3-20-41 Higashimotomachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-8533, Japan
http://www.rion.co.jp/english/
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PARTICLE SENSOR
KS-19F
Page 1: ...3 20 41 Higashimotomachi Kokubunji Tokyo 185 8533 Japan http www rion co jp english INSTRUCTION MANUAL PARTICLE SENSOR KS 19F ...
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Page 3: ... to read this part This manual contains the following sections Outline Provides an outline of the unit and descriptions of measurement system configuration examples Panel Explanation Briefly identifies and explains all parts of the unit Preparations Describes how to make sampling tube purge gas and sample fluid con nections and how to set the unit up for use Measurement Describes the basic steps f...
Page 4: ...tor are lit and flash Specifications Lists the technical specifications of the unit This product may cause interference if used in residential areas Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts ...
Page 5: ...ully understood and observed Caution WARNING Important Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of death or severe injury to per sons Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of injury to persons and or dam age to peripheral equipment Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of damage to the unit Mentioned about the tips to use this unit properly This mess...
Page 6: ...false mea surement and the possibility of accidents and damage to the unit Explosive liquid or mixtures containing explosive fluid Liquid with a temperature of less than 15 C or more than 35 C Liquid with a pressure of more than 300 kPa gauge pressure When using different types of sample fluid where mixing can lead to reactions such as thermal build up hardening or particle generation always perfo...
Page 7: ...nt system Check for any possible risks or toxicity of the intended sample fluid Take any required steps to prevent sample fluid leaks spray or ex posure of the body to sample fluid Always use protective measures such as wearing dual gloves when connecting or disconnecting tubes and connectors Dispose of gloves which have come into contact with fluid in such a way that the gloves do not come into c...
Page 8: ...t types of sample fluids After use perform purging while observing any precautions regarding the mixing of fluids As the last step purge with pure water and verify neutrality pH7 Then fill the unit with ethyl alcohol and seal it Dispose of waste sample fluid only as prescribed by applicable laws and regulations Never mix waste sample fluid with other substances unless absolute safety has been esta...
Page 9: ...ll occur Oxidizing substances and reducing substances Example nitric acid and isopropyl alcohol A violent reaction explosion etc will occur Acidic and alkaline substances Example introducing ammonia water after nitric acid is pro hibited Damage and stress due to neutralization heat and reaction heat may occur Always purge with pure water in between Water and oil water and organic solvent or oil an...
Page 10: ...product according to IEC 60825 1 2014 The laser source beam and scattered light can cause blindness if viewed directly and can cause skin injuries if the skin is exposed directly to the beam and scattered light Never open the cover because this involves the risk of exposure to the laser beam The warning label shown at right is affixed to the top of the unit Caution Use of controls or adjustments o...
Page 11: ...carrier The label is affixed to the rear of the unit Warning label regarding inlet and outlet and sample fluid pressure Instructs the user not to exert strong force on the inlet and outlet Warns the user that sample fluid pressure must not exceed 300 kPa gauge pressure The label is affixed to the rear of the unit Installation warning label Instructs the user that the unit must be installed horizon...
Page 12: ...nd replaced by a suitable fluid that serves to clean the system and does not cause corrosion The label is affixed to the rear of the unit Caution label for prevention of contamination using the purge gas Instructs the user that the unit must be cleaned with the purge gas when the unit is not installed in a clean room The label is affixed to the top of the unit ...
Page 13: ...C 60825 1 2014 The laser source beam and scattered light can cause blindness if viewed directly and can cause skin injuries if the skin is exposed directly to the beam and scattered light Never open the cover because this involves the risk of exposure to the laser beam The label is affixed to the top of the unit Transport label To assure continued operating accu racy carefully protect the unit fro...
Page 14: ...rode the fluid contacting parts leading to leaks It is therefore essential to carry out regular inspections Store the unit in locations within the prescribed temperatures and humid ity ranges 10 C to 50 C 90 RH and less Use the unit in locations within the prescribed temperatures and humidity ranges 15 C to 35 C 80 RH and less If the temperature of the sample fluid is lower than the environmental ...
Page 15: ...r own but rather note the condition of the unit clearly and contact the supplier The end plugs are required to seal the unit when storing or returning it for maintenance or servicing Store the plugs in a safe location for later use The sample fluid system of the unit must always be filled with fluid during measurement storage and transport If the sample fluid system dries up flow cell problems see...
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Page 17: ...12 Connecting the sampling tubes 12 Removing the sampling tubes 14 Extending the sampling tube 16 Purge gas 18 Before supplying the sample fluid 20 Sample fluid flow rate adjustment 21 Dissolved air in sample fluid 21 Particle size setting range 22 LIQUID LEAK ALARM terminals 23 Turning the system on 24 Measurement 25 Measurement 25 Error message 25 Automatic recovery of abnormal internal processi...
Page 18: ...Cooling fan 33 Replacement of consumables 33 Periodic maintenance 34 Transport 34 Troubleshooting 37 When CELL indicator is lit in red 37 When LIQUID LEAK indicator is lit in red 37 When LASER indicator is lit in red 37 When LASER indicator flashes in red 37 When LASER indicator flashes in green 37 Specifications 38 ...
Page 19: ...s not have measurement controls or a display for measure ment results It is designed to be used under control of a separate controller KE 40B1 which also supplies power to the KS 19F The KS 19F incorporates a leak sensor If a leak is detected an alarm output can be activated As the KS 19F does not incorporate a flow control circuit for the sample fluid the flow rate of the sample fluid must be con...
Page 20: ...and the LIQUID LEAK ALARM terminals become OPEN To ensure that the leak sensor operates properly the KS 19F must be placed on a horizontal surface inclination within 2 degrees For proper activation of the leak sensor the leak sample fluid must be held at the bottom of the KS 19F Caution If a leak is detected stop the sample fluid supply to the KS 19F and disconnect the connection cable from the CO...
Page 21: ... configurations are shown below Important The service life of the light source is limited While no measurement is being carried out the light source should be turned off as much as possible After turning on the power wait at least 5 minutes before starting the measurement This allows the light source output to stabilize If the setting at measurement rest time by the connected KE 40B1 exceeds eight...
Page 22: ...tion Particle sensor KS 19F INLET OUTLET CONTROLLER Connection cable A supplied with KS 19F Syringe sampler KZ 30W1 W2 INLET OUTLET Sample fluid waste bottle Sample fluid Controller KE 40B1 SENSOR SERIAL Computer SAMPLER Connection cable C KZ 30 S180 optional EXT CONTROL2 Interface cable CC 61A optional Connection example using a pressure sampler and syringe sampler In this system a pressure sampl...
Page 23: ... supplied with KS 19F INLET OUTLET Sample fluid waste bottle Sample flow line Pressure sampler etc Controller KE 40B1 SENSOR SERIAL Computer Interface cable CC 61A optional Flow controller Connection example for sampling from a liquid tank In this system a syringe sampler is used to draw the sample fluid from a liquid tank such as for washing liquid and through the KS 19F Connection example using ...
Page 24: ...r above are detected LASER OFF switch Turn off and relight the light source If you press the LASER OFF switch 2 seconds when the measurement is stopped the light source will be OFF If you press the LASER OFF switch 2 seconds again when the light source is off the light source will be ON PARTICLE MONITOR LIQUID LEAK CELL LASER POWER LASER OFF LASER OFF switch PARTICLE MONITOR indicator LIQUID LEAK ...
Page 25: ...n the light source output is stable LASER indicator on the front panel will be lit green POWER indicator Lit green Power to the KS 19F is on Flashing red An error occurred in the internal program LASER indicator Lit green Light source operates normally Flashing green Light source is nearing the end of its service life Lit red Light source temperature is out of range Flashing red Light source outpu...
Page 26: ...als become open These terminals accept electric wire with a 1 25 mm2 cross section AWG16 Maximum load 30 V DC 1 A ALARM1 ALARM2 terminals These terminals are not used INLET Sample inlet OUTLET Sample outlet PURGE air port Serves for routing purge gas through the KS 19F see page 18 A blind plug is attached when shipped 1 2 PURGE OUTLET INLET INLET OUTLET CONTROLLER connector PURGE air port LIQUID L...
Page 27: ...s section see page xii Also observe the following points Leave at least 10 cm of space around the unit to allow for heat ra diation In particular do not block the slits which are intended for ventilation Do not attach any foreign objects Install the unit at least 30 cm away from any location where liquids are used such as a cleaning tank ...
Page 28: ...ng the formula given below ta Sample fluid temperature C tb Environmental temperature C For example if the sample fluid temperature is 20 C and the environmental temperature 25 C Hu will be 74 RH The environmental humidity should not be allowed to exceed this value The graph below plots environmental temperature and relative humidity for different sample fluid temperatures In the region to the top...
Page 29: ...ipments are also used in the system set the power switch of these equip ments also to OFF 2 Link the CONTROLLER connector on the KS 19F with the SENSOR connector on the KE 40B1 using the connection cable A supplied with the KS 19F CONTROLLER KE 40B1 rear panel KS 19F rear panel SENSOR connector CONTROLLER connector Connection cable A ...
Page 30: ...s and union joint for tube with 2 mm 4 mm dia The sampling tubes are attached to plugs Connecting the sampling tubes 1 Remove the end plugs from the INLET and OUTLET by turning the end plugs counterclockwise Tube A vacuum pack supplied Plug Sampling tube Union joint INLET OUTLET End plug ...
Page 31: ...plier for servicing and maintenance The plugs will be needed again when removing the sampling tube for storage 3 Slide the tip of the sampling tube onto the INLET and turn the nut clockwise to fasten the tube Connect the OUTLET side in the same way Caution Attach and remove tubes carefully and do not exert strong force on the INLET and OUTLET to prevent deformation and fluid leaks Nut Plug Samplin...
Page 32: ...uitable for the sample fluids and finally purge with pure water 2 Turn the nut on the INLET counterclockwise and pull the sampling tube off Disconnect the OUTLET side in the same way 3 Place the end plugs on the INLET and OUTLET and secure the end plugs by turning them clockwise see above illustration Caution Attach and remove tubes carefully and do not exert strong force on the INLET and OUTLET t...
Page 33: ...e flared section at the tip of the sampling tube and turn the nut clockwise to secure it Important The flared section will contract slightly over time Always store the sampling tube with the plug in place Plug Flared section Nut Sampling tube ...
Page 34: ...on joint 1 Rotate the nut of the union joint counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Pass the nut over the tip of the sampling tube as far as it will go 3 Grasp the union joint body and rotate the nut clockwise to fasten it When you start to feel a resistance turn the nut further by one revolution Important If the nut of the union joint is not fastened tightly sample fluid may leak Union joint body Loosen...
Page 35: ...go 6 Grasp the union joint body and rotate the nut clockwise to fasten it When you start to feel a resistance turn the nut further by one revolution Important Do not bend or twist the sampling tube or the extension tube If the nut of the union joint is not fastened tightly sample fluid may leak Loosen Nut Union joint body Extension tube Nut Union joint body Union joint body Fasten Nut ...
Page 36: ... that corrosive gases in the vicinity may intrude into the unit If there is the possibility that corrosive gases in the sample fluid may permeate through the internal tube Important When the KS 19F is not used in a clean room environment airborne contamination may adversely affect the measurement To prevent this maintaining cleanliness with purge gas during installation is required When using purg...
Page 37: ...stop supplying purge gas after the temperature of the chassis becomes equal to environmental temperature about from 10 minutes to 20 minutes The PURGE air port connector is a one touch type for dia 6 mm tube When the optional purge air unit is installed the KS 19F can be used even if the cleanliness of environment is low However if the sample fluid temperature is lower than the environmental tempe...
Page 38: ...ssure of up to 300 kPa gauge pressure If this range is exceeded leaks or seepage may occur WARNING Always perform a leak test before sup plying sample fluid Fill the system with pure water and leave it exposed to a pressure of 300 kPa gauge pressure for a while to verify that there are no leaks WARNING When using different types of sample fluid verify that there is no danger of a chemical reaction...
Page 39: ...milar to adjust the flow rate For details please refer to the documentation of the flow controller Non pressurized sample fluid When the sample fluid is taken from a sample fluid bottle or similar and there is no pressure the syringe sampler KZ 30W1 W2 should be used to draw the sample fluid into the KS 19F For details regarding flow rate adjustment please refer to the documentation of the syringe...
Page 40: ...steps The upper limit for the smallest particle size channel CH1 is 0 06 μm It is necessary to set a particle size that is twice the value of the smallest size range CH1 Note If the setting a particle size that is twice the value of the smallest size range CH1 is not done the unit will set it automatically and will re order the chan nels starting from the smallest on CH1 Therefore it may not be po...
Page 41: ...t of the LIQUID LEAK ALARM connect the terminals to the input of the external equipment using two core cable maximum per missible cable length is 30 m Install three two turn ferrite cores E04SR211132 SEIWA ELECTRIC MFG CO LTD or equivalent product at the terminal side of the cable Be sure to keep the about 5 cm length of cable end not wrapped by the core 1 2 Two turn ferrite core Two core cable Ex...
Page 42: ...luid moving through the flow cell Press the LASER OFF switch to turn the light source off When using purge gas to prevent contamina tion introduce the purge gas before introducing sample fluid and before power on If the unit is being used in an environment oth er than a clean room and power is turned on without introducing purge gas internal contam ination from ambient air due to the operation of ...
Page 43: ...nce to an effective sampling flow rate of the KS 19F Error message When there is a problem with the KS 19F the LIQUID LEAK indicator CELL indicator and LASER indicator are used to indicate the condition The following explanation explains operation and error messages when the problem has occurred For information on countermeasures please refer to the section Trouble shooting on page 37 Status of in...
Page 44: ...y and measurement data are discarded Output LASER_TEMP When LASER indicator flashes in red Status Light source output has decreased to the rated level or below or becomes unstable Operation Measurement is possible but may not be correct Result data should be used with care Output LASER_FAIL When LASER indicator flashes in green Status Light source is nearing the end of its service life Operation M...
Page 45: ...t displayed Setting of measurement Measurement mode manual On Time Off Time 24 00 Alarm Size 0 1 Alarm level 0 Display Pop up screen SENSOR COMM ERROR When KZ 30W1 W2 connected SENSOR COMM ERROR and SAMPLER STOPPED During automatic recovery Sensor model name of the title area LASER icon not displayed CELL icon not displayed Printer Print SENSOR COMM ERROR Print of data none Serial interface Inform...
Page 46: ...ed on CF card and output to the printer serial interface and D A converter interface factory option For details on setting periodic measurement see the instruction manual of KE 40B1 Note When the function for cancelling erroneous count is valid the averaging measurement is not carried out Erroneous counts in particle sensors Particle sensors using a high output laser have a tendency to occasionall...
Page 47: ...ion When both following condition 1 and condition 2 are approved it is judged an erroneous count Condition 1 The count value CN of channel 1 in one measurement is higher by a factor of 20 or more than the moving average value CMA of the im mediately preceding measurement If the moving average is less than 0 2 it is considered to be 0 2 Condition 2 The ratio between the channel 1 count Cch1 and the...
Page 48: ...n timing when function for cancelling erroneous count is enabled When the Alarm Level has been set at connected KE 40B1 and when the function for cancelling erroneous count is enabled the alarm starting condi tions and stop timing are as follows When operation is the manual measurement mode Alarm starts when particle count during measurement exceeds Alarm Level setting Alarm stops at start of next...
Page 49: ...nect the sampling tubes from the INLET and OUTLET and attach the end plugs Important The sample fluid system must always be filled with fluid regardless of during measurement storage or transport If the sample fluid system dries up problems with the flow cell see page 7 can occur Cleaning the piping Clean the piping of the KS 19F as follows 1 Pass an ample amount of pure water through the system t...
Page 50: ...e water through the system at the prescribed flow rate 10 mL min 4 Verify that the CELL indicator of the KS 19F is now lit in green If the CELL indicator is still lit in red repeat the cleaning procedure from step 2 but use cleaning fluid instead of pure water Note Use cleaning fluid that does not contain solid matter such as optical cleaning fluid or alcohol Important If the CELL indicator is sti...
Page 51: ...rformed within one month after this indication has appeared The actual period between the start of the warning indication and the point where the laser output level is no longer within specifications will differ for individual units When the laser output level drops below the specified value the LASER indicator of the KS 19F and the LASER icon of KE 40B1 flash in red Cooling fan When the cooling f...
Page 52: ...maintenance or servicing purge the sample fluid system thoroughly with pure water to remove any sample fluid remnants Then fill the piping with clean ethyl alcohol and seal it with the end plugs Wipe the outside of the KS 19F clean so that there are no remnants of chemical substances on the KS 19F When sending the units please follow any related laws and regulations and the instructions of your sh...
Page 53: ...tation of the dedicated buffer ma terial used when packing Both of the buffer materials for up and down please come arrow marks on the upper side and the front panel side of the unit Important If this unit is not packed correctly and sufficient buffering capability cannot be obtained there is a risk of failure ...
Page 54: ...please surely sealed as shown below by the 75 mm or more wide gaffer tape Important If the seal is not surely there is a possibility that the lid and bottom of cardboard might open during transport Gaffer tape width 75 mm or more Gaffer tape width 75 mm or more ...
Page 55: ...sensor Stop the sample fluid flow to the KS 19F and turn off the controller KE 40B1 Then contact your supplier When LASER indicator is lit in red The light source temperature is out of range In this case correct measurement is not possible If these occur frequently there may be a problem with the light source Please contact your supplier When LASER indicator flashes in red The light source output ...
Page 56: ...rene latex PSL particles with refractive index 1 6 in pure water The particles for calibration are traceable to the NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology stan dard Minimum detectable particle size 0 03 μm with spherical particles of refractive index 1 6 in pure water Measurable particle size range 0 03 μm to 0 13 μm with spherical particles of refractive index 1 6 in pure water Size ...
Page 57: ...e sample fluid is lower than the environmental temperature so that moisture condensation may occur on the flow cell If there is the possibility that corrosive gases in the vicinity may intrude into the unit If there is the possibility that corrosive gases in the sample fluid may permeate through the internal tube Purge gas requirements Clean dry air CDA Temperature 15 C to 35 C Relative humidity n...
Page 58: ... chassis CELL Lit green during normal operation Lit red when flow cell is contaminated condensation occurs or particle number concentration in sample fluid exceeded maximum particle number concentration Off when light source is off LASER Lit green during normal operation Flashing green when laser current has increased above a certain threshold light source nearing end of service life maintenance w...
Page 59: ...ensation The graph below plots environmental temperature and relative humidity for different sample fluid temperatures In the region to the top right of the respective curve condensation on the flow cell may occur Environmental conditions for storage 10 C to 50 C 90 RH or less no condensation and no freezing in internal piping Power 12 V DC supplied via controller KE 40B1 Electric power consumptio...
Page 60: ...nnection cable A 1 m KS 42 125 1 Instruction manual 1 Instruction sheet for Transport and Installation 1 Liquid borne particle counter usage precautions 1 Inspection certificate 1 Options Controller KE 40B1 Purge air unit KX 33A KX 33B The prevention of moisture condensation and the removal of corrosive gases are impossible Syringe sampler KZ 30W2 Bellows sampler K9904A Pulse height analysis softw...
Page 61: ...70 184 PARTICLE MONITOR LIQUID LEAK CELL LASER POWER LASER OFF 1 2 CLASS 4 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION 800mW CW SOLID STATE LASER 532nm Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated ...
Page 62: ...This product is environment friendly It does not include toxic chemicals on our policy No 59068 19 01 ...
