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User's manual – Ver. 1.53 July 2015 64/75
6.1 Automatic flow-meter calibration
For the automatic calibration a TSI4100 flow-meter, data cable and the flow calibration
pad are needed.
Flow calibration procedure:
1. Go to OPERATION tab.
2. In case instrument is running, STOP the instrument under GENERAL sub-tab.
3. In ADVANCED sub-tab click ”FlowCal”.
4. Press AUTO to start automatic Flow meter calibration.
5. Wait for chamber to be lifted.
6. Remove tape and insert the flow calibration pad press OK when done.
7. Wait for chamber to move back to home position.
8. Connect the flow-meter to the inlet of the Aethalometer, note the orientation!
Connect the data cable to the serial connector (COM3) on the back of the
Aethalometer.
9. Wait for calibration to finish.
10. Wait for chamber to be lifted.
11. Remove the flow calibration pad, insert and tighten filter tape, then press OK.
12. Wait for chamber to move to home position.