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USER MANUAL PQC 20 PCE Instruments

PCE Inst.

PCE-PQC Series

Tabletop Particle Counters

User's Manual

Version 1.0

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Product Name: PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE-PQC Series Benchtop Particle Counters

Model Numbers: PCE-PQC 20 & PCE-PQC 21

The following standards are applied only to the particle counters that are so labeled. EMC is tested using PCE Instruments power supplies.

North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A

FCC Compliance Statement for American Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Declaration of Conformity

In accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010

Manufacturer's Address: Im Langel 4, 59872 Meschede, Germany

Application of Council Directives

EMC: 2014/30/EU

RoHS 2: 2011/65/EU

Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC

Application of Council Directives

EMC: EN 61326-1:2013

CISPR 11:2009+A1:2010

RoHS 2 Technical Documentation: EN 50581:2012

Safety Requirements: EN 61010-1:2010

Product Name: Handheld and Remote Particle Counters

Product Model Numbers:

Handheld followed by: PCE-PQC 10EU/US, PCE-PQC 11EU/US, PCE-PQC 12EU/US, PCE-PQC 13EU/US, PCE-PQC 14EU/US, PCE-PQC 15EU/US

Remote followed by: PCE-PQC 20EU/US, PCE-PQC 21EU/US, PCE-PQC 22EU/US, PCE-PQC 23EU/US, PCE-PQC 30EU/US, PCE-PQC 31EU/US, PCE-PQC 32EU/US, PCE-PQC 33EU/US, PCE-PQC 34EU/US, PCE-PQC 35EU/US

We, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Meschede, Germany

Table of Contents

Contents

1-1 Important Safety Information ....6
1-2 Ergonomic Recommendations....7
1-3 Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices 7
1-4 Overview 8
1-5 Specifications....9
1-6 Included Accessories 11
1-7 Optional Accessories 12
1-8 Product Views....14
2-1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument 15
2-2 Registering Your Product....15
2-3 Contacting PCE Instruments 15
2-4 Storing and Shipping the Instrument 15
2-5 Power Considerations and Connecting to AC Power 15
2-6 Installing Batteries....16
2-7 Turning the Unit On....18
2-8 Power and Charging Status LED (on power button) 19
3-1 Control and Menu Icons (ALL MODELS)....19
4-1 Operational Flow Chart – Menu Map....23
5-1 Operation – Initial Power Up – First Time Use ....24
5-2 Display 24
5-3 Taking a Sample 25
5-4 Real-Time Meter, Graphing, and Environmental Screens 25
5-5 Recorded Data....28
5-6 Reports....30
6-1 Settings 33
6-2 Sampling Setup....33
6-3 Channel Management....34
6-4 Locations & Recipes 36
6-5 Configuration....40
6-6 Printer Setup 41
6-7 Communication 42
6-8 Environment....45

6-9 Passwords 45

6-10 Screens 46

7-1 Power Management....47

8-1 Volume Controls ....49

9-1 Instrument Management Software (IMS)....49

10-1 Remote Operation....50

Appendix – A....50

Appendix – B 50

1-1 Important Safety Information

This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Please read this section carefully and store it in an accessible location.

• Do not use near explosive, flammable, or reactive gases
• Do not attach directly to pressurized gases or liquids
• Do not improperly discard electronic instruments, only dispose of in accordance with local regulatory requirements or contact PCE Instruments for trade-in option
• Defective or non-working Lithium-Ion batteries must be recycled, do not throw in trash
• This device contains a Class I laser product that is not accessible during normal operation, do not take this device apart, exposure to harmful laser radiation can occur.
  • Taking the device apart will void all warranties
• Do not use this device for any purpose other than measuring of particles in ambient environments
• Do not operate the instrument with the inlet capped or plugged, as this can cause damage to the vacuum pump
• Do not allow water or any other liquid to enter the inlet of the particle counter; this will damage the unit
• Any changes or modifications to PCE Instruments equipment not expressly approved by PCE Instruments could void the user's authorization to operate the equipment, can risk serious injury, and will void all warranties

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below.

Read the following carefully before handling the product.

WARNING:

Warnings must be observed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

CAUTION:

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to your equipment.

NOTE: The laser in this product is completely enclosed within a sensor with no user serviceable parts. In addition, the emission level does not exceed the AEL (Accessible Emission Limit) of Class 1 under all conditions of operation, maintenance, service and failure.

1-2 Ergonomic Recommendations

CAUTION: In order to prevent or reduce the potential risks of ergonomic injury, follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent employee injury.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position while holding the instrument
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
  • Perform tasks at correct heights

- Utilize a tripod or the built-in stand with the instrument in a freestanding mode

1-3 Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices

Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of PCE Instruments' particle counters with optional Wi-Fi communications module installed.

Safety in Hospitals

Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment. Wireless devices should be switched off wherever you are requested to do so in hospitals, clinics, or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum of 15cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with Pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 6 inches (15cm) from the pacemaker if turned ON
• Should not carry the device on your chest
• Should use the arm furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF your device

Other Medical Devices

Please consult your physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if the operation of your wireless product may interfere with the medical device.

1-4 Overview

Thank you for purchasing a PCE Instruments particle counter, the most advanced battery powered, remote instrument available.

This user manual will provide the detailed explanation and instructions for the proper use and operation of this feature-rich particle counter.

The PCE Instruments particle counters have a large dynamic range measuring from 0.3 m to 25.0 m, with true variable binning for channel size adjustment settings to 0.01 m. This instrument utilizes 7 or more processors to maintain and manage the various functions of operation. The advanced processing also allows for many operations to take place simultaneously, even while the unit is sampling. This includes adding annotations to the current sample in progress, or adding annotations to previously recorded data while sampling is in progress.

The Real-Time Meter function is unique in its ability to fine-tune the instrument's sensitivity in order to locate particulate sources with visual and audible indications. This versatile particle counter's ability to count higher than typical particle concentrations allows the Real-Time Meter to find point source contamination in cleanrooms as well as locating higher particle concentrations being generated in many industrial environments.

This instrument also has a mass concentration mode, providing for particle mass monitoring of an environment for industrial health and safety regulatory purposes. The unit can measure all (6) adjustable particle size channels and capture PM levels indicated in g/m^3 with values corrected for particle density and refractive index correction.

The technology designed into these particle counters includes advanced power management functions, and the industry's first sleep mode. This permits the instrument to take intermittent samples over the course of a few months, minimizing power consumption and increasing system life.

The PCE Instruments particle counters have versatile communication methods and protocols including: Modbus TCP, USB Host, USB Client and (optional) Wi-Fi, (optional) MODBUS RTU and ASCII.

The remote web server hosting feature allows for monitoring and control of the particle counter from any PC, smartphone or tablet simply by inputting the IP address of the particle counter on the local area network and entering it into any browser. The main processors allow for multiple connections, all with simultaneous access to review, monitor and control the operation of the instrument.

Thank you,

1-5 Specifications

Size Channels (Model PCE-PQC 20)	Factory calibrated at 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning
Size Range (Model PCE-PQC 20)	0.3 to 25μm
Counting Efficiency (Model PCE-PQC 20)	50% @ 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm per JIS
Size Channels (Model PCE-PQC 21)	Factory calibrated at 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 μm variable binning
Size Range (Model PCE-PQC 21)	0.5 to 25μm
Counting Efficiency (Model PCE-PQC 21)	50% @ 0.5 μm; 100% for particles >0.75 μm per JIS
Flow rates	0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)
Light Source	Long life laser diode
Zero Count	<1 count / 5 minutes (<2 particles / ft3) (per ISO 21501-4 & JIS)
Count Modes	Automatic, manual, cumulative/differential, mass concentration, count or concentration
Count Alarms	1 to 9,999,999 counts
Calibration	NIST traceable
Display	4.3" (10.9 cm) WQVGA (480×272) color touch screen
Printer (Optional)	External thermal printer
Vacuum Source	Internal pump with automatic flow control
Filtered Exhaust	Internal HEPA filter
Number of Channels	6
Custom Size Channels	Calibration for custom size channels available
Audible Alarm	Adjustable built-in alarm
Battery	Removable Li-ion
Battery Recharge Time	<2 hours
Reports	ISO 14644-1, EU GMP Annex 1, FS 209E
Recipes	50 user-configurable recipes
Communication Modes	Ethernet and USB
Optional Communication Modes	Wireless 802.11 b/g, RS485 or RS232
Environmental Sensor	Includes temperature and relative humidity probe 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) ±1°F (0.5°C), 15-90% ±2% relative humidity
Alarm	Alarms on counts for all particle sizes, low battery, sensor failure, environmental sensors and flow
Standards	ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921
Calibration	Recommended minimum once per year
External Surface	Stainless Steel
Dimensions (L x W x H)	5.2" x 4.15" x 8.25" (13.3 cm x 10.5 cm x 21 cm) includes barb fittings
Weight	4 lb (1.8 kg)
Accessories	Operating manual on USB flash drive, isokinetic probe, temperature relative humidity sensor, purge filter, battery, IMS software, USB cable, & power supply
Optional Accessories	Printed manual, carrying case, spare battery, external battery charger, external printer and isokinetic probes
Buffer Memory	45,000 sample records (rotating buffer) including particle count data, environmental data, locations and times. Scrollable on screen or printout
Sample Locations	Up to 1,000 locations 20 characters long
Sample Time	1 second to 99 hours
Power	110 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz universal in-line power supply
Operating Conditions	41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) / 20% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Conditions	32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) / Up to 98% non-condensing
Warranty	1 Year. Extended warranties available.

Please note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

1-6 Included Accessories

Description	Part Number	Image
Isoprobe Threaded 0.1 CFM Nickel Plated Aluminum	PS-12041
Purge Filter Assembly 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM)	AS-99002A
Rechargeable Battery 55Wh	EE-80003A
Temperature / RH Probe 32-122°F (0-60°C) ±1°F (0.5°C), 15 - 90% ±2%	EE-80014A
Power Supply 15V ~2amp 100-240VAC (Select adapter -US, -EU, -UK or -CN)	EE-80081-XX
USB Cable 6' (1.8m)	AS-99010
Handheld User Manual and Data Download Software (USB Key)	MN-24001

1-7 Optional Accessories

Description	Part Number	Image
Wireless 802.11 b/g Output with Internal Antenna	EE-80092
Handheld Carrying Case	AS-99023
External Battery Charger 55Wh	AS-99005A
Rechargeable Battery 55Wh	EE-80003A
External Thermal Printer with 2 rolls of paper	AS-99011
External Thermal Printer Paper - 1 Roll	AS-99012
External Thermal Printer Cleanroom Paper - 10 Pack	AS-99013
External Thermal Printer Spare Battery	AS-99014
Isoprobe Threaded 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) Stainless Steel	PS-12070	[322DH]
Isoprobe Barbed 0.1 CFM (2.83 LPM) Stainless Steel	PS-12022
1/8" Inlet Barbed Fitting Stainless Steel	PS-12005
Sample Tubing 1/4" OD (1/8" ID) per foot	AS-99018	[4VXT]
Handheld User Manual (Printed)	MN-24003P	[4DWY]
7000 Series Validation Manual	MN-24002	[86CT]
Certificate of Origin	MN-24000	[47YS]

1-8 Product Views

PCE 29.3 C 08/04/2015 37% RH 3:08 PM PCE 29.3 C 08/04/2015 37% RH 3:08 PM μm Δ Σ Lemon 12 Mode: Automatic Sample: 00:01:00 Hold: 00:00:00 Cycle: 1 / Cont. Record: 1062 / 45000 Recipe: Recipe 1 COUNTING PARTICLE COUNTER PCE-PQC Series CE

Front View Temperature & RH Probe Isoprobe 4.3" Color Touchscreen Display PAPITICLE COUNTER PCE-PQC Series Power Switch

Rear View Wi-Fi Antenna (optional) Exhaust Port RS485/RS232 Connection (optional) Communications connectors - Ethernet - USB Host - USB Client Power Supply Connection Battery Compartment

Connecting Ethernet Cable

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Connecting USB - B Client

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Connecting USB - A Host

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2-1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument

Careful consideration was given to our packing material to ensure that the PCE Instruments particle counters will reach you in perfect condition. If the instrument has been subject to excessive handling during shipping, there may be visible damage to the shipping carton. In the event of damage, keep the shipping container and packing material for the carrier's inspection. Carefully unpack the instrument from its shipping container and inspect the contents for damaged or missing items. If the instrument appears damaged or something is missing, contact the carrier and PCE Instruments immediately. Please save the container and packing material in case you have to return the instrument.

2-2 Registering Your Product

All PCE Instruments' particle counters are automatically registered upon sale for the warranty period and tracked by Serial number.

2-3 Contacting PCE Instruments

To order accessories, receive technical assistance, report damaged or missing items from your shipment, or get contact information for your nearest PCE Instruments authorized reseller, call - Germany: [phone] / USA: [phone]

2-4 Storing and Shipping the Instrument

This instrument utilizes a high quality advanced Lithium Ion Power Cell. This must be removed from the device prior to shipping the unit. If the instrument needs to be packed and shipped for annual calibration or service, it is recommended to use the original packing materials. If they are not available, please insure that the instrument is packaged in a box that is sturdy and that the instrument is well protected with proper packing materials to cushion and protect it from harm during transit.

To store the instrument, place it in its optional case or in a box, under cover, in an environment as stated in the Specifications in Section 1-5.

2-5 Power Considerations and Connecting to AC Power

The PCE Instruments particle counter comes with a power adapter line cord for AC powered operation and battery charging. The power adapter is designed to operate with line voltage from around the world. The correct plug adapter must be used to match your local AC power adapter standard. If the instrument power adapter does not have the proper plug configuration, please contact PCE Instruments or an authorized reseller for service.

To install the country specific plug adapter, simply slide the adapter into the power supply as shown.

1 2 3

2-6 Installing Batteries

CAUTION - The PCE Instruments' rechargeable battery is an intelligent battery pack with onboard processing to ensure proper cell loading and other functions that support the advanced power management features of this instrument. To ensure a long life for the batteries and for adherence to any local regulatory guidelines for the use, storage and disposal of Lithium Ion batteries, please follow these instructions carefully.

WARNING – Do not plug in or charge the PCE Instruments Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery with any other power source other than the approved PCE Instruments Rechargeable External Battery Charger Model SPCAS-99005A or the PCE Instruments Power Supply Model SPCEE-80128. Using any other charger can cause fire, shock or serious injury.

Caution: Dispose of PCE Instruments Lithium-Ion batteries at an approved local battery recycling center.

Install the PCE Instruments Battery pack into the instrument using the following steps:

Made in U.S.A.

Step 1 – Loosen the Knurled Thumb-turn screw

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Step 2 – Remove Battery Compartment Door

Close-up of hands installing a cable with multicolored wires inside an electronic device (no visible text or symbols)

Step 3 – Insert battery connector plug into matching socket on matching wired connector in the battery compartment.

NOTE: Leads line up color for color and socket has a keyed fit. Carefully tuck the wires neatly back in to the recess in the rear of the battery compartment.

Model: EE-80003A Serial No. 10.006 Lipum Ion Rechargeable Battery TJU S/N, 50kN CAUTION: Risk of life and burns. Do not open account test above VOLT (40°C) or smaller. Do not multiStack. disassentate, dispose of in fire, short circuit or reverse battery May expide, release toxic membrane or cause burn. Follow manufacturer's instructions. For storage and safety information will our web life. Disposes of property.

Step 5 – Carefully push battery into the compartment

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Step 6 – Replace battery compartment door and tighten thumb-turn knurled screw

2-7 Turning the Unit On

The External one-touch power button on the lower right bottom front corner of the instrument will power the instrument on and off and will turn sampling on and off.

Pressing the button turns the instrument on.

Pressing the button momentarily starts the pump and begins sampling.

Pressing the one-touch button again for 1 second stops sampling.

Holding the button for 2.5 seconds turns the instrument off.

The unit can also be turned off from the power management screen.

Power Button

Paddle Counter PCE-PDC Series CE

2-8 Power and Charging Status LED (on power button)

Power and charging status is indicated externally on the instrument in the middle of the one-touch power button. The indication provides information on the charging rates and status (shown on right).

SYSTEM STATE LEDs

Unit plugged into AC (instrument screen on or off)

Charging: Red LED on

Charging Complete: Green LED on

Unit not plugged into AC (instrument screen on)

Battery Charge <10%: Red LED blinks every 3 seconds

Unit not plugged into AC (instrument screen off)

All LED's off

3-1 Control and Menu Icons (ALL MODELS)

20.2 C 35% RH

2015/01/15 12:30:01 PM

Function Name	Location/Screen	Description of Function
PCE logo Icon	Home Screen	Press the logo and the product information screen will appear displaying your model number, serial number, manufacture date, last calibration date, next calibration due date, and number of channels activated on the unit. Press the Back Arrow icon on bottom left corner of the display to return to Home screen.
Speaker Icon	Home Screen	Press the speaker icon to adjust volume using a pop-up slider bar. Press the cross bar on slider and move up and down for volume control. Icon will have red prohibited symbol when sound is turned off or muted.
Temperature & RH Indicator	Home Screen	Press the temperature and RH value indicator, to open a larger screen that displays Temperature, Relative Humidity, and the current Barometric Pressure. Press the Back Arrow icon on bottom left corner of the display to return to Home screen.
Time and Date Indicator	Home Screen	Press the time and date to change the current time and date.

Function Name	Location/Screen	Description of Function
Power Management Icon	Home Screen	Press the battery/power adapter indicator to display the battery power management screen, as well as the current battery status.
USB Icon	Home Screen	If a USB drive is connected, the USB Icon will appear. Press the USB Icon to save the current record to the USB drive.
Printer Indicator	Home Screen	If the PCE Instruments Printer is connected to USB Port, press the Printer Icon to print the current record.
System Warning Indicator	Home Screen	When the System Warning Indication Icon appears, press to display additional information. Please contact PCE Instruments technical service for assistance should the Icon remain visible.
Alarm Indicator	Home Screen	Visual indication that the instrument has exceeded the user-defined thresholds. Press icon to silence the alarm.
Run Icon	Home Screen	Press the Run icon to start sampling. Once pressed the Run icon will be replaced by the Stop icon.
Stop Icon	Home Screen	Press the Stop icon to stop the instrument from sampling.
Display Mode Icon	Home Screen	Press the Display Mode icon to switch between the Main Screen, Real-Time Meter, Graphing, and PM screen (must enable Mass Mode by going to Settings, then Channel Management for PM Screen).
Recorded Data Icon	Home Screen	Press the Recorded Data icon to display the saved data records page. All saved records can be accessed from this screen.

Location 2

Mode: Automatic

Sample: 00:01:00

Hold: 00:02:00

Cycle: 1 / 3

Function Name	Location/Screen	Description of Function
Reports Icon	Home Screen	Press the Reports icon to display ISO 14644-1, EU-GMP Annex 1, or Federal Standard 209E.
Particle Icon	Home Screen	Press the Particle icon to change the indicated values from particle count to count per cubic meter, count per cubic foot, or particle mass concentration (must enable Mass Mode by going to Settings, then Channel Management to display particle mass concentration).
Differential Mode Icon	Home Screen	Press the Differential Mode icon to toggle the differential data values on and off.
Cumulative Mode Icon	Home Screen	Press the Cumulative Mode icon to toggle the differential data values on and off.
Location Menu Icon	Home Screen	Press the Location Menu icon to display the Location and Recipe set-up page. This feature allows for the input of up to 1,000 locations and up to 50 unique user-defined recipes.
Mode Indicator	Home Screen	The Mode Indicator displays the current mode of operation for the instrument. Modes include automatic, manual, and continuous.
Sample Indicator	Home Screen	The Sample Time indicator displays the current sample time duration (Hours:Minutes:Seconds). This value will count down from the set value for the sample time, displaying the amount of time left in the current sample (go to Settings, then Sampling Setup to change Sample Timing).
Hold Indicator	Home Screen	The Hold Time indicator displays the current hold time as an interval between samples. The maximum hold time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (go to Settings, then Sampling Setup to change Hold Time).
Cycle Indicator	Home Screen	The Cycle indicator displays the number of count samples that will be taken at a location in automatic mode. The maximum number of possible cycles is 9,999. The value is displayed as the sample number vs. the total number of samples to be completed in this cycle (go to Settings, then Sampling Setup to change Cycles).

Record: 1 / 45000

Function Name	Location/Screen	Description of Function
Record Indicator	Home Screen	The Record indicator displays the total number of sampling records saved in the instrument. The instrument is capable of storing 45,000 records in a rotating buffer.
Settings Menu Icon	Home Screen	Press the Settings Menu icon to open the Settings Screen. All aspects of the instrument's set-up can be managed from the icon driven sub-menus.
Annotation Icon	Home Screen	Press the Annotation icon to notate up to 32 characters for each record. This action can be performed during sampling or after a sample has been taken. The green pencil indicates an annotation exists for any record (go to Settings, then Configuration to enable Annotations).
Plus and Minus Buttons	Home Screen	Press the Plus or Minus icons to scroll through 1,000 possible locations that can be saved and uniquely identified in the Locations setup screen. Locations can have set recipes assigned to them in advance for ease-of-use during sampling.
Flow & No Flow Indicator	Home Screen	The three horizontal arrows indicate that the pump is working and that the internal flow sensor is detecting the correct flow rate through the instrument. If a red line appears diagonally through the arrows, it is an indication of a flow error.
Back Arrow Icon	Various Screens	Press Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

4-1 Operational Flow Chart – Menu Map

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    A["Print Information"] --> B["Information"]
    B --> C["Zoom"]
    C --> D["Real-Time Meter"]
    D --> E["Charts"]
    E --> F["Recorded Data"]
    F --> G["Print Records"]
    H["Shut Down"] --> I["Power Management"]
    J["Location & Recipes"] --> K["Location Advance"]
    L["Settings"] --> M["Configuration"]
    N["Serials Setup"] --> O["Printer Setup"]
    N --> P["Communications Setup"]
    N --> Q["Environment Setup"]
    N --> R["Password Setup"]
    N --> S["Clear Samples"]
    T["Modbus Setup"] --> U["Channel Alarm Setup"]
    V["ISO 14644-1"] --> W["Report Generate"]
    X["EU-GMP Annex 1"] --> Y["Report Generate"]
    Z["FS 209E"] --> AA["Report Generate"]
    AB["Print Report"] --> AC["Report Generate"]
    AD["A"] --> AE["Configuration Load/Save"]
    AE --> AF["Factory Restore"]
    AG["A"] --> AH["Form Description"]

5-1 Operation – Initial Power Up – First Time Use

After the Particle Counter turns on for the first time, a window will appear stating "Time of Day Clock Not Set". Press OK to Set Clock.

DATE & TIME 01/09/2015 10:19:58 AM Date: 01/09/2015 Time: 10:19:58 AM Month/Day/Year 12 Hour Day/Month/Year 24 Hour Year/Month/Day

Date Format Select Button

Choose format for Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, or Year/Month/Day by selecting the corresponding button on the screen.

Numeric Keypad

Press Date within the window and a numeric keypad will appear to change the date. To change the values, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Time Format Select Button

Choose 12 hour or 24 hour clock indication by selecting the corresponding button on the touchscreen.

Numeric Keypad

Press Time within the window and a numeric keypad will appear to change time. Use 24 hour clock format for time entry to properly indicate AM or PM. To change the values, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button. Time will display AM or PM or 24 hour format based on the selection.

Back Arrow Icon

Press Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

5-2 Display

Press any blank space on the screen to zoom in or out on the Home page.

PGE 02/01/2018 08:06:25 AM μm Δ Σ Location 1 0.30 3,437 3,761 0.50 251 324 1.00 44 73 2.50 20 29 5.00 6 10.00 3 3 Mode: Automatic Sample: 00:00:10 Hold: 00:00:00 Record: 1170 / 45000 STOPPED

Standard View

PCE 0.30 0.50 1.00 2.50 5.00 10.00 Location: Location 1 3,437 251 44 20 6 3 3,761 324 73 29 8 3 STOPPED 02/01/2018 DEC16:30 AM

Zoomed View

5-3 Taking a Sample

Main Sampling Home Screen

PCE 29.3 C 08/04/2015 37% RH 3:08 PM μm Δ Σ 0.30 1,504 1,648 0.50 73 144 1.00 53 71 2.50 13 18 5.00 4 5 10.00 1 1 Location 3 Mode: Automatic Sample: 00:01:00 Hold: 00:00:00 Cycle: 1 / Cont. Record: 1061 / 45000 Recipe: Recipe 1 COUNTING

Taking a Sample

Using the one touch power/sample button or the Run icon on the display begins the sample.

To take a sample, press the one touch power/sample button or the Run icon on the screen. This will begin the sample according to the sampling setup parameters displayed on the right side of the Home screen (go to Settings, then Sampling Setup to change Sample Timing).

Stopping the Sample

Using the one touch power/sample button or the Stop icon on the display stops the sample

To stop a sample, press the one touch power/sample button or the Stop icon on the screen.

Data Unit of Measure Selection

Press the Particle icon to change the indicated values from particle count to count per cubic meter, count per cubic foot, or particle mass concentration (must enable Mass Mode by going to Settings, then Channel Management to display particle mass concentration).

5-4 Real-Time Meter, Graphing, and Environmental Screens

The instrument will display a bar graph visualization that rises and falls with the increase of pulses counted per second, per channel. This can be used to pinpoint the source of particles within an area. The closer the instrument is to the source, the higher the indication appears on the bar graph.

PCE 20.2 C 01/11/2015 35% PdI 06:00:00 PM Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6 Range Beep On Ch3 Counts 7 COUNTING

Channel 3 selected and signal at maximum value

PGE 20.2 C 01/11/2015 35% RH 06:09:00 PM Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6 Range Beep On Ch3 Counts 7 COUNTING

Range slider lowered to reduce Channel 3 value

Real-Time Meter Operation

Start/Stop Sampling while on Real-Time Meter or Graphing Screen

The Sampling can be started or stopped from these screens using the Run or Stop icons or by using the one touch button.

Channel Select – Radio Button

Select the channel size that is the focus of the particles being investigated by clicking on the radio select button below each channel. The channel selected also represents the data being displayed in pulses per second on the Graphing screen.

Range

Range – Sensitivity Adjustment Slider

Press and slide the Range slider bar up towards the top of the slider to increase sensitivity and down towards the bottom of the slider to decrease sensitivity. As the instrument gets closer to the particle source the visual signal can increase and hit 100% of the indicated scale long before the actual source of the contamination is found. By moving the Range slider bar down, the sensitivity is reduced, and the indication is scaled down. This action can be repeated until the source is identified.

Switching between Main Screen, Real-Time Meter, Graphing, and Environmental Screens

Press the Real-Time Meter icon to switch between the Main screen, Real-Time Meter, Graphing, and Environmental screens (must enable Mass Mode by going to Settings, then Channel Management to display Environmental screen).

NOTE: Go to Settings, then to Screens to select which screens will be available.

Real-Time Graph Operation

If the Graph function is chosen, this feature graphically displays the pulses per second, making the graph's historical information useful in point source detection.

Real-Time Graph

Environmental Screen

This screen displays specific PM size, temperature and humidity.

PCE 27.31 C 08/04/2015 37% RH 3:08 PM Pressing the PM value accesses the Select PM To Display screen (shown below) 5 PM 2.5 µg/m³ 27.3 Temp °C 37 RH % COUNTING

Environmental Screen size select

Select the PM size channel to be displayed

Press Back Arrow to return to the previous screen.

SELECT PM TO DISPLAY 01/06/2016 03:45:58 PM PM 0.5 PM 1.0 PM 2.5 PM 5.0 PM 10.0

Home Screen Mass Concentration

g/m^3 is displayed in the first column for that particle size up to the next size as a value

PM is the sum of all previous channels not including that channel size value

PGE 66.9 F 01/06/2016 23% RH 03:44:22 PM µm µg/m³ PM Location 1 0.30 0.83 ---- Mode: Automatic 0.50 0.64 0.83 Sample: 00:14:57 1.00 1.37 1.47 Hold: 00:00:00 2.50 10.35 2.84 Cycle: 1 / Cont. 5.00 25.20 13.19 Record: 234 / 45000 10.00 57.61 38.39 TPM: 96.00 µg/m³ COUNTING

5-5 Recorded Data

The instrument stores up to 45,000 records that can be accessed by selecting the recorded data icon. The Recorded data page uses a horizontal slider bar for scrolling left and right through all records. Press white arrows for fine control in locating a specific record. Press the slider button with the stylus and drag left or right to navigate through large amounts of records quickly.

NOTE: After the 45,000th sample is recorded, the software deletes one block of 250 records. After the block is deleted the next record number will become 44,751. The instrument will then store data to record 45,000 before repeating this process. Each block removed is from the oldest record first, following a first in / first out method.

Recorded Data Screen

RECORDED DATA 01/14/2015 11:59:24 AM μm Δm³ Σm³ Location 1 0.30 0 0 Date: 01/07/2015 0.50 0 0 Time: 05:59:46 PM 1.00 0 0 Sample: 00:01:00.191 3.00 0 0 Volume: 0.100000 ft^3 5.00 0 0 Laser: OK 10.00 0 0 Flow: OK Temp: 75°F RH: 46% RECORD: 1/28

Print or Save the Current Record being displayed

If a Printer or USB thumb drive is attached to the instrument, the current record on the Recorded Data Screen can be downloaded or printed by pressing the corresponding Printer or USB icon.

All displayed channel values can be turned off or back on from the recorded sample record by toggling the mode icons.

Data Units

Data Units can be changed to the corresponding calculated values by pressing the Particle icon. Press the icon to change between particle count, count per cubic meter, count per cubic foot, or g/m^3 (if enabled).

Adding Annotations to Recorded Data

Press the Annotation icon to notate up to 32 characters for each record. This action can be performed during sampling or after a sample has been taken. The green pencil indicates an annotation exists for any record (go to Settings, then Configuration to enable Annotations).

RECORDED DATA 01/14/2015 12:00:01 PM μm Δm³ Σm³ Location 2 0.30 891,809 179,855,856 Date: 01/14/2015 0.50 9,322,324 178,964,032 Time: 11:47:31 AM 1.00 93,325,336 169,641,712 Sample: 00:00:10.169 3.00 48,980,752 76,316,368 Volume: 0.016667 ft^3 5.00 21,153,382 27,335,622 Laser: OK 10.00 6,182,239 6,182,239 Flow: OK Temp: 75°F Rt: 46% RECORD: 17 / 28

Annotations Keyboard

EDIT ANNOTATION FOR RECORD 17 door opened during sample q w e r t y u i o p a s d f g h j k l ↑ z x c v b n m ←x ESC ?123 , . OK

Saved Annotation Icon

The green pencil over a document icon denotes that an annotation exists on that record. The annotation can be accessed, edited or deleted.

Caps Lock, ?123, and Delete Keys

Pressing the Shift Key will activate or deactivate the Caps Lock function. Pressing the ?123 Key will toggle the use of numbers and symbols. Pressing the Backspace Key will delete all text entered on the text line.

Statistics

Pressing the Statistics icon will provide an onscreen display of the minimum, maximum, and average values for the records selected. This function is disabled if a printer or USB stick is connected to the instrument.

5-6 Reports

Report Functions

REPORTS 01/14/2015 12:01:52 PM ISO 14644-1 EU-GMP ANNEX 1 FS 209E

ISO 14644-1

Press the ISO 14644-1 icon to generate a report based on the parameters and guidelines of the ISO standard.

EU-GMP Annex-1

Press the EU-GMP ANNEX 1 icon to generate a report based on the parameters and guidelines of the EU-GMP standard.

FS 209E

Press the FS 209E icon to generate a report based on the parameters and guidelines of the US Federal standard 209E.

Room parameters can be defined by pressing the Room Definition button. To generate a report, select the Generate button. This creates a report document that can be saved to an external thumb drive, or printed to a connected printer.

Press the Create Report button for 5 seconds to display a sample report with the current test records. These records will be added to the recorded data so the values and information can be reviewed prior to completing the report and saving to an external source.

Generate

Create Report

Press the Generate button to display the Report Generation screen

REPORT GENERATION ISO 14644-1 01/14/2015 12:02:56 PM Start 01/01/2014 01:01:01 AM End: 01/01/2014 01:01:01 AM Create Report To exclude outlier measurements from this report: Annotate the FIRST data record taken from the location to be excluded with EXCLUDED (or EX) followed by a brief description of why the data was excluded. Example Annotations: EXCLUDED Sample stopped early EX Equipment malfunction

Create Report

Press the Start and End Windows to enter the Start and End dates and times. Press the Create Report button to generate the report. If the values of the count or sampling set-up are incorrect, the report will indicate the errors prior to the report being generated.

To exclude an outlier measurement from the report, go to Recorded Data, find the specific recorded data to be excluded and annotate the record by writing "EXCLUDED" or "EX". A brief description must be added after the "EXCLUDED" or "EX" explaining why the data is being excluded. Example Annotations: "EXCLUDED Sample Stopped Early" or "EX Equipment Failure"

Room Definition

ROOM DEFINITION ISO 14644-1 01/14/2015 12:04:49 PM Room Size 9.290 Class Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Allowed Sizes 0.5 um 5.0 um Room Status Operational At Rest As Built Air Flow Unidirectional Non-Unidirectional

Each Report has a Room Definition page to input data that defines the output of the report. The inputs include Room Size, Class, Allowed (Channel) Sizes, Room Status and Air Flow.

Sample Report Screen

REPORT GENERATION ISO 14644-1 01/14/2015 12:06:22 PM Start: 01/14/2014 01:01:01 AM End: 01/14/2014 11:59:01 AM Create Report ISO 14644-1 Report 01/14/2015 12:05:57 PM Target Class: Class 8 Room Area: 9.290 m^2 Room Status: Operational Air Flow: Unidirectional Locations: 2 Samples: 4 Start: 01/14/2014 01:01:01 AM End: 01/14/2014 11:59:01 AM

Sample Report (Printed)

ISO 14644-1 Report01/16/2015 06:54:08 AM
Target Class: Class 5Room Area: 80.000 m^2Room Status: OperationalAir Flow: UnidirectionalLocations: 9Samples: 11Start: 01/16/2015 06:53:01 AMEnd: 01/16/2015 06:53:09 AM
Class Class 5 (at 0.3)	PASS
Class Limit: 10,200.00 P/m^3Min Sample Vol: 0.00283 m^3
Grand Mean: 6,349.21Std Dev: 2,154.42Std Error: 718.1495% UCL: 7,684.94
Location Avg P/m^314644 Test Loc 1 8,750.014644 Test Loc 2 6,607.114644 Test Loc 3 2,107.114644 Test Loc 4 3,785.714644 Test Loc 5 5.857.1
Class Class 5 (at 0.5)	PASS
Class Limit: 3,520.00 P/m^3Min Sample Vol: 0.00568 m^3
Grand Mean: 706.35Std Dev: 381.65Std Error: 127.2295% UCL: 942.97
Location Avg P/m^314644 Test Loc 1 750.014644 Test Loc 2 857.114644 Test Loc 3 0.014644 Test Loc 4 250.014644 Test Loc 5 785.7
Unit Serial #: 1000Last Cal: 05/15/2014---- End of Report ----

Printing or Saving a Report

With a thumb drive or printer connected, press the Printer icon to print a report, or press the USB icon to save a report.

NOTE: A thumb drive or printer must be connected to the instrument to display these icons.

6-1 Settings

Settings Screen Press the Settings Menu icon to open the Settings Screen. All aspects of the instrument's set-up can be managed from the icon driven sub-menus. When the administrator password is in use, this screen is not available and may only be accessed and settings modified by the administrator.

SETTINGS 01/09/2015 09:24:17 AM SAMPLING SETUP CHANNEL MANAGEMENT LOCATIONS & RECIPIES CONFIGURATION PRINTER SETUP COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT PASSWORD SETUP SCREENs

6-2 Sampling Setup

Sampling Setup Screen Press the Sampling icon to display the Sample Setup screen.

SAMPLE SETUP 01/13/2015 07:24:17 PM Sample Timing Delay: 00:00:05 Sample: 00:01:00 Volume: 0.100000 ft^3 Hold: 00:00:04 Cycles: 3 Mode: Manual Sample Volume Units ● ft^3 ○ m^3 ○ Liters Use Recipes

Delay

Press the Delay window to open the Enter Time screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Delay time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

NOTE: This allows the operator to leave an area before sampling begins.

Clear All Samples

Press Clear Samples icon to open the Clear Samples window. All records on the instrument can be cleared with this function. NOTE: This action is not reversible and all data will be cleared by pressing the Yes button.

Clear Samples Are you sure you wish to clear all samples? Yes No

6-3 Channel Management

This screen provides control of many rich features such as enabling or disabling channels, setting custom channel sizes, enabling or disabling alarms by channel, and the setting of the alarm thresholds. The mass concentration mode may also be activated to allow entry of particle density and refractive index values by channel.

Channel Management Screen

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT 01/14/2015 12:31:18 PM Enable Channel: Size pmc: Enable Alarm Threshold: Density g/ml: Refractive Index: Ch 1 0.30 5000000 Ch 2 0.50 3520000 Ch 3 1.00 832000 Ch 4 3.00 3000 Ch 5 5.00 29300 Ch 6 10.00 350 Use Recipes Alarm On Σft³ Mass Mode

Sample Press the Sample window to open the Enter Time screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Sample time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

Volume Press the Volume window to open the Enter Sample Volume screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The volume value entered will control the length of time per sample to achieve the desired sample volume.

Sample or Volume Selection Buttons Selecting the Sample button will cause the sample to be time based. Selecting the Volume button will cause the sample to be based on the volume of air to be measured.

Hold Press the Hold window to open the Enter Time screen. This controls the amount of time the instrument will hold between samples in automatic mode. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Hold time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

Cycles Press the Cycles window to open the Enter Cycles screen. This controls the number of sampling cycles to be taken at a specific location when the unit is in automatic mode. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

NOTE: Enter (0000) to activate Continuous Sampling Mode.

Mode Press the Mode window to open the Select Sample Mode screen. Select Automatic or Manual. When complete press OK button.

Sample Volume Units Select Cubic Feet (ft^3), Cubic Meters (m^3) or Liters.

Use Recipes Button The Use Recipes button activates Recipes on the Select Location & Recipe screen. Recipes associated with locations will be utilized in place of the general settings from the Sample Setup screen.

Back Arrow Icon Press the Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

Enable Channel

Each channel can be turned on or off by pressing the corresponding radio button. When the channel is turned off all values related to that channel are ignored and will not be displayed or recorded.

Size μm

Press the Size m window to open the Enter Channel Size screen. This controls the particle size measured and recorded for the selected channel. This feature is also known as variable binning, and is ideal for focusing on specific particle sizes. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Enable Alarms

Each channel can have an alarm enabled or disabled by pressing if the User Recipes button is not selected. If enabled, Press the Alarm Threshold window to open the Enter Alarm Threshold screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Alarm On

Press the Alarm On button to open the Channel Alarm Setup screen. Select (Differential Count), ft^3 (Differential Cubic Feet), m^3 (Differential Cubic Meter), (Cumulative Count), ft^3 (Cumulative Cubic Feet Count), m^3 (Cumulative Cubic Meter Count), PM ( g/m^3 ).

Mass Mode Settings

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT 01/15/2015 01:53:24 PM Enable Channel Size µm: Enable Alarm: Alarm Threshold: Density gmt: Refractive Index: Ch 1 0.30 5000000 2.50 1.000 Ch 2 0.50 3520000 2.50 1.000 Ch 3 1.00 832000 2.50 1.000 Ch 4 3.00 3000 2.50 1.000 Ch 5 5.00 29300 2.50 1.000 Ch 6 10.00 350 2.50 1.000 Use Recipes Alarm On Σft³ Mass Mode

Mass Mode

Mass Mode Enable

Press the Mass Mode button to enable Mass Mode. The instrument will now display particle count data as calculated particle mass concentration in weight/volume units. The international SI unit for mass is (kg/m ^3 ), which can be translated to micro grams per milliliter ( g/ml).

Density g/ml

Press the Density g/ml window to open the Enter Density Factor screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Refractive Index

Press the Refractive Index window to open the Enter Refractive Index screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Calculation of displayed Values on Main Screen for Mass Concentration Mode

μg/m3IndicatedValues

When Mass Mode is selected and μg/m3is selected on the Main screen, the instrument is measuring in Mass Concentration Mode. The mass value for a channel size is the particle count between that channel and the next larger channel, calculated using the average particle size of the two channels. For example, the value in the 0.50 μm data field represents the mass of all particles counted between this channel and the next highest channel, calculated as the mass of a particle that is 0.75 μm.

Particle Mass Indicated Values

When Mass Concentration Mode is selected, g/m^3 is the measured value in the first column. The column labeled PM shows the total particle mass of particles that are less than the displayed channel size. For example, the value displayed in the PM column for the 2.5 m channel is the particle mass ( g/m^3 column) of all particles with a size less than 2.5 m , generally referred to as PM2.5.

6-4 Locations & Recipes

Press the Locations & Recipes icon to open the Select Location & Recipe screen. Up to 1,000 unique location names can be created. Pressing the User Recipes button allows the creation of location specific recipes which utilize preset sample Delay, Sample or Volume, Hold, Cycles, Mode and Channel Alarm.50 unique recipes can be created and assigned to any number of locations.

Select Location & Recipe Screen

SELECT LOCATION & RECIPE 01/08/2015 06:20:35 PM Location Auto Advance Location 1 location 2 location 3 location 4 location 5 location 6 location 7 location 8 New Edit Remove Use Recipes

Location Auto Advance

Select the Location Auto Advance button to auto advance to the next location.

Slider

The Select Location & Recipe screen uses a vertical slider bar for scrolling through all locations. Press white arrows for fine control. Press the slider button with the stylus and drag to navigate through large amounts of locations quickly.

	Change Sequence of Locations	Press the silver and green up and down arrow buttons on the left side of the locations list to change the sequence of locations.
	New Location Entry	Press the New button to open the Enter Name For New Location screen. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the new location. Press OK to save the new location name or ESC to return to the previous screen.
	Edit Location	Press the Edit button to open the Enter Name For New Location screen. Use the keyboard to edit the name of the location. Press OK to save the new location name or ESC to return to the previous screen.
	Remove Location	Press the Remove button to delete the currently highlighted location.
Use Recipes	Use Recipes	Press the Use Recipes button to display the recipes settings. Select the Location in the Location box and the recipe in the Recipe box to assign the recipe to that location. The location can have one of 50 possible recipes assigned to it.
	Edit Recipe for Selected Location	Press the Edit button on lower righthand side of the screen to open the Edit Recipes screen.
	New Recipe Entry	Press the New button to create a new recipe. The Enter Name for New Recipe screen will appear. Use the touchscreen keyboard to enter the name of the new recipe. Press OK to return to the previous screen.

Use Recipes

Edit Recipe

Press the Edit button to modify the existing recipe highlighted on the Location list. Pressing this button will display the Enter New Name For Recipe screen. Use the touchscreen keyboard to modify the name of the existing recipe. Press OK to return to the previous screen.

Remove Recipe

Press the Remove button to delete the recipe that is highlighted on the Location list.

Used By Tab

The Used By window displays all locations currently set for the current recipe.

Edit 1 Tab

Press the Edit 1 tab to adjust the settings for Delay, Sample, Volume, Hold, Cycles, and Mode for the selected recipe.

EDIT RECIPES 01/08/2015 06:23:27 PM Recipe Default Recipe Recipe 2 Recipe 3 Recipe 4 Recipe 5 Recipe 6 Recipe 7 Recipe 8 New Edit Remove Used By Edit 1 Edit 2 Delay: 00:00:05 Sample: 00:01:00 Volume: 0.100000 ft^3 Hold: 00:00:04 Cycles: 3 Mode: Automatic

Edit 1 Delay

Press the Delay window to open the Enter Time screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Delay time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

NOTE: This allows the operator to leave an area before sampling begins.

Edit 1 Sample

Press the Sample window to open the Enter Time screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Sample time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

Edit 1 Volume

Press the Volume window to open the Enter Sample Volume screen. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The volume value entered will control the length of time per sample to achieve the desired sample volume.

Sample or Volume Selection Buttons

Selecting the Sample button will cause the sample to be time based. Selecting the Volume button will cause the sample to be based on the volume of air to be measured.

Edit 1 Cycles

Press the Cycles window to open the Enter Cycles screen. This controls the number of sampling cycles to be taken at a specific location when the unit is in automatic mode. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

NOTE: Enter (0000) to activate Continuous Sampling Mode.

Edit 1 Hold

Press the Hold window to open the Enter Time screen. This controls the amount of time the instrument will hold between samples in automatic mode. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. The entry is made in Hours:Minutes:Seconds (HH:MM:SS). The maximum Hold time is 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When complete press OK button.

Edit 1 Mode

Press the Mode window to open the Select Sample Mode screen. Select Automatic or Manual. When complete press OK button.

Edit 2 Tab

Press the Edit 2 tab to enable alarms for each channel size.

EDIT RECIPES 01/14/2015 12:33:01 PM Recipe Default Recipe Recipe 2 RE 100b Recipe 4 Recipe 5 Recipe 6 Recipe 7 Recipe 8 Used By Edit 1 Edit 2 Channel Alarm 0.3 0.5 1.0 3.0 5.0 10.0 New Edit Remove

Back Arrow Icon

Press the Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

6-5 Configuration

Press the Configuration icon to select Language, Store Partial Samples, Alarm Acknowledgement, Enable Annotations, Number Format, Save Configuration to a USB thumb drive, and Factory Restore.

Configuration Screen

CONFIGURATION 01/15/2015 04:08:54 PM Language: English Store Partial Samples Alarm Acknowledge Enable Annotations Number Format 1,000.0 1,000.0 1,000.0 Factory Restore

Language

Select and highlight the language to be used with your device.

Store Partial Samples

Select the Store Partial Samples button to save values from a prematurely ended sampling. If this option is left unchecked, the instrument will ignore partial sampling events.

Alarm Acknowledge

Select the Alarm Acknowledge button and the visual alarm bell and the audible sounder will continue to sound until the alarm bell icon is pressed on the Main screen.

Enable Annotations

Select the Enable Annotations button to allow annotations to be entered for each sample record. These annotations will be included in downloaded record data.

Number Format

Select between 1,000.0, 1.000,0 or 1 000,0

Factory Restore

Press the Factory Restore button to open the Confirm Factory Restore screen. Select Settings to Restore and press the Confirm button.

USB Icon

When a USB thumb drive is plugged into the USB host port, the USB icon will appear on the Configuration screen. Press the USB icon to open the Configuration Load/Save screen. Select Settings to Load/Save and press Load Settings or Save Settings.

NOTE: This feature can be used to load the instrument's configuration to any other PCE Instruments Particle Counter.

Configuration Load/Save Screen

CONFIGURATION LOAD/SAVE 01/15/2015 04:09:14 PM Settings to Load/Save Locations and Recipes User Settings Load Settings Save Settings

Settings to Load/Save

Select the check boxes to choose Locations and Recipes and/or User Settings to load or save to a USB thumb drive.

Load Settings

Load Settings

Press the Load Settings icon to initiate loading a previously saved settings configuration into the instrument.

Save Settings

Save Settings

Press the Save Settings icon to initiate saving the current configuration to a USB thumb drive.

Back Arrow Icon

Press the Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

6-6 Printer Setup

Press the Printer Setup icon to open the Printer Setup screen.

PRINTER SETUP 06/22/2016 11:00:00 AM Include In Printout Model Data Records Serial# Particles CO2 Calibration Temp/Rh VOC Average Minimum Maximum Print Options Automatic On Sample On Alarm

Include in Printout

Select each item to be included in printed values and reports.

Automatic Printing

Select Print Options Automatic button to enable automatic printing On Sample or On Alarm.

6-7 Communication

The instrument has multiple modes of communication for uploading or downloading data or configurations for operation. The modes of communication include Ethernet, RS485, RS232, USB Host or Client, and Optional Wi-Fi. Press the Communication icon to open the Communications screen.

Communications Screen

COMMUNICATIONS 01/09/2015 11:48:59 AM Wi-Fi IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway SSID Your SSI Password Your Password Ethernet IP Address 169.254.089.088 Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000 Gateway 000.000.000.000 Connection Wi-Fi Ethernet None Use DHCP Apply Modbus Settings Settings Setup

Ethernet Communication Use DHCP

Select the Ethernet radio button for Ethernet connection.

IP Address, Subnet Mask, & Gateway

When the DHCP button is selected the instrument will obtain an IP address, subnet mask and gateway information from the router automatically.

If the DHCP button is not selected Press the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway windows to enter the desired values for your router. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Wi-Fi Communication

The instrument can support an optional Wi-Fi communication module. Select the Wi-Fi radio button for Wi-Fi connection.

COMMUNICATIONS 01/08/2015 06:27:47 PM Wi-Fi IP Address 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask 255.000.000.000 Gateway 000.000.000.000 SSID Your SSI Password Your Password Apply Modbus Settings Setup Ethernet IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Connection ● Wi-Fi ○ Ethernet ○ None ■ Use DHCP

Use DHCP

When the DHCP button is selected the instrument will obtain an IP address, subnet mask and gateway information from the router automatically.

Wi-Fi IP Address, Subnet Mask, & Gateway

If the DHCP button is not selected Press the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway windows to enter the desired values for your router. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

Wi-Fi SSID

Press the Wi-Fi SSID window to enter the Wi-Fi SSID and press OK.

NOTE: Case Sensitive.

Wi-Fi Password

Press the Wi-Fi Password window to enter the Wi-Fi Password and press OK. NOTE: Case Sensitive.

Modbus Setup

Press the Modbus Setup icon to open the Modbus Setup screen.

MODBUS SETUP 01/09/2015 11:33:23 AM Modbus Address 247 Mode ASCII RTU TCP Baud 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Parity None Event Odd Register Set TCP Port 00502 TCP Config Port 05000 Apply Settings

Modbus Address

Press the Modbus Address window to open the Enter Modbus Address (0-247) screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

TCP Port

Press the TCP Port window to open the Enter Modbus TCP Port screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

TCP Link Timeout

The TCP Link Timeout is useful when a connection to a remote computer is absent for longer than the expected time (perhaps due to a router connection drop). This could allow the connection to be automatically reestablished.

Press the TCP Link Timeout window to open the Enter Modbus TCP Link Timeout screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering the number of timeout seconds. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

NOTE: Setting the TCP Link Timeout to 0 disables the timeout function.

Mode

Select ASCII, RTU, or TCP.

Baud	Select 9600, 19200, 38400, 57,600, or115200.
Parity	Select Parity, Odd, Even, or None.
Register Set	Select Register Set.
RS-232 or RS-485	Select RS-232 or RS-485 radio button.NOTE:The Baud, Parit,y and RS-232 or RS-485 are not used if TCP is selected.
Apply Settings	Press the Apply Settings icon to apply Modbus Setup settings.
Back Arrow Icon	Press the Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.
MODBUS Register Map	The MODBUS register map can be found in the Appendix at the back of this manual.
Internet of Things (IOT)	The instrument can communicate to remote servers over a network or the Internet. The setup of this JSON protocol for IOT can be found in the IMS Manual.

6-8 Environment

Press the Environment icon to open the Environment screen to set Barometric Pressure (BP) Units, Temperature (Temp) Units, Enable Low and High Alarm, Setting Low and High Alarm and Show on Home.

Environment Setting Screen

ENVIRONMENT 03/05/2016 15:19:06 Units BP inHg mbar Temp °F °C RH % Show on Home Enable Alarms Low Alarm High Alarm 12.8 32.2 20 85

Units Select Barometric Pressure (BP) Units in Inches of Mercury (inHg) or Millibar (mbar).

Select Temperature (Temp) Units in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

Show on Home Select Show on Home Button to display the selected value on the Main screen.

Enable Alarms Select the Enable Alarm button to Enable Alarms.

Low Alarm Press the Low Alarm window to open the Enter Low Threshold screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

High Alarm Press the High Alarm window to open the Enter High Threshold screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.

6-9 Passwords

Press the Password Setup icon to open the Passwords screen.

Password Setup Screen

01/11/2015 06:30:14 PM User Password Admin Password New Password: Confirm New Password: Confirm Change Confirm Change Password Timeout: 5 Minutes Lock Now

User Password	Select the User Password button to enable User Password, preventing any unauthorized use of the instrument. The User Password allows the use of the instrument in its current configuration and saving samples.
New Password Confirm New Password	Press the New Password window to open the Enter New User Password (4-15 Chars) screen. Press the Confirm New Password window to open the Confirm New User Password (4-15 Chars) screen. Press Confirm Change Button to save changes.NOTE: The default User Password is 1234.
Admin Password	Select the Admin Password button to enable Admin Password, preventing access to Settings screens, Time/Date, and configurations by Users.
New Password Confirm New Password	Press the New Password window to open the Enter New Admin Password (4-15 Chars) screen. Press the Confirm Admin Password window to open the Confirm New Admin Password (4-15 Chars) screen.NOTE: The default Admin Password is 4321.
Password Timeout	Press the Password Timeout window to enter the number of minutes (1-99) the instrument will timeout due to inactivity. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering these values. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.NOTE: The default is five (5) minutes.
Lock Now	Press the Lock Now icon to immediately lock the instrument.LOST PASSWORD: Please call or email PCE Instruments for a temporary password that will be valid for the day the password is requested.NOTE: This unique password will automatically expire at the end of the day it is issued.

6-10 Screens

Press the Screens icon to open the Config. Screens window. Select Particles, Real-time meter, Graph, and/or PM Environmental to activate the screens shown when repeatedly pressing the Screens icon on the Main page.

7-1 Power Management

Press the AC Adapter icon or Battery Indicator icon to open the Power Management screen.

POWER MANAGEMENT 01/16/2015 02:49:47 PM On AC Power On Battery Sleep Between Samples Wait 60 Seconds Sleep When Idle Wait 120 Seconds Dim Screen When Idle Wait 20 Seconds Battery State Remaining Charge: 0% Estimated Idle Time (hh:mm): 16:40 Estimated Sampling Time: 08:20 Remaining Battery Life: 0% Brightness Shut Down

AC Adapter Icon

The AC Adapter icon is visible when the instrument is plugged into AC mains power.

Battery Indicator Icon

The Battery Indicator icon is visible when the instruments is operating with battery power. The icon also serves as a visual indication of the battery's power level. The battery power level icon will display differently depending on the amount of battery power remaining. The power level indications are as follows:

Battery State Remaining Charge

Percent of battery charge remaining.

Battery State Estimated Idle Time

Estimated amount of time remaining if the instrument is powered on without sampling.

Battery State Estimated Sampling Time

Estimated amount of time remaining if the instrument is sampling.

Battery State Remaining Battery Life

Percent of battery life remaining.

On AC Power On Battery

Select the radio button to choose the settings for On AC Power and ON Battery.

Sleep Between Samples	Selecting the Sleep Between Samples button activates the feature for powering down the instrument between samples to conserve battery life. Press the Sleep Between Samples Wait window to open the Enter Wait Time screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering the Wait Time in seconds from 0 to 65,535. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.NOTE: A Hold Time has to be set for a minimum of 38 seconds in order to activate Sleep Between Samples.
Sleep When Idle	Selecting the Sleep When Idle button activates the feature for powering down the instrument when idle. Press the Sleep When Idle Wait window to open the Enter Wait Time screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering the Wait Time in seconds from 10 to 65,535. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.
Dim Screen When Idle	Selecting the Dim Screen When Idle button activates the feature for dimming the instrument's screen when idle. Press the Dim Screen When Idle Wait window to open the Enter Wait Time screen. A numeric keypad will be displayed for entering the Wait Time in seconds. To select the value to change, use the < or > to move cursor. When complete press OK button.NOTE: The minimum Dim Screen When Idle Wait Time is 10 seconds.
Brightness Slider	Press and slide the Brightness Slider to increase and decrease screen brightness.
Shut Down Icon	Press the Shutdown Icon to immediately Shut Down the instrument.
Back Arrow Icon	Press the Back Arrow icon to return to the previous screen.

8-1 Volume Controls

Volume Control Icon

Press the Volume Control icon to enable the Volume Control Slider. Slide the Volume Control Slider Bar to adjust the volume. A numeric value appears at the bottom of the slider to indicate relative volume. Moving the Volume Control Slider Bar to 0 mutes the instrument.

Σft³ 347,842 5,318,605 5,049,801 2,238,788 882,253 141,390 Location Mode: Sampl Hold: Cycle: Recor

5,347 5,318 5,049 2,238 8 40 Location Mode: Sample Hold: Cycle: Record

9-1 Instrument Management Software (IMS)

The instrument includes a PC based software utility for real-time graphing, downloading data from the instrument, field calibration of sensors, firmware updates, remote diagnostics direct to a service technician, and more.

NOTE: Detailed instructions for the use of the IMS software are contained in the IMS Software Manual on the included USB thumb drive.

Software Installation

Plug the provided thumb drive into your Windows PC and select the IMS Install web installer application file. Follow the installation prompts.

Start Software

Use the IMS Icon in the program folder or on the desktop to start the program.

No Connection

USB Connection

Connection Indication

Connect the instrument to a PC with the provided USB cable to establish a connection between IMS and the instrument. When a connection has been established the Green USB Connection indication will appear.

10-1 Remote Operation

The instrument may be accessed with a web browser via Ethernet (wired or Wi-Fi), using the instruments IP address found in the Communications screen. The following functions can be performed remotely: Start and Stop sampling, change Data Units, select Locations and turn on/off displayed channel values.

The Instrument must be placed in Ethernet or optional Wi-Fi mode and the unit must also be connected to a working router on the same network as the PC.

In the Communications screen, select the Use DHCP button and the unit will automatically display the router issued settings. Enter the displayed IP address into any device browser to access the remote screen.

NOTE: The URL address is the IP address that the DHCP Router assigned to the instrument. A static IP address can be provided for the device through the Communications screen by deselecting the Use DHCP button and entering the IP address.

192:168.1.103 Apps Google Other bookmarks PCE 01/16/2015 08:41:56 AM μm Δft³ Σft³ 0.30 87,859 161,664 0.50 10,260 53,808 1.00 5,520 3,552 3.00 160 8,024 5.00 58 58 10.00 9 9 Location 4 Mode: Manual Sample: 00:01:00 Delay: 00:00:05 Record: 1499 / 40000 Recipe: Default Recipe ft³ STOPPED

Appendix – A

Modbus Register Map

The MODBUS Register Map can be found on the USB thumb drive.

Appendix - B

Environmental Sensor Data Logging

Environmental sensor data can be logged without running the pump or laser by deselecting all particle channels on the Channel Management screen. An All Channels Are Disabled screen will appear when the Back Arrow button is pressed. Press Yes to confirm and No to cancel.

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