Pyxis SP-380P User Manual

Pyxis SP-380P User Manual

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  • Page 2 Handheld Fluorometer User Manual October 20, 2020 Rev. 2.00 Pyxis Lab, Inc. 1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5 Lafayette, CO 80026 USA www.pyxis-lab.com © 2017 Pyxis Lab, Inc. Pyxis Lab Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11.1 Maintenance Best Practices and Quick Tips ......11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-380P ......
  • 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).
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Pyxis SP-380P is a uniquely designed handheld multimeter that measures both PTSA and Fluorescent Polymer, simultaneously. It is a cuvette-less device. Less than 5 mL water sample is needed to fill the sample cell for proper measurement.
  • Page 6: Unpacking Instrument

    The SP-380P battery compartment, shown in Figure 1, is on the back side of the instrument. Batteries are held in place by a cover secured with two Phillips-head screws.
  • Page 7: Instrument Overview

    4. Replace the battery compartment cover and ensure that the sealing O-ring is lying flat on the battery holder. 5. Fasten the two screws. NOTE Failure to properly seat the O-ring may result in water damage to the SP-380P. 5 Instrument Overview Figure 2. SP-380P User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 8: Control Keys

    To turn off the SP-380P: Press and hold for about three seconds. Release when the LCD display turns off. The SP-380P turns itself off after 60 seconds without user interaction detected. This is done to conserve battery life. NOTE This auto-time off setting may be customized by the user as desired through the uPyxis®...
  • Page 9: Calibration

    DI water for the zero step as soon as it is available. 2. Power on the SP-380P by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-380P to stabilize. 3. The unit is actively reading and displaying both Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA. The values will be very low if DI water is used;...
  • Page 10: Ptsa Calibration (Two-Point With Zero)

    DI water for the zero step as soon as it is available. 2. Power on the SP-380P by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-380P to stabilize. 3. The unit is actively reading and displaying both Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA. The values will be very low if DI water is used;...
  • Page 11: Device Information And Diagnosis

    The SP-380P is designed to provide reliable and accurate measurement on HST. Heavy fouling will pre- vent 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 12: Bluetooth Connection To Devices

    8.2 Bluetooth Connection to Devices The SP-380P uses a built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connection (BTLE) to connect wirelessly to a smart phone via the uPyxis® Mobile App or to a computer via the included Bluetooth Adapter (P/N: MA-NEB) and the uPyxis®...
  • Page 13 ) to abandon the factory reset entirely. 7. After a successful factory reset, the message “Factory reset done.” will appear on the display. 8. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode. Figure 14. Figure 15. SP-380P User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 14: Use With Upyxis® Mobile App

    Mobile App. Ensure that the SP-380P is discoverable by following the steps in the Bluetooth Connection to Devices section. Once the app is open, the app will start to search for the SP-380P. When the uPyxis® Mobile App connects to the SP-380P, then press on the SP-380P.
  • Page 15: Setting Screen

    The firmware update process takes some time and will require the SP-380P to stay within range (approximately 10 ft without obstructions) for the entire duration of the update. Once the update is complete, the SP-380P will reboot which will disconnect the SP-380P from the uPyxis® Mobile App. SP-380P User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 16: Use With Upyxis® Desktop App

    Desktop application. Double click the uPyxis.Setup.exe file to install. Figure 20. Click Install to start the installation process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the USB driver and uPyxis installation. SP-380P User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Upyxis® Desktop App

    The firmware update process takes some time and will require the SP-380P to stay within range (approximately 10 ft without obstructions) for the entire duration of the update. Once the update is complete, the SP-380P will reboot which will disconnect the SP-380P from the uPyxis® Mobile App. SP-380P User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 18: Datalog Screen

    Figure 22. 10.4 Datalog Screen From the Datalog screen, the user can view, delete, and export the internal log files of the SP-380P by clicking Read Datalog List and selecting the desired datalog (these are separated by month). The SP-380P...
  • Page 19: Setting Screen

    11 Device Maintenance and Precaution 11.1 Maintenance Best Practices and Quick Tips For greatly increased working life and ease of use of the SP-380P follow the list of maintenance best practices and quick tips below: • Rinse the sample cell at least three times with the desired solution before turning on.
  • Page 20: Storage

    Figure 25. Handheld Device Cleaning Solution Kit To clean the SP-380P pour cleaning solution into the sample cell for 10 minutes. Rinse the sample cell with distilled water and use the Cleanliness Check (see the Sample Cell Cleanliness Check section) to confirm that the SP-380P is clean.

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