Pyxis SP-395T User manual

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SP-395T TolyTriazole Tracing Handheld
User Manual
August 7, 2020
Rev. 1.40
Pyxis Lab, Inc.
1729 Majesc Dr. Suite 5
Lafayee, CO 80026 USA
www.pyxis-lab.com
© 2017 Pyxis Lab, Inc.
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Table of Contents
1 Introducon 2
1.1 MainFeatures......................................... 2
2 Specicaons 3
3 Unpacking Instrument 3
3.1 StandardAccessories ..................................... 3
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 ..................................... 6
6 Measurement 6
6.1 TTAMeasurement....................................... 6
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Calibraon 7
7.1 TTACalibraon ........................................ 7
8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis 8
8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.3 FactoryReset ......................................... 10
9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App 11
9.1 Download uPyxis® MobileApp................................ 11
9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® MobileApp.............................. 11
9.3 SengScreen......................................... 12
9.4 SystemScreen......................................... 13
10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App 14
10.1 Install uPyxis® DesktopApp.................................. 14
10.2 Connecng to uPyxis® DesktopApp ............................. 14
10.3SystemScreen......................................... 15
10.4DatalogScreen ........................................ 16
10.5SengScreen......................................... 16
11 Device Maintenance and Precauon 17
11.1 Maintenance Best Pracces and Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-395T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.3Storage ............................................ 18
12 Contact Us 18

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 SP-395T handheld uorometer is patented to Pyxis Lab Inc. and not oered anywhere else in the
world. This device ulized UV light absorbance to detect TolyTriazole (TTA) content in water. The results
are instantaneous and with proper applicaon understanding, results are highly reliable. It is important
to note that this technology is not wet chemistry tesng for azole content and variaons may be observed
depending on the quality of the water sample. In certain waters the background of other organic maer may
cause a false posive reading of azole due to UV absorbance. In consistent makeup water quality with lile
organic loading (ie. city water makeup) and systems with no known organic contaminaon (ie. hydrocarbon
etc..) this technology is very accurate in comparison to wet chemistry methods. The SP-395T does not
dierenate between azole species or reacted versus unreacted azole. The device measures the total UV
absorbance value of the azole and oers the nal value as ppm TolyTriazole (TTA). It is incumbent for the
user to idenfy the correlaon to exact wet chemistry values and potenal background interference should
be accounted for by checking untreated makeup for UV absorbance signal and removing that from the nal
value measured. The SP-395T will not work in waters containing Nitrite treatment as Nitrite absorbs UV
light and will result in a false high value. With these applicaon limitaons clearly understood, the SP-395T
is commonly used for rapid azole validaon, dramacally reducing service me enabling water treaters
to adjust their programs accordingly. It is important to note however, that there are some applicaons
(surface makeup water systems or high organic loading/contaminated systems) where this technology is
not ideal due to a high degree of interference. The user needs to understand the dynamics of their system
and evaluate its use accordingly.
1.1 Main Features
The Pyxis SP-395T is an ultraviolet uorometer. It measures TolyTriazole (TTA) in a water sample and includes
the following features:
• Sample acidicaon is not required. TTA measurement is independent of sample pH in the range of
6 to 10.
• Extra color and turbidity parameters measured are used for automac compensaon to eliminate
interference.
• No sample cuvee is needed and variaons associated with the cuvee are eliminated.
• Large color graphic screen that can be read in direct sunlight.
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2 Specicaons
Table 1. SP-395T Specicaons
Item Specicaon*
P/N 50209
TTA Range 0.1–10.0 ppm
TTA Precision 0.1 ppm
TTA Accuracy ±0.1 ppm
Temperature Range 40–106 °F (0–41 °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
• 3 mL Transfer Pipet
• User Manual available online at www.pyxis-lab.com/support.html
3.2 Oponal Accessories
The following oponal accessories can be ordered from Pyxis Customer Service ([email protected]om) or
Pyxis eStore at hps://pyxis-lab.com/shop/.
Table 2.
Accessory Name P/N
Pyxis Carrying Case for SP-395T 50725
Pyxis 1.0 ppm TTA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 57015
Pyxis 2.0 ppm TTA Calibraon Standard — 500 mL 57016
Pyxis Handheld Cleaning Kit SER-002
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4 Installaon
4.1 Baery Installaon
The SP-395T 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-395T 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-395T aer the baery warning. The SP-395T will auto-
macally turn on in the measurement mode aer new baeries are installaon.
The SP-395T 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-395T 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-395T.
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5 Instrument Overview
Figure 2.
5.1 Control Keys
The SP-395T has three control keys, as shown in Figure 3. 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 3.
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5.2 Main Module On/O
To turn on the SP-395T: Press momentarily and release.
To turn o the SP-395T: Press and hold for about three seconds. Release when the LCD display
turns o. The SP-395T 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 TTA Measurement
When powered on, the SP-395T will default to the TTA measurement mode. A water sample should be
transferred to the sample cell using a disposable pipee, or the cell can be lled slowly from a sample
bole.
*NOTE*Special care should be taken when pouring the sample into the cell to avoid air
bubble entrainment, which can interfere with reading accuracy. It is recommended to use
the 3 mL Transfer Pipet to best avoid air bubbles.
Before beginning a measurement, use the sample water to rinse the sample cell at least three mes. Allow
5–10 seconds for the SP-395T to stabilize. The values will be displayed in white with a blue background if
a stable value is reached (Figure 3).
*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-395T had been equilibrated (stored).
To convert the reading value to Halogenated Azole (HRA), you may mulply your TTA value reading by a
factor of 0.75:
ppm T T A = 0.75 ×ppm HRA (1)
6.2 High Color and Turbidity Warning
The SP-395T has extra channels to measure sample turbidity and color to automacally compensate sample
color and turbidity interference. If sample turbidity and color values determined are too high, a warning
will be displayed. In such a case, the user should lter the sample for TTA measurement.
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7 Calibraon
TTA calibraon for the SP-395T requires deionized (DI) water and a standard soluon. TTA calibraon uses
either the 1 ppm or 2 ppm TTA standard soluon (see the Oponal Accessories secon).
7.1 TTA Calibraon
1. Rinse the sample cell three mes with DI water. Fill the sample cell with DI water.
2. Power on the SP-395T by pressing . Allow 5–10 seconds for the SP-395T to stabilize.
3. Press Calib ( or ) to launch the TTA CALIBRATION screen (Figure 4).
4. Press Zero ( ) to start the zero (blank) calibraon.
5. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ) and instrucons for the slope calibraon will appear
(Figure 5).
6. Rinse the sample cell three mes with the desired TTA standard. Fill the sample cell with the desired
TTA standard.
7. Press Cycle ( ) to cycle between the TTA standards 1, 2, and 5 ppm (it repeats). Ensure the value
selected matches the desired TTA standard in the sample cell.
8. Press Slope ( ) to start the slope calibraon.
9. If the calibraon succeeds, a checkmark ( ), a ”Calibraon Success” message will appear (Figure
6). Otherwise, a warning message is displayed.
10. 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.
Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6.
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8 Device Informaon and Diagnosis
The DEVICE INFORMATION screen is launched when Info ( ) is pressed in the measurement mode. This
screen contains the device serial number, soware version, and hardware version (Figure 7). The baery
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 8). 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 7. Figure 8.
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8.1 Sample Cell Cleanliness Check
The SP-395T is designed to provide reliable and accurate measurement on TTA. Heavy fouling will pre-
vent the light from reaching the sensor, resulng in inaccurate readings. It is suggested that the SP-395T
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-395T is designed to carry out a Cleanliness Check as described below:
1. Power on the SP-395T by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 9).
6. Pour DI water into the main module sample cell.
7. Press Conrm ( , , or ). The instrucon prompt will disappear and the SP-395T displays
a countdown toward the boom of the display.
8. Once the Cleanliness Check is completed a Clean message (Figure 10) or Sample cell fouled mes-
sage (Figure 11) will appear towards the boom of the display.
9. Cleanliness check is now complete. Press Exit ( ) to return to measurement mode.
Figure 9. Figure 10. Figure 11.
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8.2 Bluetooth Connecon to Devices
The SP-395T 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-395T to connect via Bluetooth with other devices follow the steps
below:
1. Power on the SP-395T by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 8).
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).
8.3 Factory Reset
Use the following steps to restore all device parameters to factory default:
1. Power on the SP-395T by pressing .
2. Press Info ( ) 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 Help ( ) to launch the HELP screen (Figure 12).
6. Press Factory Reset ( or ). The display updates as shown in Figure 13 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.
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Figure 12. Figure 13.
9 Use with uPyxis® Mobile App
9.1 Download uPyxis® Mobile App
Download uPyxis® Mobile App from Apple App Store or Google Play.
Figure 14.
9.2 Connecng to uPyxis® Mobile App
Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone (Do not pair the phone Bluetooth to the SP-395T). Open uPyxis®
Mobile App. Ensure that the SP-395T is discoverable by following the steps in the Bluetooth Connecon
to Devices secon. Once the app is open, the app will start to search for the SP-395T. When the uPyxis®
Mobile App connects to the SP-395T, then press on the SP-395T.
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Figure 15.
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 16.
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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-395T 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-395T to
stay within range (approximately 10  without obstrucons) for the enre duraon of the
update.
Once the update is complete, the SP-395T will reboot which will disconnect the SP-395T from the uPyxis®
Mobile App.
Figure 17.
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10 Use with uPyxis® Desktop App
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 18.
Click Install to start the installaon process. Follow the screen instrucons to complete the USB driver and
uPyxis installaon.
10.2 Connecng to uPyxis® Desktop App
Ensure that the SP-395T is discoverable by following the steps in the Bluetooth Connecon to Devices
secon. Once the app is open, to nd your device, click on Device, then Connect via Bluetooth....
Figure 19.
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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
the rmware by selecng an appropriate rmware le (contact [email protected] for these rmware
les) and clicking Upgrade Firmware.
*NOTE*The rmware update process takes some me and will require the SP-395T to
stay within range (approximately 10  without obstrucons) for the enre duraon of the
update.
Once the update is complete, the SP-395T will reboot which will disconnect the SP-395T from the uPyxis®
Mobile App.
Figure 20.
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10.4 Datalog Screen
From the Datalog screen, the user can view, delete, and export the internal log les of the SP-395T by
clicking Read Datalog List and selecng the desired datalog (these are separated by month). The SP-395T
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 21.
10.5 Seng Screen
From the Seng screen, the user can set the Power o me and Screen o me in seconds.
Figure 22.
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11 Device Maintenance and Precauon
11.1 Maintenance Best Pracces and Quick Tips
For greatly increased working life and ease of use of the SP-395T follow the list of maintenance best pracces
and quick ps below:
• Rinse the sample cell at least three mes with the desired soluon before turning on.
• Aer a successful calibraon, the unit does not automacally return to the measurement mode. If
Exit is held down too long the unit will power down rather than returning to the measurement mode.
• Aer returning to measurement mode aer calibraon, rinse several mes with the rst sample. The
unit will connue 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 aer another 20 seconds without
key acvity 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 calibraon process; the next press needed
will sll be required in the sequence).
• Always rinse the unit with clean water aer use and dry by clean ssue or paper towel.
11.2 Methods to Cleaning the SP-395T
A light deposit on quartz glass inside the conducvity cell can be cleaned by a Q-p. Aged heavy deposi-
on, especially iron oxide deposited, can be removed using a cleaning soluon that is capable of removing
iron, such as the Pyxis Handheld Device Cleaning Soluon Kit (P/N: SER-02) available from Pyxis online eS-
tore/Catalog hps://pyxis-lab.com/product/handheld-device-cleaning-kit/.
Figure 23. Handheld Device Cleaning Soluon Kit
To clean the SP-395T pour cleaning soluon into the sample cell for 10 minutes. Rinse the sample cell with
dislled water and use the Cleanliness Check (see the Sample Cell Cleanliness Check secon) to conrm
that the SP-395T is clean. Repeat the process as needed unl the Cleanliness Check shows Clean .
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