210-1000 Series
Operating Instructions
SKC Inc.
863 Valley View Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA
Form 37717 Rev 1306
Table of Contents
Description ................................................................................................... 1
Performance Profi le .................................................................................... 2
Battery Installation/Charging .....................................................................4
Installing/Replacing the Battery Pack ...............................................................................................4
Battery Pack Charging System.........................................................................................................6
Charging the Battery Pack................................................................................................................6
Charging Fault ..................................................................................................................................7
FAIL Display .....................................................................................................................................7
Determining Battery Charge Level ...................................................................................................8
Extended Runs Using the Charger ...................................................................................................8
Introduction .................................................................................................. 9
Interpreting Pump Operating Terms .................................................................................................9
Interpreting the LCD .........................................................................................................................9
Setup ........................................................................................................... 10
Operating the Keypad.....................................................................................................................10
Determining Pump Operating States ..............................................................................................11
Setting Up the Pump ......................................................................................................................12
Operation .................................................................................................... 15
Calibrating and Sampling in Constant Flow Mode - Single Tube ...................................................15
Calibrating and Sampling in Constant Flow Mode - Multiple Tubes ...............................................17
Calibrating and Sampling with Bags (Cat. No. 210-1002A only) ....................................................19
Advanced Operation .................................................................................21
Calibrating and Sampling in Constant Pressure Mode - Multiple Tubes ........................................21
Pump Care.................................................................................................. 24
Accessories ............................................................................................... 25
DataTrac for Pocket Pump Software ..............................................................................................25
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................27
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 28
Index ........................................................................................................... 29
Indicates a caution or warning
Indicates a reminder
Description
SKC Pocket Pump is an advanced low fl ow sample pump combining light weight and
compact design with PC compatibility. When used with SKC sampling media such as
sorbent sample tubes, the Pocket Pump is effi cient and accurate for performing TWA,
STEL, and Ceiling sampling for organic gases and vapors. A Pocket Pump model with
twin ports for bag sampling is available as Cat. No. 210-1002A.
The result of extensive research and development, the Pocket Pump exemplifi es SKC’s
commitment to quality and innovation in industrial hygiene sampling equipment.
Single port Pocket Pump for
sorbent tube sampling
(UL Listed)
Flow Range: 20 to 225 ml/min
1
Twin port Pocket Pump
(Cat. No. 210-1002A) for
sorbent tube sampling and
bag sampling (not UL Listed)
Performance Profi le
Flow Range in Constant
Flow Mode: 20 to 225 ml/min
Accuracy Variance Between
LCD Reading and Actual Flow
Rate (a er calibration): 20 to 225 ml/min ± 5%
Constant Flow Compensation
Range (inlet only): 20 to 225 ml/min up to 20 inches water back pressure
Flow Control: Holds constant fl ow to ± 5% of the set-point
Pressure Range in Constant • 1 to 10 inches water (1.87 to 18.7 mm Hg) at
Pressure (multiple-tube maximum fl ow rate of 200 ml/min
sampling) Mode (inlet only): • 10 to 20 inches water (18.7 to 37.4 mm Hg) at
maximum fl ow rate of 100 ml/min
Constant Pressure (multipletube sampling) Mode Accuracy: Pressure reading ± 0.5 inches water (0.25 mm Hg)
Ba ery Charge Level Indicator: Icon displays at full, mid, and low charge
Temperature Range: Operating: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Charging: 40 to 100 F (5 to 38 C)
Storage: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
Tubing: Requires 1/4-in ID tubing
Run Time: • With NiMH ba ery: 12 hrs at 200 ml/min up to
(dependent on sample media used) 10 inches water back pressure
12 hrs at 100 ml/min up to 20 inches water back
(Run time is 8 hrs at either se ing if using a
• Connected to charger: Extended run time
pressure
NiCad ba ery.)
• RFI/EMI shielded
• CE marked
• Listed for intrinsic safety (single port models only)
• Model 210-1002TX is ATEX approved
2
Performance Profi le
Timer: 1 to 9999 min display ± 1% accuracy
Flow Fault: If the pump is unable to compensate for longer than
Ba ery Pack: • Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
ba ery pack, 2.4 V x 1.0 Ah
• Rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCad) ba ery
pack, 2.4 V x 0.6 Ah
Charge Time: A ached to pump: ≤ 6 hrs
(varies with ba ery capacity
Detached from pump: 16 hrs (recommended charging
and level of discharge)
Size: 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.4 in (11.4 x 5.6 x 3.6 cm) - see photo below
Weight: 5 oz (142 gm)
The use of a repaired or rebuilt battery pack voids any warranty and
the UL Listing for intrinsic safety.
15 seconds due to excessive back pressure, the pump
enters FLOW FAULT mode. The pump goes into
HOLD, the fault icon appears on the display, and the
accumulated run time display is frozen and retained.
A er 5 minutes in fl ow fault, auto-restart is a empted
every 5 minutes until fl ow is corrected or the user
removes the pump from fl ow fault mode by pressing
[].
method for initial charge of a new ba ery pack)
Note:
Note:
Newer pump models contain an NiMH
battery. An NiMH battery can be used with
older Pocket Pump models. Order NiMH
Battery Pack Cat. No. P20129-2.
Pocket Pump was designed to minimize
inherent noise. If the noise level is
distracting when worn in a shirt pocket,
clip the pump on a waist belt.
3
2.2 inches
4.5 inches
1.4 inches
Battery Installation/Charging
Installing/Replacing the Battery Pack
To enhance ba ery life, SKC ships ba ery packs separate from the pump.
Completely charge a new battery pack detached from the pump before installing.
1. Completely charge the new battery pack detached from the pump
(see page 6). This initial slow (16-hour) charge will provide optimum battery performance. Following charging, install the new
battery pack.
min
2. Press down on the sliding keypad cover near the SKC logo. Push
the keypad cover down and away from the display until it is free
from the pump case.
3. Lay the pump on a fl at surface with the LCD
facing upward. Remove the two screws on the
front panel of the pump.
4. Turn the pump over so that the LCD faces down. Remove the
belt clip by unscrewing the single locking screw, and remove
the battery compartment cover.
The use of a repaired or rebuilt battery pack voids any warranty and the
UL Listing for intrinsic safety.
4
Battery Installation/Charging
5. If replacing the battery, unplug the old battery pack by
carefully lifting it upward, and remove it from the pump.
6. Align the jack on the new/replacement battery pack with
the pins on the pump. Press into place. Replace the battery
compartment cover and belt clip removed in Step 4.
7. Turn the pump over so that the LCD faces upward.
Replace the two screws on the front panel of the
pump (do not overtighten the screws). Replace
the keypad cover by aligning it with the ridges
on each side of the keypad, pressing it down, and
pushing it upward.
For subsequent charging, charge battery pack
attached to the pump (see page 6).
Do not charge or operate the pump with the charger in hazardous locations.
Use only the SKC-approved battery pack designated for the Pocket Pump to
ensure reliable performance and to maintain the SKC warranty and UL Listing
for intrinsic safety.
Use only the SKC-approved chargers to charge this pump.
min
5
Battery Installation/Charging
Battery Pack Charging System
The SKC Pocket Pump features the innovative “Smart Charging Battery System.”
The advanced technology of the battery pack’s circuitry provides multiple features:
• It allows the battery pack to regulate the charge it receives by reducing its fast
charge rate to a trickle charge rate when the battery is at maximum capacity thus
preventing damage to the battery.
• It is also designed to prevent harm to the battery by charging only if the battery
is within its acceptable charging temperature range of 40 to 100 F (5 to 38 C).
Outside of this range, the battery will only accept the low output trickle charge.
Charging the Battery Pack
Note:
The initial charge of a new battery should be performed with the battery
detached from the pump. For installation after charging, see pages 4 and 5.
Ensure proper orientation of the charging cable before plugging it into the
charging jack. Improper orientation/contact will short-circuit the battery.
Short-circuiting the battery pack will render it immediately inoperative.
Battery detached: Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet and the charging plug
into the port on the battery pack. This type of charge is a slow trickle charge that is
recommended for the initial charge of a new battery pack. This charge will take approximately 16 hours to complete.
Battery attached: For a complete charge, ensure the pump is not running. Plug the
charger into a standard wall outlet and the charging plug into the battery port on the
bottom of the pump. The fast charging function of the battery pack will completely
recharge the battery in approximately six hours or less.
During “fast-charging,” the battery icon displays a solid outline
with three fl ashing bars.
During “trickle-charge” and upon receiving a full charge,
the battery icon is a solid outline with three solid bars.
A er charging the ba ery pack, it is good practice to run the pump for approximately
fi ve minutes before calibrating. This ensures the ba ery is in more steady-state
conditions and improves the agreement in pre and post-sampling calibrations.
See page 8 for Determining Battery Charge Levels.
Unplug the charging plug from the Pocket Pump battery port when fi nished charging
the battery pack. If the charger is unplugged from a wall outlet and the charging
plug is left in place, the battery charge will deplete.
Do not charge or operate the pump with the charger in hazardous locations.
Ensure the computer interface port is covered before, during, and after charging.
Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty.
Note:
The battery pack may be kept on the SKC-approved charger for an
indefi nite time.
6
Battery Installation/Charging
Charging Fault
When the top bar is flashing and the bottom two bars are solid, a
charging fault has occurred. A charging fault may be caused by:
• Ambient temperatures that are out of charging temperature range
• A defective battery pack
• A disrupted charge cycle
To remove a charging fault, unplug the charger, allow the pump to equilibrate to
ambient temperature, and try to charge the battery again. If the icon display persists,
call SKC at 724-941-9701.
FAIL Display
Symptom: Press [] from HOLD mode to RUN the pump. The pump will not run
and immediately goes back to HOLD mode.
Display: Press to scroll through the display until FAIL appears.
Explanation: FAIL is a type of fault caused by battery capacity that is insuffi cient
to start the pump motor. This indicates a battery pack that has either developed a
fault or is at the end of its life. The fault cannot be fi xed by recharging the failing
battery pack.
Solution: Remove the battery pack and replace with a new, fully charged battery
pack. Run the pump and scroll through the display. If the pump runs and FAIL is
not displayed, the fault is fi xed. If FAIL still displays, there is a fault in the pump
electronics. Send the pump to SKC for repair.
Use only SKC-approved batteries to ensure reliable performance and intrinsic
safety.
Using a non-approved charger voids any warranty and could damage the pump
or battery.
7
Battery Installation/Charging
Determining Battery Charge Level
• The pump will operate for up to 12 hours with a NiMH battery (eight hours with
NiCad) at a fl ow rate of 200 ml/min and back pressure of 10 inches of water. Pump
operation time will increase as fl ow rate and back pressure rates are decreased.
• The LCD shows the current battery charge level. The icons appear as follows:
Three bars indicate a full charge (normally appear after charging), approximately
70 to 100%.
Two bars indicate that the battery is charged enough to operate the pump,
approximately 15 to 70%.
One bar indicates battery charge is low (charge battery), approximately less than
15%.
When the battery has lost all of its charge, all bars are clear and the outline is
fl ashing. The pump goes into HOLD mode and then to SLEEP mode in approximately one minute.
Extended Runs Using the Charger
Extended operation is possible in nonhazardous locations using the pump with its
battery charger plugged into a wall outlet.
The battery will discharge during an extended run. However, when the charge
Note:
drops by 50%, the fast charge feature is initiated until the battery receives a full
charge. This cycle repeats every several hours during operation.
Do not charge or operate the pump with the charger in hazardous locations.
Use of any device other than the approved battery pack to power the pump voids
the UL Listing for intrinsic safety.
8
Loading...