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- Page 1 CUB 10.6 eV, Cub 11.7 eV and CUB Instrument User Manual V2.5 Register your instrument online to receive your extended Warranty. Unrivaled Gas Detection. ionscience.com/usa...
- Page 2 Register your instrument online for extended warranty Thank you for purchasing your ION Science instrument. The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to two years. To receive your extended warranty, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase (terms and conditions apply.) Visit www.ionscience.com/usa...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Contents 1. Safety ............................. 6 Legal Notices Regarding the Safe Operation of Equipment ............... 6 Symbols ............................... 6 Warnings, Cautions and Information notifications ................6 Disposal ............................... 9 2. Product Overview ........................9 Cub Doc Docking Stations .........................10 3. - Page 4 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Upgrading the Software.........................24 Other Facilities ..........................24 The Preferences Page ........................24 Actions on Dock ..........................25 History ............................25 Calibration ............................25 Bump Test ............................25 CubPC Lock .............................26 Dock Page ............................26 6. Device Configuration ......................27 Name ..............................27 Units ..............................27 Auto Start............................27 Clock..............................27 Data log .............................28...
- Page 5 EU Declaration of Conformity......................43 Technical Specifications ........................43 Cub Specifications ..........................44 Cub Doc Power Supply Requirements ...................45 Warranty ............................46 ION Science Contact Details ......................47 UK and Head Office ........................47 USA Office ............................47 German Office ..........................47 Italian Office ...........................47 French Office ..........................47 Chinese Office ..........................47...
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Page 6: Safety
• To the extent permitted by law, ION Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual. •... - Page 7 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Li-Ion Batteries can be damaged if left in a discharged state. Please recharge Cub if battery indicator is showing empty. Please note also that if Cub is left for one year unused, the instrument needs to be charged fully before it can continue to be kept in storage.
- Page 8 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Never refit a damaged Lamp. The instrument MUST be re-calibrated after fitting a replacement or cleaned Lamp. The portable Cub has been designed and certified Intrinsically Safe. Cub instruments leave the factory with the battery fully charged. However prolonged periods of storage may result in the battery discharging.
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Page 9: Disposal
With the option for parts-per-billion (ppb) sensitivity, Cub sits within the breathing zone and is comfortable and unobtrusive to wear. The Cub 10.6 eV has a dynamic range of 0 to 5000 ppm and can measure 480 selectable compounds. -
Page 10: Cub Doc Docking Stations
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Rubber multi-function push button. LCD display. Alarm Sounder. PID (Photoionization Detector). Clip and D-ring loop. Cub Doc Docking Stations The Cub is used with Cub Doc Docking Stations. These are used to recharge your Cub. Depending on which model of Docking Station you use, they can also be used to download data from your Cub, and to calibrate it. - Page 11 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Cub dock. 12V DC socket. Diagnostic LED. USB socket (not on Charge Dock). USB LED. Socket for “daisy chaining” (see next page). Charge LED. Fuse socket. Flying socket for mains power 10 Gas calibration ports (Calibration Dock connection.
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Page 12: How Do I Use The Device
Recharging your Cub THE CUB IS A RECHARGEABLE DEVICE AND SHOULD ONLY BE RECHARGED USING THE ION SCIENCE DOCKING STATION IN A NON-HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. Your Cub should be recharged before every use. Two spring loaded charging pins are located on the top of the Docking Station. -
Page 13: Switching On Your Cub
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Battery empty While the Cub is connected to a Docking Station, the screen will display the level of charge. Battery fully charged Switching on your Cub To switch on your Cub, hold down the rubber multi-function button on top of the device for 3 seconds. -
Page 14: The Cub Display - Overview
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The Cub Display - Overview Battery charge indicator. Detected gas level. Gas level units (ppm or mg/m3, depending on how the Cub is configured). This indicates the gas sensor type selected, e.g. VOC or Volatile Organic Compounds. This symbol appears when a STEL or TWA alarm is exceeded. - Page 15 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Displays the on-going live PEL / TWA calculation. Displays the current time. Displays the low alarm level set for the Cub. Displays the high alarm level set for the Cub. Displays the current temperature. This screen is used when calibrating the Cub remotely, i.e.
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Page 16: What Do The Alerts And Alarms Mean
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The next multi-function button press will cycle the display back to the main gas detection display screen. 4. What do the alerts and alarms mean? IF AN ALARM STATE IS TRIGGERED THE USER SHOULD LEAVE THE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT AND ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS. -
Page 17: Using The Cubpc Software And Downloading Data
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 5. Using the CubPC Software and Downloading Data Overview The CubPC software is used to carry out the following procedures on a PC: • View Cub details and downloaded statistics. • Set preferences for Cubs. •... -
Page 18: Starting The Cubpc Software
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The USB LED on the Cub Doc will be: • Red when there is a physical USB connection but communication with the PC has not been established. • Yellow once communication is established and the Docking Station and the PC are communicating, e.g. -
Page 19: The Cubs Page
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The Cubs Page The Cubs page is displayed when CubPC is opened. It lists the currently and previously connected Cubs. To open the Cubs page from another page, click this button: If multiple Docking Stations are connected, it may not be obvious on the page which is which. -
Page 20: Viewing Download Records
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The Cubs page also includes for each Cub buttons to: • View records of data downloads. • View the downloaded data itself. • Save logged data to CSV files. • Delete logged data. • Open the Cub Configuration page. -
Page 21: Viewing Details Of Logged Data
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The Datalog column displays the time and date of the start of each data log and a button for saving logged data to a CSV file. To view additional log details, click + at the beginning of its row. The Calibration column then displays the zero and span levels that the Cub was calibrated to at the time and the Datalog column displays the minimum and maximum detected gas levels, and the detected STEL and TWA levels. -
Page 22: Saving Logged Data To A Csv File
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The right-hand area displays a line graph of the readings. The blue line indicates the recorded gas level. The red and orange lines indicate the high and low alarm levels respectively. If a record in the left-hand area is clicked on, a vertical green line is added to the graph to indicate the time of the reading. -
Page 23: Upgrading Firmware And Software
Getting Help The View Manual button accesses the manuals page on the ION Science website, from which this manual can be downloaded. To send a question to Technical Support, click the Contact Technical Support button and complete the form that is displayed. -
Page 24: Upgrading The Software
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 To access the ION Science Support web page, click the Web Support button. Upgrading the Software If a newer version of the software is available, this is stated in the lower-left section of the page. To install the newest version, click Install Upgrade. -
Page 25: Actions On Dock
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Actions on Dock When you place a Cub in a Cub Doc Docking Station, logged data is automatically copied to the connected PC. Other actions may also take place, as specified by ticking the checkboxes in this section, in the order they are listed on the page. -
Page 26: Cubpc Lock
0000. The password can be changed using the Reset Password button. If you have forgotten your password, please contact ION Science so that we can issue you with a master password. Master passwords are generated daily and are only valid on the day of generation. -
Page 27: Device Configuration
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 6. Device Configuration To configure a Cub, click this button on the Cubs page for that Cub. The following page is displayed: Name If required, enter a name for the Cub in this field. Units The units of measurement may be chosen as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m Auto Start... -
Page 28: Data Log
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Alternatively, tick the lower checkbox to synchronize your Cub with the time on your computer. Data log Use this area to set the interval between readings. The minimum time permitted is one second. Users can either select: •... -
Page 29: Sound
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 In the TWA Alarm and STEL Alarm fields, users can enter a lower value (i.e. more stringent) than the default TWA and STEL alarm levels if required. Sound Sound volume is adjusted with the slider. If the Switch checkbox is selected the Cub will ‘beep’... -
Page 30: Alarms
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 To set the Cub to auto-zero during start-up check the checkbox. This is the default setting. To use the calibration zero instead, untick the checkbox. ION Science recommends using the default settings where possible. Select the type of gas and RF from the drop-down list. -
Page 31: Calibration
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 • If your PC still fails to write to your Cub seek advice from your distributor or from ION Science Inc. To save a configuration file for future use, select the Save To File button. Please note that the instrument name and time and date settings are not saved. -
Page 32: Calibration Using A Cub Doc
The Zero and Span times are affected by the length of pipe between the gas source and the Calibration Dock. For best results, ION Science recommends that pipe lengths should be kept to a minimum; the shorter the length, the less gas is needed. -
Page 33: Remote Calibration
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 • The table below assumes the use of 5mm ID Tygon pipe. Pipe length Zero Time (sec) Span Time (sec) 100mm 200mm 300mm 400mm 500mm 600mm • Minimum gas concentration is 2 ppm. Demand flow regulators must be used to supply gas to the Calibration Dock. -
Page 34: Remote Calibration Procedure
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Important note: The use of Silicon pipe should be avoided as VOC gases can permeate the walls of the pipe. Remote Calibration Procedure Access the Cub’s remote calibration screen. Press and hold the multi-function button until the Cub beeps then release it quickly to avoid switching it off. -
Page 35: Maintenance
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Press the multi-function button to initiate the Span stage. The screen will display an ‘S’. Connect the Span gas supply. Switch on the gas supply and press the multi-function button. The screen will change and display a live reading from the sensor. -
Page 36: Water Ingress
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Hold the Cub upright as shown opposite. To change the Filter Disc (2), unscrew the Sensor Cover (1), and use gloved hands to remove the O Ring (3) and Filter Disc (2). Carefully place a new Filter Disc (2) and then a new O Ring (3) in into the Sensor Cover. -
Page 37: When To Replace The Electrode Stack
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 When to Replace the Electrode Stack When using your Cub in conditions of high ambient humidity, it may show unexpected and increasing readings. This is due to dust or other small particles within the detector becoming hydrated which causes these particles to conduct a signal between the electrodes. -
Page 38: Lamp Removal And Examination
If necessary, clean the Lamp. Lamp Cleaning Clean the window using the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit supplied. The Cub 10.6 eV and Cub TAC are provided with a PID lamp cleaning kit, which should be used to clean the lamp window. - Page 39 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 A full material safety data sheet MSDS is available on request from ION Science Inc.. The key issues are listed below. Handling: • Do not breathe vapor/dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. •...
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Page 40: Replacing A Lamp
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Replacing a Lamp Never refit a damaged Lamp. The instrument MUST be re-calibrated after fitting a replacement or cleaned Lamp. Following removal of the Electrode Stack as described previously, the Lamp may be replaced. Carefully remove the Lamp: •... - Page 41 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 The bump test procedure follows a similar procedure to that for calibration ( see Calibration procedure using a Cub Doc), except that the procedure is initiated by pressing the following button on the Cubs page for the Cub being calibrated: Unrivaled Gas Detection.
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 9. Troubleshooting Diagnostics Error Code Description Resolution Sensor configuration error Contact distributor Flash memory error Contact distributor i2c bus error Contact distributor i2c bus to fuel gauge error Contact distributor 1. Check calibration setup Calibration fail 2. -
Page 43: Appendix And Supporting Documents
Appendix and Supporting Documents EU Declaration of Conformity The EU Authorised Representative of the manufacturer Ion Science limited has sole responsibility, on the date this product accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market, the product conforms to all technical and regulatory... -
Page 44: Technical Specifications
Depends on the model (see Detection range, above.) Resolution: +/- 5% displayed reading +/- one digit Accuracy: +/- 5% displayed reading +/- one digit Linearity: Lithium ion, 12 hours Battery: Including date / time: 30,000 Data log: Flashing Red and Amber LED Alarm visual:... - Page 45 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Cub 11.7 eV Specification T90 < 13 seconds Response time: Detectable ranges: 2 4 5 Cub 11.7 eV: 0 to 5,000 ppm (0.5 ppm sensitivity) Depends on the model (see Detection range, above.) Resolution: +/- 12% of displayed reading Accuracy: Battery life up to 12 hours Battery...
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Page 46: Cub Doc Power Supply Requirements
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Cub Doc Power Supply Requirements Power supply requirement for Cub Doc Docking Stations is as follows: • Through the IEC mains plug limited to a nominal of 100Vac to 240Vac +/-10% input range. The inlet fuse is Mains ceramic 1A time lag (anti-surge 20 x 5mm cartridge). •... -
Page 47: Ion Science Contact Details
Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 ION Science Contact Details UK and Head Office USA Office ION Science Ltd ION Science Inc The Way, Fowlmere 4153 Bluebonnet Drive Cambridge Stafford SG8 7UJ TX 77477 Tel: +44 (0)1763 208503 Tel: +1 877 864 7710... - Page 48 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 Manual Log Manual Instrument Amendment Issue date version firmware software Specification updated Page 40 19/4/2016 MiniPID 2 2 spring part number updated Page 37.MiniPID 2 Warranty statement – Page 2 Cub materials exposure updated – Page 3 Declaration of conformity –...
- Page 49 Cub Instrument User Manual V2.5 • Added new error code E-11, when Cub stops charging if internal temperature exceeds 45°C 2.4R 31/12/2020 0.0.88 0.0.0.53 Declaration of conformity updated 25/03/2021 0.0.88 0.0.0.53 Cub 11.7 eV added. Unrivaled Gas Detection. ionscience.com/usa Page 49 of 49...