HANDHELD CPC MODEL 3800 Operation Manual Read this manual carefully and understand the warnings described in this manual before operating the product. Keep this manual handy for ready reference Kanomax Japan Inc. 2-1 Shimizu, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0805, Japan TEL:+81-6-6877-0177 FAX:+81-6-6877-6849 01001 06.
Thank you for purchasing a product of Kanomax Japan Inc. Please read this operation manual carefully and operate the instrument appropriately by following the instructions given in this manual.
List of Components ■ Standard Items Model Quantity 3800 1 AC Adapter 3800-01 1 Zero Filter 3800-02 1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) Alkaline Batteries (AA) 6 Alcohol Bottle 3800-03 1 Storage Cap 3800-04 1 Alcohol Cartridge 3800-05 1 Spare Felt and Wire Mesh 3800-06 2 PC Communication Cable 3800-07 1 Carrying Case 3800-08 1 Operation Manual 1 Measurement Software 1 ■ Options Items Model Quantity Printer （100V） 3800-09 1 Printer （200V） 3800-10 1 Printer Commun
Important Safety Information Types and definitions of warning signs used in this operation manual are shown below. Danger: To prevent serious injury or death Items under this heading show measures to prevent serious injury or death, which may result if the instructions in this manual are not followed and the instrument is operated inappropriately. Caution: To prevent damage to the product.
Danger This instrument is a Class 1 Laser Product. A Class 3B laser diode is used as a light source. Laser Warning Never disassemble the product. Disassembly of the product may present danger on human health. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser Warning Label ○ Never disassemble, modify or repair. Do not modify / disassemble - This instrument uses a Class 3B laser diode as a light source. Disassembly is very dangerous. Disassembly may cause short circuit and/or other failure in performance.
Caution ○ If the instrument is not to be used for a long period, the batteries must be removed from the battery compartment. Do not leave spent batteries in the battery compartment as well. 正しく取扱う Handle Properly - Negligence may cause battery leakage. ○ Do not use or keep the instrument in a hot and humid environment or in an environment with extremely low temperature/humidity. Do not leave the instrument exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
Contents 1. Description of Components ................................................................................... 1 1.1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC)..................................................................1 1.2 Operation Panel ....................................................................................................2 2. Setup Before Measurement................................................................................... 5 2.1 Battery / AC Adapter Setup................
1. Description of Components 1.1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) Unit: mm 120 Inlet Battery Compartment 280 Keypad Printer Output Port USB Port AC Adapter Jack 120 Power Switch Alcohol Cartridge Insertion Opening * The slight clacking sound heard when shaking the instrument is generated by the tilt detection sensor equipped inside the instrument, and is normal.
1.2 Operation Panel 1. Date & Time 1 Indicates year, month, day and time. To set the date & time, 3 see 3.3.4.1 Adjusting Time and Date (page 24 ). 2. Remaining Battery Level 4 Indicates remaining battery level. 6 For details, see 2.1.1 Battery Setup (page 5). 3. Reading (Measured Value) Indicates particle number concentration or number or particles depending on the measurement mode. The reading will be updated once each second.
List of Error Messages (In priority order) List of Status Display 1.【LASER ERR】---Laser failure. 2.【PUMP ERR】--- Pump failure. 3.【TEMP ERR】--- Temperature control failure 4.【ALCOHOL ERR】--- Alcohol supply failure. 5.【FLOW ERR】--- Flow control failure. 6.【COUNT OVER】--- Count exceeding 100,000 1.【HOLD】 Screen is in “hold” for printing. 2.【PUMP STOP】 Pump is stopped on detecting a tilt condition. 3.【ALARM】 Set alarm level is exceeded under an alarm activated condition. 4.
The CPC can be operated by using the keypad provided on the grip at the center of the CPC. 1. [UP] key Used for operations such as; canceling warm-up, selecting/setting items, and changing values. 2. [LEFT] key Used for operations such as; selecting the 【PRINT】 mode, returning to the previous screen, and returning to the previous digit when setting values. 3.
2. Setup Before Measurement 2.1 Battery / AC Adapter Setup The CPC may be powered by batteries or an AC adapter. Setup the batteries or the AC adapter whichever is appropriate for your use. 2.1.1 Battery Setup 1. Slide the battery compartment lid located at the backside of the instrument in the direction of the arrow, and remove the lid. 2. Install the batteries. (* Note the polarity of the batteries.) Six (6) AA batteries are required. Use alkaline batteries or Ni-MH(nickel metal hydride) batteries.
2.1.2 AC Adapter Setup Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC-9V connector located at the right side of the CPC. When the AC adapter is connected, even if the batteries are installed, the power will be supplied from the AC adapter. There is no problem having the batteries installed in the battery compartment, however, if the batteries are not to be used for a long period, they must be removed from the battery compartment to avoid battery corrosion causing a contact failure.
Remaining battery level is indicated at the right top of the screen. As the remaining battery level drops, the indication on the display will change as below. Require battery replacement Caution - - When the battery runs out, the display screen will go off. Though the stored data, and present data under measurement will be stored*, the battery must be replaced immediately.
2.2 Charging and Installing the Alcohol Felt Danger Isopropyl Alcohol used for this instrument is hazardous material. Do not ingest or allow alcohol to contact your eyes or skin. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for handling and storing the alcohol in the alcohol container. Caution Always recap the alcohol container immediately after use to prevent absorption of moisture and evaporation.
2.2.2 Charging the Alcohol Cartridge Caution Do not leave the alcohol cartridge insertion opening of the CPC open longer that necessary to prevent contamination of the optical system to cause operation failure. 1. Turn off the CPC power. 2. Open the alcohol bottle by twisting the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) counter-clockwise for about 1/8 turn. Place the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) on a clean surface such that the storage cap (or the alcohol cartridge) stands on its end. 3.
3. How to Take Measurements Press the power switch located at the side of the CPC to turn on the CPC. A screen indicating the CPC model and firmware version information will be displayed. Then it will automatically switch to a warm-up screen (Screen-1). Warm-up takes about 600 seconds. The warm-up time remaining will be counted down on the display. Remaining warm-up time Indication of warm up status Screen-1 Warm-up Screen Menu operation can be performed from this screen by pressing the [ENTER] key.
3.1 Getting Started 3.1.1 Daily Zero Check Before starting to use the CPC, zero check must be performed to confirm that the instrument is operating properly. This zero check must be performed at least once a day, or before use if not used daily. 1. Turn on the instrument, and wait for it to warm-up (requires approximately 600 seconds). 2. Attach the supplied zero filter. 3. The particle number concentration will become zero in approximately 10 seconds.
3.1.3 Tilting the Instrument The CPC is operated by using isopropyl alcohol which is absorbed into an alcohol cartridge. If the instrument is tilted during operation, the alcohol will gradually seep out of the alcohol cartridge. If this alcohol gets into the optical chamber, it may cause false particle counts and/or damage to the optical system. This will temporary disable measurement, and in the worst case, it will permanently affect the readings.
3.2 Measurement Modes There are four (4) measurement modes as listed below. 1. Mode --- For details see 3.2.1 Normal Mode (page 14). After warm-up, the instrument will automatically transfer to this mode. Particle number concentration (particles/cc) and absolute pressure (hPa) can be measured. Measured data cannot be stored. This mode also allows setting of the Menu and printing an instantaneous value. 2. Mode --- For details see 3.2.2 Repeat Mode (page 15).
3.2.1 Normal Mode This is the initial measurement mode switched to after completion (or cancellation) of warm-up. Remaining warm-up time *Displayed only when warm-up is cancelled. Screen-2 Mode The readings (measured values) will be updated once each second. In this mode, measured values cannot be stored. Various operations can be selected from this screen by using the [LEFT], [RIGHT], [UP], [DOWN], and [ENTER] keys.
3.2.2 Repeat Mode This is a mode for performing measurement in accordance with the measurement conditions set by the CPC. The readings (measured values) will be updated once each second. For how to set the measurement conditions, see 3.3.1 Repeat Mode Setting (page 19). Switch between 【NOT REC】 and 【RECORD】 by pressing the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] key. Screen-4 Mode On pressing the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] key, data storage will be switched between enabled/disabled.
3.2.3 Programmed Mode This is a mode for performing automatic measurement in accordance with the measurement program(s) written in from the PC. Maximum 5 programs can be set. Select . Then, in order to activate the programmed measurement, press and hold the [ENTER] key for a few seconds, and 【START】 will be indicated on the screen (Screen-6) . When 【START】 is indicated, the CPC is ready for Screen-6 programmed measurement. Make sure that 【START】 is indicated.
3.2.4 Count Mode This is a mode for counting up the number of particles. The readings (measured value) will be updated once each second. Measurement will start on pressing the [ENTER] key, and the number of particles per second will be accumulated. On the display, elapsed time and the accumulated number of particles will be indicated. Screen-7 ＜COUNT＞ Mode Elapsed time By pressing the [ENTER] key, counting up of particles and elapsed time will stop, and the measurement will be terminated.
3.3 Menu Setting The Menu allows measurement setting and review, stored data review, and utility setting. By pressing the [ENTER] key in the Mode (Screen-2), the display will change to the MENU (Screen-8). Items of the Menu are: 1. NORMAL MODE ･･･ To return to the mode (Screen-2). 2. REPEAT SETTING ･･･ To set a measurement in the Mode. Screen-8 MENU 3. PROGRAM REVIEW ･･･ To view a measurement setting of the . 4. DATA OUTPUT ･･･ To view, print, and delete stored data. 5.
3.3.1 Repeat Mode Setting To setup a measurement in Mode: On the MENU screen (Screen-8), select “2. REPEAT SETTING” and press the [ENTER] key. The display will switch to the “REPEAT SETTING” screen (Screen-9). Items to be set are: Screen-9 REPEAT SETTING 1. S-TIME --- One sampling length [second]. 2. S-TIMES --- Number of sampling times of the above. For details see, 3.3.2 Viewing Program, - Description of Term- (page 20).
3.3.2 Viewing Program To view measurement program written in from a PC for performing measurement in : On the MENU (Screen-8), select “3. PROGRAM REVIEW”, and press the [ENTER] key. The display will switch to PROGRAM REVIEW screen (Screen-10) The settings of the program(s) 1-5 can be viewed by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key. See the following diagram for the description of each term. The program(s) 1-5 are set by using the supplied software.
3.3.3 Data Output To view, print and delete stored data: On the MENU (Screen-8) select “4. DATA OUTPUT”, and press the [ENTER] key. The display will switch to a screen displaying a count result of the latest stored data (Screen-11). * When there is no data, you will see a message “NOT RECORDED”, and the display will automatically return to the MENU (Screen-8).
To delete data: Select “1. CLEAR DATA” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key. You can switch between 【NO】 and 【YES】 by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key. When 【YES】 is selected and the [ENTER] key is pressed, the measurement data (count result + details) will be deleted, and the display will return to the count result screen (Screen-11). * To delete all stored data, see 3.3.4.3 Deleting Data (page 25). To print data: Select “2.
3.3.4 Utility To set various configurations: On the MENU (Screen-8), select “5. UTILITIES” and press the [ENTER] key to switch to the UTILITIES screen (Screen-14). There are 6 items as listed below: 1. TIME ADJUST (Screen-15) --- To adjust time and date, and setting its display format. 2. PRINTER (Screen-16) --- To set the baud rate of the printer. 3. DATA DELETE (Screen-17) Screen-14 UTILITIES --- To delete all stored data. 4. LCD CONTRAST (Screen-18) --- To adjust LCD contrast. 5.
3.3.4.1 Adjusting Time and Date To adjust time & date, and setting its display format: On the UTILITIES screen (Screen-14), select “1. TIME ADJUST” and press the [ENTER] key. The Time Adjust screen (Screen-15) will be displayed. The items can be selected by using by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key. To adjust the time display format: Select “1. STYLE” and press the [ENTER] key. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] key to switch between JP→US→EU→JP ･･･, and press Screen-15 TIME ADJUST the [ENTER] key to enter a change.
3.3.4.2 Printer Setup To set the baud rate of the optional printer: On the UTILITIES screen (Screen-14), select “2. PRINTER SETTING” and press the [ENTER] key. The Printer Setting screen (Screen-16) will be displayed. Select “1. BAUD RATE” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key and press the [ENTER] key. Select the value by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key to enter a change. Screen-16 PRINTER SETTING Baud rate can be selected from 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400 baud.
3.3.4.4 Adjusting LCD Contrast To adjust the LCD display contrast: From the UTILITIES screen (Screen-14), select “4. LCD CONTRAST” and press the [ENTER] key. The LCD CONTRAST ADJUST screen (Screen-18) will be displayed. Select “1. CONTRAST LEVEL” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key. Screen-18 LCD CONTRAST ADJUST Increase/decrease the value by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key and press the [ENTER] key to enter a change.
3.3.4.6 Beep Setting To turn ON/OFF the keypress sound: From the UTILITIES screen(Screen-14), select “6.KEY BEEP” and press the [ENTER] key. The KEY BEEP SETTING screen (Screen-20) will be displayed. Select “1. BEEP” by using the [UP]/[DOWN] key and press the [ENTER] key. Switch between 【ON】 and 【OFF】 by using the Screen-20 KEY BEEP SETTING [UP]/[DOWN] key, and press the [ENTER] key on the desired option.
4. Maintenance The CPC must be maintained periodically in accordance with the following instructions. However, for annual calibration and cleaning, the instrument must be returned to the distributor. This periodical maintenance will facilitate the instrument to be kept in a good condition for accurate measurement. Danger DO NOT OPEN the outer case of the instrument! It is dangerous to open the outer case of the instrument as a Class 3B laser diode is used inside the instrument.
- Cleaning and Replacing the Felt The felt and mesh inside the alcohol cartridge can be changed in the field. The CPC is supplied with two sets of spare felts and meshes. Normally, the felt does not require replacement unless any of the following conditions occur. 1. The “ALCOHOL ERR” message appears on the screen even when the CPC is used only for a short period.
- Assembling the Cartridge Caution Before assembling, make sure that all parts are clean. If small debris or lint of the felt gets into the instrument, it may cause serious problems. Blow air onto the entire surface of the alcohol cartridge and felt to make sure that they are free from dust and dirt. Insert a clean mesh into the cartridge cylinder and confirm that it lies flat on the bottom. Then insert the felt into the cartridge cylinder until it hits the bottom.
5. Main Specifications Measuring Particle Size 0.015 to 1µm Concentration Range 0 to 100,000 particles/cm3 Counting Efficiency 50nm: 100±20% (15nm: 50% and above) Zero Count 1 particle/cm3 or less Flow Rate Aerosol Flow: 100cc/min. Total Flow: 700cc/min. Alcohol Supply Type Isopropyl Alcohol (Purity: 99.5%) Hours per Fill Approx.
6. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Maintenance/Solution Zero count cannot Alcohol has accumulated in the Apply the storage cap to the CPC, and run be obtained optical system. the CPC for 24 hours (using the AC (Caused by prolonged tilting of adapter). (When using filter) the instrument.) This will dry the optical system and restore proper operation of the instrument. Alcohol cartridge is loose. Firmly install the alcohol cartridge into the instrument.
Symptom 【LASER ERR】 Possible Cause Maintenance/Solution Possible laser damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message 【PUMP ERR】 repair. Possible pump damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message 【TEMP ERR】 repair. Possible Peltier damage. Send the instrument to our factory for Message 【ALCOHOL ERR】 repair. Alcohol shortage. Charge the alcohol cartridge with alcohol. Load is applied to the inlet. Confirm that there is no load applied to the Message 【FLOW ERR】 inlet.
7. Warranty and After Service Warranty ¾ A warranty card is not included in this product. ¾ The product is supplied with a registration card. Please make sure you receive the registration card on purchase. To register your warranty for this product, the registration card must be send back to KJI after all required information is filled in. Please be advised that if the registration card is not returned to us, the product may not be warranted.
8. Contact Information U.S.A. KANOMAX USA, INC. PO Box 372, 219 Route 206, Andover, NJ 07821 U.S.A. Tel: (800)-247-8887 / (973)-786-6386 FAX: (973)-786-7586 URL: http://www.kanomax-usa.com/index.htm E-Mail: info@kanomax-usa.com JAPAN KANOMAX JAPAN, INC. 2-1 Shimizu Suita City, Osaka 565-0805, Japan Tel: 81-6-6877-0183 FAX: 81-6-6879-2080 URL: http://www.kanomax.co.jp/ E-Mail: sales@kanomax.co.jp CHINA Shenyang Kano Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd No.
