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Contents
Manual History ........................................................................................... vi
Warranty .................................................................................................... vii
Safety .......................................................................................................... ix
Laser Safety .......................................................................................... ix
Electrical Safety .................................................................................... ix
Chemical Safety ..................................................................................... x
Radiation Safety .................................................................................... xi
Labels .................................................................................................... xi
About This Manual ................................................................................. xvii
Purpose ............................................................................................... xvii
Related Product Literature .................................................................. xvii
Submitting Comments ........................................................................ xviii
CHAPTER 1 SMPS™ Spectrometer Overview ...................................... 1-1
Product Description ............................................................................. 1-1
How the System Operates .................................................................. 1-2
CHAPTER 2 Unpacking the SMPS™ Spectrometer ............................. 2-1
Packing Lists ....................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking Instructions........................................................................ 2-2
CHAPTER 3 Setting Up SMPS Hardware .............................................. 3-1
Cabling Connections ........................................................................... 3-1
Connections to the Electrostatic Classifier ...................................... 3-1
Cabling the CPC to the Computer ................................................... 3-2
Applying Power Sequence .................................................................. 3-3
Recommended Mode of Operation ..................................................... 3-4
Underpressure and Overpressure Modes ....................................... 3-4
Typical Mode of Operation ............................................................... 3-4
Plumbing Connections ........................................................................ 3-4
Connecting the Model 3772 or 3010 CPC ....................................... 3-4
Connecting the Model 3775 or 3022A CPC .................................... 3-8
Connecting the Model 3776 or 3025A UCPC ................................ 3-10
Connecting the Model 3782, 3785, or 3786 WCPC ...................... 3-14
CHAPTER 4 Operating SMPS™ Hardware............................................ 4-1
Before You Begin ................................................................................ 4-1
Selecting Flow Rates .......................................................................... 4-2
Impactor as a Flowmeter ................................................................. 4-5
Setting Flow Rates .............................................................................. 4-6
Underpressure Mode ....................................................................... 4-6
Overpressure Mode ......................................................................... 4-6
SMPS Spectrometer Check ................................................................ 4-6