Defender™ 500 Series
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1. Confirmed New Settings Will be Retained message will appear in the screen for a brief period before it returns to Setup menu Highlighting EXIT and then pressing the Enter button will return you to the SETUP menu without saving any submenu changes Setup Derender Sco L MEASURE Readings Choose the number of measurements in the average from 1 to 100 If you wish to incorporate a time delay between consecutive measurements set Time Between from 1 to 60 minutes Setup Readings Numberin Average 4 aje Time Between 400 b min CONFIRM EXIT Units Measure gas Flow in cubic centimeters milliliters liters or cubic feet all units are per minute In the Defender 520 model measure Pressure in mmHg kPa or PSI and Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Setup Units Flow in 4 gt Pressure 4mmHg p Temp 4Cb conr IRI EXIT Time Set the current time and the format The format can be selected as PM AM or 24H Setup Time Hour 4jE P Minutes do b Format 424H p CONFIRM exit Date Set the date and the format The format can be selected as DD day MM month YYYY year or MM month DD day YYYY year 10 Setup Date Month 4 X Date 4 10 Year 42003 p Format 4HH DD T p CONFIRM esr Preferences Read Default Select a preferred mode of measurement when the Defender is initially turned on Default Settings Select No to allow the Read Def2. The obligation of Bios International Corporation under this war ranty shall be limited to repair or replacement at our option during the warranty period of any part that proves defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service pro vided the product is returned to Bios International Corporation transportation charges prepaid Notwithstanding the foregoing Bios International Corporation shall have no liability to repair or replace any Bios International Corporation product 1 That has been damaged following sale including but not limited to damage resulting from improper electrical voltages or currents defacement misuse abuse neglect accident fire flood terrorism act of God or use in violation of the instructions furnished by Bios International Corporation 2 When the serial number has been altered or removed 3 That has been repaired altered or maintained by any person or party other than Bios International Corporation s own service facility or a Bios authorized service center should one be established This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties and all other obligations or liabilities arising as a result of any defect or deficiency of the product whether in contract or in tort or otherwise All other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded In no event shall Bios be liable for any sp
3. Optimizer Software Requires Windows Vista Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP3 compatible PC and RS 232 serial connection Bios Optimizer installation CD supplied no restrictions apply RS 232 cable supplied for Defender 500 Series data port to PC RS 232 serial port connection PC Card optional and as necessary creates an RS 232 port on your PC Licensed upgrade to Bios Optimizer Collect is available 8 0 Default Settings Original factory settings for your Defender The Defender is set with the following Default settings from the factory Flow Units mL min Number in Average 10 Time Between 0 Measurement Mode Single e Backlight On e Power Save On Time Format 24 hour Date Format MM DD YYYY Temperature Units Defender 520 only C Pressure Units Defender 520 only mmHg Magnification Defender 520 only Zoom 25 26 9 0 Limited Warranty Outlining our responsibilities The Bios Defender 500 Series is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materials and workmanship un der normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser s receipt The Defender 500 Series battery is warranted for six months from the original purchase date If the unit was purchased from an authorized reseller a copy of an invoice or packing slip showing the date of purchase may be required to obtain warranty service
4. navigate through the menu and select the desired settings for your Defender Your location within the menu is highlighted for easy identification 2 5 Menu Navigation Moving through operational menus e Use the directional arrows A Y gt and don the control panel to find your way through the menu When your desired command is highlighted simply press the ENTER button on the control panel If you see a menu selection within angle brackets lt gt that means you have multiple options for an item Press the left or right dor gt arrow button to see the options If you wish to use the factory settings proceed to section 2 7 Measurements Defender 520 M Range 50 5 000 mL min with DryCal Technology Control Panel MEASURE SETUP Defender LCD Screen On Off Button 2 6 Set up Customizing the Defender to your needs You can customize your Defender in the Setup menu Highlight SETUP in the introduction screen to enter the Setup Menu Or highlight SETUP after resetting and then exiting a measurement mode screen The Setup menu has eight submenus To select a submenu use the directional arrow buttons to high light the submenu and press the Enter button In submenus brackets i e lt gt indicate different selection options You can switch back and forth by pressing the forward or backward Por 4d arrow Highlight CONFIRM after making changes and press the Enter button to save the changes made
5. Defender 500 Series User Manual Bios TECHNOLOGY Driving a Higher Standard in Flow Measurement Table of Contents Ine p TA ID T iiisriraciici iii 1 0 Operation Battery uiae ute ee Ea dde qe e dee dtes 2 1 ActiVatloni d ono d ncm sre eter desee e ds 2 2 Connections Display S6reens ii ERREUR 2 4 Menu Navigation seite teer etn t coena 2 5 Seb ptr utt tette deat e teen tenebat 2 6 Measur rrients incepet uere tebe de eere 2 7 SING 6 EE 2 8 sip iaa 2 9 CONTINUOS eet ertet ede dede dd 2 10 Data Port Optimizer Software sssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeneenes 3 1 SKG CalChek Interface conan 3 2 Defender Firmware Upgrades sese 3 3 Annual Maintenance and Calibration 4 0 Shipping rii rio reino tic iuc reet ere Ce e ea kc cusa rada Rana 5 0 A RR 6 0 Defender Specifications eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeene 7 0 Default Settings ice eic eee eser curet rai nain nS 8 0 Limited Warranty cc cecicce cce eere rna Enna 9 0 Trou bleshootirig ceri rei so Lo tora u uer oe enscu ecce e saaana 10 0 Introduction Operation Data Port Annual Maintenance and Calibration Shipping Storage Defender Specifications Default Settings Limited Warranty Troubleshooting x 5 o o 1 0 Introduction The Defender 510 measures volumetric gas flow with an accu racy of 1 of rea
6. ault change Selecting Yes will reset your Defender to the factory default settings Factory default settings are provided elsewhere in this manual Data Port Set the data port interface by selecting BIOS to operate with Bios Optimizer software lt SKC gt to operate with SKC CalCheck Interface Magnification In the Defender 520 model this controls the amount of data on the display Select Zoom to view only flow measurements in larger font or select Detail to simultaneously view flow mea surements temperature and pressure in a smaller font Power Power Save By selecting On your Defender will save power by turning off after five minutes of inactivity However it will not turn off when connected to the AC power adapter charger Select Off and your Defender will remain on until you manually turn it off Backlight Select On to illuminate the LCD display or Off to conserve battery power Setup Power on gt CONFIRM es 11 12 Diagnostics The Defender Leak Test is de signed only to verify the internal integrity of the instrument and alert you to an internal leak We recommend performing the Leak Test only as an interme diate quality control check or whenever the integrity of the instrument is questioned due to misuse or accidental damage 4 Step Leak Test Tinvert Unit eCap Port Under Test 3 Press Enter 4Returt Unit To Upright START cT Leak Tes
7. ding The Defender 520 measures volumetric gas flow with an accuracy of 1 of reading and measures gas flow temperature and pressure Both instruments use our proven DryCal technology to measure volumetric gas flow and are produced in our accredited laboratory in Butler N J This manual will provide the information needed to operate your Defender If at any time you have questions regarding its opera tion please contact Bios through our web site www biosint com or call us at 973 492 8400 to speak with a member of our professional customer service staff Your Defender Your Defender comes with the following AC Power Adapter Charger Bios Optimizer Software CD PCSerial Cable Leak Test Caps 2 Save for use during the Leak Test Calibration Certificate Manual Carrying cases and accessories are available for purchase from Bios or your Bios distributor p A Y Display A Suction Fitting Measuring Cell Pressure Fitting Data Port Charging Jack Calibration Label Reset Button Anti tamper Label o 2 0 Operation 2 1 Battery Charging installing and monitoring your Defender battery Your Defender battery is charged at the factory but we recommend that you make sure it is fully charged before initial use Connect the AC power adapter to the Defender s Charging Jack DC In e Plug the AC power adapter into an AC ou
8. e are displayed Press Enter again to begin another preset sequence 2 10 Continuous Measurement This setting functions in the same manner as BURST but new sequences will automatically repeat until stopped by the user Cont Measurement cefnin Flow 1528 3 Hug 1537 9 Ozer 010 Mes RESET 15 16 Note 010 in series indicates the number of measurements 10 is the factory preset number Define the number of measurement you prefer from 1 to 100 by accessing the SETUP menu In Continuous or Burst mode select PAUSE to terminate the current flow measurement but to leave the average flow measurement and previous flow measurement on the screen This allows you to resume the flow measurement sequence if you wish to do so e RESET to terminate the flow measurement and clear the screen 3 0 Data Port Interfacing with Optimizer and CalCheck Your Defender comes with a data port that provides a digital Interface for use with Bios Optimizer Software or with the SKC CalCheck Interface Visit www biosint com to find more information about Optimizer software and for access to available Optimizer or Defender firmware upgrades 3 1 Optimizer Software Your Defender is supplied with Bios Optimizer Collect light Bios Optimizer Collect light captures flow data from your Defender directly to a Microsoft Excel pre configured spreadsheet You can upgrade to Bios Optimizer Collect for more featur
9. ecial incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied whatsoever 27 28 10 0 Troubleshooting Answers to common operational questions Bios is ready to help you with any operational issue you may encounter with your Defender But we may be able to save you some time by providing a short checklist of the questions most commonly asked of our customer service and technical specialists Why won t my Defender turn on If the Defender will not turn on verify that the battery has been charged When connected to the AC power adapter charger and power is present a small green indicator light should be visible through the front viewing window My Defender won t respond to push button commands If the Defender fails to respond to push button commands you can perform a hard reset of the Defender This can be done by in serting a paper clip into the reset opening in the back of the unit I m not sure I have my Defender connected properly Verify that the flow source is connected to the pressure port of your Defender for pressure sources or to the suction port for ver ifying suction pumps The unused port should be at atmospheric pressure with any cap or plug removed If you are calibrating a gas that requires an exhaust line to vent the measurement gas ensure that the tubing is of sufficient diameter not to create a pressure drop greater then 5 inches of water How do protect agai
10. ed and not product related an evaluation fee will be charged Shipping When shipping your Defender be sure to follow some simple guidelines to avoid costly damage to your property e Use adequate packing material Whenever possible use the original packing that came with your Defender Or use a Bios Pelican carrying case which provides a hard case shell for protection of your valuable equipment If you do not already have a Bios Pelican case visit us at www biosint com for more information on obtaining one e Use a major freight carrier e g FedEx UPS that supplies tracking numbers e Insure your Defender Bios is not responsible for damage occurred during transit e Understand our mutual shipping obligations Bios is responsible for shipping cost only if the issue is product related and the Defender is still under warranty 21 22 6 0 Storage Protecting your Defender when not in use If you need to store your Defender for an extended period please follow these guidelines e Always store it in a clean dry place f possible leave it attached to its AC power adapter charger while in storage f your Defender cannot be attached to its AC power adapter charger while in storage please do the following Fully charge it before extended storage If the battery is not fully charged prior to storage it might be permanently damaged Fully charge it at least once every three months Recharge the battery fo
11. es such as hot key commends instrument library have multiple instruments interface simultaneously and much more To run Optimizer Collect upgraded version or Collect light you must have Windows XP Windows Vista 32 bit version Microsoft Excel 2000 2003 2007 See the Optimizer CD cover for installation instructions 17 18 3 2 SKC CalCheck Interface The Defender may be set to automatically calibrate SKC s Airchek 2000 and Leland Legacy pumps with the purchase of a CalChek communications cable from SKC for details please contact SKC at www skcinc com On your Defender set Setup Preferences Data Port to SKC highlight CONFIRM and press the Enter button before taking measurements 3 3 Defender Firmware Upgrades The Defender firmware is upgradable through the Data Port Firmware upgrades and procedures for your Defender are available online through our website www biosint com 4 0 Annual Maintenance and Calibration Assuring top performance and accuracy Your Defender is a precision measuring standard with moving parts machined to extremely close tolerances Various environ mental factors product wear drift of sensors or inadvertent damage may adversely affect your Defender s measurement accuracy or general performance For these reasons Bios highly recommends having your Defender annually verified by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory such as Bios to ensure its measurement integrity F
12. harged battery not providing enough power to operate the internal valve properly Try charging the Defender Bright light shining into the unit resulting in an overload of the internal optical sensors Try to operate the unit in a shaded location Moisture or dirt inside the cell Return the Defender to Bios for service What is Dead Volume Dead Volume is the gas volume between a flow generator and the instrument taking the measurement Since gas is compressible this gas can act as a spring between the flow source and the measurement instrument For best accuracy this volume should be kept to a minimum We recommend keeping the tubing length between the gas flow generator and your Defender to no more then 5 meters 20 inches in length 31 Bios Bios International Corporation 10 Park Place Butler NJ USA 07405 Phone 973 492 8400 Toll Free 800 663 4977 Fax 973 492 8270 Email sales biosint com web www biosint com 2009 Bios International Corporation MK01 24 REV D
13. nst leaks Ensure that hose and tube fittings are tight and leak free The tubing connecting your flow source pump mass flow controller needle valve sonic nozzle or restrictor to the meter should be kept as short as possible What do do when my leak test fails First check to make sure that the leak test cap is on correctly and it is not leaking through the leak test cap itself If the leak test cap is correct perform leak test both at the pressure and suction side If it fails contact Bios Technical Support What s the best way to connect to the filter medium When calibrating sampling pumps best results are obtained with the filter medium connected to the pump and the Defender connected to the inlet side of the filter medium with a short piece of tubing 29 Why am I experiencing a temperature increase in my Defender 520 A temperature rise during initial battery charging or while charging a fully discharged battery is normal To maintain the best possible accuracy Bios recommends fully charging your battery before taking measurements If this is not possible we recommend disconnecting your Defender from its AC power adapter charger while taking flow measurements or to run gas through your Defender for 10 minutes before starting the flow measurement Why doesn t my piston return to the bottom of the cell If the piston fails to return to the bottom of the cell after a measurement this could be caused by Adisc
14. or the ultimate in Defender maintenance and to take advantage of any available software and mechanical upgrades Bios offers an annual non mandatory Recertification program This is a service package that provides complete product refurbishment testing and available upgrades calibration and NIST traceable calibration certificates Recertification includes a 90 day service warranty should any related labor or parts replacements prove faulty Turnaround time is generally two weeks from time of receipt Expedited 48 hour turnaround is available 19 20 5 0 Shipping Tips and guidelines for sending your Defender to Bios If you are sending your Defender for repair or evaluation rather than elective Recertification contact Bios for technical support or troubleshooting assistance prior to shipping the unit Pro vide us a detailed description of your issues If we are unable to resolve the situation by phone or email we will issue you an RMA return merchandise authorization number Follow online instruction for proper return procedure You can obtain an RMA number through our automated web based system at http www biosint com contactUs rmaform aspx RMAs also can be obtained through email to service biosint com or by telephone at 973 492 8400 Our web site address is www biosint com Note Bios will not evaluate or service your instrument without an RMA number If we find the issues you have identified are application relat
15. r at least 8 hours prior to reusing your Defender after storage 7 0 Defender Specifications Technical data about your Defender Models 510L 520L from 5 500 mL min 510M 520M from 50 5 000 mL min 510H 520H from 300 30 000 mL min Measurements Volumetric Accuracy 1 of reading Time per Measurement 1 15 seconds approximate Type Single Continuous or Burst Volumetric Flow Units cc min mL min L min cf min Pressure Units Defender 520 mmHg PSI kPa Temperature Units Defender 520 C F Basics Dimensions H x W x D 5 5 x 6 x 3 in 140 x 150 x 75 mm Weight 29 oz 820g Configuration Integrated flow measuring cell valve and timing mechanism Temperature amp Pressure Sensors Defender 520 model only In the flow stream Press Accuracy 3 5 mmHg typical 7 0 mm max Temp Accuracy 0 8 C typical 1 3 C max AC Power Adapter Charger 12VDC 250ma 2 5 mm center positive Port Tube Diameter 1 4 in 6 35 mm 23 24 Battery 6V rechargeable sealed lead acid 6 8 hours typical operation Battery Operational Time 5 cycles min 3 hrs backlight on 8 hrs backlight off Pressure amp Suction Fittings 1 4 barbed tube fittings Display Backlit graphical LCD Usage Flow Modes Suction or Pressure Operating Pressure Absolute 15 PSI Operating Temperature 0 50 C Ambient Humidity 0 70 non condensing Storage Temperature 0 70 C Warranty 1 year battery 6 months Bios
16. t in Progress ee ess To Abort Please note that a leak test Press Enter To Abor is not a substitute for a com prehensive examination of the unit s overall performance and it does not ensure that your Defender is operating accurately e Invert your Defender and allow the piston to travel to the top e Cap the port under test using the Bios supplied leak test cap Leave the other port uncapped e Press Enter on the control panel while the unit is still inverted Return the unit upright The leak test will progress e f Defender leak test is unsuccessful go to section 10 Troubleshooting When test is complete select exit to return to main menu About This screen provides basic information about your Defender which may be an especially helpful reference when speaking to a Bios technical support representative or your Bios distributor About This Unit Defender 510 M Out of Range If the flow you are measuring is outside the Defender s flow range see section 7 Defender Specifications for ranges the Out of Range warning appears Immediately lower or disconnect the flow When the flow is within the proper range select RESET to clear your Defender s last measurement le Measurement mL rin Qut of Range o0of 010 13 14 2 7 Measurements Taking gas flow readings To maintain the best possible accuracy and minimize thermal effects Bios recommends fully charging your battery before
17. taking measurements If this is not possible we recommend disconnecting your Defender from its AC power adapter charger while taking flow measurements or to run gas through your Defender for 10 minutes before starting the flow measurement First steps Press the power button Press the On Off button for 1 second to turn on your Defender When first turned on your Defender displays an opening screen showing the product name model number and flow range e Press the On Off button for 3 seconds to turn your Defender off Connect device to be calibrated to the appropriate Defender port Use inch diameter tubing e Connect to outlet at top suction fitting when a device draws air such as sampler Connect to inlet at bottom pressure fitting when a device pushes air Do not cap the unused port on the Defender Choose the measurement type Single Burst or Continuous then press enter Defender 510 M Range 50 5000 mL rin with OryCal Technology TIGE SETUF a 2 8 Single Measurement Each time the Enter button is pressed one measurement will be made When each subsequent measurement is made the current flow and average of all prior readings will be displayed 2 9 Burst Measurement This setting functions in the same manner as SINGLE but measurements continue automatically until the preset number of measurements has been made Operation then ceases and the last reading and averag
18. tlet Initial charging should take about eight 8 hours After the initial charge You may continue to charge your Defender indefinitely simply by leaving it connected to the AC power adapter e Be sure to charge the battery at least every three 3 months to maintain battery life The battery symbol on the LCD display indicates your Defender s battery charge condition A shaded battery icon indicates a full charge As the battery voltage drops the indicator will empty in 20 increments 2 2 Activation Turning your Defender on and off Simply press the power button Press the On Off button for 1 second to turn on your Defender When first turned on your Defender displays an opening screen showing the product name model number and flow range Press the On Off button for 3 seconds to turn your Defender off 2 3 Connections Attaching your Defender to a device Connect device to be calibrated to the appropriate Defender port Use 1 4 inch diameter tubing e Connect to outlet at top suction fitting when a device draws air such as sampler Connection tubing to bottom inlet for devices that push air in pressure devices Defender 520 L Range 5 500 mL min E with DryCal Technology EXITO serur E 2 4 Display Screen Understanding the screen components The Defender provides a menu of operational settings and com mands The four directional arrow buttons on the control panel allow you to
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