Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120 Quick Start
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1. select My Computer and view the root folder on the CD Double click the file autorun exe 2 When the main installation screen appears click on Install Software 3 Either accept the default installation folder as displayed or choose a different preferred installation location TSI recommends that you accept the default location Select Next Select accept the terms of the License Agreement Select Next A similar screen will appear with the TSI license agreement repeat this step 7 Select Next The next screen will display the progress of the MITA Communicator installation 8 Once the installation is complete the Installation Complete window will be displayed 9 Select Finish 10 Restart computer to finish installing MITA Communicator software Setup 1 Remove the dust cap on the Computer connector on the back of the MITA Install the green MITA computer cable 2 Connect this cable to the 9 pin male COM RS232 port on the personal computer PC If the PC does not have a 9 pin serial connector then use the USB to Serial converter to connect with a USB port Install the drivers for the converter following the instructions located in Appendix C of the MITA Operator s Manual Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Quick Start Guide 13 Turn the MITA on Select and open the Tech Functions Menu The password required to access this menu is TSI Enter the password the2. the COM Port number Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 Edit Mask Protocol Download Mask Test Data Setup Download Units Mask Protocol File Directory DT Flow Control Point Mask Vacuum Target C MITA Mask Go x l DT Full Volume EV Leak Starting Pressure Test Data Directory C MITA Test Data Gm DT Leak Pass Leve EV Leak Pass Level COM Port Number DT Leak Starting Vacuum Mask Pre Sample Time 4 a DT Manual Valve Volume Min Purge Time Baud Rate DT Restriction Pass Level Max Purge Time 115200 E E A DT Restriction Mask Unplugged Min Sample Time l Mask Factor Flow Control Point Max Sample Time Check Communications X With MITA Bladder Target Pressure m Status Communication FAILED e Tx F Rx e Comms Timeout 9 Press the Check Communications with MITA button to initiate communication A green check should appear momentarily 10 Exit MITA Tech Functions and proceed with the Settings Menu options described in the Software Operation section of the MITA Operator s Manual For more information on Installation of the StarTech FTDI Drivers refer to Appendix C in the MITA Operators Manual Quick Start Guide 15 TSE UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 France Tel
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4. MASK INTEGRITY TEST ACCESSORY MITA MODEL 8120 QUICK START GUIDE P N 6006154 REVISION F AUGUST 2015 Model 8120 Mask Integrity Tester is patented under U S Patents No 8 312 761 and 8 621 914 Additional patents are pending START SEEING THE Semel tle Liar REGISTERING TODAY Thank you for your TSI instrument purchase Occasionally TSI releases information on software updates product enhancements and new products By registering your instrument TSI will be able to send this important information to you http register tsi com As part of the registration process you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services TSI s customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing TSE UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 France Tel 33 141192199 Singapore Tel 656595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 2015 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A Safety and Precautions This section provides instructions to ensure safe and proper handling of the Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Please read the entire operator s manual before operating this equipment TWO PERSON LIFT RECOMMENDED DO NOT ALLOW CONTAMINANTS TO FALL INTO ANY OF THE HEADFORM BASE PORTS OR THE AEROSOL MIXER PORT Do NOT remove or ob
5. clear hose is approximately 1 inch longer than the blue hose AFTER performing a PortaCount daily check connect the clear hose to the mask sample port at the bottom of the Headform Clear Twin Tube sample hose connected to Mask Sample port 9 If using the 8030 or 8038 models of PortaCount they must remain on the Activities screen Trying to use the 8030 or 8038 on any other screen will cause intermittent unexpected response errors on MITA Quick Start Guide 11 Prepare Masks for Test This menu option provides information on how to prepare the gas masks and full face respirators for testing The Mask Test Protocol is selected and defined in the Settings Menu If you have not already performed a Self Check for the day please complete this process BEFORE testing a mask WAIT to install the Mask on the Headform until the Mask Protection Factor test prompts to install it The mask is installed ON the Headform ONLY during the Mask Protection Factor test If the mask being tested has a Drink Tube or Exhalation Valve that will be tested leave the mask OFF the Headform Both Drink Tube Test and Exhalation Valve Test are done with the mask OFF the Headform Before starting thoroughly inspect the mask to detect any obvious defects If the inside of the mask is dirty or contaminated it should be cleaned Remove the mask filter before conducting the Mask Protection Factor test Install the appropriate Mask Filte
6. ctive of the i Selected Show instructions for setting up this equipment Select using A Y keys then press Menu i an a TES 0000 Instructions EE MITA Display Panel with Main Menu All the LED s will turn on and then off when the Main Menu is first displayed If there are any Errors the Alert LED will remain on and the Errors will be displayed along with suggestions for resolving them Press or ESC to continue Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Operator s Manual if any errors are displayed Quick Start Guide 5 Setup Instructions The Setup Instructions guide the operator through setting up of the equipment and the steps needed to prepare the MITA for the Self Check and Mask Testing To continue with Setup Instructions select Setup Instructions from the main menu using the A V keys to and press The following menu is displayed The Setup Instructions menu includes the following tasks e Setup Cables and Hoses e Setup Aerosol Generator e Setup the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester e Prepare Masks for Test When each task has been performed press ESC to return to the Setup Instructions menu and then select the next available task When the tasks for the Setup Instructions are complete press ESC again to return to the main menu Setup Cables and Hoses 1 Remove dust cap from the connector with yellow ring located on the back right of MITA CEU MITA incl
7. essure Aerosol Generator conv E aun A A Adjustment Valve Quick Connect Fitting _ Contro Electronics Unit J t y ae a S iri P Ya ley HEPA Filter TSG a Ee ate rtri a L Se tridge Aerosol l Generator Mixer sami gt yn ATEA Port i Mask inteonmy Test Acct Lm e us s ae Test Indicato a En LEDs za 9 9 O ar 2 z r x f Headform DT amp EV Quick aes Mounting Base Connect Fittings Front View of MITA Lid Main Panel Keypad Buttons 2 Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 PortaCount Interface Cable Computer Cable Power Supply Connector Yellow x Connector Green Connector Power Indicator Connector Power Switch LED Dust Cap Back View of CEU and Main Panel Unpacking Instructions 1 Open latches on case 2 Separate the lid main panel from the case and place lid main panel on work surface see System Components and Standard Items section in the MITA Operator s Manual to identify accessories 3 Remove and Expand Hood by unfolding and pulling the white tab outward 4 Loosen wing nut fasteners for accessories panel cover on the lower half of the case and open panel 5 Remove accessories from case 6 Store lower half of case out of the way Quick Start Guide 3 Power Up Instructions If there is an ambient change in temperature greater than 20 F 6 6 C from the MITA s storage location to operating location wai
8. n press SAVE amp EXIT Configure Tech Functions menu as follows e f USB to Serial converter is not used set VARTO CTS Enable to ENABLE e lf USB to Serial converter is used set UARTO CTS Enable to DISABLE Ensure the UARTO Baud Rate on the MITA Tech Functions screen matches that shown in the MITA Communicator Software Setup tab The factory default for both settings is 115200 For slower PCs the Baud rate may need to be lowered in both locations to ensure data records are transmitted properly Determine the COM Port number assigned by the PC to the USB to Serial connection Locate Ports COM amp LPT in Device Manager To access Device Manager for Windows XP operating system go to Start menu and right click on My Computer to access System Properties On the Hardware tab of the System Properties window select Device Manager To access Device Manager for Windows 7 operating system go to Start Control Panel Device Manager Right click on the COM port associated with the USB to Serial converter and make sure Flow Control is set to Hardware Locate the MITA icon on your Windows desktop or select Programs from the Start menu then go to MITA Communicator and select MITA Informational window on MITA Communicator asks to select UPLOAD MASK PROTOCOLS screen on MITA and enter the password The password for UPLOAD MASK PROTOCOLS screen on MITA is MITACOM Select OK to proceed Go to the Setup tab and verify
9. nerator 1 Remove the Aerosol Generator reservoir and fill with Emery oil Emery oil should be within the indicated minimum and maximum lines on the reservoir 2 Reattach reservoir to Aerosol Generator assembly Screw assembly on tight but do NOT over tighten as this could cause the assembly to leak particles thumbscrews 4 Slide the Aerosol Generator into the mounting bracket Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 5 Remove the blue air supply hose from its storage location on the Aerosol Generator and connect it to the blue Aerosol Generator quick connect fitting located on the MITA main panel 6 Install the Aerosol Mixer between the Aerosol Generator output and the Aerosol Mixer Port Note When storing the Aerosol Generator it must be dry and empty of oil and the air supply hose must be plugged into the aerosol generator output Quick Start Guide 9 Set up the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester The following examples pictured will use the 8030 and 8038 models of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester If you are using the 8030 or 8038 model of PortaCount you must have version 2 6 or greater firmware installed to communicate with the MITA 1 Connect the USB to Serial Converter to DB9 connection of PortaCount interface cable 2 Plug the USB end of the USB to Serial Converter to either tyoe A USB port located on back of PortaCount unit 3 Connect the power supply barrel connector from
10. r Plug in place of the mask filter removed in the previous step When installing the Mask to the Headform 1 Loosen the mask straps completely so they will go around the back of the Headform 2 Locate the chin cup of the mask on the chin portion of Headform first and pull the mask straps up and back over the Headform making sure to keep it snug to the Headform Make sure the Mask is centered on the Headform Bladder Seal Snug the straps tight Re check to make sure the mask is centered from side to side Typically masks seal better to the Headform bladder when placed slightly higher up on the headform so that the upper sealing surface is less than an inch below the top of the headform bladder This is not applicable to all models and sizes of masks and experience will help to determine which masks fit best which way Try adjusting the mask higher or lower on the headform first when experiencing difficulties passing a Protection Factor test Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 MITA Communicator Software Installation A personal computer running Windows XP 32 bit or Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit operating system is required to install the MITA Communicator software Only an Administrator can install the MITA Communicator software 1 Insert the CD ROM MITA Communicator Software CD into a CD ROM drive The CD should automatically start running after about 30 seconds If it does not
11. ssory MITA Model 8120 Introduction This Quick Start Guide is designed to expedite the basic setup and powering up of the MITA Upon completion of the following steps the MITA will be ready to proceed with the Self Check or Test Masks functions Refer to the Operators Manual for additional and more detailed information The TSI Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA works in tandem with the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester to test for leaks or other defects in CBRN gas masks and full face respirators The MITA has been designed for ease of use and ease of transport The top half of the carrying case holds the instrument while the bottom half forms the accessory compartment The display on the MITA guides the first time operator through step by step prompts The display also provides detailed guidance to how to use the various accessories The following acronyms are used in the MITA menu structure and in this Quick Start Guide Drink Tube Exhalation Valve CEU Control Electronics Unit DM Differential Pressure Transducer 1 DP3 Differential Pressure Transducer 3 DP5 Differential Pressure Transducer 5 Unpacking and System Components Carefully unpack the Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA from the shipping container Mask testing adapters and accessories are sold separately Refer to www tsi com for more information on the available MITA Mask Adapter kits System Components DETE ka Fers a m A AE Pr
12. struct inlet located in the right hand side of the CEU There are no user adjustments necessary for this inlet This page intentionally left blank Contents Safety and PreCautiOns ccccccsssssseeeeeeeseccenssseeeeeeeeeeeesesseeeeseeeooeenseeeeees iii Mirochna an le nest nlrn ne Sr eeen neers ont nn een en ee rs 1 Unpacking and System Components ccccccssssseeeeeeeeseceessseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 2 SYSTEM COMPONENMS ccccccccssesseeceeeeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeseesseeeeeeesseeaeseeeeeeees 2 Unpacking INStruCtiONnS ccccccccseeeeeeecaeeeceeeeeeeeceeeseeaeeeeeessaeeeeseaaaees 3 Power Up INSWUCUHONS iccscscrocacerctessisratsiunetetvmacvedatneecsvesaieraisinedsunanerreins 4 Getting to Know the MITA cccseeeeesccessssseeeeeeeeeeeesnseeeeeeeeeeeensneeeeees 5 Setup Instructions ccccccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeceaeesseceeeeeeseaeesseeeeeeesssaaaseeeeeeess 6 Setup Cables and HOSES ccccccecccceeccseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesseeaasseeeeeees 6 Setup Aerosol Generator ceeeeeeccceeeccseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesseaeeseeeeeeees 8 Set up the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester ccccccecccsscesscseersesereees 10 Prepare Masks for TeSt ccccccsseececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeesaaeeeeens 12 MITA Communicator Software csccccessssssseseeeeeeeeeeensseeeeesseeoeeenees 13 aO e E ES 13 v vi This page intentionally left blank Mask Integrity Test Acce
13. t at least one hour before operating to allow the internal temperature of the MITA to equalize 1 Connect Power Line Cord to Power Supply 2 Remove the Dust Cap and connect Power Supply to the 20 to 32 VDC Connector 3 Twist knurled locking ring clockwise until it stops 4 Plug Power Line Cord to Power Source 100 to 240 VAC 5 Turn Power Switch On continued on next page Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 Getting to Know the MITA The MITA is operated by selecting options from the displayed MENU using the keypad on the Display Panel The operator also needs to make appropriate hardware configuration changes as prompted from the display during the tests The objective of the selected option and instructions are described at the bottom of each screen The row of six circles across the bottom of the display and four circles across the side of the display are softkeys The function of the softkeys where applicable is displayed either immediately next to or above them If a key action is available the key function is shown on the display inside a rectangular box Momentarily press the softkey button to select the corresponding softkey option Mask INTEGRITY Test ACCESSORY J Pak Aerosol Alert MASK INTEGRITY TEST ACCESSORY MITA Self Check Selected Test Masks Find Mask Leak Menu Data Logging Item Settings Menu L Tech Functions Obje
14. the PortaCount interface cable to the power supply connection on the back of PortaCount unit Ne ae 7 gt i gt a K Aq a O lt T Pa ao Ty d gt i ym P T2 p d e PL x ne ube hes i 2 gt i ASA d Oy v i gt j a b x Ne PPa Peia o RoN a i gt f 7 eo P NE Ly 4 a K gt D S hd s 4 w3 RL E 4 A s n gt 4 i Pran 4 Connect the end of the Twin Tube sample tubing provided with the MITA which is evenly cut to the color coded fittings on the PortaCount Fit Tester Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 5 Remove the Alcohol Cartridge from the Alcohol Fill Capsule and gently shake it to allow excess alcohol to drip back into the Capsule Refer to the PortaCount user s manual for more information on how to properly charge the alcohol cartridge prior to use 6 Insert the Alcohol Cartridge into the cartridge cavity of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester It should slide in with little effort DO NOT FORCE IT When almost fully inserted firmly twist the Alcohol Cartridge clockwise until it locks into position 7 Perform a PortaCount Daily Check every day as described in the PortaCount Fit Tester User s Manual before using with MITA Note If operating the Model 8038 PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester do NOT select the N95 checkbox when performing the Daily Checks 8 Atthe other end of the Twin Tube sample tubing the
15. udes the interface cable needed for the 8030 8038 models of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester The 8020 8020M interface cable P N 801767 is sold separately 2 Plug the yellow ringed PortaCount Interface Cable to the connector mentioned previously in step 1 Mask Integrity Test Accessory MITA Model 8120 The EV Adapters discussed in step 3 are provided in the MITA Mask Adapter Kits and are specific to the make and model of the respirator being tested During the Self Check be sure to use the appropriate EV Adapter according to the respirator being tested 3 If applicable plug the yellow Exhalation Valve EV Adapter sample hose to the yellow EV connector Not all respirator models will require the use of an Exhalation Valve Adapter including most APR and SCBA respirators Exhalation Valve EV Adapter Sample Hose and connection 4 Plug the orange Drink Tube DT sample hose to the orange DT connector Not all respirator models will require the use of a Drink Tube Adapter including most APR and SCBA respirators Drink Tube DT Sample Hose and connection Quick Start Guide 7 5 If not already installed Screw in the HEPA Filter cartridge 6 Install the Headform to the Headform Mounting Base and push down tight Not Fully Seated Fully Seated Note The ring along the base of the Headform will be below the top of the mounting base collar when the Headform is fully seated Setup Aerosol Ge
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