Zefon International Bio-Pump Plus User manual

Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance of your Bio-Pump®Plus is essential for a long useful life. It is a delicate
electronic device and should be treated accordingly. Rough and abusive use and/or accidental
impacts may damage the unit. Zefon offers the following guidelines in caring for your equipment.
1. Keep the unit clean and free of dust and dirt. It may be wiped down with a clean dry cloth.
2. Keep the battery charged. Charge periodically when not used for a prolonged amount of time or
leave plugged in for a continuous trickle charge.
3. Always store Bio-Pump®Plus in its case for proper protection.
4. Do not ship the Bio-Pump®Plus using the carrying case as the shipping container. The case is not
designed to be a shipping container and damage may occur.
5. Do not attempt to oil the motor. The motor is designed to be maintenance free.
6. Do not store the unit in extreme heat for any extended period of time.
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LA03066 Rev 2
Optional Accessories
Heavy Duty Tripod Sampling Stand ZA0043
Primary Calibrator Kit with TSI 4046 Calibrator ZBP-200-CAL
Remote 5’ Extension Tubing ZBP-310
Parts & Accessories
Bioisolation Filter ZA0047
Flow Indicator (Air-O-Cell®) ZBP-302
Flow Indicator (Via-Cell®/Air-O-Cell®CSI) ZBP-305
AC Power Adaptor, 100v-240v ZBP-304
Battery ZBP-315
Air-O-Cell®Cassettes (10/pk) AOC010
Air-O-Cell®Cassettes (50/pk) AOC050
Via-Cell®Cassettes (10/pk) VIA010
Air-O-Cell®CSI Cassettes (2/pk) CSI002
Air-O-Cell®CSI Cassettes (10/pk) CSI010
ZBP-310 Remote Extension
shown attached to Bio-Pump®
ZA0043 Heavy Duty
Tripod Sampling Stand ZBP-200-CAL shown.
Bio-Pump®sold separately.
Description
The Bio-Pump®Plus is an advanced portable, battery powered air sampling pump designed for the
exclusive use with Air-O-Cell®,Via-Cell® , and Air-O-Cell® CSI cassettes.
Specifications
Flow Rate: 15LPM
Accuracy: ± 5 %
Housing: PC/ABS plastic
Battery: Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Run Time: 100 five minute samples on new, fully charged battery
Dimensions: 4.5” (w) x 2.75” (h) x 8” (d) inches
Weight: 1.75 lbs
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LA03066 Rev 2
Bio-Pump® Plus
Product # ZBP-205
Operating Instructions

Pump Overview
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Rubber Grommet Cassette Attachment
LCD Display
“Sample Complete” Light
START/STOP Button
Battery Charging Jack
POWER Button
UP/DOWN Arrows
“Low Battery” Light
SET Button
QUICK SAMPLE Button
“Charging” Indicator Light
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FRONT VIEW OF PUMP
Cautions and Warnings
Limited Warranty
Zefon International warrants the Bio-Pump®Plus for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Zefon
will without charge repair or replace, at its option, the defective pump or component parts upon delivery
to its repair facility.
This limited warranty covers defects in workmanship and material. It does not apply to:
1. Product damage by accident or weather related circumstances.
2. Misuse or abuse of product as a result of unauthorized repairs or alterations.
3. Lack of proper care and maintenance.
4. Failure to follow instructions.
5. Any damage from attempting to use cassettes other than Air-O-Cell®,Via-Cell® , or Air-O-Cell® CSI.
6. Any damage resulting from sampling outside the scope of Zefon’s recommendations for use.
7. Items that need to be replaced as a result of normal use (e.g. batteries).
If it should become necessary to return the pump for service, please call Zefon at 352-854-8080 for a
return authorization number and return instructions. Please have the unit serial number and a description
of the problem handy.All units returned must be complete with the pump, case, charger and flow indicator
for a complete evaluation. Units returned without all of these items cannot be thoroughly evaluated by
our service department. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper
packaging to prevent damage in transit. A return authorization number must be issued prior to
shipment and must be marked on your shipment.
1. The pump may be opened only to change the battery. Do not touch board components when
changing battery and handle the board by the edges only.
2. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury, fire or
electric shock.
3. Batteries may explode or leak and cause burn injury if disassembled.
4. Use ONLY the charger and battery supplied with the Bio-Pump® Plus. Using a different
battery or charger can damage the pump or cause injury from explosion.
5. Do not submerge the pump or subject the pump to any liquids.
6. Do not open the pump case except to change out an old battery.
7. Do not block the vent holes under the unit.
Disclaimer
Zefon shall not be liable for direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or other damages resulting
from the sale or use of any goods including lack of use due to equipment failure. Zefon’s total
liability shall be limited to repair or replacement of the product.
Zefon assumes no responsibility whatsoever to any party whosoever for any property damage,
personal injury or death received by or resulting from, in whole or in part, the improper use or
storage of this product by the user, person, firm, entity, corporation or party not adhering to the
instructions and warnings in this manual.
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Taking Samples Using Sequential Sampling Mode
1. Setup the pump as described in steps 1-3 for single sampling mode.
2. Using the arrows, select “SEQUENTIAL SAMPLING MODE”, then
press SET.
3. Using the arrows, select the number of on/off cycles, then press SET.
4. Using the arrows, select the CYCLE RUN TIME (adjustable in
seconds), then press SET.
5. Using the arrows, select the CYCLE OFF TIME (adjustable in
seconds), then press SET.
6. Press START to begin sampling. Once completed, the unit will
beep, the display will show “SAMPLE COMPLETE” and the yellow
sample complete light will turn on. Remove cassette from pump by
gently pulling upward.
7. Seal cassette, document the sample run time and send to
laboratory for analysis.
Note: “Sequential Sampling Mode” mode will exit upon hitting the
“SET” button after runtime and off-time have both been set.
Battery
Checking the Remaining Amount of Battery Power
Note: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries constantly work at regenerating themselves and releasing
more power. It is possible for the displayed battery level to increase or decrease without being used
because of this.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery level becomes very low, the red LED will come on. Some additional samples may
still be taken, but the unit should be plugged in as soon as possible.
Low Battery Shut Down
If the battery’s voltage drops low enough that the unit will not operate reliably, or if for any reason
an inconsistent motor speed is detected, the unit will shut down. During shutdown, the amount of
actual run time will be saved. When power is restored, “Incomplete run” will be displayed on the home
screen. Previous sample may be continued, or a new sample may be started.
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, plug in the charger. The green charging light next to the LCD display will Illuminate
to indicate the unit is charging. When charging is complete, the charging light will blink. A full battery
charge takes approximately 3 hours. If the pump will not be used for an extended period of time, it
will slowly lose its battery charge and will need to be recharged before use. During these extended
periods, the pump can be kept on AC power so the battery receives a trickle charge.
AC Power Operation
The Bio-Pump®may be operated using standard AC power supplied by the charger.
Replacing the Battery (see page 3)
1. Press the POWER button to turn the pump on.
2. Using the arrows, select BATTERY LEVEL. The display will show
“Checking Battery Level”.
3. After a few seconds the percentage of battery life remaining will be
displayed.
CYCLE RUN TIME
0:00:00
# ON/OFF CYCLES
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SEQUENTIAL
SAMPLING MODE
CYCLE OFF TIME
0:00:00
BATTERY LEVEL
100%
PRESS START
TO RUN SAMPLE
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Battery Installation
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Motor Assembly Mounting Screws, Qty: 4 (DO NOT REMOVE)
Tripod Mounting Threads, 1/4” (on bottom)
Housing Screws, Qty: 4 (remove only to change battery)
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Pump Overview
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BACK VIEW OF PUMP
Remove the four Phillips-head screws at each
far corner of the bottom case.
Unplug the old battery from the circuit board.
Remove it from the top of the case.
Lift the bottom case about one centimeter up,
and turn it over TO THE RIGHT of the top case.
Install the new battery in the same orientation
as the old, plug it into the board, and replace the
bottom cover with four phillips-head screws.
Do not overtighten as screws might strip.

1. Press the POWER button to turn the pump on.
2. Using the arrows, select CALIBRATE BIO-PUMP.
3. Connect the flow indicator or TSI Calibrator.
4. Press the SET button.
5. The pump will begin running at a default flow rate that is
approximately 15 LPM. Use the arrows to adjust the flow
rate until “15 LPM” registers on the flow indicator or on
the TSI’s LCD.
6. Press the SET key to save the calibration.
Note:
When you enter calibration mode, the pump will reset its flow rate to a default setting that
is approximately 15 LPM. To check the pump calibration without resetting the flow rate,
you may use the “Verify Calibration” function.
CALIBRATE
BIO-PUMP
VERIFY
CALIBRATION
ADJUST FLOW THEN
PRESS SET
Adjusting the Calibration
Verifying the Calibration
1. Press the POWER button to turn the pump on.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select VERIFY CALIBRATION.
3. Connect the flow indicator or TSI tube adapter.
4. Press the SET or START button to begin.
5. Measure the flow rate with the calibrator. To stop, press the stop
button. To adjust the calibration, use the CALIBRATE BIO-PUMP
option as described above.
Calibration
It is recommended that the Bio-Pump®Plus be calibrated and verified at least once every day of use.
A flow indicator for Air-O-Cell®cassettes is supplied with the pump for ease of calibration. You may
also calibrate your pump using the optional TSI-4046 Primary Calibrator with attachments. These are
the only approved calibrators that are specially designed to work with low backpressure impeller fan
type pumps.
Warning
DO NOT calibrate the pump using any other devices. Doing so will yield inaccurate readings due to
the backpressure created by the calibrators. Calibrators known by Zefon to cause theses inaccuracies
include, but are not limited to:
Bios Drycal, Bios Defender, Gilian Gilibrator, Gilian Challenger, or standard miniBUCK calibrators.
15LPM Mark
Float Ball
Adjust flow until ball is centered on line.Connect flow indicator to pump as shown
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Sampling Modes
Bio-Pump®Plus comes with 3 different sampling modes to choose from:
Taking Sampling Using the Quick Sample Mode
Taking Samples Using Single Sampling Mode
1. Place the pump in the desired location.
2. Place cassette on the rubber grommet on top of the pump so that
the cassette fits snugly.
3. Press the POWER button to turn the pump on.
4. Using the arrows, select “SINGLE SAMPLING MODE”
5. Press SET.
6. Using the arrows, enter the sample run time (adjustable in 1
minute increments).
7. Press SET. (optional)
8. Press START to begin sampling. Once completed, the unit will
beep, the display will show “SAMPLE COMPLETE” and the yellow
sample complete light will turn on. Remove cassette from pump
by gently pulling upward.
9. Seal cassette, document the sample run time and send to
laboratory for analysis.
Note: “Single Sample” mode will exit upon hitting the “SET”
button after runtime has been set. Previous runtime will be stored
in memory.
1. Place the pump in the desired location.
2. Place cassette on the rubber grommet on top of the pump so that
the cassette fits snugly.
3. Press the POWER button to turn the pump on.
4. Press the “QUICK SAMPLE” button. The display should read
“Quick Sample, 1 minute.
5. Continue to press the “QUICK SAMPLE” button to change the
sampling time from 1, 2, 5, and 10 minutes.
6. Once the correct number of minutes is displayed, press “START”
to begin sampling.
7. Once completed, the unit will beep, the display will show
“SAMPLE COMPLETE” and the yellow sample complete light will
turn on. Remove cassette from pump by gently pulling upward.
Seal cassette, document the sample run time and send to
laboratory for analysis.
Note: “Quick sample” mode will exit upon hitting the “SET” button
at any time.
1. Quick Sample Mode
Quick Sample modes allows easy sampling of the most commonly used sampling times of 1, 2, 5,
or 10 minutes.
2. Single Sampling Mode
Single Sampling Mode is designed to take one sample at a predetermined amount of time. The
amount of sample time can be set anywhere from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes.
3. Sequential Sampling Mode
Sequential sampling allows the pump to be programmed to turn on and off at predetermined times.
Example: it can be programmed to run for one minute every hour for five hours.
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RUN TIME 0:00:00
SET TIME 0:00:00
ENTER RUN TIME
0:00:00
SINGLE
SAMPLING MODE
SAMPLE COMPLETE
RUN TIME 0:00:00
SET TIME 0:00:00
QUICK SAMPLE
5 MINUTE
SAMPLE COMPLETE
Select Quick Sample Time, then
press START
Display shows set time and run time
during sampling
Display shows set time and run time
during sampling
Use Up/Down arrows to select Single
Sampling Mode, then press SET
Use Up/Down arrows to enter the
desired run time, then press SET
PRESS START
TO RUN SAMPLE