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SERVICE MANUAL ® PARTISOL MODEL 2000 AIR SAMPLER April 2000 Revision B R&P Part Number 42-002521 Rupprecht & Patashnick Co., Inc. 25 Corporate Circle Albany, NY 12203 USA phone 518/452-0065 fax 518/452-0067 the new microweighing technology...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section Revision List As R&P instrumentation changes, so do our Operating and Service manuals. How- ever, these changes may affect only one aspect of an instrument, while leaving the instrument as a whole unchanged. To explain these individual changes to customers, R&P will update only those sections of its Operating and Service manuals that are affected by the instrument updates or improvements.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Revision Description List To help customers keep track of the changes to the Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler and its service manual, following is a list of the manual sections with their respective revision descriptions.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Table of Contents 1: I ................1-1 ECTION NTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview of Manual ..............1-1 2: T ............2-1 ECTION ROUBLESHOOTING UIDES 2.1. Using the Troubleshooting Guides ........... 2-1 2.1.1. What equipment do I need? ..........2-1 2.1.2.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Table of Contents (continued) 3.2.4. Ambient Pressure Calibration ......... 3-18 3.2.5. Mass Flow Controller Calibration ........3-19 3.3. Remove and Replace Procedures ......... 3-22 3.3.1. Removing/Replacing the Display ........3-22 3.3.2. Removing/Replacing the Fan .........
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section 1: Introduction The information contained in this manual will allow the user to do preliminary troubleshooting to fix some problems or to give the maximum amount of information available to the factory. 1.1.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section 2: Troubleshooting Guides This section contains troubleshooting guides in the form of flow charts to aid the user when performing diagnostics. This section should be used in conjunction with the electrical schematics located in Section 4.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2.1.3. HAVE CHOSEN A FLOW CHART TO BEGIN WITH OW WHAT Now that you have chosen a particular flow chart, begin in the upper left corner of the chart and follow the “flow” of instructions until you can go no further. These instructions will bring you through a logical succession of steps to help you determine where the problem is and what to do about it.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2.1.6.1. ONNECTORS There is only one “D”-type connector used on the Partisol Monitor. It is a female, 9- pin, “D”-type connector labeled “RS-232” on the front panel. 2.1.6.2. IBBON ABLE ONNECTORS All ribbon cable connector pins are counted the same, regardless of the total number of pins.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2.1.6.4. OUND ONNECTORS There are three round connectors used on the back of the Partisol Monitor: a 3-pin round connector is used for the ambient temperature sensor, a 4-pin round connector is used for the user output, and a 6-pin round connector is used for the anemometer.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2.2. ROUBLESHOOTING UIDES The troubleshooting guides included in the section should be used in conjunction with the following revisions of the schematics included in Section 4 of this manual: Schematic Schematic Schematic Description Part Number Revision...
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART Note: Error code 1. The voltage at this test point is related to the “T” temperature according to the following equation: 1°K = 10mVDC (nominal) Replace cable Replace cable 2. Pins for continuity check of cable P54 to P52: R&P P/N 51-005633 R&P P/N 51-006183 This error code occurs if...
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Display blank or DISPLAY TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART-A incomplete Resume normal operation. Power system off then on. Display contrast Adjust contrast with Check continuity of Blank or Hit several keys may need Able to adjust Blank Is backlight on? knob on front of contrast adjustment adjustment.
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART Note: Backlight not on 1. Pins for continuity check of cable P16B to display: P16B Display Pin 1 Pin 2 Power system off then on. Key on keypad pressed Hit several keys on before may be bad. the keypad.
KEYPAD TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART AMBIENT PRESSURE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART Note: Error code No response 1. The voltage at this test point is related to the “P” from keypad pressure according to the following equation: V * 0.2194 + 0.104215 = P (atm) This error code occurs if the ambient pressure is out of range.
SYSTEM LEAK TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART POWER FAILURE ERROR FLOW CHART System fails If system still leaks, leak test Error Code contact R&P. “E” Install a new filter cassette The power has been Check fittings on and sample filter and interrupted to the system underside of the repeat leak test.
USER ANALOG OUTPUT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART User analog output Note: errors Replace cable 1. Pins for continuity check of cable P51 to P18: Continuity OK? Call R&P. R&P P/N 51-005915 Pin 1 ----- Pin 2 Pin 9 Pin 3 Pin 10 Refer to Appendix C of the Pin 4 -----...
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section 3: Service Procedures This section describes the service procedures required to maintain consistent opera- tion of the Partisol Sampler. Additional maintenance procedures (such as cleaning the PM-10 inlet) are contained in the Operating Manual. This section provides recom- mended intervals for maintenance and calibration procedures.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Follow these steps to exchange the large in-line filter: 1) Turn off the sampler and remove the pump compartment cover (Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. Partisol Sampler with door open. Electronics compartment door Contrast knob...
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 3) Remove the in-line filter from its holder and examine the hose clips which secure the hoses to each end of the filter (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Large in-line filter removed from its black filter holder.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Follow these steps to exchange the 5A and/or 4A fuse: 1) Turn off the sampler and disconnect the unit’s power cord from its AC source. 2) Remove the three screws and open the electronics compartment door (Figure 3-1).
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Place a new fuse with the proper rating into the holder and screw the two halves of the fuse holder together to secure. 6) Close the electronics compartment door and secure it with the three screws that you previously removed.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 3) Snap off the fan cover on the outside of the enclosure. This cover contains the air intake filter and a screen. 4) Take out the filter and screen and brush any dirt off. If they are covered with a sticky coating, wash both the filter and with a mild soap solution and water.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-7. Audit screen. Audit Screen Station: Flow Rate: l/min Ambient Temp: 22.5 Ambient Pres: 0.987 atm FTS Pres: 0.00 inH2O FTS Flow: l/min Edit Hub1 Sat2 Sat3 Pump > Soft Function Keys in View Data Mode Edit Hub1 Sat2...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-8. Flow audit adapter installed. 6) Turn on the pump by pressing <F5:Pump> or <F10:Pump> (<Shift><F5>). 7) Close the valve on the flow audit adapter. 8) Open the mass flow controller access door on the pump compart- ment cover (Figure 3-1).
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-9. Mass flow controller. Vacuum Gauge 14) Slowly open the valve of the flow audit adapter assembly and remove it from the sampling station being checked. Replace the size-selective inlet. 15) Remove the 47mm filter from the sampling station being checked and discard it.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Follow these steps to check the socket battery: 1) From the Partisol Main screen, press <F3:Storage> to enter the Filter Data screen. 2) Scan the records on the Filter Data and Interval Data screens for random characters or incorrect data.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-11. Interface board test point locations. 3: S 3-12 ECTION ERVICE ROCEDURES...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Ensure that the sampler is turned on and that the display backlight is on. The backlight must be on during the +6V calibration. If the backlight is off, press any key on the keypad to turn it on. 6) Locate the R21 pot on the rear section of the interface board.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 3.2.2. NALOG NPUT ALIBRATION Please note that the following procedure must be performed after the interface board A lways wear appropriate " antistatic devices when calibration and before the temperature, pressure and flow calibrations. working with the system’s electronics.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 7) Locate the test point labelled “PWM1” (green) on the middle-right side of the interface board (Figure 3-11). Attach the positive lead from the multimeter on the PWM1 test point. 8) Locate the ground test point labeled “AGND” (black) near the front right corner of the interface board.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 21) Press <F1:Edit> to enter the Edit Mode. Type the voltage read from the multimeter (to a 3-digit accuracy; i.e., “0.xxx”) in this position and press <ENTER>. This calculates the “Span.” 22) Ensure that the number now displayed in the row labelled “A/I”...
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Press <F1: Edit> to enter the Edit Mode, and move the cursor to the “Act” (actual) column in the row labelled “Temp.” 6) Enter the current ambient temperature (°C), using the <F6: +/-> key to enter negative temperatures if necessary.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Press <F1: Edit> to enter the Edit Mode, and move the cursor to the “Act” (actual) column in the row labelled “Pres.” 6) Enter the current ambient pressure (Atmospheres) and press <ENTER>...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-15. FTS Flow Basic FTS Flow Calibration Stop Calibration screen. Cur Flow: l/min Act Flow: l/min Valve FTS Pres: 0.00 in/H2O Flow Adj: Hold Offset: -0.0156 FTS Const m: Span: 1.0096 FTS Const b: Edit...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-16. Streamline FTS Flow Transfer Standard attached to the Partisol. 9) Press <F1: Edit> to enter the Edit Mode, and move the cursor to the row labelled “Act Flow.” 10) Enter a zero (“0”) in this field and press <ENTER> to leave the Edit Mode.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler enter the value in the FTS Pres field using the keypad, and then press <Enter>. The sampler will calculate the volumetric flow in l/ min. 14) If you are using the Streamline FTS Flow Transfer Standard, the sampler will automatically enter the calculated flow into the “ACT FLOW”...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-17. Back of Display cover electronics compartment door. Ground wire Circuit breaker Contrast knob RS232 connector 3) Examine the back of the electronics compartment door. Remove the screw securing the ground wire to the corner of the display cover (Figure 3-17).
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Follow these steps to install the display into the sampler: 1) Mount the display into position on the electronics compartment door. The ribbon cable connector should be located on the hinge side of the door.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Follow these steps to install the fan into the sampler: 1) Hold the replacement fan and outside guard mounting frame in the proper position on the enclosure. The fan should be positioned so that the air is blown INTO the enclosure.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 6) Locate the wires that are attached to the mass flow controller motor. Follow the wires until you find a Molex connector. Unplug this connector. 7) Disconnect the mass flow sensor connector (P21A) from the interface board.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2) Remove the three screws and open the electronics compartment door (Figure 3-1). 3) Locate the electronics compartment heater/fan assembly and note its orientation. You will need this information later when install- ing a new heater/fan assembly.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Phillips screwdriver Tools Needed: Slotted screwdriver Labeling materials CPU board (R&P P/N 50-002407) Materials: Interface board (R&P P/N 50-005496) Static-shielded bag Follow these steps to remove the interface/CPU board assembly from the sampler: 1) Turn the instrument off and disconnect the unit’s power cord from its AC source.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Close the electronics compartment door and secure it with the tree screws. 6) Connect the unit’s power cord to an AC source. 7) Perform the calibration procedures listed in Section 3.2. 3.3.6.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 10) Place the defective keypad into a static-shielded bag for return to R&P. Follow these steps to install the keypad into the sampler: 1) Place the electronics compartment door in its proper position on the enclosure.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler blade screwdriver and then pull the tubing straight out of its fitting (Figure 3-18). 4) Remove the pump’s ground wire from the left side of the enclo- sure. 5) Disconnect the cable connecting the pump to the interface board (P10).
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5) Replace the pump compartment cover. 6) Connect the unit’s power cord to an AC source and resume nor- mal operation. 3.3.8. EMOVING EPLACING A ALVE Tools Needed: Flat screwdriver A lways wear appropriate "...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure 3-19. Valve mani- fold. 3: S 3-33 ECTION ERVICE ROCEDURES...
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section 4: Electrical Schematics This section contains schematic diagrams and interconnect diagrams of the major electronic components in the Partisol Model 2000 Sampler. Schematic diagrams for the industrial microcomputer system are not included here, because they are propri- etary to the manufacturers of these boards.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Section 5: R&P Return Policy Refer to this section when shipping items to R&P. Always contact the R&P Service Department before returning any unit components. Service Department, R&P Co. Phone: 518-452-0065 Fax: 518-452-0067 Email: SUPPORT@RPCO.COM 5.1.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 2. R&P service personnel will determine whether a component exchange is necessary and whether the component is covered under warranty. 3. If the component exchange is billable, R&P service personnel will inform you of the exchange price.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5.2. R&P R — S ETURN OLICY YSTEMS There are two types of returns: · Warranty return for evaluation/repair · Billable return for evaluation/repair. Warranty Return for Evaluation/Repair If an instrument becomes defective during the warranty period, follow this procedure: 1.
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 5. Be sure to write the return number on the box or in the return papers. Please include the name and phone number of the person who should be contacted with the final repair price. 6.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 1. Clearly mark your return merchandise paperwork and packaging with the return number to receive credit for your return. Mark your paperwork: “COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA.” 2. R&P will instruct you on the method of return, as follows: —...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler 3. For non-parcel post shipments over $2,500, a customs declaration letter must accompany the shipment. It should be worded as follows: “I, __________, declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the articles herein specified are products of the USA;...
Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Appendix A: Hardware Connections The Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler contains three connectors for communicating analog and serial information with external devices: User Output This 4-pin connector, located on the back panel of the sampler, transmits an analog voltage level in accordance with the currently active sampling station and existence of any status conditions.
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure A-1. Pin assign- ments. View looking at back of enclosure View looking at back of enclosure Each hub unit is supplied with one cable connector for the 4-pin user output connector (R&P part number 06-002453) and one cable connector for the 6-pin anemometer connector (R&P part number 06-002454).
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Figure A-2. Internal construction of 4- and 6-pin cable connectors. A: H PPENDIX ARDWARE ONNECTIONS...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Index air intake filter 3-5 ambient pressure calibration 3-1, 3-18 error code 2-1 troubleshooting 2-13 ambient temperature calibration 3-1, 3-17 connector 2-4 error code 2-1 troubleshooting 2-6 analog input calibration 3-1, 3-14 calibration cable 3-14 anemometer connector 2-4, A-1...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Index (continued) round 2-4, A-1 RS-232 2-3, 3-23, A-1 user analog output 2-4, A-1 contrast knob 3-2, 3-23 CPU board removing 3-28 replacing 3-28 D-type connectors finding pin 1 2-3, A-1 RS-232 2-3, A-1 display backlight troubleshooting 2-9...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Index (continued) flow audit adapter 3-7, 3-8, 3-19 FTS Flow Calibration screen 3-20 fuses 3-1, 3-3 guides, troubleshooting 1-1, 2-1, 2-5 ambient pressure 2-13 ambient temperature 2-6 display 2-7 display backlight 2-9 electronics temperature 2-10 flow out of range 2-11 keypad 2-13...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Index (continued) Main screen 3-14 maintenance procedures 1-1, 3-1 air intake filters 3-1, 3-5 batteries 3-1, 3-9 battery-backed RAM 3-1, 3-10 fuses 3-1, 3-3 intervals 3-1 large in-line filter 3-1 PM-10 inlet 3-1 pump 3-1 round battery 3-1, 3-9 system leak test 3-1, 3-7...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler Index (continued) keypad 3-29 mass flow controller 3-25 pump 3-30 valve 3-32 return policy 1-1, 5-1 instrument components, billable exchange 5-1 instrument components, billable repair 5-2 instrument components, warranty 5-1 shipping, international 5-4 shipping, US 5-4 systems, repair 5-3 systems, warranty 5-3...
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Revision B.000 Service Manual, Partisol Model 2000 Air Sampler test points, electronic board 2-2, 3-12, 4-2 troubleshooting 2-1 How do I check a cable’s continuity? 2-2 How do I find pin 1? 2-2 How do I locate a test point? 2-2 What equipment do I need? 2-1 Where do I start? 2-1 troubleshooting guides 1-1, 2-5...