Basic Operation
Start Sampling Screen
Thermo Fisher Scientific
PDM3700 Instruction Manual
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Note
When collecting a sample for MSHA compliance and reporting
purposes, the sample must be programmed and started using WinPDM.
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All screen displays and functions described in this chapter apply to both
types of sample runs, except that a programmed sample run cannot be
stopped from the instrument keypad.
Note
When a sample is started, the instrument begins with a 35-minute
warm-up period. To obtain maximum shift run time, Thermo
recommends the warm-up be performed while connected to the charger.
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While the WinPDM program (Chapter 3) allows users to access advanced
features of the unit, including programmed sample runs, the user can
initiate a manual sample run using the instrument’s display and buttons.
When in the Idle screen (or the Sampling Complete Screen #1 if a sample
has been recently completed), press both the “A” and the “B” buttons
simultaneously to display the Start Sampling screen (
Figure 2–23
).
After 30 seconds of inactivity in the Start Sampling screen, the PDM3700
will automatically turn off its LED display. Press the “A” button to
reactivate the LED display and to bring up the Idle screen, or the Sampling
Complete Screen #1 (if the sample run is complete).
Figure 2–23.
Start sampling screen
The Start Sampling screen contains the following information:
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(A) Start Sampling
. This field contains directions on how to start a
manual sample run. When in the Start Sampling screen, press the “A”
button to begin the sample run.
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(B) more options....
This field contains directions on Hours Used,
View Status screen, and on how to exit the Start Sampling screen. Refer
to the following section for information on using the Exit screen.
Start Sampling
Screen
