Manual: Mobile Dust Monitor Environ Check 180

Manual
Mobile Dust Monitor

ENVIRON CHECK 180
GRIMM Aerosol Technik GmbH & Co. KG

Dorfstrasse 9, D-83404 Ainring, Germany
Tel: 0049-8654-578-0
Fax: 0049-86540-578-35
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.grimm-aerosol.com
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Index
INDEX 3
1 GENERAL 6
1.1 ANNOTATION ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 MEANING OF THE USED SYMBOLS.............................................................................................. 7
2 IMPORTANT HINTS FOR THE CUSTOMER 8

2.1 SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 ELECTRIC SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 LASER SAFETY .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 EXTREME AMBIENT CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. 11
2.6 TEST KIT 186 ..........................................................................................................................13
3 EDM 180 14
3.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 SAMPLE HEAD ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 THE MEASURING PRINCIPLE .................................................................................................... 15
3.4 CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.5 GAS FLOW CONCEPT............................................................................................................... 21
3.6 DRYING .................................................................................................................................. 21
3.7 ACCESSORY ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.8 SPECIFICATIONS EDM 180 ..................................................................................................... 23
3.9 RS-232 INTERFACE................................................................................................................ 25
3.10 CALIBRATION LABEL ................................................................................................................ 25
3.11 ALARM AND ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................... 25
4 CONTROL ELEMENTS 26
4.1 LCD-DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 FLAP WITH LIFT LEVER ............................................................................................................ 26
4.3 ON / OFF SWITCH.................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 STATUS-LED ..........................................................................................................................27
4.5 KEY PAD ................................................................................................................................. 28
4.6 KEY FUNCTIONS – QUESTION REGARDING FILTER YES/ NO? ..................................................... 28
4.7 KEYS FUNCTIONS WITHIN OPERATION MODE ............................................................................ 29
4.8 KEY FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STAND-BY MODE ......................................................................... 30
4.9 DATA STORAGE (INTERNAL / EXTERNAL).................................................................................. 31
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5 MEASUREMENT 33
5.1 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 33
Installation sample pipe 182 and sample pipe 181 ................................................................... 34
Installation 180 ................................................................................................................................ 36
5.2 TAKING THE EDM 180 INTO OPERATION.................................................................................. 37
5.3 ILLUSTRATION OF THE MEASURED VALUES .............................................................................. 38
6 HYPERTERMINAL VIA RS-232 INTERFACE 39

6.1 HYPER TERMINAL ................................................................................................................... 39
6.2 WORK WITH HYPER TERMINAL................................................................................................ 42
7 SWITCHING POSSIBILITIES OF THE GRIMM 190 46

7.1 WITH A TERMINAL PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 46
7.2 WITH GRIMM SOFTWARE 1177 VERSION 3.30 ...................................................................... 47
8 RS-232 INTERFACE 48
8.1 RS-232 INTERFACE ................................................................................................................ 48
8.2 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL...................................................................................................... 48
8.3 RS-232 COMMANDS ............................................................................................................... 48
8.4 RS-232 TRANSMISSION OF MEASURED VALUES ....................................................................... 53
8.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITHIN SERVICE MODE: CRC SUM.................................................. 54
8.6 DISPLAY MEASURED VALUES OF THE ADDITIONAL CLIMATIC SENSORS ...................................... 54
8.7 SERVICE MODE SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 55
9 SPECIAL DATA PROTOCOL “GESYTEC“ 56

9.1 CHANGE OF MODE FROM STANDARD TO GESYTEC .................................................................. 56
9.2 SETTING WITHIN NORMAL OPERATION ..................................................................................... 57
9.3 GESYTEC STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................ 58
10 SENSORS 61
10.1 ANALOG INPUT........................................................................................................................ 61
10.2 BAROMETER (INTERNAL) ......................................................................................................... 61
10.3 BASIC SENSORS ..................................................................................................................... 61
10.4 WEATHER STATION ................................................................................................................. 62
11 SYSTEM MESSAGES 63
11.1 ALARM AND ERROR MESSAGES ON THE LCD .......................................................................... 63
11.2 WARNINGS ON THE LCD ........................................................................................................ 64
12 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 65
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12.1 SAMPLE AIR DUCT INSIDE THE OPTICAL CHAMBER OF THE SPECTROMETER 187 ....................... 65
12.2 FLY SCREEN ON THE SAMPLE PIPE 182 ................................................................................... 65
12.3 CHANGE DUST FILTER ............................................................................................................. 65
12.4 INTERNAL RINSING AIR FILTER ................................................................................................. 65
13 ACCESSORY 66
13.1 SENSOR FOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY (MODEL 1.153FH180) ........................................ 66
13.2 ANALOG ADAPTER FOR PM 10 + PM 2.5 AND PM 1 (MODEL 160) .......................................... 66
13.3 MEMO CARD READER (MODEL 1155B) .................................................................................... 66
14 WARRANTY 67
15 TRANSPORT AND REPAIR 69

15.1 TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................... 69
15.2 REPAIR ................................................................................................................................... 69
15.3 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................... 70
16 INDEX 73
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1 General
1.1 Annotation
Put hard- and software only after precise study of this manual into operation! The producer is not liable for
damages which are caused through inappropriate initial operation, usage, cleaning, or operating errors.
Many soft- and hardware denominations which will be mentioned within this manual are registered
trademarks and have to be treated this way. The author's intention is to give you complete and accurate
information by this manual. Grimm Aerosol Technik does not guarantee completeness and accuracy of the
following available information which therefore excludes entitlement to damages that result either
collateral or directly from the usage of this manual and/ or the usage of the soft- and hardware. Grimm
Aerosol Technik moreover is not responsible for damages, which result from patent infringement or abuse
of a third's party rights.
Due to continuous improvements and increments differences regarding instruction and illustration of this
manual compared to available hard- and software may happen. If so, please ask for the current version of
this manual.
All rights reserved. Duplication (copy, print, microfilm, and other media) of any part of this manual without
authorization in written form from GRIMM Aerosol Technik is prohibited just as duplication, reproduction,
or modification through electronic systems.
Printed in Germany. Copy Right © 2009 by GRIMM Aerosol Technik, Ainring

Dorfstrasse 9
D-83404 Ainring
Phone: ++49 / 86 54 / 5 78 – 0
Fax: ++49 / 86 54 / 5 78 – 35
Email: [email protected]
Homepage: www.grimm-aerosol.com
This manual refers to:
Environmental Dust Monitor EDM 180
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We reserve the right to change or improve the instruments described in this manual without previous
announcement, simply in accordance to the technical progress. Therefore insignificant deviations between
the descriptions in this instruction and your measuring instrument are possible.
1.2 Meaning of the used symbols
In this manual following symbols will be used in order to ease locating important hints, advices, and
situations.
This symbol indicates useful hints which facilitate and optimize your working process.
This symbol indicates potential dangers, which may lead to malfunctions or even damage of
the hardware and how those dangers can be avoided.
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2 Important hints for the customer
2.1 Safety regulations
The manufacturer declines any direct or indirect liability if the operator opens the instrument or
manipulates the instrument! This instrument is built and tested in accordance with EN-61010 (DIN VDE
0411 T1) to assure proper protection of the electronic material and measurement function of the
instruments. All units have left the factory with regard to safeguarding in a perfect condition. In order to
keep this state and to guarantee a safe operation, the customer must follow the references and warning
notes which are contained in this manual.
If a safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument has to be taken out of operation and to be
protected against unintentional operation. A safe operation is not possible anymore.
 if the instrument shows visible harm,
 if the instrument does not work anymore,
 after longer storage under unfavourable conditions,
 after heavy-duty transportation.
If the instrument was stored or transported at low temperatures and an acclimatisation period prior start up
of minimum 1 hour is not kept, the internal pump may not even start (due to possible inner condensation).
In this case the electronic protection fuse will activate and disconnect the instruments power supply.
Do not operate the device without the condensate bottle!
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2.2 Electric Safety
Before the first use of the instrument you need to check whether the main voltage is in the allowed
specifications. Operate the dust monitor only with the designated voltage and the original external power
supply.
 The Lithium battery (SL-389; 3,6V; 1AH) on the digital circuit board is necessary to the operation
of the real-time clock. This battery must not be charged and only changed in an emptied state by
an authorised personal. The normal operation period is several years.
 The recharge of the Lithium battery inside the memory card (CR-2016 with 3V and 60mAh or CR-
2325 with 3 and 200mAh) is not permitted.
 Fuses built into the instrument may only be changed by trained service personnel
All fuses are to be replaced only by the same type!
Since the instrument has its internal electronic protection, the fuses will react only at a
serious fault!
2.3 Laser safety
Caution! Optical laser class 3 B inside!
The instrument may only be opened by GRIMM trained service personnel. During the opening of the laser
unit, especially the measuring chamber, a laser radiation of the class 3 B can be released. The direct look
into the laser beam or a reflexion can lead to damage of the eyes even at a short exposure time.
You will find references in the EN 60825 (DIN VDE 0837 T1), but also in the corresponding VBG 93
"Laser radiation" prevention regulation for possible accidental exposure!
Caution! Laser class 3B at a open instrument!
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All stickers shown are on the bottom of the instrument and warn the operator for laser light radiation in
case the covers of the instrument have been dismounted!
Laser class 1 in closed state of the measurement unit! Laser of class 1 are not dangerous and safe for
eyes even in case of malfunction due to manipulation or usage of optical additives (e.g. binocular,
microscope etc.)
The glass fuses built in the instrument (Pico fuse 2A, quick-type, and switching capacity 300A /32V DC)
must only be replaced by trained service staff with the type specified in the circuit documents. Because
the devices are secured by electronically excess-current cut-out the fuse will only respond at a severe
malfunction.
2.4 Transportation
The instrument may be transported only in the original packing and in the switched off mode. The aerosol
inlet and output have to be closed with provided covers.
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2.5 Extreme ambient conditions
Altitude correction
The pressure altitude formula describes the vertical distribution of the (gaseous) particles in the Earth´s
atmosphere, means the change of the barometric pressure related to height. This is also called the vertical
pressure gradient. However, within the lower atmosphere because of the high weather dynamics it can
mathematically only be described with approximations. A noticeable change of the air density is
proportional to increasing height. The air pressure decreases because the air column is „shorter“ and thus
lighter. The rule of thumb here is: The air pressure decreases with increasing height by 12mBar per 100
meters.
Because of the low barometric pressure the volume flow accelerates with increasing altitude. That means
that the signal amplitude of the detected particles changes – it decreases and thus bigger particles will be
wrongly assigned to low channels which results in a wrong mass.
Thus the display of the flow meter, which is dependent on the barometric pressure, has to be corrected.
pvorOrt
Displayed values =  Scale value
preferenz
PReference = 1013mbar
Scale value is the value which equals to 1.2 l/Min Mass - Flow at 1013mbar – here 60mm (Flow meter
ANALYT)
Pressure
740 790 840 860 870 890 905 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1013
[mbar] 2500 2000 1500 1300 1200 1075 900 850 775 675 600 500 425 350 250 175 100 0
Altitude[m]
Display 51,3 53 54,6 55,3 55,6 56,2 56,7 56,9 57,2 57,5 57,8 58,1 58,4 58,7 59 59,3 59,6 60
Hint: The float of the flow meter has to be flexible, i.e. an exact vertical and horizontal adjustment of the
flow meter is very important.
For adjusting the flow see 8.7 (Flow adjust with ^F in HYPER TERMINAL – The
adjustment then happens via + / - ).
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Ice and snow
The external probe head heating model 180-DF is an accessory for the Enviro product line of the company
GRIMM (165, 365, 180, 190, 565). It keeps the probe head ice free when having frost and thus enables
failure-free measurements. The heating heats up to a maximum of 10°C.
Accessory
Heating control Sample probe heating
Heat-conductive
paste
assembled sample probe

heating
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2.6 Test kit 186
The EDM Test kit model Nr. 186 is an accessory part for the Enviro product line of the company Grimm
(165, 365, 180, 190, 565).
It controls the correct installation and function of the systems.
Here 3 basic functions are to be considered:
 Zero filter test
 Leakage test
 Flow test
Source of supply
Accessories and consumables are available at you local dealer or at:

Dorfstrasse 9
83404 Ainring
Tel.: +49 (0) 8654-578-0
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3 EDM 180
3.1 Introduction
The measuring device for airborne dust of the series 180 is a stationary instrument which has been
designed for the continuous measurement of airborne dust and its particle size distribution. The measured
values will be output as mass concentration in the unit μg/m³ and distinguished according the fractions
PM10, PM2.5, and PM1. The measuring principle here is the scattering light measurement of the single
particles, where a semiconductor laser serves as light source. The 90° scattered light with an opening
angle of ca. 60° is being lead via a mirror onto a receiver diode. When particles cross the laser beam they
emit a light pulse. This electric signal of the diode will be classified into 31 different size channels after an
adequate amplification. This enables a size determination of the particles and also let realize also a
weighting curve, e.g. PM10 acc. to EN 12341. The sample air is being volume controlled sucked through
the optical measurement chamber and a fine filter. The pump also provides the rinsing air which is
generated via the pumps exhaust air and a subsequent fine filter. It is being held constant by a rinsing air
controller. The rinsing air prevents the laser optics and measurement chamber from pollution and
furthermore being used as particle-free reference air during the self-test.
3.2 Sample head

The used sample head is a TSP head. There is no size selective segregation happening inside the TSP
sample head. In order to protect the device from bigger materials such as leaves or insects there is a wire
fence around the sample head.
Figure 1: Sample head
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3.3 The measuring principle
The sample air is led directly into the measuring cell via the aerosol inlet or other custom-designed air
inlets, e.g. for high wind speeds or overpressure. The particles in the sample air are being detected by
light scattering inside the measuring cell. The scattering light pulse of every single particle is being
counted and the intensity of its scattering light signal classified to a certain particle size. The measuring
principle is schematically shown in figure 2.
Figure 2: Measuring principle
All Grimm laser aerosol spectrometers and dust monitors use a laser diode as light source. The
wavelength is for model 365 in visible range at 655 nm. The laser diode can be operated in a so-
called Multiplex Mode, i.e. the intensity of the laser beam is being modulated. This way particles
can be detected over a very wide size range from 0.25 μm up to 32 μm. The laser beam is focused
to a flat elliptical strip by means of an illumination optics. Inside the focus the laser beam lights a
small measuring volume evenly and subsequently is being led into a light trap. The sample air is
focused aerodynamically and then led as particle flow through the inner area of the measuring
volume. When doing environmental measurements, the particle concentration of the sample air is
normally so low, that statistically seen only one particle is in the measuring volume. Measuring at
particle sources, technical particulate matters, or working places, very high particle concentrations
can appear which require a previous dilution of the sample air. Due to the fact that the entire
sampling volume of 1.2 liter/minute is analyzed, all Grimm aerosol spectrometers reach a very
good counting statistic. The scattering light emitted by every particle is being detected by a second
optics under a scattering angle of 90° and then directed onto a receiver diode via a wide-angle
mirror. The signal of the detector will be classified into size channels after amplification subject to
its intensity. Figure 2 shows the assembly of the laser measuring chamber. The sample air duct
occurs perpendicular to the perspective into the measuring volume.
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The count rate results from the number of particles divided by volume flow rate. The particle size is
proportional to the intensity of the detected scattering light signal whereas the scattering light intensity is
also being influenced by the particles refractive index, particle shape, and orientation of the particle within
the measuring volume. Positioning the detector into a 90° direction enables minimizing the influence of the
aerosol particles refractive index for determining the particle size. The opening angle of the detector optics
was chosen in a way so that an ambiguousness of the scattering light intensity due to MIE scattering
undulations caused by monochromatic illumination is being compensated. Thus a distinct detection of the
particle size in sufficient narrow size classes is possible. Model 1.109 provides 31 size channels. By
detection of the particle concentration and particle size, the size distribution of the aerosol particles can be
determined which in turn is the basis of the evaluation of the particle mass. Within measuring mode
“particle mass” an additional size channel is arithmetically adjoined below the smallest size channel. So
the 365 outputs within mass mode 32 size channels. The additional size channel is primarily useful when
calculating the standardized mass fractions and leads to an improved accuracy measuring fine aerosols.
For a precise and reproducible particle counting and particle sizing the accurate sampling volume of 1.2
liter/minute is absolutely fundamental. The sampling volume affects the conversion of the raw counts in
the actual sampling volume in the selected unit, like liter or m³ and secondly the particles speed in the
optical chamber, which must be in the given tolerance range for a correct particle sizing.
Chart 1 Channel tresholds of the internal dust collection of the test device in µm
0,25 0,28 0,30 0,35 0,40 0,45 0,50 0,58 0,65 0,70 0,80 1,0 1,3 1,6 2,0 2,5
3,0 3,5 4,0 5,0 6,5 7,5 8,0 10,0 12,5 15,0 17,5 20,0 25,0 30,0 32,0
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3.4 Calibration
The particle size detection is calibrated with traceable NIST-certified (National Institute of Standards and
Technology) mono disperse latex. The dust mass calculation is being calibrated with dolomite dust
compared to a reference device. The instrument will be delivered with a certificate of calibration!
The condition of the spectrometer should be checked annually. Therefore the device has to
be sent to the manufacturer where it will be inspected and calibrated by means of a
reference device. Alternatively the customer him/herself can do the calibration. Therefore a
calibration tower and a reference device are necessary. In order to be able to handle this
calibration tower in a correct way, two specific trainings are preliminary! The reference
device itself has to be inspected and then certified annually by the manufacturer using mono
disperse latex.
How does Grimm Aerosol Technik calibrate?
The calibration of aerosol spectrometers is done by each manufacturer in a different way. Such a method
can be denominated as “house-standard“ – Why? Because there is no worldwide standard for calibration
of aerosol spectrometers, but every manufacturer is supposed to use the standard aerosol particles for
size calibration (poly-styrene latex, PSL). The Grimm “calibration-house-standard“ is based upon a
comparison between a “mother device” calibrated with PSL and a “candidate”.
What is a Grimm ”mother device“?
For the mother device there was a certain calibration response curve calculated containing all relevant
parameters of the aerosol spectrometer (laser wave length, position of the detector, opening angle of the
detector, PSL refractive index m = 1,60 +i0, etc..). Hereupon the mother device will be „feeded“ with
different mono-disperse PSL samples and so validates the particle size measurement for this standard
material. The first Grimm mother device, sort of “grandmother”, moreover was being compared to a
reference device, viz. the laser aerosol spectrometer model LAS-X by PMS, Boulder, Colorado. By this
procedure we ensure the correct particle size measurement in the specified channel, e.g. for model 1.108
15 and for model 1.109 31 channels.
Calibration, physics background
Particle sizing is calibrated with NIST traceable Poly-Styrene Latex (PSL), Duke Scientific. So we measure
optical latex equivalent diameters. The size channels are related to electronic thresholds. A single particle
passing the laser beam will scatter the incident laser light. This scattered light is collected by a mirror in a
given angle and focused to the detector. The photons collected by the detector will give a "raw-signal"
which will be amplified and classified in a particle size channel. So number concentration and size of the
aerosol particles can be measured.
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Grimm Calibration procedure
The calibration between a candidate and the mother unit is done by use of a "Grimm Calibration Tower"
that isfully computer-controlled and -automated and poly disperse dolomite dust as a standard aerosol.
Why dolomite dust? Dolomite dust is cheap, anoxic, not hygroscopic, poly disperse and very stable during
storage. The dolomite dust covers the entire sizing range for all Grimm spectrometer from app. 0.2µm up
to >30µm. Due to the fact that both the mother unit and the candidate are manufactured identically, the
dolomite dust must lead to identical results in both spectrometers. The dolomite dust is injected by a
40msec pulse of particle-free compressed air at the top of the cylindrical calibration tower and dispersed
homogeneously over the whole round cross-section. At the bottom of the calibration tower up to three
candidates and one mother unit are attached at identical aerosol inlets. A reverse flow of particle-free
compressed air from the bottom to the top of the cylindrical tower guaranties a well-defined and
reproducible aerosol particle distribution during the whole calibration procedure.
During the calibration the counts in every single size channel, starting from the biggest, are compared
between the mother unit and the candidate simultaneously. The calibration software is able to compare six
size channels at the same time. The statistical comparison is based on a mean value calculated by a set
of 15 single values. A single value is displayed every 6 seconds. Depending on the measured particle
concentration, the calibration software can adjust the electronically thresholds of the candidate.
Threshold lower = more particles in the channel
Threshold higher = less particles in the channel
Figure 1: Screenshot of the Grimm calibration software during a running calibration with one mother unit and three
candidates (in this example: Grimm Environmental dust monitors with 31 channels).
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The columns in the table in Figure 1 show the 31 size channels. The lines in the table in Figure 1 show
from top to bottom: the counts of the reference unit, and for each candidate the electronically settings of
the threshold, the counts of the candidate and the calculated relative error. To indicate the meaning of the
relative errors three different colours are used:
Red values indicate a running calibration of a size channel out of range. Green values mean a running
calibration within the range. Black values means, that the relative error is saved for quality assurance, the
channel threshold is fixed and the channel is labelled with "Kalibriert" in the software table.
The mean value comparison is repeated approximately 10 times for each size channel, till all readings of
the candidate are repeatedly within a given range with a accuracy of ± 2%, compared to the mother unit.
The certified accuracy for the mass mode is ± 5%, because of the fact that the particle diameter affects
the particle mass by the third power. The calibration software controls all relevant parameters plus the
amount of calibration dust, I order to assure that the measured concentrations are above a fixed minimum.
All results are stored electronically and are activated in a data bank for quality assurance.
After the tower calibration, a further comparison at indoor conditions is done.
To illustrate the described procedure, the following two screenshots, so called "ramp" from the Grimm
calibration software CalSoft, show two examples of a measured particle number concentration of a
candidate compared to a reference unit before and after a calibration.
Figure 2: Before calibration: Simultaneously measured particle number concentration for all 31 size channels of the
candidate (red) and the mother unit (blue) vs. time.
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Figure 3: After calibration: Simultaneously measured particle number concentration for all 31 size channels of the
candidate (red) and the mother unit (blue) vs. time
At all enviro products (107, 180, 365) a continuous test of the complete system follows with an own
sample probe and housing. The models 107 are being operated for ca. 2 days inside a weather housing.
There all functions are being checked like as sensors for temperature, humidity, and humidity-controlled
mixer operation or temperature control. The continuous test of the models 365 occurs in a similar way
where at the complete system instead of the mixer operation the automatic sample air dehumidification
(nafion tube and vacuum pump) is being tested.
Models 180 run a test inside a special container for about one week. The data recorded during the
continuous test afterwards will be statistically evaluated and stored in a data base.
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3.5 Gas flow concept
Figure 3: Flow-Schema
3.6 Drying
The air humidity and the ambient temperature are being measured by the sensor 1.153 FH. Is the relative
air humidity above 55%, then the dryer circuit automatically switches on. The sample air flow passes after
entering the sample head a nafion membrane. The opposite flow (with an active dryer circuit) is dried air
on the outer side. The opposite dried air flow exists out of 1.2 l/min exhaust air (Sample Out) and 0.9 l/min
ambient. Those 2.1 l/min total air will be brought into the opposite air flow via the vacuum filter, a critical
nozzle and sample pipe holder. Because of this vacuum on the outer side the dehumidification occurs
under usage of a nafion membrane. This membrane enables the removal of humidity out of the sample air
because of a water specific chemical process. Hereby water molecules are being transported via ion
channels through the membrane. Afterwards the vacuum pump removes the humidity via the protection
filter and the condensate outlet. Decreases the humidity below 50%, the dryer shuts off automatically.
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3.7 Accessory
180 Mobile Dust Monitor Enviro Check
19“ rack with sample air and vacuum pump;

180 space for spectrometer 187
Stationary spectrometer for PM10, PM 2.5 and

187 PM1
181 19“ sample pipe holder
1.5m sample pipe with nafion dryer, stainless
182 steel
183 1.5m extension for sample pipe
X180DFL45 Roof flange for PNR 180
1143 E Connection cable RS-232
177 32-bit software for model 180 with PM values
188 Spare part kit for 2nd year

117 Small spare part kit only for the # 187
160 Analog adapter for PM10+PM2.5 and PM1
USB to RS 232 Converter with 1m cable and

1141 driver
1118 A Printed manual and manual on CD-ROM
Update package from 180 to 190 with 31
190 channels -software
1142. M1 Tel.-Modem-Box, for data transmission
1155 B External storage card reader

1142.A2 Data storage card 1MB
1142.A4 Data storage card 4MB
158 Wind direction and velocity sensor
159 Rain gauge
180-DF Defrosting system for extreme cold areas
186 Testkit
1.142.M5 Data logger
Source of supply
Accessory, consumables and spare parts can be ordered at your local dealer or at

Dorfstrasse 9
83404 Ainring
Tel.: +49 (0) 8654-578-0
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3.8 Specifications EDM 180
Measuring principle 90° scattering light measurement

Light source Semi-conductive laser, wave length 660 nm
Laser power Pmax 60 mW, normal 0.5/32mW (Multiplex)
Opening angle 30 °
Sample volume flow 1.2 l/min ± 5 % constant through control
Rinsing air flow 0.3 – 0.5 l/min
Smallest detectable particle size 0.25 μm
Classification 31 channels internal, the given channel tresholds [μm] are valid
for a count efficiency of 50% with mono disperse latex aerosol.
0.25 – 0.28 – 0.3 – 0.35 – 0.4 – 0.45 – 0.5 – 0.58 – 0.65 – 0.7
- 0.8 – 1.0 – 1.3 – 1.6 – 2.0 – 2.5 – 3.0 – 3.5 – 4.0 – 5.0 – 6.5
- 7.5 – 8.5 – 10.0 – 12.5 – 15.0 – 17.5 – 20.0 – 25.0 – 30.0 –
32.0
Mass calculation Through extrapolation an additional channel below the

smallest measured channel is being calculated. The mass
calculation is optimized to the best correlation with gravimetric
reference filter collectors (EN12341, EN14907).
Mass concentration range in μg/m³ 0.1 –6,000
Displayed values PM10, PM 2.5, PM1

PM coarse
TSP
Reproducibility ± 5% over the whole measuring range.

Scan time From 1 minute to continuous operation
Main filter Balston 993305 BQ
Data interface ASCII: RS-232 (9600 Baud, 8 Bit, no parity, 1 Stop-Bit,
protocol: X-ON/X-OFF) Caution: Because of alarm control
there is a special alignment of the 9 pin D-Subminiature
socket! Only use the original cable 1.143E.
GESYTEC: 19200 .. 1200 Baud; Number and serial number
selectable
Data protocol ASCII-characters or GESYTEC

Self test: At every start-up and automatically if Autocal >0
Operation: Via key pad or RS232 interface or modem

LCD display: 2 * 16 alpha numerical characters, illuminated
Data output LCD display: Measurands as gliding average over a minute or averages
with their sample volume. Alarm values, date and time,
measurands of the optional devices.
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Analog inputs: 3 inputs (0-10V), resolution 10 Bit (ca. 10 mV). Display with
adjustable factors and offsets, selectable and editable texts
Data storage card: 1MB - 4MB SRAM, battery buffered. Selectable interval 6
seconds to 60 minutes. Data: date, time measurement
location number, error code, magnetic valve current, sensor
data and analog voltages
Power supply: 230V/ 50Hz on request also 110V/ 60Hz

Power: max. P= 150W, I (max.) = 1.4A
Operational temperature range: +4°C to +40°C, r.H. < 95% (non-condensing)

Transport temperature range: -20°C to +50 °C, r.H. < 95% (non-condensing)
Sample air: -20°C bis +60 °C, r.F. < 95% non corrosive
Pressure range sample air: 0 to -30 mbar (short-time).

Dimensions: 266 * 483 * 380 mm
Weight: 20 kg
Memory function while power black out The last set display mode within stand-by mode remains
stored in the device. Alarm values, calculated filter weight and
sample volume remain stored when switching off or a power
black out.
During a measurement also all measurands with their
according sample volume are kept, so that in case of return of
power the measurement continues automatically.
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3.9 RS-232 interface

The serial interface exists out of a 9 pin socket which is located on the rear side of the device (labelled
with “RS-232 to PC”). Via this interface the communication of a PC with the instrument happens. The
second interface is behind the front door and is supposed for the service. Above the interface is an LED
which indicates an established connection when shining green. Red signalizes data transfer. Only the RS-
232 cable (catalogue number 1.141 or1.143E) must be used for the connection. The service socket will be
treated preferably when the handshake lines are put on high (CTS or DTS) by the terminal program.
Figure 4: Pin alignment of the socket at the dust monitor „RS-232 to PC“
Only use the original GRIMM data cable due to the alarm output at the 9 pin RS-232 Subminiatur-
socket!
3.10 Calibration label

The calibration label on the rear side of the device shows how long the calibration is valid. After expiration of
validity GRIMM does not warrant any accuracy of the measurements. This is also applicable if the calibration
sticker is damaged or removed.
3.11 Alarm and error messages

Exceeding the set alarm treshold and at occurring device errors (e.g. volume flow control „not ok“) an error
text will be output on the LCD display and a warning sound will resound. The errors will also be stored with
the data sets on the storage card and output via the RS-232 interface. For the meaning of the error
messages see also chapter 9 (RS-232 interface).
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4 Control elements
Read this manual carefully BEFORE taking the device into operation!
Please inspect every single part of the measurement unit after unpacking. If you expect that the device
cannot be run safely anymore put it out of operation and ensure it cannot be run accidentally anymore.
Expect a not safe operation, if
• the device shows apparent damages,
• the device does not work anymore,
• the device was being long-term stored under inappropriate conditions,
• the device suffered under heavy-duty transportation.
The following chapter explicates the different control elements of your dust monitor.
4.1 LCD-display
The optical display on the unit consists out of a LCD (Liquid-Crystal-Display) with 2 lines of 16 characters,
therefore 32 characters. The display is illuminated. On this display the measurement results of two
channels, or date, time, location (a two-digit number, that can be assigned to a certain area), values of the
analog inputs are shown. Additional, also all necessary system messages.
4.2 Flap with lift lever

On the right side of the front plate there is a flap which can be opened. Behind this flap there is the lever
for the lift which connects the modules of the EDM 180 and the sample pipe holder. In delivery condition
the lever is in the lower position. In order to connect both modules, pull out the lever and subsequently
push it upwards until the connection is established. Then push the lever into the instrument again as far as
it will go. In this position the lever activates a micro-switch. Is the lever not correctly inserted, the
measurement will not start (error message “LIFT NOT OK”).
Below that there is a glass bottle for recepting condensate and abrasive particles. In the lower right corner
of the opening is a manometer which indicates the low-pressure within the dryer circuit. During the self-
test and the operation of the dryer circuit the manometer has to show a low-pressure of – 550 hPa. Via the
connection modules the sample air, the dryer circuit, and the sensors are being connected to the
measurement device.
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4.3 On / Off switch
With the main switch (Power – lower left side of the front panel) the device is being switched on or off. Do
not switch off the unit out during operation- (measurement-) mode but first enter stand-by-mode (press key
Stand-by). Otherwise data loss of the storage card might happen.
After switching on the display shows: „Model 180, Version 7.80 E”, afterwards date and time
(Date/Time). Devices of the 180 series will ask you now „filter changed ?“. Implicitly press [-] (no)!
Subsequently the self-test will start automatically. It ends with „Self test OK“. Should an error occur
during the self-test the message „New Selftest“ will show up. This process will be done four times.
Should this error still be existent the message „Fatal Error Please Check“ will show up..
4.4 Status-LED
Left next to the display on the front panel are two LED located labelled with “Status” and “Dryer”. These
LED´s can have 4 conditions: Off, shining red, shining yellow, and shining green. The status LED is off
within the stand-by mode. While normal operation it is shining green. If a device error occurs it will shine
red. During the self-test it is shining yellow. The LED Dryer (dry-circuit) is off if the dryer-circuit is not being
activated. It is also green while dryer circuit is working
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4.5 Key pad
Between operation- and stand-by-mode a partly different reaction of the device due to the handling of the
keys might occur. Your entry will be confirmed by a short signal tone.
Figure 5: Key pad spectrometer
4.6 Key functions – question regarding filter yes/ no?
After turning on the device
Display of the filter weight of all measurements and its according sample volume. It
Mean/Weight will remain on the display as long as the key is being pressed
Stand-by Display of the serial number and the operation time
+ Filter changed. The filter weight and averages will be deleted. The device starts the
self-test.
- Filter not changed. The averages will be deleted. The device starts the self-test.
All other keys analog to stand-by mode.
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4.7 Keys functions within operation mode
Displays the averages of the dust concentration of all valued measurements (PM10,
PM2.5, PM1) after switching on the device or deleting the averages with the related
sample volume. The averages related sample volume appears after approximately 5
Mean/Weight
seconds and remains displayed as long as the key is being pressed. By pressing the
[Mean Value] key and the [+] key at the same time the filter weight and its related
sample volume can be displayed.
Stand-by Pressing this key the current measurement will be interrupted and the device
switches into the stand-by mode.
PM Mode Stoppage of the measurand output as long as the key is being pressed.
Pressing this key will show the set measuring location number. This number can be
Battery/Location changed by pressing + and – at the same time. For the device can only be operated
by line voltage the battery capacity will constantly be shown with 130%.
Alarm Press this key if you want to request the current alarm state.
The cyclic display of the sensor values is being switched on by pressing this key. In
+ the first line of the display the sensor values will be shown next to the set
measurand.
Date/Time Pressing this key will show the current date and time.
Temp./r.H. Display the current state of temperature and relative humidity by pressing this key.
- Press this key to disable the cyclic display of the sensor values.
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4.8 Key functions within the stand-by mode
Like within the measuring mode – with additional resetting of the averages and the
Mean/Weight average measurement volume by pressing the keys [Mean/Weight] and [-] at the
same time.
Stand-by Press this key to leave the stand-by mode and to begin a new measurement row.
PM Mode Additional pressing of the key [+] or [-] enables to choose 2 favored PM-values out of
PM10, PM2.5 or PM1 for being shown directly on the display.
Pressing the keys [Battery/Location] and [+] or [-] at the same time lets you change
Battery/Location the measurement location number. It serves the identification of different
measurements and can be set from 1 through 99.
Alarm Pressing this key in connection with the [+] or [-] key the mass level can be set from
which on the alarm will be going off (0 means Off).
+ Enhance the memory interval (only with installed storage card) respectively
displaying the mailbox and scroll up (only with installed modem).
Short pressing: Display of date and time. Longer pressing: Set date and time. The
Date/Time blinking cursor can be moved by the keys [+] or [-]. Pressing Date/Time again will
move the cursor on. Pressing no key for a longer period of time will switch the device
back into the stand-by mode. Changing the minutes will zero the seconds.
Pressing this key will display the current sensor values on the display (upper line)
Temp./r.H and the time (lower line). Second pressing ends the displaying.
In this mode it is possible to switch on the vacuum pump with pressing [-] and the
sample pumpe with pressing [+].
- Decrease the storage interval (only with installed storage card) respectively
displaying the mailbox and scrolling down (only with installed modem).
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4.9 Data storage (internal / external)
Storage capacity
Depending on the device´s setting – means the set interval and the storage card capacity - different
storage times will be reached. Only PCMCIA SRAM data storage cards can be used. Data will be stored
using the First in First out (circular buffer) method. This will transcribe the oldest values when having a full
storage card.
The data storage card has to be installed before beginning a measurement!
The data storage card has to be inserted into the small black slot (Data card inlet) on the front side of the
dust monitor (beneath the display) until you can hear it clicking. Insert it with arrow facing up (facing the
display) into the slot. A correct inserted card protrudes from the device about 0.4“ (1cm).
A storage card will only be accepted by the device if it is deleted or already has been used inside
the same device without a change of the version and number of the additional sensors.
With a valid storage card the LCD will show after inserting it about 3 seconds the card size and version.
Afterwards the interval and the spare storage time. With the keys „+“ and „-“ the interval can be changed
during this information and the spare storage time will be refreshed.
A not accepted storage card does not show storage times!
Is the storage card not accepted the measurement will not start. Please make sure the write protection is
deactivated. All measured values will now be stored onto the data storage card automatically.
If you don´t use a data storage card the message NO MEMOCARD will show up.
With the beginning of a measurement a warning signal (beep-tone) resounds.
Caution! It is not possible to use cards with stored data of a certain device inside a different
device!
Deleting the data memory (internal/ external)
If you press both [Mean/Weight] and [Temp./r.H.] at the same time then all data will be deleted from the
internal memory after confirming by pressing the key [+]. This is only possible within the stand-by mode.
Having a storage card inside the device the internal memory will not be deleted (version ”F” and younger).
The data memory then will be tested and formatted.
Data preservation/ storage card battery
The data on the storage card is being preserved by a buffer battery. If the storage card is inside the EDM
180 the power supply happens via the device. Please read out the stored data before changing the battery
or otherwise data loss might happen. If the error message „PLEASE REPLACE MEMORYCARD-BATT.“
shows up the data storage card battery has to be changed.
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Storage times of the storage cards
Data storage cards with a size of 4 MB are available. During „Normal“ operation the interval is to be set to
5 or 10 minutes. Setting the interval to 60 minutes the data of the last 59 minutes might miss! Excessing
the specified time leads to transcription of the in each case oldest values. The card remains operable.
Some inportant hints:
 If the data storage card has previously been used inside an dust monitor with a
different device version having a different version number, then the data storage
card will automatically be formatted, i.e. all previous data will be deleted.
 The data storage card should only be changed within stand-by mode, otherwise
data loss might happen.
 If the data storage card has not been inserted into the dust monitor before starting
the measurement (key „Standby“), then the device has to be switched into the
stand-by mode and the storage card has to be re-inserted.
 The average battery life expectancy for the 1MB data storage card is more than
one year. When not using for a longer period of time the battery should be taken
out of the device.
 The storage card can only be read out either directly on the GRIMM aerosol
spectrometer or via an external card reader. Not possible via PC with PCSI card
reader.
Storage times of the data storage cards version 7.80

INTERVALL 1min 5min 10min 15min 30min 60min
INTERN 2d 17h 13d 13h 27d 2h 40d 15h 81d 6h 162d 12h
4Mbyte 138d 1Y 325d 3Y 285d 5Y 245d 11Y 125d 22Y 250d
Connecting further sensors next to 1...4 will lower the storage times shown above.
Storage times of the data storage cards version 12.30

INTERVALL 1 min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 60 min
INTERN 12h 2d 13h 5d 2h 7d 15h 15d 7h 30d 15h
1 Mbyte 6d 12h 32d 16h 65d 8h 98d 0h 196d 0h 1y 27d
4 Mbyte 26d 3h 130d 16h 261d 8h 1y 27d 2y 54d 4y 108d
Write protection
The storage card has got a write protection which is supposed to preserve the measured values from
transcription. The write protection can be activated with the slider next to the battery case. Please
deactivate the write protection if you want to record new measurement values onto the storage card. If
necessary please save the existing data first and then delete the storage card.
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5 Measurement
5.1 Installation
The measuring system ENVIRONcheck 180/181 has to be installed in the 19“ rack as the topmost unit.
The space needed is 6 HU ( 180: 4HU, 181: 2HU). Erecting the 19” rack please mind, that the sample
pipe 182 is to be inserted directly through the ceiling / roof construction into the sample pipe holder 181.
For the exact fitting of the roof penetration a drilling gauge is available at the manufacturer. The outer
diameter of the sample pipe is 45 mm.
Mounting and demounting the measuring device 180 can take place without having to disassemble the
sample pipe and the sample pipe holder. The connection of the electronic unit 180 with the sensors and
the sample pipe happens via a connection module inside the sample pipe holder 181. The ports for the
sample air, the dryer circuit, and the electrical connections are each being lead to a plug module. This is
fix installed in the 181 and mobile via a lift. Taking the device into operation these modules are being
connected. Previous to disassemble the instrument 180 this connection has to be loosened and the device
can be pulled out again, without having to dismount sensors and sample pipe.
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Installation sample pipe 182 and sample pipe 181
Install the sample pipe holder at the topmost

position of the 19” rack. Screws and further
mounting parts are not included in the scope
of delivery)
The temperature/ humidity sensor with carrier

(separate delivery) has to be built onto the
sample pipe and thread the connection cable
through the sample pipe. (The cable must not
be deviated so you always have to watch the
notch while insertion!).
Carefully insert the sample pipe through the

roof conduit. Before inserting the sample pipe
into the receptacle at the sample pipe holder
mind the position of the sample pipe holder.
The red dot at the bottom of the pipe and the
screw have to point to the front. First lead the
connection cable through the notch and
connect it to the analog socket. Then tighten
the sample pipe by dint of the stud screw
(located at the inner front of the sample pipes´
receptacle) in the sample pipe holder.
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Within the final position the screw must not be

visible anymore, but the red dot. Now tighten
the safety screw.
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Installation 180
The slide bars provided by the customer for

the 19“ drawer have to be mounted.
Subsequently mount the EDM180 and
connect it to the power cable. The power
cable has to be provided by the customer
When tightening the 180 and the sample pipe

holder 181 please mind, that the connections
of 180 and 181 with the lift have to be
connectable without any interferences. 180
and 181 have to be exactly on each other with
their front plates.
Behind the flap there is a glass bottle for

receiving abrasive particles. Also there is the
lever for the lift which connects the modules of
the EDM 180 and the sample pipe holder. In
delivery condition the lever is in the lower
position. In order to connect both modules,
pull out the lever and subsequently push it
upwards until the connection is established.
Then push the lever into the instrument again
as far as it will go. In this position the lever
activates a micro-switch. Is the lever not
correctly inserted, the measurement will not
start (error message “LIFT NOT OK”)
When demounting follow these steps vice
versa.
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5.2 Taking the EDM 180 into operation
Please choose previous to the measurement how the data shall be gathered and processed (Online data
collection via network and storage onto the PCMCIA data storage card / only storage of the data onto the
PCMCIA data storage card without online data collection).
In order to collect data via network or connected PC via the RS 232 interface see chapter 8.4.
The PCMCIA storage card has to be inserted into the spectrometer 187 previous to the measurement.
Here the storage card has to be accepted by the device. Please mind the information in chapter 4.8 for
installation and operation of the storage card.
An inappropriate installation of the data storage card might lead to loss of data!
After switching on the device the LCD display shows the model designation and software version number.
After app. 5 seconds date and time will be shown.
With an installed data storage card the size of the card (Card), the version number (Version), the set data
storage interval (interval can only be changed within stand-by mode with the keys + and -) and the
remaining storage space will be shown.
By pressing the key [Standby] (only if „filter changed? Press +:yes -:no“ is on the display) lets you request
the serial number and number of operation ours. Operation hours are the hours of pump and laser service
life. The other keys have the same function like described in chapter 5. Now you will be asked if the filter
has been changed (filter changed?). Answer with [-] if the filter has not been changed. If you answer with
yes [+] the calculated filter weight and its according sample volume will be set to zero. These values are
important for the service (judgment of the filter loading). In order to avoid an accidental deletion of the
values, a delayed keyboard inquiry is installed. You have to press the key for at least one second until a
beep tone resounds. Now the measurement starts beginning with a ca. 30 seconds lasting self-test.
Every measurement is being introduced by a self-test at which the optical chamber is being rinsed with
pure air. There several different internal measurements are being done which reveal the status and
condition of the device.
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An faultless device shows the message: SelfTest OK, otherwise: New SelfTest.
Should this error message appear more than once a device error is present which has to be remedied.
The instrument tries five times to execute the self-test successfully, then the message „Fatal Error Please
Check!“ appears. See also chapter 12.
Possible reasons are:
• a fluff which hangs at the inlet nozzle and extends into the laser
• a heavy polluted measuring chamber
• device temperature above 40°C
• a failed laser or another hardware failure (humidity sensor)
Moreover one of the two status LED might shine red. If a failure of the vacuum dryer circuit is present, the
LED “Dryer” shines red. In this case exactly control the correct position / installation of the sample pipe
(see also chapter 6).
After a successful self test the actual measurement starts. After every 6 seconds the measured values
after being refreshed. After about one minute the values will stabilize, because in order to have a stable
display always the moving mean (last 10 measurements) will be displayed.
5.3 Illustration of the measured values
Within stand-by mode the kind of illustration of the measured values can be changed by pressing the keys
[PM Mode] and [+] or [-]. Due to the two-lined display only two measurands can be displayed. Pressing the
key [+] within the operation mode, the measurands of the connected climatic sensors can additionally be
displayed cyclically (see chapter 5.6).
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6 HyperTerminal via RS-232 interface
6.1 Hyper Terminal

Every GRIMM spectrometer can be operated online via HyperTerminal with the according control
commands. HyperTerminal is a text based communication program which is part of Windows (version 2.0
and higher). Windows Vista does not contain HyperTerminal anymore, but can be downloaded from the
website of Hilgraeve with costs.
The program is in ACCESSORIES- KOMMUNICATION of the WINDOWS PROGRAM.

Connect your DUSTMONITOR with the PC on a free serial port.
Switch on the unit.
Use the GRIMM serial cable 1.143E or a GRIMM USB converter 1.141
Start hypertrm.exe.
Put in a name for the connection, for example the date or serial number or measurement location.
Press ok
Change your serial interface number in the line connection to whatever port you are using, com1,
com2…….
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Press OK
Now you have to change the properties of the connection
Press OK.
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Further are following adjustments important:
These are properties / adjustments of the connection
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6.2 Work with Hyper Terminal
Check the connection with the order “v”. You should see the version of the unit.
The sign “?” will show you a help window.
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With the sign ”|” and then the tabulator key you switch the unit in the service mode.
Now you can see a helpful text, like the version date and explanation for the P-LINE after start
measurement.
Pressing ’r’ will set it running, after a few minutes the screen will look like this
The picture shows the data from an environmental DUSTMONITOR 107.
It is helpful; you print the help window for your work.
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DATA TRANSFER:
To download the Data Card and Capture the file you have to be in STANDBY then go to the TRANSFER
Menu at the top of the HYPERTERMINAL screen, clicking on it will bring up a SUB Menu, click on
CAPTURE TEXT.
Now you have to give the File a name and a Folder to go into, the default is
C:\Documents andSettings\xxxxxx\StartMenu\Programs
\Accessories\Communications\HyperTerminal\CAPTURE.TXT
But you can save it anywhere you like and call it anything you like. Always ensure the last 3 letters are
.TXT ( this will save it as a TEXT file ).
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Press START
Now type in the command ’d’, than you have to see:

D
Memo card : 8.60 from: 8F050061
Location : 1 :
-After enter will read only data of the adjusted location 1
If you want to read out all locations (1-99) you have to press 0 before Enter.
- put in another number will read only the data from this number
Press Enter and the transfer will start.
When the Data Card is finished downloading you should see a little heart ♥ or Ok
Then go to TRANSFER MENU again, CAPTURE TEXT and you will have an extra Menu that allows you
to stop, click on Stop.
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7 Switching possibilities of the GRIMM 190
7.1 With a terminal program

Previous to switching the device it has to be within service mode 0. Therefore a terminal program is
necessary.
Following versions are possible:
Version 7.80
PM10, PM 2.5, PM1 in storage, LCD and via the RS.232 interface.
Version 12.30
31 channels particle counts/ size distribution in storage, LCD and via the RS.232 interface
Switching into service mode 0 following steps are to be done:

- Send the character | (possible by Alt Gr and the key < >, or by Alt 124 on the NumBlock. I.e. the
ASCII code 124 is decimal).
- Press „TAB“
- Press „v“ for control
- Next to the firmware also the date of the firmware has to be visible
Example Grimm 190:
without service mode

V
Version : 7.80 E
with service mode
|
V
Version : 7.80 E DM180G 23.1.2008 87C552:011 DM180GL 23.01.2008
or
|
V
Version : 12.30 E DM180G 23.1.2008 87C552:011 DM180GL 23.01.2008
With Ctrl and v and then { (brace open, ASCII 123) the device switches into version 7.80
With Ctrl and v and then } (brace closed, ASCII 125) the device switches into version 12.30
IMPORTANT:
Read out the data storage card BEFORE you change the version, because the storage re-
initializes after converting.
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7.2 With GRIMM software 1177 version 3.30
For use both version with GRIMM software it is necessary to load both drivers and activate one of
them.
With OPTION SYSTEM open follow window
with EXTRAS SWITCH VERSION it is possible to switch between both versions
Important:
Before changing of the version should the memory/ the memory card to be read out,
because the memory must be reinitialized after the changeover.
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8 RS-232 interface
8.1 RS-232 interface
The serial interface exists out of a 9 pin socket: one is located on the rear side of the device (labelled with
„RS232 to PC“). Via this interface the communication between the PC and the device takes place. The
second one is behind the front door and intended for the service. Above the socket is an LED which
shines green at an established connection. Red signalizes the data transfer. Only use the GRIMM data
cable RS-232 with the catalogue number 1.143E. The service socket is treated prior-ranking when the
terminal program sets the handshake lines (CTS or DSR) to high.
8.2 Transmission protocol
The baud rate for normal data transmission is 9.6 kBd. Eight data bits without parity and one stop bit
are being used. The software protocol XON/XOFF is being supported. At the Quick Data transmission
additionally the CTS-line is being requested. Here the baud rate can be up to 57.6 kBd. If no CTS line is
being connected, the interface will be regarded as free.
8.3 RS-232 commands
The following commands can be sent via the RS-232 interface to the airborne dust monitor. The device
confirms the receiving by an echo. The commands can exist out of capital or lower case letters. Numeric
values, which can only be sent within the stand-by mode, have to be concluded by the key Carriage
Return. For testing you can use every terminal program which supports the XON/XOFF-protocol (e.g.
HyperTerminal). The according settings of the interface parameters have to be done previously. The
function keys can be backed up with commands for the dust monitor.
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A Output of the current alarm value. Changeable within stand-by mode.
B Output of the battery capacity (always 130%)
ASCII-data transmission from the storage card (only within stand-by mode)
Location „0“ for all locations
E Output error code (ERROR). See chart next page.
Error-
LCD Meaning Solution
Code
Connect the instrument to HyperTerminal, start the
instrument and wait until you see fatal error on the LCD
NEW
display of the instrument. At the same time you will see
128 SELFTEST Self test faulty
in HyperTerminal the K- and P- line. Compare now the
DC values of the K-line to the DC values of your QC
report or contact your service department for further help
No storage card or
NO
wrong version or Check proper position of the storage card, clear data of
64 MEMOCARD
card with data of a the memory card
different device
32 Not used
Restart after
16 Only information
power blackout
VACUUM
ERROR Vacuum Check pneumatical connection of the 180 and sample
8
PLEASE insufficient pipe holder 181
CHECK
4 Not used
Volume flow Check sample air inlet for pollution, clean optical
3 FLOW-ERROR control out of chamber with compressed air. If that doesn´t work pump
control range might have to be replaced
2 Not used
Low pressure > 50
1 CHECK FILTER Change main dust filter (BQ-filter)
mbar
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F
Switch on fast mode. Measured data will be output every 6 seconds
G
Output gravimetric factor. Within stand-by mode changeable. At the model 365 the
gravimetric factor can be changed between 0.5 and 2.5 in steps of 0.01.
H
Output operation hours
I
Interval for the normal output and storage. Changeable within stand-by mode.
Interval settings of the storage:
0 = 1 minute
1 = 5 minutes
2 = 10 minutes
3 = 15 minutes
4 = 30 minutes
5 = 60 minutes
6 = 6 seconds
J
Output of the segregation characteristics of the data chart (e.g. PM10).
J
J: PM10 PM2.5 PM1.0
L
Output location number and changing within stand-by mode
M
Output averages and its sample volume
O
Output data storage size (only within stand-by mode). If you send a + after the capacity
output, the data storage will be completely deleted.
P
Preferences modem submenu
R
Run. Starting measurements from the stand-by mode.
S
Switch into stand-by mode
T
Output of time. Time can be set within stand-by mode. Changing the minutes will
zero the seconds.
U
Key pad lock.
U=0 Key pad unlocked
U=1 Stand-by mode cannot be entered
U=2 Key pad locked
V
Output version number of the device software
V
Version : 7.80 E
W
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Output filter weight and its according sample volume

Z
Output and subsequent resetting of the averages and volume
!
Output model and version number of the device
!
Model 365 Version 7.80 E
@
Output serial number
@
Ser.No. 87F03017
^A
Output calibration factors for the analog input voltages
^B
Set baud rate for data transmission:
0 = 9,600 Baud
1 = 19,200 Baud
3 = 57,600 Baud
^D
Disables transmission of the measured values
^Ê
Request for transmission of measured values / switching off fast mode
^L
Country settings (E or U) for date format of the dust monitor (only within stand-by mode).
^T
Timer operation for automatic switching on and off the dust monitor.
^Y
Switching off the dust monitor.
Long
Break Switching on the dust monitor (only if switched off by ^Y).
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Underline
Output of the user texts and analog input factors (only within stand-by mode).
Example:
The first line shows the three user texts, the second line the three multiplication factors
for the analog voltages, and then the offset values.
$
Selection or change of the user texts as well as the factors for analog voltage outputs on
the LCD display (only within stand-by mode). Special characters (via ASCII 127) cannot be
input. When outputting, the character '°'(ASCII 248) will be displayed as '_'. By the key TAB
predetermined texts can be chosen which are to be confirmed by the key RETURN. They
can also be transcribed by any texts. The number output is always five digit and begins with
the 9th digit. Entering here characters, except of a decimal point, an acoustic warning
resounds. The multiplication factor which is relating to 1V can be input after the text. This
can also be changed by the command `*`.
Example: Temperature sensor: 0°C = 3.0V and 50°C:=:8.0V

User-Text: Temp.: °C
User-factor: 10.0 [°C/V] Offset: 3.00V
The sensor data will be directly read out from the climatic sensor (sensors
version “E” on the third place of the serial number and higher are equipped with
an EEPROM for the sensor data). The adoption of the EEPROM data, inculding
the user text, happens only if the user factors inside the device are set to 1.0 and
the offset values to 0.0. A recalibration through the user thus is furthermore
possible (positive offset are not possible)
* Change user factors and offset (only within stand-by mode).
? Help for commands
% Displaying the size of the data storage and the free storage space if not transcribed.
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8.4 RS-232 transmission of measured values

3
The firmware 7.xx outputs the mass concentration values because of its resolution of 0.1 μg/m with the
multiplication factor of 10! At each intervals´ end happens the output of the measured values with their
according measurement pre-information. When illustrating the mass, the averages of the storage interval
will be transmitted. The measured values are being designated with "N" for mass, with "_" for the
averages, and "," for the factor 10. Allocation of the columns see command "J".
The measurement pre-information in the with „P“ beginning line accord to the bytes which are being stored
in the data storage. The resolution of the external voltage is 10 Bit, so that the Bytes designated with
Ue1...Ue4 embody only the more significant part. The two low order Bits are both located in UeL. Bits 6
and 7 belong to Ue4, Bits 0 and 1 to Ue1. Because the maximum value of these voltages is 10V, the
10Bit-value has to be multiplied with the factor 9.776E3 in order to reach the voltage value as Volts. Since
different user texts and factors can be set on the device, they should be requested and regarded by the
analysis software. The user factors always relate to the voltage value in Volts. At the version 7.xx the
gravimetric factor is 100, so that the resolution is 1%. The supply voltage as well as the magnetic valve
current will be output as percentage. The order is like following:
Year – Month – Day – Hour – Minute – Location (1..99) – Gravimetric factor *100 – Error code - Supply
voltage [%] – Magnetic valve current [%] – Sensor LowBits – Sensor 1 to 4 – Storage interval
Sensor4 (Ue4) is always the barometric sensor.
After the measurement pre-information follow the measurands. The measurands are designated with
„N_,“.
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Within Fast Mode the measured values are being sent every 6 seconds
8.5 Additional information within service mode: CRC sum

In order to retrieve additional information the device can be switched into the simple service mode.
Therefore send via the terminal program Alt 124 and Alt 09 (TAB) to the dust monitor. Sending the
character „!“ you will receive the device´s model number, version number and the CRC sum of the internal
calculation algorithm. This has been optimized based upon long-time field tests.
8.6 Display measured values of the additional climatic sensors

If there are climatic sensors connected, then additionally to the previous output a further line beginning with S(A)
appears. Subsequent the measured values for the via One-Wire Bus connected sensors will be displayed.
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8.7 Service mode settings

With service mode 0
Outputting the data via the RS-232 interface also additional data and explaining texts will be output.
Several control commands are available, e.g. the request for the last service by "~" last Service, or the
request for the volume flow by "^F" Flow Adjust.
Example 1:
Pressing V within user mode will display the version number of the software:
V
Version : 12.30 E
Pressing V within service mode will display additionally to the version number of the software following:
Year of manufacture of the device, processor type, year of manufacture of the base part.
(Date: DD.MM.YYYY)
V
Version : 12.30 E DM109G 17.12.2007 87C552:011 DM109G 14.12.2007
Example 2:
Normal data presentation within user mode:
P 8 12 10 18 48 1 20 0 130 23 193 1 0 0 0 0
C_: 132940 77350 48435 22270 9325 4610 3210 1795
C_; 1305 1050 765 575 385 280 195 131
c_: 131 82 68 49 33 20 13 10
c_; 7 4 2 1 1 0 0 0
Data presentation within service mode with short explanation of P-line values:
Year Mon Day Hr Min Loc GF Err Qbatt Im UeL Ue4 Ue3 Ue2 Ue1 Iv
P 8 12 10 18 48 1 20 0 130 23 193 1 0 0 0 0
C_: 132940 77350 48435 22270 9325 4610 3210 1795
C_; 1305 1050 765 575 385 280 195 131
c_: 131 82 68 49 33 20 13 10
c_; 7 4 2 1 1 0 0 0
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9 Special data protocol “GESYTEC“

9.1 Change of mode from Standard to Gesytec
The change from the STANDARD to the Gesytec-mode (which is similar to the German Bayern-Hessen
protocol) is only possible via the key pad of the dust monitor. Turn the 365 dust monitor off by pushing the
main power switch. Then press on the instrument the two keys ON (which is a hidden key, not ot see but
to feel, left near the key Date/Time) and „+“- key at the same time and keep both keys pressed. Then turn
the instrument on again. On the LCD-Display the model and firmware version is shown. The instrument
will directly change over to the Gesytec-mode. This is shown on the display with an extra „S“ at the end.
To return to the STANDARD mode start the instrument by pressing the „ON“- and the „-“- key at the same
time. Now the instrument return to the reselected mode, in Europe as „E“ or in America as „US“ version.
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9.2 Setting within normal operation
The only extension to this manual affects the additional RS-232 command „:“ which lets you execute the
GESYTEC pre-settings. Sending within stand-by mode the character „:“ (ASCII-Code 58) will call up
following sub-menu:
-- Settings Gesytec --
Kennung Geraet: 250

Serialnumber : 0
Baudrate RS22: 9600
Count 4.Geraet: OFF
1 Minuten Mean: OFF
Auto-Cal. [h] : OFF
Timer-Cal. : OFF
[K] [S] [B] [C] [M] [A] [T] [Esc] [ENTER] ?
After sending the character „K“, the device designation can be changed. Allowed are numbers from 0 to
255. The Gesytec serial number can be input from 0 to 997 after sending the character „S“.
The help text can be called up via sending the character „B“ and an input of a number between 0 and 4 is
awaited:
Auto-Cal is the time in hours after which the device executes a self-test. Timer-Cal is the activation for a
self-test to a set full hour. There you have to enter for midnight 24. Either Auto-Cal or Timer-Cal can be
activated. The actual point of time can delay for one storage interval, because the activation happens after
the storage. The value 0 switches off both possibilities. By the key Escape the sub-menus can be left
without saving. By [ENTER] (ASCII-Code 13) all settings will be saved.
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9.3 GESYTEC Structure
RS-232 data transmission within Gesytec mode
For 3 parameters ( PM10, PM2.5, PM1 )

Byte-Nr. Data format Field description
1 <STX> start of text
2-3 MD telegram code
4-6 03# number of measuring parameters
7-10 nnn# instrument identification
11-19 ±nnnn±ee# value of PM10 in ng/m3
20-22 hh# operational status
23-25 hh# error status
26-29 nnn# serial number
30-36 hhhhhh# temperature in 1/10°C (F=Minus)
37-40 nnn# instrument identification + 1
41-49 ±nnnn±ee# value of PM2.5 in ng/m3
60-66 hhhhhh# relative humidity in 1/10 %
90-96 hhhhhh# valve voltage in %
97 <ETX> end of text
98 <BCC1> block symbol upper nibble
99 <BCC2> block symbol lower nibble
For 4 parameters ( PM10, PM2.5, PM1, total count )

2-3 MD telegram code
4-6 04# amount of measuring places
7-10 nnn# instrument identification
30-36 hhhhhh# temperature in 1/10°C (F=Minus)
41-49 ±nnnn±ee# value of PM2.5 in ng/m3
60-66 hhhhhh# relative humidity in 1/10%
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90-96 hhhhhh# valve voltage in %
101-109 ±nnnn±ee# value of count in particles/litre
120-126 hhhhhh# internal temperature in 1/4°C
127 <ETX> end of text
Operation status – switched off 1 minute average value

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________
Bit 128 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
mv for | mv for | mv for | mv for | dryer on | self- | standby | already |
48 s | 24 s | 12 s | 6 s | | test | | fetched |
mv = mean value
Operation status – switched on 1 minute average value

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__
Bit 128 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Minute| minute | minute | minute | dryer on | self- | standby | already |
8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | | test | | fetched |
Error status:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__
Bit 128 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Self- | | | after | vacuum | I mot | flow- | under- |
Test | | | power | not ok | >100% | error |pressure |
not ok | | | loss | | | |> -35 mbar|
The “DA”-Telegram:

2-3 DA telegram code
4 <ETX> end of text
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The "ST"-Telegram (ASCII-format):

2-3 ST telegram code
4-6 nnn instrument identification
7-8 #A empty space key, ( mostly a letter )
9 <ETX> end of text
The following "ST"-telegrams has been incorporated:

"R" (Run) start of measurement
"S" (Standby) stop of measurement
"N" (Zero (Null)) acts like in Run
"K" (Calibration) the status bit 3 will be set
For the control only (instrument identification), (instrument identification +1), and (instrument identification
+2) are permissible.(Instrument identification +3)is NOT permissible, not even for 4 parameters.
Hex-Format:
1 <STX> tart of text
2-3 ST telegram code
4-6 nnn instrument identification
7-8 hh upper nibble, lower nibble
9 <ETX> end of text
# is the synonym for a blank character
The sign „#“ symbols the space key, „nnn“ the numbers, „ee“ s the exponent and „hh“ is the hexadecimal
presentation of one Byte.
To get the block checksum, the Exclusive-Or sum is calculated by adding the bytes of all transmitted
symbols (incl. STX and EXT, starting from Zero) . The result is shown as two nibble hexadecimal signal
and transmitted.
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10 Sensors
10.1 Analog input

The dust monitor has 3 analog inputs at the 6 pin socket. This is located on the inner side of the
connection module in the sample holder 181. It can be connected to any suitable analog sensor with an
output voltage between 0 and 10 Volts. The connection socket can also provide the external voltag of +10
Volts up to 40mA.
The analog sensors do not need an additional data storage. All measured analog values will be stored
onto the data storage card and sequentially being displayed on the display. The resolution is 10 Bits (ca.
10mV). Texts and factors for the LCD display can be changed.
Configuration of the basic sensors input socket
1 Input 1
2 Input 2
3 Input 3
4 Ground
5 +10V/40mA
6 1-wire BUS
Figure 6: Analog socket
10.2 Barometer (internal)

Inside the device is a barometric sensor. Its values its values will be stored and output as Ue4. The
display shows the value as Pressure.
10.3 Basic sensors

The sensors for ambient temperature and humidity are to be connected by default. They are necessary for
the proper operation.
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10.4 Weather station

Via the optional „one-wire“ connection it is possible to connect additional climatic sensors such as
1. Wind direction
2. Wind speed
3. rain fall.
These sensors need additional space on the storgae card and thus decrease the storage times. In order to
connect the climatic sensors switch off the device and then simply connect the sensors. After restarting
the device the firmware version changes. E.g. when connecting a rain sensor the version changes from
7.80 to 7.81. After connecting the data storage has to be deleted. If the operation then happens without an
additional sensor the storage space however remains reserved.
The additional sensor can be removed by:
 Switching on the device without additional sensor and afterwards

 Deleting the device´s data storage.
Then switch off and on again the device. Now the the desired firmware version will be
displayed.
Now the instrument and data storage are capable to record data like under chapter Kapitel 4.9.
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11 System messages
The operation safety of the system is permanently being controlled. If errors occur, the undermentioned
status messages can be activated. When exceeding the set alarm treshold of having a device failure such
as a defect of the volume flow control, the LCD will show a warning message and a warning signal
resounds.
11.1 Alarm and error messages on the LCD
NO SENSOR! No climatic sensor (temp., r.H.) connected or sensor defect.

PLEASE CHECK Measurement terminates
CARD ERROR! Data storage card has been inserted/removed during the measurement or
PLEASE CHECK write protection is active
This error can only be released during the self test phase of the dust
NEW SELF TEST monitor due to various reasons. If the error cannot be resolved by cleaning
the sample air duct, the device has to be sent in for service
SELF TEST NOT OK! Dryer LED shines red if the low pressure for the dryer is insufficient
VACUUM NOT OK! Vacuum insufficient for the dryer. Measurement terminates.
PLEASE CHECK Please check the manometer
VACUUM SWITCH! Vacuum switch has contact without existing vacuum. Measurement
PLEASE CHECK terminates. Please contact the service department of the manufacturer
FILTER SWITCH! Low-pressure too high behind the dust filter without sample flow.
PLEASE CHECK Please contact the service department of the manufacturer
PLEASE REPLACE Flat battery inside the memory card. Please change battery AFTER
MEMORYCARD BATT. reading out and saving the data
AIR FLOW NOT OK

Sample flow not 1.2 l/min. The volume flow control cannot keep the flow
CHECK AIR INLET
constant. Measurements terminates
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PLEASE Write protection activated

CHECK MEMORAYCARD
WRONG SERIAL NO. Memory card contains data from a different device.
Ser.No.xxxxxxxx Read out data and then format the card
WRONG VERSION! Memory card contains data from a different device.

CLEAR MEMORYCARD Read out data and then format the card
FATAL ERROR! Self test faulty several times.

PLEASE CHECK Please contact the service department of the manufacturer
CLEAR MAILBOX &

Internal data storage erroneous and has been deleted
INTERN MEMORY
11.2 Warnings on the LCD
Operation without data storage card.

NO MEMOCARD
Data is being buffered in the internal storage
CHECK DUST FILTER AND The low-pressure behind the dust filter is too high. The dust filter has to be
AIR PASSAGE changed. Please contact the service department of the manufacturer
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12 Maintenance and cleaning
It is recommended to annually execute following points!
12.1 Sample air duct inside the optical chamber of the spectrometer 187
Switch off the device. Demount sample pipe as well as the glass bottle and then blow the sample air duct
with oil-free and clean compressed air with an maximum pressure of 3Bars upwards down. NEVER
bottom-up!
With screwed bottle use max. 1bar for cleaning!
After cleaning rescrew the bottle accurately in order to avoid leaks.
12.2 Fly screen on the sample pipe 182

In order to not constrict the particles please make sure the fly screen is free from pollution. Should the fly
screen be polluted, please sparge it with compressed air.
Never pull something through the sampling pipe and never blow through with compressed
air!
12.3 Change dust filter

Once a year the BQ filter (dust filter) which contains the whole sucked in dust, should be changed. This is
be done at the annual inspection.
12.4 Internal rinsing air filter

In order to protect the laser optics from pollution and also for the self-test of the device, particle-free air is
being generated by an internal fine filter. This filter is only to be changed by trained service staff, however
the life expectancy even at continuous operation is several years. Should the message "CHECK NOZZLE
AND AIR INLET" appear more than once, although the sample inlet is free and having no over pressure,
this is a sign of a failure at the rinsing air supply. For this case please ask your local dealer or the
manufacturer.
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13 Accessory
13.1 Sensor for temperature and humidity (model 1.153FH180)

This sensor is necessary for the standard cubic meter correction.
Size: Diameter 15mm, length 130mm, cable ca. 2m

Plug: 6 pin
Power supply: 10V +-5% < 5mA
Temperature range: -20° to +50°C
Resolution: 0.1K
Accuracy: typ. 0.3K
Humidity range: 0 to 100% r.H.
Resolution: 0.1%
Accuracy: typ. 1%
Chart 2: Specifications 1.153
13.2 Analog adapter for PM 10 + PM 2.5 and PM 1 (model 160)

This adapter has to be connected via the RS-232 socket. The digital PM output values will be converted
into analog signal from 4mA up to 20mA. The PM values will be refreshed within the set interval. The unit
measures 11x7x2 cm (4,5x2,5x0,8 inches) and is self-power-supplied with 18VDC and 40mA.
13.3 Memo card reader (model 1155B)

If you do not want to read out the data on location, you can use the card reader model 1155B. This device
has all functions of the RS-232 interface which are necessary for the storage card. With the corresponding
software it is possible to read out the data ten times faster. Reading out the data of a full 1MB storage
card thus reduces from about 1.5 hours to only 10 minutes.
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14 Warranty
GRIMM Aerosol Technik guarantees every customer that the in this document described device is
developed, constructed, and manufactured according to the best technical requirements for the described
application. Furthermore is guaranteed that this device has no material defect and was delivered free of
assembly errors after passing a severe quality check. However no further warranty is given for an
application-specific function not for damages emerged from material or assembly faults. Every device is
seized by the production and journalized most accurately especially the calibration and validation data.
Should the device fail during the 1-year warranty or not being up the standard GRIMM Aerosol Technik
has the right to replace the faulty parts or the device apart from operating errors.
GRIMM Aerosol Technik will fix the device at the factory exempt from charges; only the transport fees just
as the accordant additional charges are for the customers account. On-site repair will only be done for
refunding the travel and service costs. The company GRIMM is not in charge for further claims, which can
be educed from the warranty.
GRIMM takes over the warranty of the sold goods only if those are being used under normal conditions
and according to the instructions in this manual. The warranty expires after 12 months, beginning with the
day of delivery. Return consignment charges for repair under warranty are to the customers account.
This warranty has following exceptions:
a) For spare parts, which will be replaced or repaired under warranty in order to make operation
possible again we take over warranty for 90 days, normal use preconditioned.
b) The supplier is not liable for third's party products or batteries of consumables; only the original
warranty is held up.
c) Without written confirmation GRIMM does not give warranty on third's party products which have
been modified or built in or out by untrained service staff.
d) Everything mentioned above substitutes other warranty agreements respectively restrictions. No

further liability claims will be given especially beyond normal usage.
e) Usage and operation is within the customers RESPONSIBILITY. He has to obey the legal
restraints and claims and has to operate the device according to the lawful and operational
purpose. Deviations lead to warranty exclusion.
f) Legal measures against the company GRIMM no matter from which side after a time-period of 12
months is baseless without exception.
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g) The buyer just as the seller both agree that this WARRANTY RESTRICTION, which form the
claims, and restrictions shall not being questioned. Both parties are registered traders under
German Commercial Code.
h) In case of a legal action the place of jurisdiction is Traunstein, Germany.
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15 Transport and Repair
15.1 Transport
The product described in here is delivered in three cardboard boxes. Please assure yourself that the
shipment is complete and without visible damages. If you spot damages due to the transport, you have to
reclaim them immediately. In this case you must not take the device into operation for safety reasons. In
order to protect the device from future transport damages we recommend to keep the original packaging.
Especially after transport at low temperatures the device needs a sufficient acclimatization phase previous
to taking the device into operation, otherwise device damages might result.
If the device is equipped with a transit support, they have to be reinstalled previous to the
transport.
Particularly after transport under low temperatures a sufficient acclimatization phase has to
be maintained, otherwise damages can result.
15.2 Repair
Having knowledge that defect or inactive devices cause disprofit, it is Grimm's politics to care as fast as
possible about those customer issues. If an idleness/ breakdown is ascertained, we kindly ask you to
immediately contact the next GRIMM selling agency or you local dealer.
Please contact the service department of the company GRIMM via Email before you send one of our
devices back for service:
[email protected]
Please specify with following details:
 Device's model number

 Serial number and year of manufacture (see name plate on the back of the device)
 Date of purchase order and your order number (except in a case of warranty)
 Your invoice address
 Your shipping address
Please make sure that the device or devices are free of any contamination dangerous to
health before shipping the device or devices!
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15.3 Dimensions
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16 Index
Analog adapter ............................................... 63 Maintenance and cleaning ............................ 62

Analog input .................................................... 58 Mass concentration range ............................... 23
Analog inputs .................................................... 24 Measuring chamber ......................................... 38
Analog voltages ................................................ 49 Measuring principle .................................... 14, 15
Barometer ........................................................ 58 Multiplication factors ........................................ 49
Battery capacity ................................................ 46 Offset values .................................................... 49
Baud rate .................................................... 45, 48 Operation ......................................................... 23
Calibration......................................................... 16 Parity .......................................................... 23, 45
Channel tresholds....................................... 16, 23 Pre-information ................................................ 50
Climatic sensor ................................................. 59 Pressure range sample air ............................... 24
Commands ...................................................... 45 Receiver diode ........................................... 14, 15
Control elements ............................................ 26 Rinsing air filter.............................................. 62
Country settings................................................ 48 RS-232 ....................................................... 45, 50
CTS-Line........................................................... 45 Sample air ........................................................ 24
Data bit ............................................................. 45 Sample volume ................................................ 47
Data storage card ....................................... 24, 37 Scattering light measurement .......................... 14
Data transmission ....................................... 45, 48 Self test ...................................................... 23, 37
Device temperature .......................................... 38 Semi-conductive laser ..................................... 15
Dimensions ....................................................... 24 Semiconductor laser ........................................ 14
Drying ............................................................... 21 Stand-by mode................................................. 47
Error code ......................................................... 50 Status LED ...................................................... 27
Fast mode ......................................................... 48 Stop bit ............................................................. 45
Filter weight ...................................................... 47 Storage time..................................................... 59
GESYTEC......................................................... 53 System messages .......................................... 60
Glass fuse ......................................................... 10 Time output ...................................................... 47
Gravimetric factor ............................................. 50 Transmission of measured values ............... 50
Index ................................................................... 3 Transmission protocol .................................. 45
Initiation ........................................................... 37 Transport ........................................................ 66
Installation ................................................. 33, 34 User factor ....................................................... 49
Installation 180 ................................................. 36 Version number................................................ 47
Key pad lock ..................................................... 47 Warranty ......................................................... 64
Laser radiation (safety) ....................................... 9 Weather station .............................................. 59
LCD- display ..................................................... 23 Weight .............................................................. 24
LCD-display ..................................................... 26 Weighting curve ............................................... 14
Light pulse ........................................................ 14 XON/XOFF....................................................... 45
location ............................................................. 26
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6 HYPERTERMINAL VIA RS-232 INTERFACE 39

7 SWITCHING POSSIBILITIES OF THE GRIMM 190 46

9 SPECIAL DATA PROTOCOL “GESYTEC“ 56

12 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 65

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Environmental Dust Monitor EDM 180

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1.2 Meaning of the used symbols

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2 Important hints for the customer

2.1 Safety regulations

 if the instrument shows visible harm,

 if the instrument does not work anymore,

 after longer storage under unfavourable conditions,

 after heavy-duty transportation.

Do not operate the device without the condensate bottle!

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2.2 Electric Safety

All fuses are to be replaced only by the same type!

2.3 Laser safety

Caution! Optical laser class 3 B inside!

Caution! Laser class 3B at a open instrument!

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2.5 Extreme ambient conditions

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Ice and snow

assembled sample probe

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2.6 Test kit 186

It controls the correct installation and function of the systems.

Here 3 basic functions are to be considered:

 Zero filter test

Accessories and consumables are available at you local dealer or at:

GRIMM Aerosol Technik GmbH & Co. KG

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3.2 Sample head

Figure 1: Sample head

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3.3 The measuring principle

Figure 2: Measuring principle

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How does Grimm Aerosol Technik calibrate?

What is a Grimm ”mother device“?

Calibration, physics background

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Grimm Calibration procedure

Threshold lower = more particles in the channel

Threshold higher = less particles in the channel

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