TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 User Manual

3-4 AeroTrak
®
Handheld Airborne Particle Counters
Basic Operation
This section explains the basic operation for using the keypad and
starting sampling.
Using the Keypad
Use the up and down keys to highlight a menu or a menu option then:
• If left and right arrows (< >) appear at the bottom of the screen, use the
left and right soft keys to select the option you want. Generally, there
will be only 2 or 3 options. Soft keys change function depending on the
display above them. For instance, in the picture above, the left soft key
is labeled RUN and the right soft key is labeled MENU. The center soft
key is not currently used.
• If no arrows appear at the bottom, press the Enter key to bring up
a secondary window from which you can make a selection or
modify a setting.
Use the up and down keys to perform operations such as increasing a
value. Use the right soft key and left soft keys to move right and left.
The ESC key always brings you back to the previous screen.
Right Soft
Key
Left Soft
Key
Up
On/Off
Enter
Return
to
Previous
Screen
Down

TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 Specifications

General

Size Range .	0.3 to 25 µm
Channel Sizes .	0.3 µm and 5.0 µm fixed; 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, or 2.5 µm selectable middle channel.
Counting Efficiency .	50% at 0.3 µm; 100% for particles > 0.45 µm (per ISO 21501-4 and JIS)
Concentration Limits .	2, 000, 000 particles/ft3 at 5% coincidence loss
Zero Count Level .	<1 count / 5 minutes (per ISO 21501-4 and JIS B9921)
Flow Rate .	0.1 CFM (2.83 L/min)
Calibration .	NIST traceable with TSI® calibration system
Sampling Modes .	Manual and automatic
Sampling Time .	1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds
Sampling Frequency .	1 to 999 cycles or continuous
Light Source .	Long life laser diode
Sample Probe/Tubing .	Isokinetic sampling probe
Exhaust .	Internal HEPA filter
Vacuum Source .	Internal pump
External Surface .	High impact injection molded plastic
Communication Mode .	USB serial output
Data Storage .	1, 500 sample records
Status Indicators .	Low battery and service
Display .	3.2-in. (8.1 cm) 160 x 160 monochrome LCD
AC Power . (power to AC adapter)	110 to 240 VAC 50-60 Hz Universal in-line power supply with country specific plugs
DC Power . (power to instrument)	9 VDC @ 1.5 A
Battery .	Rechargeable Li-Ion
Battery Life .	Up to 4.5 hours of continuous use
Recharge Time .	< 3 hours

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.1 x 6.3 x 2.4 in. (23 x 11 x 6.2 cm) (without isokinetic inlet)
Weight .	1.3 lbs (0.58 kg) with battery