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Control Panel

LCD Screen

Action indicator

Mode bar

Battery level

Timer indicator

Units

Numeric display field

Character display field

Over indicator

[ENTER] key

[MODE/ESC] key

[UP/SPAN] key

[DOWN/ZERO] key

[A.ZERO]
(auto-zero) key

[CAL]
(calibration) key

LCD screen

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Summary of Contents for FC-L1

Page 1: ...duct This operation manual describes precautions that are important for preventing accidents as well as procedures used to handle the product 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 handy for future reference ...

Page 2: ...2 MENU Screen 15 5 3 Flowrate Conversion Temperature Setting 16 5 4 Accumulation Time Setting 16 5 5 Temperature Display Mode Setting 17 5 6 Pressure Display Mode Setting 18 5 7 Displaying the Software Version 19 5 8 Returning from a MENU Sub Screen to the Main Screen 19 6 Calibration 20 6 1 Calibrating the Pressure Sensor 20 6 2 Calibrating the Temperature Sensor 21 6 3 Determining SPAN and ZERO ...

Page 3: ...3 7 Storage 26 8 Maintenance 26 9 Troubleshooting 27 10 Summary of Error Screens 28 11 Specifications 29 12 Warranty and Repairs 30 13 Product Disposal 30 14 Inquiries 30 Problem Report Form 31 ...

Page 4: ...in this operation manual is subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this operation manual is correct If you discover any errors or omissions however please contact your Sibata representative The copyright of this operation manual belongs to Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd This operation manual or any part...

Page 5: ...e to equipment It is all important for ensuring safety so be sure to read it thoroughly before using the product and observe it during use Graphical Symbols This operation manual uses various graphical symbols to indicate warnings and instructions These consist of two categories Warning and Caution which are indicated based on the severity of consequences if the corresponding warning or instructio...

Page 6: ...y stop operating the instrument and remove the cause If it is determined that the product caused the problem switch the power OFF remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and then contact a Sibata representative Never operate the instrument if it is not functioning normally Also never allow anyone other than a qualified service engineer to disassemble or modify the produ...

Page 7: ...ing on the cord could damage the cord and cause an electric shock or fire Never attempt to connect to the connector using wire or other metal objects or any other method not specified in this manual Doing so could cause a malfunction Do not permit water other liquids or non atmospheric gases to enter the instrument Also do not permit salt air or other corrosive gases or chemicals to enter the inst...

Page 8: ... drops Doing so could cause a malfunction or accident KEEP DRY Do not touch the outlet or the AC adapter plug with wet hands Also do not wash the product with water Doing so could cause an electric shock fire or malfunction Pollution Degree and Overvoltage Category The pollution degree and overvoltage category for this product are as follows Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II ...

Page 9: ...ve conditions do not require user calculation because they are calculated internally Measurement flowrate temperature and air pressure values are displayed on the LCD screen This product can be used for automatic calibration if used in combination with the Sibata LV 40B LV 40BR or LV 40BW low volume pump or the LV 250 or LV 250R PM2 5 sampler and a dedicated communication cable communication cable...

Page 10: ...10 3 Names of Parts Battery box Rubber feet Power supply socket Power switch USB connector Control panel Air intake port Exhaust port ...

Page 11: ...en Action indicator Mode bar Battery level Timer indicator Units Numeric display field Character display field Over indicator ENTER key MODE ESC key UP SPAN key DOWN ZERO key A ZERO auto zero key CAL calibration key LCD screen ...

Page 12: ... shaped rechargeable batteries If Powered by an AC Adapter optional Connect the DC plug from the AC adapter into the power supply socket on the side of the main unit and plug the AC adapter into the power supply outlet 4 3 Confirming the Flowrate Conversion Temperature Setting When the power supply is switched ON the flowrate conversion temperature is displayed To change the flowrate conversion te...

Page 13: ...connect the tube between the air intake port on the low volume pump or separately sold hose inlet attached to the PM2 5 sampler if used and the exhaust port on the FC L1 flow calibrator Then start operating the instrument Confirm the flowrate value indicated on the LCD display Note It is also possible to display the accumulated or average flowrate value For instructions on displaying the accumulat...

Page 14: ... Flowrate Measurement Screen Pressure Sensor Display 1 MENU Screen Temperature Sensor Display Note It is possible to check the pressure and temperature even while measuring the accumulated and average flowrate 1 The atmospheric air pressure is indicated when no air is flowing but the reference pressure absolute pressure at the flow calibrator air intake port is indicated if air is flowing A kPa is...

Page 15: ...NU screen from any sub screen in the dashed line area above 2 Exit to main screen 3 Accumulation time setting screen 5 Pressure display mode screen 6 Software version display screen 1 Flowrate conversion temperature setting Screen Sequence Within Dashed Line Area Below Clockwise Counterclockwise 4 Temperature display mode screen ...

Page 16: ... Setting The accumulation time setting can be configured No time setting configured Manual setting default setting Time setting configured Timer setting Press the ENTER key which causes the hours display hours to flash Then use the UP or DOWN key to set the time hours Once again press the ENTER key which causes the minutes display minutes to flash Then use the UP or DOWN key to change the setting ...

Page 17: ...he manual mode press the ENTER key again and then the UP or DOWN key to change the temperature value Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting To return to the previous screen without changing the setting press the MODE ESC key It is recommended that this setting be used only if there is a temperature sensor problem The setting reverts to AUTO when the power is switched OFF If the indicated value...

Page 18: ...manual mode In the manual mode press the ENTER key again and then the UP or DOWN keys to change the pressure value Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting To return to the previous screen without changing the setting press the MODE ESC key It is recommended that this setting be used only if there is a pressure sensor problem The setting reverts to AUTO when the power is switched OFF If the indi...

Page 19: ...e software version is displayed as shown to the right Version 1 00 in the example shown 5 8 Returning from a MENU Sub Screen to the Main Screen 1 In the EXIT screen press the ENTER or MODE ESC key 2 In the MENU screen press the MODE ESC key OR ...

Page 20: ...to set the value back to and then press the ENTER key 6 Determine the SPAN and ZERO values based on the reference pressure value and the value displayed on the LCD screen Calculated based on the value on the reference device and the value displayed when CAL is indicated on the mode bar For information about how values are calculated see page 22 7 Press the SPAN key and then press the UP or DOWN ke...

Page 21: ...ate the ZR indicator on the mode bar 6 Use the UP or DOWN key to set the value back to and then press the ENTER key 7 Determine the SPAN and ZERO values based on the reference temperature value and the value displayed on the LCD screen Calculated based on the value on the reference device and the value displayed when CAL is indicated on the mode bar For information about how values are calculated ...

Page 22: ...nt displays the TIMER indicator 2 Press the ENTER key again the indicator disappears 3 With the manual setting the accumulated flowrate and average flowrate are displayed for the period between the first and second time the ENTER key was pressed With the timer setting press the ENTER key to activate the timer The accumulated flowrate and average flowrate will be displayed when the set time has ela...

Page 23: ...alibration sold separately as Communication cable with software for LV 250 LV 40B For LV 40B LV 40BR LV 40BW LV 250 LV 250R USB A B cable commercially available For LVS 30 1 Switch the power ON for the low volume pump or PM2 5 sampler 2 Switch the power ON for the FC L1 flow calibrator Note Warm up the FC L1 unit by operating it for at least 10 minutes and then press the A ZERO key 3 Press COM on ...

Page 24: ... calibrate using the UP and DOWN keys on the FC L1 flow calibrator Then press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 2 Press the ENTER key again to start calibrating the flowrate calibration takes about 2 minutes Note To cancel the calibration press the MODE ESC key FC L1 LV 40BW Dedicated communication cable USB A B cable for the LVS 30 Auto Calibration Start Screen Return to the auto calibration s...

Page 25: ...dby mode the power supply is ON and the pump is stopped Power to the low volume pump or PM2 5 sampler was not disrupted during automatic calibration For the LVS 30 the light blue LED showing that the instrument is operating flashes as described at 4 in 6 5 1 Preparation for Automatic Calibration Automatic calibration is canceled even if power is restored after a power interruption and the low volu...

Page 26: ...ry cloth To remove significant dirt or contamination wipe with dilute ethanol Note The AC adapter optional is not protected against liquids so do not clean it in this manner In the following cases repair or inspection by the manufacturer is required Contact your Sibata representative or the distributor where you purchased the product Over one year has elapsed since the flowrate was calibrated by S...

Page 27: ...rature or pressure sensor values are clearly incorrect Temperature sensor or atmospheric pressure sensor has failed The unit must be repaired Contact the distributor where you purchased the product The temperature and atmospheric pressure values can also be set manually see pages 17 and 18 The indicated flowrate value is clearly incorrect The unit is not airtight Make sure flow lines are connected...

Page 28: ...lowrate display range has been exceeded Use a range that does not exceed the display range USB Error Indicates a communication error occurred Press the MODE ESC key or restart the FC L1 Then connect the dedicated communication cable or USB cable Auto Calibration Failure Error Indicates automatic calibration failed ...

Page 29: ... with a large difference between high and low temperatures 2 The specified precision may not be achieved when operated at temperatures below 10 C 30 C or higher or in environments with sudden temperature changes Note that the flowrate precision is with respect to the instantaneous value Treat the accumulated flowrate value as a reference value 3 Approximation based on continuous operation using AA...

Page 30: ... been provided on the warranty by the distributor where you purchased the product or the warranty items have been altered Modifications and Repairs Are Prohibited Never disassemble or modify this product as doing so will void the warranty with Sibata Doing so may also result in an unforeseen fault and accident For more information regarding repairs after the warranty period contact the distributor...

Page 31: ...ible Between _____ and _____ C Number of units owned Used for Model number of connected low volume pump or PM2 5 sampler Problem Description Frequency of occurrence Daily Occasionally Rarely Other For Other explain Timing of occurrence Immediately after purchase Within 1 month Within 1 week Other Symptoms in as much detail and as specifically as possible Example No flowrate is displayed even when ...

Page 32: ...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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