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All rights reserved. PN 2414721 January 2005 Rev. 2, 1/07 © 2005-2007 Fluke Corporation. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® Fluke 983 Particle Counter Users Manual
All rights reserved. PN 2414721 January 2005 Rev. 2, 1/07 © 2005-2007 Fluke Corporation. Printed in U.S.A. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. ® Fluke 983 Particle Counter Users Manual
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Fluke 983 Users Manual Purging the Particle Counter 12 Set Up ...12 Setting the Particle Counting Mode 14 Setting the Air Sampling Volume or Sampling Time 14 Setting the ...
Fluke 983 Users Manual Purging the Particle Counter 12 Set Up ...12 Setting the Particle Counting Mode 14 Setting the Air Sampling Volume or Sampling Time 14 Setting the ...
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...user; Fluke 983 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies a condition or action that may damage the Particle Counter or the equipment under test. Safety symbols used in Table 1. Important information. Risk of electrical shock. ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Read the entire Users Manual before using the Particle Counter. P Conforms to Fluke...'s website for recycling information. Hazardous voltage. Symbols Meaning Risk of this manual and on the Particle Counter are...
...user; Fluke 983 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies a condition or action that may damage the Particle Counter or the equipment under test. Safety symbols used in Table 1. Important information. Risk of electrical shock. ~ Do not dispose of Danger. Read the entire Users Manual before using the Particle Counter. P Conforms to Fluke...'s website for recycling information. Hazardous voltage. Symbols Meaning Risk of this manual and on the Particle Counter are...
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.... Particle Counter Safety Information WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Particle Counter: • Avoid using the keypad. 3 See "Contacting Fluke". • Have the Particle Counter serviced only by the instrument may be impaired. • Do not use the Particle Counter in ...the instrument. The connection should be sent to Fluke. XWWarning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Particle Counter, follow these safety guidelines: • Use the Particle Counter only as described in the Users Manual, otherwise the protection provided by qualified service ...
.... Particle Counter Safety Information WCaution To avoid possible damage to the Particle Counter: • Avoid using the keypad. 3 See "Contacting Fluke". • Have the Particle Counter serviced only by the instrument may be impaired. • Do not use the Particle Counter in ...the instrument. The connection should be sent to Fluke. XWWarning To avoid electric shock, injury, or damage to the Particle Counter, follow these safety guidelines: • Use the Particle Counter only as described in the Users Manual, otherwise the protection provided by qualified service ...
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Read "Safety Information" 2. Press 1 to start sampling Be sure to read the entire Users Manual for more detailed information. 4 Press the POWER keypad 4. Remove the Isokinetic Probe Cover (the black cap) 3. To immediately use the Particle Counter: 1. Fluke 983 Users Manual Compliance The Particle Counter complies with: P, JIS B9921: 1997, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN61326: 1997, EN60825-1:2001, Federal Standard 209E Quick Start The Particle Counter may be used directly out of the box.
Read "Safety Information" 2. Press 1 to start sampling Be sure to read the entire Users Manual for more detailed information. 4 Press the POWER keypad 4. Remove the Isokinetic Probe Cover (the black cap) 3. To immediately use the Particle Counter: 1. Fluke 983 Users Manual Compliance The Particle Counter complies with: P, JIS B9921: 1997, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN61326: 1997, EN60825-1:2001, Federal Standard 209E Quick Start The Particle Counter may be used directly out of the box.
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... Information (Multi-language) C AC Adapter/Charger K Intake Nozzle and Cap D RS-232 Modular Cable L Power Cord E ¼ in Figure 1. Fluke 983 Shipping Contents 5 Particle Counter Shipping Contents A Fluke 983 Particle Counter and Holster with Barb H 983 Users Manual CD P FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software CD Figure 1. Shipping Contents The Particle Counter ships with the items shown in .
... Information (Multi-language) C AC Adapter/Charger K Intake Nozzle and Cap D RS-232 Modular Cable L Power Cord E ¼ in Figure 1. Fluke 983 Shipping Contents 5 Particle Counter Shipping Contents A Fluke 983 Particle Counter and Holster with Barb H 983 Users Manual CD P FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software CD Figure 1. Shipping Contents The Particle Counter ships with the items shown in .
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Fluke 983 Users Manual The Keypad Use the keypad to navigate among different screens on the display, refer to turn it back on. 6 983 bak01f.eps Turns the Particle Counter on and off to a F1 F2 F2 F4 name above the keys. Power Key Arrow Keys Press ... the backlight goes out, press any function or arrow key to Figure 2. Different Function Keys menus have different labels above each function key. Figure 2. Fluke 983 Keypad If within two minutes no keys are pressed, the backlight turns off . Each function key corresponds to conserve battery power. The Backlight The Particle...
Fluke 983 Users Manual The Keypad Use the keypad to navigate among different screens on the display, refer to turn it back on. 6 983 bak01f.eps Turns the Particle Counter on and off to a F1 F2 F2 F4 name above the keys. Power Key Arrow Keys Press ... the backlight goes out, press any function or arrow key to Figure 2. Different Function Keys menus have different labels above each function key. Figure 2. Fluke 983 Keypad If within two minutes no keys are pressed, the backlight turns off . Each function key corresponds to conserve battery power. The Backlight The Particle...
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...) • Sample volume • Particle-count mode • Total counts/volume The parameters on and after the opening screen appears. F1 F2 F3 F4 Figure 4. Fluke 983 Users Manual The Main Screen The Main Screen (see Figure 4) appears after the Particle Counter is turned on the Main Screen are selected by using the Setup...
...) • Sample volume • Particle-count mode • Total counts/volume The parameters on and after the opening screen appears. F1 F2 F3 F4 Figure 4. Fluke 983 Users Manual The Main Screen The Main Screen (see Figure 4) appears after the Particle Counter is turned on the Main Screen are selected by using the Setup...
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Fluke 983 Users Manual The Clock Setup Menu To use the Label Menu: 1. Clock Setup Menu 10 bak04f.eps To change the format of the date from different areas ... clock or a 12-hour clock: 1. Once the location number is selected, press 1 (EDIT). From the Main Screen, press 3 (CLOCK). From the Clock Setup Menu, the user can change the entry selected. 4. Press 1 (PROGRAM) to Date. 2. F1 F2 F3 F4 Figure 7. Select 1 (PROGRAM). 3. Press 1 (ENTER) to change the Particle Counter's date, time...
Fluke 983 Users Manual The Clock Setup Menu To use the Label Menu: 1. Clock Setup Menu 10 bak04f.eps To change the format of the date from different areas ... clock or a 12-hour clock: 1. Once the location number is selected, press 1 (EDIT). From the Main Screen, press 3 (CLOCK). From the Clock Setup Menu, the user can change the entry selected. 4. Press 1 (PROGRAM) to Date. 2. F1 F2 F3 F4 Figure 7. Select 1 (PROGRAM). 3. Press 1 (ENTER) to change the Particle Counter's date, time...
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... ship with the Particle counter: • The Isokinetic Probe is attached when the Particle Counter ships and is for sampling. Select the desired intake device. Fluke 983 Users Manual Using the Particle Counter The following sections give detailed information about using the Zero Count Filter. Fit the Filter Adapter onto the end of the...
... ship with the Particle counter: • The Isokinetic Probe is attached when the Particle Counter ships and is for sampling. Select the desired intake device. Fluke 983 Users Manual Using the Particle Counter The following sections give detailed information about using the Zero Count Filter. Fit the Filter Adapter onto the end of the...
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...• 0.01CF (6 seconds) • 0.1CF (60 seconds) • 1.0CF (10 minutes) • MANUAL - This mode should already be highlighted. 14 2. Use 2 (left arrow) and 3 (right arrow) to manually stop the Particle Counter, press 2 (left arrow) and 3 (right arrow). On Page 1 of airborne particle ...Totalize mode, the counts are seen as in Liters. 1. This mode is stopped manually. When the desired mode shows on the Particle Counter (liter, cubic foot, etc.). Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting the Particle Counting Mode The Particle Counting Mode choices are: Concentration Mode In...
...• 0.01CF (6 seconds) • 0.1CF (60 seconds) • 1.0CF (10 minutes) • MANUAL - This mode should already be highlighted. 14 2. Use 2 (left arrow) and 3 (right arrow) to manually stop the Particle Counter, press 2 (left arrow) and 3 (right arrow). On Page 1 of airborne particle ...Totalize mode, the counts are seen as in Liters. 1. This mode is stopped manually. When the desired mode shows on the Particle Counter (liter, cubic foot, etc.). Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting the Particle Counting Mode The Particle Counting Mode choices are: Concentration Mode In...
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...is pressed, the password is requested before going to highlight "Password". 3. Changing an Existing Password To change the selected character of Samples". 3. Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting the Number of the display. 5. When the desired number appears, press 4 (RETURN) to return to the Login screen. The screen ...2. Notice the Particle Counter's serial number in the upper-right corner of Samples 1. Use and to try again. • If 1 (USER) is pressed. Continue to the next character. 8. If the correct password is taken back to the startup screen to select the new password...
...is pressed, the password is requested before going to highlight "Password". 3. Changing an Existing Password To change the selected character of Samples". 3. Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting the Number of the display. 5. When the desired number appears, press 4 (RETURN) to return to the Login screen. The screen ...2. Notice the Particle Counter's serial number in the upper-right corner of Samples 1. Use and to try again. • If 1 (USER) is pressed. Continue to the next character. 8. If the correct password is taken back to the startup screen to select the new password...
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... stored in the Particle Counter's memory can be downloaded to restore the Particle Counter's default settings. Install FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software on the PC. Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting Temperature Mode To set delay time, and start and stop a sample that is turned on. Go to setup screen 2 and press or to move...
... stored in the Particle Counter's memory can be downloaded to restore the Particle Counter's default settings. Install FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software on the PC. Fluke 983 Users Manual Setting Temperature Mode To set delay time, and start and stop a sample that is turned on. Go to setup screen 2 and press or to move...
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..."Send." To send modified labels to select "Printer". Go to Setup Screen 2 and press or to move the cursor to match the PC. The Fluke 983 Thermal Printer kit includes: • Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer • Seiko PW-4007-U1 120 V ac adapter or PW-4007-E1 220 V... and you wish to use the Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer with PC" checkbox to set the Particle Counter's time and date to "I /O port. Fluke 983 Users Manual Click "Meter" then "Logging" then press the "Schedule" tab to a Serial Printer Note The serial printer capability requires software version 1.2 or higher. Printing...
..."Send." To send modified labels to select "Printer". Go to Setup Screen 2 and press or to move the cursor to match the PC. The Fluke 983 Thermal Printer kit includes: • Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer • Seiko PW-4007-U1 120 V ac adapter or PW-4007-E1 220 V... and you wish to use the Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer with PC" checkbox to set the Particle Counter's time and date to "I /O port. Fluke 983 Users Manual Click "Meter" then "Logging" then press the "Schedule" tab to a Serial Printer Note The serial printer capability requires software version 1.2 or higher. Printing...
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... connect the ac adapter/charger: 1. Note If the Particle Counter is in the display will not update to show the status of the Particle Counter. 3. Fluke 983 Users Manual WCaution To avoid damaging the Particle Counter, do not use abrasives or solvents to 18 hours for approximately five minutes. Once 95 % of the charge...
... connect the ac adapter/charger: 1. Note If the Particle Counter is in the display will not update to show the status of the Particle Counter. 3. Fluke 983 Users Manual WCaution To avoid damaging the Particle Counter, do not use abrasives or solvents to 18 hours for approximately five minutes. Once 95 % of the charge...
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...Filter Adapter. 2. Battery voltage is low. "LOW BATTERY" displays Battery voltage is low. Refer to Fluke. If the problem persists, contact Fluke. Contact Fluke for assistance. Disconnect the Particle Counter from the ac adapter/charger. After fully charging the battery in ...not turn on , press to darken the display or to lighten it. 24 After the Particle Counter is connected. Fluke 983 Users Manual Troubleshooting Use Table 2 to troubleshoot possible problems with the battery is indicated. Cell contamination by excessive dust exposure. Return...
...Filter Adapter. 2. Battery voltage is low. "LOW BATTERY" displays Battery voltage is low. Refer to Fluke. If the problem persists, contact Fluke. Contact Fluke for assistance. Disconnect the Particle Counter from the ac adapter/charger. After fully charging the battery in ...not turn on , press to darken the display or to lighten it. 24 After the Particle Counter is connected. Fluke 983 Users Manual Troubleshooting Use Table 2 to troubleshoot possible problems with the battery is indicated. Cell contamination by excessive dust exposure. Return...
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... 5000 sample records (rotating buffer) Data Recorded Date, time, counts, relative humidity, temperature, sample volumes, alarms, label Display Graphic liquid crystal with P, JIS B9921: 1997 Fluke 983 Users Manual Specifications 6 Particle-Size Channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm Flow Rate 0.1 cfm (2.83 L/min) Light Source Laser diode; index guided (26,000 MTBF at 25 °C) Calibration PSL...
... 5000 sample records (rotating buffer) Data Recorded Date, time, counts, relative humidity, temperature, sample volumes, alarms, label Display Graphic liquid crystal with P, JIS B9921: 1997 Fluke 983 Users Manual Specifications 6 Particle-Size Channels: 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 µm Flow Rate 0.1 cfm (2.83 L/min) Light Source Laser diode; index guided (26,000 MTBF at 25 °C) Calibration PSL...
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... Tubing (2 ft.) RJ-45 to DB-9 Connector Zero Count Filter 983 Users Manual CD Users Manual (English) Safety Information (Multi-language) Intake Nozzle and Cap US Power Cord Hardshell Carrying Case Zero Count Filter Adapter Barbed Isokinetic Probe FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software CD 28 Fluke 983 Users Manual Callout A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Part Number 2414654 2421437 2421481 2421350 2421377 2421455 2421392...
... Tubing (2 ft.) RJ-45 to DB-9 Connector Zero Count Filter 983 Users Manual CD Users Manual (English) Safety Information (Multi-language) Intake Nozzle and Cap US Power Cord Hardshell Carrying Case Zero Count Filter Adapter Barbed Isokinetic Probe FlukeView® Forms Documenting Software CD 28 Fluke 983 Users Manual Callout A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Part Number 2414654 2421437 2421481 2421350 2421377 2421455 2421392...