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6.5.
PNC Tab
The informations provided by the attached particle number counter PNC, i.e. TSI condensation
particle counter CPC are shown on the 'PNC tab' shown in Fig. 6.9.
Fig. 6.9: particle number counter PNC tab
If a TSI 37xx or GRIMM 5.431 particle counter is used, these informations are the detected
particle concentration which is also displayed at the CPC front display, the ambient conditions of
the CPC, the temperatures inside the sensor which are relevant for correct operation, the serial
number, any errors, and some operation parameters.
The TSI 3010 model only sends the vacuum information to the control device. This value is
important to ensure sufficient flow through its critical nozzle.
It is also possible to send certain commands to the particle number counter. These are to enable
or disable the automatic functions autofill and water removal for TSI 37xx models and the butanol
fill button for TSI 3010.
6.6.
testo NanoMet Control Panel and CPC Window
6.6.1.
testo NanoMet Control Panel
The testo NanoMet control panel is shown in Fig. 6.10. It serves to set dilution and conditioning
parameters like primary and secondary dilution factors and temperatures of primary diluter and
evaporation tube of testo ASET15-1. This window also allows to control the testo ASET15-1
pumps and the raw gas pump of testo MD19-3E and it provides information about the hardware
status, i.e. if the set dilution factor and temperatures are reached, if the pump flows are within
their specifications, and if the rotating disk motor works correctly.
Fig. 6.10: testo NanoMet control panel with testo MD19-3E control field
