Definer™ 1020 User Manual
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1. Definer 1020 User Manual Bios Driving a Higher Standard in Flow Measurement Accuracy Reliability Convenience Table of Contents Introduction c cooccccnnnnaccnananoninnanonanaco nana n naa aan rra aan rn naar ranas 2 About Your Definer 1020 ooncccnnoncccnanaconanancnnaasanonananonnanos 2 Unpacking Your Definer 1020 4 2112111 11 5 A ronnt sarra arneo p e Annaa Enae aP EAO EEE EE AE E 6 Operating Your Definer 1020 cccccccccccnccnnnnnnnnananananananas 7 CONNECTIONS cso aden AR WE A 7 Proein iaa ii 7 Valve Actuation Air Source conccccnccnncanonnnocnnorncnnncnnncnnno 7 Inlet Pressure and Outlet Suction Fittings 8 Overpressure Exbhaust 8 elt il EE 9 Serial Cable AEN 9 Getting Started sarita 11 Reset FUNCION cido int 16 Customizing Your Calbration 11 SLOT EE 16 O 11 Accessory NOMS e ay a aa A Se 16 Taking Measurements aaa 13 Annual Maintenance and Calibration 22 2214 21111122 17 Using Sensor Factors aaa aaa aaa aaa iaeah 14 Recertification uuo aaa 17 YO Seen 15 Sending Your Definer 1020 to Bios 18 Out of Range 15 ShIBPI A iaa natant nana ais 19 Over Pressure 15 Definer 1020 Specifications csssssseeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeees 20 leie gl BEE 15 Limited Warradty ooncccnnonccnnnnaccnanaccnnnna cn nanan or nnnacrrnarananas 22 Introduction Congratulations You ve chosen the Bios Definer2. 1020 primary gas flow standard featuring Proven DryCal Technology The innovative Definer 1020 is a precise primary gas flow calibrator engineered for the calibration of high flow meters within a space saving transportable design Before you get started please take a few moments to review this manual and familiarize yourself with your Definer 1020 If at any time you have questions regarding its operation please contact Bios through www biosint com or call us at 973 492 8400 to speak with one of our knowledgeable customer support representatives M About Your Definer 1020 Like all Bios primary standards the Definer 1020 is a positive displacement primary piston prover for gas flow measurements in either pressure or suction applications Using patented Proven DryCal Technol ogy it combines the accuracy of a primary calibrator with unequaled speed and convenience providing gas flow measurements at the push of a button By nature your Definer 1020 performs a primary measurement of volumetric flow However since pressure variations within any measurement system can cause ambiguous results the Definer 1020 is generally used in a standardized mode automatically converting its volumetric flow measurements to the flow that would exist under standard temperature and pressure conditions An excellent tool for the calibration of instruments that read in mass flow your Definer 1020 measures flow from 5 LPM Liters Per Mi
3. Limited Warranty The Bios Definer 1020 is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser s receipt If the unit was purchased from an authorized reseller a copy of an invoice or packing slip showing the date of purchase may be required to obtain warranty service The obligation of Bios International Corporation under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement at our option during the warranty period of any part that proves defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service provided the product is returned to Bios International Corporation transportation charges prepaid Notwithstanding the foregoing Bios International Corporation shall have no liability to repair or replace any Bios International Corporation product 1 That has been damaged following sale including but not limited to damage resulting from improper electrical voltages or currents defacement misuse abuse neglect accident fire flood terrorism act of God or use in violation of the instructions furnished by Bios International Corporation 2 When the serial number has been altered or removed or 3 That has been repaired altered or maintained by any person or party other than Bios International Corporation s own service facility or a Bios authorized service center should one be established
4. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties and all other obligations or liabilities arising as a result of any defect or deficiency of the product whether in contract or in tort or otherwise All other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded In no event shall Bios be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied whatsoever 2010 Bios International Corporation MK01 122 Rev D Bios Bios International Corporation 10 Park Place Butler NJ USA 07405 Phone 973 492 8400 Toll Free 800 663 4977 Fax 973 492 8270 Email sales biosint com web www biosint com
5. 1020 to our factory for elective Recertification or other service You can get an RMA number through our automated web based system at http www biosint com ContactUs rmaform aspx by email to service biosint com or by telephone at 973 492 8400 Our web site address is www biosint com Sending your Definer 1020 to Bios without an RMA number may result in return of the instrument without inspection or a substantial delay in service turnaround time When requesting an RMA number provide your Definer 1020 serial number and revision level Also describe any product issues you may be experiencing Please keep in mind that Bios will not begin evaluation and service of your Definer 1020 until you have approved our formal RMA quote If sending your Definer 1020 for repair or evaluation rather than elective Recertification please contact Bios for technical support or troubleshooting assis tance prior to shipping the unit We will first attempt to resolve the situation over the phone or via email If you ve provided us with a detailed description of your Definer 1020 s issue and application details and we re unable to resolve the situation by phone or email we ll issue you an RMA number for prompt return of your Definer 1020 for evaluation Please note that Bios will make every attempt to verify your issue as we want you to get the most out of your Definer 1020 However if we are unable to detect a product issue or if we determin
6. 1020 by grasping these fittings While lifting the Definer 1020 from the shipping container the top of the Definer 1020 should be supported to prevent tipping Your Definer 1020 comes with the following e AC Power Adapter e Bios Optimizer Software CD e PC Serial Cable RS 232 e Calibration Certificate e Manual e Reusable shipping container Warnings e The Definer 1020 is not intrinsically safe and is not for use with explosive or flammable gases or for use in explosive environments If you choose to calibrate explosive or flammable gases with your Definer 1020 please follow your organization s laboratory safety procedures which typically require operation within an inert atmosphere To enable use in an inert atmosphere your Definer 1020 has two 2 Y gas Purge fittings located on its right side and its electronics are isolated from the gas flow stream contained within an internal partitioned compartment e The Definer 1020 is not designed to be pressurized above 20 psiA 1379 mbarA or for gas flows above 500Lpm If pressurization reaches 19 psiA 1310 mbarA the following warning will appear on the display on the main control panel OVERPRESSURE If this occurs remove the overpressure situation then choose Reset from the LCD display to clear this warning e The Definer 1020 does not contain user serviceable parts and must be returned to the Bios factory in New Jersey USA for maintenance Operati
7. 00 436 a 1 1 2 Swagelok fitting to 1 tube OD includes Nut and Ferrule Set 1 1 2 100 437 Swagelok reducer used to reduce from a 1 Swagelok fitting to 3 4 tube OD 100 438 Swagelok reducer used to reduce from a 1 Swagelok fitting to 1 2 tube OD 100 439 Swagelok Nut and Ferrule Set 1 1 2 100 440 Swagelok Nut and Ferrule Set 1 100 441 Swagelok Nut and Ferrule Set 3 4 100 442 Swagelok Nut and Ferrule Set 1 2 Annual Maintenance and Calibration Your Definer 1020 is engineered to provide years of reliable service with appropriate care and mainte nance Bios recommends annual calibration by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory such as Bios to help ensure the best possible flow measurements meet regulatory requirements and provide a bulletproof audit trail in the event of Litigation Should you encounter any problems with your Definer 1020 immediately contact Bios Customer Service Recertification Your Definer 1020 is a precision measuring standard with moving parts machined to extremely close tolerances Various environmental factors product wear drift of the temperature sensors and pressure transducers or inadvertent damage may adversely affect your Definer 1020 s measurement accuracy or general performance For these reasons we highly recommend having your Definer 1020 annually verified and serviced by our experienced Bios personnel in our accredited ISO 17025 metrology laboratory located in New Jersey USA
8. Definer 1020 s gas flow stream at the pressure sensor and temperature transducer Serial Cable To use Bios Optimizer software connect the PC serial cable supplied to your Definer 1020 s Data Port and from there to your PC s serial port RS 232 Figure 1 Front View Definer 1020 Figure 2 Rear View Definer 1020 Measuring Cell Purge Cooling Fan Valve Actuation 80 100 psi 5516 6895 mbar DC Power 12V DC 3A Data Port Program Reset Outlet Suction Calibration Manufacturers Identification amp Serial Number label Inlet Pressure Purge Control Panel Overpressure Exhaust Getting Started To turn on your Definer 1020 press the On Off button in the lower right corner of the control panel for one second To turn it off press and hold the On Off button for three seconds When turned on your Definer 1020 s LCD displays an opening screen indicating the product name model number and flow range and its cooling fan will turn on Navigating through your Definer 1020 s menu screens is easy and intuitive simply use the four directional arrows on the control panel for toggling between menu options right left up down Your location within each menu or menu item is highlighted shaded A menu item in angle brackets lt gt indicates that multiple options exist for that item these options are displayed when that item is selected To select highlighted or brackete
9. Dimensions H x W x D 34 x 32 x 12 in 84 x 63 x 30 cm Weight 90 lbs 41 kg Temperature amp Pressure Sensors In the flow stream Temperature Accuracy 0 2 C 0 36 F Pressure 19 5 psiA 1344 mbarA maximum pressure Pressure Accuracy 0 05 FS Power 100 240V 50 60Hz 5 watts external power module the power adapter accepts an IEC 60320 C13 connector for use with any AC Power interface Shop air for internal valve actuation 80 100 psi 5516 6895 mbar 6 35 mm Swagelok compression fittings Inlet and Outlet Fittings 1 5 38 1 mm Swagelok compression fittings Purge Fittings Y 6 35 mm Swagelok compression fittings Over Pressure Fitting 1 2 12 7 mm Swagelok compression fittings Display Backlit graphical LCD Usage Flow Modes Pressure or Suction Gas Compatibility Noncorrosive noncondensing noncombustible gases lt 70 humidity Operating Pressure Absolute 19 5 psi 1344 mbar Operating Temperature 15 307 C Ambient Humidity 0 70 non condensing Storage Temperature 0 707 C Warranty 1 year Bios Optimizer Software e Requires Windows Vista Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP3 compatible PC and RS 232 serial connection e Bios Optimizer installation CD supplied e RS 232 cable supplied for Definer 1020 data port to PC RS 232 serial port connection e PC Card optional and as necessary creates an RS 232 port on your PC e Upgraded software is available
10. FCs to verify their long term performance set the Time Between from 1 to 60 minutes As applicable change the Sensor Factor from its default value of 1 000 to the value provided by the MFC or MFM manufacturer see Using Sensor Factors UNITS Depending on whether you ve selected Volumetric or Standardized flow in the Readings menu you may view flow measurements in liters or cubic feet all units are per minute Choose to view pressure in mmHg kPa or psi and choose to view temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit If you re measuring standardized flow enter the temperature to which the gas flow volume will be standardized depending on the application Pressure standardization is not adjustable and is always 101 325 kPa 760 mmhg or 14 696 PSI of absolute pressure TIME Set the current time in the format you prefer DATE Set the month date year in the format you prefer PREFERENCES Read Default offers a choice of Single Continuous or Burst measurements choose the type of flow measurement you will normally use Once selected your Definer 1020 always defaults to this setting when Measure is selected Default Settings allows you to reset your Definer 1020 to the factory defaults Magnification controls the amount of data on the display choose Zoom to view only flow measurements in larger font or choose Detail to simultaneously view flow measurements temperature conditions pressure conditions and sensor factor in smaller
11. For those applications subject to regulatory or ISO requirements verification by our accredited laboratory provides you with assurance of measure ment integrity Please note that while many accredited gas flow measurement laboratories may be capable of properly verifying the accuracy of your Definer 1020 Bios is the only authorized service center in the USA for Bios products Outside the USA please check with Bios to determine if a local authorized Bios service center is available Our elective Recertification program is a complete product service package that provides pre calibration at significant flow points complete product refurbish ment testing and available upgrades post calibration at significant flow points and NIST traceable Bios calibration certificates backed by our accreditation to ISO 17025 ANSI Z 540 and NIST Handbook 150 quality standards Recertification includes a 90 day service warranty should any related labor or parts replacements prove faulty Turnaround time is generally two to three weeks within Bios facility from the date we received your Definer 1020 To obtain current Recertification pricing please contact Bios at 973 492 8400 or visit our web site at www biosint com Please contact Bios to see if expedited service is available for an additional charge Sending Your Definer 1020 to Bios Please contact Bios for an RMA return merchandise authorization number before sending your Definer
12. any Definer 1020 measurement that is being adjusted according to a sensor factor when your display is set to Zoom see SETUP Preferences Magnification If your display is set to Detail then no exclamation point appears Rather the sensor factor SF will be displayed along with its value on the measurements screen along with the individual flow measurements Notes Out of Range If your Device Under Test is generating more flow than your Definer 1020 s rated flow range of 500 liters per minute the Out of Range warning appears when you attempt to take a flow measurement Immediately lower or disconnect the flow source When the flow is within the proper range either choose Reset from the LCD display to clear the last measurement or try to take another flow measurement You may verify your Definer 1020 s flow range by navigating to SETUP then About Over Pressure If your Definer 1020 has an internal pressure that is greater than 19 5 psiA 134 4 kpaA 1008 mmHgaAl the Over Pressure warning appears This can occur before or during a flow measurement lf the Definer 1020 is in the process of taking a flow measurement the unit will open the valve the piston will reset and display the Over Pressure warning You will need to determine the source of the over pressure This is most likely caused by a restriction in the flow path lt can also be caused by a faulty sensor allowing the piston to go
13. d items press ENTER at the center of the navigational display on the control panel When you re ready visit the SETUP menu and take some time to explore your Defenders many user definable settings see Setup Customizing Your Calibration Your Definer 1020 s calibrations may be customized and automated for your convenience To customize each option move between menu selections using the up and down arrows When a selection is highlighted use the right and left arrows to toggle between your choices for that selection Press CONFIRM to save any changes and return to SETUP or press EXIT to return to SETUP without saving any changes Setup From the initial screen choosing SETUP gives you access to many customizable options If at any time you d like to return your Definer 1020 to its factory default settings navigate to Preferences set Default Settings to Yes and then Confirm the changes In each setup sub menu selecting CONFIRM applies the settings and returns to the main setup menu Selecting EXIT returns to the main menu retaining the settings as they were originally READINGS Select Volumetric flow or Standardized flow volumetric flow corrected to specified temperature and pressure conditions for calibrating instruments that read in mass flow such as MFCs Choose your preferred number of measurements in the average from 1 to 100 If you d like a delay between flow measurements i e in order to time profile M
14. e that the issue is application related rather than product related we reserve the right to charge an evaluation fee Shipping When shipping your Definer 1020 please use the reusable shipping container that was supplied with your 1020 We highly recommend insuring the product against damage in transit and using a standard freight carrier e g FedEx UPS that provides tracking numbers and offers door to door delivery directly to Bios Please note that Bios does not arrange or pay for shipment transfers from local airports to our facility so we are not responsible for additional expense and transit time incurred through airport deliveries Bios is generally not responsible for freight costs associated with shipments to and from Bios except in certain instances please contact Bios for information before initiating a shipment Bios isn t responsible for damage that may occur during shipment Definer 1020 Specifications Measurements Flow range 5 to 500 SLPM At a gas pressure of 760 mmHg and a gas temperature of 25 centigrade with standardization temperature set to 21 1 centigrade Accuracy Volumetric 8 Standardized 0 25 of reading 15 30 C from 5L to 500L Time per Measurement 5 100 seconds approximate Measurement Type Single Continuous or Burst Volumetric Flow Units L min cf min Standard Flow Units sL min scf min Pressure Units mmHg psi kPa Temperature Units C F Basics
15. f measurements may be resumed where they were stopped by selecting SINGLE CONT or BURST You may switch between continuous and burst modes at will but once single readings are selected RESET must be selected once or twice to return to the mea surement menu to choose continuous or burst modes RESET clears the screen resets the average counter to 0 and returns to the measurement menu From the measurement menu selecting EXIT returns the main menu Choosing SETUP in the main menu allows you to further customize your Definer 1020 s operation Using Sensor Factors Your Definer 1020 is factory calibrated with nitrogen or purified laboratory air although you can run other gases provided they are noncorrosive noncondensing and noncombustible like most primary standards your Definer 1020 is not intrinsically safe When calibrating an MFC or MFM using a surrogate or proxy gas meaning the MFC or MFM was originally calibrated by the manufacturer for a gas other than what you are currently using refer to the manufacturer s sensor factor To enable your Definer 1020 to scale its actual flow measurements to match the adjusted flow from the MFC or MFM input the sensor factor into the Definer 1020 before calibrating the MFC or MFM see SETUP Readings Because a sensor factor other than your Definer 1020 s default value of 1 000 modifies the actual flow to a reported flow an exclamation mark will appear next to
16. font ABOUT Tells you more about your Definer 1020 a useful screen to refer to when speaking with a Bios technical support representative or your Bios sales representative Taking Measurements Once you ve finished customizing your Definer 1020 s SETUP and have confirmed your changes select MEASURE to begin a set of measurements MEASURE gives you access to the main menu where you can choose between the following flow measurement options e Single Each time the Enter button is pressed one measurement is taken e Cont When the Enter button is pressed measurements continue automatically until stopped by the user e Burst A single series of measurements is taken until the number of readings in the average is met To take a flow measurement select the type of flow measurement you want and then press ENTER Your Definer 1020 will begin talking flow measurements When taking flow measurements the previous mea surement the running average of all measurements and the number of measurements in the average are provided simultaneously The flow cell viewing window lights each time the piston rises and you will hear the internal valve clicking open and closed at the beginning and end of each flow measurement You can stop flow measurements at any time by choosing either PAUSE or RESET PAUSE terminates the flow measurement but leaves the flow results on the screen and returns to the measurement menu The set o
17. ng Your Definer 1020 Connections Your Definer 1020 should be placed on a steady secure work surface For optimum stability the Definer 1020 has self adjusting feet at its base Locate both the Inlet pressure and Outlet suction fittings see Figure 1 and remove their protective caps Maintain only minimum amount of tubing necessary between your Definer 1020 and the flow source As with any primary standard the more internal dead volume between your Definer 1020 and the flow restrictor MFC needle valve or sonic nozzle the more uncertainty error is added to the calibration process You re now ready to make the following connections as needed using Figures 1 and 2 as reference Power Plug your AC power adapter supplied into an AC wall outlet and attach its DC output cord to your Definer 1020 s rear DC Power 12VDC 3A connection Valve Actuation Air Source Your Definer 1020 s internal valve actuates by air pressure and must be connected to a filtered oil free air source of at least 80 psi 5516 mbar and no higher than 100 psi 6895 mbar Using tubing not supplied and the 1 4 6 35mm Swagelok Valve Actuation Fitting on the rear of the unit connect your laboratory air to your Definer 1020 Turn on the air source and verify that the pressure is between 80 and 100 psi 5516 and 6895 mbar pressure gauge not supplied Inlet Pressure and Outlet Suction Fittings When using a pressure flow s
18. nute to 500 LPM within an accuracy of 0 25 of reading standardized using a temperature sensor and pressure transducer within the gas flow stream Additionally you can easily calibrate volumetric instruments see Setup Readings Flow measurements can be taken manually one reading at a time or automatically in the continuous mode with up to 100 measurements in an averaging sequence For your convenience your Definer 1020 features an LCD display screen with magnification option an On Off button on the front panel and a convenient touch pad control to enable you to quickly access various menu options and many user definable settings Menu navigation is intuitive controlled by the right left up and down arrows on the touch pad Your Definer 1020 also includes an RS 232 port serial cable and free Bios Optimizer software to enable you to download its calibration data to a PC For information regarding the metrology behind your Definer 1020 referred to as Proven DryCal Technol ogy please visit our web site at www biosint com Unpacking Your Definer 1020 Your Definer 1020 is a Laboratory primary standard and has been shipped in Bios rugged reusable shipping container The Definer 1020 weighs 90 lbs 41 kilograms Unpacking by two people is recommended The Definer 1020 can be lifted from the shipping container by verifying the nuts on the large inlet and outlet fittings are tight and lifting the Definer
19. ource connect the gas flow to the 1 5 38 1 mm Swagelok fitting labeled Inlet Pressure When using a suction flow source connect the gas flow to the 1 5 38 1 mm Swagelok fitting labeled Outlet Suction Your Definer 1020 s internal pressure transducer is rated at 20 psig 1378 mbarg maximum or 5 3 psi 365 mbar more than typical ambient pressure When taking standardized flow measurements we recommend that any tubing or exhaust system connected to your Definer 1020 s outlet fitting have a maximum pressure drop of 3 psi 207 mbar When taking volumetric flow measurements there should be no significant pressure difference such as the pressure drop of restrictive tubing or filters between your Definer 1020 and the point in the flow stream that is of interest i e at its inlet or outlet fitting If there is a significant pressure difference there will also be a corresponding volumetric flow difference from the Ideal Gas Law In that case your Definer 1020 s indicated volumetric flow should be adjusted by a factor of the absolute pressure at your Definer 1020 divided by the absolute pressure at the point of interest Overpressure Exhaust When your Definer 1020 completes a flow measure ment its internal valve opens releasing the gas from the flow cell and enabling the piston to drop to the bottom reset If for any reason the valve does not open the piston will move to the top of the flow cell and a safety
20. switch will automatically reset the Definer 1020 If for any reason the valve doesn t open the piston will remain at the top of the flow cell and pressure will build To prevent over pressurization of the flow cell your Definer 1020 s has an overpressure sensor that will reset the unit Additionally the Definer 1020 has a mechanical pressure relief valve that exhausts the gas if over pressurization occurs through a VG Swagelok fitting Overpressure exhaust If this fitting is currently open to ambient and you don t want the gas to vent to atmosphere you should connect a direct line from this fitting to your exhaust system or if your Definer 1020 is already directly connected to your exhaust system you can tee a line from the Overpressure Exhaust fitting to your exhaust line Purge Fittings Your Definer 1020 is not intrinsically safe for use with explosive or flammable gases see About Your Definer 1020 Warnings If you choose to calibrate explosive or flammable gases with your Definer 1020 please follow your organization s laboratory safety proce dures which typically require operation within an inert atmosphere To enable use in an inert atmosphere your Definer 1020 has two 2 Y 6 25 mm gas Purge fittings located on its right side and its electronics are isolated from the gas flow stream contained within an internal partitioned compartment Please note that electric current is still present within your
21. to the top without resetting When the source of the restriction is cleared pressing any key will clear the fault Program The recessed Program button located on the rear of your Definer 1020 enables firmware updates To update your Definer 1020 s firmware available from our website www biosint com connect your serial cable supplied to your Definer 1020 s RS 232 serial port and to the serial port of your PC then hold the Program button down while pushing the recessed Reset button also on the rear of your Definer 1020 Reset Function If your Definer 1020 fails to respond to push button commands try resetting the unit by pressing the reset button on the back This can be done easily with a bent paper clip Please note that resetting your Definer 1020 will not affect your user settings However if you are in the middle of a calibration your Definer 1020 will return to the initial measurement phase and you ll need to initiate a new flow measurement Storage To store your Definer 1020 for an extended period please follow these guidelines e Always store it in a clean dry place e Disconnect your lab s air supply from its Valve Actuation fitting e Cap its Inlet and Outlet fittings Accessory Items These inlet outlet fittting adapters are available at an additional cost from Bios Please check with Bios directly for updated information o Description Number H Swagelok reducer used to reduce from 1
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