Particle Counter User Manual V0.1 Particle Counter User Manual
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Version Date Revision history V0.1 2017.07.21 V0.2 2017.11.22 Revised Revised 1 Particle Counter User Manual 1. Particle Counter is a device for acquiring data of particles with the size of 100nm and 200nm, and for transferring the Particle Data to an agent PC through wired/wireless communication. Users are advised to read carefully all manuals provided with the package, to ensure safe and efficient use of Particle Counter. This manual explains necessary skills and information for setting up and using both Particle Counter and Signal Recorder 2 Particle Counter User Manual 2. Basic specifications of Particle Counter Particle Counter is comprised of three boards and each board contains following components 1) Board components i. Main Board : CPU / Power Module ii. iii. Sensor: Laser sensor I/F Module Interface Board : WIFI / LAN / Flash 2) Exterior This picture shows an exterior of Particle Counter. The front panel of Particle Counter has LCD, Port for external antenna, and inlet port for Particle. The side panel of Particle Counter has Power (12Vdc), Power switch, LAN port, and Serial port (Debug). Figure 1 Particle Counter Exterior-Front panel 3 Particle Counter User Manual Figure 2 Particle Counter Exterior-Side panel A. Power : 12Vdc supply (VCC / GND / FG). B. Antenna: Port for connecting Wi-Fi module (One wireless antenna is given in the package). C. LAN : LAN port for Ethernet communication with other devices using TCP/IP. D. Debug : RS232 Debugging Port E. Inlet/Outlet port: Port for inlet/outlet of particle. 3) H/W Specifications A. Particle Counter internal H/W has following characteristics. Artmega 128 micro controller i. ii. Dual Band WIFI, 802.11 a/b , Ethernet communication support 4 Particle Counter User Manual B. Particle Counter HW details CPU ETHERNET SERIAL WIFI Atmega 128, CYW43907(Cypress) GIGABIT-LAN USB to SERIAL Debug port 802.11a/b Power SWITCH ROCKER SWITCH x 1 SUPPLY POWER 12V DC, 1A Size 120 x 130 x 60 (mm) 3. How to install and use 1) Particle Counter installations A. Wireless connection B. Wired connection 5 Particle Counter User Manual 2) Particle Counter connection check A. Change IP address for Data PC to 192.168.0.5
-Default Host IP : 192.168.0.5
-Default Client IP : 192.168.0.9
(It can be modified through Signal Recorder later) B. Check a blue light on LCD when the power is on. 6 Particle Counter User Manual C. Try to ping the Particle Counter from Host PC to confirm connection. windows > cmd > type ping 192.168.0.9 t 1) How to use SW (Signal Recorder plus) A. Run Signal Recorder plus.exe 7 Particle Counter User Manual B. Enter IP address of the Particle Counter, and choose Particle Counter in the list of Sensor. C. Considering the service environment, choose sampling rate, channel, recording time, save path, file type (SAF/CSV), and file name. D. Press start button and confirm that the green CONNECTED sign is on. E. Check LAN cable or wireless AP or IP address of PC and Particle Counter if you see a popup window as follows. 8 Particle Counter User Manual F. Wired/Wireless IP setting A. IP Setting
- Press Sensor Network Setting in Sensor Setting of Signal Recorder Plus, then you can see a popup window as follows. 9 Particle Counter User Manual B. Wired connection setting
- Press UPLOAD button after connect Particle Counter with LAN and setting up as follows. (Default Host 192.168.0.5, Sensor 192.168.0.9)
- Check a wired checkbox. ()
- Sensor IP (IP address of the sensor)
- Host IP (IP address of Host PC)
- Subnet and Gateway can be ignored
- Check GEN3 checkbox (necessary) 10 Particle Counter User Manual C. Wireless connection Setting
- Press UPLOAD button after connect Particle Counter with LAN and setting up as follows. (Default Host 192.168.0.5, Sensor 192.168.0.9)
- Check a wireless checkbox. (, Wi-Fi)
- Enter both SSID and P/W (ex. ureadythings // qwe124@@)
- Set Wi-Fi Band
- DHCP Enable
- Set PEAP ID (ex. MAC@u.things) 11 Particle Counter User Manual 4. HW Specifications 12 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.