Reference ................... 51 Ordering information ....................51 Accessory Part Numbers ..................52 Fitting a replacement door seal ................55 Parts required ....................55 Tools required ....................55 Procedure ....................55 Recalibration and servicing ..................57 Verification fluid .....................57 Li-ion batteries: Transport by Air ..............57 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
About this manual Overview Parker Hannifin’s icountBS is the latest in laser particle counting technology. This mineral oil or aviation fuel contamination counter has been designed to provide accurate measurement results, providing high standards of performance and product quality. Its primary use is for laboratory conditions but is adaptable to allow its transport from one area to another with minimal testing disruption.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT Some operations require special attention to safety, such as the use of safety glasses. Contact your local Parker Hannifin sales office if you have any concerns. SERVICE/REPAIR Any servicing or repair work must be carried out by a Parker-approved service centre.
Do not power on the icountBS without the battery fitted and connected. This Parker product has been shipped in accordance to IAATA Guidance for Lithium ion batteries in equipment. (Ref : ICAO Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the 52nd Edition (2010) off the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).)
Exclusion of liability Parker has made every endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the content of this document, however errors cannot be ruled out. Consequently, we accept no liability for such errors as may exist or for any damage or loss whatsoever which may arise as a result of such errors.
Refer to handbook Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive. End-of-life disposal is the responsibility of the user On the side panel Name and address of manufacturer Conformity marking of product by notified body Laser warning Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
In contrast to other Parker particle counters (such as the CM20, LCM20, ACM20 or MCM20), the icountBS allows you to set the volume of the test sample and the number of measurements taken for each bottle sample.
On- and off-line pressure capability: see the Ordering Information section (page 52) for ■ ■ available options. Integration package into the Parker MiniLab Environment: see the Ordering Information ■ ■ section (page 52) for available options. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Storage of unit should be dry conditions and with the test chamber door open. Contact Parker Hannifin if you require further advice installing the icountBS in your system icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
International codes ISO 7 to 21, NAS 0 to 12 Contamination standards Refer to Parker ‘Guide to Contamination Standards’ (DD0000015) on CD ACFTD : ISO 4406:1987; ISO 4406:1991; NAS 1638; AS4509E (Diff); AS4509E (Cum); GOST 17216 : 2001 : ISO 4406:1999; NAS 1638; AS4509E (Diff); AS4509E (Cum) Channel sizes Channel Sizes: MTD µm(c)
Feature Specification Working pressure 3 bar maximum input pressure, if used on-line. Contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for further advice Flow range through icountBS Test: 60ml/min Connection interface (On Line) INLET: 6mm push-fit, DRAIN: 4mm push-fit (ACC6NN031) – see page 54 Fluid operating temperature (Oil) +5°C to +80°C (+41°F to 176°F)
≈ 4 Minutes of testing remaining (Shop Air) / ≈ 7 minutes of testing remaining (Battery) Note : A warning message is given on screen. If you encounter any problems with the battery, please refer to ‘Battery Information’ on page 5, or contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Contamination Standards See the Parker ‘Guide to Contamination Standards’ (DD0000015) – available on your CD. This publication makes available industry-recognized cleanliness specifications for both hydraulic fluid and fuel samples. icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
If you need further advice please contact Parker Hannifin. NOTE: Screen shots shown in this manual are to help you navigate the menu system. Electrical connections The Parker supplied power cables can only be used with the icountBS product. ACC6NW023 ACC6NW024...
Connecting/Disconnecting Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position. Check the plug is fully located Turn on power to charge battery Battery charging status on front panel and by flashing To disconnect, reverse the green LED on power switch steps See ‘Battery charging status icons’...
If there is any leakage of oil around the vapour release or oil drain please clean with an appropriate lint free cloth and cleaning materials. Please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin for advice Connecting/Disconnecting Locate hoses. Note that the colour of the hoses Remove the blanking plugs (ACC6NN033) by supplied may vary.
Remove the hose fittings Switch off the switch before removing To remove the (Ø 4mm) hose, POWER VAPOUR RELEASE the hoses. The power light may still flash if press down the connector sleeve and pull the connected to a mains supply. hose out.
The icountBS has an internal printer which uses a thermal printer paper reel (ACC6NW005). CAUTION: Replace the printer roll (ACC6NW005) carefully. Please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin for advice. End of roll – change paper Remove the printer cover...
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Close the printer clip The paper is shown correctly loaded Feed paper through the cover Locate the cover in icountBS unit click! Close the cover icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
CAUTION: Do not use any sharp items on the touch screen as this may damage the product and is not covered by any warranty. If in doubt please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin for advice. See ‘Electrical connections’...
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A set of green indicators show a A red indicator shows a possible fault condition. diagnostic test PASS NOTE: If a fault indicator is illuminated, please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. Language selection screen NOTE: Other languages may be available;...
Go to parker.com/unlock to obtain registration code by entering product serial number Product Registration screen Use the stylus to click on the Enter the product Registration Key registration key entry box and press Enter Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
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Test Set-up screen. NOTE: The unit may be locked until the product is registered. Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. Press Reg Now. Unit returns to home screen Register as soon as possible from the System...
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Registration is shown on the System Information screen Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Setting time and date IcountBS allows you to reconfigure the date and time so you can maintain accurate information on your test results. From the System Settings screen, Select Date Format select Date & Time Select one of the date formats from Select a date from the calendar the drop-down list icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
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Select a Time Format Update Time; hours and minutes are set separately Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Go to System Settings; select Language Press a flag button to select the interface language. Note that language availability may change. Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. The unit returns to System Settings icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
The sampling port should however be protected to maintain cleanliness and thoroughly flushed before collecting the sample for analysis. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Bottles should have sealing screw caps, with both parts cleaned to a suitable level in accordance with ISO3722. Standard Parker Hannifin bottles (ACC6NW001 (2-pack) and ACC6NW002 (50-pack)) are supplied clean to ISO 13/11 or better in a Class 10,000 Clean Room. The bottle should remain capped until the time of sample filling and be re-capped immediately afterwards.
Inserting and removing sample bottles Pull to open door Ensure the door latch is clear of front Chamber ready for sample Insert bottle holding drip tray in one hand, bottle in other and tilted at a slight angle. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
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Ensure that the bottle is located centrally around Bring door front to latch the dip tube: the bottle should look like this. Push door fully (click); the door should sit flush. You are now ready to test. icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
Create new Test Sample Bottle Name You can create your own bottle sample names saving you time later on when performing tests. NOTE: Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd if you need advice. From the System Settings screen, select User...
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Type Bottle Name Prefix; press Enter Click on text box; press Add. New bottle name prefix is added to the Prefix list Name order priority: highlight the name and press Up icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
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USB memory (see page 46). The ‘Home’ button returns you to the Test Set-up screen. CAUTION: Data is lost once ‘Delete’ button is clicked Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Sample testing CAUTION: Please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. See ‘Electrical connections’ See ‘Fluid connections’ (if applicable) pages 18–19 pages 20–21 See ‘Preparation guidelines See ‘icountBS product setup’ for testing’ pages 33–34 page 24 ‘Inserting and removing sample...
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Select Standard Set Flush Volume Set Number of Samples Set Volume per Sample Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
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Indicate if auto printing of results is required Set Start Test Pressurising = stage of testing If you abort the test this warning screen Total progress = progress of each test is displayed icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
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Summary codes for bottle Total count values for bottle Results screen: Results screen: Count values for bottle with Print option If required, view your results using another reporting standard by selecting one from the drop-down list Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
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Results screen: Browse all your tests icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
List of Saved Tests is shown Select Browse Tests from the main Test Set-up screen Select individual results Click Browse Tests to view more test results and show date. You can double-click the test name to view that test result. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
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Export results: Highlight the test result(s) you Plug the USB in the back of the IcountBS would like to export using the stylus See page 50 – ‘Importing Test results data’ to import your XML results into a spreadsheet program. Press Export.
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CAUTION: Data is lost once ‘Delete’ button is clicked To delete results, highlight the test result(s) for deletion using the stylus and select Delete. A warning is displayed before deletion. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Test results (Filtering) Browse results; select Filter Filtering Options page Sort Results by Date order Select the order of sorting for showing results icountBS Bottle Sampler Manual...
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Filter Results by Date within a date range Filter Results by Prefix name Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
You can import the test results from the bottle sampler into a spreadsheet. CAUTION: The example shown is for Microsoft Excel however there is other spreadsheet software available – please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for any advice. Plug USB drive from IcountBS into your PC...
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The test results from the icountBS have been imported into the spreadsheet Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
Fitting a replacement door seal Parts required ACC6NW016 Door Seal Kit ■ ■ Tools required Isopropanol (also known as IPA, ■ ■ isopropyl alcohol, propan-2-ol) Silicone grease compound ■ ■ Small brush ■ ■ Torch ■ ■ Gloves (latex or similar). ■...
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Any gaps that are present will be paths for air to escape. It may be necessary to re-fit the O-ring to get a good seal. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
CAUTION: A verification of the icountBS can be carried out using specially dosed samples of oil (Accessory Part Number SERMISC049). Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd if you require further advice. Li-ion batteries: Transport by Air WARNING: Please refer to your country/customs’ shipping terms and conditions for the safe transport of Li-ion batteries.
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