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- Page 1 SP-380P Handheld Dual Fluorometer Operation Manual August. 24, 2020 Rev. A Pyxis Lab, Inc. 1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5 Lafayette, CO 80026 USA www.pyxis-lab.com © 2020 Pyxis Lab, Inc. Pyxis Lab Proprietary and Confidential...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Description ......................1 Specification ......................1 Pyxis SP-380P Major Features .................. 2 Unpacking the Instrument ..................2 Standard Accessories ....................2 Optional Accessories ....................3 Structure Description ....................4 Start Pyxis SP-380P ......................4 Battery Installation ....................4 Description of the Control Keys ................ - Page 4 Pyxis Lab Inc. Standard Limited Warranty Pyxis Lab warrants its products for defects in materials and workmanship. Pyxis Lab will, at its option, repair or replace instrument components that prove to be defective with new or remanufactured components (i.e., equivalent to new).
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Page 5: General Description
1 General Description 1.1 Specification Item Specification 50402 Fluorescent Polymer* 0.0-20.0 ppm PTSA 0.0-300.0 ppb 410 nm (Fluorescent Polymer) Excitation Wavelength 365 nm (PTSA) 470 nm (Fluorescent Polymer) Emission Wavelength 410 nm (PTSA) Wavelength Accuracy ±1 nm ± 0.1 ppm (3 Sigma, Fluorescent Polymer) Precision ±... -
Page 6: Pyxis Sp-380P Major Features
1.2 Pyxis SP-380P Major Features The Pyxis SP-380P analyzer measures the concentration of fluorescent polymer or PTSA of a water sample. Main features include: • The SP-380P is pre-calibrated for measuring fluorescent polymer in the range of 0 to 20 ppm or PTSA in the range of 0 to 500 ppb. The fluorescent polymer or PTSA measurement is automatically compensated for sample color and turbidity interference. -
Page 7: Optional Accessories
Calibration Std – 500 mL PTSA 200 ppb PTSA-200 21031 Calibration Std – 500mL Fluorescent Polymer 10 ppm TAG-10 21054 Calibration Std – 500 mL Fluorescent Polymer 20 ppm TAG-20 21053 Calibration Std – 500 mL MA-700 50725 Pyxis Handheld Hard Carry Case... -
Page 8: Structure Description
2 Start Pyxis SP-380P 2.1 Battery Installation The SP-380P is powered by 4 AA alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) or lithium batteries. The 4 AA alkaline batteries will last sufficient for about 3000 measurements. When the battery capacity is critically low, the SP-380P will display a LOW... - Page 9 Replace the battery to resume operation of the SP-380P after the battery warning. The SP- 380P will automatically turn on in the measurement mode after new battery installation. The SP-380P battery compartment, shown in Figure 2 is on the back side of the instrument. Install battery as follows: •...
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Page 10: Description Of The Control Keys
2.2 Description of the Control Keys The SP-380P has three keys as shown in Figure 3 The left (<), right (>) and OK keys are used to launch an action indicated on the screen directly above the keys. Please note that the screen is not a touch screen. -
Page 11: Fluorescent Polymer And Ptsa Measurement
3 Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA Measurement 3.1 Measurement When powered on, the SP-380P will be in the measurement (read) mode (see Figure 3). The displayed value is the concentration of PTSA and Fluorescent Polymer measurement. The water sample can be transferred to the measurement cell using a pipette or filled directly from a faucet, sample bottle, or sample valve. - Page 12 3) A screen similar to Figure 3 will appear. The unit is actively reading and displaying the PTSA and fluorescent polymer residual in the sample. The values will be very low if DI water is used; PTSA and fluorescent polymer value should be near zero. A low non- zero value (e.g.
- Page 13 Figure 5 Rinse the sample cell out thoroughly (twice at least) with the desired PTSA standard and ensuring the measurement sample cell is nearly full. If the 100 ppb PTSA default is not the desired PTSA for calibration, press the Cycle labeled key (<) to switch between the PTSA standards 100 or 200 ppb (press repeatedly).
- Page 14 Figure 6 12) Press the Exit labeled key (OK) to return to the measurement screen. The screen will be similar to Figure 7 . Slight variance in the PTSA value is not problematic. If Exit button is pushed before the second checkmark appears, the calibration will not be completed and must be re-done.
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Page 15: Fluorescent Polymer Calibration
4.2 Fluorescent polymer Calibration The SP-380P fluorescent polymer measurement can be calibrated. To calibrate fluorescent polymer measurement requires the 10 or 20 ppm fluorescent polymer standard solution from Pyxis Lab. Fluorescent polymer Calibration (2 Point with Zero) 1) Rinse sample... - Page 16 6) Insert DI Solution, and press Zero labeled key (<) to set the zero point. 7) After a successful zero calibration a checkmark symbol will appear next to “Press Zero Button” to confirm success. The screen will also update to show the Slope steps, as in Figure 9.
- Page 17 Figure 10 12) Press the Exit labeled key (OK) to return to the measurement screen. The screen will be similar to Figure 11. Slight variance in the fluorescent polymer value is not problematic. If Exit is done before the second checkmark appears, the calibration will not be completed and must be re-done.
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Page 18: Quick Tips
4.3 Quick Tips 1) If the 100 ppb PTSA concentration (the default) is the desired calibration, then the key presses from the beginning, including the power on, are: OK, < , <, {refill with PTSA standard}, >, then after completion, Exit to return to Measurement Mode. Similarly, if 10 ppm fluorescent polymer is the desired calibration value, press the following keys from the beginning to quickly complete the calibration: OK, >, <, {refill fluorescent polymer standard},>, then after completion, Exit to return to... -
Page 19: Bluetooth Connection
Figure 12 Figure 13 6 Bluetooth Connection The Pyxis SP-380P can be connected to a smart phone/device or a computer via the built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connection (BTLE). The uPyxis© app for smartphone is available for free download to both Apple and Samsung devices per QR codes below. -
Page 20: Sp-380P Cleaning
PTSA. Heavy fouling will prevent the light from reaching the sensor, resulting in inaccurate readings. It is suggested that the SP-380P be checked for fouling and cleaned on a monthly basis. Heavily contaminated waters may require more frequent cleanings. -
Page 21: Cleaning Procedure
Put cleaning solution into the sample cell for 10-30 minutes depending on severity of foulant and gently clean with Q-Tip provided in the Pyxis Handheld Device Cleaning Kit. Rinse the measurement cell with distilled water and then do the cleanliness check as described above. -
Page 22: Regulatory Approval
8 REGULATORY APPROVAL United States The SP-380P sensor has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 23: Appendix. Cleaning Kit
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