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Back view

Belt clip

Charging jack

Low 

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(beneath cap screw) 

allows 

pump to be switched from

high to low 

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Durable RFI-shielded case

provides protection from 

radio frequency interference

between 27 and 1000 MHz.

Rechargeable battery

Built-in particulate trap

in see-through housing

protects pump.

Built-in rotameter

provides a visible check of 

relative 

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sampling from 0.5 to 5 L/min.

Accessory mounting screws

allow sampling accessories 

such as impinger holders to be 

secured to pump.

Recessed 

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adjusts 

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1000 and 5000 ml/min.

Tamper-resistant cover

prevents changes to 

settings.

On/Off switch

Air discharge port

(beneath cap screw)

Inlet

PCXR4 Universal Sample Pump

Cat. No. 224-PCXR4

Operating Instructions

863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330  USA • Tel: 724-941-9701 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.skcinc.com

Figure 1.

 Front and Back Views of PCXR4 Universal Sample Pump

Introduction

Description

The PCXR4 Universal Sample Pump 

(Figure 1)

 is a constant 

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applications. It is ideal for industrial hygiene studies as well as environmental testing.

Checking Pump/Kit Contents

Use the table below to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat. No. ordered. If you are missing items, contact SKC 

at 800-752-8472 (U.S. only) or 724-941-9701.

If You Ordered Cat. No.

Your Package Should Contain

224-PCXR4

Universal PCXR4 Sample Pump with NiMH battery pack and screwdriver set

224-PCXR4KD

Single Universal PCXR4 Pump Kit with pump, NiMH battery, screwdriver set, 100-240 V single charger, 

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 lter cassette 

holder, adjustable tube holder with Type A protective tube cover, exhaust port 

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 tting, and nylon carry case

224-PCXR4KDH

Single Universal PCXR4 Pump Kit with pump, NiMH battery, screwdriver set, 100-240 V single charger, 

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 lter cassette 

holder, adjustable tube holder with Type A protective tube cover, exhaust port 

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 tting, and Pelican carry case

Required Equipment/Media

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1/4-inch ID tubing

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PowerFlex

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 Charger

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Low 

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 if sampling at 5 to 500 ml/min. 

See Accessories.

Inlet 

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 lter 

housing

Digital LCD

Keypad

Summary of Contents for 224-PCXR4

Page 1: ...on Description The PCXR4 Universal Sample Pump Figure 1 is a constant flow from 5 to 5000 ml min air sampler suitable for a broad range of applications It is ideal for industrial hygiene studies as well as environmental testing Checking Pump Kit Contents Use the table below to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat No ordered If you are missing items contact SKC at 800 752 8472...

Page 2: ... on the charger 3 Insert the charging plug end of the cable into the jack on the back of the pump s battery pack Figure 1 4 Charge the battery completely the LED at the port connected to the pump is a steady green before using the pump 5 Disconnect the charging cable from the back of the pump s battery pack Notes and Cautions To comply with intrinsic safety regulations do not charge or operate the...

Page 3: ...mp operation with Battery Eliminator The Battery Eliminator is an accessory that converts alternating current AC to direct current DC from which the pump can be operated for extended runs The Battery Eliminator should be used in non hazardous locations only See Accessories 1 Remove the battery pack from the pump see Replace the Battery Pack 2 The Battery Eliminator is comprised of two pieces a wal...

Page 4: ...stment screw until the built in rotameter indicates 2 L min The LCD should show BATT OK in the upper left corner If it does not recharge the battery 4 Press the Flow and Battery Check again to place the pump in Hold 5 Prepare the calibrator see calibrator instructions Using flexible tubing connect the calibrator outlet suction port to the sampling medium inlet 6 Using 1 4 inch Tygon tubing connect...

Page 5: ...he pump into the air discharge port on top of the pump hand tighten only Using PTFE tubing connect the inlet of the sample medium e g sample bag to the exhaust port fitting on the pump Turn on the pump to collect the appropriate volume of air Shut off the pump and close inlet on sample medium to stop sampling 3 With the LCD displaying HOLD start sampling by pressing Start Hold Figure 1 SAMPLE RUNNI...

Page 6: ...he battery is fully charged and that the pump has run for five minutes before calibrating Leave the pump running 2 Ensure that the regulator has been activated for low flow and the pump flow rate is set at 1 5 L min 3 Connect the single adjustable tube holder to the pump inlet see calibration train below using 1 4 inch Tygon tubing 4 Insert an opened sorbent tube into the rubber sleeve Figure 3 of...

Page 7: ...tion 2 Place the appropriate size protective tube cover over the tube and screw it into place on the tube holder For personal sampling clip the tube holder to the worker in the breathing zone See above right 3 While the LCD displays HOLD start sampling by pressing Start Hold SAMPLE RUNNING will be displayed Figure 2 and record the start time 4 At the end of the sampling period press Start Hold and...

Page 8: ...1 Ensure that the battery is fully charged and that the pump has run for five minutes before calibrating Leave pump running 2 Ensure that the regulator has been activated for low flow and the pump flow rate is set at 1 5 L min 3 Calculate the sum of all tube flow rates The maximum flow rate through any one tube is 500 ml min a If the sum is 1000 ml min set the pump flow rate to 1 5 L min b If the ...

Page 9: ...Battery Eliminator in hazardous locations UL Listing for intrinsic safety is not in effect during pump operation with Battery Eliminator Use of any device other than the approved battery pack or Battery Eliminator to power the pump voids any warranty Charge pump battery completely before calibration and sampling Calibrate verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tub...

Page 10: ... use See Charge the Battery Pack For more information on SKC pump batteries visit http www skcinc com instructions 1756 pdf To comply with intrinsic safety regulations battery packs should not be charged in hazardous locations Ensure proper orientation of charging cable before plugging it into the charging jack Improper orientation contact will short circuit the battery and voids any warranty Shor...

Page 11: ...tenance PowerFlex Charging System for SKC Personal Pumps 5 Stations 100 240 V 223 1000 Single 100 240 V 223 2000 PowerFlex Pump Cable for Universal XR models 223 1002 Battery Eliminator connects pump to line power for extended sampling 115 V 230 V 223 325 223 325B Pump Accessories Screwdriver Set included with pump 224 11 Protective Nylon Pouch with belt and shoulder strap Black 224 87 Red 224 95A...

Page 12: ...hragm Yoke Assembly P22417J Regulator Assembly P22417K Pulsation Dampener Assembly 2 P22433L Flowmeter Assembly Parts Not Shown in Illustration P22433C Tamper resistant Cover P22433ES External Screw Kit P72392 LCD P22417M Motor Eccentric Assembly P5187 Foam Cover for control board pk 5 Replacement Filters P22409 Replacement Filter Set 3 filters 3 O rings P2240901 Filters only pk 10 P2240902 Filter...

Page 13: ...sted for Class I Division 1 and 2 Groups A B C D Class II Division 1 and 2 Groups E F G and Class III Temperature Code T3C ATEX approved models available Contact SKC Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 to 113 F 20 to 45 C Charging Temperature 50 to 113 F 10 to 45 C Operating Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Multiple...

Page 14: ...0 14 Polyvinyl Chloride PVC filter 5 0 μm pore size Flow Rate L min Filter Diameter 37 mm 25 mm 2 47 41 2 5 38 33 3 35 30 3 5 26 27 4 22 25 4 5 21 23 Table 1 Pump Run Time in Hours with NiMH Battery Appendix Cont Typical Run Times Table 1 contains the typical run times achieved when using a fully charged nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pack Data is sorted by type of sample media All run times ar...

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