TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 User Manual

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C H A P T E R 1
Introduction and
Unpacking
The AeroTrak
®
Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter) is a lightweight, handheld particle counter with a backlit LCD
display. It operates on the included lithium-ion battery or AC power.
This model has a 0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min) flow rate and counts in user-
adjustable bin sizes of 0.3, 0.5/1.0/2.0/2.5, and 5 microns (center channel
is selectable). Up to 1500 data sets can be stored and downloaded for
analysis and reporting using the TrakPro™ Lite utility included with
the device.
Unpac k i n g t he A er oT r ak
®
Hand h e ld
Airbor n e Par t i c le C ou n t er
Carefully unpack the AeroTrak
®
Airborne Particle Counter from the
shipping container and verify that all the items shown in the photos below
and listed in the following tables are present. Contact TSI
®
immediately if
items are missing or broken.
Model 9303 AeroTrak
®
Airborne Particle Counter Parts List
Qty.
Item Description
Part/Model
Reference Picture
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AeroTrak Airborne
Particle Counter
9303-01

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