CASELLA CEL TUFF Series Operator's Manual

CASELLA CEL TUFF Series Operator's Manual

Personal air sampling pumps & 'insight' pump management software

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PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING PUMPS
& 'INSIGHT' PUMP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
(I.S. and Non I.S. Versions)
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HB3343-05
PRINTED IN ENGLAND

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  • Page 1 TUFF ™ PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING PUMPS & ‘INSIGHT’ PUMP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (I.S. and Non I.S. Versions) Go to Contact Details OPERATOR’S MANUAL HB3343-05 PRINTED IN ENGLAND...
  • Page 2 CONTACT DETAILS CASELLA CEL Regent House, Wolseley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JY, U.K. Phone: +44 (0) 1234 844 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1234 841 490 E-mail: info@casellamaesurement.com Web: www.casellameasurement.com To find your local distributor please visit www.casellameasurement.com Go to Index...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WARNINGS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS INSTRUMENT. SECTION TITLE PAGE Introduction Charging the Tuff Unit / Batteries Operation Symbols Operation Configuration Calibration Renew Inlet Adapter Filter Servicing Fault Finding Pump Management Software Technical Information/Certification Casella CEL Page 3 of 27...
  • Page 4 Failure to comply will render the warranty invalid. The air sampling pumps 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.
  • Page 5 IDENTIFYING THESE I.S. CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS. FOR NON-MNING I.S. OPERATION, USE ONLY CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS Prt. No: 197150B or 197151B IN CONJUCTION WITH A PUMP BODY BEARING A LABEL IDENTIFYING THESE I.S. CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS. Back to Index Casella CEL Page 5 of 27...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    “Total” and “Respirable” dust sampling techniques detailed in the U.K. Health and Safety Executive’s publication MDHS14, and in other international reference methods. The information contained in this handbook relates only to the operation of Casella CEL sampling equipment and is not intended to advise or influence your adopted sampling strategy.
  • Page 7: Charging The Tuff Unit / Batteries

    Individual battery packs can also be charged / stored in the cradle. The battery pack’s own red LED will indicate that charging is in progress. Battery Charge Mode Note: Make sure all pumps are fully charged before use. Casella CEL Page 7 of 27...
  • Page 8: Operation Symbols

    After 1 minute stoppage the pump will try restart. All error messages are displayed for 4 hours before the pump turns off. This symbol is displayed if the Run Time exceeds 2500hrs or exceeds 600 charge cycles. Back to Index Casella CEL Page 8 of 27...
  • Page 9: Operation

    D. STOPPED MODE MENU OPTIONS (Fig. 7) Use the UP/DOWN keys to step through the Menu Options. Press ENTER to access a Menu Option when it is displayed. Menu option not available in partial lock mode. Figure 7 Menu Options Casella CEL Page 9 of 27...
  • Page 10 Use the UP/DOWN keys to set run duration in hours and minutes. Press ENTER again to start the pump. The duration will be counted down and indicate time remaining. The pump will stop when the duration end time is reached. Figure 9 Run Duration Casella CEL Page 10 of 27...
  • Page 11 Press and hold ENTER. Release ENTER when counter is at zero. Note: If the counter is already at zero, the Reset option is not displayed. Figure 11 Reset Function Casella CEL Page 11 of 27...
  • Page 12 J. POWERING OFF (Fig. 13) To stop the pump at any time, press and hold press the ON/OFF Key. A “countdown” will be displayed and the pump will switch off. Figure 13 Power OFF Screens Casella CEL Page 12 of 27...
  • Page 13 5. Start the pump and adjust the flow to the required rate using the screw on the side of the low flow adaptor. 6. Perform the measurements using a fresh sorbent tube. Figure 14 Use with Low Flow Adapter Back to Index Casella CEL Page 13 of 27...
  • Page 14: Configuration

    Figure 17 Set Contrast D. TEMPERATURE (Fig. 18) Use UP/DOWN keys to select the required unit for displaying the ambient air temperature ◦ ◦ C or F) then press ENTER. Figure 18 Set Temperature Casella CEL Page 14 of 27...
  • Page 15 NO – The operating system will take you back to the MAIN MENU. YES – The system will prepare the unit for 2 point calibration. Connect the pump to the calibration equipment (Refer to Chapter ENTER - Press ENTER to continue. Casella CEL Page 15 of 27...
  • Page 16 Press ENTER to save the new setting and continue. The pump will stop and the unit will default to the MAIN MENU. Figure 26 (High Set) Adjust Screen Back to Index Casella CEL Page 16 of 27...
  • Page 17: Calibration

    B. Sampling Head C. Clamping Studs D. Flowmeter Stand E. Rotameter Tube F. Rotameter Float (Read Flow Rate from Top of Float) G. Hose (Nominal Diameter 5mm) H. TUFF Pump Figure 28 Calibration with Rotameter Casella CEL Page 17 of 27...
  • Page 18 G. Hose (Nominal Diameter 5mm) H. TUFF Pump Figure 29 Calibration with Digital Calibrator A. Cyclone Sampling Head B. TUFF Pump C. Hose (Nominal Diameter 5mm) D. (Typical) Digital Calibrator Figure 30 Calibration with Cyclone Head Back to Index Casella CEL Page 18 of 27...
  • Page 19: Renew Inlet Adapter Filter

    Fit a new Filter Element. Fit and hand tighten the Inlet nozzle. Figure 31 Renewing Inlet Filter Packs of 5 Inlet Adaptors: Part number: 197113A. Filters are available in packs of 10: Part number: 197114A Back to Index Casella CEL Page 19 of 27...
  • Page 20: Servicing

    Should you wish factory repair assistance, send your equipment in a package equivalent to the original packaging. Insure to full value and ship prepaid. Include a letter giving full details with your packing list and send to the Casella CEL Service Department at Bedford.
  • Page 21: Fault Finding

    Not getting Higher back pressure tables to calculate correct run time. expected run time pressure from filter Often by selecting coarser filter material will offer from pump media considerably longer run times. Back to Index Casella CEL Page 21 of 27...
  • Page 22: Pump Management Software

    Tuff Pro and Apex Pro personal air sampling pumps can now be programmed and data downloaded for management purposes via the new Casella Insight™ Data Management Software. Please refer to separate product datasheet and handbook or contact Casella technical support team for further details. Casella CEL Page 22 of 27...
  • Page 23: Technical Information/Certification

    Infrared transducer (via RS232-infrared computer link) Recorded Values Start & stop times, flow rate, average sample temperature, volume sampled and errors. Dimensions Approximately 133 x 87 x 47mm Weight (including battery) Approximately 475 g Casella CEL Page 23 of 27...
  • Page 24 2 PUMP PERFORMANCE Tuff Variants Flow rate Back pressure Current NiMH 2.7Ah NiMH1.7Ah (L/min) (cm H2O) (mA) 1 L/min 1.5 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 3 L/min 3.5 L/min 4 L/min Casella CEL Page 24 of 27...
  • Page 25 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 Back pressure (cm H2O) Note: All values are calculated. Run times may vary according to local temperature, atmospheric conditions and battery life and status. Casella CEL Page 25 of 27...
  • Page 26 IN CONJUCTION WITH A PUMP BODY BEARING A LABEL IDENTIFYING THESE I.S. CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS. FOR I.S. OPERATION, USE ONLY CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS (i.e. Prt. No’s: 197150B and 197151B) IN CONJUCTION WITH A PUMP BODY BEARING A LABEL IDENTIFYING THESE I.S. CERTIFIED BATTERY PACKS. Back to Index Casella CEL Page 26 of 27...
  • Page 27 DISCLAIMER Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have read this manual thoroughly, or have been instructed by a Casella CEL engineer. At the time of writing, this manual was completely up-to-date. However, due to continual improvements, the final operating procedures may differ slightly from the operating procedures given in this manual.

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