Vortex-Ultraflow
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1. VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite July 2000 SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook VORTEX Ultra Flow VORTEX Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS User Manual HB 3269 05 COPYRIGHT The copyright in this document which contains proprietary information is vested in CASELLA CEL The contents of this document must not be used for purposes other than that for which it has been supplied or reproduced or disclosed wholly or in part without the prior written permission of CASELLA CEL CASELLA CEL CASELLA USA Regent House 17 Old Nashua Road 15 Wolseley Road Amherst Kempston NH 03031 Bedford U S A MK42 7JY United kingdom Toll Free 1 800 366 2966 Phone 44 0 1234 844 100 Fax 1 603 672 8053 Fax 44 0 1234 841 490 E mail info casellaUSA com E mail info casellagroup com Web www casellaUSA com Web www casellagroup com Contents VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTIONS ina dc a Rae a ed 3 2 OPERATION o tts a Poh BE ae ee or eo 4 2 1 Battery 5 8 i te dS an RI ee es Bh hee EAS 4 2 2 Battery Low Shutdown 0 2 0004 4 2 3 Switching the Pump ON and OFF 5 2 4 Indicator LEDS i leto jee lt ee ete Aa ee ek ne 5 2 5 Flow AdjustMent 6 2 6 Flow Compensation 0 0 a 6 2 7 Flow Shut Down Adjustment 6 2 8 TIME et da Se cee ta sinned o a e oe2. a pre set value This may be due to excessive back pressure from a tube restriction filter blockage or pump fault Should the fault condition remain for 8 seconds then the pump will automatically shut down and the ERROR LED will remain lit The timer display will retain the present value enabling a valid sample volume to be calculated from the indicated elapsed time and the initial flow rate Pressing both keys will cancel the error warning Page 5 of 12 Operation VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 2 5 Flow Adjustment Adjust the pump flow to the desired rate while the pump is running 1 Press the FLOW key for 3 seconds the green PUMP ON LED will flash 2 Temporarily release the key the green LED will continue to flash while the pump is in this mode 3 Adjust the flow rate either up or down by holding down the appropriate key the adjustment is slow to start then picks up speed 4 If there is no key press after 4 seconds the pump will return to normal run mode and the green PUMP ON LED will stop flashing For optimum stability of flow it may be necessary to allow the pump to run for a few minutes before use 2 6 Flow Compensation Both versions of the Ultra Flow are factory calibrated to maintain stable flow at 8 litres min At different flow rates it may be necessary to adjust the front panel CAL control to ensure stable flow rate over varying
3. pressure conditions If the flow drops as pressure increases increase the flow using the CAL adjustment and then reduce the flow back to the desired flow rate using the front panel keys If an increase in applied pressure drop causes the sample flow rate to increase decrease the flow using the CAL adjustment and then increase the flow back to the desired flow rate using the front panel up down keys Repeat the CAL adjustments until the sample flow rate remains constant over the operating pressure range 2 7 Flow Shut Down Adjustment Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the flow shut down level to suit the sampling flow rate and pressure drop conditions 1 With the pump switched off undo the four retaining screws and remove the lid 2 Adjust the potentiometer VR2 in the middle at the bottom of the circuit board see figure opposite fully clockwise until it clicks Page 6 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook Operation Pot VR2 The location of the potentiometer VR2 3 Connect a clean filter to the pump and adjust to the required flow rate using the front panel keys 4 With the pump running and the filter connected adjust the potentiometer anti clockwise until the error LED flashes then back the adjustment off half a turn 5 Replace the cover 2 8 Timer The LCD timer display situated on the front
4. AL ACCESSORIES B111 Spare Battery CF35 Battery charger European 2 pin CF36 Battery charger U K 3 pin CF37 Battery charger U S A 2 pin 171006A Extension kit for sampling at the recommended height Alteration Without Notice Please note that the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice Page 12 of 12
5. apis gAn 7 2 9 Table of Functionality 0048 7 3 SAMPLING setts e f Gut Rate Ane tenet as 8 3 1 Check List Before Sampling 5 8 4 SERVICING cier noi Shee ide berg ME Eb Ae he 9 5 FAULT FINDING sa a ees ta de ee 10 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 Ultra FOW accio hed n id 11 6 2 Ultra FOWE a aan kids ao bt de Boa 11 6 3 Additional Features 0 ee ee 11 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 0 0040 12 Page 2 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite Introduction SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 1 INTRODUCTION This handbook is designed to introduce you to the basic operation and features of the VORTEX Ultra Flow and VORTEX Ultra Flow lite sampling pumps These pumps provide up to 20 litres min and are intended primarily for asbestos clearance monitoring however both units are also suited to many applications including PM10 2 5 The increased performance of the standard Ultra Flow can provide a flow rate of 12 litres min through a 0 8 y filter The Ultra Flow lite with a reduced specification and lower price is ideally suited to asbestos clearance monitoring at 8 litres min The information contained in this handbook relates to the operation of Casella sampling equipment only and is not intended to advise or influence your adopted sampling strategy For information regarding appropriate sampling methods reference should be made to local legislation and guidelines as
6. dictated by the relevant national health and safety organisations CASELLA CEL are able to offer a wide range of training courses and analytical services specifically suited to users of air sampling equipment Please contact CASELLA CEL for further information Page 3 of 12 Operation VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 2 OPERATION Both designs utilise a twin diaphragm pump to reduce pulsations in airflow and maintain high efficiency Precise control of the sample flow rate is achieved using a current proportional feed back technique Both pumps have similar front panels as shown below O rara VORTEX Ultra Flow a ERROR ELAPSED TIME e Ta fa l ES e Ly MINUTES INLET CAL C 2 1 Battery The battery is a sealed lead acid type giving 7 Ah at 12 volts The run time is dependent upon flow and pressure conditions for example Asbestos clearance 8 litres min using a 0 8 u 25 mm filter the run time is typically 5 hours PM10 2 5 16 7 litres min using a 47 mm GFA filter the run time is typically in excess of 4 hours The charging socket is located at the back of the pump Using the charger provided the battery can be fully charged in 12 14 hours The three stage charger provided prevents overcharging To ensure maximum life expectancy of the battery pack it is recommended that the battery is not left i
7. n a fully discharged condition for extended periods of time 2 2 Battery Low Shutdown A battery low cut off facility will turn the pump off once the internal battery pack becomes fully discharged This will prevent deep discharge damage Page 4 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow 8 Ultra Flow lite Operation SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook and ensures maximum life of the battery pack Should the pump be switched on with a discharged battery battery low warning bleeps will be given prior to the pump shutting itself down 2 3 Switching the Pump ON and OFF To switch the pump ON press the FLOW and RESET keys at the same time The buzzer will bleep twice and the green PUMP ON LED will be lit indicating that the pump is switched on and running To switch the pump OFF press the FLOW and RESET keys at the same time 2 4 Indicator LEDs There are two light emitting diodes LED s located on the front panel of the instrument PUMP ON Green Indicator used to indicate that the pump is switched ON and is running The LED flashes when in flow adjustment mode ERROR Red indicator used to identify one of two potential error conditions Battery Low Warning When the battery approaches a discharged condition the red ERROR LED flashes slowly Sampling should be terminated and the battery recharged Flow Fault Shut Down The red ERROR LED flashes rapidly whenever the pump s loading exceeds
8. nt Adjust the CAL required control Page 10 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow 8 Ultra Flow lite Specifications SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 VORTEX Ultra Flow Flow Range 6 20 litres min free air Flow Control Accuracy 5 of selected flow Max pressure drop 12 litres min 0 8 u 25 mm filter typically 200 cm H20 16 7 litres min 47 mm GFA typically 35 cm H20 Nominal Battery Voltage 12 volt Nominal Battery Capacity 7 Ah Run Time 5 hours 8 litres min 0 8 u filter Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Timer accuracy 2 minutes month Dimensions 180 x 75 x 285 mm Weight 5 7 kg 6 2 VORTEX Ultra Flow lite Flow Range 6 20 litres min free air Flow Control Accuracy 5 of selected flow Max pressure drop 8 litres min 0 8 u 25 mm filter typically 200 cm H20 16 7 litres min 47 mm GFA typically 35 cm H20 Nominal Battery Voltage 12 volt Nominal Battery Capacity 7 Ah Run Time 5 hours 8 litres min 0 8 u filter Operating Temperature O to 40 C Timer accuracy 2 minutes month Dimensions 180 x 75 x 285 mm Weight 5 25 kg 6 3 Additional Features X Six digit elapsed timer in minutes resolution 1 minute X Low battery indication X Low battery shut down X Automatic flow fault shutdown due to excessive pressure drops or blockages X 3 stage lead acid charger 2 7 amps Page 11 of 12 SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 7 OPTION
9. panel indicates the sample run elapsed time in whole minutes The timer can be reset to zero by holding down the RESET key for 3 seconds This can be carried out while the pump is on or off 2 9 Table of Functionality mode key for 3 seconds Function Required Key LED Buzzer Press Switch ON Press both keys Green PUMP Double bleep together ON LED lit Switch OFF Press both keys No LEDs lit together Flow adjustment Press FLOW Green PUMP ON LED flashes Exit flow adjust ment mode No key press for 4 seconds Green PUMP ON LED stops flashing Reset timer Press RESET key for 3 seconds Page 7 of 12 Operation VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 3 SAMPLING Asbestos clearance procedures can be found in MDHS 39 Guidelines suggest that static monitoring should be carried out at 1 2 metres above ground level an appropriate mast is available from CASELLA CEL as shown in the diagram Sampling head To pump inlet ampling mast Pump with static sampling mast Note The sampler should never be run without a filter on the inlet 3 1 Check List Before Sampling 1 Make sure the battery has been fully charged 2 Ensure that the sampling head is correctly fitted with no leaks 3 If the flow rate cannot be obtained with similar conditions to previous occasions a leakage may be
10. present Page 8 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite Servicing SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook 4 SERVICING CASELLA CEL s in house service department offers a comprehensive range of repair and calibration services designed to effect a fast and efficient back up for all our products The Service Department is operated under the scope of our BSI registration for products manufactured by us We will however undertake the repair of other manufacturers equipment For further information please contact the CASELLA CEL Service Department at our Bedford headquarters We will be happy to provide quotations for individual repairs or provide annual maintenance under contract We recommend factory service by technicians trained and equipped to repair your instrumentation Should you wish factory repair assistance send your equipment in a package equivalent to the original packaging Insure to full value and ship pre paid Include a letter giving full details with your packing list Send to CASELLA CEL LIMITED Service Department Regent House Wolseley Road Kempston Bedford MK42 7JY United Kingdom If purchased outside of the United Kingdom please return to your distributor Page 9 of 12 VORTEX Ultra Flow amp Ultra Flow lite SAMPLING PUMPS Handbook Fault Finding 5 FAULT FINDING Typical problems are shown in the following table Symptom Possible Cause Service Hint Pump does no
11. t switch ON or run Green LED not lit Battery fully discharged or unserviceable Recharge for 14 hours Wiring loom disconnected at some point Fault on joint Locate amp resolder Circuit Keypad failure Return for repair Pump does not run Green LED lit Pump or motor seizure Replace pump motor Broken wire or worn brushes Repair connection Pump runs but no air drawn Diaphragm rubber split Replace Tubes between pump and outlet split or disconnected Replace Pump runs but cannot achieve desired flow rate Leak on pump assembly Locate amp Correct Dirty or damaged valves Clean Replace Inlet filter clogged Remove amp Clean Excessive pressure drop Check sample filter Red error LED lit or flashing Battery voltage too low Recharge battery Excessive pressure drop or high pump current Remove pressure load Repair pump Flow rate not main tained through full working shift Incomplete charge Re charge Battery below capacity Fully charge amp check voltage which should be 13 15 V If below this range check the output from the charger It is typically 14 V at full charge If this is correct replace the battery High current consumption due to mechanical defect in pump Locate amp correct Filter disc clogged Replace Calibration adjustme
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