Photovac 2020PROPlus User Manual

Photovac 2020PROPlus Specifications

General

Brand	Photovac
Model	2020PROPlus
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Warning: Limitation of Liability

Notices and Warnings

FCC Warning

Equipment tested for FCC Class B limits to protect against harmful interference.

Intrinsic Safety (I/S) Notice

Classification for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D hazardous locations. T4 rating.

ATEX Directive and EMC Directive

Declaration of Conformity for ATEX and EMC directives and compliance standards.

Introduction

About this Manual

Details setup, operation, and maintenance of the 2020PROPlus Portable Photoionization Monitor.

Warnings and Safety Practices

Outlines potential hazards, user injury risks, instrument damage, and operational compromises.

Approved Models of the 2020PROPlus

Operational info for all models, noting intrinsic safety and hazardous location approval.

Excessive Heat and Cold

Advises against exposing the instrument to intense sunlight or extreme temperatures.

2020PROPlus Overview

General Operation

Describes the 2020PROPlus as a microprocessor-controlled air monitor for photoionizable compounds.

Photoionization Detector

Explains the PID's function in measuring photoionizable chemicals in gas streams.

Unpacking Instrument

Support Equipment and Consumables

Calibration

Calibration Gas

Information on ventilation, gas bags, and TLVs for calibration gas.

Calibration Using the Flow-Match Regulator

Steps for connecting the flow-match regulator to the gas cylinder.

Calibrating the 2020PROPlus with the Flow-Match Regulator

Detailed procedure for calibrating using a flow-match regulator and span gas.

Calibration Using a Gas Bag

Instructions for using a gas bag for calibration, including preparation and filling.

Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag

Steps to prepare gas bags for calibration, ensuring correct gas and avoiding contamination.

Field Operation

Field Check List

Checklist of accessories required for a single 8-10 hour field day.

Additional Field Items

Lists extra items needed for field operation exceeding one day.

Operational Check List

Steps to ensure the instrument is in working order before heading into the field.

Computer

Using the 2020PROPlus

Battery Charging

Instructions for charging the battery pack before operation and using the correct chargers.

Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove and replace the instrument's battery pack.

Charging the Battery Pack

Details on charging the battery pack using specified AC adapters or off-line chargers.

Display

Graphic Display

Describes the 8-line graphic display, its resolutions, and how it reports concentrations.

Keys

Beginning Operation

Turning the 2020PROPlus On

Guides the user on how to turn on the 2020PROPlus and prepare it for use.

Default Display

Numeric Value, Duration, Time and Date Entry

Instrument Status

System Alerts and Alarms

Details system alerts, audio alarms, and alarm LEDs, including identification by frequency.

Operation Modes

Logging Off Mode

Displays continuous concentration readings; only MENU soft key is available.

Tag Mode

Displays readings and allows manual tagging, background, or sample readings with Site Codes.

Interval Mode

Shows readings, calculates STEL/TWA/PEAK, and logs data at user-selected intervals.

Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) Mode

Describes STEL mode as a 15-minute moving average and its automatic calculations.

Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Mode

Explains TWA mode, summing concentrations over 8 hours, and how to reset the accumulator.

PEAK Mode

Datalogger

Interval Operation

Accumulates readings in selected intervals, determining min, average, and maximum.

Erasing or Downloading Data

Unit Setup Functions

Pump

Backlight

User Mode

Clock

Passcode

Date Format

Language

Units

Sample Mode

Response Factor Library

General Information

Presets and Response Factors

Calibration Technical Description

Calibration Introduction

Compressed Gases

Regulators for Compressed Gases

Calibration Gas

Calibration Using the Flow-Match Regulator

Calibrating the 2020PROPlus with the Flow-Match Regulator

Calibration Using a Gas Bag

Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag

Steps to prepare gas bags for calibration, ensuring correct gas and avoiding contamination.

Preparing for Field Operation

Field Check List

Checklist of accessories required for a single 8-10 hour field day.

Additional Field Items

Lists extra items needed for field operation exceeding one day.

Operational Check List

Steps to ensure the instrument is in working order before heading into the field.

Connecting Accessories

Computer

Instructions for downloading data to a Windows-based PC using communication software.

Pre-filter Tube Holder

Details the use and installation of the optional pre-filter tube holder.

Pre-filters and Sample Collection Tubes

Describes the variety of pre-filter tubes and sample collection tubes available.

Sample Line

Information on connecting the sample line for remote sampling and precautions.

Wrist Strap

Instructions on how to attach and use the wrist strap.

DC Power Cord

Belt Clip Holster

11.7 eV UV Lamp

General Information

Info on the optional 11.7 eV UV lamp for special applications.

Limitations of Lithium Fluoride Lamp Window

Discusses limitations of the LiF window material due to UV light and moisture.

Using the 11.7 eV UV Lamp

Instructions for using the 11.7 eV lamp, including installation and calibration.

Off-Line Charger

Charging from an AC Source

Steps to recharge the battery pack using an AC adapter and the off-line charger.

Charging from a DC Source

Routine Maintenance

Battery Charging

Details charging the battery pack for approximately 8 hours of operation.

Battery Pack Care

Guidelines for battery care, disposal, and handling to prevent damage.

Maintenance of the UV Lamp

Instructions for removing, replacing, and cleaning the UV lamp.

Removing and Replacing the UV Lamp

Step-by-step guide to safely remove and install a new UV lamp.

Cleaning the UV Lamp Window

Procedures for cleaning the UV lamp window to maintain sensitivity.

Cleaning the Lithium Fluoride Window

Replacing the Sample Inlet Filter

Troubleshooting

General Information

Guidance on contacting support and preparing information for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

Lists common situations, causes, and actions to resolve instrument issues.

Specifications

Warranty

Contacting Photovac

Installing Alternate AC Plug on the Battery Charger

Calibration Gas Supplier

Using the Gas Bag

Presets and Response Factors

References