Pyxis SP-350 User manual

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SP-350 Handheld PTSA Meter
User Manual
December 9, 2020
Rev. 1.31
Pyxis Lab, Inc.
1729 Majesc Dr. Suite 5
Lafayee, CO 80026 USA
www.pyxis-lab.com
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Table of Contents
1 Introducon 2
1.1 MainFeatures......................................... 2
2 Specicaons 2
3 Unpacking Instrument 2
3.1 StandardAccessories ..................................... 2
3.2 OponalAccessories ..................................... 3
4 Installaon 4
4.1 BaeryInstallaon ...................................... 4
5 Instrument Overview 5
5.1 ControlKeys.......................................... 5
5.2 MainModuleOn/O ..................................... 5
6 Measurement 5
6.1 PTSAMeasurement...................................... 5
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Calibraon 6
7.1 PTSA Calibraon (Two-Point with Zero) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis 7
8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 FactoryReset ......................................... 12
9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App 13
9.1 Download uPyxis® MobileApp................................ 13
9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® MobileApp.............................. 14
9.3 SengScreen......................................... 15
9.4 SystemScreen......................................... 16
10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App 17
10.1 Install uPyxis® DesktopApp.................................. 17
10.2 Connecng to uPyxis® DesktopApp ............................. 18
10.3SystemScreen......................................... 19
10.4DatalogScreen ........................................ 20
10.5SengScreen......................................... 20
11 Device Maintenance and Precauon 21
11.1 Maintenance Best Pracces and Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11.3Storage ............................................ 22
12 Contact Us 22

Warranty Informaon
Condenality
The informaon contained in this manual may be condenal and proprietary and is the property of Pyxis
Lab, Inc. Informaon disclosed herein shall not be used to manufacture, construct, or otherwise reproduce
the goods described. Informaon disclosed herein shall not be disclosed to others or made public in any
manner without the express wrien consent of Pyxis Lab, Inc.
Standard Limited Warranty
Pyxis Lab warrants its products for defects in materials and workmanship. Pyxis Lab will, at its opon, repair
or replace instrument components that prove to be defecve with new or remanufactured components
(i.e., equivalent to new). The warranty set forth is exclusive and no other warranty, whether wrien or oral,
is expressed or implied.
Warranty Term
The Pyxis warranty term is thirteen (13) months ex-works. In no event shall the standard limited warranty
coverage extend beyond thirteen (13) months from original shipment date.
Warranty Service
Damaged or dysfunconal instruments may be returned to Pyxis for repair or replacement. In some in-
stances, replacement instruments may be available for short duraon loan or lease.
Pyxis warrants that any labor services provided shall conform to the reasonable standards of technical com-
petency and performance eecve at the me of delivery. All service intervenons are to be reviewed and
authorized as correct and complete at the compleon of the service by a customer representave, or des-
ignate. Pyxis warrants these services for 30 days aer the authorizaon and will correct any qualifying
deciency in labor provided that the labor service deciency is exactly related to the originang event. No
other remedy, other than the provision of labor services, may be applicable.
Repair components (parts and materials), but not consumables, provided during a repair, or purchased
individually, are warranted for 90 days ex-works for materials and workmanship. In no event will the in-
corporaon of a warranted repair component into an instrument extend the whole instrument’s warranty
beyond its original term.
Warranty Shipping
A Repair Authorizaon (RA) Number must be obtained from Pyxis Technical Support before any product can
be returned to the factory. Pyxis will pay freight charges to ship replacement or repaired products to the
customer. The customer shall pay freight charges for returning products to Pyxis. Any product returned to
the factory without an RA number will be returned to the customer. To receive an RMA you can generate a
request on our website at hps://pyxis-lab.com/request-tech-support/.
Pyxis Technical Support
Contact Pyxis Technical Support at [phone], [email protected], or by lling out a request for
support at hps://pyxis-lab.com/request-tech-support/.
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1 Introducon
The Pyxis SP-350 is a uniquely designed handheld mulmeter that measures PTSA. It is a cuvee-less device.
Less than 5 mL water sample is needed to ll the sample cell for proper measurement.
1.1 Main Features
The SP-350 includes the following features:
• Measurement of the concentraon of uorescent tracer PTSA of a water sample.
• Pre-calibrated for measuring PTSA (pyrenetetrasulfonic acid) in the range of 0 to 300 ppb.
• The uorescence PTSA measurement is automacally compensated for sample color and turbidity
interference up to 60 NTU without preltraon.
• PTSA uorescence can be calibrated using a single standard through a user-friendly, menu-driven
procedure.
• Large color graphic screen that can be read in direct sunlight.
2 Specicaons
Table 1. SP-350 Specicaons
Item Specicaon*
P/N 50206
PTSA Range 0–300 ppb
PTSA Precision ±1% or ±1 ppb
Temperature Range 40–106 °F (4–41 °C)
Display 320×240 TFT-LCD, visible under direct sunlight
Power Supply 4 AA alkaline baeries
Typical Baery Life 10,000 readings
Dimension (L ×W×H) 6.30 ×2.91 ×1.30 inch (160 ×74 ×33 mm)
Weight†0.68 lbs (310 g)
Enclosure Rang IP67
*With Pyxis’s connuous improvement policy, these specicaons are subject to
change without noce.
†Baeries excluded
3 Unpacking Instrument
Remove the instrument and accessories from the shipping container and inspect each item for any damage
that may have occurred during shipment. Verify that all items listed on the packing slip are included. If any
items are missing or damaged, please contact Pyxis Customer Service at [email protected].
3.1 Standard Accessories
• Four (4) AA alkaline baeries
• Bluetooth/USB Adapter for Desktop P/N: MA-NEB
• User Manual available online at hps://pyxis-lab.com/support/
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3.2 Oponal Accessories
The following oponal accessories can be ordered from Pyxis Customer Service ([email protected]om) or
Pyxis E-Store at hps://pyxis-lab.com/shop/.
Table 2.
Accessory Name P/N
Pyxis Carrying Case for SP-350 50725
Pyxis 100 ppb PTSA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21001
Pyxis 200 ppb PTSA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21000
Pyxis 300 ppb PTSA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21003
Pyxis Handheld Cleaning Kit SER-02
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4 Installaon
4.1 Baery Installaon
The SP-350 is powered by four alkaline baeries. Typical baery life lasts for 10,000 measurements or 10
months. When the baery capacity is crically low, the SP-350 will display a ”LOW BATTERY” warning for 5
seconds and then automacally turn o.
*NOTE*Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) or lithium baeries.
Replace the baeries to resume operaon of the SP-350 aer the baery warning. The SP-350 will auto-
macally turn on in the measurement mode aer new baeries are installaon.
The SP-350 baery compartment, shown in Figure 1, is on the back side of the instrument. Baeries are
held in place by a cover secured with two Phillips-head screws.
Figure 1. The SP-350 baery compartment
Install baeries using the following steps:
1. Remove the baery compartment cover by loosening the two screws.
2. Remove old baeries and dispose of them properly.
3. Following the posive and negave terminal signs in the compartment boom, snap four new AA
alkaline baeries rmly into the baery holder.
4. Replace the baery compartment cover and ensure that the sealing O-ring is lying at on the baery
holder.
5. Fasten the two screws.
*NOTE*Failure to properly seat the O-ring may result in water damage to the SP-350.
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5 Instrument Overview
5.1 Control Keys
The SP-350 has three control keys, as shown in Figure 2. The le ( ), right ( ), and ok ( ) keys
are used to launch acons indicated on the LCD display directly above the keys. The labels above the keys
indicate the funcon associated with each key and funcons can be changed in dierent operaon modes.
Figure 2.
5.2 Main Module On/O
To turn on the SP-350: Press momentarily and release.
To turn o the SP-350: Press and hold for about three seconds. Release when the LCD display
turns o. The SP-350 turns itself o aer 60 seconds without user interacon detected. This is done to
conserve baery life.
*NOTE*This auto-me o seng may be customized by the user as desired through the
uPyxis® Mobile or Desktop App.
6 Measurement
6.1 PTSA Measurement
When powered on, the SP-350 will default to the PTSA measurement mode. The water sample can be
transferred to the sample cell using a pipee or lled directly from a faucet, sample bole, or sample
valve.
*NOTE*Special care should be taken when pouring the sample into the cell to avoid air
bubble entrainment, which can interfere with reading accuracy.
Before beginning a measurement, use the sample water to rinse the sample cell at least three mes. Allow
5–10 seconds for the SP-350 to stabilize. The values will be displayed in white with a blue background if
a stable value is reached (Figure 2). For a sample containing 100 ppb PTSA, the measured PTSA should be
stabilized within the range of 98–102 ppb.
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*NOTE*The me required to reach a stable reading may be slightly longer if the water
sample temperature is signicantly dierent than the environmental temperature at which
the SP-350 had been equilibrated (stored).
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning
The SP-350 has extra channels to measure sample turbidity and color to automacally compensate sam-
ple color and turbidity interference. If sample turbidity and color values determined are too high, a PTSA
measurement warning will be displayed. In such a case, the user should lter the sample for PTSA mea-
surement.
7 Calibraon
7.1 PTSA Calibraon (Two-Point with Zero)
1. Rinse the sample cell three mes with DI water. Fill the sample cell with DI water.
*NOTE*In emergency, “non-PTSA” water, such as city water, may be used, but re-
calibrate using DI water for the zero step as soon as it is available.
2. Power on the SP-350 by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-350 to stabilize.
3. The unit is acvely reading and displaying PTSA. The values will be very low if DI water is used; PTSA
value should be near zero. A low non-zero value (e.g. 0.2 or 0.4, etc.) is not problemac.
4. Press P-Cal ( or ) to launch the PTSA CALIBRATION screen (Figure 3).
5. Press Zero ( ) to start the zero (blank) calibraon.
6. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ) and instrucons for the slope calibraon will appear
(Figure 4).
7. Rinse the sample cell three mes with the desired PTSA standard. Fill the sample cell with the desired
PTSA standard.
8. Press Cycle ( ) to cycle between the PTSA standards 100, 200, and 300 ppb (it repeats). Ensure
the value selected matches the desired PTSA standard in the sample cell.
9. Press Slope ( ) to start the slope calibraon.
10. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ), a ”Calibraon Success” message will appear (Figure
5). Otherwise, a warning message is displayed.
11. Calibraon is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
*NOTE*If Exit is pressed before the second checkmark appears, the calibraon will
not be completed and must be re-done.
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Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5.
8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis
The DEVICE INFORMATION screen is launched when System ( ) is pressed in the measurement mode.
This screen contains the device serial number, soware version, and hardware version (Figure 6). The bat-
tery life as a percentage and the MAC addresses for main module also shown.
Press Diagnosis ( ) to launch the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen where raw measurement data are displayed
(Figure 7). The informaon has no use for normal operaon, but instead is used for device troubleshoong.
Provide an image of both the DEVICE INFORMATION screen and the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen when you
contact Pyxis ([email protected]) for troubleshoong your device or call [phone].
Figure 6. Figure 7.
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8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check
The SP-350 is designed to provide reliable and accurate measurement on PTSA. Heavy fouling will pre-
vent the light from reaching the sensor, resulng in inaccurate readings. It is suggested that the SP-350
be checked for fouling and cleaned on a monthly basis. Heavily contaminated waters may require more
frequent cleanings. Cleaner water sources with less contaminaon may not require cleaning for several
months. The SP-350 is designed to carry out a Cleanliness Check as described below:
1. Power on the SP-350 by pressing .
2. Press System ( ) to launch the DEVICE INFORMATION screen.
3. Press Diagnosis ( ) to launch the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen.
4. Allow 5–10 seconds for the message in the top-right corner of the display change from Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started
5. Press Cleanliness ( ). An instrucon prompt appears to ask the user to put DI water into the
sample cell (Figure 8).
6. Pour DI water into the sample cell.
7. Press Conrm ( , , or ). The instrucon prompt will disappear and the SP-350 displays a
countdown toward the boom of the display.
8. Once the Cleanliness Check is completed a Clean message (Figure 9) or Sample cell fouled message
(Figure 10) will appear towards the boom of the display.
9. Cleanliness check is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 10.
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8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices
The SP-350 uses a built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connecon (BTLE) to connect wirelessly to a smart phone
via the uPyxis® Mobile App or to a computer via the included Bluetooth Adapter (P/N: MA-NEB) and the
uPyxis® Desktop App. To allow the SP-350 to connect via Bluetooth with other devices follow the steps
below:
1. Power on the SP-350 by pressing .
2. Press System ( ) to launch the DEVICE INFORMATION screen.
3. Press Diagnosis ( ) to launch the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen.
4. Allow 5–10 seconds for the message in the top-right corner of the display change from Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started (Figure 7).
5. Choose to connect via one of two opons:
(a) The uPyxis® Mobile App (see the Use with uPyxis® Mobile App secon), or
(b) The uPyxis® Desktop App (see the Use with uPyxis® Desktop App secon).
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8.2.1 Calibrate an ST-500 Series Sensor with the SP-350 via Bluetooth
The SP-350 can be used to verify the result of an inline Pyxis ST-500 Series sensor by measuring the sample
water taken from the inline sensor sample line. The SP-350 can then be used to calibrate the inline sensors
over the Bluetooth connecon. To calibrate an inline sensor, follow the steps below:
1. Power on the SP-350 by pressing .
2. Press System ( ) to launch the DEVICE INFORMATION screen.
3. Press Comm ( ) to launch the COMMUNICATION screen (Figure 11).
4. Press Scan ( ) to begin scanning for Bluetooth devices.
5. Discoverable devices will begin to populate on the display with their name and MAC-Address (Figure
12).
6. If more than one device appears in the Device list, press »( ) to cycle through the devices.
7. If no devices or the incorrect device appear in the Device list, press Scan ( ) to re-scan for discov-
erable devices.
8. Press Connect ( ) to begin pairing to the selected sensor.
9. When the connecon is established, the SP-350 displays the latest PTSA measurement from the con-
nected sensor (Figure 13).
10. Fill the main module sample cell with the same sample water that the sensor is measuring.
11. Press Read ( ) to see PTSA measurement from the SP-350along with the sensor measurement
(Figure 14).
12. Press Calib ( ) to begin sensor PTSA calibraon.
13. The SP-350 will take the sensor PTSA measurement three mes to verify the calibraon (Figure 15).
*NOTE*It takes about one minute for the sensor to approach the calibrated reading
and the three verifying readings may not be exactly the same as the value measured
by the SP-350Press Read ( ) again to take more readings from the sensor, if nec-
essary.
14. If the calibraon is successful, a ”Verify calibraon - OK” message will appear on the top of the display
(Figure 16).
15. Calibraon is now complete. Long press Calib ( ) to return to measurement mode.
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Figure 11. Figure 12. Figure 13.
Figure 14. Figure 15. Figure 16.
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8.3 Factory Reset
Use the following steps to restore all device parameters to factory default:
1. Power on the SP-350 by pressing .
2. Press System ( ) to launch the DEVICE INFORMATION screen.
3. Press Diagnosis ( or ) to launch the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen.
4. Allow 5–10 seconds for the message in the top-right corner of the display change from Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started .
5. Press Help ( ) to launch the HELP screen (Figure 17).
6. Press Factory Reset ( or ). The display updates as shown in Figure 18 appear and the user
can choose one of three opons:
(a) Press to start the factory reset, or
(b) Press Cancel ( ) to return to the HELP screen, or
(c) Press Exit ( ) to abandon the factory reset enrely.
7. Aer a successful factory reset, the message “Factory reset done.” will appear on the display.
8. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
Figure 17. Figure 18.
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9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App
9.1 Download uPyxis® Mobile App
Download uPyxis® Mobile App from Apple App Store or Google Play.
Figure 19. uPyxis® Mobile App installaon
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9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® Mobile App
Connect the SP-350 sensor to a mobile smart phone according to the following steps:
1. Follow the steps in the Bluetooth Connecon to Devices secon to make the SP-350 discoverable.
2. Open uPyxis® Mobile App.
3. On uPyxis® Mobile App, pull down to refresh the list of available Pyxis devices.
4. If the connecon is successful, the SP-350 and its Serial Number (SN) will be displayed (Figure 20).
5. Press on the SP-350 image.
Figure 20.
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9.3 Seng Screen
When connected, the uPyxis® Mobile App will default to the Seng screen. From the Seng screen, the
user can set the Power o me and Screen o me in seconds.
Figure 21.
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9.4 System Screen
From the System screen, users can change the Device Name, nd the Serial Number,Hardware Version,
and Firmware Version, as well as update the rmware of the SP-350 by pressing Check Update. If a rmware
update is available, press Get Firmware. Once the new rmware is downloaded, press Upgrade Firmware.
*NOTE*The rmware update process takes some me and will require the SP-350 to stay
within range (approximately 10  without obstrucons) for the enre duraon of the up-
date.
Once the update is complete, the SP-350 will reboot which will disconnect the SP-350 from the uPyxis®
Mobile App.
Figure 22.
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10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App
[uPyxis® Desktop App installaon]
10.1 Install uPyxis® Desktop App
Download the latest version of uPyxis® Desktop soware package from: hps://pyxis-lab.com/upyxis/ this
setup package will download and install the Microso.Net Framework 4.5 (if not previously installed on the
PC), the USB driver for the USB-Bluetooth adapter (MA-NEB), the USB-RS485 adapter (MA-485), and the
main uPyxis® Desktop applicaon. Double click the uPyxis.Setup.exe le to install.
Figure 23. uPyxis® Desktop App installaon
Click Install to start the installaon process. Follow the screen instrucons to complete the USB driver and
uPyxis installaon.
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