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BreathSpec® 

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7.5  Workflow: Exemplary Breath sampling with a sample bag 

 

1 

 

The components for 
breathing air sampling with 
the gas bag: 

1: Sampling bag 

2: Sampling bag adapter 

3: Mouthpiece 

2 

 

Put all components 

together 

3 

 

Fill the sample bag with 

breathing air. 

Summary of Contents for BreathSpec

Page 1: ...Quickstart Manual BreathSpec G A S Gesellschaft f r analytische Sensorsysteme mbH...

Page 2: ...itly mentioning them BreathSpec is a registered trademark Any infringement may be subject to legal actions The BreathSpec does not have a medical approval CE Marking according to International Standar...

Page 3: ...ates 17 1 10 Customer Service 17 2 Safety 18 2 1 Intended Use Only 18 2 2 Responsibility of Operator 18 2 3 Requirements of Personnel 19 2 4 Dangers 20 3 Transport Packing and Storage 21 3 1 Inspectio...

Page 4: ...ing via Handheld Breath Sampler 54 7 3 1 Workflow Installation of Disposable Reservoir Tube and Mouthpiece 54 7 3 2 Workflow Execute a breath measurement using the Handheld 55 7 4 Workflow Breath Samp...

Page 5: ...particularly the chapter security and respective safety references Assure that you the operator comprehend the terms described The manual is part of the device It must be stored together with and next...

Page 6: ...symbol marks references which describe working procedures that demand special attention to avoid spreading of biohazard WARNING This symbol marks references which can lead to health impairments injur...

Page 7: ...re that you have received the full scope of supply If there is any part missing please contact the GAS hotline immediately Standard Scope of Supply BreathSpec Device 1 piece including connected Circul...

Page 8: ...Mouthpiece Handheld with heatable Transferline BreathSpec Gas tube Kit installed Driftgas Carriergas Adapter 1 piece 0 6 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 2 pieces CGFU Connection cable in...

Page 9: ...Lock Adapter Kit Luer Lock Adapter 1 piece Luer Lock Adapter Heater 1 piece Disposable Breath Reservoir Kit Mouthpieces 100 pieces Reservoir tube 100 pieces Inner Syringe Body 2ml syringe 50 pieces S...

Page 10: ...wagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap installed on device connectors Torx Tool Kit Torx Srewdriver 8 mm 1 piece Torx Srewdriver 10 mm 1 piece Torx Srewdriver 30 mm 1 piece Document Map with Documents an...

Page 11: ...Transport box 1 piece Transport palett 60 x 80 cm Optional Scope of Supply only available if ordered Laptop Computer different design including software for control and evaluation CGFU Filter Set 2 x...

Page 12: ...irsense TD Unit Version 4G2 Assure that you have received the full scope of supply If there is any part missing please contact the GAS hotline immediately Standard Scope of Supply BreathSpec Device 1...

Page 13: ...Kit Driftgas Carriergas TD Adapter 1 piece 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 4 pieces Molecular sieve trap 200 ml 1 piece LAN Cable 1 piece BreathSpec Blind plug Set 7 pieces Swagelok 3mm...

Page 14: ...start Manual 14 67 Torx Tool Kit Torx Srewdriver 8 mm 1 piece Torx Srewdriver 10 mm 1 piece Document Map with Documents and Device User Manuals USB Stick Box with Software und Documents 1 piece Transp...

Page 15: ...rt palett 60 x 80 cm Optional Scope of Supply only available if ordered Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories Nitrogen Generator with accessories example picture Laptop Computer different design inc...

Page 16: ...everal years This user manual must be stored together with and close to the device at any time and accessible to all persons who operate or handle the device at any time This user manual must be read...

Page 17: ...te disposal the device or and its equipment must be returned to the G A S or to a third party authorized by the G A S For questions please contact G A S 1 9 Software Updates If there are any software...

Page 18: ...than the parts belonging to the scope of supply may only be used after G A S approval 2 2 Responsibility of Operator The device may only be operated in a perfect technical condition Before putting the...

Page 19: ...time Technical personnel in this context are defined as skilled employees who are knowledgeable due to their educational background In case the foreseen personnel do not have the necessary qualificat...

Page 20: ...ry to recover malfunctions of the device Malfunction recovery repairs and any maintenance work may only be performed by G A S or by qualified personnel authorized by G A S DANGER The BreathSpec and it...

Page 21: ...omplaint periods usually 7 days 4 Packing If no return agreement regarding the packing was agreed upon dispose the packaging material always in an environmentally friendly way and according to valid l...

Page 22: ...ing and Maintenance Natural aging and the wear of certain components of the equipment require a regular cleaning and maintenance 4 3 Cleaning Clean the device only with a dry or easily damp cloth WARN...

Page 23: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 23 67 Please contact G A S 6 8 weeks in advance to optimize the turn around time...

Page 24: ...of 5 40 C Humidity 0 90 RH non condensating Electricity Electricity supply free of interferences Power Supply of 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 Safety Availability of exhaust system for device exhaust gas tube...

Page 25: ...ce from the transport box WARNING Do not deploy the device in areas exposed to explosive substances or mixtures 2 Place it on a robust tabletop of minimum footprint size of 60 cm x 70 cm Ensure that t...

Page 26: ...ATION Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported WARNING It is absolutely necessary to remove all protective caps before the system is switched on INFORMA...

Page 27: ...ect the Diftgas Carriergas Adapter to the Driftgas and the Carriergas Connector normally pre installed 8 Connect CGFU Gas Out outlet to Driftgas Carriergas Adapter using a PFA tube normally pre instal...

Page 28: ...To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tube Sample out The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure 11 Connect the Sampling System Mou...

Page 29: ...ransfer via LAN Connect the Ethernet socket with an appropriate Ethernet cable to a LAN INFORMATION When using a CGFU unit the total flow EPC1 and EPC2 is limited to 400ml min 5 3 Mounting the Mouthpi...

Page 30: ...thSpec Quickstart Manual 30 67 2 For mounting the arm use the marked holes 3 Mount the arm with a Torx screwdriver T30 5 4 Connecting the Mouthpiece tube 1 Mouthpiece Handheld with heatable Transfer l...

Page 31: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 31 67 2 Pull the screw upwards 3 Remove the handling screw 4 Connect the transferline to the sample in connector...

Page 32: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 32 67 5 Tighten the screw with a spanner 6 Connect the current supply cable 7 Tighten the current supply cable...

Page 33: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 33 67 8 Push the Transfer line connector onto the Sample in connector 9 Place the Mouthpiece handheld into the handheld holder 10 Switch on the BreathSpec...

Page 34: ...Spec Quickstart Manual 34 67 5 5 Installation of Luer Lock adapter optional 1 Luer Lock Adapter with heater 2 Loosen both screws and remove the plastic cover 3 Loosen all screws and remove the heating...

Page 35: ...uickstart Manual 35 67 4 View of Luer Lock Adapter with opened heating block 5 Connect the Luer Lock Adapter to the Sample In connector and tighten the screw with a spanner 6 Attach one side of the he...

Page 36: ...reathSpec Quickstart Manual 36 67 7 Attach the other side of the heating block and tighten all screws 8 Attach the plastic cover and tighten all screws 9 Connect the current supply cable and tighten i...

Page 37: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 37 67 10 Switch on the BreathSpec...

Page 38: ...is recommended to clean the device for at least 15 hours before operating it for the first time If the Spectrum is not clean repeat the process A reference spectrum for the evaluation can be found in...

Page 39: ...on Select duration in hours System Modes Cleaning Mode x h 3 Option To speed up this process increase flow rate of EPC1 and EPC2 to their maximum values e g 500 150 ml min Defaults EPC1 EPC2 4 Start c...

Page 40: ...mpare it with the reference spectrum of the analytical approval The RIP should reach 80 of the RIP height displayed in the delivered Analytical Approval of the device under same measurement conditions...

Page 41: ...with an acceptance snapshot This snapshot defines the system performance during device acceptance and is used to assess the readiness for measurement Any deviations from this are displayed in the Erro...

Page 42: ...90 RH non condensating Electricity Electricity supply free of interferences Power Supply of 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 Gas supply Nitrogen Quality 5 0 99 999 or Synthetic Air Quality 5 0 99 999 Stainless ste...

Page 43: ...m and must not be connected The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure 6 2 Installing the device 1 Unpack the device Remove the foam spacers Remove the accessories boxes Lift the devic...

Page 44: ...ng Retain for future use 5 Remove protective caps from molecular sieve Retain for future use INFORMATION Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported WARNIN...

Page 45: ...TION Only use stainless steel pressure reducers PFA tubes with 3 mm outer diameter and 3 mm Swagelok connectors Screw on the Swagelok caps manually and fix them by screwing a further half turn using a...

Page 46: ...riftgas Carriergas Adapter to the Driftgas and the Carriergas Connector 9 Connect molecular sieve outlet to Diftgas Carriergas Adapter using a PFA tube 10 Separately connect sockets Sample Out and Gas...

Page 47: ...m must not generate any negative pressure 11 Connect TD operating gas in socket to Driftgas Carriergas Adapter using a 3 mm Swagelok PFA tube 12 Also connect Outlet ZeroGas 2 and TDZero Gas 2 using a...

Page 48: ...he TD with a computer via USB cable 15 Connect the TD detector transfer line to sample in socket of BreathSpec 16 Connect the TD sampling transfer line to TD 17 Connect a sample gas source to sampling...

Page 49: ...not be used 6 3 Prepare the device for operation Before using the device for the first time or after being disconnected from the nitrogen source for some time it must be cleaned to ensure proper opera...

Page 50: ...s to their required temperatures The duration of the cool down process is depending on the temperature default settings 1 Inspect spectrum for contamination Control the baseline Start cleaning when co...

Page 51: ...peed up this process increase flow rate of EPC1 and EPC2 to their maximum values e g 500 150 ml min Defaults EPC1 EPC2 4 Start cleaning System Modes Cleaning Mode Start 5 Wait until cleaning process i...

Page 52: ...itions of G A S The assessment of the readiness to measure is additionally supported by the system If not check the gas quality and or install additional purification cartridges and start the cleaning...

Page 53: ...s This can destroy the device INFORMATION Make sure that that all temperature flow and pressure values have reached their default value and are stabilized 7 2 Measurement Program The BreathSpec will b...

Page 54: ...held breath sampler the respective tube port has to be installed see chapter 5 4 DANGER Biohazard wear appropriate gloves at all handling steps Take measures to prevent contamination from one subject...

Page 55: ...ece into narrow end of the reservoir tube Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in 4 The image shows installed reservoir tube kit 7 3 2 Workflow Execute a breath measurement using the Handheld 1 S...

Page 56: ...ubject patient to exhale smoothly into the mouthpiece mounted on the handheld in case of a mistrial cough etc the subject patient can repeat exhalation best practice is letting the subject patient exh...

Page 57: ...t to indicate ending of exhalation may be of benefit to match the right starting point subject patient can stop exhaling analysis is initiated progress bar indicates runtime 5 Pull out the used dispos...

Page 58: ...r Lock Adapter the respective tube port has to be installed see chapter 5 5 DANGER Biohazard wear appropriate gloves at all handling steps Take measures to prevent contamination from one subject patie...

Page 59: ...Syringe with the reservoir tube Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in 5 Ask the subject patient to exhale smoothly into the mouthpiece mounted on the handheld During the exhalation sample brea...

Page 60: ...e into the Luer lock adapter Smoothly inject the breathing air into the sampling Luer port Towards the ending of injection press the pushable rotary knob to start the selected program 7 analysis is in...

Page 61: ...5 Workflow Exemplary Breath sampling with a sample bag 1 The components for breathing air sampling with the gas bag 1 Sampling bag 2 Sampling bag adapter 3 Mouthpiece 2 Put all components together 3 F...

Page 62: ...67 4 Connect the sampling bag to TD sampling transferline 5 Set BreathSpec to Triggermode and start the TD INFORMATION For detailed Information refer to the Airsense uTD Handbook and the TD GC IMS Ad...

Page 63: ...Manual 63 67 7 6 Workflow Measurement in ID Input Mode 1 Select ID Input Mode System Modes ID Input Mode Start 2 In ID Input Mode window select the ID field and enter an ID INFORMATION The entry of a...

Page 64: ...BreathSpec Quickstart Manual 64 67 3 Start measurement with TD start button...

Page 65: ...imes elevated temperature reduced pressure RIP shifted to higher drift times low temperatures elevated pressure RIP deformed gas quality out of specifications device needs to be flushed for some time...

Page 66: ...mpurities gas quality out of specifications device is polluted run system cleaning Major impurities gas quality out of specifications device is polluted run system cleaning Elevated noise Contact G A...

Page 67: ...d Tutorials INFORMATION BreathSpec User Manual CGFU User Manual optional Airsense uTD Handbook optional TD GC IMS Additional Information Quickstart optional Sequence Designer Manual IMS Control TFTP S...

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