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Operating Instructions

SKC Inc.

863 Valley View Road

Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA

Form #37740 Rev 0806

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA Form 37740 Rev 0806 ...

Page 2: ...Using a Primary Standard 16 Calibrating Using CalChek 18 CalChek Error Chart 22 Calibrating for Low Flow 5 to 500 ml min Sampling Applications 23 Sampling Sampling 1000 to 3250 ml min 24 Low Flow Sampling 5 to 500 ml min 24 Flow Fault 25 Maintenance Replacing the Inlet Port Housing and Filter 26 Service Policy 27 Accessories 28 DataTrac 2000 Software 30 UL Certificate 31 Warranty 32 Index 33 Indic...

Page 3: ...d Display To enter sampling and display setup pump must be in Run Press ST to Hold pump and press ÒSTÒ within 10 seconds Select from the following options Clear accumulated data Press Ò until CLr displays and then press ST Press Ò until End displays and then press ST Change temperature scale F C Press Ò until temperature displays Press S or T to switch units Press Ò until End displays and then pre...

Page 4: ...and recordkeeping options The result of extensive research and development the AirChek 2000 Pump exemplifies SKC s commitment to quality and innovation in air sampling equipment U S Patent No 5 892 160 Inlet Port with Protective Filter Liquid Crystal Display LCD Battery Status Icon Keypad with Operating Buttons Not shown Beltclip back Battery Charging Jack back Computer Interface Port back AirChek...

Page 5: ...me SГ AirChek 2000 sampling time can be set up to 999 minutes Setting from the pump keypad or up to 30 days 43 200 minutes fromaPCusingDataTrac2000Software Duringsampling the pump LCD will display remaining run time will count time down from a set number of minutes when sampling time is set from the keypad The pump LCD will show elapsed time in minutes when the pump is programmed from a PC If run ...

Page 6: ...marked Intrinsic Safety UL and cUL Listed Use only SKC approved parts to ensure reliable performance and to maintain the UL Listing for intrinsic safety and the SKC warranty Table 1 AirChek 2000 Run Time in Hours with NiCad Battery Following are typical run times achieved when using a fully charged Nickel Cadmium NiCad battery pack Data is sorted by type of sample media All run times are listed in...

Page 7: ...he PowerFlex Charger will fully recharge the battery in 6 hours see Accessories on page 28 for charger Follow charger instructions Using a non approved charger voids the SKC warranty Tampering with the battery pack voids the SKC warranty and the UL Listing for intrinsic safety Do not charge or operate pump from charger in hazardous locations Ensure that the computer interface port is covered befor...

Page 8: ...e one battery bar may appear This false recovery will fall quickly if the pump is operated without recharging it RECHARGE THE PUMP BEFORE SAMPLING Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Replacement Notes To retain pump history ensure the pump has been allowed to go to SLEEP after the last run Pump history will be lost if the battery pack or AC power battery eliminator is removed while the pump is runn...

Page 9: ...essory that converts alternating current AC to direct current DC from which the pump can operate indefinitely The Battery Eliminator should be used in non hazardous locations only See page 28 for ordering To use the Battery Eliminator the battery pack must be removed from the pump see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 5 The Battery Eliminator is comprised of two pieces 1 a wall cube that converts...

Page 10: ...es see page 12 End User Interface option that saves changes and exits User Interface see page 12 ADJ Displayed during pump flow calibration see page 11 CAL User Interface option that allows pump to be set up for single or multiple point calibration using the CalChek feature see page 11 FLOW Appears when flow rate is displayed PROG Displayed when a delayed start or a DataTrac 2000 program is loaded...

Page 11: ... ÒSTÒ Security code that must be pressed in sequence within 10 seconds after mode change to enter the User Interface If the 10 second time limit is exceeded the pump will remain in its current mode Perform steps again to enter the User Interface see Entering and Navigating the User Interface on page 10 Pump Activation Press any button firmly to activate the LCD Press ST to run the pump or to place...

Page 12: ...tronic circuitry enters a low power state Press any button to change pump from SLEEP to HOLD Flow Fault If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault mode During flow fault the pump HOLDs the fault icon appears on the display during the length of the fault and the accumulated run time display is frozen and retained As part ...

Page 13: ... ST to place pump in RUN and enter ÒSTÒ within 10 seconds You are in Level One of the User Interface With pump in RUN press ST to place pump in HOLD and enter ÒSTÒ within 10 seconds You are in Level Two of the User Interface Navigating Press Ò to scroll through parameters Once LCD shows End parameters will repeat until the user exits the User Interface Exiting Press Ò until End appears on the LCD ...

Page 14: ...instructions on pages 18 to 22 Using User Interface Level Two Temperature Press S or T to toggle between Fahrenheit F and Celsius C Press Ò to move to next parameter Atmospheric Pressure Press S or T to toggle through inches of mercury ins millimeters of mercury mm and millibars m Press Ò to move to next parameter Sample Time SГ Program a specific run time Press S to increase or T to decrease the ...

Page 15: ... Data To reset accumulated volume and run time data to zero enter User Interface Level Two by placing a running pump in HOLD and pressing ÒSTÒ within 10 seconds Press Ò until CLr appears on the LCD Press ST to clear the run time data Press Ò until End appears and then press ST The pump is now in HOLD CLr does not clear previously set sampling time SГ See Deleting a Sampling Time on page 15 Setting...

Page 16: ...ing time enter User Interface Level Two scroll to SГ and press T until time appears as 00 Exit the User Interface by scrolling to End and pressing ST If a time still displays after canceling a sample time this display is the total run time since the data was last reset If a sampling time SГ has been programmed into the pump a DataTrac 2000 program cannot be entered without deleting the sampling ti...

Page 17: ... here will be the next occurrence of this time There is no a m or p m designation 5 Press Ò until End appears 6 Press ST 7 The PROG icon and a flashing HOLD will appear in the upper left corner of the display The pump is now set for delayed start If setting a delayed start using DataTrac 2000 Software refer to the DataTrac 2000 Operating Instructions included on the software CD A programmed delaye...

Page 18: ...pears Press ST Deleting a DataTrac 2000 Program If a DataTrac 2000 program is in pump memory the PROG icon will appear in the upper left corner of the display To delete a DataTrac 2000 program enter User Interface Level Two scroll to the flashing OFF indicator and press ST This is the same method used to delete a delayed start from the pump See Deleting a Delayed Start on page 14 Setup ...

Page 19: ... cover 2 Connect the inlet of the sampling media to a primary standard calibrator using another length of flexible tubing 3 From HOLD press ST to run the pump and enter ÒSTÒ within 10 seconds You are in User Interface Level One SET flashes on the LCD 4 The LCD will display a flashing flow rate from the last sample taken If you do not wish to change the flow rate go to Step 6 5 Press S to increase ...

Page 20: ...sing ST Disconnect the calibration train Pressing ST will place a running pump in HOLD and a holding pump in RUN If a delayed start or DataTrac 2000 schedule has been programmed into the pump it may remain in pump memory PROG will display in the upper left corner of the pump display To delete this program enter User Interface Level Two scroll to the flashing OFF and press ST Calibration ...

Page 21: ...t Calibration Using CalChek The CalChek feature provides correction at a single flow setting and takes less than one minute to complete Use it to set the desired flow rate before sampling and to verify flow after sampling 1 Use 1 4 inch tubing to connect the Defender Calibrator suction port to the inlet of a representative sampling medium and the outlet of the medium to the AirChek 2000 pump inlet...

Page 22: ...cating a successful calibration or it will show an error code of E4 x see CalChek Error Chart on page 22 Note To remove a CalChek error code from the LCD press Ò 13 Press ST twice to place the pump in HOLD Disconnect the pump from the representative sampling medium and the calibrator To ensure sample integrity tubing seals tightly onto the pump inlet filter cover Use care when removing tubing to p...

Page 23: ...nder Calibrator suction port to the AirChek 2000 pump inlet Do NOT place sample medium in line 2 Run the pump for 2 minutes before starting calibration Leave the pump on 3 Follow Steps 3 through 9 from Single point Calibration Using CalChek on pages 18 and 19 4 Verify that the battery icon on the pump display shows at least two bars If it does not charge the battery before proceeding 5 Press S on ...

Page 24: ...serial number and date of the last full calibration Abutton allows this data to be printed The printed report contains pump version date printed and a validation code CalChek Calibration Data Verification in DataTrac 2000 Software This feature requires pump version 2 62 or higher and DataTrac 2000 Software version 3 62 or higher To ensure that printed data has not been tampered with pull down the ...

Page 25: ...rate of Check pump s flow tube to ensure 3000 ml min possibly due to a blocked it is not blocked or contact SKC flow tube or an air leak inside the pump Technical Support E46 Analysis error in the data rare Try full calibration again If problem persists contact SKC Technical Support E47 Less than two bars appear in the battery Recharge the battery icon on the pump display indicating that the batte...

Page 26: ...t the User Interface The pump will remain running If desired press ST again to place the pump in HOLD 3 Connect the pump inlet to the CPC outlet the side of the CPC without a label using a short length of Tygon tubing 4 Connect the inlet side of the CPC marked to sample to the Adjustable Low Flow Holder 5 Label tube s and port s Insert an opened representative tube into the rubber sleeve of each p...

Page 27: ...yed start or DataTrac 2000 schedule has been programmed into the pump it may remain in pump memory PROG will display in the upper left corner of the pump display To delete this program see page 14 or 15 To ensure sample integrity ensure tubing seals tightly onto the pump inlet filter cover Use care when removing tubing to prevent cracking or breakage of the inlet filter cover Low Flow Sampling 5 t...

Page 28: ... approved battery pack to power the pump voids the UL Listing for intrinsic safety Flow Fault If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault mode During flow fault the pump HOLDs the fault icon appears on the display during the length of the fault and the accumulated run time display is frozen and retained As part of the flo...

Page 29: ...gasket 3 Remove the O ring 4 Remove and discard the filter 5 Insert a new filter Replacement Cat No P40011 6 Insert O ring Replace the gasket 7 Align the inlet port housing with the three screw holes and the LED 8 Insert the three screws and tighten in an alternating fashion Do not overtighten screws Overtightening can crack the inlet port Replace with new O ring only as needed ...

Page 30: ...Include a contact name phone number shipping address RMAnumber and a brief description of the problem For nonwarranty repairs a purchase order number and billing address are also required The Service Department will contact nonwarranty customers with an estimate before proceeding with repairs SKC Inc will accept for repair any SKC product that is not contaminated with hazardous materials Products ...

Page 31: ...rial port or appropriate adapter compatible with PC and operating system 877 91 Low Flow Adapter Kit 5 to 500 ml min Includes Constant Pressure Controller CPC Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder and Type A Protective Cover 210 500 Constant Pressure Controller CPC for sampling in the 5 to 500 ml min flow range Use with Adjustable Low Flow Holder below Available in Low Flow Adapter Kit above 224 26 CPC ...

Page 32: ...k P20144 Filter inlet O ring 3 P20140 Filter Housing P20142 Filters Inlet 50 P40011 Gasket Set P21273 Keypad P79361 Stack P20138 PC Board includes top valve plate and stack inlet P79519 PC Board Interface P79543 Cover Port P20179 Keypad P79361 Screw Gasket Kit P21002 Valve Assembly Bottom P21272 Valve Assembly Top P21322 Long duration Detector Tube Accessories Trap Tubes 222 3D 2 Tandem Protective...

Page 33: ...ek 2000 program on a PC and upload to the pump for operation in the field Program up to ten sampling sequences each with diﬀerent flow rates Download the AirChek 2000 run time data and history to your PC Create chain of custody information using the sample set up feature Print a history file containing AirChek 2000 run time data Print a worker exposure profile containing run time data and the AirC...

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Page 35: ...rty damages for loss of use loss of time loss of profits loss of income or other incidental damages Nor shall buyer be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential damages resulting from defect of the instrument including but not limited to any recovery under section 402A of the Restatement Second of Torts 3 This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the warranted instrument dur...

Page 36: ...9 Battery 5 7 Flow Fault 7 9 25 Inlet Port Housing Filter Replacement of 26 Keypad Basics 8 Star button 8 Up Down Arrow Buttons 8 LCD 7 Maintenance 26 Multiple tube Sampling 23 24 28 Operating Indicators 7 ADJ 7 11 CAL 7 11 19 CLr 7 12 End 7 12 ESC 7 12 FLOW 7 10 HOLD 7 9 PROG 7 14 15 Sampling Time 7 11 13 SET 7 10 VOL 7 Operating Modes 9 Flow Fault 9 HOLD 9 RUN 9 SLEEP 9 Performance Profile 2 3 P...

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