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- Page 1 USER MANUAL USER MANUAL CORIOLIS COMPACT Document reference: CORC-083-DU001-EN Coriolis© is a registered trade mark of Bertin Technologies. © 2021 Bertin Technologies. All rights reserved Original instructions WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR...
- Page 2 In the absence of legislation to the contrary, neither Bertin Technologies nor its subsidiaries shall be held liable, either in contract or in tort, in terms of warranty or any provision, for any damage arising in particular but not exclusively during the use of this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction ......................4 Safety instructions and recommendations ........... 4 Technical assistance ..................7 Warranty ......................7 Equipment description ..................7 Operating principle ..................10 Specifications ....................10 CE marking ......................11 Transport/Storage ....................12 Transport ......................12 Storage ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
The technical specifications of this product and all information in this manual are subject to change without prior warning. Safety instructions and recommendations This manual must be read carefully by any user before using the Coriolis Compact air sampler. Operating this unit without following the instructions provided in this manual may impact the protection provided by this unit. - Page 5 USER MANUAL Bertin Technologies shall not be held liable for any damage or injury that may arise from the use of this device in any manner other than that indicated in the present document. Manufacturer address ERTIN ECHNOLOGIES Parc d’activités du Pas du Lac 10 bis, avenue Ampère - BP 284...
- Page 6 USER MANUAL If you notice any damage to the unit or battery, do not recharge it. Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer. Never leave the unit in a location where the temperature could exceed 60°C. 1.1.1 Risk of electric shock In order to avoid any risk of electric shock, the equipment’s power supply must be connected to an installation that complies with the standards in force.
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Page 7: Technical Assistance
Should a problem occur for which the solution is not listed in this manual, please contact the manufacturer or your local distributor. Warranty BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES guarantees that the equipment is fault-free at the time of shipping. This warranty is limited to a one-year (1 year) period and does not cover the batteries. - Page 8 Figure 1: Coriolis Compact carry case Carry case: includes a specific foam inlay for holding the unit’s various components. Charger: for charging the device’s battery. Coriolis Compact: detailed view in Figure 2 Cones, caps and air intakes: supplied in packs of 10 single-use units WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR...
- Page 9 USER MANUAL Figure 2: Coriolis Compact description Control panel: for powering the unit On/Off, operating controls and menu navigation Play/Pause button: for switching on the unit, starting a collection cycle, pausing a collection cycle and confirming selections when navigating the...
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Page 10: Operating Principle
During the collection process, airborne particulate matter in the ambient air is aspirated into the collection cone via cyclonic action and pulled towards its walls. Figure 3: Coriolis Compact operating principle Stages 1. A sterile cone is placed onto the unit and locked into position 2. -
Page 11: Ce Marking
50 L/min Mean flow rate Figure 4: Summary table of Coriolis Compact main specifications The battery charger is specifically for the unit. Do not use any other charger. The batteries are of the Li-Ion type in compliance with subsection 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. -
Page 12: Transport/Storage
(<100 Wh), so they are not classed as dangerous goods. When in its carry case, the Coriolis Compact unit may be transported by road without any specific restriction and by air either in the cabin or in the baggage hold of a passenger aircraft. -
Page 13: Instructions For Use When Performing Acollection
USER MANUAL 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WHEN PERFORMING A COLLECTION Installing the single-use assembly 1- Ensure that the lock is 2- Insert the top of the 3- Lock the securing in the open position on cone into the collar by turning softly it the quick connect collar designated location to the right (not more... - Page 14 USER MANUAL Handle the securing collar with precaution, you don’t need to force the system. Check that the quick connect collar is indeed in the locked position and that the cone is located and secured correctly. If it is not, unscrew the securing collar through one quarter of a turn to set it to the correct position (the “open padlock”...
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Page 15: Starting Up The Air Sampler
USER MANUAL Starting up the air sampler Figure 1: Interface Display screen: displays the menu, collection selections and unit settings Play/Pause button: for switching on the unit, starting a collection cycle, pausing a collection cycle and confirming selections when navigating the menu. -
Page 16: Self-Testing
USER MANUAL Self-testing The system performs self-testing during start-up. If the self-test reveals no faults, the message “Autotest OK” will be displayed for 1 second, after which the main menu will appear. If the self-test fails, the message “Autotests KO” followed by an error code will be displayed until the operator confirms this. - Page 17 USER MANUAL The codes are as follows: Code Name Meaning Action Restart the unit. If the 0x0002 LOGICIEL Software error. fault persists, return to manufacturer Insufficient battery voltage. unit saves Charge the battery. current settings then powers down. After 0x0004 BATLOW If the fault persists, return charging and restarting...
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Page 18: Battery And Mains Power Supply
USER MANUAL Battery and mains power supply The Coriolis Compact unit may be battery-operated or run on a main power supply. Battery charge: indicates the battery charge level 3 bars = battery charge > 75% 2 bars = battery charge > 50% 1 bar = battery charge >... - Page 19 USER MANUAL Figure 2: Charging Jack socket: For charging the Coriolis Compact Charger: Coriolis Compact charger WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR...
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Page 20: Starting/Stopping Collection
USER MANUAL Starting/stopping collection Once the device has been started up and the single-use assembly installed correctly, use the arrows to navigate the main menu and select collection mode, then confirm with the “PLAY” button. The “RESET” button returns you to the previous menu. Pressing and holding the down arrow locks or unlocks the keypad, to prevent unintentional operations during the collection (unintentionally stopping the collection process, etc.). - Page 21 USER MANUAL 4.5.1 Immediate collection In immediate collection mode, you may set the collection to start without programming and to stop upon user request. 1- Press the “Play” button 2- The start-up menu is 3- Press the “Play” to select Immediate displayed button to start the collection...
- Page 22 USER MANUAL 1- Navigate through the 2- Select the first pre- 3- Define the settings menu and press the programmed setting by using the “Play” button Play button to select pressing the “Play” to confirm and the Simple collection button arrows to select the correct values (duration, delay...
- Page 23 USER MANUAL Otherwise, you can stop the current collection cycle by pressing the “Back” button WARNING - IMPORTANT Stopping the collection before the given instruction 4.5.3 Advanced collection In Advanced collection mode, you may set a collection to start after a delay interval T1, stop after a programmed period T2 and then restart after a timed delay T3, performed over N cycles (T1+T2).
- Page 24 USER MANUAL 4- Use the arrows to 5- The collection starts 6- Press the “Play” button return to the “Start after the defined delay again to return to the collection” option then interval and stops start menu press the “Play” button automatically at the to start the collection end of the programmed...
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Page 25: Suspending The Collected Sample In A Solution
USER MANUAL Suspending the collected sample in a solution The suspension protocol detailed below is provided for information purposes. Optimisation may be required depending on the samples being collected and the applicable recommendations within your laboratory. The following protocol has been drawn up with the aim of limiting the risk of contamination of samples by the user and vice-versa. - Page 26 USER MANUAL 4- Release the cone from 5- Wipe the walls of 6- Agitate the sample the collection head by the collection cone by hand by inverting it unscrewing the latter and using a swab (not (or using a vortex if add between 0.5 ml and 4 provided).
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Page 27: Settings
USER MANUAL 5 SETTINGS The various unit configurations can be accessed in settings mode. Date and time: Use the arrows to set the date and time Language: Use the arrows to set the language (French/English) Standby mode: Use the arrows to activate the unit’s Standby mode WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR... -
Page 28: Cleaning And Decontamination
DISCONNECT the charger before cleaning DO NOT USE abrasive sponges DO NOT USE lye or acetone Cleaning The Coriolis Compact unit must be cleaned after every sampling, following the procedure below: Disconnect the charger Place the cap on the power supply jack socket ... -
Page 29: Decontamination
The decontamination procedure detailed below is that implemented by Bertin during testing. It is recommended that you adapt the decontamination procedure according to the risk of infection. Spray the external parts of the Coriolis Compact with 12° chlorometric bleach Leave to incubate for 30 minutes ... -
Page 30: Maintenance And Servicing
BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES recommends performing manufacturer flow testing of the unit at least once per year. 8 DISPOSAL In order to comply with legislation, Bertin Technologies contributes to the ECOSYSTEM environmental organisation’s recycling programme, which recovers, free of charge, items such as end-of-life electrical lighting equipment, testing and monitoring equipment and medical equipment sold in France (for further information, visit www.ecosystem.eco) -
Page 31: Appendix 1: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
USER MANUAL 9 APPENDIX 1: EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR... - Page 32 USER MANUAL WWW.BERTIN-INSTRUMENTS.FR...
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