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Operator Manual

HIAC 8000A/8000S 8-CHAnnel PArtICle Counter

Operator Manual
Hiac 8000a/8000S 8-cHannel Particle counter

Part number: 720-100-0032 Version F.2 July 2000

Technical Support
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Return Procedures
An Return Authorization number (RA#) is necessary for any instrument that requires repair or calibration by an authorized service center. Include the RA# on the shipping label when the instrument is returned. For the most up-to-date RA# process information, including copies of all required forms, call Hach Ultra at (800) 866-7889 or +1 (541) 472-6500.

ANATEL PRODUCTS
When contacting customer service please have ready your name, company, phone number, fax number, model number, serial number and comment or question. USA CUSTomERS By Tel: (800) 866-7889, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mST, monday through Friday By Fax: (970) 663-9761 By mail: Hach Ultra, 5600 Lindbergh Drive, Loveland, Colorado 80538 InTERnATIonAL CUSTomERS By Tel: + 41 22 594 64 00 By Fax: + 41 22 594 64 99 By mail: Hach Ultra, Service Department, 6, route de Compois, C.P. 212, CH-1222 Vsenaz, Geneva, Switzerland

HYT, MET ONE, HIAC PRODUCTS


When contacting customer service please have ready your name, company, phone number, fax number, model number, serial number and comment or question. USA CUSTomERS By Tel: (541) 472-6500, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, monday through Friday By Fax: (541) 474-7414 By mail: Hach Ultra, 481 California Avenue, Grants Pass, oR 97526 By Email: TechSupportGP@hachultra.com InTERnATIonAL CUSTomERS By Tel: + 41 22 594 64 00 By Fax: + 41 22 594 64 99 By mail: Hach Ultra, Service Department, 6, route de Compois, C.P. 212, CH-1222 Vsenaz, Geneva, Switzerland

Website: www.hachultra.com

Limited Warranty
Hach Ultra warrants that this instrument will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the shipping date. If any instrument covered under this warranty proves defective during this period, Hach Ultra will, at its option, either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or provide an equivalent replacement in exchange for the defective product. To obtain service under this warranty, the customer must notify the nearest Hach Ultra service support center on or before the expiration of the warranty period and follow their instructions for return of the defective instrument. The customer is responsible for all costs associated with packaging and transporting the defective unit to the service support center, and must prepay all shipping charges. Hach Ultra will pay for return shipping if the shipment is to a location within the same country as the service support center. This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or maintenance or by inadequate maintenance or care. This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Hach Ultra representatives, or factory authorized and trained personnel, to install, repair or service the instrument; to damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or to instruments that have been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration materially increases the time or difficulty of servicing the instrument. THIS WARRAnTY IS GIVEn BY HACH ULTRA AnALYTICS WITH RESPECT To THIS InSTRUmEnT In LIEU oF AnY oTHER WARRAnTIES, EXPRESSED oR ImPLIED. HACH ULTRA AnALYTICS AnD ITS VEnDoRS DISCLAIm AnY ImPLIED WARRAnTIES oF mERCHAnTABILITY oR FITnESS FoR A PARTICULAR non-ConTRACTUAL PURPoSE. HACH ULTRA AnALYTICS RESPonSIBILITY To REPAIR oR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRoDUCTS IS THE SoLE AnD EXCLUSIVE REmEDY PRoVIDED To THE CUSTomER FoR BREACH oF THIS WARRAnTY. HACH ULTRA AnALYTICS AnD ITS VEnDoRS WILL noT BE LIABLE FoR AnY InDIRECT, SPECIAL, InCIDEnTAL, oR ConSEQUEnTIAL DAmAGES EVEn IF HACH ULTRA AnALYTICS oR ITS VEnDoRS HAS BEEn GIVEn ADVAnCED noTICE oF THE PoSSIBILITY oF SUCH DAmAGES.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR THE BACK WHILE THE INSTRUMENT IS POWERED. REFER ALL SERVICING OF THIS INSTRUMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture. Failure to use this instrument in a manner intended by Pacific Scientific Instruments may circumvent the protection provided by this instrument, resulting in personal injury or loss of life.

Note:

The lightning flash with the arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the operator to the danger of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the instrument's housing. This voltage may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual accompanying this instrument.

Prior to operating this instrument read the Operations Manual to become familiar with the operation of this instrument. Failure to follow the operating procedures may result in damage to this instrument and voiding of the warranty. This instrument requires the operator to be familiar with the operation of analytical instrumentation and have an understanding of particle counting applications.

Note:

This instrument 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 instrument is operated in a commercial environment. This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Operations Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this instrument in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. This instrument is Installation Category II as defined by IEC 1010-1, Annex J.

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION. ................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Description ................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 1-2 1.3 System Configurations .............................................................................................. 1-4

CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 2-1


2.1 2.2 2.3 General ..................................................................................................................... 2-1 Installation .............................................................................................................. .2-1 Equipment Connections ......................................................................................... 2-7

CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1


3.1 External Controls/Indicators ..................................................................................... 3-1 3.3 Rear Panel Controls ................................................................................................... 3-3 3.4 Model 8000A Operating Procedures ........................................................................ 3-5

CHAPTER 4: MENUS AND DISPLAYS ....................................................................................... 4-1


4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Main Function Menu .................................................................................................. 4-1

CHAPTER 5: SETUP OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 5-1


5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5-1 5.2 Global Setup ............................................................................................................... 5-1 5.3 Counter Setup Parameters ....................................................................................... 5-4 5.4 209E Setup Parameters ............................................................................................. 5-9 5.5 209E Print Parameters. ............................................................................................ 5-11 5.6 Pass Functions .......................................................................................................... 5-11 5.7 3000A Sampler .......................................................................................................... 5-13

CHAPTER 6: CALIBRATION .................................................................................................... 6-1


6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6-1 6.2 Show Cal ..................................................................................................................... 6-1 6.3 Set Calibration Functions Menu ............................................................................... 6-2 6.4 Bin Size ........................................................................................................................ 6-7 6.5 Bin mV ......................................................................................................................... 6-8 6.6 Dual Range Sensor Calibration .............................................................................. 6-9 6.7 Print Cal ..................................................................................................................... 6-11 6.8 Additional Calibration Functions Menu ............................................................... 6-11 6.9 Auto Adjust ................................................................................................................ 6-12 6.10 Quick ADJUS ........................................................................................................... 6-13 6.11 Show Transducers .................................................................................................. 6-13 6.12 Print Transducers ................................................................................................... 6-13 6.13 Sensor Calibration ................................................................................................. 6-14 6.14 Maintenance Functions Menu .............................................................................. 6-14

CHAPTER 7: DISPLAY .......................................................................................................... 7-1


7.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 7.2 Display Preferences ................................................................................................... 7.3 Display Run .................................................................................................................. 7.4 Display Averages ........................................................................................................ 7.5 Display Background ................................................................................................... 7.6 Display Result .............................................................................................................. 7-1 7-1 7-4 7-4 7-5 7-5

CHAPTER 8: PRINTER .......................................................................................................... 8-1


8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8.2 Auto Print ..................................................................................................................... 8.3 Print Run ...................................................................................................................... 8.4 Print Average .............................................................................................................. 8.5 Print Background ........................................................................................................ 8.6 Print Result .................................................................................................................. 8.7 Print Setup ................................................................................................................... 8-1 8-1 8-2 8-2 8-2 8-2 8-2

CHAPTER 9: COUNTER COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................ 9-1


9.1 Miscellaneous Functions Menu ................................................................................ 9-1 9.2 Counter Communications Menu ............................................................................... 9-1

CHAPTER 10: USER STANDARDS ......................................................................................... 10-1


10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 10.2 Alter Current User Defined Standard ................................................................... 10.3 Show Current User Defined Standard ................................................................. 10.4 Load User Defined Standard ................................................................................. 10.5 Print Current User Defined Standard ................................................................... 10.6 Save Background ................................................................................................... 10-1 10-1 10-5 10-5 10-5 10-5

CHAPTER 11: ALARMS ...................................................................................................... 11-1


11. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 11.2 Alarm Channel ........................................................................................................ 11.3 Rate Alarm Limit ..................................................................................................... 11.4 > Alarm Limit ........................................................................................................... 11.5 < Alarm Limit ........................................................................................................... 11.6 Alarm Print ............................................................................................................... 11.7 Alarm Relay ............................................................................................................. 11.8 Alarms Display ........................................................................................................ 11.9 Alarm Printouts ....................................................................................................... 11-1 11-1 11-1 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-3 11-3

CHAPTER 12: CLOCK & HOST SETUP .................................................................................. 12-1


12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 12-1 12.2 Set Clock .................................................................................................................. 12-1 12.3 Host Setup ................................................................................................................ 12-1 12.3 DataLoopTM ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12-4

CHAPTER 13: START ......................................................................................................... 13-1


13.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 13.2 Application Standards ............................................................................................ 13.3 Pharmaceutical Standards .................................................................................... 13.4 FED-STD-209E .......................................................................................................... 13.5 Modes Other Than FED-STD-209E ........................................................................ 13.6 Printer ...................................................................................................................... 13.7 Data Manipulation .................................................................................................. 13.8 Model 8000S Operating Procedures .................................................................... 13-1 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-5 13-5 13-5 13-6

A PPENDIX A: REMOTE COMMANDS ....................................................................................... A-1 A PPENDIX B: MENU COMMANDS .......................................................................................... B-1 A PPENDIX C: FRONT PANEL ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................... C-1 A PPENDIX D: MODEL 8000A CALIBRATION FEATURES ............................................................ D-1 A PPENDIX E: BR8/FE80 OPERATIONS MANUAL ................................................................... E-1 A PPENDIX F: CLEANING ...................................................................................................... F-1 A PPENDIX G: OPTIONAL APPARATUS AND CONSUMABLES ......................................................... G-1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 DESCRIPTION
The HIAC/ROYCO Model 8000A Counter is a digital 8 channel particle counter that provides processing, control, and flexibility for use in batch or on-line particulate contamination analysis. The Model 8000A Counter includes a 24-key keypad for input, a 40 column 16 line LCD display and a 40 character per line graphics printer for output to the operator. The counter and operator input/output are controlled independently by integral microprocessors that communicate with each other when required over an interconnecting bus structure. The Model 8000A provides external connections for the following:

Serial I/O for computer interface


** Sensor input Three environmental transducer inputs Two analog outputs (Ext. and Scat.)

Remote start/stop control Alarm output Serial I/O for 8000S Counter Sampler I/O

All common HIAC/ROYCO samplers and sensors are compatible with the Model 8000A. The Model 8000A can be used in batch system analysis with typical configurations of sensor, sampler, and counter, or as the focal data processing point for small multi-sensor applications. Multi-sensor applications requires using a Model 8000S counter. The Model 8000S Counter is the same as the Model 8000A but it has no operator interface (keypad, display, or printer) and has limited external connections. The 8000S Counter is slaved to a Model 8000A. The Model 8000S provides external connections for the following:

** Sensor input Serial I/O for interface to the Model 8000A

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** Some Sensors require Remote Power Supply (RPS-2). Extensive ROM firmware residing within the Model 8000A allows the operator to select the most common contamination standards to govern the analysis. The standards are: for liquid - USP 24<788>, JP<13>, EP<99>, NAS 1638, Mil Std 1246C, ISO Solid Contaminant Codes; for aerosol - Fed Std 209E; or a user defined standard. The firmware facilitates data collection and processing into accepted presentation formats for the selected standard. The ROM firmware will retain 4 calibration curves in memory, allowing the operator to easily change sensors. Password protection allows the principal user of a Model 8000A particle counting system to define what functions and parameter fields other users can access. The Model 8000A has three levels of user access and the principal user can set the password security access system through the Set Access function. See Chapter 5 for more information. The Model 8000A firmware contains auto calibration function procedures to assist the user in calibrating compatible sensors with the Model 8000A when using the Test Dust or Moving Window calibration procedures.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Characteristics Formats produced by the 8000A/8000S Liquid Applications: Hydraulic Industry ISO Solid Contamination Code 1638 Table Mil-STD-1246C USP 24<788>, JP<13>, EP<99>

Pharmaceutical Industry User Defined Table Aerosol Applications: Cleanroom Standard

Fed-Std-209E

Power Requirements Selectable 90-132V ac 10%, 47-440 Hz 1% 180-264V ac 10%, 47-440 Hz 1%

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Physical Characteristics Dimensions Model 8000A Unit (at highest point) Model 8000S Unit 16"D x 12"W x 6.5"H (406.4mmD x 304.8mmW x 165.1mmH) 16"D x 12"W x 2"H (406.4mmD x 304.8mmW x 50.8mmH)

Weight Model 8000A Unit Model 8000S Unit Environment Characteristics Operating 7- 52 C (44.6 - 125.6 F) 30-95% R.H. (Non-condensing) -40 - 71 C (-40 - 159.8 F) 0-98% R.H. (Non-condensing) 12 lb. (5 Kg) 6.6 lb. (3 Kg)

Non-Operating

Input/Output Model 8000A Sampler Control I/O Slave Control I/O Host Control I/O Sensor HI Out Sensor LOW Out J102 Sampler I/O (DB-25 female) J103 Slave RS232 (DB-25 male) J104 Host RS232 (DB-25 female) J105 Scat Out (BNC male) 0-10V J106 Ext Signal Out (BNC male) 0-10V

Environmental Transducer In (Auto select by ID built into the Transducer Plug) T/RH AV J107 T/RH In (9-pin circ. male) J108 AV In (9-pin circ. male)

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dP Aux. Control I/O J109 dP In (9-pin circ. male) J110 Remote Control In/Out (7-screw terminals) J111 Alarm Out (4-screw terminals) J112 Sensor (14-pin circ female)

Alarm Out Sensor Control I/O

Model 8000S Sensor I/O RS232 I/O In RS232 I/O Out J102 Sensor (14-pin circ.) J103 RS232 (DB-25) J104 RS232 (DB-25)

1.3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS


Figures 1-1 through 1-3 show three system configuration examples using the Models 8000A and 8000S.

HRLD-150 Sensor Signal Model 3000A Sampler Signal Sample Model 8000A

Figure 1-1 Typical Model 8000A System

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Figure 1-2 Multi-Sensor Model 8000A System

Figure 1-3 Aerosol Sampling System

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Chapter 2 - Installation

2.1 GENERAL
This chapter explains how to install the Model 8000A and 8000S Counters, and their connections with external equipment. Consult the documentation that accompanies the external equipment for the proper mechanical and electrical connection procedures of that device. If necessary, consult the HIAC/ROYCO Service Department to resolve any questions of compatibility or suitability of this product for a specific application.

2.2 INSTALLATION
Inspection/Unpacking The counters are shipped in a single shipping carton. This carton should be retained to use in case a reshipment is required. Visually inspect the carton for signs of external shipping damage. Deficiencies should be brought to the attention of the shipper. Verify all materials received in the shipment against the shipping papers to assure receipt of all materials. Inspect the contents for damage, or if items are missing. Damage to the contents should be brought to the attention of the shipper. Missing items should be brought to the attention of a HIAC/ROYCO representative. Positioning The following are suggestions and requirements for the positioning of the equipment during installation: The instrument must be located adjacent to the sensor and/or sampler at a distance not to exceed the length of the interconnecting electrical cables. The instrument must not be placed in an area susceptible to electronic noise and mechanical vibration.

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The instrument must be located within five feet of the electrical power receptacle. Do not use extension cords. When several system components are line-powered, ensure that all components are connected to the same supply circuit. Connection to separate circuits may cause in creases in the systems noise level. Provide adequate access for operation, maintenance, testing, and ventilation.

Standard Precautions The following are precautions to follow during installation: Attach all electrical cabling before applying power anywhere in the system.

Always apply power to the counter after power is applied to all other equipment of the system. NEVER make, or break, electrical connections when equipment is powered-ON.

NOTE: 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 that case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Safety Precautions

The counter has been factory set to operate from one of four ac main power sources: 100, 120, 220, or 240 volt with a line frequency of 47-440 Hz. The voltage selection is accomplished by opening the fuse box cover and positioning the selector card (on the right of the fuse box). The labels, graphically depicted in Figure 2-1, are placed on the counter to state SAFETY CERTIFICATION and establish the place and date of manufacture.

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Figure 2-1 Model 8000A/8000S Safety Labels

Device Familiarization The Model 8000A has a keypad and display on the top of the unit and the electrical connections and power control are located at the rear panel. The Model 8000S has electrical connections and power control only at the rear panel. The location and function of these components are provided here as a familiarization aid to the installer. Model 8000A The counter provides the operator with an I/O interface using a keypad for input and a display and a printer for output. The external connections and power control are on the rear panel. Refer to Figure 2-2. Display The counter has a 16 line by 40 column liquid crystal display (LCD) for read-out to the operator. The initial menu display is shown at the top of Figure 2-2. The display screens are discussed in detail in subsequent chapters.

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Figure 2-2 Keypad & Display Keypad A 24-key membrane keypad on the front panel of the Model 8000A allows the operator to communicate with the internal microprocessor. Refer to the bottom portion of Figure 2-2. The keys will be discussed in detail in subsequent chapters. Printer A 40-character per line graphics printer is included with the system to produce a hardcopy read-out of counter system operations. The printer is mounted in the top of the unit and operates using thermal printer paper (PN 710-620-0004). Printer operation is discussed in Chapter 8.

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Rear Panel

Installation

Figure 2-3 shows the connections and controls located on the rear panel of the counter. Their functions are described below:

Figure 2-3 Rear Panel Model 8000A

Power Connector are Power Switch toward Sampler Slave

The Power Connector, Line Fuse, Line Filter, and Line Selector integrated within this common housing. The Power ON/OFF switch is mounted directly above the Power Connector. Depress toward the left to turn ON and depress the right to turn OFF. A DB-25P (female) connector for I/O control of a sampler. A DB-25P (female) RS232 connector for I/O control of the Model 8000S Counter by the Model 8000A. A DB-25 (male) RS232 connector for I/O control of the Model 8000A by a host computer. A BNC connector that provides an analog output of the Scatter (SCAT) signal for external use. A BNC connector that provides an analog output of the Extinction (EXT or EXTINC) signal for external use. 4-20mA analog environmental transducer input (9-pin Amp). 4-20mA analog environmental transducer input (9-pin Amp). 2-5

Host

HI Out

LOW Out

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Transducer 3 Auxillary O. inputs Alarm 4-20mA analog environmental transducer input (9-pin Amp). The auxiliary terminal board has seven screw terminals for I/ This terminal PCB is used to connect remote stop/start cables. The alarm terminal board has four screw terminals for outputs to external alarm circuits. A 14-pin circular connector for sensor I/O control and signal cable. A volume control trimpot to provide user the ability to adjust the Alarm volume from the instrument.

Sensor

Volume

Model 8000S The Model 8000S provides no operator interface, so it acts as a slave to the Model 8000A. All power control and connections are made at the rear panel of this device. See Figure 2-4. There are two indicators on the right half of the front panel of the Model 8000S. The top indicator has a green lens and signifies application of line power when lit. The lower indicator has a red lens and signifies that counting operations are in progress when lit.

Figure 2-4

The controls and connections, on the rear panel, of the Model 8000S are: ON/OFF S101 The Power ON/OFF switch (S101) is mounted to the left of the power connector. Depress toward the 1 to turn ON and depress toward the 0 to turn OFF. The power connector (J101), Line Fuse, Line Filter, and Line Selector are integrated within this common housing. A 14-pin circular connector for sensor I/O control and signal cable. 2-6

Power Connector

J101

Sensor

J102

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Host I/O J103

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A DB-25S (female) RS232 connector for I/O connection OUT to the Model 8000A A DB-25P (male) RS232 connector for I/O connection IN from a Model 8000S.

Slave I/O

J104

2.3 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS


The equipment connections for the counters are described with respect to their relationship to the external equipment making up the overall counting and/or sizing system. All associated equipment should be properly positioned at the site and firmly mounted prior to performing any of the connections. General The counter systems may be configured for either aerosol or liquid particle counting applications. The application will determine the required equipment. Typically, all required equipment for a particular application is procured at the same time as a complete operational system, but this is not a requirement. The Model 8000A and 8000S are compatible with most currently manufactured HIAC/ROYCO equipment. Refer to the connection list for equipment compatibility. Equipment Compatibility List

The list on the following page identifies HIAC/ROYCO equipment and its compatibility with the Model 8000A and 8000S. Model 8000A Sensors Note, the BNC connectors J105 and J106, found on the rear panel, are not used for sensor input in any configuration. HIAC/ROYCO Sensor JS, JA, CM, HR, & E Series are all compatible; however they MUST BE interfaced using a Remote Power Supply (Model RPS-2). Model 346 is compatible but must utilize cable P/N 033C540-01 for connection. All air or liquid laser diode sensors are directly compatible. Samplers The following HIAC/ROYCO Models are compatible: 3000, 3000A, 3200, Dry Sample Feeder (DSF), CLS, ASAP, ABS, ABS 2, and the Syringe Driven Sampler (SDS).

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Transducers Analog transducers that furnish 4-20mA current source signals are compatible. However, automatic conversion of the 4-20mA signal to appropriate units is provided only for transducers sold by HIAC/ROYCO specifically for use with the Model 8000A. All transducers must utilize standard pinning in 9-pin amp connectors. Model 8000S Sensors HIAC/ROYCO Sensors JS, JA, CM, HR, & E Series are all compatible; however they MUST BE interfaced using a Remote Power Supply (Model RPS-2). The Model 346 is compatible but must utilize cable P/N 033C540-01 for connection. Models 325E and 425EF are compatible using the cable supplied with each sensor. All air or liquid laser diode sensors are directly compatible.

Samplers Samplers can NOT be used with this model counter. Electrical Connections Line Power Set Up Before connecting line power to the instrument, it is necessary to assure that the instrument is set for the users line power source. Two considerations must be made, that the line cord connector is appropriate for the line power being furnished and that the line voltage selector is in the proper position for the users line power. Line Power Cord The line power cord supplied will fit the rear panel of the instrument. The plug at the opposite end from the connector will vary depending on the location or the user and may require a user supplied adapter. Line Power Selection The counter has four power configurations that are available to the user; 100, 120, 220, 240 Volts, at frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz. The selected operating line power is determined by the power selector circuit card located inside the power connector assembly, on the right side. See Figure 25. The four available voltage selections are shown on the line power assembly with a window next to each line voltage. A colored marker inside the voltage window indicates the instrument line power setting. To access the line power selector circuit card and change the operating line voltage, perform the following procedure: 2-8

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Figure 2-5 Power Connector Assembly

Figure 2-6 Power Connector Assembly Circuit Card 1 2 Remove the power cord from the counter and slide the assembly door down. Pull the FUSE PULL lever out and to the left. The fuse will be pulled from the power assembly. Pull the power selector circuit card out and observe the selector cards line voltage indica tors on the edge of the circuit card. See Figure 2-6. Select the operating line voltage required for the users area and insert the circuit card into the power connector assembly with the line voltage indication facing towards the operator. Verify the proper fuse is in the fuse holder and the fuse is not damaged. Slide the assembly door up and over the fuse/circuit card compartment.

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Line Power Connection Connect the line power cord supplied to J101. DO NOT connect the power cord to the line power receptacle at this time. Do NOT use extension cords. DO NOT TURN ON the instrument. Model 8000A Refer to Figure 2-7. 1 Connect the control and signal cable between the 8000A (SENSOR) and the sensor unit, if a direct connection, or between the 8000A (SENSOR) and the RPS-2, if this interface is required. The counter is expected to be located no further than the length of this cable. The length is not variable. (RPS2 - See Appendix B). Connect the control cable between the 8000A (SAMPLER) and the sampler unit, if in use. The counter is expected to be located no further than the length of this cable. The length is not variable. Connect the control and signal cable between the 8000A (SLAVE) and the first 8000S unit, if in use. These two devices are expected to be located no further apart than the length of the cable. The length is not variable.

Figure 2-7 Model 8000A - Connections 4 Connect the RS232 Cable between the 8000A (HOST) and the Host Computer (COMn where n = the software designated communications port), if this system is in use. Connect the environmental transducers, if in use. Verify, a 4-20mA analog transducer is installed and the connector and wiring are compatible. Connect to any of the trans ducer ports (TRANSDUCER 1, 2, or 3). Connect the alarm (ALARM) circuit, if in use. Connect the remote control (AUXILIARY) circuit, if in use. 2-10

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8 When applying power to a system that includes a Model 8000S slave counter, it is important to turn ON the slave counter before turning ON the Model 8000A. Model 8000S See Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 Model 8000S - Connections 1 Connect the control and signal cables between the 8000S (SENSOR) and the sensor unit, if a direct connection, or between the 8000S (SENSOR) and an RPS if this interface is required. The counter is expected to be located no further than the length of this cable. The length is not variable. Connect the control and signal cable between the 8000S (SLAVE) and another 8000S (HOST) or the parent 8000A (SLAVE). These two devices are expected to be located no further apart than the length of the cable.

External Connectors The pinouts for the external connectors on the Model 8000A/8000S are identified in the tables that follow: Sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power Common -15V Power Scatter Signal (-) +15V Power Digital Common Serial Data Disable Extinction Signal 8 Lamp Drive Control 9 Case Ground 10 Unused 11 Scatter Signal (+) 12 Sensor ID 13 Sensor ID 14 Signal Common

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Transducers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Common +13V Power Code Resistor Signal (-) Signal (+) Secondary Signal (-) Secondary Signal (+) Pulse Signal (-) Pulse Signal (+)

Auxiliary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Start Stop Reserved Reserved Digital Common Analog Output Common

Alarm 1 2 3 4 Normally Open Common Normally Closed Ground

Host Serial Port J104 1 Chassis Ground 2 Data Out 3 Data In 4 RTS (pulled Hi by 8000A) 7 Signal Ground 20 DTR (pulled Hi by 8000A) 23 +13 V (DataLyncTM & DataLoopTM power source)

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Sampler J102 1 Pump Control 2 Sampler Ground 3 CNT 4 ASAP On/Off 6 GND (Digital) 7 GND (Digital) 8 GND (Digital) 14 +13 V 15 Comparator Out 16 -15 V 17 Multicycle Enable 19 +5 V 20 GND (Digital) 21 Sampler Connct. 22 Pump Start Input Input Output

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Output Output Output Input Output Input Output

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Figure 2-9 Host Computer Cable

Figure 2-10 Remote Start Schematic

Figure 2-11 Sensor Cable Schematic

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Figure 2-12 Schematic 2 Wire Transducer

Figure 2-13 Schematic 4 Wire Transducer

Figure 2-14 Remote Alarm Schematic

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External Equipment Connect all external equipment according to the documentation accompanying the equipment.

* * * CAUTION * * * It is recommended that prior to running any fluid, all tubing connections be checked by flushing clean (particle free) water through the instrument to check for leaks. Verify the compatibility of the sample with water before performing this step. System Completion 1 2 Install the power cord into the power receptacle. Place the power ON/OFF switch into the ON position. The Model 8000A or 8000S is now ready for use with the system.

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Chapter 3 - Operation

3.1 EXTERNAL CONTROLS/INDICATORS


The Model 8000A controls and indicators are all located on the interactive keypad and display provided with the system. The Model 8000S is fully dependent upon a Model 8000A for controls and indications of its operation. Figure 3-1 shows the keypad and display of the Model 8000A. Once the system has been installed and activated these two elements become the primary interface for the operator/user.

3.2.1 DISPLAY

Figure 3-1 Model 8000A - Display

The Model 8000A output display panel is a liquid crystal display (LCD). At the top of the display are the HIAC/ROYCO label and the current date and time. During a sample run, the elapsed run time covers the HIAC/ROYCO label. While the counter(s) are running, and during delays between runs, a runs active indicator, consisting of the three characters: (*) appears on this line. The next line displays error conditions when they occur. The bottom portion of the screen provides operator assistance for the current operation and softkey identification. Each key shown relates to its identically positioned counterpart on the top row of the keypad. The center of the screen is used to display current operational information.

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3.2.2 KEYPAD The input keypad is a 24-key membrane keypad used as the operator interface to the Model 8000A. Refer to Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Operator Keypad The keypad functions are described in subsequent chapters.

3.2.3 MENU FUNCTION SELECT The Menu consists of six keys at the top of the keypad. The function of each of these keys is identified in the LCD display immediately above the key; the function of the key changes with the menu displayed. Several of the function keys can affect any of the counters in the system. In this case, when the key is pressed its designation changes to SELCT CNTR to allow the user to select the counter whose parameters are to be altered. For example, if the operator presses the BIN SIZE key, from the Calibration Functions Menu, the key designation changes to SELCT CNTR, and the first counters threshold settings are displayed on the screen. Pressing the SELCT CNTR key will cause the second counters settings to be displayed. This procedure applies to all of the function keys that can affect any counter.

3.2.4 DATA ENTRY The Data Entry section of the keypad consists of two keys: [ENTER] and [EXIT]. These keys control the input/output operations of the operator interface. Use the [ENTER] key to complete the entries from the numeric input; use the [ EXIT] key to complete operations.

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3.2.5 CURSOR CONTROL The four arrow keys are used for general screen cursor movement and screen contrast control. In general cursor movement, the four cursor control keys will move the display cursor, when active, in the directions identified by the arrows on the keycap. The [h] and [i] keys provide access to the alphabet and some special characters when alphanumeric entries are being made. The arrow keys may also be used for toggling through tw or more predefined statements.

In screen contrast control, the [h] and [i] keys will set the display contrast if used during a menu screen selection mode. The [h] key will lighten the screen and the [i] key will darken the screen.

3.2.6 PRINTER CONTROL The [PAPER FEED] key causes the printer paper to feed the paper forward one line if depressed momentarily, or continuously if depressed and held. [PAPER FEED] may be used to assist in loading paper. Note: While the system is waiting for a soft key menu selection (i.e. not currently executing a soft key function), press [g] to dump the contents of the LCD display,excluding graphics, to the printer. Only the center portion of the display is printed.

3.2.7 NUMERIC INPUT The 11 numeric input keys labeled 0-9 and (.) decimal point. All keyboard operations, other than the specific functions mentioned previously, are controlled by the numeric keys.

3.3 REAR PANEL CONTROLS


The rear panels of Model 8000A and Model 8000S are described below.

3.3.1 MODEL 8000A The rear panel controls for the Model 8000A is shown in Figure 3-3. It has three operator control elements.

Figure 3-3 Model 8000A Rear Panel Operator Control Elements 3-3

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Panel ID Fuse Power Line

Function Main power line fuse for the sensor. Located within the Power Connector/Line Filter housing. Rating: 250 Volt, 1Amp T-type Main power ON/OFF switch for the Counter. Depress to the left side for power ON and to the right side for power OFF. Main power line cord connection and line power selection module are also a part of the Power Connector/Line Filter housing. The system is shipped with the selection set to the power defined in the customers order. Alarm volume control.

VOL MODEL 8000S

The Model 8000S has only three operator controls and connections located on its rear panel. This device is dependent upon a Model 8000A for its operational control.

Panel ID Fuse

Reference ID F101

Function Main power line fuse for the sensor. Located within the Power Connector/Line Filter housing. Rating: 0.5ASB for all systems. Main power ON/OFF switch for the Counter. Depress to the 1 side for power ON and to the "0 side for power OFF. Main power line cord connection and line power selection module are also a part of the Power Connector/Line Filter housing.

ON/OFF

S101

Power

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3.4 MODEL 8000A OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.4.1 INPUT/OUTPUT The menus and displays, for output, in conjunction with the keypad, for input, constitute the primary operator I/O for the Model 8000A System. All operations originate from a Main Menu selection and progress sequentially from that point. A 40-character per line graphics printer provides a supplemental output device to produce hardcopy of pertinent counter operations or display screens.

3.4.2 STANDARD SCREEN OPERATIONS ALTERATIONS Alterations can be made to screen entries depending on the type of entry required. These types are alphanumeric, numeric, toggle, and none.

Alphanumeric These alterations use a combination of the numeric and arrow keys. The numeric keys (0-9 and (.)) will be as shown. The alphabet (A-Z) plus the symbols (-) hyphen, (%) percent, ($) dollar, (#) pound, (/) slash, (.) period, (,) comma, and ( ) space are obtained using the [E] and [F] keys. The [D] and [C] keys move the cursor within the field. Numeric Toggle These alterations utilize the numeric keys. These alterations can be toggled through the available selection range using the arrow keys. No alteration to the existing value is obtained by pressing the [ENTER] key.

None

FIELDS Movement between screen fields is accomplished by pressing the [ENTER] key, or in some cases, by using the arrow keys.

HELP FIELD The Help Field provides assistance statements to the operator for use in modifications to a field or performance of an operation.

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Chapter 4: Menus and Displays


4.1 INTRODUCTION
The menus and displays are used to provide the commands to operate the Model 8000A system. The manual describes the commands in a typical operational sequence, including any sub-menus and required or suggested keypad selections. The Menus, and the associated Help information, is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press the soft pad key below the desired Menu to access it.

4.2 MAIN FUNCTION MENU


If the counter has been configured to use the password protection options, the counter displays the Password Access Screen when the Model 8000A is turned on. If no passwords have been entered into the system, this screen does not appear. After a correct password has been entered, or if no password is required, the counter will display the active calibration data. Press any key to continue. The Main Function Menu is the next screen displayed for the Model 8000A System. See Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Main Function Menu

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The Main Function Menu displays the firmware version, and the number of counters connected to the system. If the Model 8000A is used by itself, the number of on-line counters is one. If a Model 8000S is attached, the quantity of on-line counters displayed is two. Only one Model 8000S can be attached at a time. Note: If the Model 8000S unit is connected to the Model 8000A, but not identified, verify that Model 8000S is ON. If it is not turned ON, turn OFF the Model 8000A, turn ON the Model 8000S counter, and then turn ON the Model 8000A.

Below this information, the firmware version for each on-line counter is listed. Each counter must have the same version in order to achieve optimum operation of the system. The Model 8000A will always be counter number 1. The Main Function Menu selections are listed below: Key MORE SETUP CAL Activates Misc. Functions Setup Functions Cal Functions Key DISPL PRINT START Activates Display Functions Printer Functions Commence Cntr. Run

To activate a function, press the key directly below its screen position. Each of these functions will be discussed in subsequent chapters.

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5.1 INTRODUCTION
Press SETUP to access the Parameter Setup Functions Menu from the Main Menu. See Figure 5-1. These operations allow the operator to modify system parameters. The Global and Counter Setup functions apply to all counters, the overall system, and its selected standard. The 209E Setup and Print apply strictly to the use of the Model 8000A as an aerosol counter using Fed-Std209E. The 3000A key is used to configure a 3000A AutoSampler for use with the Model 8000A.

Parameter setup functions menu


GLOBL SETUP CNTR SETUP 209E SETUP 209E PRINT PASS WORD 3000A SMPLR

Figure 5-1 Setup Menu Selections The Setup Functions Menu selections are : Key GLOBL SETUP CNTR SETUP 209E SETUP 209E PRINT PASSWORD 3000A SAMP Activates Global Setup Menu Individual Counter Setup Menu 209E Setup Menu Prints 209E Parameters Password and Asccess Menu 3000A AutoSampler Function Menu

Each of these functions will be discussed in subsequent sections.

5.2 GLOBAL SETUP


Press GLBL SETUP to set up parameters that will apply to all of the counters used in the system. TheGlobal Parameters Screen shows those SETUP parameters that will apply to ALL of the counters used with the system. See Figure 5-2.

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Figure 5-2

5.2.1 OPERATOR ID Enter the identification of the system operator when the sample was run. Use the [h] and [i] keys to scroll through the alphabet; use the [g] key to move to the next character. Press [ENTER] when complete. Each operator should have their own ID up to 12 alphanumeric characters long. Only one operator can reside in the system at a time.

5.2.2 NUMBER OF RUNS Enter a value between 1 and 99 to indicate the number of analyses are to be made during a specific testing cycle. Press [Enter] when complete. This value is used for run averaging when display of averages is required. 5.2.3 DELETE TIME Note: Delete time is not active unless the number of runs is greater than 1.

Enter a value between 00 H, 00 M, 00 S, and 02 H, 59 M, 59 S to establish a space at the end of every run to decide whether to keep or delete the run data. Press [Enter] to move from hours to minutes to seconds; pressing [Enter] without entering a number saves the existing value in a field. The system default is set to 00 H, 00 M, 15 S.

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The DELET RUN function is not available to the user with USP <788>, JP<13> or EP<99>. When these standards have been selected, the Delete Time is set to zero, regardless of any entry made on this screen. If the counter is in the Volume Mode, using a Model 3000A Syringe sampler or ABS 2, and the number of runs is greater than 1 the following delete time must be entered: 00 H, 00 M, 03 S.

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5.2.4 DELAY TIME Note: Delay Time is only active when the Model 8000A is in automatic operation.

Enter a value between 00 H, 00 M, 00 S, and 99 H, 59 M, 59 S to establish a space at the end of every run before the next run is started. Press [Enter] to move from hours to minutes to seconds; pressing [Enter] without entering a number saves the existing value in a field. The system default is set to 00 H, 00 M, 15 S. The Delay Time clock starts after the last Delete Time period of a run series is completed.

5.2.5 TRANSDUCER UNITS Use the arrow keys to select English or Metric units of measure for all displays. Press [Enter] to complete the entry.

5.2.6 QUICK ADJUST RATE Enter a value between 00H, 00M, and 48 HH 59 MM to force the Model 8000A to automatically perform an internal calibration cycle (or "quick adjust") at the preset interval. (Whenever the channel threshold settings are changed, the firmware uses internal calibration circuitry to fine-tune the threshold voltages.) A quick adjust rate of 00 H, 30 M is recommended; a value of 00 H, 00 M will disable the periodic quick-adjust feature. Press [Enter] to move from hours to minutes ; pressing [Enter] without entering a number saves the existing value in a field. Note: It is a good idea to use this feature, since it will compensate for any drift in the internal circuitry of the counter. This is especially important if any channels are set to relatively small threshold voltages. This feature may have implications for some software that uses the host interface to communicate with the Model 8000A. Any host command that is received while a quick-adjust cycle is being performed will be held until the end of the cycle. For this reason, the host software should be prepared for a delay of as much as 15 seconds before receiving the response to a command, over and above any additional time that may be required by the particular command. Note: The counter will not interrupt a sample run to perform a scheduled quick-adjust cycle. If a quick-adjust cycle becomes due during a sample run, it will not occur until the end of the run. Press [Exit] to leave Global Setup.

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5.3 COUNTER SETUP PARAMETERS
Press CNTR SETUP to access the Counter Setup Parameters from the SETUP Menu. See Figure 5-3.

Figure 5-3 Counter Setup

The Counter Setup Parameters must be defined for any counters on the system. Selecting a specific testing standard may force some of the screen items to change; these items will be discussed later.

5.3.1 SAMPLE ID Use the [h] and [i] keys to enter up to 4 separate identifiers for a sample. Each entry can be up to 8 characters long. Press [Enter] to proceed to the next field. The four sub-fields can be used to identify the products name, batch number, lot number, sample runs, etc.

5.3.2 BACKGROUND Use the arrow keys to activate or inactivate background subtraction followed by [ENTER]. Activate Background Subtraction to compensate for background counts in a diluent when analyzing a diluted sample. To use Background Subtract, perform several sample runs consisting of the volume of diluent that will be present in the diluted samples, use the SAVE BKGRD function to save the run data (or averaged data) as a background, and activate background subtraction. Example: To compensate for background counts in the diluent in a 100 mL sample run consisting of 99 mL of diluent and 1 mL of sample, the operator would run a 99 mL sample of diluent (or several samples, using Number of runs > 1, to get an average), use the SAVE BKGRD function to save the run data (or averaged data) as a background, and activate background subtraction. Background subtraction occurs before dilution factor multiplication. In the example, the operator would use a dilution factor of 100.0 to compensate for the dilution. 5-4

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5.3.3 DILUTION FACTOR If the sample was diluted, enter a value between 1.00 and 1,000,000 that reflects the dilution factor and press [Enter].Dilution may be needed to bring a viscous or concentrated solution within the limits of the sensor. If the sensor limits are not known, consult the sensor manual. By inserting a dilution factor into the firmware, the actual particle counts of the original sample can be determined. If a dilution factor other than 1.0 is specified, the counts in each channel are multiplied by the dilution factor prior to display. For example, if 1.0 mL of sample is added to the 99 mL of diluent, the operator must specify a dilution factor of 100.0 to compensate for the dilution. Note: Dilution factor multiplication occurs after background subtraction, if background subtraction is activated (see the discussion of the Background field, above).

Application Notes A concentrated sample can not simply be diluted. When the sample is too concentrated, the linear relationship between dilution factor and the actual number of particles does not exist.In this situation, if the sample is diluted by a factor of 2, using clean solvent, the count will not decrease by half of the previous value. To determine the proper dilution factor, analysis with several dilutions may be required. Once the correct diultion factor is determined and entered, the actual number of particles can be calculated. Very viscous liquids may prevent the sampler from delivering the sample at the proper flow rate. In this situation, dilution with a less viscous solvent may be required. The dilution factor feature can be used to provide accurate count data for the original undiluted sample Dilution factor is beneficial in contamination applications. For example, a typical use of a particle counter involves monitoring the cleanliness of hydraulic transmission and final drive oils. These oils must be diluted with large amounts of clean oil to conform to the concentration limits of the sensors. The dilution factor allows the operator to obtain the true particle counts of the undiluted sample without exceeding the concentration limit of the sensor.

5.3.4 STANDARD Use the arrow keys to select one of the following standards:

NAS 1638 ISO MIL-STD-1246 USP <788> JP<13> EP<99> Fed-Std-209E User Defined None 5-5

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The firmware of the Model 8000A contains the standard parameters for NAS 1638, ISO4406, MILSTD-1246C, USP <788>, JP<13>, EP<99>,and Fed-Std-209E analyses. The User Defined Standard can be entered using the User Defined Standard Functions Menu (See Chapter 10) and selected using this function. Only one User Defined Standard can be entered or referenced. If None is selected the operator controls all counter parameters. However, if some standard was selected prior to selecting None, the counter parameters will initially be set to the values used by that standard, until they are changed by the operator. Note: The standard selected may affect the remaining parameters on the screen.

5.3.5 MODE Use the arrow keys to select a mode from the following:

Time Manual Counts Volume

Select Time Mode to count particles for a preset Sample Time. When Fed-Std-209E is selected, Time Mode is automatically entered. Select Manual Mode to start or stop the counter manually using the START and STOP function keys. Select Volume Mode when sampling is controlled by an external volume sampler. When USP <788>, JP<13>, or EP<99> is selected, Volume Mode is automatically entered. Select Counts Mode to sample until a specific count is exceeded in a designated count channel. The channel and count values are designated in the counter parameters page of Setup. Note: The number of counts in the count channel may exceed the limit before the counting stops since the microprocessor in the counter does not continuously monitor the counts.

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The Mode selected may affect the remaining parameters on the screen.

5.3.6 STABILIZ. DELAY Note: This field is not active if Volume Mode was selected.

Enter a value which will delay the start of a run. The format for Stabilz. Delay is 00 H, 00 M, 00 S. Enter a value between 00 H, 00 M, 00 S, and 02 H, 59 M, 59 S; a typical Stabliz. Delay is less than one minute. Press [Enter] to move from hours to minutes to seconds; pressing [Enter] without entering a number saves the existing value in a field.

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Applications Note When aerosol sampling is being performed it is usually necessary to delay the particle counting for a short period in order to clear the transport tubing and the system of any stray particles. This delay is applied after the pump has been started and before counting from a sample point. There may also be a need to delay counting in liquid sampling applications. In this case the delay would assure that a positive fluid flow exists in the transport tubing prior to commencement of the counting.

5.3.7 COUNTS CHANNEL Note: This field is only active if Counts Mode was selected.

Enter a value between 1 and 8 to select the channel to be periodically monitored by the Counters microprocessor to determine of its cumulative counts have been exceeded. Any one of the eight channels can be selected. The initial default channel is 1.

5.3.8 CUMULATIVE LIMIT Note: This field is only active if Counts Mode was selected.

Enter a value between 1 and 9999999 to set the Cumulative Limit. Each time the selected Counts Channel is monitored by the Counters microprocessor, the cumulative count is determined and its value matched against the entered Cumulative Limit. If the limit has been exceeded, the sample run will be terminated as a run completion. The microprocessors monitoring interval is such that it is possible for the Cumulative Limit to be exceeded before the run is terminated. The initial default value is 9999999.

5.3.9 SAMPLE TIME Note: This field is only active if Time Mode was selected.

Enter a value to define the length of each sample run. The format for Sample Time is 00 H, 00 M, 00 S. Enter a value between 00 H, 00 M, 00 S, and 02 H, 59 M, 59 S. Press [Enter] to move from hours to minutes to seconds; pressing [Enter] without entering a number saves the existing value in a field.

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Note: When Fed-Std-209E is selected, Sample Time is calculated from the sample volume specified in the 209E SETUP function, assuming a flow rate of 1.0 cubic feet per minute. The sample time cannot be changed directly.

5.3.10 SAMPLE VOLUME Note: This field will not appear if COUNTS Mode or FED-STD-209E standard is selected.

Enter a value between 0.1 and 9999 ml to set the quantity of fluid to be sampled in each analysis. For VOLUME sampling mode, set the sample volume field to match the volume delivered by the volumetric sampler. For MANUAL and TIME modes, set the sample volume field to match the volume of sample that will be delivered during the run, based on flow rate and duration of the sampling interval (if these are known). The sample volume is used for calculation of counts/xxx mL, if that is the data presentation format selected in the Counts format field of the DISP PREFS function. In MANUAL and TIME modes, if display of counts/xxx mL is not selected, it is not necessary to enter an accurate value for the sample volume. Remember, that the counts/xxx mL display format should only be used if the actual sample volume is known with some accuracy, and entered into the sample volume field. Note: If USP24<788> , JP<13> or EP<99> is selected, and a glassware check is being run, this value is preset to 5 ml.

5.3.11 POOLED VOLUME Note: This field is only available if USP24<788>, JP<13> orEP<99> is selected.

Enter a value between 20 and 9999 ml to determine the quantity of fluid removed from the Pooled Containers and placed into a common container from which the sample volume is drawn. Pooled Volume is different depending on standard used.

5.3.12 CONTAINERS POOLED Note: This field is only available if USP24<788>, JP<13> orEP<99> is selected.

Enter a value between 10 and 9999 to determine the number of containers the Pooled Volume is drawn from. Containers Pooled is different depending on standard used. 5.3.13 TEST TYPE Note: This field is only available if USP 24<788>, JP<13> orEP<99> is selected. Use the arrow keys to select the Glassware test or the Sample test. Press [Enter] to complete the selection. USP testing requires two different tests to be performed: Glassware and Sample. The glassware test is used to ensure that the environment is suitable for the analysis and that the glassware is properly cleaned. It will also assure that the water, used in the analysis, is particle free (Ref. USP24<788>, JP<13> orEP<99> ). Sample Test refers to actual testing of the Sample Volume.

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Press [Exit] to exit the Counter Parameters Menu.

5.4 209E SETUP PARAMETERS


Press 209E SETUP to enter the information for conducting a FED-STD-209E aerosol analysis. The first screen contains the variables, while the second screen contains the bin size thresholds for the counter circuits.

Figure 5-4 5.4.1 VOLUME UNITS Use the arrow keys to select English or metric volume units for counting; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. If metric units are selected, the class is specified in terms of particles per cubic meter. If English units are selected, the class is specified in terms of particles per cubic foot. 5.4.2 CLEANLINESS CLASS Enter the number to indicate the proper cleanliness class. The cleanliness class is specified by the number of particles greater than 0.5 micrometers in diameter per given volume. If metric units are selected, the class number is a power of ten exponent for the number of particles greater than 0.5 mm diameter allowed per cubic meter. For example, Class M 3 allows no more than 1000 particles greater than 0.5 mm diameter per cubic meter. If English units are specified, the class number is simply the number of particles greater than 0.5 mm diameter per cubic foot. 5.4.3 LOCATIONS Enter a value between 2 and 992 to indicate the number of sample points that are available.

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5.4.4 MIN SAMPLES/LOCATION Enter a value between 1 and 99 to indicate the number of samples taken at each location. 5.4.5 SAMPLE TIME Enter a value, in seconds, to determine the length of each sampling interval. The sample time must be long enough to give a sample volume equal to or greater than the sample volume required by the standard as the minimum size for sampling to determine a given cleanliness class. The sample volume is calculated from the known flow rate of 1.0 CFM, and is displayed in the Sample Volume field. 5.4.6 LAST DISPLAY CHANNEL Enter a value between 1 and 8 to identify the highest numbered channel needed to appear on the displays. This field allows removal of the display of the upper level channels if their data is not required. 5.4.7 PRINT RESULTS Use the arrow keys to select printing of the 209E Analysis results after the sampling has been performed on all designated locations. A YES answer will cause the printout to occur and a NO will suppress the printout. This does not affect the printouts that occur after the individual samples and/or averages. The printout determination for these is performed using the Printer Functions Menu. See Chapter 8 for more information. 5.4.8 SAMPLE VOLUME This read-only field corresponds to the user-specified sample time calculated knowing the flow rate through the sensor and is displayed here in the volume units selected in the Volume Units field. Press NEXT PAGE to proceed to page 2. 5.4.9 209E SETUP SCREEN 2 Enter the threshold settings for each of the 8 channels available within the Model 8000A and identify the affect of each setting on the result. Enter threshold values between 0.01 and 9999.00 micrometers. The lowest threshold value will be assigned to the lowest designated channel and each succeeding channel should have a larger value; if not, an error message will occur that requires immediate correction. The Affects Result ? column specifies whether or not data in the corresponding channel is to be used in the calculation of compliance with the specified cleanliness class. The computer will require a minimum of one YES selection with the initial default selection of Channel 1.

Press [EXIT] to return to the Parameters Functions Setup Menu.

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5.5 209E PRINT PARAMETERS
Press 209E PRINT to obtain a printout of the 209E parameters and bin size settings. An example of the content of the printout is shown below: FED-STD-209E Parameters Cleanliness class: 10000 Locations: 2 Min samples/loc: 3 Sample volume: 1.000 CF Last display chan: 8 Print Results: Yes FED-STD-209E bin size settings ChannelSize (mm) Limit (counts/CF) 1 0.50 100000 2 0.69 ...... 3 1.5 ...... 4 2.0 ...... 5 3.0 ...... 6 4.0 ...... 7 5.0 ...... 8 10.0 ......

5.6 PASS FUNCTIONS


5.6.1 INTRODUCTION The Model 8000A has three levels of operator access: high, medium, and low. The high-level operator is able to control the functions the low and medium-level operators have access to. Note: Prior to setting any password parameters, make sure the counters date and time setting are correct.

There are two levels of passwords that may be known to operators: a password for high-level access and a password for medium-level access. Low-level access will not require a password. The high-level operator will be able to change the passwords for high and medium-level access. A password consists of any combination of numbers and . characters up to 16 characters long. In addition, if an operator forgets their password, HIAC/ROYCO Technical Support can provide a password to the operator over the phone; the password will provide access only for the current day. The operator must enter their password when prompted by the counter during startup. If the operator only presses the [ENTER] key, or enters an invalid password, the operator is only allowed low-level access to counter functions. The password protection functions have no effect on the remote interface. All remote commands will continue to work, regardless of what functions might be locked out from the keyboard operators standpoint. The host computer will not have to send a password. The softkey function PASS WORD allows the operator an opportunity to enter their password again if the operator made an operator error entering their password during the initial start up prompt. If the operator correctly enters the medium or high-level password, the PASS WORD function then passes control to the Access Functions Menu, that contains three soft key functions: SET LEVEL, SET PASWD and SET ACCES. See Figure 5-5.

Figure 5-5

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5.6.2 SET LEVEL Use SET LEVEL to set the access levels lower than currently exist. It is the only password softkey that is enabled for medium-level operators. For example, a manufacturing floor supervisor might sign on with their medium-level password, change some of the counters parameters, and then set the access level to low before turning the counter over to the operators. Press [EXIT] when all levels are set. 5.6.3 SET PASWD Use SET PASWD to set the passwords for high and medium-level access. Enter the desired password, then type it again for verification. Press [EXIT] when all passwords are set. 5.6.4 SET ACCESS Note: Only high -level users can access this function.

Use SET ACCES to control the functions the medium and low-level operators have access to, and, within some functions, the parameters may be altered by these operators. The operator first specifies that level (low or medium) to modify, and then grants or denies access to each of the controllable soft key functions and parameters. The medium-level operator has a degree of access equal to or greater than the low-level operators access. When the high-level operator grants the low-level operator access to a function, the medium-level operators access is automatically enabled. At the same time; and when the high level operator denies the medium-level operator access to a function, the low-level operator is automatically denied access also. Soft key functions are divided into three groups according to the amount of control the high-level operator has over access to them. There are functions to that access is unlimited, functions to that access is controlled by the SET ACCES function, and functions whose individual fields are access-controlled by SET ACCES. The only functions in the last category are the GLOBL SETUP, CNTR SETUP and 209E SETUP. Example: The high-level operator might allow all operators to access the GLOBL SETUP function, but only allow low-level operators to change the Operator ID field. A reference list of the existing soft key functions in the Model 8000A is shown. 8000A SOFT KEY FUNCTIONS: Menu:
Main

Access-controlled:

MORE, SET UP, CAL, DISPL, PRINT, START/STOP SAVE BKGRD, SET ALRMS, SET CLOCK, HOST SETUP SET IDS, ACTIV CNTRS ALTER STD GLOBL SETUP, CNTR SETUP, 209E SETUP ALTER CAL, BIN SIZE,

No access control:

Miscellaneous Counter Comm Operator Standard Parameter setup Calibration

CNTR COMM, operator STD

SHOW STD, PRINT STD 209E PRINT MORE, SHOW CAL,

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BIN MV AUTO ADJUS, SET CONST, QUICK ADJUS ACFTD CAL, MOVNG WINDW DISP PREFS DISP BACK, DISP RESLT AUTO PRINT DISP RUN, DISP AVG, PRINT RUN, PRINT AVG, PRINT BACK, PRINT RESLT, PRINT SETUP PAUSE 209E, ABORT 209E PRINT CAL SHOW XDUS, PRINT XDUS, SENSR CAL

Additional cal. Sensor cal. Display Printer

FED-STD-209E

5.7 3000A SAMPLER


Press 3000A SMPLR to access the Model 3000A Sampler Functions Menu. This menu allows the operator to set the parameters and operate the sampler. See Figure 5-6. Each of these functions is described in subsequent sections.

Figure 5-6

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5.7.1 3000A SETUP SCREEN

Press 3000A SETUP to load the parameters for running the Model 3000A Sampler. 5.7.1.1 FLOW RATE

Enter a value between 10 and 100 ml/min to indicate the flow rate through the sampler. 5.7.1.2 SYRINGE SIZE

Enter the syringe size being used. The Model 3000A can be used with a 1, 10, or 25 ml syringe. 5.7.1.3 TARE VOLUME Enter the tare volume in ml. Note: A tare volume of 5% of the syringe size is recommended. By drawing this volume before counting begins, the sampler can establish a stable flow rate. The tare volume automatically defaults to 5% of the syringe size, but this value can be altered. Press LOAD SYRNG to activate the load syringe function. When this function is activated, the Model 3000A pulls the syringe plunger drive screw to its bottom travel point, so the syringe can be loaded or unloaded. Note: See the Model 3000A Operators Manual for more information on loading and unloading syringes.

5.7.3 BACK FLUSH

Press BACK FLUSH to reverse the flow through the sampling system, forcing liquid back through the sensor with a high positive pressure supplied by the syringe drive. Backflusing can help clear a sensor blockage. In addition, sampler lines can be cleaned by placing the outlet line in water or a cleaning solution. 5.7.4 PRIME

Press PRIME to cause the Model 3000A to run 3 consecutive 2 ml samples through the system to clear air bubbles that could affect results. 5.7.5 TARE ONLY

Press TARE ONLY to cause the Model 3000A to pull only the tare volume through the instrument. This function is useful when performing the volumetric accuracy test required for USP <788>, JP<13> or EP<99>.

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Chapter 6: Calibration
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Press CAL to access the Calibration Function Menu from the Main Functions Menu. See Figure 6-1. These functions provide the operator with the ability to display and modify calibration parameters for each counter.

Figure 6-1 CAL Functions Menu The Cal Functions Menu selections are: Key MORE SHOW CAL SET CAL BIN SIZE BIN MV PRINT CAL Activates Additional Calibration Functions Menu Display of Calibration Parameters Set Calibration Functions Menu Show or Alter Counter Bin Sizes Show or Alter Counter Bin Millivolts Values Print Calibration Parameters

6.2 SHOW CAL


Press SHOW CAL to view the current Sensor Calibration Parameters for each of the systems counters. The number of screen displays is dependent upon the quantity of system counters and the algorithm method (Equation or Interpolation) in use. Each counter with an equation algorithm will have two screens. See Figures 6-2 and 6-4. The parameters may change with the sensor selected.

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Figure 6-2 Show Cal & Alter Cal Equation Algorithm When the interpolation algorithm is selected, each counter will have three screens, similar to the one displayed in Figure 6-2. Parameter titles may change with Sensor Types. See the ALTERCAL section for descriptions of the screen parameters. Press [Enter] to move from page to page and view all the calibrations.

6.3 SET CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS MENU


Press SET CAL to access the Set Calibration Functions Menu. See Figure 6-3.

Figure 6-3 Set Calibrations Functions Menu

6.3.1 LOAD CALIBRATION Note: The Model 8000A will store up to 4 calibration curves.

Use LOAD CAL to choose the active calibration curve for the run. The LOAD CAL key will change to a NEXT PAGE key, and information about one of the calibration curves for the counter will be displayed. To load that calibration, press [ENTER] or press the NEXT PAGE key to display information about the next calibration curve.

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If the system includes a Model 8000S slave counter, the LOAD CAL key will change to a SELCT CNTR key when pressed. Use the SELCT CNTR key to select the counter, then press [ENTER]. Follow the procedures above the select a calibration curve. 6.3.2 ALTER CAL Use ALTER CAL to change the current Sensor Calibration Parameters for a counter. The number of screens displayed is dependent upon the number of counters and the algorithm method in use for each counter. See Figures 6-2 and 6-4.

Figure 6-4 Show Cal & Alter Cal Parameters, Interpolation Algorithm Screens

6.3.2.1 SENSOR MODEL Use the [h], [i], and numeric keys to enter the sensor model as it appears on the sensor body. The field will accommodate up to 14 alphanumeric characters.

6.3.2.2 SERIAL NUMBER Use the numeric keys to enter the serial number as it appears on the sensor body. The field will accommodate up to 14 alphanumeric characters. 6.3.2.3 COMMENTS Use the [h], [i], and numeric keys to enter any information you wish to record with the calibration for identifcation purposes. The field will accomodate up to 14 alphanumeric characters.

6.3.2.4 CALIBRATION DATE Use the numeric keys to enter the calibration date in MM/DD/YY format. Type a number into each subfield and press [ENTER] to advance to the next field. The default value for this field is 01/01/81.

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6.3.2.5 MATERIAL Use the arrow keys to select the material used for calibration. The choices are: ISO MTD in oil, ACFTD in oil, ACFTD in water, latex in oil, latex in water, glass in oil, glass in water or other. Press [ENTER] to confim the selection. This information is recorded on the calibration curve. NOTE: IF ISO MTD IN OIL IS SELECTED, ALL SIZE READINGS AND PRINTOUTS WILL REFLECT UM(C) TO
INDICATE THAT A CERTIFIED MATERAL WAS USED FOR CALIBRATION

6.3.2.6 FLOW RATE Use the numeric keys to enter the flow rate (in mL/min) that the sensor was calibrated at. This information is recorded on the calibration curve received with the sensor.

6.3.2.7 SENSOR TYPE Use the arrow keys to select the correct sensor type: extinction, scatter, or dual mode. Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. Some common sensors are listed by type in the table below.
Extinction CMH CMB HR HRLD Dual Mode MicroCount-05 MicroCount-02 425E 325E Scatter 346

Application Notes Light source: Old extinction sensors use incandescent lamps; scatter and dual mode sensors use lasers; and laser diodes may be found in either of the types. Sensors > 1.0m: Sensors <1.0m: Generally,if the sensitivty is greater than or equal to one micron, the sensor is an extinction sensor. Sensors for submicron sizing are scatter sensors, and sensors that have a wide range are dual-mode sensors.

Sensor selection will affect algorithm selection. The scattering and dual-mode sensor selections will automatically select the Interpolation algorithm.

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6.3.2.8 ALGORITHM The algorithm is the mathematical method used to relate particle size to sensor voltage. For extinction sensors, there are two methods available: equation or interpolation. The equation method requires specific constants and variables to be entered to solve the calibration equation. This method should be used with extinction sensors to match the calibration curve. The interoplation method will provide an accurate calibration, but the data may vary from that shown on the sensors log-log calibration curve. The interpolation method uses four or more calibration voltage points to calculate the calibration data. This method is automatically implemented for scatter and dual-mode sensor selections.

EQUATION Applications Note The calibration equation used in this mode is

V = A dS+ N
Where:

V = threshold voltage (mV) A = intercept (mV) d = particle diameter (M) s = slope N = noise (mV)

SLOPE Use the numeric keys to enter the calculated slope of the calibration curve listed on the calibration curve. The acceptable range of the slope input value is 1.0 - 3.0.

INTERCEPT Use the numeric keys to enter the calculated intercept listed on the calibration curve beside the letter A. The acceptable intercept value will be a number that is _ 100.

NOISE Use the numeric keys to enter the sensor noise, in mV, as listed on the calibration curve.

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INTERPOLATION The interpolation method used a cubic spline algorithm to fit a smooth curve to the measured calibration points. Beyond the measured points, a straight-line extrapolation is used. Selecting interpolation algorithm produces a screen that requires input of the calibration parameters. Three fields, (noise, extinction (large) points, and scatter (small) points) will appear when dual-mode is selected. The noise and extinction points fields will appear for extinction mode and the noise and scatter points fields will appear for scatter mode. Application Notes The Curve Fit calibration algorithm uses a cubic spline curve fitting technique.The cubic spline method is discussed in some college level mathematical texts. For further information on the use of cubic spline methods in computer programs, consult Curve Fitting with Cubic Splines by Ian E. Ashdown in Dr. Dobbs Journal of Software Tools for the Professional Programmer, September 1986 issue. The following brief description should suffice for those casually interested in this curve fitting algorithm. Cubic splines are sets of (n-1) cubic equations for n data points in x and y. These equations can be easily qualified using continuity and end point relations. Suppose two segments pass through the same endpoint. Then the slopes of the two adjacent curves are equal at their common endpoint. The change in slope, which is the second derivative of the cubic equations, will be a linear equation. The requirement of no change in slope provides (n-2) conditions on the solution of the curve; a unique solution for the curve is then attainable once two boundary conditions, typically at the limits, are specified. Normally a natural cubic spline, which has a zero second derivative on one or both of its boundaries, is specified.

NOISE Use the numeric keys to enter the sensor noise, in mV, as listed on the calibration curve. EXTINCTION POINTS Use the numeric keys to enter the extinction (large) points, and the associated mV, from the calibration curve. Enter the points in ascending size. A minimum of 4 points are required, but as many as 16 points can be entered to achieve a greater resolution. In the case of dual-mode, there can be a maximum of 16 extinction points or 20 minus the number of scatter points, whichever is less. The help field of the screen will indicate the minimum and maximum points for entry based on the selections made for sensor type and algorithm.The interpolation algorithm selection will produce a screen that will require the entry of the extinction points. The quantity of fields on this screen is dependent upon the extinction points entry made on the calibration parameter screen.

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SCATTER POINTS Use the numeric keys to enter the scatter (small) points, and the associated mV, from the calibration curve. Enter the points in ascending size. A minimum of 6 points are required, but as many as 16 points can be entered to achieve a greater resolution. In the case of dual-mode, there can be a maximum of 16 scatter points or 20 minus the number of extinction points, whichever is less. The help field of the screen will indicate the minimum and maximum points for entry based on the selections made for sensor type and algorithm.The interpolation algorithm selection will produce a screen that will require the entry of the extinction points. The quantity of fields on this screen is dependent upon the extinction points entry made on the calibration parameter screen. 6.3.2.9 SAVING THE MODIFIED CALIBRATION When exiting from ALTER CAL (by pressing the [EXIT] key or a soft key), the counter will save the new calibration if any fields have been modified. Before doing so, the counter will prompt the operator for the calibration storage slot (1 to 4) the operator wants to use for the new data. If there are any unused calibration storage slots, the counter will recommend the first unused slot; if all the slots are full the counter will recommend the calibration number of the currently loaded calibration. The operator can override the recommendation by entering a number between 1 and 4 and pressing [ENTER] to save the calibration in the indicated storage slot. If the storage slot chosen already contains a calibration, the operator will be advised by the counter and asked whether to overwrite it. Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No and press [ENTER]. After the operator has used ALTER CAL to store a new or modified calibration, that calibration becomes the active calibration.

6.4 BIN SIZE


Use the numeric keys to enter the number of channels for the counter. Use the numeric keys to enter the bin thresholds in terms of particle size. The thresholds can be between 0.01 and 9999 mm. The Model 8000A automatically computes the corresponding millivolts settings using the sensor calibration data (the BIN MV function can be used to view the thresholds expressed as millivolts). Figure 6-5 shows the BIN SIZE screen.

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The number of channels field is used to set the number of channels that appears in displays and printouts. The counter has a total of 8 channels. By setting Number of Channels to less than 8, the operator can effectively turn the counter into a counter with fewer than 8 channels. Example: When the operator sets the number of channels to 5, the BIN SIZE screen will change to display only 5 channel settings, and the operator will be able to enter only 5 size thresholds (the remaining 3 channels will be set to the same millivolts threshold as channel 5). When operating the counter, it will behave as a 5 channel counter. If the operator selected differential counts, channel 5 will contain all counts from its threshold setting through the upper limit of the sensor (i.e. channel 5 cumulative and differential counts will be the same). Data for channels above 5 will not appear in the displays and printouts. If data reporting to a host computer is activated, 8 channels are always reported. If Number of Channels is less than 8, the data sent to the host for all channels above the last channel will be 0. If the counter is operating under one of the industry-defined counting standards (NAS 1638, FEDSTD-209E, etc.), the operator should not use BIN SIZE to change the bin threshold settings, since the settings required by the standard are automatically set by the counter when the standard is selected.

6.5 BIN MV
Press BIN MV to view and change the bin thresholds in terms of millivolts/range. The ranges are S1 (Scatter High Gain) and S2 (Scatter Low Gain). E1 and E2 stand for extinction high and low gain respectively when extinction type sensors are used.

Figure 6-6 Bin mV Settings

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When entering range information via the Bin mV function, the operator must know the type of sensor, and have access to the sensors calibration curve. After determining the particle size range to be counted in each channel, enter the threshold mV readings from the calibration curve. Note: Normally the operator will use BIN SIZE rather than BIN MV to establish these values. When BIN MV is used the counter automatically calculates the corresponding particle sizes using the sensor calibration data. The sizes can then be viewed by utilizing the BIN SIZE function after the BIN MV function has been completed.

6.6 DUAL RANGE SENSOR CALIBRATION


A dual range sensor produces two outputs: either a scattering signal for small particles and an extinction signal for large particles, or a high gain signal for small particles and a low gain signal for large particles. Consequently, there are two calibrations provided with this type of sensor. One curve is for the scattering or high gain signal (referred to as the small curve) and the other is for the extinction or low gain output (referred to as the large curve).

6.6.1 ENTERING DUAL SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA The dual mode sensor calibration data is entered into the counter via the ALTERCAL function. See Section 6.3.2 for more information. The ALTERCAL screen asks for the sensor model, sensor serial number, and the sensor type. The sensor model and serial number are entered for identification purposes only. Use the [h] and [i] keys to select Dual Mode and press [Enter]. Note: There should be an overlap between the small and large calibration curves.

6.6.2 DUAL MODE NOISE AND CALIBRATION POINTS

After selecting Dual Mode, the Calibration #1 screen appears. See Figure 6-9. Enter the sensors noise (in mV), scatter data points, and the extinction data points. At least 6 small (scatter) and 4 (extinction) data points must be entered. At the Noise prompt enter the noise value in millivolts associated with the small (Scatter) calibration curve provided with the sensor. At the Small Points prompt enter the number of calibration data points in the small curve. At the Large Points prompt enter the number of calibration data points in the large curve.

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6.6.2 SMALL CURVE CAL DATA Enter the calibration data points and sensor values from the small calibration curve. See Figure 68. Enter the particle size (in micrometers,mor in micrometers certified,m (C)) and the corresponding sensor output (in millivolts,mV). The data MUST be entered in the ascending order, by particle size.

Figure 6-8

6.6.2 DUAL MODE LARGE CURVE CALIBRATION DATA Enter the calibration data points and sensor values from the large calibration curve. See Figure 69. The operator must enter the particle size (in micrometers,m) and the corresponding sensor output (in millivolts,mV). The data MUST be entered in the ascending order, by particle size.

Figure 6-9 6.6.2DUAL MODE BIN SIZE Select BIN SIZE from the control panel to enter the bin sizes (in micrometers) to set the channel thresholds. Set the bin sizes as required by the application and the specifications of the sensor (minimum/maximum particle resolution).

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Figure 6-10

6.6.2 DUAL MODE BIN MILLIVOLTS DETERMINATION After the bin threshold setting is defined, the counters firmware assigns each channel to one of the sensors outputs. This screen is accessible by pressing BIN MV. See Figure 6-10. The determination is based on the overlap between the small (scatter) and large (extinction) calibration curves. The midpoint of the overlap between the small and large curves is found by averaging the largest particle size in the small curve and the smallest particle size in the large curve. Any channel set to a particle size greater than the mid-point of the overlap is assigned to the low gain or extinction channel.

6.7 PRINT CAL


Press PRNTCAL to obtain a hardcopy of the calibration parameters shown on the screen.

6.8 ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS MENU


The MORE key calls the Additional Calibration Functions Menu from the Cal Functions Menu. See Figure 6-11.

Figure 6-11

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The Additional Calibration Functions Menu selections are: Key AUTO ADJUS QUICK ADJUS SHOW XDUS PRINT XDUS SENSR CAL MAINT FUNCS Activates Automatic Adjustment of Circuits in the Counter Quick Adjustment of Channel Threshold Voltages Show Transducer Values Print Transducer Values Sensor Calibration Functions Menu Maintenance Functions Menu

These functions will be described in subsequent sections.

6.9 AUTO ADJUST


Press AUTO ADJUS to direct the counters to perform internal measurement of gains and offsets within the analog circuitry, allowing the bin thresholds to be set more accurately. A pass or fail status is presented upon completion for each counter. The AUTO ADJUS function takes about 3 minutes to perform. The 8000A counter contains a precision 10 V reference and a pulse generator that allows the counter to determine the total effective voltage gain and offset for each of the important internal circuit paths. When the AUTO ADJUS key is pressed, the counter determines these values, and saves them in a battery backed RAM so that the values are not lost. These values are then used whenever the operator changes the bin threshold settings.

Note:

A commands and functions summary flow chart is available in Appendix B. Press [EXIT] to return to the Main Function menu. HIAC/ROYCO recommends running AUTO ADJUS at least once per day, before the counter is used. The counter should be turned on at least 30 minutes before running AUTO ADJUS to allow the counter to reach its operating temperature. If the counter is working properly, the message Counter x auto-adjustment OK should appear on the display after about 3 minutes, where x is the counter ID (always 1 for an 8000A without slaves). The counter should never fail auto-adjustment. If it does, the counter requires servicing.

Note:

Whenever the operator changes the bin threshold settings with the BIN SIZE or BIN MV functions, changes the sensor calibration curve with ALTER CAL, or changes the analog circuit constants with SET CONST (see below), the counter uses the gain and offset values determined by AUTO ADJUS to calculate initial first guess settings for the Digital to Analog converter (DAC) that provides the comparator threshold values. It then uses the same internal calibration circuitry, used by AUTO ADJUS, to fine tune the DAC values, in order to obtain more precise comparator values. This automatic bin adjustment step takes 10 to 15 seconds. Note: The automatic bin adjustment does not take place unless AUTO ADJUS has been performed). The automatic bin adjustment is also referred to as the quick-adjust feature, since it takes less time than the AUTO ADJUS feature. 6-12

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Note: It is possible that the counter may occasionally fail the quick-adjust, even though the counter is in good working condition. The most likely reason for this is that operating conditions (especially temperature) have changed since the AUTO ADJUS was performed, causing some drift in the calibration circuitry. If this happens, first prompt the counter to perform another quick-adjust cycle by pressing the QUICK ADJUS soft key.

6.10 QUICK ADJUS

If no error occurred on the last bin adjustment cycle, the operator can safely use the counter. However, if an error condition persists, the operator should run AUTO ADJUS before continuing. After running AUTO ADJUS, the operator should be able to change the threshold settings without any errors. If the error condition persists at this point, the counter may require servicing. If errors are encountered they can be due to one or more of the following: Analog Linearity Counts too Low or too High from expected results Defective Pulse Generator

Press QUICK ADJUS to force an automatic bin adjustment cycle to be performed on each counter in the system. This process takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds for each counter. Note: The counter can be configured to perform a quick-adjust cycle to occur automatically at periodic intervals. Refer to the Quick-adjust rate parameter in the GLOBL SETUP function.

6.11 SHOW TRANSDUCERS


Press SHOW XDUS function to view the values of all environment transducers that are connected to the Model 8000A (N/A 8000S). If none are present the screen display will be: No Transducers Present. See Figure 6-12.

6.12 PRINT TRANSDUCERS

Figure 6-12 Show Transducer Status Display

Press PRINT XDUS to obtain a printout showing the values of all the environmental transducers connected to the Model 8000A (N/A 8000S). If none are present the screen display will be: No Transducers Present and no printout will occur. See Figure 6-13.

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6.13 SENSOR CALIBRATION
Press SENSR CAL to access the Sensor Calibration Functions Menu. See Figure 6-14.

Figure 6-14 Sensor Calibration Function Menu

6.13.1 TEST DUST CALIBRATION The CAL DUST function performs a sensor calibration using ISO MTD or AC fine test dust in suspension as the calibration standard. This function is normally used by service personnel. See Appendix D for more information.

613.2 MOVING WINDOW DIFFERENTIAL HALF-COUNT CALIBRATION The MOVNG WINDW function performs a sensor calibration by the moving window differential halfcount method. This function is normally used by service personnel. See Appendix D for more information.

6.14 MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS MENU


Press MAINT FUNCS to access the Maintenance Functions Menu. See Figure 6-15.

Figure 6-15 Maintenance Functions Menu

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6.14.1 SET CONSTANTS Press SET CONST to show or modify the values of constants relating to the analog circuitry within each of the counters. See Figure 6-16.

Figure 6-16 Applications Note In addition to the internal gains and offsets that are measured by the AUTO ADJUS function, there is a gain value and three offset values that must be measured by a trained service technician, and entered into the counter memory using the SET CONST soft key function. These values are initially determined at the factory, and can be determined in the field by a service technician. The current values are printed on a sticker on the bottom of the counter. Gext Is the actual gain of a voltage divider circuit that affects signals from extinction sensors. The nominal gain of this circuit is 0.5000. Vebl1 Is the offset (in millivolts) that affects signals from extinction sensors that use the 8000A counters lamp control circuit (i.e. all existing HIAC/ROYCO extinction, whitelight, sensors). Vebl2 Is the offset (in millivolts) that affects signals from extinction sensors that do not use the lamp control circuit such as the HIAC/ROYCO Laser Diode based sensors. Vsbl Is the voltage offset (in millivolts) that affects signals from light scattering sensors. The nominal value of all three offsets is 0.000 millivolts. The actual values may be between -10.000 and +10.000 millivolts. It should only be necessary to re-enter the analog circuit constants if they have inadvertently been changed, or if they have been lost due to a loss of RAM storage (i.e. after a RAM checksum error occurs). DO NOT ARBITRARILY CHANGE THE CIRCUIT CONSTANTS. The counter will give best results with the values that have been determined. To change a value, simply enter the new value and press [ENTER] to advance to the next field. Press [EXIT] when finished. To enter a negative value, type the value, and before hitting [ENTER] press the up arrow or down arrow key to change the sign. For example, type: 0.25, [DOWN ARROW], and [ENTER] in the Vebl1 field to change the offset to -0.25 millivolts.

6.14.2 SHOW SCATTERING SENSOR OFFSET The SHOW OFSET function uses the counter analog to digital converter to read and display the voltage present on the scatter (or high gain) sensor input signal. If this function is executed when there is no flow through the sensor, the reading corresponds to the sensors baseline voltage offset. This value may be used by field service personnel performing sensor calibration. If there is a flow of particle-laden fluid through the sensor when SHOW OFSET is executed, then the voltage displayed is just an average of the sensor voltages due to the particles, and is not otherwise meaningful. 6-15

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Chapter 7: Display

7.1 INTRODUCTION
Press DISPL to access the Display Functions Menu from the Main Functions Menu. See Figure 71. The Display Functions Menu permits the operator to view the run data, average data, and background data for each of the counters on the system, as well as setup the display and print parameters for the system.

Figure 7-1 Display Functions Menu The Display Functions Menu selections are: Key DISP PREFS DISP RUN DISP AVG DISP BACK DISP RESLT Activates Display Preferences Screen Display Run Data Screen Display Run Average Screen Display Background Data Screen Display Fed-Std-209E Results

Each function will be discussed in subsequent sections.

7.2 DISPLAY PREFERENCES


Select DISP PREFS to control the display and printout of data from each counter connected to the system. See Figure 7-2.

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Figure 7-2

7.2.1 COUNTS FORMAT Use the arrow keys to select the proper format based upon the standard being used. Press [Enter] to confirm selection. If analyzing liquids choose counts or counts/xxx mL. Counts refers to the actual number of particles detected in each channel. Counts/xxx mL refers to the number of counts in a operatorspecified volume of fluid (the volume is specified in the counts per volume field - see below). If counts/xxx mL is selected, the actual sample volume must be accurately known, and it must be entered in the sample volume field of the CNTR SETUP function. Liquid Standards Aerosol Standard = = Counts or Counts/xxx mL Counts, Counts/CM, or Counts/CF

Note:

The counts/xxx mL is not valid if the sampling mode is COUNTS. In this case, counts are displayed, even if counts/xxx mL has been selected.

Applications Note If counts/xxx mL is selected, the value for display is calculated as follows: Counts/xxx mL = (Counts * xxx) / (Sample volume) where xxx is the value specified in the counts per volume field (see below), and sample volume is the value specified in the sample volume field of the CNTR SETUP function. Background subtraction and dilution factor multiplication (if applicable) are performed before this calculation is made. Note: That the total sample volume is used in this calculation, even for the display that is presented during a sample run, before the entire volume has been sampled.

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When analyzing aerosols choose counts/CF (counts per cubic foot) or counts/CM (counts per cubic meter). Counts/CF and counts/CM are valid only in TIME mode. In the other sampling modes, counts are displayed, even if counts/CF or counts/CM is selected. The sample volume is calculated by multiplying the sample time by an assumed flow rate of 1.0 CFM (cubic feet per minute). If the actual flow rate through the sensor is not 1.0 CFM, do not select counts/CF or counts/CM. Note: The total sample volume is used in the counts/CF and counts/CM calculations, even for the display that is presented during a sample run, before the entire volume has been sampled.

7.2.2 COUNTS PER VOLUME Enter a value between 0.1 and 100,000 ml for calculating counts/xxx ml. Refer to the description of that field for an explanation of counts per volume found on the previous page.

7.2.3 SIZE FORMAT Select the format for identification of the particle size on the counters display and/ or printouts. The available selections are Size or mV/range. If Size is selected the results are displayed in microns. If mV/Range is selected, the results are displayed in mV over the range of E1/E2/S1/S2. See Chapter 5 for more information. 7.2.4 DISPLAY FORMAT Use the arrow keys to select either a histogram or table for the display format; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. The tabular display will have all the values tabulated into columns with headings identifying their content. The histogram display will show the values graphically as vertical bars whose height is counts or counts/variable. The vertical bars represent the channels where the counts are located. 7.2.5 PRINT FORMAT Use the arrow keys to select a histogram or table for the printout; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. The tabular display will have all the values tabulated into columns with headings identifying their content. The histogram display will show the values graphically as vertical bars whose height is counts or counts/variable. The vertical bars represent the channels where the counts are located.

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7.2.6 HISTOGRAMS Use the arrow keys to select the type of histogram desired; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. The selectable types are Cumulative or Differential. If cumulative particle count format is selected, counts for each channel (bin) will be the sum of the counts which exceed that channels threshold setting plus the count in all channels above it. Thus, the cumulative count on channel 4 is the sum of channels 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The cumulative channel counts are transferred in sequence starting with channel 1. If the differential particle count format is selected, each channel counts are those which fall between the threshold of that channel and the threshold of the next channel higher. Thus, the differential count for channel 4 is the count for only that channel. The differential channel counts are transferred in sequence starting with channel 1.

7.3 DISPLAY RUN


Press DISP RUN to view the current run information for each of the counters on the system. The display will conform to the parameters identified through use of the Display Preferences Screen. See Figure 7-3 for an example of a display run.

7.4 DISPLAY AVERAGES

Figure 7-3

Use the arrow keys to select Size or mV/range for the averages display; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. When Size is identified, the counters display and/or printout will have units of microns (m). When the mV/range is selected, the counters display and/or printout will have units in mV and ranges of E1/E2/S1/S2.

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7.5 DISPLAY BACKGROUND


Press DISP BACK to view the current background information for each of the counters on the system. The display will conform to the parameters identified in the Display Preferences procedures. See Figure 7-5.

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7.6 DISPLAY RESULT


Press DISP RESLT to view the latest Fed-Std-209E analysis, if available. In the Fed-Std-209E report the limit, mean, standard deviation and UCL (95% upper confidence limit) fields are always given in units of counts/CF, even if another unit was chosen on the Counts Format field of DISP PREF.

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Chapter 8: Printer
8.1 INTRODUCTION
Press PRINT to access the Printer Functions Menu from the Main Functions Menu. See Figure 81. This menu permits the operator to obtain a printout of current run data, run average data, background data, setup screens, or the Model 8000A can be placed into an automatic print mode for each of the counters.

Figure 8-1 Printer Functions Menu The Printer Functions Menu selections are: Key AUTO PRINT PRINT RUN PRINT AVG PRINT BACK PRINT RESLT PRINT SETUP Activates Set up of Automatic Print mode Print current run data Print current run average data Print current background data Print result of Fed-Std-209E Analysis Print current setup screen data

These functions will be described in subsequent sections.

8.2 AUTO PRINT


Press AUTO PRINT to select the automatic printing of data after each run, after run averaging, both, or disable automatic printing altogether. Use the arrow keys to move the arrow on the display to the selection; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. See Figure 8-2.

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8.3 PRINT RUN


Press PRINT RUN to print the current information for a selected counter. The counter data to be printed is selected using the SELCT CNTR function key and printing starts when [PRINT] is pressed.

8.4 PRINT AVERAGE


Press PRINT AVG to print current run average information for a selected counter. The counter data to be printed is selected using the SELCT CNTR function key and printing starts when [PRINT] is pressed. The printout will be formatted according to the parameters established in the Display Parameters Screen. See Chapter 7.

8.5 PRINT BACKGROUND


Press PRINT BACK to print current background information for a selected counter. The counter data to be printed is selected using the SELCT CNTR function key and printing starts when [PRINT] is pressed. The printout will be formatted according to the parameters established in the Display Parameters Screen. See Chapter 7.

8.6 PRINT RESULT


Press PRINT RESLT to print the current 209E analysis information.

8.7 PRINT SETUP


Press PRINT SETUP to print the current setup screen global and counter-specific data. Each screen shown must be individually selected for printing by pressing [ENTER] while the display is shown on the screen.

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Chapter 9: Counter Communications

9.1 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS MENU


Press [MORE] to access the Miscellaneous Functions Menu screen from the Main Function Menu. See Figure 9-1. The Miscellaneous Functions Menu offers six additional functions to help run the Model 8000A.

Figure 9-1 Misc. Functions Menu The Misc. Functions Menu selections are: Key CNTR COMM USER STD SAVE BKGRD SET ALRMS SET CLOCK HOST SETUP Activates Counter Communications Menu User Defined Standard Functions Menu Save Background Operations Set Alarms Set Clock Operations Host Setup Operations

Counter Communications will be discussed below; the other functions will be discussed in subsequent chapters.

9.2 COUNTER COMMUNICATIONS MENU


Press CNTR COMM to identify the counters connected to the system and individually activate these counters. See Figure 9-2.

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The Counter Communications Menu selections are: Key SET IDS ACTIV CNTRS Activates Setup of Counter IDs Activate Counters

Each selection will be discussed in subsequent sections. 9.2.1 SET COUNTER IDS The SET IDS function is used to identify, for communication purposes, the connected Model 8000S Counter and its identity with respect to the controlling Model 8000A Counter. Press SET IDS to start a program sequence that tells the slave counter its relative communication position. The Model 8000A will ALWAYS be Counter 1; the slave counter will be Counter 2. The designation is stored in the battery protected RAM of the 8000S unit during this series of operations. All future communications with the slave counter assumes that the counter responds to this designation. At the completion of the sequence, the screen display will identify each counter designation and its respective firmware version.

9.2.2 ACTIVATE COUNTERS Use ACTIV CNTRS to display the current state of each counter. Use the arrow keys to change a counter from active to inactive, or vice versa; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. When a counter is inactive, it does not respond to the START key. When the Model 8000A is initially powered ON, all counters in the system are set to the active state. Note: At least one counter must be active at all times.

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Chapter 10: User Standards

10.1 INTRODUCTION
Press USER STD to access the User Defined Standards Function Menu from the Miscellaneous Function Menu. See Figure 10-1. This function will permit the operator to Show, Load, Alter, or Print a User Defined Standard for the counter operation. Four User Defined Standards can be stored in the system. The User Defined Standard Functions Menu selections are:

Key SHOW STD LOAD STD ALTER STD PRINT STD

Activates Show current User Defined Standard installed. Selects the active user defined standard from the (up to) four defined, using the ALTER STD function. Alter a current or create a new User Defined Standard. When selected, the counter will print out the active user defined standard.

These functions will be discussed in subsequent sections.

10.2 ALTER CURRENT USER DEFINED STANDARD


Use ALTER STD to modify the current entries in the User Defined Standard. There are four separate screens defining the parameters of the standard, and changes can be made to any of the screens. Press [Enter] to move to the next screen; press [Exit] to save the standard and return to the Main Menu. Each of the screens will be discussed separately. 10.2.1 SCREEN 1 Screen 1 contains the parameters which define the overall standard.

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STANDARD NAME Use the [h], [i], and numeric keys to enter a name, up to 14 characters long, to identify the standard. If no name is entered, the standard can not be selected.

NUMBER OF CLASSES Enter the total number of classes, from 1 to 16,associated with the standard. The limits for each class will be entered later, in screen 4.

CUMULATIVE/DIFFERENTIAL Use the arrow keys to select cumulative or differential count; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. Applications Note The cumulative particle count for each channel (bin) is the total of all counts which exceed that channels threshold setting. The cumulative count on channel 4 of the counter is the sum of particles larger than threshold 4. The differential particle count of a channel is those counts which fall between the threshold of that channel and the threshold of the next higher channel. Thus, the differential count for channel 4 is the number of particles larger than threshold 4, but smaller than threshold 5. For any channel, the cumulative count will always equal the sum of the differential counts for that channel and all larger channels. The cumulative count in channel 4 will equal the sum of the differential counts for channels 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. For channel 8 the cumulative and differential counts are identical.

CLASS LIMIT UNITS Use the arrow keys to select the mathematical units to be used with reference to the class limits. The choices are either counts or counts/xxx mL of the liquid medium. The xxx value will be entered via a line item entry at the end of this screen if counts/xxx mL is selected. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection.

SAMPLE VOLUME Enter a value between 0.1 and 9999 to determine the sample size, in ml, to be used during the counting cycle. Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. 10-2

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CLASSIFY Use the arrow keys to select whether the standard is to be applied to individual runs only, to multiple-run averages, or to both runs and averages. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection.

NUMBER OF RUNS Enter a value betwen 1 and 99 to indicate the total number of runs to be performed during each test cycle. Press [Enter] to confirm the value. This value is also the basis for run averaging.

NUMBER OF CHANNELS Enter a value between 1 and 8 to determine the number of channels which will appear in displays and printouts. The counter has a total of 8 channels; by setting number of channels to something less than 8, the operator can effectively turn the counter into a counter with fewer than 8 channels. Note: If the number of channels set is less than 8, the cumulative count for the last channel will include all particles larger than that channels threshold; in other words the cumula tive and differential counts will be identical.

COUNTS PER ?? ML Note: This field is only active if the class limits field is set to Counts/xxxml.

The value entered for counts per ?? mL affects the meaning of the maximum limits for each class (see screen 4). For example, if counts per ?? mL is 100, then the limits are specified in terms of counts per 100 mL of sample, regardless of what the sample volume may be. The front panel will scale the actual counts up or down appropriately before making the comparison against the limits. Data display and printout will also be in terms of counts per the specified volume. 10.2.2 SCREEN 2 Use the [h], [i], and numeric keys to enter an identifying name, up to 8 characters long, for each of the classes established on Screen 1. The limits for the classes will be set on Screen 4. Note: Each class must have an indentifying name.

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10.2.3 SCREEN 3 Enter the threshold value, in micrometers, for each of the channels specified in Number of Channels. The threshold values must be in a range the sensor can accept. Note: The counter requires a threshold value in at least Channel 1 for cumulative mode operation and Channels 1 and 2 for differential mode operation. Channel thresholds must have ascending values in ascending channel sequence and thresholds must be entered in contiguous channels starting with channel 1.

Fig 10-3 10.2.4 SCREEN 4 Note: The number of classes was entered in Screen 1, and identifying names applied in Screen 2.

Enter the maximum number of particles for each class. The values can be between 0 and 9999999, in the units determined under Class Limit Units. The first class must be the cleanest class (i.e. the class which allows the fewest counts in each channel). Class limits are entered beginning with the cleanest class first, and the dirtiest class is entered last. After each run and/or average, the counter will identify the class based upon the counts per channel and these maximum values. The class will appear on the printout.

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10.2.5 EXITING FROM ALTER STD & SAVING THE NEW STANDARD After all four screens have been completed, press [Exit]. A menu listing the standard storage slots will appear; use the arrow keys to select a slot to store the altered standard; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. If the selected slot already contains a standard, the Model 8000A questions the user before overwriting the existing standard. To abort the Save Standard Screen, press the [EXIT] key. The existing standards in slots will not be modified and the modified or new standard will not be saved.

10.3 SHOW CURRENT USER DEFINED STANDARD


Press SHOW STD to display the current User Defined Standard. The four User Defined screen layouts are shown in the sequence in which they occur (Screen 1 - Screen 4). Multiple Screen 4s will appear depending on the quantity of identified classes (1-16) which appear on Screen 1. This function applies for User Defined Standard display only. The [ENTER] key will change the screen display and the [EXIT] key will return to the menu. The description of each entry on these screens has been made under the section called Alter Current User Defined Standard.

10.4 LOAD USER DEFINED STANDARD


Press LOAD STD to load the standard and select it for use. After LOAD STD is pressed, use the arrow keys to select the desired stadard; press [Enter] to confirm selection. The standard must be selected through the CNTR SETUP before being used. See Chapter 5 for more information.

10.5 PRINT CURRENT USER DEFINED STANDARD


Press PRINT STD to print a hard copy of the user defined standard.

10.6 SAVE BACKGROUND


Press SAVE BKGRD from the Misc. Functions Menu to select a background run to be used with background subtraction. Use the arrow keys to select the background; press [Enter] to confirm the selection. A screen will appear for each counter identified so that backgrounds can be saved for each counter individually. Each screen that appears will identify the counter to which the selection applies. If no run or average data is available for selection for that counter, the following message, identifying the counter, will appear: No run or average data available for background.

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Chapter 11: Alarms

Chapter 11: Alarms


11. 1 INTRODUCTION
Press SET ALRMS to display and alter alarm settings for each of the on-line counters. Each counter alarm condition can be controlled independently. Figure 11-1 shows the alarm settings and selections. The alarm volume can be adjusted on the rear panel of the instrument.

Figure11-1 Alarm Setting Screen These functions will be discussed in subsequent sections.

11.2 ALARM CHANNEL


Enter a number between 1 and 8 to indicate which channel's data to use in determining if an alarm condition has been met. Cumulative data is used to determine if an alarm condition has been met. Cumulative data in the alarm channel is used for testing all 3 alarm conditions: rate, > and < alarms.

11.3 RATE ALARM LIMIT


The Rate Alarm Limit determines the frequency that the system checks the input pulse rate during the sample run. If the rate, in counts per minute, exceeds the limit during a detection interval, the rate alarm will be tripped. If the limit is set greater than 1000 counts per minute, the rate is checked once every three seconds. Once the alarm has been tripped, the rate is checked again once every second.

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If the alarm condition no longer exists, the alarm condition is reset and the three second interval for checking the rate is resumed. If the limit is set at 1000 counts per minute or less, a sixty second interval is used for checking the alarm, with a twenty second interval for rechecking once the alarm has been tripped. The rate alarm condition remains set until the rate falls below the limit during a detection interval, or until the alarm is disabled by the operator. The rate alarm limit can be set to any value between 0 and 999999 counts per minute. To disable the alarm, enter a (.).

11.4 > ALARM LIMIT


Enter a value between 0 and 9999999 to set the > (Greater than) Alarm Limit. The > alarm is checked at the end of each sample run. If the cumulative counts in the alarm channel exceed the > alarm limit at the end of the run, the > alarm will be tripped. It remains set until the end of the next sample run, at which time it will be reset if the counts are less than or equal to the limit, or until it is disabled by the operator. Press [.] to disable the alarm.

11.5 < ALARM LIMIT


Enter a value between 0 and 9999999 to set the < (Less than) Alarm Limit. The < alarm is checked at the end of each sample run. If the cumulative counts in the alarm channel are less than the < alarm limit at the end of the run, the < alarm will be tripped. It remains set until the end of the next sample run, at which time it will be reset if the counts are greater than or equal to the limit, or until it is disabled by the operator. Press [.] to disable the alarm.

11.6 ALARM PRINT


Use the arrow keys to activate/inactivate Alarm Print. If Alarm Print is activated sample run data will be printed after runs which trip one of the alarm conditions, but not after runs that do not trip any of the alarms. This is true even if automatic printing of run data has been enabled with the AUTO PRINT soft key function. Note: run cycle. The alarm print feature does not affect the printing of averaged data after a multiple-

11.7 ALARM RELAY


The Alarm Relay resides within the Model 8000A Counter. For this reason, the alarm relay parameter is displayed and can be modified only in the SET ALRMS screen for counter 1 (the 8000A). The relay contacts are accessible on the Model 8000A back panel, at the terminal strip marked ALARM. Terminal 2 is relay common. In a deactivated state, Terminal 1, marked NO, is normally open, and Terminal 3, marked NC, is normally closed (i.e. connected to relay common, Terminal 2). When the relay is activated in response to alarm conditions, Terminal 1 is closed and Terminal 3 is open.

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When the alarm relay is enabled, an alarm condition on any of the on-line counters will cause the relay to be closed. It remains closed as long as any alarm conditions exist. If the relay is disabled, it remains deactivated regardless of any alarm conditions which may be set. If the operator desires to open the alarm relay and clear all existing alarm conditions after an alarm has occurred, enter SET ALRMS, disable the alarm relay, and press [EXIT] to make the disable take effect. Then, the operator may enter the SET ALRMS function again to re-enable the relay. The state of the alarm relay, i.e. enabled or disabled, is toggled using the cursor control (arrow) keys. Make a selection and press the [ENTER] key to advance to the next field.

11.8 ALARMS DISPLAY


If an alarm condition occurs during or at the end of a sample run, the alarm condition(s) are displayed in the error display line of the LCD display. Since the possibility exists for three alarm conditions on up to four counters, the alarms are displayed in an abbreviated form. Below is a sample alarm display line: ALARMS: 1[R><] 2[R<] 4[R] Following the words ALARMS is the counter ID of the first counter on which some alarm condition(s) occurred, immediately followed by a list of the alarm conditions, contained in square brackets ([ ]). This is followed by the list of alarm conditions for the next counter, etc. In the example above, all three alarms are tripped on counter 1, the rate (R) and < alarms are tripped on counter 2, no alarm conditions exist on counter 3, and the rate alarm is tripped on counter 4.

11.9 ALARM PRINTOUTS


The alarm printout displays each counter's alarms separately, eliminating the need for abbreviations. If any automatic printing is activated for the counter (ex. automatic printing of runs and/or averages or alarm print enable), then alarm conditions are printed as they occur. In addition, if the sample run data is printed, the alarm pass/fail condition of each activated alarm (if any) is also printed after the data. See Figure 11-2.

Figure 11-2 Alarm Printout Example

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If the rate alarm is tripped at any time during a sample run, that run is considered to have failed the rate alarm test, even though the alarm condition may have been reset before the end of the run. The alarm status line which appears at the bottom of the sample run data printout will say [Rate fail], even though the alarm display line in the LCD display no longer shows the rate alarm condition, and the alarm relay (if enabled) is no longer closed. This condition also applies to the RP/RF status sent to the host computer if the host computer interface is activtaed. If the rate alarm is tripped at any time during a sample run, RF is sent to the host computer, indictaing the rate alarm failed. See Appendix A for more information.

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Chapter 12: Clock & Host Setup


12.1 INTRODUCTION
This section discusses setting the internal clock on the Model 8000A counter, and also defining the data transmissions to a host computer. Each function is described separately below. The final section discusses using DataLoop communicator with the Model 8000A.

12.2 SET CLOCK


Press SET CLOCK to set the counters date and time. Enter the information in the following format: MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS. Press [ENTER] to move between field segments (MM, DD, etc.); pressing [ENTER] without entering a new value will leave the existing value. Note: The counters clock must be set accurately to ensure proper password operations.

12.3 HOST SETUP


Press HOST SETUP to define data transmissions to a host computer. See Figure 12-1. The Host Setup Screen parameter entries are described below. See Appendix A for an example of a counter data string to a host data transfer.

Figure 12-1 Host Setup Screen

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12.2.1 HOST INTERFACE Use the arrow keys to activate or inactivate transmissions between the host computer and the counter. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection.

12.2.2 REPORT RUNS Use the arrow keys to select whether run information is transmitted to the host computer. Press [Enter] to confirm selection.

12.2.3 REPORT AVERAGES Use the arrow keys to select whether run average information is transmitted to the host computer. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection.

12.2.4 REPORT FORMAT Use the arrow keys to select long or short report for run and average data reported to the host computer. Press [Enter] to confirm selection. Refer to Appendix A for a description of the formats and data strings.

12.2.5 DATA FORMAT Use the arrow keys to select cumulative or differential format for the data transferred to the host computer.

Applications Note The cumulative particle count for each channel (bin) is the total of all counts which exceed that channels threshold setting. Thus, the cumulative count on channel 4 is the sum of particles larger than the threshold of channel 4. The differential particle count of a channel is those counts which fall between the threshold of that channel and the threshold of the next higher channel.The differential count for channel 4 is the number of particles larger than the threshold of channel 4, and less than the threshold of channel 5. For any channel, the cumulative count will always equal the sum of the differential counts for which channel and all larger channels. Thus, the cumulative count in channel 4 will equal the sum of the differential counts for channels 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. For channel 8 the cumulative and differential counts are identical.

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12.2.6 BAUD RATE Use the arrow keys to select the baud rate at which the transfer of data from the counter to the host computer will occcur. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection. The baud rate selections are 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 (38400 is not supported). Note: The baud rate selected for the counter MUST match the baud rate selected for the I/O port of the host computer.

12.2.7 PARITY The parity field is a method of checking the accuracy of the data transmission between the counter and the host computer. It can be accomplished by use of odd parity, even parity, or by selecting no parity (None). Selections are made using the arrow keys followed by pressing the [ENTER] key. If parity checking feature is selected, both the transmitting and receiving devices MUST be configured for parity checking or communication errors will occur. Most counter applications are typically configured with the parity feature being off (NO parity).

12.2.8 NO. OF DATA BITS Use the arrow keys to select 7 or 8 data bits for the data being transmitted from the counter to the host computer. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection. Note: Model 8000A applications will typically use 8 Data Bits.

12.2.9 NO. OF STOP BITS Use the arrow keys to select 1 or 2 stop bits to be inserted after each character transmitted between the counter and the host computer. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection. Note: Model 8000A applications will typically use 1 Stop Bit. If the 150 Baud Rate is used, it may be necessary to use 2 in some applications.

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12.3 DATALOOPTM
The Model 8000A counter supports the optional HIAC/ROYCO DataLoop 4-20 ma communication device. The DataLoopTM provides the operator with either two or four channel simple analog data acquisition. The operator cna connect the Model 8000A counter via the DataLoopTM to chart recorders, process voltmeters, etc. for monitoring their process activites. The analog output from the ocunter is updated at the end of each counting period. DataLoopTM and DataLoggerTM are connected to the counter at the host connector on the counters rear panel. The counters host connector includes +13 volts at pin 23, supporting the power requirements for both DataLoopTM and DataLoggerTM . Note: Model 8000A counters prior to serial number 92088841 do not support +13 volts at pin 23. Contact your local HIAC/ROYCO Service Center for upgrade information. The recommended counter Host Setup configuration for DataLoopTM operations is: Report Runs Activated Report Averages Activated Report Format Short Data Format Baud Rate 9600 Parity None # of Data Bits 8 # of Stop Bits 1 Start Counter Run

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13.1 INTRODUCTION
Press START to initiate counter runs on all active counters in the system. Screen displays will appear during the run to provide information on the run status; other displays may require action by the operator.

13.2 APPLICATION STANDARDS


The Model 8000A Application Standards that are predefined within the system are: USP 24<788>, JP<13>, EP<99>MIL-STD-1346C, ISO, NAS 1638, and Fed-Std-209E. A manually inserted User Defined Standard can be inserted for use with applications that do not conform to the predefined standards. USP <788>, MIL-STD-1346A, ISO, and NAS 1638 are industry standards for the classification of liquids according to cleanliness level. USP 24<788> differs from the others in which it consists of two separate parts: glassware check and sample determination. Each of these procedures produces a pass/fail status, rather than a cleanliness classification. USP 24<788>, JP<13>, EP<99>are used by the parenteral drug industry. The Fed-Std-209E is an industry standard for classes of air cleanliness for airborne particulate levels in cleanrooms and clean zones. It prescribes methods for class verification and monitoring of air cleanliness. It also addresses certain other factors, but only as they affect control of airborne particulate contamination. The operator chooses the standard in the counter parameters page of the SETUP function of the Main Function Menu (See Chapter5). These choices are: None, NAS 1638, MIL-STD-1346C, ISO, USP 24<788>,JP<13>, EP<99>, Fed-Std-209E, and the User Defined Standard, if the operator has created one. Certain other parameters are set automatically by the firmware when the operator selects a standard on the CNTR SETUP function. All of the liquid standards require VOLUME mode and each standard requires specific bin size settings which are also set automatically. Aerosol standards require TIME mode and it uses bin size settings that are user specified in the 209E SETUP function. The details of classification for each of the predefined standards can be found in their respective standards documentation. If the operator selects NONE as the standard in the counter parameters page of SETUP, no classification is performed, and the operator has control of mode and bin size settings. In COUNTS mode, the counter runs until the number of counts in the counts channel exceeds the counts limit (counts channel and counts limit are specified in the counter parameters page of SETUP). The number of counts may exceed the limit by a significant amount before the counter actually stops. The firmware in the counters microprocessor is not able to continuously monitor the counts but it will stop the counting immediately following its first detection that the count is exceeded.

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13.3 PHARMACEUTICAL STANDARDS
13.3.1 USP 24<788>
In USP 24<788> the firmware controls the number of runs and sets the delete time to 0 (RUN DELETE is inactivated). The "glassware check" operates as described below: Glassware 1. After the operator presses START, the system directs the loading of the glassware sample (at least 15 ml) into the sampler with a sample volume setting of 5 ml. 2. Press [ENTER] to begin. The counter performs 3 runs with a sample volume of 5 ml. To conform to the regulation, the total cumulative counts at 10 mm must be less than 10, and the total at 25 mm must be less than 2. 3. To run the analysis, load the sample into the sampler and press [ENTER] when ready. Note: The sample volume loaded must be at least 3x the sample volume specified in the SETUP procedures. SVI The counter will perform three runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last two runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per container (Pc) at 10 mm must be less than or equal to 6,000; Pc at 25 mm must be less than or equal to 600. The counter will perform three runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last two runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per mL at 10 mm must be less than or equal to25/mL; and at 25mm must beless than or equal to 3/mL

LVI

13.3.2 JP<13>
Reagent In JP<13> the firmware controls the number of runs and sets the delete time to 0 (RUN DELETE is inactivated). The Reagent (glassware) check operates as described below: 1. After the operator presses START, the system directs the loading of the glasware sample (at least 10 ml) into the sampler with a sample rate setting of 5 ml. 2. Press [ENTER] to begin. The counter performs 2 runs with a sample volume of 5 ml. To conform tothe regulation, the total cumulative counts at 10 mm must be <= 5, and the total at 25 mm must be <=2. SVI 1. To run the analysis, load the sample into the sampler and press [ENTER] when ready. Note: The sample volume loaded must be at least 3x the sample volume specified in the SETUP procedures. 2. The counter will perform three runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last two runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per container (Pc) at 10 mm must be less than or equal to 6,000; Pc at 25 mm must be less than or equal to 600. LVI The counter will perform three runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last two runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per mL at 10 mm must be less than or equal to25/mL; and at 25mm must beless than or equal to 3/mL 13-2

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13.3.3 EP<99>
Glassware In JP<13> the firmware controls the number of runs and sets the delete time to 0 (RUN DELETE is inactivated). The "glassware check" operates as described below: 1. After the operator presses START, the system directs the loading of the glasware sample (at least 25 ml) into the sampler with a sample rate setting of 5 ml. 2. Press [ENTER] to begin. The counter performs 5 runs with a sample volume of 5 ml. To conform tothe regulation, the total cumulative counts at any size of 10mm or larger for all 5 samples (25ml) must be<=25. Test A The counter will perform four runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last three runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per mL at 10 mm must be less than or equal to25/mL; and at 25mm must beless than or equal to 3/mL 1. To run the analysis, load the sample into the sampler and press [ENTER] when ready. Note: The sample volume loaded must be at least 4x the sample volume specified in the SETUP procedures. 2. The counter will perform four runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last three runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per container (Pc) at 10 mm must be less than or equal to 6,000; Pc at 25 mm must be less than or equal to 600. Test C 1. To run the analysis, load the sample into the sampler and press [ENTER] when ready. Note: The sample volume loaded must be at least 4x the sample volume specified in the SETUP procedures. 2. The counter will perform four runs of the specified volume, discarding the results from the first run and averaging the results from the last three runs. To conform to the regulation, the particles per container (Pc) at 10 mm must be less than or equal to 10,000; Pc at 25 mm must be less than or equal to 1000.

Test B

13.4 FED-STD-209E
Note: This section only applies if Fed-Std-209E was selected as the standard.

Once the START key has been pressed its function designation changes to STOP so that the operator can terminate the active run prior to its programmed termination or, if in MANUAL Mode, the operator must press STOP to terminate the run. Figure 13-1 shows the Start Function screen menu when the FED-STD-209E standard was chosen. The quantity of Locations and Minimum Samples per Location were defined during the Setup procedures (See Chapter 5). This screen shows the current run status. The sample location can be changed manually while this screen is present. The [ENTER] key must be used to proceed with the run; otherwise [EXIT] is used to terminate the run. Figure 13-1 13-3

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Once a location has been selected and one or more runs have been taken at that location, the location cannot be changed until the minimum number of samples per location has been satisfied. If the number of runs is >1 and delete time is not zero (See Chapter 5), the two left most menu key designations will change to KEEP RUN and DELET RUN at the end of every run. To reject the data press DELET RUN within the specified amount of time. Deleted runs are not printed, included in the average, or sent to the host computer. If the user presses KEEP RUN or fails to press either of the keys during the delete time, the run data will be accepted. If the number of runs is >1 the system will perform all runs from a single location automatically and sequentially until the last of the samples for that location has been completed.

13.4.1 PAUSE 209E Press PAUSE 209E to change the setup during a run. The Main Menu appears so that those functions can be addressed.

13.4.2 ABORT 209E Press ABORT 209E to terminate the Fed-Std-209E Analysis and return to the Main Menu. The system will ask for confirmation of the request before aborting the run. If the analysis is aborted, all data taken up to that point is discarded. When the final run of the minimum number of samples is completed, the CAL function key designation will change to LOC DONE (Location Done). If additional samples are to be performed before changing sample location, press START to start another sample at the current location using the existing setup. If no more samples are required at the current location press LOC DONE to move to the next location and acquire a printout of the sample averages, if the average printout had been selected from the Print Menu, AUTO PRINT selection. See Figure13-2.

Figure 13-2 Note: A commands and functions summary flow chart is available in Appendix B. The [EXIT] key will return the user to the Main Function menu

When all sampling has been completed at all sample locations,press LOC DONE to acquire a printout and display of the 209E analysis and return to the Main Menu.

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At the end of a sample run (and after averaging, if number of runs is greater than 1), the class is determined and displayed at the bottom of the display and is included in the printout, if printing is activated. This information is also reported to the Host Computer, if connected and the output activated.

13.5MODES OTHER THAN FED-STD-209E


Note: This section only applies if Fed-Std-209E was not selected as the standard.

Once the START key has been pressed its function designation changes to STOP so that the operator can terminate the active run prior to its programmed termination or, if in MANUAL Mode, the operator must press STOP to terminate the run. If the number of runs is >1 and delete time is not zero (See Chapter 5), the two left most menu key designations will change to KEEP RUN and DELET RUN at the end of every run. To reject the data press DELET RUN within the specified amount of time. Deleted runs are not printed, included in the average, or sent to the host computer. If the user presses KEEP RUN or fails to press either of the keys during the delete time, the run data will be accepted.

13.6PRINTER
Printer setup is performed through use of various menus and displays (See Chapter 8). The Printers operation is automatic, depending on the setup parameters choosen by the user i.e. Print Results, Print Background, etc. The printer operates using thermal printer paper and the paper is advanced by pressing the [PAPER FEED] key on the keypad. To install printer paper ( HIAC/ROYCO P/N: 710-620-0004, 5 rolls per box, 3.15 inch [8.0 cm] wide x 1.89 inch [4.8 cm] in diameter; 82 feet [24.9 meter] per roll) slide the top printer cover towards the back of the instrument, drop the paper roll into the tray (with the paper curling upwards), and feed the paper through the printers mechanism.

13.7 DATA MANIPULATION


13.7.1 BACKGROUND SUBTRACTION AND DILUTION FACTOR If the dilution factor is not 1.0, multiplication by the dilution factor occurs in real-time, so that the growing data seen during during a run reflects the dilution. Note: In firmware versions prior to version 5.0 the dilution factor multiplication did not occur until the end of the run.

The background subtraction algorithm uses the actual stored background counts for the subtraction. The counts are not adjusted in any way to compensate for different sample volumes. Therefore, when taking a sample or group of samples for background subtraction, the operator should always sample the exact volume which the operator wants subtracted.

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13.7.2 SAMPLE AVERAGING When the Number of Runs parameter is greater than 1, a sample average is calculated at the end of the last run. The average is calculated by adding the counts from the individual runs, after background subtraction and dilution factor multiplication, and dividing by the number of runs. If the display (or print) format is Counts, the result of the division is rounded to the nearest integer value after the division. If the format is Counts/xxx mL, Counts/CF or Counts/CM, the result of the division is not rounded, but is maintained internally in a form which preserves the fractional part of the result. Note: In firmware versions prior to 5.0, the result of the division was always rounded to the nearest integer number of counts, regardless of the display format, and then the Counts/xxx mL, Counts/CF, or Counts/CM was calculated from the rounded integer.

If reporting averages to a host computer, the rounded integer counts are reported (the host report is not affected by the display format chosen).

13.8 MODEL 8000S OPERATING PROCEDURES


The Model 8000S Operating Procedures consist of applying power to the unit and setting the unit up through the operational procedures defined for the controlling a Model 8000A. The Model 8000A is the only device which can perform the setup and control operation of a Model 8000S. Note: When powering ON a system containing a Model 8000S counter, the 8000S units should be turned ON before the Model 8000A. If the 8000S, is not turned ON, the Model 8000S counter will not be recognized by the Model 8000A. This situation can be corrected by turning OFF the Model 8000A, turning ON the Model 8000S units, and then turning ON the Model 8000A. A command and function summary flow chart, for the Model 8000A is available in Appendix B. The [EXIT] key will return the user to the Main Function menu.

Note:

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APPENDIX A - REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS

HOST COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS


The Model 8000A/8000S Particle Counter (counter) can accept commands from a remote host computer and report data back to the host It is not necessary for the host to send any commands at all if data reporting is all that is needed. Reporting of data to the host computer can be enabled or disabled using the front panel keyboard. Nor is it necessary for the system to remain in REMOTE+ mode in order for the host to receive data. For example, the host may send a REMOTE+ command followed by a PR+ command to enable reporting of data, start the counter with an S command, and then disable remote commands by sending a REMOTE- command. The host will continue to receive data after each run, even though remote commands are disabled and the front panel keyboard is enabled. Before the counter will respond to any commands from the host (including REMOTE+), the operator must enable the host interface and set up communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.) using the front panel keyboard. However, this only needs to be done once. The communication parameters and interface enable/ disable status are stored in battery-backed RAM in the counter. The basic command structure is CMDx,param1,param2,... where x is counter number (1 or 2). If x is omitted, counter 1 is assumed. If the counter number is out of range or for a counter that is off line the echo would be ?CMD?,param1,param2,... For global commands the counter number is omitted. If a command has a bad parameter the command will be echoed back with a ? in place of the ! and one ? character in place of the first character of the bad parameter. Examples: C1,9 N,150 would echo would echo ?CC1,? limit of 8 channels ?N,?50 number of runs limit of 99

If an error occurs in processing a command, the echo will be: ?CMD,"error message string" (error message in quotes). Limits on parameters are the same as the limits from the keypad.

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Each command must be terminated with a carriage return character (ASCII code = 13 decimal). No additional characters (e.g. line feed) should be included. Responses sent to the host are also terminated with a carriage return. The response to unrecognized commands (including legal commands which are sent when the counter is not in REMOTE+ mode) is a ? character (terminated with carriage return). If the operator deletes a run (using the DELET RUN soft key) while reporting of either run data or average data is enabled, the message !ND (carriage return) will be sent to the host. The following are the commands to use: Command: REMOTE+ Response(s): !REMOTE+ Meaning: Enable remote commands. This command must be executed before any other commands (except REMOTE-) will be recognized. Execution of this command disables the front panel keyboard. Disable remote commands (and enable front panel keyboard). Queries data reporting format. The !DDD counter responds with !DDC if d data is cumulative, or !DDD if differential. Sets data reporting format (for host computer interface only) to cumulative. Sets data reporting format (for host computer interface only) to differential. Start the counter(s). The normal response is !S. If the counter was already running when the command was received, the response is !S-. Stop the counter(s). If run data reporting is enabled and the counter is currently running and in manual mode, the response will be followed by a report of the data. Enable reporting of averages. If run averaging is enabled (number of runs > 1), the average data will be reported after the specified number of runs is complete. Disable reporting of averages.

REMOTE-

!REMOTE-

DD !DDD

!DDC !DDD

DDC

!DDC

DDD

!DDD

!S

!H

PA+

!PA+

PA-

!PA-

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PAx !PAx,... !PAxRequests a download of the last computed average data for the specified counter. If none is available, the response is !PAx-. Otherwise the average data is reported (see format below). Enable reporting of run data. After each run is completed, the data will be reported automatically to the host. Disable reporting of run data. Requests a download of the data from the last run on the specified counter. If none is available, the response is !PrxOtherwise the run data is reported (see the next format) Set sample time. Get current sample time Set stabilization delay Get stabilization delay Set delay time Get delay time Set number of runs Get number of runs

PR+

!PR+

PRPRx

!PR!PRx,... !PRx-

Tx,HH:MM:SS Tx SDx,HH:MM:SS SDx DT,HH:MM:SS DT N,## N Quick Adjust: Ax

!Tx,HH:MM:SS !Tx,HH:MM:SS !SDx,HH:MM:SS !SDx,HH:MM:SS !DT,HH:MM:SS !DT,HH:MM:SS !N,## !N,##

Ax

Requests that a quick-adjust cycle be performed on the specified counter. If the counter number is omitted, counter 1 is assumed. There may be a delay of as much as 25 seconds before the response is sent. If a sample run is in progress when the command is received, the quick-adjust is not done, and this response is sent.

!QAx-

Note:

That the counter number is always included in this response, even if it was omitted from the command. ?QA? Error - invalid counter number specified, or counter not online.

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?QA,"error message" Error - an error message enclosed in double quotes is part of the response. Requests the current setting of the Quick-adjust rate parameter. The value is sent with the hours and minutes fields (always 2 digits each) separated by a colon, as shown. Sets the Quick-adjust rate parameter. The maximum value is 48 hours. A value of 00:00 disables the automatic quick-adjust feature. There was an error in the HH:MM parameter. The command is echoed back, preceded by a "?" character, with the first character of the parameter replaced with a "?".

QAR

!QAR,HH:MM

QAR,HH:MM

!QAR,HH:MM

?QAR,?...

SAMPLE MODE: GET Current Mode Mx !MMx !MTx !MCx !MMx !MTx !MCx !CCx,ch# !CCx,ch# !CLx,counts !CLx,counts Mode = manual Mode = time Mode = counts Set mode to manual Set mode to time Set mode to counts Set channel for counts mode Get channel for counts mode Set count limit for counts mode Set count limit for counts mode

MMx MTx MCx CCx,ch# CCx CLx,counts CLx

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SCANNER COMMANDS:

SCP

!SCP,0,0,0

This is the only scanner command supported by the Model 8000A. It is included to allow the host software to determine that there is no scanner present (the 8000A does not support the 162 and 202 scanners).

ALARMS: RAx RAx,counts RAx,LAx LAx,counts LAx,GAx !RAx,counts/min !RAx,counts/min !RAx,!LAx,counts !LAx,counts !LAx,!GAx,counts Inquire rate alarm setting Set rate alarm Disable rate alarm Inquire less than alarm setting Set less than alarm Disable less than alarm Inquire greater than alarm setting Set greater than alarm Disable greater than alarm Inquire which channel is set for alarms Set channel for alarms Enable alarm relay Disable alarm relay

GAx,counts GAx,CAx

!GAx,counts !GAx,!CAx,ch#

CAx,ch# E+ E-

!CAx,ch# !E+ !E-

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SETTING/REQUESTING VARIOUS SYSTEM PARAMETERS:

OP,Operator ID OP V

!OP,operator ID !OP,operator ID !V,fp,cntr1,cntr2,...

Set operator ID. Get operator ID.

Get firmware versions. The response contains the firmware version of the front panel firmware, followed by the version of the firmware in each counter board in the system. DLT,hh:mm:ss DLT !DLT,hh:mm:ss !DLT,hh:mm:ss Set Delete time. Get Delete time.

SPLn,field1,field2,field3,field4 !SPLn,field1,field2,field3,field4 Set sample ID fields. SPLn !SPLn,field1,field2,field3,field4 Get sample ID fields. BKn,x !BKn,x Turn background subtraction on (x = 1) or off (x = 0). Get background subtraction status.

BKn

!BKn,x

BKGn,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8 !BKGn,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8 Set background data for counter n. c1..c8 are the channel data. The date and time are the date and time when the data were collected. All 8 channels must be sent, in differential form. This command does not alter the background enable/disable status. Use the BK command to enable background after setting the background data. BKGn !BKGn,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss,c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6,c7,c8 Get the background data for counter n. The data sent is the differential data. !BKGnThis response is sent if no background data has been stored for this counter. Set dilution factor.

DFn,x.x

!DFn,x.x

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DFn STDn,X !DFn,x.x !STDn,X Get dilution factor. Set standard. Values of X: I = ISO N = NAS 1638 P = USP 24<788> J = JP<13> E = EP<99> M = Mil-Std-1246A F = Fed-Std-209E U = User-defined Z = None

STDn VOLn,x.xx VOLn USN,x

!STDn,X !VOLn,x.xx !VOLn,x.xx !USN,x

Get standard. Set sample volume (in mL). Get sample volume (in mL). Load user-defined standard number x (1..4).

?USN,"Standard #x not defined" This response is sent if the specified standard has not been defined. USN !USN,x Get number of loaded userdefined standard.

USI

!USI,x,standard name,classes Get identifying info about userdefined standard which is presently loaded. x is standard number (1..4), classes is number of defined classes. These values may not be set by the host.

CK,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss !CK,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss Set the counter's date and time clock. CK !CK,mm/dd/yy,hh:mm:ss Get the counter's date and time clock.

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TRANSDUCER RELATED:

XUN,X

!XUN,X

Set transducer units, X = E (English) or M (metric). Get transducer units.

XUN XDU

!XUN,X !XDU,xdu1,xdu2,xdu3,xdu4

Get transducer values. All 4 transducer values are sent. If fewer than 4 transducers are connected, some fields will be empty, but the separating commas will be present. See below under "Run Data Format" for the format of transducer values. CHANNEL THRESHOLD SETTINGS: CSx,size1,size2,size3,size4,size5,size6,size7,size8 !CSx,XXXX.XX,XXXX.XX,..... Set channel sizes (floating pt numbers) specified in micrometers CSx !CSx,XXXX.XX,XXXX.XX,..... Inquire channel settings returns sizes in floating point number to two decimal places. CVx !CVx,T,Model,Serial,noise,n,size1,mV1,...,sizen,mVn !CVx,Q,Model,Serial,noise,slope,intercept !CVx,U Get the calibration curve for the sensor on the specified counter, where x specifies the counter number. The first parameter specifies the curve type: T may be S for a scattering sensor with a single set of data points, E for an extinction sensor with a single set of data points, A for the first set of data points (small points) for a sensor with two sets of data points, and B for the second set of points (large points). Q specifies a parametric equation curve for an extinction sensor. For a dual-mode sensor, the response will always be two strings: the "!CVx,A,..." string followed immediately by the "!CVx,B,..." string. Model is an alphanumeric field of up to 14 characters specifying sensor model name. Serial is an alphanumeric field of up to 14 characters specifying sensor serial number. Noise is the sensor noise value, in millivolts. n is the number of points in the curve, which is followed by the n data points (particle size in micrometers followed by sensor output in millivolts). For curve type = Q, noise, slope and intercept are the equation parameters. All numeric values are floating point numbers (with decimal points). If the calibration curve has not been defined, the response is "!CVx,U". For more information, see the description of the ALTER CAL soft key function.

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CVx,T,Model,Serial,noise,... !CVx,T,Model,Serial,noise,... ?CVx,"error message" Set the sensor calibration curve for the specified counter. T specifies curve type, and must be S, E, A, B or Q. The other parameters are as described above, in the response to the "Get calibration curve" command (CVx with no parameters). For a dual-mode sensor, the "CVx,A,..." command must be sent first, followed (after receipt of the "!CVx,A,..." response) by the "CVx, B,..." command. The data points in the calibration curve must be sent in increasing order by particle size. The number of points in a curve must be at least 4, and the total number of points must not exceed 20 (for dual-mode sensors, this is the total for both curves). There may be a long delay before the response is sent, while an automatic calibration cycle occurs (as long as 15 seconds). See the description of the ALTER CAL soft key function for more information. If a parameter error occurs, the bad parameter will be marked with a "?" character. If some other error occurs, an error message, enclosed in double quotes, will be returned.

CALIBRATION RELATED: CNn,x !CNn,x Set number of channels to x(1..8). Number of channels is always set to 8 when the CS command with parameters is executed, so this command is needed after CS to set number of channels back to some value less than 8, if desired. Get number of channels. Load calibration curve number x on counter n. X is from 1 to 4. This response is sent if the specified calibration has not been defined. Get calibration curve number.

CNn

!CNn,x

CVNn,x

!CVNn,x

?CVNn,"Calibration #x not defined"

CVNn

!CVNn,x

CVIn,comments,mm/dd/yy,MS,x.x !CVIn,comments,mm/dd/yy,MS,x.x Set calibration identifying information for the presently loaded calibration curve. This command does not cause the calibration curve to be stored, so it should be followed by the CV

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command to set the calibration data and cause the data to be stored. MS is a 2character material/solvent code: AW = ACFTD in Water AO = ACFTD in Oil LW = Latex in Water LO = Latex in Oil GW = Glass in Water GO = Glass in Oil ?? = Other or unknown x.x is flow rate in mL/min.

CVIn

!CVIn,comments,mm/dd/yy,MS,x.x Get calibration identifying information.

DATA REPORTING FORMAT CONTROL:


RF,x !RF,x Sets the data format for run data and average data. x is 0 for short format (default), or 1 for long format. Short format data uses the existing!PR and !PA strings for reporting to the host. Long format uses the new !LPR and !LPA strings (see below). Reporting from all counters in the system is controlled by this command. Query data reporting format. Request long format data from last run. Request long format average data.

RF LPRn

!RF,x !LPRn,...

LPAn

!LPAn,...

DATA SENT AFTER EACH RUN OR IN RESPONSE TO PRX (SHORT FORMAT):

!PRx,HH:MM:SS.SS,HH:MM:SS,BP,RP,GP,LP,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,...,XXXXXXX, Class BF,RF,GF,LF

Where x is the counter number, the next field is the elapsed run time to the hundredths of a second; the next field is the stabilization delay; the next four fields are baseline pass/fail, rate alarm pass/fail, greater than alarm pass/fail and less than alarm pass/fail; the next 8 fields are the counts (cumulative or differential) for channels 1 through 8, respectively (number of digits varies - leading zeroes are not used); and the last field is the classification string for the selected standard. If a standard is not in use, this field will be empty, but the comma which precedes the field will be present. If a run error occurs will return: ?PRx,"error message"

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When transducer support is added, the classification string may optionally be followed by transducer values.

AVERAGED DATA (SHORT FORMAT):


!PAx,n,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,...,XXXXXXX,Class Where x is the counter number, n is the number of runs included in the average; the next 8 fields are the averaged counts (cumulative or differential) for channels 1 through 8, respectively; and the last field is the classification string for the selected standard. If a standard is not in use, this field will be empty, but the comma which precedes the field will be present.

RUN DATA (SHORT FORMAT):


The following is the format for data sent to the host after each run or in response to the PRx command:
!PRx, HH:MM:SS.SS, HH:MM:SS, BP, RP, GP, LP, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, Class, BF, RF, GF, LF

w See Below Channel 8 Counts Channel 7 Counts Channel 6 Counts Channel 5 Counts Channel 4 Counts Channel 3 Counts Channel 2 Counts Channel 1 Counts Less than Alarm - LP = Pass, LF = Fail Greater than Alarm - GP = Pass, GF = Fail Rate Alarm - RP = Pass, RF = Fail Baseline - BP= Pass, BF = Fail Stabilization Time Delay Run- Elapsed Time (to hundreths of seconds) x = Counter Number (1 to 4)

*Classification String for the selection standard. If no standard is in use, the field is empty. Preceeding comma (,) will be present at all times. wTransducer: Metric: English: Temperature part of , temperature/relative humidity Relative humidity part Differential pressure , Air velocity Mass flow rate (gas) Unknown 4-20 mA transducer x.xC ,x.xF

,x.x% x.xPAS ,x.xxxM/SEC ,xSLPM ,x.xxmA ,x.xxmA

,x.x% ,x.xxx"H2O ,x.xFPM ,x.xSCFM

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The x's shown above represent the numbers which appear in the output. The number of digits shown to the right of the decimal is the number actually sent. The number of digits to the left of the decimal will vary, depending on the size of the number (1 or more digits, leading zeroes suppressed). Fields are separated with commas. The leading comma is shown. The last transducer value will not be followed by a comma. If an A/D error occurred when reading the transducer value, the number will be replaced by three question marks (e.g. ???SCFM). The transducer fields are preceded by the standard classification string. If no classification standard (NAS 1638, MIL-STD-1246A, etc.) is in use, the classification string is empty, but it's preceding comma is still present, e.g !PR1,00:01:00.00,00:00:00,BP,RP,GP,LP,121023,2302,1078,42,7,0,0,0,,0.110 "H2O Either metric or English units may be sent. The selection of units is controlled by a setup screen on the counter (the operator cannot control this over the host interface). Units: C = degrees Centigrade % = percent relative humidity "H2O = inches of water FPM = feet per minute SCFM = standard cubic feet per minute CFM = cubic feet per minute F = degrees Fahrenheit PAS = Pascals M/SEC = meters per second SLPM = standard liters per minute LPM = liters per minute mA = milliamperes.

Averaged Data (Short Format)


!PAx, n, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, Class,

Classification string for the selected standard. If no standard is selected, field is empty, but preceeding comma will be present. Channel 8 Averaged Counts Channel 7 Averaged Counts Channel 6 Averaged Counts Channel 5 Averaged Counts Channel 4 Averaged Counts Channel 3 Averaged Counts Channel 2 Averaged Counts Channel 1 Averaged Counts Number of runs included in the average x = Counter Number (1 to 2)

DATA REPORTING (LONG FORMAT): When the long format is enabled via the DF command, the counter sends the new !LPR and!LPA response strings instead of the !PR and !PA strings. The differences are some additional fields, the three character response names (LPR and LPA), and the absence of the Stabilization delay field

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RUN DATA:
!LPRx,HH:MM:SS.XX,BP/BF,RP/RF,GP/GF,LP/LF,Channels,D/C, XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX, XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX, VV.VV,MM/DD/YY,HH:MM:SS,Operator ID,Sample ID1,Sample ID2,Sample ID3,Sample ID4,Class{,Transducer(s)}

Note:

The data string is shown on separate lines for clarity only - the data is sent as one continuous string, terminated by a carriage return

Where x is the counter number, the next field is the elapsed run time to hundredths of second resolution; the next four fields are baseline pass/fail (BP or BF), rate alarm pass/fail, greater than alarm pass/fail and less than alarm pass/fail; the next field is number of channels programmed (1 to 8); the next field is either D (for differential data) or C (for cumulative data); the next 8 fields are the particle size thresholds for all 8 channels, starting with channel 1; the next 8 fields are the counts (cumulative or differential) for channels 1 through 8, respectively (number of digits varies - leading zeroes are not used); VV.VV is the user-specified sample volume, in mL; the next field is the date on which the sample run occurred; the next field is the time at which the sample run occurred; the next field is the operator ID; the next 4 fields are the 4 fields of the Sample ID; and the last field is the classification string for the selected standard. If a standard is not in use, this field will be empty, but the comma which precedes the field will be present. When transducer support is added, the classification string may optionally be followed by transducer values. AVERAGED DATA:

!LPAx,n,Channels,D/C,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX,XXX.XX, XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XXXXXXX, VV.VV,MM/DD/YY,HH:MM:SS,Operator ID,Sample ID1,Sample ID2,Sample ID3,Sample ID4,Class

Note:

The data string is shown on separate lines for clarity only - the data is sent as one continuous string, terminated by a carriage return

Where x is the counter number, n is the number of runs included in the average; the next field is the number of channels programmed (1 to 8); the next field is either D (for differential data) or C (for cumulative data); the next 8 fields are the particle size thresholds for all 8 channels, starting with channel 1; the next 8 fields are the averaged counts (cumulative or differential) for channels 1 through 8, respectively (number of digits varies - leading zeroes are not used); VV.VV is the user-specified sample volume, in mL; the next field is the date on which the sample average was taken; the next field is the time at which the sample average was taken; the next field is the operator ID; the next 4 fields are the 4 fields of the Sample ID; and the last field is the classification string for the selected standard. If a standard is not in use, this field will be empty, but the comma that precedes the field will be present.

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NOTES

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Appendix B: Menu Commands


The enclosed chart shows the menu headigs for the Model 8000A. The shaded boxes on the first chart are the menu headings in the Main Function Menu; the plain boxes are the headings in the subsequent sub-menus. The second chart shows the headings for several sub-sub-menus. On this chart the shaded boxes represent the key in the sub-menu used to access the sub-sub-menu.

Miscellaneous Functions Menu


CNTR COMM USER STD SAVE BKGRD SET ALARMS SET CLCOK HOST SETUP

Model 8000A Menu Commands

MORE

SETUP Parameters Function Menu GLOBAL SETUP CNTR SETUP 209E SETUP 209E PRINT PASS WORD

Appendix B: Menu Commands

SET IDS

ACTIV CNTRS

SHOW STD

LOAD STD

ALTER STD

PRINT STD

3000A SAMPLER

CAL Calibration Functions Menu


Password Functions Menu 3000A Functions M

MORE

SHOW CAL

SET CAL

BIN SIZE

BIN MV

PRINT CAL

DISP Additional Calibrations Menu


Set Calibration Functions Menu

AUTO ADJUS

QUICK ADJUST

SHOW XDUS

PRINT XDUS

SENSR CAL

MAINT FUNCS

PRINT Display Parameters Menu DISP PREFS DISP RUN DISP AVG DISP BACK
Sensor Calibrations Function Menu

Maintenance Functio DISP RESLT

START

Printers Parameters Menu

STOP

AUTO PRINT

PRINT RUN

PRINT AVG

PRINT BACK

PRINT RESLT

PRINT SETUP

APPENDIX C: FRONT PANEL ERROR MESSAGES

Appendix C: Front Panel Error Messages


MODEL 8000A ERROR MESSAGES
The following information will describe the error messages and particle counter condition or operations that may cause the error messages to occur. If any questions arise, contact your local HIAC/ROYCO Service Center for assistance.

ERROR MESSAGES & DESCRIPTIONS:


In general, when an error condition has occurred, an error message will appear in the second line of the display. This error advisory message calls attention to an operating failure or counter performance failure. It appears in the line just above the soft key display area . There are two possible advisory messages: ERROR - Hit [.] to continue WARNING - Hit [.] to continue The word "ERROR" or "WARNING" will flash to call the operator's attention to the condition. A "warning" is given to notify the operator of a condition which may or may not require operator input to remedy, e.g. if a bin size value is entered that is beyond the range of the sensor calibration data. An "error" message indicates a condition which almost certainly will require some action on the part of the operator. When observing the flashing advisory message, read the message on the display, and press the "." key on the key pad to proceed past the error condition. If the operator does not understand an error message, contact your local HIAC/ROYCO Technical Service Center for assistance.

PARAMETER ENTRY ERRORS


These error messages appear to notify the operator of an incorrect or inappropriate entry of a parameter or value from the keypad. Error - value must be > 0 Error - value must be <= X Error - value must be >= X Error - value must be >= X and <= Y Error - value must be >= 1 Error - must be >= X, <= Y Error - channel must be between 1 and 8 The value which the operator has just entered is not within an appropriate range for that value. The error message indicates the legal range of values (X and Y will be some actual values in the displayed message). Error - must be in increasing order

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The values entered (for bin sizes, etc.) must be in increasing order. Error - scatter points out of order Error - calibration points out of order

The sensor calibration data points must be entered in increasing order by particle size Error - small & large sizes must overlap When the operator enters a calibration for a dual-mode sensor, there must be some overlap in the particle size domain between the data for the scattering (or high-gain) input and the data for the extinction (or low gain) input. It is sufficient for the small size data to end at the particle size at which the large size data begins, but greater overlap is preferable.

COMMUNICATIONS ERRORS & CONTAMINATION PCB FAILURES


These messages indicate either a problem in the communications between the front panel processor and the processor on the contam (i.e. counter) board, or a failure reported by the contam board to the front panel. In these messages, SIC refers to the Serial Instrument Communications protocol, and the x in "Cntr x" will be the actual counter number on which the error occurred. SIC error Cntr x PROM checksum error The PROM (programmable read-only memory) chip on the contam board which contains the firmware program for the contam board is faulty and needs to be replaced. SIC error Cntr x RAM read/write error A memory diagnostic on the contam board has found an error in the system RAM (random access memory). The system will need to be repaired. SIC error Cntr x TRAP instruction A "TRAP" instruction was executed by the processor on the contam board. This should not happen. It could be caused by a faulty microprocessor chip, faulty PROM or RAM chips, or some other problem. This system will need to be repaired. SIC error Cntr x A/D failure This indicates a failure in the analog-to-digital circuitry on the contam board. This circuitry is used mainly to support transducers. SIC error Cntr x RAM checksum error The area of memory on the contam board which contains system parameters, calibration data, etc. which must be remembered by the system contains a checksum (basically an arithmetic sum of the data bytes) which allows the firmware to determine if the contents have changed unexpectedly. This error may be caused by a failure of

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the battery, a faulty memory chip, or some other problem. When this happens, all of the stored parameters and data are lost. SIC error Cntr x floating point error This message indicates that a floating point arithmetic error (such as a division by zero) has occurred on the contam board. It may be caused either by a hardware failure or by a firmware bug on the contam board. If possible, make note of the conditions that existed when this error occurred, and report them to HIAC/ROYCO Customer Service. SIC error Cntr x clock failure This message indicates a failure of the real-time clock chip that maintains the date and time. It may also indicate a low battery condition. SIC error Cntr x SIC timeout The contam board failed to respond to a command from the front panel processor. This may be caused by a fatal hardware error condition, probably on the contam board. In versions of the firmware before version 4.6 (8000) or 1.8 (52XX) and 14 (contam board), this error condition might occasionally occur due to system noise. Check the counter's firmware version and, if necessary, contact HIAC/ROYCO for upgrade information. SIC error Cntr x bad character recvd A particular character was expected, as dictated by the SIC protocol, and a different character was received. See the description of SIC timeout (the same firmware version dependency applies as in the above error messages). Error Cntr x: sampler not connected An attempt was made to run the counter in VOLUME mode, and the contam board found that no volumetric sampler was connected. Error Cntr x: Math overflow When converting a particle size to a millivolt value or vice versa, the contam board firmware calculated an unreasonably large result. This may be caused by corrupted data in the sensor calibration, or by an attempt to set a channel to a particle size beyond the range of the calibration data. Error Cntr x: Block size error The contam board received a data or parameter block from the front panel board that was not the expected size. This error should not occur. Error Cntr x: Block not found Error Cntr x: Duplicate allocation Error Cntr x: Directory full Error Cntr x: Memory full Error Cntr x: Block checksum error Error Cntr x: Block offset error

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The contam board firmware has a set of memory management commands for making memory storage available to the front panel processor. All of these error messages are errors that might be reported by the memory management firmware. However, none of them should occur. If they do, it may indicate a firmware bug. Please report these error conditions to HIAC/ROYCO Customer Service. Error Cntr x Analog consts undefined The analog constants that define some contam board characteristics have not been set. See the SET CONSTS soft key function. Warning Cntr x Cal not defined The operator is attempting to set channel thresholds without having first defined the sensor calibration. Warning Cntr x Can't calc. size The contam board firmware attempted to calculate a particle size from a millivolt value, using the sensor calibration data, and was not successful. This message might occur after performing the BIN MV function to set the channel threshold voltages. Warning Cntr x mV limited to max The calculation of threshold voltage from particle size resulted in a value greater than the counter's full-scale potential (10 V), and so that channel's threshold voltage was set to the full-scale value. Warning Cntr x Bin mV < 2 * Noise This message only appeared in early versions of the firmware. It indicates that a channel is being set to a threshold voltage close to the sensor noise value. No online counters The front panel was not able to establish communications with the contam board. This message indicates a serious problem which will require servicing. Error: X online counters (Y is max) After power-up, the front panel processor determines how many counters are connected. This message indicates that too many counters are online. The limits are: 4 for counters with front panel firmware earlier than version 5.0; and 2 for the counters with firmware versions 5.0 and later.

AUTO-ADJUST & QUICK-ADJUST ERRORS


Auto-adjust is an internal calibration process initiated by pressing the AUTO ADJUS soft key. It takes about 3 minutes to perform. Quick-adjust is a shorter process which uses the same internal calibration circuitry to fine-tune the channel threshold voltage settings. It takes about 8 to 15 seconds to perform. Quick-adjust is performed automatically when the channel threshold settings are changed,

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periodically at the user-specified Quick-adjust rate, and in response to the QUICK ADJUS soft key. Error Cntr x: Auto adjustment timeout Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, counts high Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, counts low Error Cntr x: Cal pulse generator bad Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, offset low Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, offset These errors indicate a problem with the contam board that will require that some servicing be performed. Contact HIAC/ROYCO Customer Service or your field service representative. Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, nonlinear Error Cntr x: Auto adjust, unstable These errors indicate problems that might be transient in nature. If one of these errors occurs during a quick-adjust cycle, try executing the AUTO ADJUS function, followed by QUICK ADJUS. If both functions pass, the operator can safely use the counter. If the system has contam firmware version 13 or lower, the operator may want to get an upgrade. Version 14 loosens an error check that was unnecessarily tight, and makes the "unstable" error less likely to occur. Error Cntr x: Auto-adjustment not done The AUTO ADJUS function has not been performed on the system. It is necessary to perform AUTO ADJUS at least once, otherwise the quick-adjust process (that finetunes the counter's channel threshold voltages) will not occur, and the operator will not get the best possible results from the counter

MISCELLANEOUS ERROR MESSAGES


Warning - Standard Selection Overridden The bin sizes that the operator has chosen are incompatible with the standard specified in the "Standard" field of the CNTR SETUP function. The standard will be overridden, and the standard field will contain "None". Warning - Extrapolating Beyond Cal Points Some of the bin sizes entered by the operator (or which were set automatically when a standard was selected) do not lie within the range of particle sizes contained in the sensor calibration data. The firmware will extrapolate to obtain a threshold voltage. Be aware that extrapolation may result in erroneous threshold voltages. Error - No Calibration Points Entered The operator failed to enter calibration data points in the ALTER CAL function. Error - Too Many Calibration Points The total number of calibration points entered by the operator must not exceed 20 points for a dual range sensor (16 for other sensors). For a dual range sensor, the

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scattering (high gain) part of the calibration curve may contain a maximum of 16 points, and the extinction (low gain) may contain up to 16 points, but the total number of points may not exceed 20. Printer Timeout The strip printer is not responding. This may be caused by an internal cabling problem, or by a more serious printer fault Host Interface: Overrun Error Host Interface: Parity Error Host Interface: Framing Error These error messages indicate a problem in the interface between the counter and the host computer. Verify that the baud rate, number of data bits and stop bits, and the parity specified in the HOST SETUP function match the corresponding settings on the host computer. If the host computer is turned off or on while connected to the counter, one of these errors may occur. The error is not significant in this case. Host interface: Buffer Overflow This error occurs when the host computer is sending commands faster than the counter can process the incoming data. This may indicate an error in the host software, since the host computer should always wait for a response before sending the next command. Error - Running, Can't do Quick-Adjust The operator pressed the QUICK ADJUS soft key while the counter was running. Do not perform a quick-adjust during a sample run, because the quick-adjust will cause corruption of the data being taken. Password Didn't Verify - Error This message occurs when using the SET PASWD function. If the operator fails to re-enter the password successfully for verification, this message appears. The original password will not be changed. Error - A/D Overflow The analog-to-digital chip on the contam board detected an "out of range" condition when attempting to read the voltage from one of its inputs. The firmware will try to read the voltage twice before reporting this error. An error of this type may indicate a problem with a transducer. Error - Cal Curve Undefined Error - Counter x Cal Curve Undefined The operator has not entered sensor calibration data, and the function being attempted requires a calibration curve. Block of Wrong Size Recvd from Cntr Block of Wrong Size Recvd from Cntr x The contam board firmware, in response to some command, sent a data or parameter block to the front panel processor that was not the expected size. This

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error can occur when first powering up the unit after a firmware change. If the error continues to occur, contact HIAC/ROYCO Customer Service. Warning - Chan 1 < Noise + 2 mV Warning - Cntr x, Ch 1 < Noise + 2 mV This error message indicates that the lowest channel setting is set to a threshold voltage too close to the sensor noise level. Error - Two or More Dual Transducers The system can support only one dual-output transducer (such as a temperature + humidity instrument) at a time. Error Setting Clock This error informs the operator that an attempt to set the real-time clock on the contam board has failed. Warning - Reversal at X to Y um This warning advises the operator that the sensor calibration data contains a reversal (a region where the calibration curve is not monotonic) in the indicated size range. The operator will not be able to set channel thresholds to sizes within that range. Error - Cannot Set Bin to X um The operator attempted to set a channel to a size threshold that lies within a reversal. Warning - Bin X mV Setting < Bin After setting the counter's channels by particle size, the firmware checks the voltage thresholds. An error message of this type informs the operator that the thresholds are not increasing with increasing particle size. This may indicate an error in calibration data points. Check the calibration data entered in the counter against the calibration data provided with the sensor using the SHOW CAL function. Error Cntr x: Baseline High The sensor baseline output voltage exceeded the channel 1 threshold voltage for 50 milliseconds or more. Several problems cause a baseline high error. The less serious problems are overconcentrated samples and bubbles in liquid samples. More serious problems include laser diode failure and sensor failure. A baseline high may also indicate the need for a routine sensor cleaning. If the operator cannot find bubbles, an overconcentrated sample condition or a clogged sensor, contact a HIAC/ROYCO Service Center. Error Cntr x: Baseline Low The sensor output voltage dropped below -800 mV for 500 microseconds or longer. An error of this type may indicate a need for sensor maintenance

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APPENDIX C: FRONT PANEL ERROR MESSAGES MESSAGES RELATING TO FED-STD-209E


Error - Some Channel Must Affect Result This message appears if the operator specifies "No" for all channels on the second page of the 209E SETUP function Error - Too Many Sizes Specified The operator may use up to 4 particle sizes to determine compliance. This error message appears when the operator specifies "Yes" for more than 4 channels in the second page of the 209E SETUP function. Error - Minimum Sample Volume = The operator specified a sample volume smaller than the required minimum sample volume for the specified 209E class. X is the minimum volume required by the standard. Error - Location Already Done The operator attempted to repeat sampling at a location that was tested earlier. Error - Cannot use X The range of particle sizes used to determine compliance is determined by the cleanliness class and specified by the standard. The operator specified "Yes" in the 209E SETUP function for a particle size (X) which is invalid for the specified cleanliness class. Error - Must Display The "Last Display Chan" parameter in the 209E SETUP function limits the displays and printouts to the channels of interest. The operator must display all channels that are specified "Yes" in the 209E SETUP function Error - FED-STD-209E and > 1 Cntr Active If the operator wants to use the 209E function with an 8000 that has a 8000s slave counters attached, the operator must use the ACTIV CNTRS function to disable all counters except the one on which the 209E function is running.

MESSAGES SPECIFIC TO THE 8000


Error - Some Counter(s) in Manual Mode This message can occur when an 8000s slave counter is in the system. When the operator presses START, the firmware checks to verify that all counters are in compatible counting modes. This sage indicates that the counter is in Manual Mode. Error - Invalid Slope Value

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An invalid value for slope was entered in the ALTER CAL function. The valid range of values appears in the Help line when the operator makes the entry. Error - Invalid Intercept Value An invalid value for the intercept was entered in the ALTER CAL function. The valid range of values appears in the Help line when the operator makes the entry. Error - USP <788> and > 1 Cntr If the operator is using a system with a 8000s slave counter and USP24<788>, the operator must disable all the counters except for the one being used to measure compliance. The operator can disable counters using the ACTIV CNTRS function Error - JP <13> and > 1 Cntr If the operator is using a system with a 8000s slave counter and JP<13>, the operator must disable all the counters except for the one being used to measure compliance. The operator can disable counters using the ACTIV CNTRS function Error EP <99> and > 1 Cntr If the operator is using a system with a 8000s slave counter and EP <99>, the operator must disable all the counters except for the one being used to measure compliance. The operator can disable counters using the ACTIV CNTRS function Error - Must be at least 1 Active In the ACTIV CNTRS function, the operator deactivated all counters in the system.

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Appendix D- Calibration Features

Appendix D- Model 8000A Calibration Features


Caution The calibration of sensors using the Test Dust and Moving Window Calibrations Features supplied with the Model 8000A Counter's firmware require that the operator has an understanding of the methodologies necessary to perform an accurate calibration. To calibrate a sensor to meet the requirements of a National Institute of Standards (NIST) the operator must use NIST-certified test equipment. To meet several sensor calibration standards, the operator is required to perform a more intensive calibration than the calibration features of the Model 8000A firmware. The operator should check with the facility's Quality Control/ Quality Assurance departments for information on meeting the calibration specifications for the sensor. Contact your local HIAC/ROYCO Service Center for more information. Your local HIAC/ROYCO Service Center has service contracts available to support your system's calibration requirements.

AUTOMATIC TEST DUST CALIBRATION


The CAL DUST Function automates the sensor calibration process using ISO Medium Test Dust, AC Fine Test Dust, or glass spheres in oil or water. The basis of Test Dust calibration is that the distribution of particle sizes present in ACFTD is well characterized and that, for any given concentration of Test Dust in solution, the number of particles greater than any given size can be calculated with reasonable accuracy. Solutions of Test Dust in oil are often used for particle sensor calibration, especially in the hydraulics industry. Test Dust and glass spheres sensor calibration kits are available from HIAC/ROYCO. The number of particles present at several sizes are determined experimentally, and printed on a certification slip which accompanies the kit. The purpose of a Test Dust calibration procedure, whether automatic or manual, is to determine what channel settings (in mV) give the expected number of particle counts at each of the sizes of interest. The CAL DUST procedure automates this process by making adjustments to the channel settings and running the counter repeatedly until the expected results are obtained to within an acceptable tolerance. A volumetric sampler, such as the HIAC/ROYCO Model ABS2, are often used for Test Dust calibrations. While a volumetric sampler is not required for Test Dust calibration, it is essential that the sampler's delivery system maintains a constant flow rate through the sensor. The volumetric sampler's stir mechanism will also assure that the Test Dust stays in solution throughout the procedure. Some volumetric samplers have stir bar mechanisms that produce magnetic fields; the effects of the magnetic field on the suspended particles should be considered.

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The CAL DUST feature will prompt the operator for a number of screens requesting information about the system before starting the calibration. After pressing theCAL DUST key, the key will change to NEXT PAGE. Use the NEXTPAGE key to proceed to the next screen after completing the current screen.

ACFTD CALIBRATION PARAMETERS


The concentration field (ie concentration of ACFTD in oil) shows 0.00 mg/L. If the operator specifies 0.00 as the concentration, the firmware will not calculate the number of particles present at each particle size, but will require the operator to supply the numbers. This is the normal procedure when using a Test Dust calibration kit where the certification slip provides this information. If the operator knows the contraction of Test Dust in oil, and enters that value, the program will calculate the number of particles present at each size using the sample volume concentration. A delay may be required between runs to allow the sampler to drain. If you are using an ABS sampler without the auto-drain feature, the sampler will have to be drained manually between runs. Set the delay between runs long enough to drain the sampler. When TIME mode is selected, Sample Time and Stabilize Delay fields are added. Appropriate values must be entered into these fields. The second screen allows the operator to establish the number of particle sizes to be analyzed, and specify the actual sizes and anticipated number of particles of each size. See the certification slip contained in the calibration kit to obtain this information. The third screen prompts the operator to enter the type of sensor being used, and the sensor noise. If a dual-mode sensor is being used, the signal source must also be specified. Specify small for the scattering (high-gain signal) and large for the extinction (low gain signal). The final screen prompts the operator to enter the millivolt (mV) values for each specified particle size. The program will supply its own suggestion based on the calibration curve loaded, but allows the operator to modify the values as necessary. Normally the suggested values are acceptable. After the fourth screen is completed, the counter prompts the operator to prepare the sample: Prepare sample. Press [ENTER] when ready. Note: Make sure the sample is well-shaken, and use a stir bar to keep the particles in solution.

After the [ENTER] key is pressed, the program starts sampling operations, adjusting the counter's millivolt settings after each run, until the counts in all channels are close enough to the expected counts previously entered. All 8 channels are displayed during the run, even if fewer than 8 sizes were specified. If the channel is not being used, no expected size or counts will be displayed. The calibration should be complete after 4 to 6 runs, although more than 6 runs may be required of more than 6 sizes are being analyzed at once. If the particles start coming out of solution during the run, the program may not be able to find proper settings. If the program can not obtain acceptable results on all channels within 15 runs, an error message will be displayed and the calibration aborted. D-2

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At the end of a successful calibration, the operator will be prompted to save the calibration data as the active calibration curve: calibration completed Save as sensor calibration: Yes If the operator enters Yes the counter will ask which calibration algorithm to use: Equation or Interpolation. If Equation is selected, the counter will attempt to fir the data to the standard extinction sensor equation: V-N = I(d^S) Whether the operator chose to save the data as a calibration curve or not, the program will ask whether to print the results. Before exiting the CAL DUST feature, the firmware will display the final results.

MOVING WINDOW DIFFERENTIAL HALF-COUNT CALIBRATION


The MOVNG WINDW function automates the process of calibrating a sensor by the moving window differential half-count method using a set of monodispersed particle calibration standards, such as latex particles in water. The basis of this calibration method is that if the particle standard has a Gaussian distribution, then the counts in the differential channel extending from a particle size equal to 85% of the center of the distribution to the center should be equal to the counts in a second differential channel extending from the center to a size 115% of the central size. The method starts with an initial suggestion for the central voltage (provided by the firmware or the user) and zeroes in on the final result by a binary search method. The setting is considered correct when the two differential channels are equal to within +/- 3%. The MOVNG WINDW function prompts the operator for necessary information before starting the actual calibration. After the operator presses the MOVNG WINDW key, it changes to a NEXT PAGE key; use this key to move to the next page after each page is completed. Normally a volumetric sampler, such as the HIAC/ROYCO Model 3000A, is used with this procedure. While a volumetric sampler is not required, it is necessary that the sampler maintains a constant flow rate to the sensor. A delay may be required between runs while the sampler cycles; enter this in the Delay between Run field. Enter a value in the Stabiliz. Delay field to provide time for the flow rate to stabilize before testing is started on each run. The second screen prompts the operator to enter the type of sensor being used, and the sensor noise. If a dual-mode sensor is being used, the signal source must also be specified. Specify small for the scattering (high-gain signal) and large for the extinction (low gain signal). The third screen prompts the operator to enter the size particle to be analyzed. The Moving Window calibration determines each particle size individually; after each size is completed the operator will be given the opportunity to do another particle size. This screen also allows the operator to predict the center voltage for the particle size; the operator can accept the firmware's suggestion or enter another.

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After the third screen is completed, the counter prompts the operator to prepare the sample: Prepare sample. Press [ENTER] when ready. The actual concentration of particles in the sample is crucial; each sample run requires 1000 counts. If the particle standard is too dilute and fewer than 1000 counts is received in one cycle of the sampler, the program will display the following message: Error - too few particles Likewise, an overconcentrated sample will provide incorrect results. If the firmware determines the sample may be overconcentrated, the following message is displayed: Error - sample may be overconcentrated If either of these messages occurs, adjust the particle concentration and rerun the sample. The firmware will perform multiple runs on each sample before determining the particle size. During the run, the current data is displayed. Once the firmware has developed an acceptable result, the following message is displayed: Warning: The remaining runs will require 5000 counts per run. If necessary, hit [.] to pause and add sample, or change the number of counts required. Press [.] to pause, [ENTER] to continue, or type a new value and press [ENTER] to continue, or press [EXIT] to abort the run. If the operator does not respond within 30 seconds, the firmware automatically continues, expecting 5000 counts in each run. If the firmware can not find a setting that generated the expected result, the following message is displayed: Error- can not find correct setting This problem may be caused by an unstable flow rate or from attempting to calibrate the sensor too close to the sensor's noise level. If the calibration is successful, the firmware displays the following message: Do another particle [Yes/No] Use the arrow keys to select yes or no and press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. If Yes is selected, the firmware return to the screen requesting particle size information. If No is selected, the operator can choose whether to save the calibration or not, and whether to print the calibration. The results for all particles will be displayed on the screen when exiting this feature.

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BR 8 / FE-80 Filter System Options

Note:
The BR 8 Betaratiometer / FE-80 Air Filter Test System options, designed for specific filter test applications, contain specialized resident firmware and are factory configured options. For further information about the BR 8 or FE-80, contact your local HIAC representative or Pacific Scientific Instruments Factory. Contact information is in the front of this manual, and on the back cover.

BR

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System Document

Options Part Verision

Operations Manual No. 720-150-0005 2.0, April 1993

Contents
Introduction1 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................ 2 BETA SETUP [FILTR SETUP] Soft Key Function ............................................................ 2
First screen: .................................................................................................................................. 2 Second screen: ............................................................................................................................. 3

CHAN GROUP Soft Key Function ..................................................................................... 4 DP GROUP Soft Key Function .......................................................................................... 4 XDU SETUP Soft Key Function ......................................................................................... 5 Other Functions .................................................................................................................. 6 FED-STD-209D ................................................................................................................... 7 Hardware Setup .................................................................................................................. 7 Software Setup ................................................................................................................... 8 Additional Host Commands .............................................................................................. 8

Format of run data in Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode: .................................................... 13 Format of beta ratio [filter efficiency] report: ................................................................................ 13 Format of time-weighted beta ratio report: .................................................................................. 14 Format of automatic report of DP times: ..................................................................................... 14

Transducer Port Pinouts ................................................................................................. 14 BR 8 / FE-80 Menu Commands Flow Chart .................................................................... 17

Notes:

BR8 / FE-80 Systems Operations Manual

Introduction The HIAC Betaratiometer is designed for filter test applications. The minimum system consists of two particle counters (a Master counter which includes a front panel for user interfacing, and a slave counter), and two particle sensors. One sensor samples fluid upstream of the filter, the other samples fluid downstream of the filter. Four transducer inputs are provided: temperature, differential pressure, upstream flow rate and downstream flow rate. The system samples fluid simultaneously both upstream and downstream of the filter, and calculates a beta ratio following each sample run (the beta ratio or filtration ratio = (upstream particle concentration) / (downstream particle concentration)). If a differential pressure transducer is attached, the system may be used to take samples when predetermined differential pressure values are reached, and calculate a time-weighted beta-ratio average, in accordance with the NFPA Hydraulic Filter Fine Element Test standard (T3.10.8.8 R1-1988). Data from both counters is displayed simultaneously in real time, in either tabular form or as a histogram, on a 40-column by 16-line LCD display, and may optionally be printed on a built-in 40-column printer. The system also includes an RS232 serial port for interfacing to a personal computer or other host computer, and a comprehensive set of commands which allow the system to be controlled by the host system. This allows the Betaratiometer to be incorporated into most filter test stands, which normally are controlled by a personal computer. The FE-80 Air Filter testing system works on the same principles as the Betaratiometer fluid testing system. The FE-80 system consists of one 8000A particle counter, one 8000S particle counter, two (2) Model 12xx sensors, and one (1) Model D50 Isodilutor (optional). The particle counters contain specially modified firmware designed for monitoring air filter efficiency. The filter efficiency is expressed as a percentage, filter efficiency = 100% x [(counts upstream - counts downstream) / (counts upstream)] and is reported at the end of each run completed in Filter Test mode. The FE-80 system can also be operated in Counter mode, enabling the user to obtain the FED-STD-209D Cleanliness class for the upstream or downstream sensor.

Note: The FE-80 system is an air filter system; the BR8 system is a liquid system. These two functions are never sold together in the same system. Unless otherwise stated, the FE-80 system terminology completely matches the BR8 system described in this manual; when differences exist, the FE-80 terminology is placed in brackets.

BR8 / FE-80 Systems Operations Manual Modes of Operation


There are two system operating modes (selected with the SYS MODE soft key, in the Parameter setup functions menu): Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode and Counter mode. When used in counter mode, the system operates essentially like a HIAC/ROYCO Model 8000 counter with a Model 8000S slave counter attached. Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode is normally selected for filter test applications. When the system is in Betaratiometer mode, there are three sampling modes which may be selected. In Single run mode, a single sample run is taken each time the START key is pressed (or each time a Start command is received from the host computer). In Time delay mode, the system takes samples indefinitely, with a userspecified delay between runs, until the user presses the STOP key (or until a Halt command is received from the host computer). In DP mode, the system takes one sample at each of a series of pre-programmed (or userprogrammed) differential pressure values. In all modes, a beta ratio [filter efficiency] is calculated at the end of each run, and a time-weighted beta ratio average is calculated after the last run (although the time-weighted average is most useful only in DP mode). The DP mode is available on the BR8 only. Note: Bracketed Soft Key functions refer to the FE-80 system; if no bracketed soft key function name appears, the function name is the same for both the BR8 and the FE-80.

BETA SETUP [FILTR SETUP] Soft Key Function


The sampling mode is one of the parameters which is controlled by the BETA SETUP [FILTR SETUP] soft key function. This function is used to define many of the parameters which control the operation of the Betaratiometer. It appears in the Parameter setup functions menu. It consists of two screens of parameters; when you press the BETA SETUP [FILTR SETUP] soft key, the key changes to NEXT PAGE, and this key is used to switch between the two parameter screens. Certain parameters always appear, regardless of sampling mode, and other parameters only appear after a particular mode is selected. The common parameters will be described first. First screen: Mode: This parameter specifies the sampling mode (Single run, Time delay or DP). DP mode may not be selected unless a differential pressure transducer is present in the system. DP mode not present in FE-80. An alphanumeric identifier (up to eight characters) which may be used to identify the filter under test. This parameter specifies one of sixteen sets of channel settings. Each channel group specifies up to eight particle sizes which are the sizes to be monitored during the filter test. See the CHAN GROUP soft key function below.

Sample ID: Channel group:

Sample time: Delay time:

The duration, in hours, minutes and seconds, of each sample run (must be less than 3 hours). This parameter appears only if Time delay mode is selected, and specifies the duration of the delay between samples runs (must be less than 100 hours). This parameter, and the remaining parameters in the first screen of the BETA SETUP function, appear in DP mode only. It specifies which of the four sets of differential pressure sampling points to use for this filter test. See the DP GROUP function below. Not a field in the FE-80 system.

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DP group:

Housing press.:

This specifies the differential pressure across the filter housing when no filter is installed. The currently selected pressure units are used (see the XDU SETUP function). Not a field in the FE-80 system. This specifies the differential pressure across the filter housing with a clean filter element installed. Not a field in the FE-80 system.

Assembly press.:

Terminal pressure: This specifies the differential pressure across the fully clogged filter element alone (does not include the housing pressure). Not a field in the FE-80 system. Second screen: Note: This screen contains six parameters [two in the FE-80 system], three [one] pertaining to the upstream sample and three [one] pertaining to the downstream sample.

Flow rate source: This parameter specifies whether the flow rate used in all calculations will be a fixed, user-specified flow rate (Fixed flow rate), or the flow rate from an external transducer (Flow rate XDU). The transducer cannot be specified unless the corresponding external transducer is present in the system. The flow rate is used to calculate sample volume, which is needed for calculating the particle concentration (used in the beta ratio calculations), and for display and printout of counts/xxx mL if selected in the DISP PREFS function). Not a field in FE-80 Air Filter Test System. Fixed flow rate: This is the user-specified flow rate which is used if the user selects Fixed flow rate in the Flow rate source field. Not a field in the FE80 system. In the FE-80 Air Filter Test System, the flow rate through the sensors is assumed constant and 1.0 CFM! This flow rate is used regardless of transducer readings.
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Dilution factor: This specifies the extent to which the sample has been diluted, and is used to scale the particle counts up before display (the dilution factor is greater than or equal to 1.0).

CHAN GROUP Soft Key Function This function allows the operator to program or view one of the channel groups. A channel group specifies how many channels are to be used for filter testing, and how the particle size thresholds are to be set for each of the channels. The maximum number of channels in a channel group is eight. There are 16 channel groups: groups 1 to 6 are pre-programmed, and groups 7 to 16 are user-modifiable. Group 1 is pre-programmed to the sizes specified in NFPA T3.10.8.8, groups 2, 3 and 4 are pre-programmed to thresholds used by other common hydraulic industry standards, and groups 5 and 6 are reserved for future expansion. Groups 7 to 16 are initially programmed the same as group 1, but may be modified by the user. Note: NFPA channel group is meaningless in the FE-80 system, which is designed for air filter testing This function is part of the Parameter setup functions menu. When the operator presses the CHAN GROUP soft key, it changes to NEXT PAGE. Use the NEXT PAGE key to select the group that the operator desires to view or modify, then hit [ENTER] to modify or [EXIT] to quit. Help lines at the bottom of the screen above the soft key display area will inform and prompt the operator on what to do and the parameters available for each field. After the operator makes whatever changes are desired, hit [EXIT]. The operator will be returned to the Channel group number field and prompted to specify which group number to overwrite with the modified channel group. It need not be the same group number that the operator started with as the basis for the modifications. If the operator does specify a different channel group number, the original channel group will remain un-modified, and the modified group will be saved as the group that the operator specifies. DP GROUP Soft Key Function (BR8 System Only) This function allows the operator to program or view one of the DP groups. A DP group specifies how many differential pressure points are to be used for the test (up to 10), what the differential pressure values of interest are, and whether or not a sample run is to be taken at each of the differential pressure points. Group 1 is preprogrammed to the values specified in NFPA T3.10.8.8. Groups 2 to 4 are initially set the same as group 1, but are user-modifiable. This function is part of the Parameter setup functions menu. When the operator presses the DP GROUP soft key, it changes to NEXT PAGE. Use the NEXT PAGE key to select the group that the operator want to view or modify, then hit [ENTER] to modify or [EXIT] to quit. Help lines at the bottom of the screen above the soft key display area will inform and prompt the operator on what to do and the parameters available for each field.

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The pressure values are expressed as some percentage of the net pressure drop above the initial pressure (net pressure drop = terminal pressure - clean filter pressure = terminal pressure - (assembly pressure - housing pressure); initial pressure = assembly pressure). For example, if terminal pressure = 100 PSI, housing pressure = 5 PSI and assembly pressure = 12 PSI, then a DP point of 5% is equivalent to: 12 PSI + 0.05 * (100 PSI - (12 PSI - 5 PSI)) = 16.65 PSI (i.e. the initial pressure + 5% of the net pressure drop). In addition to specifying the pressure values, for each point in the DP group the operator must specify whether or not to take a sample when that pressure is reached. The operator might want to record the time at which a pressure was reached without sampling the fluid. For example, NFPA T3.10.8.8 specifies that the time should be recorded at 40% of the net pressure drop above the initial pressure, but not that a sample should be taken. If any printouts are enabled, the time at which each of the pressures is reached will be printed, whether or not a sample run is taken. (These times may also optionally be reported to the host computer as they occur). The last point in the group has special significance, in that the time at which this point is reached is used as the total test time for calculation of the time-weighted beta ratio average. After the operator makes whatever changes are desired, hit [EXIT]. The operator will be returned to the DP group number field and asked to specify which group number to overwrite with the modified group. It need not be the same group number that the operator started with as the basis for the operator's modifications. If the operator specifies a different DP group number, the original group will remain un-modified, and the modified group will be saved as the group that you specify. XDU SETUP Soft Key Function This function is part of the Transducer functions menu. It lets the operator specify which transducers are present in the system, what units are to be used (for temperature and differential pressure transducers), and how the transducer output current is related to the environmental units. (Note: for the upstream and downstream flow transducers, units are mL/minute, and are not modifiable). When the operator presses the XDU SETUP key, it changes to NEXT PAGE. Use the NEXT PAGE key to select the transducer that you are interested in, then modify the parameters as desired. Some things to note about transducers on the Betaratiometer: 1) The connections on the back of the unit are pre-assigned: transducer 1 transducer 2 transducer 3 rate. temperature differential pressure dual connector for upstream and/or downstream flow

2) Only 4-20 mA, linear output transducers are supported. 3) The DP sampling mode may be used only if a differential pressure transducer is present.

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4) In Betaratiometer mode, the transducer values which are printed after a sample run and sent to the host computer with the beta ratio information are the values which were present at the start of the run in the case of the temperature and differential pressure transducers, and the average of all values read during the sample run in the case of the flow rate transducers. In Counter mode, the values printed and sent to the host are the last values read during the sample run (as on a Model 8000 counter). If one or both of the flow rate transducers are being used to provide the flow rate for calculations (see BETA SETUP function), then the average value present at the start of the run is used to get an initial, best guess calculation of total sample volume (for real-time display of counts/ xxx mL), and the average of all values read during the run is used for the final displays, printouts and beta ratio calculations. Flow rate transducers are used with the BR8 system only. ID resistors are not used to identify transducers on the Betaratiometer (as they are on the Model 8000). The system decides whether or not a particular transducer is present based on the operators response to the Xducer connected: prompt in the XDU SETUP function.

5) 6)

7)

Other Functions There are some additional functions not present on the Model 8000 whose purpose is self-explanatory, these are: DISP BETAS [DISP FILTR] and PRINT BETAS [PRINT FILTR]. The PRINT SETUP function has been changed to present a menu selection of parameter information to be printed. Some functions act differently when in Betaratiometer [Filter Test] mode than when in Counter mode. The Counter mode behavior is described in the Model 8000 operator manual. The Betaratiometer mode behavior is similar in most cases. These functions include: DISP PREFS, DISP RUNS, AUTO PRINT, PRINT RUNS and HOST SETUP. A feature has been added to allow the contents of the LCD display to be printed. To use this feature, the operator must insure that the system is not executing a soft key function (i.e. use the [EXIT] key to exit back to one of the soft key menus), then press the right arrow key [->]. The contents of the display, from lines 3 through 13, will be printed, with blank lines suppressed, preceded by a header line containing a time tag and the words Screen dump. Only textual information may be printed in this way (i.e. not histograms).

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The operator can use the FE-80 system to obtain Federal Standard 209D air cleanliness classes for the upstream or downstream air. The FED-STD-209D function is accessed as described in the Model 8000 Operations Manual. Note: When using the FED-STD-209D function, the operator can obtain cleanliness class for only one site at a time (i.e. upstream or downstream, but not both). The operator must render the other particle counter inactive using the ACTIV CNTRS function. Hardware Setup: BR8 System The upstream sensor must be attached to the Master counter (Model 8000A), and the downstream sensor must be attached to the Slave counter (Model 8000S). The differential pressure transducer, if present, must be tapped into the system in such a way that a greater pressure upstream than downstream of the filter results in a positive reading (i.e. positive current flow) from the transducer. Each transducer, if present, must be attached to the appropriate connector on the back of the unit: transducer 1 = temperature; transducer 2 = differential pressure; transducer 3 = upstream/downstream flow rate. The host computer attaches to the Host connector on the back of the unit via a standard RS232 cable. Hardware Setup: FE-80 System Note: For the FE-80 Air Filter Test System, the 8000A must be the downstream counter and the 8000S must be the upstream counter. This is opposite of the BR8 configuration.

Figure: FE-80 Cabling Configuration

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Software Setup The sensor calibration information for both sensors must be entered, using the ALTER CAL function (Calibration functions menu). For Counter mode operation, channel thresholds may be set using the BIN SIZE function (Calibration functions menu); for Betaratiometer [Filter Test] mode operation, the channel thresholds are controlled via the Channel group field in the BETA SETUP [FILTR SET] function (Parameter setup functions menu). The analog constants for both counters must be entered using the SET CONSTS function (Additional calibration functions menu) (normally this is done at the factory, but the values should be checked against the values which are printed on the bottom of each counter unit). The AUTO ADJUS function (Additional calibration functions menu) should be performed on each counter. Information about transducers should be entered using the XDU SETUP soft key function (Transducer functions menu, accessed from the Miscellaneous functions menu). The SYS MODE function (Parameter setup functions menu) should be used to select Betaratiometer [Filter Test] or Counter mode operation. For Betaratiometer mode operation, the BETA SETUP [FILTR SETUP], CHAN GROUP and DP GROUP functions (Parameter setup functions menu) control the operation of the counters. For Counter mode operation, the GLOBL SETUP and CNTR SETUP functions (Additional parameter functions menu) control the operation of the counters. The HOST SETUP function (Parameter setup functions menu) should be used to enable or disable the host computer interface, to control automatic data reporting, and to match the counter communication parameters (baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits) to those of the host. The format of data displays and printouts are controlled by the DISP PREFS function (Display functions menu). Automatic printing of sample run data, beta ratios [filter efficiencies] and time-weighted beta ratio averages is controlled by the AUTO PRINT function (Printer functions menu). Additional Host Commands The following host interface commands are recognized by the Betaratiometer, in addition to those recognized by the Model 8000.

Command: CHG,n

Response(s): !CHG,n,ID,x,size1,...,sizex

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Meaning: Get the setting of channel group n, where ID is an identifying character string (e.g. NFPA) of 14 or fewer characters, x is number of channels in the group, size1, size2, etc. are the channel threshold settings, in micrometers. n may be 1 to 16. Program channel group n. Only channel groups 7 to 16 may be programmed (the others are pre-programed). The ID field may be up to 14 printable ASCII characters long, and may not include the comma character. Get active channel group number. Set active channel group number. Get the setting of DP group n, where x is the number of DP points in the group, dp1, dp2, etc. are the sampling points, expressed as a percentage of the net pressure drop, and a1, a2, etc. are each either Y or N, specifying the a sample run is (Y) or is not (N) to be done when the DP transducer reaches the specified DP point.

CHG,n,ID,x,size1,size2,...,sizex !CHG,n,ID,x,size1,size2,...,sizex

CHN CHN,n DPG,n

!CHN,n !CHN,n !DPG,n,x,dp1/a1,dp2/a2,...,dpx/ax

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Command: Response(s): Meaning: Program DP group n. Only DP groups 2 through 4 may be programmed. The maximum number of points in a group (x) is 10. The DP values must be in increasing order. Get active DP group number. Set active DP group number. The DP group is used in DP sampling mode only. System operating mode = Counter mode. System operating mode = Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode. Set system operating mode to Counter mode. Set system operating mode to Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode. Betaratiometer [FE] mode = Single run mode. Betaratiometer [FE] mode = DP mode. Betaratiometer [FE] mode = Time delay mode. Set betaratiometer [FE] mode = Single run mode. Set betaratiometer [FE] mode = DP mode. Set betaratiometer [FE] mode = Time delay mode. Set units for DP transducer, where U is P for PSI, B for bar, H for inches of water or K for kilopascals. Get units for DP transducer.

DPG,n,x,dp1/a1,dp2/a2,...,dpx/ax !DPG,n,x,dp1/a1,dp2/a2,...,dpx/ax

DPN DPN,n SY

!DPN,n !DPN,n !SYC !SYB

SYC SYB BM

!SYC !SYB !BMS !BMD !BMT

BMS BMD BMT DPU,U

!BMS !BMD !BMT !DPU,U

DPU

!DPU,U

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Command: DPP,h,a,t Response(s): !DPP,h,a,t Meaning: Set housing pressure, assembly pressure and terminal pressure used in calculation of net pressure drop for DP mode sampling. All three are specified in the currently selected pressure units (see DPU command), as floating point numbers. Get housing, assembly and terminal pressure. The values returned are in the currently selected pressure units. Get sample time for betaratiometer [FE] mode. Set sample time for betaratiometer [FE] mode. Get delay time for betaratiometer [FE] mode (used in Time delay mode only). Set delay time for betaratiometer [FE] mode (used in Time delay mode only). Get upstream and downstream dilution ratios. Set upstream and downstream dilution ratios. Get upstream and downstream nominal flow rate settings, where u and d specify the nominal upstream and downstream flow rates, respectively, in mL/minute, and a1 and a2 are each either X or N, and specify whether to use the flow rate transducer (X) or the nominal flow rate (N) in beta ratio calculations and other calculations involving flow rate. Set the upstream and downstream nominal flow rates, and specify whether to use the nominal flow rates or the flow transducer values in calculations involving flow rate. It is illegal to specify X (i.e. use transducer) if the corresponding transducer is not present.

DPP

!DPP,h,a,t

BT

!BT,HH:MM:SS

BT,HH:MM:SS !BT,HH:MM:SS BD BD,HH:MM:SS DR DR,up,down FR !BD,HH:MM:SS !BD,HH:MM:SS !DR,up,down !DR,up,down !FR,u/a1,d/a2

FR,u/a1,d/a2

!FR,u/a1,d/a2

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Command: BRx Response(s): !BRx,... !BRxMeaning: Requests a download of the run data for counter x (where x is 1 for upstream or 2 for downstream counter) from the last sample run performed in Betaratiometer [FE] mode. The response if !BRx- if no run data is available. Enable automatic reporting of run data after each sample run. Disable automatic reporting of run data. Request a download of the beta ratios [filter efficiencies] from the last sample run in Betaratiometer [FE] mode. The response is !BB- if no beta ratios [filter efficiencies]are available. Enable automatic reporting of beta ratios [filter efficiencies] after each sample run. Disable automatic reporting of beta ratios [filter efficiencies] after each sample run. Request a download of the time-weighted beta ratio average. The response is !BWif none is available. Enable automatic reporting of timeweighted beta ratio average at end of filter test. Disable automatic reporting of timeweighted beta ratio average at end of filter test. Enable the automatic reporting of times at which the DP points in the current DP group are reached. This command has an effect only in DP sampling mode.

BR+ BRBB

!BR+ !BR!BB,...

BB+ BBBW

!BB+ !BB!BW,... !BW!BW+

BW+

BW-

!BW-

DPT+

!DPT+

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Command: DPT-

Response(s): !DPT-

Meaning: Disable the automatic reporting of times at which the DP points in the current DP group are reached. This command has an effect only in DP sampling mode.

XDU

!XDU,temp xdu,dp xdu,upstream flow,downstream flow Get the current values of the 4 transducers. They are always reported in the order shown. If a given transducer is not present, that field will be empty, but the delimiting comma will be present.

Format of run data in Betaratiometer [Filter Efficiency] mode: !BRx,HH:MM:SS.XX, BP,RP,GP,LP,n,ch1,ch2,...,chn BF,RF,GF,LF Where x is 1 for the upstream counter and 2 for the downstream counter; HH:MM:SS.XX is the time of day, to hundredths of seconds resolution, when the sample run was initiated; the next four fields specify baseline, rate alarm, greater than alarm and less than alarm pass/fail status (e.g. RP = rate alarm pass); n is the number of channels specified in the active channel group; and the next n fields specify the particle counts in the n channels (these may be cumulative or differential - see the DDD and DDC commands). Format of beta ratio [filter efficiency] report: !BB,HH:MM:SS.XX,HH:MM:SS.XX,n,br1[fe1],br2[fe2],...,brn[fen],temp xdu,DP xdu,upstream flow xdu,downstream flow xdu Where the first time field specifies the time of day when the filter test was initiated; the next field specifies the time of day when this sample run was initiated; n is the number of channels specified in the active channel group; the next n fields specify the beta ratios [filter efficiencies] in the n channels, as floating point numbers (5 asterisk characters: ***** means that the ratio could not be calculated due to 0 counts downstream in that channel); and the last 4 fields are the values from the 4 transducers, always given in the order shown. If a given transducer is not present, the corresponding field will be empty, but the field-delimiting comma will be present. The temperature and DP transducer fields contain the transducer values sampled at the start of the sample run, and the flow transducer fields contain the average values calculated over the duration of the sample run. DP and flow transducer fields are not present in the FE-80 system.

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Format of time-weighted beta ratio report: !BW,HH:MM:SS.XX,HH:MM:SS.XX,r,n,bw1,bw2,...,bwn Where the first time field specifies the time of day when the filter test was initiated; the next field specifies the time of day when the filter test was completed (or the time of day of the last sample run, if the test is not yet completed); r is the number of runs included in the time-weighted average; n is the number of channels specified in the active channel group; and the next n fields specify the time-weighted beta ratio averages for the n channels, as floating point numbers (5 asterisk characters: ***** means that the average is undefined for that channel). Note: The time-weighted beta ratio report has no meaning in the FE-80 Air Filter Test System and, if reported, will have the value "*****". Format of automatic report of DP times: !DPT,HH:MM:SS.XX,HH:MM:SS.XX,dp,dp xdu Where the first time field specifies the time of day when the filter test was initiated; the next field specified the time of day when the next DP point in the active DP group was reached; the next field is the pressure expressed as a percentage of the net pressure drop, terminated with the % character (e.g. 2.50%); and the last field is the DP transducer value, specified in the currently selected pressure units (see DPU command). Note: The DP fields are not present in the FE-80 system; these only apply for the BR8 fluid system. Transducer Port Pinouts Pin 1 2 3 use) 4 use) 5 Description Common +13 volts Reserved (Do not use) XDU Signal XDU Signal + Pin 6 7 8 9 Description Secondary Signal Secondary Signal + Reserved (Do not Reserved (Do not

The Signal (+) and Signal (-) lines are connected internally through a 49.9 Ohm resistor. The direction of transducer current flow must be such that the Signal (+) line is at a higher voltage potential than the Signal (-) line. Transducer port 1 is for a temperature transducer. Use the XDU Signal (+) and (-) lines for the 4 - 2 0 m A signal. Transducer port 2 is for a differential pressure transducer. Use the XDU Signal (+) and (-) for the 420 mA signal.

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Transducer port 3 is for an upstream flow rate and/or a downstream flow rate transducer. Use the XDU Signal (+) and (-) lines for the upstream flow rate 4-20 mA signal and use the Secondary Signal (+) and (-) lines for the downstream flow rate 4-20 mA signal. Transducers may be powered from the +13 volt (pin 2) and Common (pin 1), as long as the following restrictions are taken into account: 1 2 All of the signal lines (both (+) and (-) must remain with 5 volts of the Common line. The +13 volt line has an in-line filter with a 12 Ohm resistance, causing a 1.0 volt drop per 80 mA of current drawn. Notes:

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MAIN FUNCTION MENU SAVE BKGRD NOTE: ACTIV CNTR


B/FE FE refers to Filter Efficiency functions B refers

MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS MENU SET ALARMS to Betaratiometer functions SET CLOCK XDUS XDUS MENU

MORE

CNTR COMM

SET UP

SET IDS

refers to functions of both systems (different names) No Code means function on both systems (same name)

CAL

MORE

SYS MODE

B/FE SET UP

CHAN GRP

(B) DP GRP

HOST SETUP

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DISP CNTR SET UP 209D SETUP (FE)

GLBL SET UP

209D PRINT (FE)

PRINT RSLT (FE)

PRINT

MORE

SHOW CAL

ALTER CAL

BIN SIZE

BIN MV

PRINT CAL

START

DISP PREFS

DISP RUN

B/FE

DISP

DISP AVG

DISP BACK

DISP RSLT (FE)

STOP

AUTO PRINT

PRINT RUN

B/FE PRINT

PRINT AVG

PRINT BACK

PRNT SETUP

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TRANSDUCER (XDUS) MENU

XDUS

XDU SETUP

SHOW XDUS

PRINT XDUS

ADDITIONAL CAL FUNCTIONS MENU

MORE (B) AUTO ADJUS SET CONST QUICK ADJUS (B)


ACFTD CAL

SENSR CAL (B)

MOVING WINDW

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APPENDIX F: CLEANING

Appendix F: Cleaning
With use, the exterior of the instrument may become dirty or soiled. If liquid spills on the exterior, or the instrument becomes dirty, follow the steps below to clean the instrument. NOTE: Verify all panels are in place and the interior components are not exposed before starting this procedure. 1. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a moist rag. 2. If the instrument is still not clean, wipe the exterior surfaces with soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly with water. 3. If the instrument is still not clean, moisten a lint-free tissue with Isopropyl Alcohol. Wipe the exterior surfaces with the moistened tissue.

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MODEL 8000A/S OPERATIONS MANUAL

Notes:

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Index Symbols < Alarm Limit 11-2 > Alarm Limit 11-2 209E Print Parameters 5-10 209E Setup Parameters 5-8 3000A Sampler 5-12 A AC Fine Test Dust Calibration 6- 14 Activate Counters 9-2 Additional Calibration Functions Menu 6-11 Alarm Channel 11-1 Alarm Print 11-2 Alarm Printouts 11- 3 Alarm Relay 11-2 alarm volume 11-1 Alarms Display 11-3 Algorithm 6-5 Alter Cal 6-3 Alter Current User Defined Standard 10- 1 Auto Adjust 6-12 Auto Print 8-1 Auto Unload 5-14 B Back Flush 5-14 Background Subtraction 13-4 Baud Rate 13-5 Bin mV 6-8 Bin Size 6-7 C Cal Functions Menu 6-1 Calibration Date 6-3 Class Limit Units 13-2 Class limits 13-4 Containers Pooled 5-8 Counter Communications Menu 9-1 Counter Setup Parameters 9-3 Counts Format 7-2 Counts Mode 5-6 Counts per Volume 7-3 Cumulative Limit 13-7 Cursor Control 1-2

D Data Bits 11-3 Data Manipulation 13-4 DataLoopTM 12-4 Delay Time 5-3 Delete Time 5-2 differential particle count 13-4 Dilution Factor 5-5, 12-4 Display Averages 7-4 Display Background 7-5 Display Format 7-3 Display Functions Menu 7-1 Display Preferences 7-1 Display Result 7-5 Display Run 7-4 Dual Range Sensor Calibration 6- 9 E Electrical Connections 2-9 EP <99> 5-5, 13-3 Equation 6-5 Equipment Compatibility 2-7 external connections 2-1 Extinction Points 6-6 F Fed-Std-209E 5-5, 13-1, 13-3 Flow Rate 5-13, 6-4 G glassware check 13-2 Global Setup 5-1 H high-level access 5- 10 high-level operator 5-10 Histograms 7-3 Host Interface 12-2 Host Setup 12-1 I Inspection/Unpacking 2-1 Installation 2-1 Intercept 6-5 Interpolation 6-6 ISO 5-5, 10-1

J JP <13> 5-5, 13-2 L Last Display Channel 5-9 Load Calibration 6-2 Load Syringe 5-14 Load User Defined Standard 10-5 Low-level access 5-10 M Main Function Menu 4-1 Maintenance Functions Menu 6-14 Manual Mode 5-6 medium-level access 5-10 MIL-STD-1246 5-5, 10-1 Misc. Functions Menu 9-1 Mode 5-5 Model 8000S Operating Procedures 13-5 Moving Window Calibration 6-14 N NAS 5-5, 10-1 Noise 6-5, 6-6 Number of Channels 6-8 Number of Classes 10-2 Number of Runs 5-2, 10-3 O Operator ID P parity field 12-3 Pass Functions 5-10 password 5-10 Pooled Volume 5-7 Power Requirements 1-2 Prime 5-14 Print Average 8-2 Print Background 8-2 Print Cal 6-11 Print Current User Defined Standard Print Format 8-3 Print Result 8-2 Print Run 8-2 Print Setup 8-2 Printer Control 8-3 Printer Functions Menu 8- 1 5-2

Q QUICK ADJUS R Rate Alarm Limit 11-1 Rear Panel Controls 2-3 S Safety Precautions 2-2 Sample averaging 13-5 Sample ID 5-4 Sample Time 5-7, 5-9 Sample Volume 5-7, 5-9, 10-2 Save Background 10-5 Scatter Points 6-7 Sensor Calibration Functions Menu 6-14 Sensor Model 6-3 Sensor Type 6-4 Set Access 5-11 Set Calibration Functions Menu 6-2 Set Clock 12-1 Set Constants 6-15 Set Counter IDs 9- 2 Set Level 5-11 Set Paswd 5-11 Setup Functions Menu 5-1 Show Cal 6-1 Show Current User Defined Standard 10-5 Slope 6-5 Stabiliz. Delay 5-6 Standard Name 10-2 Standard Screen Operations 3-5 Stop Bits 12-3 Syringe Size 5-13 T Tare Only 5-14 Tare Volume 5-13 Time Mode 5-6
10-5

6-13

U User Defined Standard Functions Menu 10-1 USP <788> 5-5, 13-1, 13-2 V Volume Mode 5-6 Volume Units 5-8

Manual Addendum for 8000A


1. Added ability to print with original Seiko or new Fujitsu printers. Added menu screen under CNTR COM to allow selection of the old or new printer. 2. Removed the 209E Setup and 209E Print buttons from the Parameter Setup Function Menu. 3. Removed Display Result button from the Display Menu 4. Removed Print Result button from the Print Menu 5. Removed FED-STD-209 Standard from the Counter Setup Menu 6. "Auto-prints when Standard = "none" does not function until one of the "Standards" options is selected, and then set back to Standard = "none".

Manual Addendum
Loading Printer Paper 1. Open paper cover then remove any remaining paper from the last roll by snipping paper at the spool and pressing Paper Feed until the printer is empty. 2. a. Seiko Printer Only: Trim end of new roll to a clean, arrow-shaped edge. b. Fujitsu Printer Only: Trim end of new roll to a clean straight edge. 3. Place paper roll in paper tray so that paper feeds toward the print mechanism from bottom of the roll. 4. Insert tip of paper into slot in feed mechanism (above the bottom of the paper tray) so that when Paper Feed is pressed, paper will be pulled through the printer; close paper cover.

a. Seiko Printer

b. Fujitsu Printer

The Fujitsu printer has a paper tension release lever that must always be in the down position for proper operation.

Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12 August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC), European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge to the user. Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return end-of-life equipment for proper disposal. Important document. Retain with product records. GERMAN Elektrogerte, die mit diesem Symbol gekennzeichnet sind, drfen in Europa nach dem 12. August 2005 nicht mehr ber die ffentliche Abfallentsorgung entsorgt werden. In bereinstimmung mit lokalen und nationalen europischen Bestimmungen (EU-Richtlinie 2002/96/EC), mssen Benutzer von Elektrogerten in Europa ab diesem Zeitpunkt alte bzw. zu verschrottende Gerte zur Entsorgung kostenfrei an den Hersteller zurckgeben. Hinweis: Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Hersteller bzw. an den Hndler, von dem Sie das Gert bezogen haben, um Informationen zur Rckgabe des Altgerts zur ordnungsgemen Entsorgung zu erhalten. Wichtige Informationen. Bitte zusammen mit den Produktinformationen aufbewahren. FRENCH A partir du 12 aot 2005, il est interdit de mettre au rebut le matriel lectrique marqu de ce symbole par les voies habituelles de dchetterie publique. Conformment la rglementation europenne (directive UE 2002/96/EC), les utilisateurs de matriel lectrique en Europe doivent dsormais retourner le matriel us ou prim au fabricant pour limination, sans frais pour lutilisateur. Remarque : Veuillez vous adresser au fabricant ou au fournisseur du matriel pour les instructions de retour du matriel us ou prim aux fins dlimination conforme. Ce document est important. Conservez-le dans le dossier du produit. ITALIAN Le apparecchiature elettriche con apposto questo simbolo non possono essere smaltite nelle discariche pubbliche europee successivamente al 12 agosto 2005. In conformit alle normative europee locali e nazionali (Direttiva UE 2002/96/EC), gli utilizzatori europei di apparecchiature elettriche devono restituire al produttore le apparecchiature vecchie o a fine vita per lo smaltimento senza alcun costo a carico dellutilizzatore. Nota: Per conoscere le modalit di restituzione delle apparecchiature a fine vita da riciclare, contattare il produttore o il fornitore dellapparecchiatura per un corretto smaltimento. Documento importante. Conservare con la documentazione del prodotto. DANISH Elektriske apparater, der er mrket med dette symbol, m ikke bortskaffes i europiske offentlige affaldssystemer efter den 12. august 2005. I henhold til europiske lokale og nationale regler (EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF) skal europiske brugere af elektriske apparater nu returnere gamle eller udtjente apparater til producenten med henblik p bortskaffelse uden omkostninger for brugeren. Bemrk: I forbindelse med returnering til genbrug skal du kontakte producenten eller leverandren af apparatet for at f instruktioner om, hvordan udtjente apparater bortskaffes korrekt. Vigtigt dokument. Opbevares sammen med produktdokumenterne.

Form No 011229

SWEDISH Elektronikutrustning som r mrkt med denna symbol kanske inte kan lmnas in p europeiska offentliga sopstationer efter 2005-08-12. Enligt europeiska lokala och nationella freskrifter (EU-direktiv 2002/96/EC) mste anvndare av elektronikutrustning i Europa nu terlmna gammal eller utrangerad utrustning till tillverkaren fr kassering utan kostnad fr anvndaren. Obs! Om du ska terlmna utrustning fr tervinning ska du kontakta tillverkaren av utrustningen eller terfrsljaren fr att f anvisningar om hur du terlmnar kasserad utrustning fr att den ska bortskaffas p rtt stt. Viktigt dokument. Spara tillsammans med dina produktbeskrivningar. SPANISH A partir del 12 de agosto de 2005, los equipos elctricos que lleven este smbolo no debern ser desechados en los puntos limpios europeos. De conformidad con las normativas europeas locales y nacionales (Directiva de la UE 2002/96/EC), a partir de esa fecha, los usuarios europeos de equipos elctricos debern devolver los equipos usados u obsoletos al fabricante de los mismos para su reciclado, sin coste alguno para el usuario. Nota: Srvase ponerse en contacto con el fabricante o proveedor de los equipos para solicitar instrucciones sobre cmo devolver los equipos obsoletos para su correcto reciclado. Documento importante. Guardar junto con los registros de los equipos. DUTCH Elektrische apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symbool mag na 12 augustus 2005 niet meer worden afgevoerd naar Europese openbare afvalsystemen. Conform Europese lokale en nationale wetgegeving (EU-richtlijn 2002/96/EC) dienen gebruikers van elektrische apparaten voortaan hun oude of afgedankte apparatuur kosteloos voor recycling of vernietiging naar de producent terug te brengen. Nota: Als u apparatuur voor recycling terugbrengt, moet u contact opnemen met de producent of leverancier voor instructies voor het terugbrengen van de afgedankte apparatuur voor een juiste verwerking. Belangrijk document. Bewaar het bij de productpapieren. POLISH Sprzt elektryczny oznaczony takim symbolem nie moe bylikwidowany w europejskich systemach utylizacji po dniu 12 sierpnia 2005. Zgodnie z europejskimi, lokalnymi i pastwowymi przepisami prawa (Dyrektywa Unii Europejskiej 2002/96/EC), uytkownicy sprztu elektrycznego w Europie musz obecnie przekazywa Producentowi stary sprzt lub sprzt po okresie uytkowania do bezpatnej utylizacji. Uwaga: Aby przekaza sprzt do recyklingu, naley zwrci sido producenta lub dostawcy sprztu w celu uzyskania instrukcji dotyczcych procedur przekazywania do utylizacji sprztu po okresie uytkowania. Wany dokument. Zachowa z dokumentacj produktu. PORTUGESE Qualquer equipamento elctrico que ostente este smbolo no poder ser eliminado atravs dos sistemas pblicos europeus de tratamento de resduos slidos a partir de 12 de Agosto de 2005. De acordo com as normas locais e europeias (Directiva Europeia 2002/96/EC), os utilizadores europeus de equipamentos elctricos devero agora devolver os seus equipamentos velhos ou em fim de vida ao produtor para o respectivo tratamento sem quaisquer custos para o utilizador. Nota: No que toca devoluo para reciclagem, por favor, contacte o produtor ou fornecedor do equipamento para instrues de devoluo de equipamento em fim de vida para a sua correcta eliminao. Documento importante. Mantenha junto dos registos do produto.

Form No 011229

Dieses Informationsblatt enthlt Angaben, die ausschlielich fr den Export dieses Gertes in die Volksrepublik China erforderlich sind. This document contains information which is only required for the export of this instrument into the Peoples Republic of China. Ce document contient les informations ncessaires pour l'exportation d'instruments vers la Rpublique Populaire de Chine.

Optical Particle Counter with Display


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Form 011360
EUROPE: HACH LANGE HACH LANGE GMBH Willsttterstrae 11 40549 Dsseldorf Germany Phone +49(0)211-5288-143 info@hach-lange.de USA AND REST OF WORLD: Hach Company P.O. Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539-0389 USA Phone 800-227-4224 Fax: 970-669-2932 techhelp@hach.com

Dieses Informationsblatt enthlt Angaben, die ausschlielich fr den Export dieses Gertes in die Volksrepublik China erforderlich sind. This document contains information which is only required for the export of this instrument into the Peoples Republic of China. Ce document contient les informations ncessaires pour l'exportation d'instruments vers la Rpublique Populaire de Chine.

OPC Delivery System with Display


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Form 011362

4-16-08

EUROPE: HACH LANGE HACH LANGE GMBH Willsttterstrae 11 40549 Dsseldorf Germany Phone +49(0)211-5288-143 info@hach-lange.de USA AND REST OF WORLD: Hach Company P.O. Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539-0389 USA Phone 800-227-4224 Fax: 970-669-2932 techhelp@hach.com

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