Page 1
® BreathSpec Quickstart Manual G.A.S. Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH...
Page 2
® BreathSpec is a registered trademark. Any infringement may be subject to legal actions. The BreathSpec® does not have a medical approval. CE-Marking according to: International Standard EN ISO 17050-1:2004 Directive 2014/35/EU (Low voltage directive); Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility);...
Information about the Manual ................ 5 Explanation of Symbols ................. 5 Notation for dialogs, elements and references ..........6 Scope of Supply BreathSpec® with Circular Gas Flow Unit (Version 4G1) ... 7 Scope of Supply Special edition BreathSpec with Airsense µTD Unit (Version 4G2) 12 Liability and Guarantee ................
Page 4
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Installation BreathSpec® Device (Version 4G2) with Airsense µTD ....42 Installation Requirements ................42 Installing the device ..................43 Prepare the device for operation ..............49 System Operation ....................53 Measurement Reqiurements ............... 53 Measurement Program ................53 Workflow: Breath Sampling via Handheld Breath Sampler ......
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 1 General Information 1.1 Information about the Manual INFORMATION! This Quickstart User Manual is an excerpt of the most important information for installation and initial setup from the User Manual. It is an addition to the User Manual and does not replace the User Manual.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual DANGER This symbol marks references, which can lead to health impairments, injuries, lasting body damages or to death due to electric current. DANGER This Symbol marks paragraphs, which describe potential dangers and damage due to exposure to radioactive radiation.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 1.4 Scope of Supply BreathSpec® with Circular Gas Flow Unit (Version 4G1) Assure that you have received the full scope of supply. If there is any part missing, please contact the GAS-hotline immediately. Standard Scope of Supply BreathSpec®...
Page 8
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Mouthpiece Handheld with heatable Transferline BreathSpec® Gas tube Kit (installed) • Driftgas/Carriergas Adapter (1 piece) • 0,6 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok-Connector (2 pieces) CGFU Connection cable (installed) (1 piece) LAN Cable (1 piece)
Page 10
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual BreathSpec® Blind plug Set (5 pieces) (Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap installed on device connectors) Torx Tool Kit • Torx Srewdriver 8 mm (1 piece) • Torx Srewdriver 10 mm (1 piece) • Torx Srewdriver 30 mm (1 piece)
Page 11
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Transport box (1 piece) Transport palett (60 x 80 cm) Optional Scope of Supply (only available if ordered) Laptop Computer (different design) including software for control and evaluation CGFU-Filter Set (2 x Moisture-Trap, 1 x Hydrocarbon-Trap)
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 1.5 Scope of Supply Special edition BreathSpec with Airsense µTD Unit (Version 4G2) Assure that you have received the full scope of supply. If there is any part missing, please contact the GAS-hotline immediately. Standard Scope of Supply BreathSpec®...
Page 13
• 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok-Connector (4 pieces) Molecular sieve trap (200 ml) (1 piece) LAN Cable (1 piece) BreathSpec® Blind plug Set (7 pieces) (Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap installed on device connectors) 13/67...
Page 14
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Torx Tool Kit • Torx Srewdriver 8 mm (1 piece) • Torx Srewdriver 10 mm (1 piece) Document Map with Documents and Device User Manuals USB-Stick Box with Software und Documents (1 piece) Transport box (1 piece)
Page 15
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Transport palett (60 x 80 cm) Optional Scope of Supply (only available if ordered) Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories Nitrogen Generator with accessories (example picture) Laptop Computer (different design) including software for control and evaluation...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 1.7 Copyright The manual is confidential. It is beyond doubt exclusively made and also meant for the personnel directly dealing with the equipment. All data, texts, designs, pictures and other representations within this manual are protected in the sense of the copyright law and are subject to further commercial patent rights.
The device and its equipment are not certified for the employment in areas with explosive gas air mixtures. All claims or requirements of any kind against the manufacturer and/or its authorized persons that arise due to damages from a not intended use of the device will be rejected.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual ethical compliance. The breath analysis data might imply private information covered by data privacy protection that has to be obeyed. 2.3 Requirements of Personnel Only authorized and trained technical personnel may work with the instruments. The...
DANGER When Nitrogen is used as drift gas and helium as carrier gas, ignition of a helium plasma may occur due to the high voltage present in conjunction with a radiation source. This can damage the IMS.
• Prevent unauthorized access • Do not store outside • Protect the equipment from moisture and dust • Put protective caps on all gas sockets • Avoid mechanical vibrations • Do not expose the equipment to aggressive substances • Protect the equipment from direct sun light •...
The above-mentioned values are considered for an instrument transported in its original new packing. WARNING! Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported. 4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance Natural aging and the wear of certain components of the equipment require a regular cleaning and maintenance.
Page 23
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Please contact G.A.S. 6-8 weeks in advance to optimize the turn- around time! 23/67...
• Electricity supply free of interferences • Power Supply of 230 V ± 10%, 50- 60 Hz ± 1% Safety • Availability of exhaust system for device exhaust gas tube (Sample Gas out) Computer • Computer with current Microsoft Windows operating system •...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 5.2 Installing the device Unpack the device. Remove the foam spacers. Remove the accessories boxes. Lift the device from the transport box. WARNING! Do not deploy the device in areas exposed to explosive substances or mixtures!
Page 26
Retain for future use. INFORMATION! Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported. WARNING! It is absolutely necessary to remove all protective caps before the system is switched on.
Page 27
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Connect CGFU- Connection-Cable. (normally pre-installed!) Connect the Diftgas-/ Carriergas-Adapter to the Driftgas- and the Carriergas-Connector. (normally pre-installed!) Connect CGFU Gas Out outlet to Driftgas-/ Carriergas-Adapter using a PFA tube. (normally pre-installed!) Connect CGFU Gas In inlet to GC-IMS Gas Out outlet using a PFA tube.
Page 28
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Connect Sample Out to an appropriate waste gas ventilation system. INFORMATION! To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tube (Sample out). The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual For file transfer via LAN: Connect the Ethernet socket with an appropriate Ethernet Option cable to a LAN. INFORMATION! When using a CGFU unit the total flow (EPC1 and EPC2) is limited to 400ml/min. 5.3 Mounting the Mouthpiece holder...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual For mounting the arm use the marked holes. Mount the arm with a Torx screwdriver T30. 5.4 Connecting the Mouthpiece tube Mouthpiece Handheld with heatable Transfer- line 30/67...
Page 31
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Pull the screw upwards. Remove the handling screw. Connect the transferline to the sample-in connector. 31/67...
Page 32
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Tighten the screw with a spanner. Connect the current supply cable. Tighten the current supply cable. 32/67...
Page 33
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Push the Transfer-line connector onto the Sample in connector. Place the Mouthpiece handheld into the handheld holder. Switch on the BreathSpec. 33/67...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 5.5 Installation of Luer-Lock adapter [optional] Luer-Lock-Adapter with heater Loosen both screws and remove the plastic cover. Loosen all screws and remove the heating block. 34/67...
Page 35
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual View of Luer-Lock- Adapter with opened heating block. Connect the Luer-Lock- Adapter to the Sample In connector and tighten the screw with a spanner. Attach one side of the heating block. 35/67...
Page 36
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Attach the other side of the heating block and tighten all screws. Attach the plastic cover and tighten all screws. Connect the current supply cable and tighten 36/67...
Page 37
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Switch on the BreathSpec. 37/67...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 5.6 Prepare the device for operation Before using the device for the first time or after being disconnected from the nitrogen source for some time it must be cleaned to ensure proper operating conditions. In this case start the cleaning mode.
Page 39
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Select duration in hours: System › Modes › Cleaning Mode › x h Option To speed up this process, increase flow rate of EPC1 and EPC2 to their maximum values (e.g Option 500/150 ml/min): Defaults › EPC1 › EPC2 Start cleaning: System ›...
Page 40
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Wait until cleaning process is completed. The process can be stopped with Skip. After all temperatures reached the default values inspect visually the current spectrum and compare it with the reference spectrum of the analytical approval. The...
Page 41
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual INFORMATION! The device is delivered with an acceptance snapshot. This snapshot defines the system performance during device acceptance and is used to assess the readiness for measurement. Any deviations from this are displayed in the Error Information Window.
• Stainless steel pressure reducer adjustable adjustable pressure range of 3 – 6 bar and 3 mm Swagelok connector Safety • Availability of exhaust system for device exhaust gas tubes (Gas out and Sample Gas out) Computer • Computer with current Microsoft Windows operating system •...
To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tubes (Gas out and Sample gas out). The exhaust tubes (Gas out and Sample gas out) must be led separately into the exhaust system and must not be connected.
Page 44
Remove protective caps from molecular sieve. Retain for future use. INFORMATION! Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported. WARNING! It is absolutely necessary to remove all protective caps before the system is switched on.
Page 45
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Connect BreathSpec device to power supply. Connect power supply to power socket. Connect µTD device to power supply. Connect power supply to power socket. INFORMATION! Only use stainless steel pressure reducers, PFA tubes with 3 mm outer diameter and 3 mm Swagelok connectors.
Page 46
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual INFORMATION! Recommended pressure of Operation Gas (Driftgas / Carriergas) is 3 bar (300 kPa). 6 bar (600 kPa) must not be exceeded. Connect the Driftgas-/ Carriergas-Adapter to the Driftgas- and the Carriergas-Connector. Connect molecular sieve outlet to Diftgas-/ Carriergas-Adapter using a PFA tube.
Page 47
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual The exhaust tubes (Gas out and Sample gas out) must be led separately into the exhaust system and must not be connected. The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure. Connect TD operating gas in socket to Driftgas-...
Page 48
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Connect the µTD with a computer via USB cable. Connect the µTD detector transfer line to sample in socket of BreathSpec. Connect the µTD sampling transfer line to µTD. Connect a sample gas source to sampling...
Airsense µTD Manual. INFORMATION! When the µTD unit is connected to BreathSpec®, the current loop data output cannot be used. 6.3 Prepare the device for operation Before using the device for the first time or after being disconnected from the nitrogen source for some time it must be cleaned to ensure proper operating conditions.
Page 50
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual INFORMATION! After the cleaning process the device needs at least 2 hours to cool down the internal components to their required temperatures. The duration of the cool down process is depending on the temperature default settings.
Page 51
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual To speed up this process, increase flow rate of EPC1 and EPC2 to their maximum values (e.g Option 500/150 ml/min): Defaults › EPC1 › EPC2 Start cleaning: System › Modes › Cleaning Mode › Start Wait until cleaning process is completed.
Page 52
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual After all temperatures reached the default values inspect visually the current spectrum and compare it with the reference spectrum of the analytical approval. The RIP should reach ~80% of the RIP height displayed in the delivered Analytical...
Make sure that that all temperature-, flow- and pressure values have reached their default value and are stabilized. 7.2 Measurement Program The BreathSpec will by default be equipped with a general measurement program called ‘BREATH’. This program may need to be subject for method optimization BreathSpec User Manual.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 7.3 Workflow: Breath Sampling via Handheld Breath Sampler 7.3.1 Workflow: Installation of Disposable Reservoir Tube and Mouthpiece INFORMATION! In order to sample via the handheld breath sampler, the respective tube port has to be installed see chapter 5.4.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Plug in the mouthpiece into narrow end of the reservoir tube. Screwing mouthpiece ease plugging in. The image shows installed reservoir tube kit. 7.3.2 Workflow: Execute a breath measurement using the Handheld Select the Start button.
Page 56
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Select the <Yes>button with the pushable rotary knob (focus - background is blue), but do not start. Ask the subject/patient to exhale smoothly into the mouthpiece mounted on the handheld. [in case of a mistrial (cough etc.)
Page 57
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Upon ending of exhalation, the operator presses the pushable rotary knob to start the selected program. [Arranging a sign with the patient to indicate ending of exhalation may be of benefit to match the right starting point] >...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 7.4 Workflow: Breath Sampling via Disposable Breath Sampler 7.4.1 Start a breath measurement using disposable breath sampler INFORMATION! To sample via the Luer-Lock-Adapter the respective tube port has to be installed see chapter 5.5. DANGER • Biohazard: wear appropriate gloves at all handling steps •...
Page 59
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Plug in the mouthpiece into the narrow end of the reservoir tube. Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in. Connect the 5ml Syringe with the reservoir tube. Screwing the mouthpiece may ease plugging in. Ask the subject/patient to...
Page 60
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Disconnect syringe from the reservoir tube. Insert the syringe into the Luer lock adapter. Smoothly inject breathing into sampling Luer port. Towards the ending of injection press pushable rotary knob to start the selected program. >...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 7.5 Workflow: Exemplary Breath sampling with a sample bag The components for breathing air sampling with the gas bag: 1: Sampling bag 2: Sampling bag adapter 3: Mouthpiece Put all components together Fill the sample bag with breathing air.
Page 62
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual Connect the sampling bag to µTD sampling transferline. Set BreathSpec to Triggermode and start the µTD. INFORMATION! • For detailed Information refer to the Airsense uTD Handbook and the µTD GC-IMS Additional Information Quickstart 62/67...
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 7.6 Workflow: Measurement in ID Input Mode Select ID Input Mode: System › Modes › ID Input Mode › Start In ID Input Mode window select the ID field and enter an ID. INFORMATION The entry of an ID is is mandatory.
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual 8 Appendix 8.1.1 IMS-Spectrum Examples Schematic of IMS Spectrum reasons / suggestions spectrum description Clean spectrum Perfect Clean spectrum, up to two extra signals left Perfect hand side of the RIP RIP shifted to lower - elevated temperature...
Page 66
BreathSpec® – Quickstart Manual - gas quality out of Minor impurities specifications - device is polluted > run system cleaning - gas quality out of Major impurities specifications - device is polluted > run system cleaning Elevated noise Contact G.A.S. support No signal Contact G.A.S.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BreathSpec and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers