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- Page 1 Defender ™ User Manual Driving a Higher Standard in Flow Measurement...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Defender 530 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................1.0 Operation ........................2.0 Battery ..........................2.1 Activation ........................2.2 Connections ........................2.3 Display Screen ........................2.4 Menu Navigation ......................2.5 Set Up ..........................2.6 Measurements .......................2.7 Single ..........................2.8 Burst ..........................2.9 Continuous ........................2.10 Data Port ......................... 3.0 Optimizer Collect Light Software ...................3.1 Defender Firmware Upgrades ..................3.2 Annual Maintenance and Calibration ................ - Page 3 Introduction Operation Data Port Annual Maintenance and Calibration Shipping Storage Defender 530 Specifications Factory Default Settings Limited Warranty Troubleshooting Guide 10.0...
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Page 4: Introduction
This manual will provide information needed to operate your Defender. If at any time you have questions regarding its operation, please contact Bios through our Web site (www.biosint.com) or call 973.492.8400 to speak with a member of our professional customer service staff. -
Page 5: Operation
2.0 Operation 2.1 Battery Your Defender battery is charged at the factory, but we recommend that you make sure it is fully charged before initial use. • C onnect the AC power adapter to the Defender’s Charging Jack (DC In) • P lug the AC power adapter into an AC outlet Initial charging should take about eight (8) hours. After the initial charge: • Y ou may continue to charge your Defender indefinitely simply by leaving it connected to the AC power adapter • B e sure to charge the battery at least every three (3) months, to maintain battery life... -
Page 6: Display Screen
2.4 Display Screen Understanding the screen components The Defender 530 provides a menu of operational settings and commands. The four directional arrow buttons on the control panel allow you to navigate through the menu and select the desired settings for your Defender. Your location within the menu is highlighted for easy identification. - Page 7 Highlight CONFIRM after making changes and press the Enter button to save the changes made. ‘Confirmed, New Settings Will be Retained’ message will appear in the screen for a brief period before it returns to Setup menu. Highlighting EXIT and then pressing the Enter button will return you to the SETUP menu without saving any submenu changes.
- Page 8 Allows you to select a preferred mode of measurement when the Defender is initially turned on. “Default Settings” Select <No> to allow the ‘Read Default’ change. Selecting <Yes> will reset your Defender to the factory default settings. See Section 8.0 for the Factory Default Settings. “Data Port” Set the Data Port interface by selecting: <Bios> to operate with Bios Optimizer Software <SKC> to operate with SKC Calcheck Interface ® “Magnification”...
- Page 9 • P ress Enter on the control panel while the unit is still inverted • R eturn the unit upright. The leak test will progress. About Tells you more about your Defender; a useful screen to refer to when speaking to a Bios technical support representative or your Bios distributor. Out of Range! If the flow you are measuring is outside the Defender’s flow range, the “Out of Range!” warning appears. Immediately lower or disconnect the flow. When the flow is within the proper range,...
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Page 10: Measurements
2.7 Measurements Taking gas flow readings To maintain the best possible accuracy and minimize thermal effects, Bios recommends fully charging your battery before taking measurements. If this is not possible, we recommend disconnecting your Defender from its AC power adapter/charger while taking flow measurements — or to run gas through your Defender for 10 minutes before starting the flow measurement. -
Page 11: Continuous
2.10 Continuous Measurement This setting functions in the same manner as ‘BURST’, but new sequences will automatically repeat until stopped by the user. Note: (010 in series) indicates the number of measurements. 10 is the factory-preset number. You can define the number of measurement you preferred from 1 to 100 by accessing the SETUP menu In Continuous or Burst mode, select: • P AUSE to terminate the current flow measurement but to leave the average flow measurement and previous flow measurement on the screen. -
Page 12: Optimizer Collect Light Software
3.0 Data Port 3.1 Optimizer Collect Light Software Your Defender 530 is supplied with Bios Optimizer Collect Light software. Bios Optimizer Collect Light captures flow data from your Defender directly to a Microsoft Excel pre-configured spreadsheet. You can upgrade to Bios Optimizer Collect for more features. -
Page 13: Annual Maintenance And Calibration
4.0 Annual Maintenance and Calibration Assuring top performance and accuracy Your Defender 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 Defender’s measurement accuracy or general performance. For these reasons, Bios highly recommends having your Defender annually verified by an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory, such as Bios, to ensure its measurement integrity. For the ultimate in Defender maintenance and to take advantage of any available firmware and mechanical upgrades, Bios offers an annual non-mandatory Recertification program. This is a service package that provides complete product refurbishment, testing and available upgrades; calibration and NIST-traceable calibration certificates. Recertification includes a 90-day service warranty should any related labor or parts replacements prove faulty. Turnaround time is generally two weeks from time of receipt. Expedited 48-hour turnaround is available. -
Page 14: Shipping
When shipping your Defender • U se adequate packing material. Whenever possible, use the original packing that came with your Defender. Or use a Bios Pelican carrying case, which provides a hard case shell for protection of your valuable equipment. If you do not already have a Bios Pelican case, visit us at www.biosint.com for more information on obtaining one • U se a major freight carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS) that supplies tracking numbers... -
Page 15: Storage
6.0 Storage Protecting your Defender when not in use If you need to store your Defender for an extended period, please follow these guidelines: 1. Always store it in a clean, dry place. 2. I f possible, leave it attached to its AC power adapter/charger while in storage. 3. I f your Defender cannot be attached to its AC power adapter/charger while in storage, please do the following: –... -
Page 16: Defender 530 Specifications
7.0 Defender 530 Series Specifications Technical data about your Defender Models: 530L, from 5-500 scc/min 530M, from 50-5,000 scc/min 530H, from 300-30,000 scc/min Measurements: Standardized Accuracy: ±1.2% of reading Volumetric Accuracy: ±1% of reading Time per Measurement: 1-15 seconds (approximate) Type: Single, Continuous or Burst Volumetric Flow Units: cc/min, mL/min, L/min, cf/min Standardized Flow Units: scc/min, smL/min, sL/min, scf/min Pressure Units: mmHg, PSI, kPa Temperature Units: °C, °F... -
Page 17: Factory Default Settings
8.0 Factory Default Settings The Defender is set with the following Default settings from the factory: • Reading Type – Vol • Number in Average – 10 • Time Between – 0 • Flow Units – cm/min • Pressure Units – mmHg • Temperature Units – C • Standardizing Temp –... -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
9.0 Limited Warranty The Bios Defender 500 Series is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materials 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 Defender 500 Series’ battery is warranted for six months from the original purchase date. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
10.0 Troubleshooting Guide Bios is ready to help you with any operational issue you may encounter with your Defender. However, 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. - Page 20 Defender) • B right light shining into the unit resulting in an overload of the internal optical sensors (try to operate the unit in a shaded location) • M oisture or dirt inside the cell (return the Defender to Bios for service) What is dead volume ? Dead volume is the gas volume between a flow generator and the instrument taking the measurement. Since gas is compressible, this gas can act as a spring between the flow source and the measurement instrument.
- Page 21 Driving a Higher Standard in Flow Measurement Bios International Corporation 10 Park Place Butler, NJ, USA 07405 Phone: 973.492.8400 Toll Free: 800.663.4977 Fax: 973.492.8270 Email: sales@biosint.com web: www.biosint.com © 2009 Bios International Corporation MK01-135 REV A...
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