edc Haz-Dust SM-4000 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
SM-4000™
REAL-TIME PERSONAL DIESEL
PARTICULATE MONITOR
MODEL SM-4000
DOC# SM40000217
Environmental Devices Corporation
4 Wilder Drive Bldg. # 15
Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: www.hazdust.com

EDC
SM-4000™
User’s Guide
New technology for monitoring air quality
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Licenses, Copyrights and Trademarks
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supplied with the instrumentation, documentation and any information
contained therein may not be used, duplicated or disclosed to anyone, in whole
or in part, other than as authorized in a fully executed EDC End User License
or with the express written permission of EDC.
1997 Environmental Devices Corporation. All rights reserved throughout
the world.
SM-4000™is a registered trademark of Environmental Devices Corporation.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Safety Notice
Repair of instrumentation supplied by Environmental Devices Corporation
(EDC) should only be attempted by properly trained service personnel, and
should only be conducted in accordance with the EDC system documentation.
Do not tamper with this hardware. High voltages may be present in all
instrument enclosures. Use established safety precautions when working with
this instrument.
The seller cannot foresee all possible modes of operation in which the user
may attempt to utilize this instrumentation. The user assumes all liability
associated with the use of this instrumentation. The seller further disclaims
any responsibility for consequential damages.

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Warranty
Environmental Devices Corporation (EDC) warrants only non-expendable
products, parts and labor, for a period of one year from date of shipment to the
original purchaser. The warranty covers only product parts and labor that
failed due to normal operation of the instrument and not due to abuse or
negligence. The product will be delivered in accordance to its published
specifications and free from defects in materials or workmanship.
Expendable products (battery, o-rings, tubing, disposable filter cassette, etc.)
are warranted for a period of 90 days from receipt of shipment.
If a product fails to conform to this one year limited warranty it may be
returned to the factory for repair or replacement of the defected part(s). EDC
must be notified of all returning warranty repair products, either in writing or
by telephone. Shipping and insurance cost will be prepaid by the purchaser.
If unit is still under warranty EDC will pay for its return to the purchaser.
EDC makes no other express warranty and disclaims any implied warranty of
fitness or merchantability.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Haz-Dust SM-4000.................................................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction to the Haz-Dust SM-4000 .................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Overview of the Haz-Dust SM-4000 ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Features .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Components ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 - Operating Parameters of the HAZ-DUST SM-4000 ............................................................................................. 2-1
Turning the Haz-Dust SM-4000 On and Off.......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Using the Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting the Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Clearing the Memory ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 - Operating the Haz-Dust SM-4000 .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Selecting the Particle Size..... ................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Auto-Zero……..……………………………………………………………………………………………….. .................... 3-4
Sampling…….……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ....................... 3-
7 Custom Correction Factor on SM-4000……………………………………………………………………… .................... 3-
10
Location Codes .................................................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Reviewing Stored Data……………………………………………………………………………………..… .................... 3-12
Chapter 4 - DustComm Pro V2.3.1 ............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Introduction to DustComm Pro V2.3.1 .................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Installing DustComm Pro ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Loading DustComm Pro ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Menu Selections ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
File Menu Command ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-6
Downloading Data ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-8
DustComm Pro Window ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Translating Data into ASCII Text File. ................................................................................................................................ 4-13
Generating a Plot ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Data Plot Menu Selections ................................................................................................................................................... 4-15
Editing a Title ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-17
Applying a Correction Factor .............................................................................................................................................. 4-18
Inability to Download .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-19
Chapter 5 - Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Checking the Calibration Span .............................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Checking the Flow Rate ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Adjusting the Flow Rate ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-7
Battery Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-8
Cleaning the Sensor Optics .................................................................................................................................................. 5-12
Appendix A - NIOSH/OSHA Particulate Air Monitoring Reference ..................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B - Particle Size Selections ........................................................................................................................................ B-1
Appendix C - Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................... C-1
Appendix D - Haz-Dust SM-4000 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Cross Calibration of SM-4000 using gravimetric filter sample……………………………………………….E-1

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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the SM-4000

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Chapter 1 Introduction to the SM-4000
Chapter Overview
The SM-4000 Real-Time Silica Personal Monitor is a modified version of the HazDust
model HD-1004. The SM-4000 comes complete with respirable cyclone and calibrated to correlate readings
to ISO 12103-1 A2 Fine Test Dust in ug/m³ (micro grams per cubic meter). The SM-4000 combines
traditional filter techniques with real-time monitoring methods. These techniques are combined to
overcome limitations found with other manufacturers’ real-time particulate monitoring products. The SM-
4000 can be cross calibrated to OSHA’s new ruling using the 37mm filter cassette, mounted in the OSHA
defined breathing zone and the unique scaling and correction factor features found in the SM-4000 software
can be used.
Introduction This chapter gives a complete overview of the SM-4000 which is modified version of
the model Haz-Dust HD-1004 for Diesel Particulate Matter.
This chapter:
•Introduces and describes the Haz-Dust SM-4000.
•Explains operating principles of the Haz-Dust SM-4000.
•Identifies features, specifications and components of Haz-Dust SM-4000.
In this
chapter
This chapter contains the
following topics.
Topic
See
Page
Introduction to the Haz-Dust SM-
4000
1-2
Overview of the Haz-Dust SM-
4000
1-4
Real-Time Dust Monitoring
Principles
1-6
Features
1-7
Specifications
1-8
Components
1-9

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Figure 1-1. Picture of the Haz-Dust SM-4000.

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Introduction to the SM-4000
Introduction The SM-4000 is the world’s first Real-Time personal Particulate Matter monitor to combine
traditional filter techniques with real-time monitoring methods for silica. These techniques
are combined to overcome limitations found in other manufacturers’ real-time particulate
monitoring products. The SM-4000 can be cross-calibrated to using a gravimetric filter
cassette 37mm filter cassette.
The SM-4000 can utilize a 37mm filter cassette in addition to offering real-time results. The
SM-4000 is designed for sampling in atmospheres where it is necessary to determine the
silica content from other respirable dust.
Figure 1-2. Diagram of the Haz-Dust SM-4000.
monitoring methods.
SM
-
4000
Sensor
F
ilter Cassette
R
S
-
104
Res
pirable
Sampling
Inlet (SKC GS
-
3
Cyclone
)
Figure 1
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3
. Diagram showing components used for both the traditional and real
-
time dust

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Introduction to the Haz-Dust SM-4000, Continued
Comparison of
methods
The traditional and real-time dust monitoring methods are described below.
Description of
traditional
method
Air is drawn by a vacuum pump through a 25mm or 37mm diameter
membrane filter. The fibers and particles collected on the membrane filter
must be counted or weighed in a laboratory for further analysis.
Advantages of
traditional
method1
OSHA/ACGIH compliance reference method.
Collection of dust particles, which are available for further chemical
analysis.
Instant Real-Time Readings
Description of
real-time method
Dust particles are drawn into the sensor head and are detected once every
second. Dust concentrations are instantaneously calculated and displayed on
the Haz-Dust SM-4000 LCD. All data points are stored in memory for later
analysis.
Advantages of
real-time method1
Immediate real-time estimations of particulate concentration of a
contaminant, permitting on-site evaluations.
Provision of permanent 8-hour graphical records of contaminant
concentrations using continuous monitors.
Internal audible alarm to warn workers of approaching hazardous
situations.
Reduction of number of manual tests.
Reduction of number of laboratory analyses.
Provision of more convincing evidence for presentation at hearings and
litigation proceedings.
Reduced cost of obtaining individual results.
Overview of the Haz-Dust SM-4000
1
“The Industrial Environment - It’s Evaluation & Control”, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, DCD,
NIOSH, 1973.

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Ease of use The user controls all functionality and programming using menus displayed on a
high contrast LCD.
•The compact unit clips to the workers belt or pocket allowing for flexibility during
on-site monitoring.
•A detached sensor head easily attaches to the worker for true breathing zone
measurements.
•A user adjustable alarm can be preset to alert the worker of approaching threshold
limits.
General
Information
•The LCD displays real-time concentration in micrograms per cubic meter
(ug/m3) in accordance with OSHA Reference Methods.
•Statistical information of TWA, STEL, Max and Min levels can be viewed
instantly.
•The Haz-Dust SM-4000 is calibrated using ISO 12103-1 A2 test dust
containing 70% silica against NIOSH method 0600 for Respirable dust with
a + 10% accuracy.
Figure 1-4. Diagram showing breathing zones of Inhalable, Thoracic, and Respirable dust particles.
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Overview of the Haz-Dust SM-4000, Continued
DustComm Pro The Haz-Dust SM-4000 comes equipped with DustComm Pro software,
Software which allows internally stored data to be downloaded to a PC for further analysis.
DustComm Pro software is designed for more detailed analysis of sampled data.
Pull down menus provides a user-friendly environment to store and analyze
data and print management ready reports.
Data can easily be exported in comma-delimited ASCII Text Files importable into
spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel.
The data plots provided with DustComm Pro enable:
•Detailed statistical analysis.
•Creation of graphics and charts.
•Mathematical correction of particle characteristics when aerosol significantly
differs from calibration dust.
Features
Introduction The Haz-Dust SM-4000 provides a unique combination of features to provide
superior data quality, ease of use, and flexibility to the user. Below is a partial
list of distinctive features.
Real-time display
of
•Particulate exposure levels.
•TWA, STEL, Min, and Max levels.
•Thoracic, Respirable or Inhalable Particulate Mass.
•True breathing zone measurements.
•Stored data by location code.

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Functional
features
•Calibration to NIOSH methods for lung damaging particles.
•In-line concurrent filter samples for gravimetric analysis.
•High sensitivity of 1 to 20000 ug/m3.
•Interchangeable size-selective sampling inlets.
•Internal air sampling pump.
•Simple cleaning of sensor hardware.
•Easy user access to rechargeable battery and internal filter.
Operational
features
•On-screen programming of sampling and data storage parameters.
•Real-time clock.
•User selectable audible alarm.
•In-field zero and span check of instrument calibration.
Data
management
•Choice of 1 second, 1 minute, or 10 minute averaging/storage intervals.
•Up to 21 weeks of sample/record time.
•Memory storage of up to 21,500 data points that can be distributed into a
maximum of 999 location files.
•DustComm Pro Software supplied with RS-232 cable for downloading data
to a PC.
•Data translation to ASCII text files, importable into Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.

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Specifications
Introduction The Haz-Dust SM-4000 meets the following specifications.
SPECIFICATION
RANGE
Calibration
ISO 12103-1 A2 test dust containing 70%
silica against NIOSH method 0600 for
Respirable
Accuracy
+ 10%
Precision
5 ug/m3
Sensing range
1 to 20000 ug/m3
Particle size range
0.1 to 10 m Respirable
0.1 to 50 m Thoracic
0.1 to 100 m Inhalable (IOM)
Recording time
1 second, 2 seconds, 10 seconds, and 1
minute (15 days max)
Flow rate
1.0 to 3.3 LPM
Memory
21,500 data points
Locations
Up to 999 storage locations
Output
RS-232
Operating temperature
32 to 120 F (0 -50 C)
Humidity range
95% non-condensing
Battery
Rechargeable NiMH
Battery life
8 hours
Charging time
16 hours
Size
5.5 x 3.25 x 2.75 in
Weight
2 lbs.
Components
Components The following components ship with the Haz-Dust SM-4000.
SM-4000
Serial Number
RS-104
Respirable Sampling Inlet

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BC-104-110-220
Universal Battery Charger US, Euro, AUS,& UK
plugs
CC-USB-102
USB to Serial Cable
CC-102
Computer Interface Cable
ZF-102
Zeroing Filter
18-1
Pump Adjustment Stick
HD-1004 Media CD
Instruction Manual and Dust Comm Pro Software
23-1
Filter Cassette 37mm opaque
22-13
Black Pouch
Warranty Label
Warranty Label
Cert.NIST
Certificate of Calibration

Chapter 2 - Operating Parameters of the Haz-Dust SM-4000