EMTEK, LLC - R100 USERS MANUAL / AUG2019.REV01
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would allow for twelve (12) 5-minute test periods, followed by eleven (11) 5-minute hold periods, for a total plate exposure
time of 118-minutes (including the 3-minute initial delay). This would result in a total of 60-minutes of active sampling. The
blower motor powers down during hold periods. Again, EMTEK recommends the user qualify any sampling plan used, to
include sample delay, and test/hold periods.
The R100 maintains key sample run parameter data within its internal memory, which is maintained until the memory buffer
is cleared by the user or unit administrator, and/or if the 500-sample run memory buffer capacity is exceeded. Based on
administrative options, the unit will either allow no more runs to be taken with the unit until the run data is reviewed and cleared,
or it will remove the oldest run stored with each new run take. The data maintained in the system includes set/actual flow
rate, set/actual sample volume, sample start/end times, set delay, test and hold period, equipment and serial numbers, calibration
date and due date of the controller/air sampler(s), user defined site description, user ID, and alarms during sampling. An
alphanumeric keypad is provided on the touch screen for entering user defined site identifiers/descriptions. All sample runs are
date and time stamped and are also assigned a unique sample identification string which is comprised of the units assigned
serial number and a non-repeating character string up to 99,999 samples. The run data cannot be altered within the CPU system
of the R100. It may only be output (via USB Stick, or Printer), viewed (via LCD, or PC), or cleared from the system.
Sample runs on the R100 can be initiated through either the R100 touch screen Run Display screen, the supplied Infrared
Remote (IR Remote), or by remote PC operation using our PC Control Software. Every R100 will come standard with
EMTEK’s proprietary PC Control Software from EMTEK’s P100 Product line, in addition to the unit’s MODBUS Mapping
Data. EMTEK’s PC Control Software will allow any technician to remotely control single, or multiple R100's via Ethernet
connection to a Local Area Network (LAN). The technician will be able to perform the following functions of the unit remotely
with this software: Start, Stop, Pause, Resume Set/View: Date, Time, Sample Volume, Sample Time, Delay, Test, Hold, Site
ID, Bldg/Room Data. In addition, the technician will be ale to view or output an on-screen .csv file, and will be able to print
these data through any printer connected to the same network. PDF output of the sample run data, is possible from the PC
Control software, if the PC has a PDF printing option.
Alternatively, the MODBUS Mapping will allow for integration into any internal facility monitoring systems with some effort
from an internal IT department. Using either the R100 display, IR Remote, or PC, the user can START, PAUSE, RESUME,
or STOP a sampling session. The IR Remote allows for these functions at up to a 40-Foot distance, or approximately 12
meters, with line of site to the R100 IR Receiver window located just above the touch screen display on the R100. The
supplied single IR remote can operate up to 5 R100’s with different IR ID#’s set on the unit (user selectable IR ID#’s 1 through
5).
There are several options available for the R100. This includes a portable thermal printer, horizontal flow inlet, remote
exhaust kit, and remote sampling kit. The thermal printer is battery operated and can utilize both paper and label stock
available from EMTEK. There are two options for the label stock. This includes labels that use black mark detection with
backing and a tear of perforation, or liner-less labels (no-backing self-sticking) without tear of perforations. The printer
outputs the defined key sample parameter data following each run (if desired). Additionally, the user can output duplicate
labels/data from sample data stored in the memory buffer based on a requested number of samples. The horizontal flow inlet
allows for testing in areas of horizontal air flow such as horizontal flow Laminar Air Flow Hoods/Benches. The remote
exhaust kit allows for attachment of tubing to exhaust sampled air away from, or outside of the location being sampled (e.g.,
Isolator, ISO 5 Filling Line, LAF Hood, etc.). The remote sampling kit allows for attachment of remote probe tubing to the
inlet of the RAS, for locations where the RAS may not fit, or for very critical locations where sample plate loading/unloading
in that location is not desirable