to the desired location View boundaries are active only if checked Notes If the View Boundaries are active and a View Boundary is not visible on the left move the mouse cursor to the far left edge of the chart and drag it to a displayable part of the chart Ifthe chart is zoomed the view boundaries may not be shown on the chart without scrolling Graph Type Select Format Graph Type to select the type of graph to display in the active window The options are bar line area or points plus line If the Graph toolbar is visible you can select the option using the appropriate icon lut Display graphs using bars la Display graphs using lines la Display graphs showing area Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Grid Lines Select Format Grid Lines to select the lines for the graph in the active window The options are horizontal v
26. C monitor and WCPCs ism Run Playback Format View Sample Window Help New Ctrl N Open Ctrl o Close Ctrl VV Save As 3781 WCPC Import Logging Export Properties Ctrl R Print Setup 13781 SN 9810000 Apr27 2006 1137 17 5 CB1 2 1sec CB1 Exit Figure 4 15 File Menu Options for EAD and all CPCs EPC monitor and WCPCs New Select File New or ni on the toolbar to open a new file and prepare to collect sample data After you select New you are prompted to enter a filename Accept the default filename or enter any filename you chose then select OK Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD A four pane window layout including the samples list window and graph window will open on the desktop with the filename you entered and you are ready to start collecting data Refer to How to Collect Sample Data earlier in this chapter for a complete description Open Select File Open or 5 on the toolbar to open an existing file By default sample files are stored in the same directory as the Aerosol Instrument Manager program All files will automatically be given the appropriate filename extension according to the instrument model you are using see above description If you store data files in another directory or on another drive you must first display the file pathname in the Open window before you can select and open it Note When opening files for s
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29. PARTICLE IN SOECRIUTMEESNSIES Condensation Particle Counters and Detectors Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for Condensation Particle Counters EPC Environmental Particle Counter Monitor Water based Condensation Particle Counters and Electrical Aerosol Detector User s Manual P N 1930062 Revision J October 2010 q gt TRUST SCIENCE INNOVATION TSI INCORPORATED Product Registration Start Seeing the Benefits of Registering Today Thank you for your TSI instrument purchase Occasionally TSI releases information on software updates product enhancements and new products By registering your instrument TSI will be able to send this important information to you http register tsi com As part of the registration process you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services TSI s customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing TSI Incorporated USA Website www tsi com UK Website www tsiinc co uk Germany Website www tsiinc de France Website www tsiinc fr Singapore E mail tsi singaporeQtsi com 1 Manufacturer of TSI AirFLow Instruments and Alnor products P N 2980174 Rev F Copyright 2010 by TSI Incorporated Aerosol Instrument Manager9 _ Getting Started Software for Condensation Particle Counters ftware P EPC Environmental Particle Counter SEO eEced es Monitor Water based Condensation Particle
30. Properties dialog box Communications Error A Cannot communicate with the instrument Please check that it is connected turned on and that the port is not already in use by another application Use the Communications Tab to verify the connection to the instrument and make certain the instrument is turned on Once the program connects with the instrument a Samples List window and a Data Graph window open on the desktop 6 Select RunlStart Data Collection or O on the toolbar Sampling will proceed as set up in the Properties dialog box When the program begins collecting sample data the data is displayed in the windows that are open on the desktop As each sample finishes the data for the sample is stored and a new sample begins When the last sample finishes sampling stops but the windows remain open 7 View print and export the sample data using procedures described in Chapter 3 Downloading Remotely Sampled Data from the CPC Model 3007 After you have collected data with the Model 3007 CPC you can download the data to the program for analysis To download data from the Model 3007 CPC to the computer proceed as follows 1 Make certain the CPC is connected properly to the computer Refer to the instrument manual if needed 2 Select Filel New or ni on the toolbar The New Instrument and Associated Data Files dialog box opens on your desktop Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC
31. To resize a toolbar position the cursor at an edge or corner of the toolbar window that you have moved and resize it as desired You can hide a toolbar by selecting the x in the upper right corner Sample Menu The Sample menu lets you navigate through files with multiple samples Software Procedures 4 37 4 38 Selec Window Help Beginning Sample Alt B Previous Sample Alt P Next Sample AIt N Ending Sample Alt E Delete Undelete Sample Del Select All Ctrl A Figure 4 23 Sample Menu Note You can also navigate through files with multiple samples using the Navigation toolbar Beginning Sample Select Sample Beginning Sample or w from the toolbar to display the data for the first sample of the file in the active window Previous Sample Select Sample Previous Sample or i from the toolbar to display the data for the previous sample of the file in the active window Next Sample Select Sample Next Sample or from the toolbar to display the data for the next sample of the file in the active window Ending Sample Select Sample Ending Sample or from the toolbar to display the data for the last sample of the file in the active window Delete Undelete Sample Select Sample Delete Undelete Sample or xi from the toolbar to mark a sample for deletion or to unmark a sample that has been previously marked for deletion Sample data that is marked as deleted are not physically deleted from the file u
32. Type Information stored for each sample Instrument ID Sample length Averaging interval Comment Sample title Time sample started Status flags from the instrument A 1 Project files are created by the program when you open a data file and work with it They have an extension to indicate the type of instrument that they are the project files for for example AIM1 p07 is the project file for data file AIM1 cO7 for a Model 3007 CPC Project files keep track of cosmetic attributes like which windows are open on the desktop when you close the file and how that information is displayed If you transfer data files to someone you do not need to transfer the project files unless you want to If you delete a project file a new project file is created Project File Parameters The following parameters are saved for each window Q The graph type bar line or area Q The grid type shown on the graph none vertical horizontal or both vertical and horizontal Q Y axis scale parameters Q Position and size of the window The following parameters apply to the entire file not to each individual window Q Playback delay time Q Current sample index the sample number of the sample you were viewing when you exited the program Saved Parameters A 2 The following parameters are stored for the Aerosol Instrument Manager software application in the file aim ini located in the same directory where the Aerosol Ins
33. ag the mouse to the opposite corner of the data you want enlarged Release the left mouse button The area you selected is enlarged You can continue to zoom further by repeating steps 1 through 3 UNDO To Unzoom select Format Undo Zoom or S on the toolbar or press the z key in the graph window The enlarged area is returned to normal view Getting Started 3 7 Print Information Displayed on the Desktop 3 8 You can print the information displayed in the active window on the desktop as follows you must have a printer properly installed 1 With a graph or table window active on the desktop select File Print Preview or l from the toolbar 2 Review that what you see in the print preview window is what you want to print an example is shown in Figure 3 4 and then select Print from the Preview box The contents of the window are sent to your printer TSI Condensation Particle Counter 3775 File Read Room Air C75 Sample Number 2 Record Date 03 10 2005 12 16 57 Averaging Interval hh mm ss 00 00 00 1 Concentration Data Room Air Concentration cm e5 e e e A Cen co to E NO e 0 0 i I LU i 1 LU U 12 17 12 18 10 Wed Aug 2005 Pag 1 of 1 Figure 3 4 Print Preview Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD You can immediately print a window without previewing it by selecting File Print or S from the toolbar Export Da
34. ample sessions that run past midnight refer to the description of Sequence Files in Appendix C and for information on how the files are opened When the file opens a window opens on the Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop containing data from the first sample in the file You can have many samples and many files open on the desktop at the same time Only one window however is the active window Close Select File Close or ct to close a file and all the windows associated with it If there are windows open on the desktop from more than one file Close will close only those windows associated with the file whose window is currently active If you attempt to close a file that has been changed but not saved you will be prompted to save the changes before closing the file If you have marked a sample or samples for deletion but have not saved the file you will get the following message Some samples have been marked for deletion Do you want them permanently removed If you click Yes the samples marked for deletion are permanently deleted If you click No the samples marked for deletion are not deleted They are saved and are no longer marked for deletion Save Select File Save or E on the toolbar to save sample data to a file Software Procedures 4 25 4 26 If you have marked a sample or samples for deletion but have not saved the file you will get the following message Some samples have been marked for de
35. and EAD 3 Select a filename and optionally a location other than the Aerosol Instrument Manager folder The default name is AIMI for the first file you open AIM2 for the second file you open and so on You can accept the default name or enter any name you choose 4 Verify that the Files of Type box indicates the correct extension for the instrument you are using CO7 for a Model 3007 CPC You do not need to enter an extension in the filename box It will be assigned automatically 5 After you enter a filename or if you accept the default name press the Open button If you get the following error message when opening a New file press the OK button This will open the Communications Tab of the Properties dialog box Communications Error A Cannot communicate with the instrument Please check that it is connected turned on has the correct comm settings set in the properties and that the port is not in use by another application Verify the connection to the instrument and make certain the instrument is turned on Once the program connects with the CPC a Samples List window and a Data Graph window open on the desktop 6 Select Run Receive Logged Data The Receive Samples From Instrument dialog box appears Receive Samples From Instrument Serial Number 3007 03011006 Samples 3 Select Sample s to Receive Sample ID Date Time Sample 01 03 28 05 21 38 16 Sample 02 05 24 05 15 02 27 Sampl
36. and then averaged for each averaging interval The particle concentration is live time corrected for coincidence in CPC models 3771 3772 and 3776 and in the single count mode of the 3775 lt 50 000 particles cm and in EPC monitor model 3783 WCPC models 3787 and 3788 The live time correction can be turned off using serial commands for the 3772 or 3771 CPC For Model 3781 3785 and 3786 WCPCs Model 3022A and 3025A CPCs particle concentration is calculated in two different ways At low concentrations single particle counts are summed over each averaging interval divided by the sample time and adjusted for the different flow rate of that model CPC For high concentrations 1 1 24 000 cm for the 3781 2500 cm for the 3785 1000 cm for the 3786 and the 3022A and gt 10 000 cm for the 3025A the concentration as displayed on the front panel is collected every second and then averaged for each averaging interval For the 3010 3010D 3760A and 3762 CPC particle concentration is calculated the same way as for low concentrations in the 3781 3785 3786 3022A and 3025A CPCs Model 3775 CPC 3785 WCPC and 3022A CPC can measure up to 10 cm using photometric calibration at high concentrations gt 50 000 cm for 3775 gt 20 000 t cm for 3785 and gt 10 000 4 cm for 3022A For the 3007 CPC particle concentration is sampled every second and averaged for each averaging interval Diameter conce
37. ank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CHAPTER 4 Software Procedures Before using the information in this chapter read Chapter 3 Chapter 3 provides getting started information to help you understand the basics of how the program works The subsections of this chapter provide Q How To information for setting properties for a CPC EPC monitor WCPC or an EAD and how to collect sample data for analysis by the program Q A description of all menus and menu items available when using a CPC EPC monitor WCPC or an EAD or viewing data files How to Set Up Instrument Properties To access the Properties dialog box for a CPC EPC monitor WCPC or an EAD connect the instrument to the computer refer to the appropriate instrument manual if necessary and then select File Properties or Run Properties or Ctrl R The software displays the Properties dialog box The Properties dialog box displays the following information Q The initial default properties as set by TSI or Q The properties are recalled from the previous sample when you press the OK button on leaving this dialog The Properties dialog box contains three tabs Scheduling Settings and Communications For the CPC 3007 there are three additional tabs Log Model Log Modes 2 and 3 and Instrument Clock Each is described below 4 1 4 2 Scheduling Tab The Scheduling tab lets you select the nu
38. ata All CPC WCPC models and the EAD allow you to collect data directly from the instrument as it is sampled Additionally the Model 3007 CPC allows for remote data sampling which can be downloaded to the Aerosol Instrument Manager software as desired Both methods of collecting sample data are described below Collecting Sample Data To collect data from a CPC WCPC or EAD proceed as follows 1 Make certain the instrument is connected properly to the computer Refer to the instrument manual if necessary 2 Select Filel New or ni on the toolbar The New Instrument and Associated Data File dialog box opens on your desktop 3 Select a filename and optionally a location other than the Aerosol Instrument Manager folder The default name is AIMI for the first file you open AIM2 for the second file you Software Procedures 4 11 open and so on You can accept the default name or enter any name you choose 4 Verify that the Files of Type box indicates the correct extension for the instrument you are using the extension indicates the correct instrument model number for example C75 for a Model 3775 CPC You do not need to enter an extension in the filename box It will be automatically assigned the extension that you selected 5 After you enter a filename or if you accept the default name press the Open button If you get the following error message when opening a New file press the OK button to open the
39. business interruption loss of information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this SOFTWARE TSI and Aerosol Instrument Manager are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated TSI logo Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer SMPS Environmental Particle Counter and EPC are trademarks of TSI Incorporated Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Contents Manual History 5 eee eigenen SE iv Earum V Software License effective March 1999 ssessessssss vi About This Manual idet nete trennen xi PU tpOose c inii d eI od ERR e Le EE IRE ee UTE xi Organization issira aea aE aa NE dee edad n xi Related Product Literature ssssssssssssee xii Getting Helps oie ete eR ER TER heat as xiii Submitting COMMEN naia Ea a a E a xiii CHAPTER 1 Introd ction 5 ere enara eenean Ee iein cl eaeeeeseede 1 1 Particle Concentration and Diameter Concentration 1 1 Notations Conventions Used in This Manual 1 3 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Software eee 2 1 Installation Requirements ssssssssssee ne 2 1 Installation ettet teo Tit e or bed 2 2 CHAPTER 3 Get
40. cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeesnaeees 4 11 Collecting Sample Data ssssse 4 11 Downloading Remotely Sampled Data from the CPC Model 3007 etta ene ea aenean hes 4 12 Import Data from Flash Memory Card for Series 3710 CPCS m 4 14 Import Data from USB Flash Memory Stick for EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3 898 i tinier Mote e etus ree t ect are t taut dos 4 18 Model 3781 WCPC Data Import and Logging 4 19 Active Men s a i eiie aute i ettet lleciuit iei m t ibeiedt tud 4 23 File MG6nDU ste ed ERR PP rere ERI S PUE elas 4 24 RUM Menu ioni enn dean cits Hola deine sene wel ra eu Ud dinette 4 28 Playback Menu eee e e ec E EE une Ends 4 30 Format MOD 2554 op cereo e ate ee e ood ee P De edge ee WAP TN Es 4 31 Mew MOU RR TCR 4 35 Sample Menu sssssssssssssseesenerenen nennen nnne nnne 4 37 WindowWw MOfU iit ert eade aes ne i Tae ae ran OR a ERE Pda adn d 4 39 Help Mnt iiio hime aie Bite edita dsti bie tenido 4 39 Context Sensitive Menus for Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 3788 sss eene 4 40 Status Bar leoris ite dL eer RE REALE Od 4 44 CHAPTER 5 Setting Up for Auto Recovery eee 5 1 Setting up the Computer and Operating System for Auto Recovery 5 1 Data Collection Process After Power Failure ssssse 5 5 APPENDIX A Data Files P
41. cording to the setting of your computer s system clock For these sample sessions a sequence of files is created with each file in the sequence given a unique filename extension identifying its proper order Normally only a single file is created for any sample session and it has a filename extension of the form cxx For example Atmosphere c07 would be identified as a 3007 CPC file If the sample session period runs past midnight a file is created for each date day The samples collected before midnight including the sample that is running at midnight are collected in a file with the normal extension i e cO7 Samples that are collected after midnight are saved in a file with an extension of the form 1 c07 Using the same example as above the next filename would be Atmosphere 1 c07 For a very long sample session a file is created each time the sample session runs past midnight and is indicated by adding a new number to the file extension Using the previous example the file following Atmosphere 1 c07 is Atmosphere 2 c07 and the next file would be Atmosphere 3 c07 and so on These files contain information to link them when opened and the files can be recalled as if they were a single file The files may also be selected and opened as individual files When you save the samples collected during a sample session that runs past midnight you provide a filename just as you would for any sample session You d
42. d the Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop is displayed waiting for the next scheduled data collection e Data collection was scheduled to start before the shutdown When the next scheduled data collection time occurs data collection starts without any interruptions as it would have before the shutdown e Data was being collected and was in the process of collecting a data sample when the shutdown occurred A stub sample data file is started to collect the data over the remaining time of the scheduled sample The first sample in this data file is stamped with Power Failure Recovery Sample in the comment field Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD APPENDIX A Data Files Project Files and Stored Parameters The Aerosol Instrument Manager software stores data in two types of files data files and project files This appendix describes those files and the parameters stored in them In addition it also describes the parameters stored in the aim ini file Data Files and Project Files The Aerosol Instrument Manager software uses two types of files L Data files QO Project files Data files contain sample data They have a filename extension to indicate the type of instrument from which data was collected such as CO7 for a Model 3007 CPC The information stored in data files includes Information stored for the whole file Number of samples in file Instrument
43. d to every new sample in the selected Aerosol Instrument Manager file The Instrument ID will be automatically read from each data file and added to each imported sample Use Save As button to bring up the Select a New or an Existing Data File window to put in the Aerosol Instrument Manager file name that will be used to save the imported sample data files If a new file name is selected a new Aerosol Instrument Manager file will be created If an existing file of the correct type instrument type and data averaging interval match is selected then the new series 3770 data is appended as new samples in the existing file Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Select a New or an Existing Data file Save in AIM 7 0 iii AIM12 C76 i AIM26 C76 i AIM44 C76 l AIM13 C76 i AIM27 C76 i AIM45 C76 iil AIM 14 C76 il A1M28 C76 iii AIM46 C76 l AIM15 C76 ii AIM29 C76 iii AIM47 C76 lii AIM 16 1 C76 iii AIM30 C76 ii A148 C76 iii AIM16 C76 il A1M31 C76 il A1M49 C76 iii AIM17 1 C76 il AIM32 C76 il AIM50 C76 lil AIM17 C76 iii AIM33 C76 ii A1M51 C76 iil AIM18 C76 iii AIM34 C76 il IM 3776 1 iii AIM19 C76 il AIM35 C76 iil AIM_3776 C iii AIM20 C76 il AIM36 76 ill AIM_37763 iii AIM21 C76 il AIM37 C76 il Ar ADDAII iii AIM22 C76 il AIM38 C76 i ArVIIII C76 il AIM223uly 1 C76 il AIM39 C76 il AIMMonday2 ll AIM22J
44. e 03 12 31 05 08 32 43 Select All Close Software Procedures 4 13 7 The dialog lets you select the samples you want to download The number of samples depends on the settings selected for Log Modes 2 and 3 You can receive download one sample at a time by highlighting the sample or you can also receive download several samples at a time by highlighting one sample and then holding down the Ctrl key and selecting other samples You can also click the Select All button to highlight all samples 8 After you select the sample or samples to download click the Receive button The sample data is downloaded into the open file 9 View print and export the sample data using procedures described in Chapter 3 10 After you have downloaded the data from the Model 3007 you can clear the instrument s memory by selecting Run Clear Instrument Memory Import Data from Flash Memory Card for Series 3770 CPCs The Series 3770 CPCs can collect sample data onto a removable flash memory card Using a flash memory card docking station available in CPC accessory kit sample data saved on the card can be imported into the Aerosol Instrument Manager software and viewed and displayed using the various features offered by the software Follow the steps below to import the sample data into the software See the individual CPC instrument manual for a description of the series 3770 CPC data files Notes Data files can be moved from Fla
45. e if selected The Y value is the total number of counter per averaging interval selected as shown in Figure 4 27 Default is Concentration Both Count and Concentration are live time coincidence corrected See instrument manual for more information on live time correction Room Air 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1217 1218 1219 12 20 12 21 10 Wed Aug 2005 Figure 4 27 Display Count per Averaging Interval versus Time 2 4 Display Analog Input 1 and or Analog Input 2 Series 3770 CPCs have the capability of sending external analog data along with the CPC data Select this option to display the analog data along with the count or concentration data see Figure 4 28 This option can be used to investigate the effect of other parameters such as temperature humidity and pressure etc on the particle concentration The particle counter models 3783 3787 and 3788 have only one analog input Display Analog in Separate Graph This creates a two chart graph with one or two Analog data sets in the second chart Both upper and lower charts share a common x axis data set but each chart has its own Y axis data set as shown in Figure 4 29 Default is Single Chart display see Figure 4 28 Analog Input Labels The analog input data is always in volts but the labels can be changed to describe the voltage source For example Fan Pressure could be entered instead of the default label Analog 1
46. ent Select Run Connect to Instrument to connect the software to the CPC EPC monitor WCPC or EAD You must connect before you can download data or begin sampling When you select File New the software automatically connects to the CPC EPC monitor WCPC or EAD Disconnect from Instrument Select Run Disconnect from Instrument to disconnect the software from the CPC EPC monitor WCPC or the EAD Receive Logged Data CPC 3007 only Select Run Receive Logged Data to begin downloading data from the Model 3007 CPC Select this menu item to download previously logged sample data from the CPC Clear Instrument Memory CPC 3007 only Select Run Clear Instrument Memory to clear all previously logged sample data from the Model 3007 CPC s memory Auto Export Select Run Auto Export to automatically export data for use in another program Refer to Export Data to a File in Chapter 3 for additional information Software Procedures 4 29 4 30 Properties This menu item provides a shortcut to the same Properties menu item listed under the File menu and appears here for convenience Select Run Properties or Ctrl R to display the Properties dialog that lets you set the parameters used by the Aerosol Instrument Manager software to collect sample data The parameters that can be set are described earlier in this chapter Playback Menu The Playback menu appears only when a Samples List window
47. er 6003653 TSI Incorporated Model 3785 Water based Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1933001 TSI Incorporated Model 3786 Ultrafine Water based Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 1930072 TSI Incorporated Model 3787 General Purpose Water based Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 6003712 TSI Incorporated Model 3788 Nano Water based Condensation Particle Counter Operation and Service Manual part number 6003713 TSI Incorporated Model 3070A Electrical Aerosol Detector Instruction Manual part number 1930063 TSI Incorporated Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Getting Help To obtain assistance for this software or to submit suggestions please contact Particle Instruments TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax 651 490 3824 Telephone 1 800 874 2811 USA or 651 490 2811 E mail technical serviceQtsi com Submitting Comments TSI values your comments and suggestions on this manual Please use the comment sheet on the last page of this manual to send us your opinion on the manual s usability to suggest specific improvements or to report any technical errors If the comment sheet has already been used mail or fax your comments on another sheet of paper to TSI Incorporated Particle Instruments 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 551
48. ertical both or none If the Graph toolbar is visible you can select the option using the appropriate icon L Display graphs with no grid E Display graphs with a horizontal grid u Display graphs with a vertical grid E Display graphs with both horizontal and vertical grids Color Select Format Color or amp from the toolbar to change the colors used to display items in the active window When you select Format Color the Graph Color or Table Color window opens depending on the active window on the desktop Figure 4 20 shows both These windows include a preview screen a drop down list and a color palette From the drop down list select the name of the item you want to modify The current color for that item is indicated in the color palette Use the mouse to point to the new color for that item and click the left mouse button to select it The preview screen then displays the item in the new color Select items from the drop down list and colors as desired When finished press OK the colors you selected will be used from that point on in all graphs and or tables Software Procedures 4 33 4 34 Color Object Window Background Basic colors EHI el See en pmi EG oe E E ITE f ERE EEE EEE EEE g CEET T Im iE Figure 4 20 Color Object Window Background Om ets ee Dese rt rs A Abc Abc Abc Abc Abe Ab B Abc Abc Abc Abc Abc Abc D Abc Abc Abe Abc Abe Abc
49. fer the system time Communications Tab The Communications tab lets you set up and test the communications port It is only available when you are connected to an instrument You can tell you are connected when the New Sample icon is the last icon in the Sample View or you see the text Connected in the status bar Figure 4 7 shows the Communications tab for the EAD and all CPCs except Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 Figure 4 8 shows the Communication tab for Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 As shown in Figure 4 8 the Series 3770 CPCs also have USB communication ports available Table 4 5 describes the fields and buttons of the Communications tab for the EAD and all CPC models Notes If you are collecting data and lose communications for more than three seconds data collection is stopped for the current sample If you have entered a Repeat Every time on the Scheduling tab a new sample is collected when the repeat interval occurs assuming communications has been restored The USB communication ports of the Series 3780 particle counters act like serial ports by using a USB driver Software Procedures 4 9 4 10 CPC Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Communications Available Ports r Test comm port D Test Com port 9 Test Result Figure 4 7 The Communications Tab of the Properties Dialog B
50. he reference time for the program is the time at which your computer is set Files of Sample Sessions That Run Past Midnight The files for sample sessions that run past midnight are handled differently than those that start and stop on the same date In this case a sequence of files is created with each file in the sequence given a unique filename extension identifying its proper order Appendix C provides a complete description of sequence files including how to access a file that is part of a sequence The software provides an auto save feature for sample times greater than 300 seconds 5 minutes Intended to prevent data loss in the event of a computer failure power loss etc this feature Software Procedures 4 3 4 4 automatically writes the sample data to the data file after each 5 minute interval The maximum data loss is less than 5 minutes The Scheduling Tab for EPC model 3783 WCPC models 3787 and 3788 gives you the ability to synchronize the instrument clock with the computer clock CPC Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Communications Sample Sample length Sec Number of samples Total Sample Time Averaging Interval Sec Fi Scheduled Only Once Repeat Every o h om StatatTime 4 59 zi Sync instrument clock at midnight mm dd yy 24 hr time Check Time Computer Clock 12 04 03 16 58 23 Instrument Clock 12 04 03 16 58 23 Figu
51. igure 5 1 Select the Automatically restart check box and click OK twice 10 Download and install TweekUI for Windows a free PowerToy software from the Microsoft website 11 Select and run TweekUI for Windows Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Startup and Recovery System startup Default operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional fastdetect NoExecute Op v v Time to display list of operating systems 3 seconds V Time to display recovery options when needed seconds To edit the startup options file manually dick Edit System failure Write an event to the system log Send an administrative alert Automatically restart Write debugging information Figure 5 1 Startup and Recovery Dialog Box 12 In the TweekUI for Windows select the Logon tab and check the Log on automatically at system startup box Figure 5 2 13 In the Username and Password boxes enter the appropriate username and password and click Apply Setting Up for Auto Recovery 5 3 Tweak UI O The Clear last user setting must be disabled on the Paranoia page for automatic logon to work property J Show shutdown button on logon dialog Figure 5 2 Tweak UI 14 Select Start Control PanellUser Accounts The User Account dialog appears Figure 5 3 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD User Accounts User
52. ile To avoid mixing data from CPCs with different serial numbers use one flash memory card for each instrument Software Procedures 4 17 7 Message line There is a line of general information text at the bottom of the Import dialog box It provides information on status of the import and displays 2 sec logged samples that are skipped during conversion etc 8 If the 3770 Import dialog is opened when no data file is open in Aerosol Instrument Manager software after logged data files from the memory card are imported and the OK button is pressed the Import dialog box closes and the imported Aerosol Instrument Manager file opens If Cancel button is pressed the dialog box simply closes Select File Open io open the imported Aerosol Instrument Manager file With a Series 3770 CPC data file open in Aerosol Instrument Manager software after data files from flash memory card are imported and the OK or Cancel button is pressed the Import dialog box simply closes Select File Open to open the Aerosol Instrument Manager data file with the samples imported from the flash memory card Import Data from USB Flash Memory Stick for EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 EPC Environmental Particle Counter monitor Model 3783 and Water based Condensation Particle Counter Models 3787 and 3788 can collect sample data onto a removable USB flash memory stick The sample data saved on the USB memory stick ca
53. ing actions Select Sample Select All to play back all samples or Select individual samples using the mouse and the Ctrl key to highlight those samples you want to see You must select at least two samples or Select a group of samples by holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse to rubber band outline the samples you want to select Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Note The Playback menu items and toolbar icons are only enabled when the Samples List Window is the active window and multiple samples are selected 2 When you have selected the samples you want to view select Playback Play The setup box shown in Figure 3 2 appears Playback Setup Sample Viewing Time C full speed Play Once C 0 5 seconds Play Continuous C 2 5 seconds Cancel C 5 seconds Figure 3 2 Playback Setup Dialog Box 3 Select the sample viewing time and whether you want the samples displayed once or continuously Playback begins immediately For better viewing it may be necessary to minimize the Samples List window 4 You can pause the playback at any time by selecting Playback Pause Select Playback Play to continue playback where you left off You can stop playback at any time by selecting Playback Stop When you stop playback you cannot restart it Use Playback Pause and Playback Play if you want to stop and start playback You can also control playbac
54. ing off aeneo Unknown status Logging Computer 3781 WCPC Synchronize Data Logging Start Averaging Interval sec 1 Clear Memory Figure 4 12 3781 WCPC Data Logging Dialog Box 9 Check Time Reads the current time from the computer and the current time from the 3781 WCPC and displays the two times in the same format 10 Synchronize Sets the current time of the 3781 WCPC to match the current time of the computer Re reads the two times and displays them They should match to the second after synchronization Note Time between the computer and the 3781 WCPC can drift a Jew seconds a day 11 Start Begins data logging at the given data averaging interval 1 to 300 seconds All intervals are in integer seconds 12 Stop Stops data logging immediately Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Active Menus 13 Clear Memory Brings up a message box Click Yes to erase ALL logged data currently stored in the internal memory chip in the 3781 WCPC Aerosol Instrument Manager PN Clear Memory will Erase ALL of the Logged Data in the 3781 WCPC Continue Yes or No Figure 4 13 Clear Memory will Erase ALL of the Logged Data in the 3781 WCPC 14 Exit Returns back to the 3781 WCPC Import Logging dialog box Notes If the 3781 WCPC is logging data Read Memory button is inactive When data logging is on start collecting data and Instrument Status with Aerosol
55. int Print Setup Select FilelPrint Setup to set up the printer for printing Refer to your Windows documentation and your printers documentation for information about setting the printer parameters List of Recently Accessed Files Between the Printer Setup and Exit menu items is a list of the most recently accessed data files a maximum of four files is displayed These are accessed from the menu by selecting Filel1 2 3 or 4 The list provides a shortcut to these files so you can bypass the Open command To open one of the files listed use the mouse to highlight it and then click the left mouse button The file opens on the desktop Software Procedures 4 27 4 28 Exit Select File Exit to end the program Run Menu The items available under the Run menu are used to start and stop data collection Run Playback Format View Sampl Start data collection F10 TE Format view Sample Window t Start data collection F10 Receive Logged Data Disconnect from Instrument Clear Instrument Memory Auto Export Auto Export Properties Ctri R Properties A B Figure 4 16 Run Menu for A EAD and All CPCs except CPC 3007 B Model 3007 CPC Start Data Collection With a new file open on the desktop select Run I Start Data Collection or on the toolbar to begin collecting sample data Samples are collected according to the sample length number of samples scheduled times averaging interval and other para
56. iption The instrument is reporting Select Yes to start sampling or select No if you do not want to CPC Fault Temp Low start sampling at this time Do you want to start sampling anyway Unable to read instrument status due to Before sampling begins Aerosol Instrument Manager verifies communication error the status of the instrument It was unable to read the instrument status The boundaries range is invalid The start time selected for the view boundary cannot exceed the end time You must stop data collection before exiting Attempt to exit Aerosol Instrument Manager during a sample Aerosol Instrument Manager run There is no data to be saved Attempt to save a file with no sample data The file you have selected is part of a sequence You have selected a file that is part of a sequence of files You of files Do you want to view all the files can select Yes to view all the files or No to view only the file you initially selected than the sample length The Averaging Interval cannot be zero greater than the Averaging Interval averaging interval The maximum data points allowed are 10 000 The sample length divided by the averaging interval cannot You need to change the value of either the exceed 10 000 sample length or the averaging interval The Sample Length should be divisible by the Properties Scheduling values are invalid Averaging Interval The properties for sample x could not be Unable to save changed propert
57. k by using icons on the toolbar The icons perform the following operations uH Stop Stop playback u Pause Pause playback on current sample D Start Start playback or restart playback Getting Started 3 5 Select a Data Hot Spot When a graph is open on the desktop you can find the values of a data point as follows l Position the pointer on the bar line or peak depending on the type of graph that is active The pointer becomes a pointing hand 2 Press the left mouse button to display the values Figure 3 3 shows how the data values would be displayed for a Model 3775 CPC Room Air Sampling 11 59 19 7 0 1sec o d in iz o N in 2 03e404 Status OK in x o Concentration Z cm e4 in 1 1 1 D 11 57 11 58 11 59 12 00 12 01 10 Wed Aug 2005 Figure 3 3 Use the Mouse to Directly View Data Values CPC sample file Tip After you have a data hot spot selected use the arrow keys or the gt and keys to move the cursor right or left from one value to the next or grab the vertical bar and drag it to another location Refer to Appendix B for a list of other keys or key combinations you can use to navigate and perform operations without using the mouse Delete Undelete Samples 3 6 To delete samples from a file you must first mark them for deletion and then Save the file The following procedures will permanently delete samples from a file
58. le started data logging and the time that the sample stopped logging The Import utility only imports the selected data samples By default all samples read from the memory are initially selected Use the mouse and Ctrl key to select just a subset of the samples that you want to convert Available Memory is the amount of memory in percentage left in the internal memory chip in the 3781 WCPC The maximum number of records is 24 567 Samples is the number of sample periods found in the stream logged data A sample is defined as a set of records that have the same data averaging interval and the time period between every two records matches that averaging interval For example if the data averaging interval is 1 second then to be included in the same sample every time stamped record must be one second removed from the previous record Stopping and restarting data logging will effectively close one sample and begin a new sample Log Start and Log Stop cover the entire span of data records logged in the 3781 WCPC Log Start is the start time stamp of the first record in the memory chip and Log Stop is the stop time stamp of the last record in the memory chip Sample Properties optional Specify a Title and Comment to be added to every new sample in the selected Aerosol Instrument Manager file The Instrument ID will be automatically read from each data file and added to each imported sample Save As Save records i
59. letion Do you want them permanently removed If you click Yes the samples marked for deletion are permanently deleted If you click No the samples marked for deletion are not deleted They are saved and are no longer marked for deletion Save As Select FilelSave As to save data in an existing file to a new filename The file contents are duplicated to the new filename If you want to delete the original filename use Windows Internet Explorer browser to do so After you select Save As you can select a drive directory You can use the same filename if you save the file to another drive directory but if you want to save the file to the same directory you must give it a new name Do not add the filename extension It is added automatically when you select Save Import Series 3770 Data Files Select File Import series 3770 Data Files to import and convert data from a Flash Memory Card Refer to Import Data from Flash Memory Card for Series 3770 CPCs earlier in this chapter for details This option is inactive when a file that is not from Series 3770 CPCs is open in the software Import 3783 EPC Monitor and WCPC 3787 and 3788 Data Files Select File Import EPC 3783 or WCPC 3787 3788 Data Files to import and convert data from a USB Flash Memory Stick Refer to Import Data from USB Flash Memory Stick for EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 earlier in this chapter for details This
60. llect data simultaneously Q A Microsoft Windows compatible printer is optional Installation Install the Aerosol Instrument Manager software as follows 1 Shut down exit all programs applications on the Windows desktop 2 With the computer on and Windows running insert the Aerosol Instrument Manager CD ROM in your CD drive to run the autorun exe from the CD a If AutoPlay is enabled on your PC the setup program will begin automatically and the introduction screen will be displayed on the Windows desktop b If AutoPlay is not enabled select Run from the Start menu and type D Nautorun where D is the letter corresponding to your CD drive in the Open box and press OK 3 Follow the instructions as the setup program runs When setup is complete you will be prompted to read the readme htm file You should view the readme htm file if one is available This file contains important information that could not be included in this manual If you decide not to read the file immediately you can access the file later It will be installed in the same directory as the application 4 When the installation program finishes remove the CD ROM and store the CD in a safe place for later use Note Before starting data collection you may want to set up the monitoring computer to recover from a power failure and to resume data collection Refer to Chapter 5 Setting Up for Auto Recovery for details 2 2 Aerosol Instrume
61. ly have them cascade or arrange them in one of two predetermined auto fit layouts Refer to your Windows documentation for examples and more information for Tile horizontal Tile vertical and cascade layouts Press the m button or Ctrl L in the toolbar for the four Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD pane layout or press the button or Ctrl K for the two pane layout as shown in Figure 3 6 for a CPC file All of the program windows that are currently open on the desktop are listed at the bottom of the Window menu under the Close All item To make a window active and bring it to the top of all windows select the name of the window from the list of open windows y Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Air C75 dc uH m z IS Al call Data Graph Room Air C75 08 10 05 11 56 22 C Program Files TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Air Sampling 08 10 05 12 16 57 C Program Files TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Room Air 08 10 05 12 39 20 C Program Files TS Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Figure 3 6 Two Pane Layout of a CPC File Quit the Program To end the program select File Exit All windows and files open on the desktop are closed If you have made changes to a file and have not yet saved it you will be prompted to do so Getting Started 3 11 3 12 This page intentionally left bl
62. mall to medium to large Undo Zoom Select Format Undo Zoom to return a graph to its normal viewing size after you have zoomed in on a portion of the graph See Zoom In and Out on Data in a Graph in Chapter 3 View Menu The list of items in the View menu depends on which windows are open on the desktop and which one is active The View menu lets you select the sample windows to open on the desktop and select parameters to view in those windows A checkmark next to an item indicates the item has already been selected Look under the Windows menu to find the item and make it the active window Software Procedures 4 35 4 36 UOVA Sample Window Help v Graph F6 v Table Shift F6 v Statistics F3 Settings Copy Ctrl C Instrument Status Ctrl I Toolbars gt Figure 4 22 View Menu Graph Select View Graph to open a graph window that displays the file s sample data based on particle concentration or diameter concentration for the EAD Table Select View Table to open a table window that displays the file s sample data based on particle concentration or diameter concentration EAD Statistics Select View Statistics to open a window of statistical information for the active sample Settings Select View Settings to view the settings for the current sample Instrument Status Select View Instrument Status to display a dialog window displaying status information for the CPC EPC
63. mber of samples the length of each sample how often samples are collected and the start time for the sample You cannot change the averaging interval for a file that already has data If you want to change the averaging interval you must start a new file Figure 4 1 shows a Properties dialog box showing the Scheduling tab A description of each parameter follows CPC Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Communications Sample Sample length Sec Number of samples Total Sample Time 120 x 4 8m3s Averaging Interval Sec includes overhead T Scheduled Only Once Repeat Every o h om Start At Time 12 0 ja Figure 4 1 Scheduling Tab of the Properties Dialog Box Table 4 1 Descriptions of Scheduling Parameters for a CPC EPC monitor WCPC or an EAD Sample length Sec This is the amount of time in seconds that data will be collected from the TSI instrument for each sample The maximum value allowed is 86400 24 hours Number of Samples This is the total number of samples you want to collect The maximum value allowed is 65535 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Total Sample Time This field is calculated by the software and shows the total sample time based on the values you entered in the Sample Length and Number of Samples boxes The value is displayed in days hours minutes and seconds Note that when multiple samples
64. meters set in the tabs of the Properties dialog see earlier in this chapter Note If a start time is set this menu item and its associated icon is disabled Once you select Start Data Collection sampling begins immediately or starts at the scheduled time As data is collected it is displayed in the open windows Finish Current Sample Select RunlFinish Current Sample when you want to stop collecting sample data prematurely Before all samples have ended as set in the Properties dialog When you select this item the current sample is allowed to finish before sampling ends Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Stop Current Sample Select Run Stop Current Sample or ll on the toolbar when you want to stop collecting sample data immediately When you select this item sampling stops and data collected to this point is stored in the data file Abort Current Sample Select Run Abort Current Sample when you want to abort data collection Aerosol Instrument Manager automatically saves the data to the file after 5 minutes of sampling therefore once data has been written to the file this menu item is unavailable You must stop the current sample and then delete the sample see description under Sample Menu in order to discard the data Otherwise selecting this item prior to 5 minutes of sample time stops sampling and the data for the current sample is discarded Connect to Instrum
65. n Pressure could be entered instead of the default Analog 1 The same name will also appear as labels on the graph see Figure 4 30 Software Procedures 4 43 Status Bar Icons A status bar at the bottom of most windows provides information about what is being shown in the window as well as information about what operations are occurring Each icon is described below Icon Description I Attention An error occurred while sampling and or the sample ended early Float the cursor over this icon to display a tool tip explaining the errors encountered OK Sampling completed without problems 4 44 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CHAPTER 5 Setting Up for Auto Recovery This chapter describes how to setup and restart data collection after a power failure and how the Aerosol Instrument Manager software resumes data collection tasks interrupted by the failure Note The auto power recovery feature applies only to a single CPC running Windows XP Auto recovery for multiple CPCs EPC monitors and WCPCs and for Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system is not supported by the software The Aerosol Instrument Manager software is designed to automatically restart data collection after the CPC EPC monitor WCPC and the computer or both have experienced a power failure To enable this feature the monitoring computer must first be set to aut
66. n an Aerosol Instrument Manager data file or in a text file When this button is pressed a Save As window appears to select the file type and input the file name to save the data a Aerosol Instrument Manager data file Select the Aerosol Instrument Manager data file name to which to store the imported samples The default file name is based on the Model Number Serial Number Date and Time For example 3781 SN 9850000 Apr03 2006 10 09 15 C81 If an existing Aerosol Instrument Manager data file is selected and the instrument type and data averaging interval match the logged data files are imported and appended as new samples to the file If a new Aerosol Instrument Manager data file is selected the logged data files are imported as samples to the newly created file Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Note Samples that have different data averaging intervals cannot be imported into one Aerosol Instrument Manager data file When imported into a new file samples that have a different averaging interval than the first selected sample are skipped and not imported even when they are selected When imported and appended to an existing file samples that have a different averaging interval than the existing file are skipped and not imported The existing file selected should be a 3781 WCPC data file and have an extension of C81 Aerosol Instrument Manager The Averaging Interval d
67. n be imported into the Aerosol Instrument Manager software and viewed and displayed using the various features offered by the software Follow the steps below to import the sample data into the software 1 Plug the flash memory stick into a USB port on the computer to transfer the files to the computer or directly import the files into the Aerosol Instrument Manager software 2 Select File Import EPC 3783 or WCPC 3787 3788 Data Files from the main Aerosol Instrument Manager software File menu when no data file is open or select File Import EPC 3783 or WCPC 3787 3788 Data Files from the File menu when an EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 or 3788 data file is open This option is inactive when a file for a different WCPC model is opened in the software The Import 3783 3787 or 3788 CPC Data Files dialog box opens 3 Follow steps 3 through 8 in the section Import Data from Flash Memory Card for Series 3770 CPCs since the dialog looks the same as the one described in that section 4 18 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Model 3781 WCPC Data Import and Logging The 3781 WCPC can be set to log data to its internal memory chip and download the logged data using the Aerosol Instrument Manager software or RS 232 commands through a terminal program When using the Aerosol Instrument Manager software the data can be downloaded either into the software or as a tex
68. n inlet flow Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Model 3787 3788 3010D 3010 3022A 3025A 3760A 3762 Minimum particle size B096 efficiency nm 5 2 5 23 10 7 3 11 11 Aerosol low rate 100 300 1000 1000 300 30 1500 3000 cm min Upper concentration 7 6 4 4 10 5 4 3 limit particles cm 19 m 19 10 10 10 19 aly Lower concentration sensitivity 0 0 0 0 0 0 o iU particles cm False background 0 01 0 01 0 0000 0 0000 0 01 0 01 0 0000 0 0000 counts particles cm 1 1 5 5 Response time sec for lt 13 1 95 response lt 2 st lt 5 lt 5 20 5 3 1 5 Internal Internal Vacuum Source or or External External Internal Internal External External External External TM SMPS spectrometer Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No compatibility This manual assumes you have Microsoft Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 32 bit operating system on your computer and that you are familiar with how Windows operating system works If you are not familiar with Windows please refer to the information that came with it before you load and use this program Notations Conventions Used in This Manual Q Throughout this manual when reference is made to Windows operating system it implies Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 operating system Q Bold face type is used to indicate that you sho
69. n only be opened individually not as a sequence Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD APPENDIX D Error Messages This appendix lists the messages you may encounter when using the software and suggests the action you should take Table D 1 Error Messages for CPCs EPC Monitor WCPCs and EAD Error Message Description file already exists Do you want to append The text file selected already exists New exported data will be to it appended to the end of the file O is invalid when using a log y scale You must enter a number greater than zero to proceed O is not valid for the maximum value You must enter a number greater than zero to proceed The connected instrument is not a CPC 3775 Verify the type of instrument you are connected to and the file type you opened If you opened a file of type c75 then it is expected that you will connect to a CPC 3775 Cannot communicate with the instrument Communications error the software cannot communicate with Please check that it is connected turned on the instrument Please check the items indicated in the has the correct comm settings set in the message properties and that the port is not in use by another application Cannot find a file filename in the sequence Warning to let you know that the sequence of files has a gap of files associated with filename Only the and the program cannot load all of the files sam
70. ndensation particle counter manuals xii model 3007 xii model 3771 xii condensation particle counter continued model 3772 xii model 3775 xii model 3776 xii model 3781 xii model 3783 xii model 3785 xii model 3787 xii model 3788 xii connect to instrument 4 29 context sensitive menu graph window models 3783 3787 3788 4 40 series 3770 4 40 models 3783 3787 3788 4 40 series 3770 4 40 table window series 3770 4 43 convert and import Series 3770 files 4 17 copy 4 37 count 4 43 D data collection automatic restart 5 1 data collection after power failure 5 5 data collection interruption 5 1 data conversion series 3770 4 15 data files A 1 model 3007 A 1 data hotspot select 3 6 data import and logging model 3781 4 19 4 26 data logging dialog box model 3781 4 23 data logging dialog box model 3781 4 22 data merge icon 4 37 data merge software 2 1 data recovery 5 1 default 4 6 4 8 delete undelete sample 3 6 4 38 description of scheduling parameters 4 2 4 4 descriptions for communications tab 4 11 descriptions for CPC Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab 4 7 descriptions for the CPC 3007 Log Mode 1 Tab 4 6 descriptions of CPC 3007 Instrument Clock Tab 4 9 desktop 3 1 diameter concentration 1 1 disconnect from instrument 4 29 display analog in separate graph 4 41 display analog input 1 and or analog input 2 4 41 4 43 Index 1 display count instead of concentration 4 41 display co
71. ndows desktop using the mouse double click the Aerosol Instrument Manager icon or press the Start menu and select All Programs TSI Aerosol Instrument Manager The Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop appears as shown in Figure 3 1 3 1 Aerosol Instrument Manager Room Air C75 Menu Options 2 B fem Uew seme Window Hep MD Sw Oe HT 10 DR De 100 Lat Ls la LES A A Tool Bar Data Display Graph Format Samples List Open Data Display Table Format ioj xi Data Graph Room Air C75 M E Data Table Room s Room Air Sampling 08 10 05 11 56 22 0 W1 88e 04 40 08 10 05 11 56 22 1 1 92e 04 08 10 05 11 56 222 1 92e 04 08 10 05 11 56 22 3 1 90e 04 3 5 08 10 05 11 56 22 4 08 10 05 14 56 225 191604 30 08 10 05 11 56 226 1 90e 04 3 08 10 05 14 56 227 1 92e 04 08 10 05 14 56 22 8 191e 04 f 2 5 Ty 08 10 05 11 56 23 9 1 94e 04 08 10 05 11 56 23 0 1 92e 04 50 ha 08 10 05 11 56 23 1 1 95e 04 E 08 10 05 11 56 23 2 1 91e 04 E 08 10 05 11 56 23 3 1 88e 04 EE 08 10 05 11 56 234 1 91e 04 s 08 10 05 11 56 23 5 10 08 10 05 11 56 23 6 08 10 05 11 56 23 7 1 92e 04 08 10 05 11 56 23 8 DS 08 10 05 11 56 24 9 193e 04 08 10 05 11 56 24 0 1 95e 04 ME LL insi a einn 08 10 05 11 56 24 1 1 94e 04 11 57 11 58 11 59 12 00 12 01 08 10 05 11 56 24 2 1 90e 04 10 Wed Aug 2005 08
72. ng options with detailed explanations Context sensitive menus each view has a context sensitive menu or popup menu which can be opened by holding down the right mouse button Some of these menu items are described in the Chapter 4 Context Sensitive Menus for Series 3770 CPCs Getting Started 3 3 View Another Sample in the Same File 1 To view another sample in an open file select the icon go forward one sample from the toolbar The data for the next sample of the currently active file replaces the data in all the open windows You can continue to step through the samples by pressing the icon until you reach the last sample The sample currently displayed in the open window is highlighted in the Samples List window Another method of changing the sample that is displayed in the open windows on the desktop is by selecting the icon for that sample from the active Samples List window You can use the following icons to display other samples IE amp Ez First Sample Advance to the first sample Previous Sample Advance to the previous sample Next Sample Advance to the next sample Last Sample Advance to the last sample Playback Review Data Samples You can display sample graphs and tables in a slide show fashion to preview sample results or compare sample differences as follows 1 3 4 From the Samples List window select the samples you want to play back using one of the follow
73. nt Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD The setup program creates a directory folder called Aerosol Instrument Manager on your hard disk assuming you accepted the default directory name The directory contains the required program files and sample data files The setup program also creates a new item in the Start Menu called TSI and an icon for the Aerosol Instrument Manager software Note Before creating a TSI menu item the setup program checks for an existing one If one is present it adds the icon only Installing the Software 2 3 2 4 This page intentionally left blank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CHAPTER 3 Getting Started This chapter is designed to give you an introduction to the basic operation of the Aerosol Instrument Manager software Using it you will a a D CO 0 0 D D D Start the program Open an existing file from the example files provided with the program Change how data is viewed View another sample in the same file Playback review the graphs for several data samples in a slide show fashion Select a data hot spot Delete Undelete samples Zoom in and out on data in a graph Print information displayed on the desktop Export data to a file Arrange the windows that are open on the desktop Quit the program Start the Program To start the program proceed as follows From the Wi
74. ntil you select File Save Select All Select Sample Select All to select highlight all samples in the Samples List window for playback or exporting This item is only available when the Samples List window is the active window Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Window Menu The Window menu items let you open close and arrange the windows on your desktop Refer to Arrange Open Windows in Chapter 3 and your Windows documentation for an example of what each command does II VE Help 2 Pane Layout Ctrl K 4 Pane Layout CtrHt Cascade Tile Horizontal Tile Vertical Close All v 1 Data Graph AIM1 C81 2 Data Table AIM1 C81 3 Statistics Table AIM1 C81 4 CPC Samples List AIM1 C81 Figure 4 24 Window Menu All windows on the desktop whether active or inactive are listed after the Close All command the active window is shown with a check mark To make a different window active and bring it to the front select it with the mouse Help Menu The Help menu provides access to information about the program About Aerosol Instrument Manager Help Manual F1 Figure 4 25 Help Menu About Aerosol Instrument Manager Select Help About Aerosol Instrument Manager to see the copyright statement for the program and view the version number of the software Help Manual Select Help Help Manual to see the manual of the Aerosol Instrument Manager software for CPC
75. ntration for the EAD is sampled every second and averaged for each averaging interval Refer to individual CPC or EAD manuals for details in concentration calculations The following table provides a comparison between CPC EPC monitor and WCPC models Operation of the software is similar for all CPC and WCPC models with slight variations for the Models 3007 and 3781 Model 3007 3771 3772 3775 3776 3781 3783 3785 3786 Minimum particle size 50 efficiency nm 10 10 10 4 2 5 6 8 5 2 5 Aerosol low Tate 100 1000 1000 300 50 120 120 1000 300 cm min Upper concentration 5 4 2 5x10 E is 2x10 5 limit particles cm 19 19 re 10 20 og 10 A Lower concentration sensitivity 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 particles cm False background 29 01 lt 0 001 9 001 0 01 0 01 0 001 lt 0 01 0 001 0 01 counts particles cm Response time sec for 4 lt 0 8 3 9596 response 3 lt 3 lt 3 5 lt 5 lt 2 lt 5 lt 2 lt 2 Internal Internal Internal Internal Vacuum Source Internal External External or or or External or Internal External External External External TM SMPS spectrometer No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes compatibility Single counting Mode and Photometric Mode THigh flow mode with 1 5 L min inlet flow Low flow mode with 0 3 L min inlet flow 8High flow mode with 3 L min inlet flow Low flow mode with 0 6 L mi
76. o not provide any extensions The software automatically adds a file extension C 1 C 2 Opening a File That is Part of a Sequence If you select File Open and the file is part of a sequence of files i e the sample session ran over midnight the following dialog box appears File Question 3 The file you have selected is part of a sequence of files Do you want to view all the files Figure C 1 File Question Dialog Box You have the option of opening all the files or only a single one If you select No only the file you have selected will open and only the samples in that file will be available to you If you select Yes all files in the sequence will open and the samples from the entire session are available as if you had opened a single file Note If you select View Samples List Details you can see the pathname for each sample When you open a sequence of files the software looks for the first file of that sequence i e the one with the cO7 extension for a 3007 CPC and opens all files in sequence beginning with that file If a sequence file is unavailable for example it has been deleted moved or corrupted the software opens the files until it comes to the missing file For example if you try to open a sequence of files that contains seven files and the fourth file is missing only the first three files can be opened Files five six and seven are orphaned These remaining files 5 6 and 7 ca
77. od For example if the log interval is set to 5 minutes readings are recorded at 5 minute intervals and each reading is the average value measured over that 5 minute interval Sample Length Enter how long each sample should be collected If you enter a value the instrument automatically turns off when the last sample is complete If you leave it blank the operator must manually stop the sample collection Number of Samples Enter the number of samples to collect Selecting more than one sample causes the instrument to cycle through the sample protocol more than once separated by the Time Between Samples Software Procedures 4 7 Field Button Time Between Enter the time between each sample If you enter Samples dd hh mm O or leave the field blank the next sample is started immediately after the last sample is complete Percent Memory Displays the percent of CPC memory that will be Required required to accommodate the data of the protocol you have just entered If the protocol you have entered requires more than the available memory shown you will receive a warning message You cannot specify a sampling protocol that requires more than 100 percent of available memory After you define the sample protocols for Log Mode 2 and or Log Mode 3 select this button to send the values to the CPC Refresh Select this button to retrieve the values that were last saved for Log Modes 2 and 3 in the CPC Default Select this b
78. oes not Match in All of the Selected Samples All Samples that Do Not Match the Averaging Interval in the First Selected Sample will be Skipped Continue Yes or No Ifthe data samples saved are from multiple days the Aerosol Instrument Manager file saved will be a sequence file See Appendix C Sequence Files for more information b Text file Only the records in the selected samples will be saved in the file The default file name is based on the Model Number Serial Number Date and Time For example 3781 SN 9850000 Apr03 2006 10 09 15 dat The data file will have the following format Instrument ID Model 3781 Ver 1 00 S N 9850000 Title Comment Time Flags Concentration Sample Interval Live Time Count AP FL 2006 04 13 15 09 15 0 1 53e4 1 0 946 29073 994 120 2006 04 13 15 09 16 0 1 43e4 1 0 944 27116 999 121 7 Message line There is a line of general information text that appears just below the File Name Group Box It provides information on the status of the import and displays 2 sec logged samples that are skipped during conversion etc Software Procedures 4 21 4 22 8 Press Logging button at the bottom of the 3781 WCPC Import Logging dialog box to bring up the Logging dialog box The Logging indicator at the side of the Logging button shows whether the data logging is on or off A blank indicator means that it is unknown whether data logging is on or off tme E Data logging on tno Ei Data logg
79. omatically restart and the Windows XP operating system configured to automatically log on at system startup as described in the following section Setting up the Computer and Operating System for Auto Recovery To set up the computer for auto recovery you need to Q Configure the computer BIOS to boot up from the hard drive Q Configure the computer to restart automatically Q Download and install free software and configure and use it to modify Windows settings to perform an automatic Windows XP operating system log on Follow these steps to configure and set up the computer and the operating system 1 Shut down and restart the computer As it boots up messages such as Press F2 to enter System BIOS or Press Del to Enter System BIOS appear 2 Press the appropriate key to access the computer BIOS settings 5 1 5 2 9 If password has been previously set Enter the correct system or supervisor password in the Password settings box otherwise Select and enter a new password Check settings in the Boot section Make sure the computer hard drive is listed as the first boot up device Click Save and then exit from the BIOS settings After the boot up process is complete and the Windows desktop is displayed perform Step 6 Click Start Right click My Computer and then click Properties Click the Advanced tab Under Startup and Recovery click Settings to open the Startup and Recovery dialog box F
80. open an existing file 3 2 open instrument associated data files window 3 2 organization of manual xi P particle concentration 1 1 model 3007 1 2 models 3010 3010D 3760A 3762 1 2 models 3771 3772 3775 3776 1 1 models 3781 3785 3786 3022A 3025A 1 1 models 3783 3787 3788 1 1 pause 4 30 percent memory required 4 8 play 4 30 playback data samples 3 4 playback icons 3 4 3 5 playback menu 4 30 pause 4 30 play 4 30 screen 4 30 stop 4 31 playback menu items 3 5 playback setup dialog box 3 5 port 4 11 power failure 5 1 preview print 3 8 previous sample 4 38 print information displayed 3 8 print preview 4 27 screen 3 8 print setup 4 27 project file A 2 parameters A 2 project files A 1 properties 4 30 properties dialog box 4 1 purpose of manual xi Q quit the program 3 11 R read memory 4 19 README TXT file 2 2 receive logged data model 3007 4 29 receive samples from instrument dialog box 4 13 refresh 4 6 4 8 4 9 row orientation 3 10 RS 232 serial interface port 2 2 run menu 4 28 abort current sample 4 29 auto export 4 29 clear instrument memory 4 29 connect to instrument 4 29 disconnect from instrument 4 29 finish current sample 4 28 instrument status 4 36 properties 4 30 receive logged data 4 29 screen model 3007 4 28 start data collection 4 28 stop current sample 4 29 S sample data collecting 4 11 sample length 4 2 4 7 sample menu
81. option is not present when a file that is not from one of these WCPCs is open in the software 3781 WCPC Data Import and Logging Select Filel 3781 WCPC Import Logging to import logged data from a 3781 WCPC Refer to Model 3781 WCPC Data Import and Logging earlier in this chapter for details This option is inactive when a file that is not from 3781 WCPC is open in the software Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Export Select File Export to export data either a single sample or multiple samples in a file for use in another program Data is exported in a delimited excel csv or text file Refer to Export Data to a File in Chapter 3 for information Properties Select File Properties to set the sample properties and view the Communications parameters used by the Aerosol Instrument Manager software The parameters that can be set for each instrument on each tab are described in How to Set Up Instrument Properties earlier in this chapter Print Select File Print or S to print the active window on the desktop in a report format If you want to preview the output before printing it select File Print Preview or 3 Refer to your Windows documentation for information about the Print dialog box Print Preview To avoid printing something you don t want select File Print Preview or 3 to see what your printed output will look like before selecting Pr
82. ors 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 The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE 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 NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQU
83. ox for EAD and CPCs except Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 CPC Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Communications Available Connections If available double click on one of the ports to connect USBO01 Model 3772 Connected Figure 4 8 The Communications Tab for Series 3770 CPCs EPC Monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Table 4 6 Descriptions for the Communications Tab Property Description On the EAD and all CPCs except Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 Available Ports Lists the ports available on your computer system and lets you select the port that is connected to the TSI instrument Test Button After you select a Com Port press this button and the software will try to read data from the instrument to verify that you have selected the correct port and have a working connection Test Results Reports the results of the test e g whether the instrument is connected to the computer or not On Series 3770 CPCs EPC monitor Model 3783 and WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 List of available ports Instrument Model number of the CPC connected to the computer Serial No Serial number of the CPC connected to the computer Version number of firmware Status of the connection if connected or not How To Collect Sample D
84. pe and output file name in this dialog 4 Select the output file type by choosing the extension for the file you want to export data to Then you can select from three delimiters comma tab or semicolon It is recommended to use Tab as the delimiter if you choose xls as the file extension 5 Select Row or Column orientation for the data Row orientation results in one row for each data sample Column orientation results in a set of columns for each sample 6 Select Time Stamp or Elapsed Time for the time format When Row orientation is selected only Elapsed Time is used 7 If an output file name other than the default is preferred press the Save As button The system automatically adds the file extension that you have selected to it 8 Press OK To Export Data to a File Automatically To export data automatically to a file for use in another program such as Microsoft Excel 1 Establish a connection to the CPC by choosing File New or File Open Select Run Connect to Instrument if not already connected Select Run Auto Export before you begin to collect data Select Run Start Data Collection The data for each sample is automatically exported to the file when it completes Windows When you have several windows open on the desktop it is helpful to arrange them for easier viewing To arrange windows select an item from the Window menu You can arrange windows on your desktop horizontally vertical
85. ples loaded will be available The connected CPC is not the Model selected Verify instrument configuration There is no data remaining There is no more data left in the file after samples marked for deletion have been removed Fixed Scale is selected You must select a If you want to use the fixed scale parameter you must select a Minimum and or Maximum value minimum or maximum value Log y scale is invalid because the minimum y You have tried to select log Y scale and you also have O as the scale value is set to O fixed minimum value You cannot have both selected Change one Maximum value must be minimum value You have entered a minimum value that is greater than the maximum value Reenter the correct values File Missing One of the files in a sequence cannot be found Sample x will be discarded and cannot be Answer yes if you want to permanently remove the sample recovered Do you want to discard it from the file Unable to verify One Second Averaging Mode EAD only Before sampling begins Aerosol Instrument SAVO Manager tries to verify that the EAD is configured for 1 second averaging mode This mode affects how the EAD calculates and updates the diameter concentration readings read by Aerosol Instrument Manager You have the option to not start sampling You may try to start sampling again If this message reappears consult the EAD Instrument Manual Do you want to start sampling anyway Error Message Descr
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87. re 4 2 Scheduling Tab for EPC Monitor Model 3783 WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 Table 4 2 Descriptions of Scheduling Parameters for EPC Monitor Model 3783 WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 Sync instrument Check this box if you want the software to set the clock at midnight instrument clock to the computer clock time and date at midnight If a sample is in the process of being collected at midnight then the sampling will be stopped the clocks synchronized and an extra sample will be taken to make up for the one that was interrupted Check Time Click this button to display the current date and time from the computer and from the instrument The date is shown in the format month day year and the time is shown in 24 hour format as hours minutes seconds Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Click this button to set the instrument clock to the same time as the computer clock and display the current date and time from each Settings Tab The Settings tab Figure 4 3 lets you view the instrument ID add a title for the sample and include any comments about the sample The information is displayed when you view the Settings window or when you print out sample results CPC Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Communications Title 2 hour Room Air Sampling Instrument 372 70534009 0 0 0 Comment Figure 4 3 The Settings Tab of the Properties Dialog Box
88. roject Files and Stored Parameters outre tete TT A 1 Data Files and Project Files sseem A 1 Project File Parameters ssssssseee ee A 2 Saved Parameters co ote otl de esten i otn A 2 APPENDIX B Accelerator Keys eeennenm enn B 1 APPENDIX C Sequence Files eese C 1 Opening a File That is Part of a Sequence sssssssss C 2 APPENDIX D Error Messages seecccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesneeeeneeneeeneeneees D 1 Index Reader s Comments 3 1 The Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop x einn 3 2 3 2 Playback Setup Dialog Box sssssee eee 3 5 3 3 Use the Mouse to Directly View Data Values GPC sample file citt er ee etr ee tor ea eei 3 6 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD 3 4 Print Preview meteo i HH Re REM aeria pdgs 3 5 Export Data Options Box for the Series 3770 CPCS 3 6 Two Pane Layout of a CPC File 4 1 Scheduling Tab of the Properties Dialog Box 4 2 Scheduling Tab for EPC Monitor Model 3783 WCPC Models 3787 and 3788 sss 4 3 The Settings Tab of the Properties Dialog Box 4 4 Log Mode 1 Tab of the Properties Dialog for a CPC 3007 4 5 Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab of the Properties Dialog for a CPC 3000 ieu eni EI n e emm 4 6 Instrument Clock
89. s Advanced Use the list below to grant or deny users access to your computer and to change passwords and other settings E2sschloss Password for 8384Admin To change the password for 8384Admin dick Reset 3 Password o J _ em Figure 5 3 User Accounts Dialog Box 15 Uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box Data Collection Process After Power Failure The following outlines the order in which the Aerosol Instrument Manager software restarts and resumes the data collection process after the computer recovers and restarts following a power failure Q Aerosol Instrument Manager software starts automatically when Windows XP operating system restarts Q Aerosol Instrument Manager software attempts to load the data file that was open when the shutdown occurred and displays the views that were open at that time Q Aerosol Instrument Manager software restores all the data collection scheduling parameters Q Aerosol Instrument Manager software reads the current time and then determines what tasks were scheduled for the time when the power failure occurred and the system shut down Setting Up for Auto Recovery 5 5 5 6 Depending on when the shutdown occurred the following lists how Aerosol Instrument Manager software resumes the data collection process e All scheduled data collection was completed before the shutdown Auto recovery settings are cleaned up an
90. s 3770 series 4 26 models 3783 3787 3788 4 26 import data from USB memory stick models 3783 3787 3788 4 18 import logging dialog box model 3781 4 19 importing data models 3783 3787 3788 4 18 input Aerosol Instrument Manager file name 4 17 installation 2 2 procedure xi 2 1 requirements xi 2 1 instrument 4 11 instrument clock tab 4 9 model 3007 4 8 instrument data files dialog box 4 15 instrument date 4 9 instrument properties 4 1 instrument status 4 36 model 3007 4 36 instrument time 4 9 introduction 1 1 K keys see accelerator keys L list of recently accessed files 4 27 log interval 4 7 log mode 1 tab 4 6 model 3007 4 5 log modes 2 and 3 model 3007 4 6 log start and log stop 4 20 lost communications 4 9 M main toolbar 4 37 Index 2 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD manual model 3007 xii model 3070A xii model 3771 xii model 3772 xii model 3775 xii model 3776 xii model 3781 xii model 3783 xii model 3785 xii model 3786 xii model 3787 xii model 3788 xii notations conventions 1 3 mark samples for deletion 3 6 menu options models 3783 3787 3788 4 43 series 3770 4 43 menus 4 23 message line 4 18 4 21 N nano water based condensation particle counter model 3788 xii navigation 1 1 navigation toolbar 4 37 next sample 4 38 notations conventions 1 3 number of samples 4 2 4 7 O OK icon 4 44
91. sh memory card to another storage device without using the import utility The import utility imports data files from any valid path The files on the card can be managed through Windows tools It is recommended using a unique flash memory card for each instrument to avoid that sample files from different instruments are mixed together Floating information tool tips are available over most active buttons and List boxes For the List of Logged CPC Data Files Box for example the tool tips show the whole sample file names without the need to use the horizontal scroll bar when file names are long 4 14 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD 1 Make sure the flash memory card docking station is connected to the USB port of the computer on which the Aerosol Instrument Manager software is installed and running Insert the flash memory card into the docking station 2 Select File Import Series 3770 Data Files from the main Aerosol Instrument Manager File menu when no data file is open or select FilelImport Series 3770 Data Files from the File menu when a Series 3770 CPC data file is open This option is inactive when a file other than Series 3770 CPC data file is opened in the software The Import Series 3770 CPC Data Files dialog box opens 3 Use the Browse button to locate and select the sample files on the flash memory card or another storage location The selected sample files will appear in
92. t file Note Floating information tool tips are available over most active buttons Select Filel 3781 WCPC Import Logging from the main Aerosol Instrument Manager File menu This option is inactive if a data file other than the 3781 WCPC data file is opened in the software 3781 WCPC Import Logging 3781 WCPC Logged Samples Sample Records Avg Start Time Stop Time 2006 4 27 16 37 17 2006 4 27 16 37 22 2006 4 28 9 13 2 2006 4 2006 4 2005 17 1 18 2006 4 2006 SEREN 2 a 1 2006 4 28 17 3 53 2006 4 28 17 14 24 2006 5 1 12 44 24 2006 5 1 12 44 52 2006 5 1 15 47 7 2006 5 1 15 49 1 Available Memory 98 Samples 9 Log Start Thursday April 27 2006 16 37 17 Read Memory Log Stop Monday May 01 2006 15 49 27 Sample Properties Title This title will be added to each sample Instrument ID Model 3781 Ver 1 01 S N 9810000 This Comment will be added to each sample comment File Save As Logged Data can be Saved as txt or C81 Files Sern wee Gd e Figure 4 11 3781 WCPC Import Logging Dialog Box 1 Read Memory uploads the 3781 logged data which is streamed data in the 3781 internal memory chip When the data is Software Procedures 4 19 4 20 uploaded it is sorted into samples based on whether the data logging was stopped in between In the dialog box each sample displays the sample number the number of data records in the sample the data averaging interval the time the samp
93. ta to a File You can export data from an Aerosol Instrument Manager file either a single sample of the file or multiple samples of the file for use in another program either manually or automatically To Export Data to a File Manually To manually export data to be used in another program 1 Select the sample or samples to be exported as follows To export data from a single sample display the sample data in an active window on the desktop To export data from multiple samples select highlight the samples you want to export from the Samples List window 2 Select File Export An Export Data Options box similar to the one in Figure 3 5 opens The export options for the Series 3770 CPCs have options to select certain data types to export Export Data Options Select Data to Export Data Point Time Format v Concentration JV Analog Input 5 Iv Count Elapsed Time Sec s from Start Output File Type Orientation j irni Extension xls Delimiter Tab Row csy Comma C C txt C Semicolon ium Output File Name C Program Files TSI 4erosol Instrument Manager Room Air csv OK Cancel Figure 3 5 Export Data Options Box for the Series 3770 CPCs Getting Started 3 9 Arrange Open 3 Select the data type to be exported You may export concentration count and analog input for Series 3770 CPCs Note For the other CPC instrument models you may only select output file ty
94. ting Started eene 3 1 Start the Program eicere odere ee tree dd 3 1 Open an Existirig File 2s conce dc ie a 3 2 Change How Data is Viewed sess 3 3 View Another Sample in the Same File sesesssssss 3 4 Playback Review Data Samples ssee 3 4 oelect a Data Hot Spot dee tette eds 3 6 Delete Undelete Samples ssssssssssseeeeeeeee 3 6 Zoom In and Out on Data in a Graph sssssssssssssss 3 7 Print Information Displayed on the Desktop sssss 3 8 Export Data to a File ssssssssssseeeenneeee 3 9 To Export Data to a File Manually eene 3 9 To Export Data to a File Automatically ss 3 10 Arrange Open Windows sssseeeeeneenen 3 10 Quit the Program 3 11 CHAPTER 4 Software Procedures eese 4 1 How to Set Up Instrument Properties ssssssssssss 4 1 Scheduling TaD sei uet ere tae een ae Ma B PER 4 2 Settings Tab icm inm UE ea dta ed ug 4 5 Log Mode 1 Tab CPC 3007 only see 4 5 Log Modes 2 and 3 Tab CPC 3007 only 4 6 Instrument Clock Tab CPC 3007 only esses 4 8 Communications Tab sssssssssssssee eme 4 9 vii Figures viii How To Collect Sample Data c
95. trument Manager software application is installed and are applied to all files Q Font and color for tables Q Font and color for graphs Q Aerosol Instrument Manager software window size and position Q Samples view format list detail or icons Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD The following parameters are stored for each instrument type and are applied to all documents Q Parameters such as scheduling options from the instrument Properties dialog box Q Connection information such as communication port Data Files Project Files and Stored Parameters A 3 A 4 This page intentionally left blank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD APPENDIX B Accelerator Keys Accelerator keys are those keys and key combinations that allow you to perform operations using only your keyboard no mouse required These are the accelerator keys that can be used with your instrument Fs Fa ACE Ctrl A Select all in the Samples List window when the window is active AWE ARN AL Cea W B 1 B 2 This page intentionally left blank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD APPENDIX C Sequence Files The files for sample sessions that run past midnight or run for more than 24 hours are handled differently than those that start and stop on the same date Midnight occurs on your system ac
96. uld perform the indicated action For example select the File menu means that you should use the mouse and click on the menu called File Q When instructions direct you to select items from a menu a vertical bar 1 is used to separate the items you should select For example select File Properties Settings means you should click on the File menu then select the Properties item and then select the Settings tab Q The term active window is used to refer to the window that is open on the desktop and is in focus To verify which window is active select the Window menu and note which item has a checkmark by it You can make a window active by moving the pointer to that window and clicking the mouse button Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Introduction 1 3 1 4 This page intentionally left blank Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD CHAPTER 2 Installing the Software This chapter describes the installation requirements for the Aerosol Instrument Manager software and the installation procedure Note If the Data Merge software is being used with the Aerosol Instrument Manager software it should be installed as listed C Program Files tsi Data Merge Software Module DataMerge exe When installed correctly Aerosol Instrument Manager software activates the data
97. ults 4 11 text file 4 21 time between samples 4 8 time stamp 3 10 toolbar icons 3 5 toolbars 4 37 total sample time 4 3 Tweak UI 5 4 two chart display with analog 1 4 42 two panel layout of CPC file 3 11 U ultrafine water based condensation particle counter model 3786 xii undelete delete samples 3 6 undo zoom 4 35 unzoom 3 7 USB memory stick 4 18 USB port 2 2 4 9 V version 4 11 view boundaries 4 32 view menu 4 35 copy 4 37 Index 4 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Reader s Comments Please help us improve our manuals by completing and returning this questionnaire to the address listed in the About This Manual chapter Feel free to attach a separate sheet of comments Manual Title Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD P N 1930062 Rev J 1 Was the manual easy to understand and use Yes L No 1 Please identify any problem area s 2 Was there any incorrect or missing information please explain 3 Please rate the manual according to the following features Good Adequate Poor Readability Accuracy Completeness is everything there Organization finding what you need Quality and number of illustrations Quality and number of examples OOOOOO OOOOOO EJEJEIEIEILI Comments 4 Which part s of this manual did you find most helpful 5 Rate your level of experience with the
98. uly C76 i AIM40 C76 il Anm Monday iil AIM23 C76 il A1441 C76 il AIMMondayE ll AIM24 C76 i AIM42 C76 il AIMMondayE lll AIM25 C76 i AIM43 C76 iil AIMPowertes 4 i gt Rename AIM z Saveastpe Daa Reste x Ca Figure 4 10 Input Aerosol Instrument Manager File Name Import of the data files begins automatically when Save button is pressed Each logged Series 3770 CPC file is imported as a sample into the selected Aerosol Instrument Manager file Notes Samples that have different data averaging intervals cannot be imported into one Aerosol Instrument Manager file When imported to a new file samples that have a different averaging interval than the first selected sample are skipped and not imported even if they are selected When imported and appended to an existing file samples that have a different averaging interval than the existing file are skipped and not imported Only samples from the same CPC model can be imported to one Aerosol Instrument Manager file When imported to a new file samples from a different CPC model than the first selected sample are skipped and not imported When imported and appended to an existing file samples from a different CPC model than the existing file are skipped and not imported Sample files from instruments that are the same model can be imported into one Aerosol Instrument Manager data file The serial number is recorded in each sample in the f
99. unt per averaging interval versus time 4 41 downloading remotely sampled data model 3007 4 12 E elapsed time 3 10 electrical aerosol detector model 3070A xii ending sample 4 38 enter labels for analog channels 4 42 error message D 1 D 2 D 3 model 3007 D 2 D 3 example files 3 2 exit 4 23 export data 3 9 automatically 3 10 manually 3 9 export data options box 3 9 extensions 4 13 CPC 4 12 F fan pressure 4 43 file menu 4 24 3781 WCPC data import and logging 4 26 close 4 25 exit 4 28 export 4 27 import data files 3770 series 4 26 models 3783 3787 3788 4 26 list of recently accessed files 4 27 new 4 24 open 4 25 print 4 27 print preview 4 27 print setup 4 27 properties 4 27 save 4 25 save as 4 26 file menu options 4 24 file parameters A 1 file question dialog box C 2 finish current sample 4 28 flash memory card 4 15 3770 series 4 14 font 4 35 font dialog box 4 35 format menu 4 31 color 4 33 font 4 35 graph type 4 32 grid lines 4 33 screen 4 31 undo zoom 4 35 view boundaries 4 32 Y axis 4 31 G general purpose water based condensation particle counter model 3787 xii getting help xiii getting started 3 1 graph 4 36 graph color dialog box 4 34 graph toolbar 4 37 graph type 4 32 grid lines 4 33 H help xiii help manual 4 39 help menu 4 39 screen 4 39 I J icons playback 3 4 3 5 status bar 4 44 import data file
100. utton to return the parameters to their default values Instrument Clock Tab CPC 3007 only In order to be certain the sample start date and time are the values you intend the instrument data and time should be synchronized with the computer system time and date Use the Instrument Clock tab Figure 4 6 to enter the instrument date and time and send it to the CPC CPC3007 Properties New Sample Scheduling Settings Log Mode 1 Log Modes 2 and3 Instrument Clock Communications Enter Date and Time as mm dd yyyy hh mm ss or transfer System Date and Time System Date Instrument Date 09 21 2005 09 21 2005 gt Send System Time Instrument Time Refresh 11 15 36 nis Figure 4 6 Instrument Clock Tab of the CPC 3007 Properties Dialog Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Table 4 5 describes the fields and buttons of the Instrument Clock tab Table 4 5 Descriptions of the CPC 3007 Instrument Clock Tab Field Button System Date Displays the computer system s date System Time Displays the computer system s time Instrument Date Enter the instrument date or use the button to transfer the system date Send After you enter an instrument time and date select this button to send the values to the CPC Refresh Select this button to retrieve the current time values from the CPC Instrument Time Enter the instrument time or use the button to trans
101. y values for the sample saved Unable to create the graph control Contact TSI for support Unable to start Timer for CPC data collection Try to restart Aerosol Instrument Manager If this message reappears reinstall Aerosol Instrument Manager Contact TSI for support There are no samples selected CPC 3007 only You must select the samples you want to receive from the 3007 before pressing the Receive button Unable to read information for Sample x CPC 3007 only Re select the sample to download and press the Receive button again Invalid Log Interval 2 CPC 3007 only Check the format of the string you entered It must be of the form mm ss where mm minutes ss seconds Unable to program Log Mode 1 Log CPC 3007 only Retry this command If problem persists Intervals 5 contact TSI for support Invalid Instrument Time CPC 3007 only Check the format of the time string entered D 2 Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for CPC EPC Monitor WCPC and EAD Error Message Description Invalid Instrument Date CPC 3007 only Check the format of the date string entered Unable to program the instrument time CPC 3007 only Retry this command If problem persists contact TSI for support Error receiving Sample x3 data CPC 3007 only Retry If download continues to fail the data stored on the 3007 may be corrupt or invalid The amount of data received was not what CPC 3007 only Retry If download continues to fail the

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