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fluid  six-fold  or  more  as  it  passes  through  the  filter.  The  foam 
immediately  collapses  back  into  a  liquid  and  is  ready  for  sample 
processing an analysis.   

 

Summary of Contents for ACD-200

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Page 2: ...ethod of Operation 6 Sample Collection on an Electret Filter 6 Wet Foam Elution 6 Foam Generation 7 3 Components of the ACD 200 Bobcat 9 Description of Components 9 Check Status Button and Associated LEDs 10 4 Procedures Setting Up the ACD 200 Bobcat for Collection 11 Optional Battery Operation 12 Installing the Filter 13 Collecting a Sample 14 Eluting a Filter Sample 14 Cleaning the System 15 Bat...

Page 3: ...t allow the user to balance collection rate with battery life The system is easy to use and operators can be trained in a little as 10 minutes Installation of the filter cassettes and the controls can be manipulated with gloved hands while wearing personal protective equipment such as military style nuclear biological chemical NBC protective suits Following aerosol collection the user snaps the sa...

Page 4: ...r the system can be operated at temperatures ranging from 20 C to 60 C in non condensing environments MATERIALS PROVIDED Inspect each component when unpacking If damage is observed do not use the instrument and contact InnovaPrep immediately Remove any protective packaging that may be present around the instrument Examine the packaging material to be sure that materials that have been provided see...

Page 5: ...AC08100P o Recommended for culture based analysis methods Each AirPrep Filter Elution Kit includes a filter sample cup elutor cap and elution fluid canister These are available for purchase on the InnovaPrep website at innovaprep com BATTERY POWER Battery is not included Two rechargeable battery options are available for the ACD 200 Bobcat 7 5 Ah Lithium Ion Recommended for holding the longest cha...

Page 6: ...ditional advantages include low consumable costs ease of use and high durability It has the ability to operate below 0 C a limitation for most collectors WET FOAM ELUTION The single use kit comes with everything you need to recover a fluid sample including the Filter a Sample Cup with Lid an Elutor and a canister of Elution Fluid The patented Wet Foam Elution process US patents https www innovapre...

Page 7: ... adhering to the filter fibers Buffered Elution The buffered elution fluid is conductive and breaks down the electrostatic charges holding the particles to the electret filter effectively releasing them in the liquid sample FOAM GENERATION The Wet Foam Elution process uses a very specific high quality foam to elute the filter The elution fluid is composed of water a low concentration surfactant 0 ...

Page 8: ...Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www innovaprep com 8 fluid six fold or more as it passes through the filter The foam immediately collapses back into a liquid and is ready for sample processing an analysis ...

Page 9: ... listed in Figure 3 1 clockwise from top Lid Release Used to open the ACD 200 for loading or recovering a filter cartridge Power and Trigger Port Inlet for the included Power and for the optional Trigger Connector Lid Release Carrying Handle Leg Hinges with Locking Push Pins Telescoping Tripod Legs Power and Trigger Port Mode Selection Knob Check Status Button Status Lights Inlet Cap Battery Cover...

Page 10: ...ow rate is below desired level or the battery power is low Mode Selection Knob Rotary knob for selecting the operating mode and turning the unit off Inlet Cap Protect from water ingress and is designed as part of the omni directional inlet CHECK STATUS BUTTON AND ASSOCIATED LEDS The ACD 200 is equipped with five LEDs that communicate the status of the unit to the user The appropriate LEDs are illu...

Page 11: ... the leg hinge at the base of the Bobcat as shown in Figure 4 1 and 4 2 It should be noted that the Bobcat cannot be operated with the legs in the upright position since the exhaust vents are located on the bottom of the unit and the Inlet can t be opened Unfold the leg until the push pin pops out and locks the leg into place as shown in Figure 4 3 Open the leg latches as shown in Figure 4 4 and t...

Page 12: ...he other end into an appropriate wall outlet OPTIONAL BATTERY OPERATION The ACD 200 has a rechargeable battery for operating the unit in the field The battery door is located on the bottom of the unit The battery cover is removed by pinching the retaining clips on both sides as shown in Figure 4 9 and pulling the cover straight out of the bottom of the unit as shown in Figure 4 10 The battery is i...

Page 13: ... 4 13 CLOSING LID FIGURE 4 14 RELEASE BUTTON INSTALLING THE FILTER Open the ACD 200 by putting one hand on top of the Inlet and while grasping it press the Release Button The top will open on its hinge Insert the Filter into the top of the Collector as shown in Figure 4 12 The Filter housing is designed to only fit in one way Close the Inlet lid and hold it down to lock it in place as shown in Fig...

Page 14: ...to errors A check status push button switch can be used to turn the status lights on momentarily so the device is not readily seen in dark conditions i e under light discipline conditions A Trigger accessory is required to operate the Bobcat in the Triggered mode The Trigger Item AC08078 is a 22ft cabled switch available for models purchased after February 2018 For models purchased prior to Februa...

Page 15: ... applicable and disconnect the AC power converter and or remove the battery Wipe down the exterior surface of the inlet To clean under the inlet use a swab to get the wipe under the inlet cap and wipe down the interior surfaces of the sampler BATTERY CHARGING The battery charger consists of two parts the battery cap and a wall wart style AC power adapter permanently connected by a flexible cable T...

Page 16: ...king Yellow Precharge Steady Yellow Normal Charge Steady Green Full Charge Red Battery or Charger Fault Note Maximum storage temperature for the battery is 40 C and charging temperature maximum is 37 C Please contact customerservice innovaprep com or an official InnovaPrep distributor for technical assistance and troubleshooting To purchase supplies visit innovaprep com For warranty and service in...

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