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1. Note that the Sample Number is displayed at the lower right of the graph and table windows Quick Start 5 9 Startup CHAPTER 6 Instrument Operation This chapter provides information on features and functions of your SMPS particle sizer hardware separate of software operation Refer to Chapter 7 for details on operation of the instrument software Turn the instrument on using the power switch at the back of the instrument above the power cable connection Once the instrument is turned on the LCD display illuminates presenting the information as it appears in Figure 6 1 below While the instrument warms up out of range status conditions such as component temperatures are highlighted and blink As the temperature for each status is reached blinking stops From a cold start at standard conditions it may take approximately 10 12 minutes for all temperatures to stabilize longer at extremes in the instruments operating temperature range The items listed on the start up screen are described in later sections Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Model 3034 Copyright TEI Incorporated Samar Temp MIC Optie Temp Comiensor Temp 10 1C Sheath Flow 4 0 lpm Inlet Flow LO ipm Laser Power Okay Liquid Levei Low Firm op ala SKIP Figure 6 1 Startup Display Screen The startup display in Figure 6 1 is shown only when the instrument is turned on It can be skipped by pressing the Control Knob Note is highlighted
2. Character string containing the serial number RS READY or NOTREADY RD Character string value for CPC particle concentration 3 6497E4 representing 3 6497 x 104 particles cm D 3 Test Data Output After the Run Command ZB is given the Model 3034 begins transmitting 58 line data scans at a rate of one per second Each data scan contains the following Lines 1 54 Line 57 Line 58 Concentrations in particles cm for each of the 54 size channels Example 2 2135E3 Line 55 Barometric pressure in kPa Example 9 700E1 Line 56 Sheath temperature in deg Celsius Example 2 50E1 Status indicator 1 indicates all OK See details in next section Time stamp for data Each 1 second data scan has a time stamp value that counts down towards zero Only the final data scan with a 0 time stamp will contain fully validated charge corrected results All other data scans are intermediate data that do not have charge corrections applied In other words you can probably ignore all non 0 time stamped data scans The Status Indicator Refer to the status 16 bit Status Indicator in the Sample Data list in Table D 2 above Instrument status problems are determined from this number The status integer bits are assigned as follows KA S o amp f S F g S g A amp x F amp SEEEESE Ff OY v l GF V s amp g E o g S g amp amp BF LS
3. Select the Title Properties tab to add a title to the graph and add comments to the saved file The figure below is shown as an example Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer SMPS 3034 Properties Sample 24 weekend test 10 ft sampling line Figure 7 11 Title Properties Dialog Box Communications Error You get the following error message when trying to start a new sample if there is a communications problem between the computer and instrument If for example you forgot the cable connection this happens The Aerosol Instrument Manager software program continues to try the connection after a number of seconds Press OK once your cable is reconnected or simply wait Use Cancel to select a different communications port This brings up the Communications Tab on the properties window and allows you to change the Port and Test it SMPS 3034 Communications Error Figure 7 12 Communications Error Dialog Box Software Operation 7 19 If the test is unsuccessful select another port and press the Test button again Note Most computers have only two active communications ports COM1 and COM2 COM1 maybe used to connect the serial mouse SO COM2 is most likely available for the TSI sensor connection Once the test is okay select OK to return to the desktop and the active window The Communications Properties Tab As was described earlier the Communications Tab only appears if there is a problem w
4. Select the type of data you want to export the delimiter and the orientation of the data Data can be exported in a delimited text file by columns or rows and you can select from three delimiters comma tab or semicolon 4 After selecting the export parameters press OK 5 Select the drive directory you want to export the data to and enter a filename The system automatically adds the txt file extension 6 Press Save Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 7 Figure 7 6 illustrates how an exported txt file is formatted for a Model 3034 when the Row is selected with Tab delimited format i n E m m Ii m poi Hh H Figure 7 6 A Sample Export File for a Model 3034 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 sensor by choosing File New or File Open Select Run Connect to the 3034 if not already connected Select Run Auto Export to File before you begin to collect data Select the type of data you want to export as well as the format you want to export the data in using the Export Parameters dialog box see Figure 7 5 above 4 Select Run Start Data Collection The data is exported to the file as it is collected Note Because of the potential for large numbers of samples exceeding the column limits of text files and spreadsheets the Auto Export feature enable
5. BF SIE SE amp EEE R S F JF g7 AGA 13 D 4 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer The 16 bit Status Indicator identifies which statuses have a problem If there is no problem 1 is returned The first bit is always 1 Other bits are zero 0 when OK 1 when not OK Note All numbers are returned as negatives Review the graphic above to identify status bit assignments To determine which status is at fault consider the following examples Example 1 5 is returned This indicates that that the optics temperature is at fault 2 1 first bit 4 1 5 Example 2 49 is returned This indicates that the Sheath and Sample flows are out of range 2 2 1 first bit 16 32 1 49 Serial Commands D 5 APPENDIX E Sequence Files This appendix describes data sampling over midnight sequenced files and the results of sampling for more than a week Saving Data Over Midnight As particle data is taken Samples are saved in a file having your assigned filename If your test continues over midnight a new file is created with the same name but having a 1 extension See the example below Mytest s34 assigned file name Over midnight day 2 Mytest 1 s34 new file with 1 extension If testing continues over multiple days a new file is created each day after midnight with an incremented extension number Refer to the e
6. The condensation particle counter detects particles separated by the DMA determining particle concentration by particle size Aerosol Sample Pump This pump draws aerosol into the instrument through the DMA column and CPC and exhausts it from the exhaust port at the back of the instrument A flow of 1 0 LPM liter per minute is maintained using a feed back circuit Sheath Air Flowmeter The sheath air flowmeter measures 4 liters per minute sheath air flow used by the instrument s Differential Mobility Analyzer The flowmeter is part of a feedback circuit maintaining constant flow Filter Manifold The filter manifold filters the sheath air flow continuously during instrument operation The high efficiency high capacity filters seldom require replacement Sheath Flow Pump Provides the sheath air flow This is a circulating flow of 4 liters per minute Particles which accumulate from the sampled aerosol are continuously filtered out using two high efficiency filters in the Filter Manifold Power Supply Provides DC power to the instrument Instrument Description 3 7 Neutralizer The Model 3077A bipolar neutralizer uses a Krypton Kr 85 radioactive source to place a known distribution of electrical charges on the sampled aerosol particles before they enter the DMA column System Diagram 3 8 A schematic of the Model 3034 is shown in Figure 3 4 As shown the Model 3034 consists of mechanical subsystems including th
7. Lift the cover off 6 Loosen the screws behind the hinged front panel door at the left Loosen Screws on side of cabinet opposite the hinges Open the front panel door Find the DMA column shown in Figure 8 1 and follow the high voltage wire from the top of the DMA column to high voltage plug at the bottom of the butanol bottle recess Disconnect the high voltage connector by pulling out on the connector Top Flange Column Base Plate oa Center Rod Outer Figure 8 1 Unscrew Middle Flange to Split DMA for Cleaning 8 9 Disconnect the flow tubes at the top of the DMA column Loosen the four screws see Figure 8 1 on the top of the flange leaving them one turn from complete removal Leaving the screws partially in place helps control the disassembly process preventing the parts from suddenly breaking loose and banging together internally Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 10 Carefully pull up on the assembly above the flange You may need to work the assembly back and forth to loosen the O ring seal formed at the bottom of the center rod Completely remove the four mounting screws 11 Remove the analyzer s center collector rod by carefully lifting the top of the analyzer assembly up and out of the long outer tube Do not bang the center rod on the interior of the outer column Caution Be careful to avoid scratching th
8. Literal character strings are shown in quotes for clarity Run Commands Begin Scan Returns End Scan Returns ZB See TEST DATA OUTPUT section below for details ZE OK Read Commands Read Pressures Returns Example Read Flowrates Returns Example Rp Character string containing 3 comma delimited values Flowmeter absolute pressure kPa Inlet differential pressure kPa Inlet absolute pressure kPa 98 0 2 02E1 9 794E1 This corresponds to Flowmeter absolute pressure 98 0 kPa Inlet differential pressure 2 02 x10 20 2 kPa Inlet absolute pressure 9 794 x10 97 94 kPa RQ Character string containing 2 comma delimited values Sheath flowrate lpm Inlet flowrate lpm 4 0 1 0 This corresponds to Sheath flowrate 4 0 Ipm Inlet flowrate 1 0 lpm D 2 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Read Temperature Sensors Returns Read Firmware Version Returns Read Flowmeter Serial Number Returns Read Status Returns Read Display Concentration Returns Example Serial Commands RT Character string containing 5 comma delimited values Sheath flow temp deg C Cabinet temp deg C Optics temp deg C Saturator temp deg C Condenser temp deg C RFV Character string containing 3 comma delimited values System on time minutes Sheath blower on time minutes Inlet pump on time minutes RFSN
9. Make certain the components fully pushed together Tighten the nuts on the union fitting with moderate force Be certain that the Cyclone is installed on the Aerosol Inlet in the orientation shown in Figure 4 2 prior to making particle size measurements Setup 4 3 w To Aerosol Inlet on Instrument Union Fitting Connect Cyclone to o Union Fitting Aerosol In L T Removable base Figure 4 2 Cyclone Assembly Connecting Instrument Power 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the receptacle at the back of the instrument The cord has been supplied with the appropriate connector for your country Supply voltage can be 100 to 250 VAC and 50 60 Hz 2 The instrument on off switch is found above the power cable connection on the instrument Notes Make certain the line cord is plugged into a grounded earth grounded power outlet Position the instrument so the power cord connector is not blocked and is easily accessible 4 4 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer The internal power supply contains no user serviceable parts If the power supply is not operating correctly use the information in the troubleshooting section to contact TSI This instrument should not be used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Connecting the Computer 1 Find the computer interface cable supplied with your instrument Connect the cable to your computer s serial interface port COM 1 COM2 or other if availab
10. instrument on Refreshing the Butanol Your Model 3034 is designed to operate for long periods with minimal operator attention To facilitate this a patented device is used to remove moisture that accumulates in the CPC saturator under humid conditions If the instrument is idle for a number of weeks especially in a humid environment replacement of the butanol is reeommended To replace butanol follow the instructions the Drain and Fill instructions presented preceding paragraphs Cleaning the DMA Column This is not a routine procedure and is generally not required for monitoring applications where aerosol concentrations are low If you have questions regarding the need to clean the DMA column consult with the factory Make sure you unplug the power source to the instrument and unplug the high voltage cable before disassembling the DMA or performing maintenance procedures High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrument To clean the inner rod and inside of the outer tube follow these steps and refer to Figure 8 1 1 Switch the instrument off and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the instrument cover by loosening the screws at the lower left and upper right of the instrument case General Care Troubleshooting and Service 8 3 8 4 Facing the left side of the instrument loosen the three bottom Screws On the right side of the instrument loosen the three screws at the instrument top 5
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12. Bad counts appear at the highest voltages i e at the largest particle sizes The Dacron screen is located at the top of the DMA column Before cleaning the Dacron screen it is recommended that you contact service personnel at TSI 1 Remove and clean the DMA column as described in the previous section Hold the center collector rod at the top and the bottom and unscrew the collector rod from the top portion Figure 8 2 Carefully separate the collector rod from the top Remove the black top of the upper assembly by loosening the set screw in the top and loosening the knurled retaining ring 4 Remove the sheath assembly from the other components Carefully pull the upper insulator from the sheath core and unscrew the sheath cone from the sheath core The Dacron screen is located inside the lower portion of the sheath cone and is easily removed for cleaning To clean the Dacron screen use tweezers to dip the screen into a clean beaker filled with isopropyl alcohol Repeat 3 times The screen must be dry before the DMA will operate correctly You can air dry the screen or use a very light flow of filtered compressed air Reassemble unit 8 6 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ie Sheath y Assembly KA Figure 8 2 Retaining Ring Sheath Core ae Dacron Screen i Sheath Cone Upper C Insulation Cleaning Replacing Model 3081 Dacron Screen General Care Troub
13. Cancel C 5 seconds Figure 7 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 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 Software Operation 7 5 You can also control playback by using icons on the toolbar The icons perform the following operations m Stop Stop playback Lu Pause Pause playback on current sample Lol Start Start playback or restart playback Select a Data Hot Spot 7 6 When a graph is open on the desktop you can find the values of a data point as follows 1 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 7 3 shows how the data values would be displayed for a Model 3034 SMPS sensor diameter and counts Tip After you have a data hot spot selected use the gt and lt keys to move the cursor right or left from one value to the next or grab the vertical bar and d
14. Neutralizer 303 304 or 316 stainless steel copper silver solder or epoxy causing the Neutralizer to leak radioactive contamination Do not fill the Neutralizer with water and then shake it This could cause sufficient mechanical shock to damage the krypton source causing it to leak Instead allow water to flow through the Neutralizer Switch the instrument off and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the cover by loosening the screws at the lower left and upper right of the instrument case 3 Facing the left side of the instrument loosen the three bottom screws 4 On the right side of the instrument loosen the three screws at the instrument top 5 Lift the cover off Refer the Figure 4 1 found earlier in this manual addressing Neutralizer installation 7 Reviewing the right side illustration in Figure 4 1 lift the flag fitting UP off the end of the neutralizer and mount on the post as shown in the illustration on the left Remove the neutralizer by lifting up and out of the instrument Pour clean alcohol or water and detergent into the neutralizer Shake it gently 10 Drain the liquid from the end with the longest exterior tube 8 10 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 11 Repeat steps 9 and 10 several times as necessary 12 Thoroughly rinse the inside with clean alcohol 13 Thoroughly air dry the neutralizer by blowing through it with clean dry air 14 Reinstall it into the Model
15. Refer to Chapter 6 Instrument Operation for details of how to make selections and change values on the menu Aerosol Inlet The aerosol inlet on the front of the Model 3034 is designed for use with the supplied Cyclone Model 303402 The cyclone removes large particles outside instrument measurement range that can cause counting errors Tubing may be attached to the cyclone inlet when necessary for remote sampling The cyclone is attached to the aerosol inlet using a Swagelok type union connector which is supplied Note Conductive tubing is recommended for use transporting aerosols to the SMPS particle sizer when sampling remotely Suitable tubing is available from TSI Control Knob The Control Knob is turned to highlight an item on the LCD display Press the knob inward to select an option To spin the knob quickly place your finger in the detent on the knob surface Panel Indicator Lights There are three status LEDs on the front panel above the display Power Status and Particle Q The Power LED indicates that power is supplied to the instrument Swagelok is a registered trademark of Swagelok Companies Solon Ohio 3 2 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Back Panel Q The Status LED indicates that required instrument temperatures and flows have been achieved the instrument has warmed up The Status LED will be off when the instrument is first turned on Q The Particle LED blinks a
16. Unless skipped the screen will be displayed for 10 minutes 6 1 FAULT Indication After 10 minutes the LCD displays the main data screen in which test data is presented during sampling If the instrument has not completed its warm up FAULT will be displayed in the lower left hand corner of the display and will blink FAULT is shown in Figure 6 2 below The FAULT indication disappears once statues have been satisfied as shown in Figure 6 3 This is the Main Data Display Screen described in the next section It is possible to view the status item or items responsible for generating the FAULT condition by turning the Control Knob until the FAULT is highlighted Once highlighted press the knob inward A complete description of the items found in the FAULT status list is found in the section Review of FAULT List presented later Pa il Ha H dkglp i0 z Detemnor Ot 100 500 Elerncel Poba Ciamener favs FAULT Figure 6 2 Fault Status Display Screen START MENU Main Data Display Screen 6 2 Figure 6 3 shows the Main Display screen after a sample has been taken The figure identifies the key display elements These are described below Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Concentration Sampled Particle Concentration Over Scale Data Range Indicator Electical Motility Diameter nun CLEAR START MENU Selection Bar Figure 6 3 Main Data Display Screen Selection Bar Items on the se
17. and 4 and are familiar with the components identified in Chapter 3 you are ready to begin making particle size measurements This chapter skips some details of instrument and software operation and presents the basics of particle size measurement Detailed instrument and software operation instructions are found in Chapters 6 and 7 and can be referenced as needed This chapter has the following main headings Q LCD Display and Control Knob Usage LCD Display Items m Making a Particle Size Measurement m Reviewing the Sampled Data The appendixes provide details on theory of instrument operation and present calculations applicable to particle size determination using this technology LCD Display and Control Knob Usage Use the control knob and LCD display to make changes in instrument settings evaluate instrument parameters and even perform a test without the computer To use the control knob place your finger in the detent on the front of the knob and turn Notice how items on the LCD display are highlighted dark box around light text To select a highlighted item on the LCD display press the control knob LCD Display Items To review the Display items described below turn the instrument on by switching the power switch to the ON position The power switch is found at the back of the instrument above the power cord 5 1 5 2 When the switch is ON the power light will turn on and the LCD display will illumi
18. area weighted concentration per channel v volume weighted concentration per channel m mass weighted concentration per channel 7 sample efficiency factor per channel sample dilution factor D particle diameter channel midpoint C total particle counts N total number concentration S total surface area concentration V total volume concentration M total mass concentration Q sample flowrate t sample time p particle density In natural log exp base of natural log e l lower channel boundary u upper channel boundary Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer APPENDIX D Serial Commands It is possible to initiate samples and retrieve data from your Model 3034 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer through the instrument serial port The following information is provided to assist you in implementing simple serial control and data acquisition Pin Connectors The Model 3034 has a single 9 pin D subminiature connector port on the back panel The communication port is configured at the factory to work with RS 232 type devices Table D 1 lists the signal connections Table D 1 Signal Connections for RS 232 Configurations Pin Number RS 232 Signal Transmit Output Receive Input Reserved GND OMANOUBWHY Serial Protocol Baud Rate 38400 Data bits 7 Parity Even Stop bit 1 D 1 Serial Commands Note All input commands and output responses are in ASCII format
19. 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 tools and press and hold the left mouse button As you move the mouse the toolbar moves with it 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 and select and clear a reference sample 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 4 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 M 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 to mark a sample for deletion or to unmark a sample that has been previously marked for deletion Sample data that is marked as dele
20. check if the Pump is turned off See the Pump MENU item General Care Troubleshooting and Service 8 11 8 12 Q Ifeither the Sample or Sheath flow FAULT remains and you recently changed a filter check that the tubing is reconnected Q Ifthe Liquid Level in the FAULT list remains check the butanol supply bottle Check the fill connection and look for kinked tubing Q Ifthe Laser Power FAULT is indicated contact TSI Q Ifa high concentration is indicated you may need to reduce the inlet concentration to avoid counting errors occurring when the CPC sees instantaneous concentrations over 10 000 particles per cubic centimeter Refer to additional information in Chapter 6 under the section Concentration Over Range Indicator Testing for Zero Particle Counts If you suspect that you are getting false particle counts perform the tests described below Zero Count Diagnostics Checking the zero count level can help verify that the Model 3034 is working properly Use the Zero Diagnostics mode from the MENU list to determine if false counts are present The Zero Diagnostics option performs a test with no voltage on the DMA column Such a test should produce none or very few particle counts The presence of high counts may indicate a leak in the system or other problem 1 Stop any ongoing sample 2 Select MENU from the Main Display 3 Select the ZERO count option and turn the option ON followed by depressing the Contro
21. computer bins maps the particle count data into particle size channels 32 channels per decade of particle size based on their mobility and with the assumption that each particle has a single charge This data is used for the graphs and tables The on board program calculates the particle concentration in each size channel by using the raw counts in a particle size channel calculations for single charge probability correction for multiple charges transfer function width DMA flowrates the CPC flowrate the measurement time t for the size channel slip correction the D impactor cut point and CPC DMA and any other user defined efficiencies The transfer function is defined as the probability that a particle of electrical mobility Zp entering the DMA will exit the DMA via qm monodisperse aerosol flow Knutson and Whitby 1975 have derived the transfer function shown in Figure B 2 The transfer function depends on particle mobility rod voltage geometry and flowrates of the DMA The width of the transfer function depends on the flowrates in the DMA The number of particles exiting the column with the monodisperse air flow is one half of the total number of particles within the mobility band AZp Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Concentration calculations are done at the highest size resolution of 32 channels per decade of particle size If data is viewed at lower resolutions the concentrations of adjacent
22. display 7 30 display brightness 6 8 display graph showing area 7 30 using bars 7 30 using lines 7 30 with horizontal grid 7 30 with vertical grid 7 30 display options for units 7 34 displaying print information on desktop 7 8 DMA column cleaning 8 3 operation B 1 DMA Dacron screen cleaning 8 6 drain 6 8 draining butanol 8 2 E electrical safety vii ending sample 7 41 equations saturation ratio B 3 exit 7 25 export to file 7 24 exporting data to file 7 9 F FAULT list 6 5 fax number iii file menu 7 21 batch export to file 7 24 close 7 23 exit 7 25 export to file 7 24 new 7 22 open 7 23 print 7 24 print preview 7 25 print setup 7 25 properties 7 24 recently accessed files 7 25 save 7 23 save as 7 24 filling butanol 8 3 filling butanol bottle 4 2 filter manifold 3 7 finish current sample 7 26 flag fitting 4 2 font 7 32 font dialog box 7 32 font size changing 7 32 format menu 7 28 channel resolution 7 29 color 7 30 font 7 32 graph type 7 30 grid lines 7 30 undo zoom 7 33 view boundaries 7 29 y axis 7 28 front panel 3 1 G graph color dialog box 7 31 graph type 7 30 graph window 6 4 graphical display during sampling 5 7 grid lines 7 30 H help menu 7 42 about aerosol instrument manager 7 42 heterogeneous condensation B 3 high voltage supply 3 5 history manual ii homogeneous nucleation B 3 l J K installing buta
23. equally sized bins in the size range of 10 to 487 nanometers Other weightings such as particle mass or surface area are determined in your Aerosol Instrument Manager software application package Viewing Channel Data Using the Cursor View data for an individual particle channel by turning the Control Knob counterclockwise until a vertical cursor appears on the graph Continue to turn the knob counterclockwise scrolling the cursor to the left The particle size and concentration for each channel appear at the bottom of the display screen as the cursor appears in the particle channel Reviewing the FAULT List When FAULT is displayed on the bottom line of the display an instrument status is not satisfied If the instrument has recently been turned on warm up time is required To review statuses rotate the Control Knob so FAULT is highlighted and press the knob inward The list of status items are displayed Items initiating the fault condition are blinking The following sections describe the listed status items Instrument Operation 6 5 6 6 Saturator Temp This indicates the temperature of the saturation stage of condensation particle counter CPC This temperature is regulated for 35 degrees C Optics Temp CPC optics are maintained at a temperature sufficient to prevent condensation of butanol vapor on lens components Optics are maintained at 36 degrees C Condenser Temp The condenser stage of the CPC is main
24. export combined files together as a single file Properties Select File Properties to set the parameters used by the Aerosol Instrument Manager software to collect sample data The Properties dialog box has four tabs The parameters that can be set for each sensor on each tab are described in How to Take Sample Data earlier in this chapter Print al Select File Print 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 Refer to your Windows documentation for information about the Print dialog box Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Print Preview To avoid printing something you don t want select File Print Preview to see what your printed output will look like before selecting Print Print Setup Select File Print Setup to set up the printer for printing Refer to your Windows documentation and your printer s 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 File 1 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 click the left mouse button The file opens on th
25. marked for deletion are not deleted They are saved and are no longer marked for deletion Save Select File Save or on the toolbar to save sample data to a 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 OK the sample files marked for deletion are permanently deleted If you click CANCEL the samples marked for Software Operation 7 23 deletion are not deleted They are saved and are no longer marked for deletion Save As Select File Save 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 Explorer 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 Export to File Select File Export to File to export data either a single sample or multiple samples of a file for use in another program Data is exported in a delimited text file Refer to Export Data to a File earlier in this chapter for information Batch Export to File Select File Batch Export to File to
26. mm clearance between the back panel and left side panel and any other surface The cabinet should be set on a clean hard surface so that the exhaust air moves freely under the base of the cabinet 2 2 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Moving the Instrument The Model 3034 is a heavy instrument weighing 61 pounds 27 8 kg Protect your back when lifting Q Get help from another person to move the instrument Transport the instrument on a cart whenever possible Lift with your legs while keeping your back straight Keep the instrument close to your body as you lift Unpacking 2 3 Front Panel CHAPTER 3 Instrument Description Use the information in this chapter to familiarize yourself with the location and function of controls indicators and connectors on your Model 3034 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer The main components of the front panel are the LCD display the Control Knob the three status LEDs and aerosol inlet shown in Figure 3 1 Opening for Neutralizer Flag LCD Display Control Knob Aerosol Inlet pictured without cyclone Figure 3 1 Front of the Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer 3 1 The LCD display is used in conjunction with the Control Knob to select and display options and instrument parameter The 320 x 240 pixel LCD display provides continuous real time display of sample data There are several operations you can perform using the Control Knob with the display
27. part inside the instrument Warns you that the instrument is susceptible to electro static dissipation ESD and ESD protection procedures should be followed to avoid damage Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground Warns you that the Model 3077 Aerosol Neutralizer which is installed inside the Model 3034 contains radioactive material that is subject to the regulations of the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission and local regulations Carefully read the enclosed Model 3077 Operating and Service Manual to determine your legal responsibilities regarding the neutralizer The Model 3034 is a laser based instrument During normal operation you will not be exposed to laser radiation However you must take certain precautions or you may expose yourself to hazardous optical intense focused invisible light Exposure to this light can cause eye damage Take these precautions Q Do not remove any parts from SMPS system instruments unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual QO Do not remove any instrument housing when power is applied The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Electrical Safety The Model 3034 has high voltage points within its cabinet Only a qualified technician should perform service or maintenance High v
28. particles per unit volume of air sampled i e surface area concentration expressed as nm cm The surface area concentration calculation assumes that all the particles are perfect spheres Surface area concentration is calculated by dS dN 2 DY where D is the geometric midpoint of the particle size channel The normalized surface concentration is dS dlog D dN dlog D nD Volume Volume represents the total volume of the particles per unit volume of air sampled i e volume concentration expressed as nm cm The volume concentration calculation assumes that all the particles are perfect spheres Volume concentration is calculated by dv dN n 6 D where D is the geometric midpoint of the particle size channel The normalized volume concentration is dV dlogDp dN dlogDp 7 6 D Mass Mass represents the total mass of the particles per unit volume of air sampled i e mass concentration expressed as ug cm The mass concentration calculation assumes that all the particles are perfect spheres with the density defined in the Run Properties dialog for the instrument Mass concentration is calculated by dM dN x 6 D p where D is the geometric midpoint of the particle size channel and p is the density This quantity is related to Volume concentration by the simple factor p The normalized mass concentration is dM dlogDp dN dlogDp x 6 D p In many of the tables the values for
29. size channels are averaged together to form wider size channels Calculation of statistics is also done at the selected resolution with its associated channel averaging 1 0 Transfer Function Electrical Mobility Zs gt lt AZ gt Figure B 2 Transfer Function Technical Information B 5 APPENDIX C Particle Size Statistics This appendix gives an explanation of the statistics calculations used by the Aerosol Instrument Manager software The statistics are calculated for the interval defined by the upper and lower bounds selected from the graphs which are not necessarily the entire size range of the instruments Statistic Weight Number Surface Area Volume Mass Concentration Hs c s aDpn aD bn m PU tO 7 PoP oe Total 4 u u Concentration A gt 2 S S v gt Maz gt A l l l l Mode D p Nmax D p Smax D p Umax Dy ies Median D N 2 D S 2 D WV 2 D M 2 Mean x u u u 2 by sD i a8 l S u ro M Geometric Mean substitute s v mand S V M in place of n and N for other ex weightings p N g g Geometric ner vy substitute s v mand S V M Standard p2 niin Dp mnXg p in place of n and N for other Deviation oO exp weightings C 1 C 2 The symbols used in the formulas are defined as c particle counts per channel n number weighted concentration per channel s surface
30. 3034 as described in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Considerations Your Model 3034 is a complex instrument employing a variety of sophisticated technologies and having few user serviceable components beyond those identified in the previous section Operated under normal conditions the instrument is designed to provide continuous service with little maintenance Problems which do occur are often seen after user maintenance if for example tubing is not connected properly a component is not seated properly or a connector was not reinstalled The instrument has a number of built in diagnostic checks to verify instrument temperatures and flows These are seen in the FAULT and MENU lists see Chapter 6 Instrument Operation When an internal diagnostic status check is out of range it blinks on the display Normally this occurs as the instrument warms up and blinking eventually stops If the instrument is operated outside the stated operating temperature range internal temperatures may not be achieved and blinking may not stop If a status check continues to blink under normal conditions for more than a half hour consider the following Under normal operating conditions Q Ifafter a temperature FAULT fails to go away stops blinking make sure there is adequate clearance gt 3 inches behind the instrument so cooling fans are not restricted Contact TSI if temperature fails to stabilize Q Ifa Sample flow FAULT remains
31. 50 5 118 959 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Safety This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper operation of the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Samples of warnings and information on labels attached to the instrument chassis are also presented Description of Caution Symbol The following symbol and an appropriate caution statement are used throughout the manual and on the Model 3034 to draw attention to any steps that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the Model 3034 Caution Caution means be careful It means if you do not follow the procedures prescribed in this manual you may do something that might result in equipment damage or you might have to take something apart and start over again It also indicates that important information about the operation and maintenance of this instrument is included Warning Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury to you or cause irrevocable damage to the instrument Follow the procedures prescribed in this manual to use the instrument safely Laser Safety vi Caution or Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns you that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any contact with any
32. 7 5 playback menu 7 27 power supply 3 7 previous sample 7 41 print 7 24 print preview 7 25 print setup 7 25 Index product description 1 1 literature xix overview 1 1 program installation 4 6 properties setting up 7 15 properties dialog box 7 14 properties dialog screen 7 16 properties for new sample 5 5 properties 7 24 7 27 pump filter 8 9 R radiation safety viii read commands D 2 display concentration D 3 firmware version D 3 flowmeter serial number D 3 flowrates D 2 pressures D 2 status D 3 temperature sensors D 3 read display concentration D 3 read firmware version D 3 read flowmeter serial number D 3 read flowrates D 2 read pressures D 2 read status D 3 read temperature sensors D 3 reference 7 39 refreshing butanol 8 3 review data sample 7 5 review properties 7 14 reviewing sampled data 5 8 run commands D 2 run menu 7 25 abort current sample 7 26 auto export to file 7 27 connect to 3034 7 26 disconnect from the 3034 7 27 finish current sample 7 26 properties 7 27 start data collection 7 26 S safety chemical vii electrical vii radiation viii sample 7 39 sample data taking 7 13 sample flow 6 6 sample menu beginning sample 7 41 clear reference buffer 7 42 delete undelete sample 7 41 ending sample 7 41 next sample 7 41 previous sample 7 41 select all 7 42 select as reference 7 42 sample reference 7 40 sample referenc
33. E AERAN ENA PINSE OEE KRARR 3 1 Aerosol TUET aaa E ANY 3 2 Control POI ii e A ENEE E E AAA 3 2 Panel Indicator Lights 0 eee er e E 3 2 Back Panelo aa a e bed eaa aa NTE 3 3 Seral Portosta arera ACAR CETE CAE 3 3 Butanol Supply Bottles asana a a a a 3 4 Sheath Air Heat Exchanger Fanes errcrcan iea nAn 3 5 xi xii 5 CPC Condenser Fan esnea enio a E a det sed tea vod pend oleanes 3 5 Aerosol Exhaust Portas e n a e i ae ea a 3 5 AC Connector and Switch esseeseeseesesseeserererersrerrrrereersse 3 5 Internal Component ceeeeeceeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 3 5 Main PC Board resesi oi e E ceva eiyeis evs avons ieee RATA artes 3 5 High Voltage Supply aa eaa SA AE EAE PIEP 3 5 Differential Mobility Column DMA sssssssseseessrsssessessrsresee 3 6 Condensation Particle Counter CPC sssscsessssecsssersscsssses 3 7 Aerosol Sample PUMP rnare eeee neces eeeeeeeeeeseneeeneeene S 3 7 Sheath Air Flowmeter a T E a 3 7 Filter Manifolds ne a a EE a ints 3 7 Sheath Flow PUMP areco ierni iniecta ei oe a ee 3 7 Power Supply araea epa he ee a 3 7 INGUUPALIZER annann ge EA ET aE EAEE Ea seekencegennesneseacenee 3 8 SVSLEM Dia Sram nseni a Codec E O VEA EN 3 8 SEE A ia eat se eh ee 4 1 Installing the Kr 85 Neutralizer cece e cece eee eeeen eens 4 1 Remove the Cabinet COVer esseessessesessrrsreseeserreerrerereeeeres 4 1 Installing the Neutralizer and Flag Fitting 4 2 Instrument Placement ninss inin
34. ENDIX B Technical Information This appendix contains the following technical information Q Operation of the DMA Column Q Condensation Particle Counter Theory Q Scanning Algorithm for Determination of Particle Size Distribution Operation of the DMA Column The charged aerosol passes from the neutralizer into the main portion of the Differential Mobility Analyzer DMA shown in Figure B 1 below The DMA contains two concentric metal cylinders an outer cylinder and the inner high voltage cylindrical rod The polydisperse aerosol q and sheath air qsn are introduced at the top of the DMA column and flow down the annular space between the cylinders The aerosol surrounds the inner core of sheath air and both flows pass down the annulus with no mixing of the two laminar streams The inner cylinder the collector rod is maintained at a controlled negative voltage while the outer cylinder is electrically grounded This creates an electric field between the two cylinders The electric field causes positively charged particles to be attracted through the sheath air to the negatively charged collector rod Particles are precipitated along the length of the collector rod The location of the precipitating particles depends on the particle electrical mobility Z the DMA flowrate and the DMA geometry Particles with a high electrical mobility are precipitated along the upper portion of the rod particles with a low electrical mobility a
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36. Particle Instruments Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Operation and Service Manual P N 1980482 Revision B July 2003 TSI TSI Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Instruction Manual Product Overview Instrument Description Instrument Operation Software Operation General Care Troubleshooting and Service Appendixes and Index Manual History The following is a history of the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Instruction Manual P N 1980482 Revision Date First printing March 2003 A May 2003 B July 2003 Part Number Copyright Address Fax No E mail Address Limitation of Warranty and Liability effective March 2003 Service Policy 1980482 Revision B July 2003 TSI Incorporated 2003 All rights reserved TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA 651 490 3824 particle tsi com 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 twelve 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 sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in sp
37. Properties 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 Sample List window is active on the desktop Its purpose is to allow you to display graphic and table windows in series so that many samples can be viewed quickly visually identifying trends or special events from a large list of samples The playback feature was also described earlier in this chapter section Playback Review Data Samples Software Operation 7 27 Figure 7 15 Playback Menu Format Menu The Format menu has many 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 channel resolution view boundaries graph type grid lines font color etc 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 Format View Sample Win Y Anis Channel Resolution gt View Boundaries Graph Type gt Grid Lines gt Color Font gt Undo Zoom z Figure 7 16 Format Menu for a Model 3034 Graph Y Axis This menu item is available only when a graph window is active on the desktop Select Format Y Axis to
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39. Step 2 Review Change Set Up Model 3034 Properties 7 14 Step 3 Start Data Collection esesesessesessssesessesesessesess 7 14 How to Set Up Properties for a Model 3034 SMPS Particle SIOE E A T E E E uiaccnekansetae 7 15 The Scheduler Tab pegun aa e NR 7 16 Density Properties Tab vcs cccsecc vane iii anaa a i 7 18 Title Properties Tab se i cin de ei ieee dk otek E E AE ES 7 18 Communications Erto seigne noensinne AEE EER 7 19 The Communications Properties Tab eee eeee eee 7 20 Append Sample Data to an Existing Model 3034 File 7 20 Description of Software MenuS cseceseecneeceeeeeeeeeeeeenes 7 21 File Mena fii aee lee sae dati anh ete al atacie dda date se EAAS 7 21 R n MENU sess tess tree EAE E T dees E EE tee eed 7 25 Playback Menu ana a EAA si ae ees 7 27 Format Merni Seana a an e di Ta SEE 7 28 View MENU berst eteran EE teases ETE A 7 33 Sample M EU oaa ia aa a Hh hae nein tases 7 41 Window Menu crose e ea a oonedaeteteidesddeddegeredtee de eeeven ES 7 42 Fel p MENU miena AR A A S TAE 7 42 Satus Bar IEOS A a a EEEE EAA TE 7 43 Accelerator Keyan deae a A NAE NEAN EUN ENTIA ENES a EASES 7 43 Care Troubleshooting and Service ccccceeeeeeees 8 1 Care of the Model 3034 0 0 0 cece eeeeeeeceneceeeeeeecaeeeeeaeeeeneeees 8 1 Cleaning the Cy clone oeaiei iii ities edie an 8 2 Drain and Fill Butanol ee ceeeceeceeeeneceeneeeeeeneeeeeeeaees 8 2 Dae ee EA detente ce esol A AT
40. a a a E a AAE aA D 1 Serial Command Saisie Ti aT EEE E a D 2 R n Commands ee aae E EERE ARRAS D 2 Read Command Si ieireosi ee ies n E E E a E N a D 2 Test Data Output is 2 e a an Et e e e se E a AAEE D 4 The Status Indicator aiar Ana EA AEEA E eee teased AAEE D 4 E Sequence Files oea carver ai A AEE E 1 Saving Data Over Midnight sssssesessssesessesesesseresseresesrereee E 1 SEQUENCE Piles visvosvscyseveeuvsevdeveresees EEEE EE NEE EE S E 1 Saving Data for More Than One Week ccceeeceeeceeeeee eres E 2 Index INGO rnan Weateounheathsstatadssocuetentomues watepannsae a a h I 1 Figures 1 1 Model 3034 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 1 1 3 1 Front of the Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer 000 3 1 Contents XV xvi 3 2 Back Panel and Side Panel of the Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer ese ssciv gb tecteevnes E seen eae getuieeuaas ces 3 4 3 3 COMPONENts fees ai iecadepiete eat tvteeeei lava bbe weebledee eee 3 6 3 4 Schematic Diagram of the SMPS Particle Sizer 0 3 9 4 1 Neutralizer Installation ec ceec eee eeeeeeeeeeeneenees 4 1 4 2 Cyclone ASSEDI o oA r A E A S 4 4 5 1 The Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop cee 5 4 5 2 Select or Create a Filename for Saving Your Particle Size Data lerien a a a a cage N a a S 5 5 5 3 New Sample Properties Dialog BOX sesessessresreseerrrrerserese 5 6 5 4 Graphical Display During Sampling eee cena es 5 7 6 1
41. all four weightings are supplied in tabular format Note Surface Mass and Volume weighting calculations assume that all the particles are spherical Mass calculations also assume that all particles have the density defined in the properties dialog for the instrument However comparisons to methods that measure particle surface volume or mass directly may give results different from those calculated by the software Software Operation 7 37 7 38 Figure 7 25 shows size data in units of concentration weighted by mass E Size Data Graph AIM3 534 Size Data Weighted by Mass Figure 7 25 Size Data Select View Size Data to open a graph or a table window that displays the file s sample data based on size Statistics Select View Statistics to open a window of statistical information for the active sample see Figure 7 26 The equations used for calculating the values are described in Appendix C Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer ao S E A j E E warn a o w o o Se E E a ETE ME CONTE Figure 7 26 Statistics Table Settings Select View Settings to display the Properties settings for the Model 3034 sample that is active on the desktop as shown in Figure 7 27 Settings AIMS 534 Figure 7 27 Select Settings to Display Model 3034 Settings for the Sample Sample Select View Sample to view the current sample selected in the Samples List window Reference Select View Referen
42. and tabular representations of sample data file handling routines for archiving reviewing and exporting data to spreadsheet applications Aerosol Instrument Manager software provides a scheduler for data sampling that enables specific start and stop times for samples and can specify a number of samples taken over a defined interval Applications The Model 3034 is simple to use Unlike its predecessors it combines sizing and counting components into a single cabinet together with the control electronics The Model 3034 uses on board sensors for temperature and pressure automatically calculating corrections for ambient conditions eliminating the need for operator inputs The Model 3034 is unique with on board firmware providing all scanning functions data counting and data reduction algorithms usually performed by a separate PC The PC function is reserved for scheduling of measurements and handling large numbers of data files associated with monitoring applications The Model 3034 SMPS system has been developed with ambient aerosol monitoring in mind but can be used in many applications including Q Environmental monitoring Atmospheric aerosol studies Basic aerosol research Nanometer particle research Pollution studies Smog chamber evaluations Ooovooo Aerosol dynamics Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Combustion studies Engine exhaust studies Materials synthesis Filter efficiency testin
43. bed 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 that is 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 Software Operation 7 21 Aerosol Instrument Manager File Run Format Yiew Sample New Ctrl N Open ctrl O Close G45 Export To File Batch Export To File Properties Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 1 AIM3 1 2 AIMS 3 AIM1 4 AIM4 Exit Figure 7 13 File Menu for a Model 3034 New Select File New or lt Ctrl N gt or T 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 select OK A Samples List window and a graph window opens on the desktop with the filename you entered and you are ready to start collecting data Refer to How to Take Sample Data for a complete description Note If this is the first time you have selected New you may be required to fill in the Properties dialog before continuing Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Open Select File Open or lt Ctrl O gt or on the toolbar to open an existing file By default sample files are stored in the same directory as the A
44. ce to view the reference buffer selected with Sample Select as Reference Software Operation 7 39 Sample Reference Select View Sample Reference to view the current sample minus the reference sample This menu item is not available if no sample has been selected as a reference using Sample Select as Reference Sample Reference is only allowed for the following units Concentration dW dW dlogDp and Cumulative Conc Sample Reference Select View Sample Reference to view the current sample divided by the reference sample This menu item is not available if no sample has been selected as a reference using Sample Select as Reference Sample Reference is only allowed for the following units Concentration dW dW dlogDp and Cumulative Conc Note Statistics are not calculated for this option All fields in the table will be blank Copy Select View Copy or S from the toolbar to copy the active window so that you can paste it in other applications for example a word processing program Toolbars Select View Toolbars to display or hide the toolbars that appear on the desktop Each toolbar is illustrated below Cc SY ya romar aaa Color and Font Toolbar deal ik ele TC SIU Sh toolbar A PAP a 521100 Tootbar By default only the Main and Navigation toolbars are displayed Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer To view what each icon tool does position the cursor on the icon A
45. ceai EE 5 7 Reviewing Sampled Data aisiccisessissesreierinei riseire ieie 5 8 6 Instrument Operation o essessessessessessessersersersssssesee 6 1 SIENE h o RA T TE 6 1 Main Data Display Screen eesseseeserseesesresresrererereeresseerereees 6 2 Selection Bar ir viavecs ewer EE a EEE O ETE NEY 6 3 Graph Window despanei sirien aeaa Er EE ENEA I TEAS 6 4 Concentration Over Range Indicator eeeeeeeeeereerrrreeee 6 4 Concentration Scale saerad e e anpa eriei iei 6 4 Particle Data Graph aveia as RENAE EEr AE ARANEA PANENEK EAR 6 5 Viewing Channel Data Using the CUTSOT seseeceecerrerrerreee 6 5 Reviewing the FAULT iStores aren EED EAA 6 5 Saturator LEM Pisce fina a a E E a ds 6 6 Optics Temp aTe ele eee te hate cdi a a aa araa 6 6 Condenser Tempie rier inier aan E eee AEE T S 6 6 Sheath F a A A e E Ta 6 6 Sample POW eerie i E a E E 6 6 TASER ROWER wi secs nsa ana E TE E AE 6 6 Liquids Leve anann inaa ENARE gus oe E PAE A SANAAA 6 6 CONCENU ALON ei t a O EN EA PaT SES 6 7 MENU tems auare E E TO R 6 7 PUMPS ei e ha e SREE TEE EEEE EEE eis E va E E E 6 7 Display Contraste eisau oieee i o LA ied oaa AANEEN I E cava APRENE RAA EATIS REA 6 7 Display Brightness 04 0 ieviesvietsevaevi eve vieeeeeeaev a 6 8 DAN goin st coach E agen devon beans A covpusigedeaukiue aoveun ds 6 8 Zero Count Diagnostics cece a a sense 6 8 MENU Instrument Display Parameters 6 9 7 Software Operation c cece ce
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47. e Q Review change parameters Q Start data collection Note You can append Model 3034 sample data to an existing file Refer to Append Sample Data to an Existing Model 3034 File below Before you begin make certain you have connected to the computer and the instrument is running Step 1 Open a New Model 3034 File Select File New or D on the toolbar The dialog box shown in Figure 7 7 opens on your desktop Ss XI Look in E Aerosol Instrument Manager 6 e E X 3034_5ample Files of type SMPS 3034 Data Files 534 Cancel Figure 7 7 Select Model 3034 Filename When you Open a New File Before you can begin collecting data you must select a filename and optionally a location other than the Aerosol Instrument Software Operation 7 13 Manager folder The default name will be AIM 1 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 Verify that the Files of Type box indicates the correct extension for the sensor you are using S34 for a Model 3034 You do not need to enter an extension in the filename box It will be assigned automatically After you enter a filename or if you accept the default name press the Open button If you open a new file and the Model 3034 Properties dialog is not complete this can occur the first time you open a new file for the Model 3034 or after you have se
48. e butanol only in a well ventilated area If you smell butanol and develop a headache or feel faint or nauseous leave the area at once Ventilate the area before returning 1 Find the butanol reservoir bottle from the shipping container or from the recess in the side of the cabinet if installed see Figure 3 2 If in the cabinet carefully pull the bottle straight out being careful not to stretch the rubber tubing 2 Disconnect the fitting at the instrument by depressing the locking tab on the instrument bulkhead fitting Pull the fitting straight out At no time pull on the tubing itself 3 Remove the bottle cover Add just enough butanol to cover the bottle fitting Look for leaks by examining the bottle fitting hose connection and bottle connector for cracks or possible leaks If no leaks are found fill the bottle completely 4 Holding the filled bottle in your left hand hold the bottle near the butanol bottle recess in the cabinet With your right hand insert the hose fitting into the mating receptacle in the case recess Once the connector clicks in place install the bottle The hose must not be kinked Installing the Cyclone The cyclone functions by removing large particles preventing counting errors and keeping the instrument clean The cyclone is always used and should only be removed when transporting or servicing the instrument Install the cyclone on the aerosol inlet using the union fitting shown below
49. e 7 40 saturator temp 6 6 save 7 23 save as 7 24 saving data over midnight E 1 select all 7 42 select as reference 7 42 selecting data hot spot 7 6 selecting data samples 7 4 selection bar 6 3 CLEAR 6 3 MENU 6 4 START 6 3 sequence files E 1 sequenced files E 1 serial commands D 1 serial protocol D 1 service 8 1 8 14 setting up SMPS particle sizer 4 1 settings 7 39 setup properties 7 14 sheath air flowmeter 3 7 sheath air heat exchanger fan 3 5 sheath flow 6 6 sheath flow pump 3 7 signal connections D 1 size data 7 38 software change how data is viewed 7 2 file menu 7 21 installation 4 5 introduction 7 1 menu description 7 21 opening existing file 7 2 operation 7 1 quit 7 12 run menu 7 25 selecting data samples 7 4 software continued starting the program 7 1 software license iv specifications A 1 start data collection 5 7 7 14 7 26 startup display 5 2 statistics 7 38 status bar icons 7 43 status indicator D 4 status integer bits D 4 system diagram 3 8 T table color dialog box 7 31 taking sample data 7 13 technical contacts 8 13 technical information B 1 test data output D 4 testing for zero particle counts 8 12 title properties tab 7 18 toolbars 7 40 troubleshooting 8 1 8 11 TSI address iii U undelete sample 7 7 undo zoom 7 33 units 7 34 display options 7 34 units selection menu 7 34 unpacking 1 Unpacking Instructions 1 V
50. e desktop 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 Samp Start data collection F10 Finish current sample Abort current sample Gonnect to the 3034 Disconnect from the 3034 Auto Export to File Properties Figure 7 14 Run Menu for a Model 3034 Software Operation 7 25 Start Data Collection With a new file open on the desktop select Run 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 and other parameters set in the tabs of the Properties dialog see earlier in this chapter Note Ifa start time is set this menu item and its associated icon is disabled Once you select Start Data Collection sampling begins immediately As data is collected it is displayed in the open windows Finish Current Sample Select Run Finish Current Sample when you want to stop collecting sample data prematurely Before the sampling period ends as set in the Properties dialog When you select this item the current sample is allowed to finish before sampling ends Abort Current Sample Select Run Abort Current Sample or Ej from the toolbar when you want to stop collecting sample data immediately When you select this item sampling stops and the data for the current sample
51. e flow arrows UP 6 Push the filter block back down over the filters and tighten the thumbnut Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Pump Filters Thumb Nut Filter Block 7 Replace the side screws and push the tubing into the fittings inserting fully 8 Replace the instrument cover Pump Filters 1 Find the blue pump filters in Figure 8 3 2 Note the orientation of the filters Facing the pump the left filter arrow is UP The right filter is arrow is Down 3 Remove the filters by carefully pulling the tubing from the filter end ports Tubing may be very sticky and require twisting and flexing to facilitate removal Manifold Filters Figure 8 3 Replacing Filters 4 Install the new filters in the correct orientation 5 Replace the instrument cover General Care Troubleshooting and Service 8 9 Kr 85 Neutralizer Cleaning Do not use solvents that might corrode stainless steel or epoxy See the separately bound Model 3077 3077A Operator s Manual for very 7 important U S Nuclear regulatory commission limitations and regulations also consult your local radioactivity regulations 4a The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those 4 specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation Q Do notuse water above 50 C Temperatures above 50 C can degrade materials that are a part of the
52. e neutralizer which establishes a known charge distribution on the sampled aerosol a differential mobility analyzer DMA column for sorting particles by size using their unique electro mobility s and a condensation particle counter CPC for determining particle concentration Other subsystems include flow meters and flow management butanol fill control aerosol neutralization and a cyclone sample conditioning Refer to Figure 3 4 below Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Cpetons iii e Figure 3 4 Schematic Diagram of the Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer Instrument Description 3 9 CHAPTER 4 Setup This chapter gives information you need to set up the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Installing the Kr 85 Neutralizer Remove the Cabinet Cover To install the Model 3077A neutralizer the instrument cover must be removed Use the following instructions 1 Make sure the instrument power cable is disconnected from the power connector 2 Facing the left side of the instrument loosen the three bottom screws 3 On the right side of the instrument loosen the four screws at the instrument top 4 Lift the cover off Flag Fitting Flag Fitting in Non Use Position Installing Flag Fitting on Neutralizer Kr 85 Neutralizer Screw Head in Top Bracket Notch Figure 4 1 Neutralizer Installation 4 1 Installing the Neutralizer and Flag Fitting Find your M
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54. e 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 can only be opened individually not as a sequence Saving Data for More Than One Week E 2 Sequencing of files see previous is limited to one week 7 days The naming convention still applies however and if testing continues the next file has the incremented extension The difference is that Mytest 6 s34 and Mytest 7 s34 are not part of the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer same sequence and will not open together as was described in the previous section Testing began on Tuesday Mytest 5 s34 Sunday Mytest 6 s34 Monday The sequence file is broken here Mytest 7 s34 Mon next filename Mytest 8 s34 Tue To open the second sequence of files open any of the files in the set Opening Mytest 7 s34 or Mytest 8 s34 for example will open the entire second sequence of files Sequence Files E 3 Index A abort current sample 7 26 about aerosol instrument manager 7 42 AC connector and switch 3 5 accelerator keys 7 43 address TSI iii aerosol exhaust port 3 5 aerosol inlet 3 2 Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop 5 4 ae
55. e rod and the inside of the tube as you remove it A small scratch nick or burr can completely disrupt the electric field inside the mobility analyzer severely affecting its performance 12 Visually inspect the rod for contamination If the rod is visually quite dirty clean it using a soft lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol Make sure you read the caution above 13 Remove the Outer column by first removing the screws in the side support bracket 14 Remove the four screws that attach the outer tube to the base plate 15 Lift the tube up off of the base 16 Wash the collector rod and the inside diameter of the outer tube with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol or a mild solvent Avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the critical collector rod surface and the inside diameter of the outer tube 17 Also take care not to dent the cone edge near the top of the collector rod or the Dacron screen inside the cone If you dent scratch or otherwise damage the mobility analyzer assembly contact TSI to discuss repairs 18 Carefully reassemble the rod and tube and leak test the unit see Testing for Zero Counts later in this chapter General Care Troubleshooting and Service 8 5 Cleaning the DMA Dacron Screen It is only necessary to clean or replace the screen if you have an arcing problem Arching produces false particle counts and can be recognized when performing a test with an absolute filter at the inlet
56. ecifications 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 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMA
57. eeee 2 1 7 1 Display Options for Units eseeeseeeseserseeesererrrrrrrrrsrreseees 7 34 7 2 Weight Oplions 1 0 0 ites e i a 7 36 8 1 Maintenance Schedule ssssssesersersstuse ceeseeeeeeeeeceeeeenesenees 8 1 D 1 Signal Connections for RS 232 Configurations D 1 Contents xvii About This Manual Purpose This is an installation and operations manual for the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Related Product Literature The following TSI product manuals may be of interest Copies of these may be viewed on the TSI website www tsi com m Model 3010 Condensation Particle Counter Instruction Manual part number 1933010 TSI Incorporated Model 3080 Electrostatic Classifier Instruction Manual part number 1933792 TSI Incorporated Model 3077 3077A Aerosol Neutralizer Manual part number 1933077 TSI Incorporated Model 3936 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Instruction Manual part number 1933796 TSI Incorporated Reusing and Recycling As part of TSI Incorporated s effort to reduce the impact on the communities in which its products are manufactured and used Q This manual uses recyclable paper Q This manual has been shipped along with the instrument ina reusable carton xix Submitting Comments XX 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 manua
58. eneral Care Troubleshooting and Service Zero Count Diagnostics The Zero Count Diagnostics can help verify that the Model 3034 is working properly The Zero Count mode performs a test with no voltage on the DMA column Such a test should produce no particle counts The presence of counts may indicate a leak in the system or Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer other problem and can be useful information to provide your service contact person at TSI More on this function is provided in Chapter 8 MENU Instrument Display Parameters You will recognize a number of measurements as you scroll down the MENU list using the Control Knob Measurements of saturator and condenser temperatures for example are used as status indicators and trigger FAULT conditions until they reach their correct operating values This is also true of the sheath and sample flow rates Refer to Reviewing the FAULT List in the previous section Ambient pressure is not a status item but is necessary in making calculations used for the determination of particle mobility in the DMA This measurement will match independent measurements of barometric pressure Electical Mobility Diameter lt riiin Absolute Pressure kPa 978 Sheath Flow lpm 4 0 75 Sample Flow lpm io ae Sheath Temp C 24 9 Cabinet Temp C 29 6 pe Optics Temp C 36 1 Saturator Temp C 35 1 Scone Condensor Temp 10 0 Firmware Version Me LE E Fi
59. er 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 Status Bar Icon is described below Attention The scan returned with one or more status flags set Move the mouse over the icon to view the tool tip which displays the status text Charge correction is off Accelerator Keys Accelerator keys are those keys and key combinations that allow you to perform operations using only your keyboard no mouse required Software Operation 7 43 AILN NE 7 44 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer CHAPTER 8 General Care Troubleshooting and Service Your Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer is designed for many hours of maintenance free operation when used in environmental aerosol monitoring applications This chapter describes basic care of the instrument some troubleshooting suggestions and provides information on where to go for service Your SMPS particle sizer is a complex instrument Feel free to contact TSI prior to any maintenance procedure or for general questions regarding aerosol sampling Care of the Model 3034 Table 8 1 Maintenance Schedule Use the cyclone when making measurements The cyclone removes particles greater than those measured by your instrument improving measurement accuracy by eliminating multiply charged particles be
60. er nl imer Ler hi ee i Demp i Koma ays foes Em no of HoidisgOp atc a3 a PE es A ett I0 BOE i Soc Diameter cerry Figure 7 4 Print Preview Export Data to a File You can export data from a Model 3034 Aerosol Instrument Manager file for use in another program such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access You can export data either manually or automatically To Export Data to a File Manually To export data open your data file by selecting File Open Select a file having the appropriate extension S34 Software Operation 7 9 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 by selecting the sample from the Sample List window To export data from multiple samples select highlight the samples you want to export from the Samples List window 2 Select File Export to File An Export Parameters dialog box appears as shown in Figure 7 5 Export Parameters xi r Data Types Number Diameter Surface Volume Mass g 2 2 2 2 2 s 2 2 2 d v dlogDp Concentration dw concentration cumulative conc cumulative conc m Delimiter Tab Comma C Semicolon r Orientation Column C Row eeee eeee eeeeoe ee Figure 7 5 The Export Parameters Box 3 Select the type of data you want to export as well as the format you want to export the data in
61. erosol Instrument Manager program All files will automatically be given the appropriate filename extension according to the sensor 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 sample sessions that run past midnight refer to the description of Sequence Files in Appendix E 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 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 OK the sample files marked for deletion are permanently deleted If you click CANCEL the samples
62. ese operations can be performed on more files when selected as described below Selecting a Single Sample To select a single file simply highlight the item by moving the mouse cursor to the sample and left clicking A highlighted item appears as light characters on a dark background Selecting Multiple Samples From the Samples List window select multiple samples you want to perform an action on using one of the following actions Select Sample Select All to select all samples or Select a number of individual samples by selecting one and then others with while holding the Ctrl key or Select a series of adjacent samples by selecting one sample using the mouse then select a second sample while holding the Shift key All samples between the selections are selected and will be highlighted 7 4 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 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 From the Samples List window select the samples you want to play back When you have selected the samples you want to view select Playback Play The setup box shown in Figure 7 2 appears Note The Playback menu items and toolbar icons are only enabled when the Samples view is the active view Playback Setup Ea m Sample Viewing Time full speed c a Play Continuous C 1 second 2 5 seconds
63. ete the marked samples and CANCEL 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 on the graph surface at one corner of the graph area you want enlarged Press down on the left mouse button and drag 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 lt z gt or Format Undo Zoom or S on the toolbar The enlarged area is returned to normal view Print Information Displayed on the Desktop 7 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 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 2 Review that what you see in the print preview window is what you want to print an example is shown in Figure 7 4 and select Print from the Preview box The contents of the window are sent to your printer You can immediately print a window without previewing it by selecting File Print or from the toolbar THI Summing Miebility Partick Shae mH Tainan oa alee ha Mag Ca OL iia mao Berd ire inm AAH besteen beie Emi hji Erm
64. fter each interval specified in days d hours h and minutes m The minimum interval is three minutes Software Operation 7 17 Stop Manual Stop Stops sampling when stop button is pressed After This Many Samples Select this option and set the number of samples you want to take The start time and interval determines the total length of time sampling takes For this reason the scheduled Stop option is disabled Scheduled Select this option to choose the time you wish sampling to complete The number of samples taken will depend on the start time and sampling interval selected Scans Set Scans Per Sample You can select the number of scans that comprise a Sample Taking multiple scans improves the counting statistics when particle concentrations are low Individual scans are averaged and saved as a single sample Note Adding additional scans lengthens the time for each sample Consider this when scheduling based on number of samples Each scan takes 3 minutes so a sample with four scans requires 12 minutes Density Properties Tab Set the particle density in grams per cubic centimeter by selecting this tab and entering the density in the edit box shown The default density is set 1 2 typical of airborne aerosols SMPS 3034 Properties Sample 24 x Scheduler Density Tite Particle Density g cc fi 2 Used for mass calculations only Figure 7 10 Density Properties Dialog Box Title Properties Tab
65. g Nucleation condensation studies Inhalation toxicology studies Characterizing sprays powders and other generated aerosols Ooodococoovoo so Detecting small changes in rapidly changing aerosol systems How the Instrument Operates The Model 3034 measures the size distribution of fine particles in the range of 10 to 487 nanometers by separating particles based on their electrical mobility Particles of a selected size are detected optically using a detection technology in which small particle visibility is enhanced by growing the particles in a condensing butyl alcohol vapor The device used for particle separation is referred to as Differential Mobility Size Analyzer or DMA The DMA functions by sampling particles of a known charge distribution and passing them through an electrical field in which particles of different sizes are separated using a well understood relationship between particle size and electrical field strength The DMA determines particle Electrical mobility Diameter Particle counting to determine particle concentration is performed by passing separated particles through a focused laser light source Scattered light is detected using a photo detector To improve detection the particles are first passed through a saturator picking up butyl alcohol butanol vapor in the sample stream A second cooling sage causes the vapor to condense on the particles growing them to readily detectable size The particle c
66. gure 6 5 MENU Display Page 2 Instrument Operation 6 9 CHAPTER 7 Software Operation Introduction The Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer software program is part of the Aerosol Instrument Manager software family This means the program operates independently supporting the Model 3034 while maintaining the look and feel of other Aerosol Instrument Manager software programs This chapter provides specific information on how the software is used and the functions available Start the Software Program To start the program proceed as follows From the Windows desktop press the Start menu and select Programs TSI Inc Aerosol Instrument Manager The Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop appears as shown in Figure 7 1 A tol inchumeent Manager le View etn Olalia ele Lah mg gt of e T Figure 7 1 Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop 7 1 Open an Existing File 1 Select File Open or E on the toolbar 2 When the Open file window appears select the correct extension for the file you want to open in the Files of type box For the Model 3034 the file extension is s34 3 If necessary browse for the drive directory where data files are stored An Example file or files are included with the program and were installed in the Aerosol Instrument Manager software folder when the program was installed 4 Select a file and click Open Note Ifthe file has been opened before it
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68. h the following information Name Address Title Company TSI TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A Web www tsi com
69. having as smaller particles The Cyclone also reduces the particle load on filters in the instrument and accumulation on interior surfaces of the DMA maintaining the instrument at peak performance The table below gives a general indication of the maintenance requirements sampling ambient aerosols In research applications where high concentrations may be generated maintenance is required more often Drain butanol Remove cyclone cover and clean Generally before each test run or interior surfaces after one week of atmospheric aerosol sampling Clean the DMA collector rod and 16000 hours of operation Atmospheric aerosols outer electrode in the Model 3034 Replace the Manifold filter gt 16000 or as needed Atmospheric aerosols cartridges in the Model 3034 Replace the Pump filter cartridges gt 16000 or as needed Atmospheric aerosols Clean the Model 3077 Neutralizer 16000 hours of operation Atmospheric aerosols DMA 8 1 Cleaning the Cyclone Drain and Fill 8 2 Clean the cyclone prior to the start of testing When cleaning refer to the illustration of the cyclone in Figure 4 2 Separate the cyclone from the SS union fitting by loosening the hex nuts Remove the cyclone Removable Base by turning it counterclockwise Use compressed air to blow out the interior surfaces and rinse in isopropyl alcohol or water Examine the interior orifice to make sure it is clear Dry reassemble and reinstall Butanol This sec
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71. ile identified as Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 and so on For details on how multiple samples can be scheduled for a specific monitoring program refer to the Chapter 7 Software Operation Refer to Set Scans Per Sample button on the dialog box below This button enables you to set the number of scans taken during the Quick Start 5 5 5 6 Sample Each scan takes 3 minutes so your sample time increases by this time for each scan you select The minimum sample time is 3 minutes corresponding to 1 scan Increasing the number of scans is important when particle concentrations are low Scans are summed within a Sample increasing the number of counts and improving the counting accuracy For now set the scans to 1 Select Manual Single Mode as shown in Figure 5 3 This lets you take one sample when the test is started Ignore the Density and Title tabs Press OK SESMPS Properties he Sample Scheduler Coernity Tide Manaa Single Moda stat bution collect one tampia D Manual Continuous Mode start buthon starts continuous collection C Scheduled Collection Sat E Menud Statista button staz colecton Tone Debveen Sample Stats Molera aie Every Mis Faen oaf Enh om Figure 5 3 New Sample Properties Dialog Box Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Start Data Collection After you have completed the properties dialog start taking data immediately b
72. inish Current Sample data collection stops after the current sample finishes Alternatively you may select Run Abort Current Sample or Ej on the toolbar to stop data collection immediately When you select Abort Current Sample the data collected for the current incomplete sample is discarded How to Set Up Properties for a Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer To access the Properties dialog box for the Model 3034 select File Properties when the Model 3034 file is active on the desktop The Properties dialog box contains three tabs Scheduler Density and Title A fourth tab Communications appears when a serial communications problem between the instrument and computer is detected If a problem exists the window in Figure 7 7 appears with the Communications selected If this is the first time you have accessed the Properties dialog you will need to set up the parameters before continuing If you have set up the properties before verify they are correct and press OK The following paragraphs describe the settings for each tab of the Properties dialog box Software Operation 7 15 7 16 5 303 Properties Hew Sample Deraity The Communications Figure 7 8 Properties Dialog for Model 3034 The Scheduler Tab An item is selected by moving the mouse cursor to a radio button and pressing the left mouse button w When selected a black dot appears Note that as you select different items other items may become acti
73. is discarded Connect to the 3034 Select Run Connect to the 3034 if you want to connect an open data file to append more samples to the file If a connection is not found the Properties dialog opens with the Communications tab selected to let you establish a connection with the Model 3034 Once there is a valid Model 3034 connection the New Sample icon appears in the Samples List window and the Start Data Collection button J is enabled on the toolbar You can now append samples to the data file Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Disconnect from the 3034 Select Run Disconnect from the 3034 to disconnect an open file from the Model 3034 and stop collecting samples You cannot append samples to a file unless it is connected to the Model 3034 Once the Model 3034 is disconnected the New Sample icon is removed from the Samples List window and the Start Data Collection button is disabled Auto Export to File Select Run Auto Export to File to automatically export the data as it is collected to a file When you select this menu item an Export Dialog box opens Select the type of data you want to automatically export and press OK Note You cannot auto export raw data or export data in columns See Export Data to a File earlier in this chapter 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
74. ith instrument computer communications In this case you will be given an opportunity to select a different serial port Use the Test button to verify communications Append Sample Data to an Existing Model 3034 File To append sample data to an existing Model 3034 file 1 Open the file that you want to append data to 2 Select Run Connect to the 3034 If a connection is not found the Properties dialog opens with the Communications tab selected to let you establish a connection with the Model 3034 Once there is a valid connection the New Sample icon appears in the Samples List window and the Start Data Collection button is enabled on the toolbar You can now append samples to the data file see Step 3 Start Data Collection earlier in this chapter 7 20 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Description of Software Menus This section describes the software functions available for the Model 3034 through the menus on the Aerosol Instrument Manager desktop The Menus include File Run Playback Format View Sample Window and Help 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 Accelerator Keys are also available as described at the end of this chapter Note All menus and the menu items are descri
75. l s usability to suggest specific improvements or to report any technical errors If the comment sheet has already been used please mail fax or email your comments on another sheet of paper to TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax 651 490 3824 Email particle tsi com Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer CHAPTER 1 Product Overview This chapter contains an introduction to the Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer SMPS and provides a brief explanation of how the system operates Product Description Your Model 3034 Particle Monitor shown in Figure 1 1 isa complete particle sizing and monitoring instrument measuring airborne particles in the range of 10 to 487 nanometers and determining total aerosol concentrations to 10 particles per cubic centimeter The Model 3034 accurately measures particle size using well recognized state of the art scanning electro mobility particle sizing technology Figure 1 1 Model 3034 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer The Model 3034 is capable of providing measurements continuously using sophisticated sample scheduling software and employing patented technology to remove accumulated moisture This gives the Model 3034 a unique advantage over competitive instruments for long term monitoring applications The software included is part of TSI s Aerosol Instrument Manager software family and provides a variety of graphical
76. l Knob 4 The instrument steps through the zero count diagnostics sequence and displays the particles counted when complete 5 Repeat the test if particles are present until the particle concentration is below a few particles per cc If a concentration greater than a few counts per cc is present and you have recently changed a filter and or cleaned the DMA column make sure the tubing is properly reconnected and or the filters are seated Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Performing the Zero Diagnostics tests the instrument overall but does not specifically tell if particles are being errantly generated due to a problem with the DMA To further determine the source of problem particles place a high efficiency HEPA filter at the inlet to the instrument and repeat the Zero Diagnostics If particles are no longer detected a leak is not likely Contact TSI for further information TSI contact numbers and instrument return instructions are included in the next section Technical Contacts Q Ifyou have any difficulty setting up or operating the Model 3034 SMPS system or if you have technical or application questions about this system contact an applications engineer at 1 800 861 7032 USA or 001 651 765 3797 O If the Model 3034 SMPS system does not operate properly or if you are returning the Model 3034 SMPS system for service contact TSI at TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Ph
77. le If you have USB only a USB to Serial converter is required For more on this contact your TSI representative Connect your communications cable to the serial connection at the back of the Model 3034 Installing the Software Program Computer Requirements To use this software we recommend a personal computer with the following minimum features components and software Q Q Q Q A Pentium 586 processor or higher A SVGA color monitor Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 4 01 or higher Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 4 and Internet Explorer 4 01 or higher A hard drive large enough to accommodate Windows the Aerosol Instrument Manager software and data files Note A single Sample consisting of 1 scan requires about 1 KB of disk space 2 scans require 2 KB and so on Each scan takes 3 minutes meaning 480 single scan Samples are possible per day 24 hr Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Setup 4 5 4 6 A CD ROM drive 16 MB or more of random access memory RAM A mouse An RS 232 serial interface port in addition to the one that may be required for the mouse Q A Microsoft Windows compatible printer is optional Program 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 yo
78. lected File Clear Settings the Model 3034 Properties dialog box appears and you must complete it and press OK to proceed Step 2 Review Change Set Up Model 3034 Properties The Properties dialog box appears after the filename has been entered at the start of a new data sample If it doesn t appear and you want to review the Properties dialog to verify the correct start time hardware settings and so on select File Properties or Run Properties The Properties dialog window is described in the next section Once you have set up the parameters or verified they are correct close the Properties dialog box and continue with Step 3 Step 3 Start Data Collection After you have completed the properties dialog data collection begins at the Start At Time you set on the Properties dialog or immediately after you do one of the following Q Select Run Start Data Collection using the menus Q Click on the toolbar Q Double click the New Sample icon in the Samples List window When the program begins collecting sample data the data is displayed in the windows that are open on the desktop Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 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 You can stop data collection before all the samples are collected by selecting Run Finish Current Sample When you select F
79. lection bar are highlighted by rotating the Control Knob then activated by pressing the knob in Items on the selection bar may change As described previously the FAULT item appears if there is a system status problem Below is a description of Data Display screen features shown in Figure 6 3 CLEAR Selecting CLEAR erases the previous graphed data from the screen START Selecting START begins a new sample During sampling data is displayed beginning with the smallest particle sizes on the left of the graph New data overwrites old data unless cleared Instrument Operation 6 3 6 4 Note Sampling is normally started from the computer and data saved to disk MENU Selecting MENU presents a list of options and statuses These are described in a later section entitled MENU Items Graph Window Real time particle size and concentration data are presented during a sample test interval Once the graph is filled the graph is refreshed At the refresh the multiple charge correction is applied Concentration Over Range Indicator The concentration over range indicator provides an indication of how close the aerosol concentration is to the maximum concentration Max recommended for CPC measurement Above an instantaneous concentration of 10 000 particles per cubic centimeter particle coincidence begins to occur causing counting errors When the concentration indicator reaches the Max level the FAULT status turns on a
80. leshooting and Service Replacing the Filter Cartridges 8 8 High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrument Make sure you unplug the power source before removing the cover or performing maintenance procedures There are four filters in the Model 3034 that may require changing at some time during the operational life of your Model 3034 With stated exceptions service items described in this section are normally performed as needed and not on a routine basis The filters for example have a high capacity and may never need replacement 1 Obtain filters from TSI Manifold filters PN1602051 TSI Pump filters PN 1602230 2 Switch the instrument off and unplug the power cord 3 Facing the left side of the instrument loosen the three bottom screws 4 On the right side of the instrument loosen the three screws at the instrument top 5 Lift the cover off Manifold Filters 1 Find the Manifold filters in Figure 8 3 2 To change the large Manifold filters remove the thumbscrew from the top of the Filter block 3 Remove each screw at the end of the Filter block using a hex wrench 4 As you lift the filter block up notice the tubing restraining it Separate the tubing at the block fitting by pushing the fitting retaining collar IN while pulling the tube out of the fitting The collar is located where the tube is inserted 5 Obtain filters 1602151 from TSI and replace oriented with th
81. may display more 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 E 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 7 2 You can view data in tables or graphs and in several different formats The following procedure provides an example of how you can change how data is viewed Note Important additional information on how data can be viewed is found later in this chapter Reference information under the View Menu heading in the section Description of Software Menus 1 Open one of the sample Model 3034 files 2 With the graph window active on the desktop open the View menu 3 Use the mouse to select View Weight Mass Notice the change in how data is displayed A checkmark next to one of the menu Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer items 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 to
82. n 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 View Sample Window Help Units gt Weight gt Size Data gt Statistics F3 Settings F4 v Sample Reference Sample Reference Sample Reference Copy Ctrl C Toolbars gt Figure 7 21 View Menu for a Model 3034 Software Operation 7 33 7 34 Units The Units menu item appears when a size data graph table or statistics window is active on the desktop This menu item works in conjunction with the Weight menu item and lets you choose the units in which data will be displayed Unit selections include View Sample Window Help dwidogDp Weight gt Concentration dw Concentration i b FOLE Cumulative Conc Statistics F3 Cumulative Conc Settinn lt F4 Figure 7 22 Units Selection Menu The currently selected unit is marked with a checkmark This was set by selecting View Units Cumulative Conc Table 7 1 gives an explanation of each unit Table 7 1 Display Options for Units dW dlogDp This option displays differential or normalized particle size distribution normalized to one decade of particle size This is a normalized concentration format allowing particle size distributions to be compared regardless of the channel resolution dW dlogDp dW re
83. nate Startup Display The startup display appears after the instrument is turned on Displayed are instrument temperatures and flows necessary for operation You can skip this display by pressing the control knob advancing to the Main operation display Main Operation Display The Main Display presents a graph for particle size data unfilled and a row of options FAULT CLEAR START and MENU To select an option rotate the Control Knob to highlight it and select by depressing the knob Each option is described below FAULT FAULT only appears when there is a Status problem and the status light is illuminated When FAULT is selected a list of Status items appear Status items outside the acceptable range are highlighted and blinking When the instrument is first turned on a number of status items are out of range and FAULT appears Select FAULT to review out of range values usually the temperatures In a few minutes correct operating temperatures are reached the status light turns on and FAULT disappears CLEAR CLEAR is used to erase currently displayed data If data is not cleared it remains on the display as a new sample is taken START START begins a new sample automatically clearing the old data Once testing begins samples continue until a STOP is issued The STOP option appears only when a test is started Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer STOP Once testing begins samples will conti
84. nd the status light turns off Efforts should be made to reduce the sampled concentration if possible by dilution Notes on concentration Do not confuse the CPC over range concentration with the overall concentrations presented by the instrument For any discrete particle size the CPC sees only a fraction of the total particles counting only those with a single charge In addition the CPC sees only a slice of the total distribution at any time and total aerosol concentration is much higher The Model 3034 calculates the true aerosol concentration correcting for these factors and is able to measure aerosol concentrations as high as 10 particles per CC Concentration Scale During a sample the data presented as counts per channel with 54 channels over size range of 10 to 487 nanometers The Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer concentration scale represents the total number of particles per cubic centimeter of air sampled i e number concentration expressed as cm for a given range of particle sizes making up a channel The number concentration dN is the concentration of particles in a given channel The normalized number concentration dN dlogDp is calculated by dividing dN by the geometric width of the size channel Particle Data Graph A histogram of sampled particle size data is presented in the graph window as particles per cubic centimeter cc Particle size is presented on a log scale with 54
85. nol bottle 4 2 installing cyclone 4 3 installing neuralizer 4 2 installing neutralizer 4 1 installing software 4 5 instrument placement 4 2 internal components 3 5 L laser power 6 6 laser safety vi LCD display 3 2 5 1 LCD display items 5 1 liquid level 6 6 list of recently accessed files 7 25 literature manuals xix main data display screen 6 2 main operation display 5 2 main pc board 3 5 manifold filter 8 8 manual copyright iii history ii part number iii purpose xix related product xix menu instrument display parameters 6 9 Model 3010 manual xix Model 3034 1 1 applications 1 2 back panel 3 3 components 1 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Model 3034 continued description 3 1 front panel 3 1 internal components 3 5 moving 3 operation 1 3 overview 1 1 safety v setup 4 1 unpacking 1 ventilation requirements 2 MODEL 3034 description 1 1 Model 3034 SMPS particle sizer 3 1 Model 303402 Cyclone 3 2 Model 3077 Aerosol Neutralizer see also Aerosol Neutralizer Model 3077A neutralizer 4 1 Model 3936 manual xix N neutralizer 3 8 cleaning 8 10 installation 4 1 4 2 new 7 22 next sample 7 41 O open 7 23 operation 1 3 operation of DMA column B 1 optics temp 6 6 P Q packing list 1 panel indicator lights 3 2 particle data graph 6 5 particle size measurement 5 3 pin connectors D 1 playback data sample
86. nue until a STOP is selected The STOP option appears only after a test is started MENU The MENU options enable you to turn your pump off drain the butanol perform a zero check for diagnostics and viewing system measurements such as instrument temperatures and pressures MENU items can be viewed at any time even during sampling Making a Particle Size Measurement Although it is possible to set up and perform a test with the instrument alone data will not be saved and many data handling and viewing features are not available Particle measurements should be performed with the computer connected and Aerosol Instrument Manager software used The computer software provides extended data analysis functions test scheduling data saving and data viewing options The introduction to particle measurement is described here using the computer software Turn the Instrument On Turn the instrument on by switching the power switch to the ON position The power light will turn on and the LCD display will illuminate While the instrument warms up approximately 10 minutes from a cold start continue by starting the software program described below The instrument is ready for operation when the Panel Status light is green Quick Start 5 3 Start the Software Program To start the program proceed as follows From the Windows desktop press the Start menu and select Programs TSI Inc AIM SMPS 3034 The Aerosol Instrument Manager de
87. odel 3077 3077A Neutralizer and remove the plastic end caps refer to Figure 4 1 1 Orient the neutralizer short tube down and slide the Neutralizer through the Top Bracket turning it so the screw heads on the side of the neutralizer body pass through the notch 2 Insert the bottom Neutralizer port into the lower bracket as seen in Figure 3 3 3 Remove the flag fitting from its mounting support by lifting up and push the flag fitting over the Neutralizer tube as shown in Figure 4 1 Push the flag fitting down fully 4 Replace the cover Instrument Placement 4 2 When positioning the instrument allow adequate space at the back for access to power switch and for the power cord It is also necessary that there be adequate space so flow from the cooling fans is unrestricted Three 3 or more inches of clearance is required Filling and Installing the Butanol Bottle Butyl Alcohol butanol is used by the Condensation Particle Counter CPC within the Model 3034 to grow small particles so they are easily detected by the optical detector Filling the Butanol Bottle Before filling the bottle refer to the caution below Additional safety information is found at the beginning of this manual in the section entitled Safety If you have not already done so please refer to this section now Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Butanol is flammable Butanol is also potentially toxic if inhaled Us
88. ol nal Weight ia Number Diameter Size Data Surface v Statistics F3 volume Mass Figure 7 24 Weight Menu The currently selected weight is marked with a checkmark Table 7 2 gives an explanation of each unit Table 7 2 Weight Options Number Number represents the total number of particles per unit volume of air sampled i e number concentration expressed as cm Number concentration is the primary measurement of the Model 3034 SMPS system The sensor is sensitive to the number of particles in the aerosol sample as opposed to the particle mass color shape composition or other characteristic The distributions of diameter surface area volume or mass concentrations of the particles are calculated based on the particle number distribution The number concentration dN measured by the Model 3034 is the concentration of particles in a given channel The normalized number concentration dN dlogDp is calculated by dividing dN by the geometric width of the size channel Diameter Diameter represents the first moment of the diameter or the total of all particle diameters per unit volume of air sampled in units of mm cm Diameter moment is calculated by dD dN D where D is the geometric midpoint of the particle size channel The normalized diameter concentration is dD dlogD dN dlogD D 7 36 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Surface Surface represents the total surface area of the
89. oltage is accessible in several locations within these instruments Make sure you unplug the power source before removing the cover or performing maintenance procedures Do not apply power to the Model 3034 unless you have a DMA high voltage cord connected and the DMA properly grounded through the baseplate Chemical Safety The CPC component in the Model 3034 uses n butyl alcohol butanol as a working fluid Butanol is flammable Butanol is also toxic if inhaled Refer to the material safety data sheet supplied with your butanol purchase and take these precautions Use butanol only in a well ventilated area Butanol vapor is identified by its characteristically strong odor and can easily be detected If you smell butanol and develop a headache or feel faint or nauseous leave the area at once Ventilate the area before returning Butanol is flammable Butanol is also potentially toxic if inhaled Use butanol only in a well ventilated area If you smell butanol and develop a headache or feel faint or nauseous leave the area at once Ventilate the area before returning Although the CPC is appropriate for monitoring inert process gases such as nitrogen or argon it should not be used with hazardous gases such as hydrogen or oxygen Using the CPC with hazardous gases may cause injury to personnel and damage to equipment vii Radiation Safety Unless ordered without a neutralizer the Model 3034 is generally provided wi
90. one 1 800 861 7919 USA or 001 651 490 3838 E mail technical service tsi com Website service tsi com General Care Troubleshooting and Service 8 13 Returning the Model 3034 SMPS System for Service 8 14 Call TSI at 1 800 861 7919 USA or 001 651 490 3838 for specific return instructions Customer Service will need this information when you call Q The instrument model number The instrument serial number A purchase order number unless under warranty A billing address D o oO DO A shipping address Your Model 3034 must be drained of all butanol liquid and dried out and the Neutralizer must be removed prior to shipping Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI If you no longer have the original packing material seal off any ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the indicator lights and the connectors on the instrument front and back panels are protected when shipping If you have any concerns regarding shipping the instrument contact TSI service for assistance Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer TSI is authorized by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission to distribute these Aerosol Neutralizers If your location is within the United States no other federal license is required Check local regulations for your own protection Neutralizers are shipped separately from other system components End user name and address i
91. ormat Font Font Style to select a new font or change the font style see Figure 7 20 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 Pe Tes TP faia Nance Boki F And Agunded MT Balal Sod iiai y E AaBbYy2Zz Figure 7 20 The 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 Z icon from the toolbar Each time you select the icon the text size changes to the next text size Rotation is from small to medium to large Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer 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 Refer to the section Zoom In and Out on Data in a Graph Large Icons Small Icons List Detail These menu items appear for Format only when a Sample List window is active on the desktop These items determine how the Sample List is displayed You can select large or small icons and list the samples with or without details Stretch the Samples window horizontally to see the Details 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 o
92. otective coverings on the inlets and electrical connections It is recommended that you do not remove the protective covers until you are ready to use the instrument to prevent contamination Save your original packaging materials for future use should you need to return the instrument to TSI for service The Model 3077A Neutralizer is included with your instrument and needs to be installed Instructions for installing the neutralizer are found later in this manual 2 1 If anything is missing or appears to be damaged contact your TSI representative or contact TSI Customer Service at 1 800 861 7919 USA or 001 651 490 3838 For Technical Support call 1 800 861 7032 USA or 001 651 765 3797 Chapter 8 General Care Troubleshooting and Service gives instructions for returning the SMPS system to TSI Incorporated What You Will Need To operate your Model 3034 you will need to provide 1 AC Supply voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2 Reagent grade n butyl alcohol butanol A one liter bottle will provide operation for about 800 hours of operation 3 Acomputer running Microsoft Windows 95 or newer Refer to the section Installing the Software Program Ventilation Requirements The instrument cabinet is designed to be cooled by room air drawn in through a filter from the back of the cabinet and exhausted through the side front and bottom of the cabinet The cabinet should be installed with at least 3 inch 50
93. ounter is referred to as a Condensation Particle Counter or CPC due to the particle growth mechanism The entire system is automated Data analysis is performed using a computer system with customized Aerosol Instrument Manager software The software collects and stores sample data Data is Product Overview 1 3 displayed in graphs and tables and can be exported to other applications For more on the theory of instrument operation refer to Appendix B at the back of the manual TSI also has a wealth of information on electrostatic particle classification and condensation particle counting on its website www TSIcom Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Packing List CHAPTER 2 Unpacking Use the information in this chapter to unpack your Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Table 2 1 gives the main components of the system Table 2 1 Main Components of the SMPS System Qty Description 1 Model 3034 SMPS instrument and accessories 1 Model 1031109 accessory kit Drain bottle Inlet filter Cyclone and attachment fittings Fan guard filter media 92mm fan filter Operation and Service manual Serial cable and Adaptor Aerosol Instrument Manager 6 software Pressure equalization filter Instrument Operation and Service Manual 1 nee 3077A Aerosol Neutralizer not included with some models 1 Power cable OOOOCOCUOCOUCD Unpacking Instructions The Model 3034 comes assembled with pr
94. p of the desktop and becomes the active window Experiment with other views by making other windows active and selecting other options from the View menu to see how your selections change the data View Another Sample in the Same File 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 E E 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 Software Operation 7 3 Selecting Data Samples Data samples are contained in the Sample List window as Sample files 1 2 When selected using the left mouse button or arrow keys Sample data is viewed in a separate window s as a Graph or Table depending on the selection in the View option A number of operations are performed on the Sample data such as Playback Data export and file Deletion Th
95. particles Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Note Portions of the following discussion are taken from a paper by Keady et al 1986 When the vapor surrounding particles reaches a certain degree of supersaturation the vapor begins to condense onto the particles This is called heterogeneous condensation If supersaturation becomes high enough condensation can take place even if no particles are present This is called homogeneous nucleation or self nucleation whereby molecules of the vapor form clusters due to the natural motion of the gas and attractive Van der Waals forces to form nucleation sites The degree of supersaturation is measured as a saturation ratio P P which is defined as the actual vapor partial pressure divided by the saturation vapor pressure for a given temperature For a given saturation ratio the vapor can condense onto particles only if they are large enough The minimum particle size capable of acting as a condensation nucleus is called the Kelvin diameter and is evaluated from the following relationship P 4gM Saturation Ratio P XP rRTd S where g surface tension of the condensing fluid M molecular weight of the condensing fluid r density of the condensing fluid R universal gas constant T absolute temperature d Kelvin diameter The higher the saturation ratio the smaller the Kelvin diameter The saturation vapor pressure P_ is defined for a flat liq
96. rag it to another location Refer to the end of this chapter for a list of other keys or key combinations you can use to navigate and perform operations without using the mouse Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Figure 7 3 Use the Mouse to Directly View Data Values Delete Undelete Samples To delete samples from a file you must first mark them for deletion and then either Close or Save the file The following procedures will permanently delete samples from a file Mark samples for deletion as follows 1 Select the sample or samples you want to delete from the Samples List window you can select multiple samples 2 Select Sample Delete Undelete Sample or ft on the toolbar The samples are shown as Deleted However they will not be permanently removed from the file until you Close or Save the file Software Operation 7 7 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 OK to remove them or CANCEL to keep them Select OK The samples marked for deletion are permanently deleted Note You get the same message if you attempt to close all the windows for the file or exit the program without saving the file Respond OK to del
97. re collected on the lower portion of the rod Particles within a narrow range of electrical mobility exit with the monodisperse air flow qm through a small slit located at the bottom of the collector rod These particles are transferred to a particle sensor to determine the particle concentration The remaining particles are removed from the sheath q flow with high efficiency filter and routed to the top of the column as a re circulating flow B 1 Polydispe rse Aerosol In qa Bt _ High Filter Condensation B 2 Filtered Sheath Air qsh oe Center High Voltage Rod RR po L p se Efficiency p eee RX SRY bX LSN REY PSSS o PS26226 High Volt Suppl RS Ig ollage oupply RSR BZS Monodisperse Out qm Exhaust Air Figure B 1 DMA Column Schematic Particle Counter Theory The particle counter for your Model 3034 is referred to as a Condensation Particle Counter or CPC The CPC works to determine the concentration of particles separated by the differential mobility analyzer DMA The CPC and DMA together with a unique calculation algorithm form the core technology of the Model 3034 The CPC operates like an optical particle counter However in a CPC the particles are first enlarged by a condensing vapor to form easily detected droplets The science behind the counter therefore is focused on how to condense the vapor onto the
98. rosol sample pump 3 7 append sample data 7 20 applications 1 2 arrange open window 7 12 auto export to file 7 27 B back panel 3 3 batch export data to file 7 12 batch export to file 7 24 beginning sample 7 41 butanol vii draining 8 2 filling 8 3 refreshing 8 3 butanol bottle filling 4 2 installation 4 2 butanol supply bottle 3 4 C change properties 7 14 channel data viewing 6 5 channel resolution 7 29 chemical safety vii cleaning cyclone 8 2 DMA column 8 3 DMA Dacron screen 8 6 neutralizer 8 10 clear reference buffer 7 42 close 7 23 close all 7 42 color 7 30 communications error 7 19 communications properties tab 7 20 components internal 3 5 concentration 6 7 concentration over range indicator 6 4 concentration scale 6 4 condensation heterogeneous B 3 condensation particle counter 3 7 condensation particle counter theory B 2 condenser temp 6 6 connect to the 3034 7 26 connecting computer 4 5 connecting instrument power 4 4 control knob 3 2 5 1 copy 7 40 copyright iii CPC condenser fan 3 5 cyclone cleaning 8 2 installation 4 3 D data collection starting 7 14 data hot spot selecting 7 6 data sample playback 7 5 review 7 5 delete sample 7 7 delete undelete sample 7 41 density properties tab 7 18 description of Model 3034 3 1 description of software menu 7 21 differential mobility column 3 6 disconnect from the 3034 7 27
99. s required APPENDIX A Specifications The following operating specifications are for the Model 3034 SMPS particle sizer specifications are subject to change Mode of operation Bipolar KR 85 charge neutralization DMA differential mobility analyzer particle size separation CPC condensation particle counter concentration measurement Particle Size range 10 to 487 nanometers Total particle concentration 10 to 10 particles per cubic centimeter Flowrates Inlet aerosol sample 1 L minute Sheath flow 4 L min Operating temperature range 5 to 35 C Operating pressure range 75 to 105 kPa sea level 2132 m Port Size Y in OD Power requirements 90 to 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 250 W maximum Operating humidity range Ambient humidity 0 95 RH non condensing Storage temperature O to 40 C Dimensions LWH 45 7 cm x 35 6 cm x 58 4 6 cm 18 in x 14 0 in x 23 in Weight 27 7 kg 61 Ib Calibration NIST traceable voltage and flow standards Charger Neutralizer Model 3077 Aerosol Neutralizer supplied with instrument Bipolar Kr 85 10 millicurie half life of 10 4 years Front panel display Backlit alphanumeric 320 x 240 pixel LCD Fuse not replaceable by user 2 F 6 3A FB 250V internal not replaceable by operator Environmental Conditions Indoor use A 1 APP
100. s data to be saved as Rows only Software Operation 7 11 Batch Export Data to a File Arrange Open The File Batch Export to File option is used to combine the data Samples from different files i e AIM1 AIM2 When this option is chosen you will have the opportunity to select different files to combine Batch Export copies all samples from combined files and does not allow specific files to be selected Only the Row option is allowed for batch exporting due to the large number of samples possible 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 vertically or have them cascade Refer to your Windows documentation for examples and more information 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 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 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer How To Take Sample Data There are three steps to collecting sample data Q Open a new fil
101. s particles are detected As shown in Figure 3 3 the back panel has power and data connections a drain and cooling fans Serial Port The Serial Port is a standard RS 232 serial connection that allows communications between the system computer and the SMPS particle sizer Serial commands are sent to and from the computer to collect instrument status information and provide control functions The serial port is used for connecting to your computer when using the instrument software provided If you have an interest in developing specialized software for the instrument or in some cases for troubleshooting refer to Appendix D Serial Commands This appendix provides a description of the basic serial data communication commands Instrument Description 3 3 3 4 Butanol Supply Bottle Serial Communications Port Sheath Air Heat Exchanger Fan CPC Condenser Fan Aerosol Exhaust Port AC Connector and Switch Butanol Drain Figure 3 2 Back Panel and Side Panel of the Model 3034 SMPS Particle Sizer Butanol Supply Bottle Supplies butanol butyl alcohol to the Model 3034 automatically as needed When full the bottle enables approximately 30 days of continuous operation Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Sheath Air Heat Exchanger Fan This fan keeps the sheath air temperature stable near the ambient air temperature CPC Condenser Fan This fan i
102. s used to dissipate heat generated by the thermoelectric cooling device maintaining the CPC condenser at 10 degrees C Aerosol Exhaust Port Sampled aerosol flow is exhausted at this port AC Connector and Switch Plug the supplied AC cable into this receptacle The instrument power switch is integrated into this AC connector at the top of the receptacle Internal Components The main internal components are shown in Figure 3 3 Main PC Board This is the main electronics providing the control of sheath and aerosol flows CPC temperatures and signals for controlling high voltages to the DMA High Voltage Supply Supplies voltages from 10 to gt 10 000 volts used for particle sorting in the DMA Instrument Description 3 5 Sheath Aerosol Sample Pump Flowmeter Neutralizer LCD Display High Voltage Power Supply Power Supply Condensation Particle Counter CPC Components behind filters yy _ wii f Filter Manifold Sheath Flow Pump Zo Main PC Board Differential Mobility Column DMA Figure 3 3 Components Differential Mobility Column DMA The DMA column is where particles are actually separated in an electric field by their electro mobility s The schematic in Figure 3 4 depicts the trajectories of particles showing particle separation 3 6 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Condensation Particle Counter CPC
103. select the way the Y axis is displayed see Figure 7 17 By default the graphs display in normal auto scale You can select Auto or Fixed scale and either log or normal scale To display in logarithmic scale check the Log Scale box Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer If you select Fixed Scale you must enter a minimum and or maximum number you do not need to enter both E d Seal E hexi i La F Minimin ooo if Cancel Figure 7 17 The Y Axis Dialog Box Channel Resolution Select Format Channel Resolution to select the displayed resolution of the measurement The values 4 8 16 and 32 channels decade describe the resolution in terms of the number of particle size channels of uniform geometric width per decade of particle size Lower resolution displays average adjacent channels reducing the statistical variation The actual resolution of the Model 3034 is ultimately limited by the DMA the flow ratio Qa Qsh and particle diffusion View Boundaries Select Format View Boundaries to display the View Boundaries dialog box as shown below Use the drop down boxes to select the upper and lower boundaries of the data s size range that will be viewed Data is displayed between the selected boundaries and statistics are computed based on the range of data between the boundaries Select Max View to include all data In the graph window you can drag view boundaries by positioning the cursor on the boundary you wan
104. sktop appears as shown in Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 The Aerosol Instrument Manager Desktop Create a File for Saving Your Particle Size Data The Aerosol Instrument Manager software program saves data in a data file Within this file individual test Samples are saved with an identification number indicating the order in which the Samples were made Sample 1 Sample 2 and so on Select File New or Dion the toolbar The dialog box shown in Figure 5 2 opens on your desktop Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer SS 2 2x Look in 3 SMPS_3034 vl ck FA File name Jain Files of type SMPS 3034 Data Files S34 Cancel V3 Figure 5 2 Select or Create a Filename for Saving Your Particle Size Data Before you can begin collecting data you must create a data file to save your data The default name will be AIM1 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 Properties for a New Sample After you enter a filename or accept the default name press the Open button to open the file for saving The SMPS Particle Sizer Properties New Sample dialog box appears as shown in Figure 5 3 below From this dialog box you can choose to run one Sample or schedule many Samples A Sample represents a set of data saved under the filename selected in Figure 5 2 Samples will have unique identities within the saved data f
105. solution in channels decade W represents the weighting of the distribution which can be N number S surface area V volume or M mass Concentration dW This option displays interval particle size distributions The concentration in any channel represents the concentration within the particle size boundaries for that channel W represents the weighting of the distribution which can be N number S surface area V volume or M mass Concentration This option displays each particle size channel as a percentage of the total particle concentration Cumulative Conc This option displays the particle concentration in a cumulative or summed format Each particle size channel represents the total concentration of particles measured below its upper size boundary Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Cumulative Conc This option is the same as Cumulative Conc but displayed as a percentage of the total concentration Figure 7 23 shows a data graph from a Model 3034 imal Size Data Graph AIM3 534 l Figure 7 23 Electrical Mobility Diameter Data Displayed in Concentration Weight The Weight menu item appears only when a graph window is active on the desktop This menu item works in conjunction with the Units menu item and lets you choose how to weight the units that are displayed Software Operation 7 35 You can select View Sample Window Help Units b al p
106. sure to hazardous radiation viii Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Labels The Model 3034 has labels on the back of the instrument and on interior components Labels are described below 1 On OAU A W 10 Danger High Voltage Label interior on the high voltage feedback module High Voltage Symbol Label above the high voltage output connector side of cabinet Serial Number Label back of cabinet Caution No Serviceable Parts Label back of cabinet Customer Service Label back of cabinet High Voltage Symbol Label interior on power entry module Ground Symbol Label interior bottom next to ground stud High Voltage Symbol Label interior on high voltage inverter for display Flag up Label top outside cover High Voltage Symbol Label interior on high voltage power supply Lifting Caution The Model 3034 is a heavy instrument The SMPS particle sizer alone weighs 27 6 kg 61 lbs To protect your back when lifting Q Get help from another person to move the instrument Q Transport the instrument on a cart whenever possible Q Lift with your legs while keeping your back straight Q Keep the instrument close to your body as you lift Contents Manual HIStOry 2 52 0sce0 2265 gent on bbs cenee s Ged candebie eet den Ges theoaseel cosaeass ii Warranty tisccsiccacccacesdantetie cba ceastcni cued fos nacentontonoe nacedime soa eae qectens iii SATE Se arts is ie eats tesa taste o
107. t an action can be initiated by the operator such as turning the aerosol sampling PUMP on or off To perform an operation highlight the item with the Control Knob and press the knob in Listed items are described under headings below Pumps Use this option to turn the sheath and aerosol sample pumps on and off When Off is selected there will be no draw at the aerosol inlet Display Contrast Use this option to change the instrument contrast and improve display visibility Press the Control Knob in to select Turn the knob to change the contrast and press the knob again to freeze the contrast setting Instrument Operation 6 7 6 8 Electrical Mobility Diameter Display Contrast Ae Display Brightness cose Dram Zero Count Diag P2555 Absolute Pressure kPa sia Sheath Flow Ipm Sone Sample Flow pm T FAULI Figure 6 4 MENU Display Page 1 Display Brightness Use this option to change the instrument brightness and improve display visibility Press the Control Knob in to select Turn the knob to change the contrast and press the knob again to freeze the brightness setting Drain This option allows you to drain butanol from the CPC before transporting the instrument The instrument can be moved for short distances without draining but it must be maintained in a vertical orientation not tipped or shaken To use the Drain feature refer to Drain and Fill Butanol section in Chapter 8 G
108. t octane tose as esate eae v Description of Caution Symbol eesseeesseessresrreesrrrerererersrereeee v C AO ae a ENE NS vV Warning saei ooieoe ra Eare SE TE ES E A RANEE AS RiR Ea v Caution or Warning Symbols eeessssssesessesesesreresessesessesesee vi Laser Safety sicasciivenrd e EAE O E Eaa vi Electrical Safety renais e cies tins EEE N a a E vii Chemical Safetya naa fal tai a aaae Ce eR vii Radiation Safety osoren i E a n E A EETA viii A pele a a R a a a ix Lifting Catittion aseesta ii aude reed ETE E EE E ix About This Manual eese sssererssssrsessresssrerreeseeeesss xix PUT POSE fei diet REE cuwatlonentaatignoa nae lt getusete atlcnicesals E deabee xix Related Product Literature arnee n xix Reusing and Recycling uaiiie seened naire iae iknin xix Submitting COMMENES rino E EO AAR XX Chapters 1 Product Overview eseeeeeereeerssserrrsrsrressrterssssereeees 1 1 Product Description saaara a a E A E E l 1 Applica tions a E EE S E R 1 2 How the Instrument Operates 20 0 0 eeeeeeeeeece eee eeeeeeeeeenees 1 3 2 Unpacking PAE ee oe a A ee OS 2 1 Packing List sc vcsevsevsticevseveneeievievis vnc bia eva E 2 1 What You Will Need ceecceeccesccenecenecea ceca ceca eeeeseeeeeeeeeenees 2 2 Ventilation Requirements ane A E E OEA 2 2 Moving the MStruneit syiar u r ESTEE EEE A RER 2 3 3 Instrument Description c ccc ccec cece ce eeceeeseeeeene ees 3 1 Front Panels anae AEE AA NAREN ARE a SA
109. t to change clicking the left mouse button and dragging the view boundary to the new location If the View Range Valid Range box is checked the boundaries cannot be changed Software Operation 7 29 x Lower Upper fico x Max View 487 I View Range Valid Range Cancel Figure 7 18 View Boundaries Dialog Box Graph Type Select Format Graph Type to select the type of graph to display in the active window The options are bar line or area If the Graph toolbar is visible you can select the option using the appropriate icon l Display graphs using bars A Display graphs using lines la Display graphs showing area Grid Lines Select Format Grid Lines to select the lines for the graph in the active window The options are horizontal vertical 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 pea Display graphs with both horizontal and vertical grids Color amp Select Format Color 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 7 19 shows both These windows include a preview screen Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer a drop down list and a color palette From
110. tained at a temperature 10 degrees C 25 degrees lower than the Saturator temperature In the condenser butanol vapor condenses on sampled particles causing them to increase in diameter for easy optical detection Sheath Flow The DMA sheath flow is maintained at 4 0 liters per minute Sample Flow Flow for particle sampling is maintained at 1 0 liter per minute Laser Power Laser power for particle detection in the CPC is monitored to ensure particle detection occurs Liquid Level Level sensors in the CPC saturator reservoir monitor and maintain a constant butanol level A low level indicates that the supply bottle needs refilling or there is a problem with the automatic fill system Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Concentration A CPC over range concentration level has occurred Refer to the discussion on the concentration over range indicator in the previous section Main Data Display Screen MENU Items To display the MENU list highlight MENU in the selection bar and press the Control Knob A list of items appears as shown in Figure 6 4 Scroll down by rotating the Control Knob clockwise to review additional list items shown in Figure 6 5 Note that temperatures and flows are displayed seen previously on the startup display screen and FAULT display list Status items blink if they are out of specification as in the FAULT list If an item in the list has an arrow character in the column to its righ
111. ted are not physically deleted from the file until you select File Save or File Close Software Operation 7 41 Select As Reference Select Sample Select As Reference to select the current sample as a reference sample This sample can then be subtracted from the current sample or you can divide the current sample by the reference sample Refer to the View menu items above Clear Reference Buffer Select Sample Clear Reference Buffer to clear the reference buffer 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 Window Menu The Window menu items let you open close and arrange the windows on your desktop Refer to your Windows documentation for an example of what each command does CLOSE ALL All windows on the desktop whether active or inactive are listed after the Close All command the active window is shown with a checkmark 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 Help About Aerosol Instrument Manager Figure 7 28 Help Menu About Aerosol Instrument Manager Select About Aerosol Instrument Manager to see the copyright statement for the program and view the version number of the software Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Siz
112. th a Model 3077A Aerosol Neutralizer having a 10 mc nominal Krypton 85 source Under normal circumstances you will not come into contact with hazardous radiation However take these precautions when using the Neutralizer QO Review the information provided with your Model 3077A Aerosol Neutralizer instruction manual QO Avoid test setups in which you are close proximity 36 inches for days at a time Radioactive exposure increases exponentially as you get close to the source Avoid handling unnecessarily for example when cleaning Q Do not remove any parts from the Model 3034 unless you are specifically told to do so in the operation manual Q Corrosive materials can degrade materials that are a part of the Neutralizer Do not operate this instrument or other instrument with chemicals that corrode 303 304 or 316 stainless steel copper silver solder or epoxy QO Do not operate the Model 3034 or other instruments in temperatures above 50 C Temperatures above 50 C may cause the Neutralizer to leak causing radioactive contamination O The Neutralizer has a half life of 10 4 years Keep all Neutralizer packing materials After 10 years TSI recommends you return the Neutralizer to the manufacturer and order a new Neutralizer QO Install and remove the Neutralizer using directions in the operation manual a A The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in expo
113. 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 A 3 i 3 Lathe Abe Aiko Abe Abe be z T Abe ate Abe he Abe at da F Whe Als Whe Ale Abe Abe 3 Whe Als Abe Ale Abe Abe a a Lad iE g AF La at Baic coar r Er Pay See E TE See ee ee ee es O imimi i imi 15 L imimi i imi i5 ioe EELEE ioe fF foe EE EEE EES EE EEE EES BESET EE EEE fT Leen Leen A B Figure 7 19 A The Graph Color Dialog Box B The Table Color Dialog Box 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 The items you can select for windows containing graphs are Window Background Plot Area Background Labels Axis Data Valid Boundaries D oO 0 0 O0 O0 ODO Channel View Boundaries Software Operation 7 31 Q Impactor Cutoff Line Q Data Hotspot Lines The items you can select for windows containing tables are Q Window Background Cell Text Grid Color Cell Background D oO oO DO Fixed Area Text Font Al Select the Format Font menu to change the style and size of the text in all graphs or tables Select F
114. tion gives instructions for draining filling and refreshing the butanol Drain Before transporting the instrument butanol should be removed To achieve this 1 Find your butanol drain bottle in the accessories 2 Connect the bottle fitting to the drain fitting at the back of the instrument 3 Open the bottle cover slightly to provide venting and place the bottle well below the instrument preferably on the floor 4 Disconnect and remove the butanol supply bottle from the cabinet recess Also remove the cyclone from the inlet 5 From the instrument front panel use the Control Knob and select MENU from the Main Display Highlight the Drain option and press ON 6 Momentarily you should see butyl alcohol flowing to the drain bottle If necessary initiate flow by tipping the instrument on its lower LEFT edge as viewed from the front 7 Allow to drain until liquid flow stops Tip again to reinitiate flow as necessary Prior to shipment let the instrument dry out by operating it overnight Make sure the butanol fill bottle is not installed during drying to prevent refilling Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Make sure the butanol fill bottle in not installed during drying to prevent refilling Filling Filling with butanol occurs automatically when the instrument is started and sensors detect a low butanol level in the saturator To refill after moving simply reconnect the fill bottle and turn the
115. ts for example data can be viewed as concentration or as cumulative percent and weighted by number mass or surface area The following procedure provides an example of how you can change how data is viewed m Da Open one of the data files by selecting File Open or 5 on the toolbar and selecting one of the Aerosol Instrument Manager software files Press Open Use View Size Data Graph to display the graph window if it does not appear When present make sure the graph is active by clicking on the graph window Note If the graph window is not active graph options identified below will not be available Use the mouse to select View Weight Mass Notice the change in how data is displayed Use View Weight Number to change the graph to display the number weighting Select View Weight Units Try these options The graphical display will reflect the weighting selected in the Weight menu option Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Use View Size Data Table to display a table of the Sampled Data having all the weightings Use View Units to change the units displayed Review the Statistics option and Settings options in the View menu The Statistics window presents a table of statistical parameters for the sampled aerosol size distribution Settings identifies the instrument and certain characteristics of the test Detailed information on viewing test data is found in Chapter 7 Software Operation
116. ty 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 RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252 227 7013 and the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at 52 227 19 6 LIMITED WARRANTY TSI warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accor
117. uid surface For a round liquid surface such as the surface of a droplet the actual saturation vapor pressure is greater In other words the smaller the droplet the easier it is for the vapor molecules to escape the liquid surface The Kelvin diameter defines the critical equilibrium diameter at which a pure droplet is stable there is neither condensation nor evaporation Smaller liquid particles will evaporate and larger particles grow even larger by condensation The larger particle will grow until the vapor is depleted causing the saturation ratio to fall until it is in equilibrium with the particle droplet Technical Information B 3 If the saturation ratio is controlled to a level below the critical saturation ratio the point at which homogeneous nucleation takes place condensation will not take place in a particle free environment The lower size sensitivity of the counter is determined by the operating saturation ratio For the CPC this ratio is several hundred percent whereas in the atmosphere this ratio is only a few percent for water Scanning Algorithm for Determination of Particle Size Distribution B 4 During the time the analyzer rod voltage is increasing the Up scan particles leaving the DMA are increasing in size Their actual size depends on the electrical field they passed through within the DMA The raw particle counts detected by the CPC are stored in an internal computer array The on board instrument
118. ur CD drive to run the setup 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 SETUP 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 should read the README TXT file The README TXT file contains information that could not be included in this manual If you decide not to read the file immediately you can access the file later using a text editor such as Notepad 4 When the installation program finishes remove the CD ROM and restart your computer The setup program creates a directory folder called Aerosol Instrument Manager 6 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 Inc and an icon for the Aerosol Instrument Manager software Note Before creating a TSI Inc menu item the setup program checks for an existing one If one is present it adds the icon only Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer CHAPTER 5 Quick Start Ease of operation is a key feature of the Model 3034 After you have performed the setup steps in Chapter 2
119. ve non grayed and require input Sampling options Manual single mode When selected takes one sample saves the data then stops Manual Continuous mode Starts sampling taking and saving samples until a manual Stop is issued Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer Scheduled Collection Scheduled data sample enables you to collect data over a specific time interval with a specific start and stop Scheduled Collection Start Manual Start start button starts collection Scheduled 2 25 2003 10 36 AM Time Between Sample Starts No Interval continuous Every 3 Minutes Take Sample Every oo d oo h Om 2 m Stop Manual Stop stop button stops collection C After This Many Samples 0 Ud Ok Om Scheduled 2 25 2003 10 36 4M Figure 7 9 Scheduled Collection Dialog Box Start Manual Start Select this option to begin sampling immediately Sampling stops the scheduled Stop time Scheduled When selected requires that you enter a date and time indicating when sampling is to begin Time Between Sample Starts No Interval continuous Take samples over the scheduled sampling time From the scheduled Start to scheduled Stop Samples will be taken continuously with no interval between them The number of samples taken will depend on the number of scans assigned to the Sample see later Take Sample Every Take a new a
120. ventilation 2 view boundaries 7 29 view menu 7 33 copy 7 40 reference 7 39 sample 7 39 sample reference 7 40 sample reference 7 40 settings 7 39 size data 7 38 statistics 7 38 toolbars 7 40 units 7 34 weight 7 35 Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer viewing channel data 6 5 W X weight 7 35 weight menu 7 36 window menu 7 42 close all 7 42 Y y axis 7 28 Z zero count diagnostics 6 8 8 12 zoom in 7 8 zoom out 7 8 Index Reader s Comments Please help us improve our manuals by completing and returning this questionnaire to the address listed in the About This Manual section Feel free to attach a separate sheet of comments Manual Title _ Model 3034 SMPS Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer P N 1980482 Rev B 1 Was the manual easy to understand and use U Yes No 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 u u Q Accuracy Q Q m Completeness is everything there m u QO Organization finding what you need m Q m Quality and number of illustrations Q Q m Quality and number of examples E Q m Comments 4 Which part s of this manual did you find most helpful 5 Rate your level of experience with the product Beginning Intermediate Expert 6 Please provide us wit
121. xample shown below Example Files for a one week test beginning on Tuesday Mytest s34 Tuesday Mytest 1 s34 Wednesday Mytest 2 s34 Thursday Mytest 3 s34 Friday Mytest 4 s34 Saturday Mytest 5 s34 Sunday Mytest 6 s34 Monday Sequenced Files Files such as those above created over midnight are unique and are treated differently by the application program These files are sequenced files and can behave as a single file This means for example that you can use Run Playback functionality on Samples from the whole sequence E 1 If you use File Open and the file is part of a sequence the following dialog box appears File Question i 2 The file you have selected ie part al a sequence of Hes Do you wart e 1p view all fhe files eS ee Se Figure E 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 s34 extension and opens all files in sequence beginning with that file If a sequenc
122. y Q Selecting Run Start Data Collection using the menus or Q Clicking on the toolbar or Q Double clicking the New Sample icon in the Samples List window or Q Pressing the F 10 gt function key When the program begins collecting particle size data the data is displayed in the windows that are open on the desktop If you do not see a graph window see Figure 5 4 without data or a table window as the test starts the window has probably been closed Find View on the toolbar and select View Size Data Graph F5 Click on Graph F5 to activate it or simply press lt F5 gt f x all L CUNCA MAN LLL LLLI I Him a Figure 5 4 Graphical Display During Sampling Quick Start 5 7 When the sample finishes the data is stored in the file and the Sample icon is created in the Samples List window The Sample icon includes the sample number for example Sample 1 Sample 2 More samples can be taken by clicking on the toolbar or using one of the other methods described earlier When the sample is complete a new sample icon appears in the left column During testing you may select Run Abort Current Sample or Ej on the toolbar to stop data collection immediately When you select Abort Current Sample the data collected for the incomplete sample is discarded Reviewing Sampled Data 5 8 Once you have completed a test you can view your particle size data as a table or graphs and in several different forma

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