Droplet SP2 Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Setup Guide for the SP2 with APEX 2Q Nebulizer 2400 Trade Centre Avenue Longmont, CO 80503 USA DOC-0341 Revision E A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ..........................8 SP2 Set-up ........................10 Nebulizer Set-up ......................11 APEX 2Q Nebulizer used with the SP2 (Refer to APEX 2Q Manual) ........11 Mass Flow Controller Set-up ..................11 Connecting the Mass Flow Controller ................. 11 Set communication between SP2 and Flow controller ............12 Part II: Turning the System On and Off ................ - Page 3 F i g u r e s Figure 1: Diagram of Flow and Gas Connections for operation of APEX 2Q with SP2 ..5 Figure 2: Plumbing Tee connection from Nebulizer to SP2 ..........6 Figure 3: Check Critical components ................8 Figure 4: Unpacking the Nebulizer, Documentation, Power cords, and Alicat ....
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Page 4: Specifications
1.3 Physical Specifications of the APEX 2Q Nebulizer Weight: 6.8 Kg (15 lbs) 21.6 cm W x 22.6 cm H x 25.9 cm L (Actual) including inlet hardware Dimensions: and fuses. DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 5: General Information
NOTE: Contrary to the APEX-2Q Installation and Operation Guide, the APEX 2Q requires compressed air to function with the SP2 rather than Nitrogen or Argon. Therefore, you will only use compressed air connected to the Nebulizer rather than Nitrogen or Argon gas in this setup. -
Page 6: Figure 2: Plumbing Tee Connection From Nebulizer To Sp2
(1) connect the mass flow controller to the COM port on the back of the SP2-D, and (2) connect the APEX 2Q to the inlet of the SP2 using a plumbing “Tee”... -
Page 7: Introduction
The SP2, however, does require nebulization of the liquid or ice sample for analysis in the instrument. For this reason, coupling the SP2 with the high efficiency APEX 2Q nebulizer has proven to be the ultimate solution for quantifying black carbon in snow and ice (Wendl et al., 2014). -
Page 8: Part 1: Unpacking, Setup, Installation, And Power Up
The box contains all of the components, connectors, and tubing needed to run the APEX 2Q nebulizer with your SP2-D. Check for documentation as well; DMT provides this setup guide and the APEX 2Q Nebulizer comes with its own Installation and Operating Guide along with the APEX 2Q Packing list which are both included with the kit. -
Page 9: Figure 4: Unpacking The Nebulizer, Documentation, Power Cords, And Alicat
Figure 4 shows the main components of the system, including the Nebulizer, Alicat flow controller, required tubing, and Operator Manuals. Unpack carefully, and alert DMT Immediately of any damage that might have occurred during shipment. Figure 4: Unpacking the Nebulizer, Documentation, Power cords, and Alicat DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 10: Sp2 Set-Up
SP2 Set-up Ensure that you have set the SP2 up according to the SP2 Operator Manual that was shipped with the instrument. In addition, to mitigate the risk of contamination of the optical cavity of the SP2 by unfiltered air while the instrument is not running and/or in the start-up sequence of stabilization, add a zero filter to the sample inlet of the SP2 (see Figure 5). -
Page 11: Nebulizer Set-Up
Figure 6: Connecting the Mass Flow Controller 4. Depending on the model of SP2, you will connect the Alicat flow control to the SP2 with either a RS-232 connector (COM ports 1 or 2), or USB to serial adapter. (Figure 6 #4). -
Page 12: Set Communication Between Sp2 And Flow Controller
1.9 Set communication between SP2 and Flow controller Turn on power to the SP2 find the ICON for the SP2 Software and start the program. The following steps will verify that the Flow Controller is installed correctly, and it is recognized by the software. -
Page 13: Figure 9: Unplugging Power To Alicat Flow Control
7. Once the computer has the correct COM port, be sure to switch to “Disable Alicat Control”, and unplug the power (Figure 9) Figure 9: Unplugging power to Alicat flow Control DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 14: Part Ii: Turning The System On And Off
Part II: Turning the System On and Off Make sure your system is correctly set-up as described in Part 1. It is important to let the SP2 Instrument run for about 20 minutes by itself to warm up and stabilize. Never turn the laser on before the pump is active, this can damage the instrument, turn on the pump and let it run for some time before the laser is activated. -
Page 15: Figure 12: Config Tab, And Program Subtab
8. If a different file is listed, press the Load a File button (Figure 12). Navigate to the directory: C:\DMT\SP2 Support. Select the SP2 Configuration.ini and click OK. 9. Next, make sure the flow controller is set-up correctly and recognized by the SP2 software. See section 1.9 for flow controller set-up. -
Page 16: Figure 14: Enabling The Alicat, Save And Restart The Program
11. Go to Config / Flow tab and Enable the Alicat. Save Changes and Restart the program (Figure 14). 12. In the Control tab, turn ON the Sample Pump in the SP2 software (Figure 15). You should hear the pump start. Do Not turn on the Laser until you complete the following steps. -
Page 17: Figure 17: Sample Flow Stabilizing
15. The SP2 should be allowed to warm up and stabilize for about 20 minutes while sampling the filtered air (Figure 17). Figure 17: Sample Flow Stabilizing DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 18: Powering Up The Nebulizer System
2 temperatures (Spray Chamber and Peltier Cooler) to stabilize; the program will indicate when the temperatures have stabilized by turning the representative indicator boxes green (Figure 19). Figure 19: Working Nebulizer and Temperature indicators DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 19: Figure 20: Turning On The Laser From The Control Tab
2. Make sure that both the SP2 pump and laser are powered on. Once verified, click on the Control tab in the SP2 software. (Figure 20). Figure 20: Turning on the Laser from the Control tab 3. Remove the Filter from the inlet. -
Page 20: Figure 21: Verifying Particle Response
4. Go to the SP2 tab in the software and verify the particle response (Figure 21) Figure 21: Verifying Particle Response DOC-0341 Rev E © 2019 DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC... -
Page 21: Turning Off The System
5. The instrument is now ready to be connected to the nebulizer. Connect the nebulizer to the SP2 by attaching the tubing into the “Tee” (Figure 22). Figure 22: Reconnecting the Nebulizer to the SP2 6. Note that the Inline filter connected to the “Tee” connector is used to vent the flow and is not connected to any other components. -
Page 22: Figure 24: Turning Off The Nebulizer
5. Install the Zero Filter on the front of the SP2. 6. Shut down the SP2 software by selecting File > Exit. 7. Turn off the SP2 using the System Power switch on the SP2. 8. Turn off the SP2 Computer using the Computer switch on the SP2. -
Page 23: Additional Questions
Should you have any additional questions or comments, please contact us via telephone at +1 (303) 440-5576, or email at customer-contact@dropletmeasurement.com. To learn more about what is new at Droplet Measurement Technologies, please visit our website at http://www.dropletmeasurement.com. DOC-0341 Rev E... -
Page 24: Appendix A: Warranty And Contact Information
Consumable components such as tubing, filters, pump diaphragms, and Nafion humidifiers and dehumidifiers are not covered by this warranty. Service procedures and repairs are warrantied for 90 days. Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC can be contacted at the following address: Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC 2400 Trade Centre Avenue...
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