SKC 220-1000TCNB Pocket Pump Touch Instruction Manual
- September 12, 2024
- SKC
Table of Contents
Pocket Pump® Sample Pump
Cat. No. 220-1000TCNB
Operating Instructions
863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA
Tel: 724-941-9701 •
skcinc.com
220-1000TCNB Pocket Pump Touch
Introduction
Checking Pump/Kit Contents
Use the following table to verify that you received all items associated with
the Cat. No. ordered. If you are missing items, contact SKC at
800-752-8472 (U.S. only) or
724-941-9701.
If you ordered Cat. No. | Your Package Should Contain |
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220-1000TCNB | Pocket Pump TOUCH only* with Li-Ion battery and screwdriver, |
requires charger; see kits or charger below
220-1000TCNB-C| Pocket Pump TOUCH with Charger includes pump as described
above and single charger (cable and wall cube with U.S. plug)
100-240 V
220-1000TCNB-S| Pocket Pump TOUCH Starter Kit includes pump and single
charger as described above, 3 feet (0.9 meter) of Tygon tubing, and collar
clip with cable tie
100-240 V
220-1000TCNB-K| Single Pump Kit† includes pump and single charger as
described above, and Type A single tube holder, in a soft-sided nylon carry
case
100-240 V
220-1000TCNB-K5| 5-pack Pump Kit includes 5 pumps as described above, 5
single chargers (cables and wall cubes with U.S. plug), and 5 Type A single
tube holders, in a hard-sided case
100-240 V
220-1000TCNB-K5D| 5-pack Deluxe Pump Kit* includes 5 pumps as described above,
5 Type A single tube holders, 5 single charging cables (no wall cubes), and
one 5-port USB charging hub with power cable (U.S. plug), in a hard-sided case
100-240 V
Pocket Pump TOUCH requires ¼-inch ID tubing.
- Pocket Pump TOUCH pumps contain Li-Ion batt eries and are subject to special shipping regulations.
† Single kits are also available in hard-sided case. Contact SKC.
Quick Guide
Charging the battery: Insert USB connector on cable into USB port on supplied
wall adapter. Plug into 100 to 240-V outlet. Hover magnetic charging connector
on cable closely over contact on back of pump until engaged and LEDs on
contact and cable light blue.
Full charge is achieved in approximately 10 hours. See Charging the Battery
Pack on page 3 for details.
Turning on: Press Power On/Off button on top of pump; the screen will
light and Flow screen will display.
Using the touch screen: Use a fi ngertip to gently touch screen buttons in
the indicated active zones.
Accessing Main Menu: Touch
Navigating from Main Menu
Desired Operation | Button to Touch | Result |
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Access device settings | History, Clock, Units, and Screen sub-menus display. |
Touch buttons to view and choose setting options within each.
View information about the pump| | Firmware version/date of pump manufacture,
and pump serial number display.
Access flow rate, flow rate verifi cation, and
sampling| | Flow, Presets (feature unavailable), and Advanced (constant
pressure) sub-menus display. Touch buttons to view and choose mode or options
under each.
Basic Pump Operation
Run pump: From Main Menu: Touch Sample >Flow >Run
Note: Pressing the Power On/Off button on top of pump will dim and lock
screen. To undim and unlock, press Power On/Off button again.
Pause pump: Touch Pause . Touch Run to resume.
Stop pump: Touch Stop . Sample Summary will display. Touch to return to Main
Menu.
Turning off: Press Power On/Off button on top of pump; the screen will go
dark. The pump will power off automatically after five minutes of no activity.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
AC Charging Options
Portable Charging Options
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Insert USB connector on charging cable into a USB port on a(n):
a. Adapter (wall cube, supplied with SKC Single USB Charger, Cat. No. 220-300). Plug adapter (wall cube) into a standard 100 to 240-volt wall outlet.
b. PC/laptop (not supplied by SKC) with a full charge or plugged into a wall outlet. Note: USB ports and PC/laptop sett ings vary.
If using this charging option, verify that your pump is charging by checking that more bars have appeared on the pump batt ery status icon midway through charging.
c. Portable power pack (not supplied by SKC) with a full charge and that is compatible with Pocket Pump TOUCH The blue LED on the charger will light. -
Hover the magnetic charging connector on the charging cable closely over the charging contact on the back of the pump (Figure 1) until the LED behind the magnetic contact on the pump lights blue and pump status LEDs blink red in a repeating patt ern of rightinlet-left.
Troubleshooting Charging
If the magnetic charging connector is seated on the pump charging contact, but the charger and charging contact LEDs are not lit blue: Check that the charging cable is connected to an AC adapter and active outlet, PC/laptop connected to an active power source, or a portable power pack with a full charge that is compatible with charging Pocket Pump TOUCH.
If only the charger LED lights blue: It means that there is no connection with the pump charging contact. Check and reconnect the charging connector on the cable to the pump’s charging contact. Both the charger and charging contact LEDs should light blue when connected properly. -
Charge batt ery completely (approximately 10 hours to 100% or 4.5 hours to 80%). See batt ery charge status indicator descriptions below.
LED Activity Description | Charging Status |
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Charging contact LED blue/inlet and corner LEDs red, flashing in repeated
pattern of right-inlet-left| Battery charging
Charging contact LED blue/inlet LED green, solid/corner LEDs green,
blinking,battery status icon outline flashing| Battery charging complete
Battery and Charging Notes and Cautions
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Do not operate pump from or charge pump with charger in hazardous atmospheres.
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Use only the SKC-approved battery pack (Cat. No. P76303) and charging cable supplied in Cat. No. 220-300. Use of an unapproved battery and/or charging cable could damage the pump and will void any warranty.
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Turn off pump before removing the battery pack.
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Tampering with the battery pack (opening, disassembling, short circuiting, crushing, or exposing the battery pack to fire or temperatures in excess of 212 F [100 C]) voids any warranty.
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Protect sample pump from rain and extended direct exposure to sun when in use outdoors
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Allow pump to equilibrate when moving it from one temperature extreme to another.
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Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty.
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Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. La substitution de composants peut compromettre la Sécurité Intrinsèque.
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To prevent ignition of hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be charged (removed and replaced) in an area to be known nonhazardous. Afin de prévenir l’infl ammation d’atmosphères dangereuses, ne changer les batteries que dans des emplacements
désignés non dangereux. -
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or explosion when heated above 212 F (100 C) or incinerated. Replace
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Maximum charge input voltage Um = 5.5 VDC. battery with SKC Battery Pack Cat. No. P76303 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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In environments where metallic dust is present, carefully inspect the magnetic charging contact on the back of the pump and the magnetic connector on the charging cable and clean them using a small brush and canned or compressed air.
Turning Pump Power On/Off
Turn on: Press the Power On/Off butt on on the top of the pump (Figure 1); the
screen will light.
Turn off : Press the Power On/Off butt on on the top of a non-running pump
(Figure 1); the screen will go dark. The pump will automatically power off
after five minutes of inactivity.
Interpreting the Display
Determining Battery
Charge Status
The batt ery status icon appears at the top of the screen at all times and
contains bars that reduce in number as batt ery charge is used.
Following is information on interpreting the batt ery status icon.
Battery Status Icon Description | Battery Charge Remaining | |
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Four bars | Full battery charge, approximately 75 to 100% | |
Three bars | Approximately 50 to 75% | |
Two bars | Approximately 25 to 50% | |
One bar | Approximately 3 to 25% | |
One bar (flashing) | Less than 3%; flow fault is imminent. Pump should be |
charged.
Using the Touch Screen
Use a fingertip to gently touch screen butt ons in the active zones indicated
below.
Navigating Menus and Screens
Pocket Pump TOUCH operates through a series of menus and screens. When the
pump is powered on, the Flow screen displays, which allows you fast access to
flow rate verifi cation and sampling.
For more details, start at To set pump flow rate.
Immediately below the display are four virtual navigation butt ons that access previous screen, Main Menu, and increase/decrease values.
Back button
Returns to previous screen| Up Arrow button
Increases selected value or moves up a list/range/display Touch and hold to
speed increment of flow or pressure
settings.| Down Arrow button
Decreases selected value or
moves down a list/range/display Touch and hold to speed decrement of flow or
pressure settings.| Main Menu button
Returns to Main Menu
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Touching displays the Main Menu from which you can access all options. See
Menu/Screen Overview.
Menus and screens can contain the following navigational touch butt ons.
Button | General Function |
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Check mark | Saves a selected item |
Left and right movement | Allows horizontal movement on a scale (below) in |
half-liter incrementes or moves left or right through fi elds, activating each
for entry of a value.
Adjust flow | Allows selection of an adjustment to flow during flow rate
verification using up and down arrow buttons on a scale (below)
Run (start) | Runs the pump for sampling
Pause | Pauses a running pump. Elapsed time and volume accumulation pause.
When Run is touched, time and volume will continue to accumulate.
Stop | Stops a running pump and resets elapsed time and volume to zero. Run
time information will be available in Sample Summary and History.
Menu/Screen Overview
Main Menu
History Menu
- List of sample runs/summaries
Clock Menu
- Set Time
- Set Date
- Select Clock display
- Select Date display
Units Menu
- Select Temp display
- Select ATM display
Screen Menu
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Select Dim
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Select Secure Lock
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Select Auto Lock
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Firmware version number
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Lifetime run time and volume
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Pump serial number
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Pump manufacture date
Flow Menu
- Set Flow
- Adjust flow (constant flow mode)
- Set Duration (timer)
- Run button
Presets Menu (feature unavailable)
Advanced Menu
- Set Pressure
- Set Duration (timer)
- Run button
Determining Pump Status
Pocket Pump TOUCH features status LEDs on the top corners of the pump, beneath
the pump inlet, and behind the magnetic charging contact on the back of the
pump. These indicate pump status at a quick glance.
LED Activity Description | Pump Status |
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Corner and inlet LEDs green, flashing | Pump running |
Corner and inlet LEDs red, flashing | Pump is in flow fault |
Inlet LED yellow-orange, flashing corner LEDs green, blinking | Pump in |
constant pressure mode, working to achieve pressure setting.
Inlet LED will change to solid green when set pressure is achieved.
Modifying Device Settings
Note about default sett ings: Pocket Pump TOUCH is shipped with the following
default sett ings that may be changed by the user from the Device sub-menus.
Dim: On, Auto Lock: Off , Secure Lock: Off , Temperature Units: F, Atmospheric
Pressure Units: inHg, Time Format: 12 Hour, and Date Format: mm/dd/yyyy
Clock Menu
To change time on pump
From Main Menu:
Hour digits will fl ash.
Touch up/down arrow butt ons to increment/decrement hours.
Touch right arrow to advance to minutes (will fl ash) and up/down arrow butt
ons to adjust minutes.
Touch right arrow to advance to AM/PM (will flash) and up/down arrow butt ons
to toggle AM/PM.
Touch check mark to accept new time and return to Clock Menu. New time sett
ing will display.
To change clock display format
From Main Menu:
12 Hour and 24 Hour butt ons display. Touch desired sett ing butt on to select and return to Clock Menu. New clock display format will display.
To change date and date display
From Main Menu:
Month digits will flash.
Touch up/down arrow butt ons to increment/decrement month.
Touch right arrow to advance to day (will flash) and up/down arrow butt ons to
increment/decrement day.
Touch right arrow to advance to year (will flash) and up/down arrow buttons to
increment/decrement year.
Touch check mark to accept new date and return to Clock Menu. New date will
display.
To change date display format
From Main Menu:
Touch the desired date display format to select and return to Clock Menu. New date display format will display.
Units Menu
To change temperature units
From Main Menu:
°F and °C butt ons display. Touch desired butt on to select and return to Units Menu.
To change atmospheric pressure display units
From Main Menu:
mbar, inHg, and mmHg butt ons display. Touch desired butt on to select and
return to Units Menu.
Note: Changing the display units aff ects only the display of atmospheric
pressure on the pump screen and in Sample Summary and History. Back pressure
(inlet pressure) will always display in “inH2O” on the pump screen and in
Sample Summary and History.
Screen Menu
To set Dim to on or off From Main Menu:
Touch desired butt on to select and return to Screen Menu.
If Dim is set to On, the user can dim and lock the screen of a running pump by
pressing the Power On/Off butt on. If Auto Lock is set to On in combination
with Dim, the screen will dim and lock automatically when the pump is run. The
screen can be undimmed and unlocked by pressing the Power On/Off butt on. For
more information on the Auto Lock and Secure Lock features, see below. This
sett ing helps conserve batt ery usage.
If Dim is set to Off , the screen backlight will stay on during the entire sample run.
To set Auto Lock to on or off From Main Menu:
Touch desired butt on to select and return to Screen Menu.
If Auto Lock is set to On, the screen will lock (become inactive) as soon as
the pump starts running a sample. A lock icon and “Press power butt on to
unlock” message will appear on the screen. If Dim is set to On, the screen
will both lock and dim when the pump starts running a sample.
If Auto Lock is set to Off , the screen will remain active. The screen may be
locked (made inactive) manually at any time during a sample run by pressing
the Power On/Off butt on on top of the pump.
To unlock and reactivate the screen, press the Power On/Off butt on on top of
the running pump.
This sett ing helps to prevent accidental tap errors during sample runs.
To set Secure Lock to on or off and set passcode
From Main Menu:
Secure Lock helps to prevent tampering during a sample run. Touch desired butt on. If Secure Lock was set previously to On and you select Off , you will be prompted to enter the previously set passcode. Once the passcode is entered, you will be returned to the Screen Menu.
If you select On, proceed as follows.
You will be prompted to enter a four-digit passcode of your choosing. Touch the screen keypad to enter the desired four-digit number combination. Note: Entered digits will display as ****.
You will be prompted to confirm the passcode. Touch the screen keypad to enter the same fourdigit number combination. Upon entering the last digit, the passcode will be saved and you will be returned to the Screen Menu.
If Secure Lock is set to On, the user can lock the screen of a running pump by pressing the Power On/Off butt on. If Auto Lock is set to On concurrently, the screen locks when the pump is run.
To unlock and reactivate the screen, press the Power On/Off butt on on top of the running pump and touch the screen keypad to enter the previously set four- digit passcode.
Master Unlock Feature: If you cannot remember the Secure Lock passcode, touch
1 2 3 when prompted for the passcode.
This will override the Secure Lock, but will not disable it.
Operation – Set Flow, Verify Flow, and Sample
Sample Menu
To set pump flow rate From Main Menu:
Touch left/right arrow butt ons to set gross flow sett ing. Touch up/down arrow
butt ons to fine tune setting.
Note: A sustained touch on the up/down arrow butt ons will speed
increment/ decrement flow setting.
Touch check mark to accept selection and return to Flow Menu with new flow sett ing displayed.
To set up a single sorbent tube train and verify flow – Constant Flow Mode
- Charge pump battery completely before flow rate verifi cation and sampling.
- Requires 222 Series Low Flow Holder accessory.
- Verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tube holder and pump to be used for sampling.
- Break tips off a representative sorbent tube and insert (arrow printed on tube pointing toward the pump) into the rubber sleeve of a 222 Series (non-adjustable) Low Flow Tube Holder (Figure 3).
- Connect tubing from the 222 Series (non-adjustable) low fl ow tube holder to the pump inlet (Figure 3).
- Use a length of flexible tubing to connect the exposed open end of the representative sorbent tube in the holder to a flowmeter outlet (Figure 3).
- Set flow rate on pump (see To set pump flow rate above).
- Verify flow rate as follows:
From Main Menu:
Pump will run as a result of touching the adjust flow
icon. It is good practice to allow the pump to run for 5 minutes before
verifying the fl ow rate.
Build a flow rate verifi cation train with sample media in line (Figure 3).
Touch up/down arrow butt ons to increment/decrement flow adjustment.
The flow adjustment value will display beside the adjust flow icon.
Note: The flow rate displayed on the fl owmeter will change as a result of
this adjustment.
Touch check mark to accept the fl ow adjustment value and return to the Flow
Menu.
The flow rate displayed on the pump will remain unchanged.
6. Disconnect representative sorbent tube from the flowmeter. Replace representative sorbent tube with a newly opened unexposed method-specified sorbent tube to complete the sampling train. See To sample on page 18.
To set up a multiple sorbent tube train and verify flow rate – Constant Flow Mode
- Charge pump battery completely before flow verification and sampling.
- Use of an unapproved battery and/or charging cable could damage the pump and will void any warranty.
- Requires Constant Pressure Controller (CPC) and Multiple-tube Low Flow Holder accessories.
- See Adjustable Low Flow Holder Operating Instructions for details on holder operation.
- Verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tube holder and pump to be used for sampling.
From Main Menu:
a. Touch Run butt on. It is good practice to run the pump for 5 minutes before
verifying the flow rate.
b. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn the brass flow adjust screw beneath
the port of the tube for which flow is to be verifi ed counterclockwise to
increase flow or clockwise to decrease flow until the flowmeter consistently
displays the required fl ow rate for the first port sorbent tube.
Note: The flow rate displayed on the flowmeter will change as a result of
adjusting the brass flow adjust screw on the holder; this is the flow rate
through the sorbent tube. The flow rate displayed on the pump will not change.
c. Touch the Stop button to stop the pump. Touch the Back butt on to return to
the Flow Menu.
9. Repeat Steps 6 through 8 for each active sorbent tube in the holder.
10. Disconnect representative sorbent tube from the flowmeter. Replace
representative sorbent tubes with newly opened unexposed method specified
sorbent tubes to complete the sampling train. Important! Ensure all unused
ports remain plugged with unopened sorbent tubes to keep ports clean during
sampling. See To sample on page 18.
To set up a multiple sorbent tube train and verify flow rate – Constant Pressure Mode (For Advanced Users Only)
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Charge pump battery completely before flow verifi cation and sampling.
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Requires Multiple-tube Low Flow Holder accessory
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See Adjustable Low Flow Holder Operating Instructions for details on holder operation.
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It is good practice to run the pump for 5 minutes before verifying the flow rate.
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Verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tube holder and pump to be used for sampling.
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Determine back pressure to be set in Constant Pressure Mode:
a. Connect tubing from holder outlet to pump inlet. (Figure 5).
b. Break tips off a representative sorbent tube and insert (arrow printed on tube pointing toward the pump) into the rubber sleeve of a 224 Series Multiple-tube Low Flow Holder.
c. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn counterclockwise (open) the brass flow adjust screw on the Multiple-tube holder port containing the tube.
d. Label sorbent tube and port. Plug all unused ports with unopened tubes to keep ports clean during sampling.
e. Set method-specifi ed flow rate for the tube on the pump (see To set pump flow rate on page 13). Important! Ensure all unused ports remain plugged with unopened sorbent tubes.
i. Touch the Run butt on to start the pump.
ii. Read and record back pressure shown on pump display (inHO part of scrolling display when pump is running – use up/down arrow butt ons to speed scrolling display).
f. Repeat Steps 1.b through 1.e for remaining representative sorbent tubes.
Note: The combined fl ow rate through all tubes cannot exceed 500 ml/ min. Touch the Stop butt on to stop the pump. Touch the Back button to return to the Flow Menu.
g. Review the recorded back pressures and determine the highest back pressure. Add 2 or 3 inches to this value, round up to the integral (whole) number, and add 1. This will be the back pressure sett ing for Constant Pressure Mode in Step 2. -
Set pressure to value obtained in Step 1.g as follows:
From Sample Menu: a. Touch left/right arrow butt ons to set gross pressure sett ing. Touch up/down arrow butt ons to fine-tune sett ing.
Note: A sustained touch on the up/down arrow butt ons will speed increment/ decrement pressure sett ing.
Note: Set pressure value will blink and inlet LED will blink yellow- orange. When set pressure is achieved, the pressure value will stop blinking and the inlet LED will turn green. This may take up to 90 seconds.
b. Touch check mark to accept selection and return to Advanced Menu with new pressure sett ing displayed. -
Use a length of flexible tubing to connect the exposed open end of the first port sorbent tube to a flowmeter outlet (Figure 5).
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Touch Run button on the pump touch screen.
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Use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn flow adjust screw on port (clockwise to decrease, counterclockwise to increase) until flowmeter displays the method-specified flow rate.
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Important! Ensure all unused ports remain plugged with unopened sorbent
tubes to keep ports clean during sampling. See To sample on page 18.
Note: If the pump is run in constant pressure mode (Sample > Advanced >
Pressure sett ing) without media connected or with media connected that has a
pressure drop below the set pressure value, the pump will “rev “ in an att
empt to achieve the desired pressure sett ing. If it cannot, it will fault.
To verify pump flow rate prior to bag sampling – Constant Flow Mode
- Charge pump battery completely before flow rate verification and sampling.
- Use of an unapproved battery and/or charging cable could damage the pump and will void any warranty.
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Set flow rate on pump (see To set pump flow rate on page 13).
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Use flexible tubing to connect pump inlet to the outlet of a flowmeter (Figure 6).
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Verify pump flow rate as follows:
From Main Menu: Pump will run. Allow pump to run for 5 minutes before verifying flow rate.
Touch up/down arrow butt ons to increment/decrement flow adjustment. A flow adjustment value will display, as shown below left.
Note: The flow rate displayed on the flowmeter will change as a result of this adjustment. The flow rate displayed on the pump will not change.Touch check mark to accept the flow adjustment value and return to the Flow Menu. The flow adjustment value will display beside the adjust flow icon. -
Disconnect flowmeter and tubing from pump inlet. See To sample on page 18.
To sample using a single sorbent tube, multiple sorbent tubes, or sample bag
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Charge pump battery completely before sampling.
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Use of an unapproved battery and/or charging cable could damage the pump and will void any warranty.
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If using sample tubes as media, verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tube holder and pump used for sampling.
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Ensure pump is set/verified to the method-specified flow rate. See To verify flow rate on page 13.
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Ensure flowmeter and tubing have been removed and representative method-specified sampling medium used for flow rate verifi cation has been replaced with newly opened unexposed method-specifi ed sampling medium to complete the sampling train. For bag sampling
a. Use PTFE tubing to connect pump exhaust (Figure 1) to the bag fi tting. See bag operating instructions.
b. Unscrew cap on pump exhaust to remove it and screw in supplied exhaust fi tting or optional Quick-connect Bag Sampling Adapter accessory.
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On the pump, choose from a manual sample or a timed sample. See To set up and run a manual sample below or To set up and run a timed sample on page 20.
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To set up and run a manual sample
- Connect pump to sampling train. See To sample, Step 2, above.
- Run sample as follows:
From Main Menu: Options on pump screen during a sample run:| Touch Stop to stop sampling, reset accumulated data display, and view Sample Summary.
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| Touch Pause to pause sampling and retain accumulated data display. When touched, pause changes to Run button .
Touch Run button to resume sampling and data accumulation.
| Dim (set to On) dims a screen that has been locked by pressing the Power On/Off button on a running pump or through Auto Lock as soon as the pump starts running.
To resume normal backlighting, press the Power On/Off button on top of the pump (Figure 1). See Modify Device Settings, Screen Menu on page 11.
This feature may be used concurrently with Auto Lock and Secure Lock.
| Auto Lock (set to On) locks (inactivates) the pump touch screen when the pump starts running. A lock icon and “Press power button to unlock” message appear on the screen.
If Auto Lock is set to Off, the screen remains active. The screen may be locked (made inactive) at any time during sampling by pressing the Power On/Off button on top of the pump.
To unlock and reactivate the screen, press the Power On/Off button on top of the pump. This feature helps to reduce tap errors during sample runs.
| Secure Lock (set to On) locks (inactivates) the pump touch screen when the Power On/Off button is pressed. A lock icon and “Press power button to unlock” message appear on the screen.
To unlock Secure Lock and reactivate the screen, press the Power On/Off button on top of the pump, and touch the screen keypad to enter the previously set four-digit passcode.
If Auto Lock and Secure Lock are set to On concurrently, the pump touch screen will lock when the pump is run, but will require that the user enter a passcode to unlock the screen.
| Flow fault may occur when there is a restriction in airfl ow (e.g., kinked tubing) that remains uncorrected and the pump can no longer compensate flow. See Flow Fault Mode and Display on page 21 for details on pump operation during flow fault. - When the required sampling period is completed (or the bag is properly inflated – see bag operating instructions), touch Stop butt on to stop sampling, which displays a Sample Summary and automatically resets the accumulated data.
Note: If pump is shut off or goes to sleep after a sample is completed and
is powered on again, the initial display will be the Sample Summary of the
previous sample run.
For bag sampling: If the Quick-connect Bag Sampling Adapter accessory was
used, remove tubing after sampling by using fingertips to press center ring on
adapter while pulling tubing away from the adapter.
To set up and run a timed sample
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Set sample duration as follows:
From Main Menu:Hour digit 1 will flash.
Touch up/down arrow butt ons to increment/decrement hour.
Touch right arrow to advance to hour digit 2 (will flash) and up/down arrow butt ons to adjust hour digit 2. Repeat through minutes.
Touch check mark to accept new time and return to Clock Menu. New time sett ing will display. -
Connect pump to sample train. See To sample, Step 2, on page 18.
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Run sample as follows:
From Main Menu: See Options on pump screen during a sample run on page 19. -
When the Timed sampling period is complete, the pump will automatically stop sampling, which displays a Sample Summary and automatically resets the accumulated data.
Note: If pump is shut off or goes to sleep after a sample is completed and is powered on again, the initial display will be the Sample Summary of the previous sample run.
During a sample run, overloaded sample media or kinked tubing can restrict airflow and cause back pressure to build to a point at which the pump can no longer compensate flow within ± 5%. If this condition is sustained for 3 to 10 seconds, the pump will go into flow fault mode as follows:
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Pump stops running and status LEDs on pump flash red. Elapsed time stops.
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An exclamation point icon appears on the display next to the flow rate.
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After 20 seconds in fault, the pump will att empt to restart up to 5 times.
a. If full airflow is restored during the restart att empts, the pump will continue the sample run.
b. If full airflow is not restored during 5 restart attempts within 5 minutes, the pump will end the sample run and display the Sample Summary. The Sample Summary will indicate the number of faults. The LEDs will fl ash red with decreasing frequency. -
To clear a flow fault, touch any butt on on the display. Note: A flow fault will also be cleared when the batt ery charge is depleted.
Viewing History
History Menu
To review specific sample run summaries directly on the pump screen
From Main Menu:
Note: The last 16 sample runs can be viewed as Sample Summaries on the pump. The Sample Summaries are the only way to access information about pump runs.
Maintenance
Change the Battery Pack Review Notes and Cautions on page 4 before proceeding.
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Turn off the pump by pressing the Power On/Off button located on the top of the non-running pump (Figure 1); the screen will go dark.
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Use a 1.5-mm hex key (provided with pump) to loosen two safety screws on the back of the battery pack housing (Figure 1).
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Orient the pump so that the belt clip faces upward and the pump inlet points left. Using your fingers, grip the batt ery pack housing just above its top screw and just below its bott om screw and lift up against the belt clip. Once the housing clears the pump case, pull it to the right, away from the pump case.
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If replacing the batt ery pack with a new batt ery pack (Cat. No. P76303), dispose of the used batt ery promptly and according to all state and local regulations.
Do not disassemble the battery pack. Do not dispose of in fire. Dispose of used batteries promptly according to all state and local recycling or waste regulations. -
Install a new batt ery pack or reinstall an existing batt ery pack.
a. Align battery pack housing with pump case.
b. Use the back of the batt ery pack housing to push up the belt clip until the batt ery pack is aligned with the pump case and presses easily into place. Ensure the batt ery pack housing fits flush with the pump case.
c. Use a 1.5-mm hex key to tighten two screws on back of the batt ery pack housing. Tighten screws in an alternating fashion.
d. Charge the battery pack completely before use. See Charging the Batt ery Pack on page 3.
Note: When the battery is reatt ached to the pump, the screen will light and then go black as the pump performs a firmware check. This lasts approximately 20 seconds and the Main Menu will display as soon as the check is completed.
Clean the Touch Screen
Use a soft, clean, and dust-free cloth to remove fingerprints from the touch
screen. Do not use alcohol to clean the screen.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
Issue | Possible Solutions |
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The display on the pump is frozen. | 1. Press the Power On/Off button to shut |
off the pump.
2. Remove the battery (see Maintenance above)
3. Reinstall the battery.
User may replace external components such as the inlet fi lter, battery, screen protector, and/or belt clip. Service must be performed by SKC to maintain performance and intrinsic safety rating. Warranty is void if pumping compartment is opened by user.
Accessories/Replacement Part Ordering
Accessories | Cat. No. |
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Single Charger, USB, magnetic connector, supplied as cable and wall cube with
U.S. plug 100-240 V| 220-300
5-port USB Hub with power cable (U.S. plug), requires up to 5 single charging
cables available as Cat. No. P75739
100-240 V| 220-400
Quick-connect Bag Sampling Adapter, installs on pump exhaust port for secure
connection to tubing for bag sampling,accepts 1/4-inch OD PTFE tubing| 220-200
Single Kit Case, nylon, with shoulder strap| 224-903
5-pack Kit Case, Hard-sided| 224-915
Low Flow Tube Holder with cover (non-adjustable)|
with A size cover, 6-mm OD x 70-mm L
with B size cover, 8-mm OD x 110-mm L
with C size cover, 10-mm OD x 150-mm L
with D size cover, 10-mm OD x 220-mm L| 222-3-1
222-3L-1
222-3XL-1
222-3XD-1
Constant Pressure Controller for multiple-tube sampling in constant flow|
224-26CPC-10
Adjustable Multiple-tube Low Flow Holders|
Dual (holds up to 2 tubes)
Tri (holds up to 3 tubes)
Quad (holds up to 4 tubes)| 224-26-02
224-26-03
224-26-04
Tube Covers|
A (6-mm OD x 70-mm L)
B (8-mm OD x 110-mm L)
C (10-mm OD x 150-mm L)
D (10-mm OD x 220-mm L)| 224-29A
224-29B
224-29C
224-29D
Replacement Battery Pack, *‡ Li-Ion| P76303
Single Charging Cable, USB, without wall cube| P75739
Low Flow chek-mate Flowmeter, 20 to 500 ml/min, includes a 9-volt alkaline
battery|
with NIST standard traceable calibration certifi cate
with UK standard traceable calibration certifi cate
with ISO standard traceable calibration certifi cate| 375-00205N
375-00205
375-00205S
‡ Replacing ba eries with non-approved or repaired/rebuilt ba ery packs voids any warranty and UL Lis ng for intrinsic safety.
- Li-Ion ba eries are subject to special shipping regula ons
* Li-Ion Battery Testing and Shipment
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for use with SKC sample pumps have been
tested in accordance with the UN Manual and are proven to meet requirements of
each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
The batteries are rated below 100 watt-hours (Wh).
Consult with your carrier for more information on Lithium Battery Shipping
Regulations UN 3480 and UN 3481 or visit SKC’s website for more information at
www.skcinc.com/knowledgecenter
SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy
SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which
provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the
complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, browse
skcinc.com/warranty.
Appendix
Appendix: Performance Profile
Flow Range in Constant Flow Mode | 20 to 500 ml/min |
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Compensation Range in Constant Flow Mode | 20 to 500 ml/min up to 20 inches |
water back pressure
Pressure Range in Constant Pressure Mode| 1 to 20 inches water
Flow Control System| Corrects for changes in back pressure, temperature, and
atmospheric pressure
Power| Removable rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, 3.7 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.6
Wh or USB charger
Run Time (Li-Ion)| 20+ hrs at 500 ml/min up to 20 inches water back pressures,
extended run times available with charger
Charging Time (varies with battery capacity and level of discharge)| ≤ 10 hrs
(≤ 4.5 hrs to 80%)
Accuracy| Constant flow control: t 5% of set-point or ± 3 ml/min, whichever is
higher Atmospheric pressure: ± 0.3 in Hg
Temperature: ± 1.0 C
Real-time clock: ± 1%
Constant pressure mode: t 0.5 inch water
Temperature Ranges| Operating: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C) Charging: 32 to 113 F
(0 to 45 C) Storage: -4 to 113 (-20 to 45 C)
Humidity Range| ≤ 95% RH, non-condensing
Altitude ‘| Corrects flow for changes in temperature (32 to 113 F [0 to 45 CD
and ambient pressure up to 15,000 feet (4572 meters) above and down to 2300
feet (701 meters) below sea level
Flow Fault| After 3 to 10 seconds of restricted flow, pump stops running,
elapsed time stops, status LEDs flash red, and pump displays fault icon. After
20 seconds in fault, auto-restart is attempted up to 5 times unless full
airflow is restored prior to that. If full airflow is not corrected after 5
auto-restarts within
5 minutes, the pump ends the run and displays Sample Summary.
Display Type/Parameters| High-contrast backlit LCD/Time, date, battery status,
flow rate, sample volume, temperature, atmospheric pressure, back pressure,
programmed run remaining time, and elapsed run time
User Interface| Eight-area capacitive touch screen with auto-dim and locking
options
Dimensions| 3.2 x 3.8 x 1.5 in (8.1 x 9.7 x 3.8 cm)
Weight| 8.3 oz (235 gm)
Certifications/Markings*
m| Intrinsic safety (SKC Cat. No. 220-1000TC operated with SKC Battery Pack
Cat. No. P76303) Class I, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G; Class
III, T4; Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC T4; Exia -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ 45°C ;EX II 1G Exia
IIC T4 Ga
IECEx UL 16.0113; DEMKO 16ATEX 1600;
UK22UKEX2584; CE 0539; UKCA 0843
RoHS| Compliant
Case Material| IP 64-rated case, polycarbonate with rubberized anti-static
overmolding
Tubing| Requires 1/4-in ID tubing
† Tested using 37-mm 0.8 μm MCE fi lter with new pump and batt ery. Pump performance may vary.
- UKCA mark and UK22UKEX2584 added based on previously issued ATEX/IECEx certificates.
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