Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 550L Operator's Manual

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Chapter 3: Controls and DisplaysChapter 3: Controls and Displays
Many areas of the screen change Many areas of the screen change during operation to reflect real-time status.during operation to reflect real-time status.
These changes are These changes are discussed in the sections that discussed in the sections that followfollow..
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Sampling Data AreaSampling Data Area
: When the LASAIR II is first turned on, no particle: When the LASAIR II is first turned on, no particle
counts are shown. Once you start sampling, the particle counts are displayed.counts are shown. Once you start sampling, the particle counts are displayed.
When the sampling has completed, the final counts for that sample are shownWhen the sampling has completed, the final counts for that sample are shown
on the main display screen. These results will remain until the next samplingon the main display screen. These results will remain until the next sampling
is performed. At that time, the columns will reset to zero in is performed. At that time, the columns will reset to zero in preparation forpreparation for
the next set of data.the next set of data.
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TTop Reporting op Reporting BannerBanner
: When the Start key is pressed, the Initial Delay: When the Start key is pressed, the Initial Delay
countdown will begin. An hourglass will appear to the countdown will begin. An hourglass will appear to the left of the pre-left of the pre-
sampling countdown time.sampling countdown time.
When the Initial Delay time reaches 0, sampling bWhen the Initial Delay time reaches 0, sampling begins. The sample timeegins. The sample time
counts down to zero from the sample counts down to zero from the sample time you have set. A clock time you have set. A clock symbol issymbol is
displayed to the left of the sample displayed to the left of the sample time.time.
If your sample is by volume, a beaker will appear in the upper left part of theIf your sample is by volume, a beaker will appear in the upper left part of the
Main Display Screen and the sample countdown will be by the volumeMain Display Screen and the sample countdown will be by the volume
remaining.remaining.
When the sample is completed, a check mark (When the sample is completed, a check mark (✓✓) will appear to the left of) will appear to the left of
the clock or the bethe clock or the beaker, which is to the left of the sampling time (or volume).aker, which is to the left of the sampling time (or volume).
If the sample run was invalid, the check If the sample run was invalid, the check mark will have a red “X” mark will have a red “X” over it.over it.
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Bottom Reporting BannerBottom Reporting Banner
: In the bottom banner, the battery status is: In the bottom banner, the battery status is
displayed as a percentage of a displayed as a percentage of a full charge. When the battery is dischargingfull charge. When the battery is discharging
(that is, the unit is not plugged in (that is, the unit is not plugged in to an electrical outlet), the number will beto an electrical outlet), the number will be
negative. If the battery is charging, the number negative. If the battery is charging, the number will be positive. Thiswill be positive. This
information is real time.information is real time.
When sampling, the Pump symbol comes out of its grey, inactive state. AnWhen sampling, the Pump symbol comes out of its grey, inactive state. An
airflow rate will appear next to the Pump symbol. If the airflow alters moreairflow rate will appear next to the Pump symbol. If the airflow alters more
than +5% from one cubic foot per minute during sampling, a red “X” willthan +5% from one cubic foot per minute during sampling, a red “X” will
appear over the pump symbol. The red “X” indicates an invalid sample run.appear over the pump symbol. The red “X” indicates an invalid sample run.
The Laser symbol is also activated when The Laser symbol is also activated when sampling. It should turn red to showsampling. It should turn red to show
that it is on and functioning properly. If the laser is drawing too much or toothat it is on and functioning properly. If the laser is drawing too much or too
little power, a red “X” will appear over the Laser symbol to little power, a red “X” will appear over the Laser symbol to indicate anindicate an
invalid sample.invalid sample.
The padlock icon is the symbol for a user password. When no password hasThe padlock icon is the symbol for a user password. When no password has
been set, the padlock is greyed out. If a password has been entered, thebeen set, the padlock is greyed out. If a password has been entered, the
padlock ipadlock icon takes con takes on ton the colhe color or blue. Iblue. If f the the password password has has been entered been entered but but notnot
enabled, the padlock icon is open. If the password has been enabled, theenabled, the padlock icon is open. If the password has been enabled, the
padlock icon is closed and highlighted.padlock icon is closed and highlighted.
CAUTIONCAUTION
If the LASAIR II stops because of low battery power, charge the batteryIf the LASAIR II stops because of low battery power, charge the battery
immediatelyimmediately. A Nickel-metal-hydride battery that . A Nickel-metal-hydride battery that remains uncharged forremains uncharged for
several weeks will lose adseveral weeks will lose additional charge due to ditional charge due to its chemistryits chemistry. Allowing the. Allowing the
battery to fully discharge may damage it and cause it to be unchargeable.battery to fully discharge may damage it and cause it to be unchargeable.

Particle Measuring Systems LASAIR II 550L Specifications

General

Brand	Particle Measuring Systems
Model	LASAIR II 550L
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English