DPS Operating Instructions
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1. Operating Instructions SKC Deployable Particulate Sampler DPS System SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 Form 38044 Rev 1005 DPSSystem Quick Guide Media Preparation and Installation 1 Prepare impaction disks and filters 2 Disassemble impactor 3 Insert collection filter in filter cassette 4 Press prepared impaction disk into top of filter cassette 5 Reinsert filter cassette in impactor 6 Reassemble impactor Sampling Setup and Calibration 1 Set up sample pump See Leland Legacy Quick Guide on page 10 For advanced program ming see Leland Legacy Operating Instructions 2 Screw calibration adapter onto impactor 3 Use tubing with quick connect to attach pump inlet to outlet of impactor Use short tubing to connect inlet of calibration adapter to outlet of mass flow controller or other calibrator to form a Calibration train Calibrate pump flow rate to 10 L min and record the flow rate 4 Disconnect mass flow controller flowmeter and remove calibration adapter from impactor Remove calibration media and place new unexposed media in impactor if required 5 Mount bracket at desired location 6 Screw impactor onto mounting bracket 7 Screw rain cover onto impactor Sampling 1 Turn on pump and record pertinent data Leland Legacy pump may be started manually or automatically see Quick Guide on page 10 2 Turn off pump after desired sample time has elapsed Record p2. always press in sequence Security code A V e Prevents unauthorized changes to the pump s sampling program Programming Sequences e To activate pump e g to change pump from Sleep to Hold Press any button To change pump from Hold to Run or Run to Hold Press A V To reset accumulated data Press A V then A V Press until CLr displays then press A V press until End displays then press A V To set pump flow rate Press A V then A V Flow rate and SET flash Press A or W to change flow rate Press until End appears then press A V to save setting and place pump in Hold e To calibrate flow rate with standard calibrator Press A V then A V Flow rate and SET flash Press A or W to change flow rate Press once ADJ displays Press A or V until desired flow rate is indicated on calibrator When finished press 3 until End displays then press A V to save new setting and place pump in Hold For CalChek Calibration see operating instructions e To change temperature scale from F to C or C to F Press A V then A V Press until temperature displays Press A or W to switch units press until End displays then press A V to save new setting e To change atmospheric pressure scale mm mb In Press A V then A V Press until pressure displays then press A or W to switch units press until End displays then press A V to save new setting e To change
3. advance and sampling may be started manually or automati cally O Record all necessary data before disconnecting pump from battery and reconnecting to new battery 5 After desired sample time has elapsed turn off pump and record sample stop time total volume ambient temperature ambient pressure and other pertinent data 6 Remove rain cover reinstate calibration train and verify flow rate see Calibration 7 Reach inside case and press quick connect release while pulling tubing from inlet Remove tubing from impactor Technical Tidbits e The supplied rain cover should be used for all outdoor sampling e Keep Leland Legacy sample pump inside the Pelican case and the case closed during sampling to protect sample pump from weather 12 SAMPLE REMOVAL SHIPPING AND ANALYSIS Removing the Collection Filter and Impaction Disk Unscrew impactor inlet from exhaust Locate recessed area on filter cassette top and remove impaction disk If chemical analysis of larger particles is desired place in appropriate container for shipping to a laboratory for analysis see Ordering Information Accessories for glass jars Gently lift filter cassette from exhaust 4a Use the filter cassette opener to separate the two halves 4b Slide the filter cassette horizontally into the U of the opener until the two halves of the cassette loosen Gently pull halves apart Use forceps to remove collection filter
4. an easily carried heavy duty Pelican case from which the system operates The heart of the DPS System is the patented IMPACT Sampler This inertial impactor is designed to remove particles larger than a specific cut point 2 5 um or 10 um by capturing them on a disposable oiled impaction disk that reduces particle bounce Particles smaller than the cut point are collected on a 47 mm filter The IMPACT Sampler mounts easily and makes media changes fast and simple with its convenient removable filter cassette and opener U S Patent No 7 334 453 Tubing with quick connect fitting Charging unit and power supply Calibration tubing IMPACT sampler with filter cassette Mounting bracket Impaction disks Rain cover 25 Cassette opener A Calibration adapter World wide plugs for charger Additional DW filter l SS cassette Q 4 Og gt External battery assemblies with Leland Legac ie battery adapters 2 pump with Quick connect connection release Quick connect case plug and cable The SKC DPS System includes a Leland Legacy Sample Pump with connection case and charger 100 240 V IMPACT sampling head 2 filter cassettes calibration adapter rain cover for sampling head 25 disposable impaction disks filter cassette opener tubing with quick connect fitting and mounting bracket in a heavy duty lockable carry case Two external battery assemblies with adapters are packaged separately A mass f
5. and place in appropriate container for shipping to a laboratory Shipping Samples Package and transport samples and blanks in a manner that will prevent sample loss and contamination See Ordering Information Accessories for the petri dish slide for transporting samples Analysis Gravimetric and or chemical by an accredited laboratory 13 ORDERING INFORMATION Description Cat No DPS System includes sample pump with connection case and charger 100 240 V IMPACT sampling head 2 filter cassettes calibration adapter rain cover for sampling head 25 disposable impaction disks filter cassette opener tubing with quick connect fitting and mounting bracket in a heavy duty lockable carry case Two external battery assemblies with adapters are packaged separately PM10 Kit 100 3901 PM10 Kit with mass flow controller 100 3900 PM2 5 Kit 100 3903 PM2 5 Kit with mass flow controller 100 3902 Provides data similar to data from Federal Reference Method samplers The DPS System is not a Federal Reference Method sampler Quantity discounts available DPS Systems contain Leland Legacy pumps with Li Ion batteries and may be subject to special shipping regulations dependent upon quantity A Limited shelf life Collection Filters for System Select a collection filter based on your application Quartz 47 mm Tissuquartz 432 um thick pk 25 225 1823 PTFE Filters 47 mm 2 0 um PMP support ring pk 50 225 1
6. or high temperatures Tampering with the battery pack voids any warranty Ensure proper orientation of charging cable before plugging it into the charging jack Improper orientation contact will short circuit the battery and voids any warranty Short circuiting the battery pack will render it immediately inoperative Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty The battery pack may be kept on the SKC approved charger for an indefinite time 1 Insert the plug from the charging unit into the charging port on the battery adapter on top of the external battery assembly 2 Insert plug from power supply into the jack on the charging unit 3 Install the appropriate wall plug on the power supply and plug power supply into a power outlet The battery will recharge in approximately 15 hours For a complete charge do not run the pump connected to the external battery assembly during charging After charging is complete disconnect battery from charger and connect pump to battery see Battery Setup After charging the battery pack it is good practice to run the pump for approximately 5 minutes before calibrating This ensures the battery is in more steady state conditions and improves the agreement in pre and post sampling calibrations Reading the Charging Status LED Power supply jack The Li Ion Charging Unit indicates battery charge status via an LED on the unit that blinks in specific patterns Observe th
7. tubing with quick connect fitting to attach case pump inlet to outlet of impactor Ensure O ring is installed on the quick connect fitting before inserting it into the inlet Absence of the O ring can affect measurements ha Use short length of calibration tubing to connect inlet of calibration adapter to outlet of a mass flow controller or other calibrator to form a calibration train When calibration is completed disconnect calibrator and tubing from calibration adapter Remove calibration adapter from impactor Mass flow controller or calibrator 6 outlet Set pump flow rate to 10 L min see Leland Legacy Quick Guide on page 10 and check the flow of the sampler Record the flow rate See pump and calibrator operating instructions 11 Sampling 1 If required replace representative sample media used for calibration with new pre weighed media see Media Preparation and Impactor Preparation 2 Mount bracket at the desired location and at breathing zone height 6 feet or 2 meters using wire ties or other fasteners Mount impactor on mounting bracket by threading clamp knob into bottom of impactor 3 Insert screw on rain cover into screw hole in top of impactor inlet and rotate cover until tight 4 Turn on pump and record sample start time ambient temperature ambient pressure and other pertinent data Sample start time and duration can be programmed into the Leland Legacy Sample Pump in
8. 399 P42741 Reinforced Flexible PVC Tubing 6 5 feet P30004 Silicone Tubing 0 4 feet pk 2 P30255A Calibration Adapter 225 394 Mass Flow Controller P16110 DPS Operating Instructions P40101 DPS Quick Guide Leland Legacy Pump Operating Instructions P37139 P40075 Leland Legacy Pump Quick Guide P37138 Calibration Tubing 1 foot reinforced flexible PVC tubing P300041 Quick connect Plug with retaining chain P42742 External Battery Assembly with battery adapter 223 247 Battery Connection Case with cable and plug 223 249 DPS DVS Charger Adapter 223 245 DPS DVS Charging Unit 15 P22300 LI ION BATTERY SHIPMENT Rechargeable lithium Ion batteries for use with SKC sampling pumps have been tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria and are designated as UN3091 They have a watt hour Wh rating below 100 For air shipments Per 2009 IATA regulations packaging must meet the specifications of and contain labeling and documentation required by IATA Packing Instructions 965 966 and 967 Per these instructions e Boxes containing Li Ion batteries only cannot exceed a maximum gross weight of 22 pounds 10 kg e The maximum number of batteries packed with equipment is the number required to power equipment in the box plus 2 spare batteries per unit e There is no maximum limitation for batteries contained within equipment For
9. 7475 Impaction Disks for System Select an impaction disk based on your application Recommended to Reduce Particle Bounce Replacement Pre oiled Impaction Disks pk 25 225 395 porous plastic disks 37 mm pre oiled limited shelf life pk 50 225 395A For Chemical Analysis of Larger Particles Quartz Filters 37 mm Tissuguartz 432 um thick pk 25 225 1822 PTFE Filters 37 mm 2 0 um laminated PTFE support pk 50 225 27 078 Back pressure on PTFE filters can vary within the same lot Maximum operating temperature is 464 F 240 C based on PMP support ring Accessories Forceps stainless steel 225 8371 Petri Dish Slide for filter transport pk 100 225 2 01 Glass Jars for Chemical Analysis pk 8 225 8376 pk 36 225 8377 DataTrac for Leland Legacy Software includes software on CD DataTrac adapter and DataTrac cable requires Windows 98 or higher and available serial port or USB to serial adapter compatible with the PC and system 877 92 14 ORDERING INFORMATION Replacement Parts Cat No IMPACT Sampler Inlets PM10 PM2 5 P54202 P54204 IMPACT Sampler Inlet O rings pk 3 IMPACT Sampler Exhaust P31989 P21279 IMPACT Sampler Exhaust O ring P31988 Quick connect O rings pk 3 P31996 Filter Cassette 225 396 Cassette Opener 225 397 Rain Cover grey 225 398 Mounting Bracket Quick connect Fitting on 6 5 foot reinforced PVC tubing 225
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11. e LED steadily for gt 5 seconds to read charge status LED Action Charge Status ON Charge in progress steady O ON OFF N Repeats Approximately O 80 charged 2 sec 25 sec 2 sec OFF ON OFF Repeats Charge completed O O 2 sec 25 sec 2 sec For more information on SKC pump batteries go to http www skcinc com instructions 1756 pdf Battery Setup 1 Insert the plug on connecting cable from pump into the jack on the battery adapter on top of the external battery assembly 2 Insert external battery assembly into a foam compartment in the case Ensure there is no tension on the connecting cable External battery assembly Connecting cable Battery Replacement 1 a Record all necessary data before unplugging pump from battery Remove plug on connecting cable from jack on battery adapter on top of the external battery assembly Insert plug on connecting cable into battery adapter jack on new fully charged external battery assembly Insert external battery assembly into foam compartment in case Ensure there is no tension on the connecting cable Leland Legacy Quick Guide Terms Star button e Scrolls through run time data and Setup options Up and down arrow buttons A V e Toggle between display choices and increase or decrease sampling parameters in Setup Button sequence Y press buttons individually A V press simultaneously A V security code
12. ependent upon quantity Back pressure on PTFE filters can vary within the same lot PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION A sample pump draws particle laden air at a flow rate of 10 L min through an in ertial impactor to separate airborne particles according to aerodynamic diameter Particles enter the impactor through eight nozzles on top of the sampler The inlet nozzles are sized to operate at a 10 L min flow rate causing eight airjets to impinge onto the impaction disk positioned below the inlet nozzles Particles larger than the sampler cut point with enough inertia to cross the airstream lines impact on the impaction disk The airflow containing smaller particles makes a sharp turn passes through the openings in the top of the filter cassette and follows through to a 47 mm filter where the smaller particles collect The top of the filter cassette accommodates the impaction disk For optimum impac tor performance a 37 mm oiled porous plastic disk is recommended as disposable collection substrate supplied with system If chemical analysis of larger particles is desired a 37 mm filter quartz or PTFE may be used Rain cover Impaction disk Filter cassette top Collection filter T Stainless steel support D Filter cassette bottom C D BUNAN O ring a LG Exhaust IMPACT Sampler and Leland Legacy Exploded view of IMPACT Sampler Sample Pump the two main components of the DPS System MEDIA PREPARATION Collection Fil
13. ertinent information 3 Remove rain cover reinstate calibration train and verify pump flow rate Sample Removal 1 Use quick connect to detach tubing from pump 2 Disassemble impactor 3 Remove impaction disk 4 Remove filter cassette disassemble and remove collection filter 5 Place collection filter in appropriate container for shipping SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 www skcinc com Table of Contents PVE OUT ee va econ cerae pete ace wrtnne seen acneea act ananec cas aodeaseuaeeasiens 1 Ponormmance ROTM as sss teoeenraveameec sass sect aauesacettas ia aan Raai 2 Principle OF OperatiOn sects acctcchascenntssutedasincienactisainscisanss anai iia E Ea aE a 3 Media Preparation nnannnnnnaneannnnnennonnnarernrnnrnnronrrnrrnrrorrsnrenrrnrrnnennrnneennn 4 Impactor Preparation nannnennennnannnnonnornnnnnnrnnnennrrnrrsnrnrernnrnrrnrrerernrennene 4 CEANN oceanan T a a eae un eaete 4 ONG OAI eera EA EEE AETA S N Si 4 Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 5 Inserting an Impaction Disk into the IMPACT Sampler ccccccsseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaes 6 Sample Pump Operation wets csadccssveccnsesacwsseeccdserseaseghacleacecbasoitaenns dovencdendte 7 Charging Me Bane sic ecuesnacratdtasaceanttanpentenseasuanusetteraageatnsaades suaniaareabisasedutsxsttaantaneades 7 Reading the Charging Status LED ivc c csicaraccrteccnaddones
14. ground shipments U S DOT regulations specify a limit of 24 or fewer battery cells in one shipping box To be exempt from Dangerous Goods Shipping requirements the box must contain 24 or fewer cells Therefore limit any box to be shipped via ground to the following number of pumps e Leland Legacy Pump 2 pumps Contact SKC for more information or refer to the regulatory authority in your area SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy which provides SKC s sole liability and the buyer s exclusive remedy To view the com plete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy go to http www skcinc com watranty asp 16
15. low controller is available in models 100 3900 and 100 3902 only l PERFORMANCE PROFILE Flow Rate 50 Cut point Run Time Power Battery Recharge Time Impaction Disks Collection Filter Analysis Tubing Temperature Operating Humidity Altitude RFI EMI Shielding Case Dimensions 10 L min 10 um or 2 5 um gt 24 hours on one battery charge Rechargeable lithium ion Li lon battery 7 4 V 12 Ah capacity 88 8 Wh 15 hrs e Recommended impaction disk to reduce particle bounce 37 mm disposable pre oiled porous plastic disk Supplied with DPS System e For chemical analysis of larger particles 37 mm filter quartz or PTFE 47 mm quartz or PTFES with support ring Gravimetric and or chemical 3 8 in ID reinforced flexible PVC supplied Charging 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Storing 4 to 95 F 20 to 35 C Operating 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C 0 to 95 non condensing Do not use pump beyond 7500 ft CE marked 18 5 x 14 1 x 6 9 in 47 x 36 x 18 cm Complete System Weight 13 Ibs 5 9 kg Sampling Head impactor Dimensions Sampling Head impactor Weight 2 6 dia X 1 8 H x 3 8 Lin 7 x 5 x 10 cm 0 5 Ib 0 23 kg Note The DPS System provides data similar to data from Federal Reference Method samplers The DPS System is not a Federal Reference Method sampler DPS Systems contain Leland Legacy pumps with Li Ion batteries and may be subject to special shipping regulations d
16. ollection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler The IMPACT Sampler will arrive already assembled Disassemble it to insert collection filter Unscrew inlet from exhaust Remove filter cassette 3a Use the filter cassette opener Ensure the stainless steel support to open filter cassette screen is in place in the bottom of the 3b Slide the filter cassette horizon filter cassette tally into the U of the opener until the two halves of the cas sette loosen Gently pull halves apart Using forceps place a preweighed Press filter cassette top into filter 47 mm filter on the support screen cassette bottom Technical Tidbit e Use forceps to carefully insert or remove the collection filter See Accessories for forceps Reinsert cassette into impactor Inserting an Impaction Disk into the IMPACT Sampler For PM2 5 or PM10 sampling insert an impaction disk only after a collection filter has been loaded into the filter cassette For PM2 5 or PM10 ensure a collection filter has been loaded into the filter cassette see Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler Place impaction disk in recessed area on filter cassette top The rough side of the impaction disk should face up SKC supplied disks are stamped with UP on the appropriate side D Keep sampler upright until the inlet is securely screwed onto the exhaust to prevent the impaction disk from being dislodged Place filter cas
17. sette on exhaust and screw impactor inlet and exhaust together just until tight Further hand tighten by 1 4 turn only D Do not overtighten impactor inlet and exhaust Do not use barbed fitting as lever age when tightening Technical Tidbits e Install the rain cover included with the DPS System on the inlet of the IMPACT Sampler when sampling outdoors e SKC recommends using a new impaction disk for each sample SAMPLE PUMP OPERATION The user may choose to operate the pump manually in the field on off program a schedule into the pump manually or program the pump for multiple schedules from a PC with optional DataTrac for Leland Legacy Software see Ordering Information Accessories See page 10 for a Quick Guide for operating the SKC Leland Legacy Sample Pump For advanced programming see the complete Leland Legacy Pump Operating Instructions Charging the Battery Completely charge a new battery pack using the SKC approved charger Cat No 223 241 before operating the pump It may be necessary to charge the battery a few times before maximum battery capacity is achieved D Cautions Do not charge or operate pump with or without charger in hazardous locations Use only the SKC approved charger for this pump Use of an unapproved charger may damage the battery and pump Use of a non approved charger voids any warranty Do not open disassemble short circuit crush incinerate or expose the battery to fire
18. ters Equilibrate and pre weigh filters in a clean environment according to appropriate procedures Record the weight as the pre sample weight Impaction Disk Ready to use pre oiled disposable plastic impaction disks are included with the system qty 25 Replacement pre oiled plastic disks are available as SKC Cat Nos 225 395 qty 25 and 225 395A qty 50 Using an oiled impaction disk reduces particle bounce 37 mm filters quartz or PTFE may be used if chemical analysis of larger par ticles is desired IMPACTOR PREPARATION Cleaning For optimum performance the IMPACT Sampler inlet exhaust and filter cas sette should be cleaned after five runs or upon a noticeable buildup of material This will remove oil buildup from the top of the filter cassette and other residue built up from frequent sampling Disassemble the impactor and wash parts in water with a liquid detergent or soap Rinse and air dry all parts thoroughly in a clean environment O Do not place any mechanical object in the inlet nozzles O ring Care Visually inspect the condition of the BUNA N exhaust O ring see illustration on page 3 for location Ensure the O ring surface is smooth i e without cracks cuts or other damage Ensure the O ring is fitted properly in its channel Replace the exhaust O ring if there is apparent damage stretching or thinning It is recom mended that the PTFE inlet O ring be replaced by the manufacturer only Inserting a C
19. time scale 12 Hr 24 Hr Dela Press A V then A V Press until 12 Hr 24 Hr or Dela displays then press A or W to switch units press until End displays then press A V to save new setting To set delayed start Dela see operating instructions e To change clock Press A V then A V Press until clock displays then press A or W to change flashing hour press to move to minutes and A or W to change setting Press until End displays then press A V to save new setting To change the sampling time function Press A V then A V Press until ST L min displays then press A to change flashing digit press until End displays then press A V to save new setting To delete follow above steps and press Y until 0 appears Exit Setup Note When in Setup choosing Esc instead of End will exit Setup without saving new settings SKC Inc 863 Valley View Road Eighty Four PA 15330 www skcinc com 10 CALIBRATION AND SAMPLING Calibration Calibrate pump flow rate with the IMPACT Sampler in line loaded with filter and impaction disk See pump and calibrator operating instructions Ensure the pump has run for 5 minutes before proceeding with calibration Ensure rain cover is removed from inlet and that impactor is loaded and fully assembled see Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler and Inserting an Impaction Disk into the IMPACT Sampler Unscrew quick connect plug Use
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