SKC AirChek Connect User manual

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AirChek Connect Sample Pump
Cat. No. 220-4000
Operating Instructions
Figure 1. AirChek®Connect Overview
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................3
Checking Pump Kit/Contents ....................................................................................................................3
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................4
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................................................................................4
Notes and Cautions...................................................................................................................................5
Turning Pump Power On/Off.....................................................................................................................5
Interpreting the Display..............................................................................................................................6
Determining Battery Charge Status...........................................................................................................6
Using the Touch Screen............................................................................................................................7
Navigating Menus and Screens ................................................................................................................7
Determining Pump Status..........................................................................................................................9
Modifying Device Settings.........................................................................................................................9
Operation .................................................................................................................................................16
Protective screen cover
On/off button
Belt clip in back
(not shown)
Charging
contacts
Battery pack
Front and side view
Top view
Inlet
housing/filter
Touch screen/display
LED Indicator
LED Indicator

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Setting Pump Flow Rate..........................................................................................................................16
Setting/Calibrating Flow Rate from 1 to 5 L/Min......................................................................................16
Setting/Calibrating Flow Rate from 5 to 500 Ml/Min —Constant Flow Mode.........................................18
Setting/Calibrating Flow Rate from 100 to 1000 Ml/Min —Constant Pressure Mode
(No All-In-One or CPC Required)............................................................................................................21
Sampling..................................................................................................................................................24
Flow Fault Mode and Display..................................................................................................................29
Viewing History (History Menu)...............................................................................................................30
Using Pump with DataTrac Pro for Bluetooth-Connected Pumps Software ...........................................30
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................31
Replacing the Battery Pack.....................................................................................................................31
Replacing the Screen Cover ...................................................................................................................31
Replacing the Belt Clip............................................................................................................................31
Replacing the Inlet Housing and/or Inlet Filter ........................................................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................32
Pump Service ..........................................................................................................................................32
Accessories/Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................33
Appendix: Performance Profile................................................................................................................34

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INTRODUCTION
Checking Pump Kit/Contents
Use the following table to verify that you received all items associated with the Cat. No. ordered. If you
are missing items, contact SKC at 800-752-8472 (U.S. only) or 724-971-9701.
If you ordered Cat. No.
Your package should contain
220-4000
Pump only with Li-Ion battery and screwdriver set, requires Standard Charging
Cradle and power supply; see kits or accessories below
220-4000-S
Starter Kit includes pump as described above, Standard Charging Cradle, power
supply with cord, 3 feet (0.9 meter) of Tygon tubing, and collar clip with cable tie
100-240 V
220-4000-K
Single High Flow Kit includes pump as described above, Standard Charging Cradle,
power supply with cord, and filter cassette holder, in a soft-sided nylon carry case
100-240 V
220-4000-KD
Single High/Low Flow Kit includes pump as described above, Standard Charging
Cradle, power supply with cord, filter cassette holders, All-in-One adjustable tube
holder, and Type A protective tube cover, in a soft-sided nylon carry case 100-240 V
220-4000-K3D
3-pack High/Low Flow Pump Kit includes 3 pumps as described above and 3 each:
Standard Charging Cradles and power supply with cord, filter cassette holders, All-in-
One adjustable tube holders, and Type A protective tube covers, in a Pelican case
100-240 V
220-4000-K5
5-pack High Flow Pump Kit includes 5 pumps as described above and 5 each:
Standard Charging Cradles and power supply with cord, and filter cassette holders, in
a Pelican case 100-240 V
220-4000-K5D
5-pack High/Low Flow Pump Kit includes 5 pumps as described above and 5 each:
Standard Charging Cradles and power supply with cord, filter cassette holders, All-in-
One adjustable tube holders, and Type A protective tube covers in a Pelican case
100-240 V

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GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery Pack
Set up the charging train (Figure 2) and completely charge the battery pack(s) before operating the pump.
1. Prepare charging cradle(s).
a. Single cradle: Insert connector on Single Cradle Power Supply Cat. No. 220-600 into power port
on side of Standard Charging Cradle Cat. No. 220-800 or Charging e-Cradle Cat. No. 220-900.
Insert wall cube into a 100 to 240-volt wall outlet.
b. Up to five cradles: Press together the connector on the side of the first cradle with the connector
on the side of the next cradle. Repeat the connection to chain up to five Standard Charging
Cradles. Insert the connector of Multi Cradle Power Supply Cat. No. 220-700 into the power port
on the side of the last cradle in the chain. Insert the wall cube into a 100 to 240-volt wall outlet.
2. Align the contacts on the bottom edge of the pump with the contacts inside the cradle and insert the
pump in the cradle. Repeat for each additional pump/cradle.
3. Charge the battery completely (approximately 3 hours). The left LED on the cradle will indicate
charging status. See Reading Charge Status on Cradle LED and LED Activity Description.
Figure 2. Charging Train, Single and Multiple Cradles
100-240 V
Wall outlet
Single cradle power supply
Power port
Charging contacts
Charging cradle
Charge status
Pump
Press connectors together
on cradles to chain up to
5 Standard Cradles or up to
4 Standard Cradles and
1 e-Cradle. Power with Multi
Cradle Power Supply
Cat. No. 220-700.
Multi Cradle power supply

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Reading Charge Status on Cradle LED
LED Action
Charge Status
Red
steady
Charge in progress
Red
3 sec
Green
1 sec
(Pattern
repeats)
Approximately 75% charged
Green
steady
Charge completed/trickle charge
Notes and Cautions
•Power off pump before removing battery.
•Use only the SKC charging cradle Cat. No. 220-800 or 220-900 for pump.
•Failure to follow warnings, notes, and cautions may cause injuries and voids any warranty.
•WARNING: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de
composants peut compromettre la Sécurité Intrinsèque.
•CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or explosion when heated above 212 F
(100 C) or incinerated. Replace battery with SKC Battery Pack model P75718 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
•WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed [removed and
replaced] in an area known to be non-hazardous. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prévenir l’inflammation
d’atmosphères dangereuses, ne changer les batteries que dans des emplacements désignés non dangereux.
•Maximum charge input voltage is Um= 12 V
•CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Burns. Do Not Disassemble, heat above 212 F (100 C), or incinerate. Keep battery
out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly according
to [all state and] local recycling or waste regulations.
•User may replace external components such as the inlet filter, battery, protective screen cover, and/or belt clip.
Service must be done by SKC to maintain performance and IS rating. Warranty is void if pumping compartment
is opened by user.
For more information on SKC pump lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery packs, visit
skcinc.com/catalog/pdf/instructions/1918.pdf.
Turning Pump Power On/Off
Turn on: Press the recessed power on/off button on the side of the pump (Figure 1). The screen will light
up and the Flow screen will be displayed. See Navigating Menus and Screens.
Turn off: Press the recessed power on/off button on the side of the pump. Note: To conserve battery
power, a non-running pump will power off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity. Also see Auto-Dim
feature/setting in Modifying Device Settings, Changing Security (Lock Out) and Auto-Dim.
Note: The power on/off button also locks/dims and unlocks/undims the touch screen during sampling.
(See Options on pump screen during sample run on page 26.)

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Interpreting the Display
Determining Battery Charge Status
The battery status icon at the top right of the pump display screen has four bars that decrease in number
as battery charge is depleted. Use the table below to interpret the battery status.
Icon Displayed
Battery Charge Remaining
Four bars
Full battery charge, approximately 75 to 100%
Three bars
Approximately 50 to 75%
Two bars
Approximately 25 to 50%
One bar
Approximately 5 to 25%
No bars
Low battery fault is imminent. Pump will stop and power off eventually. Run time
data will be retained in history. A fault icon will appear on the screen once the
pump is restarted.
Displays while pump is running
and screen lock/dim is not
activated.
Flow rate (L/min constant flow
or inH2O constant pressure)
Calibration
correction applied
Scrolling display of
accumulated sample
volume (L), ambient
temp (F or C),
atmospheric pressure
(mbar, inHg, mmHg),
and back pressure
(inH2O)
Displays while pump is running and
screen is locked to prevent accidental tap
errors or tampering. Shown with Dim also
activated.
Locked
indicator
Constant display at top of every screen: Time (12 or 24-hr display), Date (3 format options), and
Battery Status icon (charge remaining)
Battery status
Time
Date

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Using the Touch Screen
Use fingertip to gently touch screen buttons in the active zones indicated below.
Navigating Menus and Screens
AirChek Connect operates through a series of menus and screens. When the
pump is powered on, the Flow screen displays (see right), allowing you to
calibrate and sample immediately. For more details, start at Setting Pump Flow
Rate.
Immediately below the display are four navigation buttons that access previous
screens and Main Menu, and increase/decrease values:
Back button
Returns to previous
screen
Up Arrow button
Increases selected
value or moves up a
list/range/display
Touch and hold to
speed increment of flow
or pressure settings.
Down Arrow button
Decreases selected value
or moves down a
list/range/display
Touch and hold to speed
decrement of flow or
pressure settings.
Main Menu button
Returns to Main Menu,
from which you can
access all options.
See the following Menu/Screen overview.
On-screen button two
On-screen button four
On-screen button one
On-screen button three
Back
Main Menu
Down
Up

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Menu/Screen Overview
Device
Info
Sample
History Menu
•List of sample
runs/summaries
Clock Menu
•Set Time
•Set Date
•Select Clock display
•Select Date display
Units Menu
•Select Temp display
•Select ATM display
Screen Menu
•Select Dim
•Select Secure Lock
•Select Auto Lock
•Firmware version
number
•Lifetime run time and
volume
•Pump serial number
•Pump manufacture date
Flow Menu
•Set Flow
•Calibrate (constant flow
mode)
•Set Duration (timer)
•Run button
Presets
•Select presets P1 –P4
(created in DataTrac Pro,
uploaded to pump)
Advanced Menu
•Set Pressure
•Set Duration (timer)
•Run button
Menus and screens contain the following navigational touch buttons.
Button
General Function
Check mark
Saves a selected item
Left and right movement
Allows horizontal movement on a scale (see below) or
moves left or right through fields, activating each for entry of
value
Calibration/flow adjustment
Allows selection of an adjustment to flow during calibration
Run (start)
Runs the pump for sampling
Pause
Pauses a running pump. Elapsed time and volume
accumulation pause. When Run is touched, time and
volume will continue to accumulate.
Stop
Stops a running pump and resets elapsed time and volume
to zero. Run time information will be available in Sample
Summary and History.

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Determining Pump Status
The status LEDs that bracket the screen display (Figure 1) indicate pump status:
Green, flashing = Running
Red, flashing = Flow fault
Note: Status LEDs will flash red/green to indicate that the pump is out of flow tolerance just before
entering flow fault mode and during each auto-restart attempt while in flow fault mode.
Modifying Device Settings
Note about default settings: AirChek Connect is shipped with the default settings listed below that may
be changed by the user from the Device submenus:
•Dim: On
•Auto Lock: Off
•Secure Lock: Off
•Temperature Units: F
•Atmospheric Pressure Units: inHg
•Time Format: 12 Hour
•Date Format: mm/dd/yyyy

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Clock Menu
To change time on pump
From Main Menu:
Hour digits will flash.
Touch up/down arrow buttons to increment/decrement hours.
Touch right arrow to advance to minutes (will flash) and up/down arrow
buttons to toggle AM/PM.
Touch check mark to accept new time and return to Clock Menu.
New time setting will display.
To change clock display format
From Main Menu:
12 Hour and 24 Hour buttons are displayed. Touch desired setting to select
and return to Clock Menu. New clock display format will be displayed.
Touch Device
>Touch Clock
>Touch time displayed
Touch Device
>Touch Clock
>Touch 12 or 24 Hour

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To change date and date display
From Main Menu:
Month digits will flash. Touch up/down arrow buttons to increment/decrement
month.
Touch right arrow to advance to day (will flash) and up/down arrow buttons to
increment/decrement day.
Touch right arrow to advance to year (will flash) and up/down arrow buttons
to increment/decrement year.
Touch check mark to accept new date and return to Clock Menu. New date
will display.
To change date display format
From Main Menu:
Touch desired date/display format to select and return to Clock Menu. New
date display format will be displayed.
Touch Device
>Touch Clock
Touch Device
>Touch Clock
> Touch Date
>Touch Date display format

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Units Menu
To change temperature units
From Main Menu:
ºF and ºC buttons display. Touch desired button to select and return to Units
Menu.
To change atmospheric display units
From Main Menu:
mbar, inHG, and mmHg buttons display. Touch desired button to select and
return to Units Menu.
Note: Changing the display units affects only the display of atmospheric
pressure on the pump screen and in Sample Summary and History. Back
pressure (inlet pressure) will always display in “inH2O” on the pump screen
and in Sample Summary and History.
Touch Device
>Touch Units
Touch Device
>Touch Units
>Touch ATM
>Touch Temp

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Screen Menu
To set Dim to on or off
From Main Menu:
Touch desired button to select and return to Screen Menu.
If Dim is set to On, the user can dim and lock the screen of a running pump
by pressing the On/Off button. If Auto Lock is set to On in combination with
Dim, the screen will dim and lock automatically when the pump is run. The
screen can be undimmed and unlocked by pressing the power on/off button.
For more information on Auto Lock and Secure Lock, see below. This setting
helps conserve battery usage.
If Dim is set to Off, the screen backlight will stay on during the entire sample
run.
Touch Device
>Touch Screen
>Touch Dim

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To set Auto Lock to on or off
From Main Menu:
Touch desired button to select and return to Screen Menu.
If Auto Lock is set to On, the screen will lock (become inactive) as soon as
the pump starts running a sample. A lock icon and “Press power button to
unlock” will appear on the screen. If Dim is set to On, the screen will both
lock and dim when the pump starts running a sample.
If Auto Lock is set to Off, the screen will remain active. The screen may be
locked (made inactive) manually at any time during a sample run by pressing
the power on/off button on the side of the pump.
To unlock and reactivate the screen, press the power on/off button on the
side of the running pump. This setting helps to prevent accidental tap errors
during sample runs.
Touch Device
>Touch Screen
>Touch Auto Lock

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To set Secure Lock to on or off and set passcode
From Main Menu:
Secure Lock helps to prevent tampering during a sample run. Touch desired button. If Secure Lock was
set previously to On and you select Off, you will be prompted to enter the previously set passcode.
Once the passcode is entered, you will be returned to the Screen Menu.
If you select On, proceed as follows.
You will be prompted to enter a four-digit passcode of your choosing. Touch
the screen keypad to enter the desired four-digit combination. Note: Entered
digits will display as ***.
You will be prompted to confirm the passcode. Touch the screen keypad to
enter the same four-digit number combination. Upon entering the last digit, the
passcode will be saved, and you will be returned to the Screen Menu.
If Secure lock is set to On, the user can lock the screen of a running pump by
pressing the power on/off button. If Auto Lock is set to On concurrently, the
screen locks when the pump is run.
To unlock and reactivate the screen, press the power on/off button on the
running pump and touch the screen keypad to enter the previously set four-digit
passcode.
Master Unlock Feature: If you cannot remember the Secure Lock passcode, touch
1 2 3 when prompted for the passcode.
This will override Secure Lock but will not disable it.
Touch Device
>Touch Screen
>Touch Secure Lock

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OPERATION
Setting flow rate, calibrating flow rate, and sampling are done through the Sample Menu.
Viewing run history is done through the Device Menu.
Setting Pump Flow Rate
From Main Menu:
Touch left/right arrow buttons to set gross flow setting; flow changes by
0.5 L/min. Touch up/down arrow buttons to fine-tune setting.
Note: A sustained touch on the up/down arrow buttons will speed up
increment/decrement of flow setting.
Touch check mark to accept selection and return to Flow Menu with new flow
setting displayed.
Setting/Calibrating Flow Rate from 1 to 5 L/min
•Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another.
•Charge pump battery completely before calibration and sampling.
•To achieve the best results, run the pump for 10 to 15 minutes before calibration.
1. Turn on the pump.
2. Prepare the calibrator. See calibrator instructions.
3. Set up a calibration train with representative sample medium in line (Figure 3).
>Touch Flow
Touch Sample
>Touch flow display
Figure 3. Calibration Train (1 to 5 L/min)
chek-mate Calibrator
Pump
Representative sample medium
Suction port
On/off button
Pump inlet
Tubing

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4. Set flow rate on pump. See Setting Pump Flow Rate.
5. Calibrate flow rate as follows:
From Main Menu:
Pump will start running when you touch the calibration icon. It is good
practice to allow the pump to run for 10 to 15 minutes before
calibrating the flow rate.
Touch up/down arrow buttons to increment/decrement calibration
adjustment.
The calibration adjustment value will display beside the calibration icon.
Note: The flow rate displayed on the calibrator will change as a result of
this adjustment.
Touch check mark to accept the calibration adjustment value and return
to the Flow Menu.
The flow rate displayed on the pump will remain unchanged.
6. Disconnect the pump from the representative sample medium and calibrator. Go to Sampling.
>Touch Flow
Touch Sample
>Touch calibration icon

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Setting/Calibrating Flow Rate from 5 to 500 ml/min —Constant Flow Mode
•Allow pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another.
•Charge pump battery completely before calibration and sampling.
•Single-tube sampling requires All-in-One adjustable tube holder; see All-in-One operating
instructions for details on operation.
•Multiple-tube sampling can be done using a Constant Pressure Controller (CPC) (Figure 5) and a
Dual, Tri, or Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder accessory. See CPC and Adjustable Low
Flow Tube Holder operating instructions for details on operation.
•Calibrate/verify pump flow rate before and after each sampling operation using the tube holder
and pump to be used for sampling.
•To achieve the best results, run the pump for 10 to 15 minutes before calibration.
Prepare Sorbent Tube(s)
1. Determine number and type of sorbent tubes needed for pre-sample calibration and sampling.
2. Break tips off representative sorbent tubes for pre-sample calibration.
3. If performing multiple-tube sampling, label tubes.
Prepare Pump
1. Turn on the pump.
2. Prepare the calibrator per calibrator instructions.
3. Using flexible tubing, connect the calibrator outlet (suction port) to the pump inlet.
4. Set pump flow rate to the following as appropriate (see Setting Pump Flow Rate):
•Single-tube sampling—1.5 L/min.
•Multiple-tube sampling—the sum of all flows +15%. Note: Do not exceed 500 ml/min
flow rate per tube for multiple-tube sampling
5. Disconnect tubing from the pump inlet.
Prepare All-in-One Adjustable Tube Holder (single-tube sampling)
1. On the tube holder, insert an opened representative sorbent tube (arrow on tube pointing toward
the pump) into the rubber sleeve on the port. See Figure 4.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn counterclockwise the
brass flow adjust screw directly beneath the port.
Prepare Dual, Tri, or Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder (multiple-tube sampling)
1. On the tube holder, insert an opened representative sorbent tube
(arrow on tube pointing toward the pump) into the rubber sleeve on
the port. Repeat for the desired number of tube samples. See
Figure 5.
Note: Place an unopened (inactive) tube in any unused port to “seal”
it.
2. Label ports on the adjustable tube holder to match labels on tubes.
3. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn counterclockwise the brass flow adjust screw directly
beneath the port holding the first active tube to be calibrated.

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Set Up Calibration Train —Constant Flow Mode
Connect the calibrator to the single sorbent tube or the first of multiple sorbent tubes as shown in
Figures 4 and 5, respectively.
Figure 4. Calibration Train (5 to 500 ml/min) for Single Tube —Constant Flow
Figure 5. Calibration Train (5 to 500 ml/min) for Multiple Tubes —Constant Flow
chek-mate calibrator
Pump
All-in-One
Tubing
Tubing
Sorbent tube
Flow adjust screw
Pump inlet
Suction port
chek-mate Calibrator
Pump
chek-mate Calibrator
Pump
CPC
Pump inlet
Tubing
Dual adjustable low flow holder
Tubing
Suction port
Flow adjust screw
Sorbent tube

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Calibrate Flow Rate with All-in-One (single tube) —Constant Flow Mode
1. In the Flow menu, touch the Run button to run the pump. Note: It is good practice to allow the
pump to run for 10 to 15 minutes before calibrating flow rate.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn the flow adjust screw on the port clockwise to
decrease flow or counterclockwise to increase flow until the method-specified flow rate is
indicated on the calibrator.
3. Once flow is calibrated for the tube, it is recommended practice to recheck the flow rate before
removing the tube. Any adjustment should be minimal.
4. Stop the pump and return to the Flow screen.
5. Disconnect the pump from the representative sample tube and calibrator. Replace representative
sorbent tube with a newly opened unexposed method-specified sorbent tube to complete the
sampling train. Proceed to Sampling.
Calibrate Flow Rate with Dual, Tri, or Quad Adjustable Low Flow Tube Holder —Constant Flow
Mode
• See appropriate adjustable flow holder instructions.
1. In the Flow menu, touch the Run button to run the pump. Note: It is good practice to allow the
pump to run for 10 to 15 minutes before calibrating flow rate.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn the brass flow adjust screw on the first active port
clockwise to decrease flow or counterclockwise to increase flow until method-specified flow
rate is indicated on the calibrator.
3. Remove calibrator tubing from the current tube and install it on the next active tube. Use small
flat-head screwdriver to turn counterclockwise the brass flow adjust screw directly beneath the
port holding the tube to be calibrated and repeat Step 2.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each remaining active tube.
5. Stop the pump and return to the Flow menu.
6. Disconnect the pump from the representative sample tube and calibrator. Replace representative
sorbent tubes with newly opened unexposed method-specified sorbent tubes to complete the
sampling train. Proceed to Sampling.