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Casella APEX Series User Handbook Manual

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PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING PUMPS
The copyright in this document which contains proprietary information is vested in CASELLA CEL LIMITED. The
contents of this document must not be used for purposes other than that for which it has been supplied or
reproduced or disclosed wholly or in part without the prior written permission of
APEX SERIES
& PUMP MANAGER SOFTWARE
(I.S. and Non I.S. Versions)
User Handbook
HB 3294-08
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CASELLA CEL
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  • Page 1 HB 3294-08 COPYRIGHT The copyright in this document which contains proprietary information is vested in CASELLA CEL LIMITED. The contents of this document must not be used for purposes other than that for which it has been supplied or reproduced or disclosed wholly or in part without the prior written permission of...
  • Page 2 They contain no user serviceable parts and if a fault is suspected the instrument must be returned immediately to Casella CEL or to a Casella CEL Approved Agency for repair. The warranty DOES NOT extend to cleaning or general servicing of the instrument.
  • Page 3 Die Sammelpumpen wurden fuer den Batteriebetrieb entwickelt. VERMEIDEN SIE es die Instrumente laengere Zeit über einen Netzanschluss zu betrieben. Geraete nicht oeffnen! Senden sie bei einer Stoerung das Instrument an Casella oder einen der autorisierten Casella Handler zurueck. Die Garantie erstreckt sich nicht aufReinigung und allgemeine Wartungsarbeiten.
  • Page 4 Si l’utilisateur suspecte un défaut, l’instrument doit être retourné immédiatement à Casella CEL ou à une agence approuvée par Casella pour la réparation. La garantie ne concerne que les pièces détachées hors maintenance des appareils.
  • Page 5 Versión con seguridad intrínseca: No intente descargar datos vía el puerto IR en área peligrosa. Utilice solamente baterías con seguridad intrínseca de Casella. Número de Referencia: 182013C (estándar universal 4,8 V, 1,7 Ah niquel-meta-hidruro). Se carga in situ. Las baterías para las versiones sin seguridad intrínseca no se pueden utilizar con las versiones con seguridad intrínseca.
  • Page 6 Apex e Apex Pro non contengono parti sostituibili dall’utente e se un difetto è ritenuto sospetto lo strumento deve essere restituito immediatamente a Casella CEL o ad un distributore autorizzato Casella CEL per la riparazione. La garanzia non puo’ essere estesa alle operazioni di pulizia o all’assistenza generale dello strumento.
  • Page 7 utilizzati per la sua costruzione: Policarbonato ad impatto elevato PC- ABS/ trasparente Nel caso probabile in cui l’apparecchiatura possa venire a contatto con sostanze aggressive (ad esempio: solventi che possono danneggiare i materiali polimerici), è responsabilità dell’utilizzatore prendere adeguate precauzioni (ad esempio: controlli regolari effettuati come parte integrante delle ispezioni di routine o l’accertarsi, attraverso la scheda tecnica del materiale, della sua resistenza a specifici agenti chimici), che la proteggano da eventuali danni, in...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Control Keys Display Symbols 11 Indicators & Display Messages PREPARATION FOR USE Charging the Battery Switching the Instrument On / Off 13 2.2.1 Hold Mode 2.2.2 Manual Reset (Clear Current Sample) Perform Single Point Calibration (Set Flow) 2.4. Configuration Mode MANUAL OPERATION 16 Run Mode...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    For many years, the name Casella has been associated with the design and manufacture of personal air sampling pumps for the occupational health and hygiene market. The Apex series of pumps is an improved replacement for models in the highly successful Vortex range.

  • Page 10: Control Keys

    Apex Pro I.S. (Intrinsically Safe version of the Apex Pro). Please consult Casella CEL for information about upgrading a standard model to an Apex Pro or an Apex I.S. to an Apex Pro I.S. The instrumentation is available as individual pumps or as complete kits with the appropriate accessories to suit particular applications and is supported by our training and service facility at Bedford.

  • Page 11: Display Symbols

    Display Symbols Halt - shows when pump is in Hold Mode , or blinks when halt option available. Run - shows when pump motor is running. Flow - indicates real flow monitoring is in progress. Together indicates that the pump is paused but will start again automatically, for example during TWA (time weighted average) or user prepared programs.
  • Page 12 I.S. use listed in Section 8.3. For compliance for battery reasons, these chargers accurately control current pack lead. Casella CEL during charging, so take a slightly longer time to charge 3-way for non-I.S. Ni-MH Battery Pack 5-way for I.S.

  • Page 13: Switching The Instrument On / Off

    The following additional instructions must be read when using Apex Lite Pump versions. WARNINGS ! Apex Lite Versions are not intrinsically safe and must not be used in Hazardous Zoned areas. Batteries and charging: Apex Lite versions operate from 4 x AA dry cell batteries, so no charger is required.

  • Page 14: Manual Reset (Clear Current Sample)

    TEMP Current internal air temperature. 2.2.2 Manual Reset (Clear Current Sample) To clear any accumulated sample duration and volume, the instrument must be in Hold Mode. Press sufficient times to make blink on the display. Press and hold A CLR message and countdown will be displayed. Hold the key down until the countdown is complete and CLR disappears.

  • Page 15: Configuration Mode

    Figure 8: Calibration with cyclone head Connecting tube (5 mm nominal internal dia.) Flow Dry Cal Flowmeter TEMP 19. 4 8 2. 5 Cyclone ® Dry Cal Flow Sampling Head P rimar y Flow Mete r Apex Pump Outlet 02041 In Hold Mode, press several times until FLOW SEt blinks on the display.

  • Page 16: Manual Operation

    Spanish, Danish. TEMP Sets the temperature display units asCentigrade or Fahrenheit. Sets the volume display mode to Auto or m Auto displays volumes below 1000 litres in litres and above this as m always displays volumes in m BUZZEr Sets an audible alarm to: No alarm, Any error sounds the alarm, Any error or key press sounds...

  • Page 17: Bag Mode

    the buzzer will sound. When the problem lasts for three or more seconds, the pump motor will switch itself OFF and remain OFF with the instrument still ON and displayed. Normal operation cannot be resumed until the flow restriction has been removed. When the restriction is removed, the pump may start again automatically;...

  • Page 18: Locking The Keypad

    must be sampled for a long period. The duration of the run can be set from the instrument keypad. On Apex Pro, the duration can also be set via Pump Manager software. Switch Program Mode ON and accept it as described in Section 2.4. The instrument reverts to Hold Mode.
  • Page 19 For example, when 10 litres must be sampled over an 8-hour work shift, the pump flow can be set to run at a flow rate of: = 0.021 litres / min = 21 millilitres / min 8 x 60 For the whole shift, which is a very low flow. Figure 10: TWA ON/OFF cycle 1 min 1 min...

  • Page 20: User Program Modes

    Press to accept the selected run time. EXP is displayed, and the exposure time blinks to show it can be changed. to select an exposure time. Press to accept an exposure time and start sampling. In addition to the usual symbols, the display shows PROG.

  • Page 21: Pump Manager Software

    PUMP MANAGER SOFTWARE Pump Manager Introduction Casella CEL Pump Manager application software is designed to be used with the Casella Apex Pro and Apex Pro I.S. range of personal air sampling pumps and offers a convenient way to store, manage and present sample data.

  • Page 22: Establishing Infrared (Ir) Communication

    English, French, German, Spanish, Italian. Spanish, Italian. Spanish, Italian. Spanish, Italian. Wait for the Casella welcome screen to be displayed, then follow the on-screen instructions. Once installation is complete, you will find the Pump Manager icon on your Windows desktop. To un-install: Click the Start button on the task bar.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Software And Adding A Pump

    With the ‘Use USB interface’ option ticked, Pump Manager will automatically detect the presence of a Casella IR Interface and use it to communicate with the pump. Leave this option un-ticked if you are using an earlier (RS-232 based) IR interface (CMC39) and select the required COM port from the drop-down list.
  • Page 24 programs available to the Apex Pro to be edited and sent to the pump as described in Section 6.5. Select the Communications option, then choose the port to be used from the Communications Port dialog, normally COM1 or COM2. Select the File menu and see the following options. This option allows pump and person details to be added to the Directory field in the top level window.
  • Page 25 On the File menu, select New followed by Pump to add a new pump, (or right click on the name of an existing pump) to display its details. (A New Pump dialog is displayed automatically whenever the soft-ware detects an unknown pump within range of the IR Transducer.) The New Pump dialog has the following options.

  • Page 26: Downloading Data

    Add a person’s Name, ID (for example a payroll number), Job Title, Department and Notes as required. Select the View menu and see the following options. Toolbar Standard dialog. Status Bar Standard dialog. Units Offers options to: Display temperature in C or Display volume in ml, Ltrs or m Choose temperature and volume units to suit the task.
  • Page 27 Once all data has been downloaded, the software clears the data from the pump memory. When any Apex pump is actively sampling or running a program, they MUST BE KEPT AWAY from the IR Transducer. This prevents the Transducer from trying to empty the pump of any saved data and interrupting the current data sample.

  • Page 28: Inspecting Data, Adding Supplementary Information And Printing A Report

    The operator should add the remaining pump properties as soon as possible. (An Apex Standard model will be shown as a pump with no data.) If People have been defined, the option will be offered to select the person who has been using the pump, or to select No pump user. The downloaded data is stored in the application database where it is identified by pump, and when defined, also by person.
  • Page 29 Process Page adds details of the process and substances involved to the sample folder. Process notes Field for adding detailed information about the process, Substances Field for adding detailed information about the substances involved. Sample data Page contains data downloaded from the pump. Starting time Downloaded data, Starting date...
  • Page 30 Figure 12: Report page layout Analysis Page adds analysis information to the sample folder. Sample number A sample identity can be added, Sample data Sample analysis information can be added. Analytes Page adds details of up to 9 analytes to the sample folder. Analyte1 Etc.

  • Page 31: Creating And Loading Pump Programs

    Date The date of the sample or of the report can be entered, Audited by The data / report checker can be identified, Date The date of checking can be entered. Enter information into these dialogs as relevant to the particular sample folder or report. When all required additional information has been added to the sample folder, highlight the sample folder, then right click.
  • Page 32 As shown on the fold out sheet at the back of this book, each program has its own individual Properties dialog for information specific to the program. To set Duration, go to step 6,For TWA, go to step 8,For Prog 1 and Prog 2, go to step 10. Display the Duration Properties dialog which has the following options.

  • Page 33: Error Messages

    Specify Start and End dates and times on the Program Times dialog. Enable the selected Time (Ö) so it will be used by the program. Select and enable further start and end times, then click OK to confirm the selection. To send the complete package of four programs to the Apex Pro, place the unit in range of the infrared transducer, and click the Send to Pump button.

  • Page 34: Pump Performance

    with safety time out. Standby trickle charge mode to keep pump ready for use. Typical charge time ( N/A for Apex Lite). 3 hours for full charge 4.5 hours for full charge External PSU (for drop-in charger) Output 12 VDC, 0.8 A, Universal input voltage Memory protection time with main battery pack removed Approximately 20 minutes Approximately...

  • Page 35: Certification

    I.S. Certification...

  • Page 36: Ec Declarations Of Conformity

    EC Declarations of Conformity...

  • Page 38: Servicing

    SERVICING All servicing on I.S. versions MUST be undertaken by returning the unit to the Casella CEL Service Department. Casella CEL’s in house service department offers a comprehensive range of repair and calibration services, designed to effect a fast and efficient back-up for all our products. The Service Department is operated under the scope of our BSI registration for products manufactured by us.
  • Page 39 5-way Charger (UK) 182264A 5-way Charger (UK) 182109A 5-way Charger (Euro) 182265A 5-way Charger (Euro) 182110A 5-way Charger (USA) 182266A 5-way Charger (USA) 182111A 5-way Charger (Australisia) T.B.A 5-way Charger (Australisia) Casella Instrumentation and Software is designed, manufactured and serviced by:Casella CEL.

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