URG URG-3000N User manual

Sequential Particulate Speciation
System
URG-3000N
Operations Manual for
URG-3000N
116 S. Merritt Mill Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Revision 5.3
Printed in USA
April 3, 2007
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Warranty
URG warrants to the purchaser that any equipment manufactured by it and bearing its nameplate shall be
free from defects in material or workmanship, under proper and normal use and service. If at any time
within (1) year from date of shipment, the purchaser notifies the seller that in his opinion the equipment is
defective, and returns the equipment to the sellers’ originating factory prepaid and the sellers’ inspection
finds the equipment to be defective in material or workmanship the seller will promptly correct it by either
at its option, repairing any defective part or material or workmanship, or replacing it free of charge and
return shipped lowest cost transportation prepaid (if purchaser requests premium transportation,
purchaser will be billed for difference in transportation costs). If inspection by the seller does not disclose
any defect in material or workmanship, the seller’s regular charges will apply. This warranty shall be
effective only if installation and maintenance is in accordance with our instructions and written notice of a
defect is given to the seller within such period.
The warranty is contingent upon the proper use of the equipment (i.e., operation and maintenance in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the provided operation manual) and does not cover
equipment that has been modified without URG’s approval, or which has been subjected to abuse or
unusual physical or electrical stress.
This warranty does not cover any optional personal computer equipment or operating system software
supplied with the equipment beyond the warranty period provided by the manufacturer of the computer or
software. The customer is responsible for obtaining a local, third-party service agreement for computer
service requirements beyond the warranty term of the computer.
The above is a limited warranty and is the only warranty made by URG. This warranty is exclusive and is
in lieu of any other warranties, written, oral or implied, specifically, without limitation, there is no warranty
of merchant ability of fitness for any purpose. The liability of the seller shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of materials or parts as above set forth. URG shall not be liable for any special,
consequential, exemplary or indirect damages even if it has been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
Safety Notice
Repair of instrumentation manufactured by URG Inc. should only be attempted by properly trained service
personnel, and should only be conducted in accordance with URG documentation. Do not tamper with
hardware. High voltages may be present in all instrument enclosures. Use established safety
precautions.
The user assumes all liability associated with the use of this instrumentation. The seller further discloses
any responsibility for consequential damages. Use of this product in any manner not intended by the
manufacturer will void the safety protection provided by the equipment, and may damage the equipment
and subject the user to injury.
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Instrumentation from URG Inc. is covered by patents in the United States of America. This
documentation contains trade secrets and confidential information proprietary to URG. The
documentation supplied with the instrumentation, and any information contained therein may not be used,
duplicated or disclosed to anyone, in whole or in part, other than as authorized in a fully executed URG
End User License or with the express written permission of URG.
© 2002 URG, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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SEQUENTIAL PARTICULATE SPECIATION SYSTEM URG-3000N...........................................................................1
SECTION 1 CAUTIONS AND NOTICES...................................................................................................................7
1.1 AC POWER WARNING .......................................................................................................................................7
1.2 EQUIPMENT RATING ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.3 INITIAL ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................................7
1.4 WEIGHT ...........................................................................................................................................................7
SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................9
2.1 PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL................................................................................................................................9
2.2 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 URG-3000N OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................9
2.4 CONTROLLER OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................10
2.5 MODULE COVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................................11
2.5.1 Cyclone and Inlet..................................................................................................................................12
2.5.2 Mass Flow Controller............................................................................................................................12
2.5.3 Filter Cassettes and Cartridges............................................................................................................12
2.6 STAND OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................13
2.6.1 Pump Enclosure...................................................................................................................................13
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................15
3.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 PACKING LIST .................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 ASSEMBLING THE URG-3000N........................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Keypad & Memory Card.......................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Pump Relay Cable ...............................................................................................................................17
3.3.3 Controller Cable ...................................................................................................................................18
3.3.4 Air Line.................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.5 Temperature Probe ..............................................................................................................................19
3.3.6 (Optional) Collocated Module C ...........................................................................................................19
3.3.7 Bottom-View Wiring Diagram ...............................................................................................................19
3.3.8 Front-View Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................20
3.4 ASSEMBLING THE URG-3000N STAND .............................................................................................................21
3.4.1 Upper Stand & Rain Shield Assembly..................................................................................................21
3.4.2 Controller & Module C Installation........................................................................................................22
3.4.3 Inlet Installation ....................................................................................................................................23
3.4.4 Support Feet Installation ......................................................................................................................23
SECTION 4 SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................................................25
4.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................25
4.1.1 General Key Usage..............................................................................................................................25
4.1.2 Software Modes ...................................................................................................................................25
4.1.3 Cautions and Notices ...........................................................................................................................26
4.2 AUTO MODE ...................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.1 Current Status Screens........................................................................................................................26
4.3 MENU MODE ..................................................................................................................................................26

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4.3.1 Authentication ......................................................................................................................................26
4.3.2 Select/Modify Operator.........................................................................................................................26
4.4 MAIN MENU MAP ............................................................................................................................................27
4.5 MAIN MENU (1 OF 5) .......................................................................................................................................28
4.5.1 Change Filter........................................................................................................................................28
4.5.2 Change Filter........................................................................................................................................28
4.5.3 Set Date & Time...................................................................................................................................28
4.5.4 Alternate Sample Day ..........................................................................................................................28
4.6 MAIN MENU (2 OF 5) .......................................................................................................................................29
4.6.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................................29
4.6.2 Calibration............................................................................................................................................29
4.6.3 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................29
4.6.3.1 Check Memory Card ........................................................................................................................29
4.6.3.2 Manual Calibration Entry..................................................................................................................29
4.6.3.3 Display Temp, BP, Vacuum .............................................................................................................30
4.6.3.4 Pumps On/Off...................................................................................................................................30
4.6.3.5 Solenoids On/Off..............................................................................................................................30
4.6.4 Audit.....................................................................................................................................................30
4.6.4.1 Leak Check ......................................................................................................................................30
4.6.4.2 Flow Audit ........................................................................................................................................31
4.6.4.3 Temperature Audit............................................................................................................................31
4.6.4.4 BP Audit ...........................................................................................................................................31
4.7 MAIN MENU (3 OF 5) .......................................................................................................................................31
4.7.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................................31
4.7.2 View Protocol .......................................................................................................................................31
4.7.3 View ID codes ......................................................................................................................................31
4.7.4 View operators .....................................................................................................................................32
4.8 MAIN MENU (4 OF 5) .......................................................................................................................................32
4.8.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................................32
4.8.2 View Elapsed Time...............................................................................................................................32
4.8.3 View Gain/Offset ..................................................................................................................................32
4.9 MAIN MENU (5 OF 5) .......................................................................................................................................32
4.9.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................................................32
4.9.1.1 Site Configuration.............................................................................................................................33
4.10 COLLECTED DATA ...........................................................................................................................................33
4.11 CHEAT CODES ................................................................................................................................................34
4.12 COMPLETE SOFTWARE MENU MAP ...................................................................................................................35
SECTION 5 STARTUP ............................................................................................................................................39
5.1 STARTUP........................................................................................................................................................39
5.1.1 Power Up .............................................................................................................................................39
5.1.2 Memory Check.....................................................................................................................................39
5.1.3 ID Codes ..............................................................................................................................................39
SECTION 6 CALIBRATION.....................................................................................................................................41
6.1 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................41
6.2 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CALIBRATION..............................................................................................................41

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6.3 FLOW CALIBRATION FOR MODULE C.................................................................................................................42
6.4 FLOW CALIBRATION FOR COLLOCATED MODULE C.............................................................................................43
SECTION 7 FILTER CHANGE................................................................................................................................45
7.1 FILTER CHANGE FOR MODULE C......................................................................................................................45
7.1.1 Exposed Filter Values ..........................................................................................................................45
7.1.2 Replace Memory Card .........................................................................................................................46
7.1.3 Remove Exposed Filter Cassette Cartridge .........................................................................................46
7.1.4 Insert New Filter Cassette Cartridge ....................................................................................................47
7.1.5 New Filter Identification........................................................................................................................47
7.1.6 Vacuum Check/Manifold Check ...........................................................................................................47
7.1.7 Completion...........................................................................................................................................48
7.2 FILTER CHANGE FOR COLLOCATED MODULE C..................................................................................................48
7.3 SAMPLING WITH STACKED FILTERS ...................................................................................................................48
7.4 QUICK GUIDE FOR FILTER CHANGE...................................................................................................................49
SECTION 8 AUDIT ..................................................................................................................................................51
8.1 LEAK CHECK ON MODULE C.............................................................................................................................51
8.1.1 Maximum Allowable Leak Rate............................................................................................................51
8.1.2 Audit Cassette Cartridge/Tray Installation............................................................................................51
8.1.3 Beginning Leak Check .........................................................................................................................51
8.1.4 Installing Flow Audit Adapter................................................................................................................52
8.1.5 Installing Pump Shutoff Valve ..............................................................................................................52
8.1.6 Valves Open.........................................................................................................................................52
8.1.7 Closing Valves......................................................................................................................................53
8.1.8 Performing Leak Check........................................................................................................................53
8.1.9 Completing Leak Check .......................................................................................................................53
8.2 LEAK CHECK ON COLLOCATED MODULE C.........................................................................................................54
8.3 FLOW AUDIT ...................................................................................................................................................54
8.4 TEMPERATURE AUDIT ......................................................................................................................................55
8.5 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE AUDIT........................................................................................................................55
SECTION 9 SERVICE .............................................................................................................................................57
9.1 REPLACING FUSES/MOVS...............................................................................................................................57
9.2 MANUALLY MOVE SOLENOID MANIFOLD ............................................................................................................58
9.3 ELECTRONICS BOX..........................................................................................................................................59
9.4 CYCLONE REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................................60
9.5 MASS FLOW CONTROLLER (MFC) ....................................................................................................................60
9.6 PUMP REMOVAL..............................................................................................................................................61
9.7 OPTIONAL PUMP ENCLOSURE HEATER ..............................................................................................................62
SECTION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................63
10.1 DISPLAY NOT SHOWN......................................................................................................................................63
10.2 NO POWER.....................................................................................................................................................63
10.3 LEAK CHECK FAILED .......................................................................................................................................63
SECTION 11 INDEX ..............................................................................................................................................65

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Section 1 Cautions and Notices
1.1 AC Power Warning
WARNING: AC voltage can be dangerous. Special care should be taken to avoid personal injury. The
URG-3000N should be in the OFF position when the AC power is applied to the system.
1.2 Equipment Rating
Specifications for the URG-3000N
Operating Temperature -20° to 45° Celsius*
Weight (Stand, Controller, Module C) 61.4 kg (135 lbs)
Minimum Power Requirements (2) Dedicated 15 amp, 115VAC Outlets
*May require additional heating equipment to operate at extremely low temperatures. See Section 9.7 for
more information.
1.3 Initial Assembly
CAUTION: The URG-3000N must be assembled where is will be operated. The URG-3000N should not
be moved once it has been assembled.
1.4 Weight
The URG-3000N sampler can weigh as much as 135 lbs. when completely assembled. Special care
should be taken to prevent injury when lifting or moving a sampler.
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Section 2 Introduction
2.1 Purpose of This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to document the operating instructions for the URG-3000N.
2.2 Introduction
A drawing of a URG-3000N Sequential Particulate Speciation
System is shown here. The sampler consists of one Module
C, one Controller, one Stand, one Stand Rain Shield and one
36” Inlet Tube (the inlet tube is not shown in this illustration).
There may also be an optional collocated Module C and
Stand. The controller contains the timer, the keypad, and
other electronic equipment required to operate the sampler.
The stand contains the pump and flow controller. The
Module C collects PM2.5 particles on quartz filters. These
filters are analyzed for organic and elemental carbon using
Thermal Optical Analysis Method (TOA).
Anchoring Base
Pum
p
Enclosure
Module C
Controlle
r
Stand Rain Shield
Stand
2.3 URG-3000N Overview
The standard URG-3000N Sequential Particulate Speciation System configuration is shown above. Each
site will have a Module C that collects PM2.5 samples and a Controller and a Stand. The lower portion of
the stand contains the vacuum pump as well as the mass flow controller to provide active volumetric flow
control. An additional Collocated Module C can be included in the configuration which would require a
Stand containing a vacuum pump and mass flow controller.
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2.4 Controller Overview
The sampler controller is used to control the sample collection and acquire data during sampling. This
consists of a controller, a terminal with LCD screen, a twenty-button keypad and the appropriate
electronic components. The controller is shown below. The lower portion of the figure shows the
connectors on the bottom of the controller. The keypad and display terminal can be removed from the
controller to be closer to the sampler modules. When left in the controller, the cord is contained in the
storage pocket.
Keypad Cord
Storage Pocket
Keypad Cord
Data Jack
LCD
Display
CoC
Module C Cable
Receptacle
Power
Temperature
Probe
Cables
CompactFlash
Memory Card Slot
Barometric
Pressure Sensor
Collocated Module C
Cable Receptacle
Pump Relays
Cable Receptacles
Keypad
The controller:
•Provides a status of current sampler operations to the site operator.
•Provides an interface for recording initial and final measurements of the filters during sample changes
to the site operator.
•Provides options for selecting sampling protocols.
•Keeps the current date and time.
•Switches the filter solenoids and pump relays on and off.
•Records pressure transducers measurements. A standard configuration has 3 transducers:
Barometric Pressure, One Vacuum per module, and temperature. Measurement is done once a
minute and averages are recorded on the CompactFlash memory card every 15 minutes. The
averages are also recorded whenever there is a power outage or the operator starts the sample
change.
•Records the solenoid valve number that is open.
•Downloads all the measurements to the removable CompactFlash memory card.
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