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1. CERULEAN AS600 Air Sampler USER MANUAL Cerulean Rockingham Drive Linford Wood East Milton Keynes MK14 6LY England Telephone 44 0 1908 233 833 Fax 44 0 1908 235 333 CERULEAN Page 2 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN REVISION CONTROL Revision Date Changes made Author v1 1 Oct 2012 New manual JC v1 2 Dec 2012 Updated address JC v1 3 July 2013 Addition of new features Pa V1 4 Mar 2014 Rebranded BSW V1 5 July 2014 Addition of modified version BSW Manual Scope User Manuals are provided to give information on how to configure the instrument calibrate load and run samples and obtain results from the instrument Further Assistance Cerulean can provide training courses on more in depth technical knowledge fault finding diagnostics and maintenance and on the instrument For these options please contact your regional Cerulean Sales or Service Manager Cerulean also offer a comprehensive installation spares repairs breakdown service annual maintenance and contract service For these options please contact your regional Cerulean Sales or Service Manager For further technical support of the instrument contact technical support cerulean com or your regional Cerulean office Commissioning It is recommended that the customer performs a risk assessment on the AS600 Air Sampler before first use Specification For2. avoid injury to personnel This device is not designed to be used in a combustible dust environment Use the handles to move the unit do not use the chimney as the unit could topple Disconnect voltage supplies before performing any maintenance procedures Ensure that the cable is not a trip hazard Ensure that the wheel brakes are applied when the unit is stationary Cautions avoid damage to equipment It is recommended that when adjusting the airflow the unit is left for 5 minutes for the airflow to stabilise Do not remove or cover the fans or filters They are essential for correct operation and accuracy of measurements European Community EC Directive Statement When this equipment is installed in accordance with the instructions it will conform to the protection requirements of the appropriate European regulations At the time of manufacture the equipment complied with all the appropriate regulations Cerulean is not responsible for any interference caused by other cables and connectors that are not specified or by any changes or modifications to the equipment This is not a declaration of conformity A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available from Cerulean on request When this product has reached the end ofits life it must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Please contact your local agent for further information Copyright O Cerulean 2014 No part of this publication may be reproduced
3. stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Cerulean The information in this publication is furnished for information purposes only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Cerulean All information in this document was believed to be correct at the time of printing but Cerulean assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 5 of 16 CERULEAN INTRODUCTION The Newton Air Sampler now known as the AS600 has been designed to monitor the enzyme risk in accordance with the current legislation that requires manufactures to control the exposure to air borne particles by a combination of training engineering and process control measures which limit monitor and record the exposure in given periods of time in define work areas The proven technology for measuring enzyme levels is High Volume Air Sampling The AS600 Air Sampler has become the industry standard sampler since it was developed over 40 years ago The AS600 Air Sampler is designed so that a dust sample is collected in the same way that an operator would inhale dust The height of the filter is set at the average height of an operator just over 1 5 meters and the filter head is precisely manufactured so that the speed of ai
4. the Red Button OK The display will show Are you Sure 3 Press the Green button Yes to continue the abort or press the Red button No to cancel the abort 4 Press the Red button Abort to abort the test AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 13 of 16 CERULEAN USER MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Warning Disconnect the AS600 from the voltage supply before performing any of the following maintenance procedures Warning Do not disconnect any pipes from the blower in the AS600 and switch on the voltage supply Particles of dust etc that are in the blower may be ejected at a high velocity Maintenance should only be performed by Cerulean trained engineers The AS600 Air Sampler is a robust machine designed to run up to 24 hours a day with minimum maintenance it is however recommended the following actions are carried out to ensure years of trouble free operation Filter head Before Sampling Maintenance When a filter pad is changed e Clean the unit with a soft damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt Do not use abrasives as this will damaged the casing e Avoid accumulations of dust around the filter head 1 e Check that the foam sealing ring 2 is in good condition is not damaged and is eve throughout the whole ring e Check that the filter mesh 3 and surrounding area is clean and free of obstruction Weekly Maintenance e Carry out the Before Sampling Ma
5. the specification of the AS600 Air Sampler please refer to the datasheet available from your regional Cerulean Sales Manager Cerulean office or via the Cerulean Web Site www cerulean com AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 3 of 16 CERULEAN CONTENTS AMA IA AAA 3 CONTENTS sibs sass AA AA AAA AA AA AWANASA AA AAA AN AA ANA AAA AAA 4 SA e e E 5 Wani ui ss II Bi KUBEBEA a aaa adenda daa caida caia 5 CAUTIONS AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AWA AAA AAA WAA 5 Ia Ta Ma KA WAA AWA AWA AAA aaa aaa a aa 6 Voltage Connection 6 Hi 7 User internace AA AA AE eer ee ee ea aa ee E er eee 7 Stat midi EA AWA AA AAA AA AAA 7 COMM BU Na AA AE AA aaa 8 Filter M aati AAA ANASA lidad AA AA dais cb dida io 8 Flow ES AAA AA MEAN ANNE ida 9 Sampling DUNA ad aa 9 A NS 11 A A ee E erect 11 Power Disruption During a Test san Lana nn an AA A cadyue desa daa aa did A dis 12 User Maintenance Requirements nn nn nn nn a a a a a aa 14 Before Sampling Maintenance ma a A a a a a a a A aa 14 Weekly Maintenance si a a a a ea a aa a a a a Ban 14 Annual Maintenance IIIA 15 Contacting Cerulean pn inn nan ia AS 16 Page 4 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN SAFETY While every effort is made to ensure that this product can be operated safely it is important that reasonable precautions are taken In particular only Cerulean trained personnel should operate this equipment Warnings
6. Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN a L Brown ND Black AA n clue O N hito oae E Yellow Green DE Green UK USA Canada Single Phase Connections It is the customer s responsibility to fit a suitable connector to the cable START UP The AS600 Air Sampler is designed to be mobile and can be moved to any location easily on the built in wheels It is necessary to ensure that the wheel brakes are applied to prevent the unit moving when sampling User Interface The USA version contains a LED that will be lit when power is applied to the unit The AS600 Air Sampler is fitted with a control panel which includes a display 1 a green button 2 a red button 3 and a variable controller dial 4 Control panel The display is used to set the airflow set the desired sample duration and as a time counter NOTE If when the Air Sampler is switched on the display shows the option to continue or abort the power to the unit must have been disrupted when the unit was last used To continue the previous test select Continue or to start a new test select Abort and follow the on screen prompts Status During sampling the display shows a counter clock which indicated the sampling duration The sampling period can be interrupted at any time by pressing the red button If the sampling period is interrupted it is recommended that a new filter be installed and a new sampling period initiated AS600 Air Sampler User Man
7. an be set according to the user s requirements 1 Open the display cover 2 Using the Flow Speed dial 1 adjust the flow speed 2 to the required value l min 3 It is recommended that the unit is left to stabilise for 5 minutes before sampling begins Control panel Sampling Duration The sampling duration can be changed to the user s requirements 4 hours is typical If the unit is turned on turn the unit off and wait 30 seconds 1 Turn the unit on and when the display shows Warm Up press the red and green buttons together The unit will enter the Run Time setup screen 2 Tochange the sample duration press the red button shown as Inc on the display until the desired time period is displayed 3 Press the green button shown as OK on the display If the time period is less than 4 hours it will be necessary to keep pressing Inc until the desired value is displayed AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 9 of 16 CERULEAN 4 The sampling duration is now stored and will not need to be changed unless the sampling duration needs changing 5 The screen will change to display the hours and flow since operations started 6 Press the green button to continue to the operation screen Page 10 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN OPERATION Taking Samples When positioning the Air Sampler ensure that the sampler is
8. en the sampling duration has completed NOTE If the power to the sampler is disrupted during sampling a message will be displayed when the Air Sampler is switched on again This message gives the option to either continue or abort the test Select the required option AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 11 of 16 CERULEAN 8 From the Batch Flow Display 2 record the total flow during the sample The sampler automatically adjusts the flow for pressure 9 Remove and weigh the dust laden filter to determine the weight of the dust 10 Analyse the dust laden filter for enzymes Power Disruption During a Test If there is a disruption to the power supply during a test the test can either be continued or aborted Continuing the test When the power has been restored the count down timer will start After the count down timer has finished the following screen will be displayed 1 Press the Green Continue button to continue the test The display will show Running From XX Where XX the elapsed time The test will then continue Aborting the test When the power has been restored the count down timer will start After the count down timer has finished the following screen will be displayed Page 12 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN 1 Press the Red Abort button The display will show the amount of time that has elapsed 2 Press
9. intenance tasks Page 14 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN e Check the flexible hose that connects the vacuum unit for holes cracks and leaks e Check the vacuum unit mounting bolts are secure and tight e Check the mains cable for damage Annual Maintenance e Carry out the Weekly Maintenance tasks e Cerulean recommend the flowmeter is checked using the calibration confirmation system annually Cerulean can offer a calibration service for checking the flowmeter See the Contacting Cerulean page for more details on how to arrange this service requirement AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 15 of 16 CERULEAN Brazil Cerulean Molins Do Brasil M quinas Autom ticas Ltda R Jodo Lunardelli 810 CIC CEP 81450 120 Curitiba Parana Brazil Phone 55 41 3227 8300 Fax 55 413227 8310 P R China Cerulean Shanghai Co Ltd Unit 2011 2012 Commerce Spirit No 1258 Yu Yuan Road Shanghai 200050 P R China Phone 86 21 6125 3288 Fax 86 21 6384 2262 Singapore Cerulean Molins Far East Pte Ltd No 5 Pereira Road 05 04 Asiawide Building Singapore Phone 65 6289 3788 ext 108 Fax 65 6289 5788 Page 16 of 16 CONTACTING CERULEAN India Cerulean No 1 Jeevan Building Annex West Park Road Kumara Park East Bangalore 560 001 India Phone 91 80 2237 2446 Fax 91 80 2237 2394 United Kingdom Cerulean R
10. not directly beneath any overhead pipes etc thus eliminating high dust figures due to falls of powder Generally the position will be agreed with the Production Department so as to cause minimal obstruction whilst being in an area of possible hazard 1 2 3 4 5 This device is not designed to be used in a combustible dust environment Make sure that the voltage supply cable is not positioned in a way that will cause a trip hazard Make sure that the wheel brakes are applied before sampling is started Control panel Accurately weigh the new filter and record the value Install the filter as per the procedure on page 8 Filter Installation Check the Sampling Duration is set to the correct duration see page 9 for the procedure Press the green button 1 to start the sampling duration Check the sampling flow rate 3 is close to the desired flow NOTE The flow rate may exceed the target value initially but will settle after 5 minutes It is important not to adjust the flow half way through the sampling duration Check that before the end of the sample duration that the flow rate 3 has not dropped to below 80 of the target flow rate If the flow is below 80 of the target flow this could indicate that the environment has high levels of dust If the flow rate is higher than the target flow check that the filter is correctly aligned not damaged and retained correctly The AS600 Air Sampler will stop sampling wh
11. ockingham Drive Linford Wood East Milton Keynes MK14 6LY United Kingdom Phone 44 1 908 233 833 Fax 44 1 908 235 333 USA Cerulean 1470 East Parham Road Richmond Virginia 23228 USA Phone 1 804 887 2525 Fax 1 804 887 2526 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014
12. r flowing into the filter is similar to the speed of air breathed in The filter is also shielded from excess contamination by a hinged plate The AS600 model sampler has been further developed to make it user friendly and reduce the noise emitted by the sampler Thus it incorporates instantaneous and batch flow electronic systems that automatically adjust their outputs for the vacuum in the sampler and are calibrated to a Standard Temperature of 20 C A timer is also included that stops the sampler after a predetermined sample duration If the power supply is disrupted during sampling the sampler can be switched on again and an option will be given to continue the test without loss of settings and elapsed time As the sampler is a solid state device that requires no moving parts regular calibration is not necessary Cerulean can offer a calibration checking system that can be used annually at the customer s location to check the flowmeter s calibration is within tolerance Additionally Cerulean recommends that the flow meter is returned for re calibration to an internal standard at least every 5 years VOLTAGE CONNECTION Three versions of the AS600 are available e The 3 phase 230 V version e The single phase 240 V version e The single phase 110 V version The voltage supply cables are as shown in the following diagrams MIO A 2 Earth 3 Phase Connections Only 2 phases are used Page 6 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock
13. ual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 Page 7 of 16 CERULEAN CONFIGURATION There are a number of actions required before using the AS600 Air Sampler for the first time e Install a filter e Set the flow rate e Set the sampling duration The following sections allow a user to set up the unit for sampling Filter Installation Itis always necessary to have a filter installed into the AS600 Air Sampler to protect the vacuum device within A filter pad is easily installed 1 Loosen the retaining handle 1 by turning counter clockwise E 1 Move the retaining handle forward freeing the filter retainer Lift the filter retainer 2 4 Remove the old filter if applicable and fit a new filter 3 Ensure that it is central to the mesh grid 5 Replace the filter retainer ensuring that the foam sealing ring 4 sits within the filter Lift the retaining handle to hold the filter retainer Turn the retaining handle clock wise to secure the filter finger tight is sufficient Page 8 of 16 AS600 Air Sampler User Manual Stock Code 99931 v1 5 July 2014 CERULEAN Do not over tighten the retaining handle Flow Rate Setting The airflow can be adjusted depending on the required airflow required typically the airflows are e 600 l min for powder enzymes e 300 l min for soluble enzymes When the unit has been connected to power and the warm up routine has been carried out approximately 20 seconds the unit c
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