pyroscience Piccolo2 User manual

Fiber-Optic Oxygen Meter
Piccolo2
QUICK START
WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
www.PyroScience.com
v1.43

QUICK START
The ultra-compact Piccolo2 is a fiber-optic oxygen meter integrated
in a small USB stick housing for usage in the laboratory. The Piccolo2
is compatible to a variety of optical oxygen sensors from
PyroScience, like robust probes, dipping probes, or contactless
sensors (sensor spots, respiration vials, flow-through cells,
nanoprobes). The optimized optics of the Piccolo2 enable
contactless oxygen measurements up to a window thickness of
20mm (sensor spots) and microfluidic applications (nanoprobes).
Simply plug the Piccolo2 into an USB port of your Windows PC,
laptop or tablet, connect the sensor of your choice and start
measuring with the comfortable logging software "Pyro Oxygen
Logger", which is available as a free download.
Multichannel systems are realizable by operating several Piccolo2 in
parallel e.g. with an USB hub.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Piccolo2 to your PC before the
Pyro Oxygen Logger software has been installed! The software will
install automatically the appropriate USB-drivers.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: PC, laptop or tablet with Windows 7 / 8
/ 10 (but not Windows RT), min. 700MB free drive space, free USB
port.
IMPORTANT: The Piccolo2 is intended for oxygen measurements at
constant temperature! Uncompensated temperature variation
affects the oxygen sensor reading!
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Step 1: Please find the correct software in the downloads tab of
your purchased device on www.pyroscience.com
Step 2: Unzip the installer package and start "setup.exe". Follow the
instructions of the installer software. After successful installation
there will be a new program group "Pyro Oxygen Logger" in the start
menu and a shortcut "Oxygen Logger" on the desktop.
Step 3: Connect the Piccolo2 either directly or with the included
USB extension cable to a free USB port of the PC. Wait for "pop-ups"
in the lower right corner of the desktop indicating that the computer
has initialized the correct USB driver.
Step 4: Slightly loosen the nut at the sensor port of the Piccolo2.
Remove the protective cap from the instrument end of the
robust/dipping probe or optical fiber/rod and insert it carefully into
the sensor port of the Piccolo2. Now fasten the nut with your fingers
at the sensor port of the Piccolo2.
•Step 5: Start the Pyro Oxygen Logger software, adjust the Settings
and enter there the Sensor Code written on the label attached to the
sensor. Adjust the required logging parameters, perform a manual
Calibration (1- or 2-point calibration) of the sensor at conditions
close to the environmental conditions during the measurements and
activate Log to File for data saving.
For the 0% calibration, it is possible to use PyroScience calibration
capsules (item no. OXCAL).
IMPORTANT: This quick start does not replace the manual. The user
is strongly advised to download and to study the manual of the
Piccolo2 in order to avoid inappropriate use!

WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Before using the Piccolo2 and its sensors, read carefully the
instructions and user manuals for the oxygen meter Piccolo2.
In case of problems or damage, disconnect the instrument and
mark it to prevent any further use! Consult PyroScience for advice!
There are no serviceable parts inside the device. Please note that
opening the housing will void the warranty.
The Piccolo2 is not watertight, is sensitive to corrosive conditions
and to changes in temperature causing condensation. Avoid any
condition (e.g. direct sun light) causing a heating of the device
above 50°C (122°F).
Handle the sensors with care especially after removal of the
protective cap. Prevent mechanical stress to the sensing tip.
The sensors and the oxygen meter Piccolo2 are not intended for
medical or military purposes or any other safety-critical
applications. They must not be used for applications in humans;
not for in vivo examination on humans, not for human-diagnostic
or any therapeutic purposes. The sensors must not be brought in
direct contact with foods intended for consumption by humans.
The device and the sensors must be used in the laboratory by
qualified personnel only, following the user instructions and the
safety guidelines of the manual, as well as the appropriate laws
and guidelines for safety in the laboratory. Safety data sheet for
the calibration capsules (OXCAL) is available on the homepage.
Sensor calibration and application are on the user’s authority, as
well as data acquisition, treatment and publication.
Keep the sensors and the Piccolo2 out of reach of children!