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MODEL 12V500

POWER SUPPLY

17. POWER SUPPLY 

-  The included UL listed desktop switching power 

supply is capable of accepting an input from 100 - 240 VAC and providing an 

output of 12 VDC at 8.33 amps.  

18. POWER OUTPUT CONNECTOR 

- The output connector  supplies power 

to the 12V500.  This connector plugs into the power jack on the rear of the 

simulator.

19. IEC60320-C14 

- Accepts the female connector (IEC 60320-C13) for con-

necting the AC power cord to the power supply.  

20. AC Power Cord 

- Used to connect the power supply to the AC power 

source.  

 

20a. NEMA5-15P - 

Plugs into wall socket or receptacle.

 

20b. IEC60320-C13 - 

Plugs into the male inlet (IEC 60320-C14) for

  

        connecting the AC power cord to the power supply.

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Only used in North America.

17.  External Switching 

Power Supply

20a.  AC PLUG,

NEMA 5-15P*

19.  IEC60320-C14,

Male 

Inlet

20b.  IEC 60320-C13,

Female

Connector

18.  Power

           Output Connector

           (12VDC @ 8.33 A)

20.  AC Power

Cord

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Summary of Contents for 12V500 DUPLEX

Page 1: ...GUTH LABORATORIES INC Wet Simulator Model 12V500 OPERATOR S MANUAL www guthlabs com DUPLEX U S PATENT NO 7 895 878 8 667 829 CANADIAN PATENT NO 2684266 GUTH LABORATORIES INC ...

Page 2: ... 2015 Guth Laboratories Inc all rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...lity components to give reliable accurate and trouble free operation CERTIFIED SIMULATOR SOLUTION STANDARD PLEASE NOTE It is imperative your Simulator Solution be of the highest quality in order to acquire the scientific and legal standards of acceptance To establish a precise and accurate calibration standard when using a Guth Simulator GUTH LABORATORIES INC recommends using Guth Certified Simula...

Page 4: ...ould be turned on without solution in the container In the event of a heater failure a status message will be generated on the display 5 BAFFLE PLATE The baffle plate prevents excess solution from entering the head space or outlet port during a test 6 AGITATOR The agitator designed by Guth Laboratories Inc stirs the solu tion to help maintain a uniform temperature If the motor fails a status messa...

Page 5: ...RSIONTUBE 4 HEATING ELEMENT 9 SOLUTION LEVEL MARK 500ml 5 8 LABORATORY GLASS CONTAINER 5 BAFFLE PLATE 6 GUTH AGITATOR 3 DUALULTRA STABLE PRECISION THERMISTORBEADS 1 TOPHOUSING NONMAGNETIC EPOXYPOWDERCOAT INTERNALMANIFOLDDESIGN 2 BACKLIT LCDGRAPHICS DISPLAY ...

Page 6: ... from the included desktop switching power supply or any 12VDC source capable of supplying 8 amps 12 RS 232 COMMUNICATION PORT The RS 232 port allows the simula tor to be interfaced with breath analyzers that support serial communications 4 11 INPUT POWER JACK 12VDC 8amps 12 RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS PORT 10 U H C UniformHeadspace Conditioner ...

Page 7: ...dard input connector is a 1 8 flow female SureLoc that allows for easy and secure hook up to various air delivery methods Customized fitting options available 16 MALE OUTPUT CONNECTOR The standard output connector is a 1 8 flow male SureLoc that allows for easy and secure hook up for delivering the calibration sample to various breath analyzers Customized fitting options available 5 15 1 8 FLOW FE...

Page 8: ...9 IEC60320 C14 Accepts the female connector IEC 60320 C13 for con necting the AC power cord to the power supply 20 AC Power Cord Used to connect the power supply to the AC power source 20a NEMA5 15P Plugs into wall socket or receptacle 20b IEC60320 C13 Plugs into the male inlet IEC 60320 C14 for connecting the AC power cord to the power supply Only used in North America 17 ExternalSwitching PowerS...

Page 9: ... Insert output connector from external power supply to input power jack of simulator Insert AC power cord into power supply Plug power supply into wall outlet 4 Turn the power ON The simulator will beep and the screen shown in figure 1 will be displayed 5 After approximately 5 seconds the display will change to the screen shown in figure 2 During this time the simulator will perform an internal di...

Page 10: ... the breath analyzer being used for detailed instructions on how to connect and use the simulator to perform a calibration or accuracy check See diagram on next page for basic hookup and operation When manually operating the simulator take a deep breath and blow into the mouthpiece firmly and steadily for a 4 to 7 second duration The blow ing technique should imitate a person providing a breath sa...

Page 11: ...0 079 BLOW BREATH ANALYZER MOUTHPIECE AIR IN CALIBRATION VAPOR OUT 9 ...

Page 12: ...he container gasket looking for uneven wear cracking or tears Re place if necessary The gasket should be lubricated periodically using silicone grease Packets of silicone grease are available for purchase from Guth Labora tories Inc P N GU 1170 SG Inspect the O ring on the male sureloc connector for wear Replace if necces sary Inspect the thermistor beads for buildup of algae If algae is present p...

Page 13: ...ode and message until the condition is corrected or the simulator is reset The audible alarm will stop after 1 minute Resetting The Simulator Turning the power off and on will reset the simulator Status Codes and Messages The following list of status codes and messages indicate the cause and corrective action 11 PROBLEM No solution in container or simulator power has been turned on with top housin...

Page 14: ... C REMEDY Turn off the simulator and allow the solution to cool Turn the simulator on If the condition continues to occur the simulator needs to be rec alibrated or requires service PROBLEM Excessive amount of time for solution temperature to increase The heating element may be open or the solution was too cold REMEDY Reset the simulator If the simulator does not heat the heating ele ment may be d...

Page 15: ...rvice PROBLEM The temperature control circuit and the thermometer are reporting different temperatures REMEDY The simulator needs to be recalibrated PROBLEM The agitator is not spinning REMEDY Turn the simulator off Remove container from simulator Check for and clean any corrosion that has built up around the motor shaft Manually spin agitator by hand If agitator spins freely reassemble simulator ...

Page 16: ...LEM Temperature of top housing has risen above 36 0 C REMEDY Turn off the simulator Move simulator into a cooler environment Wait a few minutes then turn back on If the condition continues to occur the simulator requires service PROBLEM Excessive amount of time for top housing temperature to in crease The heating element may be open or the top housing was too cold REMEDY Reset the simulator If the...

Page 17: ...Street Harrisburg PA 17111 4511 717 564 5470 or 800 233 2338 NOTE When returning the simulator it is imperative the laboratory glass container is attached This is necessary to protect critical parts of the simulator Please empty the solution from the container and thoroughly dry all components Carefully wrap the simulator in bubble wrap newspaper paper towels etc Package the simulator well placing...

Page 18: ...ution before moving instrument Disconnect power cord before changing solution Disconnect power cord before replacing fuse Fuse Replacement Littelfuse Type Nano2 8 Amps 125 VAC Very Fast Acting Internal Fuse To be changed by qualified personnel only Temperature 1 C to 33 C 34 F to 91 F Maximum Relative Humidity 80 for Temperatures up to 31 C 88 F decreasing linearly to 50 Relative Humidity Transien...

Page 19: ..._ CERTIFIED BY________________________________DATE_____________ TEST TEMPERATURE_______ C NIST TRUE TEMPERATURE_______ C MODEL 12V500 SERIAL NUMBER_________________________________ CALIBRATION CHECK DATE CHECKED BY NOTE Only a Guth Laboratories Inc certified technician shall perform Field calibration 17 ...

Page 20: ...ATORIES INC A Reserves the right to determine whether failure is or is not covered by the warranty B Will not honor any obligations expressed or implied except as so stated above C Is not liable for any inconvenience loss of use or consequential damages resulting from service requirements D Will not honor service by any unauthorized agen cies or modifications by user If your simulator requires war...

Page 21: ...GUTH LABORATORIES INC 590 North 67th Street Harrisburg PA 17111 4511 Telephone 717 564 5470 USA 800 233 2338 Fax 717 564 2555 Email customerservice guthlabs com www guthlabs com Revision 1F 08 15 ...

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