Palas PAG 1000 Operating Manual

Palas PAG 1000 Operating Manual

Aerosol generator for liquid particles

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Aerosol Generator for Liquid
Particles
PAG 1000
Operating Manual
For specialized users
5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20
V1.2

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  • Page 1 Aerosol Generator for Liquid Particles PAG 1000 Operating Manual For specialized users 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20 V1.2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents About this manual  5 Function of the manual  5 Target group for the manual  5 Validity of the manual  5 Related documents  5 Storage of documents  5 Presentation rules  5 For your safety  7 Hazards and safety instructions  7 Warnings...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Validity of the manual This manual is valid for the aerosol generator PAG 1000 effective december 2020. Related documents Operating instructions aerosol generator PAG 1000.
  • Page 6 1  About this manual [▷32] Reference to page number Example: For further information, see the section “Technical data [▷12]” 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    Repairs Do not attempt to repair any components that serve a safety function. Use only original Palas parts when replacing components. Environment Excessively low or high temperatures and excessively high relative humidity can damage the device.
  • Page 8: Regulations

    2  For your safety Layout of the warnings The warnings that precede each action are shown as follows: DANGER Type and source of the hazard Explanation of type and source of the hazard / description of consequences of failure to comply with the warning. 4 Measures to avert the hazard Meaning of the signal words DANGER...
  • Page 9 2  For your safety Make sure that the required inspections and maintenance tasks are carried out. Have the device serviced by the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. Have damage to the device repaired promptly by the manufacturer. 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 10: Product Description

    The aerosol generator PAG 1000 is intended to be used only to produce droplet aerosols consisting of DEHS or other similarly viscous oils as well as saline solutions <...
  • Page 11: Device Overview

    2 Power switch 5 Laskin nozzle 3 Power supply unit connection Functional description The PAG 1000 generates an aerosol with a particle concentration up to 4.7 x 10  particles/cm . An integrated pump generates the compressed air. A vacuum conveys the fluid to be nebulized through a Laskin nozzle. The size and concentration of the particles generated are a factor of the fluid used as well as of the pump settings.
  • Page 12: Environmental Conditions

    3  Product description Environmental conditions Environmental conditions affect the functionality of the device. Operation The following environmental conditions apply for the operation of the device: • Temperature range: 10 to 40 °C • Humidity: ≤ 85% • Air pressure: atmospheric pressure Storage/transport The following environmental conditions apply for the storage and transport of the device: •...
  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Keep the ventilation slots on the rear of the housing free. Scope of delivery Inspect the delivered equipment for damage and completeness. The scope of delivery includes: • Aerosol generator PAG 1000 • Glass bottle • Power supply unit • Outlet nozzle, POM black for saline solutions •...
  • Page 14: Overview Of Operating And Display Elements

    4  Overview of operating and display elements Overview of operating and display elements HIGH Overview of operating and display elements 1 Dial for setting the pump output 4 Setpoint display setpoint 2 Dial for setting the mode 5 Indication of battery charge or AC when plugged in to power supply 3 Actual pump output display...
  • Page 15: Operation And Settings

    5  Operation and settings Operation and settings Transporting the device NOTICE Device damage due to working fluid The device will sustain damage when penetrated by working fluid. 4 Keep the device horizontal and use it in this position Observe the following when transporting the device: Protect the device against severe impact during transportation.
  • Page 16: Turning The Device On

    These value serve as orientation when using DEHS as the working fluid at 22 °C, 50 % relative humidity and 1013 mbar ambient pressure, measured with the aerosol spectrometer Palas Promo 2000 and electrical mobility spectrometer Palas U-SMPS. Helpful tips on setting Always move towards the setpoint by starting from below it.
  • Page 17: Operating With Saline Solutions

    5  Operation and settings If you would like to decrease the particle number concentration, start by reducing the setpoint substantially. Then slowly move the setting up to the desired value. 5.5.2 Operating with saline solutions When the device is delivered, a stainless steel outlet nozzle is installed. This nozzle is suitable for DEHS and similar viscous oils.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance tasks Maintenance tasks are carried out by the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer to schedule a date. Then send the device to the manufacturer. Address: Palas GmbH Greschbachstrasse 3 b D-76229 Karlsruhe Germany 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 19: Packaging And Transportation

    7  Packaging and transportation Packaging and transportation Preparing the device If you wish to pack, transport, or ship the device, it must first be decommissioned. 4 Empty the device of working fluid and dry the device. Packaging and transportation Package the device securely to exclude damage during transportation. Original packaging For the purpose of shipping, use the original packaging including the protective inner packaging or the original transport case (if applicable).
  • Page 20: Disposal

    8  Disposal Disposal The device, accessories, and transport packaging are largely made of recyclable raw materials. Transport packaging You can dispose of the transport packaging at collection points. 4 Observe the applicable national regulations. Device and accessories The device and accessories must not be disposed of in household waste. Ensure that the used device and any accessories are properly disposed of.
  • Page 21: Spare Parts

    9  Spare parts Spare parts Art. no. Designation 1619 Glass bottle 100 ml 3639 Power supply unit PAG 1000 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity

    10  Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity 5249-en-us_V1.2_11/20...
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    11  Technical specifications Technical specifications Aerosol generation Droplets with the aid of the Laskin nozzle Volume flow rate 0.9 – 4.6 l/min Mass flow (articles) < 0.9 g/h Working fluid DEHS or similarly viscous oils, saline solutions < 5 % Maximum filling quantity 80 ml Aerosol outlet connection Ø...
  • Page 24 Palas GmbH Greschbachstraße 3 b 76229 Karlsruhe Germany Tel.: +49 721 96213-0 Fax: +49 721 96213-33 www.palas.de mail(at)palas.de...

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