AirChek 2000 Sample Pump 210-2000 User Manual
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1. ccc cece eee 6 Star button cessere Up amp Down Arrow Buttons COD ra a Maintenance us Multiple Tube Sampling 21 22 30 Operating Indicators 0 00 00 4 5 ADI sranie PROG a SET siasi Flow Fault HOLD r aS AE EE EETA SLEEP Operating Terms Performance Profile Pressure UNIS ccccccecccecccuusseesstaesaennenens INS TAQ srac ieee mm Hg PROG Indicator Replacing Battery Pack i Resetting Run Time Data artO R N lt iciaesmnanicencnctattosuieaiaaamedend 6 Sampling Constant FIOW ssiisisincisereciinraenianiie 22 Constant Pressure ccceeeee 22 Constant Pressure Controller 22 Sorbent Tube Single 0 0 0 22 Sorbent Tube Multiple in Constant Pressure Mode 22 Sorbent Tube Multiple using Constant Pressure Controller 22 Sampling Time csser iers 4 9 11 Setting we Setting Delayed Start ate Security Coderen 6 Service Policy 29 SET Indicator 4 8 SLEEP ponpen Sorbent Tube Sampling Single Sorbent Tube Sampling Multiple Star B NON isnie Up and Down Arrow Buttons 6 User lInterface ccccccssacccmisnssnsenscessaxnnenneniys 8 Entering Navigating Gevel T roires thee 8 LGV Ol 2 zimens eedi enai 9 WAnNAMY siancensicensetiessccennesivanciseoersanenine 352. A F press simultaneously when bracketed previous command A V security code always press in sequence Pump Activation Mode Change Press any button Press A Y to toggle between Run and Hold Pump Setup Options Options for Flow Rate To enter flow options pump must be in Hold Press A amp W to Run pump and press AV all within 10 seconds e Change and calibrate flow rate Flow rate and SET flash Press A or Y to change flow rate Press when finished ADJ displays and flashes Press A or F to adjust the flow until pump and calibrator agree When finished press until End displays Press A Y to save new setting Options for Programming Display To enter programming display options pump must be in Run Press A amp W to Hold pump and press AW all within 10 seconds e Clear accumulated data Press until CLr displays and then press A Y Press until End displays and then press AV e Change temperature scale F C Press until temperature displays Press A or W to switch units Press until End displays and then press A F to save new setting e Change atmospheric pressure scale mm Hg ins Hg millibars Press until pressure displays Press A or W to switch units Press until End displays and then press A V to save new setting e Change time scale 12 Hr 24 Hr Press until 12 Hr or 24 Hr displays Press A or W to switch units Press until End displays and then press A F to save n
3. 17 7 Polyvinyl Chloride PVC filter 5 0 um pore size Filter Diameter 37 mm 2 0 28 2 2 5 27 0 3 0 22 6 Filter back pressure exceeded pump capability during testing Increases in back pressure during sampling due to buildup of sample on the filter can decrease battery life Introduction Pump Operating Terms Run time Data Run time data is a collective term that refers to the following information Flow Flow rate in milliliters per minute mL min Volume Total volume of air in milliliters mL or liters L since reset Pressure Atmospheric pressure measured in inches ins or millimeters of mercury mm or millibars m Temperature Temperature of incoming air in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Run Time Time in hours and minutes HH MM since reset Pump Display AirChek 2000 LCD shown at 100 HOLD Flashes when the pump is in HOLD mode see p 6 SF or S Displayed when a sampling time is manually programmed into pump memory see p 11 VOL Volume of air pumped SET Flashes when changing any setting CLr User Interface option that clears volume and run time data see p 10 ESC User Interface option that exits User Interface without saving changes see p 10 End User Interface option that saves changes and exits User Interface see p 10 ADJ Displayed during pump flow calibration see p 9 CAL FLOW PROG Display Icons Flow
4. Two bars indicate that the battery is charged enough to operate the m pump approximately 25 to 75 a One bar indicates battery charge is low charge battery approximately 1 to 25 Low Battery Fault JH No bars anda flashing outline indicate a Low Battery Fault mode pump will go into HOLD mode and then SLEEP mode 1 in10 seconds Run time data can be displayed by pressing any button The pump will return to SLEEP in 10 seconds This may be repeated When the pump stops due to a low battery and is left to stand for a period of time one battery bar may appear This false recovery will fall quickly if the pump is operated without recharging it RECHARGE THE PUMP BEFORE SAMPLING D Using a non approved charger voids the SKC warranty Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery insert the charging plug from the charger into the battery charging jack on the back of the pump Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet The fast charging function of the battery pack will recharge the battery in approximately 6 hours or less For optimum performance use a charger that does not promote memory effect see Accessories on p 30 Follow charger instructions Using a non approved charger Computer voids the SKC warranty Interface Port Tampering with the battery pack voids the SKC warranty and the UL Listing for intrinsic safety Cat No 210 2002 D Do not charge in hazardous environments En
5. current mode Level Two of the User Interface offers the option of exiting without saving changes to parameters Press until ESC appears on the LCD Press AV Using User Interface Level One Flow Set Set flow by pressing A to increase or Y to decrease pump flow rate Press to move to next parameter or the User Interface can be exited at this point by continuing to press until End appears Press AW to save new flow setting and exit See page 10 8 ADJ CAL Setup Used during calibration with primary standard calibrator not for use with CalChek feature Press amp to increase or V to decrease flow adjustment mumin until desired flow is indicated on an attached primary standard Press to move to next parameter or the User Interface can be exited at this point by continuing to press until End appears Press A V to save new flow and adjustment settings and exit the User Interface See page 14 Use for CalChek calibration feature only Press A V to initiate single point calibration Press A seven times to start a full calibration See CalChek Calibration instructions on pages 16 to 20 Using User Interface Level Two Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Sample Time ST 12 hr 24 hr Clock and Delayed Start Press A or to toggle between Fahrenheit F and Celsius C Press to move to next parameter Press A or to toggle through inches of mercury ins millimeters
6. day in hours and minutes 12 or 24 hour clock with AM and PM indicators Volume Display Continually updated based on corrected flow rate multiplied by sampling time 2 Flow Fault Battery Pack Size Weight RFI EMI Shielding Intrinsic Safety Performance Profile If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault mode During flow fault the pump enters Hold mode the faulticon appears on the display during the length of the fault and the accumulated run time display is frozen and retained After 5 minutes in flow fault auto restart is attempted every 5 minutes up to 10 times Removable rechargeable 4 cell NiCad battery pack 4 8 V 2 0 Ah capacity 5 6 x 3 x 2 3 14 2 x 7 6 x 5 8 cm 22 oz 624 gm RFI EMI shielded case CE marked Cat No 210 2002 UL and cUL Listed Cat No 210 2002 D Use only SKC approved parts to ensure reliable performance and to maintain the UL Listing for intrinsic safety and the SKC warranty Battery Flow Rate L min Table 1 AirChek 2000 Run Time in Hours with NiCad Following are typical run times achieved when using a fully charged Nickel Cadmium NiCad battery pack Data is sorted by type of sample media All run times are listed in hours Mixed Cellulose MCE filter 0 8 um pore size Filter Diameter 37 mm 2 0 24 2 2 5 20 4 3 0 Flow Rate L min
7. location Hea ate the Inlet Port Housing and Filter Remove the three screws that secure the inlet port housing to the top of the pump 2 Remove the inlet port housing and gasket Remove the O ring and filter These should be replaced during preventive maintenance Replacement Kit Cat No P20140 Insert a new filter and O ring Replace the gasket Align the inlet port housing with the three screw holes and the LED Insert the three screws and tighten in an alternating fashion p SD Sra D Do not overtighten screws Overtightening can crack the inlet port 28 Maintenence Service Policy To return products to SKC for servicing 1 Call 800 752 8472 724 941 9701 for international customers to obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and Product Decontamination Form 2 Carefully package the product Mark the RMAnumber on any correspondence relating to the return and on the outside of the package 3 Ship to SKC freight prepaid to the following address SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Package product carefully to prevent damage during transit Include a contact name phone number shipping address RMA number and a brief description of the problem For nonwarranty repairs a purchase order number and billing address are also required The Service Department will contact nonwarranty customers with an estimate before proceeding with repairs SKC Inc w
8. ml min Applications requires separate tube cover listed below Single Dual Tri Quad Sample Tube Protective Covers for adjustable flow tube holders listed above Type A tubes 6 mm OD x 70 mm L Type B tubes 8 mm OD x 110 mm L Type C tubes 10 mm OD x 150 mm L Type T tandem for color detector tubes up to 115 mm long and a trap tube 30 Cat No 717 510M 210 502 223 1000 223 2000 223 2000B 223 1001 223 320 223 320B 224 88 224 96A 224 96C 877 91 210 500 224 26 CPC 224 26 01 224 26 02 224 26 03 224 26 04 224 29A 224 29B 224 29C 224 29T Accessories Description Cat No Replacement Parts Battery Pack P20136 Battery Pack CE marked for Cat No 210 2002Ex P21113 Belt Clip P20139 Case P20137 Case with interface for PC board in place P20137A Charging Jack P20145 Cover Battery Pack P20144 Filter inlet O ring 3 P20140 Filter Housing P20142 Filters Inlet 50 P40011 Gasket Set P21273 Keypad P79361 Stack P20138 PC Board includes top valve plate and stack inlet P79519 PC Board Interface P79543 Cover Port P20179 Keypad P79361 Screw Gasket Kit P21002 Valve Assembly Bottom P21272 Valve Assembly Top P21322 Long duration Detector Tube Accessories Trap Tubes 222 3D 2 Tandem Protective Tube Cover 224 29T 31 Accessories DataTrac 2000 Software With the optional DataTrac 2000 Software accessory the AirChek 2000 is programmable using a PC DataTrac 2000 simpli
9. of corrected flow rate multiplied by sample time Verifying Flow Rate Using a Primary Standard 1 Connect the pump inlet to the outlet of the representative sampling medium using flexible tubing filter cover Use care when removing tubing to prevent cracking or D To ensure sample integrity tubing seals tightly onto the pump inlet breakage of the inlet filter cover 2 Connect the inlet of the sampling media to a primary standard calibrator using another length of flexible tubing 3 From HOLD press A V to run the pump and enter A Y all within 10 seconds You are in Level One of the User Interface SET flashes on the LCD 4 The LCD will display a flashing flow rate from the last sample taken If you do not wish to change the flow rate go to Step 6 5 Press A to increase the flow rate or V to decrease the flow rate to the desired setting 6 Press The flashing ADJ appears on the LCD replacing the flashing SET The pump flow rate can now be calibrated using a primary standard calibrator 7 Compare the flow rate from the primary standard to that displayed by the pump If the calibrator indicates a higher flow rate than the pump press V until the pump and calibrator are in agreement within 10 ml If the calibrator indicates a lower flow rate than the pump press A until the pump and calibrator are in agreement within 10 ml The flow rate displayed on the calibrator will change as a result of this adjustment n
10. of mercury mm and millibars m Press to move to next parameter Program a specific run time Press A to increase or W to decrease the time in minutes from 1 to 999 Press to move to the next parameter Sample Time is not an option when a DataTrac 2000 program is loaded into pump memory PROG See page 11 Press A or to toggle through standard 12 hour time military 24 hour time and delayed start dELA See Setting a Delayed Start on page 12 Press to move to next parameter Setup Time of day CLr ESC End OFF The hour will flash Press A to increase and YW to decrease hour Press to a advance to minutes Once minutes are flashing press A to increase or V to decrease minutes Press to move to next parameter Press A V to reset accumulated run time and volume from pump memory to zero See below Press A V to exit User Interface without saving changes to parameters Press A V to save changes to parameters and exit User Interface Appears only when a DataTrac 2000 program or delayed start is loaded in pump memory When OFF displays press A V to delete and exit the User Interface See page 12 Resetting Run Time Data To reset accumulated volume and run time data to zero enter Level Two of the User Interface by placing a running pump in HOLD and pressing A Y all within 10 seconds Press until CLr appears on the LCD Press A V to clear the run time
11. specified in the method used To stop sampling press A V to hold the pump Record the stop time When sampling is complete pump data is retained in memory for recovery Data can be viewed on the LCD by using the button to scroll through it Ore ON When using impingers place an in line trap between the pump and the impinger to protect the pump from harmful liquids or vapors Failure to use the impinger trap voids the pump warranty If a delayed start or DataTrac 2000 schedule has been programmed into the pump it may remain in pump memory PROG will display in the upper left corner of the pump display To delete this program see page 12 or 13 To ensure sample integrity tubing seals tightly onto the pump inlet filter cover Use care when removing tubing to prevent cracking or breakage of the inlet filter cover Low Flow Sampling 5 to 500 ml min Low flow sampling requires a Constant Pressure Controller CPC and adjustable flow tube holder available as accessories or in the Low Flow Adapter Kit Cat No 210 500 When sampling with the CPC accessory and multiple tubes the volume displayed on the pump is no longer representative of the volume of flow through the tubes due to the air bypass function of the CPC 1 Following calibration see p 21 replace the representative tube s with a new unexposed tube s D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors 2 Press AW to R
12. 6 Press AW to begin sampling The time display will count down the pump will go into HOLD mode and the total sampling time will display when sampling is complete 7 To delete a set sampling time enter Level Two of the User Interface scroll to ST and press V until time appears as 00 Exit the User Interface by scrolling to End and pressing A Y If a time still displays after canceling a sample time this is total run time since the data was last reset If a sampling time SI has been programmed into the pump a DataTrac 2000 program cannot be entered without deleting the sampling time first see p 13 Likewise if a DataTrac 2000 program resides in pump memory the sampling time SI function cannot be selected until the DataTrac program is deleted see p 13 Sampling Time ST Setting AirChek 2000 sampling time can be set up to 999 minutes from the pump keypad or up to 30 days 43 200 min utes from a PC using DataTrac 2000 Software During sampling the pump LCD will display remaining run time will count time down from a set number of minutes when sampling time is set from the keypad The pump LCD will show elapsed time in minutes when the pump is programmed from a PC If run time is longer than 9999 minutes 6 8 days the sample time displayed on the LCD will roll over to 1 after reaching 9999 11 Setup Setting a Delayed Start The Delayed Start feature is available in AirChek 2000 pumps version 2 5
13. 9 or higher When setting the pump manually for sampling to begin within a 12 hour timeframe follow this procedure 1 With the pump running press A V to place the pump in HOLD and enter A V all within 10 seconds You are in Level Two of the User Interface 2 Press until ST appears Press A or WV to set a sample time This is required to set a delayed start 3 Press until the display reaches the 12 hr 24 hr clock Press A or Y until the display shows a flashing dELA delayed start 4 Press Time will display with hours flashing Press A to increase or to decrease the hour Press to move to minutes Press A to increase or WV to decrease the minutes The time entered here will be the next occurrence of this time There is no a m or p m designation 5 Press until End appears 6 Press AV 7 The PROG icon and a flashing HOLD will appear in the upper left corner of the display The pump is now set for delayed start If setting a delayed start using DataTrac 2000 Software refer to the DataTrac 2000 Operating Instructions included on the software CD A programmed delayed start can be viewed in the DataTrac 2000 Scheduler Deleting a Delayed Start This is the same method used to clear a DataTrac 2000 program from the pump using DataTrac 2000 Software 1 With the pump running will only run in short bursts press A V to place the pump in HOLD and enter A V all within 10 seconds You are in Lev
14. AirChek User Manual applies to all AirChek 2000 models SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA Form 37731 Rev 0801 Table of Contents De SGription siciscccecntecsscicciccccccesscesaccesscscaceuesetedecescadetesesedscesteced tease rA aanre Rana pA aanse r teense aasa E 1 Performance Protile sc c cccssciacccesceecstesctaceresceencsteecs aAa aAA a EAA ENEA A TARDAN EnA A TA REA RA ER 2 Introduction Pump Operating Terms Run Time Data Pump Display Keypad Basics Pump Operating Modes OORA Setup Pump Activation Verify Battery Charge Entering and Navigating the User Interface Using User Interface Level One Using User Interface Level Two Resetting Run Time Data Setting Pump Flow Rate Setting Sampling Time Setting a Delayed Start Deleting a Delayed Start Deleting a Sampling Time Deleting a DataTrac 2000 Program Calibration Flow Rate and Volume Display Verifying Flow Rate Using a Primary Standard Calibrating Using CalChek CalChek Error Chart Calibrating for Low Flow 5 to 500 ml min Sampling Applications Sampling Sampling 1000 to S25O mU MIN sess seacigsccedsacasscestessacedeadesscastises cayd saduesgnciaea aa a wt Low Flow Sampling 5 to 500 ml min Flow Fault Battery Operation Battery Comdition i cc0cc cc ctescssscesastdseccnszidpcescstscyacnestestescstjtenesest sateesstitsevevsteedeensharsesevalardev
15. Calibration Insert the male end of the CalChek Communication Cable into the data port on the pump Place the pump in HOLD by pressing AW Press AW again to start the pump running and enter the security code A V in sequence on the pump keypad within 10 seconds You are in Level One of the User Interface Press A or W to set the pump to the desired flow rate Press on the pump keypad until CAL appears on the pump display Press A Y to select single point calibration 1CAL will appear on the pump display During calibration the pump will display briefly the flow rates that it is reading from the calibrator When calibration is complete the pump display will either show End indicating a successful calibration or it will show an error code of E4 x see CalChek Error Chart on page 20 Note To remove a CalChek error code from the LCD press Press AW twice to place the pump in HOLD Disconnect the pump from the representative sampling medium and the calibrator To ensure sample integrity tubing seals tightly onto the pump inlet filter cover Use care when removing tubing to prevent cracking or breakage of the inlet filter cover 14 Allow pump to go to SLEEP Data does not write to memory until pump has gone into SLEEP mode Successful single point calibration will provide an entry in the pump history that can be viewed using DataTrac 2000 Software v 3 59 or higher If used with earlier DataTrac 2000
16. Fault gt gt Battery Status A Display Units C F ins mL min min am pm mL Introduction User Interface option that allows pump to be setup for single or multiple point calibration using the CalChek feature see p 9 Appears when flow rate is displayed Displayed when a delayed start or a DataTrac 2000 program is loaded into pump memory Flashes during flow fault see p 7 Shows battery charge status see p 24 Temperature in degrees Celsius Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury Atmospheric pressure in millimeters of mercury Atmospheric pressure in millibars Flow rate in milliliters per minute Total run time in minutes Shows am or pm when pump is set for 12 hour clock Shows both am and pm when pump is set for 24 hour clock Total air volume pumped in milliliters Total air volume pumped in liters Introduction Keypad Basics The AirChek 2000 Pump operates by pressing various button sequences on the keypad located on the front of the pump housing A Up Y Down arrow Button ake button button AirChek 2000 Keypad shown at 100 Scrolls through run time data and Setup options A Increases values such as flow rate v Decreases values such as flow rate AV When pressed simultaneously displayed item is selected or entered AV Security code that must be pressed in sequence after mode change all within 10 seconds to enter the User I
17. Inc in accordance with the following Standard s for Safety indicated on this Certificate UL 913 CSA 22 2 No 157 92 The product marking shall include the following information Class I Division 1 Groups A B C and D Class II Division 1 Groups F and G Class III When used with SKC battery pack Part No P20136 8 Only those products beating the UL Listing Matk fot the US and Canada should be considered as being covered by UL s Listing and Follow Up Service meeting the appropriate requirements for the US and Canada The UL Listing Mark for the US and Canada generally includes the UL in a circle symbol with C and US identifiers Du with the word LISTED a control number may be alphanumeric assigned by UL and the product category name product identifier as indicated in the appropriate UL Directory LOOK FOR THE UL LISTING MARK ON THE PRODUCT Issued 06 December 1999 Paul T Kelly Associate Managing Engineer This certificate may only be reproduced in its entirety and without alterations Underwriters Laboratories Inc 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook IL 60062 2096 USA Phone 1 847 272 8800 x42326 Fax 1 847 272 9475 E mail hazloc ul com Website http www ul com hazloc 34 SKC INC LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 SKC warrants that its instruments provided for industrial hygiene environmental gas analysis and safety and health applications are free from defects in workmanship and ma
18. UN pump Sample for the time specified in the method used 3 To stop sampling press A Y to HOLD the pump 22 Sampling Long duration Color Detector Tubes require a special tube cover that accommodates an in line trap tube The trap tube protects the pump from caustic fumes that are often released from detector tubes Closely read all precautions when using these tubes Failure to use the necessary traps will damage the pump and void the warranty To ensure sample integrity tubing fits tightly onto the pump inlet filter cover Use care when removing tubing to prevent cracking or breakage of the inlet filter cover Flow Fault gt gt I If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault mode During flow fault the pump enters Hold mode the fault icon appears on the display during the length of the fault and the accumulated run time display is frozen and retained As part of the flow fault feature the pump attempts to restart sampling after five minutes in flow fault and continues to attempt a restart every five minutes thereafter until the restricted flow is corrected or the pump has attempted a maximum of 10 restarts The maximum number of restart attempts may be changed using DataTrac 2000 Software 23 Battery Operation Battery Condition Three bars indicate a full charge normally appears after charging lm approximately 75 to 100 z
19. and battery pack designed for the AirChek 2000 Sample Pump to ensure reliable performance and to maintain the UL Listing for intrinsic safety and the SKC warranty 25 Battery Operation See http www skcinc com instructions 1 756 pdf for more information on NiCad batteries Battery Eliminator The Battery Eliminator is an accessory that converts alternating current AC to direct current DC from which the pump can operate indefinitely The Battery Eliminator should be used in non hazardous environments only See page 30 for ordering To use the Battery Eliminator the battery pack must be removed from the pump see Replacing the Battery Pack The Battery Eliminator is comprised of two pieces 1 a wall cube that converts AC voltage to DC voltage and 2 a power adapter that reduces DC voltage The wall cube fits into a standard wall outlet and its plug end is inserted into the power adapter The power adapter is fitted on the pump in place of the battery pack 26 This page is intentionally blank 27 Maintenence Pump Care The AirChek 2000 Pump has been carefully designed manufactured and tested to give excellent performance Provide proper care and maintenance e Avoid dropping the pump or subjecting it to strong impacts e Keep the pump dry e Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors e Do not clean the pump with harsh cleaning solvents or detergents e Store the pump in a cool dry dust free
20. automatically calibrate the pump Initial flow measurements are taken without flow from the pump and the pump flow rate is adjusted automatically The pump will display FCAL CS1 and a brief flow rate The pump will continue to display CS2 then a flow rate CS3 then a flow rate etc until calibration is completed at all flow rates between 750 and 3000 ml min Full calibration begins at flows lower than 750 ml min At these lower flow rates the calibrator piston will move slowly This is normal do not interrupt calibration CalChek full calibration can be aborted by pressing A Y The pump will go to HOLD 18 Calibration 7 When calibration is completed the pump will go to HOLD If the calibration was successful the pump LCD will revert to displaying pump run time as 0 If there was failure during the calibration process an error code of E4 x will appear see CalChek Error Chart on page 20 Note To remove a CalChek error code from the LCD press 8 Allow the pump to go to SLEEP mode to write calibration data to pump memory Data does not write to pump memory until pump has gone into SLEEP mode CalChek Full Calibration Data Full calibration data can be viewed and printed by going to the DataTrac 2000 Pump Manager window and clicking on the View menu Choose Calibration Info This will display calibration results pump serial number and date of the last full calibration A button allows this data to be pr
21. aximum of 10 restarts The maximum number of restart attempts may be changed using DataTrac 2000 Software Setup Pump Activation e Press any button to activate the LCD e Press A F to run the pump or to place a running pump in HOLD e Auto OFF switches pump to SLEEP after five minutes in HOLD Verify Battery Charge The LCD displays an icon that shows the current battery charge level see Battery Operation on p 24 Entering and Navigating the User Interface The AirChek 2000 User Interface features two levels Level One allows the user to change flow rate adjust flow rate to a primary standard or calibrate the pump using the CalChek feature Level Two permits the user to change display options of temperature F or C and atmospheric pressure ins m or mm set a sampling time set 12 or 24 hour clock or delayed start set real time clock or clear accumulated run time data Entering e With pump in HOLD press A Y to place pump in RUN and enter AV all within 10 seconds You are in Level One of the User Interface e With pump in RUN press A F to place pump in HOLD and enter AV all within 10 seconds You are in Level Two of the User Interface Navigating Press to scroll through parameters Once LCD shows End parameters will repeat until the user exits the User Interface Exiting Press until End appears on the LCD Press A Y Any changes made to parameters will be saved and the pump will continue in its
22. azeesecunuctaezes Charging the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Eliminator Maintenance Pump Care Replacing the Inlet Port Housing and Filter Service Policy ACCOSSOMOS sie conc ecccciciecectcececiesaiedacuctotas sdevencietucacecas seve sdnduceaesncsunctdnetececesnceersdived nei cecaceetdidnedscacccscueuevedsdectceos 30 DataTrac 2000 Software UL Certificate sccccicciassccscsccscctesscsssccedsenccecesverccccaceusctecadeetececdenecosveteudscendscus saved aaan Saaana a anina 34 WAPTranly cisini aaea aA Ea aai E 35 IER oso E E A A SA E A AA 36 Indicates a reminder D Indicates a warning or or note caution Notice This operating instruction may not address all safety concerns if any associated with this product and its use The user is responsible for determining and following the appropriate safety and health practices and regulatory limitations if any before using the product The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal advice opinion or as a final authority on legal or regulatory procedures AirChek 2000 Quick Guide Operation Star Button Scrolls through run time data display options and sampling parameters during pump setup Up and Down Arrow Buttons AV Increase or decrease sampling parameters and toggle between display choices in setup Button Sequence Security Code A V V press buttons individually Must be pressed within 10 seconds of
23. data Press until End appears then press 4 Y The pump is now in HOLD CLr does not clear previously set sampling time SI See Deleting a Sampling Time on page 13 peng Pump Flow Rate With the pump in HOLD press A V to run the pump and enter AY all within 10 seconds You are now in Level One of the User Interface 2 The flow rate on the LCD will flash Press A to increase flow or V to decrease flow until the desired flow rate is displayed 3 Press repeatedly until End appears on the LCD gt Press A V to save the flow rate and exit the User Interface 5 Press AW again to place the pump in HOLD if desired 10 Setup Setting Sampling Time SI Program the AirChek 2000 from the keypad to run STEL TWA or any other run time from 1 to 999 minutes AirChek 2000 sampling time may also be programmed from a PC using DataTrac 2000 Software To program a sampling time using the pump keypad 1 With the pump running press A Y to place the pump in HOLD mode and enter A V all within 10 seconds You are in Level Two of the User Interface 2 Repeatedly press until ST and a flashing 00 appear on the display 3 Set the sampling time by pressing A to increase it or V to decrease it to the desired time in minutes 4 Press repeatedly until End appears 5 Press AW to save the sampling time and exit the User Interface A flashing S will appear with the selected sampling time on the LCD
24. e Typical Back Pressure of Sampling Media inches water Flow Rate L min Filter Pore Size um 25 mm MCE 0 8 25 mm MCE 0 45 37 mm MCE 0 8 37 mm PVC 5 0 Compare the information in this table to pump compensation range to determine appropriate applications Accuracies Timing 1 min month 25 C Atmospheric Pressure 0 3 inches Hg Flow Rate 5 of set point after calibration to desired flow Battery Charge Level Indicator Icon displays at full mid and low charge Temperature Range Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Charging 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storage 4 to 113 F 20 to 45 C D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors Altitude Do not use pump beyond 7500 ft Run Time With battery pack run time is 10 hours for 2000 ml min and up to 30 inches back pressure Dependent on sample media used See Table 1 Sampling Time ST Setting AirChek 2000 sampling time can be set up to 999 minutes from the pump keypad or up to 30 days 43 200 minutes from a PC using DataTrac 2000 Software During sampling the pump LCD will display remaining run time will count time down from a set number of minutes when sampling time is set from the keypad The pump LCD will show elapsed time in minutes when the pump is programmed from a PC If run time is longer than 9999 minutes 6 8 days the sample time displayed on the LCD will roll over to 1 after reaching 9999 Time Display Time of
25. e Hard drive with a minimum of 8 MB free disk space e CD drive e 4 MB RAM 8 MB preferred e VGA display or better e Available 9 or 25 pin serial port i e a com port not used by a mouse modem or other device or appropriate adapter compatible with PC and operating system e Mouse e Microsoft Windows 98 or higher 32 Accessories With DataTrac 2000 Software you can 000 WORKER STP Create a sample sheet for worker and sample information 8 00 00 AM Feb 1 n EOE dallas nesses Thu Feb 121998 0 00 00 AM Fi E i EES fal J Fri Feb 131998 8 00 00 AM Feb 13 oo pu lasting AM Mixing PM Create a sample schedule selecting the date time and flow rates that you wish to sample mm SKC Pump History m SKC Real Time Monitor Simply click to change the pump settings Flow Calibrate DataTrac 2000 Software Includes software on CD adapter and serial cable Requires Microsoft Windows 98 or higher and serial port or appropriate adapter compatible with PG and operating SYSteM siciteisolecieateaneiitds nce Cat No 877 91 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE UL Certificate Number 99 44269 1 This certificate is issued for Air Sampling Equipment Type Model Airchek 2000 Model 210 2002 Issued to SKC Inc 863 Valleyview Rd Eighty Four PA 15330 Report Reference E62011 Issued 01 April 1999 This product hag b en investigated by Underwtiters Laboratories
26. el Two of the User Interface 2 Press to scroll to the flashing OFF indicator and press A Y Press until End displays 4 Press A Y The PROG icon should be gone If not repeat process until it disappears g 12 Setup Deleting a Sampling Time SI To delete a sampling time enter Level Two of the User Interface and press the button to scroll to ST Press W until ST 00 appears Press the button until End appears Press AV Deleting a DataTrac 2000 Program If a DataTrac 2000 program is in pump memory the PROG icon will appear in the upper left corner of the display To delete a DataTrac 2000 program enter Level Two of the User Interface scroll to the flashing OFF indicator and press A Y This is the same method used to clear a delayed start from the pump See Deleting a Delayed Start on page 12 13 Calibration Flow Rate and Volume Display Flow rate displayed on the pump LCD is the flow to which the pump has been calibrated To maintain flow as displayed the pump automatically adjusts flow during sampling for changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure that may differ from the temperature and atmospheric pressure present at the time of calibration The flow rate display does not change from the calibrated flow rate The pump will fault if it is unable to maintain the calibrated flow rate Volume displayed on the pump LCD is corrected in that it is the result of a continual calculation
27. ew setting e Change time of day Press until time displays Press A or W to change flashing hour Press to move to minutes and press A or VW to change Press until End displays and then press A Y to save new setting e Change sampling time Press until ST 00 displays Press A or W to change flashing digits Press until End displays and then press A V to save new setting Description Your new SKC AirChek 2000 Pump is an advanced programmable sample pump that combines lightweight compact design computer compatible circuitry and an internal flow sensor AirChek 2000 can be used with optional DataTrac 2000 Software and your PC to expand pump programmability and recordkeeping options The result of extensive research and development the AirChek 2000 Pump exemplifies SKC s commitment to quality and innovation in air sampling equipment Battery Inlet Port with Status Protective Filter Icon Flashing LED Run Indicator Liquid Crystal Display LCD Keypad with Operating Buttons Battery Pack Not shown Beltclip back Battery Charging Jack back Computer Interface Port back AirChek 2000 shown at 75 of actual size Performance Profile Flow Range 1000 to 3250 ml min 5 to 500 ml min requires optional low flow adapter kit Compensation Range 3000 ml min at 15 inches water back pressure 2000 ml min at 30 inches water back pressure 1000 ml min at 30 inches water back pressur
28. fies chain of custody reporting by allowing users the option of programming a complete running sequence delayed start timed stop and intermittent sampling all at different flow rates Time and sample volume are continuously updated in memory There is no need to perform lengthy calculations DataTrac does it for you The advanced information retrieval system is specifically designed to store data and provide chain of custody information Fault features allow storage of historical data in memory that can be retrieved days later as long as the battery pack is not completely discharged Features e Program a sampling operation from a PC e Calibrate the AirChek 2000 flow rate to a primary standard e Display the AirChek 2000 operating state including flow rate temperature run time and battery status e Create and save an AirChek 2000 program without an AirChek 2000 Pump connected to a PC Program up to ten sampling sequences each with different flow rates Download the AirChek 2000 run time data and history to your PC Create chain of custody information using the sample set up feature Print a history file containing AirChek 2000 run time data Print a worker exposure profile containing run time data and the AirChek 2000 history e Document date of pump calibration when using the CalChek Automatic Calibration feature DataTrac 2000 version 3 59 or higher DataTrac 2000 Requirements e Any IBM compatible PC with a 386 processor or higher
29. he CPC outlet the side of the CPC without a label using a short length of Tygon tubing 4 Connect the inlet side of the CPC marked to sample to the Adjustable Low Flow Holder 5 Label tube s and port s Insert an opened representative tube into the rubber sleeve of each port on the Adjustable Low Flow Holder Place unopened tubes in any unused ports to seal them 6 Connect the exposed end of one tube to a primary standard calibrator using another length of tubing From HOLD press A V to run the pump 7 Turn the flow adjustment screw needle valve on the adjustable low flow holder until the calibrator indicates the desired flow rate The flow rate displayed on the calibrator will change as a result of this adjustment The flow rate on the pump LCD will remain at the previously set flow rate showing the flow rate through the pump not through the sample tube 8 Repeat Step 7 to calibrate each tube s flow rate 9 Place the pump in HOLD by pressing A Y Disconnect the calibration train and replace the representative tube s with the tube s to be used for sampling Reset the run time data to zero see p 10 21 Sampling Sampling 1000 to 3250 ml min 1 Following calibration replace representative sampling medium with a new unexposed medium D Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors To begin sampling press A V to run the pump Record the start time Sample for the time
30. ill accept for repair any SKC product that is not contaminated with hazardous materials Products determined to be contaminated will be returned unserviced Intrinsic safety and other approvals are void if SKC pumps are not repaired by SKC or authorized SKC repair centers Use only SKC approved parts to ensure reliable performance and to maintain the UL Listing for intrinsic safety and the SKC warranty 29 Accessories Description Defender Primary Standard Flowmeter 50 to 5000 ml min includes battery charger 100 240 V and software CalChek Communication Cable required for CalChek feature Chargers PowerFlex Charging System for SKC Personal Pumps 5 station 100 240 V Single 120 V Single 100 240 V PowerFlex Pump Cable for AirChek 2000 Battery Eliminator for continuous run using AC line operation 115 V 230 V Protective Pouches Black Red for high visibility Black sound reducing DataTrac 2000 Software Package Includes software adapter and serial cable requires Windows 98 or higher and serial port or appropriate adapter compatible with PC and operating system Low Flow Adapter Kit 5 500 ml min Includes Constant Pressure Controller CPC Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder and Type A Protective Cover Constant Pressure Controller CPC for sampling in the 5 500 ml min flow range Use with Adjustable Low Flow Holder below Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holders for Constant Pressure Low Flow 5 to 500
31. inted The printed report contains pump version date printed and a validation code CalChek Calibration Data Verification This feature requires pump version 2 62 or higher and DataTrac 2000 Software version 3 62 or higher To ensure that printed data has not been tampered with pull down the Tools menu and choose Confirm Validation Code Enter the data from the printed report including the validation code DataTrac 2000 will indicate whether the information is completely valid or if a parameter has been changed Clearing the history will not clear full calibration data This data can only be cleared by performing another full calibration or by obtaining more than 36 pump history records When entering data to confirm the validation number enter the date in the following format mmm dd yyyy Aug 18 2008 19 Calibration CalChek Error Chart Single Point Calibration Errors Error Problem Troubleshooting E41 Correction required too large A Perform a full calibration If this fails mismatch of greater than 360 ml min contact SKC Technical Support between the flow setting on the pump and the reading generated by the Defender Flowmeter has occurred E48 Could not get a successful single point Try the calibration again If problem calibration within five flow readings persists perform a full calibration Full Multiple Point Calibration Errors Error Problem Troubleshooting E44 First flo
32. nterface If the 10 second time limit is exceeded the pump will remain in its current mode Perform steps again to enter the User Interface see Entering and Navigating User Interface on p 8 Pump Operating Modes RUN Pump is running run time data is continuously updated in memory The LCD shows real time run time data Press to scroll through the parameters Run time and volume stored in memory will continue to accumulate unless reset see p 10 To change the pump from HOLD to RUN press A V HOLD Pump is off and run time data is stored Run time data readings are retained and displayed on the LCD To change the pump from RUN to HOLD press AV Introduction SLEEP After five minutes in HOLD the pump automatically enters SLEEP The LCD shuts down and the electronic circuitry enters a low power state Press any button to change pump from SLEEP to HOLD Flow Fault gt gt If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than 15 seconds due to excessive back pressure the pump enters flow fault mode During flow fault the pump enters Hold mode the fault icon appears on the display during the length of the fault and the accumulated run time display is frozen and retained As part of the flow fault feature the pump attempts to restart sampling after five minutes in flow fault and continues to attempt a restart every five minutes thereafter until the restricted flow is corrected or the pump has attempted a m
33. nwealth of Pennsylvania which shall be deemed to be the situs of the contract for purchase of SKC Inc instruments 8 No other warranty is given by SKC Inc in conjunction with this sale Form 3755 Rev 0207 35 Index AG CHATJON sescvncccstieecceeessnoteserriveees 24 30 Accessories Activate Pump ADJ Indicator Adjustable Low FlowTube Holders Arrow Buttons Back Pressure Battery Charging Eliminator Icons Replacing Verifying Charge cesses 8 Bracketed Button Sequence n s 6 Button ATOW irrar here sce i NE NON en A E EE Sequence CAL Indicator CalChek Calibration cecceeeeee CalChek Full Calibration Data 18 Calibration with CalChek Feature 0 05 16 Constant Flow Constant Pressure Charging Battery eee Clearing Data Display Compensation Range Constant Flow i Constant Pressure ceceeeereeeeee Continuous Operation CPOS aretora iaeia DataTrac 2000 Software cee Delayed Start oo eee eeeeeee 12 Deleting a DataTrac 2000 Program 13 Deleting a Delayed Start 12 Deleting Sampling Time eee 13 Display Data 0 0 4 5 Resetting Run el Temperature Display Units Flow Rate Changi gienen 10 HOLD m Battery Flow Fault Inlet Port Housing Filter Replacement Of siccicccunsnsc senses 28 36 Keypad Basics
34. ose not communicating with the pump 20 or disconnected connect properly Calibration Calibrating for Low Flow 5 to 500 ml min Sampling Applications Using a Constant Pressure Controller CPC For use with CPC and Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holders The Constant Pressure Controller or CPC provided in the SKC AirChek 2000 Low Flow Adapter Kit Cat No 210 500 is an AirChek 2000 Pump accessory that allows low flow 5 to 500 ml min applications In conjunction with an Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder Catalog Nos 224 26 01 224 26 02 224 26 03 224 26 04 the CPC is used as a pressure regulator to maintain a constant 20 inches water back pressure Calibrate with Adjustable Low Flow Holder CPC and representative sample medium in line 1 For single tube applications set the flow rate to 1500 ml min For multiple tube applications the flow rate must be set higher than the sum of the flow rates through all tubes To set the pump flow rate from HOLD press A V to run the pump and enter A V all within 10 seconds You are in Level One of the User Interface SET and flow rate flash on the LCD 2 The flow rate displayed is from the last sample taken Press A to increase flow and W to decrease the flow to the desired setting Press until End appears and then press A V to save change and exit the User Interface The pump will remain running If desired press A Y again to hold the pump 3 Connect the pump inlet to t
35. ot the flow rate displayed on the pump The pump will display an adjustment factor ADJ only 14 Calibration Press until End appears on the LCD Press A V to save flow setting and exit the User Interface The pump will remain in RUN Reset run time data see p 10 Place pump in HOLD by pressing A V Disconnect the calibration train Pressing A V will place a running pump in HOLD and a holding pump in RUN If a delayed start or DataTrac 2000 schedule has been programmed into the pump it may remain in pump memory PROG will display in the upper left corner of the pump display To delete this program enter Level Two of the User Interface scroll to the flashing OFF and press AV 15 Calibration Calibration Using the CalChek Automatic Calibration Feature The CalChek automatic calibration feature is available when calibrating an AirChek 2000 Pump with a Defender Flowmeter Cat No 717 510M A CalChek Communication Cable Cat No 210 502 is required Optional DataTrac 2000 Software can be used to expand the documentation capabilities of this system The CalChek feature provides two calibration options single point calibration allows setting and verifying a flow rate at a single point before and after sampling Multiple point full calibration corrects flow to a primary standard at multiple flow rates to cover the basic operational flow range of the pump Both types of calibration bring flow to within 5 If
36. r be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential damages resulting from defect of the instrument including but not limited to any recovery under section 402A of the Restatement Second of Torts 3 This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the warranted instrument during the term of the warranty The buyer may be required to present proof of purchase in the form of a paid receipt for the instrument 4 This warranty covers the instrument purchased and each of its component parts 5 Inthe event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the instrument not caused by any misuse or damage to the instrument while in possession of the buyer SKC Inc will remedy the failure or defect without charge to the buyer The remedy will consist of service or replace ment of the instrument SKC Inc may elect refund of the purchase price if unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable 6 a To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty the buyer shall return the instrument freight prepaid to SKC Inc at the following address SKC Inc National Service Center 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 USA b To obtain return authorization information or for further information on the war ranty performance you may telephone 724 941 9701 at the above address See Service Policy section in operating manual if applicable 7 This warranty shall be construed under the laws of the Commo
37. sure that the computer Battery interface port is covered Charging before and during charging Jack 24 Battery Operation Replacing the Battery Pack To enhance battery life SKC ships battery packs uncharged and separate from the pump Once installed completely charge battery pack before operating pump Battery Replacement Notes To retain pump history ensure the pump has been allowed to go to SLEEP after the last run Pump history will be lost if the battery pack or AC power battery eliminator is removed while the pump is running SKC recommends that data be downloaded to a PC using DataTrac 2000 Software prior to removal of the battery or power The first 8 program steps will be retained in memory Programs should be reloaded using DataTrac 2000 Software after replacing the battery pack 1 Release the battery pack by removing the two security screws located on the bottom of the battery pack Pull the battery pack away from the pump body 2 Carefully align the battery jack on the replacement battery pack with the battery terminal on the bottom of the pump base plate and push the battery pack into place 3 Replace and tighten the two security screws removed in Step 1 Use of a repaired or rebuilt battery pack voids the SKC warranty and the UL Intrinsic Safety Listing Do not charge or operate the pump with charger in hazardous atmospheres gt F eie Use only an SKC approved charger
38. terials under normal and proper use in accordance with operating instructions provided with said instru ments The term of this warranty begins on the date the instrument is delivered to the buyer and continues for a period of one 1 year This warranty does not cover claims due to abuse misuse neglect alteration accident or use in application for which the instrument was neither designed nor approved by SKC Inc This warranty does not cover the buyer s failure to provide for normal maintenance or improper selection or misapplication This warranty shall further be void if changes or adjustments to the instrument are made by other than an employee of the seller or if the operating instructions furnished at the time of installation are not complied with 2 SKC Inc hereby disclaims all warranties either expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of these instruments No description of the goods being sold has been made a part of the basis of the bar gain or has created or amounted to an express warranty that the goods will conform to any such description Buyer shall not be entitled to recover from SKC Inc any consequential damages damages to property damages for loss of use loss of time loss of profits loss of income or other incidental damages Nor shall buye
39. using a pump version below 2 59 a pump upgrade is required for the CalChek feature Contact SKC Do not perform single point or multiple point calibration until the pump has remained at ambient temperature for several hours Single point Calibration Using CalChek The CalChek feature provides correction at a single flow setting and takes less than one minute to complete Use it to set the desired flow rate before sampling and to verify flow after sampling 1 Use 1 4 inch tubing to connect the Defender suction port to the inlet of a representative sampling medium and the outlet of the medium to the AirChek 2000 pump inlet 2 Run the pump for 2 minutes before starting calibration Leave the pump on 3 Select the Defender data port Press and hold the Defender power button to turn on the flowmeter Press the right arrow to highlight Setup press Enter Press the right arrow to highlight Preferences press Enter Press the down arrow to navigate to Data Port Press the left or right arrow to toggle to SKC Press the down arrow to highlight Confirm press Enter moan oov 4 Enter Defender calibration mode a Press the right arrow and then the down arrow to highlight Measure press Enter b Press the right arrow to highlight Cont press Enter 5 Attach the female end of the CalChek Communication Cable to the serial port RS 232 on the back of the Defender flowmeter 16 10 11 12 13
40. versions the entry will appear as an undecipherable code update DataTrac 2000 Software If an error occurs during calibration the event will not be stored in history 17 Calibration Full Multiple point Calibration Using CalChek This type of calibration provides flow correction across the basic operating range of the AirChek 2000 pump 750 to 3000 ml min in approximately 4 minutes The operation calibrates each flow rate to a primary standard It can also provide a record of calibration for maintenance and quality purposes if DataTrac 2000 Software is used SKC recommends that a full calibration be performed during pump maintenance and after non factory repairs Full calibration clears history run time parameters and the Scheduler in DataTrac 2000 Software battery pack is completely charged before starting a full calibration D Do NOT place sampling media in line for full calibration Ensure the 1 Use 1 4 inch tubing to connect the Defender suction port to the AirChek 2000 pump inlet Do NOT place sample medium in line 2 Run the pump for 2 minutes before starting calibration Leave the pump on 3 Follow Steps 3 through 9 from Single point Calibration 4 Verify that the battery icon on the pump display shows at least two bars If it does not charge the battery before proceeding 5 Press A on the pump keypad 7 times to place pump in full calibration mode 6 The Defender flowmeter will begin to
41. w reading greater than 750 Check tubing between pump s upper ml min The pump is flowing faster pressure sensor and the top valve than it should even though the assembly diaphragm to ensure it is not calibration routine delivered only a pinched or blocked or contact SKC very small voltage to the pump Technical Support E45 Pump unable to achieve flow rate of Check pump s flow tube to ensure 3000 ml min possibly due to a blocked it is not blocked or contact SKC flow tube or an air leak inside the pump Technical Support E46 Analysis error in the data rare Try full calibration again If problem persists contact SKC Technical Support E47 Less than two bars appear in the battery Recharge the battery icon on the pump display indicating that the battery is too low There must be at least two bars to begin a full calibration No Code At conclusion of full calibration pump Pump not at ambient conditions for at does not verify to within 5 least 2 hours Retry calibration after pump has been at ambient conditions for 2 hours Pump not running for 2 minutes prior to calibration Run pump for two minutes and retry calibration Errors That Can Occur During Both Calibration Modes Error Problem Troubleshooting E42 Unstable average There is too Try the calibration again If problem much variation in the flow readings persists contact SKC Technical Support E43 Serial time out The calibrator is Check cable connection If lo
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