Met One Instruments SASS User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Met One Instruments, Inc.
1600 NW Washington Blvd.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
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SASS/SuperSASS
Speciation Sampler
SASS-9805
Rev A

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 8
1.1 About This Manual........................................................................................ 8
1.2 Technical Service......................................................................................... 8
1.3 SASS/SuperSASS2.5 Ambient Chemical Speciation Sampler ............................9
1.3.1 SASS/SuperSASSOverview ................................................................................... 10
1.4 SASS/SuperSASSSpecifications.................................................................. 11
2. SITE SELECTION and POSITIONING CRITERIA 13
3. SETUP 14
3.1 Unpacking The SASS ...................................................................................14
3.1.1 Shipping Damage.................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Shipment Contents ................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Electrical Service........................................................................................ 17
4. ASSEMBLY and DEPLOYMENT 18
4.1 Tripod Assembly .........................................................................................19
4.1.1 Tripod Leg Deployment.......................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Securing the EX-905 Tripod .................................................................................. 19
4.2 Sass Sampling Head Assembly and Mounting ............................................... 20
4.3 Filter Canister Assembly and Installation..................................................... 23
4.3.1 Multi Cell Denuder .................................................................................................. 23
4.3.2 Sharp Cut Cyclone (SCC)...................................................................................... 26
4.3.3 Filter Media............................................................................................................. 29
4.4 Sample Configurations ............................................................................... 29
4.5 Control Box Mounting .................................................................................30
4.6 Ambient Temperature Sensor Mounting ........................................................31
4.7 Pump Box....................................................................................................31
4.7.1 Vacuum Hose Connections ................................................................................... 32
4.7.2 Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 33
5. USER INTERFACE and MENU SYSTEM 34
5.1 User Interface – Touchscreen Display Functions ..........................................34
5.2 Menu Hierarchy and Navigation...................................................................34
5.2.1 Home Screen(s) ..................................................................................................... 36
5.3 Menus........................................................................................................ 38
5.3.1 Operate Menu..........................................................................................................38

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5.3.2 Test Menu ................................................................................................................ 41
5.3.3 Setup Menu Screen ................................................................................................ 42
5.3.4 About Menu Screen................................................................................................ 46
6. SASS/SuperSASS SYSTEMS 47
6.1 Basic Operations ....................................................................................... 47
6.2 SASS/SuperSASS Distinctions .................................................................... 47
6.2.1 SASS Details........................................................................................................... 47
6.2.2 SuperSASS Details ................................................................................................. 49
6.3 Flow System ...............................................................................................51
7. SASS/SuperSASS CONFIGURATION 52
7.1 System Setup............................................................................................. 52
7.1.1 Clock Setup ............................................................................................................ 52
7.1.2 Unit ID Setup........................................................................................................... 52
7.1.3 Password................................................................................................................ 52
7.2 Communication Configuration .................................................................... 53
7.2.1 Ethernet Setup ....................................................................................................... 53
7.2.2 Notifications........................................................................................................... 54
8. SASS/SuperSASS OPERATION 55
8.1 Event Manager........................................................................................... 55
8.1.1 Add Sample Events................................................................................................ 55
8.1.2 Modifying sample events....................................................................................... 56
8.1.3 Importing sample events ........................................................................................57
8.1.4 Deleting Sample Events..........................................................................................57
8.2 Historical Events ........................................................................................ 58
8.2.1 Historical Events Navigation Guide .......................................................................58
8.2.2 System ON/Off Options ........................................................................................ 60
8.2.3 Data Transfer .......................................................................................................... 61
9. MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING 62
9.1 Recommended Periodic Maintenance Table ................................................63
9.2 System Maintenance ..................................................................................63
9.2.1 System Inspection (during normal operations) ................................................... 64
9.2.2 System Cleaning .................................................................................................... 64
9.2.3 Denuder Replacement ........................................................................................... 64
9.3 System Test/Leak Check............................................................................65
9.3.1 System Leak Check Procedure............................................................................. 66
9.4 Calibration Procedures .............................................................................. 67
9.4.1 Temperature Calibration........................................................................................67

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9.4.2 Pressure Calibration .............................................................................................. 69
9.4.3 Flow Audit and Calibration ....................................................................................70
9.4.4 Flow Sensor Replacement.......................................................................................71
9.5 Clear Memory ............................................................................................. 71
9.6 Basic Problem and Cause/Solution Table .................................................... 72
9.7 Additional Error Correction Instructions ...................................................... 73
9.7.1 Link Down Error.......................................................................................................73
10. DATA RETRIEVAL 74
10.1 USB Memory Device ................................................................................... 74
10.2 FSCommAQ Software................................................................................. 75
11. SPARE PARTS and ACCESSORIES 76
11.1 Consumables, Replacement Parts, and Accessories..................................... 76

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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1 SASS/SuperSASS .................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3-1 SASS Standard Accessories................................................................................. 16
Figure 3-2 SASS Tool Kit ........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 4-1 SuperSASS System ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 4-2 Tripod Storage/Transport Configuration........................................................... 19
Figure 4-3 Tripod Legs Deployed.......................................................................................... 19
Figure 4-4 Tripod Mounting Hole Pattern ............................................................................ 20
Figure 4-5 Sampling Head...................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-6 Sampling Head Screw Locations ........................................................................ 21
Figure 4-7 Sharp-Cut Cyclone and Canister....................................................................... 22
Figure 4-8 SASS Canister Assembly Components .............................................................. 23
Figure 4-9 Sample Canister Assembly (PN 8370)............................................................... 25
Figure 4-10 Sharp Cut Cyclone (8670) ................................................................................ 26
Figure 4-11 Sharp Cut Cyclone Disassembled...................................................................... 26
Figure 4-12 Sharp Cut Cyclone Parts Diagram .....................................................................27
Figure 4-13 Penetration Curve, Sharp-Cut Cyclone (diam. 2.141mm)............................... 28
Figure 4-14 Expected Configuration of SASS Canisters..................................................... 29
Figure 4-15 Control Unit Mounting........................................................................................ 30
Figure 4-16 Control Unit Mounting Detail............................................................................. 30
Figure 4-17 SuperSASS Vacuum Hose connections............................................................. 32
Figure 4-18 Unattached Vacuum Hose................................................................................. 32
Figure 4-19 Vacuum Hose Attached..................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-20 Vacuum Release Tab ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 4-21 Vacuum Hose Released ..................................................................................... 33
Figure 5-1 Main Screen For SASS/SuperSASS ..................................................................... 36
Figure 5-2 Main Menu Drop-Down Selections ..................................................................... 36
Figure 5-3 Setup Menu............................................................................................................37
Figure 5-4 Clock Setup Screen..............................................................................................37
Figure 5-5 Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................................37
Figure 5-6 Alphanumeric Keypad..........................................................................................37

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Figure 5-7 The Operate Menu ............................................................................................... 38
Figure 5-8 Stop Sample Screen ............................................................................................ 38
Figure 5-9 Event Manager..................................................................................................... 38
Figure 5-10 Transfer Data Screen......................................................................................... 39
Figure 5-11 Historical Events Main Screen............................................................................ 39
Figure 5-12 Upgrade Software Screen................................................................................. 39
Figure 5-13 Restart System Screen ...................................................................................... 40
Figure 5-14 Shut Down System Screen................................................................................. 40
Figure 5-15 Test Menu............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 5-16 System Test Screen (SASS) ............................................................................... 41
Figure 5-17 Temperature Calibration Screen........................................................................ 41
Figure 5-18 Pressure Sensor Calibration Screen.................................................................. 42
Figure 5-19 Clow Calibrate Screen....................................................................................... 42
Figure 5-20 Test Menu........................................................................................................... 42
Figure 5-21 Event Defaults Screen........................................................................................ 43
Figure 5-22 Clear Memory Screen........................................................................................ 43
Figure 5-23 Flow Sensor Screen........................................................................................... 43
Figure 5-24 Notification Configuration Screen...................................................................44
Figure 5-25 Logging Screen .................................................................................................44
Figure 5-26 Setup Display.....................................................................................................44
Figure 5-27 Clock Screen...................................................................................................... 45
Figure 5-28 Unit ID Screen .................................................................................................... 45
Figure 5-29 Password Screen............................................................................................... 45
Figure 5-30 Ethernet Configuration Screen......................................................................... 46
Figure 5-31 Remote Access Config Screen.......................................................................... 46
Figure 5-32 About Menu Screen ........................................................................................... 46
Figure 6-1 SASS Flow Diagram.............................................................................................. 48
Figure 6-2 SuperSASS Flow Diagram................................................................................... 50
Figure 7-1 Ethernet/IP Config................................................................................................ 53
Figure 7-2 Ethernet Config Auto/Static Dropdown ............................................................ 53
Figure 7-3 DNS Config Screen............................................................................................... 53

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Figure 7-4 Notification Configuration Screen ..................................................................... 54
Figure 7-5 Notification Recipients Screen ........................................................................... 54
Figure 7-6 Notification Type Screen .................................................................................... 54
Figure 8-1 Event Add Screen ................................................................................................. 55
Figure 8-2 Event Start Time Screen...................................................................................... 55
Figure 8-3 Sample Duration Screen...................................................................................... 55
Figure 8-4 Canister Set Dropdown....................................................................................... 56
Figure 8-5 Event Add Canister ID Screen............................................................................. 56
Figure 8-6 Saved Event ......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 8-7 Historical Events Main ......................................................................................... 58
Figure 8-8 Volume Summary ................................................................................................. 59
Figure 8-9 Min/Max (1) .......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 8-10 Min/Max (2) ........................................................................................................ 59
Figure 8-11 Max Delta-T......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 8-12 Warnings ............................................................................................................. 59
Figure 8-13 Power Interruption ............................................................................................. 59
Figure 8-14 Real Time Values ................................................................................................ 59
Figure 8-15 5-Minute Averages ............................................................................................ 59
Figure 8-16 Restart Screen.................................................................................................... 60
Figure 8-17 Shutdown Screen................................................................................................ 60
Figure 8-18 Copy to USB Screen ............................................................................................ 61
Figure 9-1 System Test Leak ................................................................................................. 66
Figure 9-2 Temperature Calibrate Screen with Selection Choices ................................... 67
Figure 9-3 3 Point Temp Calibration Screen ....................................................................... 68
Figure 9-4 Pressure Calibrate Screen .................................................................................. 69
Figure 9-5 Flow Calibrate Screen ........................................................................................ 70
Figure 9-6 Clear Memory Screen........................................................................................... 71
Figure 9-7 Link Down Screen .................................................................................................73
Figure 10-1 Copy to USB Storage Device ............................................................................. 74

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Table of Tables
Table 1-1 Specifications........................................................................................................... 11
Table 4-1 Denuder Performance Test Results...................................................................... 24
Table 5-1 SASS/SuperSASS Menu Hierarchy ....................................................................... 34
Table 5-2 Main Display Parameter Descriptions ................................................................. 36
Table 9-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule for the SASS/SuperSASS Sampler ...... 63

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 About This Manual
This manual presents assembly and operational procedures for the SASS (Speciation Air
Sampling System) and the SuperSASS (second-generation upgrade). Both the SASS and
the SuperSASS are trademarks of Met One Instruments. The SuperSASS includes all the
operating benefits of the SASS but with expanded sampling canister stations and
additional sequential programming in groups of sample collection canisters. The term
SASS will be used in this manual to identify basic concepts used for both the SASS and
the SuperSASS. The term SuperSASS will be used to identify features or details specific to
the SuperSASS.
1.2 Technical Service
Should support still be required after consulting the printed documentation, contact one
of Met One Instruments, Inc.'s expert Technical Service representatives during regular
business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
In addition, technical information and service bulletins are found on our website. Please
contact us and obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number before returning any
equipment to the factory. This allows us to track and schedule service work and expedite
customer service.
Contact
Information:
Tel: + 541 471 7111
Fax: + 541 471 7115
Web: http://www.metone.com
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Address:
Met One Instruments, Inc.
1600 Washington Blvd
Grants Pass, Oregon
97526 U.S.A.
Please have the instrument serial number available when contacting the manufacturer.
Serial numbers on most models manufactured by Met One Instruments are located on a
silver product label on the unit and printed on the calibration certificate. The serial
number will begin with a letter followed by a unique five-digit number, such as U15915.