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Safer

Simpler

Captair Smart

Ductless filtering fume hoods

User 

manual

Summary of Contents for Captair Smart 321

Page 1: ...Safer Simpler Captair Smart Ductless filtering fume hoods User manual ...

Page 2: ...r interface description Fan setpoints 20 Procedure for automatic detection for the saturation of a molecular filter using acetone 21 Saturation detection using colorimetric tubes 21 Saturation detection using PID Device 23 Saturation detection using Molecode S sensor 25 Replacing the filters 27 Recommendations for storing and using the filters 36 Replacement frequency for filtration breakthrough s...

Page 3: ...afety parameters validated before using the device for the first time and whenever it is used for a different application The handling of substances that are carcinogenic mutagenic or toxic for reproduction CMRs underneath a fume hood is covered by the French Labour Code The code notably specifies that an in depth risk analysis must be carried out prior to any CMRs being handled under a recirculat...

Page 4: ...nd of filter usage time In order to benefit from Erlab extension of warranty offer the following conditions shall be respected Warranty applicability is subject to the respect of the Erlab general terms and conditions of sale and following requirements The registration and or the connection of the product shall be performed within the twelve months from the purchase date Filters replacement must b...

Page 5: ...und during 5min 30 sec LEDs lights blinking is different when an alarm is triggered 3 Light blinking stops The anemometer is calibrated and the unit is operational 4 Turn on fan of the unit on the control panel 5 Green light and LEDs lights are lighting Good practices If you are using prefilters please be sure they are correctly located If you are using Reverso sash Captair Smart 392 or 483 or 633...

Page 6: ...hine as been started for the first time The button on the control panel turns on the fan and the lights The green indicator light and LED light system should come on We also recommend verifying the operating parameters before each new use Filter breakthrough sensor Molecode option Default settings when the sensor has not been set in our factory Solvents S type medium Acids A type medium Formaldehy...

Page 7: ...iggered again if the event condition has not been fixed Resetting alarms via the Mute key will consequently modify usage settings Please access the administrator interface to precisely check user settings Alarm type Light signal Events Details Silence the alarm Reset the alarm Timer 1 beep 5 seconds apart Pulses Operating time elapsed timer 60 hours according to the NFX 15 211 standard The operati...

Page 8: ... speed RPM is 10 of the fan setpoint Press Mute key Fan Unservi ceable The rotation speed RPM is 700 RPM Filter breakthrough sensor replacement Molecode 5 beeps 5 seconds apart Pulses Filter breakthrough sensor replace ment Molecode S A F option The sensor has reached the end of its service life Please get in touch with Erlab or your usual maintenance contact Reset network settings Forgot network ...

Page 9: ...ty alerts Access your statistics usage Make the most of an exclusive warranty program Connectivity principle Ecosystem designed for simpler use and safer protection Ethernet TCP IP Embedded service Fume hood Internet network and or local area network LAN for eGuard PC only Database Monitoring the product Monitoring controlling the product eGuard App Mobile PC Embedded service storage cabinet Embed...

Page 10: ...s 1 PC 1 cable 1 Apple or Android Smartphone 1 PC connected to Internet or local network Parameters Monitoring Controlling Monitoring Monitoring Controlling Data access One unit Multiple units Multiple units Historical data access Historical data download Alerts Multiple units monitoring Multiple user accounts Automatized status report except if local connection Download available on www erlab com...

Page 11: ...h a Ethernet port to plug the RJ45 cable WIFI of the computer must be switched off Web browser Internet Explorer Edge Chrome Mozilla Firefox Safari must be installed on the computer N B RJ45 cable used to plug the unit to the computer is provided 1 Direct connection on computer Check that main switch at the back of the control panel on fume hoods and storage cabinets of the device is ON Take RJ45 ...

Page 12: ...er the Status page and you can have access to the Settings using the following credentials Login erlab Password smart Please go to page 16 Page is not accessible Computer network parameters are not allowing the access to the embedded software Apply the following procedure Page is not accessible 1 Modify computer network parameters Right click Left click Network parameters ...

Page 13: ...13 User Manual 2 Access to the Network and sharing center Left click 3 Access to the network connection Right click Left click to access properties N B This confirms your WIFI is disconnected ...

Page 14: ...14 Captair Smart 4 Enter compatible network parameters as indicated below Left click Left click ...

Page 15: ... after the operation Enter the following parameters Validate 5 Open your web browser again type again the following IP address 192 168 0 200 and validate OK You are connected to the embedded software You enter the Status page and you can have access to the Settings using the following credentials Login erlab Password smart ...

Page 16: ...AC address device status 4 Unit location 5 Molecode Option Gauge indicates the saturation level of the main carbon filter s 6 Fan Gauge indicates the fan status 7 Air Face Velocity indicates the air face velocity 8 Device use time since fan was last started 9 Device alarm statuses see alarm triggering conditions 10 Volume setting 11 Embedded service version 12 Choose language ...

Page 17: ...17 User Manual Access to the settings is protected by the following credentials User name erlab Password smart 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 ...

Page 18: ...ving usage reports 4 Device fan setpoint settings 5 Anemometer settings Please check the anemometer settings procedure 6 Alarm saturation filter Molecode option Sensor type indication VOCs volatile organic compounds A Acids F Formaldehyde Sensor sensitivity settings VOCs sensor 5 settings High sensitivity Medium High Sensitivity Medium Sensitivity Medium Low Sensitivity Low Sensitivity A and F sen...

Page 19: ...19 User Manual Log page details 1 Displays the device s event log 2 Used for downloading the log in csv format 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...Smart Fan setpoints per filtration column type Unit Type of filtration column 1P 1C 1C1P 1P1C 1P1C1P 1P2C 2C1P 2C 321 1800 RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM 2550 RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM 2600 RPM 391 481 392 483 633 714 ...

Page 21: ... The result of the test will indicate weither it is necessary to replace filter or not Required material 5 mL of acetone not provided Absorbing cloth not provided Cup or crucible not provided Hose provided Sampling pump not provided Colorimetric tube not provided Remove protection covers Turn on the unit and start the air flow Not provided materials can be sourced from various manufacturers such a...

Page 22: ... unit model Carbon filter Fan Box Hose connection 321 392 483 633 714 Remove sample port cork and connect hose to the fan box Break tip off a fresh detector tube Sampling pumps are usually equipped with tube tip breaker Insert the tube into the pump inlet in the correct direction Tubes are usually marked to indicate direction European fan connection North American fan connection ...

Page 23: ...uration detection using PID Device Required material 5 mL of acetone not provided Absorbing cloth not provided Cup or crucible not provided Hose provided PID device not provided Materials not provided can be sourced from various RAE System manufacturer or authorised distributors Remove protection covers Turn on the unit and start air flow ...

Page 24: ... model Carbon filter fan box Hose connection Remove sample port cork and connect hose to the fan box 321 392 483 633 714 Connect hose to the PID sampling probe Select acetone to be detected in PID menu see user manual if necessary If acetone concentration is more than to 5 ppm change filter s European fan connection North American fan connection ...

Page 25: ...Saturation detection using Molecode S sensor Required material 5 mL of acetone not provided Absorbing cloth not provided Cup or crucible not provided Remove protection cover Turn on the unit and start air flow Pour 5 mL of acetone on an absorbing cloth placed within the fume hood ...

Page 26: ...26 Captair Smart Set Molecode sensitivity on high Open Status page Check filtration efficiency If needle is in red area change filter s ...

Page 27: ...ll possible Flex filter technology configurations for your device Captair 321 391 481 Smart models Molecular filter HEPA filter H14 ULPA Pre filter Column Configuration 1C x1 x1 2C x2 x1 1 P x1 x1 2 P x2 x1 1P 1C x1 x1 x1 1P 2C x2 x1 x1 1C 1P x1 x1 x1 2C 1P x2 x1 x1 1P 1C 1P x1 x2 x1 Optional Standard Captair 392 483 633 714 Smart models Molecular filter HEPA filter H14 ULPA Pre filtre Models 392 ...

Page 28: ...fully unwrap the new HEPA ULPA filter Keep the plastic film and cardboard box so that you can use it later to pack up the used filter Lay out the film on a flat surface in the immediate vicinity of the operation so that it is at the ready 7 Carefully remove the used HEPA ULPA filter and immediately place it contaminated side down onto the plastic film 8 Clean the filter housing and the enclosure u...

Page 29: ...ronment since they are automatically absorbed by the back up filter The back up filter replaces the main filter when the main filter has reached its maximum saturation point A new filter is then installed in place of the back up filter This cycle may be repeated indefinitely Compared to traditional filtration systems the revolving filter concept increases the retention capacity of the filter by 25...

Page 30: ...t European fan connection Disconnect the power supply to the fan hood followed by the fan module hose if the device is fitted with a type A or F Molecode A ir Fl ow North American fan connection Disconnect the power supply to the fan hood followed by the fan module hose if the device is fitted with a type A or F Molecode A i r F l ow ...

Page 31: ...n below applies to your hood See your Valipass label 2 Unstack the filtration column s above the fume hood 3 After carrefuly removing the filters from their packaging assemble the column per the configuration below 4 If your column configuration changed Apply the correct fan setpoint for the filtration column configuration see fan setpoints 1C 2C 1P 2P 1P1C 1P2C 1C1P 2C1P 1C 2C 1P 2P 1P1C 1P2C 1C1...

Page 32: ... column be sure that the fan module is positioned correctly to access your connection points A i r F l o w North American fan connection Reconnect the power supply to the fan hood and the hose to the sampling port If the device is fitted with a type A or F Molecode A i r F l o w When reassembling the filtration column be sure that the fan module is positioned correctly to access your connection po...

Page 33: ... applies to your hood See your Valipass label 2 Unstack the filtration column s above the fume hood 3 After carrefuly removing the filters from their packaging assemble the column per the configuration below 4 If your column configuration changed Apply the correct fan setpoint for the filtration column configuration see fan setpoints ...

Page 34: ...l filter saturation sensor A F type Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 4 Fan module 4 Ai r F lo w European fan connection ...

Page 35: ...er saturation sensor A F type Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 2 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 1 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 3 Fan module 4 Fan module 4 Ai r F l o w North American fan connection ...

Page 36: ...Type s of filter s to use and filtration column configuration Predicted service life of the activated carbon molecular filters How does the E S P service work The customer completes the Valiquest questionnaire and sends it by email to Erlab The Erlab laboratory specialists analyze the questionnaire and issue a Valipass certificate The Valipass certificate is affixed to the new devices at the facto...

Page 37: ...our Erlab Maintenance department and accredited partners can provide this service service not available in all countries For further information please get in touch with your contact person or Erlab dealer distributor or visit our website Admissible weighs on working surfaces Tempered glass work top Stainless steel work top Trespa Top LabPLUS work top 50 kg m2 1187 lb ft2 110 kg m2 2610 lb ft2 110...

Page 38: ...ency of the walls is a part of regular maintenance for the enclosure Cleaning the enclosure The enclosure must be cleaned on a regular basis This may be accomplished in several ways With soapy water followed by rinsing with clear water and drying with a soft non abrasive absorbent paper towel Or with a commercial pH neutral neutralizing product followed by drying with a soft non abrasive absorbent...

Page 39: ...commend the appropriate filtration fume hood type of filter and personalized advice 6 Certificate of Validation for the chemicals used in the hood A certified PhD chemist issues a Certificate of Validation with a list of the chemicals approved for use in the hood 7 Our Safety Program We back up our products 100 This program includes your specialized chemical evaluation validation of your hood upon...

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