Sibata HV-RW User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
CODE 080130-1200
080130-1201
080130-1203
High Volume Air Sampler
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This operation manual describes precautions that are important for preventing accidents as
well as the procedures used to handle the product.
To ensure safety, read this operation manual and the attached warranty thoroughly before
use, and use the product correctly.
After reading this operation manual and the warranty, keep them in a safe place where they
can be referred to at any time.

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Contents
Before Use ....................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview............................................................................................................. 7
Features ........................................................................................................................... 7
Names of Parts ................................................................................................................ 8
Installation ...................................................................................................................... 10
Conveyance ............................................................................................................ 10
Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 11
Wiring Methods ....................................................................................................... 12
Attaching the Shuttle Tube...................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Filter Case......................................................................................... 14
Capability of This Product .............................................................................................. 15
Product Limitations......................................................................................................... 15
Touch Panel ................................................................................................................... 16
Main Screen ................................................................................................................... 17
Sampling Method ........................................................................................................... 18
Setting the Flow Rate.............................................................................................. 18
Setting the Operation Start Timer ........................................................................... 19
Setting the Operation End Timer............................................................................. 21
Starting Operations ................................................................................................. 23
During Operation..................................................................................................... 24
Error Displays ......................................................................................................... 25
Power Outages .............................................................................................................. 26
Mode Display ................................................................................................................. 27
Menu .............................................................................................................................. 29
Toggling the Flow Rate Correction Method............................................................. 29
Sampling Data ........................................................................................................ 30
Detailed Error Display ............................................................................................. 32
Setting the Time ...................................................................................................... 33
Setting the Screen .................................................................................................. 34
Setting the Serial Number....................................................................................... 34
Setting the Error...................................................................................................... 35
Calibration Mode..................................................................................................... 36
Leak Check ............................................................................................................. 37
Calibration Methods ....................................................................................................... 38
Flow Rate Calibration Method................................................................................. 38
Atmospheric Temperature Calibration Method........................................................ 38
Atmospheric Pressure Calibration .......................................................................... 39
Flow Rate Correction Method ........................................................................................ 40
Communications ............................................................................................................ 40
Maintenance................................................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 42
Main Specifications ........................................................................................................ 43
Spare Parts .................................................................................................................... 44
Consumables ................................................................................................................. 44
Options........................................................................................................................... 44
Warranty and Repair ...................................................................................................... 45
Disposal of the Product .................................................................................................. 46
Inquiries.......................................................................................................................... 46
Trouble Notification Sheet.............................................................................................. 47

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Before Use
Be sure to read this operation manual thoroughly
before using the product, and be sure to use the
product correctly.
Keep this operation manual in a safe place where it can
be referred to at any time.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with and observe the
safety precautions given in this operation manual.
Observe usage procedures that are suitable for the
product and that are specified in this operation manual.
Be sure to observe the above instructions.
Not following these instructions may result in an accident or
injury.
About This Operation Manual
In the interests of product improvement, the contents of this operation manual may be
changed without notice.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this operation
manual is correct. If you discover any errors or omissions, however, please contact
your Sibata representative.
The copyright of this operation manual belongs to Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd.
The reproduction of all or part of this operation manual without prior written permission
from Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd. is prohibited.
In principle, the contents written in the manual of English version is the English
translation of those in the manual of Japanese version.
However, when there is an inconsistency between Japanese and English versions, the
Japanese version shall prevail over the English version.
About the User (Important)
This product must be operated only by persons with adequate specialist skills, training,
and experience to understand the potential dangers of operating the product.
Personnel who are untrained or still undergoing training may operate the product only
under guidance from a trained person or a person with specialized experience.
This operation manual was written on the assumption that the product will be operated
only by users who fully understand the potential dangers of operating the product.

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Safety Precautions
The precautionary information that appears in this operation manual is for ensuring that the
product is used safely and for preventing injury to you and other people and damage to
equipment. It is all important for ensuring safety and so be sure to read it thoroughly before
using the product and observe it during use.
Warning Labels
In this operation manual, precautionary information is labeled. The degree of damage or
injury that may occur if the product is used without consideration of the corresponding
item of precautionary information is indicated by one of three labels: DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION. These labels indicate precautionary information that is
important for ensuring safety and so be sure to observe them.
Labels Indicating Degrees of Damage or Injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or
equipment damage.

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Do not use this product near highly flammable or potential fire hazards. Doing so might
cause explosion or fire.
No Fires Allowed! Do not put this product into fires. Doing so might cause explosion or fire.
Install this product on at level, stable location, and be sure to fasten it with ropes to prevent
it from tipping over. Failure to do so might cause malfunction, accidents, or abnormal
operation.
This product is waterproofed but only against rainwater falling from above. Avoid direct
contact with water from the side. In addition, it is not waterproofed when folded up. Be sure
to assemble it fully before installation. Failure to do so might cause malfunction or fire.
This product is designed for outdoor installation. However, it should not be used on very
windy or rainy days and or snowy. Such conditions could cause the product to tip over,
resulting in malfunction.
Do not subject this product to strong impact or drop it. Doing so might cause malfunction or
accidents.
Never dismantle or modify this product. Doing so might cause malfunction or accidents.
If an abnormality occurs during operation, immediately stop operation and remove the
cause of the abnormality. When the abnormality is judged to be caused by this product, turn
the power switch OFF, disconnect the power plug and contact the distributor or your Sibata
representative. Do not use this product in an abnormal state or allow it to be dismantled for
repair by non-service personnel. Doing so might cause malfunction or accidents.
Do not run this product wrapped in a cloth or bedding, or enclosed in a box. Doing so might
cause heat to build up, resulting in fire or malfunction.
Only use a single phase AC 100V (90 V to 132V) or AC 220 V (180 V to 264 V) power
supply. Also, do not connect the power adapter to a multi-plug power strip. Doing so might
cause electric shock or fire. Before using this product on a non-specified voltage, contact
the distributor or your Sibata representative.
Do not use this product when the power cable is damaged or the plug inlet on the power
outlet is loose. Use in this state might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the power cable or power outlet with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric
shock.
This product is installed outdoors. Accordingly, if an extension cable is used, ensure that it
is waterproofed (See page 12.). Sibata assumes absolutely no responsibility for accidents
resulting from extension cables.
Be sure to ground this product. Failure to do so might cause malfunction or electric shock.
Also, never attach it to a gas pipe. Doing so might cause an explosion or fire.
Do not block the exhaust port. Doing so will prevent the required airflow into the product,
and cause heat to build up inside, resulting in malfunction or fire.
Covering your head with the plastic bag that this product is packed in could cause
suffocation. Never do this.

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This product is an air sampler. Do not use the product for any purpose not described in this
manual. Doing so might cause malfunction.
Do not store this product where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or near fire. Doing so
might cause abnormal operation or malfunction.
If this product is exposed to strong sunlight, the product may become hot. When handling it,
be careful to avoid burning your hands.
Two or more people are required in order to move this product. Using fewer people might
cause accidents.
When rotating and then folding up this product, confirm that the door, canopy and hopper
are locked. Failure to do so might cause malfunction.
When closing the door and canopy, and when connecting the shuttle tube and through pipe,
be careful to avoid pinching your hand or knocking into a piece of equipment with your
body.
Do not place objects on top of this product. Doing so might cause the product to tip over or
deform the product, resulting in accident or malfunction.
Before cleaning or inspecting this product, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Failure to do so might cause electric shock, electric leak or other abnormalities.
Do not use chemicals to wipe down unspecified parts of this product. Also, do not use
unspecified chemicals. Doing so might cause malfunction.
When not using this product, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do
so might cause fire or malfunction.
When disconnecting the power plug, be sure to hold the power cable by the power plug.
Pulling the cable might damage it and cause electric shock or fire.
Before use, check the sheath of the power adapter cable for scratches or other
abnormalities. Also, do not place heavy objects or step on the power cable. Use in an
abnormal state might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use wires, other metallic objects, or any other connection method not specified in
this manual. Doing so might cause malfunction.
Do not allow water and other liquids, and gases other than air to be sucked in. Also, do not
allow corrosive gases (e.g. salt air) or chemicals to be sucked in. Doing so might cause
malfunction or fire.
Be sure to install a filter in the filter case before operating the product. Malfunction might
result from direct, long term intake of air.
Do not insert screws or other foreign objects into the suction and exhaust ports. Doing so
might cause malfunction. Should foreign objects get inside this product, immediately turn
the power switch OFF, disconnect the power plug, and contact the distributor or your Sibata
representative.
The operating temperature and humidity ranges of this product are 0 to 40 °C and 10 to
90 % RH (no condensation), respectively. Use of this product outside of these ranges might
impair its performance and service life, resulting in malfunction.
Do not bring this product close to equipment that generates electrical noise. Also, do not
install it at locations subject to string magnetic fields, or lots of dust or humidity. Doing so
might damage the hardware, for example.
Note that, should some nonconformity occur, Sibata does not assume any liability
whatsoever for compensation of data or content that could not be acquired or logged as a
result, loss of data or other content, and other direct and indirect damages relating to the
preceding. Periodically back up data as a precaution against malfunction or accidents.

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Product Overview
The HV-RW are samplers intended for outdoor use. These products sample suspended dust
in the open face, and provide quantitative analysis of dust concentration and composition.
High-accuracy flow rate control is provided by a differential pressure detection system, and
instantaneous and cumulative flow rate values are displayed digitally. Reductions in suction
flow rate due to increased dust collection are minimized thanks to a constant flow rate
function. This product can be used to collect airborne dust by attaching the through pipe.
Similarly, it can also be used to collect dioxins by attaching the shuttle tube (tube for
polyurethane foam attachment). It is capable of stable, high flow rate sampling, and so can be
used under a wide range of conditions as an airborne toxic substance sampler.
Features
Fold up design makes movement and storage convenient.
Capable of high accuracy flow rate control thanks to a differential pressure detection
system.
The instantaneous and cumulative flow rate can be operated with 20 °C and 1 atmosphere
correction, 25 °C and 1 atmosphere correction, 0 °C and 1 atmosphere correction, or actual
flow rate.
Incorporates a constant flow rate function to minimize drops in the suction flow rate
accompanying increased suction pressure caused by sampling of dust, etc.
A backlit touch panel is adopted to enable even more convenient operation.
Two timer functions are provided for starting operations: a delay timer based on the time,
and a clock timer based on the calendar date. Two types of timer sampling for ending
operations are also available: a sampling timer based on the time, and a volume timer
based on cumulative flow rate. Manual operation without using the timers is also possible.
A brushless motor is adopted, minimizing dust generation and extending motor life.
Noise reduction implemented.
If a power outage occurs, the remaining sampling is continued automatically after the power
recovery.
The high volume through pipe and shuttle tube for polyurethane foam attachment are easy
to attach.
The polyurethane foam can be left in the shuttle tube for storage or conveyance, shielding it
from light and air (HV-RW for dioxins).
Absolutely no grease is used in the sampling line.
A sampling data recording function is provided. The past 5 sampling results can be checked
on the sampler. Data can also be retrieved by connecting a PC and entering a
communication command.

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Names of Parts
Sampler
(1) Door (7) Through pipe/shuttle tube
(2) Flush lever handle (8) Clamps
(3) Snap fastener (9) Mini knobs
(4) Canopy (10) Cable stopper
(5) Control unit HV-RW-K1 (11) Power cable
(6) Hopper (12) Legs

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Control Unit
(1) Power switch (5) USB (B) connector
(2) Circuit protector (6) Flow meter suction port
(3) Touch panel (7) Atmospheric temperature sensor connector
(4) [START/STOP] button (8) Atmospheric pressure sensor tube
Hopper
(1) Hopper (6) Hopper top stage guide
(2) Perpendicular bolt (7) Quick clamp knob
(3) Sliding cover (8) Quick clamp knob storage area
(4) Hopper fixing screw (9) Filter stopper
(5) Hopper top stage fixing block (10) Atmospheric temperature sensor

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If the hopper is not securely fastened, it may drop during conveyance, resulting in
malfunction.
Never convey the sampler with the shuttle tube attached. The glass inside may be
damaged, resulting in malfunction and injuries. Although the through pipe does not
contain glass, the same is also true of the through pipe.
Do not convey the sampler with a particle size selector or an Andersen sampler attached.
When rotating the sampler, support the body securely and rotate it slowly. Rotating it
quickly might cause malfunction or injuries.
Installation
Conveyance
Be sure to check that the hopper is fastened as next sentence.
Ensure that the hopper is fitted into the hopper top stage fixing block and that the hole is
sealed with the sliding cover. Then tighten the hopper fixing screw.
Check that the quick clamp knobs are securely fastened on the screws at the quick clamp
knob storage area.
The product is designed to rotate to simplify conveyance. Check that the door and canopy are
locked, and that the knobs at the four places shown in the figure below are removed before
rotating the sampler.
Fit the hopper into
the hopper top
stage fixing block.
Seal the hole with
the sliding cover.

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Installation Procedure
Two or more people are required to move this product.
Install the product on a flat surface. Avoid high moisture, high humidity sites, sites in proximity
to flames or heat sources, and extremely dusty sites.
Be sure to use a rope to keep the product from tipping over.
The product is provided with 8 anchor bolt holes at the bottom of the legs, and 4 rope fixing
holes at the top of the legs (rotation axis part).
If you feel anxious for the door moving when you want to keep the door open. You can use the
rubber belt accessory, so that you may fix the door as shown in the following figure.
The color of the rubber belt is subject to change without notice. The possible color will be Red,
Orange, or Yellow.
A
nchor bolt holes.
Ro
p
e fixin
g
holes.
Rubber belt

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When you change the power plug, cutting the power cable does not apply to "modify of
this product" written in this operation manual. However, when the power plug is
changed, a failure due to incorrect wiring will NOT be covered by the warranty. Please
make sure to change the plug correctly.
Before change the power plug, disconnect the power plug from a power outlet.
Ensure that the power supply has a sufficient electrical capacity. Max 15A electrical
current might flow instantaneously just after startup.
Do not connect the power adapter to a multi-plug power strip. Doing so might cause
electric shock or fire.
Be sure to ground this product. Failure to do so might cause electric shock,
malfunction, or fire.
Check that the power cord is securely connected to the product. If the connection is
loose, it will not be waterproofed, which might cause electric leak or malfunction.
Wiring Methods
Use in Japan
Use a single phase 100 V power supply (90 V to 132 V can be used.). Be sure to ground
this product.
When using this product outdoors, ensure that the electrical outlet and/or extension cable are
waterproofed. Power plug of this product uses a waterproof plug WF75159 of Panasonic.
Please use the Panasonic waterproof outlet WA3519K of the same standard for the other side
too, so that the plug and outlet may be surely waterproof.
Use outside Japan
Use a single phase 100 V power supply (90 V to 132 V can be used.) or a single phase 220 V
power supply (180 V to 264 V can be used.). Be sure to ground this product.
This product comes with the power plug of Japanese standard (rated 125V). You must change
to the power plug that complies with national laws of the country in use.
Power cable
Black : AC
Green : Grounding wire
White : AC

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Be careful of the shuttle tube orientation. If it is attached upside down, the urethane
holder inside might fall, and there is a risk that the glass will break.
Attaching the Shuttle Tube
Mount a ferrule gasket on the shuttle tube. Then attach the shuttle tube on the flow meter
suction port, and fasten it with a clamp.
Place a ferrule gasket on the shuttle tube.
Loosen the hopper fixing screws. Remove the hopper from the top stage fixing block. Place
the hopper above the shuttle tube and fasten it with a clamp.
At this point, ensure that the hopper is fitted into the hopper top stage guides.
Ferrule gasket

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If a quick clamp knob is fastened too tightly, it may end up spinning freely, and
there is a risk of damage to the quick clamp knob and the perpendicular bolt.
Tighten it only until the filter case makes contact with the filter stopper.
If a quick clamp knob ends up spinning freely even if it is not overly tightened, check that
the filter case is mounted properly on the hopper. It cannot be tightened properly if a
piece of packing rubber attached to the hopper has become entrained. Also, if only one
side is tightened securely, the other screws may end up spinning freely. Thoroughly
tighten all four sides.
Be sure that a filter is in place before operating the sampler. There is a risk that the
internal blower will breakdown with direct air intake.
Attaching the Filter Case
Ensure that a filter is mounted in the filter case. Then put the filter case to the hopper.
Mount washers on the perpendicular bolts. Then attach the quick clamp knobs and fasten
them.
A variety of particle size selectors or the Andersen sampler AH-600 can be installed in place of
the filter case.

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Note however that suction capacity will be reduced when this product operates at a low
pressure site.
Capability of This Product
This product can perform a variety of dust collection procedures using various types of
optional equipment.
It is capable of simultaneous measurement of atmospheric pressure and temperature, and
actual flow rate control, meaning that inertial impact particle size selector, which is sensitive to
flow velocity, can be attached. In addition, it is capable of operating at high altitude sites and
other places with differing air pressure.
Tube
Through pipe: HV-RW for dust collection standard accessory
Shuttle tube: HV-RW for dioxins standard accessory. It contains a urethane holder
(glass tube), containing a 90 mm diameter polyurethane foam that is
used to perform dioxin sampling.
Filter
Filters: 8" ×10" filters can be mounted.
Particle size selector: A special inertial impact particle size selector can be attached to
perform PM2.5 and other size classification.
Andersen sampler: An AH-600 Andersen sampler can be attached to perform size
classification.
Orifice flow meter: A special orifice flow meter can be attached to perform flow rate
calibrations.
Others
We accept special orders for additional connecting parts and special measurements. Contact
the distributor or your Sibata representative.
Product Limitations
This product is a suction based sampler. Note that it is not capable of the following:
Utilization of exhaust
Intake of anything (chemicals or gasses) except air
Intake of water or other liquids

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Do not press two touch keys at the same time. Doing so might cause abnormal
operation.
Do not press too hard on the touch keys. (Use 0.5 N pressure max.) Also, do not press
the screen using a pin or other pointed object, and do not strike the screen. Doing so
might cause malfunction.
Touch Panel
This product is equipped with a touch panel liquid crystal display. Operations can be
performed by touching the display directly.
Press the [START/STOP] button to start sampling.
Touch keys are arranged at various points on the respective touch panel screens. Operations
can be performed by touching them.
Touch keys consist of any onscreen buttons enclosed in a rectangle, and any underlined
region.
A backlight function is provided. The backlight goes out if no onscreen operations have been
performed for at least one minute. Touching the screen again will relight the backlight.
Touch keys
Touch keys
Touch keys

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Main Screen
When the power is first turned ON, "System Initializing" will be displayed for 5 seconds. The
screen then changes to the following screen:
If you touch the screen while this screen is displayed, or simply wait approximately 5 seconds,
the system will proceed to the main screen, shown below.
Time ··································· Displays the current date and time as YY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.
Press [Menu] to set the time. (See page 33.)
Flow rate correction method····· Displays the currently configured flow rate correction
method. (See page 29.)
Flow rate settings ·················· The flow rate can be set. (See page 18.)
Operation start timer ·············· The operation start method and start timer can be set.
(See page 19.)
Operation end timer ··············· The operation end method and end timer can be set.
(See page 21.)
Mode ·································· Displays environmental information. (See page 27.)
Key lock ······························ Locks keys.
→Locked
→Lock cancelled
Last data ····························· Displays the most recent sampling data. (See page 30.)
Menu ································· Used for configuring settings. (See page 29.)
Software version
Serial number
Model name
Flow rate settings
Operation start timer
Operation end timer
Key lock Last data
Mode
Menu
Flow rate correction method
Time

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Sampling Method
Setting the Flow Rate
Touch the numerical region of the flow rate settings
directly to proceed to the flow rate setting screen,
where the flow rate can be set.
In the flow rate setting screen, press the numerical
keys to enter the desired flow rate.
Press to confirm the numerical value and
return to the main screen.
Press ESC to cancel entry and return to the
main screen.
Press CLR to set the numerical value to "0."
Press BS to delete the last figure entered.
The configurable flow rate range is 100 L/min
to 1200 L/min

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Entering 0 hour and 0 minute will engage
manual operation (i.e. pressing the
[START/STOP] button will immediately start
operations).
The time can be configured up to 99 hours and 59 minutes.
Setting the Operation Start Timer
Press the characters in the operation start timer area to switch between the delay timer and
the clock timer. The delay timer, shown onscreen as DELAY
, starts the operation after a
certain period of time has elapsed. The clock timer, shown onscreen as CLOCK , starts the
operation at a specific hour and minute.
Press the numbers next to DELAY to proceed
to the start time setting screen, where the starting
time can be set.
Press the regions with the respective numbers for
hours and minutes to proceed to the numerical
value entry screen.
When the numerical values have been entered, the
system will return to this screen.
Press ESC to return to the main screen.
In the numerical value entry screen, press the
numerical keys to enter the desired numerical
values.
In this screen as well, press a region with
underlined numbers to change the entry item.
Press to confirm the numerical values as the
setting values and return to the start time setting
screen.
Press ESC to cancel entry and return to the
start time setting screen.
Press CLR to set the numerical value to "0."
Press BS to delete the last figure entered.

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The time can be configured up to (20)99/12/31, 23:59:59.
Any date from 1 to 31 can be entered regardless of the month. If the number entered is
too large for the month however, it will be reset to the final day for that month.
E.g.) If April 31st is entered, pressing will reset the value to April 30th.
If the numbers next to CLOCK show a time
earlier than the present time, when the
numbers are pressed, the next full hour after
the present time will be shown, and the
system will proceed to the start time setting
screen.
E.g.) If the current time is 10:40 and the
numbers beside CLOCK reads "10:00,"
then when the numbers are pressed, the
display will change to "11:00," and the
system will proceed to the start time
setting screen.
Setting a time that is earlier than the present
time will engage manual operation (i.e.
pressing the [START/STOP] button will
immediately start operations).
Press the numbers next to CLOCK to proceed to
the start time setting screen, where the starting
time can be set.
From the left, the display shows the year (last two
figures of the western calendar), month, day, hour,
minute, and second.
Press the respective numerical regions to proceed
to the numerical value entry screen.
When the numerical values have been entered, the
system will return to this screen.
Press OK to confirm the setting value and
return to the main screen.
Press CANCEL to cancel the new settings and
return to the main screen.
In the numerical value entry screen, press the
numerical keys to enter the desired setting value.
In this screen as well, press a region with
underlined numbers to change the entry item.
Press to confirm the numerical value and
return to the start time setting screen.
Press ESC to cancel entry and return to the
start time setting screen.
Press CLR to set the numerical value to "0."
Press BS to delete the last figure entered.