About This Manual
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Purpose
The Model 3022A Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) instruction
manual is written for both the installer and the operator, whether a
technician or the head of a research laboratory.
Organization
The ten chapters of this manual describe the CPC and explain how
to set up, operate, and maintain it.
# Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter serves as an introduction to the Model 3022A
Condensation Particle Counter.
# Chapter 2: Unpacking and Setting Up
This chapter describes the step-by-step procedure for getting
the CPC ready to operate.
# Chapter 3: Operation and Display
This chapter describes all of the features and controls that run
the CPC, including the front-panel functions and controls, the
back-panel components, and some operating specifications and
precautions.
# Chapter 4: Configuring the CPC
This chapter describes a feature that allows you to set up and
select certain functions and outputs controlled by the internal
microprocessor. Read this chapter to learn how to enter into the
configuration mode.
# Chapter 5: Technical Description
This chapter details the principle of operation and theory of the
condensation nucleus counter.
# Chapter 6: Particle Counting
This chapter describes how the CPC counts and averages data,
and displays the particle concentration.