Pre-Setup Requirements
Before deploying your monitor, check the battery level and internal memory. A DustTrak that is full of old data files may not have space to record a new session [00:10].
Step 1: Start the Run
The most common error is assuming the device is recording just because the screen is on:
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The Play Button: To begin a session, press the Run or Play icon on the touchscreen interface [00:15].
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Warm-up: The unit may take a moment to stabilize the flow rate before it begins writing data to internal memory.
Step 2: Identifying the Recording Indicators
Verify the status of the device using these visual cues:
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The Red Circle: Look for a red circle or "Recording" indicator in the top corner of the screen. This is the primary signal that data is being logged [00:25].
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Elapsed Time: Check the Elapsed Time counter. If the numbers are increasing, the instrument is successfully capturing the duration of your sample [00:30].
Step 3: Stopping the Study Correctly
To ensure the data file is finalized and not corrupted:
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Stop Action: Press the Stop icon. Wait for the "Saving File" message to disappear before powering off the unit [00:40].
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Verification: Open the Data menu on the instrument to confirm the most recent file size looks correct before leaving the site.
