airbox DATAFLOW PO1726 User manual

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User Manual
DATAFLOW
thank you for choosing this Airbox product
Specications:-(tested with 0.8µm NUCLPR lter)
Flow Range: Adjustable 5 -12 litres/min with 0.8 micron cellulose lter
Flow Stability: +/- 3%
Battery Pack: 12.8V Lifepo4 Pack12Ah Lithium
Charge Time: 6 - 8 Hours Max
Duration: 12+Hours @ 8 litres/min
Display: OLED, Elapsed run time and battery indicator
Material: HF ABS
Waterproof: To IP65
Dimensions: H38cm x W24cm x D12cm
Mast extends to: Up to 2.0 metres
Weight: 4.6 kg
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Airbox Sampling Products , Technology Centre,
Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 8HQ
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Airbox product. To ensure that you get the best
possible use from it, please read this manual carefully.
Your sincerely
The Airbox Team
Airbox Sampling Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of:
FermionX Ltd,
Technology Centre,
Easting Close, Worthing
West Sussex BN14 8HQ
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Table of contents
1. Installing the Airbox Dataow Software............................................................3
1.1 Compatible operating systems....................................................................................................3
1.2 Locating and loading the software.............................................................................................3
1.3 Airbox Dataow Application.........................................................................................................4
1.4 Airbox Dataow Application when connected to pump...................................................4
2. Preparing the Dataow pump for use................................................................5
2.1 Charging the battery...................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Running the Dataow from the mains.....................................................................................5
2.3 Removing the waterproof covers...............................................................................................5
3.Calibration..........................................................................................................5
3.1 Calibration..........................................................................................................................5
4. Presetting jobs on the Dataow.......................................................................7
4.1 Connecting the unit to the computer......................................................................7
4.2 Set up test data on Airbox Dataow Application.................................................7
5. Selecting and entering jobs on the Dataow................................................... 8
5.1 Selecting a previously saved job................................................................................................9
5.2 Manually entering a job................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Capacity test...................................................................................................................................9
5.2.2 Timed test........................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Logging period...............................................................................................................................10
5.4 Pin number.......................................................................................................................................10
5.5 Running Test....................................................................................................................................10
6. Downloading data from the Dataow..............................................................11
6.1 Download test data......................................................................................................................11
7. Congure unit storage.........................................................................................11
8. Maintenance..........................................................................................................12
8.1 Replacing the battery...................................................................................................12
8.2 Replacing the mast.......................................................................................................12
8.3 Cleaning the unit...........................................................................................................12
9. Service and warranty...........................................................................................13
10. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................13
11. Parts.......................................................................................................................14

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1. Installing the Airbox Dataow Software
Load the USB stick provided with your DATAFLOW pump into your computer, open
the Airbox Dataow Firmware folder and click on SETUP
The Welcome to Airbox Dataow 1.1.0 Setup window opens. Click Next.
The Choose Install Location window opens Click on Browse and choose a destination
on your computer to store the software for easy access.
Click Install
When the install is complete the Completing Airbox Dataow 1.1.0 Setup window
opens.
Click Finish
The Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard window opens.
Click Next
The License Agreement window opens
Click on I accept this agreement and click Next
The Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard window opens
Click Finish
The Airbox Dataow application appears in your destination and automatically
places a short cut icon on your desktop.
1.1 Compatible operating systems
The application is only compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems and
will not work on the Mac OS X platform. The minimum recommended requirement
is Windows 7.
1.2 Locating and loading the software
Before you can preset and download data from your DATAFLOW pump you will need
to install the Airbox Dataow Application.
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1.3 Airbox Dataow Application
1.4 Airbox Dataow Application when connected to the pump
Download
CalibrationSettings
Troubleshooting Exit
To website
Pump not connected to computer
To website
Download Troubleshooting Exit

2. Preparing the DATAFLOW pump for use
Before you use the DATAFLOW pump make sure it is fully charged.
2.1 Charging the battery
When the charger is plugged into the charging socket a red LED will be illuminated.
The LED will change to green when the battery is fully charged.
It takes approximately 6-8 hours to completely charge the battery.
2.2 Running the DATAFLOW from the mains
The DATAFLOW pump can be run from the mains by leaving the battery charger cable
connected to the pump and the mains socket. This can only be done by leaving the
battery connected inside the pump.
2.3 Removing the waterproof covers
CAUTION: Before switching the unit on, remove the yellow waterproof cover on the
air outlet and from the bottom of the air sampling head.
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3. Calibration
Airbox Sampling Products follows the guidelines laid out in HSG248. We calibrate the
pumps ow rate against our calibrated master ow meter.
Our calibrated master ow receives annual calibrations by a UKAS accredited
calibration provider. A copy of this certicate is available upon request.
IMPORTANT:
Airbox Sampling Products (FermionX Ltd) is not a UKAS calibration provider.
All users are recommended to calibrate the pumps prior to use in order to meet air
sampling protocols as per their local standards.
3.1 Calibration
Make sure the application is open on the computer. Connect the USB cable to the
computer and to the pump.
Press start/pause to switch on the unit. The display will show (in this order) the serial
number, the current rmware version, and USB Connected.
Attach a ow meter to the pump and then click on the start button to start the
calibration.
Adjust the ow as required, using the forward or backward buttons either by
increments of 1(inner buttons) or 10 (outer buttons).
Once the ow meter shows 3 litres/minute, press the Tick button and this setting
will be conrmed and the display will show a number indicating the next required
calibration level.
Adjust the ow level again until that ow level is achieved and press the tick button
to conrm.
Continue this process through to 12 litres/minute when the calibration will be
complete.
Your pump is now ready to set up test data.
Press Stop button at any time to cancel
Press Back button to go back to main page
3.1 Calibration (cont)
With the pump now connected the application interface now changes to the
‘connected’ window (see 1.4).
Click on the Calibration button (see 1.4) and the following window opens.
Start
Stop
Back

You now have a choice. When using the DATAFLOW, you can either:
Select the job you have previously set (see 4.2).
Or if no job has been previously set, you can manually Enter a job directly on to the
pump.
To choose an option, press start/pause to switch on the unit. The display will show
the serial number and the current rmware version.
Press the start/pause to Select/Enter Job. Use the arrow keys to move between
Select and Enter.
To Select a previously saved job (see 5.1).
To manually Enter a new job into the pump (see 5.2).
5. Selecting and entering jobs on the DATAFLOW
4.2 Set up Test Data on Airbox Dataow Application
Press the Settings button on the application interface (see 1.4).
A new window opens.
Here you can set up all the data required to run a test.
First choose your language
Enter a job Name
Enter a Location
Set up either a Capacity Test or Timed Test using the drop down menu in Mode
Enter the Flow (L/Min)
For Capacity Test, when entering the required Capacity (L) the Time (Mins) will
automatically be calculated.
For Timed Test when entering the required Time (Mins) the Capacity (L) will
automatically be calculated.
Choose a Sample Rate for data collection (see 5.3).
Set a pin number if required (see 5.4).
Once all required elds are completed click on the Tick
The window will close and the job will now be stored on the Dataow pump.
NOTE: You can set up multiple jobs.
When you have completed the set up, click on Disconnect From Unit and remove the
USB cable.
The best way to use the DATAFLOW is to preset the jobs onto the pump before it is
taken out on site. Multiple jobs can be preset and saved in the application.
4. Presetting jobs on the DATAFLOW
4.1 Connecting the unit to the computer
Open the Airbox Dataow Application from the shortcut on your desktop. Connect
the USB cable to the computer and to the pump.
Press start/pause to switch on the unit. The display will show (in this order) the serial
number, the current software version and USB Connected.
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4.2 Set up Test Data on Airbox Dataow Application (cont)

To select a job you have previously set up on the pump, (see section 4 on presetting
jobs) with Select showing on the display, press start/pause. Use the arrow keys to
scroll through and nd the job you want to run.
Once you have located the correct job, press start/pause and Start Job - OK Yes is
displayed. Use the arrows to choose YES/NO/DELAY. Press start/pause to choose
option.
If DELAY is chosen, use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to
scroll across the numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause and the
time will run down and start the test.
5.1 Selecting a previously saved job
To manually enter a new job, with Enter showing on the display, press start/pause.
To Enter Job Number use the arrow keys to enter letters or numbers (up to a
maximum of 10 digits) The up arrow starts on the letter A, the down arrow on the
number 9. Pressing the start/pause moves the cursor on to the next digit.
When your happy with your job number press start/pause to set. If you enter it
incorrectly, press stop to clear the display and start again.
Once you have entered the job number you now have the choice of doing a Capacity
Test or a Timed Test. Use the arrow keys to choose.
5.2 Manually entering a job
5.2.1 Capacity Test
With Select Test Mode Capacity Test showing in the display, press start/pause.
The display will now show the default capacity of 480 litres.
Use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to scroll across the
numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause until the display changes
to Enter Flow Rate and shows the default value of 08.0 litres/min.
Use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to scroll across the
numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause until the display changes
to ‘Logging Period’ and shows the default value of 1 second(s). Continue from 5.3.
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5.2.2 Timed Test
With Select Test Mode Timed Test showing in the display, press start/pause.
The display will now show the default ow rate of 08.0 litres/min.
Use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to scroll across the
numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause until the display changes
to Enter Run Time and shows the default value 01:00:00.
5.4 Pin Number
Pin Number allows you to enter a four digit security number to pin protect an
individual pump so that it can only be accessed by the person who sets the pin. Use
the arrow keys to select yes or no.
If Yes is selected, Enter Pin Number is displayed. Use the arrow keys to enter values
and start/pause to scroll across them. Press start/pause to continue and job is saved
to memory and Start Job - OK Yes is displayed.
Use the arrows to choose YES/NO/DELAY. Press start/pause to choose option.
If DELAY is chosen, use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to
scroll across the numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause and the
time will run down and start the test.
If no is selected, job is saved to memory and you will be taken back to main screen.
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5.3 Logging Period (Sample rate)
The Logging Period (Sample Rate) allows data capture every 1 second, 30 seconds or
60 seconds.
Use the arrow keys to choose the required time then press start/pause until the
display shows Set Pin Number.
Press start/pause to start test.
You can pause the test by pressing start/pause.
You can stop the test by pressing stop. You will be asked if you are sure. If yes press
stop.
When the job is completed, the pump will stop. Test Completed and the accumulated
capacity will be displayed.
Press stop to return to the start menu. Press stop again to shut the unit down.
Data is saved and ready for download.
5.5 Running Test
5.2.2 Timed Test (cont)
Use the arrow keys to change the values and the start/pause to scroll across the
numbers. Once the values have been set, press start/pause until the display changes
to Logging Period and shows the default value of 1 second(s).

6. Downloading data from the DATAFLOW
Make sure the application is open on the computer. Connect the USB cable to the
computer and to the pump.
Press start/pause to switch on the unit. The display will show (in this order) the serial
number, the current rmware version and USB Connected.
6.1 Download Test Data
Press the Download icon (see 1.4)on the application interface. A new window opens
showing a list of the saved jobs on the pump.
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7. Congure unit storage
The DATAFLOW can store a large number of jobs in it’s memory. The application
interface will show how many jobs are stored and how much memory has been used
and is left.
You can easily manage this memory by clicking on the Settings button (see 1.4). This
brings up a new window where you can erase the complete device data.
Caution: Make sure you have downloaded and saved the test data for each job before
you erase the complete memory.
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The DATAFLOW pump has been specically designed to make replacing the battery
a quick and easy task. Simply half turn the two screws on the front of the battery
housing, pull o the terminal connectors, remove the battery and replace.
NOTE: This is made easier if you lay the pump on its back.
IMPORTANT: The terminals on the battery are colour coded red and black to match
the red and black wires of the unit. When tting a new battery make sure that these
match up correctly. For additional safety this is fuse protected by a PTC resetting fuse.
8.2 Replacing the mast
The mast is secured on the unit in a threaded housing, so to replace just unscrew and
remove. We would also recommend removing the mast when cleaning the unit (8.3).
8.3 Cleaning the unit
The casing of the DATAFLOW pump is made from a hard wearing ABS structural
foam, making it incredibly rugged and also very easy to clean. Tested to IP65
standards (‘Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction.’) the unit can be
cleaned under a shower hose.
8. Maintenance
8.1 Replacing the battery
Click on the correct job number and choose a le format (XLS, PDF or CSV) to
download.

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The DATAFLOW pump is covered by our exclusive warranty and in the event that the
unit fails we will undertake the repair free of charge for up to 2 years from the date
of purchase. The warranty covers the costs of materials and labour (excluding the
battery and mast and with the shipping costs to be covered by the customer) and is
valid under the following conditions:-
a) The warranty registration card must be received by us within four weeks of the
date of purchase. This can be done online in the service section of the website.
b) The defect must not have been caused by improper handling or misuse.
c) Return the unit to us only in its original packing and in the decontamination bag
provided by Airbox. We will not assume responsibility for transport damage under
any circumstances.
d) A short description of the defect must be included with the returned unit.
9. Service and Warranty
10. Troubleshooting
Pump will not start, red LED illuminated.
Battery voltage maybe too low, check the battery level and recharge the battery.
If the pump still doesn’t start, contact the Airbox team.
Pump will not start, no display
Flat battery, recharge or replace the battery.
If the pump still doesn’t start, contact the Airbox team.
Flow rate doesn’t reach required level
Check tube for kinks and that the sampling head is not blocked.
Battery voltage maybe too low, check the battery level and recharge the battery.
If ow rate is still insucient, contact the Airbox team.
Pump stops while running, red LED illuminated
Check tube for kinks and that the sampling head is not blocked.
Flat battery, recharge or replace the battery.
If this still doesn’t work, contact the Airbox team.
Contact the team at [e-mail]
11. Parts
Product Code Name Description
PO1726 DATAFLOW DATAFLOW Air Sampling Pump (with UK/
EU charger)
PO1726/KIT DATAFLOW kit DATAFLOW Air Sampling Pump (with UK/
EU charger, sampling head & spare mast)
PO1839 Sampling head Air sampling head
PT33520LF Dataow Charger Battery charger DATAFLOW 14.6V 3A
Lithium
PT33521 DATAFLOW Battery 12.8V Lifepo4 12Ah Lithium
PT29482LF DATAFLOW mast Telescopic mast for
DATAFLOW/VARIFLOW -2m
PT28297LFKIT Cap & Plug Kit Sampling head cap & plug kit -
(pack of 10)
PT28299LF White lter support
pad
Filter support pad 25mm porous plastic
(pack of 10)
PT28551LF Metal lter support
grid
Filter support grid 25mm mesh metal
PT28301LF Thin sampling head
O-ring
25mm/OD 1.9mm/CS Virgin PTFE
(pack of10)
PT27550LF Thick sampling head
O-ring 25mm/OD 2.75mm/CS Virgin PTFE