TSI Instruments Aerotrak 9303 User Manual

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Safety Information
This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the
AeroTrak
®
Handheld Airborne Particle Counters.
I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all
repair and maintenance to a qualified factory-authorized technician. All
maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use
by a qualified factory-authorized technician.
Laser S a f et y
• The Model 9303 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter is a Class I laser-
based instrument.
• During normal operation, you WILL NOT be exposed to laser radiation.
• Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous radiation in
the form of intense, focused, invisible light.
• Exposure to this light may cause blindness.
Take these precautions:
• DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter unless you are
specifically told to do so in this manual.
• DO NOT remove the housing or covers. There are no user-serviceable
components inside the housing.
W A R N I N G
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified
in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation.

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