Contents General ....................3 Safety notices ................. 3 Organisation of your storage ........... 4 The Erlab guarantee ..............6 Mounting the unit ................7 Start-up ..................... 22 The connectivity principle ............24 Fan setpoints .................. 37 Replacing the filters ..............37 Recommendations for the use of filters .......
Captair Smart chemical storage cabinet throughout its life cycle. The Erlab Services was set up to guarantee your safety. We would remind you that it is important to have the safety parameters validated before using the device for the first time and whenever it is used for a different application.
Organization of your storage Prior to handling or storing a chemical product, it is mandatory to consult your label; this label provides information on the dangerousness of chemical substances as well as on the basic principles of protection during handling and storage. This information includes pictograms, some special instructions are reproduced below: EXPLOSIVE COMBUSTIVE...
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Before inserting any new product into the cabinet, the user must check its chemical compatibility with the products it already contains. For example, in the category of corrosive products, it is necessary to distinguished between Acids and Bases. In every case, Acids and Bases must be separated: the reaction of a strong acid with a strong base is highly exothermic (releases heat), which may cause serious accidents.
Consumable items (including filters) and Captair Pyramid remain under warranty only until the first use. Erlab Inc. is the Sole US Distributor of Captair products and is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of failure to follow instructions that are included with the original product.
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Versions 1P1C 1P2C 1C1P 2C1P Label type carbon Fan without molecode S N3 - N4 Fan with molecode S...
Start-up Having carefully followed the steps described in the installation guide, your CaptairStore chemical storage cabinets is now ready to use. The power switch is located at the back of the control panel. LED light system should come on. A filtered storage cabinet works 24/7. We only recommend to switch off the unit for maintenance We also recommend verifying the operating parameters before each new use.
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Note: filter has to be replaced. 3 beeps 40s. Pulses Press Mute key Please get in touch with Erlab or your usual 5 seconds apart The filter(s) has/ maintenance contact. have reached the Replace filter end of their service life/ lives.
The connectivity principle An ecosystem designed for simpler use and safer protection Embedded service Erlab devices RJ45 Consultations + settings RJ45 Local network Consultations + settings...
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual To connect your device Embedded service Direct connection on PC Conditions of use with data cable (RJ45) Hardware requirements 1 PC + 1 cable Parameters Monitoring + Controlling Data access One unit Historical data access...
3. How to connect Embedded service eGuard PC RJ45 RJ45 Embedded service Check the settings and access the settings of your device via the embedded service. Beforehand: 1. Have a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (for RJ45 cable connection) 2.
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« Settings » using the following creden- Apply the following procedure tials: Login : erlab / Password : smart Please go to page 33 Page is not accessible: Modify computer network parameters...
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Access to the Network and sharing center (windows 10) Left click Left click Access to the network connection (windows 10) N.B : This confirms N.B : This confirms your WIFI is your WIFI is disconnected! disconnected! Right click Right click Left click to access properties Left click to access properties...
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Enter compatible network parameters as indicated below (windows 10) Left click Left click Left click Left click...
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Write down your existing parameters before changing them in order to be able to set your initial parameters after the operation! Enter the following Enter the following parameters: parameters: Validate Validate Modify computer network parameters (windows 11) Network parameters Left click Left click...
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Access to the Network and sharing center (windows 11) Left click Left click Access to the network connection (windows 11) Left click Left click...
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Open your web browser again, type again the following IP address 192.168.0.200 and validate OK : You are connected to the embedded software • You enter the « Status » page and you can have access to the « Settings » using the following credentials: : Login : erlab / Password : smart...
CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Administrator Interface Status page details Choose active interface page Device ID: Model Device ID: serial number, MAC address, device status Locate me : digit the button, the light will blink 3 times Option Molecode gauge: indicates a fault in the main carbon filter(s)
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Access to the settings is protected by the following credentials: User name: erlab Password: smart...
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CaptairStock 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Settings page details Device time and date settings Device network settings Mode: Selected IP protocol Hostname: Device name on network IP: IP address of the device MASK: network mask GW: Network gateway Modify network settings : Default mode : DHCP Each unit is identified with its hostname : ER-UNIT-S/N Hostname example for a Captair 834 Smart, S/N: 25698...
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Log page details Displays the device’s event log Used for downloading the log in .csv format...
CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Fan setpoints Unit / Type of filtration column 1C1P 1P1C 1P1C1P 1P2C 2C1P Open doors : 2300 RPM / Closed doors : 1300 RPM Replacing the filters The table below summarizes all possible Flex™ filter technology configurations for CaptairStore chemical storage cabinets.
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The table below summarizes the different types of carbon filters that Erlab® offers along with their fields of application. Type AS For organic vapors Type BE + Multi-application for acid and organic vapors Type K For ammonia vapors Type F...
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CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Filter Replacement Procedure For these operations, we strongly recommended that the user or maintenance technician wear the necessary safety equipment, including: safety glasses, lab coat and gloves Switch off the unit Remove the two protective shields...
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Identify wich column configuration below applies to your chemical storage cabinets. (See your Valipass label) Unstack the filtration column(s) above the chemical storage cabinets. After carrefuly removing the filters from their packaging, assemble the column per the configuration below If your column configuration changed, Apply the correct fan setpoint for the filtration column configuration (see fan setpoints) 1P2C 1P1C...
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Captair 834 Smart Instructions & User’s Manual 2C1P 1C1P When reassembling the filtration column, be sure that the fan module is positioned correctly to access your connection points. Reconnect the power supply to the fan unit and the hose to the sampling port.
Recommendations for the use of filters We recommend replacing the filter annually (if used 24/7). ERLAB offers 3-point validation of your handling operations based on a scientific analysis carried out by its laboratory specialists via the global Erlab Safety Program (E.S.P) which includes the...
CaptairStore 834 Instructions & User’s Manual Shelves : maximum permissible mass Plastic Shelves Basket for pull out doors 15 kg 15 kg Cleaning and maintenance Mechanical item checks Hinges Hinges must be correctly attached and not too tight; they must allow cabinet doors to be opened instantaneously with no effort.
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About Erlab The Erlab Research and Development laboratory Since 1968, Erlab has been a specialist, inventor and world leader in ductless, zero-emission filtering fume hoods for laboratories to provide total safety in chemical handling. Erlab filtration We provide technologies to protect laboratory staff from inhaling chemicals. This is made possible thanks to our Research and Development (R&D) department, which has continuously improved our filtration technology for more than 50 years.
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