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- Page 1 TUFF ™ PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING PUMPS Go to Contact Details OPERATOR’S MANUAL HB3343-01 PRINTED IN ENGLAND...
- Page 2 IDEAL INDUSTRIES China Unit 911, Tower W1, Oriental Plaza, No1 East Chang An Ave Dong Cheng District Beijing 100738 China Phone: +86 10 85183141 Fax: + 86 10 85183143 E-mail: info@casellameasurement.cn Web: www.casellachina.cn Go to Index Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PLEASE READ CAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS INSTRUMENT. SECTION TITLE PAGE Introduction Charging the Tuff Unit / Batteries Operation Symbols Operation Configuration Calibration Renew Inlet Adapter Filter Servicing Fault Finding Pump Management Software Technical Information/Certification Appendix Casella CEL Limited... - Page 4 Failure to comply will render the warranty invalid. The air sampling pumps contain no user serviceable parts and if a fault is suspected the instrument must be returned immediately to Casella CEL or to a Casella CEL Approved Agency for repair.
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Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION The TUFF air sampling pump is produced in three models, the TUFF Standard, TUFF Plus and TUFF Pro. This handbook covers the entire range of TUFF air sampling pumps. The TUFF was developed to provide sampling capabilities between 5 ml/min and 4.5 l/min, suitable for a wide range of applications including solvent fumes, asbestos clearance and personal sampling of dusts. -
Page 6: Operation Symbols
Individual battery packs can also be charged / stored in the cradle. The battery pack’s own red LED will indicate that charging is in progress. Battery Charge Mode Note: Make sure all pumps are fully charged before use. Casella CEL Limited... - Page 7 ON/OFF key three times within 3 seconds to enter Locked Mode. In this mode all keys are disabled. BATTERY GAUGE TUFF Standard models – Battery gauge shows approximate estimate of available battery capacity. TUFF Plus Model- Here the battery status bar indicates approximate % remaining.
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Page 8: Operation
D. STOPPED MODE MENU OPTIONS (Fig. 7) Use the UP/DOWN keys to step through the Menu Options. Press ENTER to access a Menu Option when it is displayed. Menu option not available in partial lock mode. Figure 7 Menu Options Casella CEL Limited... - Page 9 Use the UP/DOWN keys to set run duration in hours and minutes. Press ENTER again to start the pump. The duration will be counted down and indicate time remaining. The pump will stop when the duration end time is reached. Figure 9 Run Duration Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 10 Press and hold ENTER. Release ENTER when counter is at zero. Note: If the counter is already at zero, the Reset option is not displayed. Figure 11 Reset Function Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 11 Figure 12 Calibration Screens J. POWERING OFF (Fig. 13) To stop the pump at any time, press and hold press the ON/OFF Key. A “countdown” will be displayed and the pump will switch off. Figure 13 Power OFF Screens Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 12 5. Start the pump and adjust the flow to the required rate using the screw on the side of the low flow adaptor. 6. Perform the measurements using a fresh sorbent tube. Figure 14 Use with Low Flow Adapter Back to Index Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 13: Configuration
Use UP/DOWN keys to adjust the contrast. Press ENTER to save. Figure 17 Set Contrast D. TEMPERATURE (Fig. 18) Use UP/DOWN keys to select the required unit for displaying the ambient air ◦ ◦ temperature ( C or F) then press ENTER. Casella CEL Limited... - Page 14 The instrument will have been accurately calibrated at the factory prior to delivery. (Tuff Standard models cannot be adjusted via this facility.) Therefore it is recommended that this operation be performed only as part of a routine service or when a suspected error has occurred (see chapter 9).
- Page 15 Press ENTER to save the new setting and continue. The pump will stop and the unit will default to the MAIN MENU. Figure 26 (High Set) Adjust Screen Back to Index Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 16: Calibration
UP/ DOWN keys to adjust the flow rate until the value shown on the flow measuring device agrees with the required flow rate. (Note Tuff standard models do not show the flow rate on the pump display. Use UP/DOWN keys to alter flow shown on calibration device until the required flow rate is reached.) - Page 17 G. Hose (Nominal Diameter 5mm) H. TUFF Pump Figure 29 Calibration with Digital Calibrator A. Cyclone Sampling Head B. TUFF Pump C. Hose (Nominal Diameter 5mm) D. (Typical) Digital Calibrator Figure 30 Calibration with Cyclone Head Back to Index Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 18: Renew Inlet Adapter Filter
Fit a new Filter Element. Fit and hand tighten the Inlet nozzle. Figure 31 Renewing Inlet Filter Packs of 5 Inlet Adaptors: Part number: 197113A. Filters are available in packs of 10: Part number: 197114A Back to Index Casella CEL Limited... -
Page 19: Servicing
Should you wish factory repair assistance, send your equipment in a package equivalent to the original packaging. Insure to full value and ship prepaid. Include a letter giving full details with your packing list and send to the Casella CEL Service Department at Bedford. -
Page 20: Fault Finding
Ensure Tuff is fully charged. Consult filter back Not getting Higher back pressure tables to calculate correct run time. expected run time pressure from Often by selecting coarser filter material will from pump filter media offer considerably longer run times. Back to Index Casella CEL Limited... -
Page 21: Pump Management Software
Casella technical support team for further details. PUMP MANAGER INTRODUCTION Casella CEL Pump Manager application software is designed to be used with the Casella TUFF Pro and Apex Pro models of personal air sampling pumps and offers a convenient way to store, manage and present sample data. - Page 22 RUN menu obtained via the Start button Run option, or using Start – Programs/option. The Pump Manager top level window (Fig. 32) will be displayed. Figure 32 Pump Manager Window As the cursor is moved to each button, the relevant function will be displayed on Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 23 Allows the TWA and the two user defined programs available to the TUFF Pro to be edited and sent to the pump as described in Section E 2. Select the Communications option and then choose the port to be used from Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 24 However, further information can be added via a New Pump dialog, and via the similar Pump Properties dialog obtained by right clicking on the pump name. Downloaded results can also be identified by user (person), with details added via a New Person dialog (Fig. 36). Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 25 Data is downloaded from pump to PC automatically with a minimum of user intervention. When Pump Manager is running (showing the active IR link icon ), it transmits a request every second via the transducer, asking for data from any TUFF Pro within range. Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 26 A Data Download status dialog (Fig. 38) will be displayed which identifies the pump and displays progress messages for the download operation Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 27 The display is updated to include the new data in a “sample” (run) folder that shows each time the pump was switched ON and OFF as a separate “event” (Fig. 39) Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 28 Contract ref.: - A reference can be added, Report Number - A number can be added, Pump ID - Data from the pump, Name - A person name can be selected, Serial Number Data from the pump, Location - A location can be added. Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 29 Analytes Page adds details of up to 9 analytes to the sample folder: Analyte1 Etc. - Analyte identities can be added; Exposure time - Allows an exposure time to be added. Enter information into these dialogs as relevant to the particular sample folder or report (Fig. 40). Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 30 Use the Report option. A dialog is displayed with four options: Company Logo - Allows a bitmap image file to be selected to be printed in the top right corner of reports; Print - Prints a report based on data downloaded from the pump that includes Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 31 Enter a Description to identify the program and a Duration (total sample = run time), then click OK to confirm the selection and go to step 16. Display the TWA Properties dialog which has the following options (Fig. 43): Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 32 The PC takes this opportunity to synchronise the clock in the TUFF pump to the same time and date as the PC. Once the program has been sent to the TUFF pump, the unit can be removed. Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 33 ERROR: Could not open communications. Invalid serial number “Pump shut down but restarted following a temporary inlet blockage.” “Pump terminated the event due to a fatal inlet blockage or flow control problem.” “Pump event terminated due to a discharged battery condition.” Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 34: Technical Information/Certification
Approximately 20 minutes Removed Communications Infrared transducer (via RS232-infrared computer link) Recorded Values Start & stop times, flow rate, average sample temperature, volume sampled and errors. Dimensions Approximately 133 x 87 x 47mm Weight (including battery) Approximately 475 g Casella CEL Limited... - Page 35 2 PUMP PERFORMANCE Tuff Variants Flow rate Back pressure Current NiMH 2.7Ah NiMH1.7Ah (L/min) (cm H2O) (mA) 1 L/min 1.5 L/min 2 L/min 2.5 L/min 3 L/min 3.5 L/min 4 L/min Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 36 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 Back pressure (cm H2O) Note: All values are calculated. Run times may vary according to local temperature, atmospheric conditions and battery life and status. Casella CEL Limited...
- Page 37 3 CE COMPLIANCE TUFF Personal Sampling Pumps are designed to comply with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC of the European Union. They have been tested according to the standard delivery schedule and comply with the following standards. Casella CEL Limited...
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Page 38: Appendix
Casella CEL for clarification. While every care is taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, Casella CEL will assume no responsibility for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from the information given.
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