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1. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE To the best of our knowledge the chemical 78 physical and Appendix toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated Section 12 Ecological Information No data available Section 13 Disposal Considerations APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber Observe all federal state and local environmental regulations ALDRICH N28000 www sigma aldrich com Section 14 Transport Information DOT Proper Shipping Name None Non Hazardous for Transport This substance is considered to be non hazardous for transport IATA Non Hazardous for Air Transport Non hazardous for air transport Section 15 Regulatory Information EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION Symbol of Danger Xi Indication of Danger Irritant Re 36 27 38 Risk Statements Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin Bt 26 36 Safety Statements In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Wear suitable protective clothing US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT Indication of Danger Irritant Risk Statements Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin Safety Statements In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty
2. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Vash thoroughly after handling Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Section 9 Physical Chemical Properties Appearance Form Powder 77 Property Value At Temperature or Pressure Molecular Weight 197 15 AMU ALDRICH N28000 www sigma aldrich com pH N A BP BP Range N A MP MP Range 172 C Freezing Point N A Vapor Pressure N A Vapor Density N A Saturated Vapor Conc N A SG Density N A Bulk Density N A Odor Threshold N A Volatile N A VOC Content N A Vater Content N A Solvent Content N A Evaporation Rate N A Viscosity N A Surface Tension N A Partition Coefficient N A Decomposition Temp N A Flash Point N A Explosion Limits N A Flammability N A Autoignition Temp N A Refractive Index N A Optical Rotation N A Miscellaneous Data N A Solubility N A N A not available Appendix Section 10 Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Materials to Avoid Strong oxidizing agents HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Strong bases Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Nitrogen oxides Section 11 Toxicological Information ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Inhalation Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract Multiple Routes Causes eye and skin irritation May be harmful by inhalation ingestion or skin absorption
3. eee eee sk ee se ee 53 Sies OR RE EE N 8 23 Substances adding and modifying 52 Substances selecting ooooncnonnnonnonnconnonnnancnnncnnos 52 75 Soe RE EE anrs i naasa 15 Surface Wiping 00 0 cee se se ee ee se ee 7 O 2 eie EE N cir 2 note of interest EE Re sede EE EEN 2 EE EE EE EK 2 SYSCHECK sie EER ESE SESDE deet 50 54 System parameters 0 eee cece cee ee ee 24 50 System prompts esse eee ese ee Re ee ee 4 System specification ees se ee ee ee se ee 10 SYSTEM statUS ses ee ee Ee ERG GR Re Gee SEE RR 12 Taking a sample 33 Theory of operation ese see se se se ke ee 6 Tornado RE EG aoe ay Renee eee ee 7 Trace detection sinire nr en 6 7 Transfer sampling iese esse see se sk ee ee Se ee ee 34 Trap handlungen 3 Typographic Convention sesse esse esse ese ee ee 4 Updating software 59 UK EE 30 56 69 Users adding and editing 0 eee 51 Using the interface software esse see ses ee 49 Vapor detection ese se ee se ee Ge ee 6 7 Vehicle adapter esse ee ee se ee GR Ge 13 Vehicle sampling iese sees se ee se ee be Ge ee A0 Verification sample 44 Vortex generatoT rieien eiii ee ee ee be 7 A OR OER E 19 MAER AEN EEN 2 21 Wipe detection nesmierne ii iii a H Wipe method sampling 0 eee eee 34 Wipe method analyzing 0 0 eects 36 KEE 50 Ke 50 Zoomi ES N NO 50 Appendix Appendix Material Safety Data Sheets SIGMA ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date
4. screen 39 Using the System Recommended Search Practices The tables in the following sections indicate the areas that should be sampled and the recommended sampling methods that should be used to collect samples Sampling Vehicles EE Non Contact Wipe Sampling Method Method Trunk space X Trunk articles parcels luggage etc X X Door handles mirrors steering wheel controls seat fabric X Heat AC ventilation air fan ON switch X Speakers stereo ON switch Xx Glove box or other compartments X X Engine compartment A Non Contact Method Wipe Sampling Method Figure 3 25 Sampling a Vehicle Opening doors and trunks just a very small amount when starting a sample cycle and holding the nozzle very close to the opening will increase the probability of detecting vapors 1 Caution When searching for vapors use care to keep the vapors from escaping 40 Using the System Sampling Cargo amp Containers GE Non Contact Wipe Sampling Method Method Container openings inspection ports cracks gaps Xx seams Door latches handles locks X Contents well sealed X Contents possible opening exposed X Palletized items wrapped in plastic X Loose items X X Non Contact Method Wipe Sampling Method Figure 3 26 Sampling Cargo amp Containers Caution When searching for vapors use care to keep the vapors from escaping 41 Using t
5. User s Manual Quantum Sniffer QS H150 Portable Explosives Trace Detection System 2007 2007 by Implant Sciences Corporation DAFAR INTERNATIONAL INC All Rights Reserved TEL 886 2 2345 5738 FAX 886 2 2345 5743 The information contained herein is proprietary and is http www dafar com tw provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service Implant Sciences Corporation manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purposes without written permission of Implant Sciences Corporation Implant Sciences Implant Sciences has made every reasonable attempt to ensure that the system is in optimum working condition Failure to operate the equipment precisely as described in this manual may result in personal injury and void system warranty Implant Sciences will not be held liable in instances of improper or unauthorized operation of equipment Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice Quantum Sniffer Implant Sciences and the Implant Sciences logo are trademarks of Implant Sciences Corporation Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Use of trademark symbols is not used in every instance as the names are used only in an editorial fashion with no intention of infringement The software contained in the Quantum Sniffer H150 system and accompanying materials are copyrighted Unauthorized copying o
6. 3 Slowly move the sample nozzle towards the sample target Once the correct sample distance has been sensed the system will automatically begin sampling Hold the nozzle above 2 2 inches or 1 to 5cm the target area for the duration of the sample typically 12 seconds 4 If there is no alarm and the sampling is complete move the nozzle away from the surface and prepare for the next sample The display will show Ready when the next sample may begin Typical system responses for an alarm or no alarm condition appear in the following section see Figure 3 24 Figure 3 20 Non Contact Sampling Wiping Method Transfer Sampling 33 Using the System 34 The wiping method involves collecting or transferring the sample onto a paper sample trap and then analyzing the trap using the non contact method Use sample traps and the wiping method when the following conditions exist e Surfaces such as metallic surfaces that are difficult to heat e Surface such as plastic and synthetic fabrics that could potentially be damaged by heat e Restricted access surface where the system can not physically fit e Extremely cold environments where the sample can be brought to the instrument that is located in a climate controlled area e Large surface areas that need to be searched in a short period of time Taking a Sample Using the Wipe Method Explosive compounds can be detected on a variety of surfaces e g cloth
7. A sample trap may be reused as many times as desired provided a b c d it is not physically damaged by tears or holes it is not highly contaminated as indicated by the DISCARD TRAP message on the display the trap is not so loaded with visible spurious material that it is spreading contamination between locations and the surface of the trap is still rough enough to reasonably collect a sample It is not unusual for traps to be reused as many as 10 times in fairly clean environments However in a shipboard situation where sample collecting locations are more likely to be contaminated by oil as few as 1 2 uses may be more normal The software will attempt up to a preset number of cleaning cycles if the system is identified as being contaminated If these cleanings are successful the display will indicate Ready If the unit has failed to clean the operator may choose to perform manual cleaning which is initiated on the menu screen shown in Figure 3 4 by selecting CLEAN It is recommended that this is the best method for most situations since all operators can access it A stronger cleaning procedure is to turn on DEEP CLEANING in the administratorlevel menu This heat cleaning process requires about 30 minutes to complete and is usually successful at removing any contamination in the sample air pathway Note It is recommended that the system power supply be used to power the system during any cleaning cycles t
8. Index AC power cord coccoccocconnconccnnononanonanonnnin non Gee ee 13 Accessing the interface software ese ese 48 Adding a substance iese ee se ee ee ee ee 53 Adding and editing users ee ee se see ee 51 INN sesse esse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee Re Ai ee 16 Administrator level sesse esse ee ee ee ee ee no 23 Alarm audio ee esse ee ee ee Re AR ee ee 2 Alarm details AE 3 Alarm files downloading 0 0 0 eee 56 Alarm history ese ee eee ee Ge Re Se ee ee 28 Alarm LED ee sd es Bee Re id 23 Alarm protocol 0 eee se es ek Se ee ee ee 39 Afarmresolution EE 39 Alarmresulis EE A mentee ere 37 EILER Ee 37 Alarm Spectrogram EE 28 Alarm single and dual peak ENEE 2 Alarms SAVING derrita iech e 39 Analyzing wipe method eee 36 Audibl alte See ED ek de geo es 50 Backlight oes Sek EERS odder 23 50 Batteries tidad 13 6 Batteries recharging ees ses see se se ee ee ee 68 Batteries Shipping 0 0 eee see Ge ee ee ee 68 Battery charger nisi ees see se ee ke ke Ge ee 13 Binke LEDS cuco GE eg 12 6 dei AA EE RR 67 Calibrant parameters iese see se se ee ee ee 26 Calibrant changing i e eee ee ee ee 66 Calibrate E 23 Calibration verification ooooonnocccoccnonnconcconns 44 calibration manual 50 Calibration manual oooooccnnnnnocconcnnononancnonnnnnos 54 Cargo sampling isisisi eiie ee ee Gee ee 41 Changing calbranmt eee ee se ee ee 66 Changing siewe Wsee sec scsscssssescsscssestesssstse
9. Relative Humidity Environmental Input Power Computer Analyzer Unit Display Analyzer Unit Dimensions Analyzer Unit Weight Power Supply Cable Non Contact Sensitivity Selectivity Sampling amp Analysis Time Cleardown Time Sample Acquisition Non Contact Sampling Distance Particle Vapor Sample Flow 10 up Time 15 minutes from switch 10 50 C 14 122 F 0 95 non condensing IP52 Rated 12 15 VDC 4 hour rechargeable battery 100 240VAC 47 63Hz 4A max via provided universal power supply Pentium Based PC104 with built in memory 3 7 5cm Graphic LCD 128 x 64 L 19 49cm x W 5 13cm xH 7 19cm 914 lbs 4_kg without battery installed 6 ft 1 8 meters Vapors ppt parts per trillion Particles lt 20ng from 1cm distance dependent on surface 1 typical false positive rate 12 seconds default 5 30 seconds user variable 14 16 seconds for most alarms Air collection for vapor Non contact collection for trace particles via unique tornado vortex sample acquisition system Particle collection by wiping surface with sample trap Y to 2 1 to 5cm concentration dependent 6ml per second System Description Hardware Description The major components of the system are described below START BUTTONS BATTERY ACCESS CONTROL BUTTONS LCD DISPLAY CALIBRANT ACCESS NOZZLE f SAMPLING AREA Figure 2 3 Ma
10. Spectrometer Cell Figure 3 7 System Parameters Menu Screens 24 Using the System Sampling Parameters View and edit the parameters of the Sampling System instrumentation A RESTORE DEFAULTS feature is available to reset all system parameters to the factory settings Caution It is recommended that these settings be kept at the factorydefault C levels Changing any of these parameters could render the system inoperable Contact Factory for instructions before editing these parameters prev Vortex Air Flow 90 15 Vortex Heater 80 Stand By Time Sampling Time sec 12 Vortex Heater Idle 20 Sampling Air Flow 80 prev Figure 3 8 Sampling Parameters Screens Note Values shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual default values Object Sensors Allows the user to change the parameters of various sensing devices Prev Distance Min cm 0 Distance Max cm 5 Figure 3 9 Object Sensors Screen Note Values shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual default values 25 Using the System Spectrometer Cell Allows the user to view the status of the ion mobility spectrometer and change critical component parameters prev High Voltage 2371 Source Power 100 Sieves Air Flow 80 Figure 3 10 Spectrometer Cell Screen EP Note Values shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual default values Calibrant Parameters Al
11. from the hard disk once they are transferred to the USB disk If the USB disk is lost or misplaced the alarm files will not be retrievable from the system s computer Use care to appropriately manage the alarm files The alarm files are saved to the computer s internal hard drive The alarm files will need to be downloaded to a USB drive by selecting DOWNLOAD RESULTS from the main menu See the entry titled Download Results in section 3 56 Using the System Spectrogram Download results Deep cleaning Regeneration Are you sure you want to download results onto USB stick Press START to confirm any other key to quit Insert USB stick Press any button Wait for READY Figure 4 8 Downloading Alarm Files Downloading Files Alternate Method An alternate method for downloading files to a USB drive would be when the QS H150 system is connected to an external monitor and keyboard The user would select DOWNLOAD from the Maintenance menu using the external keyboard and monitor The user would be required to place a USB disk into the USB connector on the system s rear panel and follow the prompts to complete the download Occasionally it is necessary to download alarm files to make space on the system s computer Depending on usage this may be once every 6 months The procedure may also be performed more frequently to recover recent alarm files Note Only files from the system s hard drive will be downloa
12. the equipment the following cautions and warnings must be reviewed and understood before operating the system COO OOP PP EP WARNING The user must be familiar with established protocols on how to handle an actual threat Personal safety is of utmost importance WARNING Do not perform maintenance or repair without authorization from the factory as it could damage the eguipment cause injury and or void system warranty WARNING Do not hold analyzer nozzle against skin or plastic bags as air blown from the nozzle during the sampling process can reach temperatures of 60 C 140 F WARNING The nozzle of the instrument is very hot Do not touch any part Caution The system is sensitive to the operating environment Smoking And spraying of aerosols should be avoided around the system while the system is in operation Caution Spare calibrant capsules may be provided with the system These capsules contain potentially toxic chemicals See the MSDS sheet in the appendix Do not leave these capsules in an unsecured location where untrained personnel can accidentally handle them See Maintenance section for disposal recommendations Caution See the safety warnings concerning the battery in the section titled Power Supply and Battery Charger Unit Caution Do not cover ventilation openings Caution When switching from internal to external power battery or power supply ONLY do so when the screen is in the Ready stat
13. 0 00 4 Filament 20 lon source power 70 High voltage Y 2443 Sieves air flow CCM nia Humidity In 1 14 Temp 45 14 Humidity Out 1 93 Temp2 C 43 77 Calibr 60 60 Dopant C 60 60 Sampling C 100 100 ISPort C 100 100 Mirror 110 110 lonSrc 105 105 Drift_3 C 100 100 Drift_4 C 100 100 Drift_5 C 100 100 Drift_6 C 100 100 Drift_7 C 100 100 Drift 8 C 90 90 Drift_9 C 80 80 Drift_10 C 70 70 1 6598 Calib valve Closed React valve Closed External Lines 37 Problems 0 Figure 4 6 SysCheck Toggle Displays 55 Using the System Maintenance Menu The Maintenance E menu lists items for maintaining the system under a variety of conditions In order to select an item use the TAB key to step through the entries and press enter or press the hot key associated with each item D download R restore defaults P passwords C deep clean G regeneration A Replacements O OK S save options Download Restore defaults Passwords Upgrade Software Deep Cleaning Regeneration Save Options Replacements OK Figure 4 7 Maintenance Menu Downloading Files All alarm files are automatically saved to the removable USB disk when it is properly installed into the system The disk can be easily removed and inserted into any PC USB port where the alarm files can be accessed Caution The alarm files on the system s hard disk are permanently deleted
14. BATT Dana SAMPLING Continue to hold over surface 1 56 PM BATT AAN NO ALARM Wait for Ready READY Figure 3 24 38 Typical Alarm Sequence 1 56PM BATT HUDD READY Push START for Analysis WMenu 1 56 PM BATT 0000 SAMPLING Continue to hold over surface Substance Detected RDX 1 56PM BATT OOOO ALARM RDX DETECTED Press START to Continue ANY KEY to View Details 1 56PM BATTOOOO Cleaning Attempt 1 READY Typical Sample Sequences Using the System Resolving Alarms WARNING In cases of an alarm condition the user must be familiar with company protocol on how to handle an actual threat Personal safety is of utmost importance When an alarm occurs the system will display an alarm condition and the blue LED will illuminate unless disabled Additionally if the audible alarm is enabled an alarm will sound during an alarm The system will automatically save the alarm file to the removable USB flash disk when installed When the USB disk is not installed the alarm file will be saved to the system s hard drive All alarm files are saved with all system conditions recorded To resolve an alarm condition the user must FIRST FOLLOW ESTABLISHED PROTOCOL FOR ALARMS After following established protocol the user presses the START button to clear the alarm To view alarm details press ENTER From the Alarm Details screen press any button to continue to the Ready
15. Printed 09 10 2007 Date Updated 01 31 2006 Version 1 3 Section 1 Product and Company Information Product Name 5 NITROVANILLIN 97 Product Number N28000 Brand ALDRICH Company Sigma Aldrich Address 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US Technical Phone 800 325 5832 Pax S00 325 5052 Emergency Phone 314 776 6555 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredient Substance Name CAS SARA 313 5 NITROVANILLIN 6635 20 7 No Formula C8H7NO5 Section 3 Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Irritant Irritating to eyes respiratory system and skin For additional information on toxicity please refer to Section 11 Section 4 First Aid Measures ORAL EXPOSURE If swallowed wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious Call a physician INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled remove to fresh air If not breathing give artificial respiration If breathing is difficult give oxygen DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of contact immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes 76 Appendix Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures FLASH POINT N A AUTOIGNITION TEMP N A FLAMMABILITY N A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable Water spray Carbon dioxide dry chem
16. amp Editing Users and Passwords Selecting Adding amp Modifying Substances To select add or modify a substance click the SUBSTS tab or press T on the keyboard toaccess the substances screen Selecting amp Deselecting Substances To select a substance using the ARROW keys move to the very first column in front of the Subst ID Press ENTER to open the field Press ANY KEY other than spacebar on the keyboard to select a substance placing a symbol in front of the Subst ID Press ENTER to close the field To deselect a substance using the ARROW keys move to the very first column in front of the Subst ID and press the SPACE BAR to remove the symbol in front of the Subst ID Press O or ESC to exit the substance screen when done 52 Using the System Adding a Substance Adding a substance requires characterization of the substance to determine the correct parameters for entry Only trained and experienced personnel should attempt to add or modify substances To add a substance using the ARROW keys move to the Subst ID field and press ENTER to edit the field Enter the name of the new substance When done press ENTER to accept the change Use the ARROW keys to move to each field pressing ENTER to access the field and add substance parameters Use the ARROW keys to change substance colors Press ENTER to accept the changes When done entering all new substance parameters click OK or press O or ESCAPE onthe keyboard
17. be familiar with applicable protocol on how to handle an actual threat Personal safety is of utmost importance 12 System Description Power Supply The universal power supply can be used to power the system in the absence of a battery The power supply is plugged into an appropriate wall outlet and then connected to the back of the system via the power cable Once the power supply is switched on it will provide power to the system It is recommended that the system be powered by the power supply during warm up When using the power supply the system will display a message indicating that an external power source is in use If there is a charged battery installed in the unit and the system is being used with the AC power cord the system will automatically revert to battery power if the power cord is removed Caution When switching from internal to external power battery or power supply ONLY do so when the screen is in the Ready state POWER SUPPLY TO AC OUTLET Figure 2 5 Connection to Power Supply Unit Battery Charger Unit The battery charger and associated cables are used to charge the lithium ion battery The charger can be powered using either the charger unit AC line cord or the charger unit vehicle adapter Please refer to the Maintenance section for details on hooking up the charger components Charge time for a depleted battery is 8 hours Caution When charging batteries use only the cables provided wit
18. following the symbol describes the specific warning and the precautions that should be taken by the user Indicates a Caution A caution symbol indicates that improper use or failure to execute a critical step may cause damage to the equipment E gt Indicates a Note of Interest Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Warranty Information The system comes with a standard one year warranty from date of shipment that covers parts and labor return to factory Extended service plans are available through the factory Authorized personnel must install the Quantum Sniffer H150 The warranty or service agreement may be voided if the system is installed or serviced by unauthorized personnel The standard training program included in the purchase of the equipment must be scheduled through the factory This training covers typical hardware and software operation The customer is responsible for training personnel on proper protocol when dealing alarms and alarm resolution The customer is responsible for shipping charges when returning a system to the factory The unit MUST be shipped in its original shipping case Implant Sciences is not responsible for damages incurred from misuse e g unit dropped Before You Begin Safety Summary To keep personnel safe during operation of the equipment and for optimum performance of
19. to exit the Substances screen Modifying Substance Parameters To modify a substance using the ARROW keys move to the field to be changed and press ENTER to access the field Enter modifications and then press ENTER to accept the change Continue using the ARROW keys to move to each field pressing ENTER to access the field and add substance parameters and then ENTER again to accept the change When done making modifications click OK or press O or ESCAPE on the keyboard to exit the Substances screen a Figure 4 4 Substances Screen 53 Using the System Performing a Manual Calibration In cases where the system may not be calibrating properly or if the user chooses to perform a calibration rather than rely on the system s automatic calibration cycle a manual calibration can be performed Performing a manual calibration simply forces the system to perform a calibration using the internal calibrant To access the manual calibration screen press M on the keyboard or click the MAN CALIB tab Notp gt At extremely high altitude greater than 10 000 feet the unit may not calibrate correctly Figure 4 5 Calibration Spectrum SysCheck Command The SysCheck command C causes the information box at the far right of the display to toggle between the standard hardware parameter view a list of the peaks and alarms that were observed in the most recent sample fan status and the recent command log file 54 Using the S
20. 6 Ion Mobility Spectrometer 00 0 eee se ee 6 LED mmdiceators see ee ee ee ER ee 12 37 LEDS DMI id 12 List of subetanceg cee see ee ee ee ee Ge ee 8 Lo Wicho idad ide ER ee 21 Mag MENU iii daa 21 23 Maintenance eec nena 50 64 Maintenance functions aCCESSiNg esse 50 Maintenance menu 1 0 0 eee eee ke ee Ge ee 56 Manual calibration ooooooncnnionooooncncnonannnos 50 54 Recommendations for sampling iese sesse 43 Menus Ma M nz intra 21 Modifying substance parameters sesse sie 53 Non contact sampling eee se se ee ee se ee 33 Normal operation ese se se se ke ee ee ee ee 45 Numeric Valles cnica 20 Object SENSOTS EE EE NE 25 Online help eege Eeer 50 A EE RE EG 15 Options RE NE HE ER 59 Organic molecules iese se se ee se ee se ee 6 Parameters calibrant esse sesse se ee ee ee ee ee 26 PassWord Mes RE DE das 18 51 Passwords editing ees ses see ee Se ee ee ee 51 Photon oni 2 aton ee eee Ge ee ke Ge 6 Physical characteristics sesse se see se ee 10 Power SUPPLY e 1EENEEEEEE AEN EENAEEEEEEOEENEn 13 Powering up the system 0 eee se se ee ee 18 Privilege levels 0 eee se se ee ee ee ee 15 Protocol alarm se ese ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re 39 Ready screen 000 esse ese ee ee rrr ee ee 19 Recommended maintenance 0 0 0 eee 64 Regeneration eee eee ee se ee ee ee ee 32 59 Resolving alarms 20 0 cee see se se ee ee ee 39 Restore defaults iese see is 25 Reus
21. an Ion Mobility Spectrometer with a novel non radioactive ion source utilizing Quantum Sniffer QS photon ionization technology developed by Implant Sciences Corporation The QS H150 is designed to detect the presence of explosives molecules in air vapor detection or on a surface trace detection Theory of Operation The device will sample air surrounding the inspected object Sampled air is injected into theQS ion source ionized and exhausted from the system If an organic compound of interest is found the system processes an Alarm Explosives detection and identification is based on the measurements of molecular ion mobility within a drift tube Sampled air is drawn into the QS ion source The QS ion source is tuned to ionize specific classes of organic molecules After pulsed ionization ions start their journey to the collector pulled or drawn by an electrical field within the drift tube Small ions arrive earlier the larger ions move slower and arrive at the collector later Every molecular ion has its signature in the arrival time which allows us to identify the nature of detected ions See Figure 2 1 Air Sampling Pump lon Current Ring Heater Drift Rings AT sem ae Qs lon S A on Source Cal Amplifier ag ee dad BES MO Fans 8 Collector Aperture Grid Sample Intake Heated Vortex Air e Molecular Sieves Container Explosives Trace Figure 2 1 System Schemati
22. ansport them into the device s ion source Both functions vapor detection and trace detection are realized in one explosives detection system regime activated by pressing the START button on the handle If explosives molecules are detected the system will process an Alarm If no substance is detected the system will display a No Substance Detected message and within 3 seconds will be Ready for the next analysis Trace Detection Wipe Sampling When used as a wipe detector the sample is obtained by wiping a surface with an approved paper sample trap See Section 3 for recommended wiping methods The paper trap held within 1 2cm of the detection head for sampling The operator presses the START button The system vaporizes the material on the sample trap and if a target substance is detected the Alarm is displayed on the screen and a blue light emitting diode LED is illuminated If no substance is detected the system will display a No Substance Detected message and within 3 seconds will be Ready for the next analysis If an explosive is detected the used paper trap should be disposed of according to the user s standard protocol possibly retaining the trap for forensic evidence if required for an alarm If there is no alarm the trap may be reused a number of times depending on the environment System Description Substances The system is calibrated at the factory for the substances listed in Figure 2 2 A
23. ay be required to keep your system running properly Please contact Implant Sciences for price and availability Description Part Number Consumables Calibrant Cartridge typically replaced annually 10010871 Sample Traps for wipe sampling 100 per can 42200098 Molecular Sieve 5 Ib bottle 41800004 Spare Parts Sieve compartment cap 20050706 Calibrant chamber cap internal screw cap etched with C 20051059 001 Calibrant chamber cover external black plastic cap 42200090 Sieve cap o ring 42000005 007 Calibrant cap o ring 42000005 006 Power supply 41700008 Battery rechargeable lithium ion 41700001 Battery charger 41700002 Battery charger vehicle adapter cable 41700003 System vehicle adapter cable 10010248 USB stick 1GB 41500033 User manual 42400008 Verification sample 10010156 Fuse Power Supply 250V 6 3A 2 per power supply 42200027 Note As technology changes the USB stick capacity and part number may change 69 Section 6 Troubleshooting WARNING Use great care when working around the nozzle area as it can when working around the nozzle area as it can Caution Do not touch the nozzle area of the analyzer with a bare hand it can become contaminated Wear protective rubber gloves to avoid system contamination 70 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The purpose of this troubleshooting section is to recognize that there are certain en
24. bstances Download files Update software Section 3 Using the System Using the System Powering Up the System E gt Note These instructions assume that the appropriate personnel have been trained 1 Ensure that the system battery is properly installed or that the system has been plugged into an appropriate power source 2 Turn the system power ON by using the power switch on the rear of the unit 3 The system will display an Enter Password prompt Using the SCROLL control button highlight each digit of the PIN number pressing the ENTER button after each selection 4 When finished entering the PIN number SCROLL to highlight DONE and press ENTER When shipped the unit contains an administrator level default password 1914 immediately The administrator is responsible for logging onto the system with the default password changing it then adding users as described in the section titled Adding and Editing Users and Passwords Note that the system MUST be attached to a display and keyboard to accomplish this O Caution This is an administrator level password and must be changed ISC QS H150 Explosives Trace Detector ENTER PASSWORD 0123456789 Done Figure 3 1 Log In Screen 5 The system will display a Date Time verification message The user must verify the correct date and time and then press ENTER If the date or time is incorrect the user must follow the screen prompts to change t
25. c Cross Section System Description Sampling Methods Vapor Sampling When used as a vapor detector the handheld unit should be placed in the vicinity of the suspected threat It should be taken into consideration that the device is capable of detecting explosives vapors down to volume concentrations of parts per trillion ppt in air Equilibrium vapor pressures of such explosives as NG and TNT are much higher and their vapors will be detected even when diluted in air Vapors of some low vapor pressure explosives such as RDX PETN and HMX can be detected if they were accumulated in a closed volume for some period of time and presented to the detector for analysis without diluting This is dependant on ambient temperature To detect vapors of low vapor pressure explosives the inspected container or compartment should be slightly open only enough to sample concentrated vapors from the inside but not opened enough to allow outside air to dilute accumulated vapors Trace Detection Non Contact Sampling When used as a trace detector the sampling intake of the handheld unit must be placed above the inspected surface When the START button on the Analyzer Unit is pressed the vortex generator will blow warm air to the inspected surface and stimulate vapor release from explosives trace residue At the same time the heated vortex creates a small artificial tornado above the surface and picks up vapors released by an explosive s trace and tr
26. ce that may have been contaminated with loose calibrant particles 11 Dispose of the used capsule in the shipping container according to the local criteria for hazardous waste or ship the container back to ISC Recharging the Batteries The system ships with 2 rechargeable lithium ion batteries and a battery recharging station The charger can be powered with the line cord and universal power supply or with the vehicle adapter C Caution Use only cables provided with the charging station when charging the batteries 1 Plug in the charger using either the line cord or the vehicle adapter cable 2 Plug the battery into the charger unit 3 Turn ON the charger The charger contains status indicator LEDs that blink while the battery is charging When fully charged the LEDs remain fully on they do not blink From a completely dead battery it takes approximately 8 hours to charge a battery to full capacity Shipping Batteries The lithium ion batteries require special shipping and handling It is the customer s responsibility to understand the shipping requirements for lithium ion batteries and Implant Sciences will not be held liable in the event of improper shipping For information on shipping lithium ion batteries please contact the DOT or visit their website at http www dot gov 68 Maintenance Consumables and Spare Parts The following list contains part numbers and descriptions for spare parts and consumables that m
27. dditional substances can be added Contact factory for details Substance Substance ID NC NITRO1 Ammonium Nitrate NITRO2 RDX RDX1 C 4 component RDX2 PETN PETN2 SEMTEX component PETN3 Nitroglycerin NG Dynamite component Black Powder BP TNT TNT DNT Taggant DNT TETRYL TETRYL HMX HMX EGDN EGDN Figure 2 2 Substance List System Description Standard Features The QS H150 System consists of the following standard features e Simple to use software with 3 access levels for security purposes e Non contact analysis e Wiping mode analysis using sample traps e Automatic system self calibration and self cleaning e 2 rechargeable batteries each with up to 4 hour capacity e Battery recharging unit e Universal AC power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz with 10 foot 3 meter cable for operation with AC power source e Audible and LED alarm indicators audible indicators can be disabled e Audible proximity sensing indicator audible indicator can be disabled e Built in CPU and analysis software e USB flash disk for easy data download e Internal calibrant and optional reactant systems e Durable waterproof transport case with low profile wheels and retractable handle e Verification sample User s manual System Description Physical Characteristics Warm Operating Temperature
28. ded to the USB drive using this method 57 Using the System 11 13 2007 15 44 28 EE 1006 110 0004 ERRE 1113 2007 15 43 55 FAP Default admin Ge IRA 6 6 7 853 Figure 4 9 Alternate Download Method Implant Sciences ER si O piy a airy am si a alata Sa ST ss N Ri om EI Reserved C Sampling C ISPort C Mirror C lonSre C Drift_3 C Reserved C Reserved C PrSensT C Reserved C D ED Note During download the transferred files are deleted from the system s internal disk drive Press E to access the maintenance screen Select D DOWNLOAD from the submenu The system reminds the user that a memory stick is needed in the USB port DO NOT CONTINUE IF THERE IS NO MEMORY STICK INSERTED The system allows the user to exit without downloading at this time The internal disk drive may contain as much as 800MB of files The download will transfer only as many files as will fit in the memory key Using a small capacity memory key may reguire that the download process has to be repeated many times to transfer all files Each time a new memory card is inserted the user must press the SPACE BAR to continue the automatic transfer of files Use care in storing the memory sticks as they contain the only copy of alarm history 58 Using the System Upgrading Software When software updates become available the alarm files must first be copied to a removable USB drive The user mu
29. e Before You Begin Typographic Conventions Entering Text When instructions in the manual require the user to enter text by typing on the keyboard the text will appear in bold letters as shown bold text Press or Click When instructions in the manual require the user to press a system control button a key on the keyboard or select a button on the screen by clicking the mouse the text appears in capital bold letters as shown Press ENTER Click When No Mouse A keyboard and monitor can be attached to the handheld unit for administrator level use A mouse is not used with the H150 system Whenever the instructions mention clicking the mouse the keyboard equivalent is to press the TAB key until the desired command box is highlighted by a change in the lettering color Then press the ENTER key on the keyboard A shortcut hot key is also provided See the HOTKEYS listed in Section 4 Press ENTER When only the handheld unit is present and there is no monitor or keyboard attached the instruction Press ENTER refers to pressing the ENTER button on the control panel of the unit System Prompts or Messages Messages or system prompts will displayed in italicized bold font as shown Save changes Section 2 System Description System Description Introduction The Quantum Sniffer H150 is a real time non contact as well as wiping explosives trace detector The spectrometry component of the detector is
30. e Software RE EN EE ER ee Ge EG EG AE KG EG GE eg EG Eg Ge Be GE 49 ee 50 Adding amp Editing Users and Password ies sedes se seek es seke GE Ke we bee gedd dudes 51 selecting Adding amp Modifying Substances KEER GE KEER tad 52 Selecting Deselecting Substances AE 52 Adding a Substance de Ee ee ee 53 Modifying Substance Parameters AAA 53 Performing a Manual CAMA i 54 See dee ii is AE N OE EE RA OE 54 Mi A is sca 56 Downloading Files EE 56 Downloading Files Alternate Method vacas rada 7 Upgrading Re 59 KIND 59 EE HE EE ME RE DE ED GE ES ME RD ee 59 Contents A A AE ee ai 59 Hs e lr us o ie een one 60 Bld EO EE OE EE N 61 Section 5 Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule AAA 64 Changing Sieve Material ui ER ie A A sarah aE Als tN AN coe 64 A A 66 Recharging the sins nicaria pri lia 68 Shippind Bale Sordera iS dao 68 Consumables and Spare EE 69 Section 6 Troubleshooting AMMO EIS VO ENG E 72 Appendix Material Safety Data Sheets Auen 77 lil Section 1 Before You Begin Before You Begin Warnings Cautions amp Notes Several conventions used throughout this manual are described below When a symbol is displayed the user should carefully read the details accompanying the symbol to determine if precautions must be taken to maintain a safe work environment Indicates a WARNING The warning symbol indicates that improper use or handling could cause personal injury and or damage to the equipment The
31. e material from a reviously unopened bottle if available Note ALWAYS replace cap to sieve bottle immediately and tightly If left opened the sieve material will absorb moisture If the problem persists after performing these steps contact Implant Sciences Technical Service TOTAL CHARGE TOO LOW This warning may be issued when the ionizing source does not work efficiently This can be caused from a buildup of contamination on the source The contamination can be baked off by performing a REGENERATION Note Always power the system using the external power supply when performing a regeneration e Perform a REGENERATION from the Maintenance menu Regeneration may be repeated if necessary If the problem persists after performing these steps contact Implant Sciences Technical Service FALSE ALARMS False alarms may occur if the instrument has become contaminated Allow sufficient time for any contamination to dissipate as explained in the introductory section of the Troubleshooting section Note Always power the system using the external power supply when performing a DEEP CLEANING e Perform a DEEP CLEANING from the Maintenance menu Repeat if necessary e Clean the nozzle area of the instrument with isopropyl alcohol or acetone to remove contamination that may have accumulated in that area If the problem persists after performing these steps contact Implant Sciences Technical Service 73
32. en and go back to the Alarm History screen press SCROLL To exit the Alarm History screen press ENTER 10 01 2007 15 17 23 Subs detected TNT Peak 33 23 32 93 33 43 Ampl 1168 level 250 Cal 10 01 07 15 15 49 Figure 3 14 Alarm History 1145 33 12 Figure 3 15 Alarm History amp Alarm Spectrogram Screen Using the System Spectrogram The Spectrogram screen allows the user to view data whether alarm or other in spectrogram format Use the SCROLL key to move the X axis across the screen to display the time ms and level at any given point in the peak Use the ARROW keys to change the vertical amplitude scale of the graph To exit the Spectrogram screen press ENTER LEVEL e TIME Figure 3 16 Spectrogram Screen 29 Using the System Download Results Download files to a USB stick that have been saved in the system s internal memory Insert a USB drive into the socket on the I O panel and press START when instructed Are you sure you want to download results onto USB stick 30 MB required Press START to confirm any other key to quit Insert USB stick Press any button Wait for READY Start Downloading Downloading AL061011 41 Done Figure 3 17 Download Screen 30 Using the System The system reboots the internal computer in order to properly recognize the USB stick and executes a separate program for the download During that process the small
33. er supply Replace if faulty e Replace power supply if faulty e Check power cord for damage If the instrument will not power up after performing these checks please contact Implant Sciences Technical Support DOES NOT CALIBRATE Replace sieve material as explained in Maintenance section of this manual Turn the system power OFF then switch back ON and allow it to warm up and auto calibrate If auto calibration fails perform REGENERATION from Maintenance menu After Regeneration concludes perform a manual calibration from the Main menu by selecting CALIB If manual calibration fails perform DEEP CLEANING from Maintenance menu It is possible there are contaminants in the area preventing calibration i e cigarette smoke cleaning vapors H calibration still fails after performing these steps move the instrument to a different location and try these steps again If calibration fails after performing these steps contact Implant Sciences Technical Service 72 Troubleshooting Problem Action HUMIDITY TOO HGH The Humidity too high warning is displayed when the humidity to the instrument exceeds 1 e Replace sieve as explained in Maintenance section of this manual e Power the system OFF then ON and allow several minutes to stabilize The warning should go away Note that the warning may remain for a few minutes while the system stabilizes e If the warning persists replace siev
34. essive hand contamination from soiling the trap 2 Place index finger and middle finger onto the top center of the trap and allow your thumb to hold the underside edge of the trap see Figure 3 21 3 Press firmly and wipe the target area in one direction only DO NOT wipe back and forth as this may redeposit the sample back onto the sampled surface 4 The sample is now ready for analysis Proper Trap Handling Wiping a Surface Figure 3 21 Sampling with a Trap 35 Using the System Analyzing a Sample Taken with Wipe Method Use the following steps to analyze samples taken by the wipe sampling method 1 2 Verify that the GREEN LED is on not flashing and that the system is displaying the Ready screen Press the green START button The green LED will begin flashing indicating that the system is ready to begin the sample once the proximity sensor is interrupted You have 15 seconds to begin sampling once the LED starts flashing Position the sample trap approximately 2 2 inches or 1 to 5cm under the sampling nozzle ensuring that you pass over the proximity sensor to begin the sample Ensure that the portion of the trap where the sample was collected is positioned directly under the sampling nozzle Continue to hold the trap in this position until the sample is complete Ready screen will be displayed or an alarm is produced Upon alarm or when the sample is completed immediately remove the trap f
35. f the software including software that has been modified merged or included with other software or the written materials is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of Implant Sciences All right title and interest in all copies of this software are and shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of Implant Sciences Customer may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused or encouraged by its failure to abide by these terms Contents Section 1 Before You Begin Warnings Gautions et 2 Warranty UENO LUN alto o EE Ee 2 ALGUIEN TA AEAEE E E Ecg ee Ee ee Ee Rae E 3 Typographi CONVENIO ii A A AER AS AD AA caet 4 Ga De DR GE EE 4 Press af GEK EE A Click When No e 4 Press ENTER E 4 System Profnpls orMessages ER Ee SE eg RE de See RE Ge 4 Section 2 System Description PPO CT HON KEE 6 Theory ol OPEN id 6 Sampling Method Sentido daa 7 Vapor amp ld loe 7 Trace Detection Non Contact Sampling iese ee ee Re Re AR EA RA GR ER Re Re ee Re Re ee 7 Trace Detection Wipe Sampling ses waren eee ee eee eegen 7 lee 8 slandatd EE E 9 Enysical ee de li lito ee 10 Hardware Description A A E O AA an A AG ee AS Re 11 Handheld UN dsc a dnd 12 POWER da eli ao 13 Ed O auras EIS 13 Privilege Levels ad Ee DE GE A RA 15 Operator Level di ER RA EE li td ee ee Co 15 Supervisor Level EER EE SR tdi 15 Administrator RE EE 16 Section 3 Using the System Powering Up the System EE 18 Us
36. h the battery charger unit to power the charger 13 System Description Charger with Universal Power Supply Charger with Vehicle Adapter Figure 2 5 Connection to Battery Charger Unit 14 System Description Privilege Levels For security purposes there are 3 privilege levels Operator Supervisor and Administrator Listed below are the software functions that each user level can exercise Operator Level 1 Log on off Time Date setup confirmation Calibration Cleaning Alarm acknowledge resolution Backlight enable disable Audible alarm enable disable Alarm LED enable disable Proximity sensor audible indicator enable disable Supervisor Level 2 Log on off Time Date setup confirmation Calibration Cleaning Alarm acknowledge resolution Backlight enable disable Audible alarm enable disable Alarm LED enable disable Proximity sensor audible indicator enable disable Edit passwords Select substances amp change alarm levels Deep cleaning amp regeneration Add Delete users 15 System Description Administrator Level 3 16 Log on off Time Date setup confirmation Calibration Cleaning Alarm acknowledge resolution Backlight enable disable Audible alarm enable disable Alarm LED enable disable Proximity sensor audible indicator enable disable Add Delete users Edit passwords Select substances amp change alarm levels Deep cleaning amp regeneration Edit substance parameters Add su
37. he System Sampling People amp Personal Items de Non Contact Wipe Sampling Method Method Hands A Clothing pockets buttons belts shoes X Purses carry bags brief cases seams handles latches X X Identification license passport manifest X Eyeglasses pens keys X Currency and coins X X j WARNING Do not hold analyzer nozzle against skin as air blown from the nozzle during the sampling process can reach temperatures over 60 C 140 F Non Contact Method Figure 3 27 Sampling People and Personal Items 42 Wipe Sampling Method Using the System Recommendations In the case of a positive alarm situation follow the alarm resolution guidelines as dictated within your policy and procedures manual It may be necessary for legal purposes to label and retain traps that produced an alarm condition It is the user s responsibility to be prepared to accomplish this according to his organization s policy and procedures A suggested sealable holder is a static free plastic container of the type used for electrical circuit boards It is recommended that the user should verify that a new blank trap does not produce an alarm after an alarm event has occurred to avoid accidental false alarms because of residual contamination within the instrument Trap material other than the paper traps supplied by ISC may only be employed in special circumstances and ISC cannot guarantee that an
38. hem 18 Using the System 6 The system will then display a Warming Up message along with a status indicator of time remaining The system s YELLOW LED will flash during this time indicating that the user must wait 1 56 PM EXTERNAL WARMING UP TIME REMAINING 14 37 Figure 3 2 Warming Up Screen 7 Once warmed up the system will automatically perform a calibration During the calibration the LED on the system will be YELLOW indicating that the user must wait If the calibration fails all of the LEDs will blink indicating the calibration has failed Please follow troubleshooting instructions for failed calibration see Troubleshooting section During the warm up period an Administrator can access the various menu functions and perform operations other than sampling When system is ready it will display a Ready message and the GREEN LED will illuminate on the Analyzer Unit EP Note When system is powered using the power supply EXTERNAL will display in the upper right hand corner of the screen When the system is powered with the battery BATT along the battery power level remaining will be indicated in the top right hand corner of screen 19 Using the System READY Barr UUDEN D Push START for Analysis SCROLL for Menu LOGOFFSCROLL MENU LOGOFF Figure 3 3 Ready Screen Using the Control Buttons Located just below the display screen the control butto
39. ical powder or appropriate foam FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes Specific Hazard s Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions EXPOSURE HAZARD S Material Irritant Section 6 Accidental Release Measures PROCEDURE S OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION S Wear respirator chemical safety goggles rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Sweep up place in a bag and hold for waste disposal Avoid raising dust Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete T Section 7 Handling and Storage HANDLING User Exposure Do not breathe dust Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing STORAGE Suitable Keep tightly closed Store in a cool dry place EF Section 8 Exposure Controls PPI NGINE Kal E RING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath Mechanical exhaust required PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory Use respirators and components tested and a pproved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH US or CEN EU Where risk assessment shows air purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 US or type Pl EN 143 respirator Hand Compatible chemical resistant gloves Eye Chemical safety goggles
40. ing luggage packages vehicles etc Using a sample trap is an effective way to search quickly Many types of paper and cloth can be used for collecting samples however Implant Sciences recommends the use of sample traps provided with the instrument as they are contaminant free If you choose to use a locally sourced paper trap such as a paper towel it is recommended that you run several samples of the paper and then test the verification sample also provided with the instrument to ensure that the instrument sensitivity has been maintained If false alarms occur as a result of sampling the intended paper or if the instrument fails to produce a TNT alarm when analyzing he verification sample DO NOT USE that particular paper type Keep trying different papers until one is found that will not produce false alarms and does not prevent detection of the verification sample Once a reliable paper source is identified use only that particular type of paper Sample traps may be used several times unless they have collected a substance that produces an alarm have been torn or shredded or have become excessively dirty or oily Any of the conditions mentioned would be cause to discard the sample trap and use a new one If the paper trap should become wet during sampling it should be allowed to dry before being analyzed Using the System Use the following steps to collect samples with paper or cloth sample traps 1 Use clean gloves to prevent exc
41. ing same as OK ENTER N A Selects highlighted table item for edit ends edit EP Note The other sub menus may employ different definitions of the hot keys These are indicated by the highlighted red letter for the entry on the menu For example the MAINTENANCE menu uses the hot key U to signify Upgrade software instead of Up Adding amp Editing Users and Password The system arrives with a preset administrator level password The administrator must log into the system with this password to add users and set passwords The administrator must also change the factory set password To add or modify passwords the system MUST be connected to a keyboard and display When any administrator or supervisor level user logs in the Passwords screen automatically displays An administrator can also access the Passwords screen from the analysis screen by clicking on the MAINTENANCE tab or pressing E on the keyboard then clicking PASSWORDS or pressing P on the keyboard To add users or edit any of the fields use the ARROW keys on the keyboard to highlight the field to be changed Once highlighted press ENTER to edit the field When finished press ENTER again to accept the change To exit the Passwords screen press O or ESCAPE on the keyboard or click OK 51 Using the System 11 09 2007 09 46 34 R SE 1006 110 0004 E E ES E Defaut amin 2369 nia 0 17 777 my 38 50 0 70 815 mv 35 74 Figure 4 3 Adding
42. ing ENTER once the tab of interest is highlighted 49 Using the System Hotkeys e The table below lists the hotkeys that access various software functions Pressing these keys e on the keyboard will launch the associated function on the main screen Hotkey Tab Name Description e START Initiates a sampling sequence This is the same as pressing the START button on the Analyzer Unit U UP Moves the cursor up D DOWN Moves the cursor down L LEFT Moves the cursor left R RIGHT Moves the cursor right GAIN Zooms In on the Y Axis GAIN Zooms Out on the Y Axis W WIDE Zooms In on the X Axis N NARROW Zooms Out on the X Axis 1 CURSOR 1 Controls position of Cursor 1 2 CURSOR 2 Controls position of Cursor 2 c SYSCHECK Displays system parameters M MAN CAL Accesses manual calibration screen T SUBSTS Accesses substance selection screen A A ALARM OFF Turns audible alarm on or off l A_DIST OFF Distance indicator on or off B BKLIGHT OFF Turns Analyzer Unit backlight on or off E MAINTENANCE Accesses maintenance functions mE Ho EE Y HISTORY Shows time sequence of spectra O OK Accepts changes that have been made SPACE BAR N A Toggle continuous spectrum measurement 50 Using the System Hotkey Tab Name Description TAB N A Moves between hotkey tabs ARROWS N A Moves highlight around tables to select edit item ESC N A Leaves sub screen when not edit
43. ing sample trap ooooonnccnonnnnoccnocononcnionacnnonnno 7 Sample EE 7 Sample trap reuse ee eee eee Ge ee Re Se ee 7 Sample traps contamination sesse see see 45 Sampling Cargo iese see se ee ee ee se nn de 41 Sampling containers 0 0 eee ee ee 41 Sampling methods A 7 Sampling parameters 0 0 0 ses sees ee ee ee ee 25 Sampling people iese see ee ee ee Ge ee 42 Sampling personal items ese ese ee ee 42 Sampling vehicles 2 0 0 see ses see see ee ee se ee A0 Sampling how to coooccnoccccconnconocononnnonananonaninnos 33 Sampling non contact coooooccconconconncnnnonncnncnnnonnos 33 Sampling wipe method o 0 iese se se se ee ee 34 Save Options ees see ese se ee ee ee reni ee 59 Search practices iese ese se ee se ee Se ee ee A0 Selecting substances iese se se se ee ee 52 Selecting adding amp modifying substances 52 Shipping batteries eee se ee ee 68 Sieve changing 0 eee se ee ee ee se ee See ee 64 Single peak alarm oo eee ee ee ee Ge 23 Software updating 0 ee ee ee ee ee ee 59 Spare DAS comia lec EE 69 Spectra freezing ocooocnoccnoncononnnonoconocnonaninccanonnss 50 Spectra time Sequence ees ee ee ee 50 SDECITOPTADR sie sl BERGE SO SR EEU GEES sg Roe See ek Ge De 29 Standard features ele see se ee ee ee Ge ee 9 Standby mode ese ee ee ee ee Ge 12 Start site oe EE EE EO 50 SEE RE EE EE N 8 Substance adding 0 0 eee ee se ee Se ee ee 53 Substance Modifying 0
44. ing the Cono BU e EE 20 E ale E 21 H midity Too EE 21 ee e 21 Men s das es LAN A cellu at ee ena tt a 21 le RE 21 E E EIER ie e 23 Administrator Level Menu Selections EE 23 SOUS Eie RE e Eege 23 System EE HEET EED ES EN ER bes NE Ge he oe ee De ee gee er ge EE FE 24 Sampling Parameters ei ees ds yal gees EA Die ek ie Ee se De 25 Contents Obleet SENSO S RE OE NG tin ee 25 leede E 26 Gallbrant ENEE 26 Dopant Se 27 elei e DL EE 27 Alt SANS UOT Ya bre cha cna ti ede ts bahia i tat fat et locate ona ahaha mtd anh wld aca alee ln 28 Speciogia EE 29 Download eS ME SE ES O a 30 Deep Cleaning title dt ot dto lali 31 REHNE ATOT eege 32 Taking a Sample leg Ep ees EE WE UR Re ER EE dessen 33 Eer MOOG E 33 Wiping Method Transfer Sampling ENNEN EEN 34 Taking a Sample Using the Wipe Method ie se ee RA ee ee ee ee ee 34 Analyzing a Sample Taken with Wipe Method iese ee RA ee Re Re ee ee 36 PRS UES i ED DR ee ee A ee RE EA 37 Eelere E E EE 39 Recommended Search Practices sca ck wales e See ee ee det Ee ENEE A0 Sampling le E 40 Sampling Cargo Containers ee 41 Sampling People amp Personal Items ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceaeeeeeeeeeeaaees 42 Recommendati nS arta eect ee a Gente ee ete ed eee 43 CAMEO We NEE 44 Normal Operation DEE 45 Contaminated Sample Traps EE 45 Section 4 Operating in Desktop Mode Accessing the Interface Software EES ESE ESRA EK De Gee AAA 48 Using the Interfac
45. jor Components of H150 System ON OFF Figure 2 4 Rear Panel Connections 11 System Description Handheld Unit The Handheld Unit contains a built in computer and analysis software It has a backlit LCD screen that displays simple software screens that prompt the user through an analysis This analysis begins by simply pressing the START button on the handle when the system displays a Ready message The control buttons allow the user to maneuver through screens to set operating preferences and perform various functions The Handheld Unit also contains connectors that allow an administrator level user or higher to connect to a monitor and keyboard to access more in depth analysis screens and functions Additionally the Handheld Unit contains an array of LEDs that indicates the status of the system BLUE indicates an Alarm CONSTANT GREEN indicates that system is Ready to take next sample BLINKING GREEN indicates system is Sampling YELLOW indicates that user must Wait YELLOW GREEN when system has been inactive for a period of time the system goes into Standby mode indicated by the slow blinking back and forth of YELLOW and GREEN LEDs Standby occurs only when operating in battery mode BLUE GREEN YELLOW all 3 LEDs randomly blinking indicates that the system is booting up or that there may be a hardware or software problem WARNING In cases of an alarm condition the user must
46. lay backlight Alarm Audio Turns ON or OFF the alarm audio Turning off the audible alarm might be used when trying to detect explosives in a more covert manner Alarm LED Turns ON or OFF the blue alarm LED Turning off the alarm LED might be used when trying to detect explosives in a more covert manner Administrator Level Menu Selections Substances Allows Administrator level user to select deselect substances and change alarm levels When selecting substances it is important to keep in mind that some substances contain more than one peak The user can select each peak individually in the SP column This means that the system will alarm if any of the peaks are detected However if the user wants the system to alarm ONLY when BOTH peaks are present they must place an in the DP column next to the substance peak When substances are selected SP means single peak alarm is selected and DP means dual peak alarm is selected 23 Using the System Ep Note Please note that only a representative selection of substances is shown in the figure below There are many other substances in the library that can be selected and changed Calibr NITRO RDX TNT Figure 3 6 Select Substance amp Change Alarm Level Screen System Parameters Allows Administrator level access to a secondary menu where various system parameters can be viewed and changed prev Calibrant Sampling Parameters Dopant Object Sensors prev
47. lows the user to view the status of the calibrant unit and change the calibrant temperature prev Set CAL Temp 70 CAL Ampl 3126 CAL Temp Status 70 CAL Pos 33 2ms RESTORE DEFAULTS Last 10 08 07 13 36 prev Figure 3 11 Calibrant Parameters Screen ED Note Values shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual default values 26 Using the System Dopant Parameters If dopant is used allows the user to view the status of the dopant reactant unit and change the reactant temperature prev Set Dopant Temp 0 Dopant Temp Status 0 Figure 3 12 Reactant Parameters Screen Note Values shown are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual default values Hardware Status The Hardware Status screen displays the status of the various components of the system These are status indicators and cannot be changed prev NozAir_1 not active PrSensT 45 45 Press START to quit Figure 3 13 Hardware Status Screen 27 Using the System 28 Alarm History The Alarm History screen allows the user to scroll through and view alarms that have been automatically saved on the system s computer From this screen the user can also view the alarm in spectrogram format as shown in the figure below The alarm spectrogram displays the time in ms and level of the alarm To view the alarm spectrogram from the Alarm History screen press SCROLL To exit the Alarm Spectrogram scre
48. ments Figure 5 2 Filling Sieves Compartment 65 Maintenance Changing Calibrant Chemicals for calibration are contained in a heated chamber within the sensor head of the system Access to the chamber is through a panel on the side of the unit The calibrant lasts for at least 14 months in normal operation since calibrations are performed automatically at specific intervals as needed ED Note Dopant or Reactant is not currently used in the H150 Calibrant Access note Dopant access is on the opposite side of unit labeled D Figure 5 3 Access Panel to the Calibrant or Reactant chamber The calibrant access is labeled with a C and the reactant chamber is labeled with a D 3 Figure 5 4 Calibrant or Reactant Chamber Covers 66 Maintenance Caution Avoid breathing calibrant vapors Work in a well ventilated area See the appendix for the material safety data sheets for the calibrant Caution Always wear clean powder free rubber gloves when changing the calibrant Close the chamber cover and the shipping container containing the used chemical holder tightly after each use Dispose of the Teflon chemical tube according to the local requirements for hazardous chemicalsor return it to ISC thecover caps with a non protected hand Caution Allow the calibrant chamber to cool to a safe temperature before handling components to avoid burns and to minimize the evolution of toxicvapor Cauti
49. nges to take affect To gain access to the previous or next menu UP and DOWN arrow keys Use the SCROLL button to highlight the menu selection Once highlighted press ENTER to access the selected menu prev Dist Audio ON Calibrate Back Light ON Clean Alarm Audio ON Alarm LED ON Figure 3 4 Main Menus 21 Using the System Administrator level users have access to additional menu functions as described below Substances System Parameters Hardware Status Alarm History Spectrogram Download results Deep cleaning Regeneration Allow Logon ON Software upgrade Save Options Language Figure 3 5 Administrator Level Menu Selections 22 Using the System Main Menu Functions Calibrate Forces the system to calibrate itself manual calibration Although the system automatically calibrates at predetermined intervals a user may want to initiate a calibration sequence Clean Initiates a clean sequence Again the system cleans itself at predetermined intervals but the user may choose to initiate a clean sequence Crevice Mode ON OFF The Crevice tool is an optional tool that allows the user to sample in small crevices This mode must be turned ON when the Crevice tool is attached When this option has not been purchased the menu selection is grayed out and cannot be selected Distance Audio ON OFF Turns ON or OFF the audio on the proximity sensing device Backlight Turns ON or OFF the graphic disp
50. ns allow the user to maneuver through different menus and carry out various functions The level of access is dependant on the user lt CH d O SCROLL Moves the cursor up through each of the menu selections Also scrolls through additional menus when available Increases numeric values alarm level sample time etc Can also be used to scroll through Menu selections Decreases numeric values alarm level sample time etc Can also be used to scroll through Menu selections ENTER Carries out highlighted function HEED N 0 Using the System Warnings Various warning messages may appear on the screen indicating possible faults or less thanoptimal operating conditions The most common messages follow Humidity Too HIGH The air drying molecular sieves may need to be replaced See Section 5 Low Charge The system s ion source may require regenerating See Regeneration in the Menus section below Menus The following describes the various menu functions that can be accessed using the control buttons To access the menu from the Ready screen press the SCROLL button Main Menu To access any of the menu items use the SCROLL button to navigate through the menu items and highlight the item of choice Once highlighted press ENTER to access the field Use the ARROW buttons to make changes EP Note Once changes are made to a given field it is necessary to press the ENTER button for the cha
51. ns that people will likely be touching and uses good wiping technique to obtain the sample 43 Using the System Calibration Verification Users can verify that the system is working properly by taking a sample with the Verification Sample provided with the system To do this with the system Ready press START Open the Verification Sample and hold it close to the nozzle ensuring that the can is passed over the proximity sensor as shown in the figure below The system should alarm If the system does not alarm to TNT repeat this process making sure the Verification Sample is held no more than 1 inch from the nozzle If the system still does not alarm contact a Supervisor or Administrator for help Figure 3 28 Calibration Verification Normal Operation 44 Using the System Normal Operation When placed on a flat surface the nozzle should be placed away from the surface i e overhanging a table edge as shown below Figure 3 29 Placement of the nozzle relative to a flat surface when not in use Contaminated Sample Traps If the trap contained large amounts of contamination the display may instruct that the START button be pushed again to initiate an automatic cleaning cycle C Caution If the software instructs that the trap should be DISCARDED this means that it has produced significant contamination Do not reuse this trap even if the contamination is not visible 45 Using the System 46
52. o preserve battery power Using the System Section 4 Operating in Desktop Mode Using the System Accessing the Interface Software The QS H150 comes with all required analysis software preloaded onto the system s computer The system can then be connected to an external monitor and keyboard where the more in depth analysis software can be viewed and various maintenance functions can be carried out To access the interface software connect the system as shown in the figure below H150 System Rear Panel Connection using separate keyboard and monitor Figure 4 1 Accessing Interface Software 48 Using the System Once connected to the monitor and keyboard the Interface software will display as shown below 11 13 2007 15 43 58 ASE 1006 110 0004 ERRE 11 13 2007 15 43 55 FAP Default admin 952453 S SS 6151 AN Moor Si Implant Sciences Ft SR EI fit ms k kPa 30 HEESE EN gae Mes 4 i m 3 M BiRi P y ao MEN Nm Reserved C Reserved C Sampling C ISPort C Mirror C lonSre C Drift_3 C Reserved C Reserved C PrSensT C Reserved C Figure 4 2 Main Analysis Screen shown with System Parameters enabled Using the Interface Software Functions on the screen can be accessed by using the keyboard to press the key highlighted letter or symbol on the tab these are also known as hotkeys or e using the TAB key on the keyboard to scroll through the tabs then press
53. of water and seek medical advice Wear suitable gloves and eye face protection UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA LISTED No CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION WHMIS Classification This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS 79 Appendix contains all the information required by the CPR DSL No NDSL No Section 16 Other Information DISCLAIMER For R amp D use only Not for drug household or other uses WARRANTY The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product Sigma Aldrich Inc shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale Copyright 2007 Sigma Aldrich Co License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only ALDRICH N28000 http www dafar com tw dafar 80
54. on Always wear clean powder free rubber gloves when changing thecalibrant Caution Never touch any internal surfaces of the calibrant chamber or The calibrant is used to generate a peak in the IMS spectrum at a known mobility A small Teflon capsule of the material is loaded in the chamber labeled C on the side of the unit Replacement cartridges can be obtained from Implant Sciences l Za 3 4 Turn OFF the system power using the switch on the back of the unit Wait for the calibrant chamber to cool to near room temperature Follow the instruction above concerning wearing powder free gloves Unscrew the cap on the chamber compartment labeled C located on the side of the unit Using either tweezers or tilting the analyzer unit remove the calibrant reactant capsule from its chamber Place the capsule on a disposable surface such as paper either by dropping it there from the tweezers or by allowing the capsule to drop onto the surface when tilting Open the container with the replacement capsule Insert the new capsule into the chamber by using either tweezers or by tilting the unit with the chamber opening upward and dropping the Teflon capsule into the hole 8 Replace the chamber cover 67 Maintenance 9 Place the used capsule into the empty shipping container and seal the cap Mark the capsule to indicate that it contains a used capsule for disposal 10 Dispose of the disposable surfa
55. rom the sampling area If an alarm is produced or the sample trap is dirty or torn discard the trap and use a new one for the next sample Typical system responses for an alarm or no alarm condition appear in the following section see Figure 3 24 36 Figure 3 22 Analyzing a Sample Trap Using the System Results The following is a list of possible results and messages that may appear on the unit LED Color Result Description BLUE ALARM Follow alarm protocol GREEN NO ALARM System ready for next sample System may be self calibrating YELLOW WAIT or self cleaning Wait for Ready screen System Hardware or software BLUE GREEN YELLOW FAILURE has failed Contact appropriate personnel If the system alarms an alarm screen displays similar to the one shown below To clear the alarm press the START button To view the alarm details press ENTER From the Alarm Details screen press ANY BUTTON to continue to the Ready screen Substance Detected TNT 10 10 2007 09 52 33 Subs Detected TNT Peak 32 98 32 89 33 39 TNT Ampl 1375 level 250 Push START to go on Last Cal 10 10 07 09 35 02 ENTER for alarm details Figure 3 23 Example of Alarm Screens The screen on the right is reached by pressing the ENTER key 37 Using the System Typical Non Alarm Sequence 1 56 PM garr DODD READY Push START for Analysis WMenu 1 56 PM
56. ror regeneration cycle A mirror regeneration will increase the temperature of the ion source window This will bake off contamination that may have built up on the window This function should be used when a Low Charge warning appears on the display Note Prior to performing a mirror regeneration cycle the system should be plugged into an AC power source Do not perform regeneration using the battery power as this will deplete the battery E Npe It is not possible to interrupt the regeneration process except by rebooting the computer 32 Press START to begin MIRROR REGENERATION other key to quit Figure 3 19 Regeneration Screen Using the System Taking a Sample Step by Step Non Contact Mode The non contact sampling method is used where there exists the possibility of finding vapor from a concealed or confined explosive source It is also used to search for explosive residue or surface contamination generally left behind in the form of fingerprints by someone who has handled or come in contact with explosives The following steps are for taking a sample in non contact mode 1 Verify that the GREEN LED is on not flashing and that the system is displaying the Ready screen 2 Press the green START button The green LED will begin flashing indicating that the system is ready to begin the sample once the proximity sensor is interrupted You have 15 seconds to begin sampling once the LED starts flashing
57. s being saved to the internal disk Since the disk space is limited it is important to download periodically if saving frequently Access is by pressing the S key from the Maintenance menu Every sampling means to automatically save all sampling events Alarm only means to automatically save only an alarm condition Do not save means to never save Ask name means to ask the operator for a file name before saving 59 Using the System 60 Figure 4 10 Save Options Menu Cleaning The command for cleaning G is used to manually duplicate the cleaning cycle that is automatically done after an alarm The cleaning cycle operates the IMS and sampling fan Its purpose is to purge the system of spurious residual peaks that may be left after a low volatility substance such as RDX or PETN is passed through the sampling system This command is for a simple cleaning of the system and doesn t involve changing temperatures For more complete cleaning refer to section Deep Cleaning and Regeneration in the Maintenance menu Using the System History Menu The History Menu is for viewing previous file histories associated with alarm events within the QS H150 It is reached by clicking on the HISTORY tab or pressing Y on the keyboard The figure below shows the table of available display parameters for administrator inspection of alarm events together with a sample history of spectra Figure 4 13 History Displa
58. s with a porosity size of 3A New molecular sieves can be obtained from various vendors Molecular sieves should be changed when the Humidity too high warning message is displayed on the screen When changing the sieve material be sure to complete the process as quickly as possible and minimize the amount of time the sieves chambers are opened Q Caution Always wear clean powder free rubber gloves when changing thesieves Close sieve bottle tightly after each use Caution Never touch any internal surfaces of sieves compartment sievescap and o ring with non protected hand 1 Turn OFF the system power using the switch on the back of the unit 2 Using a coin unscrew each of the sieves caps located on the bottom of the unit 3 Inspect o rings on sieve caps for damage and replace if necessary 4 With caps removed tip the system over and discard sieve material in a waste bin 5 Fill each sieve compartment with molecular sieve ensuring that the chamber is completely full 6 Install sieve caps ensuring that the o rings are in place 7 Close the cap by pushing and gently turning the cap 8 Tighten sieve caps using a coin or other appropriate tool 9 Repeat process with the other sieves compartment 10 Turn ON system and allow system to idle for 5 minutes 1In more humid environments the sieve material will need to be replaced more frequently 64 Maintenance Sieve Caps Figure 5 1 Accessing Sieves Compart
59. screen will go blank briefly and the fans in the Analyzer unit will stop During downloading the green and blue LED s will blink When the download is complete the main Analyzer program is restarted automatically from the beginning Caution Files are erased from the internal computer disk when they are downloaded The only copy is now on the USB stick Exceptions to the normal download sequence occur when 1 No USB stick has been inserted Message NO USB STICK Press ENTER to clear the message The system will reboot Start a new download 2 There is not enough space on the USB stick Message NO ROOM Press ENTER to clear the message The system will reboot Start a new download with a USB stick that has sufficient space to receive the download Deep Cleaning The Deep Cleaning feature allows the administrator to perform a deep cleaning of the system A deep cleaning cycle increases the sample path heater temperatures for a pre set amount of time to burn off contamination that may have accumulated during extensive usage or from a strong alarm E Npe Prior to performing a deep cleaning the system should be plugged into an AC power source Do not perform deep cleaning using battery power as this will deplete the battery Press START to begin DEEP CLEANING other key to quit Figure 3 18 Deep Cleaning Screen 31 Using the System ED Regeneration The Regeneration feature allows the administrator to perform a mir
60. soeessoeses 64 e E 23 Cleaning ED ENEE DA 60 Collector ae ENEE ais 6 Consumable A 69 Container sampling iese see ee ee se ee ee 41 Contaminated sample traps iese se see eee 45 Control buttons USING ese se ee ee ee eeeeeeee 2 CONVENTIONS ee esse ee a Re ee ee 2 Crevicetool v5 52 Ee ESEG EER a NEEN 23 CUT iii vs Ee EG Ge RE Ee es 20 50 Cursor features esse se ee ee Re ee ee Re ee 50 Date TIME tina er 18 Deep cleaning iese ee ee Re Ge ee ee 31 59 Distance audio iese sesse ee Re ee ee Re RA ee 23 Distance indicator iese esse ese ee Re ee ee 50 Download results iese ee ee Re ee ee 30 74 Dualpeak alarm oo see ee se ee ee ee ee ee 23 Editing passwords esse se se ese see Ge ee se 51 Entering Test ees seek ENEE bees Deeg ee bee ee EEN 4 Factory Settings ooooccoccconccnnonnncnconanononncnnncnnccnonns 25 Features standard ooooccnncocncncnnononnnncnononnnnncnonnnos 9 FICO Ze st wk EE claire Stale eg 50 Gal eek AGH AEE eee ee Se 50 Handheld Unit sesse ee es ee ee ee GR ee 12 Hardware description esse ese esse ee ee ee ee ee 11 Hardware status esse esse esse ese ee ee ke ed ee ee Ge nano ens 27 History menu cosses se ee se ee ee ee 61 Hotkeys iiss ME OR EE HOL 50 Humidity too high ees sesse esse ese ee ee Ge ee ee ee 21 Interface software accessing ese se se ee 48 Interface software USING eee eee ee se tees 49 Introduction ese ee se ee Se ee conc ee Ge ee
61. st then insert the USB drive containing the software updates into the QS H150 system s USB connector located on the rear panel With the USB drive installed the system must be restarted The files will automatically be Deep Cleaning Deep cleaning is a procedure to heat the sample air pathway to remove possible contamination Access is by pressing the C key from the Maintenance menu Regeneration Regeneration is a procedure for heating the flash lamp mirror to remove any possible contamination coating that may have accumulated from a sample with a high content of heavy molecule vapor or other contamination Usually the program displays a message indicating Charge too low In the case of extreme contamination of the mirror there will be no peaks just noise in the IMS spectrum since no ions are able to be produced Access to this command is by pressing the G key from the Maintenance menu This procedure once started can only be interrupted by switching OFF the system One can observe the status of the procedure by watching the temperature of the mirror at the right of the display In the first 5 minutes the mirror temperature rises to 2300C and dwells there for about 30 minutes The mirror temperature then gradually begins to cool down called relaxation to the normal set point The process is complete when both mirror andion source temperatures return to their set points Save Options The save options refer to how sample data i
62. vironmental conditions that may prevent the system from operating optimally and prevent and overcome these conditions The chart below will explain basic troubleshooting techniques to determine the cause of the problem The system s IMS detector contains heaters and provides airflow to maintain its environment This heat and airflow allows the instrument to operate cleanly and efficiently During periods of inactivity when the instrument is not powered on some contamination may build up that can cause problems such as calibration failure and false alarms Additionally humidity levels may elevate It is recommended that the system is powered ON whenever possible If this is not possible and the instrument has been in storage for a significant amount of time it is recommended that the instrument be powered up 12 hours prior to its expected use If none of the techniques explained in this manual solve the problem and technical assistance is required contact Implant Sciences at DAFAR INTERNATIONAL INC TEL 886 2 2345 5738 FAX 886 2 2345 9743 MAIL info dafar com tw 71 Troubleshooting Problem Action DOES NOT POWER UP Check the external power supply e Is the power switch ON The switch should be in the I position Check that the power cord is fully plugged in Is the red LED located adjacent to the power output cord lit If not lit check the fuse near the AC power input module of the pow
63. y and Options Menu The special commands for manipulating the group of spectra are the VERT CW tab SHIFT _ on the keyboard VERT CCW tab SHIFT _ on the keyboard HOR CW tab SHIFT _ on the keyboard HOR CCW tab SHIFT _ on the keyboard SCROLLSPECT tab S on the keyboard TOGGLE T on the keyboard and SELECTFILE F on the keyboard 61 Using the System Figure 4 14 shows the effect of VERT CW SHIFT _ Note the colored three dimensional rectangle in the upper right of the display This rectangle shifts orientation with this group of commands so that the array of spectra can be tilted about either a vertical or horizontal axis for best viewing 01 21 2005 4 58 16 PM Gain Gain Up Down Left Right wide Harrow vertcw vert cow Scrolispeet_ Toggle Seleetrie SaveAs Figure 4 14 History Display Tilted Using the Vert CW shift _ Command 62 Section 5 Maintenance WARNING Before performing maintenance on the system be sure that the system power is OFF and that it is completely cooled down 63 Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule The system requires very little maintenance as most of the calibration and cleaning routinesoccur automatically during regular system operation Changing Sieve Material Molecular sieve material is used to dry air inside of the drift region and to filter organic molecules from the dry air stream The system employs alumina based molecular sieve
64. y given trap material will be consistently effective A few requirements need to be considered before using a paper towel or napkin to wipe a surface Cleanliness is absolutely important A sample trap has to be clean to the instrument not simply white The paper sample trap should have a slight texture or abrasiveness Ideally the perfect trap doesn t change the spectra at all It is not recommended that one vigorously wipe surfaces The heat generated by the friction of rubbing can actually cause the microscopic quantities of explosives to decompose This is more important for the more volatile substances such as nitroglycerine TATP and HMTD A sample trap may exhibit small clean tears but a heavily ripped trap should not be used Minute pieces of trap material possibly contaminated may be drawn into the sampling region This can cause an alarm and the lint may become lodged in the sampling line making clear down difficult In addition if the trap is reused after being contaminated earlier with an explosive or a contaminant continued false alarms may occur Personnel associated with the operator may be hot because they work around explosives and unknowingly have become contaminated In turn these individuals may further contaminate the work area and be the source of false alarms It can not be overemphasized that the operator most likely successful in finding a true positive will be the one that recognizes the locatio
65. ystem Parameters Peaks Fan Status Log File Caltime ms 33 50 Calamp 0 A Samping Caltotcharge 8 Tornado Curr integral 8 CalReac Sieves PEAKS FOUND Fan_310 Fan_J11 0 4328 Fan_J12 0 6607 Fan_J13 0 7139 0 8230 0 9082 1 0016 1 1803 1 2762 1 3311 1 4180 1 5369 LOGFILE Started Date 10 13 2006 10 06 37 AM COM initialized 10 06 38 AM External voltage 14 48 10 06 38 AM Sensors initialized 10 06 41 AM hvolt initialized 10 06 41 AM Fans OK 10 06 41 AM Calibrants set 10 06 42 AM User BP user 10 06 42 AM Watchgod timer activa 10 06 42 AM power counter set to 10 06 44 AM Cal started Fri Oct 13 1 10 07 10 AM CLBR failure number hed ss 2 10 07 10 AM Total charge on FAILEI 10 07 10 AM Total charge too LOW 10 07 10 AM Cal started Fri Oct 13 1 10 07 36 AM CLBR failure number hed ss 2 10 07 36 AM Total charge on FAILED 10 07 42 AM Humidity too HIGH 10 08 06 AM Hozzle heating called 10 08 07 AM Nozzle heating started 10 08 23 AM Nozzle heating timeo 10 08 38 AM Screen captured to sc 10 08 50 AM Screen captured to sc 10 09 02 AM Screen captured to sc 10 09 23 AM Screen captured to se 10 09 42 AM PASSEDIT Comes BP 10 09 46 AM Screen captured to sc 10 09 48 AM PASSEDIT Leaves BP 10 10 22 AM Screen captured to sc 10 10 36 AM Screen captured to sc 10 10 41 AM Screen captured to sc 10 10 41 AM hvolt initialized SYSTEM PARAMETERS Cal time ms 33 06 Pressure kPa 102 8 Obj dist cm 0

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