Aerosol MAGEE SCIENTIFIC CASS User Manual

Aerosol MAGEE SCIENTIFIC CASS User Manual

Carbonaceous aerosol speciation system

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CASS
CARBONACEOUS AEROSOL
SPECIATION SYSTEM
CONTINUOUS
ANALYSIS OF
CARBONACEOUS
AEROSOLS
USER'S MANUAL
V1.0
MAR 2020

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  • Page 1 CASS USER’S MANUAL V1.0 CARBONACEOUS AEROSOL SPECIATION SYSTEM MAR 2020 CONTINUOUS ANALYSIS OF CARBONACEOUS AEROSOLS...
  • Page 2 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Version 1.0,March 2020 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System ® Model CASS User’s Manual Version 1.0, March 2020 Copyright 2020 Aerosol d.o.o. Magee Scientific Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System® Manual. All Rights Reserved Aerosol d.o.o. Kamniška 39A...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................... 4 1.1 CASS MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE ................. 5 SAFETY NOTES and WARNING LABELS ...............6 WARRANTY ......................... 12 PACKING LIST ......................14 INTRODUCTION ......................16 INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION, CONNECTORS and MARKINGS ......16 INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ............
  • Page 4: General Introduction

    ® , Model CASS Magee Scientific and Aerosol Co. are pleased to announce the Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System®, model CASS. It is a combined unit of a Total Carbon Analyzer, model TCA08 and an Aethalometer, model AE33 providing a revolutionary scientific instrument that measures the Total Carbon Content(“TC”), the Elemental Carbon content(EC),...
  • Page 5: Cass Measurement Principle

    16.7 LPM. The default sampling time of TCA08 is 60 min, but can be set from 20 min – 24 h, depending on the ambient aerosol concentrations. TCA08 instrument consists of 2 identical parallel channels, which air-flows are being controlled by ball valves and solenoids.
  • Page 6: Safety Notes And Warning Labels

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Flow = 5 LPM Flow = 16.7 LPM BC, 1 or 60 s TC, 20 min-24 h min CASS TC = 7 µg/m Thermal determination OC = 3 µg/m TCA-08 BC = 4 µg/m...
  • Page 7 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Instrument moving, mounting and transportation The CASS is intended for use in rack mount installations, or bench-top placement. The instrument can be also installed into a rack cabinet using slide rails. When moving the instrument, be sure to hold the instrument by its handles, both front and rear.
  • Page 8 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Electric shock CHECK the A.C. mains power supply cord ANNUALLY. If the supply cable is DAMAGED or FRAYED, contact your authorized representative immediately for a replacement and do not use the instrument until the cord is replaced.
  • Page 9 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Instrument overheating ALWAYS ensure that the instrument has adequate ventilation so that it can operate under its specified operating ambient conditions. NEVER install the instrument in spaces with limited air circulation. UV radiation The AE33 light source contains ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • Page 10 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Always wait at least 1 hour after the instrument has been switched OFF, before performing any service or maintenance procedure on the instrument or on the measurement chambers. Protection provided by the equipment If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 11 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Moving parts During AUTOMATIC tape advance procedure, the measurement chamber is lifted by a motorized lift mechanism. To prevent any injuries to your fingers, NEVER place your hands or fingers into ANY mechanical apertures, during automatic tape advance procedure.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Limited warranty statement: TOTAL CARBON ANALYZER TCA08 Version 2016-01 Aerosol d.o.o., (Seller), warrants that the Product will operate or perform in conformance with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the period of time set forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package inserts.
  • Page 13 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS repairs of the Products that are required as the result of (viii) exposure to weather or rain, or the passage of water through the Product’s air sampling and handling systems, (ix) exposure to excessive dust, (x) transportation in improper packaging and (xi) damage due...
  • Page 14: Packing List

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS 4. PACKING LIST Figure 3. CASS accessories. User's manual – Ver. 1.0 14/22...
  • Page 15 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS DESCRIPTION CODE QTY. Divider 40 deg TCA08 0 03 001 Divider Tube TCA08 0 03 002 Coupling A TCA08 8 03 003 Coupling B TCA08 8 03 004 Tube 14x2-90 TCA08 0 03 005...
  • Page 16: Introduction

    TCA08 User´s manual – Chapter 6 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS. 7. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 7.1 CASS INSTRUMENT The CASS Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System consists of the following: The Aethalometer model AE33 The Total Carbon Analyzer model TCA08 User's manual – Ver. 1.0...
  • Page 17: Parts Of Cass-R Chasis

    CASS-R, a 19” rack chasis Total Carbon Analyzer TCA08 CASS-R chasis Aethalometer AE33 Figure 4. Constituent parts of Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System , Model CASS ® 7.2 Parts of CASS-R chasis Bottom and top plate Top and front covers User's manual – Ver. 1.0...
  • Page 18 Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Left and right covers Set of screws User's manual – Ver. 1.0 18/22...
  • Page 19: Schematics Of The Cass Assembly

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS 7.3 Schematics of the CASS assembly For details of the monitoring set-up please refer to AE33 and TCA08 User manuals Chapter 7 Instrument Installation. 8. USER INTERFACE, SETTINGS and OPERATION For detailed User Interface, Settings and Operation (Instrument Status, Instrument Reset, Date/Time settings and System update) please refer to AE33 and TCA08 User´s...
  • Page 20: Standard Accessories

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS Stability test (AE33 User´s manual – subsection 9.5) Clean air test (AE33 User´s manual – subsection 9.6) Automatic clean air tests (AE33 User´s manual – subsection 9.7) Tape Sensor Calibration (AE33 User´s manual – subsection 9.8) Flow verification (AE33 User´s manual –...
  • Page 21: Technical Support And Contact Information

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS 12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT and CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact the service department through our web sites (Service & Support): www.aerosolmageesci.com Please include the serial number of the instrument and a sample of recent data in the communication.
  • Page 22: Returns For Service

    Carbonaceous Aerosol Speciation System Model CASS 13. RETURNS FOR SERVICE Before returning any Magee Scientific instrument to service, please contact either Magee Scientific or Aerosol office. Aerosol d.o.o. Kamniška 39A SI-1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIA EUROPE tel: +386 1 439 1700 www.aerosolmageesci.com In the US, please contact: Aerosol USA Corp.

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