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MASK INTEGRITY TEST ACCESSORY (MITA) MODEL 8120 QUICK START GUIDE P/N 6006154, REVISION F AUGUST 2015 Model 8120 Mask Integrity Tester is patented under U.S. Patents No. 8,312,761 and 8,621,914. Additional patents are pending.
S a f e t y a n d P r e c a u t i o n s This section provides instructions to ensure safe and proper handling of the Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA). Please read the entire operator’s manual before operating this equipment.
I n t r o d u c t i o n This Quick Start Guide is designed to expedite the basic setup and powering up of the MITA. Upon completion of the following steps the MITA will be ready to proceed with the Self Check or Test Masks functions. Refer to the Operators Manual for additional and more detailed information.
Adjustment Valve Quick Connect Fitting HEPA Filter Cartridge Aerosol Generator Mixer Port Test Indicator LEDs Headform DT & EV Quick Keypad Mounting Base Connect Fittings Buttons Display Front View of MITA Lid/Main Panel Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
Power Supply PortaCount Interface Cable Computer Cable Connector (Yellow) Connector (Green) Connector Connector Power Indicator Power Switch Dust Cap Fuse Back View of CEU and Main Panel Unpacking Instructions 1. Open latches on case. 2. Separate the lid/main-panel from the case and place lid/main-panel on work surface (see “System Components and Standard Items”...
Supply to the 20 to 32 VDC Connector. 3. Twist knurled locking ring clockwise until it stops. 4. Plug Power Line Cord to Power Source (100 to 240 VAC). 5. Turn Power Switch (continued on next page) Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
G e t t i n g t o K n o w t h e M I T A The MITA is operated by selecting options from the displayed MENU using the keypad on the Display Panel. The operator also needs to make appropriate hardware configuration changes as prompted from the display during the tests.
MITA includes the interface cable needed for the 8030/8038 models of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester. The 8020/8020M interface cable (P/N 801767) is sold separately. 2. Plug the yellow-ringed PortaCount Interface Cable to the connector mentioned previously in step 1. Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
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Note The EV Adapters discussed in step 3 are provided in the MITA Mask Adapter Kits and are specific to the make and model of the respirator being tested. During the Self Check, be sure to use the appropriate EV Adapter according to the respirator being tested.
NOT over-tighten as this could cause the assembly to leak particles. Attach the Aerosol Generator Mounting Bracket to the MITA using the thumbscrews. 4. Slide the Aerosol Generator into the mounting bracket. Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
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5. Remove the blue air supply hose from its storage location on the Aerosol Generator and connect it to the blue Aerosol Generator quick connect fitting located on the MITA main panel. 6. Install the Aerosol Mixer between the Aerosol Generator output and the Aerosol Mixer Port.
PortaCount unit. 4. Connect the end of the Twin Tube sample tubing provided with the MITA, which is evenly cut to the color-coded fittings on the PortaCount Fit Tester. Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
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5. Remove the Alcohol Cartridge from the Alcohol Fill Capsule and gently shake it to allow excess alcohol to drip back into the Capsule. Refer to the PortaCount user’s manual for more information on how to properly charge the alcohol cartridge prior to use. 6.
Try adjusting the mask higher or lower on the headform first when experiencing difficulties passing a Protection Factor test. Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
M I T A C o m m u n i c a t o r S o f t w a r e Installation ® ® A personal computer running Windows XP (32-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system is required to install the MITA Communicator software.
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MASK PROTOCOLS” screen on MITA and enter the password. The password for “UPLOAD MASK PROTOCOLS” screen on MITA is “MITACOM”. Select OK to proceed. 8. Go to the Setup tab and verify the COM Port number. Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA) Model 8120...
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9. Press the Check Communications with MITA button to initiate communication. A green check should appear momentarily. 10. Exit MITA Tech Functions and proceed with the Settings Menu options described in the Software Operation section of the MITA Operator’s Manual. Note For more information on Installation of the StarTech FTDI Drivers refer to Appendix C in the MITA Operator’s Manual.
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