1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Serial Number .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2. Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3. Instrument Diagrams ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.3.1. MA200 .................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2. MA300.................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.3. MA350 .................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Safety, Handling, and Support ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.1. Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.1 Handling .................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.2. Repair ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3. Light Sources ........................................................................................................................................ 12
2.1.4. Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.5. Charging / Power Source ................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.6. Heat Exposure ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.7. Radio Frequency Exposure ................................................................................................................. 13
2.1.8. Radio Frequency Interference (FCC and IC Compliance Statements) .................................... 13
2.1.9. Medical Device Interference ............................................................................................................. 14
2.1.10. Explosive Atmospheres .................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.11. High-consequence Activities ........................................................................................................... 14
2.1.12. Choking Hazard .................................................................................................................................. 14
2.2. Important Handling Information ............................................................................................................ 14
2.2.1. Moving Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2. Exposure to liquid, excessive dust, or foreign objects ................................................................. 14
2.2.3. Using connectors, ports, and buttons ............................................................................................ 14
2.2.4. Operating Temperature...................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.5. Consumables........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.6. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.7. Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.8. Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.9. Servicing ............................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.10. Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.11. Shipping ............................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4. End User License Agreement (EULA) ...................................................................................................... 17
2.5. Regulatory and Compliance Notices ..................................................................................................... 20
3. Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1. MA200 Included Items ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.2. MA300 Included Items ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.3. MA350 Included Items ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.4. Consumables .............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.5. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.6. Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................... 23
4. Measurements .................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.1. Particles ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1. DualSpot® Loading Compensation (beta)....................................................................................... 24
4.2. Temperature ............................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3. Relative Humidity and Dewpoint ............................................................................................................ 24
4.4. Altimeter/Barometer ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.5. Accelerometer ........................................................................................................................................... 25
4.6. GPS ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.7. Flow ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
5. Configuration and Operation ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2. Recommendations for Best Use Practices ........................................................................................... 26
5.2.1. Instrument Settings: Measurement Timebase and Flow Rate .................................................... 26
5.2.2. Battery Runtime on Single Charge .................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3. Effects of Contamination .................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.4. Recommended Settings for Different Scenarios ......................................................................... 27
5.2.5. Contamination, Maintenance, and Cleaning of Sample Chamber ............................................. 27
5.2.7. Contamination Probability for Various Use Scenarios ................................................................. 27
5.2.8. Recommended Cleaning & Maintenance Intervals ...................................................................... 28
5.2.9. microCyclone™ PM2.5 Size-selective inlet .................................................................................... 28
5.3. Measurement Sampling Connections ................................................................................................... 28
5.3.1. Inlet Port ............................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.2. Outlet Port ........................................................................................................................................... 28
5.4. Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.4.1. Charging ................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.4.2. Turn on .................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.4.3. Turn off .................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.5. Communication ......................................................................................................................................... 29
5.5.1. On-board user interface .................................................................................................................... 29
5.5.2. USB 2.0 .................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.5.3. 3.3V TTL Serial ...................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.4. Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.5. Bluetooth Low Energy ........................................................................................................................ 30
5.6. Instrument Operating Parameters ........................................................................................................ 30
5.6.1. Date/Time: GPS time synchronization (microAeth Manager only) ............................................ 30
5.6.1. Date/Time: Application time synchronization (microAeth Manager only) ............................... 30
5.6.2. Date/Time: Timezone offset (microAeth Manager only) .............................................................. 31
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