Parker icountBS User manual

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Laser Information
This product contains an invisible infrared 5mW laser.
Any dismantling of the product may result in dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
The following laser information can be found on the right hand side (printer side) of the product.
The following laser information can be found on the right hand side (printer side) of the product.
NOTE: Users are not required to access the laser radiation source and should never do so.
The internal laser warning label is mounted on the laser module and contains the following information:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
COMPLIES WITH BS EN60825-1
COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040
WITH DEVIATIONS PURSUANT
TO LASER NOTICE 50
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
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Contents
LASER INFORMATION –Page 2
INTRODUCTION –Page 4
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION –Page 4
BENEFITS –Page 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION –Page 6
PRODUCT FEATURES –Page 8
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS –Page 9
WORKING AND TESTING –Page 9
THE EFFECT OF SYSTEM CONDITIONS –Page 10
FLUID SAMPLE EXTRACTION –Page 10
SAMPLE HANDLING AND PREPARATION –Page 10
A) TOUCH SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS –Page 12
B) PRODUCT SET-UP –Page 12
C) PRODUCT REGISTRATION –Page 12
D) HOME SCREEN OVERVIEW –Page 13
E) CONFIGURATION –Page 13
F) TO START A TEST –Page 15
G) DEFAULT TEST PARAMETER - Page 15
H) NEW TEST SCREEN (PERFORM A TEST) –Page 16
I) REVIEW TEST DATA - Page 17
J) PERFORM ANOTHER TEST - Page 18
K) BROWSE PREVIOUS TESTS - Page 18
L) EXPORTING TEST DATA –Page 19
M) DELETE TEST DATA –Page 20
N) BROWSE OPTIONS –Page 21
INTERPRETING DATA –Page 22
TROUBLESHOOT GUIDE –Page 29
PART NUMBER MATRIX –Page 33
PRODUCT ACCESSORIES –Page 33

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Introduction
The icountBS with its innovative industrial design has been developed for customers looking for state of the art technology,
attention to detail and the compactness of a permanent laboratory particle analysis model.
Principles of operation
Combine this with on-board, laser based, leading-edge technology to bring to all industries a truly revolutionary Particle
Counter.
The icountBS is a product from the next generation of Parker Hannifin’s fluid particle analysis and monitoring innovations.
The icountBS features an easy to use interactive touch screen, pressurized bottle chamber for air suppression via an
internal compressor pump or shop-air (7 bar maximum), bottle cavity aperture design with automated door locking
mechanism, sample tube cleaning sleeve minimizing contamination cross over (competitor shortfall) and internal printer.
Accredited to US Standards and achieving full ISO certification and calibration to the latest ISO Medium Test Dust
Standards, icountBS represents the most up to date technology in solid particle contamination analysis.
The icountBS brings to all industry a truly revolutionary Bottle Sampler as a remarkable cost effective market solution to fluid
management and contamination control.
Safety requirements
Refer to the Parker Hannifin Quality and Servicing booklet.
Maintenance requirements
Please contact Parker Hannifin in the unlikely event of the icountBS being faulty or damaged.
Recalibration
Contact your local Parker Hannifin Sales Company for recalibration. The recommended recalibration frequency is between
12–18 months.
Storage requirements
Store in dry conditions within a temperature range of -40oC to + 90oC(-40°F to +194°F)

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Benefits
Quick sample bottle analysis with variable test time options from 15 second and volume capacities from 10ml.
Repeatable and re-producible result performance to ISO4406:1999 and NAS1638 particle count distributions.
Design concept allowing for portability complete with DC input and rechargeable battery pack.
Cost-effective and economical alternative solution to external laboratory services.
6 fixed channel size analysis
Fluid resistant touch type screen panel
Sample tube self cleaning sleeve minimizing contamination cross over
Internal printer

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Technical specification
Principle of Operation
Laser based light obscuration
Calibration Dust
MTD or ACFTD
Dimensions
H=530 x W=190 (210 Door) x D=410 –dimensions in mm
Weight
18Kg
Mechanical Composition
Stainless steel 316, plated mild steel and aluminium
Plastics Composition
Precision polyurethane RIM mouldings and ABS plastic
Operating Temperature
+5oC to + 60oC
Operating RH range
20 –85% (Tested at 30oC, No condensation)
Storage Temperature
-40oC to + 90oC
Storage RH range
10 –90% (Tested at 30oC, No condensation)
Channel Sizes
ACFTD - >2μ,>5μ,>15μ,>25μ,>50μ,>100μ
MTD - >4μ(c),>6μ(c),>14μ(c),>21μ(c),>38μ(c), >70μ(c)
Analysis Range
ISO 7 to 21, NAS 0 to 12
Contamination Standards
ACFTD - ISO 4406:1987, ISO 4406:1991 & NAS 1638
MTD - ISO 4406:1999, NAS 1638
Calibration Standard
ACFTD - Fully traceable to gravimetric first principles.
MTD - Traceable to ISO11171 via ISO11943.
Fluid management
Maximum single sample = 100ml
Minimum single sample = 10ml
Possible Test Configurations
User selectable from single test up to 5 tests per run.
(eg.1x100ml up to 5x10ml per run)
Pre-Test Flush Volume
Minimum = 10ml, Maximum = 100ml
System Flow Rate
Test = 60ml/Min, Exhaust =240ml/Min
Viscosity Range
10 to 400 cSt
Fluid Compatibility
Mineral based oils and petroleum based fluids
Sample Bottle Size
No specific bottle required.
Maximum size = Ø75mm x 150mm height, Maximum Volume = 250ml
Memory Storage
500 tests (capacity warning after 450 tests)

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Output Display
Backlight 256 colour STN transmissive
Output Display Resolution
H=320x3 (RGB) x W=240 dots
Display Active Area
H=115 x W=86 –dimensions in mm
Data Input
Via icon driven resistive touch screen
Printer
Thermal dot-line printing
Printer Paper
Ø50mm x 57mm length x 25m long
Test Certification
Calibration & Certificate of Conformity.
Power Supply
DC Output –12V @ 6.60 Amps, 80 Watts max.
AC Input –100 to 240V @ 1.2Amps (50 –60 Hz)
Battery Power
2 hours (recommended to be fully charged every 3 months)
Battery Stand-by Time
1 month (then 1 hour of operation)
Battery fuse
6.3 Amps (Anti Surge)
Air pressure Source
3.5 bar Mini-compressor OR 7 bar shop air.
Product features

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Product Dimensions
Pressure chamber door latch
Removable Drip tray
Pressure chamber door
Touch screen
Printer
Internal Battery compartment
(located underneath)
Product handle
12 Vdc Input
USB socket
Internal battery fuse
Battery On/Off
(Switch down = On)
Waste Oil Outlet
Oil Vapour Outlet
Shop Air Inlet
Emergency
Air Dump

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Working and Testing
The icountBS is capable of entrapped gas suppression and supplying a fixed amount of oil to test. Because of this it is
able to eliminate many of the variables associated with contamination monitoring.
The oil sample is degassed using suppressed, cleaned air and then supplied, through a fixed displacement pumping
system. Its test method is consistently controlled, thus removing more of the variables, which could occur with Bottle
Sampling.
Unfortunately, there are other factors that are beyond the control of Parker Hannifin products, consideration of which
could result in error limitation.
These are categorised as:
THE EFFECT OF SYSTEM CONDITIONS.
FLUID SAMPLE EXTRACTION.
SAMPLE HANDLING AND PREPARATION.
In most instances, the adoption of simple controlled procedures will result in reliable trend monitoring.
The Effect of System Conditions
System flow rate
Samples are best taken from a point in the system where the flow is TURBULENT (Reynolds No. greater than 4000). The
turbulent flow creates a mixing action. Where the flow is streamline or LAMINAR, larger particulate may tend to settle
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System Condition Changes
Changes in the system operating condition, flow, temperature, pressure or vibration can result in previously sedimented
contaminant being retained into the flowing oil. It is also possible that these changes may cause partially contaminated
filter elements to shed particulate into the system. Samples should therefore, be extracted when the system is in a steady
state condition and the result less likely to be distorted by contaminant peaks.
Taking a Sample
Extract a sample while the system is operating under consistently controlled conditions. Adopt a consistent technique.
Spill off at least 200ml of fluid to flush the sampling port of residual contaminant.
Leave bottle capped until ready to extract the sample.
Fill the bottle to approximately 80% and cap immediately after extracting the sample.
Fluid Sample Extraction
Flow Rate
Variations in the sampling flow rate may affect the result from bottle samples. The flow rate through a sampling port from
an operating hydraulic system will vary dependant upon the system pressure, the port restriction and fluid viscosity. For
best trend monitoring, it is necessary to maintain these conditions consistently when extracting Bottle Samples.
Sampling Valves
There are a number of proprietary sampling valves available, which adhere to good theoretical principles. However, they
do tend to generate a level of precision and cost which is unnecessary for trend monitoring.
Sampling points
Sampling points should enable extraction of a sample without changing the system’s condition. Fine control needle valves
are not desirable, as they have a tendency to silt up under some operating conditions, causing the distribution of
contaminants in the fluid to be changed. The sampling port should be protected to maintain cleanliness and thoroughly
flushed before collecting the sample for analysis.
Sample Handling and Preparation
Bottle Cleanliness
It is preferable that bottles have sealing screw caps and both parts are cleaned to a suitable level in accordance with
ISO3722.
The bottle should not contain more than one tenth of the number of particles per 100ml than are expected to be
monitored. Standard Parker Hannifin bottles are supplied clean to ISO 13/11 or better in a Class 10,000 Clean Room and
should not be used to accurately count oils cleaner than ISO 16/14 although they may be used for “trend monitoring” at
lower levels.
NOTE: A Class 10,000 clean room is designed to never allow more than 10,000 particles (0.5 microns or larger) per cubic
foot of air. So as you can quantify this, a typical office buildings' air contains between 500,000 to 1,000,000 particles (0.5
microns or larger) per cubic foot of air.
The bottle should remain capped until time of sample filling and be re-capped immediately afterwards.
Sample Mixing
Sedimentation of contaminant in a sample will occur, the rate of which is dependent upon both the fluid and particle
characteristics.
Methods of sample agitation have not been provided, as they are likely to inconsistently distort the analysis of results.
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Where facilities are available, mixing can be achieved using “paint shakers” and/or an ultrasonic bath (for example, 5
minutes with a paint shaker, 30 seconds in an ultrasonic bath and a further 15 minutes with the paint shaker, as indicated
in ISO4402:1991[E]).
Care should be taken when using ultrasonic baths to avoid distortion of the result by extended use, causing contamination
breakdown.
Bottle samples can be sufficiently stirred by swirling and tumbling by hand.
Results
The first result from a bottle sample should be disregarded, as it could be distorted by fluid from a previous sample.
To reduce the effects of mixing variations and sedimentation, it is preferable to average the results of three tests.
Individual users may establish the possibility to reduce this number of tests, dependant upon their requirements and
experiences.
Samples from different parts of a system will give different results. Consideration should be given to what monitoring is
desired and where samples are to be extracted from for suitable trend monitoring to be performed.
It is important that whatever practices are adopted by the user, they are performed consistently.
Internal Compressor
Parker recommends that the icountBS is connected to the mains supply at all times and rear panel battery switch
switched to ‘on’.
For operation of the icountBS with the internal compressor requires the internal battery to be charged before use.
A) Touch screen instructions
The icountBS is operated via the touch screen on the front of the product.
Features are chosen by simply pressing the required icons on the screen.
Do not use sharp / pointed implements
Screen shots shown in this manual are reference only.

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Common icons used:
- return to the main screen
- Returns to previous screen.
- Prints selected data.
B) Product set-up
1. Important. Ensure that the ‘Emergency Air Dump’ plug is fitted before proceeding.
2. Using the supplied clear waste tube, connect the waste bottle to the ‘WASTE OIL’
connection on the rear panel of the icountBS.
3. Using the supplied blue vapour tube, connect the waste bottle to the ‘OIL VAPOUR’
connection on the rear panel of the icountBS.
4. If available, Parker Hannifin recommends connecting shop air to ‘SHOP AIR’ inlet on rear
panel on icountBS. If not the icountBS will operate using the internal compressor –ensure
that the internal battery is charged.
5. Open the pressure chamber door by pulling the yellow door latch. Note that the chamber
door will not open if the chamber is pressurised. Ensure that the door seal is correctly
seated and dust/dirt free.
6. Ensure the battery switch is ‘ON’ (switch in the DOWN position)
7. Connect the supplied power supply to the 240V mains supply and switch on.
8. Connect the supplied power supply jack plug to the ‘12vdc INPUT’ connection on the rear
panel of the icountBS. After approximately 25 seconds, the icountBS touch screen will
activate and perform a 20 seconds self test.
9. On initially powering up the iBS a language selection screen appears. Select either UK or Japanese. It is possible to
change the language, if desired, through the ‘Config’ System Settings option at a later point.
10. The icountBS is now ready for use.
C) Product Registration
The icountBS “Product Registration” screen may appear. The product needs to be activated.
Please select one of the three on-screen options:
1. Visit www.parker.com/reg to obtain your registration key.
2. Enter this key on the icountBS screen and then press “Reg Now”
3. Press “Skip”and start the 30 days grace
4. To simply turn the icountBS off, press “Switch Off”
D) Home Screen overview
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a. “Switch Off” –switches the icountBS off. The product can be re-activated by opening or closing the chamber door.
b. “New Test” –perform a test.
c. “Browse Tests” –displays previously saved tests.
d. “Config” –displays the icountBS “System Settings” screen.
E) Configuration (Config)
System Information:
“System Info” – display system information regarding the icountBS.
“Version”and “Build”refers to the installed icountBS software.
Date / Time:
Home screen
“Config” screen
“System Info” screen
Home screen
“Config” screen
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a. To set the “Time” – select either the hour or minute then press “Arrows” to adjust.
b. To set the “Date” –select the day, month or year then press “Arrows” to adjust.
c. To set the “Date Format” –select the current format. Three options will then be shown –
1. dd/MM/yyyy, 2. MM/dd/yyyy or 3. yyyy/MM/dd
d. To set the “Time Format” –select the current format. Two options will then be shown –
1. 24-Hour or 2. AM/PM
e. Press “Save” to save settings.
Language:
a b
a. To set the language as “English” press the Union Flag.
b. To set the language to “Japanese” press the Nishoki flag.
Screen shots shown in this manual are reference only.
F) To start a test
1. Ensure the ‘Product set-up’ procedures are carried out.
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2. Ensure that the required test sample bottles are close to hand.
3. Open the pressure chamber door by pulling the yellow door latch.
Note that the chamber door will not open if the chamber is pressurised.
4. Apart from the drip tray, ensure the chamber is empty.
5. Remove the drip tray from chamber.
6. Remove the cap from the test sample bottle. Place the sample bottle onto the
drip tray.
7. Reposition the drip tray (and test sample bottle) into chamber.
Note it is necessary to tilt the test sample bottle slightly backwards on the
drip tray so that it clears the icountBS sample steel dip tube (located inside
the pressure chamber, top surface).
Ensure the test sample bottle is located centrally on the drip tray and that the
icountBS sample tube (located inside the chamber) does not collide with the
sample bottle when the icountBS operates
8. Close the chamber door then re-lock using the yellow door latch.
9. The icountBS is now ready to be operated via the touch screen.
IMPORTANT
WHILST TESTING, ENSURE THE WASTE BOTTLE OIL LEVEL IS MONITORED TO PREVENT OVERFLOWING.
G) Default Test Parameters
oBottle ID –Bottle-xxx (where xxx = sequential number, e.g. 001, 002, 003)
oStandard –ISO 4406:1999
oFlush Volume –15ml
oNumber of Samples –3
oVolume of Sample –50ml
oPrint Result –Don’t Print
H) New Test Screen (Perform a test)
Home screen
Test in progress screen
Test parameters screen
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a. Press ‘New Test’
The ‘Test Parameters’ screen will appear. The parameters fields shown are all user definable. By selecting/pressing the
relevant parameter field, either an options panel or QWERTY style keyboard will be displayed.
b. “Bottle ID” –Test sample bottle identification. Accept the default or type the required bottle identification (16
characters maximum), remembering to press enter on the keyboard. Note that after this test is completed, the
bottle ID will revert back to the default ID.
c. “Standard” –Select between different Contamination Standards.
d. “Flush Volume” –Total volume of fluid to be flushed through the icountBS before the sample test is performed.
e. “Number of Samples” –The total number of samples to be taken from the one test sample bottle.
f. ”Volume per Sample”–Total volume of fluid to be take from test sample bottle.
g. “Print Result” –Option to print test result after the sample test.
h. “Start Test” –will start a sample test to the current Test Parameters. The ‘Test in Progress’ screen will appear.
i. “Default” –will reset the icountBS Test Parameters to the factory test parameter defaults:-
j. “Abort” –will abort the current test. Occasionally the icountBS will require a re-boot to recover from the abort test
command. Simply switch the mains / battery supply off, wait approximately 5 seconds and then switch back on.
Note:
The internal pump capacity is 114 ml
The maximum Test Volume is 250 ml (i.e. Flush Volume + Volume per Sample x Number of Samples = 250 ml)
If multiple samples are required from one sample bottle and the combined Flush Volume & Volume per Sample is greater
than 114 ml, then the pump will empty to the connected waste bottle before drawing the next sample.
The icountBS will perform an AMF (Automatic Mini-Flush) of approximately 5 ml at the end of the first Volume per sample
and then again at the beginning of the next Volume per Sample.
However, if the Flush Volume and Volume per Sample is LESS than 114 ml (the internal pump capacity) then the test
samples are combined (see Example B).
Example A:
The icountBS unit has been configured –Flush Volume = 10 ml, No of Samples = 3, Volume per sample = 60 ml
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Sample
number
Volume
per
Sample
(ml)
AMF* (ml)
Approx.
Actual Test
Sample
Volume (ml)
160 575
2 5 * 60 570
3 5 * 60 -65
Total 180 10 210
10
Flush
Volume
(ml)
20
* Automatic Mini-Flush
Example B:
The icountBS unit has been configured –Flush Volume = 20ml, No of Samples = 3, Volume per sample = 50ml
Sample
number
Volume
per
Sample
(ml)
AMF* (ml)
Approx
Actual Test
Sample
Volume (ml)
150 575
2 5 * 50+50 -105
3 - - -
Total 150 5180
20
Flush
Volume
(ml)
25
* Automatic Mini-Flush
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I) Review New Test Data
On completion, the test result is shown.
a. Select “Show Counts” to review test counts.
b. On the test counts screen, if the test has more than one measured sample, then press/select the and to
page through the total and each sample.
c. Select “Show Bottle” to review test bottle detail (return back to the original screen).
The test data is automatically stored on the icountBS (refer to section K for instructions to browse test data).
The icountBS is limited to 500 stored tests. By default, the icountBS will warn the user from the 450th test to export or
delete test data. At the 500th test, the user has no further option but to export / delete test data. Refer to section N of this
manual to change this setting.
J) Perform Another Test
Straight after review the test data it is possible to perform another test –assuming that there is plenty of fluid left in the
sample bottle.
Test bottle screen
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Test bottle counts screen
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a. Press “New Test” to perform another test and display the ‘Test Parameters’ screen. Refer to section H of this
manual.
K) Browse Previous Tests
The review / browse previously stored tests.
a. Press “Browse Tests” to browse previous tests. The browse test screen will be displayed.
Note the test names displayed on this list are individual tests that have been stored on the icountBS.
b. Select / highlight the required test.
c. Select the standard to be displayed. “As Tested” is the default value and will display the selected test in the
standard it was originally tested in. Other standards are available to view tests in a different standard to the
original.
d. Press “Show” to display the sample test bottle details.
Refer to section I of this manual to review the counts fro this particular bottle.
L) Exporting test data
Export one test
Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.
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Test bottle screen
Browse Test screen
Test parameters screen
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a. Select / highlight the required test.
b. Press “Export”.
.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.
Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported
.xml file(s) are located here.
Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.
Export multiple tests
Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.
c. Individually press/select the required test files
d. Press “Export”.
.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.
Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported
.xml file(s) are located here
Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.
Export all stored tests
Ensure that a USB memory pen is connected to the rear of the icountBS.
Browse Test screen
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e. Individually press/select the required test files
f. Press/select “Select All”
g. Press “Export”.
.xml data file is automatically saved to the USB memory pen.
Note that a directory named ‘icountBS’ is created on the root directory of the USB memory pen. The exported
.xml file(s) are located here
Note that .xml files must be opened from with a Excel program.
M) Delete test data
Please note that once the test data is deleted, this information is unrecoverable from the icountBS.
a. Select / highlight the required test(s) OR press “Select All”.
b. Press “Delete”.
N) Browse Options
The browser on the icountBS can be reconfigured to the suit the users requirements.
For example, sort by date, sort by name, etc.
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Browse Test screen
Browse Test screen
Browse Test screen
Options screen