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Hach Ultra MET ONE HHPC-2 User Manual

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MET ONE HHPC-2
Handheld Airborne Particle Counter
USER MANUAL
May 2008, Edition 3

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  • Page 1 701230 MET ONE HHPC-2 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter USER MANUAL May 2008, Edition 3...
  • Page 2 701230 MET ONE HHPC-2 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter USER MANUAL May 2008, Edition 3 © Hach Ultra Analytics, Inc., 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.2 General product information ......................9 Section 3 Installation ........................11 3.1 Unpack the instrument ....................... 11 3.2 Installation guidelines for MET ONE HHPC-2................12 3.3 Mechanical installation....................... 12 3.3.1 Install the isokinetic probe....................12 3.3.2 Install the intake hose barb ....................12 3.3.3 Install the zero count filter ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section 9 Limited Warranty ......................32 Section 10 Certification ........................33 Appendix A Data Communications ....................35 Index ..............................37...

  • Page 6: Section 1 Specifications

    Section 1 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Dimensions (W x L x H) 114.30 mm x 209.60 mm x 57.20 mm (4.5" x 8.25" x 2.25") Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) Number of size channels 0.3, 0.5 µm Standard 0.3, 1.0 µm 0.5, 5.0 µm...
  • Page 7 Specifications...

  • Page 8: Section 2 General Information

    Section 2 General Information 2.1 Safety information Read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. To make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired, do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.

  • Page 9: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Considerations

    General Information 2.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) considerations Important Note: To minimize hazards and ESD risks, maintenance procedures not requiring power to the analyzer should be performed with power removed. Delicate internal electronic components can be damaged by static electricity, resulting in degraded instrument performance or eventual failure.

  • Page 10: General Product Information

    General Information 2.2 General product information The MET ONE Handheld Airborne Particle Counter–2 (HHPC–2) (refer to Figure 2) is a portable instrument that measures, counts, stores and reports airborne particulates. The standard MET ONE HHPC–2 holds 100 samples in the memory. The data records include date, time, counts, sample labels, volume, alarm flags, temperature and relative humidity.

  • Page 12: Section 3 Installation

    Section 3 Installation DANGER Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual. 3.1 Unpack the instrument Remove the components from the shipping container and inspect for damage. Verify that all the items listed in Figure 3 are included.

  • Page 13: Installation Guidelines For Met One Hhpc-2

    Installation 3.2 Installation guidelines for MET ONE HHPC-2 The MET ONE HHPC–2 is ready to use when shipped and has default configuration settings. Refer to the following general guidelines during installation. 1. Lift the MET ONE HHPC–2 from the shipping container or the carrying case and place it on a flat surface.

  • Page 14: Install The Zero Count Filter

    Installation Figure 4 Isokinetic probe with tubing and zero count filter Hose barb fitting Tubing MET ONE HHPC–2 Isokinetic probe 3.3.3 Install the zero count filter In a clean-room application, the zero count filter (refer to Figure 3 on page 11, item 2) verifies if the MET ONE HHPC–2 is not counting electrical noise signals from internal components and is not subject to external interference.

  • Page 15: Connect The Ac/Dc Power Supply

    Installation 3.3.4 Connect the AC/DC power supply Important Note: Do not use a power supply unit that does not supply the required voltage and charging current (polarity) to operate the MET ONE HHPC–2. To connect the external power supply: 1. Turn off power to the MET ONE HHPC–2 unit. 2.

  • Page 16: Section 4 Operation

    Figure 6 on page 15). 6. Follow the instructions in the Readme.txt file on the diskette to install the software. Figure 6 MET ONE HHPC-2 Utility (CSVDownloadUtility) window 4.2 Start up Press and hold the button on the right of the display of the MET ONE HHPC–2 to POWER turn on the unit.

  • Page 17: Keypad

    Operation 4.3.1 Keypad Figure 7 shows the display of the Main screen of MET ONE HHPC–2. Table 1 on page provides information about the keypad available at the bottom of the screen and the various function keys. Figure 7 MET ONE HHPC–2 Main screen display Display screen MODE key POWER key...

  • Page 18: Screens

    Operation 4.3.2 Screens Press the corresponding button from the keypad at the bottom of the LCD to invoke the following screens: • Main screen—The main screen displays: • Channel sizes • Particle counts (only displayed when counting or in Buffer mode) •...

  • Page 19: Select The Count Mode

    Operation 4. When the date, month, year or time is set, press the key to change the START/STOP numbers for that field. 5. To select another unit of time, press the key to select the next field. Press the MODE key to change the numbers.

  • Page 20: Set The Sample Units And Volume

    Operation 4.5.3 Set the sample units and volume Sample volume may be measured in either liters or cubic feet. The volume size can range from 0.01 cubic foot or 1 liter up to 1 cubic foot or 28.3 liters. 4.5.3.1 Rate mode In the Rate mode, the unit of the sample volume is selected.

  • Page 21: Set The Contrast

    Operation Table 3 Sample volume settings Volume Time for sample (MM:SS) 0.01 cubic feet 00:06 28.3 cubic liters 10:00 10.0 cubic liters 03:53 2.83 cubic liters 01:00 1.0 cubic liter 00:21 1.0 cubic foot 10:00 0.10 cubic foot 01:00 5. Once the required volume choice is displayed, press and hold the key for one MODE second to save the new setting and return to the Main screen.

  • Page 22: Counter Operation

    Operation Figure 11 Program contrast screen 4.6 Counter operation Once the MET ONE HHPC–2 unit configuration is set: • Use the zero count to verify the operation of the filter. • Collect air samples, transfer them to a computer for further analysis and print them. •...

  • Page 23: Collect Samples

    Operation 4.7 Collect samples To collect samples: 1. Place the MET ONE HHPC–2 unit upright and remove the intake valve cover (the black plastic cap) from the intake barb or the isokinetic probe. 2. Press the key to turn on the unit. POWER 3.

  • Page 24: Storing Samples

    Operation 4.10 Storing samples The MET ONE HHPC–2 stores each measurement in a 100-record rotating buffer. Data is stored in a ‘first in first out’ order. Thus, when record 101 is saved, the first record is automatically deleted, leaving a total of 100 records. 4.10.1 Determine the number of samples Press the key three times on the Main screen.

  • Page 25: Clear The Buffer

    Operation 4.10.3 Clear the buffer To clear the buffer: 1. Press the key three times on the Main screen. The bottom line displays the MODE number of records in the Buff Count field (refer to Figure 14). 2. Press and hold the key for one second, until two beeps are heard.The Buffer MODE count will be displayed on the Buffer Options screen.

  • Page 26: Section 5 Maintenance

    Section 5 Maintenance DANGER Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual. MET ONE 5.1 Battery maintenance The battery status light indicates the relative battery charge status, described in Table The power supply provided with the instrument serves as battery charger and a direct power source.
  • Page 27 Maintenance...

  • Page 28: Section 6 Troubleshooting

    Section 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Problems and recommendations Table 5 lists the problems, reasons and the recommended actions that occur while using MET ONE HHPC–2. Table 5 Troubleshooting procedures Symptom Cause Solution Zero count filter or Attach the filter or hose barb. hose barb is not properly attached to the unit.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 30: Section 7 Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Section 7 Replacement Parts and Accessories 7.1 Accessories Description Quantity Catalog no. Intake nozzle, ” hose barb MP000026–01 AC/DC power supply VP624005 US power cord VP23501 RJ45 to DB9 adapter SA000070–01 RS232 modular cable VP894408 MET ONE HHPC–2 Utility software CS00025 6¼”...
  • Page 31 Replacement Parts and Accessories...

  • Page 32: Section 8 Service Contact Information

    If any instrument covered under this warranty proves defective during this period, Hach Ultra will, at its option either repair the defective part without charge for extra parts and labor or provide an equivalent replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 33: Section 10 Certification

    Section 10 Certification...
  • Page 34 Certification...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Data Communications

    Appendix A Data Communications A.1 Remote serial interface (I/O Port) The MET ONE HHPC–2 comes with an RS232 communications port, an RS232 cable and an RJ45 connector. The RS232 communications port is used to communicate with a computer to download data and for remote operation. The specifications and wire pin-outs for the I/O port are: •...

  • Page 37: Index

    Index accessories, included ..........29 procedures, troubleshooting ........27 battery safety ............. 8 Replacement Parts ..........29 RJ45 connector ............35 Certification .............. 33 connections, adjustments ........12 Safety information ............7 specifications, environment ........5 specifications, general ..........5 Data Communication Equipment (DCE) ....
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 SWEDISH Elektronikutrustning som är märkt med denna symbol kanske inte kan lämnas in på europeiska offentliga sopstationer efter 2005-08-12. Enligt europeiska lokala och nationella föreskrifter (EU-direktiv 2002/96/EC) måste användare av elektronikutrustning i Europa nu återlämna gammal eller utrangerad utrustning till tillverkaren för kassering utan kostnad för användaren.
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