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Sequential Particulate Speciation 

System

 

URG-3000N 

 

 

Operations Manual for  

 

URG-3000N 

 

 
 

116 S. Merritt Mill Rd. 

Chapel Hill, NC  27516 

Phone: (919) 942-2753 

Fax: (919) 942-3522 

[email protected] 

 

The material in this manual is for informational purposes  

only and is subject to change without notice.  URG 

assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in  

this manual. 

 

Revision 5.3 

Printed in USA 

April 3, 2007

Summary of Contents for URG-3000N

Page 1: ...l Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone 919 942 2753 Fax 919 942 3522 info urgcorp com The material in this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice URG assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this manual Revision 5 3 Printed in USA April 3 2007 1 ...

Page 2: ...nsible for obtaining a local third party service agreement for computer service requirements beyond the warranty term of the computer The above is a limited warranty and is the only warranty made by URG This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of any other warranties written oral or implied specifically without limitation there is no warranty of merchant ability of fitness for any purpose The lia...

Page 3: ...ON 15 3 1 INTRODUCTION 15 3 2 PACKING LIST 15 3 3 ASSEMBLING THE URG 3000N 17 3 3 1 Keypad Memory Card 17 3 3 2 Pump Relay Cable 17 3 3 3 Controller Cable 18 3 3 4 Air Line 18 3 3 5 Temperature Probe 19 3 3 6 Optional Collocated Module C 19 3 3 7 Bottom View Wiring Diagram 19 3 3 8 Front View Wiring Diagram 20 3 4 ASSEMBLING THE URG 3000N STAND 21 3 4 1 Upper Stand Rain Shield Assembly 21 3 4 2 Co...

Page 4: ...udit 30 4 6 4 1 Leak Check 30 4 6 4 2 Flow Audit 31 4 6 4 3 Temperature Audit 31 4 6 4 4 BP Audit 31 4 7 MAIN MENU 3 OF 5 31 4 7 1 Overview 31 4 7 2 View Protocol 31 4 7 3 View ID codes 31 4 7 4 View operators 32 4 8 MAIN MENU 4 OF 5 32 4 8 1 Overview 32 4 8 2 View Elapsed Time 32 4 8 3 View Gain Offset 32 4 9 MAIN MENU 5 OF 5 32 4 9 1 Overview 32 4 9 1 1 Site Configuration 33 4 10 COLLECTED DATA ...

Page 5: ... 8 1 1 Maximum Allowable Leak Rate 51 8 1 2 Audit Cassette Cartridge Tray Installation 51 8 1 3 Beginning Leak Check 51 8 1 4 Installing Flow Audit Adapter 52 8 1 5 Installing Pump Shutoff Valve 52 8 1 6 Valves Open 52 8 1 7 Closing Valves 53 8 1 8 Performing Leak Check 53 8 1 9 Completing Leak Check 53 8 2 LEAK CHECK ON COLLOCATED MODULE C 54 8 3 FLOW AUDIT 54 8 4 TEMPERATURE AUDIT 55 8 5 BAROMET...

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Page 7: ...d Controller Module C 61 4 kg 135 lbs Minimum Power Requirements 2 Dedicated 15 amp 115VAC Outlets May require additional heating equipment to operate at extremely low temperatures See Section 9 7 for more information 1 3 Initial Assembly CAUTION The URG 3000N must be assembled where is will be operated The URG 3000N should not be moved once it has been assembled 1 4 Weight The URG 3000N sampler c...

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Page 9: ...tand contains the pump and flow controller The Module C collects PM2 5 particles on quartz filters These filters are analyzed for organic and elemental carbon using Thermal Optical Analysis Method TOA Anchoring Base Pump Enclosure Module C Controller Stand Rain Shield Stand 2 3 URG 3000N Overview The standard URG 3000N Sequential Particulate Speciation System configuration is shown above Each site...

Page 10: ...Sensor Collocated Module C Cable Receptacle Pump Relays Cable Receptacles Keypad The controller Provides a status of current sampler operations to the site operator Provides an interface for recording initial and final measurements of the filters during sample changes to the site operator Provides options for selecting sampling protocols Keeps the current date and time Switches the filter solenoid...

Page 11: ...on Sleeve Timing Pulleys for Motor Hand Wheel to Raise Solenoid Valve Manually Solenoid Manifold Solenoid Valve 4 1 Position Motor Drive to Raise Solenoid Manifold Inlet Tee Hose From Solenoid Manifold to Pump Cyclone Cartridge with 4 Filter Cassettes Electronics Box Cassette Manifold Connector for Line to Controller 36 Downtube Motor Control Buttons Temperature Sensor Cable Air Line Connector 11 ...

Page 12: ...perature is measured and the average temperature is recorded on the CompactFlash memory card μ 2 5 2 Mass Flow Controller The Mass Flow Controller is used to maintain a constant flow rate during a sampling period It is located within the Pump Enclosure near the base of the stand For service removal instructions see Section 9 5 2 5 3 Filter Cassettes and Cartridges The filter cassettes and cartridg...

Page 13: ... Tube Stand Rain Shield Upright Supports Pump Enclosure Anchoring Base 2 6 1 Pump Enclosure Shown below is a photo of the inside of the pump enclosure part of the URG 3000N stand The additional photo shows a close up of the side wall The components located inside of the enclosure are labeled and listed following the photos Note the following connections in the photos 13 ...

Page 14: ...erneath the door shown in the photo are two power outlets The top outlet is the correct outlet for usage with the Pump This outlet is controlled to power on and off the pump The bottom outlet is to be used for the optional Enclosure Heater Note that the red lever is a dummy lever and does not perform any function 5 Pump The URG 3000N utilizes a 120V pump that is seated in the pump enclosure as sho...

Page 15: ...0 12 pin Standard Control Cable for attaching Module C to Controller and Mass Flow Controller o Temperature Probe Partially Installed in Inlet Tee o Leak Check Flow Audit Assembly Downtube Reducer 1 5 ID to 1 25 OD Leak Check Flow Audit Adapter 1 25 to brass hose barb with shutoff valve Pump shutoff valve Audit cassette cartridge tray o Inlet Cap o Roof Flashing for Inlet o Copy of inspection and ...

Page 16: ...mp Relay Cable Controller Module Box o Controller Module o 72 115VAC Power Cable o CompactFlash Memory Card o Operations Manual for URG 3000N o Copy of inspection and status checklist Inlet Box o 36 Inlet Stack Stand Rain shield Box o Stand Rain shield Roof o Rain shield Left Side Support o Rain shield Right Side Support o Assorted Assembly Hardware Pump Box o 120V Pump o Assorted Mounting Hardwar...

Page 17: ...r is a cord storage area and memory card slot To attach the Keypad drop the cable through the cord storage area and pull the data jack through the slot in the bottom left as shown Plug this data jack into the designated jack on the controller also shown below Afterwards insert a compatible CompactFlash memory card into the slot 3 3 2 Pump Relay Cable On the side of the pump enclosure the cable fur...

Page 18: ...he mass flow controller connector to the Controller as shown Then plug the other 12 pin connector into the Module C The breakout cable on that end is connected to the Mass Flow Controller which is the central port on the side of the pump enclosure as shown 3 3 4 Air Line The Air line is a 30 black cable with Colder fittings at each end It connects to the Module C and then to the pump enclosure as ...

Page 19: ...a bottom view of the modules for wiring Cable lengths are not to scale These bottom views are as if the front of the Controller Module C or Collocated Module C are facing up Example Take a Controller with the front facing you and you lie it on it s back The bottom view that you would see is what is detailed below T Plug with Temperature Probe Cable Air Line Receptacle Controller Cable Receptacle M...

Page 20: ...r Cable Receptacle Collocated Module C Front Air Line Receptacle Controller Cable Receptacle Module C Pump Enclosure Side of Lower Stand Power Relay MFC Air Power Collocated Module C Pump Enclosure Side of Lower Stand Relay MFC Air Controller Front Pump Relay Cable Receptacle Temperature Probe Receptacle Power 20 ...

Page 21: ... with the stud and let the washer slide down onto the stud Turn the H body over far enough that the washer does not slide off and the S S nut in a nut driver will stay in the driver Tighten the nut Repeat the washer nut installation until all 12 studs have been secured Install the second roof support on the H body H Body should look like the figure below on the left Install the roof assembly as sh...

Page 22: ...tallation Hang the Controller on the side labeled Controller Side Install feet first into the precut holes Loosen the S S cap screw to allow the Controller carrying handle to clear the cap screw and slide into the receiver Hand tighten the cap screw so the Controller is captive Repeat the process for the Sampler Module as shown at right Install the six 6 S S acorn nuts and washers on the H body ba...

Page 23: ... keeps melting snow and wind blown precipitation out of the Sampler Module 3 4 4 Support Feet Installation The mounting feet are installed in the wrong direction to allow for easier shipping The figure below on the left shows how the feet are installed when you receive the stand You will have to remove the support feet and install them correctly before operating the URG 3000N Remove the 2 S S scre...

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Page 25: ...ible Note that Number Key 1 and 2 will select either a Module C and Collocated Module C when you are shown Mod onscreen In most cases the LCD will list the available options for navigation From the Main Menu pressing ENTER will return to the previous Main Menus if possible and then to AUTO MODE 4 1 2 Software Modes The Controller program has two modes AUTO MODE and MENU MODE The program is normall...

Page 26: ...ple status The fourth line shows that the sampler is off 12 20 06 04 05pm WED Module 1 Flow 22 00 26 This screen is the same as previously shown except that it is displaying that the sampler is currently on At this time the sampler is recording the flow rate temperature and other parameters Pressing ENTER will allow you to authenticate and proceed to Menu Mode ET 15 4 3 Menu Mode The MENU MODE has...

Page 27: ...tenance F3 Audit F1 Temp Calibration F2 BP Calibration F3 Flow Calibration F4 More ENTER Back ENTER Back F1 Check memory card F2 Manual Cal Entry F3 Disp Temp BP Vac F4 More ENTER Back F1 Pumps On Off F2 Solenoids On Off ENTER Back F1 View protocol F2 View ID codes F3 View operators Audit Mod 1 F1 Leak Ck F2 Flow F3 Temp F4 BP ENTER Back F4 More ENTER Back F1 View Elap Time F2 View Gain Offset F4 ...

Page 28: ...for a complete filter change software menu map 4 5 3 Set Date Time To set the current date and or time press the F2 key in the Main Menu The figure to the right shows the menu for changing the date and time By pressing the F3 and F4 keys the operator can move the cursor to select the month day year hour or minute Pressing F1 or F2 will alter values The day of the week changes based on the month da...

Page 29: ...rd status manually enter calibration info and display temperature BP and Vacuum as well as control the pumps and solenoids F4 More ENTER Back F1 Pumps On Off F2 Solenoids On Off Pressing F4 proceeds to the second Maintenance screen to select these options as shown Pressing ENTER returns to the previous Maintenance menu ENTER Back 4 6 3 1 Check Memory Card Checking Memory Card Selecting the Check M...

Page 30: ...On Off for the corresponding pump Pressing ENTER will returns to the Maintenance Menu 12 Pump ENTER Back 4 6 3 5 Solenoids On Off Solenoid Status Sol 1 0 Sol 2 0 Sol 3 0 Sol 4 0 Pressing F2 at the second Maintenance Menu will bring you to the Solenoid Status screen Pressing 1 2 3 or 4 will turn the corresponding solenoid valves On Off Pressing ENTER will return you to the Maintenance Menu 1234 Sol...

Page 31: ...l F2 View ID codes F3 View operators The third Main Menu allows for you to view sampling protocol sampler ID codes or view the initials of the site operator F4 More ENTER Back 4 7 2 View Protocol Sampling Protocol 1 in 3 Sample Time Hour 60 Pressing F1 allows you to view the sampling protocol as shown In this example the Sample Days are shown as 1 in 3 and the Sample Time Hour is shown as 60 ENTER...

Page 32: ...4 More ENTER Back 4 8 2 View Elapsed Time Elapsed Time 1 25 minutes 2 25 minutes Pressing F1 at the fourth Main Menu brings you to the View Elapsed Time screen On the right the screen shows that both Module C 1 and collocated Module C 2 have had samples with 25 minutes elapsed time ENTER Back 4 8 3 View Gain Offset Gain Offset 1 0 000 0 010 2 0 000 0 000 Pressing F2 at the fourth Main Menu brings ...

Page 33: ...one Sample Time Per Hour Typ 60 Max 60 min 60 minutes Sample Time Per Hour allows the choice of how long a sample will run during each hour This is typically set at 60 minutes with a maximum of 60 minutes to allow for shorter sampling hours if necessary Press ENTER to continue ENTER Done Filter Configuration 1 Normal 2 Stacked Current 1 ENTER Done The final site configuration screen allow for you ...

Page 34: ...34 4 11 Cheat Codes To enable changing of the Flow Rate for different calibration enter Authorization Code 7004 at Authorization Prompt to enable changing this value ...

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Page 39: ...DD 5 1 2 Memory Check Checking Memory Card Card is OK 39 After initializing the URG 3000N will check the presence and status of the CompactFlash card located in the slot If the card is present and working properly Card is OK will be displayed Otherwise an error will be shown 5 1 3 ID Codes LOC 000000000 Q Q000000Q Comp I000000I After checking memory the display will briefly show the ID codes befor...

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Page 41: ...ently entered values After pressing ENTER you are shown the final calibration temperature as shown to the right Pressing YES will save the data pressing NO will cancel the calibration You will be returned to the Calibration Menu Ref Temp Calibration Temp 20 0 degrees C Raw 1457 Offset 0 YES Save NO Cancel Calibration Temp 20 0 degrees C Raw 1457 Offset 0 The next screen will confirm that the tempe...

Page 42: ...tion WARNING Continue with calibration The next screen warns you not to proceed with calibration unless a leak check has been performed Pressing YES will continue NO Back YES Continue Cal pt 1 Mod 1 Flow set pt 19 80 The next screen will show the Calibration Point 1 of 3 the Module 1 and the Flow set point of 19 80 Press ENTER to continue the process ENTER Next Cal pt 1 Mod 1 Connect Reference Flo...

Page 43: ...d and 3rd calibration point the Calibration Results screen will be shown for each calibration point and will allow you to save the flow calibration results for each point Calib Results Mod 1 Gain 5 98 Off 25 Correlation 1 00 After choosing one of these options the Calibration results will be displayed again and selecting ENTER will return to the Calibration Menu ENTER Done 6 4 Flow Calibration for...

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Page 45: ...dure allows you to select which module you are going to perform the filter change procedure on Select Mod 1 to change the filter in the Module C and ENTER to begin The pump will warm up for 300 seconds 5 minutes Pressing ENTER at any time during the pump warmup will stop the pump warmup and advance to the next screen Flow Vacuum ET Warmup 300 sec Exp Filter Mod 1 Flow Vacuum ET The next several sc...

Page 46: ...the presence and status of the new CompactFlash memory card that has been installed Checking Memory Card If the card is present and working properly Card is OK will be displayed Checking Memory Card Card is OK 7 1 3 Remove Exposed Filter Cassette Cartridge The software will now advance to the next step of the Filter Change procedure New Filter Mod 1 You will be prompted to replace the expose filte...

Page 47: ...n the new memory card Press ENTER to continue Q_ ENTER Done Comp ID Number New I_ ENTER Done 7 1 6 Vacuum Check Manifold Check New Filter Mod 1 Now a manifold vacuum check will be performed and begin by reading the temperature and barometric pressure Flow Vacuum ET Reading Temp BP New Filter Mod 1 Flow Vacuum ET The pump will warm up for 10 seconds Pump Warmup 10 sec New Filter Mod 1 The flow vacu...

Page 48: ...in Menu screen 1 26 07 09 26PM WED Next Samp 01 27 07 Sampler is OFF 7 1 7 Completion The filter change procedure is now completed The software will returne to AUTO MODE and will wait for the next scheduled sampling Refer to Appendix for a complete Filter Change Menu Map 7 2 Filter Change for Collocated Module C The filter change procedure for the Collocated Module C is done exactly the same way a...

Page 49: ...Sheet Sample Volume Flow Average CV Temp Min Max Avg Q Comp ID Elapsed Time use ENTER key to progress Replace Used CompactFlash Memory Card with New Memory Card when prompted press ENTER to restart Replace Exposed Filter with New Filter when prompted press ENTER Complete Memory Check Enter New Q and Comp ID Pass Vacuum Check Ensure sampler has returned to AUTO MODE Keep Exposed Filter and Used Mem...

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Page 51: ...equation Leak Rate V ΔP t PATM 8 1 2 Audit Cassette Cartridge Tray Installation Each URG 3000N ships with a cassette cartridge tray labeled AUDIT to be used during Leak Check and Audit procedures Locate and install an Audit Cassette at this time To do so press the red up button on the Electronics box to release the current filter cassette Insert this cassette properly and press and hold the red do...

Page 52: ...are will prompt for the Pump Shutoff Valve to also be installed inline with the pump enclosure The photo below shows the appropriate steps to install the Pump Shutoff Valve with Valve Open Press ENTER to proceed Install pump shutoff valve valve open NO Cancel ENTER Next 8 1 6 Valves Open Leak Check Mod 1 Software screen will indicate that both valves should be open The pump will now power on and t...

Page 53: ...statistics are shown NO Cancel The Vacuum can not lose more than 225 mmHg pressure in 35 seconds or the test will fail as shown on the right The timer will stop counting when the test has failed If the leak check fails refer to section 10 3 for troubleshooting Leak Check Mod 1 Max Min Diff Time 380 81 299 4 FAILED ENTER Done Leak Check Mod 1 Max Min Diff Time The second screen to the right shows t...

Page 54: ...t a leak check should be performed before an audit A leak check should always precede an audit WARNING At the following screen press YES to continue Continue with flow audit NO Back YES Continue Initially gain and offset will be shown and you will be prompted to connect a flowmeter Press the ENTER key to continue Audit Flow Mod 1 Gain 6 000 Off 0 00 Connect Flowmeter ENTER Next Audit Flow Mod 1 Ra...

Page 55: ...egative values whereas pressing F2 will toggle Celsius Fahrenheit Press ENTER to accept the entered value F1 F2 C F Ref Temp C C F Samp Ref Diff C 25 4 25 0 0 4 The following screen will display the results for the sampler s temperature reference temperature and the difference in Celsius and Fahrenheit Press ENTER to proceed F 77 7 77 0 0 7 ENTER Next Save audit results to memory card The next scr...

Page 56: ...t Save audit results to memory card 56 The following screen will prompt you to save audit results to the memory card Press YES to save the results or NO to cancel YES Save NO Cancel Audit results saved to memory card The next screen will confirm that the results have been saved to the memory card Press ENTER to return to the Audit Menu ENTER Next ...

Page 57: ...e yellow and black wires that lead to it If these become damaged it may be necessary to replace them Additionally inside the controller behind the protective plate each board shown below has a 4A 250vAC fuse on the top left that may need to be replaced If these fuses have been damaged for any reason one of the following may occur Display Not Shown Pump Not Operating Electronics Box buttons not ope...

Page 58: ...fold completely for servicing by lowering it fully using the wheel Grasp the motor to the right of the solenoid manifold firmly and pull downwards Next grasp the motor and swing it to the left as shown in the second photo You can now use the large wheel located above the solenoid manifold to manually raise and lower the Solenoid Manifold 58 ...

Page 59: ...um sensor tube by pressing in the quick release adapter and lifting at the same time Next reach behind it to remove the motor control cable by twisting the metal nut counter clockwise Then remove the 12 pin controller cable from the bottom of the Module C which is connects through to the electronics box Then unscrew the two gold colored bolts in the front of the electronics box as shown to the lef...

Page 60: ... is recommended for ease of Cyclone Removal Proceed by unscrewing the ring that connects the cyclone to the inlet tee as shown below Then lift up and carefully remove the cyclone and cassette manifold body Catch Cup 9 5 Mass Flow Controller MFC The Mass Flow Controller can be removed from the Pump Enclosure by following the directions below Remove the six 6 small screws from the front panel The do...

Page 61: ...ced or replaced To remove the Pump follow the steps below Remove the four nuts on the bottom of the Pump Enclosure shown below side view Disconnect the hose that runs from the Mass Flow Controller to the pump on the MFC end Disconnect the Outlet Hose that runs from the pump through the bottom of the pump enclosure To do this pull the hose out from the hole bend slightly and gently twist the connec...

Page 62: ...ed for cold weather environments Shown on the right are the four mounting brackets on the wall of the enclosure that the heater mounts on The other photo is an example of the available heaters that can be installed in the URG 3000N Contact URG for more information about purchasing a heater 62 ...

Page 63: ...t the Pump is plugged into the top outlet of the power terminal and that the Optional Enclosure Heater is plugged into the bottom outlet If Power 10 3 Leak Check Failed If a Leak Check Section 8 1 has failed the following steps may help to determine where the leak is occurring Reseat the Audit Cassette Tray and re attempt Leak Check Replace the Audit Cassette Tray with an alternate and re attempt ...

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Page 65: ... 15 Calibration 41 Change Filter 45 Co located Module C 19 25 Enclosure Heater 15 19 30 43 54 Filter Change 45 Maintenance 57 Menu Map 27 35 Packing List 15 Pump Enclosure 13 Select Modify Operator 26 Software 25 Wiring Diagram 19 ...

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