Cantium Scientific MicroBio MB2 User manual

MicroBio MB2, MB2-HiFlow and MB2-RSH!
Bioaerosol Sampler Operating Manual

MicroBio MB2
Bioaerosol Sampler
Operating Manual
Applicable to MB2 standard, HiFlow and RSH models
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Cantium Scientific Limited!
Clarendon Gardens!
Dartford!
Kent!
DA2 6EY
United Kingdom!
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Tel: [phone]!
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www.cantiumscientific.com!
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October 2019!
Issue 5
Printed in England
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Contents!
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Regulatory Compliance 4......................................................................
Warranty 6.............................................................................................
MicroBio MB2 Technical Specification 7...............................................
MicroBio MB2-HiFlow Technical Specification 8...................................
MicroBio MB2-RSH Technical Specification 9.......................................
Introduction 10........................................................................................
Installing Battery 11.................................................................................
Battery Management 12.................................................................................
Sampling 13............................................................................................
Selection of Media 13..............................................................................
IQ / OQ / PQ 13.......................................................................................
Inserting a Contact Plate or Petri Dish 14...............................................
Switching On and Off 15.........................................................................
Take a Sample 16...................................................................................
Delayed Sample 18.................................................................................
Sequential Sampling 19..........................................................................
Sequential Sampling – How it works 19.........................................................
Sequential Sampling - Configuration 20.........................................................
User Presets 23......................................................................................
Unit Status 24..........................................................................................
Battery Level 24.............................................................................................
Power Diagnostics 24....................................................................................
Total Volume Count 25...................................................................................
Total Samples Taken 25.................................................................................
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Unit Version 25...............................................................................................
Restore Factory Defaults 26..........................................................................
Settings 26..............................................................................................
Settings - Language 26..................................................................................
Settings - Battery Type 27..............................................................................
Settings - Automatic Power Off 28.................................................................
Tripod Mounting 29.................................................................................
Temperature and Humidity 29.................................................................
Determining Results 29...........................................................................
Change Plate / Dish Type 31..................................................................
Cleaning 32.............................................................................................
Validation 33............................................................................................
Calibration 33..........................................................................................
Troubleshooting and Technical Support 34.............................................
Appendix A - 220 Hole Count Correction Table 35..................................
Appendix B - 400 Hole Count Correction Table 36.................................
Appendix C - Culture Media Types 37....................................................
Appendix D - Replacement Parts 38.......................................................
Appendix E - Bioaerosols 39...................................................................
What is a bioaerosol? 39................................................................................
Sources of Bioaerosols 39.............................................................................
Monitoring of Bioaerosols 40..........................................................................
Appendix F - MB2-RSH Installation 41...................................................
Fitting the Connector for Unterminated Cables 42.........................................
Connecting the Control Unit and remote Sampling Head 45.........................
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Regulatory Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that MicroBio MB2 products manufactured from April 2017
comply with the essential requirements of the following European
Community Directives when used according to their intended purpose:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
BS EN 61326-1:2013 Scientific, Test and Measurement
Equipment
Referencing:
BS EN 55011/CISPR11 Emissions for Industrial, Scientific and
Medical Equipment
BS EN 61000-4-2 Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge
BS EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Directive (2011/65/EU)
BS EN 50581:2012
Signed:
S Plumridge CEng MIET FRSA!
Director, Cantium Scientific Limited!
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WEEE and Recycling
At the end of this product's life, please recycle responsibly.
Within the EU, take to an approved recycling centre, local authority collection
point, or return to your local distributor who is obliged to take the product for
safe recycling and disposal under the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU.
Outside of the European Union, consult local regulations or your local
distributor.
The MicroBio MB2 key parts are manufactured from the following:
* These items must be taken to approved recycling centres equipped to
handle such waste and recover the metals used in their manufacture. Some
elements of these parts cannot be recycled.
Enclosure
Material
Recyclable
Blower housing
Aluminium
Yes
Air blower
Glass reinforced nylon
Yes (limited facilities)
Enclosure
ABS Plastic
Yes
Display window
Polycarbonate
Yes
Tripod mount
Aluminium
Yes
Circuit board *
Various
Partially
Sampling heads
Stainless steel or aluminium
Yes
Carry case
ABS Plastic
Yes
Packaging
Cardboard and PET
Yes
Documentation
Paper
Yes
Batteries *
NiMH
Partially
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Warranty
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase."
If your product is found to be defective within that period, please contact
Cantium Scientific Limited or your local distributor who will arrange for repair
of the instrument, or if necessary a replacement.
This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear,
consequential or incidental loss. The warranty excludes rechargeable cells
supplied with the sampler.
Damage caused by cleaning materials and methods not recommended by
the manufacturer, use beyond the specification, use in wash down areas
(unless used in approved protective bags), or modifications without prior
permission from the manufacturer will invalidate the warranty.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
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MicroBio MB2 Technical Specification!
*Based upon random samples until low battery warning given."These tests were undertaken on units fitted with
new and fully charged Ansmann Max-e 2500 mA.Hr NiMh cells. Actual battery life may vary due to volume taken
per sample, interval between samples, age of cells, and other environmental effects, such as humidity and
temperature.
‡ Calibrated at 1013mbar 20ºC. Environmental conditions will affect air pressure thus mass/volumetric flow rates.!
Flow Rate:"
100 L.min-1 ‡
Sample Volume:
10 to 10,000 litres in varying steps
Sampling Volume Capacity:
~ 60,000 litres before recharge*
d50 Particle size:
1.7 µm (220 x 1mm hole head)
1.35 µm (400 x 0.7mm hole head)
Mean particle velocity:
9.62 ms-1 (220 x 1mm hole head)
10.7 ms-1 (400 x 0.7mm hole head)
Weight (excluding charger
and carry bag):
780 g (inc. battery and petri dish)
Dimensions:"
196 x 100 x 110mm (inc. head)
Power:"
4 x AA NiMh Cells!
6V at 250mA (maximum)
Noise Level:""
< 75dB @ 1m
Environmental Operating
Range:
-10 to 50°C up to 90% RH‡
Sampling Plate:
55mm/65mm contact plate
or
90mm petri dish
Sampling Head:
316 grade stainless steel 220 x 1mm holes
or
Anodised aluminium 400 x 0.7mm holes
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MicroBio MB2-HiFlow Technical Specification!
*Based upon random samples until low battery warning given."These tests were undertaken on units fitted with
new and fully charged Ansmann Max-e 2500 mA.Hr NiMh cells. Actual battery life may vary due to volume taken
per sample, interval between samples, age of cells, and other environmental effects, such as humidity and
temperature.
‡ Calibrated at 1013mbar 20ºC. Environmental conditions will affect air pressure thus mass/volumetric flow rates.!
Flow Rate:"
180 L.min-1 ‡
Sample Volume:
10 to 10,000 litres in varying steps
Sampling Volume Capacity:
~ 40,000 litres before recharge*
d50 Particle size:
1.71 µm
Mean particle velocity:
9.55 ms-1
Weight (excluding charger
and carry bag):
840g (inc. battery and petri dish)
Dimensions:"
196 x 100 x 110mm (inc. head)
Power:"
4 x AA NiMh Cells!
6V at 600mA (maximum)
Noise Level:""
< 80dB @ 1m
Environmental Operating
Range:
-10 to 50°C up to 90% RH‡
Sampling Plate:
90mm petri dish
Sampling Head:
Stainless Steel 400 x 1.0mm holes
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MicroBio MB2-RSH Technical Specification!
*Based upon random samples until low battery warning given."These tests were undertaken on units fitted with
new and fully charged Ansmann Max-e 2500 mA.Hr NiMh cells. Actual battery life may vary due to volume taken
per sample, interval between samples, age of cells, and other environmental effects, such as humidity and
temperature.
‡ Calibrated at 1013mbar 20ºC. Environmental conditions will affect air pressure thus mass/volumetric flow rates.!
Flow Rate:"
100 L.min-1 ‡
Sample Volume:
10 to 10,000 litres in varying steps
Sampling Volume Capacity:
~ 60,000 litres before recharge*
d50 Particle size:
1.7 µm (220 x 1mm hole head)
1.35 µm (400 x 0.7mm hole head)
Mean particle velocity:
9.62 ms-1 (220 x 1mm hole head)
10.7 ms-1 (400 x 0.7mm hole head)
Weight (excluding charger
and carry bag):
1680 g (inc. controller, head unit, battery,
cable, petri dish)
Dimensions:"
196 x 100 x 40mm (control unit)
140 x 100 x 100mm (head unit)
Power:"
4 x AA NiMh Cells!
6V at 250mA (maximum)
Noise Level:""
< 75dB @ 1m
Environmental Operating
Range:
-10 to 50°C up to 90% RH‡
Sampling Plate:
55mm/65mm contact plate
or
90mm petri dish
Sampling Head:
316 grade stainless steel 220 x 1mm holes
or
Anodised aluminium 400 x 0.7mm holes
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