Table of Contents
1.0
DC-Lite Features
2
2.0 Unpacking
Checklist
3
3.0 Warnings
3
4.0
General Description
3
5.0
Theory of Operation
4
6.0
Operating Instructions
5
6.1
DC-Lite Button Panel
5
6.2
Turning the Power On
5
6.3
Disabling & Re-Enabling the 5-Minute Auto-Shutoff Feature
6
6.4 Taking
Readings
6–7
6.5
Resetting the Averaging Sequence
7
6.6
Printing
7–8
6.7
Stop & Reset
8
6.8
Resetting a Printed Sequence
8
6.9
Printing to a PC
9
6.10
Hard Reset Button
9
7.0
Battery System
9
7.1
Charging the Battery
10
7.2
Battery Maintenance & Storage
10
8.0
Isolating the DryCal from Other Instruments
11
8.1
Use with Instruments that Contain Internal
Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
11
8.2
Use with Personal Air Samplers
11
8.3
Calibrating Rotameters
12
8.4
Use with Magnehelic Manometers
12
9.0
Maintenance, Quality Assurance
12
9.1
Maintenance 12
9.2
Leak-Test Procedure
13
9.3
Air Containing Particulates
14
9.4
Return Authorization
14
9.5
Shipment
14
9.6
Long-Term Storage
14
9.7
Calibration 15
10.0
Calibration Statement
16
11.0
Limited Warranty
17
DryCal
®
DC-Lite Specifications
Size
5.25" H x 5" W x 2.75" D • 133 mm H x 127 mm W x 70 mm D
Weight
42 oz • 1200 g
Flow Ranges | Air Flow Accuracy
Specifications based on averaged readings.
Lower limit is based on self-tested maximum leakage.
Model
Optimum Flow Range (±1%)
Extended Flow Range
L
10 ml/min–500 ml/min
1 ml/min–500 ml/min
ML
50 ml/min–2 L/min
5 ml/min–5 L/min
M
100 ml/min–7 L/min
10 ml/min–12 L/min
MH
200 ml/min–20 L/min
20 ml/min–20 L/min
H
500 ml/min–30 L/min
50 ml/min–30 L/min
Contact Bios for extended flow range specifications, or visit our website
at www.drycal.com/products/dclite_models.htm
Battery System
6V rechargeable, sealed lead-acid, 6-8 hours typical operation
AC Battery Charger | Power Adapter
Wall-mounted, single-station charge,
input: 100–120 VAC, 60 Hz., output: 12 VDC. Optional input: 200–240 VAC,
50 Hz., output 12 VDC.
Operating Modes
Single reading, 10 readings, or auto-mode.
Temperature Range
0–55 °C
Humidity Range
0–70% non-condensing
Printer Port
Standard parallel (IBM Centronics, for printing to Bios’ battery-
powered printer)
Warranty
Product, 1 year; battery, 6 months
The annual recertification program offered by Bios is elective and is not included
as a warranty item. Please contact Bios or visit our web site at www.drycal.com for
the most current information.
All specifications are subject to change.
