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9 System Operation

9.1 Measurement Reqiurements

INFORMATION!

Only use the original accessories supplied with the device.

INFORMATION!

Make sure that the gas quality is 5.0 (99,999%) or better.

INFORMATION!

Only use stainless steel pressure reducer.

INFORMATION!

Make sure that the spectrum is clean a without contamination.

WARNING!

Do not introduce any liquids. This can destroy the device.

INFORMATION!

Make sure that that all temperature-, flow- and pressure values have
reached their default value and are stabilized.

9.2 Measurement Program

The BreathSpec will

by default

be equipped with a general measurement program

called

‘BREATH’

. This program may need to be subject for method optimization

see

chapter 6.6

. Please be aware that editing the program may require changes in the

timeline of sampling in order to sample the exhaled breath.
The following workflows describe the analysis of human breath exemplarily using the
‘BREATH’ program.

Summary of Contents for BreathSpec

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

Page 2: ...ly 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 Standard...

Page 3: ...Disposal 21 1 9 Software Updates 21 1 10 Customer Service 22 2 Safety 23 2 1 Intended Use Only 23 2 2 Responsibility of Operator 23 2 3 Requirements of Personnel 24 2 4 Dangers 25 3 Transport Packing...

Page 4: ...2 Spectra Window 53 6 2 1 Overview 53 6 2 2 Measurement modes 54 6 2 2 1 Measurement with user defined programs 54 6 2 2 2 Manually operated measurement 55 6 3 Sequence Window 56 6 4 Defaults Window 5...

Page 5: ...IP Adress Input Dialog Windows 100 6 9 3 Date and Time Input Dialog Window 101 6 9 4 Text Input Dialog Window 102 6 9 5 Number Input Dialog Window 103 7 Installation BreathSpec Device Version 4G1 wit...

Page 6: ...149 9 9 Workflow Manual Measurement Recording 151 9 10 Workflow Create a Measurement Program 152 9 11 Workflow Start Sequence 154 9 12 Workflows File Transfer Setup 156 9 12 1 Overview 156 9 12 2 Con...

Page 7: ...BreathSpec 207 10 2 Technical data I O Interface 210 10 3 Ionisiation Source Specification 213 10 4 Technical drawing Internal Gasflow 215 10 5 Current Loop Interface optional 216 10 6 Modbus TCP Spec...

Page 8: ...ether with and next to the device at any time INFORMATION The graphics in this user manual are schematic and may differ from the actual conditions The firmware and PC software screenshots in this user...

Page 9: ...pecial attention to avoid spreading of biohazard WARNING This symbol marks references which can lead to health impairments injuries due to pinching 1 3 Notation for dialogs elements and references Exa...

Page 10: ...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 Circular...

Page 11: ...outhpiece 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 inst...

Page 12: ...ock 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 Sam...

Page 13: ...elok 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 and D...

Page 14: ...BreathSpec User Manual 14 242 Transport box 1 piece Transport palett 60 x 80 cm...

Page 15: ...pec User Manual 15 242 Optional Scope of Supply only available if ordered Laptop Computer different design including software for control and evaluation CGFU Filter Set 2 x Moisture Trap 1 x Hydrocarb...

Page 16: ...ense 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 pie...

Page 17: ...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 Bl...

Page 18: ...er Manual 18 242 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 Transpor...

Page 19: ...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 includ...

Page 20: ...ral 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 car...

Page 21: ...ts are not permitted without written agreement of the manufacturer Offences lead to payment of damages We reserve ourselves all rights of the practice of commercial patent rights 1 8 Return and Dispos...

Page 22: ...lschaft f r analytische Sensorsysteme mbH Otto Hahn Stra e 15 44227 Dortmund Germany Phone 49 0 231 97 42 65 50 Fax 49 0 231 97 42 65 55 support gas dortmund de The telephone hotline is available from...

Page 23: ...an 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 d...

Page 24: ...me 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 qualification...

Page 25: ...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 its e...

Page 26: ...laint 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 loca...

Page 27: ...The equipment should be moved only within the provided carrying case By this means transport damages can be avoided The above mentioned values are considered for an instrument transported in its orig...

Page 28: ...ontain solvents acids or bases 4 4 Maintenance INFORMATION Maintenance of the device should only be carried out at G A S or through specially trained and by G A S authorized personnel The recommended...

Page 29: ...a defined electric field Figure 1 Ion Mobility Spectrometer Basic Relations Compared to other techniques e g TOF MS ions travel at atmospheric pressure versus a flow of inert drift gas The drift time...

Page 30: ...a first step In nitrogen and air resp the reactant ions can be described as H H2O n and O2 H2O n Chemical ionization of analytes by reactant ions then result in the formation of specific analyte ions...

Page 31: ...he cleanliness of the system and at a specific position that is used as internal standard The spectrum containing analytes shows a decreased RIP while new analyte peaks are correspondingly formed The...

Page 32: ...re consecutively fed into the IMS ionization chamber so that analyte and or ion interactions are avoided Furthermore a competition of analytes on the reactant ions is excluded enhancing the sensitivit...

Page 33: ...few minutes and compounds are typically detectable even at ppbv pptv levels The technical configuration its menu as well as its extremely easy WARNING The BreathSpec device must not be operated by int...

Page 34: ...in a manual way using the Recording mode Acquired measurement data are stored in measurement files either on the internal storage volume of the BreathSpec or when activated in a shared net work folder...

Page 35: ...n electronic pressure control unit EPC1 The carrier gas for the column is supplied using a second electronic pressure control unit EPC2 Both gases carrier and drift gas leave the device at the gas out...

Page 36: ...the IMS the 6 port valve is switched to the second position The carrier gas now transports the sample gas into the loop and further to the GC Column where the substances in the sample gas are separat...

Page 37: ...of device Front Power LED Indicates whether or not the device is connected to a power supply and is switched on Indicates an internal system error USB Socket USB socket for connecting external USB sto...

Page 38: ...rline or Luer Lock Adapter Touch screen Display Displays the graphical user interface and allows the control of the device by touch screen Pushable Rotary Knob Input control for cycling through and ac...

Page 39: ...ocket for connecting a PLC Programmable Logic Controller or other devices DC In 24V XLR Connector for connecting the power supply Modem Socket for connecting an external modem For service purposes onl...

Page 40: ...ut Socket of CGFU Driftgas 3 mm Swagelok inlet plug for connecting the device to Gas Out Socket of CGFU Gas Out 3 mm Swagelok plug for connecting the device to Drift Gas In Socket Carrier Gas In Socke...

Page 41: ...Number Plate Displays manufacturer identification device type serial number and version 5 5 BreathSpec Version 4G2 Housing Device with Airsense TD 5 5 1 Top Figure 10 BreathSpec with Airsence TD Vers...

Page 42: ...switched on Indicates an internal system error USB Socket USB socket for connecting external USB storage volumes These volumes can be used for exporting measurement files importing sample name lists u...

Page 43: ...ctivating the control elements of the graphical user interface Inlet Sampler Connector Heated transferline for connection to a sample source Start Stop Button Switches the TD device on or off Inlet De...

Page 44: ...cket for connecting a PLC Programmable Logic Controller or other devices DC In Socket 24V XLR Connector for connecting the power supply Modem Socket Socket for connecting an external modem For service...

Page 45: ...tory waste gas ventilation system fume hood Gas Out Socket 3 mm Swagelok plug for connecting the device to an adequate laboratory waste gas ventilation system fume hood Carrier Gas In Socket 3 mm Swag...

Page 46: ...ate Manufacturer Type Name Version Number Serial Number Disposal Instructions This marking on the instrument indicates that they must not be disposed of in domestic waste The disposal is carried out b...

Page 47: ...selected control button input field etc element is marked blue To activate it the knob can be pressed INFORMATION As the product is under continuously development the screen shots in this user manual...

Page 48: ...ws Selection Bar Spectra Window Button In Spectra Window the data acquisition process is controlled Sequence Window Button In Sequence Window user created sequence files using the Sequence Designer so...

Page 49: ...mation are displayed 6 1 2 Windows Display Area In Window Display Area the content of the following main windows is displayed Spectra Window Sequence Window Defaults Window Substances Window Programs...

Page 50: ...urrent time of the device clock It can be set in System Window Temperature Section Displays the current inner housing temperature of the device 6 1 4 View Control Bar The view control bar function is...

Page 51: ...h Pressure Control The device pressure is monitored Two types of error are defined 6 1 5 1 Low Pressure Error Figure 18 Operating Interface Low Pressure Alarm Box 1 After 10 seconds a dialogue box is...

Page 52: ...verpressure is detected a visual and audible alarm is triggered immediately At the same time all temperature controllers and flow controllers are switched off 2 Before continuing to operate the unit t...

Page 53: ...can be controlled The current spectrum is displayed The Recording Mode can be activated The selected measurement program can be started Figure 20 Operating Interface Spectra Window Program Start Butto...

Page 54: ...measurement modes are available Measurement with user defined programs Manually operated measurement 6 2 2 1 Measurement with user defined programs In this mode data acquisition with user defined meas...

Page 55: ...is set to STOP and the checkbox is yellow In this case a measurement file is generated from the recorded data and saved to the internal flashcard The remaining time for data storage to the internal f...

Page 56: ...uence files created by G A S Sequence Designer Software can be imported Information Window The live monitoring of measurements can be recorded manually Displays the available storage capacity in minut...

Page 57: ...as some IMS specific values such as voltages and the trigger duration Clicking on the cancel button will stop the Sequence but still apply all the After Run Settings Once the Sequence has finished al...

Page 58: ...of the device can be controlled T1 T6 Further the sample pump performance averaging and drift voltage polarity can be switched manually Figure 26 Operating Interface Defaults Window Pressure display D...

Page 59: ...tes for Drift gas EPC1 and Carrier gas EPC2 are displayed The maximum value for EPC1 is 500 ml min The maximum value for EPC2 is 150 ml min The working value for EPC1 is 150 ml min The working value o...

Page 60: ...6 4 2 Drift Voltage The Drift Voltage can be switched between positive and negative drift voltage mode One of these two modes may be more suitable for specific substances Figure 27 Drift Voltage Windo...

Page 61: ...are greyed out The current flow rates and set points for EPC 1 drift gas and EPC 2 carrier gas are displayed The maximum value for EPC 1 is 500 ml min The maximum value for EPC 2 is 150 ml min Dependi...

Page 62: ...ubstances in this list detected in the respective gas sample It is stored along with the measurement data Figure 29 Operating Interface Substances Window Substances List window All created substance e...

Page 63: ...rrent loop setup dialog 6 5 2 Managing Substance Entries Figure 30 Substance List Control panel The Substance List Control Buttons Panel contains buttons for importing Import and deleting Del substanc...

Page 64: ...symbol Figure 33 Substance selection 3 When the Enable Button for the selected substance is checked that substance entry will be included in the substance recognition process during the next measurem...

Page 65: ...sing the Enabled button you can select or deselect substances for evaluation Deselecting them will result in the designated status code in the corresponding registers You can check the last Modbus TCP...

Page 66: ...of substance 1 was not within the calibrated range which can be identified by looking at register 10 This contains the value 2 which means that the concentration is below the calibrated range The con...

Page 67: ...Calibration Information Area Concentration Range Displays the used calibration range of the actual substance calibration file Averaging Displays the used average of the actual substance calibration f...

Page 68: ...ust be named as calibration gsd 6 5 5 Recognised substances window When substances are enabled in the substance window the recognised substances window appears at the end of every measurement This scr...

Page 69: ...ed programs are listed in this box by name The highlighted program is selected for execution or modification Selected Program area All instructions of a selected program are listed here in a chronolog...

Page 70: ...Repetition Rate The number of program repetitions can be set Average Settings Average of the current selected program can be set The current average is appended to the name of the measurement program...

Page 71: ...dow for entering the program name Edit By pressing the Edit button the program name for the selected entry can be edited into a keyboard window Copy By pressing the Copy button the program of the sele...

Page 72: ...en program end and program restart of up to about 1 second 6 6 3 Edit Measurement Programs Each program consists of a list of chronological ordered steps so called actions The Selected Program Window...

Page 73: ...w in this action list contains horizontal lines only It indicates the end of program The point of time of this end of program marker can be increased This determines the duration of the program run Fi...

Page 74: ...s given the ramp starts with program initialization using the default set point An exemplary program using a dynamic flow rates is visualized in the following figure Figure 44 Flow Ramps The E2 carrie...

Page 75: ...ram otherwise the reproducibility of the measurement cannot be guaranteed INFORMATION Make sure that the EPC2 start pressure is reached again at the beginning of the next program run RECOMMENDATION Ma...

Page 76: ...fo Button Displays the System Information Window Plan Button Displays the Device Plan Window Settings Button Displays the Settings Window Various device parameter like Export Setting Livedata output D...

Page 77: ...ure 46 Operating Interface System Info Window Type Device type Serial Device Serial Number Version Current Firmware Version Date Date of current Firmware Version IP address Displays the current IPv4 A...

Page 78: ...c User Manual 78 242 CGFU Maintenance Displays the next maintenance date only if available 6 7 2 System Plan Window Figure 47 Operating Interface System Plan Window Plan Displays an overview plan of t...

Page 79: ...an be set View Toggles between simplified and normal view Date Time With Set Button the Date and Time can be set Settings Save Button The system settings can be saved to a connected USB volume Load Bu...

Page 80: ...e temperature inside the device reaches the temperature in the field Start the cooler fan starts working The power of the cooler fan is increased up to the desired temperature of the value in the fiel...

Page 81: ...search in the drift time spectrum given as RIP relative proportional factor Current Shows the currently detected contamination Shows the currently detected contamination Threshold The set value from...

Page 82: ...Column ID The value is stored with measurement file This data is stored in the metadata of the measurement Tubelength Prepared for further use Currently not in function Drift Volt Prepared for further...

Page 83: ...BreathSpec User Manual 83 242 Sound The frequency of the warning sound can be set Compression Compresses the measurement data to zip...

Page 84: ...fficient gas quality or system leaking For this purpose the following parameters are constantly cross checked against the target settings The carriergas pressure EPC2 pressure kPa The height of the Re...

Page 85: ...ed Edit Threshold The selected Snapshot values EPC2 Pressure Rip Height Rip Position at 101 33 kPa Rip half value width FWHM can be edited Setpoints Area Display of the current setpoints and the corre...

Page 86: ...stomer Figure 52 Operating Interface Snapshot Window in detail example EPC2 pressure Recorded Value Displays the current recorded snapshot value Example EPC2 pressure Lower Limit The lower limit of th...

Page 87: ...101 33 kPa ms 95 105 FWHM ms 80 120 INFORMATION The device is delivered with an acceptance snapshot This snapshot defines the system performance during device acceptance and is used to assess the read...

Page 88: ...242 6 7 3 2 Simplified View Window Figure 53 Operating Interface Simplified View Window ID A measurement identification can be specified by the customer Start Button By selecting this button the curre...

Page 89: ...o USB Copy all internal stored measurements to a connected USB device Copy to remote All internal stored measurement files will be copied to the connected shared folder Delete Deleting all internal st...

Page 90: ...e current used sharename of the storage folder Test With Current Connection button the device tries to establish to the shared folder using the current export settings A message will appear to indicat...

Page 91: ...mode Activate remote mode with Start ID Input mode only System 4G2 Sets the system to trigger mode to control the system via a TD Activate the ID Input mode with Start The ID Input Mode window appear...

Page 92: ...Start Button the standby process is activated and the Standby Mode Window appears Possible Values 1 96 hours or infinity Activate Standby Mode with Start Inspection With Enable Button the access to th...

Page 93: ...BreathSpec User Manual 93 242...

Page 94: ...ow appears The window is initially empty The device is waiting for a sequence file to import INFORMATION The sequence file must be created with the G A S Sequence Designer Software For detailed Inform...

Page 95: ...ppears A measurement identification must be set The device is waiting for an external trigger signal e g from TD Figure 58 Operating Interface Simplified View Window Next ID A measurement identificati...

Page 96: ...p to their maxima The user default flow rates settings for Driftgas EPC1 and Carriergas EPC 2 setup in Defaults window are used After the setup time has expired the cleaning process is terminated Figu...

Page 97: ...Mode the Standby Mode Window appears The flowrate of the Drift gas EPC1 and the carrier gas EPC2 will be decrease to reduce gas consumption The standby mode flowrate for drift gas EPC1 is 10 ml min an...

Page 98: ...s When the device is restarted the error events are deleted Figure 61 Error Information Window Selection Sort Order Bar Selects the following sort order Current By Time Occurred By Time Resolved As Ev...

Page 99: ...2 Log Messages Dialog Window Entry List A chronological list of system event messages Warnings are marked orange error messages are marked red To Last Entry Button Scrolls down to the latest entry Pag...

Page 100: ...cessary when configuring the LAN file transfer Figure 63 IP Adress Input Dialog Windows IP Address Field The current IP address Digit and Dot Buttons Backspace Button Use these buttons to enter an IP...

Page 101: ...d Time Input Dialog Window Figure 64 Date and Time Input Dialog Window Date Fields Fields displaying and modifying day month and year Time Fields Fields displaying and modifying hours minutes and seco...

Page 102: ...to enter identifiers e g shared folder name Figure 65 Text Input Dialog Window Clear Button Deletes the text in the current text field Keyboard Buttons Character and control buttons for entering a te...

Page 103: ...m Actions Figure 66 Number Input Dialog Window Example Range Raster Info Displays the valid value range Keyboard Buttons Buttons for entering a number Value Field The entered numerical or selected spe...

Page 104: ...f 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 Sa...

Page 105: ...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 the...

Page 106: ...ION 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 INFORMATI...

Page 107: ...t 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 installe...

Page 108: ...o 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 Mouth...

Page 109: ...nsfer 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 7 3 Mounting the Mouthpiec...

Page 110: ...eathSpec User Manual 110 242 2 For mounting the arm use the marked holes 3 Mount the arm with a Torx screwdriver T30 7 4 Connecting the Mouthpiece tube 1 Mouthpiece Handheld with heatable Transfer lin...

Page 111: ...BreathSpec User Manual 111 242 2 Pull the screw upwards 3 Remove the handling screw 4 Connect the transferline to the sample in connector...

Page 112: ...BreathSpec User Manual 112 242 5 Tighten the screw with a spanner 6 Connect the current supply cable 7 Tighten the current supply cable...

Page 113: ...BreathSpec User Manual 113 242 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 114: ...thSpec User Manual 114 242 7 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 b...

Page 115: ...User Manual 115 242 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 heat...

Page 116: ...BreathSpec User Manual 116 242 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 it...

Page 117: ...en depending on how long the device was switched off and on the extent of contamination It is recommended to clean the device for at least 15 hours before operating it for the first time If the Spectr...

Page 118: ...t cleaning when contaminated Contamination is indicated by peaks or the disappearing of the RIP 2 Option Select duration in hours System Modes Cleaning Mode x h 3 Option To speed up this process incre...

Page 119: ...BreathSpec User Manual 119 242 4 Start cleaning System Modes Cleaning Mode Start 5 Wait until cleaning process is completed The process can be stopped with Skip...

Page 120: ...ions 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 p...

Page 121: ...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 steel...

Page 122: ...and must not be connected The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure 8 2 Installing the device 1 Unpack the device Remove the foam spacers Remove the accessories boxes Lift the device...

Page 123: ...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 WARNING...

Page 124: ...ON 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 1...

Page 125: ...ftgas 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 O...

Page 126: ...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 3...

Page 127: ...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 t...

Page 128: ...sed 8 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 operating con...

Page 129: ...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 cont...

Page 130: ...ed 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 is...

Page 131: ...ions 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 p...

Page 132: ...uids This can destroy the device INFORMATION Make sure that that all temperature flow and pressure values have reached their default value and are stabilized 9 2 Measurement Program The BreathSpec wil...

Page 133: ...ld breath sampler the respective tube port has to be installed see chapter 7 4 DANGER Biohazard wear appropriate gloves at all handling steps Take measures to prevent contamination from one subject pa...

Page 134: ...e into narrow end of the reservoir tube Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in 4 The image shows installed reservoir tube kit 9 3 2 Workflow Execute a breath measurement using the Handheld 1 Sel...

Page 135: ...ject 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 exhal...

Page 136: ...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 disposab...

Page 137: ...to breath The syringe s Luer tip protrudes from the handheld sampler see images below The procedure steps are described as follows DANGER Biohazard wear appropriate gloves at all handling steps Take m...

Page 138: ...BreathSpec User Manual 138 242 2 pull syringe body from tube 3 remove piston from a new clean syringe and impose syringe body on tube 4 re insert tube equipped with new syringe body into handheld...

Page 139: ...tube and Mouthpiece must not be installed 9 4 Workflow Breath Sampling via Disposable Breath Sampler 9 4 1 Start a breath measurement using disposable breath sampler INFORMATION To sample via the Lue...

Page 140: ...hable rotary knob focus background is blue but do not start 3 Plug in the mouthpiece into the narrow end of the reservoir tube Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in 4 Connect the 5ml Syringe wi...

Page 141: ...ase of a mistrial cough etc the subject patient can repeat exhalation Note that the breath sample may alter with time in the syringe 6 Disconnect the syringe from the reservoir tube Insert the syringe...

Page 142: ...USTMENTS IN THE SAMPLING INFORMATION Dispose the syringe reservoir tube and mouthpiece 9 4 2 Execution of an ambient air measurement using syringes The analysis of the ambient air may indicate volatil...

Page 143: ...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 Fil...

Page 144: ...2 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 Addi...

Page 145: ...BreathSpec User Manual 145 242 9 6 Workflow Measurement in Normal mode 1 Select Normal Mode System Settings Normal 2 Select Start Spectra Start 3 Preselect OK in the dialog box but do not start...

Page 146: ...BreathSpec User Manual 146 242 4 Insert the sample here exemplary with syringe and Luer Adapter and start the program by pressing the rotary knob...

Page 147: ...7 Workflow Measurement in Simplified mode 1 Select Normal Mode System Settings Simplified 2 In simplified window select the ID field and enter an ID INFORMATION The entry of an ID is only possible in...

Page 148: ...User Manual 148 242 3 Select Start Start Start 3 Preselect OK in the dialog box but do not start 4 Insert the sample here exemplary with syringe and Luer Adapter and start the program by pressing the...

Page 149: ...ual 149 242 9 8 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 an...

Page 150: ...BreathSpec User Manual 150 242 3 Start measurement with TD start button...

Page 151: ...anual Measurement Recording 1 To record a measurement manually select Spectra Recording Start 2 To stop the measurement select Spectra Recording Stop INFORMATION The maximum measuring time is limited...

Page 152: ...ual 152 242 9 10Workflow Create a Measurement Program 1 Select Programs To create a new program select the Button 2 Enter a new program name or use the default name 3 The program end time is displayed...

Page 153: ...rogram action line select the Button 5 This line can be filled with values For more information see also Chapter 6 6 3 Edit Measurement Programs 6 After the necessary values have been entered repeat s...

Page 154: ...programs that can be adapted to your needs Customer specific programs can also be created optionally 9 11Workflow Start Sequence INFORMATION The sequence file must be created with the G A S Sequence...

Page 155: ...ams and after run settings are within your devices permitted regions WARNING Careful when changing device critical parameters by applying After Run Settings A device can become inoperable with faulty...

Page 156: ...he complete data of one single measurement including the raw sampling data When a connection to a server is established and the export is activated these files are copied to this server when created i...

Page 157: ...uter 1b In the status bar the connection icon is displayed INFORMATION Make sure that any firewall present in the network does not block necessary traffic Consult your system administrator on how to c...

Page 158: ...TFTP install the G A S IMS Control TFTP Server on the PC For detailed information see the IMS Software Suite IMScontrol TFTP Server manual 3a Option Set a static device IP Recommended for direct conne...

Page 159: ...that both devices must be in the same subnet mask area of 255 255 255 0 i e only differ in the fourth number of the four part IPv4 address 4 Open System Transfer 5 Activate or deactivate automatic fi...

Page 160: ...BreathSpec User Manual 160 242 6 Select the desired protocol SMB SFTP or TFTP 7a Option For SMB enter Server IP Address Folder name User name and Password for the SMB share on the server...

Page 161: ...pec User Manual 161 242 7b Option For SFTP enter Server IP Address IP Port User name and Password for the SFTP server 7c Option For TFTP enter the Server IP Address 8 Test the connection with Test Con...

Page 162: ...ck the Ethernet cable connection Main the network IP address of the server the used protocol the name of the shared folder SMB on the server and the server account login data SMB SFTP Consult the manu...

Page 163: ...he download process 1 Connect the USB device FAT32 formatted to the USB socket at the front side of the housing 2 Open page System Transfer Press Copy USB 3 A confirmation dialog opens Select the stor...

Page 164: ...t until the exporting process is completed 5 A confirmation dialog opens Press OK to unmount the USB Stick 6 Remove the connected USB device from the USB socket at the front side of the housing The me...

Page 165: ...INFORMATION Do not turn off the device during the download process 1 Open page System Transfer Press Copy Remote 2 A confirmation dialog opens Select the storage location Press OK to start the proces...

Page 166: ...BreathSpec User Manual 166 242 3 Wait until the exporting process is completed The measurement files have been exported...

Page 167: ...efined The error value is set when a measurement has failed to produce a valid concentration The idle value is set when no valid concentration is available yet or when the interval mode is not active...

Page 168: ...n Optional open dialog System Settings Settings 2 Select Loop 1 or Loop 2 Loop1 Output of the first substance result Loop2 Output of the second substance result INFORMATION Only two substance results...

Page 169: ...DAC 0 mA and DAC 20 mA calibrate to 0 20 mA by observing the outputted mA value on the external display unit The values on the picture are examples The values for DAC 0 mA and DAC 20 mA are preset by...

Page 170: ...BreathSpec User Manual 170 242 5 When desired set mA values for error and idle state with Projection User Value Current Error and Idle 6 Close the dialog with Set...

Page 171: ...71 242 9 14Workflow Modbus TCP Setup 1 Open dialog Substances Import to import a substance file list named calibration gsd 2 Select a Substance to setup the Modbus TCP register 3 Select Set register t...

Page 172: ...BreathSpec User Manual 172 242 4 In Setup Dialog enter the Register Values 5 In Substances Window the entered Register range is displayed...

Page 173: ...g mode to clean the system The frequency of cleaning interval is depending on the character and quantity of the samples 2 Select System Modes Cleaning x h and set the cleaning duration time Select Sta...

Page 174: ...anness of the system and a quick readiness to measure 1 Select System Modes Standby x h and set the standby duration time Select Start to start the Standby process Driftgas EPC1 is set to 10 ml min an...

Page 175: ...g Cover DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off the device and pull out the power plug 2a Open the side covers of the case carefully using a...

Page 176: ...BreathSpec User Manual 176 242 2c Removed side cover 3a Open the top cover of the case carefully using a screwdriver 3b Remove the top cover of the case carefully...

Page 177: ...BreathSpec User Manual 177 242 4 Device without top cover...

Page 178: ...h off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Necessary tools 1 Small slotted screw driver 2 T10 Torx screwdriver 3 8mm wrench 4 1 16 Swagelok srew connections 5 Teflon Ferrule with hole depending on...

Page 179: ...User Manual 179 242 3 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow Remove Housing Cover 4 Release all screw of the oven cover and remove it 5 Release all screw of the inner oven cover an...

Page 180: ...llary column connectors using a 8 mm open end wrench 7 Open the capillary column connectors using a 8 mm open end wrench Also open the transfer line securing holder Remove the capillary column 8 Remov...

Page 181: ...s und the Teflon ferrules with hole Ensure that the distance between ferule and column end is about 5 mm 10 Put the new capillary column into the oven If necessary cut the ends of the column 11 Connec...

Page 182: ...end wrench Also close the transfer line securing holder 13 Mount the screws of the inner oven cover Make sure that the column labeling is screwed on 14 Mount the screw of the oven cover Attach the to...

Page 183: ...rained and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off the device and pull out...

Page 184: ...BreathSpec User Manual 184 242 3 Top view of installed sample pump unit 4 Remove the plug 5 Loosen front connector...

Page 185: ...BreathSpec User Manual 185 242 6 Loosen rear connector 7 Loosen the fixing screws and remove the sample pump unit 8 Insert a new sample pump unit and mount it in reverse order...

Page 186: ...TION Only authorized trained and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off th...

Page 187: ...reathSpec User Manual 187 242 3 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow Remove Housing Cover 4 Open the front panel 5 Loosen four srews with T8 screwdriver and remove the coverplate...

Page 188: ...al 188 242 6 Loosen the nut from transmitter and pull out fibre optical cable 7 Push the button and pull out high voltage wire 8 Push the button and pull out ground wire 9 Pull the circuit board out o...

Page 189: ...anual 189 242 10 Insert the new circuit board 11 Push the button and reinsert the ground wire 12 Push the button and reinsert the high voltage wire 13 Reinsert the optical fiber cable and tighten the...

Page 190: ...BreathSpec User Manual 190 242 14 View of the three connected wires 15 Replace the cover plate and tighten the four screws 16 Close the front plate and attach the top cover...

Page 191: ...BreathSpec User Manual 191 242 17 Tighten the three screws of the frontplate...

Page 192: ...and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER The device must be operated in the open state Be very careful 1 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow R...

Page 193: ...r Manual 193 242 2b Valve position Fill Loop Controller LED in POS A 2c Valve position Fill Loop Controller LED in POS B 3a Switch Valve to position Fill Loop 3b Disconnect the five pin plug of the va...

Page 194: ...valve as long as both controller LEDs are off The valve is now in initialization mode 5 Replug the five pin connector of the valve controller 6 Switch valve about eight times between position Fill Loo...

Page 195: ...noise does not return to normal repeat the procedure 9 22Workflow Change filter set CGFU INFORMATION It is recommended change the filter set of the Circular gas flow unit periodically The recommended...

Page 196: ...se carefully with a small screwdriver and remove the cover 3 The two molecular sieve cartridges Red and the activated carbon cartridge Black must be replaced periodically every 6 month 4 Loosen the co...

Page 197: ...orkflow Firmware Upgrade The firmware of G A S IMS devices can be upgraded by the user with an upgrade file named update gas provided by G A S This file has to be put on an empty USB storage device e...

Page 198: ...he front side of the housing 2 Open page System Settings Press Firmware Upgrade 3 A confirmation dialog opens Press Yes to start the process INFORMATION Do not turn off the device during the upgrade p...

Page 199: ...mediately 6 Now Remove the connected USB device from the USB socket at the front side of the housing 7 Wait until the device has started and the user interface is visible on the screen 8 Open page Sys...

Page 200: ...ompile the required diagnostic information Please stick on consecution as listed below 1 Take a picture of the instrument label on the rear side 2 Switch on the device Power LED front and switch rear...

Page 201: ...a FAT32 formated USB stick into the USB slot at the front of the device 5 In System Window Transfer select Settings and start the diagnostic file compilation by selecting the Create and Import file B...

Page 202: ...BreathSpec User Manual 202 242 7 Select Export Location USB and press OK 8 Send the diagnostic file and the photos taken by user by data transfer to support gas dortmund de...

Page 203: ...e the original transport box for a safe return transport INFORMATION It is recommended to to send the transport box on palett for a safe return transport 1 Close all gas connections with the red caps...

Page 204: ...04 242 3 Minimum scope of delivery for the return transport Device 1 Hoses 2 power supply 3 and plug 4 4 It is recommended to return the system in the original box and on palett Further accessories ca...

Page 205: ...free editor Notepad https notepad plus plus org INFORMATION Only authorized trained and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps Please contact us in any case before you start...

Page 206: ...l 206 242 2 With right click on measurement file select Edit with Notepad 3 In the opened measurement file find the attribute Sample 4 Change sample description Entry between the quotation marks Save...

Page 207: ...USB 2 0 Host USB A Connector 1 x XLR 3 pole male for power supply Power Supply Input line voltage Grounded AC 85 to 264V Input line frequency 47 63 Hz Input current 2 8 A Output voltage 24 VDC Output...

Page 208: ...0 1 K Data storage Internal storage volume Data transfer via LAN connection via SMB SFTP or TFTP G A S variant of TFTP Operation 6 4 TFT Touchscreen Pushable rotary knob Standard Gaschromatic Capilla...

Page 209: ...Type Differential pressure control Input Pressure 3 0 bar 300 kPa 6 0 bar 600 kPa Output Pressure Stability 0 01 Output Pressure Linearity 0 05 Operation flow rates 0 150 mL min depending on the GC Co...

Page 210: ...nput current Isolated opto coupler input 1 V 5 30 V 20 mA depending on input voltage Digital output Output type Maximum open circuit voltage Maximum on state saturation voltage Maximum on state curren...

Page 211: ...Pin 5 Digital output Negative3 Positive Pin 1 Pin 6 Relais output Common NC NO Pin 11 Pin 3 Pin 13 INFORMATION Relais is energized if no fault was detected Relais will de energized not later than 40...

Page 212: ...nual 212 242 None Error output via current loop or digital output Only via Modbus a bit is set for external error error codes at current measurement On the BreathSpec the current measurement remains u...

Page 213: ...Authority IAEA Source Type Tritium H3 Solid state bonded Activity Below the exemption limit of 1 GBq for tritium acc to Table B column 2 of Article 26 of the Directive 2013 59 EURATOM of December 5th...

Page 214: ...f 1 Sv h at a distance of 0 1 m from any accessible surface of the apperatus acc to Article 26 of the Directive 2013 59 EURATOM of December 5th 2013 Mounting Location and Type Fixed inside the device...

Page 215: ...BreathSpec User Manual 215 242 10 4Technical drawing Internal Gasflow...

Page 216: ...than 1 Connector Type D Sub DA 15 female Used Pins Current output 1 Pin 9 Current output 2 Pin 2 Return Pin 1 INFORMATION Do not connect any other pins Current Loop Settings Values Min Max Default an...

Page 217: ...Registers in Header Register Datatype Information 1 16bit unsigned Integer The amount of results that are available 2 16bit unsigned Integer A 16bit encoded error code For the possible errors see Err...

Page 218: ...of your device The precision of this calculated value can be looked up in the corresponding calibration protocol for this substance Contains the two least significant bits n 1 Second part of the encod...

Page 219: ...component has not reached the designated value 3 8 The flow of one or more pressure controllers has not reached the designated value 4 16 Storage problems E g cannot write to the device 15 32768 Multi...

Page 220: ...on Samba Service Message Block SMB connection failed Action Check network cable network shares and IP address Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error m...

Page 221: ...s too low Programstart will be refused Action Increase the back pressure Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Stop recording first Descripti...

Page 222: ...at still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Can t import calibration gsd Description The file calibration gsd was not found Action Create the file calibration gsd and import...

Page 223: ...ption No measurements were deleted because no measurements are available Action Do a measurement Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message RTC re...

Page 224: ...tic IP address failed Action Check the network settings Contact your adminstrator Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Can t request DHCP De...

Page 225: ...A S service hotline Error message Select program first Description When starting the trigger mode no program is activated Action Select a program and repeat the procedure If that still does not help c...

Page 226: ...evated 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 flows n...

Page 227: ...urities 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 S...

Page 228: ...ill does not help contact the G A S service hotline Symtom Start procedure paused Possible Cause Hardwarecheck during the start procedure Action Wait up to 5 min Normally the start procedure continues...

Page 229: ...ring monitoring Possible Cause Hardware failure Action Contact the G A S service hotline Symtom No Reaction Ion Peak RIP will be displayed Possible Cause Device is in negative mode Action Switch the d...

Page 230: ...6 Symtom EPC2 Maximum flow of 150 ml min is not reached Possible Cause The reachable maximum flow depends on the dimensions of the installed column Action Get the specified maximum flow from Analytic...

Page 231: ...owmeter at the sample inlet and outlet If that still does not help change sample pump Symtom Drift time fluctuates Possible Cause System is untight Action Check all gas supply connections of operating...

Page 232: ...ubes with 3mm Swagelok Connectors 1piece 0 65m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 2 Pieces 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 2 Pieces Part number 9510 0004 Gas tube Kit BreathSpec...

Page 233: ...20 ml with 1 8 connections 1 piece Attachable to device Part number 8101 1532 Standard capillary column MXT WAX Lenght 30 m ID 0 53 mm Filmthickness 0 5 m Winding ID 80 mm 1 piece Other column types o...

Page 234: ...nnection Kit for capillary column connection 1 16 Package size 2 Pieces Part number 9510 0000 LAN Cable 1 piece Part number 9510 0002 Blind plug Set 5 pieces Part number 1305 0013 Torx Tool Kit Torx S...

Page 235: ...1305 0008 Torx Screwdriver 30 mm 1 piece Part number 2603 2100 CGFU Connection cable 1 piece Part number 8001 1707 BreathSpec Transport box Length 75 cm Height 40 cm Width 59 cm 1 piece Part number 80...

Page 236: ...4600 000 000 Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories Part number 8900 1104 Circular Gas Flow Unit exchange filterset Part number 4000 0930 Circular Gas Flow Unit pump Part number 4600 500 000 Nitrogen...

Page 237: ...rt number 8204 1100 TD with accessories Part number 8205 0000 Laptop Computer different design including software for control and evaluation Part number 4000 2130 Luer Adapter 1 piece Part number 4000...

Page 238: ...00 1058 Sampling Syringe 5ml syringe for Luer Adapter 100 pieces Part number 8900 1057 Reservoir tube 100 pieces Part number 8900 1000 Mouthpieces 100 pieces different color possible Part number 8900...

Page 239: ...BreathSpec User Manual 239 242 Part number 4000 0940 Sample pump Part number Sampling Bag 10 pieces Part number Sampling Bag Adapter 10 pieces...

Page 240: ...orials INFORMATION BreathSpec Quickstart Manual CGFU User Manual optional Airsense uTD Handbook optional TD GC IMS Additional Information Quickstart optional Sequence Designer Manual IMS Control TFTP...

Page 241: ...rating Interface High Pressure Alarm Box 52 Figure 20 Operating Interface Spectra Window 53 Figure 21 Start Program 54 Figure 22 Recording Check Box 55 Figure 23 Recording Check Box 55 Figure 24 Opera...

Page 242: ...56 Operating Interface Trigger Mode Window 92 Figure 57 Operating Interface Remote Mode Window 94 Figure 58 Operating Interface Cleaning Mode Window 96 Figure 59 Operating Interface Standby Mode Windo...

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