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Automatic Air Sampling Pump
GSP-501FT
Important Notices
Please read this manual thoroughly before using this product.
Keep this manual with this product.
Gastec Corporation
8-8-6 Fukayanaka, Ayase-City, Kanagawa, 252-1195
Japan
TEL.0467-79-3910 FAX.0467-79-3979
IM23GSP501FTE1

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Automatic Air Sampling Pump GSP-501FT Important Notices Please read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Keep this manual with this product. Gastec Corporation 8-8-6 Fukayanaka, Ayase-City, Kanagawa, 252-1195 Japan TEL.0467-79-3910 FAX.0467-79-3979 IM23GSP501FTE1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………… 2. For Safe Operations ………………………………………………………………… 3. List of Components ………………………………………………………………… 4. Design and Basic Features …………………………………………………………… 4.1 Names and Functions …………………………………………………………… 4.2 Description of the LCD and Operating Buttons………………………………… 5. Before Use …………………………………………………………………………… 5.1 Prepare the Power Supply ……………………………………………………… 5.1.1 Power Supply …………………………………………………………...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    When lending or giving this product to a third party, be sure to hand over the manual with this  product. If the manual is lost or damaged, contact Gastec or your Gastec representative promptly.  This manual contains "2. For Safe Operations" to ensure safe operation. Be sure to read this ...
  • Page 4 Warning This product is NOT approved as explosion-proof. Do not use this product in hazardous  locations. △ Note Ensure to perform an inspection before use to ensure that the product operates properly.  Avoid water entering in air routing. The suction of water may damage the sampling train (air ...

  • Page 5: List Of Components

    3. List of Components When opening the package please check that all the following items are present. Item Product code Quantity Model GSP-501FT Unit ① Detector Tube Adapter GSP300-13 ② AA Alkaline Batteries ③ (Panasonic Corporation LR06) Dust Filter (5 pcs.) ④...

  • Page 6: Design And Basic Features

    4. Design and Basic Features 4.1 Names and Functions...
  • Page 7 Suction Inlet Connect the detector tube or the sorbent tube using the ① attached detector tube adapter or tubing. (The outer diameter of the inlet is Φ6mm) Displays the remaining battery power, each measured ② value, each set value, current operation mode, previous records, error information, etc.

  • Page 8: Description Of The Lcd And Operating Buttons

    Description of the LCD and Operating Buttons ● LCD Setting The bar turns on while each set value is displayed or set. ① Timer The bar turns on when setting or operating in timer mode. ② Constant volume The bar turns on when setting or operating in Volume Mode. ③...
  • Page 9 "INTG": Display of set integrated volume /measured integrated volume "STBY": Display of set standby time/measured standby time ● Operating Buttons Power Button Press this button to turn on the power. To turn off the power, press and hold this button for 2 seconds or longer. Mode Button Switches mode to the Timer Mode, Volume Mode, Program Mode, or Previous Sampling Results.

  • Page 10: Before Use

    5. Before use 5.1 Prepare the Power Supply ●5.1.1 Power Supply The following batteries can be used for GSP-501FT: Two AA alkaline batteries (accessories) Two AA nickel-metal hydride batteries △ Note The AA nickel-metal hydride batteries do not come with this product.
  • Page 11 Insert the AA batteries according to the “+” and “-” ③ indications engraved on the back of the battery cover. Close the battery chamber cover, and slide it ④ toward the front side while pressing it until the cover is locked. ※After locked, confirm if the battery chamber cover is locked by sliding it toward the back side without pressing it.

  • Page 12: Relationship Between Battery Level Indicator And Sampling Time

    ●5.1.3 Relationship between Battery Level Indicator and Sampling Time The battery level indicator on GSP-501FT screen indicates the remaining battery power in five levels. The indication of the battery level indicator and the sampling time are shown below. Table 1. Relationship between battery level indicator and the sampling time (2 AA alkaline...

  • Page 13: Flow Rate Conversion Temperature

    5.2 Flow Rate Conversion Temperature This pump displays the flow rate, adjusts the pump output, and calculates the integrated volume by converting it to a volume flow at 20°C or 25°C, 101.3 kPa, regardless of the environmental temperature, as long as it is within the operating temperature range. The set flow rate conversion temperature is displayed when starting up the pump (factory default conversion temperature: 25°C).

  • Page 14: Setting And Operations

    6.1 Connect Sampling media, tubing, and the pump Connect the sampling media or Gastec detector tube to the suction inlet using the supplied detector tube adapter or another tubing before the sampling operation. Connect a tubing prepared by the user to the air outlet to guide the exhaust away from the pump when necessary.

  • Page 15: Sampling Mode And Setting Ranges

    6.2 Sampling Mode and Setting Ranges There are three sampling modes: Timer mode, Volume Mode, and Program mode. Timer mode After the set time has elapsed, the sampling operation automatically stops. Select this mode to prioritize the ending time. [Items to be set and selectable range] ●Flow rate: 50～500 mL/min ●Sampling time: 1 min.

  • Page 16: Timer Mode

    6.3 Timer Mode When the pump is turned on by pressing the ① "POWER Button", the flow rate conversion temperature is displayed for 2 seconds, and then the sampling results in the previous operation are displayed. ※When turned on firstly after purchase, the followings are displayed Mode: Timer FLOW: ---...
  • Page 17 To set the sampling time, press the "SELECT ④ Button", to make the "Time" setting value blink, and set the desired sampling time with the "INCREASE Button" "DECREASE Press Button”. Press and hold to make fast forward. ↓ [setting range] 0:01 to 30:00 (1 min to 30 h) ※The setting increment is one-minute.
  • Page 18 When the sampling is ready, press and hold the ⑦ "START/STOP Button”. The bar at the "SET" segment disappears and the status lamp flashes in green, and the sampling operation starts. Press and Hold ※If the standby time is set, the followings are ↓...

  • Page 19: Volume Mode

    The screen is switched by pressing the "SELECT ⑨ Button" and the settings (mode, instantaneous flow rate, sampling time, integrated volume, and standby time) for the completed sampling Press operation are displayed. ↓ Press and hold the "POWER Button" to turn off ⑩...
  • Page 20 When the instantaneous flow rate is set to 500 mL/min Min: 0.01L Max: 900 L (=500mL/min×30 h) ① When the pump is turned on by pressing the "POWER Button", the flow rate conversion temperature is displayed for 2 seconds, and then the sampling results in the previous operation are displayed.
  • Page 21 ④ To set the integrated volume, press the "SELECT Button" to make the "Integrated volume" setting value blink, and set the desired integrated volume with the "INCREASE Button" and "DECREASE Press Button". Press and hold to make fast forward. ↓ [Setting range] 0.010～900L Max.: 30 hours ×...
  • Page 22 ⑥ Check that the instantaneous flow rate, sampling time, integrated volume, and standby time are set correctly. ⑦ When the sampling is ready, press and hold the "START/STOP Button". The status lamp flashes in green, and the sampling operation starts. Press and Hold ※If the standby time is set, the followings are ↓...

  • Page 23: Program Mode

    ⑩ Press and hold the "POWER Button" to turn off the power. Press and Hold △ Note To perform sampling with the same settings, press and hold the "Start/Stop Button" in the  state described in ⑧ and ⑨ above to start the sampling operation. 6.5 Program Mode ●6.5.1 How to Save and Change the Program When the pump is turned on by pressing the...
  • Page 24 Check that the program number ❶ is blinking, ③ and then select the program number to be changed (the number blinks) with the "INCREASE Button" and "DECREASE Button". ※Program numbers are from ❶ to ❺. ※If the program is not saved, the following settings are registered by default.

  • Page 25: Sampling By Program Mode

    change. ※When the settings are saving are completed, the ↓ selected program number will blink, allowing sampling in the program mode. ●6.5.2 Sampling by Program Mode When the pump is turned on by pressing the ① "POWER Button", the flow rate conversion temperature is displayed for 2 seconds, and then the sampling results in the previous operation are displayed.
  • Page 26 Press ↓ (Example) Timer mode Flow rate: 200 mL/min Sampling time: 10 min Confirm that the mode, the instantaneous flow ④ rate, sampling time, integrated volume, and standby time are set correctly for the selected program mode. When the sampling is ready, press and hold the ⑤...
  • Page 27 When the set sampling stop condition is reached, ⑥ the sampling operation stops and the sampling result is displayed. Press the "SELECT Button" to switch the screen ⑦ and display the selected program number and the setting of the saved setting (mode, instantaneous flow rate, sampling time, integrated volume, and Press standby time).

  • Page 28: Repeat Sampling With The Previous Sampling Setting

    6.6 Repeat Sampling with the Previous Sampling Setting When the pump is turned on by pressing the ① "POWER Button", the flow rate conversion temperature is displayed for 2 seconds, and then the sampling results in the previous operation are displayed.
  • Page 29 On standby (Example) Standby time: 5 min When the set sampling stop condition is reached, ⑤ the sampling operation stops and the sampling result is displayed. Press the "SELECT Button" to switch the screen ⑥ and display the setting of the sampling performed (mode, program number [In case of program mode], instantaneous flow rate, sampling time, Press...

  • Page 30: Display Of Sampling Information During Sampling Operation

    6.7 Display of Sampling Information during Sampling Operation For sampling information during sampling operation, please check the values on LCD and the status lamp. ●Values on LCD The instantaneous flow rate and the integrated volume are displayed by rounding off to the smallest digit displayed.

  • Page 31: Clogging

    6.11 Clogging If the sampling flow rate is smaller than the set value, the pump output will increase. If the pump runs at maximum output but the instantaneous flow rate is less than 5mL/min for 1 minute, the pump determines a clog is found and stops the sampling. In this case, the error message " "...

  • Page 32: Flow Calibration

    7. Flow Calibration 7.1 About Flow Calibration This pump is shipped calibrated. Perform flow calibration regularly (about once a month) to ensure the specified accuracy. Calibration is possible to guarantee accuracy in the range of flow rate 50 to 500mL/min. The actual flow rate measurement error of this pump is the value obtained by adding the error of the flow meter for calibration (hereafter referred to as a calibrator) to the following accuracy.

  • Page 33: Setting Of Flow Rate Conversion Temperature

    After "CAL" is displayed for 2 seconds, "25°C ② tStd" is displayed. (When the conversion temperature is set to 20°C, "20°C tStd" is displayed.) This completes the activation of the calibration mode. ↓ (When the flow rate conversion temperature is 25°C) △...
  • Page 34 Check that "tStd" is blinking. ③ Press "INCREASE Button" ④ "DECREASE Button" to select the desired temperature between 20°C and 25°C. Press Press "START/STOP Button" again. If the ⑤ displayed temperature blinks three times, the setting is completed. Press ↓ To make other settings continuously, press [For other settings] ⑥...

  • Page 35: Setting Of The Flow Rate Conversion Temperature Of The Calibrator

    7.4 Setting of the Flow Rate Conversion Temperature of the Calibrator Set the conversion temperature of the pump at the time of flow rate calibration within the range of 0 to 40°C (in 1°C steps, Factory setting: 25°C). By using this function, the pump can use the same conversion temperature with the calibrator during calibration.
  • Page 36 Press ""INCREASE Button" ⑤ "DECREASE Button" to adjust to the conversion temperature external Press calibrator. The temperature setting range is 0 to 40°C. Press "START/STOP Button" again. If the ⑥ displayed temperature blinks three times, the setting is completed. Press ↓...

  • Page 37: Zero Point Adjustment

    7.5 Zero Point Adjustment Adjust the zero point of GSP-501FT built-in flowmeter. (If it is not in the calibration mode), activate the ① calibration mode and make sure that "25°C tStd" is displayed. (When the conversion temperature is set to 20°C, "20°C tStd" is displayed.) Press "MODE Button"...

  • Page 38: Leak Check

    [To exit the calibration mode] Press and Hold 7.6 Leak Check Ensure that there is no air leakage inside GSP-501FT. ① (If it is not in the calibration mode), activate the calibration mode and make sure that "25°C tStd" is displayed. (When the conversion temperature is...
  • Page 39 ② Press "MODE Button" three times and check that "L.tSt" is displayed. Press three times ↓ ③ Block the suction port of the suction inlet by one of the following ways. ○Press a finger against the suction port. ○Attach the supplied detector tube adapter to the suction inlet, and insert an unused (unbroken) detector tube into the suction port of the adapter.
  • Page 40 ⑥ When the value of the instantaneous flow rate [Normal (no air leakage)] stabilizes, press the "START/STOP Button" to test the air leakage. ●Test result● [Good (no air leakage)] Criterion value: Instantaneous flow rate 3mL/min or less The value of instantaneous flow rate blinks three times.

  • Page 41: Flow Calibration Procedures

    Press the "MODE Button" to exit "Leak Check" without making a judgement during leak  check (⑤ above). In this case, " " is displayed. 7.7 Flow Calibration Procedures Operate the pump under the condition that the flow rate is around 300mL/min with no load to calibrate the flow rate.
  • Page 42 ⑤ and then the instantaneous flow rate which the current calibration value is applied to is displayed. ↓ Wait until the flow rate displayed on GSP-501FT ⑥ stabilizes, and then measure the flow rate with the calibrator. Set the flow rate value of the pump to the measured ⑦...
  • Page 43 Check if there are any defects in the calibrator. ii. Check for air leakage in the sampling path between the calibrator and GSP-501FT. iii. Refer to "7.6 Leak Check" and check for air leakage inside GSP-501FT .

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Inspection

    8. Maintenance and Inspection 8.1 Replacing the Dust Filter and O-ring Caution Used dust filters and O-rings may be contaminated with chemicals or other substances  from materials used for sampling. Handle with care. △ Note For the recommended replacement time of the dust filter and O-ring, refer to “11.3 ...

  • Page 45: Checking The Total Operating Time Of The Air Pump

    8.2 Checking the Total Operating Time of the Air Pump The total operating time of the built-in air pump is recorded and can be checked by the user. Use this information as a guide when using more than one GSP-501FT properly or to know when the maintenance time.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting The status of the pump is indicated by error messages displayed on the LCD or by the status lamps. If any problem occurs, please check the followings before repair request. [The List of Errors and Warnings] ●During operation Error Status Name...
  • Page 47 ●When previous sampling results are being displayed. Error Status Name Cause and meaning Countermeasure Message Lamp During the last Replace with new AA alkaline sampling, the pump batteries or recharged AA stopped due to a drop in nickel-metal hydride batteries. Flashing Battey the battery voltage.
  • Page 48 ①Check the calibrator for any adjustable range during defects. flow rate calibration. ②Check for air leakage in the sampling path between the calibrator and GSP-501FT. ③Check for air leakage inside GSP-501FT. Flashing Span (Refer to "7.6 Leak Check") red light Error ④If no problem is found in ①...
  • Page 49 ●Possible Causes of Issues and Corrective Actions Issues Possible Cause Corrective Actions Batteries does Continuous operation time is greatly Use AA nickel-metal hydride batteries not last long. influenced by ambient temperature (sold separately) when the load is small and the sampling load. and the influence of ambient (When using alkaline batteries, temperature is large.

  • Page 50: Specification

    10. Specifications Name Automatic Air Sampling Pump Model GSP-501FT Air pump Diaphragm type Display range 0～600mL/min 10～49mL/min(※):0.0～5.0kPa 50mL/min:0.0～40.0kPa 100mL/min:0.0～37.0kPa 200mL/min:0.0～30.0kPa Constant flow rate 300mL/min:0.0～23.0kPa operating range 400mL/min:0.0～16.0kPa 500mL/min:0.0～10.0kPa (※) Intermittent run at instantaneous flow rate of 50mL/min [Volume Mode only] ●Timer mode: Air pump automatically stops at set time...
  • Page 51 Case for personal wear. Dust filters and O-rings GSP500FT-40 5 pcs of dust filters & 2 pcs of O-rings Tripod GSP-TRIPOD Attach GSP-501FT to allow sampling at the desired height. Detector tube adapter GSP300-13 Adaptor for attaching the detector tube or sorbent tube...

  • Page 52: Repair And Warranty

    Gastec, or by the use of the product with any other Gastec product contrary to Gastec’s instructions, guidelines, and warnings; (f) the product is beyond its expiration date, tube shelf life, maximum storage period, or maximum refrigerated storage period;...

  • Page 53: Recommended Time For Maintenance Parts Replacement

    (h) the loss, claim, product nonconformity, or damage to the product was the result of any cause beyond Gastec’s control, including natural disaster, fire, flood, or other force majeure. The Warranty shall not apply to consumable products, parts, or components.

  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    12. Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 55 22I/MP...

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