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About This Manual
Purpose
This is an operation and service manual for the Model 3775
Condensation Particle Counter (CPC).
Organization
The following is a guide to the organization of this manual:
Chapter 1: Product Overview
This chapter gives an introduction to the Model 3775
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, side-
panel, and inside the instrument. It also covers the basic
functions of the instrument.
Chapter 4: Instrument Operation
This chapter describes the operation of the instrument.
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.