Casella-cel Apex personal sampling pumps User Manual

1 APEX SERIES PERSONAL AIR SAMPLING PUMPS & PUMP MANAGER SOFTWARE (I.S. and Non I.S. Versions) User Handbook HB 3294-06 COPYRIGHT The co

10 Apex Pro I.S. (Intrinsically Safe version of the Apex Pro). Please consult Casella CEL for information about upgrading a standard model to an Ape

11 1.2 Display Symbols Halt - shows when pump is in Hold Mode , or blinks when halt option available. Run - shows when pump motor is running.

12 DO NOT open the battery compartment of I.S. versions in a hazardous area. DO NOT charge I.S. battery packs in a hazardous area. The battery pac

13 The following additional instructions must be read when using Apex Lite Pump versions. WARNINGS ! Apex Lite Versions are not intrinsically sa

14 TEMP Current internal air temperature. 2.2.2 Manual Reset (Clear Current Sample) To clear any accumulated sample duration and volume, the ins

15 02041FlowFlowOutletApex PumpCycloneSampling HeadDry Cal FlowmeterConnecting tube (5 mm nominal internal dia.)Dry Cal®Primar y Flow Mete rTE MP

16 ESP Spanish, DAN Danish. TEMP Sets the temperature display units asCentigrade or Fahrenheit. VOL Sets the volume display mode to Auto or m

17 the buzzer will sound. When the problem lasts for three or more seconds, the pump motor will switch itself OFF and remain OFF with the instrument

18 must be sampled for a long period. The duration of the run can be set from the instrument keypad. On Apex Pro, the duration can also be set via

19 For example, when 10 litres must be sampled over an 8-hour work shift, the pump flow can be set to run at a flow rate of: = 0.021 litres / min =

2 WARNINGS ! All Versions: Apex and Apex Pro air sampling pumps are designed to be robust, however they should not be dropped or subjected to mechan

20 8. Press any key to return to Hold Mode. The whole duration is stored as a single “sample” (run) with each ON / OFF sequence of the pump include

21 A display message asks for the upper calibration point to be set. 6. Use and to set the flow required at the calibration point. The ins

22 Pump Manager software automatically detects the language of the operating system during the installation. Languages supported include: English

23 the bottom of the PC display. This indicates that the device is waiting to communicate with an Apex Pump. Best communication with the pump is a

24 3. Select the File menu and see the following options. New This option allows pump and person details to be added to the Directory field in

25 of an existing pump) to display its details. (A New Pump dialog is displayed automatically whenever the soft-ware detects an unknown pump within

26 6.5 Downloading Data DO NOT use the IR communication link for I.S. versions while in a hazardous area. Data is downloaded from pump to PC autom

27 If a pump is detected that has not been configured by the software, i.e. is not included in the Pump Manager Directory field, a “New Pump” mess

28 1. Display data by highlighting the name of the relevant pump or person in the Directory. A directory containing all samples from the selected p

29 Analysis Page adds analysis information to the sample folder. Sample number A sample identity can be added, Sample data Sample analysi

3 location where the external conditions are conducive to the build-up of electrostatic charge on such surfaces. Additionally, the equipment shall o

30 Date The date of the sample or of the report can be entered, Audited by The data / report checker can be identified, Date The date o

31 As shown on the fold out sheet at the back of this book, each program has its own individual Properties dialog for information specific to the pr

32 13 Specify Start and End dates and times on the Program Times dialog. 14. Enable the selected Time (Ö) so it will be used by the program. 15.

33 with safety time out. Standby trickle charge mode to keep pump ready for use. Typical charge time ( N/A for Apex Lite). 3 hours for full

34 7.5 I.S. Certification

35 7.6 EC Declarations of Conformity

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37 8. SERVICING All servicing on I.S. versions MUST be undertaken by returning the unit to the Casella CEL Service Department. Casella CEL’s in h

38 182094A Dry-Cell Battery Pack for use only with non-I.S. versions and Apex Lite. P104104 Standard Starter Kit, includes standard carry case wit

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4 besteht.Zusaetzlich ist das Geraet mit einem feuchten Tuch zu reinigen AVERTISSEMENTS ! Toutes les Versions: Les pompes de prélèvement d’air Apex

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5 certains produits chimiques. Dans certaines circonstances extrêmes, les pièces non métalliques incorporées dans la fermeture de cet appareil peuve

6 entonces es responsabilidad del usuario tomar las precauciones pertinentes para prevenir efectos adversos que pudieran afectarlo, de forma que se

7 utilizzati per la sua costruzione: Policarbonato ad impatto elevato PC- ABS/ trasparente Nel caso probabile in cui l’apparecchiatura possa venire

8 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 9 1.1 Control Keys 10 1.2 Display Symbols 11 1.3 Indicators & Display Messages 11 2. PREPARATION FOR USE

9 Improved Features ¤ Small size due to space-saving pump design ¤ Real-time display of flow rate on large LCD ¤ Direct flow control via keypad ¤