This manual will provide the information needed to operate your Definer. If at any time you have questions regarding its operation, please contact Mesa Labs through our web site (drycal.mesalabs.com) or call us at 973.492.8400 to speak with a member of our professional customer service staff.
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Display Suction Fitting Measuring Cell Pressure Fitting Data Port Charging Jack Calibration Label Reset Button Anti-tamper Label...
2.0 Operation 2.1 Battery Charging, installing and monitoring your Definer battery Your Definer battery is charged at the factory, but we recommend that you make sure it is fully charged before initial use. • Connect the AC power adapter to the Definer’s Charging Jack (DC In). •...
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Disposal: In compliance with the European Union CE directive 2006/66/EC the battery in your De- finer should be removed for recycling prior to disposal of the Definer. The battery in the Definer is a valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Please note that opening the Definer may damage connections so this procedure should only be used for battery disposal.
2.2 Activation Turning your Definer on and off Simply press the power button. • Press the On/Off button for 1 second to turn on your Definer. • When first turned on, your Definer displays an opening screen showing the product name, model number and flow range.
2.4 Display Screen Understanding the screen components The Definer 220 provides a menu of operational settings and commands. The four direc- tional arrow buttons on the control panel allow you to navigate through the menu and select the desired settings for your Definer. Your location within the menu is highlighted for easy identification.
Definer 220 M Range: 50–5,000 scc/min Control Panel with DryCal Technology® MEASURE | SETUP Definer 220 LCD Screen On/Off Button 2.6 Set-up Customizing the Definer to your needs You can customize your Definer in the Setup menu. Highlight SETUP in the introduction screen to enter the Setup Menu.
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Readings Choose the flow reading type to either volumetric ‘Vol’ or standardized ‘Std’. Volumetric flow is the actual flow at the ambient temperature and pressure whereas the standard- ized flow indicates a flow rate at a specific temperature and pressure. Standardizing pres- sure is set to a default value of 760 mmHg whearas standardizing temperature is a user settable value set in ‘Std To’...
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Units Measure gas Flow in cubic centimeters, milliliters, liters or cubic feet (all units are per minute). Measure Pressure in mmHg, kPa or PSI and Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Set the standardizing temperature by setting ‘Std To’ to a value from 0 to 50 deg C or 32 to 122 deg F.
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Magnification It controls the amount of data on the display. Select <Zoom> to view only flow measure- ments in larger font, or select <Detail> to simultaneously view flow measurements, tem- perature, and pressure in a smaller font. Power Power Save By selecting <On>, your Definer will save power by turning off after five minutes of inac- tivity.
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Diagnostics The Definer Leak Test is designed only to verify the internal integrity of the instrument and alert you to an internal leak. We recommend performing the Leak Test only as an intermediate quality control check or when- ever the integrity of the instrument is questioned due to misuse or accidental damage.
Out of Range If the flow you are measuring is outside the Definer’s flow range, the “Out of Range!” warning appears. Immediately lower or disconnect the flow. When the flow is within the proper range, select RESET to clear your Definer’s last measurement. 2.7 Measurements Taking gas flow readings To maintain the best possible accuracy and minimize thermal effects, Mesa Labs recom-...
First steps Press the power button. • Press the On/Off button for 1 second to turn on your Definer. • When first turned on, your Definer displays an opening screen showing the product name, model number and flow range. • Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn your Definer off. Connect device to be calibrated to the appropriate Definer port.
2.9 Burst Measurement This setting functions in the same manner as ‘SINGLE’, but measurements continue automatically until the preset number of measurements has been made. Operation then ceases, and the last reading and average are displayed. Note: (010 in series) indicates the number of measurements. 10 is the factory-preset number.
3.2 DryCal Pro Software Visit Mesa Labs’ website to download your copy of DryCal Pro software (drycal.mesalabs.com/drycal-pro-software). DryCal Pro captures flow data from your Definer directly to a pre-configured table. The data can be export- ed to selectable Microsoft office environment.
4.0 Annual Maintenance and Calibration Assuring top performance and accuracy Your Definer is a precision measuring standard with moving parts machined to extremely close tolerances. Various environmental factors, product wear, drift of sensors, or inadvertent damage may adversely affect your Definer’s measurement accuracy or general performance.
You can obtain an RMA number through our automated web-based system at drycal.mesalabs.com/request-an-rma. RMAs also can be obtained through email to csbutler@mesalabs.com, or by telephone at 973.492.8400. Our web site address is drycal.mesalabs.com. Note: Mesa Labs will not evaluate or service your instrument without an RMA number.
6.0 Storage Protecting your Definer when not in use If you need to store your Definer for an extended period, please follow these guidelines: • Always store it in a clean, dry place. • If possible, leave it attached to its AC power adapter/charger while in storage. •...
7.0 Definer 220 Series Specifications Technical data about your Definer Models: 220L, from 5-500 scc/min 220M, from 50-5,000 scc/min 220H, from 300-30,000 scc/min Measurements: Standardized Accuracy: ±1% of reading Volumetric Accuracy: ±0.75% of reading Time per Measurement: 1-15 seconds (approximate)
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Battery Operational Time (5 cycles/min): 3 hrs backlight on, 8 hrs backlight off Pressure & Suction Fittings: ¼” ID Swagelock fittings for Low and Medium models, ® 3/8” ID for High model Display: Backlit graphical LCD Usage: Flow Modes: Suction or Pressure Operating Pressure (Absolute): 15 PSI Operating Temperature: 0-50°C Ambient Humidity: 0–70%, non-condensing...
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8.0 Default Settings Original factory settings for your Definer The Definer is set with the following Default settings from the factory: • Reading Type - Std • Number in Average – 10 • Time Between – 0 • Sensor Factor - 1.000 •...
9.0 Limited Warranty Outlining our responsibilities The Definer 220 is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materi- als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt. The Definer 220’s battery is war- ranted for six months from the original purchase date.
10.0 Troubleshooting Mesa is ready to help you with any operational issue you may encounter with your Definer. But we may be able to save you some time by providing a short checklist of the questions most commonly asked of our customer service and technical specialists.
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taking measurements. If this is not possible, we recommend disconnecting your Definer from its AC power adapter/charger while taking flow measurements – or to run gas through your Definer for 10 minutes before starting the flow measurement. Why doesn’t my piston return to the bottom of the cell? If the piston fails to return to the bottom of the cell after a measurement this could be caused by: •...
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