GilAir3 Operating Instructions
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1. APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Controls u Power Switch Flow Control all models plus MODE HOLD button Clock Timer Model MODE HOLD PROG amp Y buttons Program Timer Model IndiCatots Display LCD Battery Green LED Fault Red LED Display Ranges a 0 9999 Timing 0 9 Error Percentage Display Messages ee LAST CAL SHUT OFF Clock Timer amp Program Timer Models E PC P1 P6 OLD Program Timer ModeD Dimensions GilAir 3 3 6 H x 3 9 QW x 2 0 D 90 mm H x 100 mm W x 51 mm D Dimensions GilAir 5 4 1 CH x 3 9 QW x 2 0 D 103 mm H 100 mm W 51 mm D Weight GilAir 3 oo ses 21 oz 595 g Weight GilAir 5 22 5 oz 638 g Power Supply Battery Pack GilAir 3 4 8 volt 1 8 amp hour GilAir 5 6 volt 1 8 amp hour Battery TY voce oio a seas Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery Charge Time ssse 14 18 hours Expected Battery Life T a a 300 500 charge recharge cycles Estimated Battery Life 2 5 years 20 hours weekly use 1 5 2 5 years 20 39 hours weekly use 1 1 5 years 40 60 hours weekly use T Inactivity for extended periods may shorten nickel cadmium battery life Battery life estimates are based on proper battery maintenance Operating Specif2. 4 1 Service OVerview eee eim o P deeem reed e d 23 Add nBattery Lieu i cher aa sukaspa sawas saan Td Met es oti I 23 ge es 23 eakaee tec e dune ee f he oe dei 23 4 2 Charging Systefls epa esq det e vitii ads naka adenine 24 42 1 Single Station Charger snas vete edt c e etii een 24 4 2 2 Universal Multi Station Charger ssssssssseeeeee eee 24 423 BMS Multi Station 24 6 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E TABLE OF 5 SECTION FIVE APPENDICES Appendix A Parts List sapishina i nihana aa c mns 25 26 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide sss 27 Appendix D Returned Material Authorization a 28 Returned Material Authorization 28 Service Su uuu ee an a een tese ee irte i du 28 LIST OF FIGURES 11 GilAir 3 Air Sampler Front View Lu em eee emen 12 12 GilAir 5 Air Sampler Front View 13 2 1 Display Clock Timer Model sse emere 16 18 LIST OF TABLES 11 Available GilAir 3 amp GilAir 5 9 1 2 Pneumatic SYSTEM tetpe eet t le et E EU EPOR ERE CER IER HISP ETE GERI 10 4l Estimated Battery Lite nope did dere ett Quya A a hq upi 23 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 7 WARNINGS
3. 14 2 2 17 iet pae i p ee RN e Herod 14 2 2 2 Waking the Pump For LAST Run Data 600 see 14 223 Setting The Pump Flow Rate 15 2 24 Sample Gathering dst tbi ed tete oa edes 15 2 2 5 HOLD Pause Fedt te oigo e edi h ipu aa ayy 15 2 26 Sampling Run Termination amp 15 2 227 Display SeU Test este erede itera 15 2 3 Program Timer Model sess 17 255 1 Preparation dre 17 2 8 20 Waking the Pump For LAST Run Data 600 see 17 2 3 3 Seting The Pump Flow Rate i eee emere 19 2 54 Sample Gathering desk e tet eb ei epa deba e a 19 2 5 57 HOLD Pause Feature ue epe reed a e epe ien 19 2 3 6 Sampling Run Termination amp 2 19 23 7 Display SelE Testi iet te at tale a ead 19 2 3 3 Programming The 20 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION THREE FLOW OPERATION 3 1 Low Flow Operation iier a dette dre 21 Sw DescuptiOn 55 Re Qu oh o ta deese esee m Ue Deal ota benedi 21 3 1 2 Gonstant Low FlOW 21 3 1 3 Constant Low Flow 1 d elu ie etu tds 21 5 14 dena ba ha telae tele tei 21 3 2 Multi Flow Operation emere 22 32 1 Multi Elow Module esee eese e RY i e edd ed 22 2 2 Bag Sampling stie noe em e atu boue bl eR neto t 22 SECTION FOUR BATTERY SERVICE
4. On Off switch to the On position and secure the front anti tamper cover The display will continuously show the elapsed sampling time for the sampling run with the error per centage and running icons also shown The pump will operate at the flow rate set at the last calibration adjust ment Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS et 6 Cao x HOLDING SCREW lt P m Giliane GilAir C MODE CHANGE HOLD Clock Timer VODE LOLDE BUTTON Use blunt pointed instrument such as ball point pen ANTI TAMPER COVER PLATE Figure 2 1 Display Clock Timer Model 1 6 Sensidyne Document No 800880 Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 2 3 PROGRAM TIMER MODEL 2 3 2 Waking The Pump For LAST Run Data Readout With the On Off switch still Off and using the pointed instrument press the MODE HOLD button to wake the pump up from its sleep state The LAST message will appear on the display followed by a program number display Px may be the letter C or 1 through 6 which is then followed by the presentation of the run time data obtained by the last sampling run Also on the dis play in the lower right hand corner is a small digit which indicates the percentage of time in which the last sampling run was made outside of the 5 fault variation in the flow rate w
5. and will maintain a con stant low flow through the sampling head i e tube holder despite changes in load the maximum load being 25 H5O The device utilizes an internal pressure regulator to maintain a constant pressure drop and hence a constant flow through an externally adjustable flow control valve discharging to atmosphere Since the discharge flow is maintained constant and the sampling system is otherwise closed the inlet flow must remain constant as well However the flow constant in this mode is termed flow stabilized and will not activate the flow fault function should the flow deviate beyond 5 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 3 2 2 Bag Sampling A unique multi flow bag sampling capability is avail able in the latest version of the multi flow module Ac cess to the pressure port is by means of an internal luer taper on top of the module One or more bags may be filled by installing the luer fitting into the luer taper re ceptacle located on top of the module and connecting a 1 4 tubing from the opposite end of the luer fitting luer taper from 1 8 ID tubing to the flow manifold Flow is adjusted by means of the flow control valve in the manifold Connection to the bag is made by screw ing the end fittings to the tubing housing such that the O rings located on the shoulder of the fitting seals against the tube housing An additional piece
6. display This completes the programming opera tions of the selected program NOTE If the Run Time and Cycle Count variables are large enough to result in a total run time of more than 9 999 minutes the unit will remain in the Cycle Count pro gramming mode with a flashing E in the small digit area until a value for Cycle Count is acceptable when the PROG button is pressed Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 10 When the LAST display following the blank screen is showing choose one of the programs PC or 21 through P by pressing A or Y to present the selected flashing Px in the display window where x may be a C or a number from 1 to 6 Press the PROG button to view the value of the first variable Delay Time represented by the D icon in the display window This variable controls the number of minutes from the setting of the On Off switch to the On position until the occurrence of the first air sampling run time The Clock icon will begin flashing to indicate that the programmed variables are being changed To change the value of the Delay Time for the se lected program press A or to increment or dec rement the value respectively or simply go to Step 4 If either button is held down the numbers will change at an increasing rate of change after an initial pause Press the PROG button to accept the displayed De lay Time value and present the value of the second programmed ru
7. eliminated with two discharge charge cycles Double Evaluation mode on the BMS charger 4 1 3 Leakage Current Nickel Cadmium batteries always have a small internal leakage current If the battery pack has been removed from the charger for more than two days without use it will require additional charging to restore it to full ca pacity This process can be repeated two or three times without causing signs of memory effect 4 1 SERVICE OVERVIEW Battery packs for Gilian air sampling pumps are re chargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries They must be fully charged and maintained properly to achieve maxi mum pump run time It is incumbent upon the pump user to ensure that the battery has enough charge to complete the intended run time Rechargeable Batteries GilAir 3 4 8 Volt 1 8 Ampere hours GilAir 5 6 0 Volt 1 8 Ampere hours The battery packs for the GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 are charged through a built in jack on the side of the bat tery pack The batteries may be charged while in place or while removed from the sampler Note that the charging plug is polarized to prevent improper inser tion Do not sbort tbe battery terminals or tbe charging jack Shorting will result in irreversible damage to the battery back NOTE Baitery packs for South African versions are customer supplied These must be rated 4 8V 1 8 ampere hours Pump Usage Weekly Use Est Battery Life High 40 60 hours 1 1 5 years Medium
8. 20 39 hours 1 5 2 5 years Low 20 hours over 2 5 years extended periods may shorten the life of the nickel cadmium battery Table 4 1 Estimated Battery Life 23 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E OT ET GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 4 2 3 BMS Multi Station Charger WARNING Do not use the BMS 200 Battery Charger to charge SIRA approved battery packs A five station charger offering timed charging that de faults to a pulsed charge in either a constant rate charg ing mode or two diagnostic modes NOTE The BMS Multi Station Charger has a single and double discharge mode Single Evaluation and Double Evalua lion Excessive use of these discharge charge features will needlessly shorten battery life We recommend use of the Double Evaluation mode for maintenance only maximum once monthly Constant Charging Rate This is the charging system normally used for charging Nickel Cadmium batteries The charger supplies a fixed constant current to the battery Overcharging in this mode can cause overheating which shortens battery life Pulsed Charge This charging feature is used to temporarily maintain full capacity of the battery Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 4 2 CHARGING SYSTEMS 4 2 1 Single Station Charger A dual rate charger that can be switched from con stant rate charge to trickle charge 4 2 2 Universal Multi Station Charger A dual rate charger offering five st
9. FAULT INDICATOR INDICATOR FEN 8 GIA irs Tri Mode Air Sampler N WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Use only specified GilAir5 battery packs See Labeling for intrinsic safety approvals Pat Pending Made In USA ege 9 Gilian a BATTERY PACK I I FLOW ADJUST CONTROL E o Hi POWER SWITCH 0 I 1 Figure 2 GilAir 5 Air Sampler Front view Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 1 3 SECTION TWO OPERATION 2 1 BASIC MODEL 2 2 CLOCK TIMER MODEL 2 1 1 Preparation 2 2 1 Preparation NOTE The MODE HOLD button must be pressed with a pointed instrument such as a ball point pen Charge the battery according to the Battery Mainte nance instructions provided in Section Four Using a small Phillips head screwdriver back out the holding screw of the anti tamper cover plate to expose the On Off switch and the flow adjust screw On the front of the pump On the left side of the pump back out the holding screw of the anti tamper cover around the display opening to expose the MODE HOLD button NOTE The pump switches to an low powered sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity whenever the On Off switch is positioned in the Off position This conserves the battery charge If the On Off switch is moved to the On position at any time the pump will begin to run an
10. GS IN THIS MANUAL OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE SELLER OR FROM NOT AD HERING TO ALL FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE AND USE OF ANY GOODS AND SELLERS LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY GOODS FOUND DEFECTIVE THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE OR FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED 4 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE IN OUNCES hs aed ances aa ake eae Po P o Pero hs re en m terere aes 3 Packing Listas ua na ut b doeet ved tabe ted 4 8 5 SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION 1 1 cado d 9 1 2 9 1 21 Basic Control Board 5 3 55 oe enn t tte Rp ds 9 1 2 2 Internal External Vent Control u u n a uh asa een 10 1 5 Display Icons amp Messages emen eene 11 SECTION TWO OPERATION 2 1 Basic Modeli s aya e ed a npe ee ite ted conet 14 2 l o xin tnnt t det te EH d hs 14 2 1 2 Setting The Pump Flow Rate 14 2 123 zSample Gathering uade ttes ebd e e lo e Edo EN da 14 2 14 Pull Statt Operations u m i ed eet 14 2 2 Clock Timer Modcel reet ad eu e p e ig a ns
11. Gilian GILAIR 3 amp GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS OPERATION amp SERVICE MANUAL Battery AIR Personal Air Sampler Gilian WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Use only with Gilian battery pack PN 800464 or 800464 1 Made in USA Battery T Fault Tri Mode Air Sampler A WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Use only specified GilAir5 battery packs See Labeling for intrinsic safety approvals Pat Pending Made In USA ego Gilian W I VE 16333 Bay Vista Dr Clearwater Florida 33760 800 451 9444 727 530 3602 727 539 0550 FAX www sensidyne com Revision E Document No 800880M The items listed below are shipped the Gilian GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Air Sampling System GilAir 3 or GilAir 5 Air Sampling Pump Tool Kit Tubing Air Boss Restrictor Operation and Seruice Manual ALWAYS check to make certain you have received all of the items listed above If you have any questions or need assistance contact your Gilian Sales Representative or call 800 451 9444 OR 727 530 3602 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 3 Gilian G LAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS PROPRIETARY NOTICE This manual was prepared exclusively for the owner of the Sensidyne GilAir Air Sampling S
12. LD button depressed 5 1 If the CAL display appears instead at this time press the MODE HOLLD button twice more to present the LAST run data Record the LAST run data at this time NOTE If the On Off switch is set to On at this point the last run data will be lost as a new sampling run is started After 5 minutes free of any button depression the display will blank as the sampler returns to the sleep mode Return to Step 1 to reactivate the unit 2 2 3 Setting The Pump Flow Rate From the LAST presentation pressing the MODE HOLD button will change the display to a flashing CAL presentation Switch the On Off switch to the On position The CAL display will be steady Set the pump flow rate by turning the flow adjust screw Clockwise for increased flow and counter clockwise for decreased flow Use the built in rotameter as a flow indicator only Accurate flow adjustment settings shall be made by using a Gilibrator 2 or equivalent flow calibration device for calibration measurements When calibrating the sampler for flow the sample collection device cyclone impinger filter cassette or sorbent tube should be in line When the desired flow rate has been attained switch the On Off switch to the Off position and replace the left side anti tamper cover if desired The unit is now ready for sample collection 1 2 2 4 Sample Gathering Begin the sample run by switching the
13. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USE WARNING Do not use the BMS 200 Battery Charger to charge SIRA approved battery packs Read and understand ALL warnings before using this product Failure to read understand and comply with ALL warnings could result in property damage severe personal injury or death Read and understand ALL applicable Federal State and Local environmental health and safety laws and regulations including OSHA Ensure complete compliance with ALL applicable laws and regulations before and during use of this product UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should this product be used except by qualified trained technically competent personnel and not until the warnings Operation and Service Manual labels and other literature accompanying this product have been read and understood The Operation and Service Manual must be read and understood by eacb user before operating tbis product or using its accessories in order to ensure proper and safe use and installation of this product and to ensure familiarity with the proper treatment and safety procedures in the event of an accident DO NOT remove cover or alter any label or tag on this product its accessories or related products DO NOT operate this product should it malfunction or require repair Operation of a malfunctioning product or a product requiring repair may result in serious personal injury or death DO NOT attempt to repair or modify the instrument except as spec
14. as a flow indicator only Accurate flow adjustment settings shall be made by using a Gilibrator 2 or equivalent flow calibration device for calibration measurements When calibrating the sampler for flow the sample collection device cyclone impinger filter cassette or sorbent tube should be in line When the desired flow rate has been attained move the On Off switch to the Off position The unit is now ready for sample collection 1 2 1 3 Sample Gathering Begin the sample run by switching the On Off switch to the On position and secure the front anti tamper cover The pump will operate at the flow rate set at the last calibration adjustment The sampling run is termi nated by switching Off the On Off switch 2 1 4 Pull Start Operation Applies only to GilAir 5 PN 800883 3 samplers with a Pull Start Battery Pack PN 800869 7 The GilAir 5 Pull Start model has a specially designed jack that prevents operation of the unit while charging This Pull Start Jack may only be used as an ON OFF switch Charging must be done through the original charging socket 14 Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 2 2 5 HOLD Pause Feature With the left side anti tamper cover open see Fig ure 2 1 the sampling operation may inter rupted for breaks or lunches by pressing the MODE HOLD button for at least 1 second The pump will stop and a Hand icon will appear flashing in the display wind
15. ation timed constant rate charging that automatically defaults to trickle charge 24 APPENDIX A PARTS LIST Part No Description 800518 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Low Flow Module Constant Flow Blue 800518 1 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Low Flow Module Constant Flow Black 800519 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Low Flow Module Multi Flow Blue 800519 1 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Low Flow Module Multi Flow Black 800320 2 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Airboss and Restrictor Kit 800112 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Tool Kit 800880M GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Operation amp Service Manual 800464 GilAir 3 Battery Pack Blue 800464 1 GilAir 3 Battery Pack Black 800464 4 GilAir 3 Battery Pack Australia 800464 5 GilAir 3 Battery Pack Shell Components South Africa 800869 GilAir 5 Battery Pack Blue 800869 1 GilAir 5 Battery Pack Black 800869 7 GilAir 5 Battery Pack Pull Start 400015 Pull Start Jack 2 5 M 800149 Holder Kit Single Tube Holder Assy No Manifold 6 x 70 mm 800148 Tube Holder Kit Dual Manifold Holders Ends Tubing 6 x 70 mm 801407 Tube Holder Kit Dual Manifold Holders Ends Tubing 10 110 mm 200484 Tubing 36 1 4 ID 800159 Tubing 36 1 8 ID with 1 4 ID Adapter 200505 Tubing 36 1 8 ID For further information on Gilian spare parts please contact your Sensidyne Customer Service Representative at 800 451 9444 ext 782 Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 25
16. d collect data for a new sampling run Exception If CAL is showing on the display the pump is in calibra tion mode No data will be collected at this time 2 2 2 Waking The Pump For LAST Run Data Readout With the On Off switch stiff Off and using the pointed instrument press the MODE HOLD button to wake up the pump from its low powered sleep state The LAST message will appear on the display followed by a blank screen and then followed by the presentation of the run time data obtained by the last sampling run Also on the display in the lower right hand corner is a small digit which indi cates the percentage of time in which the last sam pling run was made with greater than 5 fault variation in the flow rate with the maximum pre sentation of up to 9 Across the lower portion of the display may be presented one or more icons Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E Charge the battery according to the Battery Main tenance instructions in Section Four Using a small Phillips screwdriver back out the holding screw just enough so the anti tamper cover plate can be rotated 180 This exposes the On Off switch and the flow adjust screw See Figure 1 1 1 2 1 2 Setting The Pump Flow Rate Move the On Off switch to the On position Set the pump flow rate by turning the flow adjust screw Clockwise for increased flow and counter clockwise for decreased flow Use the built in rotameter
17. es along with the icon symbol data The unit then goes into the sleep mode when the On Off switch is Off If the switch is On when a programmed run has been made the SHUT OFF display appears and remains until the switch is turned Off 3 Ifyou desire to exit the 5 minute run data display to return to a blank display perform a display self test Section 2 3 7 Then follow the instructions for waking the pump Section 2 3 2 to perform an other action 2 3 7 Display Self Test 1 Whenever the On Off switch is in the Off position and the MODE HOLD button is pressed continu ously for at least three seconds the sampler dis play will show the unit s program date code e g 9644 for as long as the button is pressed 2 Releasing the MODE HOLD button will allow the self test to begin where all elements of the five digit positions will be individually displayed fol lowed by all five digits simultaneously counting from 1 through 9 then back down to 1 3 Each display Icon will be individually displayed from right to left followed by all the icons flash ing twice before the display goes blank terminat ing the test 4 The test runs for about 30 seconds but can be greatly accelerated by pushing and holding the MODE HOLD button depressed 19 2 3 3 Setting The Pump Flow Rate 1 From the LAST presentation which follows the blank display press the MODE HOLLD button to change the display to a flash
18. ications Constant High Flow Range GilAir 3 850 3000 cc min GilAir 5 850 5000 cc min Flow Contiol u External Flow Adjust 596 of set point Constant Flow Low 10 5 500 cc min to 25 H50 640 mm Hg Multi Flow Low Flow a 1 750 cc min to 18 3 1120 460480 mm Hg Pressure Range Pump Flow 8 Hr Run H20 Min H20 before fault LPM GilAir 3 GilAir 5 GilAir 3 GilAir 5 0 85 20 20 25 35 1 25 25 30 35 2 26 35 25 15 20 8 23 10 30 15 15 8 8 26 Sensidyne Document No 800880 Rev E APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cause Remedy e When On Off switch is moved to On position display shows hand icon and E Software problem Move On Off switch to Off position and then back to On position e Unusual Display when battery pack is installed Battery pack not properly installed Disconnect battery pack and re install it properly Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 2 7 APPENDIX D RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION policy is to perform all needed repairs to restore the instrument to its full operating condition Repairs are handled on a first in first out basis Your order may be expedited if you authorize an expediting fee This will place your order next in line behind or ders currently in process Pack the instrument and its accessories preferably in their original packing and enclose your retur
19. ified in the Operation and Service Manual Contact the Gilian Service Department to arrange for a Returned Material Authorization RMA Use ONLY genuine Gilian replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual Failure to do so mayseriously impair instrument performance Repair or alteration of the product beyond the scope of these maintenance instructions or by anyone other than a certified Gilian serviceman could cause the product to fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain severe personal injury or death DO NOT operate in excessive chemical or water vapor atmospheres Failure to follow instructions may cause permanent damage to the equipment The GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 Air Samplers employ rechargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries ALWAYS fully charge the battery before starting the pump DO NOT operate the unit with improperly maintained batteries This can cause pump failure or faulting DO NOT operate the unit with a dirty or blocked inlet filter This can cause pump failure or faulting DO NOT drop crush or roughly handle the unit and NEVER submerge the unit in water This can cause pump failure or faulting DO NOT run the pump beyond its recommended specifications 8 Sensidyne Document No 800880 Rev E SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION 1 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 samplers consist of an elec tronic control system a
20. ing CAL presenta tion 2 Switch the On Off switch to the On position The CAL display will be steady 3 Setthe pump flow rate by turning the flow adjust screw Clockwise for increased flow and counter clockwise for decreased flow 4 Use the built in rotameter as a flow indicator only Accurate flow adjustment settings shall be made by using a Gilibrator 2 or equivalent flow calibration device for calibration measurements 5 When calibrating the sampler for flow the sample collection device cyclone impinger filter cassette or sorbent tube should be in line 6 When the desired flow rate has been attained switch the On Off switch to the Off position and replace the left side anti tamper cover if desired The unit is now ready for sample collection 2 3 4 Sample Gathering From any pre operation mode of the sampler begin the sampling run by switching the On Off switch to the On position and secure the front anti tamper cover if desired The pump will operate at the flow rate set at the last calibration adjustment For the first 20 seconds of the sampling run the program number of the se lected program will be shown as PC or P1 through P6 The display will thereafter continuously show the elapsed sampling time for the sampling run or the de lay time until the next run time interval with the error percentage and running icons also shown 2 3 5 HOLD Pause Feature 1 With the left side anti tamper cove
21. ith the maximum presentation of up to 9 Across the lower portion of the display may be presented one or more icons If the CAL display appears instead at this time press the MODE HOLD button four more times to present the LAST run data Record the LAST run data at this time NOTE If the On Off switch is setto On at this point to begin a new sampling run the LAST run data will replace the Old run data which will be lost at that time as the last run data is cleared for the new sampling run data However you may retrieve the Old run data later by pressing the MODE HOLD button with the On Off switch in the Off position until the Old data are displayed After 5 minutes free of any button depression the display will blank as the sampler returns to the sleep mode Return to Step 1 to reactivate the unit 17 NOTE The Programming buttons should be pressed with a blunt pointed instrument such as a ball point pen Button Configuration refer to Figure 2 2 A Increase v Decrease PROG Program Select Accept Variable Value Shown Mode Change Hold Operation Preparation Charge the battery according to Battery Mainte nance Instructions provided in this Manual Using a small Phillips head screwdriver back out the holding screw of the anti tamper cover plate to expose the On Off switch and the flow adjust screw On the front of the pump On the left side of the pum
22. lashing clock icon indicates that the sampler is in the programming mode SHUT OFF Non Flashing Clock A non flashing clock Icon indicates that the sampler is in the process of executing a sampling run Display Letters D Initial delay interval prior to starting the first sample interval Run Time interval CAL R Pause interval between Run Time inter vals C Cycles The number of times that the Run Time interval is performed PC Basic program which does the simple Timer mode Pl User defined program P2 User defined program P3 User defined program P4 User defined program P5 User defined program PO User defined program E Programming error Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS OPEN CIRCLE EXTERNAL CLOSED CIRCLE INTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL VENT CONTROL BATTERY CHARGE FLOW FAULT INDICATOR INDICATOR WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Use only with Gilian battery pack PN 800464 or 800464 1 Made in USA BATTERY PACK Flow Adj 5 Q FLOW ADJUST CONTROL POWER SWITCH Figure 1 1 GilAir 3 Air Sampler Front view Sensidyne Document No 800880 Rev E 12 Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS OPEN CIRCLE EXTERNAL CLOSED CIRCLE INTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL VENT CONTROL BATTERY CHARGE FLOW
23. mpler s case recommended for moist or corrosive sampling envi ronments Selecting the closed circle will vent the pump s discharge internally recommended for dust laden environments GilAir 3 X GilAir 5 gt gt gt gt gt gt x gt gt gt gt gt gt Flow Fault Indicator The GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 Flow Fault Indicator lights up if the pump is unable to maintain the flow rate within 5 of the set point This can occur if the pump is operated outside its specified performance ranges or when the battery pack has insufficient charge After 27 39 seconds of continuous operation under fault conditions the pump will stop This delay is provided so that a momentary obstruction of flow will not result in an unnecessary shutdown of the sys tem For units equipped with the optional timer board shutdown under fault conditions will preserve the run time in the display This allows the user to sal vage the sample data Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator will illuminate when the sampler is turned on and the battery pack is fully charged Since the circuit is activated by the slight over voltage condition common in a fully charged battery the indicator will normally turn off after the sampler runs for a short period of time Description DC motor driven single piston pump DC motor driven dual piston pump Patented pre loaded valving system Integral damper assembly See through filter housi
24. n address purchase order shipping and billing information RMA number a description of the problem encountered with your instrument and any special instructions All prices are subject to change without notice If this is the first time you are dealing directly with the factory you will be asked to prepay or to authorize a COD shipment Send the instrument prepaid to SENSIDYNE 16333 BAY VISTA DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33760 USA ATTENTION Service Department RMA SERVICE OPTIONS The Gilian Service Department offers you a variety of service options which will help increase your user confidence while minimizing costly interruptions and maintenance costs These options include initial training on site technical assistance and full factory repairs Gilian has developed several programs which will allow you to select just the right options best suited to your applications and needs For further information contact the Gilian Service Department Gilian maintains an instrument service facility at the factory to provide its customers with both warranty and non warranty repair service Gilian assumes no liability for service performed by personnel other than Gilian personnel To facilitate the repair process please con tact the Gilian Service Department in advance for assis tance with a problem which cannot be remedied and or requires the return of the product to the factory All returned products require a Returned Material Authori za
25. n variable the Run Time which is accompanied by the R symbol The Run Time variable is the number of minutes that the sampler will run for data collection before going into the Delayed Run state To change the value of the Run Time for the se lected program press the A or W to increment or decrement the value respectively 20 1 SECTION THREE FLOW OPERATION 3 1 3 Constant Low Flow Module NOTE Installation or removal of any low flow module must be done in a clean environment while the sampler is turned off Contamination of the air passages between the pump and the low flow module may result in a failure of the system Make sure the O ring seals of the low flow module are properly seated into the top of the pump assembly and that the mating boss clears the case opening prior to se curing the mounting screws Use a flat screwdriver to engage the notch in the module s On Off control as shown With the Module in the Off position turn the sampler On and adjust the flow to between 1 0 and 1 5 LPM using the flow adjust pot Switch the Module On and using a fine screwdriver engage the flow control valve through the access hole Note that the sampler s built in rotameter will not be useful at flows below 500 cc min an external flow measuring device such as a Gilibrator 2 or calibrator rotameter must be used The system s performance should be checked by applying a load of 20 25 H5O and verifying that the flow
26. ng assembly Rotameter Flow indicator Accuracy 20 Optional Low Flow Capability Constant Flow Optional Low Flow Capability Multi Flow Table 1 2 Pneumatic System Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 10 Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS Display Messages Flashes alternately with the data and icons of the last sampling run ex ecuted Flashes alternately with the data and icons of the sampling run executed prior to the LAST sampling run A reminder message to move the On Off switch to the Off position to con serve the battery charge It indicates that 5 minutes have elapsed since 1 a fault condition has terminated the sampling run or 2 a programmed sampling run has reach completion see Section 2 3 8 Flashes if the air sampler is prepared to run the pump without gathering sampling data Solid if the pump is running to enable calibration of the sampler s air flow rate Fault Sampling Time 1 3 DISPLAY ICONS amp MESSAGES Available only on Clock Timer and Program Timer This number indicates the percentage of sampling time that the pump ran while it was outside the 596 fault tol erance envelope during the run The number is located on the bottom right portion of the display 11 Models LAST Flashing Battery A flashing battery icon indicates that the battery voltage is below its nominal value Old Flashing Clock A f
27. oard includes a liq uid crystal display LCD and the MODE HOLD con trols See Figure 2 1 The Program Timer model offers run hold and delayed start functions as well as the capability to program up to six 6 separate sampling programs The program timer board includes an LCD and the MODE HOLD and programming controls See Figure 2 2 Part Number Product Model Standard Flow Rate 800485 111 GilAir 3 R Basic 850 3000 cc min RFI 800508 111 GilAir 3 RC Clock 850 3000 cc min RFI 800510 111 GilAir 3 RP Programmable 850 3000 cc min RFI 850 3000 cc min RFI 850 3000 cc min RFI 850 3000 cc min RFI GilAir 3 R South Africa GilAir 3 RC South Africa GilAir 3 RP South Africa 800485 111 01 800508 111 01 800510 111 01 Basic w o Battery Clock w o Battery Programmable w o Battery 800883 111 GilAir 5 R Basic 850 5000 cc min RFI 800885 111 GilAir 5 RC Clock 850 5000 cc min RFI 800884 111 GilAir 5 RP Programmable 850 5000 cc min RFI Table 1 1 Available GilAir 3 amp GilAir 5 Models Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 9 Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 1 2 2 Internal External Vent Control The internal external vent control is located on the top of the sampling pump You may select the venting control as desired using a screwdriver provided with the pump Selecting the open circle position will bent the pump s discharge external to the sa
28. of 1 8 ID tubing is secured to the special fitting on the manifold which is then directed to the bag Flow can be set via a Gilibrator 2 or flow meter by adjusting the screw within the specific tube housing associated with the flow control valve so as to obtain the flow required Remove the calibration equipment and connect the tubing to the bag to be filled Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 3 2 MULTI FLOW OPERATION 3 2 1 Multi Flow Module The multi flow module is suitable for multiple tube sampling between 1 and 750 cc min and can be used in conjunction with the Gilian Universal Tube Holder System to perform multiple tube sampling The module s internal regulator maintains a constant pres sure of approximately 18 H5O at the sampler s inlet while allowing changes in total flow through the sys tem With a constant pressure in the tube holder mani fold the flow through each tube can be set indepen dently without affecting the flow s through the adja cent tube s Total sampling tube combined flows can not exceed 750 cc min The multi flow module is installed in the same manner as the Constant Flow Module Once installed set the module s On Off switch to the Off position and adjust the sampler s flow to between 1 and 1 5 LPM Set the module On Off control to the On position Perfor mance should be checked in conjunction with the test set up With the load valve closed the pressure should be 18 3 H5O Open the load
29. ow The sampling run can be resumed by pressing the MODE HOLD button again The Hand icon will be removed from the display window 1 2 2 6 Sampling Run Termination amp Recovery When the On Off switch is moved to the Off posi tion the sampling run is terminated The accumulated run time minutes are displayed for 5 more minutes along with the icon symbol data The unit then goes into sleep mode to con serve the battery charge If you desire to exit the 5 minute run data display to return to a blank display perform a display self test Section 2 2 7 Then follow the instructions for waking the pump Section 2 2 2 to perform an other action 1 2 2 7 Display Self Test Whenever the On Off switch is in the Off position and the MODE HOLD button is pressed continu ously for at least three seconds the sampler dis play will show the unit s program date code e g 9644 for as long as the button is pressed Releasing the MODE HOLD button will allow the self test to begin where all elements of the five digit positions will be individually displayed fol lowed by all five digits simultaneously counting from 1 through 9 then back down to 1 Each display Icon will be individually displayed from right to left followed by all the icons flash ing twice before the display goes blank terminat ing the test The test runs for about 30 seconds but can be greatly accelerated by pushing and holding the MODE HO
30. p back out the holding screw of the anti tamper cover around the display opening to expose the MODE HOLD PROG A and Y but tons NOTE The pump switches to an low powered sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity whenever the On Off switch is positioned in the Off position This conserves the battery charge If the On Off switch is moved to the On position at any time the pump will begin to run and collect data for a new sampling run of the last selected program see Section 2 3 8 Exception If CAL is showing on the display the pump is in calibration mode and no data will be collected at this time Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E MODE HOLD 2 3 1 1 Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 6 8 HOLDING SCREW PROGRAMMING BUTTONS 3 Use blunt pointed instrument such as ball point pen v amp PROG Giliane GilAir P MODE HOLD 3 Program Timer ANTI TAMPER COVER PLATE Figure 2 2 Display Program Timer Model 1 8 Sensidyne Document 800880 Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 2 3 6 Sampling Run Termination amp Recovery 1 When the On Off switch is moved to the Off posi tion the sampling run is manually terminated A programmed run P1 through P6 will self termi nate upon completion if the On Off Switch re mains On 2 The accumulated run time minutes are displayed for 5 more minut
31. pneumatic system and a re chargeable battery pack The GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 Air Samplers share the same electronic control sys tem The pneumatic system is shown in Table 1 2 1 2 1 Basic Control Board All GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 samplers are equipped with a basic control board which contains the flow con trol circuitry The board also contains the On Off switch flow control potentiometer flow fault indica tor and battery charge indicator Flow Control Circuitry The GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 are designed to maintain flow within 596 of the initial set point while the pump is subjected to changes in load Sensing pump load via the motor current the system compensates for any changes by applying a proportional voltage to the motor thereby adjusting the pump speed to maintain flow 1 1 OVERVIEW IMPORTANT You mustread this manual in its entirely to ensure proper operation of your unit This manual contains basic operating information for the GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 Air Sampling Systems GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 Air Sampling Systems offer both high and low flow sampling capabilities These capa bilities range from 1cc to 3 000cc and 1cc to 5 000cc re spectively Table 1 1 shows the available GilAir 3 and GilAir 5 models and modules See Sections 3 1 amp 3 2 for optional flow modules The Clock Timer model offers an elapsed time clock that includes a run hold function to pause and then re sume sampling The Clock Timer B
32. r open the sam pling operation may be interrupted for breaks or lunches by pressing the MODE HOLD button for at least 1 second The pump will stop and a Hand symbol will appear flashing in the display window 2 The sampling run can be resumed by pressing the MODE HOLD button again The Hand icon will be removed from the display window Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E Gilian GILAIR 3 8 GILAIR 5 AIR SAMPLING SYSTEMS 2 3 8 Programming The Pump Press the PROG button to accept the displayed Run Time value and present the value of the third programmed run variable the Delayed Run Time which is accompanied by the D and R symbols The Delayed Run variable defines the number of minutes between successive Run Time intervals To change the value of the Delayed Run Time for the selected program press the or Y to incre ment or decrement the value respectively Press the PROG button to accept the displayed De layed Run Time value and present the value of the fourth programmed run variable the Cycle Count which is accompanied by the letter C in the small digit position The Cycle Count variable defines the number of times that the Run Time intervals are ex ecuted To change the value of the Cycle Count for the se lected program press the or Y to increment or decrement the value respectively Press the PROG button to accept the displayed Cycle Count value and return to the flashing Px
33. recovers to within 596 Note that at very low flow rates it may take several minutes for the flow to recover This is normal 3 1 4 Bag Sampling The module is provided with an internal luer taper for bag sampling Bag sampling is accomplished by attach ing a piece of tubing from the sampling bag to the boss opposite the luer taper end luer taper to 1 8 ID tub ing Install the luer taper fitting into the luer taper re ceptacle on the top of the module Flow is adjusted by means of the same screw used to set low flow Flow measurements can be taken via the inlet boss of the pump The unique feature of this system is that it will automatically shut the flow off when the bag has been filled The maximum pressure within the bag is ap proximately 8 of water 21 3 1 LOW FLOW OPERATION 3 1 1 Description The GilAir 3 GilAir 5 Sampling System offers two modes of low flow sampling Constant Flow and Multi flow In each case the appropriate module is fitted to the top of the sampler and communicates with the pump through the opening beneath the top insert plate Both the Constant Flow and Multi flow modules are equipped with an On Off switch control allowing these units to be functionally engaged or disengaged without physical removal from the sampler The mod ules incorporate a luer taper port which is used for bag sampling 3 1 2 Constant Low Flow The Constant Low Flow Module is suitable for sampling between 5 and 500 cc min
34. tion RMA number Gilian Service Department per sonnel may be reached at Sensidyne 16333 Bay Vista Drive Clearwater FL 33760 USA 727 530 3602 727 539 0550 FAX All non warranty repair orders will have a minimum fee whether the repair is authorized or not This fee in cludes handling administration and technical expenses for inspecting the instrument and providing an esti mate However the estimate fee is waived if the repair is authorized If you wish to set a limit to the authorized repair cost state a not to exceed figure on your purchase order Please indicate if a price quotation is required before authorization of the repair cost understanding that this invokes extra cost and handling delay Gilian s repair Sensidyne Document No 800880M Rev E 28 on Certificate No 970084 GS BE E 16333 Bay Vista Dr Clearwater Florida 33760 800 451 9444 727 530 3602 727 539 0550 FAX www sensidyne com
35. valve until the flow is approximately 750 cc min The pressure should not vary more than 3 H5O Once the system s performance has been checked the Tube Holder System can be connected Fit each sor bent tube to an appropriately sized Tube Holder and connect the outlet of the Manifold to the inlet of the sample Set the flow through each tube by adjusting the corresponding flow control valve in the Manifold The flow through each tube should be measured with a calibrated device connected to the inlet of that tube holder A Gilibrator 2 or conventional bubble flow meter is preferable since the pressure drop through this type of device is negligible 22 SECTION FOUR BATTERY MAINTENANCE 4 1 1 Battery Life Battery life is usually measured in charge discharge cycles Gilian battery packs are capable of providing between 300 and 500 charging cycles Since this is very difficult to track over the life of the battery the following guide will help you to anticipate how long the battery should last The estimated battery life is based on proper battery maintenance The best way to ensure maximum bat tery life is to track daily pump usage and only charge the battery pack when necessary 4 1 2 Memory Effect Nickel Cadmium batteries will develop reduced capac ity when the user does not maintain the practice of dis charging or charging fully during the sampling process Memory effect takes time to develop and usually can be
36. ystem The material within this manual is proprietary information and is to be used only to understand operate and service the instrument By receiving this document the recipient agrees that neither this document nor the information disclosed within nor any part thereof shall be reproduced or transferred physically electronically or in any other form or used or disclosed to others for manu facturing or for any other purpose except as specifically authorized in writing by Sensidyne Inc COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2001 Sensidyne Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Sensidyne Inc TRADEMARK NOTICE Sensidyne the Sensidyne logo Gilian and the Gilian logo are registered trademarks These trademarks are protected through use and registration in the United States The trademarks and servicemarks used in this document are the property of their respective companies and are used only for informational and explanatory purposes DISCLAIMER THE SELLER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER TO ANY PARTY WHOSOEVER FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH RECEIVED BY OR RESULTING FROM IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE IMPROPER USE INSTALLATION OR STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BY THE USER PERSON FIRM ENTITY CORPORATION OR PARTY NOT ADHERING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNIN
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