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1. Les lt gt 13 26 35 13 43 35 13 58 35 14 12 35 Sample Time Fol Pian o q Figure 12 Quick Plot amp Full Plot Button on the DustComm Pro Window SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 10 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 7 DustComm Pro Window Continued Location Data The location data section shows you the milligrams per cubic meter you sampled for and the times that they were sampled at 13 28 35 0 3 Fm 13 29 35 0 35 mg m3 13 30 35 0 31 mg m3 13 31 35 0 30 mg m3 13 32 35 0 30 mg m3 13 33 35 0 30 mg m3 13 34 35 0 29 mg m3 13 35 35 0 30 mg m3 13 36 35 0 28 mg m3 13 37 35 0 28 mg m3 13 38 35 0 28 mg m3 13 39 35 0 27 mg m3 13 40 35 0 33 mg m3 13 41 35 0 28 mg m3 13 42 35 0 27 mg m3 13 43 35 0 27 mg m3 13 44 35 0 27 mg m3 13 45 35 0 29 mg m3 13 46 35 0 26 mg m3 13 47 35 0 27 mg m3 13 48 35 0 26 mg m3 13 49 35 0 27 mg m3 13 50 35 0 26 mg m3 13 51 35 0 26 mg m3 13 52 35 0 25 mg m3 Figure 13 Location Data on the DustComm Pro Window SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 11 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 8 Translating Data to an ASCII Text File Introduction Project Data must be translated into ASCII text format before it can be read by a spreadsheet application Translating Follow the steps in the table below to Translate Project Data into ASCII Text data format Note A Project Folder must be2. 14 Send squares ovals text boxes and callouts to the back 15 Group squares ovals text boxes and callouts 16 Ungroup squares ovals text boxes and callouts 17 Flip over left to right squares ovals text boxes and callouts 18 Flip over up and down squares ovals text boxes and callouts 19 Rotate squares ovals text boxes and callouts clockwise 20 Rotate squares ovals text boxes and callouts counterclockwise 21 Properties of selected squares ovals text boxes and callouts SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 15 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 11 Editing Title Introduction A customized title can be added to a graph before printing Editing the title Follow the steps in the table below to add a title to the graph Have location plotted already Select the Edit Title button on the menu bar 3 A Window will appear where you can edit the title for what you would like its name to be Select OK when the correct title is in the box Result The graph will be created with the new caption Edit Title Concentration Vs Sample Time Figure 16 Edit Title Window SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 16 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 12 Applying a Correction Factor Introduction A correction factor can be applied to the data collected with the ED
3. Sample Record Air Aide Playback Figure 2 7 Right Main Dust Monitor Special Functions menu Ver 4 4 02 09 Cancel SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 2 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Figure 2 8 A P5 power input connector on back panel of monitor battery pack SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS With power supplied to the monitor either from its internal battery an AC or DC power source or a car motor battery press lt ON OFF gt to turn on the device The Title screen Figure 2 6 appears after power up Press lt ENTER gt to display the Main menu Figure 2 7 Pressing lt ON OFF gt again causes the monitor to turn off This command works in most of the screens displayed by the monitor tal Devices Corporation U S A a a OG mm 6 2 3 1 SUPPLY VOLTAGES The Air Aide Monitor has a P5 power input connector on its back panel that is part of the battery pack Figure 2 8 This connector accepts an input voltage of 9 VDC 1 amp current to operate the instrument and recharge the battery The instrument contains a 6 VDC lead acid rechargeable battery with a 3 6 amp hour storage capacity This battery will not affect the unit s data memory storage and you do not need to completely drain the battery before charging it However the battery will grow stale easily if used infrequently If the monitor is not used on a daily basis turn the unit on and oper
4. Special Functions Date Time gt View Date Time If the current time or date is not correct change them by choosing the following selections from the Main menu Figure A 6 Special Functions Date Time gt Set Date Time Press gt and lt gt to increase and decrease values in the time date and day fields and lt ENTER gt to move from one digit or field to another Figure A 6 After selecting the desired day and then pressing lt ENTER gt the monitor allows the user to confirm Set Date Time or cancel Cancel the entry PAGE 2 10 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 2 5 3 SETTING ALARM LEVEL If the monitor s audible alarm will be used during measurements the triggering alarm level must be set before beginning measurements Set the alarm level by choosing the following selections from the Main menu Figure A 6 Special Functions gt Set Alarm Press gt and lt V gt to increase and decrease digits in the concentration field and lt ENTER gt to move from one digit to another Figure A 6 Because the monitor s alarm can be difficult to hear over the noise of its pump the user may want to connect the units alarm to a blinking light or other device to indicate more clearly to the user when the alarm has been triggered After attaching circuitry to the alarm output jack plug the user can insert the plug into the p
5. fine Once this has been completed download the results into a personal computer PC with the DustComm Pro software program Section 5 The plotted results should measure between 0 and 0 015 mg m over an averaging time of 1 minute PAGE 3 8 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor This page left intentionally blank SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 3 9 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Section 4 System Operation This section describes how to use the Air Aide Monitor for collecting real time particle concentration data Review the information presented in Sections 2 and 3 before using the unit in the field 4 1 OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS As with any monitoring tool users should be ware of the Air Aide Monitor s limitations before operating the device in the field The major considerations in operating the unit are as follows e The ambient temperature must be between 0 and 50 C 32 and 120 F e Moisture in the air should not be allowed to condense between the sample stream and the unit This generally means that the relative humidity must be lower than 95 non condensing However if you must use the monitor in a warm humid environment and if the unit stored n an air conditioned area you may need to give the unit some time to acclimate to the sampling environment prior to use e If you will use the monitor in an environme
6. 12 2 5 6 Turning Off Auto Zero 2 12 SECTION 3 INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE 00 3 1 3 1 Flow Rate Check ixscis seisiivis viel aves dete beavis Lavish toons 3 1 3 2 Cleaning the Optics 3 3 3 3 Manual Zero Check 3 4 3 4 Auto Zero Check sstiasninintetegnnninihiianhhintanen 3 5 3 5 Span CheChossviuaniw dai aii ae ea Nine 3 5 3 6 Performance Check 3 7 SECTION 4 SYSTEM OPERATION 4 1 4 1 Operating Considerations 4 1 4 2 Initiating Data Collection 4 1 4 3 Aun SCTOEN ioe het gt aks na A Ae Ut ae 4 3 4 4 Ending Data Collection ceeneats 4 4 4 5 Location COD CS ege aeres ele ane Ae ces ma ete Ant Se Gee 4 4 PAGE V Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 4 6 Erasing the Data Storage Buffer 4 4 SECTION 5 REVIEWING STORED DATA iris 5 1 5 1 Summary Statistics 5 1 5 2 Reviewing Stored Data 5 2 SECTION 6 PC SOFTWARE AND DATA R TRIEVAL 6 1 6 1 Introduction to DustComm Pro Software 6 1 6 2 Installing DustComm Pro Software 6 2 6 3 Loading Dust
7. 3 22 13 40 35 0 33 mg m3 23 13 41 35 0 28 mg m3 24 13 42 35 0 27 mg m3 25 13 43 35 0 27 mg m3 26 13 44 35 0 27 mg m3 27 13 45 35 0 29 mg m3 28 13 46 35 0 26 mg m3 29 13 47 35 0 27 mg m3 30 13 48 35 0 26 mg m3 31 13 49 35 0 27 mg m3 29 12 50 36 NIG maim ld alei hh test m B Am gt L A PAGE 6 12 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 9 Generating a Plot Introduction A graph can be plotted with full plot located at the bottom of the DustComm Pro Window Generating a Follow the steps in the table below to generate a graph using the DustComm graph Plot menu selections Select Plot Select Review This option is for graphs that have already been saved Note For new statistics click on the Full Plot Icon on the DustComm Pro Window 3 The result is graph will be plotted to the screen see figure 15 below Mi Data Plot BAX Had hs DE ke A ROON SRE M S Ta Ta Concentration Vs Sample Time Concentration mg m3 0 20 022 024 026 O27 029 031 033 035 13 28 35 13 34 35 13 40 35 13 46 35 13 52 35 13 58 35 14 04 35 14 09 35 14 15 35 14 21 35 Sample Time Continued on next page SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 13 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 10 Data Plot Menu Selections Introduction At the top of the data plot will be a button bar Below is an e
8. 38 Conc 0 057 mg m Figure A 4 Playback gt Data Scroll screens When in the Data Scroll screen press lt V gt and lt gt to move through the internal storage buffer Holding these keys down causes accelerated movement until the next lower or higher location code is reached PAGE A 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Playback Download PC personal computer Connect confirmed APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel Statistics Data Scroll Download Cancel PC Cancel Please Connect PC Unit Cable Transmitting Please Wait Figure A 5 Playback gt Download screens PAGE A 5 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Figure A 6 Special Functions screens Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel System Options SET ALARM Set Alarm Special Functions Date Time Set Alarm Conc 00 000 mg m Cancel Date Time View Date Time Set Date Time Cancel View Date Time Current ime 0 Set Date Time Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 21 18 29 Set Date Time Confirm New Date Time Cancel APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS PAGE A 6 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Sample Record screens Playback Special Functions Cancel
9. A 5 2 REVIEWING STORED DATA The Air Aide Monitor allows the user to review stored sampling information on a record by record basis Choose the following selections from the Main menu to view individual records Figure A 4 Playback gt Data Scroll The unit then displays the first record at location 001 Figure A 4 Press lt W gt to advance one record at a time and lt gt to view the previous record Holding down lt gt and lt gt causes accelerated movement through stored data If the user holds these keys down for an extended period of time scrolling will cease at the beginning of the next location continuous lt WV gt or end of the previous location continuous lt gt Each record of mass concentration data contains the location code day date time and particulate mass concentration mg m PAGE 5 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 1 Introduction to the DustComm Software Introduction Spreadsheet applications Data plots SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL DustComm is a powerful and flexible Windows application software package designed for use with the Haz Dust Particulate Monitoring Equipment DustComm is both communications software that enables stored project data to be downloaded to a PC and a data manipulation tool enabling detailed analysis and reporting of sampled data DustComm easily translates data into spreadsheet ASCII text files Thes
10. A STORAGE BUFFER The user can erase the monitor s data storage buffer by selecting Overwrite as the data storage type when defining a sampling sequence Section 4 2 performing a span check Section 3 4 or by deleting its memory Make the following selections from the Main menu to erase the unit s memory Figure A 7 Special Functions System Options gt Erase Memory After the user selects these options a Warning Confirmation screen will appear The display asks the user to confirm Yes or No to Erase Memory and warns the user that previously stored data will be lost SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 4 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor p If you enter an incorrect location code the monitor will not advance to the next screen It will simply ask you to enter the location code again Figure 5 1 Playback screen SECTION 5 REVIEWING STORED DATA Section 5 Reviewing Stored Data The Air Aide Monitor allows the user to review stored data on screen The user may review data in summary form by location code and by individual data records 5 1 SUMMARY STATISTICS For each location code Section 4 5 in the unit s data storage buffer the user can view the starting and ending time maximum concentration minimum concentration time weighted average TWA concentration and the short term exposure limit STEL The STEL is the highest sequential 30 minu
11. C unit to account for variances in gravimetric readings Calculating a The correction factor is calculated by dividing the Gravimetric reading by the correction EDC unit reading factor Applying a Follow the steps in the table below to apply a correction factor to all data correction points in the current project folder factor 1 Select the 2 Scale with a box where you can type in your scale factor 2 Type in the Scale factor 3 After the scale factor is entered press enter Result All data points in the project folder have been multiplied by the correction factor Removing the Follow the steps in the table below to remove the correction factor from the correction data points in the project folder factor Select the 1 Scale under the Dataset Scale Factor Result Data points should return to original state SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 17 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 13 Inability to Download Data to PC Introduction If DustComm Software installs properly but downloading instrument to computer is unsuccessful try the following e Ensure that the RS232 cable connectors from the PC are tightly screwed into place e Ensure that the communications settings are set appropriately in the Download Properties screen of the DustComm program Select Unit Properties to access this dialog box The communications port must be set to the appropriate Com Port used on
12. Comm Pro Software 6 3 6 4 Menu Selections ism 6 4 6 5 File Menu Commands 6 5 6 6 Downloading Data 6 7 6 7 DustComm Pro Window 6 9 6 8 Translating Data in ASCII Text File 6 12 6 9 Generating a Plot E Eai 6 13 6 10 Data Plot Menu Selections 6 14 6 11 Editing TIR cues ipana Monnet raies cnet te 6 16 6 12 Applying a Correction Factor 6 17 6 13 Inability to Download 6 18 APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCR ENS A 1 APPENDIX B LISTING OF CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS B 1 PAGE VI Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor This page left intentionally blank PAGE VII Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Section 1 Introduction The Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Figure 1 1 provides a unique combination of features for flexible real time monitoring of ambient articulate levels using light scattering technology Environmental Devices Corp has introduced this equipment for use in industrial hygiene applications
13. OPERATING MANUAL AIR AIDE MODEL AA 3500 DUST MONITOR Revision 02 09 EDC Part Number 42 004611 Environmental Devices Corporation 4 Wilder Drive Bldg 15 Plaistow NH 03865 2856 USA Phone 603 378 2112 Fax 603 378 2113 amp DC innovative technologies for monitoring air quality Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Licenses Copyrights and Trademarks This documentation contains trade secrets and confidential information proprietary to Environmental Devices Corporation EDC The software supplied with the instrumentation documentation and any information contained therein may not be used duplicated or disclosed to anyone in whole or in part other than as authorized in a fully executed EDC End User License Agreement or with the express written permission of EDC 2000 Environmental Devices Corporation All rights reserved throughout the world The EDC logo and Air Aide are registered trademarks of Environmental Devices Corporation DustComm Pro is a trademark of Environmental Devices Corporation Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders PAGE II Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Safety Notice Repair of instrumentation supplied by Environmental Devices Corporation EDC should only be attempted by properly trained service personnel and should only be conducted in accordance with EDC system docume
14. PURPOSE THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF EDC FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL EDC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES PAGE IV Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION sertie tiers rem bite eurent 1 1 1 1 Principle of Operation 1 1 1 2 System OVGIVIOW eaae enean a niet 1 3 1 3 Distin tive Features ssh E it Res 1 4 1 4 Organization of Manual 1 5 SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS ss 2 1 2 1 Hardware Configuration ccccccscccsssceesececeeeseensseneecsseeecsenensnaees 2 1 2 2 Unit Specifications 2 2 2 3 Turning Instrument On and Off 2 3 2 3 1 Supply Voltage ne usine 2 4 2 3 2 Checking Battery Status eccccsccccssccestecssesesssesesneeseneeessneees 2 5 2 3 3 Charging the Battery 0 ccccccccesccessseceencecesesesssesseneeseneeessnetes 2 5 2 4 Display and Keypad Conventions 2 7 2 5 Setting Up the Monitor for ee Pope Se ner dresse LES Mies 2 8 2 5 1 Inlet Installation errr anrai e Ac 2 5 2 Setting Time and Date a E I E T E RETE ET 2 10 2 5 3 Setting Alarm Level 2 11 2 5 4 Selecting Particle Size Range 2 11 2 5 5 Begin SampliNg 8tnustrnsmennieaaenimistens 2
15. Special Functions System Options Date Time Set Alarm Cancel a OpUONS Extended Options Battery Status Erase Memory Cancel Battery Status Battery Level Erase Memory Status 6 18 Volts DATA WILL BE LOST APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS Erase Memory Figure A 7 Special Functions gt System Options PAGE A 7 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Special Functions System Options Extended Options Fine lt 5 0 um Coarse lt 10 0 um Cancel Manual Zero Manual Zero Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel System Options Date Time Set Alarm Cancel Extended Options Battery Status Erase Memory Cancel Size Select Calibration Auto Zero Cancel Manual Zero Cancel Manual Zeroing Please Wait APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS Manual Zero Sensor Calibrate Cancel Figure A 8 Special Functions gt System Options gt Extended Options screens Auto Zero On Off Calibration Warning No Confirmation Yes Sensor Calibrate DATA WILL BE LOST Calibrate Sensor Sensor Calibration Scale 1000 Conc 5 036 mg m PAGE A 8 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Appendix B Listing of Consumables and Spare Parts This appendix lists the consumable items and parts used with the Air Aide Monitor Consumables and their associated EDC part numbers are li
16. ably insured and at the purchaser s expense In the event EDC determines the equipment returned for warranty correction is not defective within the terms of the warranty purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of handling and return transportation EDC sole responsibility under the warranty shall be at EDC s option to either repair or replace any component that fails during the warranty period due to a defect in workmanship and or material provided purchaser has promptly reported same to EDC and EDC has upon inspection found such components to be defective The above warranty is contingent upon the proper use of the equipment i e operation and maintenance in accordance with the procedures set forth in the provide operation manual s and does not cover equipment that has been modified without EDC s approval or subjected to abuse or unusual physical or electrical stress This warranty does not cover any optional personal computer equipment or operating system software supplied with the equipment beyond the warranty period provided by the manufacturer of the computer or software The customer is responsible for obtaining a local third party service agreement for computer service requirements beyond the warranty term of the computer THE ABOVE IS A LIMITED WARRANTY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY EDC EDC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
17. and for lower concentration indoor and outdoor ambient particulate monitoring 1 1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The Air Aide Monitor uses the principle of near forward light scattering of an infrared beam to measure the concentration of airborne particulate matter continuously and in real time with results expressed in milligrams per cubic meter mg m This technology uses an infrared light source positioned at 90 degree angle from a photo detector As the airborne particles pass through the infrared beam they scatter the light The amount of light received by the photo detector is directly proportional to the aerosol concentration A unique signal processing configuration in the monitor compensates for noise drift and temperature fluctuation allowing high resolution low detection limits and excellent baseline stability The monitor is built in a compact form to allow for flexible use It is portable and can be used as a survey tool in a variety of industrial or indoor settings or in city center monitoring applications in which space limitations preclude the installation of conventional ambient air monitoring stations The unit s alarm can be preset to alert personnel of approaching threshold limits The 4 line 20 character alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD is backlit and reports real time particle concentrations in milligrams per cubic meter mg m at one second intervals Statistics such as time weighted average TWA short term exposu
18. ate it for 10 15 minutes every 3 4 weeks to maintain proper battery operation A fully charged new battery used at room temperature will operate a monitor for 8 hours PAGE 2 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor If desired the user may use the analog output jack plug to connect a voltmeter or other analog device to measure Air Aide s signal output 2 3 2 CHECKING BATTERY STATUS To check the status of the monitor s internal battery choose the following selections from the Main menu Figure A 7 Special Functions System Options Battery Status The Battery Level screen displays the charging level of the unit s battery in VDC If the battery is fully charged this reads 6 50 VDC or higher A depleted battery will show a charge level of 5 95 VDC or lower A low voltage indicates that the battery should be recharged 2 3 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery of the Air Aide Monitor is recharged while inside the instrument Recharging time is approximately 20 hours If you connect the transformer to the battery while it is installed in the unit and begin sampling the transformer will power the unit The battery will not recharged under these circumstances but it will maintain its charge level To recharge a battery connect the transformer to the battery inout connector on the back panel of the monitor Figure 2 8 SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 2 4 Revision A 001 Op
19. dd mmm yy format The current time 24 hour format runt Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 21 32 48 Conc F 000 mg m Con The particle size range F for fine C for coarse followed by the current computed particulate concentration mg m The monitor computes a new mass concentration data point three second time constant every second On occasion the monitor will compute a mass concentration that is less than 0 mg m due to baseline drift under low concentration conditions In such cases the unit will display a negative sign in front of an indicated mass concentration of 0 000 mg m Figure 4 2 Depending upon the situation you may need to perform a manual zero check Section 3 3 if this occurs PAGE 4 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 4 4 ENDING DATA COLLECTION Press lt ENTER gt to stop data collection and return to the Main menu 4 5 LOCATION CODES The Air Aide Monitor always assigns a location code to every sampling sequence The first data set collected after the user erases the internal storage buffer Section 4 6 receives the location code 001 If the user selects Continuation as the data storage type when defining a sampling sequence Section 4 2 the unit assigns the next consecutive value as the location code When conducting site surveys you may want to keep a record of the sites that correspond to different location codes 4 6 ERASING THE DAT
20. e files can be open into spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel The data plots provided with DustComm enable e Detailed statistical analysis e The creation of graphics and charts e The mathematical correction of particle characteristics when aerosol significantly differs from calibration dust PAGE 6 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 2 Installing DustComm Introduction DustComm installation is easy and quick the entire process should take less than 5 minutes Minimum Windows XP or Higher system 4 MB available disk space requirements 8 MB RAM Software Follow the steps in the table below to install DustComm installation Note It is assumed that the CD Rom Drive is the D Drive Substitute D with the appropriate drive letter if necessary 2 Close all open applications 3 Insert installation Disk into the D drive Open My Computer Select the folder named DustComm V1 2 and double click to enter 6 Select the icon named Setup and double click See Figurel Follow the installation wizard steps or DustComm Software m Je ae File Edit eH Favortes Tools Help Q Back 7 2 Search Folders Er Google o Search Web lens PageRank ma Dustc I i i File and Folder Tasks C DISK 1 ie Frost aller Pac DE i fe r the Other Places M ea z les InstMsiw A Se nstaller Wind n f A Details y Micros
21. e Flow PAGE 1 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 1 3 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES The Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor offers a number of features to provide superior data quality ease of use and flexibility to the end user Following is a partial list of distinctive features e Resolution and stability with automatic re zeroing 0 001 mg m resolution Stability at constant temperature 1 o 0 005 mg m per hour Temperature stability 1 o 0 0025 mg m per C e Active sample flow of 2 l min using a long life brush less pump e In addition to TSP no size selective inlet particle size separation at PM 1 0 PM 2 5 and PM 10 through the use of impactors e Downloading of stored data through an RS232 port PC based software is supplied to download and graph stored data e Optional wireless data transfer e Selection of different built in calibration factors for fine and coarse particulate matter e Location codes user defined audible alarm capability to connect alarm to compute or other device security code restricts unauthorized use e Eight hour battery life rechargeable battery The monitor runs on AC or DC power or from a car motor battery SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 1 4 ORGANIZATION OF MANUAL This manual is divided into seven sections and two appendixes which discuss different t
22. ensure that it is close to the 2 l min operational rating of the PM 1 0 PM 2 5 and PM 10 impactors Connect an optional flow meter to the Air Aide Monitor s entrance Figure 3 1 Choose the following selections from the Main menu to begin operating the monitor s pump Sample Record gt Short Term gt 2 Second gt Continuation gt No Sample Rec Figure 3 1 Left Flow meter connected to the Air Aide Monitor using adapter for flow audit and flow audit tube Optional SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 3 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Using the potentiometer adjustment tool adjust the flow adjustment pot located on the left hand panel of the Air Aide Monitor Figure 3 2 Turn the flow adjustment pot to the left to decrease the flow rate and to the right to increase the flow rate Figure 3 3 Continue making adjustments with the tool until the flow rate is approximately 2 I min Press lt ENTER gt after completing these adjustments to return to the Main menu NOTE If it is not possible to adjust the potentiometer to Achieve a flow rate of 2 l min the in line pump filter inside The Air Aide Monitor may need to be replaced Section 3 5 Figure 3 2 Flow adjustment pot on side of monitor Figure 3 3 Adjusting the sample flow rate by turning the trim pot SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 3 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Mon
23. erating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 2 4 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD CONVENTIONS The Air Aide Monitor s user interface is accessed by the four keys on the unit s front panel The monitor s keys play the following roles lt ON OFF gt The lt ON OFF gt key turns the instrument on and off from most screens of the user interface lt gt gt The lt gt is the lt ENTER gt key that selects items from menus and exits from screens and processes that do not have a cancel option In addition pressing lt ENTER gt causes the cursor to advance one character to the right when marking numerical entries lt gt The gt key is used to scroll upward in a variety of situations This key moves the cursor among options in menus and from screen to screen when scrolling through statistics or stored information It also is used to increase values when making numerical entries lt V gt The lt W gt key is used to scroll downward in a variety of situations This key moves the cursor amount options in menus and from screen to screen when scrolling through statistics or stored information It also is used to decrease values when making numerical entries PAGE 2 7 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor X Do not attempt to sample TSP without the impactor sleeve installed on the monitor If the insert holder is not properly installed light entering the monitor
24. figure the Air Aide Monitor s inlet system to sample any of the following particle size ranges TSP Total suspended particulate TSP monitoring involves the sampling of as much suspended particulate matter as possible For this application install the impactor sleeve over the entrance to the monitor Do not install any impactors into the impactor sleeve for TSP monitoring PAGE 2 8 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor PM 1 0 To sample particulate matter smaller than approximately 1 0 um in diameter install the impactor sleeve over the entrance to the monitor Insert the PM 1 0 impactor into the impactor sleeve PM 2 5 To sample particulate matter smaller than approximately 2 5 um in diameter install the impactor sleeve over the entrance to the monitor Insert the PM 2 5 impactor into the impactor sleeve PM 10 To sample particulate matter smaller than approximately 10 um in diameter install the impactor sleeve over the entrance to the monitor Insert the PM 10 impactor into the impactor sleeve NOTE Perform a manual zero check Section 3 3 before operating the monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 2 9 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 2 5 2 SETTING TIME AND DATE To check the current time and date maintained by the monitor s internal clock choose the following selections from the Main menu Figure A 6
25. gure 5 Location Menu Options Plot Review Figure 6 Plot Menu Options Help Registration Register the DustComm Software and Instrument About ss formation about DustComm Pro 1 2 Figure 7 Help Menu Options SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 5 File Menu Commands Introduction Opening an existing project folder Use the File Menu option to open save print close and export sampled data You can also use the File Menu to Exit the DustComm Pro Software Notes e Data is sorted by time collected e Data points are reported in mg m Follow the steps in the table below to retrieve stored project data NOTE A sample dem file is preloaded for review of software options Select File Select Open Double click on the desired Project Folder Note DustComm with save all files in My Documents or user selected folder Saving a project folder SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL Step Select File Result The data is saved in the new project folder and the new file name is displayed in the title bar Only with Save As with the data have a new file name and location if selected Follow the steps in the table below to store project data If Then Select e Saving the data in the project 1 Save As then folder for the first time or 2 Type a file name for e Saving an existing folder to a the projec
26. itor 3 2 CLEANING THE OPTICS AND INTERNAL FILTER REPLACEMENT Annual calibration and optical cleaning is recommended at the factory Please consult techsupport hazdust com SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 3 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 3 3 MANUAL ZERO CHECK EDC advises users to conduct frequent manual zero checks to confirm the Air Aide Monitor s measurement baseline This check should be performed frequently and should generally be done prior to beginning a new set of measurements or if the monitor is subjected to large changes in ambient temperature When the user initiates a manual zero check the monitor runs the baseline check for 100 seconds NOTE If the Air Aide Monitor is operated infrequently run it for 1 to 2 minutes before conducting a manual zero check Sections 4 2 to 4 4 To prepare the Air Aide Monitor for a manual zero check ensure that the inlet system being used for concentration measurements is installed on the monitor s entrance Figure 2 13 Then choose the following selections from the Main menu to begin the manual zero check Figure A 8 Special Functions System Options Extended Options Calibration Manual Zero gt After confirming that the user wishes to perform a manual zero check the monitor automatically executes the steps necessary to reestablish the baseline NOTE For consistent results pe
27. like to add Location Information Location 1 Location Name Location 1 F Date MON 11 4UG 03 Start Time 13 28 35 Duration 00 58 00 Stop Time 14 26 35 Samples 59 Data Rate 12min Unit Type HD 1003 Figure 9 Location Information section of the DustComm Pro Window Dataset The Dataset Information will tell you more specific information about the Information downloaded statistics Such as type of data the average the Max Min Sample and the Max STEL Dataset Information Data Type Respirable Max STEL 0 30 mag m3 Average 0 25 mg m3 13 28 50 Max Sample 0 35 mg m3 Min Sample 0 20 ma m3 Figure 10 Dataset Information section of the DustComm Pro Window Continuted on the next page SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 9 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 7 DustComm Pro Window Continued Dataset Scale The dataset scale factor section of the DustComm Pro Window is so that you Factor can adjust the scale to be equal to your specific type of dust You can read more about adjusting the scale factor on page15 Dataset Scale Factor f Scale 1 00 Scale Figure 11 Dataset scale factor section of the DustComm Pro Window Quick Plot The Quick Plot graph shows you a miniature version of the Full Plot The Full Plot button is located directly below Quick Plot can you can read more about Full Plot on pages11 14 Quick Pilot E 0 32 0 27 o 0 23
28. ng Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Figure 1 4 Air Aide flow Schematic auto zero flow SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 12 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Air Aide Monitor has a long life battery and transformer for both 120 and 240 VAC operation making it possible for users to operate the unit autonomously for five hours or at a fixed site for longer periods of time Sampled air containing particles enters the monitor through its inlet Figures 1 3 and 1 4 which may or may not contain a size selective foam cartridge The unit operates in its total suspended particle TSP sampling mode when no insert is installed Alternately Impactors are available for PM 1 0 PM 2 5 and PM 10 particle size cut points Figure 1 5 These are designed for operation at a sample flow rate of 2 l min which is maintained by a long life pump After passing through the inlet the sample stream proceeds through the optical sensor where particulate measurement occurs using infrared near forward light scattering An in line pump filter downstream of the sensor protects the vacuum pump by removing particles from the airflow This filter must be replaced on a periodic basis to maintain the proper operation of the Air Aide unit Section 3 5 An internal pump creates the vacuum that maintains the 2 l min flow rate for the size selective impactors The air stream exits the monitor at the opposite end from the intake to prevent air monitoring data contamination Purg
29. nitoring takes place the user can alter the factor entered in the monitor s span check routine Section 3 4 e For an after the fact adjustment of collected data the user can apply a custom correction factor in the provided DustComm software to data downloaded from the monitor to a personal computer Section 6 2 5 5 BEGIN SAMPLING Ensure that the monitor is calibrated to the environment that it will be sampling Section 3 3 Before sampling operate the monitor in the environment that it will be sampling for 5 minutes Perform a manual zero check Section 3 3 and then begin sampling 2 5 6 TURNING OFF AUTO ZERO If desired the user may turn off the monitor s auto zero function Turn off the auto zero function by choosing the following section from the Main menu Figure A 8 Special Functions gt System Options Extended Options Auto Zero gt No With the cursor pointing to No press lt ENTERY to turn off the auto zero function Figure A 8 SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 2 12 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Section 3 Instrument Calibration and Maintenance This section describes the procedures involved in checking the monitor s flow rate zero and span settings It also explains the steps for cleaning the optical sensor and replacing in line filters 3 1 FLOW RATE CHECK Flow rate is factory set to 2 LPM Check the system flow rate periodically to
30. nt that differs significantly in temperature from the area in which you store the unit EDC strongly recommends that you calibrate the unit to the new conditions before collecting data After calibrating the monitor EDC also recommends that you perform a manual zero check in the new conditions 4 2 INITIATING DATA COLLECTION SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS Before you begin sampling conduct a performance check to verify the unit s measurement baseline Section 3 7 Select the following entries from the Main menu to begin data collection Figure A 2 Sample Record Indicates that sample collection and data logging are being initiated Short or Long Term Select short term or long term data averaging and storage intervals Ave Storage Intervals Select 2 4 or 10 seconds for short term data averaging storage and 1 10 or 30 minutes for long term data averaging storage PAGE 4 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Data Storage Type Alarm Status Select Overwrite or Continuation If the user selects Overwrite the unit will confirm whether the user wants to select Overwrite which erases all currently stored data If the user selects Continuation the monitor appends the currently stored data with new records and assigns the next sequential location code to the new set of information Select Sample Rec with or without implementing the user defined alarm capability If the user chooses t
31. ntation Do not tamper with this hardware High voltages may be present in all instrument enclosures Use established safety precautions when working with this instrument The seller cannot foresee all possible modes of operation in which the user may attempt to use this instrumentation The user assumes all liability associated with the use of this instrumentation The seller further disclaims any responsibility for consequential damages Use of this product in any manner not intended by the manufacturer will void the safety protection provided by the equipment and may damage the equipment and subject the user to injury PAGE III Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Warranty U S Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by authorized personnel of Environmental Devices Corporation EDC and the purchaser the following warranty shall be in force for equipment sold and operated in the United States of America EDC warrants that the EDC supplied equipment shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of three hundred and sixty five 365 days after the date of shipment Subject to the conditions of this provision EDC agrees to repair or replace free of charge any components of the equipment found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period Purchaser shall notify EDC of any detected defects and shall return any equipment believed to be defective to EDC suit
32. o use the monitor s alarm function an audible alarm will sound whenever the particulate concentration exceeds a predefined level Section 2 4 3 The monitor will momentarily display the Preparing Compensation screen before proceeding to the Run screen This indicates that the unit is automatically compensating for temperature changes in the sampled air stream to minimize shifts in the monitor s zero baseline This feature is automatic and cannot be turned off Figure 4 1 Run screen Loc 005 run I Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 21 26 38 Conc F 0 073 mg m SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 4 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Figure 4 2 Run screen with negative computed mass concentration SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 4 3 RUN SCREEN The Run screen appears once the user selects the alarm status Section 4 2 Monitoring starts as soon as the device displays the Run screen Figure 4 1 The Run screen contains the following fields Location Date Time Loc 005 The location code which increases by one every time the user selects Continuation as the data storage type Section 4 2 The monitor resets the location code to 001 every time the internal storage buffer is erased A bar in the upper right hand corner of the Run screen indicates the status of the unit s battery It becomes shorter as the battery s charge depletes The current day and date
33. of the three recorded concentrations The average concentration should be within 10 of the insert s calibration value NOTE If the concentration displayed by the Air Aide Monitor is significantly different from the value shown on the span calibration insert perform another manual zero check Section 3 3 and then conduct the span check again If a user determines that their Air Aide Monitor consistently under or overestimates the concentration of particulate matter the scale variable can be adjusted by a corresponding multiplicative factor to better match the conditions at that location NOTE Always run a manual zero check Section 3 3 after completing a span check PAGE 3 7 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Figure 3 12 Zero filter and adapter mounted over the inlet system for a performance check SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 3 6 PERFORMANCE CHECK EDC advises users to conduct periodic performance checks to confirm the Air Aide Monitor s measurement baseline This is to check the monitor s performance characteristics on the bench To prepare the Air Aide Monitor for a performance check install optional zeroing filter and the zero filter adapter over the inlet system being used for concentration measurements Figure 3 12 These are optional accessories Then initiate a sampling run for 8 hours Section 4 using AC transformer Be sure to set the particle size range for F
34. oft Corporatio Microsoft Corporation Figure 1 DustComm Software Folder with Setup Selected in Windows XP SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 3 Loading the DustComm Software Windows XP Follow the steps in the table below to load the DustComm Software if using Windows XP Double Click on the icon on your desktop amp 6 EDC DustComm Pro BAX Eile Unit Location Plot Help E gt No Data Available zi xi Figure 2 DustComm Screen immediately after loading software SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 4 Menu Selections Introduction Figures 3 through 5 show each of the DustComm menu options Note If a menu option is displayed in light type it is not available during the current task File Open Opens Saved Files Saves Current Open Files if changed Saves Current Open Files that have not yet been saved Closes Open Files Saves Current Open Files as a text file so that you can open the data up in a spreadsheet Exit Exits the entire Program Figure 3 File Menu Options Unit Download Downloads Instrument Properties oes Selects Instrument and Com Port that you want to download Figure 4 Unit Menu Options Location Notes Vite Notes about the Open File Print os Print Current Open Location Fi
35. open to access the translate feature Select File from the Main Menu Select Export An Export Locations Window will appear Select either All for all locations or select the range of locations you would like to export Click OK when you have selected your locations An Export To Window will appear Type in the name that you would like to call your exported data and click Save When you are ready to open the data in a spreadsheet application Open the spreadsheet program go to the Open menu select all files under type of file name and double click on the file you want to review This will result in your saved data opening in your spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel test Wee Eile Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help De 64 k eg Arial 10 B zu Fe BL Zl uB 100 D ls x Daw AutoShapes N a O O Ready Figure 14 Exported Excel information SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL Al z Location Number A B D 1 Location N 1 2 Location N Location 1 3 Date MON 11 AUG 03 4 Start 13 28 35 5 End 14 26 35 6 Data Type Respirable 7 Unit Type HD 1003 8 Data Scale 1 9 10 13 28 35 0 34 mg m3 11 13 29 35 0 35 mg m3 12 13 30 35 0 31 mg m3 13 13 31 35 0 3 mg m3 14 13 32 35 0 3 mg m3 15 13 33 35 0 3 mg m3 16 13 34 35 0 29 mg m3 17 13 35 35 0 3 mg m3 18 13 36 35 0 28 mg m3 19 13 37 35 0 28 mg m3 20 13 38 35 0 28 mg m3 21 13 39 35 0 27 mg m
36. opics The first sections discus the configuration and proper operation of the Air Aide Monitor while the later sections cover operation and data retrieval The user should read and understand earlier sections before operating the instrument on a routine basis The following list provides an overview of the topics handled in each section of the manual Section 1 Introduction This section introduces the user to the principles of operation and unique features of the Air Aide Monitor Section 2 Operating Parameters This section describes the steps involved in starting the monitor and configuring its operating parameters Section 3 Instrument Calibration and Maintenance This section contains instructions for checking the flow rate zero baseline and span of the monitor It also describes the steps involved in cleaning the optical sensor and replacing the in line filters Section 4 System Operation This section provides a list of operating guidelines and describes the steps involved in collecting data and setting location codes Section 5 Reviewing Stored Data The Air Aide Monitor stores field data internally and displays this information in summary and detailed form on its the four line LCD display This section describes the commands that exercise this function Section 6 PC Software and Data Retrieval This section explains how to install and operate computer software to download stored information from an Air Aide Monitor It also desc
37. ord Playback Special Functions Cancel Playback Statistics Data Scroll Download Cancel Statistics location LOCATION SELECT Review Loc 001 Stats loc 2 time New Location Range 001 thru 015 Cancel Loc 000 Summary Stats location Loc 001 STATS Navigate among the screens for Summary Date WED 02 JAN 09 Statistics Maximum Minimum Time Start 09 17 00 Weighted Average and STEL by pressing Stop 10 18 50 M gt and gt Maximum location MAXIMUM MINIMUM Date WED 02 JAN 09 Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 09 17 00 Time 09 17 48 Conc 0 375 mg m Conc 0 003 mg m Minimum location T W A SEL Date WED 02 JAN 09 Date WED 02 JAN 09 TWA 0 037 mg m STEL 0 059 mg m Elapsed 01 01 50 Time 09 31 58 Time Weighted Ave location S T E L location APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS PAGE A 3 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Playback Data Scroll record 1 Data Scroll record 2 Data Scroll record 3 Data Scroll next location APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel Statistics Data Scroll Download Cancel Loc 001 Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 09 17 00 Conc 0 375 mg m Loc 001 Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 09 17 02 Conc 0 364 mg m Loc 001 Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 09 17 04 Conc 0 351 mg m Loc 002 Date WED 02 JAN 09 Time 11 36
38. ort Figure 2 15 on the side of the unit Figure 2 16 The unit provides 50 75 mA 5 VDC output for alarm circuitry This output is triggered only when the alarm is set or initiated If the alarm is not set the unit will not provide any output out this port 2 5 4 SELECTING PARTICLE SIZE RANGE In many monitoring applications the majority of the particulate mass suspended in ambient air is comprised of particles smaller than 5 um in diameter However in some situations a large part of the mass is made up of particles larger than 5m in diameter Because the Air Aide Monitor s optical sensors are more sensitive to smaller particle PAGE 2 11 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Diameters than larger ones the unit applies a multiplicative factor of 1 75 if the user indicates that most of the particulate mass is contained in larger particles Select the appropriate particle size range by choosing the following selections from the Main menu Figure A 8 Special Functions gt System Options gt Extended Options gt Size Select Press lt gt and gt to point to the desired size range and lt ENTER gt to make the proper selection Figure A 8 Two additional methods exist for adjusting the monitor s data for differences between the Arizona Road Dust used to calibrate the Air Aide and the particulate matter actually being monitored e For a continuous adjustment of the data as mo
39. re limit STEL and maximum and minimum levels can be viewed as soon as data collection is complete The monitor also allows users to scroll through stored data and to tag monitoring locations with an auto incrementing code The Air Aide Monitor is calibrated using Arizona Road Dust ARD against NIOSH Method 0600 for respirable dust with a diameter of approximately 3 5 microns to an accuracy of approximately 10 For monitoring applications in which a large part of the particulate matter is larger than 5 microns in diameter the user can select a calibration factor or the larger particle size range Figure 1 1 Air Aide Monitor An RS232 port allows internally stored data to be downloaded to the PC based DustComm Pro software provided with the unit for detailed graphing and analysis The SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Software allows information to be exported in a comma delimited format for use in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel The software allows user to apply a correction factor to Air Aide data for cases in which the particle characteristics such as density and refractive index are significantly different from the calibration dust Figure 1 2 Front view of Air Aide Monitor Figure 1 3 Air Aide flow Schematic normal flow Sample Flow Sensor Solenoid value SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 2 Revision A 001 Operati
40. rform the manual zero Check whenever switching between battery and AC trans former operation PAGE 3 4 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 3 4 AUTO ZERO CHECK To confirm the Air Aide Monitor s measurement baseline during sampling the monitor does an auto zero every 15 minutes during sampling 3 5 SPAN CHECK EDC recommends that span checks be performed on a weekly basis in high Concentration environments more than 1 mg m and on a monthly or less frequent interval for Air Aide Monitors used in less polluted environments A manual zero check should be performed prior to executing a span check NOTE Performing a span check erases the internal data storage buffer in which instrument results are stored Set up the monitor for a span check by installing the span calibration insert into the entrance to the Air Aide Monitor Figure 3 8 A positioning pin on the insert will fit into a small mounting hole located at the edge of the opening Make sure that the pin is in the proper location and that the insert is firmly in place Once the insert is installed you will see its calibration value displayed on the flat end of the insert This value is typically between 1 and 16 mg m This accessory is instrument specific meaning two instrument will not give exactly the same k value PAGE 3 6 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 D
41. ribes how to export collected data to a spreadsheet for further evaluation Appendix A Listing of Screens This appendix includes all of the major screens that make up the Air Aide Monitor s user interface Sections of this appendix are referenced several times throughout the manual Appendix B Listing of Consumables and Spare Parts This appendix lists consumable items and spare parts for the Air Aide Monitor SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 5 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Section 2 Operating Parameters This section covers the steps involved in turning the monitor on and off and selecting the desired operating parameters for its operation 2 1 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION EDC supplies the Air Aide Monitor with the following standard components listed below If you are unpacking a new instrument ensure that these parts are included in packaging 1 Air Aide Monitor Figure 2 1 1 Universal Transformers for 110 and 220 VAC Figure 2 2 1 Impactor Sleeve Impactors are not included Impactors are purchase as optional accessories Adjustment tool for flow rate Flow audit meter and adapter DustComm Pro software package for Windows 9 to 9 pin RS232 cable for connection to a PC aunan Figure 2 2 Universal transformer for 110V and 220V o amp Figure 2 1 AA 3500 Kit Comes Complete with Battery Charger Computer Cable amp DustComm Pro Software Flow Meter amp Adjus
42. s entrance may bias the data SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 2 5 SETTING UP THE MONITOR FOR SAMPLING Before using the Air Aide Monitor make sure the unit s inlet and operating parameters are properly set up The following items should be checked prior to making a set of measurements Inlet Installation Time and Date Alarm Level Particle Size Range Manual Auto Zero The impactor sleeve must be installed in the Air Aide Monitor s inlet for total suspended particulate TSP monitoring For PM 1 0 PM 2 5 or PM 10 measurements the appropriate impactors must be installed into their matching inlets Section 2 5 1 For proper record keeping the system s time and date must be correct Section 2 5 2 If the unit s audible alarm will be used the alarm level must be set before monitoring Section 2 4 3 The Air Aide Monitor s optical sensor has a greater sensitivity to particles of approximately 2 5 um diameter than particles between 5 and 10 um diameter The appropriate selection for particle size range fine or coarse must be made before monitoring Section 2 5 4 The monitor s manual auto zero capability eliminates shifts in the monitor s zero baseline associated with temperature changes of the sampled air stream The monitor automatically performs an auto zero every 15 minutes If desired the user may turn off the auto zero function Section 2 5 6 2 5 1 INLET INSTALLATION The user can con
43. sted below 1 0um Particles Size Cut Point Impactor AA 1 0 2 5um Particles Size Cut Point Impactor AA 2 5 10um Particles Size Cut Point Impactor AA 10 Impactor Sleeve IMS 105 Cleaning Kit KK 101 Zeroing filter ZF 105 Impactor Grease IG 105 EDC recommends the following accessory for checking and adjusting the flow rate of the Air Aide Monitor Flow Audit Meter and Adapter FWM 105 The following spare parts are available for the dust monitor 110 VAC Battery Charger BC 2 5 110 220 VAC Battery Charger BC 2 5 220 DustComm Pro software upgrade DC 103 Upgrade 9 to 9 pin serial cable Computer Cable CC 102 APPENDIX B LISTING OF CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS PAGE B 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor APPENDIX B LISTING OF CONSUMABLES AND SPARE PARTS PAGE B 2
44. t data transmission Preparing the PC Follow the steps in the table below to prepare the PC for data transmission Note Multiple locations will be separated by tabs at the bottom of the program Open DustComm Select Unit and Select Properties 3 Under the Properties selection choose your unit and the Com Port that you want to connect Press Ok when you are finished Select Unit and Select Download 5 When the items above are finished you should see the download box appear Continued on next page SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 7 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 6 Downloading Data Continued Preparing the Follow the steps in the table below to prepare the EDC unit for data unit transmission Select Playback or Review Data depending on your instrument Press ENTER Result The Transmitting window appears Note Bars on the PC screen should increase as the unit downloads When the transmission is complete e The To Dust Data Collector selection screen is displayed on the units monitor The unit may be shut off at this time e The downloaded data is displayed in the Project Folder on the PC Figure 8 ic EDC DustComm Pro BAX Eile Unit Location Plot Help Location Information Location il Location Name Location 1 EP Date MON 11 AUG 03 Start Time 13 28 35 Duration 00 58 00 Stop Time 14 26 35 Samples 59 Da
45. t file new name or location 3 Select OK Saving an updated version of an existing project folder to the same file name and location Continued on next page PAGE 6 5 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 5 File Menu Commands Continued Exit software Exit Communication Software in one of two ways number 1 Select File 2 Select Exit pr 2 Single click on the X in the upper right hand corner of the screen SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 6 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 6 Downloading Data Introduction Downloading data Connect the cable Internally stored data can be downloaded to DustComm for detailed analysis The three major steps used to download data from the EDC dust monitoring unit to a PC are listed below and detailed in the next few pages 1 Connect the cable 2 Prepare the PC for data transmission 3 Prepare the EDC dust monitoring unit for data transmission Follow the steps in the table below to connect the cable for data transmission Connect one end of the supplied RS232 cable to the EDC dust monitoring unit Note If USB compatibility needed you will need to purchase a serial to USB adapter and install drivers Connect the other end of the RS232 cable to the appropriate COMM port on the PC Note Check that both connections are secure An intermittent connection can disrup
46. ta Rate 1 min Unit Type HD 1003 Dataset Information j 13 28 35 0 34 mg m3 a Data Type Respirable Max STEL 0 30 mg m3 13 a 5 poma Average 0 25 mg m3 13 28 50 13 31 35 0 30 pd pue Max Sample 0 35 mg m3 Min Sample 0 20 mg m3 13 32 35 0 30 mg m3 13 33 35 0 30 mg m3 13 34 35 0 29 mg m3 Dataset Scale Factor 13 35 35 0 30 mg m3 Scale 1 00 13 36 35 0 28 mg m3 we 13 37 35 0 28 mg m3 Scale 13 38 35 0 28 mg m3 13 39 35 0 27 mg m3 13 40 35 0 33 mg m3 13 41 35 0 28 mg m3 Aisy 13 42 35 0 27 mg m3 e 13 43 35 0 27 mg m3 0 32 13 44 35 0 27 mg m3 E eyi 13 45 35 0 29 mg m3 02 13 46 35 0 26 mg m3 eae 13 47 35 0 27 mg m3 oO 1 13 48 35 0 26 mg m3 13 28 35 13 43 35 13 58 35 14 12 35 13 49 35 0 27 mg m3 Sample Time 13 50 35 0 26 mg m3 13 51 35 0 26 mg m3 13 52 35 0 25 mg m3 Full Plot 21 EI Figure 8 Project File after data has been transmitted SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 8 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 7 DustComm Pro Window Introduction Each section of the DustComm Pro Window will explain a different part of the statistics Location The Location information will give you general details about the downloading Information statistics Such as date time start stop time data rate duration how many samples where downloaded and the unit There is also box so that you can name the location and a shortcut to type in any notes you would
47. te time weighted average contained in a data set Choose the following selections from the Main menu to view these summary statistics Figure A 3 Playback gt Statistics The next screen then asks the user to enter the location code to be viewed Figure A 3 Press lt ENTER gt to move from one digit to the next and lt gt and lt V gt to increase and decrease the value of each digit of the location code After a location code has been entered the monitor displays the Location Statistics screen which includes the location code starting day date and starting an ending times Figure A 3 Press lt W gt to advance from one statistics screen to another and lt gt to return to the previous statistics screen To review other location data you can continue pressing lt V gt until you see the Playback screen Figure 5 1 Choose Statistics and the next screen will allow you to either review the location data that you were previously viewing or to choose a new location Figure A 3 You can also review other location data by pressing lt ENTER gt while viewing any screen to return o the Main menu From the Main menu repeat the Playback Statistics selections and then choose New Location The next screen will then ask you to input the new location code Statistics Data Scroll Download Cancel PAGE 5 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 5 REVIEWING STORED DAT
48. te overview of the Air Aide Monitor s user interface Figure A 1 shows the upper levels screens while the remaining figures depict the functionality available at lower levels Figure A 1 Title screen EDC Co Inc Main menu and First Tier screens Air Aide Dust Monitor Ver 4 4 1 09 Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel Short Term Statistics Long Term Data Scroll Cancel Download Data Averaging Cancel Sample Record Playback APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS Title screen Main menu System Options Date Time Set Alarm Cancel Special Functions PAGE A 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Sample Record Playback Special Functions Cancel Sample Record Short Term Long Term Cancel Data Averaging Short Term Long Term 2 Second 1 Minute 4 Second 10 Minute 10 Second 30 Minute Cancel Cancel Confirm Overwrite Storage Type Overwrite No Continuation Yes Confirm overwrite Memory Storage of data Alarm Selection Sample Rec Sample Rec ALM Cancel Run Screen Temperature Loc 005 runt Compensation Preparing Date WED 02 JAN 09 Compensation Time 21 26 38 Conc F 0 073 mg m APPENDIX A LISTING OF SCREENS PAGE A 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Main menu Figure A 3 Playback gt Statistics screens Sample Rec
49. the PC e If you are experiencing problems downloading your unit s results to your PC and the RS232 cable connectors are secured tightly your cable may be connected to the wrong 9 pin port on your PC If your PC has more than one 9 pin connection port attach the cable to another 9 pin port and try to download the dust monitor s results at that port You may need to try all of your PC s 9 pin ports before finding the correct connection e Ifthe previous steps check out try using the Windows supplied HyperTerminal or other appropriately configured communications software to receive data when downloading from the Haz Dust Monitor e fusing a USB port make sure you are using the proper USB to serial adapter and the USB to Serial drivers software is installed e Ifusing Chinese or Korean version of Windows change language settings Contact EDC For service or Technical Questions please call 800 234 2589 or e mail techsupport hazdust com SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 18 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor This page left intentionally blank SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 19 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor This page left intentionally blank SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 20 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor Appendix A Listing of Screens This appendix contains a comple
50. tment tool Impactor Sleeve amp Instruction Manual SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS PAGE 2 1 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS 2 2 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS The Air Aide Monitor s dimensions are 3 inches by 6 inches by 9 inches It weighs 5 pounds with its rechargeable battery installed Do not immerse the unit in water or allow it to be subjected to precipitation such as rain or snow If the monitor will be operated in an environment where it is raining or snowing be sure to provide shelter for the unit The monitor may be operated in temperatures ranging from 0 C to 50 C and in humidity levels up to 95 noncondensing The unit may be stored in temperatures ranging from 20 C to 60 C PAGE 2 2 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 2 3 TURNING INSTRUMENT ON AND OFF A new Air Aide Monitor or a unit whose battery has a low charge may require recharging prior to DC operation Even with a low battery charge the monitor can be operated from an AC power source using one of the transformers supplied with the unit Section 2 2 1 The monitor can also be operated from a car motor battery with a back pate auxiliary power attachment 38 005553 Section 2 2 1 In the following text keystroke instructions are designated by angle brackets lt gt for example lt ON OFF gt Figure 2 6 Left Title screen BDC
51. ust Monitor Figure 3 8 Installing the span calibration insert into the Air Aide Monitor SECTION 2 OPERATING PARAMETERS NOTE Be careful not to damage the span calibration insert and make sure that it is returned to its protective plastic tube immediately after each use Choose the following selections from the Main menu to initiate a span check Figure A 8 Special Functions gt System Options Extended Options gt Calibration Sensor Calibrate A Warning Confirmation screen will then appear The display asks the user to confirm Yes or No to Sensor Calibrate and warns the user that previously stored data will be lost The monitor then displays the Sensor Calibration screen Figure A 8 The calibration value of the span calibration insert should match the concentration shown on the Sensor Calibration screen to within 10 Press lt gt and lt gt to increase and decrease the value of the scale variable respectively Increasing the value of the scale variable will increase the displayed concentration and decreasing the scale variable will lower the concentration Press lt gt and lt V gt to and decrease the scale value more rapidly Record the concentration Because the monitor is a light scattering device the concentration may fluctuate somewhat due to mechanical noises and other vibrations Repeat the span check two more times each time recording the concentration Take the average
52. xplanation of what each button does I F2 IL Function Saves plotted information as a DustComm Pro Chart dcc Copies plot to a bitmap file Edits the title of the plot Page Setup Properties Prints the current plot Zooms into plot By Highlighting from point to point that you want zoomed in on Returns to full screen of plot Adds or removes vertical lines OoN Adds or removes horizontal lines Select the specific type of graph i e bar or line graphs Changes color of the graph SECTION 6 PC AND DATA RETRIEVAL PAGE 6 14 Revision A 001 Operating Manual Air Aide Model 3500 Dust Monitor 6 10 Data Plot Menu Selections Continued Function Pointer tool Insert Squares Insert Ovals Insert arrows Insert arched lines Insert a picture Choose the size of your picture and then right click on the box and select properties Select the picture tab and select picture The picture you chose will appear in the box Insert a text box Insert a callouts with text Change the color of your squares ovals text boxes and callouts 10 Change the color of the text in your text boxes and callouts 11 Copy squares ovals text boxes and callouts 12 Paste squares ovals text boxes and callouts 13 Bring squares ovals text boxes and callouts to front
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