HHPC-2 Handheld Airborne Particle Counter Operator Manual

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3.3 Transferring Sample Data to PC
Operator Manual
Copy the HHPC-2 utility software files on a hard drive or similar device prior to use. Follow
detailed installation instructions on the Readme.txt file and install the software.
Use the utility software to download particle count data to a PC in comma separated variable
(CSV) file format to be viewed in Microsoft ® Excel ® and other spreadsheet software
applications. All parameters required by the download utility are stored in the initialization file
that is also on the diskette.
1) Connect the HHPC-2 to the computer using the RS-232 cable (VP894410)and the DB9
to RJ-45 convertor (SA000070-01).
2) Start the CSV_Download_Utility.exe by double-clicking on it.
3.4 Printing Samples
Print samples at the end of each run or print each sample as it is taken.
Note:
Not all printers are compatible with the HHPC-2. Call Hach Ultra Analytics at 800.866.7889 or
+1 541.472.6500 to check with a representative for compatibility information. The portable
printer needs to be configured correctly to function with the HHPC-2.
1) Connect the HHPC-2 to a serial printer using the RS-232 cable (VP894408) and the
DB9 to RJ-45 convertor (SA000091-01) supplied with the printer (SA000094-01).
2) On the Main Screen of the particle counter, press Mode three times.
The bottom line displays the number of records in the buffer.
3) Press and hold the Mode key for one second until two beeps are heard.
The Buffer Options screen appears and displays the buffer count.
4) To download the buffer records, press the Mode key. The second Buffer Options
screen appears and displays the download options.
5) Choose one of the following options:
• Mode key: prints formatted data
• Start/Stop key: prints unformatted data
6) The Print Buffer screen appears, asking for confirmation. Press Start/Stop to print the
records.
The data from the sample run is printed.
3.5 Storing Samples
The HHPC-2 stores each measurement in a 100-record rotating buffer. Data is stored in a ‘firstin,
first-out’ order. Thus, when record 101 is saved, the first record is automatically deleted,
leaving 100 total records.
a ) Determining the Number of Samples
1) On the Main Screen, press the Mode key three times.
The bottom line displays the number of records in the Buff Count field.
KSS - March 2005 - Edition 2