TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
AEROTRAK
®
HANDHELD
AIRBORNE PARTICLE COUNTER
MODEL 9303
Thank you for purchasing a TSI AeroTrak
®
Model 9303
Handheld Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter).
This guide will help you quickly begin using your particle
counter.
More detailed information is in the manual located on
the included TrakPro™ Lite Secure Software CD.
Please refer to the Operation Manual if you have
questions on the operation of your new particle counter.
Safety
This section gives instructions to promote safe and
proper handling of the AeroTrak
®
Handheld Airborne
Particle Counters.
I M P O R T A N T
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
instrument. Refer all repair and maintenance to a
qualified factory-authorized technician. All
maintenance and repair information in this manual is
included for use by a qualified factory-authorized
technician.
L A S E R S A F E T Y
The Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
is a Class I laser-based instrument. During normal
operation, you will not be exposed to laser radiation.
However, precaution should be taken to avoid
exposure to hazardous radiation in the form of
intense, focused, visible light. Exposure to this light
may cause blindness. DO NOT remove any parts
from the particle counter unless you are specifically
told to do so in this manual. DO NOT remove the
housing or covers. There are no user-serviceable
components inside the housing.
The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those specified
in this manual may result in exposure
to hazardous optical radiation.
W A R N I N G
The battery supplied by TSI (700019) has built in
protection against explosion and fire hazard. Do not
use a substitute. Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries in this instrument. Fire, explosions, or other
hazards may result.
Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to
the outside of the particle counter housing and to the
optics housing on the inside of the instrument.
1. Serial number label
(back panel)
2. Laser radiation label
(internal)
DANGER!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
3. Laser radiation
symbol label
(internal)
3. European symbol
for non-disposable
item. Item must be
recycled.
Unpacking
1. Carefully unpack the particle counter from the
shipping container and verify that all the items listed
in the following table are present.
2. Contact TSI immediately if items are missing or
broken.

TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 Specifications

General

Size Range .	0.3 to 25 µm
Channel Sizes .	0.3 µm and 5.0 µm fixed; 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, or 2.5 µm selectable middle channel.
Counting Efficiency .	50% at 0.3 µm; 100% for particles > 0.45 µm (per ISO 21501-4 and JIS)
Concentration Limits .	2, 000, 000 particles/ft3 at 5% coincidence loss
Zero Count Level .	<1 count / 5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921)
Flow Rate .	0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min)
Calibration .	NIST traceable with TSI® calibration system
Sampling Modes .	Manual and automatic
Sampling Time .	1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds
Sampling Frequency .	1 to 999 cycles or continuous
Light Source .	Long life laser diode
Sample Probe/Tubing .	Isokinetic sampling probe
Exhaust .	Internal HEPA filter
Vacuum Source .	Internal pump
External Surface .	High impact injection molded plastic
Communication Mode .	USB serial output
Data Storage .	1, 500 sample records
Status Indicators .	Low battery and service
Display .	3.2-in. (8.1 cm) 160 x 160 monochrome LCD
AC Power . (power to AC adapter)	110 to 240 VAC 50-60 Hz Universal in-line power supply with country specific plugs
DC Power . (power to instrument)	9 VDC @ 1.5 A
Battery .	Rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery Life .	Up to 4.5 hours of continuous use
Recharge Time .	< 3 hours

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.1 x 6.3 x 2.4 in. (23 x 11 x 6.2 cm) (without isokinetic inlet)
Weight .	1.3 lbs (0.58 kg) with battery