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About This Manual
Purpos e
This is an operation and service manual for the Model 3772/3771
Condensation Particle Counter (CPC).
Organiz a t i o n
The following is a guide to the organization of this manual:
Chapter 1: Product Overview
This chapter gives an introduction to the Model 3772/3771
Condensation Particle Counter, a list of features, and a brief
description of how the instrument works.
Chapter 2: Unpacking and Setting Up the CPC
This chapter gives a packing list and the step-by-step procedure for
getting the CPC ready to operate.
Chapter 3: Instrument Description
This chapter describes features and controls that run the CPC,
including the components on the front-panel, back-panel, bottom-
panel, cover and inside the instrument. It also covers the basic
functions of the instrument.
Chapter 4: Instrument Operation
This chapter describes the operation of the instruments.
Chapter 5: Technical Description
This chapter details the principle of operation, theory, and performance
of the condensation nucleus counter.
Chapter 6: Particle Counting
This chapter describes the particle counting modes.
Chapter 7: Computer Interface and Commands
This chapter describes the computer interface hardware, associated
firmware commands, and flash memory card.
Chapter 8: Maintenance and Service
This chapter describes the recommended practices and schedule for
routine cleaning, checking and calibration.
Appendix A: Specifications
This appendix lists the specifications of the Model 3772/3771
Condensation Particle Counter.