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Bottle Sampler Manual
DD0000014_US RevA
© 2013, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
www.parker.com/hfde

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  • Page 1 Bottle Sampler Manual DD0000014_US RevA © 2013, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd www.parker.com/hfde...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing/Exporting test results ................38 Test results (Filtering) ....................41 Importing Test results data ..................43 Reference ................... 45 Ordering information ....................45 Accessory Part Numbers ..................46 Fitting a replacement door seal ................49 Recalibration and servicing ..................51 Troubleshooting ......................52 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual Overview Parker Hannifin’s icountBSplus is the latest in laser particle counting technology. This mineral oil or aviation fuel contamination counter has been designed to provide accurate measurement results, providing high standards of performance and product quality. Its primary use is for laboratory conditions but is adaptable to allow its transport from one area to another with minimal testing disruption.

  • Page 4: Symbol Glossary

    Please read the operating instructions before use and refer to this Handbook whenever appropriate during use. Before operating the icountBSplus ensure all electrical connections, hoses and fittings are securely fitted to the appropriate standards. Check all hoses and fittings for wear and or damage. If replacements are required please order new parts using the Accessory Part Numbers on the Ordering Information section (page 45).

  • Page 5: Laser Information

    Do not power on the icountBSplus without the battery fitted and connected. This Parker product has been shipped in accordance to IAATA Guidance for Lithium ion batteries in equipment. (Ref : ICAO Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the 52nd Edition (2010) off the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).)

  • Page 6: Exclusion Of Liability

    Exclusion of liability Parker has made every endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the content of this document, however errors cannot be ruled out. Consequently, we accept no liability for such errors as may exist or for any damage or loss whatsoever which may arise as a result of such errors.

  • Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC declaration of conformity icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 8: Product Identification Labels

    Refer to handbook Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive. End-of-life disposal is the responsibility of the user On the side panel Name and address of manufacturer Conformity marking of product by notified body Laser warning Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    In contrast to other Parker particle counters (such as the CM20, LCM20, ACM20 or MCM20), the icountBSplus allows you to set the volume of the test sample and the number of measurements taken for each bottle sample. The results are reported immediately, but also stored in the unit’s...

  • Page 10: Benefits

    High resolution colour touch-screen panel with ■ ■ built in stylus Integrated printer (selectable on/off feature) ■ ■ Self-diagnostic software ■ ■ Power-saving ‘Sleep mode’ with integrated ‘Wake up / power button’. ■ ■ Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 11: Product Features

    The unit should be stored in dry conditions and with the test chamber door open. Contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd if you require further advice installing the icountBSplus in your system.
  • Page 12 Dimensions Dimensions are given in mm (inches). 393.3 (15.5) 194 (7.6) 405.7 (16) 207.5 (8.2) Pneumatic/hydraulic circuit Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    International codes ISO 7 to 21, NAS 0 to 12 Contamination standards Refer to Parker ‘Guide to Contamination Standards’ (DD0000015) on CD ACFTD : ISO 4406:1987; ISO 4406:1991; NAS 1638; AS4509E (Diff); AS4509E (Cum); GOST 17216 : 2001 : ISO 4406:1999; NAS 1638; AS4509E (Diff); AS4509E (Cum) Channel sizes Channel Sizes: MTD µm(c)

  • Page 14: Default Settings

    Fluid operating temperature (Fuel) -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Sample bottle size Parker Standard Bottle 250ml for use in icountBSplus (ACC6NW001 for 2-bottle pack; ACC6NW002 for 50-bottle pack) – see page 46–48 Flush sample size Selectable option within the icountBSplus Software: 10ml to 100ml...

  • Page 15: Test Set-Up And System Settings Screens

    Battery charging status (see page 16) System Information screen Setting Date and Time screen User Configuration – Test Set-up screen (see page 32) Parker use only Registration setting (see page 25) Language setting (see page 25) icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 16: Battery Charging Status Icons

    ≈ 4 Minutes of testing remaining (Shop Air) / ≈ 7 minutes of testing remaining (compressor) NOTE : A warning message is given on screen. If you encounter any problems with the battery, please refer to ‘Battery Information’ on page 5, or contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 17: Contamination Standards

    Contamination Standards See the Parker ‘Guide to Contamination Standards’ (DD0000015) – available on your CD. This publication makes available industry-recognized cleanliness specifications for both hydraulic fluid and fuel samples. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 18: Setting Up

    Using the Touch Screen The icountBSplus is operated via the touch screen on the front of the product. You can choose features touching the required icons on the screen with your finger or a stylus. A stylus is housed in the front of the icountBSplus case.
  • Page 19 Check the plug is fully located Turn on power to charge battery Battery charging status on front panel and by flashing To disconnect, reverse the green LED on power switch steps See ‘Battery charging status icons’ on page 16 icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 20: Fluid Connections

    Fluid connections The icountBSplus Is fitted with venting ports on the rear panel and the unit is supplied with two hoses (Vapor Release 4mm ACC6NW010 and Oil Drain 6mm ACC6NW009). CAUTION: The correct connection method and safety standards should be applied when fitting the icountBSplus vapor release and oil drain.
  • Page 21 There may be a small fluid leakage here. To remove (Ø 6mm) hose, To avoid fluid leaking after use, fit the blanking DRAIN press down the connector sleeve and plugs pull the hose out. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 22: Printer Paper Installation

    Printer paper installation The icountBSplus has an internal printer which uses a thermal printer paper reel (ACC6NW005). NOTE: Take care to replace the printer roll (ACC6NW005) carefully. If you experience difficulty, contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. End of roll – change paper...
  • Page 23 Close the printer clip The paper is shown correctly loaded Feed paper through the cover Locate the cover in icountBSplus unit click! Close the cover icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting started icountBSplus setup The icountBSplus is supplied with an integral touch-screen and stylus. CAUTION: Do not use any sharp items on the touch screen as this may damage the product and is not covered by any warranty. If in doubt please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice.
  • Page 25 NOTE: If a fault indicator is illuminated, please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. From the System Settings screen, select Language (to reconfigure the screen language if required), Date & Time and Registration to change or confirm your selections. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 26: Preparation Guidelines For Testing

    Preparation guidelines for testing The icountBSplus has been designed to reduce to a minimum effects that can make condition monitoring inaccurate or unreliable by eliminating many of the variables associated with contamination monitoring. Variation caused by different amounts of entrapped gas is suppressed by pressurising the sample with cleaned air.
  • Page 27 Ensure that there is a minimum of 30ml of sample fluid left in the bottle at the end of the test to avoid any air being drawn into the icountBSplus system. If this minimum level has not been maintained, please flush through with a new sample of at least 50ml.

  • Page 28: Testing

    Inserting and removing sample bottles Pull to open door Ensure the door latch is clear of front Chamber ready for sample Insert bottle holding drip tray in one hand, bottle in other and tilted at a slight angle. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 29 ‘target’ to indicate that the bottle should be located centrally around the drip tube. Bring door front to latch Push door fully (click); the door should sit flush. You are now ready to test. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 30: Create New Test Sample Bottle Name

    Create new Test Sample Bottle Name You can create your own bottle sample names saving you time later on when performing tests. NOTE: Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd if you need advice. From the System Settings screen, select User...
  • Page 31 Type Bottle Name Prefix; press Enter Click on text box; press Add. New bottle name prefix is added to the Prefix list Name order priority: highlight the name and press Up icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 32 USB memory (see page 43). The ‘Home’ button returns you to the Test Set-up screen. CAUTION: Data is lost once ‘Delete’ button is clicked Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 33: Sample Testing

    Sample testing CAUTION: Please refer to the operator manual or contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. See ‘Electrical connections’ See ‘Fluid connections’ (if applicable) pages 18–19 pages 20–21 See ‘Preparation guidelines See ‘icountBSplus product setup’ for testing’ pages 26–27 page 24 ‘Inserting and removing sample...
  • Page 34 Select Standard Set Flush Volume Set Number of Samples Set Volume per Sample Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 35 Indicate if auto printing of results is required Set Start Test Pressurising = stage of testing If you abort the test this warning screen Total progress = progress of each test is displayed icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 36 Summary codes for bottle Total count values for bottle Results screen: Results screen: Count values for bottle with Print option If required, view your results using another reporting standard by selecting one from the drop-down list Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 37 Results screen: Browse all your tests icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 38: Viewing/Exporting Test Results

    List of Saved Tests is shown Select Browse Tests from the main Test Set-up screen Select individual results Click Browse Tests to view more test results and show date. You can double-click the test name to view that test result. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 39 Export results: Highlight the test result(s) you Plug the USB pen drive in the back of the would like to export using the stylus icountBSplus. USB memory used with the icountBSplus should have the following specification: Flash memory, USB 2.0 (WIN), USB-powered (5V).
  • Page 40 CAUTION: Data is lost once ‘Delete’ button is clicked To delete results, highlight the test result(s) for deletion using the stylus and select Delete. A warning is displayed before deletion. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 41: Test Results (Filtering)

    Test results (Filtering) Browse results; select Filter Filtering Options page Sort Results by Date order Select the order of sorting for showing results icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 42 Filter Results by Date within a date range Filter Results by Prefix name Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 43: Importing Test Results Data

    You can import the test results from the bottle sampler into a spreadsheet. NOTE: The example shown is for Microsoft Excel, however there are other options for spreadsheet software. Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd for advice. Ensure the USB pen drive contains exported icountBSplus Open your PC spreadsheet program data.
  • Page 44 The test results from the icountBSplus have been imported into the spreadsheet Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 45: Reference

    Spare printer roll ■ ■ Spare door seal ■ ■ Power lead ■ ■ Carry case (to carry all items listed above). ■ ■ NOTE: For Fuel product options, please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...

  • Page 46: Accessory Part Numbers

    Power pack (US 2m cable) ACC6NW024 Power pack (EUR 2m cable) ACC6NW025 250ml Sample bottle kit (x2) ACC6NW001 2 Bottles 250ml Sample bottle kit (x50) ACC6NW002 50 Bottles Vapor / waste bottle ACC6NW003 Printer paper reel ACC6NW005 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 47 ACC6NW020 icountBS2 manual CD ACC6NW026 Drip tray ACC6NW028 Alternative packaging (single- ACC6NW030 use) Stylus pen ACC6NW031 Parker USB pen drive ACC6NW033 Flash memory, USB 2.0 (WIN), USB-powered (5V) Low Pressure Hoses (4mm ACC6NN031 and 6mm), 1.5m icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 48 Description Part number Blanking plugs (4mm and ACC6NN033 6mm) Verification Fluid SERMISC067 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 49: Fitting A Replacement Door Seal

    DO NOT apply this to the side walls of the of silicone grease. channel. Use a brush to apply this evenly over the entire base of the channel. icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 50 Any gaps that are present will be paths for air to escape. It may be necessary to re-fit the O-ring to get a good seal. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...

  • Page 51: Recalibration And Servicing

    ■ ■ Re-calibration every 12 months. ■ ■ NOTE: Please contact Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd if you require further advice on how to have your unit calibrated or serviced. www.parkerhfde.com/condition-monitoring-solutions/global-service-centers NOTE: Return the IcountBSplus in its original Transit Packaging Case for any service, calibration or warranty claims.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting icountBSplus reading zero counts after test icountBSplus is not emptying after a test Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 53 Diptube does not stay down icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 54 Diptube stays down Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 55 Diptube operation not smooth Diptube stuck icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 56 (power fault using power supply) Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 57 (power fault using battery) icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 58 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 59 USB memory device not found/upgrade failure icountBSplus Bottle Sampler Manual...
  • Page 60 Touchscreen failure Parker Hannifin Manufacturing (UK) Ltd...
  • Page 61 Tel: +27 (0)11 961 0700 NZ – New Zealand, Mt Wellington parker.southafrica@parker.com Tel: +64 9 574 1744 www.parker.com/hfde © 2013 Parker Hannifin Corporation. All rights reserved. European Product Information Centre (24-hour) DD0000014_US RevA Freephone: +00800 27 27 5374 (from AT, BE, CH, CZ, DE, EE, ES, FI,...

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