TSI A100-31 Aero Trak Plus Portable Airborne Particle Counter User Guide
- June 9, 2024
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TSI A100-31 Aero Trak Plus Portable Airborne Particle Counter User Guide
Thank you for purchasing the TSI® AeroTrak®+ A100 Portable Airborne Particle Counter (APC). This guide will familiarize you with your particle counter and guide you on taking a measurement.
Refer to the manual for more detailed information on how to utilize a wide range of additional functionality to facilitate testing for a variety of applications. Additional information is also available at tsi.com/portables.
Safety
Please review the information below prior to use to assure safe and proper handling of the AeroTrak®+ A100 Portable Airborne Particle Counter.
I M P O R T A N T
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all repair
and maintenance to a qualified factory-authorized technician. All maintenance
and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified
factoryauthorized technician.
L A S E R W A R N I N G
The AeroTrak®+ Portable Airborne Particle Counter is a Class I laser-based
instrument. During normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser
radiation. However, precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous
radiation in the form of intense, focused, visible light. Exposure to this
light may cause blindness. DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter
unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual. DO NOT remove the
housing or covers. There are no user-serviceable components inside the
housing.
W A R N I N G
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation.
W A R N I N G
The battery supplied by TSI® (BAT-A100) has built-in protection against
explosion and fire hazard. DO NOT use a substitute. DO NOT use non-
rechargeable batteries in this instrument. Fire, explosions, or other hazards
may result.
Unpacking
- Carefully unpack the particle counter from the shipping container and verify that all the items listed in the following table are present.
- Contact TSI® immediately if items are missing or broken.
- Additional items may be included if you ordered accessories or spare parts.
| Qty. | Item Description | Part/Model | Reference Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AeroTrak®+ Airborne Particle Counter | A100-31 A100-35 A100-50 A100-51 | |
| A100-55 | |||
| 1 | Power Supply 24 VDC,5.0A, 100-240 VAC, KPPX-4plug. (Power cord includedis | ||
| country dependent) | PSU-A100 | ||
| 1 | Country- Specific Power Cord | 700057 (US)700058 (UK)700059 (Euro) | |
| 1 or 2 | Battery Pack (can install up to 2 ea.) | BAT-A100Qty = 1 | |
| 3 m | Sample | TUBE150-A100 | |
| (10 ft) | Tubing, | 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD | |
| Clear | (28.3 or | ||
| 50 L/min | |||
| models) | |||
| TUBE100-A100 | |||
| 1/2 ID x 5/8 OD | |||
| (100 L/min | |||
| model) | |||
| 1 | Sample | SPAL1-A100 | |
| Probe, | (28.3 L/min) | ||
| Aluminum, Isokinetic,(connects to | SPAL5-A100(50 L/min) | ||
| instrument) | SPAL0-A100 | ||
| (100 L/min) | |||
| 1 | Probe Mount (for use with sample tubing) | SPMT150-A100(28.3 L/min &50 | |
| L/mn) | |||
| SPMT100-A100 | |||
| (100 L/min) |
| Qty. | Item Description | Part/Model | Reference Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Cable, USB- A to USB-C(2 meters) | 700360 | |
| 1 | Filter, HEPA Purge/Zero Filter Assembly | FIL150-A100(for the 28.3 and 50 | |
| L/min model) FIL100-A100(for the 100 L/min model) | |||
| 1 | Insert Card | 5002751 | |
| 1 | Alarm Accessories, 2-pin Alarm Connector (not wired) | ALMOUT-A100 |
Instrument Features
Front
Back
Start-up
Press the On/Off button on the front to power on. Once start-up is complete,
the Sample screen will display:
The instrument must be connected to AC power or have a charged battery installed to power on. To use AC power:
- Connect the supplied power supply to the power connection on the back of the instrument.
- Connect the power cord into the power supply and an appropriate outlet.
To use battery:
- Loosen the thumbscrew and slide up the battery door on the back of the instrument.
- Slide the battery into one of the slots (it does not matter which one) until it is flush with the back panel (note the orientation of the tabs). One battery is provided for all models, but up to two batteries can be used to extend operating time.
- Slide down the battery door and secure with the thumbscrew.
N O T I C E
To charge batteries the instrument must be connected to AC power and turned
ON. If you often use the unit with batteries, you may consider purchasing the
TSI® external dual-battery charger model DBC-A100 (see Optional Accessories in
Chapter 1 of the Operation Manual).
Taking a Sample
The AeroTrak®+ A100 Portable APC is controlled using the touch screen display.
Use a plastic stylus or your finger tip. DO NOT use sharp objects (such as a
pen point) that may damage the screen overlay. Ad hoc samples can be taken
quickly and easily when the instrument is set to the Manual sampling mode.
Refer to the manual for testing in other modes, such as those for
classification or monitoring.
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From the main status bar, select Manual from the drop-down in the main status bar.
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The currently configured sampling parameters are shown in the lower status bar.
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The sampling parameters can be changed by pressing the Settings icon
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There are three tabs of editable settings, Timing, Channels & Units, and Limits. Once the desired settings are entered, press the OK button to save and return to the sample screen.
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To start sampling press the START button.
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The START button will switch to the STOP button, the pump will turn on, and once the delay time has been reached, particle counting will begin. The progress bars will indicate the state of sampling and the time remaining.
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Data will display on the right. The data displayed in the columns can be changed by pressing the button at the top of the column. A drop-down will appear with the available options.
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Once sampling is complete, the pump will turn off and the STOP button will turn back into the START button. Results can be printed by pressing the Print icon .
Data Review
The data collected is stored in the data buffer of the instrument. Press the menu icon to access the Menu and select Records/Reports.
A list of all sample records, with the most recent on top, will be displayed.
If there are multiple pages of results use the arrows to view other pages.
To view the complete record, press the eye icon on the right for the desired
record. To limit the number of samples appearing in the list, press the Filter
button.
A number of filtering options will become available.
The filtered results will repopulate the Records screen.
Shutdown
Press the On/Off button on the front. A box with three buttons, SHUTDOWN, SLEEP, and CANCEL, will appear. Pressing SHUTDOWN will completely power down the instrument and require a full startup to use the instrument again. Pressing SLEEP will not completely power down the instrument, only certain components like the display, to allow for a fast startup. This can be used to preserve battery power between taking samples without needing to wait for a full startup each time.
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