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SKC AirChek 3000 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AirChek 3000 Air Sampling Pump Operating Instructions This manual covers the following model: 210-3311...
  • Page 2 Date Please note that SKC Ltd are the only authorised service centre in the UK, guaranteeing you access to the full range of genuine SKC replacement parts. For all other areas a full list of SKC approved distributors and service centres can be found at www.skcltd.com...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intrinsic Safety Information ..........................4 Specifications ..............................6 General Information .............................10 Diagram of the AirChek 3000 Pump ......................12 AirChek 3000 Pump LCD Screen ........................14 AirChek 3000 Pump Keypad ........................15 Getting Started ............................16 1) Charging the Battery Pack ......................16 2) Battery Status Indicator ........................17 3) SLEEP Mode ..........................17...
  • Page 5 General Troubleshooting ..........................40 CalChek Calibration Error Code Troubleshooting ..................42 Care of the Battery Pack ..........................44 AirChek 3000 Pump Components .......................46 AirChek 3000 Pump Replacement Parts ......................48 AirChek 3000 Pump Accessories ........................49 AirChek 3000 Pump DataTrac Software .......................52 Intrinsic Safety Certification ..........................54 Warranty Information ...........................62...

  • Page 6: Intrinsic Safety Information

    The AirChek 3000 Deluxe (model 210-3311) air sampling pump • Complies with the EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres within Europe, and with the international IECEx certification scheme. The AirChek 3000 pump carries the following markings: II 1D Ex ia IIIC T120°C Da...
  • Page 7 If you are unsure as to whether the air sampling pump you have purchased is suitable for your environment, check with your site manager or responsible person BEFORE USE that the intrinsic safety rating on the product meets your site requirements. SKC personnel are unable to recommend the appropriate safety rating for your site. www.skcltd.com...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications • Weight: 580 g 59mm 90mm • Casing IP rating: IP64 (dust and rain proof) • Flow range: 1000 - 3250 ml/min (constant flow operation) 5 - 500 ml/min with adapter (constant pressure operation) • Flow control: ±5 % of set point constant flow • Compensation range: Back Pressure Flow rate...
  • Page 9 Specifications • Operating humidity: 0 to 95 % RH non-condensing • Operating altitude: 2285 metres (7500 ft) maximum • Timing accuracy: 1 minute per month at 25 °C • Atmospheric pressure accuracy: ±10 mbar (± 0.3 “ H • Temperature accuracy: ±5 % of reading •...
  • Page 10 Specifications Pump Features SKC offer two battery charger options for the AirChek 3000 pump, a single fast charger (Part No. 223-240A) providing a charging time up to 3 hours, Battery charging options and a five station charger (Part No. 223-109A) providing a charging time of 16 hours.
  • Page 11 Specifications Pump Features Indicates flow fault due to obstructed tubing or excessive filter loading. Shuts the pump down and enters ‘HOLD’ mode if the condition persists for longer Flow fault function than 15 seconds. Automatically attempts to restart every five minutes (up to a maximum of 10 restarts), until the flow fault condition clears in which case normal running will resume.

  • Page 12: General Information

    • The AirChek 3000 pump is fitted with a particulate filter which is easy to replace. Simply unscrew the inlet filter cover (use a 13mm A/F spanner to loosen the cover if required), remove the O ring and lift out the filter. Fit the new filter, taking care not to crease it when inserting, fit the O ring and screw on the inlet filter cover hand tight only.
  • Page 13 3) Non ATEX / IECEx Certified Variants of the AirChek 3000 Pump The AirChek 3000 pump is also produced as a variant model which is certified for intrinsic safety for use in North America and Canada, and these pumps are therefore not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in Europe where ATEX certification is mandatory.

  • Page 14: Diagram Of The Airchek 3000 Pump

    Diagram of the AirChek 3000 Pump Air Inlet Port Pump Run LED Inlet Air Inlet Port DataTrac PC Particulate Interface Port Filter Cover LCD Screen Belt Clip Keypad Battery Pack Charging Socket Cover Page 12 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 15 Diagram of the AirChek 3000 Pump DataTrac PC O Ring Air Inlet Port Inlet Particulate Interface Port Filter Battery Pack Security Screws Charging Socket Battery Pack www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 13...

  • Page 16: Airchek 3000 Pump Lcd Screen

    AirChek 3000 Pump LCD Screen Operating Indicators Flow Fault Indicator Numerals Battery Charge Status Display Units Operating Indicators PROG Active when a sample program is loaded into the pump memory. HOLD Flashes when the pump is in HOLD mode. Flashes when adjusting the pump flow rate during flow calibration.

  • Page 17: Airchek 3000 Pump Keypad

    AirChek 3000 Pump Keypad Toggle / Increase Button Toggle / Decrease Button Scroll Button Keypad Operation Scrolls through run time data in RUN and HOLD modes. Scrolls through sampling parameters and display options when navigating the User Interface. Toggles between options and increases values when navigating the User Interface.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Prior to first use the battery pack should be fully charged, ideally overnight. Note that a new battery pack may require 2 - 3 charge / discharge cycles to achieve full capacity. The AirChek 3000 pump must only be charged using the correct SKC chargers (Part Nos. 223-240A - single fast charger, 223-109A - five station charger).

  • Page 19: Battery Status Indicator

    Getting Started 2) Battery Status Indicator The battery status indicator on the pump LCD screen shows the current battery charge level: Fully charged. Three bars displayed from approximately 100% to 75% capacity. Note: It is strongly recommended to ensure that the battery is fully charged before starting a sample run.

  • Page 20: Hold And Run Modes

    Getting Started The pump will also automatically wake from SLEEP mode when the battery charger is connected. 4) HOLD and RUN Modes To switch from HOLD mode to RUN mode press [ ] . The pump will start to run and the run time data will be updated continuously in memory.

  • Page 21: Entering And Navigating The User Interface

    7) Entering and Navigating the User Interface The AirChek 3000 pump User Interface features two security code protected levels: • Level One - Accessed from RUN mode, allows the user to change the air flow rate, adjust the air flow rate to a calibrated air flow meter, and calibrate the pump automatically using the CalChek feature.

  • Page 22: Run Time Data Screens

    Run Time Data Screens When in HOLD or RUN modes press the button to scroll through the available run-time data screens: Elapsed run time since last reset in minutes up to 9999 minutes (approximately 1 week). Above 9999 minutes display reverts to 0 minutes and continues to count. Flow rate in millilitres/minute.
  • Page 23 Run Time Data Screens The flow rate displayed on the pump LCD screen is the flow rate to which the pump has been calibrated. To maintain the flow rate as displayed, the pump automatically adjusts its operation during sampling for changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure that may differ from the temperature and atmospheric pressure present at the time of calibration.

  • Page 24: User Interface Level One

    User Interface Level One 1) Setting and Manual Calibration of the Pump Flow Rate 1. Set up the sample train as specified in the sampling method and connect to the pump air inlet port. Connect a calibrated flow meter such as a Defender primary flow calibrator to the inlet of the sample train.

  • Page 25: Setting And Automatic Calibration Of The Pump Flow Rate Using Calchek

    Connect the Defender primary flow calibrator air outlet port to the inlet of the sample train. Connect the CalChek Communicator cable between the serial interface (RS-232) port on the rear of the Defender primary calibrator and the PC interface socket on the rear of the AirChek 3000 pump. www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 26 5 minutes before commencing setting and calibration of the flow rate. 3. On the Defender calibrator, ensure that the ‘Data Port’ parameter on the Setup - Preferences screen is set to the ‘SKC’ option. Set the Defender to take continuous readings. Refer to the Defender instructions for further information.
  • Page 27 User Interface Level One 9. After a number of Defender readings the pump LCD screen will briefly display a pre-calibration flow rate. 10. The pump will then automatically adjust the flow rate to the required setting, and after a number of Defender readings the pump LCD screen will briefly display a post-calibration flow rate.

  • Page 28: Full (Multiple Point) Flow Calibration Using Calchek

    3) Full (Multiple Point) Flow Calibration Using CalChek This type of automatic calibration provides flow correction across the operating range of the AirChek 3000 pump in approximately 4 minutes. The operation calibrates each flow rate to a Defender primary standard. It can also provide a record of calibration for maintenance and quality purposes if the optional DataTrac Interface and Software is used.
  • Page 29 User Interface Level One 3. On the Defender calibrator, ensure that the ‘Data Port’ parameter on the Setup - Preferences screen is set to the ‘SKC’ option. Set the Defender to take continuous readings. Refer to the Defender instructions for further information.
  • Page 30 User Interface Level One 10. At the end of a successful full calibration the pump will automatically switch to HOLD mode. The full calibration data is written into the pump memory when the pump switches to SLEEP mode, therefore leave the pump in HOLD mode for five minutes after which it will switch to SLEEP mode.

  • Page 31: User Interface Level Two

    User Interface Level Two 1) Changing the Display Units 1. On the pump enter User Interface Level Two as detailed in Getting Started 7) on page 19. 2. Press the button until the temperature units setting screen is displayed with ‘SET’...

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock Time

    User Interface Level Two 7. Alternatively to exit the User Interface without saving the changes, press the button until the ‘ESC’ screen is displayed. Press [ ] to switch to HOLD mode without saving the changes. 2) Setting the Clock Time 1.

  • Page 33: Setting A Sample Run Time

    User Interface Level Two 6. Press the button once and the clock time minutes value will start to flash. Use buttons to enter the correct clock minutes. 7. To save the new clock settings, press the button until the ‘End’ screen is displayed.
  • Page 34 User Interface Level Two 4. To save the new sample run time setting, press the button until the ‘End’ screen is displayed. Press [ ] to save the setting and switch to HOLD mode. 5. Alternatively to exit the User Interface without saving the changes, press the button until the ‘ESC’...

  • Page 35: Deleting A Sample Run Time

    User Interface Level Two memory without deleting the sample run time first. Likewise, if a DataTrac program is present in the pump memory, the sample run time setting in the User Interface cannot be selected until the DataTrac program is deleted - refer to User Interface Level Two 6) on page 36. • When entering a DataTrac program using the optional DataTrac Interface and Software and a PC, it is possible to enter a sample run time of up 43,200 minutes (30 days).

  • Page 36: Setting A Delayed Start Time

    User Interface Level Two 5) Setting a Delayed Start Time The delayed start time is the 12 hour clock time at which the pump will automatically switch from HOLD mode to RUN mode and commence sampling. The delayed start time set has no AM or PM designation, and the actual start time will be the next occurence of this time in the 12 hour clock, either in the AM or PM.
  • Page 37 User Interface Level Two 7. Press the button once and the delayed start time minutes value will start to flash. Use the buttons to enter the required delayed start time minutes value. 8. To save the new sample run time and delayed start time settings, press the button until the ‘End’...

  • Page 38: Deleting A Delayed Start Time Or Datatrac Program

    User Interface Level Two 6) Deleting a Delayed Start Time or DataTrac Program The following procedure is used to delete a delayed start time setting. If a DataTrac sampling program has been entered into the pump memory using the optional DataTrac Interface and Software and a PC, the same procedure is used to delete the DataTrac program from the pump memory.

  • Page 39: Resetting The Run Time Data

    User Interface Level Two 7) Resetting the Run Time Data 1. To reset the accumulated sample air volume and sample run time data, enter User Interface Level Two as detailed in Getting Started 7) on page 19. 2. Press the button until the flashing ‘CLr’...

  • Page 40: Low Flow Sampling

    Low Flow Sampling The standard compensated flow range of the AirChek 3000 pump is 1000 to 3250 ml/min. To operate at flows in the range 5 to 500 ml/min an optional low flow adapter / tube holder and a constant pressure controller (CPC) are required.
  • Page 41 Low Flow Sampling Sorbent Tube Low Flow Adapter / Tube Holder Throttle Valve Adjuster www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 39...

  • Page 42: General Troubleshooting

    Pump cannot achieve required flow rate • Inlet filter cover / hosetail not screwed on tightly enough. Ensure filter cover is tightly fitted. • Pump mechanism leaking. Contact SKC Ltd customer services for assistance. Page 40 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 43 General Troubleshooting Possible Fault Corrective Action • Battery pack not fully charged before starting sample run. Ensure battery pack is fully charged before starting a sample run. Pump stops due to low battery • Battery pack has reduced capacity as it nears end of life. Replace the before the end of the required battery pack.

  • Page 44: Calchek Calibration Error Code Troubleshooting

    SKC Ltd customer services for assistance. Serial communication time out. The Defender Check that the ‘Data Port’ setting on the calibrator is not communicating with the Defender calibrator is set to the ‘SKC’ option. E 43 pump. Check that the CalChek cable connections are secure.
  • Page 45 Full calibration - data analysis error. Repeat the full calibration. E 46 If this does not resolve the problem contact SKC Ltd customer services for assistance. Full calibration - Battery charge level is too Fully charge the battery before repeating the E 47 low.

  • Page 46: Care Of The Battery Pack

    • Full battery capacity will be acheived after 2 to 3 full charge / discharge cycles. • Use only SKC approved charger designated for this battery pack. Use of a non-SKC approved charger may impair battery performance or even cause irrepairable damage, and will invalidate the battery pack warranty.
  • Page 47 This means that they must be collected and treated separately from other waste. • Please ensure that any end-of-life SKC battery packs are collected and recycled or disposed of correctly. www.skcltd.com...

  • Page 48: Airchek 3000 Pump Components

    AirChek 3000 Pump Components Page 46 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 49 AirChek 3000 Pump Components www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 47...

  • Page 50: Airchek 3000 Pump Replacement Parts

    Authorised Service Centres who are trained in the service and repair of these products. The range of replacement parts listed above is available to all customers. If the required part is not listed, contact SKC customer care on +44 (0) 1258 480188.

  • Page 51: Airchek 3000 Pump Accessories

    AirChek 3000 Pump Accessories Part No. Description Key Accessories 223-240A Single fast charger 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz supply with UK/EU/US/AUS mains plugs 223-109A Five station battery charger 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz supply with UK/EU/US/AUS mains plugs 223-330B Battery eliminator 230V ~ 50Hz supply with EU 2 pin mains plug...
  • Page 52 AirChek 3000 Pump Accessories Part No. Description 225-79A I.O.M. sampler in plastic complete with two part stainless steel filter cassette and clip 225-71A I.O.M. two part plastic filter cassette with cap and clip 225-75A I.O.M. two part stainless steel filter cassette with cap and clip 391-01 ‘Calidaptor’...
  • Page 53 Silica gel tube 2 part 6mm diameter x 110mm GS (pack of 100) If the required item is not listed, contact your supplier or SKC sales on +44 (0) 1258 480188. SKC provide an extensive range of sampling media, including filters, sorbent tubes and impingers. A full selection can be found in the current SKC catalogue and at www.skcltd.com...

  • Page 54: Airchek 3000 Pump Datatrac Software

    AirChek 3000 Pump DataTrac Software With the optional DataTrac Software accessory, the AirChek 3000 pump is programmable using a PC. DataTrac simplifies chain-of-custody reporting by allowing users the option of programming a complete running sequence, delayed start, timed stop, and intermittent sampling, all at different flow rates. Time and sample volume are continuously updated in memory.
  • Page 55 AirChek 3000 Pump DataTrac Software • Download pump run-time data and history to a PC. • Create chain of custody information using the sample set-up feature. • Print a history file containing pump run-time data. • Print a worker exposure profile containing run-time data and the pump’s history.

  • Page 56: Intrinsic Safety Certification

    Intrinsic Safety Certification Page 54 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 57 Intrinsic Safety Certification www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 55...
  • Page 58 Intrinsic Safety Certification Page 56 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 59 Intrinsic Safety Certification www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 57...
  • Page 60 Intrinsic Safety Certification Page 58 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 61 Intrinsic Safety Certification www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 59...
  • Page 62 Intrinsic Safety Certification Page 60 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 63 Intrinsic Safety Certification www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 61...

  • Page 64: Warranty Information

    This warranty DOES NOT cover any claims due to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration, or accident, or use in application for which the instrument was either not designed or not approved by SKC, or, due to the buyer’s failure to maintain normal maintenance, improper selection or misapplication. The warranty also DOES NOT cover any claims due to the use of a non-SKC approved charger to charge the battery pack.
  • Page 65 The remedy will consist of service or replacement of the instrument, or refund of the purchase price, at the option of SKC. However, SKC will not elect refund unless it is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable.
  • Page 66 Notes Page 64 210-3311M Issue G www.skcltd.com...
  • Page 67 Notes www.skcltd.com 210-3311M Issue G Page 65...
  • Page 68 A member of the SKC global group of companies SKC Limited 11 Sunrise Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8ST United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1258 480188 F: +44 (0) 1258 480184 E: info@skcltd.com W: www.skcltd.com...

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