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1. J Calibration Screen Diagnostics RS232 Setup Audit Screen Screen Screen Flow Calibration Screen APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 1 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure A 2 Title screen Revision B 001 Partisol FRM Model 2000 Air Sampler x Candidate PM 2 5 Reference Method Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Version 1 000 Copyright 1996 Inc Figure A 3 Main screen Amb Temp Filt Temp Amb Pres Stat Ok HReset Main Screen 19 36 0 00 0 00 Flow Rate Current Time Sample Start Sample Stop 23 2 C 23 6 C Volume 760 mmHg SampTime Mode SAMP 96 11 07 96 11 07 96 11 08 16 7 l min 19 6 m 3 19 36 Figure A 4 Filter Setup screen Start Start set ID1 ID2 Stat Ok Filter Setup Current Time 0 00 96 11 07 16 7 1 min Time Date Flow 96 00154 End Time End Date Mode SAMP 19 36 96 11 07 0 00 96 11 08 Edit Next Hr Function Keys in Browse Mode Next Hr NextDay Day Set Def Function Keys in Edit Mode APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure A 5 Statistics Screen Stat Ok Statistics Mode SAMP Current Time 19 36 96 11 07 Inst Temp 27 3 Filt Fan ON Amb Temp 23 2 Encl Fan ON Filt Temp 23 6 Heater OFF
2. cccccsccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeees l 1 1 2 Partisol FRM PM 10 Component ccccceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees l 3 1 3 Converting the Partisol FRM from a PM 2 5 Sampler to a PM 10 Sampler 0 00ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeaaeees l 5 1 4 Converting the Partisol FRM from a PM 10 Sampler toa PM 2 5 Sample errente a aetteee ined I 10 Pace XII Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The Partisol FRM Sampler builds upon the features first introduced with the original Partisol PM 10 Air Sampler Figure 1 1 Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 Introduction The Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 1 1 is designed to conform to the U S EPA Federal Reference Method for fine particulate sampling Specifically Rupprecht amp Patashnick R amp P has designed the hardware to exceed or meet the requirements of CFR 40 Part 50 Appendix L and related drawings supplied by the U S EPA This addition to the Partisol family of samplers builds upon the extensive experience gained by R amp P in the design and manufacture of the original Partisol PM 10 Air Sampler This popular sampling platform holds the U S EPA reference designation for PM 10 sampling Many of the design features adopted by the U S EPA in the proposed PM 2 5 Federal Reference Method were first introduced into a reference designated air sampling method
3. 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform an analog input calibration 3 When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and then lt F2 Calib gt to display the Calibration screen Figure 11 3 Figure 11 4 Calibration Stat Ok Calibration Mode SAMP screen Calc Act Offset Span A I 0 000 0 000 0 0000 1 0000 A O 0 00 AmbT 23 2 0 00 0000 FltT 23 6 0 00 0000 FTS Pres Pres 760 00 0000 0 00 Flow 16 7 0 00 00001 0000 ae frowa O i OOO Ore O O Function Keys in Browse Mode Function Keys in Edit Mode SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 4 Locate connector P18 in the back section of the interface board Unplug the cable connected to P18 5 Plug the analog input calibration cable into P18 6 Attach the positive lead from a multimeter with four digit resolu tion to the green test point labeled PWM1 on the interface board Attach the ground lead to the ground test point Figure 11 4 Figure 11 4 Lead locations on the interface board Placement of positive pia lead for analog input wINDsPD O calibration test point WINDDIR O PWM1 O PRESS O STEMP1 BDTEMP VREG4 MOTORA PWMO b 0 0 0 sv MOTORB GND 0 VCC Pel Position of ground lead for analog input calibration LCD BIAS 7 When in the Calibration screen p
4. y Main Screen l Filter Setup Statistics Screen Filter Data Screen Screen _ Power Outages Screen Interval Data Screen Setup Screen Diagnostics RS232 Setup Screen Screen Audit Screen Calibration Screen Vv Flow Calibration Screen The lt F 1 Edit gt key is common to many screens The function of this command which causes the sampler to leave the Browse Mode and enter the Edit Mode is described in the following parts of this section The lt SHIFT gt key plays a special role in accessing soft function keys Certain displays suchas the Setup screen Figure 4 6 havea gt or lt indicator on the right most position of the bottom line The appearance of these symbols indicates that the soft key menu for the current screen is two lines long and that lt SHIFT gt can be pressed to toggle between the lines of the menu This is the case both in the Browse Mode and the Edit Mode SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW PAGE 4 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 4 6 Setup screen Press the lt SHIFT gt key to toggle between the two lines of the soft key menu as indicated by gt and lt Stat Ok Setup Mode SAMP Cur Time 19 36 37 Def Start 0 00 Cur Date 96 11
5. B 001 B 003 B 001 B 001 B 001 B 000 B 002 B 001 B 000 B 001 B 001 Pace VIII Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section Revision List continued Section Number and Description Revision Number Appendix C Hardware Connections Appendix D Two Way Serial Communication Appendix E Installing New System Software Appendix F Consumables and Parts Appendix G Filter Log Appendix H Inlet Maintenance Appendix I Inlet Conversion B 000 B 000 B 001 B 001 B 000 B 001 B 001 Revision B 003 Pace IX Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION carers en a antianeeees 1 1 1 1 Advanced Features ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneteeeeeeeeees 1 3 1 22 ORGANIZATION OF Manual isisisi eaid aiidns 1 5 1 3 Flow Schematic 2 00 0 eeeeeeseccseccaeececeeecceeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 8 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 0 cessecceeeceeceaeececeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 2 1 2 1 Standard Hardware Configuration cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennaees 2 1 2 2 Setting Up the Sampler sisses ripene 2 2 2 3 Partisol Stands iscsi stveswccenasssadoatevitcdwameestiiedwavedecunsasuveusugveavawenas 2 6 2 4 Hardware Considerations ccccccccceccceceeeeceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeess 2 8 2 5 Adjusting the Liquid Crystal Display LCD ee 2 9 SEC
6. Function Keys in Browse Mode Function Keys in Edit Mode Figure A 14 Audit screen Audit Amb Temp 25 4C Amb Pres 753 mmHg Filt Temp 25 6C Sys Pres N AmmHg FTS Pres 0 00 inH20 Cur Flow 0 3 l min FTS Flow 0 001 min an veive romp econo APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix B Program Register Codes This appendix contains a listing of the most important program register codes PRCs used in the software of the Partisol FRM Sampler The user would use these codes when using the hardware s two way serial communication capability Appendix D to request the current value of variables to change the value of certain system parameters and to download data from the sampler s internal data logger MAIN PROGRAM REGISTER CODES Instrument Electronics Temperature Pence eae venom JCO 7 7 Storage Download Type Codes are described later in this appendix APPENDIX B PROGRAM REGISTER CODES Si Si Si Si ec C ec C Oom not editable 0 1000000 anytime not editable not editable not editable not editable not editable not editable not editable not editable not editable Stop not editable N 0 N N
7. Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 5 AMBIENT PRESSURE CALIBRATION Follow these steps to calibrate the ambient pressure sensor NOTE Refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 6 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform an ambient pressure calibration 3 When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and lt F2 Calib gt to display the Calibration screen Figure 11 3 4 Determine the current ambient station pressure in mm Hg abso lute pressure not corrected to sea level e To convert from Atmospheres 0 C to mm Hg multiply by 760 e To convert from millibars to mm Hg multiply by 0 75012 e To convert from inches Hg 32 F to mm Hg multiply by 25 4 5 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode and move the cursor to the row labeled Pres under the Act actual column 6 Enter the current ambient pressure mm Hg and press the lt EN TER gt key 7 Upon receiving the actual pressure the system s microprocessor automatically computes the Span value for the ambient pres sure Record this value for future reference NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Span value for the ambient pressure you may enter it directly in the Span column when in the Edit Mode SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES P
8. is in the Stop Operating Ifthe hardware is not in the Sampling Operating Mode at the time of the power failure Mode before turning offthe the unit resumes operation in its pre outage operating mode upon restoration of power power SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 13 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 7 _PassworpD PROTECTION With password protection turned on the sampler restricts the user to the Main screen and does not allow entry into the Edit Mode 5 7 1 Turninc On Password PROTECTION Follow these steps to initiate the password protection feature 1 Before initiating password protection record the instrument s five digit serial number Ser Num in the Setup screen Figure 5 1 This is required to turn password protection off NOTE If the sampler s serial number is not five digits long then enter a value in the Ser Num field that is five characters long prior to turning on password protection 2 Press lt F6 Passwd gt to begin the password protection process 3 Enter YES in the confirmation screen to turn password protec tion on Upon entering password protection the unit jumps to the Main screen and does not allow for any keypad interaction except for turning off password protection 5 7 2 TURNING Orr Password PROTECTION Follow these steps to turn off the password protection feature 1 When in the Main screen with password protection
9. 16 Observe the value displayed in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Calc Ensure that this value does not vary by more than 0 005 volts after watching it for 5 seconds If this number is not stable choose a new number for A O between 4 800 and 4 900 volts 17 Read the voltage displayed on the multimeter 18 Using the arrow keys position the cursor so that it is in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Act 19 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode Enter the voltage reading from the multimeter to three digit accuracy i e 0 xxx in this position and press the lt ENTER gt key The unit will now calculate the Span value 20 Ensure that the value now displayed in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Calc matches the value displayed on the multimeter within 0 005 volts SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 21 Remove the multimeter leads from the interface board and the analog input calibration cable from the back of the electronics compartment 22 After the user has performed the analog input calibration they must now perform the temperature pressure and flow calibra tions NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Offset and Span values for the flow you may enter these numbers directly when in the Edi
10. 5 Locate the EPROM at position U3 on the computer board that is mounted on the back wall of the electrical compartment Figures E 1 and E 2 The chip will have a sticker attached to it stating its current software revision number 6 Using the chip extraction tool grip the top and bottom of the old EPROM and pull outward Be sure to pull the EPROM out Straight Do not twist or turn the chip while extracting it from the board 7 Return the old EPROM chip to R amp P with the appropriate return number indicated by the Service Department 8 Note the silk screened outline of the EPROM on the computer board in the mounting location Note the position of the notch 9 Examine the new EPROM and locate its notch 10 Line up the notch on the EPROM and the silk screened notch on the board The notch should face downward Press the new EPROM into this position APPENDIX E INSTALLING New System SOFTWARE Pace E 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure E 1 Location of the EPROM A on the com puter board Figure E 2 Drawing of computer board displaying the location of U3 CPU BOARD SWt TAT Ji Cei RESET SWITCH 11 Return power to the hardware 12 Press SW1 on the CPU board and then lt F3 gt fwice when the Title screen appears to reset the Partisol Sampler including its inter nal data logger APPENDIX E INSTALLING New S
11. Amb Pres 760 Cur Flow 16 7 Version 1 202 Figure A 6 Filter Data Stat Ok Filter Data Rec 937 screen 0 00 96 11 05 Min Ave Max 0 00 96 11 05 AmbT 11 5 16 8 21 9 0 00 96 11 06 FltT 11 6 17 0 22 4 24 00 Pres 759 760 761 TempDiff 0 8 AveFlow 16 7 Vol 24 0 14 07 96 11 05 SCV 0 1 7 PwrDat IntvDat Function Keys in Browse Mode PwrDat IntvDat Last Output APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure A 7 Power Outages screen Power Outages Misc 9 53 XX XX XX XX XX XKX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX ID1 96 ID2 00154 FiltDat IntvDat Function Keys in Browse Mode FiltDat IntvDat Last Figure A 8 Interval Data Interval Data Rec 5674 screen Time 10 35 96 11 07 Average Amb Temp 17 2 C Average Filt Temp 17 4 C Average Amb Pres 760 mmHg Average Flow 16 7 l min FiltDat Function Keys in Browse Mode FiltDat Last Output APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Fi A 9 Set igure up sereen Stat Ok Setup Mode SAMP Cur Time 19 36 37 Def Start 0 00 Cur Date 96 11 07 Def Dur 24 00 Set Flow 16 71 min Std Temp 99 9 Std Press 99 9 FTS Const M 0 0000 Soft Ver 1 202 FTS Const B 0 0000 SerNum 1001 Paw i F
12. If R amp P supplied the sampler without washers secure the assembly to the enclosure using the screws previously removed In this case leak tightness is achieved on the inside of the electronics compartment through the use of self sealing components g Plug the ambient temperature probe into the connector on the back panel of the sampler labeled TEMPERATURE SENSOR Figure 2 4 8 Prepare the WINS PM 2 5 impactor for use Appendix H 9 Install a 47 mm filter in the sampler Section 3 Ensure that the sampler is not powered up 10 After the system is powered up according to the instructions in Section 4 perform the leak check described in Section 10 2 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Pace 2 5 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 2 3 PARTISOL STAND The Partisol Stand R amp P part number 57 004644 aids in the installation of the Partisol FRM Sampler and ensures that the inlet is at the appropriate height Figure 2 5 shows the mounting of the unit on the stand WARNING The Partisol FRM stand must be anchored or otherwise secured at the monitoring site The Partisol FRM Stand could present a tipping hazard in high wind conditions if the stand is not properly anchored Figure 2 5 Partisol FRM Sampler mounted on optional stand Figure 2 6 contains a listing of parts as well as other assembly information for the stand Put this hardware together in accordance with the
13. Mode SAMP 19 36 96 11 07 End Time End Date 0 00 96 11 08 Edit Next Hr Function Keys in Browse Mode Next Hr NextDay Day Set Def Function Keys in Edit Mode SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Pace 4 10 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 5 Software Setup and Operation This section describes the basic setup and operation of the Partisol FRM Sampler Do not attempt the procedures described in this section until carrying out the steps in Sections 2 3 and 4 Appendix A displays all of the sampler s screens while Appendix B contains a listing of the hardware s most important Program Register Codes 5 1 Setup SCREEN The Setup screen Figure 5 1 allows the user to define global parameters for the operation ofthe Partisol FRM Sampler such as the current time and date default flow rate and default sampling time parameters The user must make the desired entries for the current time current date and default flow rate in the Stop Operating Mode in the manner described in Section 5 3 Fi 5 1 Set igure is allel Stat Ok Setup Mode SAMP Cur Time 19 36 37 Def Start 0 00 Cur Date 96 11 07 Def Dur 24 00 Set Flow 16 71 min Std Temp 99 9 Std Press 99 9 FTS Const M 0 0000 Soft Ver 1 202 FTS Const B 0 0000 SerNum 1001 Function Keys in Browse Mode Pat is Function Keys in Edit Mode Press lt F
14. abso lute pressure not corrected to sea level e To convert from Atmospheres 0 C to mm Hg multiply by 760 e To convert from millibars to mm Hg multiply by 0 75012 e To convert from inches Hg 32 F to mm Hg multiply by 25 4 3 Verify that the value for Ambient Pres in the Audit screen is within 10 mm Hg of the measured ambient pressure If this is not the case perform the ambient pressure calibration procedure Section 11 SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 5 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 4 EXTERNAL LEAK CHECK Although the Audit screen Figure 10 1 contains a lt F5 LeakCk gt soft function key your Partisol FRM Sampler may not support the automatic leak check function Follow the instructions in Section 10 2 4 1 to determine whether your unit supports this function 10 2 4 1 Automatic EXTERNAL LEAK CHECK Follow these steps to perform an automatic external leak check 1 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 2 Remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler 3 Install a filter cassette containing a new 47 mm filter into the unit 4 Install the flow audit adapter Figure 10 2 57 000618 onto the end of the sample tube of the sampler Ensure that the valve on the flow audit adapter is in the open position Figure 10 2 Flow audit adapter installed onto the end of
15. press lt F5 Setup gt lt F2 Calib gt and then lt F2 FlowCal gt to display the Flow Calibration screen Figure 11 6 Flow Calibration Set Flow 16 7 l min Current Flow 16 7 l min Actual Flow 16 7 l min FTS Pres 0 00 in H20 Press Start to begin flow calibration Flow Offset 0 0000 Flow Span 1 0000 feats score mor T Function Keys in Browse Mode ete scare aoe id eS a S a Function Keys in Edit Mode SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 14 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 6 If you are using the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FTS Figure 11 5 to calibrate the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 7 If you are not using the Streamline FTS to calibrate the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 14 7 Press the lt ESC gt key to display the Setup screen 8 Press lt F1 Edit gt 9 Press the arrow keys to scroll down to the FTS CONST field 10 Enter the m constant from the FTS Calibration sheet 11 Enter the b constant from the FTS Calibration sheet 12 Press the lt ENTER gt key 13 Press lt F2 Calib gt to return to the Calibration screen 14 Attach the Streamline FTS or other flow metering device to the sample tube Other flow meters may require the use of the flow audit adapter which should be installed with its valve open 15 Press lt F2 Start gt to begin the five point flow calibration ro
16. 3 Install the adapter onto the WINS impactor 4 Install the WINS impactor with the adapter into the enclosure by pushing them straight upward until they hit a stop 5 Install a filter carrier with filter cassette into the filter exchange mechanism and close the mechanism by pushing the handle toward the back of the enclosure 6 Install the sample tube by pushing it down until it hits a stop 7 Tighten the bulkhead fitting 8 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the sample tube by pressing it down ward until it hits a stop 9 The Partisol FRM is now configured as a PM 2 5 sampler Figure l 10 There is no difference in sampler programming or operation with the PM 2 5 inlet installed on the unit APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure I 10 Partisol FRM in the PM 2 5 WINS impactor configuration APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 11 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 12
17. 96 11 05 Min Ave Max 00 96 11 05 AmbT 11 5 16 8 21 9 00 96 11 06 FltT 11 6 17 0 22 4 24 00 Pres 759 760 761 TempDiff 0 8 AveFlow 16 7 Vol 24 0 14 07 96 11 05 CV 0 1 PwrDat Function Keys in Browse Mode PwrDat IntvDat Last Output SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 If there were any status codes other than OK verify the validity of the sampling run from the output of the Filter Data screen Press lt F4 PwrDat gt to view the Power Outage Data screen Press the lt ESC gt key to return to the Filter Data screen 6 Download stored data from the sampling run onto a personal computer PC Connect the PC to the sampler with the 9 pin to 9 pin RS232 connector cable 7 Use AKCOMM or any other data transfer program to transfer data from the sampler to the PC 8 Ensure that the sampler is in the Browse Mode 9 When in the Filter Data screen use the function keys lt F1 gt to lt F8 gt to move to the first record of the sampling run Press the lt F5 gt function key to access the lt F10 Output gt function key All data from the current record displayed in the screen to the last record will automatically download from the sampler to the PC 10 Press lt F5 IntvDat gt to access the Interval Data screen Figure 6 8 Use the function keys to move to the first record that you wish to download Press
18. A in the closed position wv 10 Press the lt ENTER gt key The system will now pull a vacuum and begin a 30 second leak check cycle At the end of the cycle a Leak Check Pass or Leak Check Fail message will display on the screen If the leak check fails the unit will display the actual measure of vacuum loss The pass criteria is a loss of 15 inches 381 mm Hg or less If the leak check fails go to step 11 If the leak check passes go to step 12 11 Replace the filter cassette with a new filter cassette and repeat the leak check procedure If the leak check fails a second time refer to Section 11 12 Open the flow controller manual valve that you closed in step 9 13 Slowly open the valve of the flow audit adapter 14 If you will be performing a flow audit Section 10 2 5 immediately go to Section 10 2 5 If you will not be performing a flow audit go to step 15 15 Remove the flow audit adapter from the end of the sample tube 16 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the end of the sample tube 17 Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the 47mm filter used during the external leak check SECTION 10 Routine MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 8 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 4 2 MANUAL EXTERNAL LEAK CHECK Follow these steps to perform a manual external leak test 1 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to di
19. Box of 50 R amp P part number 10 002322 0050 The user must be careful to keep filters clean and never to touch filters with fingers Filters should be stored at the laboratory in petri dishes and should be transported to and from the sampling site in the filter transport system supplied by R amp P On v non serrated forceps should be used to handle the 47 mm filters used in the sampler Inspect each filter visually for integrity before use Check for the following e Pinholes e Chaff or flashing Loose material e Discoloration e Non uniformity SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 2 INITIAL FILTER EQUILIBRATION Perform this procedure to equilibrate 47 mm filters before use Be sure to use petri dishes to store filters in the laboratory Follow these steps to equilibriate filters before sampling NOTE Refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 for further information 1 Place a label on the cover of each petri dish and number each dish 2 Place the petri dish cover under the bottom half of the dish 3 Place each inspected filter into a separate petri dish 4 Record the filter number relative humidity temperature date and time at the beginning of equilibration 5 Equilibrate each filter for af east 24 hours under the following conditions The equilibration room must be held at a constant rela
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21. FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler F 2 Parts Basic Hardware Dome connector for sample tube 13 004300 Viton upper cassette seal 22 002680 Lower cassette seal 22 004276 Power switch 04 002649 Cooling fan 10 002251 Foam fan covers 10 003092 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 10 002254 Rubber foot 33 002262 Sample tube 36 004293 Power line filter 02 002400 Transformer 03 002402 Interface board 50 003709 Computer board 50 002407 Standard Partisol pump 120 VAC 10 002418 Standard Partisol pump 240 VAC 10 002452 Partisol pump rebuild kit 2 required 59 002642 Solenoid valve 59 002456 Flow control assembly 55 002663 Streamline FTS 57 004506 Streamline FTS with manometer 57 004506 001 Flow audit adapter 57 000618 Accumulator assembly 55 002555 Ambient temperature sensor package 59 002640 Latch for filter exchange mechanism 33 004221 Large rain hood 38 004011 Gasket for large rain hood 33 004201 Small rain hood 36 003817 Gasket for small rain hood 33 002371 AKCOMM software diskette 41 004001 Connectors and Cables 9 to 9 pin RS 232 cable 07 000587 9 pin D connector 06 000590 0009 Shell for 9 pin D connector 06 000592 0009 9 to 25 pin serial adapter 51 001079 4 pin cable connector 06 002453 Analog input calibration cable 51 004282 APPENDIX F CONSUMABLES AND PARTS Pace F 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Manuals Partisol FRM Operating Manual 42 004298 Partisol FRM Service Man
22. Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler X Do not exchange sample filters until their sampling program is complete Y The sampler must be in its Stop Operating Mode when removing the cur rently installed filter Figure 3 4 Left Gripping handle of filter exchange mechanism to prepare for filter exchange Figure 3 5 Right Pulling back on handle of filter exchange mechanism to disengage and lower the filter platform 3 4 FILTER EXCHANGE Collection filters must be transported carefully in their metal transport containers to and from the sampling site as specified in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 8 Follow these steps to exchange each filter cassette 1 Determine from the Main screen Section 4 3 whether the unit is still sampling i e whether it is in the Sampling Operating Mode SAMP in the upper right hand corner of the screen Section 5 3 The Main screen displays the current time date as well as the programmed starting and ending time date If the device is still in its Sampling Operating Mode allow it to complete its current sampling program before executing the steps below 2 If the device is in the Stop or Error Operating Mode press lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen to return the sampler to the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 This causes the sampler to write the final information to the current record of filter data and must take place before removing a currently installed f
23. Pace IV Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Equipment Rating The following information can be used to determine the power service requirements of this product Line Voltage 115 V 60 Hz 380 VA 230 V 50 Hz 380 VA IMPORTANT Disconnect the power cord from the power source output while servicing the instrument to prevent electrical hazard Only reach as far as needed to adjust the mass flow controller MFC in the pump compartment There may be a hazardous line wire accessible in the rear of the pump compartment There are two fuses in the transformer wiring harness Both fuses are in the Secondary of the Transformer The fuse values are T 4A 250V and T 5A 250V FUSE TABLE Reference designation Fuse Location Transformer Secondary T 4A 250V Transformer Wiring Harness Transformer Secondary T 5A 250V Transformer Wiring Harness Environmental Ranges The instrument operates effectively in the following temperature range 40 to 50 C NOTE If the user operates the instrument in temperatures below 25 C the unit may require an optional insulating jacket Contact R amp P for further information Installation Category Category 11 Pace V Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Electrical amp Safety Conformity This product has been tested by Intertek Testing Services and has been documented to be in compliance with the followi
24. Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The Partisol FRM Sampler has a capacity of 25 filter data records and two weeks of interval data records Data are stored in a circular buffer on a first in first out basis Section 8 Viewing and Transmitting Stored Data The Partisol FRM Sampler stores two types of data in its internal data logger filter data and interval data This information is stored in two separate circular buffers whose contents can be viewed on the screen of the sampler and or downloaded through the RS232 port Once these buffers are filled the oldest data points are replaced with the most recent information first in first out The following describes the two types of data stored internally in the hardware Filter Data Each record in this buffer contains information for a different collection filter exposed to the sample stream The sampler displays records from this buffer in the Filter Data screen Figure 8 1 and Power Outages screen Figure 8 2 The Power Outages screen shows detailed information for the current record of filter data that is not included in the Filter Data screen The Partisol FRM Sampler has a capacity of 25 records of filter data Interval Data The sampler writes a new record of interval data every five minutes Each record contains the latest five minute average of the ambient temperature filter temperature and ambient pressure The hard ware displays records from this buff
25. Small crescent wrench e Pocket knife Maintenance Frequency R amp P recommends that the user remove and clean the PM 10 inlet and check its O ring after every 14 days of inlet usage H 1 1 Removine tHE PM 10 INLET Follow these steps to remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler 1 Lift the PM 10 inlet upward off the aluminum sample inlet tube 2 Disassemble the upper and lower inlet halves by unscrewing counterclockwise the top acceleration assembly from the lower collector assembly Figure H 1 APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure H 1 Main sections of the PM 10 inlet Acceleration Assembly LL gat LLLLL OL DD Collector Assembly Sf fr LLL LL qi mHaj Je CL LLL LD7 nnd YW KUL APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler H 1 2 MAINTAINING THE Top ACCELERATION ASSEMBLY Follow these steps to maintain the top acceleration assembly 1 Mark the top plate deflector cone and lower plate with a pencil scribe to indicate proper orientation for easier reassembly after cleaning and maintenance 2 Using a Philips blade screwdriver remove the four pan head screws from the top of the top plate and lift the top plate off the four threaded spacer standoffs and set aside 3 Inspect the insect screen for contamination and
26. The Partisol FRM Sampler can be configured with a variety of inlet systems This appendix describes the components of the PM 2 5 WINS impactor sampler configu ration and the PM 10 sampler configuration and the procedures for converting the Partisol FRM from a PM 2 5 to a PM 10 sampler 1 1 Partiso FRM PM 2 5 COMPONENTS This following components comprise the PM 2 5 WINS inlet configuration as shown in Figure I 1 PM 10 inlet Sample tube WINS impactor WINS adapter APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 2 Partisol FRM with modified PM 10 inlet and WINS impactor installed APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 1 2 Partiso FRM PM 10 Components The following components comprise the PM 10 inlet configuration as shown in Figure I 3 PM 10 inlet Sample tube Straight tube Straight tube adapter Figure l 3 Partisol FRM straight tube A straight tube adapter B sample tube C and original PM 10 inlet D APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 4 Partisol FRM with straight tube and original PM 10 inlet in stalled APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 1 3
27. The Set Flow parameter determines the flow rate volumet ric l min at which the hardware samples when in the Sampling Mode Section 5 3 This is identical to the Set Flow field of the Setup screen Section 5 2 The Filter Setup screen contains two user definable identi fication fields that are each 32 characters long Use the special Edit Mode function keys lt F8 lt gt Shift F3 and lt F9 gt gt Shift F4 to make changes to these fields The sampler stores these fields in each record of filter data Section 7 1 A number of function keys in the Browse Mode simplify the process of defining the Vv The Browse Mode sampling program function keys of the Filter Setup screen simplify the programming of the sampler lt F2 Next Hr gt Pressing this key causes the sampler to revise the values of the Start Time Start Date End Time and End Date param eters In this case the start time and date are set so that the unit begins sampling at the start of the next whole hour It automatically sets the ending time and date so that sampling takes place for the period defined by Def Dur in the Setup screen Section 5 1 lt F3 NextDay gt Pressing this key causes the sampler to revise the values of SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION the Start Time Start Date End Time and End Date param eters In this case these parameters are automatically set so that the unit begins sampling at the time specified by Def Star
28. a gravimetric method which utilizes a specially designed PM 2 5 sampler for particle collection the designated method is as follows RFPS 0498 117 Rupprecht amp Patashnick Company Incorporated Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler operated with software version 1 102 or 1 103 for continuous sample periods in accordance with the Model 2000 Instruction Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix L This method is available from Rupprecht amp Patashnick Company Inc R amp P Pace Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Patents Copyrights and Trademarks This instrumentation from Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc R amp P is covered by pending patents in the United States of America and other countries This documentation contains trade secrets and confidential information proprietary to R amp P The software supplied with the instrumentation documentation and any information contained therein may not be used duplicated or disclosed to anyone in whole or in part other than as authorized in a fully executed R amp P End User License Agreement or with the express written permission of R amp P Partisol and the rp logo are registered trademarks of Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Mention of specific product names other than R amp P products in thi
29. and begin the sampling run When the clock time equals the sample stop time the sampler will automatically end the sampling run and enter the Done Mode If a status condition occurred during the sampling run the Error Mode will display instead of the Done Mode Press lt F4 Run Stop gt to enter the Stop Mode before exchanging filter cassettes or retrieving data on the sampling run Pace 6 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 6 3 Post SAMPLING VERIFICATION AND DATA RETRIEVAL This section describes the procedures for verifying the sampling run status and retrieving the sampling run data NOTE Refer to Section 7 and 8 for more complete informa tion on verification and data retrieval Follow these steps to verify the sampling run and retrieve data from the unit 1 After the sampling run is complete press the lt RUN STOP gt key when in the Main screen to enter the Stop Mode 2 Remove the filter cassette in the carrier from the sampler by pulling on the handle of the filter exchange mechanism Place the entire assembly in a metal transport container 3 Check the sampling run status on the Main screen Note any status code other than OK 4 Press lt F3 Data gt to view the filter data from the sampling run Record data from the Filter Data screen Figure 6 7 onto a sam pling run log sheet if desired Figure 6 7 Filter Data screen Filter Data Rec 937 00
30. by R amp P in the original Partisol Sampler These include the following e A flow rate of 1 m h through a single filter e The use of standard 47 mm sample filters with a convenient filter exchange mechanism Full microprocessor control and data handling Active volumetric flow control The Partisol FRM Sampler contains the U S EPA designed PM 2 5 WINS Impactor which performs a 2 5 um cut of the incoming particulate matter before the sample stream passes through a 47 mm filter A modified R amp P PM 10 1st stage inlet is used at the entrance to the sampler to provide a pre cut at a 10 um particle size and to protect the sample path against precipitation The hardware also contains a straightforward filter exchange mechanism a microprocessor with battery backed internal data storage an active volumetric flow control system and a pump A fan located in the filter compartment is constantly turned on to ensure that the temperature of the sample filter does not deviate by more than 5 C from the ambient air temperature Menu driven software provides convenient access to sampler functions As with other manual sampling devices the filters used in the Partisol FRM Sampler must be conditioned and weighed before exposure and then conditioned and weighed again after use to determine the mass of the particulate matter collected during the 24 hour exposure time The Partisol hardware stores the data relevant to each 24 hour collection p
31. carefully before attempting safety standards are met operation of the Model 2000 sampler Once the sampling system has been wired to a before applying power to f ihe hardware main electrical source of the proper voltage in accordance with local standards power can be applied to the unit WARNING Use of the suppled 120 VAC three prong plug out of doors or in an uncontrolled interior environment may present a severe electrical shock hazard Follow these steps to turn on the sampler 1 Press the power switch on the main panel to its on 1 position to activate the sampler Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Pressing the on off button into the ON sA position I TM IR SAMPLER Pay SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Pace 4 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 2 If necessary turn the adjustment knob on the lower left hand corner of the keypad to adjust the contrast of the liquid crystal display LCD Once the power switch is pressed the pump in the hub unit may start up momentarily This is the default setting of the unit in case it is being turned on under extreme cold conditions where additional heat is necessary to warm the electronics 4 2 TITLE SCREEN The Title screen appears on the display of the sampler momentarily to identify the model number of the hardware and the revision number of the installed software Figure 4 2 During the time that the sampler disp
32. changes to be made to system parameters To enter the Edit Mode press the lt F1 Edit gt key Because many screens contain information such as flow rate set points that can only be changed when the sampler is in the Stop Operating Mode the hardware beeps if it cannot enter the Edit Mode In such a case the user must return to the Main screen and press lt F4 Run Stp gt before attempting to enter the Edit Mode in the desired screen The cursor changes from an wzder ine when it is in the Browse Mode to a arge square shape when the sampler is in the Edit Mode Many screens such as the Setup screen Figure 4 6 contain soft keys to decrement by larger or smaller amounts lt gt and lt gt respectively and to increment by larger or smaller amounts lt gt and lt gt respectively Numeric values can also be entered directly from the keypad The lt Bksp gt back space key erases previously typed characters Times expressed as hh mm or hh mm ss are edited as two or three separate sections and can be edited using the lt gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt keys or through direct keypad entry Use the arrow keys on the keypad to move from one part of the time field to another Dates expressed as yy mm dd are edited as three separate sections and can be changed using the lt gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt keys or through direct keypad entry Use the arrow keys on the keypad t
33. collector assembly Using a cotton swab clean the weep hole in the collector plate where the moisture runs into the moisture trap Remove the rain jar and clean it Inspect the brass nipple fitting on the rain jar to ensure tightness and non blockage Place a light coating of silicone grease on the cork gasket inside the cap of the rain jar Reinstall the rain jar onto the lower collector assembly Inspect the two inlet to inlet tube sealing O rings for wear Re place if necessary Plase a light coating of silicone grease on the two inlet to inlet tube sealing O rings to ensure that a proper seal is made when the PM 10 inlet is reinstalled on the sample inlet tube 10 Clean the threads on the top and bottom inlet assemblies 11 Reassemble the top and bottom inlet assemblies until the threads tighten Hand tighten only 12 Place the PM 10 inlet back on top of the sample inlet tube Take care not to damage the internal O rings NOTE For further information or parts please contact R amp P its distributors or representatives APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure H 2 Grasping the handle of the filter exchange mechanism Figure H 3 Pulling back ward on the handle of the filter exchange mechanism H 2 MAINTENANCE OF THE PM 2 5 WINS IMPACTOR The procedures below describe the removal cleaning and reinstallation
34. diagram shown in this figure SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 6 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 2 6 Assembly information for the optional Partisol Stand INSTRUCTIONS PARTISOL STAND ASSEMBLY PARTISOL STAND Ue ey AND BACK PARTISOL STAND TOP LEFT AND RIGHT PARTISOL STAND 36 002471 PARTISOL STAND BOTTOM FRONT AND BACK 36 002472 PARTISOL STAND BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT 21 001291 0012 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 4 20 x 3 4 LONG 21 001275 FLAT _ WASHER s 21 000907 0006 SOC BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1 4 20 x 3 8 LONG xrommvow y RO ANNNNANN NOTE HARDWARE ITEMS F AND G ARE USED FOR STAND ASSEMBLY HARDWARE ITEMS G AND H ARE USED TO SECURE HUB OR SATELLITE TO STAND SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 7 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 2 4 HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS A number of systems internal to the Partisol FRM Sampler are designed to maintain A fan and heater provide me re cooling and heating for the acceptable operating conditions within the hardware sampler Based upon the temperature measured on the interface circuit board in the electronics compartment the device either turns on a cooling fan if temperatures become warm or turns on a heater if temperatures drop This is done according to the following rules e The cooling fan in the pump compartment turns on if the temperature measured on the inter
35. from the current position of the viewing pointer to the last record when in the Filter Data screen Figure 8 1 or Interval Data screen Figure 8 3 Pressing lt F10 Output gt again prior to completing the download cancels the data transfer The following text describes the format of the fields contained in each record of filter and interval data downloaded by the sampler SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The sampler includes the status codes field and or power interruption fields only for the number of events that occurred 8 3 1 Format oF Fitter Data REcorps Each record of filter data contains the comma delimited data fields shown below Records are separated from each other by the carriage return ASCII 013 and line feed ASCII 010 characters ID1 or xx ID2 or xx Set Start Date yy mm dd Set Start Time hh mm Actual Start Date yy mm dd Actual Start Time hh mm Set Stop Date yy mm dd Set Stop Time hh mm Total Sample Time hh mm Average Flow Rate l min Flow Coefficient of Variation Sampled Volume m Minimum Ambient Temperature C Average Ambient Temperature C Maximum Ambient Temperature C Minimum Filter Temperature C Average Filter Temperature C Maximum Filter Temperature C Minimum Ambient Pressure mm Hg Aver
36. if it encountered a status condition during sample collection status code is not Ok or ifit encounters the flow rate deviation condition X Section 6 1 Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen with the hardware in this mode causes the sampler to return to the Stop Operating Mode NOTE Do not exchange filter cassettes with the sampler in this mode Return to the Stop Operating Mode before exchanging the collection media The sequence of steps required to operate the sampler are as follows Exchange the Filter and Define the Sampling Program With the hardware in the Stop Operating Mode define the sampling program in the Filter Setup screen Section 5 2 and install a new filter cassette Section 3 Press lt F4 Run Stp gt to Execute the Sampling Program Press lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen to enter the Wait Operating Mode The sampler automatically advances from this mode to the Sampling Operating Mode when it arrives at the starting time date Once sampling is complete the hardware proceeds to the Done or Error Operating Mode depending upon the existence of any status codes Press lt F4 Run Stp gt to Return to the Stop Operating Mode With the sampler in either the Done or Error Operating Mode press lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen to return to the Stop Operating Mode After SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 9 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5
37. initial filter weighing as found in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 and Section 11 3 Remove the filter from its petri dish 4 Weigh each filter at least once three times recommended re cording the mass in grams Figure 3 7 The average mass reading is the final filter weight W MM 5 Return the filter to its petri dish place the petri dish cover over it and store it for archival purposes 6 Document the relative humidity temperature date and time of the post collection weighing SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 7 The zero reading of the microbalance should be verified be tween each filter weighing 8 Determine the net mass filter loading DW by subtracting the average initial filter weight W g computed in step 3 of Section 3 3 from the final filter weight W g computed in step 4 above Ensure that the figures used in this computation were obtained from the same filter and balance SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 11 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 7 COMPUTATION OF Mass CONCENTRATION Compute the average mass concentration MC of PM 2 5 during the sampling period using the following formula with the information assembled above refer to 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 11 AW x 10 MC V where DW th
38. of the PM 2 5 WINS impactor H 2 1 Removine THE WINS Impactor Follow these steps to remove the WINS impactor from the sampler 1 Open the door of the Partisol FRM Sampler 2 Open the filter exchange mechanism by pulling on its handle Figures H 2 and H 3 APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure H 4 Removing the filter cassette carrier from the filter platform Figure H 5 Lifting the rollers through the guide slots 3 Release the handle and allow it to drop down 4 Remove the filter cassette carrier from the filter platform Figure H 4 d 5 Push the filter exchange mechanism toward the back slightly and lift the rollers through the slots in the left hand and right hand guides Figure H 5 6 Allow the filter platform to settle downward and remove the WINS impactor and adapter 7 Separate the adapter from the WINS impactor Figure H 6 APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure H 6 Adapter left and WINS impactor right H 2 2 CLEANING THE WINS MPACTOR Follow these steps to clean the WINS impactor 1 Unscrew the middle section of the WINS impactor to remove its top piece from its bottom piece This will expose the impactor assembly 2 Remove the impactor assembly from the bottom section of the WINS
39. personal computer is accom plished using a straight 9 to 9 pin cable that R amp P supplies as part of the sampler s basic configuration Figure C 3 9 Pin RS232 connector APPENDIX C HARDWARE CONNECTIONS Pace C 2 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix D Two Way Serial Communication The Partisol FRM Sampler supports advanced two way serial communication capa bilities through its implementation of the German automobile industry s AK Protocol Refer to Section 8 for a description of the RS232 Setup screen which determines the hardware and software communication parameters of the sampler Section 7 describes the fields downloaded when the user retrieves records from the filter data and interval data storage buffers using the ASTO command D 1 AK ProtocoL The AK Protocol for serial communication not only allows the user to query the present value of system variables remotely but also permits the user to change the values of system variables and download information from the sampler s internal data logger The AKCOMM software provided with the sampler uses this protocol for two way communication directly to a computer or through a modem The following commands of the AK Protocol are presented in detail in the following pages AREG Ask Register Command This allows the user to query the Partisol FRM Sampler for the current value of system variables Program Register Codes
40. press any key to reactivate the screen s backlighting e Ifthe sampler is left in the Edit Mode for more than five 5 minutes without any user keystrokes it automatically reverts to the Browse Mode Y The backlighting of the a LCD is turned off when the e Whenever the sampler remains in a screen other than the Main screen for sampler is left unattended longer than fifteen 15 minutes without any user keystrokes the hard for 15 minutes ware automatically reverts to the Main screen SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 12 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 6 OPERATION AFTER Power FAILURE The Partisol FRM Sampler performs the following actions upon resumption of power if the power failure occurs while the sampler is in its Sampling Operating Mode e If the power outage is longer than 60 sec the hardware registers a V V A large flow deviation status condition Section 7 1 and stores the starting time of the power spanning more than 60 failure in hh mm format in the current record of filter data Section 8 1 seconds causes sampling to be cut off prematurely e Ifthe ending time date is not yet reached upon resumption of the power supply the sampler continues its sampling program in the Sampling Operating Mode Otherwise it enters either the Done or Error Operating Modes depending upon the existence of any status conditions Y Ensure that the sampler
41. press the lt ENTER gt key The Partisol FRM will calculate the flow in I min If you are not using the Streamline FTS determine the flow in actual volumetric l min using the external flow meter 10 Verify either that the displayed Streamline FTS Flow or the mea sured flow is within 5 of the value displayed in the Flow Rate field of the Audit screen If this is not the case the sampler requires calibration Service Manual 11 The performance verification is now complete Return to the Main screen by pressing the lt ESC gt key twice 12 Restore the sampling hardware to its original state by removing the flow metering hardware and reinstalling the PM 10 inlet on the sample tube Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the installed filter SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 6 5 Filter Setup screen SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION 6 2 PROGRAMMING SAMPLER SETUP This section describes the procedures for programming the sampler for a sampling run A filter cassette with a 47 mm filter must be installed in the hardware before starting the sampling run NOTE Refer to Section 5 of this manual for more detailed information on programming sampler setup Follow these steps to program the sampler for sampling 1 Ifthe sampler is not in the Stop Mode press the lt RUN STOP gt key when in the Main screen to enter th
42. stream at a constant vo umerric flow rate 16 7 l min default through the use of ambient temperature and pressure sensors The accumulator minimizes pulsations caused by the vacuum pump while the pump built into the Partisol FRM Sampler is the same highly reliable model built into the original Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler The Partisol FRM Sampler maintains a constant volumetric flow rate at the set point entered by the user usually 16 7 l min and reports sampled volumes m in volumetric terms in accordance with new U S EPA guidelines The sampling system determines the ambient temperature and pressure for flow rate calculations through the use of sensors that continually provide updated information to the microprocessor system The mass flow controller in the Partisol FRM Sampler is calibrated at a temperature of 0 C and pressure of 1 atmosphere 1013 2 millibars or 760 mm Hg For the device to sample at the correct volumetric flow rate it makes use of the measured ambient temperature and pressure Using this information the microprocessor calculates the correct mass flow set point Flow Rate p required to achieve the desired volumetric flow setting 273 15 Ave Pres Flow Rattan Flow Rate x x Ave Temp 273 15 760 where Flow Rate p Control set point of the mass flow meter equivalent flow at 0 C and atmosphere Flow Rate Volumetric flow rate set point l min as entered by the user in the Setup Scr
43. temperature displayed as Ambient Temp in the Audit screen is within 2 C of the measured tem perature If this is not the case perform the ambient temperature calibration procedure Section 11 SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 3 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 2 FiLTER TEMPERATURE AUDIT Follow these steps to perform a filter temperature audit NOTE Refer to Section 6 of the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook for further information on the filter temperature audit 1 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 2 Determine the current temperature C at the location of the sample filter in the Partisol FRM Sampler using an external thermometer C 5 9 x F 32 3 Verify that the value for temperature displayed as Filter Temp in the Audit screen is within 2 C of the measured temperature If this is not the case perform the filter temperature calibration procedure Section 11 SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 4 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 3 Pressure AupitT Follow these steps to perform an ambient pressure audit 1 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 2 Determine the current ambient station pressure in mm Hg
44. the lt F5 gt function key to access the lt F10 Output gt function key All interval data from the current record displayed in the screen to the last record will automatically download from the sampler to the PC Figure 6 8 Interval Data Screen Interval Data Rec 5674 Time 10 35 96 11 07 Average Amb Temp 17 2 C Average Filt Temp 17 4 C Average Amb Pres 760 mmHg Average Flow 16 7 1 min FiltDat Function Keys in Browse Mode FiltDat Last Output SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 Save the transferred data to the PC 12 Disconnect the RS232 cable 13 Press the lt ESC gt key twice to return to the Main screen 14 Perform any necessary scheduled maintenance 15 Insert a new filter cassette assembly with a 47 mm filter into the filter exchange mechanism Push the handle to raise the plat form and enclose the filter cassette in the sampling position SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION PAGE 6 9 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The sampler displays the current status code in the upper left hand corner of the Main Screen and several other screens VY A heater in the instru ment electroni
45. the sample tube SECTION 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 6 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 Figure 10 3 Audit screen with System does not support auto leak check message Press the lt F5 LeakCk gt soft function key If the sampler does not support the automatic external leak check function it will display a System does not support auto leak check message Figure 10 3 If your sampler displays this message go to Section 10 2 4 2 If the sampler does support an automatic external leak check function go to step 6 Audit Amb Temp 25 4C Amb Pres 753 mmHg Filt Temp 25 6C Sys Pres N A m Hg FTS Pres 0 00inH20 Cur Flow 0 3 l min FTS Flow 0 00 l min System does not support auto leak check Peace varve Pomp re 6 7 8 9 Press the lt ENTER gt key Turn the valve on the flow audit adapter to its closed position Figure 10 2 Press the lt ENTER gt key Shut off the flow to the flow controller assembly by turning the manual shut off valve flow control manual valve that is attached to the large air filter on the left hand side of the manifold in the hub This corresponds to location A in Figure 10 4 SECTION 10 Routine MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 7 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 10 4 Flow control manual valve
46. the sampler s original flow design value 16 7 l min to within 5 calibrate the external flow meter 22 Return to the Main screen by pressing the lt ESC gt key twice 23 Remove the flow metering hardware 24 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the end of the sample tube 25 Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the 47 mm filter SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 13 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 6 INTERNAL LEAK TEST Follow these steps to perform an internal leak check 1 Clean the filter cassette with a clean cloth and alcohol to remove any oil or other material 2 Insert a leak check disk 36 004768 into the filter cassette 3 Install the filter cassette into the sampler and push on the handle to move the filter cassette into the sampling position 4 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 5 Press lt F2 Valve gt 6 Press lt F3 Pump gt 7 Shut off the flow to the flow controller assembly by turning the manual shut off valve flow control manual valve that is attached to the large air filter on the left hand side of the manifold in the hub This corresponds to location A in Figure 10 4 8 Record the reading on the vacuum gauge 9 Shut off the flow to the pump by turning the other manual shut off valve pump manual valve located on the bottom
47. this parameter to simplify sample programming in the Filter Setup screen Section 5 2 The default value of 0 causes sampling to begin at midnight by default The Def Dur parameter establishes the default sampling duration hh mm of samples collected by the Partisol unit The sampler uses this parameter to simplify sample pro gramming in the Filter Setup Screen Section 5 2 The default value of 24 causes the sampling duration to be 24 hours by default The FTS Constant parameter is the Streamline Flow Trans fer Standard m calibration constant The Streamline FTS can be used for verifying and calibrating the Partisol FRM sampler flow The sampler uses this constant to convert flow from inches H O into l min The FTS Constant b parameter is the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard b calibration constant The Streamline FTS can be used for verifying and calibrating the Partisol FRM sampler flow The sampler uses this constant to convert flow from inches H O into l min Pace 5 2 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Soft Ver R amp P increments the software version number when it issues new releases of the Partisol FRM operating software Refer to Appendix E for instructions to upgrade the system soft ware This field is not editable Ser Num The Ser Num field contains a shortened version of the sampler s serial number or other identifying information Y Password protection preven
48. time date is reached the unit automati cally enters the Done Operating Mode if the current status code is Ok or enters the Error Operating Mode if the sampler has encountered a status condition Section 6 1 If the measured flow rate deviates from its set point by 10 or more for 60 sec the sampler automatically enters Pace 5 7 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 5 3 Overview of the sampler s operating modes Define Sampling Program Define the sampling program in Stop STOP the Filter Setup Screen and Operating Mode exchange the sample filter when the sampler is in the Stop Operating Mode Initiate Sampling Program Press lt F4 Run Stp gt After defining the sampling program press lt F4 Run Stp gt in Main Screen in the Main Screen to initiate the program The system then enters the Wait or Sampling Operating Modes Wait to Begin Collection Wait WAIT The sampler resides in the Wait Operating Mode Operating Mode until the starting time date is reached Sample Collection If the current time is between Sampling SAMP the starting and ending time Operating Mode date the device samples ambient air Termination Conditions In the absence of any status conditions the sampler enters the Done Operating Mode after the ending time date is reached Otherwise it enters the Err
49. 00 96 11 05 Min Ave Max 0 00 96 11 05 AmbT 11 5 16 8 21 9 0 00 96 11 06 FltT 11 6 17 0 22 4 24 00 Pres 759 760 761 TempDiff 0 8 AveFlow 16 7 Vol 24 0 14 07 96 11 05 CV 0 1 7 PwrDat IntvDat Function Keys in Browse Mode PwrDat IntvDat Last Output The sampler displays the following filter data fields in the Filter Data screen Stat The Stat field in the upper left hand corner of the screen shows the status conditions encountered dur ing and after the exposure of the sample filter A value of Ok indicates that the sampler did not V The hardware stores one z s record of filler data foreach encounter any status conditions and Section 7 1 collection filter exposed contains a listing of the single letter status codes that may be displayed in this field Rec The number ofthe current record is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen Set The Set field displays the starting time date hh mm yy mm dd entered by the user SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Strt Stop Tot TempDiff AmbT FItT Pres AveFlow Vol CV SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA The Strt field shows the actual starting time date hh mm yy mm dd at which the unit began sam pling The Stop field indicates the actual ending time date hh mm yy mm dd at which the s
50. 07 Def Dur 24 00 Set Flow 16 71 min Std Temp 99 9 Std Press 99 9 FTS Const M 0 0000 Soft Ver 1 202 FTS Const B 0 0000 SerNum 1001 Function Keys in Browse Mode Paw i Function Keys in Edit Mode The following describes the use of the lt SHIFT gt key to switch between soft key menu lines gt The first line of the soft key menu is currently being displayed Press lt SHIFT gt to toggle to the second line of the soft key menu Once this occurs the lt symbol appears in its place This procedure applies when in the Browse Mode and Edit Mode lt The second line of the soft key menu is currently being displayed Press lt SHIFT gt to toggle to the first line of the soft key menu Once this occurs the gt symbol appears in its place This procedure applies when in the Browse Mode avd Edit Mode For the descriptive purposes of this manual the soft keys on the second line of the soft key menu are identified as F6 to F10 SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Pace 4 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler vY Use the arrow keys to move from one field to another while remaining in the Edit Mode Y Leave the Edit Mode by pressing lt ENTER gt to save changes or lt ESC gt to disregard changes 4 5 Epit Mope The Partisol Sampler normally operates in the Browse Mode which enables the user to navigate among all of its screens but does not allow any
51. 20 004996 59 004648 0001 59 004648 0005 59 004648 0010 30 005 147 0005 36 004768 30 002566 38 004892 57 004006 55 004289 22 0002853 3036 32 004294 59 004292 59 004792 0100 57 004742 22 00485 1026 22 000485 1036 Aside from the 47 mm collection filters and 37 mm WINS impactor filters used in the Partisol FRM Sampler the only regular consumable item in the hardware is the large in line filter located in the pump compartment This item should be exchanged every six months Large in line filter 32 002643 The batteries on the computer board at the back of the electronics compartment must be exchanged as needed The computer board uses a 25 mm diameter round battery Panasonic CR2330 and a socket battery at location U4 Dallas Semiconductor DS1213C Round battery for computer board Battery for socket at U4 APPENDIX F CONSUMABLES AND PARTS 06 002545 06 002565 Pace F 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Perform the following procedures to check these batteries 1 Measure the voltage across the ground GND test point in the center of the interface board and the top surface of the round battery on the computer board This voltage should be at least 2 5 VDC 2 Measure the voltage across pins 14 and 28 on U4 for part number 06 002565 This voltage should be at least 2 5 VDC APPENDIX F CONSUMABLES AND PARTS Pace F 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol
52. 232 Setup Baud Rate 9600 Config 8 N 1 XOn XOff Cont OFF AK Station 52 4 AK Channel 75048 Ko AK Append 13010 Function Keys in Browse Mode Function Keys in Edit Mode The RS232 Setup screen Figure 9 1 contains the following user definable fields Baud Rate vY The Baud Rate Config and XOn XOff Cont param eters must match the settings of the personal computer or other serial Config device connected to the sampler XOn XOff Cont AK Station Y The sampler only uses the AK Station AK Channel and AK Append parameters when using the AK Protocol described in Appendix D SeEcTION 9 Data OUTPUT This is the data transmission rate baud bits per second Use the lt F2 gt and lt F3 gt keys to select the appropriate baud rate when in the Edit Mode The default setting of this parameter is 9600 This parameter represents the data transfer format data bits parity stop bits Use the lt F2 gt and lt F3 gt keys to select between 8 N 1 and 7 E 1 when in the Edit Mode The default setting of this parameter is 8 N 1 8 stop bits no parity 1 stop bit The user may turn software data flow control on or off by pressing the lt F2 gt and lt F3 gt keys when in the Edit Mode The default setting of this parameter is OFF This is the ASCII code for the one digit Station Number used by the AK Protocol Appendix D The default
53. 5 Setup gt when in the Main screen Figure 4 3 to enter the Setup screen All of the fields in the Setup screen with the exception of the software version number are editable when the instrument is in the Stop Operating Mode SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 1 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler The following fields make up the Setup screen Cur Time Y The sampler only allows changes to these param eters if it is in the Stop Operating Mode Section Cur Date 5 3 Set Flow Def Start Y The DefStart and DefDur parameters simplify the definition of sampling programs in the Filter Setup Def Dur Screen Section 5 2 FTS Const m FTS Const b SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION The Cur Time parameter is the current local time or other standard time selected by the user expressed as hh mm ss When editing this parameter treat each part of the time as a separate field The Cur Date parameter is the current local date expressed as yy mm dd When editing this parameter treat each part of the date as a separate field The Set Flow parameter defines the flow rate volumetric 1 min at which the device draws a sample when it is in the Sampling Operating Mode Section 5 3 This is identical to the Set Flow field in the Filter Setup Screen Section 5 2 The Def Start parameter sets the default start time hh mm of samples collected by the unit The sampler uses
54. 8 The Channel Number is always 2 digits in length Optional Up to 3 ASCII codes can be added to response from instrument In this case lt CR gt and lt LF gt ASCII codes 013 and 010 are appended to the response Enter 0 if nothing is to be appended Transmission to Instrument Response from Instrument Tove eame oessrpton fe noen eror Dessrpton 4 4 4 os Ask Storage command Enter the number of records to be downloaded from storage in bytes 11 to 13 below e k 2 digit Channel Number as defined 13010 4 digit Ask Storage command Number of current status conditions 3 Records to be downloaded from storage This can be smaller than requested number due to end of file Storage marker moved to after last lt ETX gt record transmitted Not right filled lt CR gt ASCII code 003 lt LF gt by RS Para 2 The number of records to be downloaded from the instrument s storage Downloading begins at the storage marker which can be set using the SSTO command SET CURRENT DATA STORAGE BUFFER 1 in PRC 38 Filter Data 2 in PRC 38 Interval Data n lt ETX gt lt CR gt Up to 3 digits appended to the end of the response transmission according to the entry for RS Para 3 A m 4H ono gt Vv he instrument then transmits the number of storage records shown in response bytes 10 to 12 above Each record is followed by lt CR gt lt LF gt Refer to Section 7 for the ormat of the dow
55. A and CE equivalent electrical and safety approvals An analog output of 0 5 VDC indicates the current flow rate and the existence of any status conditions A bidirectional RS232 interface for data transfer to or from a PC or other digital device allows interval and filter data to be retrieved conveniently The sampler s standard configuration includes basic PC based commu nication software for bidirectional information exchange with the system Pace 1 4 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 ORGANIZATION OF MANUAL This manual is divided into sections with each treating a different topic The first parts deal with the setup of the system s hardware and software while the later sections describe the more advanced features of the Partisol FRM Sampler The user should read and implement the procedures discussed in the earlier sections before using the functions detailed later in the manual The following listing provides an overview of the topics handled in each section of this manual Section 1 Introduction This section introduces the user to the advanced features of the Partisol FRM Sampler and describes the flow configuration of the system It also discusses the flow control scheme used in the hardware Section 2 Hardware Installation This section sets forth the instructions for setting up the sampling hardware along with its optional stand Section 3 Fil
56. ATING INFORMATION Pace 7 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 7 2 STATISTICS SCREEN The Statistics screen Figure 7 1 displays more detailed operational information than is Shown on the sampler s Main screen Press lt F2 Stats gt when in the Main screen to display the Statistics screen This screen does not contain any editable fields Figure 7 1 Statistics Stat Ok Statistics Mode SAMP Screen Current Time 19 36 96 11 07 Inst Temp 27 3 Filt Fan ON Amb Temp 23 2 Encl Fan ON Filt Temp 23 6 Heater OFF Amb Pres 760 Cur Flow 16 7 Version 1 202 The Statistics screen contains the following fields Stat The current status code Section 7 1 Mode The current operating mode Section 5 3 Current Time The current time and date as determined by the system s battery backed clock The user may reset the time date in the Setup Screen Section 5 1 in the Stop Operating Mode Inst Temp The current temperature C of the instrument electronics Amb Temp The current ambient air temperature C Filt Temp The current filter temperature C as measured within cm of the center of the sample filter Amb Pres The current ambient pressure absolute mm Hg Cur Flow The current sample flow rate volumetric l min SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION Pace 7 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Filt Fan Encl F
57. Air Sampler returning to this state exchange the sample filter and define the sampling program for the next filter to be exposed The sampler completes the information recorded for each exposed filter in the filter storage buffer Section 8 1 when the user returns the sampler to the Stop Operating Mode from one of its operational modes Wait Sampling Done and Error SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 10 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 4 TURNING OFF THE PARTISOL FRM SAMPLER Follow these steps to turn off the hardware 1 Display the Main screen by pressing lt ESC gt repeatedly if neces sary Y Ensure that the sampler y is in the Stop Operating 2 Ifthe device is 7o in the Stop Operating Mode press lt F4 Run Mode before turning off the Stp gt to enter the Stop Operating Mode power 3 Press the power switch on the main panel of the Partisol FRM Sampler into its OFF 0 position Figure 4 1 SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 11 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 5 AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OF Enit MODES AND SCREENS The Partisol FRM Sampler takes a number of actions automatically during periods of inactivity e Anytime more than fifteen 15 minutes pass since the last keystroke was entered on the keypad the backlighting of the LCD liquid crystal display dims When this occurs
58. Appendix B EREG Enter Register Command This allows the user to assign a new value to any system variable Great care must be exercised in using this command as the value of variables should only be changed when the unit is in the appropriate operating mode ASTO Ask Storage Command This allows the user to download a specified number of records from the internal data logger from the current position of the AK storage pointer The initial location of this storage pointer is defined by the SSTO command The values contained on each line of output are delimited by commas and are described in detail in Section 7 SSTO Set Storage Command This allows the user to change the location of the AK storage pointer in the internal data logger and is used in conjunction with the ASTO command described above The AK storage pointer is always located just following the last record transmitted through the RS 232 port via the AK Protocol If the circular buffer overwrites APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Pace D 1 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler this location or if the ASTO or SSTO commands have not been used the AK storage pointer resides at the oldest record in the internal database IMPORTANT NOTE The Partisol FRM Sampler contains two internal databases one for filter data and the other for interval data Section 7 When downloading stored infor mation using the ASTO and SSTO com
59. CONVERTING THE PARTISOL FRM FRom A PM 2 5 SAMPLER To A PM 10 SAMPLER Follow these steps to convert a PM 2 5 sampler to a PM 10 sampler 1 Open the Partisol FRM enclosure door to access the filter ex change mechanism 2 Pull the filter exchange mechanism toward you to open the filter exchange mechanism 3 Lift the rollers through the slots in the left hand and right hand guides Figure I 5 Figure l 5 Opening the filter exchange mechanism 4 Allow the filter platform to settle downward and remove the WINS impactor and adapter by pulling them straight downward 5 Remove the PM 10 inlet from the sample downtube by pulling it straight upward 6 Remove the WINS adapter Figure l 6 from the WINS impactor and attach it to the straight tube APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 6 Adapter for the WINS impactor and straight tube 7 Install the straight tube with the adapter into the Partisol FRM enclosure by pushing them straight upward until they hit a stop Figure l 7 Figure l 7 Straight tube and adapter installed inside the enclosure APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 8 Install a filter carrier with filter cassette into the filter exchange mechanism and close the mechanism by pushing the handle toward the back of the enclosur
60. CV value shown in the Filter Data screen If this value is greater than 4 4 the sampler dis plays the C status code Section 6 1 The Power Outages screen Figure 8 2 contains the following additional information for each record of filter data Rec Times ID1 ID2 Figure 8 2 Power Outages screen 53 XX XX XX XX XX IDI 96 ID2 00154 The number of the current record is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen The screen contains up to ten time fields hh mm that indicate the starting time of all power outages longer than 60 sec that occur during sampling The ID1 and ID2 fields display the user defined information entered prior to sampling in the Filter Setup Screen Section 5 2 Power Outages Misc Rec 937 XX XX XX XX Function Keys in Browse Mode FiltDat IntvDat FiltDat IntvDat Last The soft keys of the Filter Data screen and Power Outages screen have the following effects upon the location of the viewing pointer lt F6 First gt lt F2 gt lt F3 gt lt F9 Last gt SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA First record One record to the left One record to the right Last record Pace 8 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Pressing lt F10 Output gt when in the Filter Data screen allows the user to download records from the current positio
61. ION Pace D 7 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Pace D 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix E Installing New System Software The software that operates the Partisol FRM Sampler is stored on a hardware component known as an electrically erasable programmable read only memory EPROM chip Software upgrade kits which include the EPROM and installation instructions can be ordered from R amp P with the following part number Partisol FRM EPROM upgrade kit 59 005 146 OFRM Other equipment required to install the EPROM include a ground strap R amp P part 13 002601 and EPROM extraction tool R amp P part 12 002579 which also can be ordered from R amp P Follow these steps to install new system software IMPORTANT Be sure to download any important data contained in the internal data logger before executing these steps 1 Attach one end of the ground strap around your wrist Attach the other end of the strap to a ground source such as the Partisol enclosure 2 Record the values in the Offset and Span columns of the Calibration screen Section 10 3 With the system in its Stop Operating Mode turn off the hub unit at the power switch next to the keypad and unplug the sampler 4 Open the electrical compartment behind the keypad
62. N N N N N N N not editable N A 1 A A A A A A A 20 A A A 2 not editable Stop EAE EATE ETEA AEA 0 86400 0 1 45E7 86400 86400 0 2 147E9 Stop Stop Stop anytime Pace B 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Program register codes PRCs whose values are defined by codes are detailed below PRC 3 Operating Mode 0 U Nee PRC 4 Status Code 0 amp H1 amp H2 amp H4 amp H8 amp H10 amp H20 amp H40 amp H80 amp H100 The current status code is the sum of all conditions that currently apply STOP WAIT SAMP DONE ERR a ee ae S Stop Wait Sampling Done Error No Status Conditions Flow Rate Flow Cutoff Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure Filter Temperature Instrument Electronics Temperature Power Outage Voltage Elapsed Sampling Time Coefficient of Variation PRC 38 Storage Download Type Filter Data Interval Data 1 2 APPENDIX B PROGRAM REGISTER CODES QrReANH OS 64 128 256 Pace B 2 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix C Hardware Connections The Partisol FRM Air Sampler contains two connectors for communicating analog and serial information with external devices Figure C 1 Pin assign ments of user output User Output This 4 pin connector located on the back panel of connector the sampler transmits an ana
63. Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Operating Manual 42 004298 Revision B November 2004 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc All rights reserved Specifications terms and pricing are subject to change Not all products are available in all countries Please consult your local sales representative for details Thermo Fisher Scientific Air Quality Instruments 27 Forge Parkway Franklin MA 02038 1 508 520 0430 www thermo com aqi WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them Further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific s compliance with these Directives the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www thermo com WEEERoHS Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler U S EPA Reference Method Designation RFPS 0498 117 Notice is hereby given that the EPA in accordance with 40 CFR 40 Part 53 has designated a new reference method for the measuring mass concentrations of particulate matter as PM 2 5 in ambient air The new reference method is
64. RATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 4 FILTER TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Follow these steps to calibrate the filter temperature NOTE Refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 6 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform a filter temperature calibration 3 When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and lt F2 Calib gt to display the Calibration screen Figure 11 3 4 Determine the current temperature C at the location of the sample filter in the Partisol FRM Sampler using an external thermometer C 5 9 x F 32 5 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode and move the cursor to the row labeled FItT under the Act actual column 6 Enter the current filter temperature C and press the lt ENTER gt key If necessary use the lt F6 gt key to enter negative tempera tures when in the Edit Mode 7 Upon receiving the actual temperature the system s microproces sor automatically computes the Span value for the filter temperature Record this value for future reference NOTE Ifthe instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Span value for the filter temperature you may enter it directly in the Span column when in the Edit Mode SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 9
65. S Figure 11 5 to calibrate the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 7 If you are not useing the the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FTS to calibrate the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 14 SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 11 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 11 5 Calibrating the sampler s flow using the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FTS 7 Press the lt ESC gt key to display the Setup screen 8 Press lt F1 Edit gt 9 Press the arrow keys to scroll down to the FTS CONST field 10 Enter the m constant from the FTS Calibration sheet 11 Enter the b constant from the FTS Calibration sheet 12 Press the lt ENTER gt key 13 Press lt F2 Calib gt to return to the Calibration screen 14 Attach the Streamline FTS or other flow metering device to the sample tube Other flow meters may require the use of the flow audit adapter which should be installed with its valve open 15 Leave the pump turned off If it is currently on press lt F7 Flow gt to turn it off 16 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode and move the cursor to the row labeled Flow under the Act actual column 17 Enter 0 in this position and press the lt ENTER gt key This causes the microprocessor to compute the Offset value which is the zero offset value for the mass flow controller Record this v
66. SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 4 Immediately place each weighed filter into an open filter cassette R amp P part number 59 004648 Figure 3 2 and then close the filter cassette by snapping its top part onto the bottom section Ensure that the top and bottom pieces of the cassette are pushed to gether completely Figure 3 2 47 mm filter placed in the bottom section of a filter cassette The top part of the cassette is shown on the right hand side 5 Place the filter cassette with its 47 mm filter installed into the filter cassette carrier 55 004847 and place the entire assembly into the metal transport container Figure 3 3 as specified in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 The container should be identified appropriately using a sticker or other system and should contain a foam liner to ensure a snug fit Figure 3 3 Filter cassette carrier in transport con tainer SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler y meae iinoa 6 aaa cok relative humidity temperature date and time of the from the sampling site using initial weighing an ee transport 7 The zero reading of the microbalance should be verified be ere tween each filter weighing SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 5 Revision B 001 Operating
67. Sampler seeen 5 11 5 5 Automatic Switching of Edit Modes and Screens 4 5 12 5 6 Operation After Power Failure seeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 5 13 5 7 Password Protection 0 eeeeeecceeeceeceeeeeeeaeeeaeeaeeeaeeees 5 14 5 7 1 Turning On Password Protection scacsiectisccteveias 5 14 5 7 2 Turning Off Password Protection sssisisatccenuccisnesennenencles 5 14 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Table of Contents continued SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION 2 ssessseeceieedsecccteacsteessdceesctdeidtesstedsssdeeeesiadecess 6 1 6 1 Pre Sampling Verification cccesnasucsnccenianensnaeneneteunadempnstemeacaansene 6 1 6 2 Programming Sampler Setup ssssisiririinieiiiiiiidiiinridosninnnas 6 5 6 3 Post Sampling Verification and Data Retrieval 5 6 7 SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION cccccccessesseseceeceeeceecaeaeeeeeeees 7 1 7 1 Status Codes oo cccccccessesecceceeeceesseseeeeeeeeeseeeeseesaeaessesseeeess 7 1 7 2 Statistics SCrSeOM esc svedcnesaeveces sade xweavexcesegecssdesonngsnadevacescuecseexenven 7 3 7 3 Diagnostics SCreeMsncccrecnsorap no a a 7 5 SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA c ccsesseseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeenes 8 1 8 1 Filter Data x scssicncsdsgacdsdessansssnneadees denpageuendersededensauacscersadedaccedecussns 8 2 8 2 Interval Data Ie eee ee eee er eer er a 8 6 8 3 Downloading Stored Data secs e
68. TION 1 INTRODUCTION Section 8 Viewing and Transmitting Stored Data Interval and filter data stored internally may be viewed on the sampler s screen or may be downloaded through the RS232 port This section describes the type of operational information stored internally as well as the means by which this information can be transmitted to external devices Section 9 Data Output The Partisol FRM Sampler transmits current flow rate and operational information through an analog output channel and can provide digital data through its bidirec tional RS232 port This section provides the information necessary to make effective use of these data output possibilities Section 10 Routine Maintenance and Verification Procedures This section describes the steps taken to verify the sampler s performance as well as the procedures involved in maintaining the consistent operation of the hardware Section 11 Calibration Procedures This section sets forth the procedures involved in calibrating the ambient temperature sensor ambient pressure sensor filter temperature sensor and the automatic mass flow controller of the sampler Section 12 Resetting the Sampler This section describes the means by which the user can reset the instrument s parameter set points and internal data storage Appendix A Overview of Software Screens This appendix displays the menu tree of the Partisol FRM Sampler as well as all display screens of the software Appen
69. TION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE 0ccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeessennaaeeeeeeeeess 3 1 3 1 Filter Handling and Initial Inspection 2 ce ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 3 1 3 2 Initial Filter Equilibration cccccccccccceccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 3 2 3 3 Initial Filter Weighing 32 ccecct aeastonccents inca gunctecdenaniacsniencbececdavedeans 3 3 3 4 Filter EX CANS 5 icsiccnpttanigus deootdarat temaiacedondiiguvexaatateanedixguaencnts 3 6 3 5 Post Collection Equilibration ccccseeeecceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 3 9 3 6 Post Collection Wein 20 3 ccecctcsdiavesivediaconaterlemierdaent 3 10 3 7 Computation of Mass Concentration cceceecceseceeeeeeeees 3 12 SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW u ccceccessesscecceesesssseeeessseesseeessenseeeeesessseenees 4 1 4 1 Turning On the Partisol FRM Sampler ssec 4 1 4 2 Title SCS ii sisscvsdsctacecvesrecsevesecnteresnetateomemavaeiesndvaawieanetens 4 2 4 3 Main Screen cccceceeseeeececcacceaecaeeeaeecececeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 4 3 4 4 Navigating Among Screens sisissiccacsaccisstveccinvontadearsiiondenecuateced 4 6 4 5 Edit Mod onnon aa N E 4 9 SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION cccccceececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetess 5 1 5 1 Setup SCIEON ennaa ads EEEE EEN 5 1 5 2 Filter Set p Sreem crei aaa REESE 5 4 5 3 Operational MOdeS cecceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeseaeeeeaaneaaeeaeeeeeees 5 7 5 4 Turning off the Partisol FRM
70. ace 11 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 6 FLow CALIBRATION The temperature and pressure calibrations described above zus be performed before performing the flow calibration In addition the leak check discussed in Section 9 2 4 must also be undertaken before executing the following instructions The Partisol FRM Sampler supports both a single point and five point flow calibra tion routine refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 6 R amp P recommends that the user perform the flow calibration whenever the sampler has been transported any electromechanical maintenance has been done or the sampler flow deviates from the set flow by 5 The sampler should be calibrated at least once per calendar year 11 6 1 SincLe Point FLow CALIBRATION Follow these steps to perform the single point flow calibration 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform a single point flow calibration 3 Remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler 4 Install a filter cassette containing a 47 mm filter into the filter holding mechanism This filter will be thrown away at the end of this flow calibration 5 When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and then lt F2 Calib gt to display the Calibration screen Figure 11 3 6 If you are using the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FT
71. age Ambient Pressure mm Hg Maximum Ambient Pressure mm Hg Maximum Temperature Differential C Date of Maximum Temp Differential yy mm dd Time of Maximum Temp Differential hh mm Status Codes xxx Beginning Time of Power Interruption hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 2 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 3 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 4 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 5 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 6 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 7 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 8 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 9 hh mm see below Beginning Time of Power Interruption 10 hh mm see below SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 9 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler The number of fields in each record of filter data varies depending upon the number of status codes and or power interruptions recorded If the sampler did not experience any status codes or power interruptions during sampling the sampler omits all of the status codes and power interruption fields Otherwise filter data records contain fields for only the number of status codes and or power interruptions encountered 8 3 2 Format oF InteRVAL Data RECORDS Each record of interval data contains the comma delimited data
72. ains a slot and hole that fit into the appropriate locations of the lower part of the filter exchange mechanism 8 Push the handle of the filter exchange mechanism toward the back of the instrument to raise the filter platform and enclose the filter cassette Figures 3 4 and 3 5 9 Press lt F1 FiltSet gt in the Main screen to enter the Filter Setup screen Section 5 2 Change the parameters shown in this screen to define the sampling program of the newly installed filter 10 Return to the Main screen Section 4 3 by pressing lt ESC gt one or more times SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 Press lt F4 Run Stp gt to leave the Stop Operating Mode and enter either the Wait or Sampling Operating Mode Section 5 3 The unit will automatically execute the sampling program defined in the Filter Setup screen of step 9 above 12 If an exposed filter was removed from the sampler in step 4 above press lt F3 Data gt in the Main screen to view the data for the removed filter in the Filter Data screen Section 8 1 Press lt F2 gt if necessary to view the appropriate record of filter data 13 Record the information required for data computation and quality assurance purposes At a minimum this would usually include the volume sampled Vol the flow rate coefficient of variation CV the total sampling time Tot the larg
73. alue for future reference 18 Turn on the pump by pressing lt F7 Flow gt SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 12 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 19 Press lt F8 DecrFlow gt to continuously decrease the flow lt F9 HoldFlow gt to maintain the current flow rate and lt F10 IncrFlow gt to continuously increase the flow until the flow rate displayed in the Calc column of the Calibration screen is approximately 16 7 l min 20 Determine the flow in actual l min using the external flow meter If you are using the Streamline FTS go to step 21 If you are not using the Streamline FTS go to step 23 21 Enter the pressure inches H O in the FTS Pres field by press ing lt F1 Edit gt entering the value using the keypad then pressing the lt ENTER gt key The sampler will calculate the volumetric flow in l min 22 If you are using the Streamline FTS the sampler will automatically display the calculated flow in the ACT field and compute the Span value The Span value is the span offset value for the mass flow controller Record this value for future reference Go to step 25 NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Offset and Span values for the flow you may enter these values directly when in the Edit Mode 23 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode and moving the cursor to the row labeled F
74. ample tube If you are using the Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FTS to audit the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 5 If you are not using the Streamline FTS to audit the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler go to step 13 Press the lt ESC gt key to display the Setup screen When in the Setup screen press lt F1 EDIT gt Press the down lt gt arrow to display the FTS CONST m field Locate the m constant on the FTS Calibration sheet and enter it into the FTS CONST m field Press the down lt gt arrow to display the FTS CONST b field Locate the b constant on the FTS Calibration sheet and enter it into the FTS CONST b field Press the lt ENTER gt key Press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Go to step 13 If you are using the Streamline FTS to audit the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler install the Streamline FTS onto the end of the sample tube Figure 10 5 If you are not using the Streamline FTS to audit the flow of the Partisol FRM Sampler you may need to install the flow audit adapter 57 000618 onto the end of the sample tube Figure 10 2 If you will be using the flow audit adapter ensure that you install it onto the end of the sample tube with its valve in the open position SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 11 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 10 5 Streaml
75. an Heater Version The current operating status of the fan in the filter compart ment ON or OFF The current operating status of the fan in the pump compart ment ON or OFF The current operating status of the heater in the electronics compartment ON or OFF The revision number of the system s operating software Press the lt ESC gt key to return to the Main screen from the Statistics screen SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION Pace 7 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 6 2 Diagnostics Screen 7 3 DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN The Diagnostics screen Figure 7 2 displays more low level operational information about the Partisol FRM Sampler When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and then lt F3 Diag gt to display the Diagnostics screen The Service Manual 42 004278 of the Partisol FRM Sampler contains routines that make use of the Browse and Edit Mode function keys of the Diagnostics screen Diagnostics Analog I O Digital I O Pres 4 062 FltT 3 019 Val ON FnP OFF InsT 3 128 Auxl 0 000 Aux OFF Pmp ON AmbT 3 016 Aux2 0 000 Aux OFF Lcd ON 3 2 644 Flow 3 991 FnF ON Htr OFF A O1 2 50 A O2 1 66 Rev 1 peat ore To J T Function Keys in Browse Mode peat oe om T a ae ee ee ee Function Keys in Edit Mode The Diagnostics screen contains the following fields Pres The current analog input level VDC from the ambient pres
76. ans of communicating with the hardware from a connected personal computer PC or by modem from a remote location When using the AK Protocol to download stored filter or interval data from the sampler set the value of program register code PRC 38 to either 1 or 2 using the EREG command to point to the filter data buffer and interval data buffer respectively The fields that are contained in the filter and interval data records downloaded using the AK Protocol s ASTO command are listed in Section 8 3 and are the same as when the user downloads data records directly Pace 9 3 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank SeEcTION 9 Data OUTPUT Pace 9 4 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 10 Routine Maintenance and Verification Procedures This section describes the routine maintenance and performance verification proce dures required to maintain the consistent operation of the Partisol FRM Sampler 10 1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The routine maintenance of the Partisol FRM Sampler consists of the following procedures performed at the indicated intervals U S EPA 2 12 Quality Handbook Section 9 Filter cassettes Upper and lower cassette seals External leak check Internal leak check WINS PM 2 5 impactor PM 10 inlet Large in line filter Air screens SECTION 10 Rou
77. ature sensor and cable Dual filter transport container with cassettes and carriers Flow audit adapter Box of 25 glass filters 37 mm diameter Bottle of WINS impactor oil 30 ml Analog input calibration cable Mating cable connector for four pin user output connector AKCOMM software diskette 9 to 9 pin computer cable 2 Operating Manuals 1 Service Manual 1 Quick Start Guide SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 1 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 2 1 Partisol FRM Sampler with a small rain hood left and a large rain hood right SETTING Up THE SAMPLER Follow the procedure below to set up the hub unit NOTE The Partisol FRM Sampler should be fitted with its optional insulating jacket 10 004146 in the wintertime for locations at which temperatures are expected to drop below 30 C on a regular basis Refer to Appendix F for a complete listing of part numbers 1 When moving the instrument be sure to lift the unit by using the two handles 2 Cut any tie wraps and remove any transport restraints from inside the sampler enclosure 3 Install the large rain hood on the right side of the enclosure Fig ure 2 1 The rain hood should cover both air filters a Peel back the paper facing of the larger gasket and apply it to the larger rain hood b Place the large rain hood with its gasket attached on the enclosure c Secure the rain hood to the unit
78. ceeeeeteeeceteeenes C 1 APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION cccccceeeeceeeecceeecceeeecaeeeeees D 1 D 1 AK Protocol 00 e ccc ccecceecceecceececeeececeneecceeeecenseeeeeenseeneeenenees D 1 APPENDIX E INSTALLING NEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE ssecceseeeceeeecceeeceneeeceeeeeees E 1 APPENDIX F CONSUMABLES AND PARTS c ccceececeeseecuteecceeeeceeeeeeteecuneeecateeeees F 1 F 1 Consumables 0 00 ee cee eecccecccececececeeeceecueecueeeueeeueeeuneeuneeneeeneeeness F 1 F 2 Pa Secene cht adenadonedaanesidagensignedsadesudgeenaseadnedastugengaens F 3 APPENDIX G FILTER LOG ccccecceecececccececcecececeeeceeeeueeuueeeaceeeeeeeeeeaeeseneensees G 1 APPENDIX H INLET MAINTENANCE ceecceeecceceeeeececeueeeeeeeauceueeeeeeeneeeeenneenens H 1 H 1 Maintenance of PM 10 Inlet H 1 H 1 1 Removing the PM 10 Inlet cc ceeecscecsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees H 1 H 1 2 Maintaining the Top Acceleration Assembly H 3 H 1 3 Maintaining the Lower Collector Assembly 2 H 4 H 2 Maintenance of the PM 2 5 WINS Impactor 0 e H 5 H 2 1 Removing the WINS ImMpactor c cceccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees H 5 H 2 2 Cleaning the WINS Impacto cc c eceeeeeeseeeeeneeeee H 7 H 2 3 Reinstalling the WINS Impactor c ceseeeees H 10 APPENDIX I INLET CONVERSION ccccecccececececeeeceeeceeeaaeeeueececeeaeeeeneeeneeneeeneesaeeeas l 1 1 1 Partisol FRM PM 2 5 Component
79. clean by lifting the screen off the lower plate rain deflector and brush or rinse with water until clean Dry and reinstall 4 Using a general purpose cleaner and paper towel clean the top plate deflector cone and internal wall surface of the acceleration assembly NOTE Be sure that after cleaning the acceleration nozzle is clean If not use a cotton swab and cleaner to remove contamination 5 Inspect the large diameter impactor nozzle O ring for wear Re place if necessary or using a light coating of silicone grease apply a thin film on the O ring itself and likewise a light coating on the aluminum threads of the acceleration assembly 6 After reinstalling the insect screen align the top plate markings with the lower plate markings The four holes in the top plate should align with the four spacer standoffs Insert and securely tighten the four pan head screws APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler H 1 3 MAINTAINING THE LOWER COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY Follow these steps to maintain the lower collector assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NOTE Most of the contamination in the inlet generally will be found on the collector plate Using a general purpose cleaner with a paper towel clean the collector assembly walls and three vent tubes You may need to use a cotton swab to clean the vent tubes Clean the bottom side of the
80. cs compartment ensures that the control zone stays within limits under cold tempera ture conditions Section 7 On Screen Operating Information This section describes the status codes generated by the Partisol FRM Sampler as well as the operating information contained in the Statistics and Diagnostics screens 7 14 Status Copes The sampler displays operational status codes in the upper left hand corner of the Main screen Figure 4 3 next to Stat as well as on several other screens The hardware resets the status to Ok no current conditions after the user presses lt F4 Run Stp gt from the Main screen to return the unit to the Stop Operating Mode With the occurrence of any status conditions the sampler displays the single letter abbreviation for each flag that applies The following list details the system s status codes and definitions Ok No current status conditions F Flow Rate The measured sample flow rate deviates by more than 5 from its set point for more than 30 seconds X Flow Cutoff The measured sample flow rate deviates by more than 10 from its set point for more than 60 sec S Ambient Temperature Sensor The ambient temperature sensor is not plugged in or is indicating an invalid value less than 150 C or greater than 60 C P Ambient Pressure Sensor The ambient pressure sensor is not in stalled correctly or is indicating an invalid value less than 300 mm Hg or greater than 900 mm H
81. ctor assembly into the bottom section of the WINS impactor 15 Screw the top of the WINS impactor onto the bottom section Ensure that the WINS impactor remains in the upright orientation so that the oil in the impactor assembly does not spill 16 Multiple WINS impactors can be prepared in this manner at one time and kept for later use APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 9 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler H 2 3 REINSTALLING THE WINS Impactor Follow these steps to reinstall the WINS Impactor 1 Attach the adapter to the lower section of the WINS impactor 2 Push the WINS impactor with its adapter attached upward into the WINS impactor mounting sleeve 3 Pass the rollers of the filter exchange mechanism through the slots in the left hand and right hand guides 4 Allow the filter exchange mechanism to open fully 5 Insert the filter cassette carrier with a filter cassette installed into the filter platform by matching the slot and hole in the filter cassette carrier with the appropriate hardware 6 Push the handle of the filter exchange mechanism toward the back to install the filter cassette APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 1 Partisol FRM with WINS impactor A WINS adapter B sample tube C and modified PM 10 inlet D Appendix I Inlet Conversion
82. d pump manual valve that you closed in steps 8 and 10 14 Slowly open the valve of the flow audit adapter 15 Press lt F2 Valve gt SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 9 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 16 If you will be performing a flow audit Section 10 2 5 immediately go to Section 10 2 5 If you will not be performing a flow audit go to step 17 17 Remove the flow audit adapter from the end of the sample tube 18 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the end of the sample tube 19 Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the 47mm filter used during the external leak check SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 10 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 5 FLow Aupit Perform the ambient temperature audit Section 10 2 1 filter temperature audit Section 10 2 2 pressure audit Section 10 2 3 and external leak check Section 10 2 4 before executing the flow audit procedure Follow these steps to perform a flow audit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 Install a filter cassette containing a 47 mm filter into the hard ware This filter will be thrown away at the end of this flow audit Remove the PM 10 inlet from the end of the s
83. dix B Program Register Codes All important system variables parameters and current results are stored in so called Program Register Codes PRCs These codes which are listed in this appendix are important when communicating with the sampler remotely through its RS232 interface Appendix C Hardware Connections This appendix describes the hardware pin outs of the data connectors incorporated in the sampler Appendix D Two Way Serial Communication This appendix describes the two way serial communication capabilities of the hardware Pace 1 6 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Appendix E Installing New System Software This appendix sets forth the manner in which EPROM s are replaced in the Partisol FRM hardware Appendix F Consumables and Parts This appendix contains a list of consumables and spare parts available for the Model 2000 sampler Appendix G Filter Log This appendix contains a filter log that can be employed as a quality assurance tool to track the history of each filter used in the sampler Appendix H Inlet Maintenance This appendix describes the maintenance procedures for the PM 10 inlet and PM 2 5 WINS impactor Appendix 1 Inlet Conversion This appendix describes the components of the PM 2 5 WINS impactor sampler configuration and the PM 10 sampler configuration and the procedures for convert ing the Partisol FRM from a PM 2 5
84. e Figure l 7 Figure l 7 Filter cassette installed in the sampler x s e 9 Install the sample tube by pushing it down until it hits a stop 10 Tighten the bulkhead fitting 11 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the sample tube Figure l 8 by press ing it downward until it hits a stop APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 8 Installing the original PM 10 inlet onto the sample tube 12 The Partisol FRM is now configured as a PM 10 sampler Figure l 9 There is no difference in sampler programming or operation with the PM 10 inlet installed on the unit NOTE Make sure that the filter cassettes transport containers and data sheets are clearly labeled as PM 10 sampling filters or sampling data when you install the PM 10 inlet and straight tube onto the Partisol FRM sampler APPENDIX l INLET CONVERSION Pace l 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure l 9 Partisol FRM in the PM 10 configuration APPENDIX INLET CONVERSION Pace l 9 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 1 4 CONVERTING THE PARTISOL FRM FRom A PM 10 SAMPLER To A PM 2 5 SAMPLER Follow these steps to convert a PM 10 sampler to a PM 2 5 sampler 1 Remove the PM 10 inlet and straight tube from the sampler 2 Separate the adapter from the straight tube
85. e Park NC 27711 Pace VII Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section Revision List Revision B 003 As R amp P instrumentation changes so do our operating and service manuals However these changes may affect only one aspect of an instrument while leaving the instrument as a whole unchanged To explain these individual changes to our customers R amp P will update only those sections of its operating and service manuals that are affected by the instrument updates or improvements As each manual section changes so does its revision number which is located at the top right corner of each page of each section To help our customers keep track of the changes to the Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler and its operating manual following is a list of the manual sections with their respective revision numbers Section Number and Description Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Hardware Installation Section 3 Filter Handling and Exchange Section 4 Software Overview Section 5 Software Setup and Operation Section 6 Sampler Operation Section 7 On Screen Operating Information Section 8 Viewing and Transmitting Stored Data Section 9 Data Output Section 10 Routine Maintenance and Verification Procedures Section 11 Calibration Procedures Section 12 Resetting the Sampler Appendix A Overview of Software Screens Appendix B Program Register Codes Revision Number B 002 B 002 B 001
86. e Stop Mode 2 Press lt F5 Setup gt to access the Setup screen 3 Confirm that the correct time date and set flow rate are displayed on the Setup screen If the correct time date and set flow rate are not displayed re set the sampler by pressing lt F1 Edit gt then enter the correct data using the keypad Press the lt ENTER gt key 4 Press the lt ESC gt key to return to the Main screen then lt F1 Setup gt to enter the Filter Setup screen Figure 6 5 Stat Ok Filter Setup Mode SAMP Current Time 19 36 96 11 07 End Time 0 00 End Date 96 11 08 Start Time 0 00 Start Date 96 11 07 Set Flow 16 7 1 min ID1 96 ID2 00154 Edit Next Hr NextDay Set Def Function Keys in Browse Mode Next Hr NextDay Function Keys in Edit Mode Day Set Def Pace 6 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 6 7 8 9 SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Press lt F1 Edit gt then enter the sample run start time and start date end time and end date and ID1 and ID2 if desired Press the lt ENTER gt key Press the lt ESC gt key to return to the Main screen Press the lt RUN STOP gt key The sampler should now enter the Wait Mode Verify that the correct sampler run data start time and date etc is displayed on the Main screen When the clock time equals the sample start time the sampler will automatically enter the Sampling Mode
87. e and Wait Sampling Done Error the system s operational states Stop Mode Wait Mode Sampling Mode SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION The unit s operating modes Figure 5 3 are defined as follows In the Stop Operating Mode STOP the user exchanges filter cassettes and defines the sampling program using the Filter Setup screen As this is the only non operational mode all user definable system parameters may be edited with the sampler in this state Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen with the hardware in this mode causes the sampler to advance to the Wait or Sampling Operating Modes The Partisol system resides in this operating mode WAIT until the user defined starting time date is achieved At that point the device automatically enters the Sampling Operating Mode and begins sample collection Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen with the hardware in this mode causes the sampler to return to the Stop Operat ing Mode While in this operating mode SAMP the sampler draws ambient air through its sampling system at the volumetric flow rate specified by the user 16 7 l min by default Unless the sample flow rate deviates from its set point by 10 or more for more than 60 sec sampling continues until the ending time date is reached Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen with the hardware in this mode causes the sampler to return to the Stop Operating Mode Once the ending
88. e net change in the mass g of the 47 mm filter between the initial weighing and the post collection weighing as computed in step 8 of Section 3 6 above 10 Conversion factor from grams g to micrograms ug V the volume volumetric m drawn through the filter as recorded in step 12 of Section 3 4 above For 24 hour PM 2 5 concentration averages to be valid without adjustment for U S EPA reporting purposes the total sampling time Tot in step 12 of Section 3 4 must be between 23 and 25 hours and other requirements must also be met as referenced in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 8 The value of the Stat field recorded in step 12 of Section 3 4 indicates whether the sampler encountered any adverse operational conditions Section 7 1 SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 12 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 4 Software Overview This section describes the steps involved in turning on the Partisol FRM Sampler navigating through its basic screens and in interacting with the device as a user The software s menu structure and a complete listing of screens may be found in Appendix A Implementation of the subject matter covered in this section should only be attempted once the sampler is set up in accordance with Sections 2 and 3 4 1 TURNING ON THE PartisoL FRM SAMPLER Y Ensure that all applicable Follow the procedures outlined in Sections 2 and 3
89. e proper anti static protection when the door to the electronics compartment is open and when taking measurements on any electronic components Failure to use anti static protection could result in damage to electronic components Follow these steps to calibrate the interface board 1 Locate the interface board on the bottom panel of the sampler s electronics compartment Figure 11 1 Figure 11 1 Location of interface board A inside the electronics compart ment SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 2 Locate the test point labeled 6V in the front section of the interface board Figure 11 2 and the 2 5V and 10V test point in the back part All three test points are red Figure 11 1 Interface board layout WINDSPD O WINDDIR O PWM1O O STEMP1 MOTORA PWMO O MOTORB LCD BIAS O GND O 3 Locate the black ground test point labeled GND in the front portion of the interface board SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 4 Ensure that the sampler is turned on and that the display back light is on The backlight must be on during the 6 V calibration If the backlight is off press any key on the keypad to turn it on 5 Place the positive lead of a multimeter on the 6 V test point 6 Place the g
90. een Section 5 This value is 16 7 l min 1 m h for most applications Ave Temp The current temperature C as measured by the temperature sensor mounted on the down tube of the sampler Ave Pres The current pressure mm Hg as measured by the pressure transducer in the sampler s enclosure Mass concentration data reported to the U S EPA must be in volumetric m which simply involves integrating the above volumetric flow rate over the sampling period without any further adjustment The Partisol FRM Sampler automatically determines the sampled volume in volumetric m for each filter exposed and stores this information internally for later viewing or downloading Section 7 Pace 1 9 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Pace 1 10 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 2 Hardware Installation This section describes the installation of the Partisol FRM Sampler along with the setup of the optional support stand This part also covers a number of operational considerations 2 1 STANDARD HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The following is a listing of the standard components provided with a Partisol hub unit Partisol FRM enclosure with WINS PM 2 5 impactor and filter ex change mechanism PM 10 sample inlet 3 rain hoods and associated hardware Sample tube Ambient temper
91. enabled enter the following keystrokes lt ENTER gt instrument serial number lt ENTER gt NOTE The instrument will beep after each keystroke 2 The sampler will display a message indicating the successful deactivation of password protection If this procedure was of successful the unit will beep twice Refer to Section 12 4 for further information on deactivating password protection SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 14 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 6 Sampler Operation This section describes the steps involved in verifying sampler performance charac teristics prior to starting a sampling run programming a sampling run and retreiving data after a sampling run 6 1 PRe SAMPLING VERIFICATION R amp P recommends that the user perform the pre sampling verification tests every three months of routine operation and whenever the sampler is relocated However individual monitoring organizations may abide by different standards Follow these steps to perform the pre sampling verification procedure NOTE Refer to Section 6 of the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook for the U S EPA verification schedule requirements NOTE Refer to Section 10 of this manual for more detailed information on programming the sampler for performance verification 1 Turn on the sampler by pressing the power switch on the main panel to its ON position The sampler mus
92. ence of any status conditions The voltage output is determined in the following manner 0 2 0 VDC No status conditions If there are no current status conditions the voltage output equals the current sample flow rate divided by 10 Therefore if the current flow rate is 0 l min the output is 0 VDC At the default sampling flow rate of 16 7 l min the analog output is 1 67 VDC 2 5 4 5 VDC Existence of one or more status conditions If there is a current status condition the voltage output equals 2 5 VDC p us the current sample flow rate divided by 10 Therefore ifthe current flow rate is 0 l min the output is 2 5 VDC At the default sampling flow rate of 16 7 l min the analog output is 4 17 VDC Appendix C details the pin assignments of the four pin User Output connector as well as the assembly diagram for the mating connector 06 002453 supplied with each sampler 9 2 CONFIGURING THE RS232 Port The settings in the RS232 Setup screen Figure 9 1 define the hardware and software configuration of the system s RS232 port When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and then lt F4 RS232 gt to display the RS232 Setup screen The fields of this screen are editable in any of the unit s operating modes Appendix C contains a listing of the pin assignments of the sampler s 9 pin RS232 port Pace 9 1 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 9 1 RS232 Setup screen RS
93. er in the Interval Data screen Figure 8 3 The Partisol FRM Sam pler has a capacity of two weeks of interval data Press lt F3 Data gt when in the Main screen Figure 4 3 to access the Filter Data screen Figure 8 1 From this screen enter lt F4 PwrDat gt to view additional data for the current record of interval data in the Power Outages screen Figure 8 2 Press lt F4 FiltDat gt when in the Power Outages screen to return to the Filter Data screen Press lt F5 IntvDat gt when in the Filter Data screen to view the Interval Data screen Figure 8 3 or press lt F5 FiltDat gt when in the Interval Data screen to return to the Filter Data screen With the exception of the Power Outages screen the sampler displays the last record of the respective database when the user enters the screens There are no editable fields in any of these displays SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 8 1 Fitter DATA Data for each filter used in the Partisol FRM Sampler are stored as a separate record of filter data For readability the sampler splits the display of filter data records between two screens the Filter Data screen Figure 8 1 and the Power Outages screen Figure 8 2 Press lt F4 gt to toggle between these two screens while remaining in the same filter data record Figure 8 1 Filter Data screen Ok Filter Data Rec 937 0
94. eriod in its Pace 1 1 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler internal data logger for viewing and or retrieval after the fact Such information includes the total volume sampled in volumetric m total collection time and the average ambient temperature and pressure during the collection period In addition the device stores interval data records every five minutes to keep a record of the temperature of the ambient air and sample filter SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Pace 1 2 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y Single filter trays simplify filter exchange and trans portation and minimize the chances of fingers coming into contact with the 47 mm collection filters SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ADVANCED FEATURES The following is a listing of some of the advanced features contained in the Partisol FRM Air Sampler Simplicity of operation performance audits and retrieval of stored data are made possible through an embedded microprocessor and menu driven software An active volumetric flow control system maintains a constant volumet ric flow rate at the level specified by the user default of 16 7 l min by incorporating a mass flow controller and ambient temperature and pressure sensors Sampled volumes are reported in volumetric terms to conform with U S EPA requirements The U S EPA designated PM 2 5 inlet system provides a 2 5 um cut poi
95. est difference be tween the ambient and filter temperatures TempDiff and the status code Stat 14 When in the Filter Data screen press lt F4 PwrDat gt to view power outage and filter ID information in the Power Outages screen Section 8 1 or press lt F5 IntvDat gt to gain access to 5 minute averaged temperature and pressure data in the Interval Data screen Section 8 2 NOTE The information contained in the Filter Data screen Power Outages screen and Interval Data screen may be downloaded electronically into a laptop personal computer PC using software and a cable provided with the Partisol FRM Sampler Section 8 3 SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE Pace 3 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 5 Post CoLLection EQUILIBRATION Follow these steps to equilibrate 47 mm filters after sampling 1 Carefully remove the 47 mm filter from the filter cassette and place the filter in its petri dish The cassette can then be used to hold other filters once it has been cleaned 2 Examine the filter for defects that may have occurred during sampling as well as for evidence of leaks in the filter cassette Leaks manifest themselves as pronounced radial streaks that extend beyond the exposed area of the filter 3 Place the petri dish cover under the bottom half of the dish 4 Place a paper towel over the open petri dish during equilibration 5 Record the filter number
96. face board exceeds 30 C and turns off again once the temperature falls below 25 C e The heater in the electronics compartment turns on if the temperature measured on the interface board drops below 15 C and turns off again once the temperature rises above 20 C The sample pump is always on when sampling takes place When the device is not sampling the sample pump turns on under the cold weather conditions listed below In such a case the flow through the pump enters the system through a valve that regulates the bypass stream to the flow controller e The pump turns on continuously if the ambient temperature falls below 5 C and turns off again once the ambient temperature reaches 10 C If the temperature measured on the interface board drops below a certain level the system electronics cannot be guaranteed to operate reliably and the device enters a standby condition This occurs according to the following rule e Ifthe temperature measured on the interface board drops below 5 C a standby condition is invoked in which the pump and heaters are turned on continuously until the temperature rises above this level The system microprocessor is turned off during this standby state SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Pace 2 8 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 2 5 ADJUSTING THE Liquip CrysTAL DispLay LCD Turn the knob on the on the lower left hand side of the keypad to adjust
97. fields shown below Records are separated from each other by the carriage return ASCH 013 and line feed ASCII 010 characters Date at End of 5 Minute Period yy mm dd Time at End of 5 Minute Period hh mm 5 Minute Average Ambient Temperature C 5 Minute Average Filter Temperature C 5 Minute Average Ambient Pressure mm Hg 5 Minute Average Sample Flow Rate volumetric l min SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 10 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The sampler s analog voltage output provides a continuous feedback of the unit s current sample flow rate and status condition SeEcTION 9 Data OUTPUT Section 9 Data Output This section describes the continuous analog voltage signal generated by the Partisol FRM Sampler to indicate flow rate and the existence of any status conditions as well as the setup of the hardware s RS232 interface The bidirectional AK communication protocol Appendix D implemented in the sampler s RS232 port allows users to retrieve the current values of system variables set new values for operating param eters as well as retrieve stored filter and interval data Section 8 9 1 USER ANALOG OuTPUT The four pin connector on the back panel of the Partisol FRM Sampler labeled User Output transmits a continuous 0 5 VDC analog voltage signal whose level reflects the current sample flow rate and the exist
98. formation before reaching the last record Refer to Section 8 3 for a detailed discussion of this downloading feature SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler VY Pressing lt F10 Output gt while in the Filter Data or Interval Data Screen is a convenient way to download stored information 8 3 Down oapinc STORED DATA The Filter Data screen Figure 8 1 and Interval Data screen Figure 8 3 contain the lt F10 Output gt key to download stored data through the sampler s RS232 port to another serial device R amp P supplies the Partisol FRM Sampler with AKCOMM software 41 004001 and a 9 to 9 pin computer cable 07 000587 to enable the creation of data files containing stored information on a personal computer The AKCOMM software diskette contains an instructional data file describing the program s use Alternately other commercially available software may be used to receive and store transferred information on a personal computer PC Attach the ends of the 9 to 9 pin computer cable to the RS232 port of the Partisol FRM Sampler and the RS232 connector of a PC to link the two devices Then ensure that the Baud Rate Config and XON XOff Cont RS232 parameters displayed in the RS232 Setup screen Section 9 2 are appropriately defined for the software being employed The lt F10 Output gt keystroke allows the user to download records
99. g T Filter Temperature The measured filter temperature exceeds the measured ambient temperature by more than 5 C for more than ten consecutive minutes during sampling or post sampling periods of operation I Instrument Electronics Temperature The temperature of the instru ment electronics is outside of its usual operating range less than 5 C or greater than 60 C V Power Outage Voltage A power outage of greater than 60 seconds occurred during sample collection SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION Pace 7 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler E Elapsed Sample Time The elapsed time of the sample was less than 23 hours or greater than 25 hours C Coefficient of Variation The coefficient of variation of the sample flow rate expressed as a percentage was greater than 4 4 during the sampling interval v The current status code In the case of multiple status conditions the sampler displays the single letter iS made Up Gi one OF more abbreviation of all applicable flags in the status field of the Main screen and other single letter abbreviations Ha PEES or Ok screens with a status condition field For example the sampler would display FV in the case of simultaneous flow rate and power outage conditions The hardware stores all status conditions that apply to each exposed filter in the filter data storage buffer Section 8 1 SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPER
100. igits long Do not right fill if the a ae PRC is less than 3 characters long 14 ASCII code 003 15 APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION 4 digit Ask Register command G G a Number of current status conditions S Program Register Code of the variable whose value is being requested The PRC may be 1 to 3 characters long and is not right filled in the response Current value of the variable referenced by the Ask Register command This can vary in length ASCII code 003 Up to 3 digits appended to the end of the response transmission according to the entry for AK Append E E lt space gt lt CR gt lt LF gt A A O vV i i a i a a a Pace D 3 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler AK Protocol Enter Register Command EREG COM 2 WAY SETTINGS ASCII code for the 1 digit Station Number for example 4 052 The Station Number is always 1 digit in length ASCII code representation of the 2 digit Channel Number for example KO 075 048 The Channel AK Station AK Chan Number is always 2 digits in length AK Append Optional Up to 3 ASCII codes can be added to response from instrument In this case lt CR gt and lt LF gt ASCII codes 013 and 010 are appended to the response Enter 0 if nothing is to be appended Transmission to Instrument Response from Instrument eve rampe Description fe noer Eror Descript
101. ilter 3 Pull the handle of the filter exchange mechanism toward the front of the instrument to lower the filter platform and expose the filter cassette in its carrier Figures 3 4 and 3 5 SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 3 6 Inserting removing filter cassette in filter cassette carrier VY Perform any required maintenance on the WINS PM 2 5 impactor before installing the next sample filter 4 Ifa filter currently resides in the sampler remove the filter cas sette carrier with its installed filter cassette and 47 mm filter and place this assembly into the filter transport container Figure 3 6 and 3 3 Close the filter transport container and keep it sealed until the assembly arrives at the laboratory NOTE The filter must be removed from the sampler within 96 hours of the end of sample collection according to the current U S EPA guidelines as found in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 5 Perform any required maintenance of the system s WINS PM 2 5 impactor if necessary Section 10 1 and Appendix H 2 6 Remove the filter carrier containing the next 47 mm filter to be exposed from its transport container Figure 3 3 7 Carefully insert the filter cassette carrier with its installed filter cassette and new 47 mm filter into the lower part of filter ex change mechanism Figure 3 6 The carrier cont
102. impactor Figure H 7 Figure H 7 Upper left and lower right sections of the impactor assembly APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 Using a dry paper towel wipe off the inside surfaces of the WINS impactor You may use a general purpose cleaner if necessary 4 Inspect all O rings in the top and bottom sections of the WINS impactor for damage and replace if necessary 5 Place a thin coating of O ring lubricant onto the O rings if neces sary 6 Remove the top of the impactor assembly by lifting it upward 7 Remove any filter that was previously installed 8 Clean the top and bottom of the impactor assembly using a dry paper towel You may use a general purpose cleaner if neces sary 9 Inspect the O ring in the top section of the impactor assembly for damage and replace if necessary 10 Place a thin coating of O ring lubricant onto the O ring if neces sary 11 Place a new 37 mm borosilicate glass fiber filter onto the bottom of the impactor assembly Figure H 8 Figure H 8 Installing a 37 mm glass filter into the impactor assembly 12 Place 42 to 44 drops of impactor oil onto the filter 13 Place the top of the impactor assembly onto the bottom of the assembly APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE OF INLETS Pace H 8 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 14 Place the impa
103. ine FTS installed onto the end of the sample tube 14 Press lt F3 Pump gt 15 Press lt F2 Valve gt 16 If you are using the Streamline FTS go to step 17 If you are not using the Streamline FTS go to step 19 17 Press lt F1 Edit gt 18 Enter the pressure drop inches H O in the FTS Pres field and then press the lt ENTER gt key The unit will automatically calculate the flow l min and display it in the FTS Flow field Go to step 21 19 Determine the flow in units of actual volumetric I min using the external flow meter 20 Verify that this flow matches the value displayed in the Flow Rate field to within 4 If the flow rate measured on the flow meter matches the value displayed in the Flow Rate field to within 44 go to step 21 If the flow rate measured on the flow meter does not match the value displayed in the Flow Rate field to within 44 perform the flow calibration procedure Section 11 SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 12 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 21 Verify that the flow rate measured on the flow meter matches the sampler s original flow design value 16 7 l min to within 5 If the flow rate measured on the flow meter matches the sampler s original flow design value 16 7 I min to within 5 go to step 22 If the flow rate measured on the flow meter does not match
104. ion Ca i a 1 digit Station Number AK Station 4 4 1 digit Station Number AK Station E E 1 N Enter Register command Enter the Program Register Code in bytes 21 to 23 below and the new value of the variable in bytes 15 and following e k 2 digit Channel Number as defined 4 digit Enter Register command 4 E E E a r pe ec N za Number of current status conditions Program Register Code of the am variable whose value was entered E long and is not right filled in the by AK Channel Program Register Code of the variable whose value is being The PRC may be 1 to 3 characters entered The PRC may be up to 3 digits long Do not right fill if the PRC is less than 3 characters long New value to be entered for variable referenced by Program Register Code in bytes 11 to 13 above NOTE The value entered may be of varying length 19 APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Up to 3 digits appended to the end of the response transmission according to the entry for AK Append A fo on Vv i i i a a Pace D 4 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler AK Protocol Ask Storage Command ASTO COM 2 WAY SETTINGS ASCII code for the 1 digit Station Number for example 4 052 The Station Number is always 1 digit in AK Station length ASCII code representation of the 2 digit Channel Number for example KO 075 04
105. isticotccccidieteectiniadeeneaane 8 8 8 3 1 Format of Filter Data RECOrds cccccceseseeesseseeeeeeeeees 8 9 8 3 2 Format of Interval Data RecordS cccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeees 8 10 DECTION 9 DATA OUTPUT iczives2cerdinevivutaced ous dadtest aa aR dentebi ons EEEa 9 1 9 1 User Analog Output sssssseseeeeeeeeeeereeserirrrrsssriiinrnnsssrtnrrrressene 9 1 9 2 Configuring the RS232 Pott 0 eseeeeeeeseeeeeetseeeeeeeaeeaeeees 9 1 Section 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES 10 1 10 1 Routine Maintenance Procedures cccccecceeeeeseeeeeeeeneees 10 1 10 2 Performance Verification Procedures cccccccceceeeeeeeeseees 10 3 10 2 1 Ambient Temperature Audit eee 10 3 10 2 2 Filter Temperature Audit 0 e cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 4 10 2 3 Pressure Audit cc cccccccccccccceccseseseeeeeeeeeeesessaeseeeeeeeees 10 5 10 2 4 External Leak Check cccccccccccccsseeseeeeeceeeeeeeeseaseeaeeees 10 6 10 2 4 1 Automatic External Leak Check ccccceeseeeeees 10 6 10 2 4 2 Manual External Leak Check ccccccceseeeseseeeeees 10 9 10 2 5 Flow Audit cccceceececceeeceesseeeeeeceseeeesesesseeeneess 10 11 10 2 6 Internal Leak TeSt cccccccccccccccsseeesseseceeeeeessesssaeeseees 10 14 SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES c cccssseseesesceceeeseecaeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 11 1 11 1 Interface Board
106. itch among the Stop Wait Sampling and Done Operating Modes Sec tion 5 3 Current Time The local time and date are displayed on the second line of the Main screen These variables should be set to their proper values in the Setup screen Sec tion 5 1 before commencing operation of the sampler The Partisol FRM Sampler expresses time as hh mm and dates as yy mm dd in accordance with U S EPA requirements SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Pace 4 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Sample Start Sample Stop Amb Temp Filt Temp Amb Pres Flow Rate Volume Sampling Time The Sample Start line indicates the time and date at which the sampler is currently programmed to begin sample collection Press lt F1 FiltSet gt from the Main screen to enter the Filter Setup screen Section 5 2 With the device in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 the user can change the sampling program from this screen The Sample Stop line indicates the time and date at which the sampler is currently programmed to stop sample collection Press lt F1 FiltSet gt from the Main screen to enter the Filter Setup screen Section 5 2 With the device in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 the user can change the sampling program from this screen This field contains the current ambient temperature C as measured by the temperature probe mounted o
107. ive numbers such as 1000 to move backwards by n records Do not right fill A fo on Vv lt CR gt lt LF gt APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Pace D 6 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler AK Protocol Response if Command Addressed to Instrument is Unrecognizable COM 2 WAY SETTINGS ASCII code for the 1 digit Station Number for example 4 052 The Station Number is always 1 digit in length uo N ASCII code representation of the 2 digit Channel Number for example KO 075 048 The Channel 7504 Number is always 2 digits in length AK Chan Optional Up to 3 ASCII codes can be added to response from instrument In this case lt CR gt and lt LF gt 13010 ASCII codes 013 and 010 are appended to the response Enter 0 if nothing is to be appended AK Append gt x 2 Transmission to Instrument ere eame __veecrption e Question marks inserted in place of unrecognized command 2 Ed Number of current status conditions a lt space gt Space S Syntax error E lt ETX gt ASCII code 003 lt CR gt lt LF gt Up to 3 digits appended to the end of the response transmission according to the entry for AK Append ie a zi 12 13 15 16 18 19 E Go Ss ee ee a eee ee ed a a a a f a E E ee S A E w E o ee C a oe S E ee rr so ee ee oo a rr B a d al T APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICAT
108. lays this screen the user has a chance to reset the hardware by pressing the appropriate keys on the keypad Section 12 Figure 4 2 Title screen Partisol FRM Model 2000 Air Sampler x Candidate PM 2 5 Reference Method Version 1 000 Copyright 1996 Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW PAGE 4 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 4 3 Main SCREEN After a few seconds the Title screen is automatically replaced by the Main screen Figure 4 3 This screen shows summary information regarding the sampling program currently defined by the user the current operating mode the existence of any status conditions as well as certain operational information Figure d Malti seregn Stat Ok Main Screen Mode SAMP Current Time 19 36 96 11 07 Sample Start 0 00 96 11 07 Sample Stop 0 00 96 11 08 Amb Temp 23 2 C Flow Rate 16 7 l min Filt Temp 23 6 C Volume 19 6 m 3 Amb Pres 760 mmHg SampTime 19 36 The Main screen contains the following information Status Code The value of the status code in the upper left hand corner of the Main screen indicates whether or not the hardware is operating properly Section 7 1 A value of Ok indicates that all functions are pro ceeding normally Operating Mode The sampler displays the current operating mode in the upper right hand corner of the Main screen Press lt F4 Run Stp gt to sw
109. log voltage level in accordance with the current flow rate and the exist ence of any status conditions Section 8 The pin layout as viewed from the end of the connecting cable is shown in Figure C 1 and is defined below O Pin 1 Cable shield Pin2 Ground Pin3 Analog voltage 0 5 VDC Pin4 Not used 2 s Each sampler is supplied with one cable connector for the 4 pin user output connector Figure C 2 contains an assembly drawing that shows the inter nal construction of this connector Figure C 2 Internal construction of 4 pin user LAB 0012 output cable connector DAISY CHAIN GROMMET GROMMET SHORT COUPLING RING BACKSHELL PIN CONTACTS SHORT CONNECTOR l l O RING I l Emne o IN a CONTACTS WINGED COUPLING RING GROMMET LONG BACKSHELL LONG CABLE GRIPS 250 see MINI CON X SERIES CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDED STRIPPING LENGTH APPENDIX C HARDWARE CONNECTIONS Pace C 1 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler RS232 This 9 pin connector located on the keypad panel of the sampler allows for two way serial communica tion between the sampler and an external device Section 8 The nine pins in the RS232 connector are defined in the following manner Figure C 3 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 CD TXD RXD Not used GND Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 DSR RTS Not used Not used The connection between the RS232 connector and a
110. low under the Act actual column 24 Enter the volumetric flow rate measured by the external flow meter and press the lt ENTER gt key The unit will now compute the Span value which is the span offset value for the mass flow controller Record this value for future reference Go to step 25 NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Offset and Span values for the flow you may enter these values directly when in the Edit Mode 25 Return to the Main screen by pressing the lt ESC gt key twice 26 Restore the sampling hardware to its original state by removing the flow metering hardware and reinstalling the PM 10 inlet on the sample tube Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the installed filter SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 13 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 11 6 Flow Calibra tion screen 11 6 2 Five Point FLow CALIBRATION Follow these steps to perform the five point flow calibration 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform a five point flow calibration 3 Carefully remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler 4 Install a filter cassette containing a 47 mm filter into the filter holding mechanism This filter will be thrown away at the end of this flow calibration 5 When in the Main screen
111. mands of the AK Protocol the user must specify which database is to be accessed by setting the value of Program Register Code 38 Appendix B to either 1 for Filter data or 2 for Interval data The following pages detail the format of the transmission and response messages of the commands listed above APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Pace D 2 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler AK Protocol Ask Register Command AREG COM 2 WAY SETTINGS ASCII code for the 1 digit Station Number for example 4 052 The Station Number is always 1 digit in length ua N AK Station ASCII code representation of the 2 digit Channel Number for example KO 075 048 The Channel 7504 j Number is always 2 digits in length AKA nd Optional Up to 3 ASCII codes can be added to response from instrument In this case lt CR gt and lt LF gt ppe ASCII codes 013 and 010 are appended to the response Enter 0 if nothing is to be appended eve mampi Desorption noer 1 digit Station Number AK Station 4 4 A oe fJ a A 4 oR Ask Register command Enter the Program Register Code of the 13010 gt A O gt D 5 lt STX gt A desired variable in bytes 21 to 23 5 E below poe 6 Fog k 2 digit Channel Number as defined by AK Channel Program Register Code of the variable whose value is being oaz i requested The PRC may be up to 3 d
112. mp in the Partisol FRM Sampler has a limited lifetime of approximately 2 years If the pump s performance deteriorates it should be rebuilt using the Partisol Pump Rebuild Kit 32 W8419 or replaced with a new pump Appendix F SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 2 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 10 2 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION PROCEDURES R amp P recommends that the user perform the routine maintenance procedures de scribed in Section 10 1 at the same time as the audits explained below NOTE The user can access the Audit screen Figure 10 1 only when the sampler is in the Stop Operating Mode Refer to Section 5 3 for an explanation of the sampler s operating modes 10 2 1 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AUDIT Follow these steps to perform an ambient temperature audit NOTE Refer to Section 6 of the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook for further information on the ambient temperature sensor audit 1 When in the Setup screen press lt F5 Audit gt to display the Audit screen Figure 10 1 Figure 10 1 Audit screen Audit Amb Temp 25 4 C Amb Pres 753 mm Hg Filt Temp 25 6 C Sys Pres N A mmHg FTS Pres 0 00inH20 Cur Flow 0 31 min FTS Flow 0 00 1 min eaie vee ee fer 2 Determine the current temperature C at the ambient tempera ture sensor using an external thermometer C 5 9 x F 32 3 Verify that the value for
113. n of the viewing pointer to the last record of the database through the RS232 port of the Partisol FRM Sampler Press lt F 10 Output gt again to interrupt the downloading of information before reaching the last record Refer to Section 8 3 for a detailed discussion of this downloading feature SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA Pace 8 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The Partisol FRM Sampler stores one record of interval data every five minutes whenever the unit is turned on Figure 8 3 Interval Data screen 8 2 INTERVAL DATA The sampler stores five minute averaged ambient temperature filter temperature and ambient pressure as interval data It writes a new record of interval data every five minutes on a continuous basis and has a capacity of two weeks before it overwrites the oldest records The sampler displays interval data records in the Interval Data screen Figure 8 3 Interval Data Rec 5674 Time 10 35 96 11 07 Average Amb Temp 17 2 C Average Filt Temp 17 4 C Average Amb Pres 760 mmHg Average Flow 16 7 l min Function Keys in Browse Mode FiltDat FiltDat Last Output The sampler displays the following information in the Interval Data screen Rec Time Amb Temp Filt Temp Amb Pres SECTION 8 VIEWING AND TRANSMITTING STORED DATA The number of the current record is displayed in
114. n the down tube This field contains the current filter temperature C as measured by a temperature sensor located within cm of the sample filter s center This field contains the current ambient pressure absolute mm Hg as measured by a pressure sensor located within the instrument enclosure This field contains the current sample flow rate volumetric I min The value of this field is 0 if the sample flow is currently turned off This field contains the total volume sampled volu metric m This field is reset to 0 whenever the user advances from the Done to the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 by pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt The user may view stored data by entering lt F3 Data gt from the Main Screen Section 8 1 This field contains the total elapsed sampling time hh mm This field is reset to 0 whenever the user advances from the Done to the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 by pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt The user may view stored data by entering lt F3 Data gt from the Main Screen Section 8 1 Pace 4 4 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler The function keys labelled F1 to F5 activate the commands shown on the bottom line of virtually every screen in the system The following parts of this section describe how to navigate among the screens of the system software as well as how to switch between the Browse Mode and Edit Mode
115. ndoor installations and may have to be replaced by other connecting hardware for certain types of indoor and outdoor locations to meet electrical and other safety requirements WARNING Use of the supplied 230 VAC two prong plug out of doors or in and uncontrolled interior environment may present a severe electrical shock hazard 7 Install the ambient temperature sensor a Locate the two screws installed on the left side of the enclosure b Remove the two screws being careful not to lose the washers if installed This will expose two holes c Locate the ambient temperature probe assembly in the compilation package d Place the ambient temperature probe assembly over the two holes in the left side of the sampler enclosure Figure 2 3 SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 4 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 2 3 left Ambient temperature probe assem bly mounted on the enclosure Figure 2 4 right Ambient temperature probe plugged into the TEMPERATURE SENSOR connector e If R amp P supplied the sampler with washers secure the assembly to the enclosure using the screws and washers previously removed Place the washers between the ambient temperature bracket and the enclosure zot under the head of the screw then insert the screws into the bracket The washers provide a watertight seal to prevent leakage of water into the electronics compartment f
116. ng U S and Canadian standards UL Standard 3101 1 CAN CSA C22 2 NO 1010 1 Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc certifies that this product operates in compliance with the EC Directive 89 336 EEC in reference to electrical emissions and immunity Specifically the equipment meets the requirements of EN50081 1 1992 Class B Emissions and EN50082 1 1997 Immunity In addition the hardware has been tested for personal or fire safety hazards and meets the requirements of EN61010 1 Safety in fulfillment of EC Directive 73 23 EEC Pace VI Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler U S EPA Quality Assurance Specifications The operating manual includes references to U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Volume II Part II Partisol Plus Model 2025 Air Samplers which are installed as part of a U S EPA monitoring network or which must meet U S EPA monitoring requirements must follow the procedures found in the 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook If there is any conflict between the instructions or procedures in this operating manual and those found in the 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook the 2 12 specifications and procedures take precedence A copy of U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook may be obtained from the AMTIC web site http www epa gov ttn amtic pmqa html or the QC coordinator at any EPA Regional Office or the Monitoring and Quality Assurance Group MD 14 U S EPA Research Triangl
117. nloaded data records APPENDIX D Two Way SERIAL COMMUNICATION Pace D 5 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler AK Protocol Set Storage Marker Command SSTO COM 2 WAY SETTINGS ASCII code for the 1 digit Station Number for example 4 052 The Station Number is always 1 digit in AK Station length ASCII code representation of the 2 digit Channel Number for example KO 075 048 The Channel AK Chan 75048 Number is always 2 digits in length Optional Up to 3 ASCII codes can be added to response from instrument In this case lt CR gt and lt LF gt ASCII codes 013 and 010 are appended to the response Enter 0 if nothing is to be appended Transmission to Instrument Response from Instrument eye Fxample Desorption fe Noe for Description 4 1 digit Station Number AK Station s 4 e k 2 digit Channel Number as defined AK Append 13010 4 digit Set Storage Marker command EE lt space gt N i a i a a a a Ea Number of current status conditions lt space gt ASCII code 003 S Up to 3 digits appended to the end lt LF gt E of the response transmission according to the entry for AK lt ETX gt Ppend by AK Channel L a B New location of the Storage Marker B move to beginning of storage f ae buffer E move to end of storage buffer Enter positive numbers such as 250 to move forward by n records and negat
118. nt by incorporating a I st stage inlet at the entrance to the hardware and a PM 2 5 WINS impactor inside its enclosure The sampler uses standard 47 mm filters housed in convenient reusable cassettes These cassettes are mounted in a single filter tray for easy exchange and transportation to and from the sampling site The temperature of the collection filter is maintained within 5 C of the outdoor ambient temperature by a continuous filter compartment venti lation system Interval data are stored every five minutes and include the five minute averages of the filter temperature ambient temperature and ambient pressure Data storage continues both during and after the exposure of the collection filter The sampler has a capacity of 14 days of five minute interval data A record of filter data is stored for each filter used in the device and includes all U S EPA specified values such as the volume sampled error condition flagging and average temperatures and pressures The sampler has a capacity of 25 filter data records Low maintenance requirements are made possible through the use of durable components and a proven long life vacuum pump The sampler is easily transported due to its compact form and lightweight design Its low noise level makes it appropriate for indoor monitoring Pace 1 3 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The sampler ships with UL CS
119. o move from one part of the date field to another To edit multiple parameters while remaining in the Edit Mode press the arrow keys on the keypad after making each change This moves the cursor to a new field and keeps the Model 2000 unit in its Edit Mode This does away with the need to toggle between the Browse Mode and Edit Mode for each parameter edited The following two keystrokes cause the software to leave the Edit Mode and return to the Browse Mode lt ENTER gt Changes made while in the Edit Mode are retained and the sampler then returns to the Browse Mode SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW PAGE 4 9 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 4 7 Filter Setup screen lt ESC gt Revision B 001 Changes made while in the Edit Mode are zor retained and the sampler then returns to the Browse Mode The cursor reverts to its wzder ine shape when the software returns to the Browse Mode The Filter Setup screen Figure 4 7 makes special function keys available when the user is in the Edit Mode The lt F8 lt gt and lt F9 gt gt keys move the editing cursor to the left and right respectively when making changes to the IDI and ID2 parameters New numbers entered by the user overwrite any character that already resides in the current cursor position Stat Ok Filter Setup Current Time 0 00 96 11 07 16 7 1 min Start Time Start Date Set Flow ID1 96 ID2 00154
120. of the manifold in the hub 10 Press lt F3 Pump gt 11 Record the reading on the vacuum gauge This reading should not drop by more than 8 5 inches Hg during this 30 second period This corresponds to a leak of 80 mi min If the reading does drop by more than 8 5 inches Hg during this 30 second period trace the internal flow paths to identify problems in tubing or connections 12 Press lt F2 Valve gt 13 Open the flow controller manual valve and pump manual valve that you closed in steps 7 and 9 14 Slowly open the valve of the flow audit adapter 15 Remove the flow audit adapter from the end of the sample tube 16 Install the PM 10 inlet onto the end of the sample tube 17 Remove the filter cassette from the sampler 18 Remove the leak check disk from the filter cassette SECTION 10 RouTINE MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Pace 10 14 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Section 11 Calibration Procedures This section contains instructions for performing an interface board ambient tem perature filter temperature ambient pressure and flow calibration of the Partisol FRM Sampler The temperature and pressure calibrations must be done before the flow calibration R amp P recommends that these procedures be executed on an annual basis Individual monitoring organizations however may have different guidelines 11 1 INTERFACE Boarp CALIBRATION IMPORTANT Us
121. on of both the lt F1 RDefs gt and lt F2 RData gt keys above and additionally resets the system s EPROM The sampler generates three beeps after the Title screen disappears to confirm that it has executed this command 4s a safeguard the lt F3 HReset gt kev must be pressed twice with the Title screen displayed to reset the hardware NOTE This command erases the calibration constants for temperature pressure and flow calculations Section 11 which must be reentered in the Calibration screen Section 11 before operating the system again 12 4 RESETTING PASsworD PROTECTION Pressing lt F4 gt vice with the Title screen displayed sets the current password protection to off This can be useful if the user has misplaced the code used to turn on password protection or if the user encounters any difficulties in turning password protection off The sampler beeps four times upon successful deactivation of pass word protection SECTION 12 RESETTING THE SAMPLER Pace 12 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix A Overview of Screens This appendix contains all the instrument software screens displayed by the Partisol FRM Sampler along with the hierarchy of screens Figure A 1 Hierarchy of screens Title Screen y Main Screen l Filter Setup Statistics Screen a a Setup Screen Screen Screen Power Outages Screen Interval Data Screen
122. onsequential damages Use of this product in any manner not intended by the manufacturer will void the safety protection provided by the equipment and may damage the equipment and subject the user to injury Pace Ill Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Warranty U S Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by authorized personnel of Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc R amp P and the purchaser the following warranty shall be in force for equipment sold and operated in the United States of America R amp P warrants that the R amp P supplied equipment shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of three hundred sixty five 365 days after the date of shipment Subject to the conditions of this provision R amp P agrees to repair or replace free of charge any components of the equipment found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period Purchaser shall notify R amp P of any detected defects and shall return any equipment believed to be defective to R amp P suitably insured and at the purchaser s expense In the event R amp P determines the equipment returned for warranty correction is not defective within the terms of the warranty purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of handling and return transportation R amp P s sole responsibility under the warranty shall be at R amp P s option to either repair or replace any component that fails du
123. or Operating Mode Done DONE Error ERR The sampler enters the Error Operating Mode Operating Mode Operating Mode before the ending time date if it encounters status condition X flow deviation of 10 or more for one minute Return to Stop Op Mode Press lt F4 Run Stp gt Press lt F4 Run Stp gt Press lt F4 Run Stp gt when in in Main Screen in Main Screen the Main Screen to return to the Stop Operating Mode Wait to exchange the sample filter until after the sampler returns to the Stop Operating Mode SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 8 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler the Error Operating Mode even if the ending time date is not yet achieved In this case the hardware displays a status code of X to indicate this condition Section 6 1 Done Mode The sampler enters this mode DONE at the completion of its sampling program if it encountered no status condi tions during sample collection status code is Ok Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen with the hardware in this mode causes the sampler to return to the Stop Operating Mode NOTE Do not exchange filter cassettes with the sampler in this mode Return to the Stop Operating Mode before exchanging the collection media Error Mode The sampler proceeds to this mode ERR at the comple tion of its sampling program
124. ovides the user access to the unit s reset functions Section 4 2 With this screen displayed on the instrument the user can initiate reset functions by making use of the function keys in the manner described below The user should exercise these capabilities with care as information can be lost inadvertently if making an improper choice 12 1 RESETTING OPERATING PARAMETERS Pressing lt F1 RDefs gt with the Title screen displayed Figure 12 1 causes the sampler to reset its operating parameters to their default settings The system generates a single beep after the Title screen disappears to confirm that it has executed this command 12 2 Resettinc DATA STORAGE Pressing lt F2 RData gt with the Title screen displayed Figure 12 1 causes the sampler to clear its filter data and interval data storage buffers Section 7 The unit generates two beeps after the Title screen disappears to confirm that it has executed this command Partisol FRM Model 2000 Air Sampler x Candidate PM 2 5 Reference Method Version 1 000 Copyright 1996 Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc SECTION 12 RESETTING THE SAMPLER Pace 12 1 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 12 3 PERFORMING A HARDWARE RESET IMPORTANT Record all calibration constants offset and span before resetting the sampler Pressing lt F3 HReset gt Avice with the Title screen displayed Figure 12 1 performs the functi
125. pler automati cally ensures that the ending time date is greater than the beginning time Start Time date It beeps if it makes any adjustments to the user s inputs Start Date Y Midnight is represented by time 0 End Time SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION of the Partisol FRM unit The Start Time parameter defines the time of day hh mm at which sampling is to begin When editing this parameter treat each part of the time as a separate field The Start Date parameter sets forth the date yy mm dd on which sampling is to begin When editing this parameter treat each part of the date as a separate field The End Time parameter defines the time of day hh mm at which sampling is to end When editing this parameter treat each part of the time as a separate field Pace 5 4 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler End Date The End Date parameter sets forth the date yy mm dd on which sampling is to end When editing this parameter treat each part of the date as a separate field NOTE To sample for an entire 24 hour period starting at midnight enter 0 for both the Start Time and End Time parameters and successive days for Start Date and End Date For example to sample during the entire day of 15 February 1997 enter 97 02 15 as the Start Date and 97 02 16 as for the End Date Both the Start Time and End Time settings would be 0 in this case Set Flow ID1 ID2
126. relative humidity temperature date and time at the beginning of this post collection equilibration 6 Equilibrate each filter for af east 24 hours under the following conditions as specified in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 The equilibration room must be held at a constant relative humidity between 30 and 40 with a variability of not more than 5 relative humidity The equilibration room must be held at a constant temperature between 20 and 23 C with a variability of not more than 2 C SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 9 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y Record the final filter weight as W Y The change in filter weight involves the W and W weights computed above Figure 3 7 Placing a used 47 mm filter on a balance 3 6 Post CoLLectiIOn WEIGHING Follow these steps to weigh the 47 mm collection filters after sampling 1 Ensure that the filter has been equilibrated for at least 24 hours before weighing Section 3 5 2 Filters must be weighed on a microbalance with a resolution of at least 1 ug 0 001 mg Ensure that the balance has been allowed to warm up before performing any weighings NOTE U S EPA regulations require that the post collection weighing be performed immediately following post collection conditioning and within 10 days of sampling and that it be performed by the same person and on the same balance as the
127. resistance and hits a stop In its final sampling configuration the entrance to the inlet must be approxi mately 2 m above the ground 6 to 7 feet An optional stand 57 004644 described in Section 2 3 provides a convenient means of installing the sampler SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 3 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 6 Connect the hub to the electric supply in a manner that meets all safety and regulatory requirements for the hardware s intended use The wires inside the power cord are defined by the following colors which are different for 115 and 230 VAC configurations 115 VAC 230 VAC Line Black or Brown Brown Neutral White or Blue Blue Common Ground Green or Green Yellow Green Yellow For 775 VAC configurations of the Partisol system the standard three pronged U S plug is provided at the end of the power cord This plug is intended only for some types of indoor installations and may have to be replaced by other connecting hardware for certain types of indoor and outdoor locations to meet electrical and other safety requirements WARNING Use of the supplied 115 VAC three prong plug out of doors or in and uncontrolled interior environment may present a severe electrical shock hazard For 230 VAC configurations of the Partisol system the standard two pronged European plug is provided at the end of the power cord This plug is intended only for some types of i
128. ress the arrow key to position the cursor so that it is in the A O field SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 8 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode Enter a number between 0 050 and 0 150 volts and press the lt ENTER gt key 9 Watch the value displayed in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Calc Ensure that this value does not vary by more than 0 005 volts after watching it for 5 seconds If this number is not stable choose a new number for A O between 0 050 and 0 150 volts 10 Read the voltage displayed on the multimeter 11 Using the arrow keys position the cursor so that it is in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Act 12 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode Enter the voltage reading from the multimeter to three digit accuracy i e 0 xxx in this position and press the lt ENTER gt key The unit will now calculate the Offset value 13 Ensure that the value now displayed in the row labeled A I under the column labeled Calc matches the value displayed on the multimeter within 0 005 volts 14 Using the arrow key position the cursor so that it is in the A O field 15 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode Enter a number between 4 800 and 4 900 volts and press the lt ENTER gt key
129. ring the warranty period due to a defect in workmanship and or material provided purchaser has promptly reported same to R amp P and R amp P has upon inspection found such components to be defective The above warranty is contingent upon the proper use of the equipment 1 e operation and maintenance in accordance with the procedures set forth in the provided operation manual s and does not cover equipment that has been modified without R amp P s approval or which has been subjected to abuse or unusual physical or electrical stress This warranty does not cover any optional personal computer equipment or operating system software supplied with the equipment beyond the warranty period provided by the manufacturer of the computer The customer is responsible for obtaining a local third party service agreement for computer service requirements beyond the warranty term of the computer THE ABOVE IS A LIMITED WARRANTY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY R amp P R amp P DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE STATED EXPRESS WAR RANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF R amp P FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL R amp P BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR INDI RECT DAMAGES EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
130. round lead on the ground test point 7 Locate R21 on the rear section of the interface board R21 is a horizontal pot and its designation R21 is silk screened on the board 8 Adjust R21 until the multimeter reads 6 00 VDC 0 05 V 9 Place the positive lead on the 2 5V test point 10 Locate R53 on the rear section of the interface board R53 is a blue vertical pot and its R53 designation is silkscreened on the board 11 Adjust R53 until the multimeter reads 2 500 VDC 0 002 V 12 Place the positive lead of the multimeter on the 10 V test point 13 Locate R44 on the rear section of the interface board R44 is a blue vertical pot and its designation R44 is silk screened on the board 14 Adjust R44 until the multimeter reads 10 000 VDC 0 002 V SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 2 ANALOG INPUT CALIBRATION Please note that the following procedure must be performed gyter the interface board calibration and before the temperature pressure and flow calibrations IMPORTANT Use proper anti static protection when the door to the electronics compartment is open and when taking measurements on any electronic components Failure to use anti static protection could result in damage to electronic components Follow these steps to perform an analog input calibration 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3
131. s manual does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by R amp P of that equipment Streamline is a trademark of Chinook Engineering LLC Pace Il Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Safety Notice Repair of instrumentation manufactured by Rupprecht amp Patashnick Co Inc R amp P should only be attempted by properly trained service personnel and should only be conducted in accordance with the R amp P system documentation Do not tamper with this hardware High voltages may be present in all instrument enclosures Use established safety precautions when working with this instrument Instrument is supplied with a grounded three prong plug designed for interior use only Do not use this instrument outdoors or in an uncontrolled interior environment without the proper exterior power connection The Partisol stand must be anchored when installed outdoors to prevent tipping of the sampler and or stand in high winds Some assembly of the sample inlet and WINS impactor is required for installation and regular maintenance Care should be taken when assembling the WINS impactor or inlet to prevent pinching fingers between the assembly parts The seller cannot foresee all possible modes of operation in which the user may attempt to utilize this instrumentation The user assumes all liability associated with the use of this instrumentation The seller further disclaims any responsibility for c
132. solute pressure not corrected to sea level Verify that the value for ambient pressure displayed in the Audit screen is within 10 mm Hg of the mea sured ambient pressure If this is not the case the sampler requires calibration Service Manual 5 Install a clean unused 47 mm filter into the filter cassette Place the filter cassette with its 47 mm filter installed into the filter cassette carrier Carefully insert the filter cassette carrier into the lower part of the filter exchange mechanism The carrier contains a slot and hole that fit into the appropriate locations of the lower part of the filter exchange mechanism Push forward on the handle of the filter exchange mechanism to raise the filter plat form and enclose the filter cassette Carefully remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler and install the supplied flow audit adapter on the end of the sample tube Figure 6 2 Turn the valve on the flow audit adapter to its closed position Figure 6 2 Flow audit adapter installed on the end of the sample tube SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION PAGE 6 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 6 If you have a unit that supports the automatic leak check function Section 10 go to step 7 If you do not have a unit that supports the automatic leak check function go to Section 10 7 Perform a leak check by pressing lt F5 LeakCk gt Follow the in structions on the screen to begin the automa
133. splay the Audit screen Figure 10 1 2 Remove the PM 10 inlet from the sampler 3 Install a filter cassette containing a new 47 mm filter into the unit 4 Install the flow audit adapter Figure 10 2 57 000618 onto the end of the sample tube of the sampler Ensure that the valve on the flow audit adapter is in the open position 5 Press lt F2 Valve gt 6 Press lt F3 Pump gt 7 Turnthe valve on the flow audit adapter to its closed position Figure 10 2 8 Shut off the flow to the flow controller assembly by turning the manual shut off valve flow control manual valve that is attached to the large air filter on the left hand side of the manifold in the hub This corresponds to location A in Figure 10 4 9 Watch the vacuum gauge and record the reading on the vacuum gauge when it becomes stable The gauge should read at least 15 inches H O 381 mm Hg 10 Shut off the flow to the pump by turning the other manual shut off valve pump manual valve located on the bottom of the manifold in the hub 11 Press lt F3 Pump gt 12 Record the reading on the vacuum gauge This reading should not drop by more than 8 5 inches Hg during this 30 second period This corresponds to a leak of 80 mi min If the reading does drop by more than 8 5 inches Hg during this 30 second period trace the internal and external flow paths to identify problems in tubing or connec tions 13 Open the flow controller manual valve an
134. stabilize at each of these levels 16 7 17 5 15 8 18 3 and 15 0 I min When Current Flow value stabilizes at each of these levels press lt F1 Edit gt move the cursor to the Actual Flow field and enter the flow rate displayed by the external flow meter Then press the lt ENTER gt key The sampler uses this information to compute the proper flow span value Go to step 23 NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Offset and Span values for the flow you may enter these numbers directly when in the Edit Mode 23 Return to the Main screen by pressing the lt ESC gt key three times 24 Restore the sampling hardware to its original state by removing the flow metering hardware and reinstalling the PM 10 inlet on the sample tube Remove the filter cassette from the sampler and discard the installed filter SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 16 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y Use great care when performing the reset commands described in this section vY A complete hardware reset requires lt F3 HReset gt to be pressed twice Figure 12 1 Title screen Section 12 Resetting the Sampler The Partisol FRM Sampler provides a straightforward means of resetting its param eters to their default values This section reviews the different types of reset capabilities available to the user The Title screen Figure 12 1 pr
135. sure sensor InsT The current analog input level VDC from the instrument electronics temperature sensor AmbT The current analog input level VDC from the ambient temperature sensor 3 Not used SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION Pace 7 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler FItT Auxl Aux2 Flow A O1 A O2 Val Aux Aux FnF FnP Pmp Led Htr The current analog input level VDC from the filter tem perature sensor Not used The current analog input level VDC from the mass flow sensor The current analog output level VDC to the valve in the mass flow controller The current analog output level VDC to the user analog output port on the back of the sampler Section 8 The current position of the flow cutoff valve ON or OFF Not used The current operating status of the fan in the filter compart ment ON or OFF The current operating status of the fan in the pump compart ment ON or OFF The current operating status of the sample pump ON or OFF The current operating status of the LCD liquid crystal display backlighting ON or OFF The current operating status of the heater in the instrument electronics compartment ON or OFF When in the Diagnostics screen press the lt ESC gt key twice to return to the Main screen SECTION 7 ON SCREEN OPERATING INFORMATION Pace 7 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual
136. t Mode SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 7 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 11 3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Follow these steps to calibrate the ambient temperature sensor NOTE Refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 6 1 Return the sampler to the Main screen Section 4 3 2 The device must be in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 to perform an ambient temperature calibration 3 When in the Main screen press lt F5 Setup gt and lt F2 Calib gt to display the Calibration screen Figure 11 3 4 Determine the current temperature C at the ambient tempera ture sensor using an external thermometer C 5 9 x F 32 5 Press lt F1 Edit gt to enter the Edit Mode and move the cursor to the row labeled AmbT under the Act actual column 6 Enter the current ambient temperature C and press the lt EN TER gt key If necessary use the lt F6 gt key Shift F1 gt to enter negative temperatures when in the Edit Mode 7 Upon receiving the actual temperature the system s microproces sor automatically computes the Span value for the ambient temperature Record this value for future reference NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Span value for the ambient temperature you may enter it directly in the Span column when in the Edit Mode SECTION 11 CALIB
137. t and samples for the period defined by Def Dur in the Setup screen Section 5 1 The unit uses the next available time slot that meets these requirements Pace 5 5 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler lt F4 Day gt Pressing this key advances the values of Start Date and End Date by one day lt F5 Set Def gt Pressing this key causes the sampler to revise the Def Start and Def Dur parameters of the Setup screen Section 5 1 in accordance with the starting time and sampling duration currently set in the Filter Setup screen NOTE A convenient way to define the sampling program is to press lt F3 Next Day gt to define a base sampling period according to the Def Start and Def Dur parameters in the Setup Screen Then press lt F4 Day gt to increment the Start Date and End Date and arrive at the desired date SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 6 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 3 OPERATIONAL MopEs The Partisol FRM Sampler displays its current operating mode in the upper right hand corner of the Main screen Figure 4 3 as well as in the same position of certain Y Pressing lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen toggles other screens Press lt F4 Run Stp gt when in the Main screen to switch between the the sampler between the non sampling Stop Operating Mode and the sampling program execution modes Stop Operating Mod
138. t be in the Stop Mode to perform the verification audits If the sampler is not in the Stop Mode press lt F4 Run Stop gt when in the Main screen 2 Verify the sampler s ambient temperature by pressing lt F5 Setup gt to access the Setup screen then press lt F5 Audit gt to access the Audit screen Figure 6 1 Determine the current ambient tem perature C at the ambient temperature sensor using an external thermometer Verify that the value for the temperature displayed by the Partisol FRM in the Audit screen is within 2 C of the measured temperature If this is not the case the sampler re quires calibration Service Manual Figure 6 1 Audit screen Audit Amb Temp 25 4C Amb Pres 753 mmHg Filt Temp 25 6 C Sys Pres N A mmHg FTS Pres 0 00 inH20 Cur Flow 0 3 l min FTS Flow 0 001 min Peake vaive re owen SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 1 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 Verify the sampler s filter temperature by measuring the tempera ture C at the location of the filter in the Partisol FRM Sampler using an external thermometer Verify that the value for the temperature displayed by the sampler in the Audit screen is within 2 C of the measured temperature If this is not the case the sampler requires calibration Service Manual 4 Verify the sampler s ambient pressure by measuring the current ambient station pressure in mm Hg i e ab
139. ter Handling and Exchange This section describes the handling of the 47 mm collection filters used in the Partisol system from the initial conditioning of the filter to the installation of filter trays in the sampling system to the post collection conditioning and weighing of the filter This part also describes how to compute the average particulate concentration based upon the initial and ending filter weights and the total volume drawn through the filter Section 4 Software Overview This section provides an overview of the hierarchy of system screens along with the instructions for navigating around the software and changing the values of param eters Section 5 Software Setup and Operation This section describes the operation of the Partisol FRM Sampler including the definition of its sampling program Section 6 Sampler Operation This section describes the steps involved in verifying the sampler performance characteristics prior to starting a sampling run programming a sampling run and retreiving data after a sampling run Section 7 On Screen Operating Information The Partisol FRM Sampler displays a variety of information regarding the state of the system ranging from status codes to screens that display the current values of operating parameters This section details the types of diagnostic information avail able to the user Pace 1 5 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SEC
140. the upper right hand corner of the screen The ending time date hh mm yy mm dd of the five minute interval whose information is being dis played The Amb Temp field displays the five minute aver age of the ambient temperature C The Filt Temp field displays the five minute aver age of the filter temperature C The Amb Pres field displays the five minute aver age of the ambient pressure mm Hg Pace 8 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Ave Flow The Flow field displays the five minute average of the sample flow rate volumetric l min The soft keys of the Interval Data screen have the following effects upon the location of the viewing pointer remember to use the shift key to access F6 F10 lt F6 First gt First record lt F7 gt One hundred records to the left lt F1 gt Ten records to the left lt F2 gt One record to the left lt F3 gt One record to the right lt F4 gt Ten records to the right lt F8 gt One hundred records to the right lt F9 Last gt Last record Pressing Shift F 5 gt lt F10 Output gt when in the Interval Data screen allows the user to download records from the current position of the viewing pointer to the last record of the database through the RS232 port of the Partisol FRM Sampler Press lt F10 Output gt again to interrupt the downloading of in
141. the contrast of the sampler s liquid crystal display This knob may be turned both clockwise and counterclockwise Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 LCD contrast adjustment knob SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 9 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Pace 2 10 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler X Never touch filters with fingers Section 3 Filter Handling and Exchange This section covers the initial inspection of 47 mm filters used in the Partisol FRM Sampler as well as the equilibration and weighing before and after use Further it covers their installation and removal in the sampling unit as well as the computation involved in calculating the 24 hour mass concentration average of PM 2 5 as found in U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Volume II Part II Section 7 Filter Preparation and Analysis Section 8 Field Operation and Section 11 Calculations Validation and Reporting of PM2 5 Monitoring Data Use the filter log in Appendix G as an aid in record keeping 3 1 FiLTER HANDLING AND INITIAL INSPECTION The only filter media currently approved by the U S EPA for reference method sampling of PM 2 5 in the proposed regulations is Teflon material in a 47 mm diameter size This is available from R amp P in the following form Teflon Filters 2 0 um pore size
142. tic leak check cycle Turn off the manual shut off valve attached to the large air filter on the left hand side of the manifold in the hub This corresponds to location A in Figure 6 3 Wait for the automatic leak check cycle to complete The sampler will display a message at the end of the cycle indicating the vacuum loss mm Hg during the 60 second leak check and a pass or fail message The criteria for a successful leak test is a drop of less than 127 mm Hg in one minute Open the manual valve on the sampler then release the vacuum slowly by opening the flow audit adapter valve If the leak check fails refer to Section 10 Figure 6 3 Flow control manual valve A displayed in its closed position 8 Verify the sampler s flow If you are using a Streamline Flow Transfer Standard FTS to measure flow refer to Section 10 to program the sampler with the FTS calibration constants Remove the flow audit adapter and attach the Streamline FTS to the sample tube Figure 6 4 Other flow meters may require the use of the flow audit adapter with its valve in the open position SECTION 6 SAMPLER OPERATION Pace 6 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 6 4 Streamline FTS installed on the end of the sample tube 9 Press lt F2 Pump gt then lt F1 Valve gt If you are using the Stream line FTS press lt F1 Edit gt then enter the pressure drop inches H O and then
143. tine MAINTENANCE AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES Inspect filter cassettes for contamination after every use Wipe with a clean dry cloth as required Addi tional filter cassettes can be ordered from R amp P 59 004648 0001 Inspect the seals that rest against the filter cassette every time a filter is exchanged Wipe the seals with a clean dry cloth as required Inspect the seals once a year for drying and cracking and replace them if necessary 22 002182 Perform an external leak check after every 5 days of inlet usage Section 10 2 4 Perform an internal leak check afer every 4 weeks or every month of inlet usage Section 10 2 6 Clean the greased impactor section of the WINS PM 2 5 impactor after every 5 days of inlet usage Appendix H 2 The impactor must be cleaned when the unit is not sampling Clean the PM 10 inlet afer every 1 4 days of inlet usage Appendix H 1 The inlet must be cleaned when the unit is not sampling Exchange the large in line filter in the sampler every six months of operation 32 002643 Turn off the sampler Section 5 4 to replace the large in line filter Clean the air screens located under the sampler s rain hoods every 6 months of operation Pace 10 1 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Battery voltage Check the voltage level of the batteries on the main computer board in the electronics compartment every six months Appendix F 1 The pu
144. tive humidity between 30 and 40 with a variability of not more than 5 relative humidity The equilibration room must be held at a constant temperature between 20 and 23 C with a variability of not more than 2 C SECTION 3 FILTER HANDLING AND EXCHANGE PAGE 3 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 3 3 INITIAL FILTER WEIGHING Follow this procedure to weigh the 47mm collection filters tare weight before sampling Follow these steps to weight the collection filters before sampling NOTE Refer to the U S EPA 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 for further information A Record hentai 1 Ensure that each filter has been equilibrated for at least 24 hours weight as W before weighing V The pre samolin 2 Filters must be weighed on a microbalance with a resolution of at weighing must hrak PA least 1 ug 0 001 mg Ensure that the balance has been allowed within 30 days of the to warm up before performing any weighings sampling period 3 Weigh each filter at least once three times recommended re cording the mass in grams Figure 3 1 The average mass reading is the initial filter weight W Use appropriate techniques to neutralize static charges on the filter This pre sampling weigh ing must take place within 30 days of the sampling period as specified in 2 12 Quality Assurance Handbook Section 7 Figure 3 1 Positioning a 47 mm filter on a balance
145. to a PM 10 sampler Pace 1 7 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 1 2 System flow schematic SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 FLOwSCHEMATIC The system flow schematic provides an overview of the hardware s flow and electronic connections Figure 1 2 The schematic shows a PM 10 inlet that is followed by a down tube and WINS PM 2 5 Impactor The WINS Impactor is located inside the sampler enclosure A 47 mm Teflon filter is housed in a filter cassette that the user installs in a single filter tray The tray makes the easy exchange of filters possible in the sampler s filter exchange mechanism and minimizes the chances of fingers coming into contact with the collection filter PM 10 INLET DISPLAY amp KEYPAD ELECTRONIC BAROMETRIC MICRO PRESSURE CONTROLLER TRANSDUCER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TRANSOUCER INLET FILTER VACUUM PUMP AIR FLOW LINES ELECTRICAL LINES Pace 1 8 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y The Partisol FRM Sampler actively maintains a constant volumetric flow rate at the user defined set point 16 7 l min by default SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Anin line filter downstream of the sample filter protects the mass flow controller from any particles that may remain in the air flow The mass flow controller operates under the control of the sampler s microprocessor and maintains the sample
146. to change the value of system parameters SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Pace 4 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Y Use function keys to drop down by one layer in the structure of screens Pressing lt ESC gt returns the user to the next highest level Figure 4 4 Keypad 4 4 NAVIGATING AMONG SCREENS The system software allows the user to navigate easily through the use of soft function keys lt F1 gt to lt F5 gt and the lt ESC gt key Figure 4 4 The depth of the sampler s menu structure is shallow making it relatively easy to switch from one display to another Figure 4 5 From the Main screen simply press the soft key labelled lt F1 FiltSet gt lt F2 Stats gt lt F3 Data gt or lt F5 Setup gt to drop down one level in the screen structure Pressing the lt ESC gt key causes the current display to be replaced by the next higher screen in the hierarchy For example pressing lt ESC gt when in the Filter Setup screen returns the user to the Main screen The definition of the soft function keys changes as different screens appear on the display and different functions are required Appendix A contains an overview of all screens included in the Partisol FRM software SECTION 4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW PAGE 4 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 4 5 Hierarchy of instrument software screens Title Screen
147. ts inadvertent changes to system opera The Setup Screen enables users to turn on password protection by pressing lt F6 tions Passwd gt when in the Browse Mode Refer to Section 5 7 for instructions to turn password protection on and off The Setup screen also provides users access to a variety of other hardware functions suchas system calibrations Section 1 diagnostics Section 7 RS232 setup Section 9 and audits Section 10 SECTION 5 SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION Pace 5 3 Revision B 003 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 5 2 FILTER SETUP SCREEN The Filter Setup screen Figure 5 2 provides a straightforward way for users to define the sampling program to be executed by the sampler Press lt F1 FiltSet gt when in the Main screen Figure 4 3 to enter the Filter Setup screen Ensure that the sampler is in the Stop Operating Mode Section 5 3 before making any changes to the parameters contained in this screen Figure 5 2 Filter Setup screen Stat Ok Current Time Start Time Start Date Set Flow ID1 96 ID2 00154 Mode SAMP 19 36 96 11 07 End Time 0 00 End Date 96 11 08 Filter Setup 0 00 96 11 07 16 7 1 min Edit Next Hr NextDay Set Def Function Keys in Browse Mode Next Hr NextDay Day Function Keys in Edit Mode The Filter Setup screen contains the following fields to define the sampling program Y The sam
148. ual 42 004278 Partisol FRM Quick Start Guide 42 004299 Other Products Support stand 57 004644 Partisol FRM EPROM software revision kit 59 004302 Insulating jacket 10 004359 APPENDIX F CONSUMABLES AND PARTS Pace F 4 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix G Filter Log This appendix contains a filter log to keep track of all important readings associated with each exposed filter R amp P encourages users to make photocopies of the form or to use a similar format APPENDIX G FILTER LoG Pace G 1 Revision B 000 2 5 Air Sampler FRM Model 2000 PM Partisol 2 Operating Manual SWUN OA 9vV0 LXMA uolyelJUSOUDD Bujuonipuog u0 99 109 S0d pousd nsodxg dJa duies Aly S Z Nid 0002 IPPON WHd IOSIHEed dey 607 49314 suoRpuoo Bujuonipuoo renu JOquNN 49yI4 Pace G 2 APPENDIX G FILTER LoG Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix H Inlet Maintenance This appendix contains the maintenance procedures for the PM 10 inlet and the PM 2 5 WINS impactor used in the Partisol FRM Sampler H 1 MaInTENANCE OF PM 10 INLET Recommended Supplies for Maintenance e Alcohol or ammonia based general purpose cleaner e Cotton swabs e Small soft bristle brush e Paper towels e Distilled water Silicone based stopcock grease Recommended Tools for Maintenance e Small Philips blade screwdriver e
149. unction Keys in Edit Mode Figure A 10 Calibration Stat Ok Calibration Mode SAMP screen Calc Act Offset Span A I 0 000 0 000 0 0000 1 0000 A O 0 00 AmbT 23 2 0 00 0000 FltT 23 6 0 00 0000 FTS Pres Pres 760 00 0000 0 00 Flow 16 7 0 00 00001 0000 CO E Function Keys in Browse Mode Function Keys in Edit Mode APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 5 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure A 11 Flow Calibra tion screen Flow Calibration Set Flow 16 7 l min Current Flow 16 7 l min Actual Flow 16 7 l min FTS Pres 0 00 in H20 Press Start to begin flow calibration Flow Offset 0 0000 Flow Span 1 0000 peace stat aot T Function Keys in Browse Mode Peart start mot O T ae a a E Function Keys in Edit Mode o ee Je J Ee ee E Figure A 12 Diagnostics screen Diagnostics Analog I O Digital I O Pres 4 062 FltT 3 019 Val ON FnP OFF InsT 3 128 Auxl 0 000 Aux OFF Pmp ON AmbT 3 016 Aux2 0 000 Aux OFF Lcd ON 3 2 644 Flow 3 991 FnF ON Htr OFF A O1 2 50 A O2 1 66 Rev 1 peat fo To T Function Keys in Browse Mode peace oe om o o ee S T Function Keys in Edit Mode APPENDIX A OVERVIEW OF SCREENS Pace A 6 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler screen Baud Rate 9600 Config 8 N 1 XOn XOff Cont OFF AK Station 52 4 AK Channel 75048 Ko AK Append 13010
150. using four 4 10 32 x 1 2 thumb screws 4 Install the two small rain hoods Figure 2 1 One rain hood is installed on the left side of the enclosure and the other on the back Each rain hood covers one fan opening SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PAGE 2 2 Revision B 002 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Figure 2 2 Sample tube with the modified PM 10 inlet installed a Peel back the paper facing of one of the smaller gaskets and apply it to one of the smaller rain hoods b Place the small rain hood with its gasket attached hood on the enclosure c Secure the rain hood to the unit using four 4 10 32 x 1 2 thumb screws d Repeat this procedure for the other small rain hood 5 Install the sample tube and PM 10 inlet Figure 2 2 NOTE Examine the sample tube Some sample tubes are machined down to a smaller diameter on both ends The machining on one end extends for 5 cm 2 inches while the machining on the opposite end extends only 3 cm 1 25 inches a Insert the end of the sample tube with the 5 cm 2 inches machined section into the bulkhead of the sampler Ensure that the tube is pushed into the enclosure through the final O ring until it hits a stop b Turn the dome connector on the bulkhead to ensure a tight grip c Place the PM 10 inlet on the end with 3 cm 1 25 inches of machining Ensure that the tube is pushed past the inlet s two O rings which provide some
151. utine 16 With the pump turned off the sampler first computes the flow offset value before automatically starting the span calibration using five flow rates around the default sample flow rate of 16 7 I min NOTE Follow the instructions displayed by the sampler at the bottom of the Flow Calibration screen 17 Determine the flow in actual I min using the external flow meter If you are using the Streamline FTS go to step 18 If you are not using the Streamline FTS go to step 20 18 Press lt F1 Edit gt 19 Enter the pressure inches H O in the FTS Pres field then press the lt ENTER gt key The sampler will now calculate the volumetric flow in I min 20 The unit will now operate at flow rates of 16 7 17 5 15 8 18 3 and 15 0 l min in succession If you are using the Streamline FTS go to step 21 If you are not using the Streamline FTS go to step 22 21 The sampler will automatically enter the calculated flow into the ACT field and compute Span value which is the span offset for the mass flow controller Go to step 23 SECTION 11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Pace 11 15 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler NOTE If the instrument has been reset and you have recorded the Offset and Span values for the flow you may enter these numbers directly when in the Edit Mode 22 When in the Flow Calibration screen wait for the Current Flow value to
152. value of this parameter in the sampler and AKCOMM software is 52 which is the ASCII representation for 4 This parameter is zo used when performing the data down loading described in Section 7 3 PAGE 9 2 Revision B 000 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler SeEcTION 9 Data OUTPUT AK Channel This is the ASCII code representation of the two digit Channel number used by the AK Protocol Appendix D The default value of this parameter in the sampler and AKCOMM software is 75048 which is the ASCII repre sentation for KO the capital letter K and the number 0 This parameter is zozused when performing the data downloading described in Section 8 3 AK Append This is the ASCH code representation of characters added between response lines from the sampler when using the AK Protocol Appendix D This parameter is optional and should have a value of 0 if nothing is to be appended The default value of this parameter is 13010 which represents CR carriage return and LF line feed This parameter is 7o used when performing the data down loading described in Section 8 3 The Baud Rate Config and XOn XOff Cont parameters above not only define data transmission when using the AK Protocol but are also used by the Partisol FRM Sampler when downloading data directly from the Filter Data screen and Interval Data screen Section 8 3 The AK Protocol described in Appendix D provides a me
153. ystem SOFTWARE Pace E 2 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler 13 Enter the values recorded in step 2 above in the Calibration screen Section 10 14 Enter the appropriate system parameters in the Setup screen Section 4 APPENDIX E INSTALLING NEw System SOFTWARE Pace E 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler This page left intentionally blank APPENDIX E INSTALLING NEw System SOFTWARE Pace E 4 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler Appendix F Consumables and Parts Revision B 001 This section contains the parts and accessories for the Partisol FRM Sampler F 1 CONSUMABLES Teflon filters 2 0 um pore size box of 50 Single filter carrier Dual filter transport container Partisol FRM filter cassette for 47 mm filters 5 Partisol FRM filter cassettes for 47 mm filters 10 Partisol FRM filter cassettes for 47 mm filters Filter cassette screens package of 5 Solid filter leak check separator disk Tweezers Filter cassette separator tool niets and Accessories WINS PM 2 5 impactor Impactor assembly WINS O ring 2 3 8 ID x 2 1 2 OD x 1 16 BUNA Box of 25 glass fiber filters 37 mm Bottle of WINS impactor oil 30 ml Bottle of WINS impactor oil 100 ml PM 10 inlet PM 10 inlet O ring 1 1 4 ID x 1 3 8 OD x 1 16 BUNA PM 10 inlet O ring 2 3 8 ID x 2 1 2 OD x 1 16 BUNA 10 002322 0050 55 004847
154. ystem stopped sampling The sampler displays the elapsed sampling time hh mm in the Tot field The fields to the right and below the TempDiff title show the maximum difference C between the filter and ambient temperatures during and after sample collection as well as time date hh mm yy mm dd at which the sampler recorded the devia tion The sampler writes the final information to these fields when the user presses lt F4 Run Stp gt in the Main screen to return to the Stop Operating Mode The sampler displays the minimum average and maximum ambient temperatures C encountered during sampling in the line labeled AmbT The sampler shows the minimum average and maximum filter temperatures C encountered dur ing sampling in the line labeled FItT The sampler indicates the minimum average and maximum ambient pressures mm Hg encountered during sampling in the line labeled Pres The unit shows the average volumetric flow rate 1 min during the sampling period in the AveFlow field The Vol field displays the total volume m at ambient conditions sampled through the collection filter The coefficient of variation is equal to the standard deviation of the five minute flow rate averages divided by the average flow rate 16 7 l min by Pace 8 3 Revision B 001 Operating Manual Partisol FRM Model 2000 PM 2 5 Air Sampler default This value is then divided by 100 to yield the
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