Содержание APC

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Страница 2: ...otest Diagnostics Corporation 66 Ford Road Denville NJ 07834 USA Tel 973 625 1300 800 522 0090 Fax 973 625 9454 www BiotestUSA com Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 3: ...Operating the APC Plus in Pressurized Environments 6 3 3 Using the Remote Sampling Probe and Tubing 6 3 4 Setting Options 6 3 4 1 Setting the Sample Time Clock Date and Hold Time 7 3 5 Viewing Stored Sample Data 7 3 5 1 Sample Time 7 3 5 2 Particle Counts 8 3 5 3 Erasing the Particle Counts 8 3 6 Temperature and Humidity Sensors 8 4 Service Information 9 4 1 Flow Rate 9 4 2 Battery 9 4 2 1 Optiona...

Страница 4: ...e Sample Probe and Tubing 14 7 Troubleshooting Guide 15 APPENDIX A Specifications 18 APPENDIX B Product Warranty 19 APPENDIX C Quick Reference Guide 20 APPENDIX D European Declaration of Conformity 21 APPENDIX E Year 2000 Compliance 22 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Lotus and 1 2 3 are regist...

Страница 5: ... near the battery charger input signifies a direct current DC input Note The APC Plus and APC are sensitive instruments They should not be used in a manner that is inconsistent with their intended use This includes using the proper battery charger plugging the charger into the intended power receptacle and connection to a computer or printer It also includes using the counter only in a non explosi...

Страница 6: ...at 0 1 cubic feet per minute The battery module supports operation of the APC Plus for up to eight hours without a recharge depending on the duty cycle of sampling The sealed lead acid battery has an output voltage of 6 volts at 1 3 amp hours The battery is recharged with the supplied charger The central processing electronics module regulates the sensor pump and battery The electronics also proce...

Страница 7: ...ART STOP key to stop the unit In CONT continuous mode the instrument will sample continuously until START STOP is pressed To select the mode simply press the appropriate key The currently selected mode is displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD 3 1 3 START STOP START STOP When the unit is on press the START STOP button to begin or end a counting sequence While the instrument is sampling COU...

Страница 8: ...r calculations used inside the microcontroller in the APC Plus Note To calculate particles per cubic meter you must first perform your counts in counts per liter Next multiply the resulting concentration by 1000 to get particles per cubic meter 3 1 5 Mode Button The MODE button is used to review the count time time date and hold time and battery status To display the count time press the MODE butt...

Страница 9: ...ument in the power down mode the battery will last about 1 5 months After this time the battery must be recharged To enter the low power mode simply press the ON OFF button when the unit is on The unit will continue to track the time and date If the unit is stored the battery charge will be monitored When the battery reaches a certain value 5 7 volts the unit will be turned to the off mode to prot...

Страница 10: ... outlet are at the same pressure Basically this means keeping the inlet of the isokinetic probe in the same environment as the rest of the APC Plus Placing the inlet at a different pressure than the outlet will affect the airflow through the counter and alter the calibration An example of incorrect use might involve measuring the particle counts in a laminar flow hood that was modified with access...

Страница 11: ...y to start blinking The clock time can be set in the same manner as the count time Note that the time is in the 12 hour format and that PM represents time from 12 00 to 24 00 After setting the clock press the MODE button once again This will cause the date to appear with the month figure flashing The date can be changed in the same manner as the sample time and the clock Press the MODE button agai...

Страница 12: ...nt data run and printing or downloading the data simultaneously depress the DOWN ARROW and START STOP button to clear the memory locations This will erase all of the data in memory and the instrument will then store the next count in Location 1 The unit cannot delete individual samples Note Be careful not to depress the DOWN ARROW and START STOP buttons simultaneously until you are done reviewing ...

Страница 13: ...PC Plus is equipped with a 6 volt sealed lead acid battery which supplies power to the vacuum pump laser and all of the electronics A battery charger is supplied that is designed specifically for this battery The normal recharge time for the battery is up to 5 hours depending on how deeply discharged the battery is An overnight recharge is recommended when possible When the battery is discharged t...

Страница 14: ...nd initially fully charged To run the unit longer Biotest offers an optional power supply that will run the particle counter indefinitely 4 3 Cleaning the Particle Counter The particle counter may be cleaned by using isopropyl alcohol or most commercial disinfectants Gently wipe the exterior with a moistened wipe Under no circumstances should liquids be poured into or onto the APC Plus or should t...

Страница 15: ...with the particle counter it will display a message asking you if you want to quit or try again If you click OK the program will try each port again If you click Cancel the program will stop trying and display the main window If the program is still not communicating with the particle counter click on Setup in the main window If you know for certain which serial port that the particle counter is c...

Страница 16: ...r assembly unscrew the isokinetic probe and screw the filter connector into the threaded insert at the top of the APC Plus Be sure the purge filter seats firmly against the O ring To test the background reading of the system turn on the APC Plus with the purge filter assembly in place Allow the unit to run for five minutes to clear any loose particles from the system Turn the APC Plus off and rest...

Страница 17: ...ote All particle count data is always printed out in the same concentration mode that the particle counter is in For example if you need the particle concentrations in particles per cubic foot you must get the concentration mode to this prior to sampling When the count is finished the data will be printed BIOTEST DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION APC Plus 00 00 00 CT 00 01 00 Time T RH 0 3um 0 5um 1 0um 5 0...

Страница 18: ...as been depressed such that the LITER appears on the LCD display When the information downloads to the printer in per liter mode a percent sign will be printed between the RH and the 0 3 micron count on the printout You can switch between the cumulative per cubic foot and per liter modes at any time When downloading all stored information holding UP ARROW and pressing START STOP the particle count...

Страница 19: ...an authorized Biotest service center for repair or calibration Failure to follow the manufacturer s recommendations may damage the APC Plus and will void the warranty Note The computer in the APC Plus is always on to keep the clock calendar current This draws a small amount of power from the battery If the APC Plus is not used for long periods of time the unit should be placed in the off mode It i...

Страница 20: ...characters on the display Check for flashing characters on the display during operation which indicates insufficient battery output Connect the battery charger to the APC Plus to maintain normal operation see section 4 2 If no characters appear on the display after the instrument is connected to the battery charger for at least 15 minutes Unplug the unit from the battery charger for at least twelv...

Страница 21: ... printer prints unrecognizable output The communications parameters for the printer are not properly set See section 6 2 1 to correct If Lo bAt flashes on the LCD The battery has reached 5 5 volts and needs recharging When this occurs the memory can be recalled but the instrument will not count unless connected to the charger see section 4 2 If the APC Plus automatically turns off and will not tur...

Страница 22: ...0 C to 50 C 2 C Relative Humidity Sensor 20 to 95 RH 10 Mode Actual count time date sample time or hold time Sampling Mode Single automatic or continuous Count Time One second up to eight hours Hold Time Two seconds up to 24 hours Memory Automatic storage of 200 samples Output Serial RS 232C Baud rate of 9600 Power 6 volt sealed lead acid battery with charger Operating Environment Temperature 10 t...

Страница 23: ...OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SELLER S PART AND IT NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR SELLER ANY OTHER LIABILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE SAID ARTICLES This Warranty shall not apply to any product which shall have not been maintained in accordance with any handling or operating instructions supplied by Seller or which shall have been subjected to unusual phys...

Страница 24: ...ly TO SET COUNT TIME Press MODE and START STOP simultaneously then select for increasing and for decreasing Select MODE once more to change the next parameter To conclude press MODE until there are no blinking digits TO CHANGE THE CLOCK Follow the same procedure as the count time TO CHANGE THE DATE Follow the same procedure as the count time TO CHANGE THE HOLD TIME Follow the same procedure as the...

Страница 25: ...4 USA___________________ Importer s Name ________________________________________ Importer s Address ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Type of Equipment _____Airborne Particle Counter_______________ Model Number _____APC Plus___________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ Yea...

Страница 26: ...to the clock calendar of the particle counter APC Plus Download Software The software utilities provided with the particle counter convert the date to a year 2000 compatible date string The algorithm used to determine the year string is that if the year is less than 97 it is assumed that the data has been acquired after 1999 and 2000 is added to the year Thus a year of 01 would be converted to 200...

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