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H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s
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Handheld
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Model 9306
Operation Manual
P/N 6004215, Revision B
September 2010

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  • Page 1 netzerotools.com H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s ™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9306 TSI 9306-V2 AeroTrak Handheld Airborne Particle Counter TSI 9306-04 AeroTrak Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Operation Manual P/N 6004215, Revision B September 2010...
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  • Page 3 netzerotools.com H a n d h e l d P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r s ™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Model 9306 Operation Manual P/N 6004215, Revision B September 2010 netzerotools.com...

  • Page 4: Manual History

    netzerotools.com M a n u a l H i s t o r y The following is a manual history of the A Handheld ™ Airborne Particle Counter, Model 9306 Operation Manual (P/N 6004215). Revision Date July 2010 September 2010 netzerotools.com...

  • Page 5: Warranty

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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    netzerotools.com C o n t e n t s Manual History .................... ii Warranty ..................... iii Safety Information ..................vii Laser Safety ..................vii Labels ....................viii Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........ix Caution ....................ix Warning ....................ix Caution or Warning Symbols ............. ix Getting Help ...................
  • Page 8 netzerotools.com CHAPTER 5 Maintenance ............... 5-1 Maintenance Schedule ................ 5-1 Zero Check ..................5-1 Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure ............. 5-1 CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting ..............6-1 CHAPTER 7 Contacting Customer Service ........... 7-1 Technical Contacts ................7-1 International Contacts ..............7-1 Returning the A ™...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    netzerotools.com S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the A Handheld Airborne Particle Counters. ™ I M P O R T A N T There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument.

  • Page 10: Labels

    netzerotools.com L a b e l s Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument. 1. Serial number label (back panel) 2. Laser radiation DANGER! label (internal) VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN...

  • Page 11: Description Of Caution/Warning Symbols

    netzerotools.com D e s c r i p t i o n o f C a u t i o n / W a r n i n g S y m b o l s Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument.

  • Page 12: Getting Help

    netzerotools.com G e t t i n g H e l p To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions, please contact Customer Service. ™ Handheld Airborne Particle Counter netzerotools.com...
  • Page 13 netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n a n d U n p a c k i n g The A Model 9306 Airborne Particle Counter (particle ™...
  • Page 14 netzerotools.com U n p a c k i n g t h e A H a n d h e l d ™ E R O R A K A i r b o r n e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r Carefully unpack the A Airborne Particle Counter from ™...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction And Unpacking

    netzerotools.com Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture ™ Lite 7001384 (version 2.2 or later) data download utility CD (includes manual) Operation Manual 6004215 (installed on T ™ Lite Calibration certificate Quick Start Guide 6004216 Optional Accessories The following photos and table list optional accessories. If you ordered optional accessories, make certain they have been received and are in working order.
  • Page 16 netzerotools.com Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture Temperature/humidity probe 700084 Stainless Steel Isokinetic 700004 inlet Isokinetic probe (used with 700001 AL tubing) 700002 SS 0.1 cfm Barb Inlet Fitting 700020 Tubing, Superthane 1/8-inch 700009 ID x ¼-inch OD, Clear 100 ft ™...

  • Page 17: Instrument Description

    netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 2 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d This chapter provides information to help you use the Model 9306 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter including: ™ •...

  • Page 18: Using The Instrument Stand And Stylus

    netzerotools.com U s i n g t h e I n s t r u m e n t S t a n d a n d S t y l u s The Model 9306 is equipped with an integral instrument support stand.

  • Page 19: Providing Power

    netzerotools.com P r o v i d i n g P o w e r The Model 9306 may be powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, or through an AC power cord. Notes: • When using AC power, the battery (if installed) charges when the instrument is on, but not while actively sampling.

  • Page 20: To Use Ac Power

    netzerotools.com To Use AC Power 1. Connect the AC power adapter to the power cord. 2. Insert the AC power adapter into the side of the Model 9306. 3. Connect the power cord to an outlet. 4. Press the on/off button (located on the front of the instrument handle).

  • Page 21: Performing A Zero Check

    netzerotools.com P e r f o r m i n g a Z e r o C h e c k A zero check should be performed at least once a day. It should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification.

  • Page 22: Installing An Isokinetic Inlet

    netzerotools.com I n s t a l l i n g a n I s o k i n e t i c I n l e t The Isokinetic inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument. To install, simply thread the inlet directly onto the inlet nozzle until finger tight.

  • Page 23: Installing A Temperature/Relative Humidity Probe

    netzerotools.com I n s t a l l i n g a T e m p e r a t u r e / R e l a t i v e H u m i d i t y P r o b e To install the optional temperature/relative humidity probe: 1.
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  • Page 25: Screen Layout And Functionality

    netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 3 O p e r a t i o n The Model 9306 A Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ™ is controlled using a touch screen display. Use the plastic stylus or your finger tip. DO NOT use sharp objects (such as a pen point) that may damage the screen overlay.

  • Page 26: Software Input Panel (Keyboard)

    netzerotools.com Some screens require or allow you to enter information. To enter information, tap on the screen and an on-screen keyboard appears. Software Input Panel (Keyboard) Throughout the setup screens, a keyboard will appear on the screen when text may be entered. Data may be entered using this ↵...
  • Page 27 netzerotools.com Icon Description Laser requires service Sufficient flow through the Model 9306 Insufficient flow through the Model 9306 Operating on AC power, no battery installed Operating on AC power, battery is installed and charging. (The battery charges when the instrument is on but not actively taking a particle sample.) Battery charged Low battery...
  • Page 28 netzerotools.com Field Description This dropdown box displays information about any of the available locations that are associated with (Location) the samples. The group of settings (recipe) that you are using for this sample. Delay The Delay displays one of two times; 1.
  • Page 29 netzerotools.com Zoomed Data Screen The Zoomed Data screen is entered by touching in the size and count part of the main tab display. The bottom portion of the screen summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location. Tap the size and count portion of the display to switch back to the Main Tab display.

  • Page 30: Setup Tab

    netzerotools.com Setup Tab The setup tab provides access to the following: Sampling Setup Set up Particle Channels, Sample Timing, Particle Channel Alarms, Sample Count Mode, Count Units, and Environment display settings. Locations Setup Identify and save the location information associated with collected samples. Recipe Setup Save a group of settings (a recipe) that you use over and over so you don’t have to reset individual...
  • Page 31 netzerotools.com System Setup Screen From the System Setup screen you can select (or change) the power on password, set up a password, select system configuration parameters, select print settings, schedule printing and clear samples. Change Power On Password Screen If a Power On password has been previously set, you must enter that password before being allowed to change the Power On password.
  • Page 32 netzerotools.com Field Description Old Password Enter your existing password (if one has already been set) or leave blank. New Password Enter a new password. The password can be any length and use any characters. Confirm New Password Retype the new password then press OK. A confirmation message appears if the password is changed.
  • Page 33 netzerotools.com Change Setup Password Screen If a Setup password has been previously set, you must enter that password before being allowed to change the Setup password. If a Setup password is set, clicking on the setup tab at the bottom of the main screen brings up a password screen.
  • Page 34 netzerotools.com Configuration Screen Use this screen to set configuration parameters. Press OK when finished. Field Description ∆ and Σ on Zoom Select to zoom in on both cumulative (Σ) and differential (Δ) counts on the Main Tab. To zoom the Main Tab, select on the left side of the Main Tab.
  • Page 35 netzerotools.com Print Setup Screen A hard copy of a sample set or statistics can be printed from the instrument using an optional thermal printer. Use this screen to set print parameters. Press OK when finished. Field Description Serial Number Indicates that the serial number of the particle counter used to collect the data will be printed.
  • Page 36 netzerotools.com Print Schedule Screen Use this screen to schedule automatic printing. You can choose to either print when an alarm occurs or print whenever a sample is complete. Field Description Automatic Printing Enables automatic printing when checked. On Sample Print data whenever a sample completes. On Alarm Print data when an alarm condition occurs.
  • Page 37 netzerotools.com Device Setup Screen Use this screen to access screens that let you set or change the date and time, set visual parameters of the display, set up communications, set regional features, and get system information such as software version, etc. Date and Time Screen This screen lets you set the current date and time and set the date format.
  • Page 38 netzerotools.com Display Screen This screen lets you set or change visual parameters Field Description Screen Alignment Press this item to reset the screen alignment, and follow the directions on the alignment screen. Information Screen This screen lets you view the system’s model, serial number, copyright, manufacture date, calibration date, next calibration date, firmware version, USB IP address and date and time format.
  • Page 39 netzerotools.com Communications Screen This screen lets you configure the IP address, subnet, and default gateway to which the instrument belongs. Field Description IP Address The numerical identification (logical address) that is assigned to this device when participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes.
  • Page 40 netzerotools.com Regional Screen This screen lets you set the language in which the on-screen dialog is displayed and your regional format for numbers. Field Description Language Select the language in which you want on-screen dialog displayed; options are German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.
  • Page 41 netzerotools.com Channels Screen This screen lets you choose the channels that are enabled and set their particle size. Press OK when finished. Field Description Enable Select the channels you want to view on the main display. Size If the instrument model allows variable bin sizes (-V2 model), this box allows for changing the default size for any channel.
  • Page 42 netzerotools.com Field Description Sample Sample is the total number of samples you want collected. In Automatic mode, a Count value of 0 causes the instrument to count continuously using the settings for Delay, Time, and Hold until the Start/Stop button is pressed again. Use the up and down arrows or the on-screen keyboard to set the count.
  • Page 43 netzerotools.com Alarms Screen Use this screen to set the alarm threshold for each channel. Press OK when finished. Field Description Enable Select the channels on which you want to enable alarms. Threshold To change the threshold for any channel, click the up and down arrows for that channel or use the on- screen keyboard to change its value.
  • Page 44 netzerotools.com Count Mode Screen Use this screen to set the sample count mode. Press OK when finished. Field Description Automatic If you select this mode, the Model 9306 starts counting in automatic mode when you press the start button according to the settings on the Sample Timing Screen.
  • Page 45 netzerotools.com Count Units Screen This screen lets you set the way in which particle concentration information is displayed. Field Description Differential Select to display particle concentration as a differential Δ (the total number of counts is the number of particles between bin sizes). Cumulative Select to display particle concentration as cumulative Σ...
  • Page 46 netzerotools.com Environment Screen Use this screen to set the units for temperature, which is displayed on the Main and Data Tabs, and the printouts when a humidity and temperature probe is hooked up to the instrument. Field Description Display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. °...
  • Page 47 netzerotools.com Locations Screen Associating collected samples with labeled locations can help keep your data organized. The Model 9306 allows you to create up to 250 labeled locations (up to 10 characters in length). Use this screen to add, remove, or modify a location names to the list of locations.
  • Page 48 netzerotools.com To remove a location, click on location to be removed and click the Remove button. Back in the main Locations screen, after all editing has been completed, press OK when finished. Recipe Screen Use this screen to load and save recipes. Recipes let you save a group of settings (recipe) that you use over and over so you don’t have to reset individual settings.
  • Page 49 netzerotools.com Field Description Save If you select a name in the box (highlighted) when you select Save, the recipe is saved over the selected file name (no dialog pops up asking for a file name). If no name is selected (highlighted), then you are asked for a file name and no Recipe name is currently selected.

  • Page 50: Data Tab

    netzerotools.com Data Tab The Data tab lets you preview data that has been collected. Use the elevator (slide) on the right to scroll though the records. The record number is displayed at the bottom of the tab. As each record displays, its data and relevant parameters are displayed. Field Description #, ft...
  • Page 51 netzerotools.com Export Data Screen The export button lets you export sample data to a flash drive. The data will be exported in .XML format that can be opened in ® Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (version 2003 or later) or other XML readers applications.
  • Page 52 netzerotools.com Print Data The print button allows a range of sample data to be printed using the optional 8930 external printer. The print data screen will show progress on the current selected range of sample data to be printed. Press the Cancel Printing button to cancel the rest of the print job.

  • Page 53: Reports Tab

    netzerotools.com Reports Tab Use this screen to select various standard reports for viewing and printing. Use the Room Definition icon to view or change specific values for the room and class, and the Generate icon to generate reports for viewing or printing. The standard reports are shown below: Operation 3-29...
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  • Page 55 netzerotools.com Field Description Room Area Displays the area of the room in ft or m Class Level Depends on the report definition, see below. Air Flow Displays the airflow characteristics of the room. Room Status Displays the status of the room. See Room Definition Screen below.
  • Page 56 netzerotools.com Generate Screens When you press the Generate icon from any of the report screen, the following screen is displayed to let you select either all records or a range of records to generate the report. After selecting the desired records, press the Channels… button. After you select Channels…...
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  • Page 59: Usb Data Download

    netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 4 D a t a H a n d l i n g U S B D a t a D o w n l o a d The Model 9306 A Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ™...

  • Page 60: Usb Computer Communication

    netzerotools.com U S B C o m p u t e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n The Model 9306 A Handheld Airborne Particle Counter ™ is equipped with a USB compatible cable for uploading and downloading information to a PC.

  • Page 61: Ethernet Communications

    netzerotools.com E t h e r n e t C o m m u n i c a t i o n s An Ethernet port is provided for use with TSI Facility Monitoring Software (FMS). Refer to the FMS Software documentation and the TSI service and installation manual for detailed configuration and ®...
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  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 5 M a i n t e n a n c e N o t e There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. Opening the instrument case may void the warranty. TSI recommends that you return the A ™...
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  • Page 65 netzerotools.com C H A P T E R 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Counts are too low. Instrument is being Operate instrument within operated outside specifications.
  • Page 66 netzerotools.com Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Instrument does not Particles are in the Run the instrument for meet zero count instrument chamber. one-half hour with a filter specification (<1 and then recheck the particle/5 mins). zero count. HEPA filter is not Check that the HEPA connected properly and filter has been tightly...
  • Page 67 netzerotools.com Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TEMPERATURE Temperature/RH probe Detach and reconnect HUMIDITY PROBE was not recognized. probe. If problem ERROR persists, contact TSI technical support. FLOW ERROR Instrument was unable Restart measurement. to control flow rate (if any tubing is connected to particle counter).
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  • Page 69 T e c h n i c a l C o n t a c t s • If you have any difficulty setting up or operating the Model 9306, or if you have technical or application ™ questions about this system, contact an applications engineer at TSI Incorporated. netzerotools.com...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service

    netzerotools.com R e t u r n i n g t h e A H a n d h e l d ™ E R O R A K A i r b o r n e P a r t i c l e C o u n t e r f o r S e r v i c e Visit our website at or call TSI for specific return instructions.
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  • Page 73 netzerotools.com A P P E N D I X A S p e c i f i c a t i o n s All specifications meet or exceed ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921. They are subject to change without notice. Size Range 0.3 to 25 µm Channel Sizes...
  • Page 74 netzerotools.com Languages English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese (simplified) Reports Provides Pass/Fail on FS-209E, ISO 14644-1 and EU GMP Printer Optional external printer supported External Surface High impact injection molded plastic Power 110 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Universal in-line power supply Battery Removable/rechargeable Li-Ion...

  • Page 75: Compliance

    netzerotools.com C o m p l i a n c e CE Marking EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Radiated Emissions EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Conducted Emissions EN61000-3-2: Harmonics EN61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations EN61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN61000-4-3: Electromagnetic Field Immunity EN61000-4-4: Burst Immunity EN61000-4-6: Conducted PS Immunity EN61000-4-5: Surge Immunity...
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  • Page 77 netzerotools.com I n d e x clear samples screen, 3-12 communication mode, A-1 24 hour, 3-13 communications default gateway, 3-15 IP address, 3-15 subnet mask, 3-15 accessories, A-2 use dhcp, 3-15 optional, 1-3, A-2 communications screen, 3-15 air flow, 3-31 compliance, A-3 alarm, 3-26 computer cable, 1-2...
  • Page 78 netzerotools.com date and time screen, 3-13 isokinetic inlet default gateway, 3-15 installation, 2-6 delay, 3-4, 3-18 isokinetic probe, 1-4 delete, 3-25 detector warning, 6-3 device setup, 3-6 JIS B9921, A-2 device setup screen, 3-13 differential, 3-11, 3-21 dimensions, A-2, A-3 display, A-1 keyboard, 3-2 screen alignment, 3-14...
  • Page 79 netzerotools.com power on password room definition, 3-31 confirm new password, 3-8 air flow, 3-31 new password, 3-8 area, 3-31 old password, 3-8 class, 3-31 power on password screen, 3-7 room status, 3-31 power supply, 1-2 room status, 3-31 print button, 3-27, 3-28 icon, 3-4 safety, vii schedule screen, 3-12...
  • Page 80 netzerotools.com TCP/IP, 3-15 technical contacts, 7-1 temperature, 3-5, 3-26 probe, A-2 temperature/humidity probe, 1-4 error, 6-3 installation, 2-7 threshold, 3-19 time, 3-4, 3-13, 3-18, 3-26 touch screen, 2-1 troubleshooting, 6-1 unpacking, 1-2 USB computer communication, 4-2 USB port, 2-1 use dhcp, 3-15 vacuum source, A-1 vol, 3-26 volume, 3-18...
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