Filter Media Test Rig
PMFT 1000 / PMFT 1000 M
Operating Manual
For specialized users
6924-en_V1.3_09/20
V1.3
Page 1: ...Filter Media Test Rig PMFT 1000 PMFT 1000 M Operating Manual For specialized users 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 V1 3 ...
Page 2: ...ent as well as drawings and technical descriptions provided by us Palas GmbH reserves all proprietary and intellectual property rights Duplication or dissemination to third parties without our prior written consent is prohibited Technical changes reserved ...
Page 3: ...al conditions 18 3 7 Scope of delivery 19 3 8 Optional accessories 19 3 9 Conformity 19 3 10 Dimensions 19 3 11 Minimum clearance 20 4 Initial commissioning 21 4 1 Connecting test rig 21 4 1 1 Back panel of test rig 21 4 1 2 Connection diagram for PMFT 1000 22 4 1 3 PMFT 1000 Connections for individual components 24 4 1 4 Connection diagram for PMFT 1000 M 27 4 1 5 PMFT 1000 M Connections for indi...
Page 4: ... files with measured data 74 6 12 Establishing remote connection to aerosol spectrometer 75 6 13 Switching off test rig 78 6 14 What to do when 79 7 Maintenance 80 7 1 Dilution system VKL 100 cleaning suction nozzle 81 7 2 Calibrating aerosol sensor 83 7 2 1 Preparations for calibration 85 7 2 2 Calibrating particle size and particle velocity 88 7 3 Maintenance unit for compressed air 91 7 4 Check...
Page 5: ...ed on their technical ed ucation or experience 1 3 Validity of the manual This manual is valid for the following models of test rigs PMFT 1000 PMFT 1000 M 1 4 Related documents The operating instructions for the following devices are essential compo nents of the system Aerosol generator for liquids PLG 1000 Aerosol spectrometer Promo 1000 for PMFT 1000 or Promo LED 2300 for PMFT 1000 M Dilution sy...
Page 6: ...nformation about is found in the manual for the Text Menu items Example Shut Down System Selection and settings Example Start measuring with Record Text Text Menu paths The sequence of the menus is indicated by the character Example Menu Check for Updates Text Word compositions and figurative language Example Measuring Unit 32 Reference to page number Example For further information see the sectio...
Page 7: ... to an electrical outlet with residual current circuit breaker 2 Only operate the device with the insulation and or casing fully installed 3 Make sure that the housing and or the casing on the device is undam aged complete and correctly installed Safe use of the device 1 Do not use the device in a flammable or explosive environment e g rich in hydrogen or oxygen 2 Do not use the device with flamma...
Page 8: ... to be closed with the aid of the two hand control 4 Always operate the device alone to prevent another person from being injured Repairs 1 Do not attempt to repair any components that serve a safety function 2 Use only original Palas parts when replacing components Safety instructions on device 1 Never remove or cover the safety stickers on the device The stickers have to remain legible for the e...
Page 9: ... conse quences of failure to comply with the warning 4 Measures to avert the hazard Meaning of the signal words DANGER Immediate danger to life or risk of severe physical in jury if this hazard is not avoided WARNING Possible risk of severe physical injury if this hazard is not avoided CAUTION Possible risk of minor physical injury if this hazard is not avoided NOTICE Damage to property if this ha...
Page 10: ...DE 2 4 Obligations of the user To ensure proper functioning of the device observe the following 1 Carefully read through the manual before using the device 2 Keep the manuals in the vicinity of the device to ensure that informa tion can be checked at all times 3 Only carry out activities described in the manual intended for your use 4 Make sure that the required inspections and maintenance tasks a...
Page 11: ...ts of PMFT 1000 test rig 1 Desktop PC and touch screen 2 Emergency off button 3 Operating elements for filter holder 4 Aerosol spectrometer Promo 1000 5 Aerosol sensor welas 1200 6 Dilution system VKL 100 7 Main switch 8 Filter channel with pneumati cally operated filter holder 9 Retention time tube 10 Aerosol generator PLG 1000 2 generators ...
Page 12: ...mponents of PMFT 1000 M test rig 1 Desktop PC and touch screen 2 Emergency off button 3 Operating elements for filter holder 4 Dilution system VKL 100 5 Aerosol spectrometer Promo LED 2300 6 Filter channel with pneumati cally operated filter holder 7 Retention time tube 8 Aerosol generator PLG 1000 2 generators ...
Page 13: ... respira tory masks 1 3 4 1 2 2 4 3 Adapter for respiratory masks in two different position Top position 1 bottom position 2 1 Filter holder 2 Respiratory mask 3 Narrow adapter ring 4 Wide adapter ring Position 1 The exterior curvature of the respiratory mask faces down for the measuring mode Exhale Position 2 The exterior curvature of the respiratory mask faces up for the measuring mode Inhale ...
Page 14: ...dapter The filter holder immobilizes the filter medium during mea surement Universal filter adapter in filter channel 3 3 3 Support grid as surface for flat filter media Flat filter media can be placed directly on the support grid The filter holder immobilizes the filter medium during measurement 1 2 Support grid in filter channel 1 Filter holder 2 Support grid ...
Page 15: ...es related to the filter Efficiency grade and fractional efficiency grade when collecting particles on the filter at a defined air volume flow rate Differential pressure of filter medium at a defined air volume flow rate Functioning of valve on FFP masks The device is intended for use indoors The device is intended to be used only by the following persons Persons who are familiar with activities i...
Page 16: ... Persons under 18 years of age The device is not intended to be used to test non permeable filter media The manufacturer supplies adapters and media holders to secure filter me dia Using components or devices not approved by the manufacturer to se cure filter media is prohibited Using liquids not approved by the manufacturer to generate aerosol is pro hibited The manufacturer or supplier will not ...
Page 17: ...ntration for saline aerosols 5 Particle measuring technology The test rig has an aerosol sampling unit on the clean gas side An aerosol spectrometer with aerosol sensor is used to measure the particles The particle size and concentration are measured with and without the test filter to determine the fractional efficiency grade Volume flow control The test rig has two flow controllers mass flow con...
Page 18: ...laced on an included support grid and tested there 3 6 Environmental conditions Environmental conditions affect the functionality of the device Operation The following environmental conditions apply for the operation of the device Temperature range 19 C to 23 C Relative humidity non condensing meaning that moisture in the air is not permitted to condense as water on or in the device Air pressure a...
Page 19: ...niversal filter adapter for specially shaped respiratory masks art no 7159 Pressure measuring plate with 12 holes for measurement of differential pressure Calibration dust MonoDust 1500 Calibration hose Operating instructions Test rig calibration certificate 3 8 Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase Set isokinetic sampling probes Testing head Mas Q Head...
Page 20: ...60 756 880 982 Dimensions of test rig all dimensions in millimeters 3 11 Minimum clearance 4 Verify that there is enough space between the device and the ceiling and walls to be able to properly operated and service the device We recommend a minimum clearance of 1 5 m ...
Page 21: ...ons indicated on the type plate can damage compo nents and the whole device 4 Connect the device only to a compressed air supply that meets the specifications and requirements of the device Check the information on the type plate 4 Connect the device only to a power supply that meets the specifica tions and requirements of the device Check the information on the type plate WARNING Escaping aerosol...
Page 22: ... AIR Must be con nected when depressurized to a filter and purification system belonging to the operator sys tem not included in delivery 4 Output for unregulated com pressed air COMPRESSED AIR OUT One quick coupling NG8 To connect the dilution system VKL 100 5 Compressed air connection inlet COMPRESSED AIR IN Inlet pressure 6 8 bar Con nected using quick coupling NG8 The compressed air must be dr...
Page 23: ...nnection diagram for PMFT 1000 MAX 8 bar PMFT 1000 Outlet welas 1200 Promo 1000 PLG 1000 PLG 1000 Option LAN ETHERNET 230V 50 60 Hz AC 6 8 bar NW 13 mm 4 5 bar 4 5 bar 6 8 bar Filter Cleaner VKL 100 Connection diagram for PMFT 1000 not to scale simplified ...
Page 24: ...be is installed between the PLG 1000 that works with salt and the filter channel The hose line from the other PLG 1000 is con nected directly to the filter channel 1 2 3 4 PLG 1000 with retention time tube second PLG 1000 not shown 1 PLG 1000 for saline aerosol 2 Retention time tube 3 Hose line NW 12 mm to filter channel 4 Compressed air 4 5 bar ...
Page 25: ... rig 6 Exhaust fitting for hose ID 28 mm 7 Dilution system VKL 100 8 Sampling tube The exhaust fitting must be connected when depressurized to a filter and pu rification system belonging to the operator system not included in delivery WARNING Escaping aerosols might be toxic Aerosols can be hazardous to human health If the aerosol outlet is not connected to a suitable filter or purification system...
Page 26: ...romo 1000 1 Control lines MFC sample flow sample flow switch and MFC gen 2 Control line diff pressure 3 LAN cable connection to PC 4 Power cable The control lines from inside of the test rig are labeled Connect the lines to the corresponding sockets on the back of the Promo 1000 ...
Page 27: ...sol sensor welas 1200 2 4 3 1 Connections on aerosol sensor welas 1200 1 Hose line NW 8 mm to dilu tion system VKL 100 2 Aerosol sensor welas 1200 3 Hose line NW 6 mm to plug connection Suction on aerosol spectrometer 4 Lines Detector and Lamp to aerosol spectrometer ...
Page 28: ...onnection diagram for PMFT 1000 M MAX 8 bar PMFT 1000 M Outlet Promo LED 2300 PLG 1000 PLG 1000 Option LAN ETHERNET 230V 50 60 Hz AC 6 8 bar NW 13 mm 4 5 bar 4 5 bar 6 8 bar Filter Cleaner VKL 100 Connection diagram for PMFT 1000 M not to scale simplified ...
Page 29: ...ube is installed between the PLG 1000 that works with salt and the filter channel The hose line from the other PLG 1000 is con nected directly to the filter channel 1 2 3 4 PLG 1000 with retention time tube second PLG 1000 not shown 1 PLG 1000 for saline aerosol 2 Retention time tube 3 Hose line NW 12 mm to filter channel 4 Compressed air 4 5 bar ...
Page 30: ...00 2 Connecting hose 3 Promo LED 2300 4 Compressed air line NW 13 mm 6 8 bar from the back of the test rig The Promo LED 2300 should be positioned such the hose from the VKL 100 runs as close to vertical as possible The device is then positioned diago nally to the sides of the test rig The measuring characteristics will be im paired if the hose is bent ...
Page 31: ...a filter and pu rification system belonging to the operator system not included in delivery The exhaust fitting is intended to be used to connect a hose ID 28 mm WARNING Escaping aerosols might be toxic Aerosols can be hazardous to human health If the aerosol outlet is not connected to a suitable filter or purification system aerosols can escape into the environment and harm persons 4 Before switc...
Page 32: ...touch screen to hinged arm on test rig 1 Remove the bottom two screws from the hinged arm on the test rig 2 Hang the desktop PC with touch screen in the top two screws 3 Secure the two bottom two screws in the hinged arm such that the PC can still be pivoted 4 Set the desired inclination 5 Tighten all four screws Connecting the three cables ...
Page 33: ...4 Initial commissioning 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 33 1 Connect the power cable for the PC 2 Connect the power cable for the touch screen 3 Connect the LAN cable ...
Page 34: ...em CD 2000 option The discharge system CD 2000 controller must be connected to the cable harness made up of the following three cables cable NEG cable POS and a ground cable Connect the power cable to the power strip Connections on the discharge system CD 2000 controller option ...
Page 35: ...d switches off the components in the electrical cabinet The elec trical components outside of the electrical cabinet plugs continue to be supplied with power Operating elements on the front DANGER Risk of crushing limbs when opening and closing the filter holder When the filter is opened and closed surfaces and edges that can cause pinching and cutting are exposed The two hand control for closing ...
Page 36: ...er is de pressurized when the protec tive door is open The filter holder cannot be opened or closed When the protective door is closed the filter holder can be opened and closed with the push buttons 3 Red button close When the protective door is closed Closes the filter holder when pressed at the same time as the other red button two hand control 4 Black button open When the protective door is cl...
Page 37: ... green button ð The electrical components in the electrical cabinet are supplied with power 3 Verify that the filter and purification system for the exhaust is switched on 4 Switch on the main switch on the controller for the aerosol spectrome ter Promo ð Operation of the pump is audible 5 Switch on the dilution system VKL 100 Move the switch to ON 6 Switch on the PC 7 Open the software PMFT1000 o...
Page 38: ...ct Palas or a sales partner for this purpose If calibration is valid for less than 31 days a window opens indicating this when the software is opened Close the windows by selecting okay The test rig can be operated without any restrictions even if the date has ex pired But keep in mind that as time passes the risk of less precise results increases When the self test of the system indicates that al...
Page 39: ...precise measurement results We recommend using this concentration After generating saline aerosols Purging with distilled water Generating saline aerosols can leave salt deposits in the test rig s circulation system Run the aerosol generator with distilled water for about ten minutes after generating saline aerosols Generator flow rate 2 l min Changing type of aerosol Before changing the type of a...
Page 40: ...on WARNING Aerosols are toxic Aerosols can escape into the environment and harm persons when the fil ter holder is open 4 Check that aerosol generation is switched off before opening the filter holder 6 3 1 Opening filter holder narrow gap When changing flat filter medium samples the filter holder only has to be opened a small gap To do this press the black button open 6 3 2 Opening filter holder ...
Page 41: ... pressing the buttons 4 Do not reach into the working range of the filter holder when opening and closing 4 The device should alway be operated by only one person To secure the respiratory mask or a filter medium sample the filter holder has to be closed Close it by simultaneously pressing the two red buttons with the arrows pointing down Keep the buttons pressed until the filter holder is complet...
Page 42: ...0 for operating the test rig can be found in the direc tory Desktop PMFT1000 on the PC Directory Desktop PMFT1000 If the software is included in an autostart routine it starts automatically when the operating system is started The software can also be started by double clicking PMFT1000 exe ...
Page 43: ...osol spectrometer pump off The device is then in standby mode 6 Fields with information on test rig status Auto Automatic mode Started Testing routine has been started Continued A canceled test ing routine has been resumed Tcomp Temperature control is activated 7 Indication of process progress 8 Operator Input and display field for the name of the opera tor The name appears in the test report 9 Ma...
Page 44: ... the testing routine for an efficiency test with an oil aerosol based on EN 13274 7 Efficiency test based on EN 13274 7 53 Breath Resistance Starts the testing routine for testing breath re sistance based on EN 149 The differential pressure before and after the filter medium is tested Breath resistance test based on EN 149 54 FFP 3 Valve Test Starts the testing routine for testing the mask valve b...
Page 45: ... observed and settings for tests changed in the menu test bench Test bench menu Buttons and in put fields Description salt oil Switches between saline aerosol and oil aerosol generator flow sp Defines the flow rate of the aerosol setpoint main air flow sp Defines the total flow rate setpoint ...
Page 46: ...ion and settings 46 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 6 4 3 Measurement menu Menu measurement The menu Measurement shows the following information Current measured values Partial steps of testing routine Measurement progress ...
Page 47: ...menu The menu special is visible only to operators signed in with a special name The default name is tbd The name can be changed by changing the entry Specialist tbd in the file PMFT1000 ini The menu edit mask types can be accessed from this menu tbd Menu special ...
Page 48: ... of mask type alias Manufacturer Model Menu edit mask types Button Feature edit Opens the add new mask type menu which contains current data on the mask The data can be changed here delete Deletes the mask type add new mask type Opens the add new mask type menu with empty data fields cancel Returns to the main menu without saving any data save Saves the changes and returns to the main menu ...
Page 49: ...an be created in the add new mask type menu MyMask Safebreath white Extralarge 1 Menu add new mask type Button Feature alias Abbreviated name of mask type manufacturer Manufacturer of mask model Model or type of mask cancel Returns to the edit mask types menu with out saving any data ok Saves the values and returns to the edit mask types menu ...
Page 50: ...ring method scattered light measurement at 45 P_M Converted penetration value for the measuring method flame photometer dP 0 Pa Differential pressure at an inhalation flow rate of approx 30 l min dP 1 Pa Differential pressure at an inhalation flow rate of approx 95 l min dP 2 Pa Differential pressure at an exhalation flow rate of approx 160 l min dP 3 Pa Differential pressure at a flow rate of app...
Page 51: ...particle size 150 nm P_m Converted penetration value for the measuring method flame photometer P_Ph_45 Converted penetration value for the measuring method scattered light measurement at 45 P_Ph_Flame Entered penetration value of a flame photometer mass_up mg m3 Mass concentration upstream without mask The name of the parameter can be changed by editing the entry name in the SPECIFIC_PENETRATION s...
Page 52: ...1 Pa Differential pressure at an inhalation flow rate of approx 95 l min dP 2 Pa Differential pressure at an exhalation flow rate of approx 160 l min Results of valve function tests Parameter Meaning dP 3 Pa Differential pressure at a flow rate of approx 300 l min Touch report to open the test certificate as a PDF file Test certificates are saved under Desktop PMFT1000 Reports PDF ...
Page 53: ...ask 2 Measuring with respiratory mask with the outside of the mask facing up with concave masks curvature up Performing a test 1 Touch the respective button to start a testing routine ð The window Operator Name appears 2 Enter the name and confirm with the enter key ð The window please choose a type appears 3 Touch choose and confirm with ok to select a predefined type of mask To not select any ma...
Page 54: ... compare the test results with a reference value mask data sheet the face velocity may need to be converted The face velocity de pends on the flow rate and the face area The face velocity with a face area of 100 cm2 0 01 m2 is 0 1583 m s at 95 l min 0 05 m s at 30 l min 0 2667 m s at 160 l min Formula for calculating face velocity W m s W Q A Q flow rate m3 s A face area m2 Testing sequence 1 Meas...
Page 55: ...e appears 2 Enter the name and confirm with the enter key ð The window please choose a type appears 3 Touch choose and confirm with ok to select a predefined type of mask To not select any mask type Select unidentified ð The window Lot name appears 4 Enter a batch name 5 Follow the instructions on the screen until the testing routine is com pleted ...
Page 56: ...older for this measurement Performing a test 1 Touch the respective button to start a testing routine ð The window Operator Name appears 2 Enter the name and confirm with the enter key ð The window please choose a type appears 3 Touch choose and confirm with ok to select a predefined type of mask To not select any mask type Select unidentified ð The window Lot name appears 4 Enter a batch name 5 F...
Page 57: ...is switched on and off with the switch on the controller Switch the device on and off only when prompted to do so during a software test If the device remains switched on continuously aerosol can penetrate the discharge chamber and pollute the electrodes Polluted electrodes impair device operation NOTICE Malfunction due to polluted electrodes in the discharge system If the proper sequence is not f...
Page 58: ...L polystyrol latex The gener ated aerosol contains monodispense latex particles in a concentration that meets the specifications of the standard Connecting the AGK 2000 To be able to use the AGK 2000 it has to be connected to the test rig in place of the PLG 1000 The compressed air fitting is identical to the com pressed air fitting for the PLG 1000 NG 8 4 5 bar An adapter is included for connecti...
Page 59: ...owing materials PSL solution Base fluid Latex concentrate PSL solution 3 µm Demineralized water pure water 100 ml 25 drops Thermo Scientific Duke Standards 3 µm PSL solution 100 nm Demineralized water pure water 100 ml 30 drops Thermo Scientific Nanosphere Size Stan dards 100 nm The PSL solution has to be mixed well before measurement This is particu larly important when the solution contains larg...
Page 60: ...ume no liability for faulty measurement results damage to equipment or any consequent damage or lost profit Always make a backup copy of the script files before making any changes 6 10 1 Storage location of script files Standard script files Our testing routines and thus four script files are standard Testing routine Script file Efficiency Test salt PMFT_ScriptButton01 txt Efficiency Test oil PMFT...
Page 61: ...an be saved in the directory Further Up to 12 addi tional scripts are possible All of the file names have to be labeled with a combination of letters A B or C and numbers 1 2 3 or 4 for the scripts to be displayed properly on the software interface Example PMFT_ScriptButtonA1 txt Script files saved in the directory Further appear on the screen like this A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 Arrangem...
Page 62: ...be added Such lines begin with an asterisk and have no other function Empty lines may already be included or can be added Empty lines have no effect on the course of the testing routine Section marker The script file must contain the following three section markers Section marker Meaning INFORMATION First line of script file Marks the sec tion containing the name of the script SCRIPT Marks the sec...
Page 63: ...eparator 3 4 2 1 5 Sample command line in the file CMDs txt 1 Command 2 Separator 3 Information on parameter 1 Must be replaced by a value without unit 4 Separator 5 Information on parameter 2 Valid parameters in parenthe ses Only one value possible A command line can be copied from the file CMDs txt into a new script file or one to be changed The respective parameters have to then be changed acco...
Page 64: ... Selection of aerosol generator aerosol type Valid values for parameter 1 source OIL SALT Meaning OIL Aerosol generator for oil aerosol SALT Aerosol generator for saline aerosol SET_FLOW Value l min source GENERATOR MAINAIR Function Setting flow rates Valid values for parameter 1 Value l min Meaning x Flow rate in l min from a field in the file flow ini x variable Decimal number separator period F...
Page 65: ...nhaling dp2 Value of differential pressure mea surement when exhaling dp3 Value of differential pressure mea surement when testing valve func tion MEASURE_WEATHER Duration s type SALT OIL BR Function Measurement of temperature and relative humidity possible only when the respective sensors are installed Valid values for parameter 1 Duration s Meaning Whole number Duration of measurement in sec ond...
Page 66: ...ticle distribution with mask MEASURE_FLAMEPHOTOMETER Text Unit source UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM Function Creation of a dialog window for entering the values measured by a flame photometer not included in the scope of delivery The entered values are used to calculate the penetration value ratio of the two values Valid values for parameter 1 Text Meaning Text Text that explains the value to be entered e g...
Page 67: ...xt Main text in window PICTURE buttonText File jpg Message Text Function Creation of a dialog window with graphic Valid values for parameter 1 buttonText Meaning Text max 9 characters Text on button under graphic Example done Valid values for parameter 2 File jpg Meaning File name of a graphic Graphic in jpg or png format from the directory Pictures Note png files may not contain any transparent a...
Page 68: ...tive reply from the op erator not OK Valid values for parameter 3 Question Text Meaning Text Question to the operator Valid values for parameter 4 register VALVE RIBBON Meaning VALVE State functional capacity of mask valve RIBBON State functional capacity of mask strap ENTRY type LOT OPERATOR MASK Function Creation of a dialog window for entering or selecting data Valid values for parameter 1 type...
Page 69: ...ow rate of breath resistance testing REPORT type SALT OIL BR type OPEN PRINT OPEN PRINT Function Creation of a test report as PDF file with editing options Valid values for parameter 1 type SALT OIL BR Meaning SALT Measurement results for saline aerosol OIL Measurement results for oil aerosol BR Values for pressure and flow rate of breath resistance testing Valid values for parameter 2 type OPEN P...
Page 70: ...T Correction of flow rate for saline aerosol OIL Correction of flow rate for oil aerosol BEEP duration ms 500 frequency Hz 2000 Function Creation of an acoustic signal Valid values for parameter 1 Duration ms 500 Meaning Whole number e g 500 Duration of acoustic signal in mil liseconds Valid values for parameter 2 frequency Hz 2000 Meaning Whole number e g 2000 Pitch of acoustic signal in Hertz ...
Page 71: ...6 Operation and settings 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 71 6 10 4 Sample script with explanations The following illustration shows an example of the single commands of a script file ...
Page 72: ...6 Operation and settings 72 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 Sample script ...
Page 73: ...iting time 5 seconds 10 Set aerosol flow rate 11 Waiting time 60 seconds 12 Measurement over 20 seconds without mask 13 Shut off aerosol flow 14 Waiting time 3 seconds 15 Shut off total flow 16 Dialog window with graphic Load mask 17 Set total flow rate 18 Waiting time 5 seconds 19 Set aerosol flow rate 20 Waiting time 180 seconds 21 Measurement over 30 seconds with mask 22 Shut off aerosol flow 2...
Page 74: ...tion and components of names of log files 1 Short description of mask type alias or n n if no mask type was defined 2 Year and month YYYY MM 3 Number of test rig 4 PMFT1000 The software creates one log file for each mask type and month Each log file consists of a header and one or more data lines Each data line contains the data from one measurement Fields for which no measured data is available a...
Page 75: ...perated via the test rig laptop Prerequisite The software PMFT1000 is closed To create the remote connection 1 Ensure that the software PMFT1000 is closed 2 Open the Windows app Remote desktop connection ð The app with empty windows appears 3 Open the options ð The app options appear App Remote desktop connection with options 4 Select Open ð The Open window appears ...
Page 76: ...6 Operation and settings 76 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 Window Open 4 Select the computer Palas_PMFT ð The IP of the computer and the user name administrator appear App Remote desktop connection with entries ...
Page 77: ... 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 77 4 Select Connect ð The Windows login screen for the aerosol spectrometer appears Windows login screen for aerosol spectrometer 4 Select OK There is no password ð The aerosol spectrometer firmware appears ...
Page 78: ...the flow rates main air flow sp and generator flow sp are set to zero 3 Close the software PMFT1000 4 Shut down the operating system on the PC 5 Switch on the main switch on the controller for the aerosol generator Promo 6 Switch off the dilution system VKL 100 7 Press the red button on the electrical cabinet 8 Set the main switch on the electrical cabinet to OFF ...
Page 79: ... face area m2 The mask was clamped into the adapter such that a significant part of the surface is clamped in the adapter and air cannot flow through it Clamp the mask such that as much surface as possible protrudes beyond the adapter but that the mask is clamped securely The penetration value mea sured is higher that the refer ence value mask data sheet The mask was not clamped securely in the ad...
Page 80: ...ve work which is not described in this manual may be performed only by Palas specialists or by persons or or ganizations authorized by Palas Unauthorized changes or modifications will lead to loss of warranty Palas will not be liable for damage caused by unau thorized changes or modifications Please contact Palas or your sales partner for maintenance and repairs not described in this manual Palas ...
Page 81: ...everely impairs nozzle functioning For this reason remove the nozzle daily and clean it with compressed air Removing nozzle 1 Slide up the hose between the suction nozzle and the sampling tube along with the sampling tube 2 Remove the screws on the nozzle flange 3 Remove the flange and nozzle 3 1 4 5 6 2 Removing the suction nozzle of the VKL 100 1 Hose on sampling tube 2 Suction nozzle 3 VKL 100 ...
Page 82: ...he nozzle can be cleaned in an ultrasound bath in the event of stubborn pollution Recom mended cleaning fluid isopropanol Cleaning suction nozzle with compressed air Installation Install the nozzle on the dilution system by reversing the order of removal then connect the hose from the sampling tube to the suction nozzle ...
Page 83: ... the aerosol sensor every week Operating temperature Ensure that the aerosol spectrometer is at operating temperature during cali bration It will be at operating temperature after having remained on for at least 30 minutes If the device is calibrated right after it is switched on cali bration will not be accurate ...
Page 84: ...es partner The label on the container as well as the certificate for the calibration dust in dicate reference values setpoint raw channel needed to calibrate the particle size This is how to use the calibration dust properly 1 Shake the closed container gently ð Some of the particles swirl in the air inside the container and remain in the air for a few minutes 2 Unscrew the lid and place the end o...
Page 85: ...either directly on the touch screen of the aerosol spectrometer or via the remote connection The software PMFT1000 has to be closed to be able to use a remote con nection The two applications cannot be used at the same time Opening the menu settings in the firmware Mas Q Check of the aerosol spectrometer 4 Open the menu settings in the firmware Mas Q Check ð The menu settings opens Mas Q Check fir...
Page 86: ...r data opens Firmware Mas Q Check Sensor calibration 3 Check that the primary pressure is set to 2 0 bar on the dilution system VKL 100 default 4 Check the value of the parameter dilution calibration factor The value has to be the same as the Dilution factor W shown on the calibration certificate for the dilution system The dilution factor W de pends on the set primary pressure of the dilution sys...
Page 87: ...als for several seconds If signals are shown the aerosol sensor optical glasses may be polluted If this is the case clean them 1 Use a hose to connect the HEPA filter to the aerosol inlet tube of the aerosol sensor 2 Touch sensor calibration ð The calibration menu containing two graphs opens raw data distribution time distribution ð When no signals are shown in the graphs for several seconds the a...
Page 88: ...on interval We recommend calibrating the aerosol sensor every week Administering calibration dust 1 Connect a hose to the aerosol inlet of the aerosol sensor 2 Hold the hose in the container of MonoDust 1500 3 Gently squeeze the container several times to exchange some air be tween the container and the environment Mas Q Check firmware Calibration menu with graphs containing signals ...
Page 89: ... clean the glasses before proceeding Apply the following procedure to change the conversion factor amplifica tion This means that even a slight change in the factor after the decimal point significantly impacts the result of measurement For this reason change only the last two decimal places of the factor The following procedure has to be repeated at least once to check if the changes have led to ...
Page 90: ...s velocity at cursor dust and preset velocity have to be the same Maximum deviation permitted 0 5 m s If the values are the same calibration of the particle velocity is completed If the values are not the same the value preset velocity has to be ad justed 1 Touch calibrate velocity ð A keypad opens 2 Enter the value of the parameter velocity at cursor dust 3 Touch accept ð Both parameters show the...
Page 91: ...ed air The maintenance unit for the compressed air is located inside of the test rig 1 2 4 3 Maintenance unit for compressed air inside of test rig 1 Filter 5 µm inside of conden sate container 2 Drain screw 3 Drain screw 4 Filter 0 01 µm inside of con densate container ...
Page 92: ...ble vessel when necessary Proceed as fol lows 1 Detach the quick coupling from the compressed air supply to depres surize the test rig 2 Detach the side panel 3 Wait until the maintenance unit is completely depressurized The manometer shows 0 bar 4 Hold the vessel under the condensate container 5 Open the drain screw 6 Close the drain screw when the condensate has drained completely 7 Put the side...
Page 93: ...om the compressed air supply to depres surize the test rig 2 Detach the side panel 3 Wait until the maintenance unit is completely depressurized The manometer shows 0 bar 4 Detach the condensate container and replace the filter 5 Put the condensate back into place on the maintenance unit 6 Put the side panel back into place 7 Restore the compressed air supply ...
Page 94: ...er volume flow rate is calibrated correctly Check that the pump is working properly Prerequisites The test rig has to be ready for operation Maintenance interval Check the differential pressure every three months Procedure To check differential pressure proceed as follows 1 Place the pressure measuring plate in the filter channel 2 Close the filter holder Pressure measuring plate positioned in the...
Page 95: ... actually changing the position of the pressure measuring plate 3 Compare the result of the differential pressure measurement to the value indicated on the plate and the calibration certificate The measurement result must be within the tolerance indicated on the calibration certificate Allowable range If the result is not within the tolerance there is leakage or some other fault Contact Palas or y...
Page 96: ...e following formulas to the calculations Calculation formula 1 FactorMass aerosol Factor for mass concentration Cm grav Gravimetrically determined mass concentration mg m3 Cm Promo Mass concentration of aerosol spectrometer Promo mg m3 Calculation formula 2 Cm grav Gravimetrically determined mass concentration mg m3 m2 Mass of filter with load mg m1 Mass of empty filter mg Q Volume flow l min t du...
Page 97: ...e mass concentration is to be deter mined is contained in the aerosol generator The software PMFT1000 is closed A keyboard is connected to the PC Configuring basic settings 1 Start the software PMFT1000 2 Open the menu init initialization 3 Check if the operating mode indicates the status auto 4 Check if all the files indicate the status okay Menu init initialization ...
Page 98: ...test bench 3 Verify that the correct medium for the generator is entered salt for saline aerosol oil for oil aerosol 4 Enter the value 95 l min for the parameter main air flow sp This value is the flow rate Q that is used in the formula 5 Enter the standard value for the parameter generator flow sp 7 l min for saline aerosol 2 5 l min for oil aerosol ...
Page 99: ...f aerosol spec trometer averaged over the course of the time shown 4 Calculated mass concentration factored XX s of aerosol spectrometer averaged over the course of the time shown 5 Factor for calculation of mass concentration 1 Press the key F12 or Fn F12 at the same time to open the window Info showing the mass concentrations 2 Wait five minutes for the aerosol production to stabilize 3 Enter th...
Page 100: ...en_V1 3_09 20 Weighing empty round filters Two round filters in a precision scale 1 Place two round filters in a precision scale and weight them Check the flow direction before doing this 2 Note the measured value as mass m1 ...
Page 101: ...e filter holder 2 Place the support grid in the filter holder shaft 3 Place the two round filters on the support grid Check the flow direction before doing this 4 Close the filter holder 5 Observe the parameter raw The parameter has to show the value zero If the parameter indicates a higher value there is leakage by the round filters 6 Wait for the specified duration of loading For saline aerosol ...
Page 102: ...average of the values 1 and 2 This average is used in the calculation formula 1 as Cm Promo Calculating and saving the factor for mass concentration 1 Apply calculation formula 2 to determine th mass concentration Cm grav 2 Use Cm grav and Cm Promo to calculate the factor for the mass concentra tion calculation formula 1 3 Set the flow rates main air flow sp and generator flow sp to zero 4 Close t...
Page 103: ...d and saved factor 5 Open the menu test bench 6 Change the flow rate parameter generator flow sp such that the target value for the calculated mass concentration is achieved param eter factored 60 s If the calculated mass concentration is too high Reduce the flow rate If the calculated mass concentration is too low Increase the flow rate 7 Write down the value of the parameter generator flow sp Re...
Page 104: ...ther all of the results have been saved correctly start an effi ciency test and check the parameter upstream mass The value of the pa rameter has to be within the normal range The efficiency test can be can celed when the software tells you to insert a mask load mask ...
Page 105: ...ar A foreign object is blocking the filter holder Remove the foreign object The filter holder does not open The compressed air pressure is too low Check the compressed air line Minimum pressure 6 bar If the measures indicated here do not solve the problem or the problem is not included here please contact Palas or your sales partner State the serial number of the device when submitting a written r...
Page 106: ...ch off all components of the test rig 2 Empty the liquid reservoirs of the aerosol generators 3 Disconnect the test rig from the power supply power plug 4 Disconnect the test rig from the compressed air supply 5 Detach all hoses 6 Disassemble the device back to the components included in the deliv ery refer to the section Scope of delivery ...
Page 107: ...e against detrimental influences during transportation Detrimental influences during transportation may include temperature im pacts falling or vibrations 10 3 Notes on transport Transport within the plant MAX 10 mm MAX 20 mm The test rig is equipped with casters allowing it to be moved around within a building The test rig can be rolled over flat surfaces The casters are not suitable for transpor...
Page 108: ...11 Declaration of conformity 108 6924 en_V1 3_09 20 11 Declaration of conformity ...
Page 109: ...t 0 1200 Pa Dimensions W x H x D 600 x 1800 x 900 mm Ambient temperature during operation 19 23 C Compressed air fitting 6 8 bar via quick coupler NG 8 hose DN 13 mm Quality dry oil free and particle free Exhaust fitting on VKL 100 Fits hose ID 28 mm Exhaust fitting on test rig Fits hose ID 50 mm Electrical connection 115 230 V 50 60 Hz Maximum output 600 W Fuse T4A Aerosols Salts e g NaCL KCl liq...
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