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- Page 2 & Operations Manual Biotest Diagnostics Corporation 66 Ford Road, Denville, NJ 07834 USA Tel: 973.625.1300 ● 800.522.0090 ● Fax: 973.625.9454 www.BiotestUSA.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.1.6.1 Low Power Mode ................5 3.1.6.2 Off Mode ..................5 3.2 General Counting Procedure.................6 3.2.1 Operating the APC Plus in Pressurized Environments.......6 3.3 Using the Remote Sampling Probe and Tubing ............6 3.4 Setting Options......................6 3.4.1 Setting the Sample Time, Clock, Date, and Hold Time ......7 3.5 Viewing Stored Sample Data ................7... - Page 4 APC/APC Plus Operations Manual Version 04-11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6. Accessories ....................... 12 6.1 Purge Filter Assembly ..................12 6.2 Serial Dot Matrix Printer ..................12 6.2.1 Printer Set Up................... 12 6.2.2 Printing in Real Time ................13 6.2.3 Printing Stored Data ................. 13 6.2.4 Printing in Per Cubic Foot Mode...............
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Page 5: Laser Optics
Electrical The APC Plus and APC contain a 6-volt sealed lead acid battery. A 6-volt/200 milliamp battery charger, specifically designed for use with lead acid batteries, is provided. The battery charger has an input voltage of either 120 or 220 volts with a power dissipation of 5.5 VA. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charger reaches a floating point and the charging process terminates itself automatically. -
Page 6: Apc Plus Description
Version 04-11 APC Plus Description The APC Plus precisely measures the quantity of airborne particles with sizes above a set of four fixed particle sizes. It also simultaneously provides temperature, relative humidity, sample time and date data. The instrument is composed of four modules: the sensor, pump, battery, and electronics. -
Page 7: Particle Size
Any one channel can be displayed on the LCD at any time. When the APC Plus is turned on, press any one of these four buttons to control the particle size displayed on the LCD. The current particle range is displayed on the top center of the LCD readout. -
Page 8: Mode Button
LCD. Pressing the MODE button again will display the date in MM/DD/YY format. One more press of the MODE button will display the hold time. If the APC Plus is in the AUTO mode, and the counter has not yet been started, the display will show the current value of the hold time. -
Page 9: On/Off Button
APC/APC Plus Operations Manual Version 04-11 a consideration during portable operation, since the battery will discharge more rapidly. However, if the hold time is more than 5 seconds, the pump will start 2 seconds before the end of the hold time is reached to allow both the pump and the laser to stabilize. -
Page 10: General Counting Procedure
Remove the isokinetic probe (the 3” long by ½” diameter black tube) from the carrying case and screw it into the top receptacle on your APC Plus. Be careful not to over tighten. To begin counting, press the START/STOP button. -
Page 11: Setting The Sample Time, Clock, Date, And Hold Time
APC/APC Plus Operations Manual Version 04-11 3.4.1 Setting the Sample Time, Clock, Date, and Hold Time To change the sample time for the SNGL and AUTO collection modes, depress the MODE and START/STOP keys simultaneously. The Count Time (CT) indicator will appear in the lower right corner of the LCD while the sample hour starts blinking. -
Page 12: Particle Counts
After calling up a specific location, you can view the particle size counts by depressing the appropriate particle size buttons (0.3, 0.5, 1.0 or 5.0 for the APC Plus; 0.5 or 5.0 for the APC). You can view this information in either concentration mode by pressing the /FT button until the indicator on the LCD changes to the preferred mode (see section 3.1.4 to set the... -
Page 13: Service Information
The flow rate is not user adjustable. Battery The APC Plus is equipped with a 6 volt sealed lead acid battery, which supplies power to the vacuum pump, laser, and all of the electronics. A battery charger is supplied that is designed specifically for this battery. -
Page 14: Optional Power Supply
Gently wipe the exterior with a moistened wipe. Under no circumstances should liquids be poured into or onto the APC Plus, or should the unit be submerged in any liquid. Do not autoclave the particle counter. Any of these procedures will cause extensive damage to the unit and will require factory servicing. -
Page 15: Computer Interface
IBM compatible personal computer. To connect the APC Plus to the computer, turn off the APC Plus power. Attach the male end of the cable to the APC Plus. Attach the other end of the interface cable connector directly to an IBM compatible personal computer through any standard RS-232 serial port that is configured as COM 1 through COM 9. -
Page 16: Accessories
APC Plus. Be sure the purge filter seats firmly against the O-ring. To test the background reading of the system, turn on the APC Plus with the purge filter assembly in place. -
Page 17: Printing In Real Time
APC/APC Plus Operations Manual Version 04-11 To connect the printer to the APC Plus, first turn the APC Plus off. Connect the RS-232 cable to the counter and the serial printer. The 9-pin connector plugs into the printer adapter, and the other end plugs into the APC Plus. -
Page 18: Printing In Per Cubic Foot Mode
Bench Top Stand A custom bench top stand is available for hands-free operation. The stand provides a means of positioning and securing the APC Plus on horizontal surfaces so that operators can easily see the display. Remote Sample Probe and Tubing For your convenience, remote sample probe and tubing permit remote sampling with the APC Plus. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Note: The computer in the APC Plus is always on to keep the clock/calendar current. This draws a small amount of power from the battery. If the APC Plus is not used for long periods of time, the unit should be placed in the “off mode.”... - Page 20 Connect the battery display... charger to the APC Plus to maintain normal operation (see section 4.2). If no characters appear Unplug the unit from the battery charger for at least twelve hours.
- Page 21 APC/APC Plus Operations Manual Version 04-11 Observed Problem Possible Solutions Exit communication program and turn off the APC Plus. Turn the APC Plus back on and restart the program. If there are no communications between the computer and the Check the RS-232 interface cable connections.
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Page 22: Appendix A - Specifications
Version 04-11 APPENDIX A - Specifications Illumination Source....30 mW laser diode at approximately 670 nm Particle Size Ranges....0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 microns (APC Plus) 0.5, 5.0 microns (APC) Flow Rate........0.1 cubic foot per minute ± 10% Calibration ........NIST traceable with polystyrene spheres as per ASTM F-328 or ASTM F-649 Display ........ -
Page 23: Appendix B - Product Warranty
Version 04-11 APPENDIX B – Product Warranty Biotest (hereinafter “Seller”) warrants that the manufactured products delivered under this order will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment of the product to Buyer’s plant. -
Page 24: Appendix C - Quick Reference Guide
CONCENTRATION MODE USING THE DOWNLOAD OR APC Type DOWNLOAD /ft3 or DOWNLOAD 2/ft3 or PROGRAM IN CONCENTRATION Press the /FT button on the APC Plus MODE Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com... -
Page 25: Appendix D - European Declaration Of Conformity
Biotest Diagnostics Corporation, USA APPENDIX D – European Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive(s): ______89/336/EEC//93/68/EEC _______________ Standard(s) to which conformity is declared:_____EN61010-1:93, EN50082- 1:92 ___ Manufacturer's Name: _____________Biotest Diagnostics Corporation___________ Manufacturer's Address: ________66 Ford Road, Suite 220____________________ ________Denville, NJ 07834 USA___________________... -
Page 26: Appendix E - Year 2000 Compliance
APPENDIX E – Year 2000 Compliance APC Plus Instrument The APC Plus has an internal clock/calendar that is used to place a time and date stamp on each data sample. The year value for the date is a value in the range of 0 to 99, and as such, is not year 2000 compliant.
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