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Grimm Mini-LAS 11-R - User Manual

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Portable Laser Aerosol Spectrometer
Model Mini-LAS 11-R

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Grimm Mini-LAS 11-R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of size channels31
Flow rate1.2 L/min
Operating temperature5 - 40 °C
Power supply12 V DC
Weight980 g
Data StorageInternal memory, SD card
Light sourceLaser diode
Data interfaceUSB
Measurement PrincipleOptical scattering
Time Resolution1 s
Operating Humidity0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Size range0.25 - 32 µm

Summary

Comments and Manual Information

Warranty and Liability

Explanation of Symbols

Fundamental Safety Instructions

Safety Provisions

General safety rules for device operation, including handling damaged units and environmental conditions.

Electrical Safety

Details electrical safety requirements, including power supply, battery, and fuse replacement.

Laser Safety

Addresses laser safety warnings and precautions for Class 3B lasers when the device is open.

Electrostatic Sensitivity

Discusses electrostatic sensitivity and potential device restarts due to static charges.

Declaration of Conformity

Presents the EC conformity explanation and harmonized standards applied to the device.

Intended Use and Fields of Application

Operating Environment and Control

Specifies intended use, operating environment, and direct/remote control capabilities.

Measurement Start;Stop and Self-Test

Provides instructions on starting/stopping measurements and the device's self-test procedure.

Use Restrictions and Ambient Conditions

Outlines restrictions on use, particle concentration, humidity, and suitable ambient conditions.

Transportation and Storage

Disposal Guidelines

Expected Service Life and Planned Disposal

Discusses the device's service life and planned disposal procedures.

Disposal of Consumables

Explains how to handle and dispose of PTFE filters, depending on their contamination.

Device Description Overview

Control Elements on Cover, Front, and Right Side

Details control elements and connectors on the cover, front, and right side panels.

Left Side Panel Connections

Details control elements and connectors located on the left side panel of the device.

Rear Panel: Filter Chamber and Certifications

Explains the filter chamber and certification labels located on the rear of the device.

Display and LED Indicators

Particle Concentration LED Bar

Explains the LED bar display for ambient particle concentration and its structure.

Data Storage with SD Card

Memory Card Initialization and LEDs

Provides instructions on inserting, initializing SD cards, and the meaning of card slot LEDs.

Data Preservation and Storage Times

Details data preservation on memory cards and the expected storage times and limits.

Membrane Keyboard and Key Functions

Button Functions in Standby Mode

Explains button functions in standby mode for settings, measurement start, and value display.

Button Functions in Operating Mode

Details button functions when the device is in operating mode during active measurements.

Button Function Overview

Summarizes all button functions in operating and standby modes in a table for quick reference.

Sample Intake Operation

Suction Head Usage and Removal

Describes using and removing the radially symmetrical suction head (model 1111).

Analogue Jack and Mains Charger

Communication Interfaces: RS-232 and Bluetooth

Communication Interfaces: USB and LAN

GPS Antenna and Filter Chamber

Filters, Warnings, and Calibration Label

Device Identification and Air Discharge

Particle Measuring with Dual Technology

Measuring Principle

Details the light-scattering photometry principle used for particle detection and size assignment.

Calibration and Physical Background

Explains the calibration process using NIST-certified latex and dolomite dust for accuracy.

Putting the Device into Operation

Measurement Process and Display Modes

Measurement Modes and Gravimetric Control

Analysis Software

Terminal Software via RS-232 Interface

Explains using terminal software for RS-232 communication, connection, and commands.

Service Mode and Data Transmission

Details service mode, RS-232 data transmission formats, and examples.

Measurement Data Examples (Counts & Mass)

Shows sample output data for particle number and mass measurements.

GRIMM Windows 1178 Software Installation

Provides instructions for installing and using the GRIMM Windows 1178 analysis software.

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Lists common error messages, their possible causes, and solutions for device issues.

Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures

Customer Maintenance: Filter and Measuring Chamber

Details cleaning the filter chamber and the measuring chamber for optimal performance.

Housing Cleaning and Protection

Describes how to clean the device housing and protect it from mechanical impacts and liquids.

PTFE Filter Replacement

General Service and Purge Air Filter

Optical Cell, Laser, and Photo Diode Function Test

Technical Specifications

Pneumatics Schematic

Shows a schematic diagram of the device's pneumatic system and air circuits.

Device Technical Data

Lists key technical specifications, including power, laser, particle concentration, and reproducibility.

Accessory List

Sample Collectors

Radially Symmetrical Suction Head

Describes the application and use of the radially symmetrical suction head (model 1111).

Clean Room Sample Heads

Details clean room sample heads and their nozzles for different air speeds.

Isokinetic Duct Probe (Model 1152)

Duct Probe Installation

Zero Filter and Humidity Sensor

Temperature, Humidity, and Air Speed Sensor