AEROTRAK®

REMOTE AIRBORNE
PARTICLE COUNTER
MODELS 6310/6510/6510-VHP
OPERATION MANUAL

P/N 6007938, REVISION A

JULY 2014
 AEROTRAK®
REMOTE AIRBORNE
PARTICLE COUNTER
MODELS 6310/6510/6510-VHP
OPERATION MANUAL

P/N 6007938, REVISION A

JULY 2014

SHIP TO/MAIL TO: E-mail address:

TSI Incorporated answers@tsi.com
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 5512A-3996 Website:
USA http://www.tsi.com

U.S. INTERNATIONAL
Technical Support: Technical Support:
(800) 874-2811/(651) 490-2811 (001 651) 490-2811
Fax: Fax:
(651) 490-3824 (001 651) 490-3824
 Manual History

The following is a manual history of the AeroTrak® Remote Airborne

Particle Counters, Models 6310/6510/6510-VHP Operation Manual
(P/N 6007938).

Revision Date
A July 2014

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 Warranty

Part Number 6007938 / Revision A / July 2014

Copyright ©TSI Incorporated / 2014 / All rights reserved.

Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
E-mail Address answers@tsi.com
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Liability (effective April 2014) Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal use and service as
described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for
24 months for Models 6310/6510, and 12 months for Model 6510-VHP, from the date of shipment
to the customer. This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. This limited warranty is
subject to the following exclusions and exceptions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain other components
when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment;
b. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator’s manuals;
c. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects
in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90 days from the date of shipment;
d. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any
fuses, batteries or other consumable materials. Only the original manufacturer's warranty
applies;
e. This warranty does not cover calibration requirements, and seller warrants only that the
instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its manufacture. Instruments
returned for calibration are not covered by this warranty;
f. This warranty is VOID if the instrument is opened by anyone other than a factory authorized
service center with the one exception where requirements set forth in the manual allow an
operator to replace consumables or perform recommended cleaning;
g. This warranty is VOID if the product has been misused, neglected, subjected to accidental or
intentional damage, or is not properly installed, maintained, or cleaned according to the
requirements of the manual. Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller,
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be at Buyer's risk of loss, and will be returned, if at all, at Seller's risk of loss.

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 Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND
LIABILITY, which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller. This
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended, modified or its terms
waived, except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller.

Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our
customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any mal-
function is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI’s
Customer Service department at 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or +001 (651) 490-2811 (International).
Trademarks AeroTrak is a trademark of TSI Incorporated. TSI and the TSI logo are trademarks of TSI
Incorporated. Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont. Modbus is a registered trademark of
Modicon, Incorporated. Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

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Contents

Manual History......................................................................................... ii

Warranty .................................................................................................. iii

Contents ................................................................................................... v

Safety ...................................................................................................... vii

Laser Safety ...................................................................................... vii
Labels................................................................................................viii
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ....................................... ix
Caution ........................................................................................ ix
Warning ....................................................................................... ix
Caution or Warning Symbols .......................................................... ix
Reusing and Recycling ................................................................... ix
Getting Help ........................................................................................ x

CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Unpacking ..........................................1-1

Unpacking the AeroTrak Remote Airborne Particle Counter ...........1-2
Optional Accessories ....................................................................1-3
All Models ..................................................................................1-3

CHAPTER 2 Installation and Getting Started ....................................2-1

Sensor Assembly .............................................................................2-1
Enclosure Assembly ........................................................................2-2
Assembling the Sensor and the Enclosure ......................................2-2
Installing the Sensor in the Enclosure .............................................2-3
Indicator LEDs .................................................................................2-6
Electrical Connections .....................................................................2-7
Device Connections......................................................................2-7
24 VDC Connector ....................................................................2-7
Ethernet Connector ...................................................................2-8
Analog Input Connector ............................................................2-8
Analog Output Connector ..........................................................2-9
Relay Connector........................................................................2-9
RS-485 Connector.....................................................................2-9
Tubing Connections .......................................................................2-10
Inlet .............................................................................................2-10
Installation ......................................................................................2-10
Determine the Installation Location ............................................2-10
Mounting the Remote Airborne Particle Counter .......................2-11
Supplying Power to the Remote Airborne Particle Counter .......2-11
Using DC Power ......................................................................2-11
Connecting the Remote Airborne Particle Counter to
a Computer..............................................................................2-12
Modbus® TCP over Ethernet ...................................................2-12
Ethernet Web Browser ............................................................2-12
Modbus® RTU over RS-485 Serial ..........................................2-12

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 Tubing Installation ...................................................................... 2-13
Connecting Sample Tubing .................................................... 2-13

CHAPTER 3 Communications ............................................................ 3-1

Setting the IP Address of the Airborne Particle Counter................. 3-1
Configuring the Airborne Particle Counter ...................................... 3-9
RS-485 Communications .............................................................. 3-11

CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 4-1

CHAPTER 5 Contacting Customer Service....................................... 5-1

Technical Contacts.......................................................................... 5-1
International Contacts .................................................................. 5-1
Service ...................................................................................... 5-1
Technical Support..................................................................... 5-2
Returning for Service ...................................................................... 5-3

APPENDIX A Specifications ............................................................... A-1

Compliance ..................................................................................... A-2
Dimensional Diagram ...................................................................... A-3

Index

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 Safety

This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the
AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counters.

IMPORTANT
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 Safety
The TSI AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counters (particle counter)
are Class I laser-based instruments. During normal operation, you will
not be exposed to laser radiation.

The following precautions should be taken to avoid exposure to

hazardous radiation in the form of intense, focused, visible light.
Exposure to this light may cause blindness.
 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.

WARNING
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this instrument. The
instrument should only be opened by TSI or a TSI approved service
technician.

WARNING
If the Particle Counter is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

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 WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical
radiation.

When operated according to the manufacturer’s instruction, this device is

a Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. A certification and identification label like the one
shown below is affixed to each instrument.

Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the
particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the
instrument.

1. Serial number label (left-

side panel)

2. Calibration label (right-side

panel)

3. Laser radiation label DANGER!

(internal) VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
WARNING: NO USER SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

4. Laser radiation symbol label

(internal)

5. European symbol for non-

disposable item. Item must
be recycled.

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Description of Caution/Warning Symbols
Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout this manual
and on the instrument. They require you to take cautionary measures
when working with the instrument.

Caution
C a u t i o n
Caution means be careful. Not following the procedures prescribed in
this manual may result in irreparable equipment damage. Caution also
indicates important information about the operation and maintenance of
this instrument is included.

Warning
W A R N I N G
Warning means unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious
injury or cause irrevocable damage to the instrument. Follow the
procedures prescribed in this manual to use the instrument safely.

Caution or Warning Symbols

The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate
the nature and consequences of hazards:

Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may

have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore,
it is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the
instrument.
Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that important
information about its safe operation and maintenance is
included in the manual.
Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro-static
dissipation (ESD) and ESD protection procedures should be
followed to avoid damage.
Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and
cabinet ground.

Reusing and Recycling

As part of TSI Incorporated’s effort to have a minimal
negative impact on the communities in which its products are
manufactured and used:
Do not dispose of used batteries in the trash.
Follow local environmental requirements for battery
recycling.
If instrument becomes obsolete, return to TSI for
disassembly and recycling.

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Getting Help
To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions, please
contact Customer Service:

TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Road
Shoreview, MN 55126 U.S.A.
Fax: (651) 490-3824 (USA)
Fax: 001 651 490 3824 (International)
Telephone: 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-2811
International: 001 651 490-2811
E-mail Address: answers@tsi.com
Web site: www.tsi.com

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction and
Unpacking

The AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter) with

Pump is a compact sensor that is appropriate for use in multiple locations
in a large clean room or critical environment to continuously monitor a
process. The sensors are very simple compared to a typical particle
counter. They have no display (other than several LED indicators) but
have an internal blower that is controlled to provide a constant volumetric
flow rate of 1 cfm (28.3 L/min).

Sensor data and particle counter information is communicated to an

external device via integrated Ethernet (TCP/IP), serial Modbus RTU
communications and 4-20 mA outputs and a digital contact. Oftentimes,
this data is sent to a data logging software, like TSI’s Facility Monitoring
Software.

The following table shows the remote particle counter models covered by
this manual.

Size
Range No. Size Size Channels
Model (µm) Flow Rate Channels* (µm)
6310 0.3 to 1 28.3 L/min (1 cfm) 4 0.3/0.5/0.7/1 µm*
6510 0.3 to 5 28.3 L/min (1 cfm) 4 0.5/0.7/1/5 µm*
6510-VHP 0.3 to 5 28.3 L/min (1 cfm) 4 0.5/0.7/1/5 µm*
*While these Remote Particle Counters have four size channels, only two analog
outputs are available to use at any one time.

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Unpacking the AeroTrak Remote Airborne
Particle Counter
Carefully unpack the AeroTrak Remote Airborne Particle Counter
(particle counter) from the shipping container and check the contents of
the shipment against the tables below. If any parts are missing or broken,
notify TSI immediately. Keep the shipping container for returning the
device for service.

Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture

1 AeroTrak Remote 6310
Airborne Particle 6510
Counter with Pump 6510-VHP

1 Isokinetic Inlet 700250

(inlet)
700252
(cap)

1 Tube Inlet 700251

1 3 meters of tubing 3/8”
ID tubing

1 Operation Manual
(6007938) installed
on CD

1 Calibration Certificate

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 Qty. Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture
1 Certificate of VHP
Resistance (for
6510-VHP only)

Optional Accessories
The following tables list optional accessories. If you ordered optional
accessories, make certain they have been received and are in working
order.

All Models
Item Description Part/Model Ref.
HEPA Zero Filter Assembly 7000119

Power Supply 700253

Enclosure for AeroTrak Remote 700246

Enclosure only
with Pump
Sample Tubing
Superthane Tubing – ¼ ID 700011
8 OD 100 ft
3

Superthane Tubing – ¼ ID 700012

8 OD 1000 ft
3

Introduction and Unpacking 1–3

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 CHAPTER 2
Installation and
Getting Started

This chapter describes the features, connections, and installation of the

AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counter (particle counter).

Sensor Assembly
The sensor assembly
and the enclosure come
as separate packages.
Open the shipping
container containing the
sensor assembly. The
sensor assembly is
identified by its serial
number which is the
same as the serial
number on the
enclosure. No further
assembly is required for
the sensor assembly.
The sensor assembly
comes with the blower,
the main board, the
optics block, the laser
board and the detector
board.

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Enclosure Assembly
The enclosure
assembly comes
with the enclosure
and the
Interconnect
board as shown.

Assembling the Sensor and the Enclosure

After an appropriate location
is selected to install the
AeroTrak Remote with Pump,
attach the enclosure to the
wall or a bracket using the
mounting holes as shown.

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Installing the Sensor in the Enclosure
To install the sensor in to the enclosure, follow the procedure illustrated
below:
1. Install the sensor using the guiding rails in the enclosure as shown
below. Make sure the sensor snaps in to the enclosure.

2. Install the exhaust filters as shown below.

Installation and Getting Started 2–3

 3. Install the inlet as
shown.

4. Push the inlet until it bottoms out

as shown.

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5. Close the enclosure door as shown below.

Installation and Getting Started 2–5

Indicator LEDs
The four LEDs on the front of the Remote Airborne Particle Counter
provide indication of the particle counter’s operation as described in the
table below.

Indicator Status Function

Power/Service Off Device is not powered
Green Power is present and device is
functioning normally
Flow Yellow Flow is normal
Flashing Yellow Flow error or flow blocked
Sample Blue Counting is enabled
Off Counting is disabled
Status Green Device is functioning normally
Red Device has a laser, flow or detector
error requiring service

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Electrical Connections
The state-of-the art AeroTrak Remote Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter) supports multiple communications and connectivity options. All
connectors are available on the Interconnect Board that never needs to
be disassembled. The Interconnect Board along with all the connectors
are detailed below:

Alarm Relay
Connector

24 VDC
Power
Connector

Analog
Output
Connector

Analog Input
Connector

RS-485
Connector

Ethernet
Connector

Device Connections
 24 VDC connector
 Ethernet connector
 Alarm, Temp/RH connector
 Analog Input connector
 RS-232/485 connector

24 VDC Connector
This power connection is for use with an external supply. AeroTrak
Remote will need an external power supply to power the electronics and
the blower. Current draw is 3A when blower is fully blocked and 1.1A
under normal operating conditions. Hence, a power supply of 24VDC @
3A should be more than adequate. Total power consumption under
normal operating conditions is about 30W.

Installation and Getting Started 2–7

 Terminal Direction
1 +24V
2 +24V Return
3 Chassis Ground

Chassis Ground
+24 V Return

+24 V

Ethernet Connector
The particle counter is compatible with either 10 or 100 MBps systems
and connectivity is established using a CAT 5e cable. The green LED
indicates that the network is connected. The yellow LED indicates activity
on the network cable. The counter cannot be operated using power-over-
Ethernet (POE).

The Ethernet LAN connector is a standard 10/100 Mbps CAT 5e cable.

Analog Input Connector

This 12 pin connector is used for the 4 channel 4-20 mA inputs. The unit
is capable of supplying 24V @ 100mA that can be used to power the
4-20 mA sensors used for monitoring.

Terminal Channel Direction

1 1 Input
2 1 Return
3 2 Input
4 2 Return
5 3 Input
6 3 Return
7 4 Input
8 4 Return
9 +24V Output
10 +24V Output
11 +24V Return Return
12 +24V Return Return

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Analog Output Connector
This 6 pin connector is used for the 3 channel 4-20 mA outputs. 2 of the
analog outputs are configurable, via the web page, to linear / log scale
and linked to a particle channel.

Terminal Channel Direction

1 A Output
2 A Return
3 B Output
4 B Return
5 Status Output
6 Status Return

The last analog output is dedicated to status information. The output will
go to a nominal current value that corresponds to the condition listed
below.

Current Flow Status Laser Status

8 mA OK OK
12 mA OK Alarm
16 mA Alarm OK
20 mA Alarm Alarm

Relay Connector
The alarm contact is used to indicate an alarm condition. The alarm
contact closure is normally open. The contact closes upon an alarm,
which could be a high particle alarm, a laser error, a detector error, or a
flow error, depending on the configuration of the particle counter. The
relay contact is rated for a 2A @ 30 VDC or 0.5A @ 125 VAC load. This
relay is not controlled by external software i.e. FMS and is configured on
the web page

RS-485 Connector
This connector supports RS-485 Serial communication. It can be used
with TSI-provided cables to communicate with legacy controllers that do
not support Ethernet.

Installation and Getting Started 2–9

Tubing Connections
Inlet
The sampling inlet at the top of the device can be configured with a
straight inlet (default) for sampling or connection to a sample tube. This
inlet can also be replaced with an isokinetic sampling inlet configured
based on the sample flow of 28.3 L/min. See the table of optional
accessories in Chapter 1 for more information.

Installation
Installation of the AeroTrak Remote Airborne Particle Counter (particle
counter) consists of:
 Determining the installation location
 Mounting the particle counter
 Supplying power to the particle counter
 Connecting communications from the particle counter to the
computer
 Connecting the vacuum and sample tubes to the particle counter

Determine the Installation Location

Determine the installation location according to your monitoring needs.
The Remote Airborne Particle Counter should be mounted such that the
sensor assembly can be easily installed and removed for calibration. It is
generally convenient to mount the particle counter to a vertical flat
surface such as a wall, but the particle counter can also be mounted on
or under a table, on the ceiling, inside a vented hood, or a location close
to the point of measurement. When mounting to a table, make sure there
is adequate clearance between the bottom of the enclosure and the
surface of the table as the blower exhausts flow at the bottom of the
enclosure and there are glands that project out at the bottom of the
enclosure.

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Mounting the Remote Airborne Particle Counter
The Remote Airborne Particle
Counter can be mounted
using a variety of mounting
brackets and schemes.

To install the particle counter,

use the mounting holes shown
in the figure. See detailed
dimensional drawings at the
end of the manual.

Exhaust

Supplying Power to the Remote ≥ 1µm Airborne

Particle Counter
The AeroTrak Remote Airborne Particle Counter must be powered by an
external 24 VDC power supply or the optional TSI Model 70000x power
supply (24 VDC).

WARNING
If the Remote Airborne Particle Counter is powered by an external
24 VDC power supply that is capable of providing 3 Amps. Or 72 W.

Using DC Power
To supply DC power to the particle counter:
1. Connect the 24 VDC connector to the instrument at the power entry
connector as shown in the figure above.
2. Connect the appropriate power cord to the 24 VDC supply and plug it
into a suitable AC outlet. The power light on the particle counter
should illuminate.

Installation and Getting Started 2–11

 Connecting the Remote Airborne Particle
Counter to a Computer
There are three options for communicating with particle counter:
 Modbus TCP over Ethernet
 Ethernet Web Browser
 Modbus RTU over RS-485 Serial

For more information, please refer to Chapter 3, Communications.

Modbus® TCP over Ethernet

Modbus® TCP over Ethernet is the preferred method of communications
with the particle counter. Using the eight-pin RJ-45 socket described
above, Modbus® RTU provides compact, binary representation of the
data contained in a register within the instrument memory.
Note: The Remote Airborne Particle Counter with pump operates only
in “half-duplex” mode. Make sure that the switch, router, or
Ethernet adapter it is connected to is also configured to
communicate in half-duplex mode (typically this is the default).

Ethernet Web Browser

The method for using a web browser to communicate with an instrument
is covered in Chapter 3, Communications.

Modbus® RTU over RS-485 Serial

The serial communications connector provides RS-485 Serial
communications.

The serial connector is a standard A-Position A-Contact (6P6C, often

called RJ12) modular plug connection that supports RS-485 devices.

Pin Description
1 TX
2 RX
3 B
4 A
5 GND
6 Unused Socket View

The communications settings for RS-485 are:

 19200 Baud
 8 data bits
 no parity
 1 stop bit, no flow control.

For more information, please refer to Chapter 3, Communications.

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 Tubing Installation
Connecting Sample Tubing
Sample tubing is used to carry a sample from a location close to a critical
process to the particle counter a short distance away. This requires
tubing such as specified in the optional accessories table in Chapter 1.
Tubing length should be kept as short as possible (no more than
3 meters or 10 feet when measuring particles ≥ 1µm) with minimum
number of bends to minimize particle loss. In addition, care should be
taken not to use tubing that may carry a very high static charge (such as
Teflon® tubing). This will act like a filter and prevent particles being
sampled into the device.

Connecting Sample
Tubing to Remote
Airborne Particle Counter

®Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont.

Installation and Getting Started 2–13

 The Isokinetic probe can also be used as shown below.

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 CHAPTER 3
Communications

Generally the particle counter will be set up as one of many sensors in a

network. In this case the operation of the network is controlled through
Facility Management Software (TSI® FMS Software) running on a
personal computer. FMS Software can be configured to communicate
with the particle counter through either Modbus TCP over Ethernet or
Modbus RTU over RS-485. Consult the FMS Software manual for more
information.
Note: Technical documentation for integrating the TSI Airborne Particle
Counter into custom applications, including details of the
Modbus® implementation, is available upon request. Contact TSI
Customer Service (see “Getting Help”).

Setting the IP Address of the Airborne

Particle Counter
By default, each Airborne Particle Counter is shipped with an Ethernet
address of 192.168.200.90. Since the IP address is fixed, before the
remote Airborne Particle Counter can communicate with your computer
system, you must assign an IP address to it that is compatible with your
network. An example is shown below using Windows® XP operating
system. Other operating systems and browsers should be similar.
Note: In a typical application, Airborne Particle Counters are configured
using static IP addresses so that remote hosts and software can
be configured to query each specific counter at known
addresses. It is also possible to configure the Airborne Particle
Counter using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), but
this should be done with care to ensure that the IP address of
each device is known and always the same for each device.
Further details of TCP/IP networking are beyond the scope of this
document.

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 To connect to your Airborne Particle Counter with an internet browser,
you will need the following:
 A Computer with a 10/100 Ethernet port.
 Ethernet crossover cable or an Ethernet hub and two standard
cables.
 Airborne Particle Counter to be configured.
 A fixed IP address for your network.

You will connect the Airborne Particle Counter to your computer on a

“mini-network” consisting of just the computer, Airborne Particle Counter
and an interface cable or hub. Follow the steps below to configure the IP
address of your Airborne Particle Counter.

1. Physically
disconnect any
existing Ethernet
cable from the
computer to
make it
independent of
any network.
Open the
Windows®
control panel and
click on the
Network
Connections
icon.
2. Click on the
Local Area
Connection icon
in the list of
connections.

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3. Double-click on
the Internet
Protocol
(TCP/IP) item.

4. Set the IP
Address to a
fixed address as
shown below
and click OK and
OK again.

5. Plug in the Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the
Airborne Particle Counter or plug in the two standard cables and
Ethernet hub between the
computer and Airborne
Particle Counter. A
message like the one
shown should appear.
6. Launch your web browser application.

Communications 3–3
 7. Enter the following URL: http://192.168.200.90 in the address bar
and hit the Enter key.
The following main page should be displayed.

8. Click on Tech Login to setup the instrument or review logged data.

For the Tech Password, enter “admin” (must be all lower-case) and
click the Log In button. The technician screen should display as
shown below.

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9. After Tech login, the following menu displays all the possible options
required to setup the instrument.

10. To setup the Relay Configuration, click on Relay Config to enter the
Relay Configuration screen as shown below.

Communications 3–5
 11. To setup the instrument, click on the Instrument Setup link at the
bottom of the screen. The Setup screen is shown below.

12. To configure the Analog O/P, click on the Analog Out link at the
bottom of the page and you will be taken to the Analog Output screen
as shown below.

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13. To Change the instrument’s time and date, click on the Change
Date/time link to set up the time and date as shown below.

14. To setup the Location and the Communications, click on the

Location/Comm link at the bottom of the page. The instrument may
be setup as shown below.

15. Typically Airborne Particle Counters will be configured with a static IP

address and the Use DHCP checkbox will be unchecked. To enable
DHCP, check the Use DHCP checkbox. In this case, the other
settings are unused.
16. For static IP addressing (typical configuration) enter values for the
Static IP Address, Static IP Mask (subnet mask), and Static IP
Gateway (default gateway for the subnet).
17. Press Set Addressing to send the values to the instrument. Note
that the IP address changes do not take effect until the instrument
power is turned off and on again. Be sure to carefully record the
values entered. It is impossible to communicate with the instrument
via Ethernet when the IP address is not known.

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 18. To review sample data, click on the Sample Data link.

19. To change the Tech Password, click on the Change Password link.

20. Press Logout to return to the login screen and then close your
browser.
21. Disconnect the Airborne Particle Counter from the crossover cable or
hub and remove DC power if it is used.
22. Reconnect the Airborne Particle Counter to your monitoring network
and repeat steps 6 and 7 for the network address recorded in step 10
to confirm the new network IP address.

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Configuring the Airborne Particle Counter
In addition to global settings such as IP address, time, date, and location,
there are configuration settings that control sampling characteristics.
Although these are typically set by FMS Software, they can also be set
using the web interface.

To further configure the Airborne Particle Counter, follow the instructions

above to set the IP Address first.
1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address that you configured in
the steps above. A screen similar to the one below should appear.
This screen provides important status and configuration information
for the Airborne Particle Counter.

Communications 3–9
 2. To change configuration, click on the link at the bottom of the screen
marked Tech Login. A Login screen should appear.

3. For the Tech Password, enter admin (must be all lower-case) and
click the Log In button. The technician screen should display as
shown below.

4. Click on any of the screen’s buttons to configure the instrument as

desired.

Label Function Notes

Tech Password Changes the password for access to this Tech page WARNING; once changed, this
from its default to a password of your choosing. password cannot be reset! Make
changes cautiously and DO NOT
forget the new password!
Date / Time Sets counter date and time.
Instrument Location Readable description Any alpha-numeric (ASCII) label
up to 20 characters.
IP Address Setup IP configuration See details above.
® ®
Modbus Unit Number Modbus address From 1 to 256
Sample Time Time the counter actually counts particles 1 to 65535 seconds
Hold Time Time between samples 1 to 65535 seconds
Alarm Count Threshold Alarm levels for each channel and checkboxes
indicating whether the alarms should be enabled
or not.

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Label Function Notes
Relay Configuration Settings to configure which alarm states activate the Select which alarm events will
Relay Closure outputs of the device (See Device trigger a Relay Closure. “Trigger
Operation Manual for relay closure connection pin- Delay” can be used to defer the
outs). relay closure until the alarm
condition(s) have persisted for
several sample periods. If the
Trigger Delay is set to 0 (default),
the relay closure will occur
immediately when an alarm
condition is committed into the
sample buffer. If the Trigger
Delay is set to 10, then the alarm
condition must persist continually
for 10 sample periods before the
contact closure will be triggered.

RS-485 Communications
The particle counter by default supports Modbus RTU over Multi-drop
RS-485 serial communications using the RS-232/485 six-pin RJ-11
socket described above. Modbus RTU is a compact, binary
representation of the data contained in a register within the instrument
memory. Using the Modbus register map, TSI-provided software (such as
FMS) can be used to control and collect data with the instrument or
custom software may be written. No accessory software is provided with
the instrument for communicating via RS-485.

To connect more than one particle counter to an RS-485 network (multi-

drop) requires multi-drop adapters and connectors available from TSI.
The instruments may then be “daisy-chained” together. When operating
the particle counters in a network, care must be taken to ensure that the
last communication node is properly terminated.

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 CHAPTER 4
Troubleshooting

The chapter contains suggestions for troubleshooting common issues

with the AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counters.

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

Instrument does not power up – External DC power is not plugged in. Make sure power supply is
Power/Service LED is off (should be adequate.
green) Inadequate voltage/current @ source. Make sure the power supply
Minimum of 24 VDC @ 3A is required. connector is properly snapped in
place and the wires are securely
fastened to the connector.
Chassis (includes the optics sensor with Remove the chassis and snap it
boards, blower and the main board) is back in until you cannot push it
not properly connected to the further. You may do this while there
interconnect board inside the chassis. is power supplied to the enclosure.
Bad Interconnect board. Contact Service.
Blower/unit is overheated. Unit will not start if the temperature
inside the unit exceeds about 55°C.
Open the enclosure door to cool the
unit and remove any obstruction that
is causing the blower to work hard.

Service LED is RED indicating a flow Inlet may be plugged. Remove the cap on the isokinetic
error or laser error or light scatter inlet when operating the instrument.
error Blower is unable to deliver the required Remove any obstructions from inlet.
flow of 1 CFM. Make sure the inlet is properly
snapped in to the sensor. An arrow
mark in the sensor indicates is the
inlet has bottomed out on the sensor
inlet. Push the inlet all the way up to
the arrow mark on the inlet.
Bad O-ring on the inlet adapter. Replace O-ring.
Blower is dead. Bad Blower. Replace blower.
Disconnected cables. Check to make sure all cables are
securely connected including the
blower power cable to the main
board. Disconnected cable can also
cause laser error.

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 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Service LED is RED indicating a flow Blown fuse on the main board. Unit will Contact Service.
error or laser error or light scatter not power at all even if there is power
error (cont.) supply at specified values
Too much light scatter in the chamber. Too much light scatter in the
chamber caused by contamination in
the optics chamber or excessive
exposure to cleaning fluids or
vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
Contact Service.
Laser is bad. Blown laser. Contact Service to
replace laser.

Counting LED is off This is normal if counting is disabled Use FMS software or serial
commands to enable counting.

Instrument does not meet zero count May require cleaning. Clean sample tube and make sure
specification (<1 particle/5 mins) no debris is sticking to the inside of
the inlet wall.
An internal component has become Contact service.
damaged due to operation outside
specifications.
The zero filter is not connected properly Check and make sure that the zero
and room air is leaking into the HEPA filter is screwed tight.
filter assembly.
Make sure the inlet is properly
snapped in to the sensor. An arrow
mark in the sensor indicates is the
inlet has bottomed out on the sensor
inlet. Push the inlet all the way up to
the arrow mark on the inlet.

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 CHAPTER 5
Contacting Customer
Service

This chapter gives directions for contacting people at TSI Incorporated for
technical information and directions for returning the AeroTrak® Remote
Airborne Particle Counter for service.

Technical Contacts
 If you have any difficulty setting up or operating the AeroTrak®
Remote Airborne Particle Counter, or if you have technical or
application questions about this system, contact an applications
engineer at TSI Incorporated, 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-
2811 or e-mail technical.service@tsi.com.
 If the AeroTrak® Remote Airborne Particle Counter, does not operate
properly, or if you are returning the instrument for service, visit our
website at http://rma.tsi.com, or contact TSI Customer Service at 1-
800-874-2811 (USA) or (651) 490-2811.

International Contacts
Service
TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd
150 Kampong Ampat
#05-05 KA Centre
Singapore 368324
Telephone: +65 6595-6388
Fax: +65 6595-6399
E-mail: tsi-singapore@tsi.com

TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza
No. 12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue
Haidian District, Beijing, 100181
CHINA
Telephone: +8A-10-8219 7688
Fax: +8A-10-8219 7699
E-mail: tsibeijing@tsi.com

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 TSI Instruments Ltd.
Stirling Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3ST
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 (0) 149 4 459200
Fax: +44 (0) 149 4 459700
E-mail: tsiuk@tsi.com
Web: www.tsiinc.co.uk

Technical Support
TSI Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd
150 Kampong Ampat
#05-05 KA Centre
Singapore 368324
Telephone: +65 6595-6388
Fax: +65 6595-6399
E-mail: tsi-singapore@tsi.com

TSI Instrument (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Unit 1201, Pan-Pacific Plaza
No. 12 A, Zhongguancun South Avenue
Haidian District, Beijing, 100181
CHINA
Telephone: +8A-10-8219 7688
Fax: +8A-10-8219 7699
E-mail: tsibeijing@tsi.com
TSI GmbH
Neuköllner Strasse 4
52068 Aachen
GERMANY
Telephone: +49 241-52303-0
Fax: +49 241-52303-49
E-mail: tsigmbh@tsi.com
Web: www.tsiinc.de

TSI Instruments Ltd.

Stirling Road
Cressex Business Park
High Wycombe, Bucks
HP12 3ST
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 (0) 149 4 459200
Fax: +44 (0) 149 4 459700
E-mail: tsiuk@tsi.com
Web: www.tsiinc.co.uk

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 TSI France Inc.
Hotel technologique
BP 100
Technopôle de Château-Gombert
13382 Marseille cedex 13
FRANCE
Telephone: +33 (0)4 91 11 87 64
Fax: +33 (0)4 91 11 87 65
E-mail: tsifrance@tsi.com
Web: www.tsiinc.fr

Returning for Service

Visit our website at http://rma.tsi.com and complete the on-line “Return
Merchandise Authorization” form or call TSI at 1-800-874-2811 (USA),
(651) 490-2811, or 001 651 490-2811 (International) for specific return
instructions.

Customer Service will need the following information:

 The instrument model number
 The instrument serial number
 A purchase order number (unless under warranty)
 A billing address
 A shipping address

Use the original packing material to return the instrument to TSI. If you no
longer have the original packing material, remove the cyclone, cap or
seal the inlet orifice, and cover all connector ports to prevent debris from
entering the instrument. Package instrument for shipment ensuring the
front display and the inlet orifice inlet are protected.

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 APPENDIX A
Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specification Description
Size Range 6310: 0.3 to 25 μm
6510 & 6510-VHP: 0.5 to 25 μm
Channel Sizes 6310: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 µm
6510 & 6510-VHP: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 5.0 µm
Counting Efficiency 6310: 50% at 0.3 μm; 100% for particles >0.45 μm (per
(per JIS) ISO 21501-4 and JIS)
6510 & 6510-VHP: 50% at 0.5 μm; 100% for particles
>0.75 μm (per ISO 21501-4 and JIS)
Concentration Limits 821,000 particles/ft3 (29,000,000/m3) @ 10% coincidence loss
Size Resolution < 15% @ 0.5μm (per ISO 21501-4)
Light Source Long Life Laser diode
Zero Count Level <1 count / 5 minutes (<2 particles/ft3) per ISO 21501-4 and
JIS B9921
Flow Rate 6310, 6510, 6510-VHP: 1.0 CFM (28.3 L/min) with ±5%
accuracy
Calibration NIST traceable
Sample Time 1 second to 24 hours
Vacuum Source Blower,* -non particle generator, auto stops if flow blockage
detected due inlet capping – HEPA filtered exhaust
Communication Ethernet (TCP/IP) and serial Modbus output 4-20 mA Analog
Mode Outputs: 2 channel log/linear particle counts, one channel unit
status
Data Storage 3,000 sample record buffer in the event of network failure
Status Indicators Four LEDs: Power, flow, status and sampling
External Alarm Normal open dry contact rated 0 to 60 V AC/DC, 0.5 Amp
Output continuous, 1.5 Amp peak.
Monitoring Software FMS 5 Facility Monitoring Software, enables 21 CFR Part 11
Compliance
Sensor Via Ethernet (TCP/IP) Web interface
Configuration
Dimensions 10.5 in. x 10 in. x 6.1 in. (26.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 15.5 cm)
(H x W x D)
Weight 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
Power 24 VDC, 3 A

*Patent Number 6,167,107

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 Specification Description
External Surface 316L Passivated Stainless Steel
Applicable CE, JIS B9921, ISO 21501-4
Standards
Operating 36° to 104°F (2° to 40°C)
Conditions 20% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Conditions 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C) / 20% to 98% non-condensing
Included 316L Stainless Steel Isokinetic Sample Probe Inlet, Probe Cap
Accessories and Chain, 316L Stainless Steel Inlet, Flexible Sample Tubing,
Operating Manual on CD
Optional Accessories 24 VDC Power Supply, Zero Filter

Compliance
CE Marking EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Radiated Emissions
EN61326 / EN 55011, Class BA: Conducted Emissions
EN61000-3-2: Harmonics
EN61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations
EN61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
EN61000-4-3: Electromagnetic Field Immunity
EN61000-4-4: Burst Immunity
EN61000-4-6: Conducted PS Immunity
EN61000-4-5: Surge Immunity
EN61000-4-8: Rated Power-Frequency Field Immunity
EN61000-4-11: Voltage Dips\Short Interruptions Immunity
RoHS Marking Yes
Laser Safety Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

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Dimensional Diagram

Exhaust

Specifications A–3
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 Index

2 Ethernet Connector, 2-8

external alarm output, A-1
N
24 VDC Connector, 2-7 NIST traceable, A-1
non-disposable item symbol, viii
F
A
accessories
facility management software, 3-1
Facility Monitoring software, 1-1
O
optional, 1-3 features, 2-1 operating conditions, A-2
alarm count threshold, 3-10 flow rate, 1-1, A-1 optional accessories, 1-3
alarm, temp/RH connector, 2-7 FMS software, 3-1
analog input connector, 2-7 P–Q
Analog Input Connector, 2-8
Analog Output Connector, 2-9 G power/service LED
getting help, x green, 4-1
applicable standards, A-2
getting started, 2-1
C R
calibration, A-1 H relay configuration, 3-11
HEPA zero filter assembly, 1-3 relay connector, 2-9
calibration certificate, 1-2
hold time, 3-10 returning for service, 5-3
calibration label, viii
RoHS marking, A-2
caution
RS-232
symbol description, ix I–J–K connector, 2-7
CE marking, A-2 indicator LEDs, 2-6 RS-485
Class I, viii inlet, 2-10 communications, 3-11
communication mode, A-1 installation, 2-1, 2-10 connector, 2-7, 2-9
communications, 3-1 connecting counter to computer, software, 3-11
compliance, A-2 2-12
concentration limits, A-1
configuration, 3-9
DC power, 2-11
determining location, 2-10
S
connecting to computer, 2-12 sample tubing, 2-13 safety, vii
connections, 2-1 supplying power, 2-11 laser, vii
contacting TSI instrument location, 3-10 safety information, viii
email address, iii instrument not powering up, 4-1 sample time, 3-10, A-1
contacts, 5-1 international contacts, 5-1 sample tubing
counting efficiency, A-1 introduction, 1-1 connecting, 2-13
counting LED off, 4-2 IP address setup, 3-10 sampling inlet, 2-10
customer service, 5-1 isokinetic inlet, 1-2 serial number label, viii
service
D L
international contacts, 5-1
service LED
data storage, A-1 label RED, 4-1
date/time, 3-10 advisory, viii set addressing, 3-7
DC power, 2-11 identification, viii setting IP address, 3-1
device connections, 2-7 laser diode, A-1 size channels, 1-1
DHCP, 3-7 laser radiation label, viii size range, 1-1, A-1
Dimensional Diagramcompliance, A-3 laser safety, vii, A-2 specifications, A-1
dimensions, A-1 laser symbol, viii static IP address, 3-7
light source, A-1 static IP gateway, 3-7
E static IP mask, 3-7
electrical connections, 2-7 M status indicators, A-1
Ethernet manual history, ii storage conditions, A-2
communications, 2-12 Modbus TCP over Ethernet, 2-12 superthane tubing, 1-3
connector, 2-7 Modbus unit number, 3-10 supplying power, 2-11
web browser, 2-12

Index-1
T
tech password, 3-4, 3-10
technical contacts, 5-1
technical support, 5-1
international, 5-2
Teflon tubing, 2-13
troubleshooting
tube inlet, 1-2

U
unpacking, 1-1, 1-2

V
vacuum
requirements, A-1

W–X–Y
warning, vii
description, ix
hazardous optical radiation, vii
symbol description, ix
weight, A-1

Z
zero count level, A-1

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