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CODE  080040-01  

080040-011 

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OPERATION MANUAL

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Thank you for purchasing this product. 

Be sure to read this operation manual before use. 

Handle this product in accordance with the explanations described in this manual. 

After reading this operation manual, keep it with the warranty in a safe place. 

If you find any unclear points in this manual, please contact your Sibata distributor. 

 
 

SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY LTD. 

 

 

Low Volume Air Sampler

 

AN-200 Andersen Type

 

Summary of Contents for Andersen AN-200

Page 1: ...before use Handle this product in accordance with the explanations described in this manual After reading this operation manual keep it with the warranty in a safe place If you find any unclear points in this manual please contact your Sibata distributor SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY LTD Low Volume Air Sampler AN 200 Andersen Type ...

Page 2: ... Item code 080040 012 7 3 Operational Procedures 8 3 1 Preparation 8 3 2 Operation 8 3 3 Selecting a Collection Plate 8 4 Sample Evaluation Method 9 4 1 Mass Measurement 9 4 2 Particle Size Distribution Example and How Standard Deviation Is Expressed 9 5 Maintenance and Inspections 10 5 1 Cautions for Use 10 5 2 Cleaning the Andersen Sampler 10 5 3 Replacing the Pump 10 6 Specifications 12 7 Warra...

Page 3: ...mediately Turn OFF the power switch remove the power plug from the power outlet and request repairs When removing the power plug from the outlet hold the cord by the power plug to avoid pulling on the power cord Be sure your hands are dry before handling the power cord Otherwise there is a risk of electric shocks Do not bend stretch or twist the cord Do not connect it to a different cord If you no...

Page 4: ...flowrate 1 CFM 28 3 L min from the upper sampled air installation opening of the sampler the jet airflow velocity on each stage is higher on lower stages Generally impactor s inertial parameter ψ is defined by the ratio of aerosol particle diameter nozzle s cross sectional area and aerosol velocity According to study of jet impingement analysis performed by Ranz and Wong et al the relation shown i...

Page 5: ...nges shown in Fig 1 are obtained when the aerosol particle diameter collected in each stage is applied using formula 4 The particle size distribution has been confirmed to precisely match the results of experiments using standard particles with a known diameter Fig 1 Structure of AN 200 Andersen Sampler and Particle Size Bronchus Bronchus Gasket Stage Collection plate Airflow 11 μm min Backup filt...

Page 6: ... 6 2 Names of Parts 2 1 Flow Chart Fig 2 Andersen Sampler main unit Flowmeter Flowrate adjustment valve Suction pump ...

Page 7: ...tem code 080040 01 Fig 3 2 3 Andersen Sampler AN 200 Main Unit Item code 080040 012 Fig 4 Flowrate adjustment valve Andersen main unit Float type area flowmeter Flowmeter Shelter Power switch Suction pump Andersen Sampler AN 200 main unit ...

Page 8: ... adjustment Continuous operation of the suction pump while the flowrate adjustment valve is fully open burdens the suction pump and causes a failure The suction pump might become hot while it is running Do not touch the suction pump while it is running or immediately after it stops 3 3 Selecting a Collection Plate For the collection plate glass collection plate glass fiber filter stainless steel c...

Page 9: ...ol in each stage and plot the cumulative percentages on lognormal probability paper by the procedure described in 4 2 to use the graph as a particle size distribution table 4 2 Particle Size Distribution Example and How Standard Deviation Is Expressed Stage No particle size μm Collected amount mg Cumulative 0 11 min 0 06 0 1 100 0 1 11 max 7 0 to 11 0 24 0 4 99 9 2 7 0 max 4 7 to 7 0 0 84 1 4 99 5...

Page 10: ...When the Andersen Sampler is not in use clean dry and reassemble the classifier stages Use an ultrasonic cleaning device for efficient cleaning Use a low concentration neutral detergent solution for the cleaning solution Rinse the stages with water and then wipe them with a soft cloth 5 3 Replacing the Pump Replace the pump by the procedures below The suction pump might still be hot immediately af...

Page 11: ...move the ground wire green 5 Remove the suction pump from the unit At this point remove the spacers attached to the threads as well Be careful not to lose the spacers 6 Perform the reverse procedures of the procedures above to install a new pump in the unit Spacer ...

Page 12: ... L min Maximum Flowrate 40 L min Maximum Suction Pressure 20kPa Power supply 100 VAC 50 60Hz 2A Main Unit Sampling head Sampler to classify and collect airborne particles 8 stages Flowmeter Float type area flowmeter 4 to 40 L min Dimensions W300 D130 H315 mm Weight Approx 3 2 kg Item Code 080040 012 Product Dimensions W460 D600 H1380 mm Product Weight Approx 26 kg Item Code 080040 01 Consumables I...

Page 13: ...ormal service fees 1 Faults due to improper usage 2 Faults or damage resulting from repairs or modifications implemented by parties other than Sibata 3 Faults or damage resulting from fires or natural disasters such as earthquakes 4 Faults or damage occurring after purchase due to relocation movement falling or vibration 5 Faults or damage resulting from the use of consumable items not specified b...

Page 14: ...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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