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Safety Precautions 

The precautionary information that appears in this operation manual is for ensuring that the 
product is used safely and for preventing injury to you and other people and damage to 
equipment. It is all important for ensuring safety and so be sure to read it thoroughly before using 
the product and observe it during use. 

 
 

 Users (Important) 

This product must be operated only by persons with adequate specialist skills, training, and 
experience to understand the potential dangers of operating the product. Persons who are 
untrained or still undergoing training may operate the product only under guidance from a 
trained person or a person with specialized experience. 
This operation manual was written on the assumption that the product will be operated only 
by users who fully understand the potential dangers of operating the product. 

 
 

 Warning Labels 

In this operation manual, precautionary information is labeled. The degree of damage or 
injury that may occur if the product is used without consideration of the corresponding item of 
precautionary information is indicated by one of three labels: DANGER, WARNING and 
CAUTION. These labels indicate precautionary information that is important for ensuring 
safety and so be sure to observe them. 

 

Labels Indicating Degrees of Damage or Injury 

 

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly 
death. 

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in serious injury. 

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or 
equipment damage. 

 

Summary of Contents for 080040-710

Page 1: ... preventing accidents as well as the procedures used to handle the product To ensure safety read this operation manual and the attached warranty thoroughly before use and use the product correctly After reading this operation manual and the warranty keep them in a safe place where they can be referred to at any time PM2 5 Sampler LV 250R ...

Page 2: ...lve 18 Airtight Test 18 How to Operate the Control Panel 19 How to View the LCD 20 Sampling Method Basic Operations 21 Suction Flow Rate Setting 21 Timer Selection 22 Sampling Start Time Setting ON Timer 23 Sampling Stop Time Setting OFF Timer 24 Starting Sampling 25 Operation Methods 26 Overview of Screen Display 26 Before Sampling 28 Sampling Start Stanby 43 During Sampling 44 After Sampling is ...

Page 3: ... instructions may result in an accident or injury About This Operation Manual In the interests of product improvement the contents of this operation manual may be changed without notice Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this operation manual is correct If you discover any errors or omissions however please contact your Sibata representative The copyright of thi...

Page 4: ...on the assumption that the product will be operated only by users who fully understand the potential dangers of operating the product Warning Labels In this operation manual precautionary information is labeled The degree of damage or injury that may occur if the product is used without consideration of the corresponding item of precautionary information is indicated by one of three labels DANGER ...

Page 5: ...function or accidents Do not run this product wrapped in a cloth or bedding or enclosed in a box Doing so might cause heat to build up resulting in fire or malfunction Do not connect the power adapter to a multi plug power strip Doing so might cause electric shock or fire Do not use this product when the power cord is damaged or the plug inlet on the power outlet is loose Use in this state might c...

Page 6: ...d might damage it and cause electric shock or fire Before use check the sheath of the power adapter cord for scratches or other abnormalities Also do not place heavy objects or step on the power cord Use in an abnormal state might cause fire or electric shock Do not use wires other metallic objects or any other connection method not specified in this manual Doing so might cause malfunction Do not ...

Page 7: ...ts the suction flow rate for changes in the external ambient temperature or ambient pressure The suction pump provides a high suction pressure and maintains a stable suction flow rate even with increases in filter pressure loss To prevent revaporization of volatile matter the temperature of the filter unit is always controlled to within 5 C of the external ambient temperature The ON OFF timer feat...

Page 8: ...impactor 9 Main unit grip 3 Rainwater trap 10 Twist fastener 4 Ambient temperature sensor 11 Cord stopper 5 Door 12 Power cord 6 Cooling air intake port 13 Eye bolt 7 Cooling air exhaust port ambient pressure measurement port built in 13 12 11 10 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 2 ...

Page 9: ...trol panel 7 Plug valve 2 RS 232C connector 8 Catch clip 3 Fuse 9 Filter holder support lower section 4 Power switch 10 Torque hinge 5 PM2 5 impactor 11 Backup filter 6 Filter holder support upper section 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 ...

Page 10: ...key This is used to output data to a PC etc 4 MENU ESCAPE Menu escape key 5 UP Key for incrementing set values 6 DOWN Key for decrementing set values 7 ENTER Enter key 8 START STOP Measurement start stop key 9 BACK LIGHT LCD backlight key 10 LCD screen LCD screen display 10 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 ...

Page 11: ...e main unit fastening the main unit to the stand Check that the twist fastener grip is raised perpendicular to the front As shown in the figures place the catch into the hook and then rotate the grip 180 degrees The fastener will now be hooked so lower the grip Note The eye bolts in the main unit top are used when fastening the air inlet port with ropes Never use these to fasten the main unit Note...

Page 12: ...f outlet with the same rating as the inlet will ensure that the plug and outlet section is thoroughly waterproof Note Ensure that the power supply has sufficient electrical capacity Two to three times the regular power consumption occurs in the instant directly after startup Note Do not connect the power adapter to a multi plug power strip Doing so might cause electric shock or fire Note Be sure t...

Page 13: ...e and then remove it If the interior is dirty clean it with a soft cloth or paper or by using pure water to damp them If the dirt resists cleaning with pure water use ethanol or acetone Coarse dust may adhere to the mesh over the suction port at the top of the impactor so give it a quick clean with an air blower Reverse the procedure to reassemble the impactor Impactor upper section Impactor lower...

Page 14: ...mbled PM10 impactor At this point check that the packing is attached securely Insert the PM10 impactor with the rainwater trap attached into the inlet pipe on the top of the main unit Insert it securely all the way in Rainwater trap Packing Inlet pipe ...

Page 15: ...with the connector port and insert the cable until you hear a click Enlarged View of the Back Connector Area Note If the sampling height will be 3 m attach the sampling pipe joint custom ordered to the top of the inlet pipe on top of the main unit Then connect a 1 m sampling pipe custom ordered and attach the PM10 impactor onto this In this case the eye bolts on the top of the main unit should be ...

Page 16: ...or securely Slowly extract the upper section of the filter holder support and remove it In the same way extract the PM2 5 impactor Note The PM2 5 impactor and the upper section of the filter holder support are fastened with an O ring It may be a little stiff but if you use too much force to withdraw it you may end up colliding with the lower section of the filter holder support hurting yourself Be...

Page 17: ... of the impactor are separated Separate the upper and lower sections of the PM2 5 impactor well Attach the impactor filter φ37 mm fiberglass filter onto the catcher at the lower section of the PM2 5 impactor well Drop 1 mL of impactor oil onto the surface of the filter to coat it with a layer of oil Reverse the procedure to reassemble the impactor well Attach each part carefully ensuring an airtig...

Page 18: ...fiberglass filter first place PTFE packing on top of the wire mesh followed by the filter and then more PTFE packing PTFE packing does not need to be used if a PTFE filter is used Note Be sure to attach a filter before operating the sampler Never operate the equipment if there is no filter inside the filter holder Filter clamp PTFE packing Filter PTFE packing Wiremesh Filter holder lower section ...

Page 19: ...ction of the PM2 5 impactor Place the filter holder on the lower section of the filter holder support Raise the lower section of the filter holder support until it touches the upper section of the filter holder Securely fasten the catch clips on the left and right of the filter holder support Rotate the upper section of the filter holder support to adjust the alignment of the catch clips PM2 5 imp...

Page 20: ...t optionally available item code 080180 2525 and manual vacuum pump optionally available item code 080870 10 using the tube as shown in the figure 1 Close the plug valve 2 Using the manual vacuum pump apply suction until approximately 0 04 MPa is reached 3 Release the handle on the manual vacuum pump Check that the needle on the pressure gauge does not drop check that there is no leak 4 After fini...

Page 21: ...ocked state In this state the switches on the panel sheet do not operate even if pressed In this state the KEY LOCK lamp lights Note When the keys are in a locked state make sure that the backlight is out When canceling the key lock take care not to turn the key switch to the OFF position by mistake 2 Backlight Pressing the BACK LIGHT key on the control panel turns the LCD backlight ON Pressing th...

Page 22: ...s or not displayed 3 indicates the item setting in large numbers The unit is also displayed in smaller letters 4 indicates the result of conversion to the actual volume flow rate or standard state when the flow rate is displayed or preset details For details see P36 2 Main Menu Screen This screen displays menus spread over several lines Items can be selected by the UP and DOWN keys The currently s...

Page 23: ...ayed highlighted as shown in the figure on the right Press the UP and DOWN keys to increment decrement the set value in 0 1 L min units When the desired setting value is set be sure to press the ENTER key The newly set value is entered and the screen returns to the Setup sub menu After setting a new value if the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed the screen will return to t...

Page 24: ...Manual Run Time Stop Time and Total Volume Manual timer This is used to manually operate the pump Sampling is executed until the START STOP key is pressed during sampling Data is not logged in chronological order at 1 minute intervals For details see P49 Run Time timer This is the run time timer This is used to stop sampling after the preset time has elapsed Example Stop sampling in 40 minutes The...

Page 25: ...ing accepted 2 Start Time Timer Setting Start Time When 2 Start Time is selected the year digits are displayed highlighted as shown on the right Press the UP and DOWN keys to set the year When the setting is finished press the ENTER key Next the month digits are displayed highlighted Set the values in the same way and press the ENTER key Then set day hours and minutes in this order Last of all whe...

Page 26: ...cepted 2 Stop Time Timer Setting Stop Time When 2 Stop Time is selected the year digits are displayed highlighted as shown on the right Press the UP and DOWN keys to set the year When the setting is finished press the ENTER key Next the month digits are displayed highlighted Set the values in the same way and press the ENTER key Then set day hours and minutes in this order Last of all when the min...

Page 27: ...up filter Press the MENU ESCAPE key several times until the screen returns to the main screen When the screen returns to the main screen Setup Set Flow Rate is initially displayed Make sure that the set flow rate is correct Pressing the DOWN key displays Setup ON Time and Setup OFF Time in this order Make sure that each set value is correct If all settings are OK press the START STOP key Sampling ...

Page 28: ... the OFF timer See P28 Last Data Total Volume Displays the latest total flow rate value See P28 Last Data Total Samp Time Displays the latest sampling time See P28 Current Date and Time Sets the current date time See P28 Main Menu To move to a respective sub menu press the UP and DOWN keys to select the item and press the ENTER key Press the MENU ESCAPE key to return to the main screen Main Menu D...

Page 29: ...en sampling is started i e pump operation is started Sampling Live Flow Rate is initially displayed The display changes in the order shown in the table below by pressing the UP and DOWN keys When the display progresses to Current Date and Time it returns to Sampling Live Flow Rate If the START STOP key is pressed in the main screen display during sampling the timer will be canceled and sampling wi...

Page 30: ...e for when Run Time is selected 4 Last Data Total Volume Latest Total Flow Rate The latest previous sampled total flow rate value is displayed On the last line for the actual volume flow rate Actual VF is displayed and for the volume flow rate after conversion to the standard state the standard temperature and Standard VF are displayed For details see P36 5 Last Data Total Samp Time Latest Samplin...

Page 31: ...arning flow rate fault filter temperature fault sampling time fault power failure Total Volume Total Flow Rate When 1 Total Volume is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the total flow rate is displayed On the last line for the actual volume flow rate Actual VF is displayed and for the volume flow rate after conversion to the standard state the standard temperature and Standard VF are displayed ...

Page 32: ...spective filter temperature minimum value maximum value and average value during sampling are displayed When MAX dT and MAX dT Time are selected and the ENTER key is pressed the maximum temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the filter temperature and the date and time at which this maximum temperature difference occurred are displayed Difference between the ambient temperature...

Page 33: ...ay returns to the main screen Current Data Menu Display Display Description 1 Ambient BP Displays the ambient pressure 2 Ambient Temp Displays the ambient temperature 3 Filter Temp Displays the filter temperature 4 Filter dT Difference between the ambient temperature and the filter temperature Ambient BP Ambient Pressure When 1 Ambient BP is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the current ambien...

Page 34: ...a new value if the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed the screen will return to the Setup menu without the newly entered value being accepted Setup Set ON Time ON Timer Setting When 2 Set ON Time is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the Set ON Time menu is displayed Select the respective menu by the UP and DOWN keys and press the ENTER key Set ON Time Menu Display Displ...

Page 35: ... OFF Timer Setting When 3 Set OFF Time is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the Set OFF Time menu is displayed Select the respective menu by the UP and DOWN keys and press the ENTER key Set OFF Time Menu Display Display Description 1 Run Time Sets the run time timer 2 Stop Time Sets the stop time timer 3 Total Volume Sets the total flow rate timer Run Time Run Time Timer Setting When 1 Run Tim...

Page 36: ...actional part L unit setting can be changed Likewise when the fractional part setting is changed in the same way as integer part and the ENTER key is pressed the newly set values are entered The screen returns to the Set OFF Time menu After setting a new value if the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed the screen will return to the Set OFF Time menu without the newly entered...

Page 37: ... order at 1 minute intervals Also if a power failure occurs during sampling when performing sampling with the ON timer set to Manual all measurement data before the power failure occurred will be lost For details see P49 Select OFF Time OFF Timer Selection When 2 Select OFF Time is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the Select OFF Time menu is displayed The default setting is Manual When an OFF...

Page 38: ...hen 2 Total Volume is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the Total Volume menu is displayed The default setting is Actual VF actual flow rate unit When Standard VF volume flow rate unit after conversion to the standard state or Actual VF is selected for the total flow rate unit by pressing the UP and DOWN keys and the ENTER key is pressed the selection is determined and the screen returns to th...

Page 39: ...ion is determined and the screen returns to the Set Fault Stop menu After selecting the power supply fault stop setting in the Power Supply menu if the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed the screen will return to the Set Fault Stop menu without the newly entered value being accepted Flow Rate Suction Flow Rate Fault Stop Setting When 2 Flow Rate is selected and the ENTER ke...

Page 40: ...est measurement data will be cleared from memory While data is being cleared Data erasing will be displayed for about five seconds When memory is cleared Completed is displayed and the screen returns to the main menu display If the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed in the Clear Logs screen display the screen will return to the main menu display without memory being cleared...

Page 41: ...display the following Calibration menu is displayed Select the menu in the same way as for the main menu Press the MENU ESCAPE key several times according to the screen display until the display returns to the main screen Calibration Menu Display Display Description 1 Flow Rate Displays the suction flow rate at calibration 2 Ambient BP Displays ambient pressure calibration at calibration 3 Pressur...

Page 42: ... during pump operation is displayed Match the flow rate display to the readout value on the standard flowmeter by pressing the UP and DOWN keys Press the ENTER key Calibration input is accepted and the screen returns to the Calibration menu After setting the numerical value if the MENU ESCAPE key is pressed before the ENTER key is pressed the screen will return to the Calibration menu without the ...

Page 43: ... the ambient pressure value displayed outside of the Calibration menu Perform error measurement for the ambient pressure measurement value in a different menu after calibration Calibrate the ambient pressure sensor before measuring the suction flow rate error If the ambient pressure sensor is calibrated after the suction flow rate error is measured the instantaneous and total flow rate measurement...

Page 44: ... the ENTER key is pressed the current ambient temperature is displayed with the adjustment value of the previous calibration reset After matching the ambient temperature display to the readout value on the standard thermometer by pressing the UP and DOWN keys press the ENTER key Calibration input is accepted and the screen returns to the Calibration menu After setting the numerical value if the ME...

Page 45: ...e way as for the main menu Press the MENU ESCAPE key several times according to the screen display until the display returns to the main screen Setup Menu Display Display Description 1 Set Flow Rate Displays the present flow rate 2 Set ON Time Sets the ON timer 3 Set OFF Time Sets the OFF timer Set Flow Rate Auction Flow Rare Set Value When 1 Set Flow Rate is selected and the ENTER key is pressed ...

Page 46: ...ion to the standard state the standard temperature and Standard VF are displayed For details see P36 3 Sampling Total Samp Time Sampling Time The time elapsed since sampling was started is displayed When OVER is displayed on the 3rd line this indicates that the time has exceeded 999 hours and 59 minutes 4 Sampling Time Remaining Remaining Sampling Time The time remaining until sampling is stopped ...

Page 47: ...updated at 30 second intervals 0 zero is indicated for each of these measurement values until 30 seconds has elapsed since sampling was started Total Volume Total Flow Rate When 1 Total Volume is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the total flow rate is displayed On the last line for the actual volume flow rate Actual VF is displayed and for the volume flow rate after conversion to the standard...

Page 48: ...ssed the maximum temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the filter temperature and the date and time at which this maximum temperature difference occurred are displayed Difference between the ambient temperature and the filter temperature Filter dT Filter Temp Ambient Temp Warning When 7 Warning is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the Warning menu is displayed When Flow Ra...

Page 49: ...low Rate Displays the present flow rate 2 Set ON Time Sets the ON timer 3 Set OFF Time Sets the OFF timer Set Flow Rate Suction Flow Rate Set Value When 1 Set Flow Rate is selected and the ENTER key is pressed the preset flow rate is displayed Set ON Time ON Timer Set Value When 2 Set ON Time is selected and the ENTER key is pressed one of the ON timers Manual Delay Time and Start Time preset at S...

Page 50: ...WN key The total flow rate during sampling is displayed Sampling Fault When sampling does not end normally FAULT is displayed on the 2nd line and the cause of the fault stop is displayed on the 3rd line In the example on the right Pressure Drop pressure loss fault is displayed When a fault stop has occurred data up to the point when the fault stop occurred is recorded Note however that when a powe...

Page 51: ...started are recorded Also for measurement values other than warnings 1 minute interval average values are recorded ON Timer Setting ON Timer Data is logged in chronological order at 1 minute intervals Manual No Delay Time Yes Start Time Yes OFF Timer Setting OFF Timer Data is logged in chronological order at 1 minute intervals Manual No Run Time Yes Stop Time Yes Total Volume No The maximum data l...

Page 52: ...ued OFF When the power failure is recovered before the sampling start time pump operation is continued When the power failure is recovered after the sampling start time has been exceeded an ON timer setting error is displayed and pump operation is discontinued The sampling start timer for the Delay Time setting is the time obtained by adding the Delay Time set time to the time when the START STOP ...

Page 53: ...peration is continued However all data before the power failure occurred will be lost After a recovery from a power failure pump operation is continued until the remaining sampling time reaches 0 zero Also the data before the power failure occurred will be saved When the power failure is recovered before the sampling stop time pump operation is continued When the power failure is recovered after t...

Page 54: ...tinued until the total flow rate reaches the set value There is the risk that the DC power supply might overdischarge So when the pump is being driven by the DC power supply set the power supply fault stop setting to ON Fault Stop Function When a fault listed below occurs during sampling the fault stop cause is displayed and sampling is discontinued Fault stop enabling disabling can be set to suct...

Page 55: ...cloths In the following cases repairs or maintenance must be performed by the manufacturer Contact your Sibata agent 1 One year has elapsed since flow rate calibration by the manufacturer 2 The pump operating time has exceeded 5 000 hours 3 The packing or rubber parts have become stiff or cracks have developed If any other problems arise contact your Sibata agent ...

Page 56: ...the backup filter An abnormal ambient temperature value is indicated The connector for the ambient temperature sensor is not connected correctly Insert the connector for the ambient temperature sensor all the way in until you hear a click The clock is out of order Logging is impossible The internal battery is dead The battery must be replaced Contact your Sibata agent ERROR Set Start Time is displ...

Page 57: ... manually operate the pump Data is not logged in chronological order at 1 minute intervals Run Time This is the run time timer This is used to stop sampling after the preset time has elapsed Stop Time This is the stop time timer This is used to stop sampling at the preset time Total Volume Total flow rate timer This is used to stop sampling when the preset total flow rate value is reached Data is ...

Page 58: ... LV 250 LV 40B 080040 7002 PM2 5 sampling filters 47 mm dia for mass spectrometry 50 pcs 080040 7003 PM2 5 filter holder 080180 2505 PM2 5 impactor filter 37 mm dia 100 pcs Sampling pipe 1 m Sampling pipe joint 080180 2525 Hose joint 080860 001 VFE 3 Filter elements 5 pcs 080870 10 Manual vacuum pump ...

Page 59: ...aimer Should some nonconformity occur during use of this product Sibata does not assume any liability whatsoever for compensation of data or content that could not be acquired or logged as a result loss of data or other content and other direct and indirect damages loss of business profit interruption of business etc relating to the preceding Sibata guarantees repair of production malfunctions und...

Page 60: ...d regulations of your respective local governing body The sampler body is made almost entirely from metals aluminum and stainless steel Inquiries If you have any questions about this product or if there is any other way in which we can be of assistance contact your Sibata agent 19 04 18K 05 ...

Page 61: ...sionally Rarely Other Start of Malfunction Since purchase Within a month Within a week Other Symptoms Write in as much detail as possible Ex Backlight does not turn ON even by pressing a key Check Items Please choose your answer Does the LCD display turn ON when the power to the sampler is turned ON Yes No Is it dirty inside the unit including the sampling line and the backup filter Yes No Has it ...

Page 62: ...pe dimensions specifications and other product information are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement to the extent that product functions and applications will not be impaired ...

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