SKC DCS User manual

Operating Instructions
SKC Deployable Cartridge
Sampler (DCS) System
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Form 38048 Rev 1812

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DCS System Quick Guide
Sampling Head and Cartridge Installation
1. Disassemble sampling head: Unscrew inlet from cartridge holder section. Unscrew
cartridge holder section from exhaust section. Clean parts and allow to dry.
2. Thread cartridge holder section onto exhaust section.
3. Insert media cartridge into cartridge holder (arrow pointing toward exhaust).
4. Reinstall inlet section onto cartridge holder section.
Setup and Calibration
1. Set up sample pump. (See Leland Legacy®Quick Guide. For advanced programming,
see Leland Legacy Operating Instructions.)
2. Ensure media cartridge is installed in sampling head.
3. Thread calibration adapter into sampling head inlet.
4. Use tubing with quick-connect fitting to connect pump inlet to outlet of sampling head.
5. Use short tubing to connect inlet of calibration adapter to outlet of calibrator.
6. Calibrate pump flow rate to 10 L/min and record the pre-sample flow rate.
7. Disconnect calibrator and remove calibration adapter from sampling head.
8. Mount bracket at desired location.
9. Install sampling head on mounting bracket.
10. Install rain cover on sampling head.
Sampling
1. Turn on pump and record pertinent data. (Leland Legacy pump may be started
manually or automatically, see Leland Legacy Quick Guide.)
2. After desired sampling period, record sample stop time. Remove rain cover. Reinstate
calibration train to verify pump flow rate. Record post-sample flow rate.
3. Turn off pump. Record pertinent information.
4. Remove sampling head: Use quick-connect release to detach tubing from pump inlet.
Remove tubing from sampling head. Remove sampling head from bracket. Move
sampling head to a clean area.
Sample Removal
1. Disassemble sampling head: Unscrew inlet from cartridge holder section.
2. Lift media cartridge from cartridge holder section, wrap in aluminum foil, and place in
supplied aluminum can. Transport to lab.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Performance Profile...............................................................................2
Principle of Operation............................................................................3
Sampling Head Preparation ..................................................................4
Cleaning the Sampling Head.....................................................................................4
O-ring Care for the Sampling Head...........................................................................4
Inserting a Media Cartridge into the Sampling Head.................................................5
Sample Pump Operation .......................................................................6
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................6
Reading the Charging Status LED ............................................................................7
Battery Setup.............................................................................................................7
Battery Replacement.................................................................................................7
Leland Legacy Quick Guide ......................................................................................8
Calibration and Sampling ......................................................................9
Calibration .................................................................................................................9
Sampling .................................................................................................................10
Sample Removal and Shipping ...........................................................11
Removing the Media Cartridge from the Sampling Head........................................11
Storing and Transporting Samples..........................................................................11
Ordering Information............................................................................12
Li-Ion Battery Shipment.......................................................................13
Warranty..............................................................................................13
Indicates a reminder or note
Indicates a warning or caution

1
INTRODUCTION
The SKC Deployable Cartridge Sampler (DCS) System (Figure 1) is a compact,
portable, and baery-operated sampling system that ensures the ability to sample
gaseous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs), pesticides, and associated particulates. The system features the fully
programmable constant flow Leland Legacy Sample Pump and an easy-to-use
sampling head that houses a stainless steel media cartridge. See Figure 2. The
media cartridges are provided preloaded with either PUF and 47-mm quarfilter
or 47-mm quarfilter/PUF/XAD-2 sorbent/PUF. The easily deployed system is
packaged in a portable heavy-duty Pelican®case from which the system operates.
The SKC DCS System includes a Leland Legacy Sample Pump with connection case and cable,
two external baery assemblies with adapters (packaged separately), charger (100-240 V), sampling
head, calibration adapter, rain cover for sampling head, sample tubing with quick-connect fiing,
calibration tubing, and mounting bracket in a heavy-duty lockable carry case. Media cartridges
are available separately.
Calibration tubing
Mounting
bracket
Rain cover
Leland Legacy
pump with
connection
cable
Tubing with
quick-connect fitting
Quick-connect
release
Quick-connect fitting
(not shown)
External battery
assemblies
with battery
adapters (2)
Charging unit and
power supply
Calibration adapter
Sampling head
Worldwide plugs
for charger
Figure 1. DCS System

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PERFORMANCE PROFILE
Flow Rate: 10 L/min
Run Time: 24 hrs on one battery charge
Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, 7.4 V,
12-Ah capacity†, 88.8 Wh
Battery Recharge Time: 15 hrs
Pre-filter: 47-mm quartz, QM-A, 450-μm thickness
(Not supplied with system)
Sorbent: PUF (polyether type), 40-mm diameter, cleaned or
(Not supplied with system) PUF/XAD-2 sorbent/PUF
Analysis: Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or
high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass
spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) dependent on method used
Tubing: 3/8-in ID reinforced flexible PVC (supplied)
Temperature: Charging: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Operating: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Storing: -4 to 95 F (-20 to 35 C)
Altitude: Do not use pump beyond 7500 ft.
RFI/EMI Shielding: CE marked
Case Dimensions: 18.5 x 14.1 x 6.9 in (47 x 36 x 18 cm)
Complete System Weight: 12.20 lbs (5.5 kg)
Sampling Head
Dimensions: 2.6 dia. x 3.6 H x 3.8 L in (7 x 9 x 10 cm)
Sampling Head Weight: 0.60 lb (0.27 kg)
(without cartridge)
Cartridge Weight: 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
† DCS Systems contain Li-Ion baeries and is subject to special shipping regulations.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
A sample pump draws air at a flow rate of 10 L/min through nozzles on top of the
sampling head and into the media cartridge inside the cartridge holder section.
The media cartridge contains a cleaned 47-mm quarfilter that collects particles
and a cleaned PUF or PUF/XAD-2/PUF sorbent that adsorbs gases and vapors.
See Figure 2. The aluminum foil-wrapped cartridge is supplied in an aluminum
can with lid so that the sample is protected from light and contamination during
transport. The filter and sorbent media are combined for extraction followed by
GC/MS or HRGC/HRMS depending on the method used.
Inlet section
PTFE O-ring
BUNA-N O-ring
Exhaust section
The two main components of the DCS System:
DCS Sampling Head and
Leland Legacy Sample Pump
Cartridge holder
section
Exploded view of the
DCS Sampling Head
Figure 2. DCS Sampling Head and Leland Legacy Pump

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SAMPLING HEAD PREPARATION
Cleaning the Sampling Head
All cleaning, loading, and unloading should be conducted in a controlled
environment to minimize any chance of potential contamination. When new
or when using the sampler at a different location, all sample contact areas need
to be cleaned. Rinse with appropriate organic solvent. Allow the solvent to
evaporate before loading a cartridge.
For deployed applications where method-specified solvents are
unavailable, use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or a clean tissue wipe.
Do not place any mechanical object in the inlet nozzles.
O-ring Care for the Sampling Head
Visually inspect the condition of the BUNA-N exhaust O-ring. See Figure 2.
Ensure the O-ring surface is smooth (i.e., without cracks, cuts, or other damage).
Ensure the O-ring is fied properly in its channel. Replace the exhaust O-ring
if there is apparent damage, stretching, or thinning. It is recommended that the
PTFE inlet O-ring be replaced by the manufacturer only.

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Inserting a Media Cartridge into the Sampling Head
Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves
to handle the media cartridge.
1. Disassemble sampling head. See Figure 2
for placement of parts.
a. Unscrew inlet section from cartridge
holder section.
b. Unscrew cartridge holder section
from exhaust section.
Clean and allow to dry. See Cleaning the
Sampling Head.
2. Thread cartridge holder section onto
exhaust section.
3. Remove media cartridge from
aluminum foil and insert into cartridge
holder section. Ensure airflow arrow on
media cartridge points to exhaust section.
The filter should be on the inlet side of the
media cartridge.
4. Thread inlet section onto cartridge
holder section until just tight. Further
hand-tighten by 1/4 turn only.
Thread cartridge holder section
onto exhaust section.
Insert media cartridge into cartridge
holder section.
Thread inlet section onto cartridge
holder section.
4
Disassemble sampling head.
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Inlet
section
Cartridge
holder
section
Exhaust
section

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SAMPLE PUMP OPERATION
The user may choose to:
• Operate the pump manually in the field (on/off)
• Program a schedule into the pump manually
• Program the pump for multiple schedules from a PC
with optional DataTrac®for Leland Legacy Software (see
Ordering Information, Accessories).
See the Leland Legacy Quick Guide to operate the SKC
Leland Legacy Sample Pump. For advanced programming, see
the complete Leland Legacy Pump Operating Instructions.
Charging the Battery
Completely charge a new baery pack using the SKC-approved charger (Cat. No.
223-241) before operating the pump. It may be necessary to charge the baery a
few times before maximum baery capacity is achieved.
Cautions:
• Do not charge or operate pump with or without charger in hazardous
locations.
• Use only the SKC-approved charger for this pump. Use of an
unapproved charger may damage the baery and pump and VOIDS
ANY WARRANTY.
• Do not open, disassemble, short circuit, crush, incinerate, or expose the
baery to fire or temperatures in excess of 212 F (100 C).
• Tampering with the baery pack VOIDS ANY WARRANTY.
• Ensure proper orientation of charging cable before plugging it into the
charging jack. Improper orientation/contact will short-circuit the baery
and VOIDS ANY WARRANTY.
• Short-circuiting the baery pack will render it immediately inoperative.
• Failure to follow warnings and cautions VOIDS ANY WARRANTY.
The baery pack may be kept on the SKC-approved charger for an
indefinite time.
1. Insert the plug from the charging unit into the
charging port on the baery adapter (on top of the
external baery assembly).
2. Insert plug from power supply into the jack on the
charging unit.
3. Install the appropriate wall plug on the power
supply and plug power supply into a wall outlet.
The baery will recharge in approximately 15
hours. For a complete charge, do not run the pump
connected to the external baery assembly during
charging. After charging is complete, disconnect
baery from charger and connect pump to baery.
See Baery Setup.

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External
battery
assembly
Battery
adapter
Charging
unit plug
Power
supply
Charging
unit
External
battery
assembly

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After charging the baery pack, it is good practice to run the pump for
approximately 5 minutes before calibrating. This ensures the baery is
in more steady-state conditions and improves the agreement in pre and
post-sampling calibrations.
Reading the Charging Status LED
The Li-Ion Charging Unit indicates baery charge
status via an LED on the unit that blinks in specific
paerns. Observe the LED steadily for > 5 seconds
to read charge status.
LED Action Charge Status
ON

steady
Charge in progress
ON

2 sec
OFF
{
.25 sec
ON

2 sec
(Repeats) Approximately
80% charged
OFF
{
2 sec
ON

.25 sec
OFF
{
2 sec
(Repeats) Charge completed
Battery Setup
1. Insert the plug on connecting cable from pump
into the jack on the baery adapter (on top of
the external baery assembly).
2. Insert external baery assembly into a foam
compartment in the case. Ensure there is no
tension on the connecting cable.
Battery Replacement
1. Record all necessary data before unplugging pump from baery.
2. Remove plug on connecting cable from jack on baery adapter (on top of
the external baery assembly).
3. Insert plug on connecting cable into baery adapter jack on new, fully
charged external baery assembly.
4. Insert external baery assembly into foam compartment in case. Ensure
there is no tension on the connecting cable.
Power supply jack
Charge status LED
For more information on SKC Lithium-ion pump batteries, go to
http://www.skcinc.com/instructions/1918.pdf.
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Connecting cable
External battery
assembly

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Leland Legacy Quick Guide
Terms »
Star button 
• Scrolls through run time data and Setup options
Up and down arrow buttons 
• Toggle between display choices and increase or decrease sampling parameters in Setup
Button sequence
= press buttons individually
[] = press simultaneously
= security code, always press in sequence
Security code 
• Prevents unauthorized changes to the pump’s sampling program
Programming Sequences »
• To activate pump (e.g., to change pump from Sleep to Hold):
Press any button.
• To change pump from Hold to Run or Run to Hold:
Press [].
• To reset accumulated data:
Press [], then . Press until CLr displays then press []; press until End displays then
press [].
• To set pump flow rate:
Press [], then . Flow rate and SET flash. Press or to change flow rate. Press until End
appears then press [] to save setting and place pump in Hold.
• To calibrate flow rate with standard calibrator:
Press [], then . Flow rate and SET flash. Press or to change flow rate. Press once. ADJ
displays. Press or until desired flow rate is indicated on calibrator. When finished, press until End displays
then press [] to save new setting and place pump in Hold. For CalChek Calibration, see operating instructions.
• To change temperature scale from F to C or C to F:
Press [], then . Press until temperature displays. Press or to switch units; press until
End displays then press [] to save new setting.
• To change atmospheric pressure scale (mm, mb, In):
Press [], then . Press until pressure displays then press or to switch units; press until
End displays then press [] to save new setting.
• To change time scale (12 Hr/24 Hr/Dela):
Press [], then . Press until 12 Hr, 24 Hr, or Dela displays then press or to switch units;
press until End displays then press [] to save new setting. To set delayed start (Dela), see operating
instructions.
• To change clock:
Press [], then . Press until clock displays then press or to change flashing hour; press to
move to minutes and or to change setting. Press until End displays then press [] to save new setting.
• To change the sampling time function:
Press [], then . Press until ST L/min displays then press to change flashing digit; press until
End displays then press [] to save new setting. To delete, follow above steps and press until 0 appears.
Exit Setup.
Note: When in Setup, choosing Esc instead of End will exit Setup without saving new settings.
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CALIBRATION AND SAMPLING
Calibration
Calibrate pump flow rate with the sampling head loaded with a media
cartridge in line. See pump and calibrator operating instructions.
Allow the pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme
to another.
Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves to
handle the media cartridge.
Ensure pump has run for 5 minutes
before calibrating. Ensure rain
cover is removed from inlet and
that sampling head is completely
assembled with a media cartridge
(see Inserting a Media Cartridge
into the Sampling Head).
Thread calibration adapter into sampling head inlet.
Set and calibrate pump flow rate to 10 L/min (see Leland
Legacy Quick Guide). Record the pre-sample flow rate. See
pump and calibrator operating instructions.
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When calibration is completed,
disconnect calibrator and tubing
from calibration adapter. Remove
calibration adapter from sampling
head.
Use provided short length of calibration tubing to connect inlet of calibration
adapter to outlet of a calibrator to form a calibration train.
Unscrew quick-connect plug on side of case. Use tubing with quick-connect
fiing to aach case (pump) inlet to exhaust of sampling head.
Ensure O-ring is installed on the quick-connect fiing before inserting it into
the inlet. Absence of the O-ring can affect measurements. See Replacement Parts.
Inlet
Quick-
connect
plug
Inlet line
to pump
Quick-
connect
fitting on
tubing
Inlet to
pump Calibration adapter
Calibrator
outlet
Sample
head
outlet

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Sampling
Locate system in an unobstructed area, at least 6 feet (2 meters) from
any obstacle to airflow.
Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from
one temperature extreme to another.
1. Aach mounting bracket at the desired location and
at breathing zone height (6 feet or 2 meters) using
wire ties or other fasteners. Mount sampling head
loaded with media cartridge on mounting bracket
by threading clamp knob into boom of sampling
head.
2. Insert screw on rain cover into top of the sampling
head inlet and rotate cover until tight.
3. Turn on pump and record sample start time, ambient
temperature, ambient pressure, and other pertinent
data.
Sample start time and duration can be pro-
grammed into the Leland Legacy Sample Pump
in advance and sampling may be started manu-
ally or automatically.
Record all necessary data before disconnecting
pump from baery and reconnecting to new
baery.
4. After desired sample time has elapsed, record sample
stop time. Remove rain cover from sampling head and
reinstate calibration adapter, tubing, and calibrator
(see Calibration). Record post-sample flow rate.
5. Turn offpump. Record total volume, ambient temperature, ambient
pressure, and other pertinent data.
6. Reach inside case and press quick-connect
release while pulling tubing from case (pump)
inlet. Remove tubing from sampling head.
Remove sampling head from bracket.
7. Remove sampling head to a clean area.
• The supplied rain cover should be used for all outdoor sampling.
• Keep Leland Legacy Sample Pump inside the Pelican case and the case
closed during sampling to protect sample pump from weather.
1
3
Press quick-connect release to
remove tubing.
6
Quick-connect
release inside
case
Tubing with
quick-connect
fitting
Tips

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SAMPLE REMOVAL AND SHIPPING
Removing the Media Cartridge from the Sampling Head
Wear disposable, clean, lint-free nylon or powder-free surgical gloves
to handle the media cartridge.
1. Unscrew inlet section from cartridge
holder section.
Ensure media cartridge remains
vertical to avoid loss of sample from
filter.
2. Lift media cartridge from cartridge holder
section.
3. Wrap media cartridge in supplied foil or
clean aluminum foil and place in supplied
aluminum can to protect sample from light
and contamination.
Storing and Transporting Samples
1. Store samples with ice packs (< 39.2 F [4 C]) in the field.
2. Package and transport samples and blanks with ice packs (< 39.2 F [4 C])
until receipt at the analytical laboratory.
Lift media cartridge from cartridge
holder section.
1
3
Remove inlet section
from cartridge holder section.
Wrap media cartridge in foil and
insert in aluminum can.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Cat. No.
DCS System†#*includes a Leland Legacy sample pump with connection
case and cable, charger (100-240 V), 2 external battery assemblies with
adapters (packaged separately), sampling head, calibration adapter,
rain cover for sampling head, sample tubing with quick-connect fitting,
calibration tubing, and mounting bracket in a heavy-duty lockable carry
case. Cartridges, filters, and sorbent media available separately 100-3960
† DCS Systems contain Li-Ion batteries and is subject to special shipping regulations.
# Use in non-explosive environments only. Not UL Listed for intrinsic safety
* Provides data similar to Federal Reference Method samplers. The DCS System is not a U.S. EPA
reference or equivalent method for compliance sampling.
Media Cartridges, required, select based on application
Stainless steel cartridges containing media as described below, stainless steel support
screens, and gaskets. Each cartridge is wrapped in aluminum foil and shipped in an
aluminum can with lid.
Filter/PUF contains 41.3-mm length of PUF and a 47-mm quartz filter 226-206
Filter/PUF/XAD-2/PUF contains a 47-mm quartz filter and 2 grams of
XAD-2 sorbent sandwiched between two 20.6-mm lengths of PUF 226-207
Accessories
TSI 4146 Calibrator Kit, 0.01 to 20 L/min, includes calibrator, soft-sided
case, mounting lugs, tubing (1/4-in ID), battery pack, 6 AA batteries, inlet
filter, dampening module, NIST certificate, and manual 740-4146
DataTrac for Leland Legacy Software includes software on CD and
adapter cable (requires Windows 7 or higher and available USB port) 877-92
Replacement Parts Cat. No.
DCS Sampling Head 225-620
Quick-connect Fitting O-rings, pk/3 P31996
Rain Cover, gray 225-398
Mounting Bracket 225-399
Stainless Steel Support 225-2647A
Quick-connect Fitting, on 6.5-foot reinforced flexible PVC tubing P42741
Reinforced Flexible PVC Tubing, 6.5 feet P30004
Calibration Tubing, 1 foot, reinforced flexible PVC P300041
Silicone Tubing, 0.4 foot, pk/2 P30255A
DCS Case, Pelican, with foam and hardware 225-3901
Calibration Adapter 225-394
Quick-connect Plug with retaining chain P42742
External Battery Assembly with battery adapter 223-247
Battery Adapter 223-248
Connection Case with cable and plug 223-249
Support Screens for Media Cartridge, pk/2 P26033
Gaskets for Media Cartridge, pk/4 P52413

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LI-ION BATTERY SHIPMENT
Rechargeable lithium-ion baeries for use with SKC sample pumps have been
tested in accordance with the UN Manual and are proven to meet the requirements
of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3. The
baeries are rated below 100 wa-hours (Wh). Consult with your carrier for
information on Lithium Baery Shipping Regulations UN 3480 and UN 3481
or visit SKC’s website for more information at www.skcinc.com/catalog/pdf/
instructions/1921.pdf.
SKC LIMITED WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY
SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which
provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the
complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to hp://www.skcinc.
com/warranty.