GAS BreathSpec Instruction manual

Quickstart Manual
BreathSpec®
G.A.S. Gesellschaft für
analytische Sensorsysteme mbH

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Version 1.01, February 2021
Valid from BreathSpec® Firmware Version 4.00
All data, texts, designs, images and other elements used in this user manual are
protected by copyright law. Any infringement may be subject to legal action.
Passing it on to third parties and producing copies of any kind or form –on the whole
or in parts - is not permitted without written agreement of G.A.S. Any infringement
may be subject to legal action.
G.A.S. reserves the right to realize technical changes to the product without explicitly
mentioning them.
BreathSpec® is a registered trademark. Any infringement may be subject to legal
actions.
The BreathSpec® does not have a medical approval.
CE-Marking according to:
International Standard EN ISO 17050-1:2004
Directive 2014/35/EU (Low voltage directive);
Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility);
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS);
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste disposal (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment –WEEE)
© Copyright 2020
G.A.S. Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH
44227 Dortmund - Germany
All Rights Reserved.
G.A.S. Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 15
D-44227 Dortmund
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.gas-dortmund.de

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Table of Content
1General Information ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Information about the Manual........................................................................ 5
1.2 Explanation of Symbols................................................................................. 5
1.3 Notation for dialogs, elements and references .............................................. 6
1.4 Scope of Supply BreathSpec® with Circular Gas Flow Unit (Version 4G1)... 7
1.5 Scope of Supply Special edition BreathSpec with Airsense µTD Unit (Version
4G2) 12
1.6 Liability and Guarantee................................................................................ 16
1.7 Copyright..................................................................................................... 17
1.8 Return and Disposal.................................................................................... 17
1.9 Software Updates........................................................................................ 17
1.10 Customer Service........................................................................................ 17
2Safety................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Intended Use Only....................................................................................... 18
2.2 Responsibility of Operator........................................................................... 18
2.3 Requirements of Personnel......................................................................... 19
2.4 Dangers....................................................................................................... 20
3Transport, Packing and Storage ........................................................................ 21
3.1 Inspection after Transport............................................................................ 21
4Packing.............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Storage and Transport................................................................................. 21
4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance.......................................................................... 22
4.3 Cleaning...................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Maintenance................................................................................................ 22
5Installation BreathSpec® Device (Version 4G1) with Ciruclar Gas Flow Unit
(CGFU)..................................................................................................................... 24
5.1 Installation Requirements............................................................................ 24
5.2 Installing the device..................................................................................... 25
5.3 Mounting the Mouthpiece holder................................................................. 29
5.4 Connecting the Mouthpiece tube................................................................. 30
5.5 Installation of Luer-Lock adapter [optional].................................................. 34
5.6 Prepare the device for operation ................................................................. 38

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6Installation BreathSpec® Device (Version 4G2) with Airsense µTD .................. 42
6.1 Installation Requirements............................................................................ 42
6.2 Installing the device..................................................................................... 43
6.3 Prepare the device for operation ................................................................. 49
7System Operation .............................................................................................. 53
7.1 Measurement Reqiurements....................................................................... 53
7.2 Measurement Program................................................................................ 53
7.3 Workflow: Breath Sampling via Handheld Breath Sampler.......................... 54
7.3.1 Workflow: Installation of Disposable Reservoir Tube and Mouthpiece.. 54
7.3.2 Workflow: Execute a breath measurement using the Handheld ........... 55
7.4 Workflow: Breath Sampling via Disposable Breath Sampler ....................... 58
7.4.1 Start a breath measurement using disposable breath sampler............. 58
7.5 Workflow: Exemplary Breath sampling with a sample bag.......................... 61
7.6 Workflow: Measurement in ID Input Mode................................................... 63
8Appendix............................................................................................................ 65
8.1.1 IMS-Spectrum Examples ...................................................................... 65
8.2 Corresponding G.A.S. Documents and Tutorials......................................... 67

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1 General Information
1.1 Information about the Manual
INFORMATION!
This Quickstart User Manual is an excerpt of the most important
information for installation and initial setup from the User Manual. It
is an addition to the User Manual and does not replace the User
Manual.
This manual describes a safe and adequate handling of the device. Following the
instructions of the indicated safety aspects and instructions as well as the national
and/or local rules and general safety regulations concerning the prevention of
accidents are absolutely imperative.
Before starting the work with the device read the manual completely and thoroughly
particularly the chapter security and respective safety references. Assure that you/the
operator comprehend the terms described.
The manual is part of the device. It must be stored together with and next to the
device at any time.
INFORMATION!
The graphics in this user manual are schematic and may differ from
the actual conditions. The firmware and PC software screenshots in
this user manual may differ from the actual conditions.
1.2 Explanation of Symbols
Important and safety-relevant references in this manual are characterized by
symbols. These indications which are in-line with industrial safety must be respected
and followed at any time.
INFORMATION
This symbol calls information, which are to be considered for
efficient and perfect handling of the equipment.
WARNING
This symbol indicates references, which can lead to damages,
malfunctioning and/or loss of the device.

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DANGER
This symbol marks references, which can lead to health
impairments, injuries, lasting body damages or to death due to
electric current.
DANGER
This Symbol marks paragraphs, which describe potential dangers and
damage due to exposure to radioactive radiation.
DANGER
This symbol marks references, which describe working procedures
that demand special attention to avoid spreading of biohazard
WARNING
This symbol marks references, which can lead to health impairments,
injuries due to pinching.
1.3 Notation for dialogs, elements and references
Example Dialog:
System › Connections › LAN File Transfer › Settings… › Test Connection
Example Elements:
Gas Out, Sample gas in
Example: References
Advanced User Manual, Chapter 5.1 Installation Reguirements
Example: Information
keep the transport box

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1.4 Scope of Supply BreathSpec® with Circular Gas Flow Unit
(Version 4G1)
Assure that you have received the full scope of supply. If there is any part missing,
please contact the GAS-hotline immediately.
Standard Scope of Supply
BreathSpec® Device (1 piece)
including connected Circular Gas Flow Unit
(CGFU) (1 piece)
Power supply with power plug (1 piece)
Mouthpiece Handheld holder arm with
screws

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Mouthpiece Handheld with
heatable Transferline
BreathSpec® Gas tube Kit (installed)
•Driftgas/Carriergas Adapter (1 piece)
•0,6 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm
Swagelok-Connector (2 pieces)
CGFU Connection cable (installed) (1 piece)
LAN Cable (1 piece)

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Luer-Lock Adapter-Kit
•Luer-Lock Adapter (1 piece)
•Luer-Lock Adapter Heater (1 piece)
Disposable Breath Reservoir Kit
•Mouthpieces (100 pieces)
•Reservoir tube (100 pieces)
Inner Syringe Body (2ml syringe) (50 pieces)
Sampling Syringe (5ml syringe) (100 pieces)

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BreathSpec® Blind plug Set (5 pieces)
(Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap
installed on device connectors)
Torx Tool Kit
•Torx Srewdriver 8 mm (1 piece)
•Torx Srewdriver 10 mm (1 piece)
•Torx Srewdriver 30 mm (1 piece)
Document Map with Documents and Device
User Manuals
USB-Stick Box with Software und Documents
(1 piece)

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Transport box (1 piece)
Transport palett (60 x 80 cm)
Optional Scope of Supply (only available if ordered)
Laptop Computer (different design) including
software for control and evaluation
CGFU-Filter Set (2 x Moisture-Trap, 1 x
Hydrocarbon-Trap)

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1.5 Scope of Supply Special edition BreathSpec with Airsense µTD
Unit (Version 4G2)
Assure that you have received the full scope of supply. If there is any part missing,
please contact the GAS-hotline immediately.
Standard Scope of Supply
BreathSpec® Device (1 piece)
µTD with accessories in transport case (1
piece)
Power supply with power plug (1 piece)

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BreathSpec® Gas tube Kit
Driftgas/Carriergas/µTD Adapter (1 piece)
•2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm
Swagelok-Connector (4 pieces)
Molecular sieve trap (200 ml) (1 piece)
LAN Cable (1 piece)
BreathSpec® Blind plug Set (7 pieces)
(Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap
installed on device connectors)

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Torx Tool Kit
•Torx Srewdriver 8 mm (1 piece)
•Torx Srewdriver 10 mm (1 piece)
Document Map with Documents and Device
User Manuals
USB-Stick Box with Software und Documents
(1 piece)
Transport box (1 piece)

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Transport palett (60 x 80 cm)
Optional Scope of Supply (only available if ordered)
Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories
Nitrogen Generator with accessories
(example picture)
Laptop Computer (different design) including
software for control and evaluation

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Luer-Lock Adapter-Kit
•Luer-Lock Adapter (1 piece)
•Luer-Lock Adapter Heater (1 piece)
Sampling Syringe 5ml syringe for Luer
Adapter) (100 pieces)
1.6 Liability and Guarantee
This user manual describes the safe and proper handling of the device.
All data and reference within this manual are compiled under the valid regulations,
the state-of-the-art as well as G.A.S. experiences of several years.
This user manual must be stored together with and close to the device at any time
and accessible to all persons, who operate or handle the device at any time.
This user manual must be read carefully before starting to work with the device.
G.A.S. does not assume any liability for damage and disturbances, resulting from
disregard of the instructions contained in this user manual. All claims of any kind
related to damage from a not intended use of the device will be rejected.
G.A.S. reserves the right to realize technical changes of the product due to
improvements without explicitly mentioning them.

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1.7 Copyright
The manual is confidential. It is beyond doubt exclusively made and also meant for
the personnel directly dealing with the equipment. All data, texts, designs, pictures
and other representations within this manual are protected in the sense of the
copyright law and are subject to further commercial patent rights. Each abusive is
punishable by law.
Passing it on to third persons as well as duplications in any kind and form - also in
part - as well as the use and/or report of contents are not permitted without written
agreement of the manufacturer. Offences lead to payment of damages. We reserve
ourselves all rights of the practice of commercial patent rights.
1.8 Return and Disposal
For an adequate disposal, the device or/and its equipment must be returned to the
G.A.S. or to a third party authorized by the G.A.S.! For questions please contact
G.A.S.
1.9 Software Updates
If there are any software updates customers will be contacted by G.A.S. Gesellschaft
für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH as soon as the updates are available. The
updates are free of charge within the first 12 month after delivery. Users will be
provided with information about the changes and instructions for executing the
updates.
1.10Customer Service
For questions concerning G.A.S. products a customer service is available:
G.A.S. Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH
Otto-Hahn-Straße 15
44227 Dortmund
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 231 / 97 42 - 65 50
Fax: +49 (0) 231 / 97 42 - 65 55
[email protected]
The telephone hotline is available from monday to friday from 9:00 to 16:00 hours. In
urgent cases or if you use fax or email please provide a telephone number for
callbacks.

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use Only
WARNING!
Usage other than described in this manual may damage the device
and/or harm persons involved.
Do not use the device for other purposes. Damages due to misuse
are not covered by the guarantee. Such damage claims will be
rejected.
The device and its equipment are not certified for the employment in
areas with explosive gas air mixtures.
All claims or requirements of any kind against the manufacturer and/or its authorized
persons that arise due to damages from a not intended use of the device will be
rejected. All damages that arise from a not intended use are of the operator’s
responsibility.
The intended use of the equipment and its correct handling according are described
in the operating instructions of this manual. Other parts than the parts belonging to
the scope of supply, may only be used after G.A.S. approval.
2.2 Responsibility of Operator
The device may only be operated in a perfect technical condition. Before putting the
device into operation, the condition of the device and its equipment must be checked.
The information and instructions provided in this manual must be followed at any
time.
Besides the instructions provided in this manual the local rules for the prevention of
accidents, general safety regulations - valid for the area of application of the device -
as well as the valid environmental-protection regulations must be considered and
respected.
The responsible technicians and operators must make sure a failure-free use of the
device. Responsibilities among the involved persons regarding installation, operation,
maintenance, and cleaning must be made clear.
The device can be used to analyze human breath. A hygienic operation must be
ensured at all times. Ensure that human breath analysis does not conflict with local

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ethical compliance. The breath analysis data might imply private information covered
by data privacy protection that has to be obeyed.
2.3 Requirements of Personnel
Only authorized and trained technical personnel may work with the instruments. The
operator must have received an instruction over existing and all possible dangers
and should be regularly instructed in safety procedures and environmental protection
and that the personnel is fully aware of the complete operating instructions and
particularly the safety notes. Personnel that might be under the influence of drugs or
alcohol are to be kept off the device at any time.
Technical personnel in this context are defined as skilled employees who are
knowledgeable due to their educational background. In case the foreseen personnel
do not have the necessary qualifications to operate the instrument, it must be trained.
Further to that non-authorized personnel should not operate the device.
The competencies for the work on and with the device must be specified and kept
undoubtedly at any time so that with respect to security issues no unclear situation
might come up.
Any changes of the equipment, which impair security of the personnel, must
immediately be reported to the operator and every person dealing with it.
INFORMATION!
•Operators must be aware of local hygienic standards.
•Operators must be aware of local ethical compliances
regarding human breath analysis.
•Operators must be aware of local privacy protection
compliances.

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2.4 Dangers
The device and its equipment is subject to an endangerment analysis. The
construction and execution of the device corresponds to the today's state-of-the-art.
The device is reliable in service when operated according to its intended use.
INFORMATION!
If the housing of the device is damaged, the device must not be used
anymore and must be returned to the G.A.S. by using the original
transportation case.
DANGER
The BreathSpec® device contains a radioactive radiation Tritium
source of 75 MBq which in all EURATOM countries is below the
exemption limit. Do not open the device! Do not try to recover
malfunctions of the device! Malfunction recovery, repairs and any
maintenance work may only be performed by G.A.S. or by qualified
personnel authorized by G.A.S.
DANGER
The BreathSpec® and its equipment is not certified for the
employment in areas with explosive gas air mixtures (Zone 0).
DANGER
Exercise great care in handling current-carrying parts like the power
supply cord. Do not get directly in touch with current-carrying parts.
Do not open the housing. Do not use damaged parts.
DANGER
All parts of the equipment that are in contact with human breath must
either be disposed of or sanitized to prevent biohazard
DANGER
When Nitrogen is used as drift gas and helium as carrier gas,
ignition of a helium plasma may occur due to the high voltage
present in conjunction with a radiation source. This can damage the
IMS.