Dust Detective Warnings The Dust Detective does not present a safety risk when you use it as instructed in this User Manual. However, it is possible that the environment where you use the instrument may present a safety risk. For this reason, always follow correct, safe working practices. The Microdust Pro and associated Static Sampling Unit is non-intrinsically safe and MUST NOT be used within a hazardous area.
Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, Casella will assume no responsibility for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from, the...
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP), and at inhalable and respirable dust levels as a health issue. CASELLA introduced the “Dust Detective” Static Air Sampling enclosure for exactly this application. This accessory provides a simple solution for short to medium term fixed area...
Dust Detective System Overview The complete system (Part number 206107A) would require the purchase of the static air sampling enclosure (Part number 206200D), plus the following additional items:- • Microdust Pro, • Apex2ISPlus air sampling pump and charger • Pre weighed GFA filters – if gravimetric analysis is required •...
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Dust Detective Due to the light scattering principle used within the instrument, any moisture which individual particles attract at periods of high humidity or temperatures approaching “dewpoint” will be “seen” by the instrument as larger particles. This biases results towards greater concentrations. Also, during these periods, any air being drawn through the instrument which is high in humidity may condense on the optics and distort the light beam, producing spurious results.
Dust Detective Operation This section describes how to use the product to take air samples using the minimum of settings. The Apex2 and Microdust Pro have many other menu and settings options and these are described their individual manuals. Installation Cutouts are provided in the foam for the Microdust Pro and Apex2 sampling instruments.
Dust Detective PUF Filter Adaptor For size-selective monitoring applications, it is necessary to load the appropriate foam filter(s) into the inlet adapter. If TSP (Total Suspended Particulate) monitoring required, then no foams should be fitted within the inlet assembly and the pump run at 2L/min.
Dust Detective Figure 5 Collection Filter Cassette A Clear filter Cassette holds a 37mm filter. The desired filter type (typically of the GFA type) should be conditioned and pre-weighed (if required) before being loaded into the cassette. Always handle filters with care to prevent contamination or physical damage.
Dust Detective Starting measurements Checking the Instrument’s Zero Check the zero calibration for the Microdust Pro before every use. This can be achieved either as described on Page 28 of the Microdust Pro Handbook, utilising the purge air bellows connected to the probe purge point. Alternatively, to zero in situ, remove the inlet cowl, and connect the clean air filter to the inlet tube, start the Apex2 pump.
BSI registration for Products manufactured by us. We will however, undertake the repair of other manufacturers’ equipment. For further information please contact CASELLA’s Service Department at our Bedford premises. We will be happy to Provide quotations for individual repairs or provide annual maintenance under contract.
Dust Detective Technical specifications Enclosure Operating temperature range +5 to +40 C in the absence of condensation Storage temperature range -25 to +55 Operating humidity range 30 to 90% RH provided there is no condensation Storage humidity range 0 to 90% RH in the absence of condensation Size 410 x 330 x 175 mm Apex2...
Declarations CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Casella declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable EC directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity for this product may be obtained by clicking on the product compliance documentation link at www.casellasolutions.com.
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