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EMTEK, LLC - R100 USERS MANUAL / AUG2019.REV01

Section 1 Specifications

R100 Air Sampler Controller & Remote Air Sampler (RAS)

Motor Type

Blower Motor

Display/Interface

Two Color LCD with Touch Screen (Blue on White), CPU

Current Firmware Version

1.097 (or later versions, until otherwise revised)

Sample Time/Volume

Variable (User Defined), Maximums: 120-minutes/3396 Liters* @ 28.3 LPM, 30-min/3000L @ 100 LPM

Delay/Hold Times

Variable (User Defined)

Sample Flow Rates

28.3 or 100 liters per minute (LPM), or 1 cubic feet per minute (1 CFM)

NOTE: Requires separate inlet covers for the 28.3 (1 CFM) and 100 LPM Sample Rates

Flow Rate Control

Electronic, Closed-Loop, Mass-Flow Control

Test Media (Plates)

Size: 90mm Test Plates (Plastic Petri Dishes) / Fill Height: 15 to 40ml (standard to double, or high fill plates)

Printer (Optional)

Thermal Label or Paper

Control System (CPU)

Microprocessor Controlled (32bit PIC Processor)

Memory

512kb Flash Program , 128kb RAM Data, 1mb Sample Runs, 512kb EPROM Calibration Set Points

Unit Equipment ID/Number

User Defined/Selectable

Site Descriptions

User Created/Deleted/Selectable

Program Descriptions

User Created/Deleted/Selectable (Includes: Sample Rate, Volume/Time, Flow/Volume Units, Delay/Test/Hold)

Sample ID

Unique System Generated (Unit Serial # + 5 digit string)

Input/Output

USB Client 1.1, Ethernet 10BaseT-/100-BaseT

Audible Alarm

Internal (with User Volume Control)

Alarms

Flow Alarm +5% (On/Off)

Dimensions

LxWxH: 7.875x3.75x3.75 inches (200 x 95.25 x 95.25 mm)

R100 Enclosure Materials

Sanitary Inlet Connector: 316 Stainless Steel (SS) / Enclosure: Grained 316SS

/ Base Cover: Grained 316SS

RAS Inlet Cover Materials

6061 Aluminum, 28.3 LPM (1 CFM) Inlet Clear Anodized, 100 LPM Inlet Blue Anodized, 300 Holes/Inlet Cover

OR 316 Stainless Steel, 28.3 (1 CFM) LPM Inlet, 100 LPM Inlet, 300 Holes/Inlet Cover

RAS Remote Base Materials 6061 Aluminum, Clear Anodized Remote Base, Clear Anodized Test Plate Stage, Sanitary Tube Connector

OR 316 Stainless Steel, Remote Base, Test Plate Stage, Sanitary Tube Connector

Exhaust Filter

HEPA Filter, 0.2 micron, Replaceable

Weights (R100 & RAS)

R100 Controller : 3.75 lb (1.7 kg) / RAS Aluminum: 2.1 lb (~1 kg) / RAS 316SS: 6.25 lg (~2.8 kg)

AC/DC Power Supply

OPERATION REQUIRES AC POWER Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,130VA-168VA 1.4 AMPS / Output: DC 18V 3.6A

Operating Range

5-40º C, 10-80% RH, non-condensing*; Indoor Use; Max Altitude 6560 feet (2000 meters)

*Note: As temperature increases from 30 to 40º C, humidity range drops from 80 to 50% linearly.

Operational Tubing Length

Maximum Tubing Length at 28.3LPM Cannot Exceed 50 Feet (15 Meters) / 0.375” or 0.500” ID

Maximum Tubing Length at 100LPM Cannot Exceed 10 Feet (3 Meters) / 0.500” ID

Calibration

Flow Rate (28.3/1 CFM and/or 100 LPM)

Calibration Frequency

User Defined (Recommended every 6-12 months)

Verification

Sample Timer

Verification Frequency

User Defined (Recommended every 6-12 months)

Installation Category

Category 1

Pollution Degree

1 and 2

Summary of Contents for R100

Page 1: ...e Microbial Air Sampler User s Manual Contact Us for Customer Service and Technical Support EMTEK LLC 1500 Kansas Ave Suite 4 C Longmont CO 80501 Website http www emtekair com Phone 1 877 850 4244 1 303 682 3168 Email sales emtekglobal com Fax 303 223 2804 ...

Page 2: ...1 Feature Summary 122 3 2 Unpacking or Packing 133 3 2 1 Component Checklist 13 3 2 2 Optional Accessories 15 3 2 3 Component Packaging 16 3 2 3 1 Loading the Packaging for Calibration or Repair 16 Section 4 Installation 17 4 1 Wiring Safety Information 17 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Considerations 17 4 3 Electrical Data Connections 19 Section 5 R100 Description 20 5 1 R100 Front View 20 5 2 R...

Page 3: ... Warning Screens 45 7 4 Optional Thermal Printer Operation 46 7 5 HEPA Filter Replacement 49 7 6 Touch Screen Sensor Calibration 50 Section 8 Network Operation of the R100 51 Appendix A R100 Sampler General Sampling Procedure 52 A 1 R100 Operating Principles 52 A 2 Materials 53 A 3 Maintenance Inspection 53 A 4 R100 Sampler Assembly Set Up and Testing 54 A 5 Storage and Transport 62 Appendix B Sug...

Page 4: ... with User Volume Control Alarms Flow Alarm 5 On Off Dimensions LxWxH 7 875x3 75x3 75 inches 200 x 95 25 x 95 25 mm R100 Enclosure Materials Sanitary Inlet Connector 316 Stainless Steel SS Enclosure Grained 316SS Base Cover Grained 316SS RAS Inlet Cover Materials 6061 Aluminum 28 3 LPM 1 CFM Inlet Clear Anodized 100 LPM Inlet Blue Anodized 300 Holes Inlet Cover OR 316 Stainless Steel 28 3 1 CFM LP...

Page 5: ...t consult your EMTEK LLC representative for information that is applicable and current The information in this manual is believed to be accurate However EMTEK LLC assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will EMTEK LLC be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual...

Page 6: ... period Alarm occurrences are maintained within the systems internal memory with the associated sample parameter information until the 500 sample run memory buffer is cleared The R100 operates in conjunction with the RAS with separate sieve impaction inlet covers for each of the two flow rates 28 3 LPM 1 CFM and 100 LPM The RAS is sold in both Anodized Aluminum and 316SS The R100 Package can be or...

Page 7: ...cal Area Network LAN The technician will be able to perform the following functions of the unit remotely with this software Start Stop Pause Resume Set View Date Time Sample Volume Sample Time Delay Test Hold Site ID Bldg Room Data In addition the technician will be ale to view or output an on screen csv file and will be able to print these data through any printer connected to the same network PD...

Page 8: ...hoc électrique ou des dangers d électrocution 1 Débranchez toutes les sources d alimentation avant d intervenir sur le R100 2 Ne démontez pas le contrôleur R100 pour tenter une réparation 3 Contacter EMTEK LLC ou autres membres du personnel d entretien qualifié en cas de dysfonctionnement de l appareil 4 Ne pas plonger le contrôleur R100 ou échantillonneur dans un liquide 2 6 1 Referenced hazard i...

Page 9: ...ional regulations EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must now return old or end of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge to the user Note For return for recycling please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return end of life equipment producer supplied electrical accessories and all auxiliary items for proper disposal Fr...

Page 10: ...au manuel d instructions pour l exploitation ou de l information sur la sécurité English This symbol indicated the presence of devices sensitive to Electro static Discharge ESD and indicated that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment Français Ce symbole indique la présence de dispositifs sensibles à Electro Static Discharge ESD et a indiqué que les soins doivent être prises pour ...

Page 11: ... select the number of previous samples to be printed The sample parameter information stored in the internal memory of the R100 controller can be either printed to the optional thermal printer output to a USB stick for further transfer or transferred to an external computer through an Ethernet connection and optional PC based software The sample parameter information can be deleted but cannot be a...

Page 12: ...trative ID s and passwords Thermal Printer An optional thermal paper label printer can output the captured sample parameter information such as the site description unit identification set flow rate actual flow rate sample volume collected user ID and high low flow alarms Network Input Functions Supports calibration programming remote PC based operation data transfer and firmware updates Ethernet ...

Page 13: ...omponent Checklist Standard R100 Package Components Item Description Quantity Image 1 R100 Remote Microbial Air Sampler 1 2 Remote Air Sampling RAS Base Assembly and Inlet Cover 1 of material and flow rate ordered See page 15 for RAS Vacuum Connector Configuration Notes 3 10 Feet 3 Meters of 0 500 ID Tubing 1 Sanitary Clamps 2 Seals 2 Sanitary Tube Fittings 2 4 Infrared Remote IR Control 1 5 USB S...

Page 14: ...onnect more commonly used with flexible tubing OPTION II Option two is to use the connection port on the bottom of the RAS This allows for hard mounting of the RAS using the sanitary fitting and clamp to clamp it to rigid piping with a sanitary connector end PORT PLUG The supplied threaded plug shown is included with the RAS and can be removed and used as desired to plug the unused connector port ...

Page 15: ...ss Steel 2 Portable Printer Kit Portable Printer 1 Power Adapter 1 Ethernet to RJ11 Adapter Cord 1 Label Rolls 3 3 Horizontal Flow Inlet w 3 O Rings 4 Remote Exhaust Kit w 5 Feet of Tubing 5 Additional RAS Sampler 6 Remote Sampling Adpater Comes with or w o tubing 7 Inlet Cover Lid NOTE See Appendix C for description use of R100 Optional Components ...

Page 16: ...r transport and shipping If numerous optional accessories are ordered the additional components may be delivered in an oversized box along with the R100 Package or a separate extra box if they do not all fit in one package See Appendix F for full packaging details R100 Controller and RAS Sampler Component Tray and Spacer Loading Fig 1 R100 Component Tray R100 Controller RAS PWR Supply AC Cord Extr...

Page 17: ...ours couper l alimentation de l instrument lors des branchements électriques 4 2 Electrostatic discharge ESD considerations Important Note To minimize hazards and ESD risks maintenance procedures not requiring power to the R100 should be performed with power removed Delicate internal electronic components can be damaged by static electricity resulting in degraded instrument performance or eventual...

Page 18: ...scharge static electricity touch an earth grounded metal surface such as the chassis of an instrument or a metal conduit or pipe To reduce static build up avoid excessive movement Transport static sensitive components in anti static containers or packaging To discharge static electricity from the body and keep it discharged wear a wrist strap connected by a wire to earth ground Handle all static s...

Page 19: ...tions Français DANGER Un choc électrique risque Toujours couper l alimentation de l instrument lors des branchements électriques Fig 4 3 1 R100 Side View Connections 1 DC Input Port AC DC Power Supply Power Connected Operation 2 USB Port Data Output to USB stick firmware updates 3 Ethernet Port Calibration Optional Printer Connection Remote PC Operations 4 Power On Off Button 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 20: ...ront View Fig 5 1 1 R100 Front Side View 1 RAS Inlet Cover 100 LPM in 316SS Shown 2 RAS Remote Base 316SS Shown 3 Unit Power ON Indicator Green LED Power On Solid Sample Run Flashing 4 IR Remote Receiving Sensor 5 LCD Touchscreen Interface 6 316 Stainless Steel Enclosure 5 2 1 3 4 6 ...

Page 21: ...omponents 1 R100 316 SS Sanitary Connector 2 Sanitary Clamp for R100 or RAS 3 316 SS Sanitary Tubing Connector for R100 or RAS 4 Sanitary Seals 5 316 SS Sanitary Tubing Connector Barb for RAS or R100 6 Sanitary Clamp for RAS or R100 7 RAS 316 SS Sanitary Connector 8 RAS Sampler 9 R100 Controller 5 4 8 7 3 1 6 2 9 ...

Page 22: ...e power receptacle on the right side of the R100 and then attach to an appropriate AC power supply source that is 100 240 VAC and 50 60 Hz 2 Set the date time if the R100 has been unplugged from DC power as the date time is not retained when the unit does not have power supplied to it 3 Set other required sample run parameters using the touch screen interface See Section 7 1 4 If a label paper out...

Page 23: ...uch as Site Description Save Program Admin Options Add Admin or User Select User Password etc require an alpha numeric or numeric entry In these cases upon activation of the selected parameter an alpha numeric or numeric Keypad will appear Keypad types for the keypad entries are depicted below Selecting in any of the Keypads saves the entry made and returns the user to parameter screen or the Pass...

Page 24: ...F Set the IR Remote Channel for the unit 1 5 Turn Flow Alarm ON or OFF DLY HOLD Set sample Delay to start and Test Hold patterns for the sample run SITE ID Select Create or Delete Site Descriptions to be assigned to each run if desired DATE TIME Set Date and Time Format as well as current Date and Time DATA Enter the number of samples to output to optional printer or to USB drive Clear data runs c...

Page 25: ...Flow Alarm A Line 5 Site description selected entered 17 Characters Max Line 6 VOL Selected Volume shown before Start then volume totalized in selected volume unit of measure Liters Cubic Feet or Cubic Meters after run start Note Unit will always stop on Selected Volume whether it is set by Volume or Sample Time Line 7 Volume Totalizer Visual Indicator Bar and run completion percentage GENERAL Whe...

Page 26: ...Meters CM 10 35 60 120 Cubic Feet CF 28 3 LPM 3396 added to liter volume options NOTE The selected value will be loaded in to the VOLUME field as well as this is the key field that will control the desired collection volume Line 3 VOLUME Offers a numeric Keypad to enter a specific volume This field is the primary field for the requested volume that will be taken by the unit The SELECT VOL field wi...

Page 27: ...00 00 100 LPM 00 30 00 S TIME Sample Time is entered as HH MM SS with all fields requiring completion Example For a one hour and 30 minute run time enter 01 30 00 Line 5 FLOW UNITS Pick from LOV Liters Per Minute LPM or Cubic Feet Minute CFM Line 6 VOL UNITS Pick from LOV Liters Cubic Meters or Cubic Feet shown as L CM or CF on Run Display Screen ...

Page 28: ...tions 7 1 5 FLOW ALARM REMOTE ALARM RMT Screen ALARM REMOTE Screen Items NOTE Through ADMIN OPTIONS the unit administrator s control whether or not a user can turn the FLOW ALARM ON or OFF If ADMIN OPTION for FLOW ALM is ON the user cannot alter the current setting If OFF allows user to change the setting Line 1 IR REMOTE Turn IR remote function ON or OFF Line 2 SET IR CHANNEL Set the IR remote ch...

Page 29: ...ampling time 02 00 00 at 28 3 LPM and 00 30 00 100 LPM Line 3 HOLD PERIOD Numeric keypad allows user to set up to 12 00 00 between Test Periods DLY HOLD Keypad Views Entry DELAY TEST HOLD ALL Times shall be entered as HH MM SS with all fields requiring completion Example For a 15 minute hold time enter 00 15 00 NOTE To quickly ZERO out the time 00 00 00 for each parameter simply select a single nu...

Page 30: ...d right arrow keys Line 2 Delete Desc DELETE Site Descriptions If a site description is shown in the SELECT SITE DESC field selecting Delete Desc will allow you to delete the selected site description A secondary window will pop up to prompt YES NO for the deletion Line 3 Enter New Desc ENTER Site Descriptions The following Alpha Numeric Keypads pop up to allow entry of site descriptions Maximum s...

Page 31: ... or 12 Hour Time Base With 12 hour time base settings once the time entry is made enter 0 for AM or 1 for PM time reference Line 4 TIME Set Current Time through numeric keypad DATE TIME Keypad Views Entry DATE TIME DATE Dates shall be entered as mm dd yy format with all fields requiring completion Example For a current date of 15 September 2013 enter 09 15 13 TIME Times shall be entered as HH MM S...

Page 32: ...nes once 500 samples has been stored in the memory or will prevent new runs from being taken once 500 runs have been stored This is an Admin Control setting option described further in the Admin Controls Section Line 1 SAMPLES TO OUTPUT Enter number of stored samples to output from unit memory enter 1 500 through the numeric keypad DATA Keypad Views Entry SAMPLE TO OUTPUT SAMPLES Enter the number ...

Page 33: ...ts such as Microsoft Excel IMPORTANT NOTE The data cannot be modified and then saved on the R100 unit Once the data is saved outside of the R100 system the data integrity is not guaranteed by EMTEK EMTEK LLC does not provide external software that is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant Downloaded sample parameter data must be handled by the user in a compliant manner NOTE IMPORTANTE Les données ne peuvent pa...

Page 34: ...4 day window of the calibration due date This will count down with each day towards the calibration due date each time it is powered up It will actually show a negative day value e g 5 days if the unit is operated beyond its calibration due date To continue to operate the unit just touch the screen NOTICE CAL DUE screen Fig 7 1 10 2 will appear when the calibration due date is met or exceeded At t...

Page 35: ...ORARY account should be deleted once a new ADMIN account has been established The temporary account is as follows ADMIN ID EMTEK ADMIN PASSWORD 12345_ NOTE IMPORTANTE Chaque R100 est livré avec un compte admin temporaire initial Ce compte permettra la création d un compte d administrateur par le client Ce compte doit être supprimé une fois un nouveau compte administrateur a été établi Le compte pr...

Page 36: ...eypad Entry Views Use ENTRY Enter desired ADMIN ID of 4 10 ALPHA NUMERIC characters through the keypad then press the return key to save and or exit the keypad screens This will bring up the create Password screen Create ADMIN Password Keypad Entry View Use ENTRY Enter desired ADMIN PASSWORD of 3 5 NUMERIC characters through the keypad then press the return key to save and or exit the keypad scree...

Page 37: ...t Keypad Views Entry ENTRY Enter desired USER ID of 4 10 ALPHA NUMERIC characters through the keypad then press the return key to save and or exit the keypad screens This will bring up the create Password screen Create USER Password Keypad Entry View Use ENTRY Enter desired USER PASSWORD of 3 5 NUMERIC characters through the keypad then press the return key to save and or exit the keypad screens L...

Page 38: ...ng deleted Line 3 SITE DESC Controls the ability of the USER to add or delete site descriptions OFF User ON Admin Only Line 4 CALIB DUE ALM Controls the ability of the USER to turn the calibration due alarm ON or OFF OFF User ON Admin Only If set to ON by ADMIN will set notification ON on the CAL screen as well Line 5 FLOW ALM Controls the ability of the USER to turn the calibration due alarm ON o...

Page 39: ...current USER you can use the Left or Right arrow to Select another user and then exit out of the USER and PASSWORD screens or you can power off the R100 LINE 5 ADJUST SCR VOL Brings up the following screen which allows adjustment BACKLIGHT intensity and CONTRAST Common Values Shown as well as unit BUZZER ALARM Line 1 BACKLIGHT Adjust brightness of screen up or down Line 2 CONTRAST Adjust character...

Page 40: ...later View Line 1 SERIAL NO Unit Serial number 5 Characters assigned by EMTEK Line 2 EQUIP NO Unit equipment number if desired assigned by end user during calibration Line 3 FIRMWARE Current Firmware Version of unit ex 1 097 Line 4 5 IP Address Default or Dynamically Assigned IP Address General Select to return to the main SETUP screen ...

Page 41: ...am name The program name can be no longer than 17 characters in length ADD PROGRAM will capture the following parameters currently set on the unit under the entered Program Name Flow Rate ex 100 0 LPM Selected or Set Volume whether entered by vol or time ex 1000 Delay Test and Hold periods ex D 00 00 15 T 00 01 00 H 00 01 00 Units for Flow and Volume ex LPM and L ADD PROGRAM Keypad Views Use NOTE ...

Page 42: ...Line 3 DELETE PROGRAM Delete the currently shown program under SAVED PROGRAMS The following confirmation window will appear Select YES or NO to delete or retain the program NOTE Assure that a blank program is retained or created for ad hoc entries ...

Page 43: ...elected 1 Unit 1 Identifies Unit 1 for On Off and Pause Resume Functions 1 2 Unit 2 Identifies Unit 2 for On Off and Pause Resume Functions 2 3 Unit 3 Identifies Unit 3 for On Off and Pause Resume Functions 3 4 Unit 4 Identifies Unit 4 for On Off and Pause Resume Functions 4 5 Unit 5 Identifies Unit 5 for On Off and Pause Resume Functions 5 7 2 1 Loading the Batteries into the Remote Control 1 Rem...

Page 44: ...under ALARM RMT to the desired ID 1 5 See Section 7 1 5 2 To start the sampling period press the Start key of the unit to be operated 1 5 3 To pause the sampling period press the key while the unit is sampling 4 To resume the sampling period press the key and the sample period resumes 5 To stop the sampling period press the key ...

Page 45: ... exhaust and corrected Otherwise the alarm will reoccur within 10 seconds of the acknowledgment NOTE The total time of the last Flow Alarm for the run will be captured in the data for the run and output on the optional printer output or USB or PC output Fig 7 3 1 Flow Alarm Screen 7 3 2 HARD BLOWER SHUTDOWN This function may not be turned ON or OFF When the voltage requirement substantially exceed...

Page 46: ...d must go into the printer as explained in the instructions Do not substitute other types of paper Important Note Due to the paper label properties it is not compatible with or intended for permanent data recording archival Important Pour éviter d endommager la tête d impression l imprimante ne doit jamais être utilisé sans papier étiquettes Si l appareil doit fonctionner sans papier étiquettes da...

Page 47: ...nually pull the paper forward or with the printer turned on hold down the power button to advance or feed the labels NOTE Select and use the LABEL setting for ROLL TYPE in the R100 Printer Settings 6b If paper or label stock without backing is used no specific label alignment is required NOTE Select and use the PAPER for ROLL TYPE in the R100 Printer Settings 7 Tear the excess paper or label stock...

Page 48: ...harged to be able to run the unit while charging if desired The charger port is next to the RJ11 port on the printer To Turn on the Printer Press DO NOT HOLD the green power button A green LED will turn on It should be a solid green light If it is flashing or does not come on the battery is low Plug it into its power supply and charge for 2 3 hours before use To Feed the Label or Paper Stock With ...

Page 49: ...ice technicians should perform a filter replacement NOTE IMPORTANTE Pour remplacer le filtre HEPA contactez EMTEK ou votre représentant du service local Seuls les techniciens de maintenance certifié doit effectuer un remplacement du filtre HEPA FILTER The R100 is equipped with a HEPAfilter exhaust It is recommended to replace the HEPA filter every 12 36 months as part of periodic maintenance ...

Page 50: ... the screen Touch your index fingertip to each calibration point that appears one at a time in the approximate locations shown in Fig 7 7 1 until the next one appears There will be a series of 15 calibration points that appear in the general locations shown below Once the final calibration point is touched the unit SET SAMPLE screen will appear and the calibration will be completed If the touch sc...

Page 51: ...act the Sample Run Data Run Data and or operate the R100 units connected to the Ethernet The Sample Run Data can be downloaded or viewed but cannot be modified while within the unit s memory See the P100 PC CONTROL SOFTWARE Procedure included on the USB drive that shipped with the R100 Package Beginning with Firmware Version 1 097 the R100 also includes Mapped Modbus Registers 16 bit to allow comm...

Page 52: ... During testing the vacuum source of the R100 draws 28 3 LPM 1 CFM or 100 LPM into the R100 through the RAS s sample inlet Airborne bacteria in the sampled volume of air become impinged captured on the test plate The sampled air volume is then drawn through CPU controlled flow system The sampled air volume then passes through a 0 2 micron HEPA filter as is exhausted at the rear of the unit An addi...

Page 53: ...onnel should inspect the unit for any obvious physical defect This inspection shall include but not be limited to a visual inspection of the sample inlet cover inlet holes to assure that they are free of occlusions to assure proper sample flow If any maintenance need be performed contact appropriate service or repair personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English TO MINIMIZE THE CHANCE OF ELECTRIC...

Page 54: ...rocedure in Appendix B The R100 must be calibrated as a system with the desired configuration 28 3 LPM 1CFM or 100 LPM inlet cover and the length and ID of tubing it will used with Both the 28 3 LPM and 100 LPM sample rates can be calibrated on each unit 1 R100 Sampling Assembly Set Up and Testing 1 1 Upon completion of sanitization per Appendix B If applicable place the R100 Controller at the des...

Page 55: ...ust have a 0 500 ID as supplied by EMTEK Smaller ID tubing will be too restrictive to achieve the desired flow rate at the RAS 1 3 Connect the tubing to the R100 and the RAS using the supplied sanitary connector fittings seals and clamps as shown in the following examples for flexible tubing Fig 1 and rigid tubing Fig Fig 1 FLEXIBLE TUBING RAS Side Connection Port Used ...

Page 56: ...EMTEK LLC R100 USERS MANUAL AUG2019 REV01 56 Fig 2 RIGID TUBING RAS Bottom Connection Port Used ...

Page 57: ...ve the desired stage height 1 5 1 1 The stage should be lowered or raised to a point that the distance gauge located on the interior center surface of the R100 RAS inlet cover FIG B makes a mark on the center of the surface of a test media plate FIG C that looks like FIG D If the media stage is too high you will see a mark on the media surface similar to FIG E media crushed If the media stage is t...

Page 58: ...sure that the RAS inlet cover is physically dry Run the unit additionally as necessary until visibly dry 1 6 Begin testing by following the steps below 1 6 1 Set the sample parameters on the R100 to sample for the desired flow rate and sample volume sample time see Section 7 NOTE An initial sample delay can be set to allow for clearance of the area by personnel prior to the start of sampling A tes...

Page 59: ...ver down over the test plate and rotate clockwise to lock it onto the inlet cover base Fig E Assure that the inlet cover is properly locked and seated on the inlet base Fig E 1 7 Starting the Testing Period 1 7 1 From the RUN DISPLAY screen press the Start button on the R100 or IR remote control to begin the test cycle 1 7 2 If desired the test period can be paused resumed by pressing the pause re...

Page 60: ...ove the test plate with one hand Fig B and with the other hand replace the lid of the test plate Fig C Be careful not to touch the inside of the lid or the agar surface Do not move your hand over the exposed surface of the test plate Allow the lid to lead your hand over the test plate as you replace it Fig A Fig B Fig C 1 9 2 Remove the test plate with the lid in place FigA Fig B from the base pla...

Page 61: ... or Paper may be generated from the optional thermal printer with the sample parameter information e g Sample Start Stop Time Flow Rate Volume Site Description Date User ID Sample Run ID etc The paper can be retained or the label can be affixed to the bottom of the agar plate or required paperwork The operator may initial and date the printout if desired 1 10 If additional samples are to be taken ...

Page 62: ...per protection between them to ensure neither of them come in contact and cause damage to each other NOTE The RAS inlet covers include a locking mechanism to assure it will not fall off during transport Assure it is locked in place before transporting the RAS 2 An optional inlet cover lid may be placed over the Sample Inlet of the RAS during transport and storage to minimize the potential of conta...

Page 63: ...ary Disinfectants e g 70 0 2µm filtered or sterilized alcohol EtOH or IPA PLUGS Blower inlet plug Ethernet port plug USB port plug optional inlet cover cover B 2 Sanitization Procedure English DANGER TO MINIMIZE THE CHANCE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK disconnect the R100 AC DC power supply cord and power off the unit during sanitization DANGER DO NOT SUBMERSE the R100 Air Sampler in any liquids Français DANG...

Page 64: ...ants l amenant à coup sûr 1 Don a pair of clean or sterile gloves Note Gloved hands should be frequently sanitized with a disinfectant e g 70 alcohol throughout this procedure 2 R100 Sanitization 2 1 Before sanitizing the R100 disconnect the DC power supply cable and insert the supplied Blower Exhaust Port Plug Blue attach the Ethernet Port Cap Attached Cap and insert the USB Port Plug small black...

Page 65: ...o be drawn into the flow pathway into the tubing and back to the R100 Controller flow control system and pose an electrical hazard and damage to the R100 Controller unit Français ATTENTION Veillez à ne pas saturer l ouverture du passage d air située sous l étage du support ajustable RAS car cela permettrait au désinfectant d être aspiré dans le circuit d écoulement dans la tubulure et de revenir a...

Page 66: ...et base and media stage allowing appropriate contact time The media stage may be threaded completely FIG 1 out so all surface of the chamber can be sanitized Be careful not to displace the Stage Tension Spring FIG 2 FIG 1 Stage Removed FIG 2 Stage Tensioning Spring 3 2 Next saturate a wipe with a sterile secondary disinfectant e g 70 alcohol and wipe all surfaces of the inlet cover inlet base and ...

Page 67: ...esign the inlet and an O Ring This design makes it easily cleanable sanitizable by either chemical sanitants disinfectants or autoclave if desired For use 1 Simply set the horizontal inlet on top of a sanitized RAS 100 LPM or 28 3 LPM inlet cover with the O ring evenly sitting at the rim of the opening 2 Press the inlet down firmly and evenly from the top of the inlet until it seats with the RAS i...

Page 68: ...e noted that the longer the length the tubing The exhaust adapter is an open design and maximizes unit run time possible when using this option For use 1 Simply thread the exhaust adapter into the exhaust port on the R100 This should be finger tight only Tools shoot not be used or needed to attach or detach the fitting Note the nut retaining the tubing can be threaded off first and the male male f...

Page 69: ... This result is calculated as follows Total CFU per Test Plate CFU Identified Volume L ft3 m3 Volume Sampled EXAMPLE If the test period was set to sample at 100 LPM for 10 minutes the total volume collected would be 1000 Liters L or 1 cubic meter m3 If following incubation 20 CFU were recovered in the impingement zone of the plate The calculation would be Total CFU Test Plate 20 Total Volume 1000 ...

Page 70: ... 165 241 16 17 66 76 116 147 166 243 17 19 67 77 117 149 167 245 18 20 68 78 118 151 168 247 19 21 69 79 119 152 169 250 20 22 70 81 120 154 170 252 21 23 71 82 121 156 171 254 22 24 72 83 122 157 172 257 23 25 73 85 123 159 173 259 24 26 74 86 124 161 174 261 25 27 75 87 125 162 175 264 26 28 76 89 126 164 176 266 27 29 77 90 127 166 177 269 28 30 78 91 128 168 178 271 29 32 79 93 129 169 179 274...

Page 71: ...EMTEK LLC R100 USERS MANUAL AUG2019 REV01 71 Appendix E Two Year Warranty ...

Page 72: ...tional protective clear bags as they will be packaged and shipped from EMTEK It is strongly suggested to keep all supplied bags for storage and or shipment R100 Controller and RAS Sampler Component Tray and Spacer Loading R100 Controller RAS PWR Supply AC Cord Extra RAS Inlet Cover etc Sanitary Clamps Connectors IR Remote USB Drive Extra RAS Inlet Cover etc Tubing Packaged in Pocket in Spacer Comp...

Page 73: ...page 2 Assemble the packaging contents as shown below and described in steps A D A Place Component Tray Cover on Component Tray and set Carboard Spacer on top of Component tray B Lay the outer shipping box flat on its side and slide the Component Tray and Spacer into the box C Stand box up and asssure the Component Tray and Cardboard Spacer are fully pushed into the box D Fold the outer box flaps ...

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