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                 MET ONE 831
                 Citizen Science
                 Operating Procedure
   Office of Research and Development
   National Exposure Research Laboratory

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                     Met One 831
Citizen Science Operating  Procedure
                          Ron Williams
                 National Exposure Research Laboratory
                  Office of Research and Development
                 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
                 Research Triangle Park, NC, USA 27711

                        Amanda Kaufman
                        ORISE Participant
              Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
                      Oak Ridge, TN, USA 37831

                          Sam Garvey
                    Alion Science and Technology
                   Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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Contents
Met One 831	1
What Is PM?	1
What You Will Need	1
I mportant Considerations	2
Preparing the Device	2
  Charging the Battery	2
  Installing the Software	3
  Setting the 831 Internal Clock	5
Routine Data Collection	6
  Verifying Proper Operation	6
  Collecting Data	8
  Processing Data	10
Maintenance	12
  Checking the Flow Rate (Optional)	13
  Performing a Zero Count Test (Optional)	15
For Additional Help	16

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Met One 831
               The Met One 831 sensor measures participate matter (PM) by counting and
               sizing individual particles using scattered laser light. The unit then converts the
               count data to mass measurements in micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3). The
               Met One 831 counts particles in four different PM size ranges simultaneously
               (PMi, PM2.5, PM4, and PMio). Each of these represents a maximum particle
               size.
               Thus, PMio measures all particles 10 micrometers (urn) in diameter or less and
               PMi  measures all particles 1 urn in diameter or less. This handheld device was
               designed for use in applications such as remote sampling,  indoor air quality
monitoring, and industrial and occupational hygiene. It has an internal battery pack that provides
8 hours of continuous operation,  and it can store up to 2,500 data points that can be either
viewed on the Met One 831 display or exported to a computer using a USB cable. This
operating procedure explains what you need to do to collect quality data using the Met One 831
for your monitoring project.

What  Is  PM?
PM pollution is a mixture of particles of various sizes such as soot, smoke,  dirt, and dust. Many
pollutant particles that make their way indoors are generated and released into the air from
outdoor sources such as power plants, industrial processes, and automobiles. Living near a
major roadway, for instance, can significantly increase PM exposure. Other particles are
generated within the home from activities such as cooking  or burning wood in fireplaces. Small
particles also include mold and bacteria and larger particles include  pollen and dust mite
casings. PM can have both short- and long-term health effects, with  the smallest particles
posing the greatest health risk. Effects of PM pollution exposure include increased  respiratory
(breathing) symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing as well  as aggravated asthma
or other existing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. For more information on particle
pollution, visit the U.S. Environmental  Protection Agency's Web site
at http://www.epa.qov/airqualitv/particlepollution/index.html.
 What You Will Need

    »:» Met One Model 831 PM sensor
    »> USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable (part no. 500787)
    *:* Battery charger (part no. 390031)
    <» Comet Communications utility software (part no. 80248)
    <* Computer with Windows operating system
    »;» Zero filter kit (part no. 80846), optional
    »;» Flow meter kit (part no. 80530), optional

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Important Considerations
      The Met One 831 must be calibrated annually by the manufacturer as described in the
      User's Manual, and calibration should not be performed by the user.
     • The Met One 831 has no user-repairable parts.  It must be returned to the manufacturer
      when repairs are required.
     • If using more than one Met One 831, place the devices at least 18 inches away from each
      other and ensure they have access to ambient air.
Preparing the Device
Before collecting data with the Met One 831, you must charge the battery and install the
software. This section also explains how to set the device's internal clock. The following
procedures will guide you through preparing your device for data collection.
Charging the Battery

The battery must be charged before initial operation. To
charge the battery, simply connect the battery charger AC
power cord to an AC power outlet, and connect the battery
charger DC plug to the socket on the left side of the Met One
831. The light on the charger will turn from red to green and
the 831  will display the message "BATTERY = 100%" (Figure
1) when the battery is fully charged. A completely discharged
(drained) battery takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge
fully.
The universal battery charger that comes with the Met One
831 works with power  line voltages of 100 to 240 volts, at
50/60 Hz. When fully charged, the battery will power the 831
for approximately 8 hours of continuous sampling. For
extended operation, you can operate the unit with the battery
charger attached.
                                   Caution
                       Use only the charger and adapter that
                        came with your Met One 831. Using
                          others might damage the device.


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Installing the Software
The Comet communications utility software must be installed on a computer in order to retrieve
data from the 831. It can be installed from the CD included with the sensor as outlined in the
following procedure.
  Procedure: Install Software from CD
    1.  Insert CD and click 'Run AutoRun.exe'.
    2.  Click Install Comet'.
    3.  Click 'Next' to continue.
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   4.   Click the "I Agree" radio button to accept the
        terms of the license and then click 'Next'.
                                                                           License Agreement
                                                                            This is a legal agreement between you and Met One Instruments
                                                                            (hereinafter "LICENSOR') covering the downloading and or installation
                                                                            of Comet. By downloading and or installing, copying, or otherwise using
                                                                            Comet on any computer or device, you agree to be bound by the terms
                                                                            of this End User License Agreement (EULA). Be sure to read the
                                                                            following agreement before using the PROGRAM(S).
   5.   Use the 'Browse' button to choose the folder
        where you want to install the software and
        press 'Next'.
                                                                           Select Installation Folder
                                                                           The installer will insKsl Con^i h:, fix- following folder.

                                                                           To install in this folder, click "Next". To install n -i oVt;snt folder enter it below 01 dick "Browse".
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   6.   Press 'Next' to confirm the installation.
                                                                           Contirm Installation
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                                                                           Click "Next" to start the installation.
   7.   Click 'Close' when the installation is complete.
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                                                                           Cornel has been successfully installed.

                                                                           Click "Close" to exit.
                                                                           Please use Windows Update to check tor any -:-.hr.-J updates to the .NET Framework

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Setting the 831 Internal Clock

The internal clock of the Met One 831 can be set using the Comet Communications utility
software included with the sensor.
 Procedure: Set Device Clock
   1.  Ensure the time is accurate on the computer your device is connected to.
   2.  Open the Comet software and select the 'SetUp' tab (Figure 2).

   3.  Click the 'Synchronize Device's Clock' checkbox to synchronize the 831's internal
      clock with the computer.
   4.  Press the 'Set' button to send these instructions to the 831.
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Routine Data Collection

With a charged battery and installed software, you are now ready to collect data. The following
procedures will guide you through data collection, retrieval, and processing. Note that if
anything goes wrong with the sensor during data collection, the Met One 831  will display an
error message. Possible error messages include the following:

<» "LOW BATTERY!" - Indicates that approximately 15 minutes of operation left before sampling
       stops.

<» "Sensor Noise" or "Sensor Error" - the Met One 831 detects a problem in the particle sensor.
If you see the "Sensor Noise" error,  perform the zero count test described in the Maintenance
section. Contact the Met One Service Center if you receive the "Sensor Error" message. For
other troubleshooting guidance, consult the Model 831 Manual.
Verifying Proper Operation

 Before collecting data, ensure that your setup is correct and that your Met One 831 is collecting
 data properly.
  Procedure: Verify Proper Operation
    1.  Press the 'Power' button (^) for at least half a second to turn on the power (Figure 3).
       A startup screen (Figure 4) will display for 3 seconds and then the sampling screen will
       be displayed (Figure 5).

    2.  Press the 'Start/Stop' button (•) to begin sampling. One data point will be taken per
       minute.

    3.  After at least 1 minute has passed,  stop the device with the 'Start/Stop' button.

    4.  Check the mass values on the display, and rotate the 'Select' dial (Figure 6) to view
       additional PM ranges (PMi, PM4, and PMio).

 If no error messages are displayed, the unit is ready for use.

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Collecting Data

After you have verified that your device is working properly, you can begin collecting data. While
the Met One 831 can store approximately 41 hours of data internally, using the Direct Connect
feature allows data to be stored directly on the computer's hard drive instead. The following
procedure will guide you through collecting data using the Direct Connect feature.
   Procedure: Collect Data
     1.  Connect the 831 to a computer using a USB cable
        (Figure 7).
     2.  Open the Comet communications
        utility software by clicking the icon
        that was created on the desktop
        during installation.
     3.  Select an existing station or create a new one in the
        Startup dialog box as shown in Figure 8. The station
        is the name of the file where you want the
        downloaded data to be stored. Once you have
        specified a station, the Data, Chart, Direct Connect,
        and §ej;.y.p tabs become available as shown in
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4.  View or change the data storage directory for your station under File > Settings (Figure
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    6.   Press the 'Start/Stop' button (fj) on the Met One 831 to begin measurements. The
        'Direct Connect' tab window will be appended with a new line of data each minute.
    7.   At the end of each sampling  period, click the 'Capture' button on the 'Direct Connect'
        tab (Figure 11) to save the data as a text file. It is recommended that data be
        downloaded from the unit at the end of each day.
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    9.   Press the 'Power' button (,) to turn the unit off.
Processing Data
Data should be downloaded at the end of each collection day. All generated data are saved in
the current Direct Connect session as a text file (*.txt). The name of the text file is automatically
derived from the time and date when the Capture button was clicked, as described in the data
collection procedure.  In this text file (Figure 12), all values are separated, or 'delimited', by
commas. The order of the columns in the text files generated by the Met One 831 are as
follows: timestamp (includes both date and time), location code (default = 001), PMi, PM2.5,
PM4, and PMio. The last two columns contain error codes and  diagnostic data (these are not of
concern to the user but can help the manufacturer with troubleshooting the device if necessary).
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Met One 831 to spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Most spreadsheet programs are
able to read data from a text file  in a delimited format. Microsoft Excel 2013 is used  here to
illustrate the data transfer, but the relative locations of import options are similar in earlier versions
of Microsoft Excel (dating back to 2003).
  Procedure: Process Data
   1.  Open a new Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and select Data > Get External Data > From
      Text.
   2.  When prompted, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the folder containing the text file
      previously specified in the 'Configure Data Destination' window.
   3.  When prompted, in the next screens select 'Delimited' and 'Comma-delimited'.
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Checking the Flow Rate [Optional]
The sample flow rate is factory set to 0.1 cubic feet per minute (cfm), or 2.83 liters per minute
(Ipm). Continued use and variations in ambient temperature and pressure might cause minor
changes in the flow that can reduce measurement accuracy. The following steps guide you
through checking the flow rate and adjusting it if necessary.
 Procedure: Check Flow Rate
1.  Remove the silver-colored inlet screen from the
   inlet nozzle cover. The screen pulls off easily.
2.  Use the small Allen wrench provided in the flow
   meter kit to remove the two hex set screws
   securing the inlet cover.
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3.  Gently lift the cover off the inlet nozzle.
4.
5.
6.
Connect a flow meter (not included) to the inlet
nozzle, and start both the 831 and the flow
meter.
Begin sampling and check the flow meter
reading after approximately 30 seconds. The
flow rate should be 0.1 cfm (2.83 Ipm) ± 5%. If
the flow is not within the acceptable range
(0.095-0.105 cfm or 2.69-2.97 Ipm), proceed
to the next step.
Adjust the flow by using a small flathead
screwdriver to turn the trimmer potentiometer,
or trim pot (a miniature adjustable electrical
component set at the factory), located in the
access hole in the side of the unit: Turn the
trim pot clockwise to increase flow and
counterclockwise to decrease flow.  Repeat
Step 5 to determine flow rate and ensure it is
within the acceptable range.
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Performing a Zero Count Test [Optional]

In addition to the flow rate test, the manufacturer recommends that a zero filter test be
performed weekly and as needed in response to a "Sensor Noise" error.
  Procedure: Perform Zero Count Test
   1.  Remove the screen and inlet cover as done for
      the flow rate test (steps 1-3).
   2.  Attach the zero filter included with the unit
      (Figure 14).
   3.  Allow the unit to flow for 5 minutes with the zero
      filter attached.
   4.  Take at least one measurement with the unit to
      confirm that it reads zero.
Contact the manufacturer if you are unable to obtain a
zero reading.
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For Additional Help
Model 831 Manual, 831-9800 Rev D1.doc, Met One Instruments, Inc., 1600 Washington Blvd.
Grants Pass, OR 97526, http://www.metone.com/docs/831 operationmanual.pdf, last accessed
May 13, 2015.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Particulate Matter
(PM), http://www.epa.gov/airquality/particlepollution/index.html, last accessed May 13, 2015.
       The purpose of this document is to provide general operating guidelines, and
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       regarding any aspect of its use. Reference herein to any specific commercial
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       recommendation, or favoring by EPA. The views and opinions of authors
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       should develop operating guidelines specific to their own research needs, and
       any general document of this nature would be limited in meeting their full need.
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