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INSTRUCTION MANUALPRINTER

KP-06

3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan

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Organization of this manual

This manual describes the functions, operations or the like of the PRINTER KP-06. When you

want to configure a measuring system with other equipment, to assure safe and correct operation,

always consult the documentation of the other equipment as well.

This manual contains the following sections.

OutlineOutlines the functions of the KP-06.

Also describes the models and particle size ranges of particle counters the equipment

is connected with.

Controls and FeaturesGives a brief description of the buttons, LEDs, switches, terminals etc. available on

the panel.

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PreparationsDescribes the procedures and cautionary instructions for connecting cables and setting

printer paper.

SettingDescribes the functions to be set using the buttons on the panel, as well as the items

to be shown on the numeric display.

MeasurementGives a basic description of the measuring modes and procedures.

Examples of printingUses specific samples actually printed to explain the details of each.

Before you suspect a failureDescribes some phenomena you may suspect of failures when using the KP-06, as

well as their countermeasures.

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Restrictions due to particle counterDescribes some restrictions accompanied by the model of a particle counter, as well

as some notes to take when a syringe sampler is used.

SpecificationsDescribes the specifications of the KP-06.

* All company names and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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FOR SAFETY

In this manual, important safety instructions are specially marked as shown below. To prevent

the risk of death or injury to persons and severe damage to the unit or peripheral equipment,

make sure that all instructions are fully understood and observed.

WARNING

Caution

Disregarding instructions printed

here incurs the risk of death or severe

injury to persons.

Disregarding instructions printed

here incurs the risk of injury to per-

sons and/or damage to peripheral

equipment.

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ImportantDisregarding instructions printed here

incurs the risk of damage to the product.

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NoteMentioned about the tips to use this

unit properly. (This messages do not

have to do with safety.)

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Precautions

Operate the unit only as described in this manual.

Do not touch any parts of the unit other than necessary for operation.

Do not disassemble the unit or attempt internal alterations.

Use at temperature of 0 to 40°C and humidity of 85% RH or less.

Do not install in an unstable place or where external factors can adversely affect the

equipment.

Do not shock the equipment.

Prior to using the equipment, check that it has been prepared correctly, such as

connections.

Do not use when no printer paper is set. Otherwise, the printer head may be damaged.

Be sure to switch off the power after use.

When unplugging the connecting cord etc., do not apply undue force, for example,

by pulling out by the cord itself.

In case of malfunction, do not attempt any repairs. Note the condition of the unit

clearly and contact the supplier.

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Contents

FOR SAFETY ................................................................................................. iv

Outline .............................................................................................................. 1

Controls and Features ....................................................................................... 4

Top Panel .................................................................................................... 4

Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 8

Bottom panel ............................................................................................ 10

LED Indication of Each Button ................................................................ 11

Preparation ..................................................................................................... 15

Place of Installation .................................................................................. 15

Applying a Particle Size Label ................................................................. 15

Setting the Model Selector ....................................................................... 16

Connecting with the Particle Counter ....................................................... 18

Connecting the Power Supply .................................................................. 21

Setting Printer paper ................................................................................. 23

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Setting ............................................................................................................ 27

Setting a Date/Time .................................................................................. 27

Setting a Particle Size ............................................................................... 29

Setting the Single Value for Printing ........................................................ 30

Setting the ALL DATA Button ................................................................. 31

Setting the LAMP REST Button .............................................................. 32

Setting the Number of Pre-measurements ................................................ 33

Setting the Average Number of Times (Number of Measurements) ........ 35

Setting a Measuring Period....................................................................... 38

Settings at the Side of the Particle Counter .............................................. 40

Measurement .................................................................................................. 41

Examples of Printing ...................................................................................... 52

Before you suspect a failure ........................................................................... 61

Restrictions due to Particle Counter ............................................................... 68

Specifications ................................................................................................. 70

1

Outline

The KP-06, when connected to an automatic particle counter of RION Co., LTD. (hereafter

called the particle counter), controls the start and termination of the particle counter's

measurement, allowing up to 6 levels of particle count values to be printed by size ranges.

Major Functions- According to the size ranges of the particle counter to be connected, the equipment

prints the total value (number of all particles above a specified size) and the single

value (number of all particles of specified size range), or the total value only with

regards up to 6 grades of size ranges.

- Together with the number of particles, it prints the date/time of a measurement, the

model of a particle counter and the volume of a sample measured.

- Possible to select whether or not to print by size ranges.

- Possible to make a repeated measurement for up to 99 measurements and print the

average of the entire results.

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Outline

- Possible to make up to 9 pre-measurements (see page 33) prior to a normal

measurement.

- Possible to conduct a periodic measurement (see pages 38 and 49 to 51), in which

after the initial measuring operation, a measurement starts at each point in time that

is specified within the range of 1 to 1440 minutes.

- If a pause in a cyclic measurement exceeds 5 minutes, it is possible to put the

equipment in the "light source pause" to prevent the particle counter's light source

from deteriorating (excluding some models of particle counters).

- By means of operations at the KP-06 side, it is possible to start a measuring operation

of the particle counter or stop it in the manual measurement (MAN) mode.

- Even when the power is off, the panel setting can be retained by the built-in backup

batteries.

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Outline

Applicable Models of Particle Counters and Size RangesThe particle size range differs depending on the model of the particle counter. The

KP-06 is designed to fit the size range of any type of particle counter to be connected.

For example, if the particle counter employs 5 size ranges, the CH1, CH2, . . . CH5

buttons correspond to the size ranges in increasing order, leaving the CH6 button unused.

Depending on the model of a particle counter, there are some restrictions on the

functionality of the KP-06. For types of particle counters and the corresponding restrictions

on the KP-06's functionality, refer to "Restrictions due To Particle Counter". (See page 68.)

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Controls and Features

Top Panel

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Paper compartmentSection to store printer paper.

Numeric displayFour-digit display area to show the information that corresponds to each mode when one

of the CLOCK, PRE, AVG and PERIOD buttons is selected.

/ buttonsUsed to set the clock, the number of pre-measurements, the average number of times,

and a measuring period.

Press either button once to increment ( ) or decrement ( ) the set value one by one.

Continue pressing to increment ( ) or decrement ( ) the set value continually.

CLOCK buttonUsed to show the current time or set a date and time.

PRE buttonUsed to show the number of pre-measurements or set pre-measurements.

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AVG buttonUsed to show or set the average number of times.

PERIOD buttonUsed to show or set a measuring period.

ALL DATA buttonWhen the average number of times is set to 2 or more, this is used to select whether to

print all the individual measuring data or the average only. Each time the button is pressed,

the setting is switched.

SINGLE buttonUsed to select whether to print both the total and single values or the total value only.

Each time the button is pressed, the setting is switched.

FEED buttonUsed to feed printer paper.

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CH1 to CH6 buttonsUsed to select whether or not to print the measuring data of each channel.

Each time a button is pressed, the channel setting is switched.

LAMP REST buttonUsed to set or cancel the LAMP REST mode.

STOP buttonUsed to stop a measurement when in the MAN mode.

Also used to forcibly stop a measurement.

START buttonUsed to start a measurement.

READY lampLights in a state in which the particle counter is ready for a measurement.

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Rear Panel

POWER switchPlace to "|" to switch ON; place to " " to switch OFF.

AC LINE connectorTo be connected an AC power outlet (100 to 240 V). (See page 21.)

WARNING

To reduce the danger of an electric shock, be sureto connect the power cord with a grounded outlet.

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WARNING

The attached power cord is only for domestic use inJapan (100 V AC). Do not use this power cord abroador for any power supply other than 100 V AC. Ingeneral, it is necessary to use a power cord thatsatisfies the safety regulations or standard in aspecific region.

When the equipment is used abroad or connectedwith any power supply other than 100 V AC, contactyour supplier.

Prior to connecting the power cord, make sure thatthe power outlet meets the requirements mentionedin the "SPECIFICATIONS". The source voltage mustbe within ±10% of the rated voltage range.

PARTICLE COUNTER connectorConnect to the particle counter.

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Bottom panel

Model selectorUsed to set the model of the particle counter to be connected. (See page 16.)

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LED Indication of Each Button

FEEDLights: When abnormality is detected in the printer.

Flashes: When there is no printer paper.

Extinguishes: When printer paper is properly set.

* No printing is executed when the LED is lighting or flashing.

ALL DATALights: When the printer is set to print all measuring data.

Extinguishes: When it is set to print only the average value.

SINGLELights: When the printer is set to print both the total and single values.

Extinguishes: When the printer is set to print the total value only.

* Even when it is lighted, only the total value will be printed if there is only one

channel being set for printing.

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CH1 to CH6Lights: When the printer is set to print the measuring data of a target channel.

Extinguishes: When it is set not to print the measuring data of a target channel.

Or, when a channel above the size classification of the particle counter

is applied.

CLOCKLights: When a date or time is shown on the numeric display.

Flashes: When the clock setting mode is selected.

Extinguishes: Except the above.

PRELights: When the number of pre-measurements is shown on the numeric display.


AVGLights: When the average number of times is shown on the numeric display.


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PERIODLights: When a measuring period is shown on the numeric display.


LAMP RESTLights: When in the LAMP REST mode, the particle counter is not in the lamp

rest state.

Flashes: When the particle counter is in the lamp rest state.

Extinguishes: When the mode is not set to LAMP REST.

READYLights: When the particle counter is ready for a measurement.

Flashes: Momentarily flashes each time a communication error is detected when

no connection is established with the particle counter.

Extinguishes: When the particle counter is not ready for a measurement.

* When the equipment is connected with a particle counter other than KC-01C,

KC-01D, KC-03A or any other particle counter having a compatible interface

with these, the READY lamp remains lighted since each such case is treated as

measurable.

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STARTLights: When a measurement is underway.

Flashes: When any other operation than a measurement (typically discharging a

sample) is underway.

It flashes momentarily each time a communication error is detected when

no connection is established with the particle counter.


STOPLights: When a connection is established with the particle counter but no

measurement is underway.

Flashes: When in a standby status for a measurement to start through the PERIOD

button.


* Normally, when turning the power on, some flashes occur before the lamp lights.

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Preparation

Place of Installation

Be sure to install the equipment in a level and stable area.

Install indoors where it can be used within the specified ranges of operating temperature and

humidity.

Applying a Particle Size Label

The KP-06 is provided with some

particle size labels for different particle

counters.

Affix a particle size label which matches

the size range of the particle counter to

connect, onto the space between the

CH1 to CH6 buttons of the KP-06.

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Preparations

Setting the Model Selector

Set the type of a particle counter to connect using the model selector

at the bottom.

Be sure to set the POWER switch to " " (OFF) before setting the

selector.

The numbers of the model selector correspond with the models of particle counters as shown

below.

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Preparations

Important

Do not set to an unfitting number. Otherwise, malfunctionmay occur.

Set the communication conditions for a particle counter as shown below. Refer to a description

of the serial interface (RS-232-C) in the instruction manual of the particle counter.

Baud rate 4800 bps

Character length 7 bits

Stop bit length 2 bits

Parity Even parity

Terminator <CR><LF>

However, these settings are only applicable to a case in which the particle counter has the

corresponding functions.

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Preparations

Connecting with the Particle Counter

Use the communication cable to connect the PARTICLE COUNTER terminal of the KP-06

with the serial interface terminal (RS-232-C) of the particle counter.

The two types of communication cables (CC-60 and CC-61) are available as optional

equipment. Choose the correct type of cable according to the equipment to be connected.

(See page 19 and 20.)

Important

Before connecting to the particle counter, be sure to switchoff the printer and the particle counter.

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Preparations

CC-60: For connection to DTE with female connector

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Preparations

CC-61: For connection to DTE with male connector

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Preparations

Connecting the Power Supply

1. Switch "OFF" the POWER of the equipment and

the particle counter.

2. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC LINE

connector on the KP-06 and plug the other end

into an AC outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the danger of an electric shock, be sureto connect the power cord with a grounded outlet.The attached power cord is only for domestic use inJapan (100 V AC). Do not use this power cord abroador for any power supply other than 100 V AC. Ingeneral, it is necessary to use a power cord thatsatisfies the safety regulations or standard in aspecific region.

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Preparations

WARNING

When you want to use the equipment abroad orconnect it to a power supply other than 100 V AC,contact your supplier.

Before connecting the power cord, make sure thatthe power outlet meets the requirements mentionedin the "Specifications". The source voltage must bewithin ±10% of the rated voltage range.

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Preparations

Setting Printer paper

1. Set the POWER switch to "|" (ON) . The LED of

the FEED button flashes.

2. Open the lid of the paper compartment and pull

the lid to remove it.

3. Remove the paper spindle.

4. Check that the end of printer

paper at a right angle to the

lengthwise paper edge.

Otherwise cut by scissors etc.

5. Pass the paper spindle through the

core of the paper roll. Then insert

the spindle into the bracket

groove on the compartment lid.

Pay attention to the orientation of the paper. If it is reverse, no printing will be

available. (See the figure above.)

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Preparations

6. Put the leading edge of the paper into

the inlet slot and push it in as far as it

goes.

7. Continue pressing the FEED button

until the leading edge comes out of

the outlet slot.

8. Attach the cover while winding the paper tightly.

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Preparations

Important

Do not use the printer when no paper is set. Otherwise, theprinter head may be damaged.

The printer paper for the KP-06 is of thermal type, whichneeds to be stored in a dry and dark cool place.

The thermal printer paper may be subject to deterioration ordiscoloring. When wishing to store printouts for a long time,you should make photocopies.

If the red line becomes visible on the left edge of the paper,there is little paper remaining on the spool.• If the paper comes to an end, the LED of the FEED button

flashes. Then, set new paper.• The LED of the FEED button lights when the printer head

will not return to the home position due to a paper jam ora mechanical failure.

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Preparations

When the LED of the FEED button lights, check using the procedure below.

1. Set the POWER switch to " " (OFF) .

2. Open the cover of the paper compartment; then check if the paper is jammed.

If a paper jam is found, remove it and reset the paper.

3. If there is no paper jam, there may be a mechanical failure of the printer head. Contact

your supplier.

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Setting

Setting a Date/Time

Set a date/time using the CLOCK button. When a date or time is being displayed, the LED

of the CLOCK button lights. Also, when in the clock setting mode, the LED of the CLOCK

button flashes.

• When not in the clock setting mode:

Press the CLOCK button, and the current time will be displayed.

Regardless of the indication on the numeric display, the clock setting mode is obtained if

the CLOCK button is held pressed 2 seconds or more.

• When in the clock setting mode:

Each time the CLOCK button is pressed, the display

switches in this order: "Year", "Month", "Date",

"Hour", "Minute", "Year", . . .

When in the clock setting mode, Y, D or T flashes

in the display area, depending on which item is displayed - year, date or time.

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Setting

- Setting a "Year"

Display the view to set a "Year". Press the or button to make a setting. (Range: 1990 to

2089)

- Setting a "Month"

Display the view to set a "Month". Press the or button to make a setting. (Range: 1 to 12)

- Setting a "Date"

Display the view to set a "Date". Press the or button to make a setting. (Range: 1 to 31)

- Setting an "Hour"

Display the view to set an "Hour". Press the or to make a setting. (Range: 0 to 23)

- Setting a "Minute"

Display the view to set a "Minute". Press the or button to make a setting. (Range: 0 to 59)

When you are done setting, press any of the PRE, AVG and PERIOD buttons to cancel the

clock setting mode; then the clock will restart from 0 second.

If an erroneous date is set, it is automatically reset to the last date of the concerned month.

Ex.) If the date is set to April 31, then it will change to April 30 automatically.

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Setting

Setting a Particle Size

The particle size range applicable to a measurement depends on the particle counter to connect.

The CH1 to CH6 buttons automatically suit the size range of the particle counter.

Using the CH1 to CH6 buttons, determine whether or not to print the measuring data of a

target channel.

Each time a button is pressed, the setting switches between to print (LED on) and not to

print (LED off) the measuring data of the respective channel.

However, if a button corresponds to any channel exceeding the maximum size range of the

particle counter, then, the LED of the button is extinguished at all times showing the same

channel is unavailable.

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Setting

Setting the Single Value for Printing

Using the SINGLE button, select whether to print both the total and single values or the total

value only. Each time the button is pressed, the setting switches between to print (LED on)

and not to print (LED off) the single value.

However, if there is only one channel being selected among the CH1 to CH6 buttons, the

single value will not be printed regardless of the SINGLE button setting.

Nor will the single value be printed for the top channel of the target channels for printing.

(For specific examples of printing, see page 52.)

Total Value, Single ValueThe total value refers to the number of particles each of which is greater than the size

range of a target channel for printing.

The single value refers to the difference between the number of particles each of which

is no smaller than the size range of a target channel for printing (except the top channel);

and the number of particles each of which is no smaller than the size range of the

immediately-higher target channel for printing.

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Setting

For example, assume here the size range of a target channel for printing is 0.5 µm and the

one of the immediately-higher channel for printing is 1 µm. Then, the total value for the

size range 0.5 µm is the number of particles each of which is 0.5 µm or larger, and the

single value is the number of particles each 0.5 µm or larger and smaller than 1 µm.

Setting the ALL DATA Button

When the printer is set to print an average, the ALL DATA button is to select whether to

print the average only (LED off) or both the average and per-measurement data (LED on).

Each time the button is pressed the setting is switched.

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Setting

Setting the LAMP REST Button

Each time the LAMP REST button is pressed, the LAMP REST mode is set or cancelled.

The LAMP REST mode is intended to switch the particle counter to the lamp rest state if in

a periodic measurement setting, the interval (rest time) between the end of the last repeated

measurement and the start of the next exceeds 5 minutes.

The LAMP REST function is unavailable for some particle counters (KL-20, KL-20A,

KL-22, KL-26, KL-27 etc.). Also, the way the LAMP REST button is set may affect the

timing in starting a repeated measurement. (See page 45.)

The LED of the LAMP REST button flashes when the particle counter is in the lamp rest

state, lights when it is set to the LAMP REST mode but actually not in the lamp rest state,

and extinguishes when the LAMP REST mode is not set at all.

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Setting

Setting the Number of Pre-measurements

With the KP-06, up to 9 pre-measurements can be made prior to a normal measurement.

The number of pre-measurements is set using the PRE button. The LED of the PRE button

lights when the number of pre-measurements is shown on the numeric display.

1. Press the PRE button to display the view to set the number of pre-measurements, on

the numeric display.

- When no measurement is underway (pause):

The set number of pre-measurements is shown in the right 2-digit area. (The left

2-digit field remains blank.)

- When a pre-measurement is underway:

In the left 2-digit area the number of pre-measurements left is shown in a negative

number, and the set number of pre-measurements is given in the right 2-digit area.

- When a normal measurement is underway:

The order of the ongoing pre-measurement is shown in the left 2 digit area, while

the set number of measurements is given in the right 2 digit area.

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Setting

2. The set number of pre-measurements is shown in the right 2-digit area. In this

condition press the or button to set the number of pre-measurements.

Ex.) When the numbers of pre-measurements and measurements are set to 9 and 20

respectively, the left two digit on the numeric display changes as follows as

the measurements advance:

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Setting

The range is 0 to 9 for the number of pre-measurements. The initial setting is 0.

If the set number of pre-measurements is changed during a measuring operation, the

measuring operation is suspended. (See page 42.)

Setting the Average Number of Times (Number of Measurements)

With the KP-06, to set the average number of times is to set the number of repeated

measurements. A measuring operation repeats until the given average number of times is

attained.

The average number of times (number of measurements) can be set to up to 99.

The average number of times is set using the AVG button. When the average number of

times is shown on the numeric display, the LED of the AVG button lights.

1. Press the AVG button to display the view to set the average number of times, on the

numeric display.

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Setting

- When no measurement is underway (pause state):

The set number of times is shown in the right 2-digit area. (The left 2-digit area

remains blank.)

- When a pre-measurement is underway:

The number of pre-measurements left is shown in the left 2-digit area, while the

set number of times is given in the right 2-digit area.

- When a normal measurement is underway:

The order of the ongoing measurement is shown in the left 2-digit area, while the

set number of times is given in the right 2-digit area.

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Setting

2. The average number of times is shown in the right 2-digit area. In this condition,

press the or button to set the average number of times (number of measurements).

The setting range is 1 to 99 for the average number of times. The initial setting is 1.

The result of an average calculation (an average value) is printed if the average number of

times is set to 2 or more.

If the setting of the number of times is changed during a measuring operation, then the

measuring operation is suspended. (See page 42.)

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Setting

Setting a Measuring Period

A measuring period refers to, in a periodic measurement (see pages 49 to 51), the time from

when the first repeated measurement starts until the next one starts.

A measuring period is set using the PERIOD button. Initially, the cancelled state ("-- --") is

selected. The LED of the PERIOD button lights when a measuring period is shown on the

numeric display.

1. Press the PERIOD button to obtain the view to set a measuring period, on the numeric

display.

- When a measuring period is set:

The measuring period set is shown in the unit of "minutes".

- When a measuring period is cancelled:

"-- --" is shown.

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Setting

2. Press the or button to set a measuring period.

The setting range for a measuring period is 0 to 1440 (minutes).

If the button is pressed with 0 (minute) set, then the setting of a measuring period is

cancelled ("-- --" shown). If the setting of a measuring period is changed during a measuring

operation, then the measuring operation is suspended. (See page 42.)

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Setting

Settings at the Side of the Particle Counter

The particle counter is to be controlled by means of operations at the KP-06 side.

The settings to be made at the side of the particle counter include: the SAMPLE VOLUME,

the particle size to be shown on the indicator of the particle counter, and the alarm.

For a manual measurement (see page 41), press the "MAN" button. For an automatic

measurement (see page 41), press a button corresponding to a measuring volume, except

"MAN".

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the relevant particle counter. Also, refer to the

chapter "Restrictions due to Particle Counter" (page 68).

Note

The particle counter is automatically set to the HOLD mode.

When the LAMP REST button is selected, the particle counter isautomatically set to the REMOTE mode. This has no bearing onwhether the particle counter connected supports the LAMP RESTfunction or not.

Do not change the SAMPLE VOLUME setting during a measure-ment.

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Measurement

The measurement mode is divided into an automatic measurement and a manual measurement,

depending on the SAMPLE VOLUME setting of the particle counter.

Also, there are a single measurement, a repeated measurement and a periodic measurement

available according to the setting of the PRE, AVG and PERIOD buttons.

Manual MeasurementIf the SAMPLE VOLUME of the particle counter is set to "MAN", a measurement starts

or stops by means of a manual operation.

Automatic MeasurementIf the SAMPLE VOLUME of the particle counter is set to any other state than "MAN",

a measurement is conducted according to the given measuring volume.

A measurement starts using the START button of the KP-06, but it ends automatically.

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Measurement

Starting/Stopping a Measurement- Starting a measurement

When the particle counter is connected and is ready for a measurement, a measuring

operation starts by pressing the START button of the KP-06. (Do not use the START

button of the particle counter.)

When the READY lamp is extinguished or the particle counter is in the lamp rest state,

no measurement starts even if the START button is pressed.

- Ending a measurement

Here, ending a measurement means the termination of each measuring operation.

In the case of the automatic measurement, a measurement stops automatically the moment

the measuring volume set by the SAMPLE VOLUME of the particle counter has been

attained. In the manual measurement, a measurement is terminated by pressing the STOP

button. (Do not use the STOP button of the particle counter.)

- Stopping a measurement

A measuring operation can be forcibly stopped by continuing to press the STOP button

2 seconds or more during the measuring operation. Also, a measuring operation stops

when the setting for the number of pre-measurements, the average number of times or

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Measurement

the measuring period is changed during the operation. However, this function does not

work if the equipment is connected to a particle counter other than KC-01C, KC-01D,

KC-03A or any other model that has a compatible interface with these. The KP-06 stops

its measuring operation but the particle counter continues measuring.

A Single MeasurementPRE=0, AVG=1, PERIOD=Cancel

In this case, the data on a single

measurement specified will be

printed whether the ALL DATA

button is set to ON or OFF, and the

average will not be printed.

Repeated MeasurementIf the number of pre-measurements is set to 1 or more or the average number of times is

set to 2 or more, a repeated measurement will be conducted according to the relevant

settings.

As a typical settings actually made, the following cases (1) to (5) are described in the

following page and later.

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Measurement

(1) PRE=0, AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Cancel

(2) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Cancel

(3) PRE=0, AVG=1, PERIOD=Set to 0

(4) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Set to 0

(5) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Set to t (1 to 1440)

Of these repeated measurements, the case (5) PERIOD=Set to t (1 to 1440) is specifically

called a "periodic measurement."

(1) PRE=0, AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Cancel

1. No pre-measurement is made.

A measurement starts right away and repeats until the number of times n specified

by the average number of times has been attained.

If the printer is set to print all the measuring data (ALL DATA=ON), each time a

measurement ends, the corresponding measuring data is printed.

2. When n times of measurements are completed, the average is calculated and then the

result is printed.

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Measurement

The interval between measurements is within 5 seconds after the particle counter gets back

ready for the next measurement.

With some models (KL-20, 20A, 22, 26, 27), however, the following will result:

- When the LAMP REST button is selected:

Within 5 seconds after a measurement ends.*

- When the LAMP REST button is not selected:

Approx. 30 seconds after a measurement ends.*

*: Irrelevant to the original LAMP REST function.

If the START button is pressed during a measurement, the measuring data up until then will

be cleared, whether a measurement was actually started or not.

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Measurement

(2) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Cancel

1. First, a measurement repeats until the number of times m specified by the number of

pre-measurements has been attained.

However, this measuring data is not printed but cleared.

2. When m times of pre-measurements end, a measurement starts and repeats until the

number of times n specified by the average number of times has been attained.

If the printer is set to print all the measuring data (ALL DATA=ON), each time a

measurement ends, the corresponding measuring data is printed.

3. When n times of measurements end, the average is calculated and then the result is

printed.

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Measurement



However, this does not apply to some models (KL-20, 20A, 22, 26, 27). (See page 45.)


be cleared whether a measurement was actually started or not.

(3) PRE=0, AVG=1, PERIOD=Set to 0

No pre-measurement is made. When a measurement ends, the next measurement starts

without a pause. The average is not calculated, nor is the result printed. The measurement

repeats until it is ordered to stop. (See page 42.)

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Measurement




(4) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Set to 0

1. Same as 1. to 3. in (2).

2. The measuring operations described in 1. to 3. in (2) repeat in succession.

*: We refer here to these series of measurements as "1 set of measurement".

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Measurement

If the START button is pressed during a measurement, then the measuring data up until then

will be cleared, whether a measurement was actually started or not.

(5) PRE=m (1 to 9), AVG=n (2 to 99), PERIOD=Set to t (1 to 1440)

When the measuring period t is set, the next repeated measurement (1 set of measurements)

starts the moment t minutes have passed after the initial repeated measurement (1 set of

measurements) started.

1. Same as 1. to 3. in (2).

2. Pauses after n times of measurements ended. After the set measuring period, t minutes,

have elapsed, the next repeated measurement (1 set of measurements) starts.

The same operation as that described in (4) will result if the set measuring period has

already elapsed the moment n times of measurements ended.

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Measurement

If the time from the start of the nth measurement in the first repeated measurement (1 set of

measurements) till the start of the next repeated measurement (1 set of measurements) (i.e.,

a pause between measuring periods) exceeds 5 minutes, the particle counter is switched to

the lamp rest state and remains the same till 1 minute before the measurement starts -- as

long as the mode is set to LAMP REST.

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Measurement





be cleared, whether a measurement was actually started or not.

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Examples of Printing

Printing the Title of the KP-06The title is printed at start of the first measurement; and at start of the first measurement

after any of the settings was changed for the measurement mode of the particle counter,

the number of pre-measurements and the average number of times.

However, no title will be printed when none of CH1 to CH6 buttons is selected.

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Printing the Measuring DataWhen the printer is set to print all the measuring data (ALL DATA=ON), the

corresponding data will be printed each time a measurement ends.

The items to be printed include: the time stamp which shows the start time of a

measurement, the measuring volume, the measuring data for a channel for which one of

CH1 to CH6 buttons is selected (total value only; or total and single values), and the

corresponding particle size.

When in the MAN mode, "MANUAL" may be printed as a measuring volume.

Total value only

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The maximum digits to be printed for the measuring data vary according to the model of

a particle counter. Refer to a description of the serial interface (RS-232-C) in the instruction

manual attached to the relevant particle counter.

Ex.)

KC-01C, 01D, 03A, 18, 20, 21, 21A 6 digits

KL-20, 20A, 22, 26, 27 5 digits

Both total and single values

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Measurement overflowed

For any measuring data which is determined as an

overflow by the particle counter or whose measured

value is more than 9,999,999, "*******" will be

printed as they are considered to have overflowed.

When impossible to calculate the single value

If the measuring data of a target channel for printing

is smaller than that of the immediately-higher channel

(greater particle size) or is overflowed, "???????" will

be printed in the display area of the single value.

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Measurement with a measurement error

When a measurement error is detected (excluding the case in which the particle

counter stopped a measurement due to the occurrence of an error), the corresponding

measuring data will not be printed but an error message will be printed following the

time stamp.

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AverageAn average can be printed only when the average number of times is set to 2 or more.

The average is determined by dividing the total of the effective measuring data by the

number of data. Decimals are omitted.

A measurement repeats until the average number of times is reached; then the average is

calculated and the result (average value) is printed.

The printing of the average is identical to that of a normal measuring data, except that a

header is added -- something like "Average : 5".

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Any measuring data in which a measurement error was detected, will be excluded from

the subject data for an average calculation. Also, for any channel for which even a single

overflow was detected, the result of an average calculation will be treated as an overflow.

In this case, the number of measuring data in which a measurement error(s) was detected

will be printed in the header -- something like "Average : 4(NG=1)", and an error

description will be printed at the end of the data.

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If a measurement error(s) was detected in all measuring

data, then only the header and the error description will be

printed.

If the measuring data whose measuring volumes are

different are contained, "???" will be printed in the display

area of the measuring volume.

Printing an ErrorError due to a measurement start-up failure

If the particle counter cannot accept a measurement

start-up request from the KP-06 side, then a message

to that effect will be printed.

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Error due to an abnormal communication

After a connection has been established with the particle counter, if any abnormality

is detected as to communications with the particle counter, a message to that effect

will be printed.

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Before you suspect a failure

If you suspect a phenomenon of a failure when using this equipment, check first the following

table for reference.

If the faulty condition cannot be corrected even by taking the measures described here,

consult your supplier.

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Restrictions due to Particle Counter

There are some restrictions as follows depending on the model of a particle counter:

KC-18, KC-20, KC-21, KC-21AThese are always treated as measurable regardless of the state of particle counter

(state in which the READY lamp is constantly lighted). (See page 13.)

If during a measuring operation the setting is changed for either the number of pre-

measurements, the average number of times or the measuring cycle or the STOP

button is held pressed 2 seconds or more, then the KP-06 will stop a measuring

operation but the particle counter continues measuring without stopping. (See page 42.)

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Restrictions due to Particle Counter

KL-20, KL-20A, KL-22, KL-26, KL-27These are subject to restrictions similar to those of KC-18 etc.

The LAMP REST function (lamp repose of particle counter) does not work. (See

pages 32 and 45.)

There are restrictions as shown below when using a syringe sampler (KZ-30W1 etc.).

- Switch the LAMP REST button to OFF.

- Set the discharge rate or the like so that the syringe will return to the home position

and get ready for the next measurement within 30 seconds after measurement

ends. If this setting is inappropriate, an error may occur causing the measurement

to stop.

- To operate the syringe sampler (KZ-30W1 etc.), use the "measurement mode".

If the "purge mode" or "combination mode" is used, malfunction may result.

- Set the SAMPLE VOLUME of the particle to "MAN". Set the measuring volume

at the side of the syringe sampler (KZ-30W1 etc.).

- Do not set the repeat function of the syringe sampler (KZ-30W1 etc.). Use the

repeated measurement function of the KP-06.

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Specifications

Suitable particle counter models

Models listed below, if equipped with a serial interface (RS-232-C):

- KC-01C, KC-01D, KC-03A, KC-22A, KC-22B, particle sensors connected to KE-40

and particle counters with compatible interface

- KC-18, KC-20, KC-21, KC-21A

- KL-20, KL-20A, KL-22, KL-26, KL-27

Particle size ranges

Maximum 6 ranges (depending on particle counter)

Measuring results printout items

Date/time

Count for each size range (total only, or single and total values, maximum 7 digits for each)

Printout item selection

Selective printout of size ranges possible

Repeated measurement

Maximum 99, with averaging

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Specifications

Pre-measurement

Maximum 9 pre-measurement runs (measurement is performed but data are discarded)

Periodic measurement

Repeated measurement can be performed automatically, specifying the start time intervals

(1 minute to 24 hours)

Lamp rest (automatic light source pause)

When there is a pause of more than 5 minutes in periodic measurement, light source of

particle counter can be turned off. Not available with some models (KL-20, KL-20A,

KL-22, KL-26, KL-27)

Measurement control

KP-06 can control functions such as measurement start for automatic and manual operation,

and measurement end for manual operation

Printing method

Thermal

Usable paper type

TP-08 Thermal printer paper (58 mm × 30 m)

TP-10 Lint-free thermal printer paper (58 mm × 30 m)

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Specifications

Clock

Built-in clock with battery backup

- Accuracy: ±2 minutes/month or better (at 25ºC)

- Battery life: 3 years or more

- Date Range: 1990 to 2089

Ambient conditions for storage

-10 to 50ºC, 85% RH or less (no condensation)

Ambient conditions for operation

0 to 40ºC, 85% RH or less (no condensation)

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC (±10%), Approx. 20 VA, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions

Approx. 71 (H) × 170 (W) × 242 (D) mm

Weight

Approx. 1.2 kg

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Specifications

Supplied Accessories

Carrying case 1

Plastic cover 1

Power cord (2.5m) (only for use in Japan, 100 V AC) 1

Thermal printer paper (TP-08) 2 rolls

Particle size label 1

Screwdriver 1

Instruction manual 1

Inspection certificate 1

Optional Accessories

Communication cable CC-60

Communication cable CC-61

Thermal printer paper TP-08

Lint-free thermal printer paper TP-10

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Specifications

Unit:mm

Dimensional Drawings

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