ETP-1.0 en January 2009 Operation and Service Manual (English)
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1. Biotest From Nature for Life os Gt BE ErgoTouch Pro Airborne Particle Counter ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English AsBiotest ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English ETP 1 0 en APC Airborne Particle Counter January 2009 English SHIP TO MAIL TO Biotest AG Technology Center Microbiology Wernher von Braun Stra e 9 D 69214 Eppelheim Germany Technical Support 49 0 6221 726 5130 Fax 49 0 6221 726 5139 E mail address Hycon biotest de Website http www biotest com ETP 1 0 en January 2009 Operation and Service Manual English ErgoTouch Pro Operation and Service Manual Local Technical Support USA Biotest Diagnostics Corporation 400 Commons Way Suite F Rockaway NJ 07866 USA Tel 1 973 625 1300 Toll Free 1 800 522 0090 Fax 1 973 625 5882 Email customerservice biotestusa com Japan Biotest K K Daini Yasuda Building 2F 3 32 13 Tsuruya cho Kanagawa ku Yokohama shi Kanagawa ken 221 0835 Japan Tel 81 45 317 5111 Fax 81 45 31 5110 Benelux Biotest Seralc NV Generaal De Wittelaan 17B bus 14 2800 Mechelen Belgium Tel 32 0 15 28 50 50 Fax 32 0 15 28 50 55 Email info biotest be Manual History The following is a manual history of the APC ErgoTouch Pro Airborne Particle Counter Revis2. January 2009 English To Use AC Power Connect the AC power adapter to the country specific power cord Insert the AC power adapter into the bottom of the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Connect the power cord to an outlet Press the on off button Y located in the Al center of the front of the instrument After a splash screen displays the Biotest logo A a brief start up sequence begins as the Windows CE operating system boots up Performing a Daily Zero Check A zero check should be performed at least once a day It should also be performed before conducting any important testing or certification To Perform a Zero Check Turn on the instrument and wait until the main menu appears 1 Attach the zero filter to the inlet nozzle Press the Start button or the blue After the 2 minute purge continue to Remove the isokinetic inlet if attached The daily zero check cannot be performed when the isokinetic inlet is attached to the instrument located on the top of the instrument triangular key above the On Off key and allow the instrument to purge for 2 minutes sample In accordance with JIS standards there should be no more than 1 particle counted at any size in 5 minutes Note lf the instrument does not go to zero 1 particle in 5 min is considered zero refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for additional information Remove the zero filter and put the isokinetic inlet back on the instr
3. IP 169 254 22 73 Diagnostics Screen This screen lets you view the system s model serial number copyright manufacture date calibration date next calibration date firmware version and USB IP address Press Close when finished 17 Operation and Service Manual English ETP 1 0en January 2009 Sampling Setup Screen Use this screen to access screens that let you set up how sampling is displayed and handled You can select which channels to use the sample timing the count mode environment sampling locations and alarm thresholds 5o Count Locations Environment Channels Screen This screen lets you choose the channels that are enabled and set their particle size Press OK when finished Field Descripton vmm SA Enable Select the channels you want to E view on the main display Size i C Channel 1 0 3 um This box allows for changing the default size for any channel Channel 2 um Highlight the size information and use the on screen keyboard to Channel 3 10 um Er change its value Channels cannot be set below 0 3 or above Channel 4 3 0 um 10 0 um and they may not overlap one another Channel 5 um oox Channel 6 um Cancel 18 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Sample Timing Screen This screen lets you select parameters for sampling Use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change or enter a infor
4. and table list optional accessories If you ordered optional accessories make certain they have been received and are in working order APC ERGOTOUCH PRo Airborne Particle Counter Optional Accessories Item Description Reference Picture External Battery Charger w AC Adapter and Power Cord External Printer Custom Carrying Case 942 570 Biotest From Nature for Life Printer Paper 10 rolls not shown ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Item Description Part Model Reference Picture Temperature Relative Humidity Probe 942 565 T e Isokinetic Probe SS remote sampling 942 603 Barbed Inlet remote sampling ME LEA APC Compressed Gas Adapter 942 675 APC Compressed Gas Adapter Nozzle 942 680 not shown Set ErgoTouch ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides information to help you use the APC ERGOTOUCH PRo Airborne Particle Counter including e using the instrument stand and stylus e providing power e performing a daily check e installing an isokinetic inlet e installing a Temperature Relative Humidity Probe Item 942 565 Using the Instrument Stand and Stylus The APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Is equipped with an integral instrument support stand To open the stand grasp it by the large finger hole and pull it out until it locks into place Be careful not to overextend the stand To store the
5. are shedding off internal parts and into the optics An internal component has been damaged due to operation outside of temperature specifications or one ore more excessive bumps or jolts and electronic noise is inducing false counts A leak has developed in the aerosol flow path Internal optics have become dirty The unit must be turned on but not in sampling mode for the battery to charge Operation and Service Manual English Operate instrument within specifications Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Recharge battery or connect to AC power Connect AC cord Check that the HEPA filter has been tightly connected to the inlet Check that rubber o ring black on the inlet is in place Purge instrument by running the instrument for 10 15 minutes before attempting zero count test Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Turn on unit LOW BATTERY ERROR PHOTODETECTOR ERROR SYSTEM ERROR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY PROBE ERROR FLOW ERROR LASER POWER WARNING Low battery Direct light is entering the aerosol inlet Laser has become misaligned due to excessive bumps or jolts Internal optics have become dirty Information is not being read properly by microprocessor Temperature RH probe was not recognized Instrument was unable to con
6. tab shown right appears If an optional 3 0 O rime 00 01 00 Temperature Relative Humidity Probe Item 3 0 O Hold 00 00 10 942 565 is attached those values will be 10 0 O Recs 123 10000 shown in the upper left corner also Main Reports Screen Layout and Functionality There are four main screens tabs Main Setup Data and Reports The operation of each of these screens the information displayed on them and the operations you can perform from each are described in the remainder of this chapter Some screens require or allow you to enter information To enter information tap on the touchscreen and an on screen keyboard appears Main Tab The Main Tab is the default screen The left side of the screen summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location Tap on the size and count portion of the screen to enable Zoomed Data screen see Setup Tab ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English The display shows e Temperature e Relative humidity e Bin sizes e Particle count concentration 00 00 05 Count 0 10 Time 00 01 00 The status bar at the top of the screen shows 3 0 O Hold 00 00 10 the current time and date settings see the 10 0 O Recs 123 10000 Setup Tab and indicates con Description Sufficient flow through the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Insufficient flow through the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Operating on AC power no battery installed
7. Onn o a a e td TTE 5 To Install the Eithi rmslor Bate e old 5 TOUSE AC POW Pcr 6 Perormina a Dally Zero Check sucia id 6 WO Perorm azero C 1 uce E ela etsees 6 HTS CAMMIAG an ISOC TIS INCL apesar late te ved ED snb uou iret aou Pau ard es T Installing a Temperature Relative Humidity Probe eee T Chapter 3 Operation encanta 8 Screen Eayour and Euncuonal sessa a p EM 8 GIN Ez 1 E moet tee ere O M N A AE 8 ZLOOMEd DUT SCC EN EE 11 DEMO TAD eaaa A O H 11 SOMWare Input Pane l KE YOO al D onna ds oido 12 Data Sep Scorecard 12 COUNT O gts SC ii ita E 12 Clear Samples Scenic pia 13 System Setup SCICEN ri A A ad ii 13 Change Power On Password Screen cccoccccccccccnccocncccncnonnononnonnnonanononnonnnnonanonarnonnnenaninnnnnnos 14 Chande Setup Password SCReCN sessao eroe ad 14 System Configuration Screen A cee iai 15 Prntoetngs o eii D ee EE 15 Print Schedule Sree aerar eo 16 DEVICE SSU OCE Men a A HH ss 16 Dateand Time SCreerni user rtt aea Ta a ad Lada ge a a 17 DISP O TEEI AEE a 17 V ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English vi DIAJROSUCS Ele SCM TEE A 17 Samping SEW Screens 18 Channels SCIicen aguia TT m S EE 18 Sample MIMI gt ee ITN a a O 19 GOUT Mode Screens td a 20 Environment creed 20 ravers fo gone CIO Mr a a A 21 Alarms S6teel in t d tae ba Gio eda tau td dba da 22 RECIO SC Nai 22 Data Ta m taa 23 REDONS Ie ee Tc 25 ROOM DETMMIONM SCLC Ci din 26 Ge
8. Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to Biotest
9. Service for service calibration Recommended Field Maintenance Schedule hem Femeey O YO Daily zero check Daily or before each use Factory cleaning and calibration Annually Daily Zero Check The daily zero check ensures that the instrument is properly assembled and free from leaks residual particles and electronic noise Please see Chapter 2 Getting Started for detailed instructions on performing the zero check Cleaning the Instrument Enclosure To clean the enclosure dampen a lint free cloth and gently wipe the surface until surface contamination is removed 33 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Counts are too low Instrument does not turn on Instrument does not meet zero count specification x1 particle 5 mins Battery does not charge ETP 1 0en January 2009 Instrument is being operated outside temperature or relative humidity specifications Internal parts have been damaged because instrument was stored at a temperature greater than 122 F 50 C Instrument has contamination on the optics due to condensation or excessive loading Laser or pump control is damaged Unit is due for calibration Battery is dead AC cord is not plugged into unit HEPA filter is not connected properly and room air is leaking into the HEPA filter assembly Residual particles from previous samples
10. TT Aam Alarm threshold was triggered YES or not NONE The print button will allow a range of sample TT 10 20 08 2 55 30 PM data to be printed using the optional external printer Select range to print a All O Records The print data screen will show progress on the current selected range of sample data to be printed Press the Cancel Printing button to cancel the rest of the print job Printing Sample 16 NM EM 15 Completed Cancel Printing 24 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Reports Tab Use this screen to select various standard reports for viewing and printing The standard reports are shown below p 11 20 08 zzi 11 55 25 AM Fed Std 209E FT y y y y Federal Federal I50 14644 1 EC GMP Standard Standard M3 FIs Room Area 96 88 ft Class Level 100 Air Flow Unidirectional Room Status Operational Min Locations 4 Min Samples 5 Allowable Sizes Min Volume y 0 2 um 1 00E 001 f3 Generate 0 3 um 1 00E 001 f3 0 5 um 2 00E 001 f3 T 11 20 08 09 01 59 AM EC GMP Room Area 9 00 m Class Level C CE Air Flow Unidirectional l Room Status At Rest Room Definition Min Locations 3 E Min Samples 3 E Allowable Sizes Min Volume y 0 5 um 2 00E 000 L Generate 3 0 um 6 90E 000 L 25 ETP 1 0 en January 2009 Fed Std 209E M ul Room Area 9 00 m Class Level M2 Air Flow Unidirection
11. Temperature and humidity are displayed only if the optional T RH probe is installed 1 0 0 3 0 0 Reports Eo oen ee Eg Battery charged 00000 UU iet IL ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English The right side of the Main Tab shows locations and other information delay cycles and so Sampling on These can be configured using the Setup LX k Sampling Tab 52 RH EY Automatic pm 2 Location 0 3 107623 101 0 5 8300 1 0 613 3 0 00 00 57 3 0 00 00 10 10 0 1 10000 Reports Location Use this dropdown box to display information about any of the available locations Delay The initial delay between the time the Start Stop button is pressed and the instrument begins sampling Valid only when Automatic mode is selected Count The number of samples that have been taken the total number of samples Valid only when Automatic mode is selected The time for each sample Valid only when Automatic mode is selected The time between samples Valid only when Automatic mode is selected The total number of records in the database 10 000 maximum number of records Manual Automatic Beep Mode indicator refers to the Data Count Mode see section below Press the Start Stop button to begin sampling in the configured mode Us Start Stop may also be entered using the triangle shaped blue button above the power button on the front of the instrument Pr
12. al Room Status Operational Room Definition Min Locations 4 Min Samples 5 5 Allowable Sizes Min Volume y 0 1 um S Z1lE T000 L Generate 0 2 um 2 04E 001 L 0 3 um 6 47E 001 L 0 5 um 2 00E 002 L 11 20 08 09 00 51 AM ISO 14644 1 Hi Room Area 9 00 m Class Level 3 Air Flow Unidirectional Room Status At Rest Min Locations 3 Min Samples 3 Allowable Sizes Min Volume y 0 1 um 2 00E 001 L Generate 0 2 um 8 HE 001 L 0 3 um 1 96E 002 L 0 5 um 5 7 1E 002 L 1 0 um 2 50E 003 iL Operation and Service Manual English Field Description Room Status Displays the status of the room See Room Definition screen below Min Locations Displays the minimum number of locations that must be sampled in the room Min Samples Displays the minimum number of samples that must be taken at each location Allowable Sizes Allowable channel sizes for the selected Class Level for that Standard Minimum Volume Displays the minimum volume in cubic feet or meters that must be sampled on each channel Room Definition Press to set definitions for the room See Room Definition screen below Generate Select to print a single record or a range of records See Print screenbelow Room Definition Screen Use this screen to define specific values for the tne Sittin room Press OK when finished Room Status Operational T Air Flow Unidirectional M Class M2 M Area 0 83612 O ft E m Field D
13. and downloading information to a PC The cable plugs into the right side of the instrument Installing Software The ERGOTRAK LITE data transfer utility comes on a CD that loads software and communications drivers for the particle counter The CD also contains the Operations Manual and Quick Start Guide To install the software insert the CD into your computer drive and follow the instructions Installation consists of two parts Installation of ERGOTRAK LITE data download utility e Run setup exe from the provided CD and follow on screen instructions Installation of USB NDIS driver e Run setup exe from the provided CD This installation is executed transparently during the setup process and does not require user input Once installation is finished drivers are ready for use When the APC ERGOTOUCH Pro particle counter is connected for the first time system will automatically detect the device and will start driver installation process 28 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Procedure 1 When asked if Windows update should be used to download necessary software select No not this time and click Next 2 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next 3 Hardware Wizard will search for the driver and locate it in System32 drivers directory Once that is done the following screen will appear 29 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Foun
14. ant information about its safe operation and maintenance is included in the manual Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro static dissipation ESD and ESD protection procedures should be followed to avoid damage Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground Getting Help To obtain assistance with this product or to submit suggestions please contact Biotest Customer Service Biotest Technical Center Microbiology or your local Biotest representative or service center Biotest AG Biotest AG Technology Center Microbiology Customer Service Microbiology Wernher von Braun Stra e 9 Landsteinerstrake 5 69214 Eppelheim 63303 Dreieich Germany Germany Telephone 49 0 6221 726 5130 Telephone 49 0 6103 801 496 Fax 49 0 6221 726 5139 Fax 49 0 6103 801 505 E mail Address HY CON biotest de Web site www biotest com ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 1 Introduction and Unpacking The APC ERGOTOUCH Pro Airborne Particle Counter is a lightweight handheld particle counter with a touchscreen interface It operates on the included lithium ion battery or AC power The device has a 0 1 ft min 2 83 L min flow rate and counts bin sizes from 0 3 to 10 um Up to 10 000 data sets can be downloaded for analysis and reporting using the ERGOTRAK LITE Data Download Software included with the device Typical applications for this particle counter in
15. as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call Biotest s Customer Service department at 49 0 6103 801 496 Trademarks APC ERGOTOUCH ERGOTOUCH PRO and ERGOTRAK are trademarks of Biotest AG Biotest and the Biotest logo are trademarks of Biotest AG Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English ETP 1 0 en January 2009 Operation and Service Manual English Contents Manual ISO acaso oras li ade dg 0 m O iii sre EE vii Laser ae DEREN vii PAID ONS ND MER UL I RH EUER viii Description of Caution Warning Symbols coocccccccccccccocncccniconnconnnnncncnnnonnnnnncnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnons viii Caution and Viaining SY MOONS st dare iin IX E e on O O IX Chapter 1 Introduction and Unpackino concccconnnncnonccnncconcnnccccnnnnconcnnannnnenannnonenananrrnnananerennnnens 1 Unpacking the APC ERGOTOUCH Pro Airborne Particle Counter ooccocccocncocccocnconnconcconccnncnnnnns 1 Optional ACCESS OMS A 2 Chapter 2 Getting SARA nicotina ri iio 4 Using the Instrument Stand and StylUS cooccoooccccnnoconononconanenonconononononnconanonnnnonanenncnnanenos 4 LOMO FOWO rta
16. c Meters or Liters for measurement using the arrows 19 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Count Mode Screen Use this screen to set the sample count mode MIA Press OK when finished Environment Screen Use this screen to set the units for Automatic Manual Beer If you select this mode the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO starts counting in Automatic mode when you press the Start Stop button according to the setting on the Sample Timing screen If you select this mode the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO starts sampling immediately when you press the Start Stop button and stops at the end of the sample time which is configured on the Sample Timing screen If you select this mode the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO starts sampling data immediately and beeps whenever the threshold for the smallest bin is reached as specified in Alarms screen This can be very useful when searching for leaks especially around filters When this mode is selected the particle count data is displayed in total counts not concentration Environment temperature which is displayed on the Main Temperature Units Tab and the printouts when a humidity and temperature probe is hooked up to the E Q instrument Field Description Display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit C Display temperature in S degrees Celsius m 20 ETP 1 0en January 2009 Operation and Service Manual English Locations Screen Associating colle
17. clude clean room monitoring research exposure assessment indoor air quality filter testing clearance testing quality assurance and contaminant migration studies All APC ERGOTOUCH airborne particle counters meet the JIS B 9921 1997 standard Unpacking the AIPG ErgoTouchPro Airborne Particle Counter Carefully unpack the APC ERGOTOUCH Pro airborne particle counter from the shipping container and verify that all the items shown in the photos below and listed in the following tables are present Contact your local Biotest representative immediately if items are missing or broken APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter Standard Included Items Item Description Part Model Reference Picture APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle 942 550 Counter Y 1 Power Cord US UK EURO included AC Power Adapter 942 562 included 1 Isokinetic Inlet 942 602 included 1 Battery Pack 942 561 included ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English a Item Description Part Model Reference Picture Computer Cable 2 m USB A to B 191 551 included Nu Purge Filter Assembly HEPA 942 601 included ERGOTRAK LITE data download utility CD included not shown includes Operation and Service Manual LEE Operation and Service Manual included installed on CD Calibration Certificate included not shown Quick Start Guide included installed on CD Optional Accessories The following photos
18. cted samples with labeled Locations locations can help keep your data organized The APC ERGOTOUCH Pro allows you to create up to 250 labeled locations up to 10 characters in length Use this screen to add remove or modify a location names to the list of locations To modify a location name highlight the name 229r 10 03 08 in the list then click the Edit button In the ae Enter Location screen click the edit box in the middle and use the on screen keyboard to modify a location name You cannot edit an empty location Click OK when finished P oomi 1 Enter new name for location To add a location click on the Add button ity yas In the Add Location screen click in the edit box in the middle and use the on screen keyboard to add a location name Click OK when finished Enter name for new location To remove a location click on location to be removed and click the Remove button Back in the main Locations screen after all editing has been completed press OK when finished 21 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Alarms Screen Use this screen to set the alarm threshold for each channel Press OK when finished Field Description Enable Select the channels on which you want to enable alarms 10 3 Threshold To change the threshold for 10 5 any channel click the up and down arrows for that channel or 7 1 0 use the on screen keyboard to change i
19. d New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device OO Click Next to continue Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps vou install software for TSI USB Remote NDIS Network Device e If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software ey SS Hg TSI USB Remote NDIS Network Device L2 Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future Cancel ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English 4 Depending on your system setup mmc Ide you may see a warning message A The software you are installing for this hardware TSI USE Remote NDIS Network Device 2 Click Continue Anyway and the has nat passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility installation will proceed with Windows XP Tell me why this testin
20. e internal database Select Yes to clear all samples Select No to return to the Data Setup screen Are you sure you wish to clear all samples System Setup Screen From the System Setup screen you can select AGUAS or change a password for using the unit Power On Password set up a password f f isa Setup Passsword select system 6 EB configuration parameters System configure the printer Print Settings and schedule print al Farina de ic jobs Print Schedule T f Print Print Settings Schedule ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Change Power On Password Screen If a Power On Password has been previously Change Power On E ri de set you must enter that password before being Iq Password allowed to change the Power On Password If a Power On Password is set then on instrument Do startup a password screen will ask for the password before the instrument can be used A blank password is regarded as no password and New Password if set as the new password will not prompt you Do for a password on system startup Confirm New Password OK Tap on the screen to display the on screen keyboard and enter the required information Do Note Keep the password in a safe place It is very difficult to reset the password and requires contacting the factory Field Description Old Password Enter your existing password if one has already been set Enter a new pas
21. escription Room Status Select the room status As Built At Rest or Operational Air Flow Select the air flow Unidirectional or Multidirectional Select the class of the room The class is dependent on the standard FED FT3 1 20 100 1000 10000 100000 FED M3 M1 0 M1 5 M2 0 M3 0 M3 5 M4 0 M4 5 M5 0 M5 5 M6 0 M6 5 M7 0 IS014644 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EC GMP A B C D Area Use the on screen keyboard to enter the area of the room in ft or m 26 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Generate Screen This screen lets you generate the report using either a single record or a range of records Press the Generate button to generate the selected report The generated report will be displayed on the screen and may be viewed on the screen or printed optional printer must be attached by pressing the Print button 2f Generate Select range used for reports et All o Records y a er Fed Std 209E M be ee a a SAS SSIS A DIA a Federal Standard 209E M t Model 9306 Serial Number Targeted Class M7 0 Room rea 100m 2 Room Status Operational Air Flow Unidirectional Min Locations 3 Min Samples Room 5 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 4 Data Handling USB Computer Communication The APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter is equipped with a USB compatible cable for uploading
22. g is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard 6 Once everything is completed click Finish Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for ua TSI USB Remote NDIS Network Device This procedure is required only on first connection all subsequent devices will automatically locate the necessary drivers and install without requiring user input Click Finish to close the wizard Download Data To transfer data from an instrument to a computer via the USB connection for further analysis and report generation Make sure that APC ERGOTOUCH PRo particle counter is attached to the computer and turned on Start the application If the APC ERGOTOUCH Pro particle counter is not connected or discovered by the application the following message appears Connection Error ES No devices have been detected Please make sure that device is connected and Functioning properly then restart application e Make sure that the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO particle counter is connected turned on and functioning properly Restart the application 30 ETP 1 0 en Opera
23. ints the current sample to the optional printer 10 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Zoomed Data Screen The Zoomed Data screen is entered by touching in the size and count part of the Main Tab display The bottom portion of the screen summarizes the concentrations for the currently selected location Tap the size and count portion of the display to switch back to the Main Tab display uu 11 18 08 zz The display shows 02 25 07 PM 25 0 C la Unknown a e Temperature as RH T e Relative humidity pm A gt e Bin Sizes 0 5 5597 56 71 e Particle count concentration Temperature and Humidity are displayed only if the optional T H probe is installed Field Description Prints the current sample to the optional printer Location ss Label that indicates the location selected when the sample was taken Press the Start Stop button the begin sampling in the configured mode Setup Tab The setup tab provides access to the following B 10 22 08 Data Setup View Count Units and Clear 1 12 51 PM Mg MN System Setup Change Power On Password Setup e Password System Print Settings os and Print Schedule Device Setup Set Date and Time Display and ata cede Sampling Diagnostics Sampling Setup Set up particle Channels Sample m Timing Alarms Count Mode Locations and Environment System Recipes Recipes Save a group of settings
24. ion November 2008 ETP 1 0 en January 2009 ETP 1 0 de January 2009 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Warranty Revision ETP 1 0 en January 2009 Copyright Biotest AG 2009 All rights reserved Address Biotest AG Technology Center Microbiology Wernher von Braun Stra e 9 69214 Eppelheim Germany E mail Address HYCON biotest de Limitation of Warranty Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as and Liability described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for 24 months or the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment b Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies C Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than
25. mation These parameters are only valid Delay when the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO is running in Automatic mode Press OK when finished Hold Time ic Meter Field Deseription S Count is the total number of samples you want collected In Automatic mode a Count value of 0 will cause the instrument to count continuously using the settings for Delay Time and Hold until the Start Stop button is pressed again Use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to set the count Delay Delay indicates how long it will be before the first sample is taken It takes approximately 6 seconds for the pump to reach the flow set point taking a measurement before the pump is functioning properly may result in a data error Highlight the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change the value Hold indicates how long the instrument pauses between samples Highlight the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change the value Time Time indicates the duration of each sample run count particles Highlight the time component you want to change hours minutes seconds and use the up and down arrows or the on screen keyboard to change the value Volume Volume sets the volume of air that will pass through the instrument for each sample If you select volume you must select Cubic Feet Cubi
26. nerale Screen A A 2f Chabter 4 Data Handlilig aniston 28 USB Computer Communication ie AA cci autero rte ee 28 Iristallirig SOMWANC iors scans a passo as tosse sia tua nani a tudo dida Sar E oi getbdnet Danada di srs dg andinos dos sas R 28 FOC SCID ce Ec cL 29 VOW POAC Dala m 30 Dele Data HE a ata 32 Chapter 5 MAINICNANCO usina tica 33 Maintenance Schede eem dad stern abibit pour dE ania due uot PG cub Vals Oe du utc as tcd Bie nto Iba 33 Di PL GNC Clk rreren a 33 Cleaning the Instrument ENCIOSUFE ccoccccccncconncccnoconicncnnnonononnononononnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnannnnnnenanonaninos 33 Chapter 6 TrOuUDIESNOOUIG usina iii 34 Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service ee eieeee eee Le esee esieeee nennen nn nnn nnn nnn 36 TechnicalCoOntacis RETE e 36 Returning the APC ERGO TOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter for Service 36 Appendix A SDecil6aliOliS ou ace aure ieepa e tous ve dedu seca na eaa r E ro acia lan a cud ca dis Cds as uic aaa aeaa 37 Temperature Relative Humidity Probe optional aCccessory ccconccoccccocnccccncconccnnnnocnnnncnnos 38 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Safety Information This section gives instructions to promote safe and proper handling of the APC ErgoTouch Pro handheld airborne particle counters IMPORTANT There are no user serviceable parts inside the in
27. recipes that you use over and over so you don t have to reset individual settings Setup Reports 11 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Software Input Panel Keyboard Throughout the setup screens a keyboard will appear on the screen when text may be entered Data may be entered using this keyboard When the entry is complete press either the Enter or Esc keys The keyboard will then be hidden until another text entry box is selected Data Setup Screen This screen lets you access the Count Units screen and the Clear Samples screen Count Units Screen This screen lets you set the way in which particle concentration information is displayed Differential Select to display particle count data as a differential A count data indicates the number of particles within a size range from the current channel to the next larger one Concentration Cumulative Select to display particle count a 3 data as cumulative 2 the total ft number of counts includes all E particles larger than the indicated Om channel size Count Units Differential Cumulative Concentration Display concentration in ft or m If Beep mode is selected display of concentration values is not allowed ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Clear Samples Screen The Clear Samples screen lets you clear all Clear Samples q 10 03 08 samples from th
28. rint and mode e Print cumulative differential e Print model separator serial number Save As When you select Save As a new window opens that lets you enter a name for the recipe you want to save Load Highlight the recipe you want to load and press Load The settings parameters are reset to the values of that recipe Delete Highlight the recipe you want to delete and press Delete The recipe is deleted Data Tab The Data Tab lets you preview data that has MI 11 18 08 02 07 02 PM been collected Use the elevator slide on the m Size um A m ma right to scroll through the records The record 0 3 275695 286863 EN number is displayed at the bottom of the tab 0 5 9733 11168 As each record displays its data and relevant E 1 0 1214 1435 parameters are displayed EM a Print 10 0 23 23 Location Sample 003 Laser OK Alam YES Sample 00 01 00 Vol 131 0L Flow ALRM Date 11 18 08 Temperature 24 4 C Time 11 59 56 AM Humidity 53 b Record 20 Records 123 10000 E Main Setup Data Reports 23 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Fed Descrip Hefe m Button used to change between counts and concentration displays Szem E DfeenlcoceWaon OOOO Temperature Temperature at the end of the time the data was collected if probe connected during sampling Relative Humidity level at the end of the time the data was collected if probe connected during sampling Fow E
29. rinting L J Print data when an alarm condition occurs On Sample Print data whenever a sample Device Setup Screen Device Setup Use this screen to access screens that let you set or change the date and time make audio visual selections and run diagnostics Date and Time Display Diagnostics 9 Back 16 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Date and Time Screen This screen lets you set the current date and time and set the date format Press OK when finished You can select options using the arrows or tapping on the screen Field Description Date and Time Press the down arrow to display a Date calendar then select the date from the calendar 11 18 08 Time Select the time component you Time want to change hours minutes seconds and then use the left and 12 50 30 PM right arrows to adjust to the current time Date Format Date Format Highlight the date format you want to use from the list Time display is in 24 hour format Display Screen This screen lets you set or change visual Display 20 22 08 parameters Tm Screen Alignment FMs Screen Press this item to reset the screen Alignment alignment and follow the A directions on the alignment screen 3 y a i EET EES UNIN Model 9306 01BT Serial 93060846001 Copyright 2008 Manufacture Date 25 11 08 Last Calibrated 25 11 08 Calibration Due 25 11 09 Firmware Version 0 1 1 USB
30. st com or contact Biotest Customer Service at 49 0 6103 801 496 e Call your local Biotest Subsidiary or Representative Returning the APC ERGOTOUCH PRo Airborne Particle Counter for Service First contact your local Biotest representative to make arrangements If you don t know or don t have a Biotest representative you can contact Biotest directly Visit our website at http www biotest com or call Biotest Technical Support at 49 0 6221 726 5130 or Biotest Customer Service at 49 0 6103 801 496 for specific return instructions Customer Service will need this information when you call e The instrument model number e The instrument serial number e A purchase order number unless under warranty e A billing address e A shipping address All instruments must be properly decontaminated prior to packing and return to Biotest Use the original packing material to return the instrument to Biotest If you no longer have the original packing material seal off any ports to prevent debris from entering the instrument and ensure that the display and the connectors on the instrument front and back panels are protected 36 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English APPENDIX A Specifications All specifications meet or exceed JIS B 9921 1997 They are subject to change without notice 0 3 0 5 1 0 3 0 5 0 10 0 um user configurable in 0 1 um units 2 000 000 particles ft 5 coincidence loss 1 coun
31. stand out of the way when not in use simply push the stand back until it snaps into place The APC ERGOTOUCH PRO is also equipped with a plastic stylus for use with the touchscreen interface The stylus locks into place in the case near the top of the unit when not in use ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Providing Power The APC ERGOTOUCH PRO may be powered using a removable rechargeable lithium ion battery or through an AC power cord Notes 1 When using AC power the battery if installed charges when the instrument is on but not while actively sampling 2 Removing changing the lithium ion battery or disconnecting the AC power does not cause loss of data 3 Anew battery is installed as part of routine service if necessary To Install the Lithium ion Battery 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the instrument by lightly depressing the textured tab on the cover located on the lower left 2 Slide the lithium ion battery into the slot press down lightly and slide it forward toward the top of the unit until it locks into place 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it in place until you hear a click The battery supplied by Biotest has built in protection against explosion and fire hazard Do not use a substitute Do not use non rechargeable batteries in this instrument Fire explosions or other hazards may result ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual
32. strument Refer all repair and maintenance to a qualified factory authorized technician All maintenance and repair information in this manual is included for use by a qualified factory authorized technician Any attempt to open or service the instrument by non authorized agencies or personnel will void the warranty Laser Safety The APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter is a handheld Class laser based Instrument e During normal operation the user will not be exposed to laser radiation e Precaution should be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous radiation in the form of intense focused visible light e Exposure to this light may cause blindness Take these precautions o DO NOT remove any parts from the particle counter unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual o DO NOT remove the housing or covers There are no user serviceable components inside the housing WARNING The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation vil ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Labels Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the outside of the particle counter housing and to the optics housing on the inside of the instrument Serial Number Label Biotest 9306 01BT S N 93060849001 back panel m A T HE UE LEID C q S WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 U S Paten
33. sword The password can be any length and use any characters Confirm New Password Retype the new password then press OK A confirmation message appears if the password is changed Change Setup Password Screen If a Setup Password has been previously set SENSU IT 19 03 08 you must enter that password before being Old Password allowed to change the Setup Password If a Setup Password is set clicking on the Setup EE tab at the bottom of the main screen brings up a password screen That password must be entered in order to change instrument settings New Password Tap on the screen to display the on screen Do keyboard end enter the required information Confirm New Password OK Note Entering a blank password will turn off 1 password protection Field Description O Old Password Enter your existing password if one has already been set Enter a new password The password can be any length and use any characters Confirm New Retype the new password then press OK A confirmation message appears if the Password password is changed 14 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English System Configuration Screen Use this screen to set system configuration parameters Press OK when finished uu uu A and X on Select to zoom in on both Zoom cumulative 2 and differential A TE 10 24 08 74033 AM C A and E on Zoom counts on the Main Tab To zoom the Main Tab click on
34. t 5 minutes 2 particles ft Meets JIS B 9921 1997 0 1 CFM 2 83 L min with 5 accuracy Manual automatic beep concentration and cumulative differential External Alarm Internal audible alarm Indicators for counts low battery and sensor failure Printer Opona extemal printer supported Power 14016240 VAC 50 6 60 Hz Universal inne power sappy 1 0 kg 2 2 Ibs with battery 3 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Operating Conditions 5 C to 35 C 20 to 95 non condensing relative humidity Storage Conditions 0 C to 50 C Up to 98 non condensing relative humidity Included Accessories Power supply power cord battery isokinetic inlet stylus purge filter ERGOTRAK Lite data download software operational manual on CD computer cable calibration certificate and Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Temp R H probe stainless steel isokinetic inlet and probe tubing barbed inlet fitting printer printer paper carrying case and external battery charger Temperature RH Probe optional accessory Temperature 32 to 115 F 0 to 45 C Accuracy 2 F 1 C Relative Humidity 10 to 90 RH Accuracy 5 RH 38 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English
35. t 6167107 Wernher von Braun Strabe 9 D 69214 Eppelheim Germany nvcoNservicem biotest de 12 VDC OES Laser Radiation Label internal DANGER VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM WARNING NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL European symbol for non disposable item Item must be recycled Description of Caution Warning Symbols Appropriate caution warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument Caution N Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual Y might result in irreparable equipment damage Important information about the operation and maintenance of this instrument is included in this manual Warning WARNING Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury to you or cause damage to the instrument Follow the procedures prescribed Viii ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Caution and Warning Symbols The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the nature and consequences of hazards Warns that uninsulated voltage within the instrument may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the instrument Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that import
36. the left side of the Main Tab It takes a moment for the screen to update Click on the screen again to return to normal view Print Settings Screen A hard copy of a sample set or statistics can be printed from the instrument using an optional thermal printer Use this screen to set print parameters Press OK when finished Fea Description Serial Number Indicates that the serial number of the particle counter used to collect Serial Number the data will be printed Model Name Indicates that the model number of Model Name the particle counter used to collect the data will be printed Separator Separator Indicates a line separator will be printed after the Model Name and Differential Serial Number in the header of all printouts Cumulative Differential Indicates that the differential value of the data will be printed Cumulative Indicates that the cumulative value of the data will be printed Note Printer paper has a colored strip printed on the last meter of each roll to indicate time to change the paper roll Print Settings 15 ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Print Schedule Screen Use this screen to schedule automatic printing LAELLE ere tf You can choose to either print when an alarm v i inti Occurs or print whenever a sample is complete Automatic Printing a 9 amp On Sample Field Description On Alarm r a Automatic Printing Enables automatic p
37. tion and Service Manual January 2009 English ErgoTrak Lite v1 0 0 e If communication with ERGOTOUCH PRO particle Biotest counter has been established a S the following screen appears Model Ergo Touch Pro H3601 Serial number 93060846001 AAA Depending on the amount of records stored on device this operation can take several minutes to complete Ergolrak Lite v1 0 0 e Once data is successfully downloaded the main application screen will appear Model Erga Touch Pro H3601 Record Location Date Time Unknown i 11 13 44 Unknown 11 18 40 Unknown 11 19 24 Unknown 11 20 31 Unknown 11 21 47 Unknown 11 22 22 Unknown 13 22 14 Unknown 13 27 45 Unknown 08 56 15 Unknown 13 04 29 Unknown 18 05 02 Unknown 18 09 15 Unknown 18 30 15 Unknown 13 34 31 a w leo si em en om oo me Download All Ld 1 There are two options for downloading data e Download only user selected records Hold down the CTRL key and use the mouse to click on the records you want to retrieve When you have selected the records press the Get Selected button to retrieve only the selected records from the device e Download all records Press the Download All button to retrieve all the records from the device ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English 2 After you press either the Get Selected or Download All buttons the following dialog appears to allow you
38. to select the folder where data will be saved e To cancel the data transfer select Cancel e To accept the data transfer enter the file name under which data will be saved and select Save e Data is stored in a CSV file that can be opened by most spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software Delete Data In order to delete data from the device click Delete Records button The following warning will appear If Yes is selected ERGOTRAK LITE software will erase data from the device and also from application memory Warning B Deleting data is an irreversible operation Download and save i data before deleting in order to have a copy for future use 32 Save in 3 Desktop a My Documents EG 4 My Computer My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents aa My Computer a File name 3 My Network Save as type ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 5 Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside this instrument Opening the instrument case may void the warranty Biotest recommends that you return the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter to the factory for any required maintenance or service not described in this manual Maintenance Schedule Biotest recommends annual factory cleaning and calibration for the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter See Chapter 7 Contacting Customer
39. trol flow rate if any tubing is connected to particle counter Pressure drop across inlet may be too large Inlet not at ambient pressure Laser power has fallen outside of specification Corrective Action Recharge battery or connect AC cord Remove instrument from direct light Return to factory for service Return to factory for service Restart instrument If problem persists contact Biotest technical support Detach and reconnect probe If problem persists contact Biotest technical support Restart measurement Lessen pressure drop across inlet by using larger diameter tubing less tubing and or adding a bleed valve Do not subject the unit to other than ambient pressure conditions Return to factory for service 35 ETP 1 0 en January 2009 Operation and Service Manual English Chapter 7 Contacting Customer Service This chapter gives directions for contacting people at Biotest AG for technical information and directions for returning the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO Airborne Particle Counter for service Technical Contacts e lf you have any difficulty setting up or operating the APC ERGOTOUCH PRO or if you have technical or application questions about this system contact an applications engineer at Biotest AG 49 0 6221 726 5130 or e mail hycon biotest de e Ifthe APC ERGOTOUCH PRO does not operate properly or if you are returning the instrument for service visit our website at http www biote
40. ts value The threshold 3 0 value units use the currently selected display units see 5 0 Count Units screen C 10 0 When a channel value exceeds the threshold value you set the channel data is highlighted in red on the Main Tab an audible alarm sounds and the alarm icon appears on the Main Tab To clear the alarm click the alarm icon In addition the record is printed if you have selected that option on the Print Schedule screen Recipe Screen Use this screen to load and save recipes Recipes let you save a group of settings recipe that you use over and over so you dont have to reset individual settings There Faq Std may be up to 100 recipes stored in the unit 22 ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Field Description Save When you select Save a new window opens that lets you enter a name for the recipe you want to save You can also save the current settings in an existing recipe by selecting the recipe and using Save The settings parameters that are saved include For each channel 1 6 e Alarm setting on off e Alarm threshold value e Channel setting enabled disabled e Channel size value Sample Timing settings Count mode Count total Start delay in seconds Hold delay in seconds Sample time in seconds Count Mode Units Settings e Display normalized e Units count f or m e Cumulative Differential e Volume units Printing settings e Auto p
41. ument is now ready for operation ETP 1 0en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Installing an Isokinetic Inlet The isokinetic inlet smoothly accelerates air into the inlet of the instrument To install simply thread the inlet directly onto the inlet nozzle until finger tight The inlet seals over an o ring so it doesn t have to be very tight to seal Installing a Temperature Relative Humidity Probe To install the optional Temperature Relative Humidity Probe Item 942 565 1 Align the small red dot at the base of the probe to the corresponding red dot on the socket 2 Press the probe into the socket until it clicks 3 Temperature and relative humidity are automatically displayed in the upper left corner 4 Remove the probe by pulling straight up ETP 1 0 en Operation and Service Manual January 2009 English Chapter 3 Operation The APC ERGOTOUCH Pro Airborne Particle Counter is controlled using a touchscreen display Use the plastic stylus or your finger tip DO NOT use sharp objects such as a pen point that may damage the screen overlay To turn on the instrument press the on off button located in the center of the front of the instrument After a splash screen displays the Biotest logo a brief start up sequence begins um as the Windows CE operating system boots 0 3 0 up P 0 5 0 00 00 05 The instrument is ready for operation when the 1 0 O count 0 10 main
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