Pyxis SP-380P User manual

Table of Contents
1 Introducon 2
1.1 MainFeatures......................................... 2
2 Specicaons 2
3 Unpacking Instrument 3
3.1 StandardAccessories ..................................... 3
3.2 OponalAccessories ..................................... 3
4 Installaon 3
4.1 BaeryInstallaon ...................................... 3
5 Instrument Overview 4
5.1 ControlKeys.......................................... 5
5.2 MainModuleOn/O ..................................... 5
6 Measurement 5
6.1 Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Calibraon 6
7.1 Fluorescent Polymer Calibraon (Two-Point with Zero) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.2 PTSA Calibraon (Two-Point with Zero) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis 8
8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 FactoryReset ......................................... 9
9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App 11
9.1 Download uPyxis® MobileApp................................ 11
9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® MobileApp.............................. 11
9.3 SengScreen......................................... 12
9.4 SystemScreen......................................... 12
10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App 13
10.1 Install uPyxis® DesktopApp.................................. 13
10.2 Connecng to uPyxis® DesktopApp ............................. 14
10.3SystemScreen......................................... 14
10.4DatalogScreen ........................................ 15
10.5SengScreen......................................... 15
11 Device Maintenance and Precauon 16
11.1 Maintenance Best Pracces and Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-380P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11.3Storage ............................................ 17
12 Contact Us 17

Warranty Informaon
Condenality
The informaon contained in this manual may be condenal and proprietary and is the property of Pyxis
Lab, Inc. Informaon disclosed herein shall not be used to manufacture, construct, or otherwise reproduce
the goods described. Informaon disclosed herein shall not be disclosed to others or made public in any
manner without the express wrien consent of Pyxis Lab, Inc.
Standard Limited Warranty
Pyxis Lab warrants its products for defects in materials and workmanship. Pyxis Lab will, at its opon, repair
or replace instrument components that prove to be defecve with new or remanufactured components
(i.e., equivalent to new). The warranty set forth is exclusive and no other warranty, whether wrien 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 dysfunconal instruments may be returned to Pyxis for repair or replacement. In some in-
stances, replacement instruments may be available for short duraon loan or lease.
Pyxis warrants that any labor services provided shall conform to the reasonable standards of technical com-
petency and performance eecve at the me of delivery. All service intervenons are to be reviewed and
authorized as correct and complete at the compleon of the service by a customer representave, or des-
ignate. Pyxis warrants these services for 30 days aer the authorizaon and will correct any qualifying
deciency in labor provided that the labor service deciency is exactly related to the originang 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-
corporaon of a warranted repair component into an instrument extend the whole instrument’s warranty
beyond its original term.
Warranty Shipping
A Repair Authorizaon (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 hps://pyxis-lab.com/request-tech-support/.
Pyxis Technical Support
Contact Pyxis Technical Support at +1 (866) 203-8397, [email protected], or by lling out a request for
support at hps://pyxis-lab.com/request-tech-support/.

1 Introducon
The Pyxis SP-380P is a uniquely designed handheld mulmeter that measures both PTSA and Fluorescent
Polymer, simultaneously. It is a cuvee-less device. Less than 5 mL water sample is needed to ll the sample
cell for proper measurement.
1.1 Main Features
The Pyxis SP-380P analyzer measures the concentraon of Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA, simultaneously
of a water sample and includes the following features:
• Pre-calibrated for measuring Fluorescent Polymer in the range of 0 to 20 ppm and PTSA in the range of
0 to 300 ppb. Both the Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA measurements are automacally compensated
for sample color and turbidity interference.
• Fluorescent Polymer can be calibrated with three standards (0, 10 and 20 ppm) and PTSA can be cal-
ibrated with three standards (0, 100, and 200 ppb) through a user-friendly, menu-driven procedure.
• No sample cuvee is required and as such variaons associated with the cuvee are eliminated.
• Large color graphic screen that can be read in direct sunlight.
2 Specicaons
Table 1. SP-380P Specicaons
Item Specicaon*
Part Number (P/N) 50402
Fluorescent Polymer Range†0.1–20 ppm
Fluorescent Polymer Accuracy ±1% or ±0.1 ppm
PTSA Range 0.0–300.0 ppb
PTSA Accuracy ±1% or ±1 ppb
Excitaon Wavelength 410 nm (Fluorescent Polymer)
365 nm (PTSA)
Emission Wavelength 450 nm (Fluorescent Polymer)
410 nm (PTSA)
Wavelength Accuracy ±1 nm
Calibraon Soluon Point 0, 10, and 20 ppm (Fluorescent Polymer)
0, 100, and 200 ppb (PTSA)
Temperature Range 40–106 °F (4–41 °C)
Display 320×240 TFT-LCD, visible under direct sunlight
Power Supply 4 AA alkaline baeries
Typical Baery Life 3,200 readings
Dimension (L ×W×H) 6.69 ×3.15 ×1.77 inch (170 ×80 ×45 mm)
Weight‡0.88 lbs (400 g)
Enclosure Rang IP67
Regulaon CE/RoHS
*With Pyxis’s connuous improvement policy, these specicaons are subject to change without noce.
†The Fluorescent Polymer concentraon scale is based on the polymer containing 0.25 mole % uorescent
monomer.
‡Baeries 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
3.1 Standard Accessories
• Four (4) AA alkaline baeries
• Bluetooth/USB Adapter for Desktop P/N: MA-NEB
• User Manual available online at hps://pyxis-lab.com/support/
3.2 Oponal Accessories
The following oponal accessories can be ordered from Pyxis Customer Service ([email protected]om) or
Pyxis eStore at hps://pyxis-lab.com/shop/.
Table 2. Oponal Accessories
Accessory Name Part Number
(P/N)
Pyxis Carrying Case for Handheld Devices 50725
Pyxis 10 ppm Fluorescent Polymer + 100 ppb PTSA Combined Standard — 500 mL 21055
Pyxis 100 ppb PTSA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21001
Pyxis 200 ppb PTSA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21031
Pyxis 10 ppm Fluorescent Polymer Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21054
Pyxis 20 ppm Fluorescent Polymer Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 21053
Pyxis Handheld Cleaning Kit SER-02
4 Installaon
4.1 Baery Installaon
The SP-380P is powered by four alkaline baeries. Typical baery life lasts for 3,200 measurements or 10
months. When the baery capacity is crically low, the SP-380P will display a ”LOW BATTERY” warning for
5 seconds and then automacally turn o.
*NOTE*Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) or lithium baeries.
Replace the baeries to resume operaon of the SP-380P aer the baery warning. The SP-380P will au-
tomacally turn on in the measurement mode aer new baeries are installaon.
The SP-380P baery compartment, shown in Figure 1, is on the back side of the instrument. Baeries are
held in place by a cover secured with two Phillips-head screws.

Figure 1. The SP-380P baery compartment
Install baeries using the following steps:
1. Remove the baery compartment cover by loosening the two screws.
2. Remove old baeries and dispose of them properly.
3. Following the posive and negave terminal signs in the compartment boom, snap four new AA
alkaline baeries rmly into the baery holder.
4. Replace the baery compartment cover and ensure that the sealing O-ring is lying at on the baery
holder.
5. Fasten the two screws.
*NOTE*Failure to properly seat the O-ring may result in water damage to the SP-380P.
5 Instrument Overview
Figure 2.

5.1 Control Keys
The SP-380P has three control keys, as shown in Figure 2. The le ( ), right ( ), and ok ( ) keys
are used to launch acons indicated on the LCD display directly above the keys. The labels above the keys
indicate the funcon associated with each key and funcons can be changed in dierent operaon modes.
5.2 Main Module On/O
To turn on the SP-380P: Press momentarily and release.
To turn o the SP-380P: Press and hold for about three seconds. Release when the LCD display
turns o. The SP-380P turns itself o aer 60 seconds without user interacon detected. This is done to
conserve baery life.
*NOTE*This auto-me o seng may be customized by the user as desired through the
uPyxis® Mobile or Desktop App.
6 Measurement
6.1 Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA Measurement
When powered on, the SP-380P will be in the Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA measurement mode. The
water sample can be transferred to the sample cell using a pipee or lled directly from a faucet, sample
bole, 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-380P to stabilize (Figure 2). For a sample containing 10 ppm Fluorescent Polymer,
the measured Fluorescent Polymer should be stabilized within the range of 9.8–10.2 ppm. For a sample
containing 100 ppb PTSA, the measured PTSA should be stabilized within the range of 99.5–100.5 ppb.
*NOTE*The me required to reach a stable reading may be slightly longer if the water
sample temperature is signicantly dierent than the environmental temperature at which
the SP-380P had been equilibrated (stored).
The SP-380P does not need to be turned o between measurements of two samples. Rinsing the sample
cell several mes between samples is recommended. Ambient light does not aect the measurement. The
sample cell does not need to be covered during the measurement.
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning
The SP-380P has extra channels to measure sample turbidity and color which are used to automacally
compensate for any interference caused by these contaminants as high as 40–60 NTU. If the sample turbid-
ity and color values determined are too high, a measurement warning will be displayed. In such a case, the
user should pre-lter the sample for a Fluorescent Polymer or PTSA measurement within the compensaon
capability of the SP-380P.

7 Calibraon
7.1 Fluorescent Polymer Calibraon (Two-Point with Zero)
1. Rinse the main module sample cell three mes with DI water. Fill the sample cell with DI water.
*NOTE*In emergency, “non-Fluorescent Polymer” 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-380P by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-380P to stabilize.
3. The unit is acvely reading and displaying both Fluorescent Polymer and PTSA. The values will be very
low if DI water is used; Fluorescent Polymer value should be near zero. A low non-zero value (e.g.
0.1 or 0.2, etc.) is not problemac.
4. Press F-Cal ( ) to launch the CALIBRATION screen (Figure 3).
5. Press Zero ( ) to start the zero (blank) calibraon.
6. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ) and instrucons for the slope calibraon will appear
(Figure 4).
7. Rinse the sample cell three mes with the desired Fluorescent Polymer standard. Fill the sample cell
with the desired Fluorescent Polymer standard.
8. Press Cycle ( ) to cycle between the Fluorescent Polymer standards 10 and 20 (it repeats). Ensure
the value selected matches the desired Fluorescent Polymer standard in the sample cell.
9. Press Slope ( ) to start the slope calibraon.
10. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ), a ”Calibraon Success” message will appear (Figure
5). Otherwise, a warning message is displayed.
11. Calibraon is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
*NOTE*If Exit is pressed before the second checkmark appears, the calibraon will
not be completed and must be re-done.
Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5.

7.2 PTSA Calibraon (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-380P by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-380P to stabilize.
3. The unit is acvely reading and displaying both Fluorescent Polymer and 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 problemac.
4. Press P-Cal ( ) to launch the PTSA CALIBRATION screen (Figure 6).
5. Press Zero ( ) to set the zero point.
6. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ) and instrucons for the slope calibraon will appear
(Figure 7).
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 PSTA standard in the sample cell.
9. Press Slope ( ) to start the slope calibraon.
10. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ), a ”Calibraon Success” message will appear (Figure
8). Otherwise, a warning message is displayed.
11. Calibraon is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
*NOTE*If Exit is pressed before the second checkmark appears, the calibraon will
not be completed and must be re-done.
Figure 6. Figure 7. Figure 8.

8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis
The DEVICE INFORMATION screen is launched when Info ( ) is pressed in the measurement mode. This
screen contains the device serial number, soware version, and hardware version (Figure 9). The baery
life as a percentage and the MAC addresses for main module also shown.
Press Diagnosis ( or ) to launch the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS screen where raw measurement data
are displayed (Figure 10). The informaon has no use for normal operaon, but instead is used for device
troubleshoong. Provide an image of both the DEVICE INFORMATION screen and the SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
203-8397.
Figure 9. Figure 10.
8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check
The SP-380P is designed to provide reliable and accurate measurement on HST. Heavy fouling will pre-
vent the light from reaching the sensor, resulng in inaccurate readings. It is suggested that the SP-380P
be checked for fouling and cleaned on a monthly basis. Heavily contaminated waters may require more
frequent cleanings. Cleaner water sources with less contaminaon may not require cleaning for several
months. The SP-380P is designed to carry out a Cleanliness Check as described below:
1. Power on the SP-380P by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started
5. Press Cleanliness ( ). An instrucon prompt appears to ask the user to put DI water into the
sample cell (Figure 11).
6. Pour DI water into the sample cell.
7. Press Conrm ( , , or ). The instrucon prompt will disappear and the SP-380P displays
a countdown toward the boom of the display.

8. Once the Cleanliness Check is completed a Clean message (Figure 12) or Sample cell fouled mes-
sage (Figure 13) will appear towards the boom of the display.
9. Cleanliness check is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
Figure 11. Figure 12. Figure 13.
8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices
The SP-380P uses a built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connecon (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-380P to connect via Bluetooth with other devices follow the steps
below:
1. Power on the SP-380P by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started (Figure 9).
5. Choose to connect via one of two opons:
(a) The uPyxis® Mobile App (see the Use with uPyxis® Mobile App secon), or
(b) The uPyxis® Desktop App (see the Use with uPyxis® Desktop App secon).
8.3 Factory Reset
Use the following steps to restore all device parameters to factory default:
1. Power on the SP-380P by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 Starng BTLE...
to BTLE Started .
5. Press Help ( ) to launch the HELP screen (Figure 14).
6. Press Factory Reset ( ). The display updates as shown in Figure 15 appear and the user can choose
one of three opons:
(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 enrely.
7. Aer a successful factory reset, the message “Factory reset done.” will appear on the display.
8. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
Figure 14. Figure 15.

9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App
9.1 Download uPyxis® Mobile App
Download uPyxis® Mobile App from Apple App Store or Google Play.
Figure 16.
9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® Mobile App
Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone (Do not pair the phone Bluetooth to the SP-380P). Open uPyxis®
Mobile App. Ensure that the SP-380P is discoverable by following the steps in the Bluetooth Connecon
to Devices secon. Once the app is open, the app will start to search for the SP-380P. When the uPyxis®
Mobile App connects to the SP-380P, then press on the SP-380P.
Figure 17.

9.3 Seng Screen
When connected, the uPyxis® Mobile App will default to the Seng screen. From the Seng screen, the
user can set the Power o me and Screen o me in seconds.
Figure 18.
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-380P 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-380P to
stay within range (approximately 10 without obstrucons) for the enre duraon of the
update.
Once the update is complete, the SP-380P will reboot which will disconnect the SP-380P from the uPyxis®
Mobile App.

Figure 19.
10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App
10.1 Install uPyxis® Desktop App
Download the latest version of uPyxis® Desktop soware package from: hps://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 applicaon. Double click the uPyxis.Setup.exe le to install.
Figure 20.
Click Install to start the installaon process. Follow the screen instrucons to complete the USB driver and
uPyxis installaon.

10.2 Connecng to uPyxis® Desktop App
Ensure that the SP-380P is discoverable by following the steps in the Bluetooth Connecon to Devices
secon. Once the app is open, to nd your device, click on Device, then Connect via Bluetooth....
Figure 21.
10.3 System Screen
Once connected to the device, a picture of the device will appear on the top-le corner of the window and
the uPyxis® Desktop App will default to the System screen. From the System screen, users can upgrade
les) and clicking Upgrade Firmware.
*NOTE*The rmware update process takes some me and will require the SP-380P to
stay within range (approximately 10 without obstrucons) for the enre duraon of the
update.
Once the update is complete, the SP-380P will reboot which will disconnect the SP-380P from the uPyxis®
Mobile App.

Figure 22.
10.4 Datalog Screen
From the Datalog screen, the user can view, delete, and export the internal log les of the SP-380P by
clicking Read Datalog List and selecng the desired datalog (these are separated by month). The SP-380P
will then populate any relevant log event from the selected datalog which can be viewed in more detail by
clicking Read Datalog, deleted by clicking Delete, or exported by clicking Export as .CSV File.
Figure 23.

10.5 Seng Screen
From the Seng screen, the user can set the Power o me and Screen o me in seconds.
Figure 24.
11 Device Maintenance and Precauon
11.1 Maintenance Best Pracces and Quick Tips
For greatly increased working life and ease of use of the SP-380P follow the list of maintenance best pracces
and quick ps below:
• Rinse the sample cell at least three mes with the desired soluon before turning on.
• Aer a successful calibraon, the unit does not automacally return to the measurement mode. If
Exit is held down too long the unit will power down rather than returning to the measurement mode.
• Aer returning to measurement mode aer calibraon, rinse several mes with the rst sample. The
unit will connue to read the sample values without any further key presses if it has not powered o.
If there are no key presses for 20 seconds the screen will darken, and aer another 20 seconds without
key acvity will power down. The press of any key while the screen is dark will reset the mer and
the screen will re-light. (This press will not step along the calibraon process; the next press needed
will sll be required in the sequence).
• Always rinse the unit with clean water aer use and dry by clean ssue or paper towel.
11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-380P
A light deposit on quartz glass inside the conducvity cell can be cleaned by a Q-p. Aged heavy deposi-
on, especially iron oxide deposited, can be removed using a cleaning soluon that is capable of removing
iron, such as the Pyxis Handheld Device Cleaning Soluon Kit (P/N: SER-02) available from Pyxis online eS-
tore/Catalog hps://pyxis-lab.com/product/handheld-device-cleaning-kit/.

Figure 25. Handheld Device Cleaning Soluon Kit
To clean the SP-380P pour cleaning soluon into the sample cell for 10 minutes. Rinse the sample cell with
dislled water and use the Cleanliness Check (see the Sample Cell Cleanliness Check secon) to conrm
that the SP-380P is clean. Repeat the process as needed unl the Cleanliness Check shows Clean .
11.3 Storage
Do not expose the SP-380P to an extreme high or low temperature condion such as leaving the SP-380P
inside an unaended automobile.
12 Contact Us
Pyxis Lab, Inc
1729 Majesc Dr. Suite 5
Lafayee, CO 80026 USA
www.pyxis-lab.com
Phone: +1 (866) 203-8397
Email: [email protected]
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