Buck BioAire B520 User manual

7101 Presidents Dr. Suite 110, Orlando, Fl. 32809
Phone: [phone] www.apbuck.com Fax: [phone]
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APB-706000 BUCK BioAire™ Pump Model B520, complete with standard 120 VAC adapter/charger, instruction
manual, and APB-706100 Calibration Rotameter Assy.
APB-706020 BUCK BioAire™ Pump Model B520, complete with standard 230 VAC adapter/charger, instruction
manual, and APB-706100 Calibration Rotameter Assy.
APB-706010 BUCK BioAire™ Model B520 Pump only, with instruction manual
APB-601900 FastOne™Charger, 100-240VAC, provides one-hour battery charge, optional
APB-108010 Standard Charger, 120VAC
APB-108012 Standard Charger, 230 VAC
APB-109056 AC Power Supply, 120/230 VAC, CE, UL, CSA, GS/TUV, for continuous operation from AC
APB-706100 Calibration Rotameter Assembly, fits onto top of bioaerosol cassette
APB-109132 Vinyl sample tubing, ½” OD, 10 ft., for remote sampling with bioaerosol cassette
TechBrief
T200-705
BUCK BioAire™
Model B520
The BUCK BioAire™ Model B520 Bioaerosol Sampling Pump is a compact, lightweight 5-20 LPM controlled
flow sampling pump for bioaerosol sampling with Allergenco-D and Air-O-Cell® cassettes. The easy, full-
control keypad lets you perform unattended time programmed (1, 2, 5, or 10 minute) samples, perform easy
calibrations without tools, or perform manual timed sampling at the touch of a button. A group of status
LEDs show the BUCK BioAire™ Model B520 operation at a glance. Both an LED and audible alarm pro-
vide confirmation of end-of-sample or depleted battery. The BUCK BioAire™ Model B520 Pump provides
a full five hours of continuous operation (at 15 LPM) from its rechargeable NiCad batteries. It comes with
a standard charger; an optional FastOne™ one-hour charger provides the ultimate in power management
and time savings.
*Air-O-Cell is a trademark of Zefon International
Continuous Sampling for
Screening Airborne Aerosols
• Small, lightweight, compact
• Accepts Allergenco-D and
Air-O-Cell®Cassettes
• Battery powered, recharge or
operate with standard charger/
adapter or optional FastOne™
charger (provides one-hour
charging)
• Five hour* run time at 15 LPM
• Convenient timer for 1, 2, 5, 10
minute samples and
Continuous Mode
• End-of-cycle audible & visual
• Easy keypad calibration without
tools
*Depends on battery maintenance, backpressure,
etc.
Controlled Flow Sampling Pump
for Bioaerosols
Rev. 05/27/2010

7101 Presidents Dr. Suite 110, Orlando, Fl. 32809
Phone: [phone] www.apbuck.com Fax: [phone]
TechBrief
T200-705
BUCK BioAire™
Model B520
BUCK BioAire™Model B520 Operation
The BioAire™ Model B520 Pump provides a
selectable, continuous, constant sample flowrate and
is very simple to operate. No tools are requried. Its
quiet operation allows unobtrusive sampling in IAQ,
medical, clean room, public and residential building
applications.
The front key pad is organized into three functional
key groups: Power (ON-OFF), Timing (1, 2, 5, 10
minute samples), and Calibration (Cal mode,
Increase flow, Decrease flow). Positive tactile
feedback is provided by the keys. The BioAire™Model
B520 Pump internal NiCad batteries provide a full five
hours continuous run time at 15 LPM. The standard
charger provides a battery recharge in 12-16 hours
and allows the unit to operate on AC power; the
optional FastOne™Charger provides a battery
recharge in one hour.
End of sample notice is provided by the lit LED
“Complete” and three short beeps.
BioAire™ Model B520 Sampling Steps
Before sampling, ensure the battery is fully charged
and that the “Low Battery” LED is not on. For greatest
accuracy, the BioAire™Model B520 Pump should be
calibrated once a day.
1. Place pump in desired location.
2. Immediately before sampling, lift up the label from
the inlet and outlet of the cassette and attach
them to the cassette sides.
3. Push the cassette (outlet side down) firmly down
into the sample fitting on top of the BioAire™
Model B520 Pump until it fits snugly.
4. Push the “ON” button to power up the BioAire™
Model B520 Pump and either: (a) continue to hold
the “ON” button for four seconds to put pump in
“Continuous” mode, or (b) push one of the
programmed time keys (1, 2, 5, or 10 minutes) for
an automatic timed sample.
5. At the end of programmed sample period, pump
will automatically shut off and “Complete” LED will
be lit; under “Continuous” mode, push and hold
“OFF” button for 2 seconds to shut off pump.
6. Pull cassette up off pump with a twisting motion
and replace inlet and outlet stickers.
7. Package the cassette(s) and send to appropriate
laboratory for analysis.
Specifications: Model B520
Flowrate: 5—20 LPM constant flow
Accuracy: ± 5% of set point
Run Time: 5 LPM: 20 hrs, 10 LPM: 9 hrs,
15 LPM: 5 hrs, 20 LPM: 3.5 hrs
Size: 4” H x 6” W x 5¼” D
(10.2 cm H x 15.2 cm W x 13.3 cm D)
Weight: 22 oz. (624 g)
Compatibility:
Prices and Specifications subject to change
without notice.
Calibration of the BioAire™ Model
B520 Pump is fast and easy. The supplied calibration rotameter
assembly fits securely on top of the bioaerosol cassette with no
leakage, so all your sample airflow goes through the bioaerosol
cassette. Flow calibration with an actual cassette in-line en-
sures an accurate and repeatable calibration, without substitute
restrictors, bubble tubes, or other fittings.
BioAire™ Model B520 Calibration
For greatest accuracy, the BioAire™Model B520 Pump should
be calibrated once per day. Calibration is performed with an
actual bioaerosol cassette in-line, not a substitute flow restrictor
as in other designs. The BioAire™Model B520 Pump is a
constant flow device specially designed to accommodate the
natural backpressure inherent in 37mm bioaerosol cassettes. It is
for use only with such bioaerosol sampling cassettes.
1. Connect the flowmeter to the inlet of the calibration fitting.
2. Remove labels or caps from biaerosol cassette (retain for
later use), push calibration fitting down onto the top of the
cassette and firmly push both pieces into the sample fitting
on top of BioAire™Model B520 .
3. Push “ON”, then “CAL” to put pump into calibratiion mode;
pump will operate at last calibrated flowrate. Adjust flowrate
using the ▲and ▼keys to set center of rotameter ball to the
desired flow rate mark on rotameter. Fine adjustments are
possible. Allow pump to stabilize.
4. When flowrate is achieved, push “CAL” to accept setting,
then turn pump off.
Power on.
Hold ON 4 sec to
put BioAire™into
“Continuous”
Mode. Hold OFF
for 2 seconds to
shut pump down
Push one of fixed
sample time but-
tons after Power
“ON”
Calibration
Mode
Flow Adjust (in
Cal Mode) up or
down
Status LEDs
confirm all pump
functions
BioAire™ Model B520 Pump
is shown with bioaerosol
cassette and APB-706100
Calibration Rotameter
Assembly fitted. Adjust
flowrate on key pad under CAL
mode up ▲or down ▼until
center of rotameter ball is on
desired flow rate mark. All
sample flow calibrations are
performed with actual
bioaerosol cassette in-line.
Rev. 05/27/2010
Accepts Allergenco-D and
Air-O-Cell®Cassettes