Ventilation Testing Bio-Safety Monitor Alnor AirGard 315 BSC
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1. esee 2 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2 2 19 1 4 1121 1 nennen 5 Mounting the Monitor and Probe 5 Electrical Wiring ee hohe aii hed avi nie 7 LOW Alarm Selup U 9 SECTION NORMAL 11 Power Up 11 RUM MOIE ETT 11 11 Bio d tod beo UE D DU Las uem 11 SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE 13 Error Codes se e cde lg dede 13 Troubleshooting 13 Service 14 SECTION 5 MOUNTING TEMPLATE nennen 15 AIRGARD 315 BSC MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS 17 This page intentionally left blank SECTION 1 Introduction General Description The AirGard 315 BSC continuously monitors air velocity via a remote probe The monitor then reports this information via audio and visual indicators Visual Indicators LEDs light with universally recognized red danger yellow caution and green safe colors as the flow velocity changes Audible Indicator A continuous audible alarm alerts of a dangerous situation when the m2. various input output features Power Jack A suitable AC DC power supply is supplied with domestic units a 2 1 mm plug with 1 8 m power cord is provided with export units SECTION 2 Installation Mounting the Monitor and Probe DANGER Always wear eye protection when using power tools Observe all necessary precautions when installing or repairing monitors near electrical equipment DANGER Configuration of this monitor must be performed only by qualified personnel Proper guidelines for monitoring any ventilation apparatus are established on the basis of toxicity or hazards of the materials used or the operation conducted within the ventilation apparatus Personnel configuring this monitor must be completely aware of the regulations and guidelines specific to its application 1 Determine where the monitor will be mounted The mounting bracket may be bolted or taped double sided tape provided to a flat surface or the unit may be flush mounted within the front panel of the Biological Safety Cabinet A mounting template is provided in the back of this manual for flush mounting purposes 2 Determine the probe mounting position The different mounting positions described below will give different velocity readings Be certain of the parameter you wish to measure and mount the probe accordingly Duct Mounting Find a location at least 6 inches above the transition Drill or punch an 11 16 inch hole in the duc
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4. will then flash to indicate that the monitor is in the low alarm setup mode There are two low alarm setup procedures that can be used depending upon the installation requirements 1 Press the Test Reset button to set the low alarm default setting of 15 below the current air flow Please note through testing on several Biological Safety Cabinets the default 15 exhaust velocity alarm set point has been shown to provide an inflow volume low alarm set point of 20 However the alarm set point should be verified through site installation assessment test to verify low alarm set point 2 The low alarm setting can be set by adjusting the Biological Safety Cabinet s airflow inlet volume down to the low alarm level Then press the Up button to set the low alarm at the current airflow Then raise the Biological Safety Cabinet s airflow inflow volume back up to its nominal or certified value With either setting the warning point yellow LED is set to 296 above the low alarm set point The Monitor returns immediately to the normal operating mode 10 SECTION 3 Normal Operation Power Up Sequence On power up all three of the LEDs and the horn are activated for two seconds After the two seconds has expired the three LEDs and the horn will turn off Run Mode The Good LED green indicates a normal airflow condition The Caution LED yellow indicates that the airflow is within the warning zone between normal and low
5. 4 months or if less the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions and exceptions Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator s manuals c Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment d Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies e This warranty does not cover calibration requirements and seller warrants only that the instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its manufacture Instruments returned for calibration are not covered by this warranty f This warranty is VOID if the instrument is opened by anyone other than a factory authorized service center with the one exception where requirements set forth in the manual allow an operator to replace consumables or perform recommended cleaning 9 This warranty is VOID if the product has been misused neglected subje
6. BIO SAFETY MONITOR ALNOR AIRGARD 315 BSC OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL P N 116159355 REV 07 SEPTEMBER 2014 ALNOR START SEEING THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TODAY Thank you for your TSI instrument purchase Occasionally TSI releases information on software updates product enhancements and new products By registering your instrument TSI will be able to send this important information to you http register tsi com As part of the registration process you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services 7515 customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 France Tel 33 4 9111 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 2013 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A Copyright TSI Incorporated 2008 2014 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Limitation Of Warranty And Liability effective April 2014 For country specific terms and conditions outside of the USA please visit www tsi com Seller warrants the goods excluding software sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual to be free from defects in workmanship and material for 2
7. TWARE OR IF UNABLE TO DO SO WILL REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No Action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 1 800 874 2811 USA or 651 490 2811 This page intentionally left blank TABLE CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 General Description entren 1 Component Identification
8. Toll Free 800 874 2811 Telephone 651 490 2811 Fax 651 490 3824 Email customerservice alnor com www tsi com 14 5 Mounting Template Mounting Holes ww ee agt G noe 4 3 00 76 2 AIRGARD 315 BSC MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy Alarm Range Alarm Delays Audible Alarm Indication Horn Silence Visual Alarm Indication Visual Caution Indication Visual Normal Indication Alarm Relay Output Instrument Dimensions Mounting Operating Conditions Storage Temperature Power Requirement 5 25 to 2000 fpm 0 13 to 10 2 m s 10 seconds 85 dB at 4 inches 10 cm Temporary and permanent Large red LED for low flow low alarm zone Large yellow LED for low flow caution zone Large green LED for normal flow zone Nominal switching capacity 1A at 30 VDC 0 5A at 125 VAC form C relay Front Faceplate 5 25 L x 3 0 W x 5 8 D inches 13 3 x 7 6 x 1 5 cm Rear Enclosure 3 0 L x 2 0 W x 0 5 D inches 7 6 x 5 0 x 1 3 cm Flush 3 0 L x 2 0 W inch cutout required or bracket mount 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C 5 to 95 RH non condensing 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C 5 to 95 RH non condensing 9 to 30 V AC DC Wall plug in power supply supplied with domestic units The configurable parameters are stored in the non volatile memory of the instrument and are not lost when the monitor loses power 17 e
9. agram Low Alarm Setup This Biological Safety Cabinet monitor must be setup before first use The alarm setup is stored to nonvolatile memory and is not lost when the monitor loses power Because each installation and its air flow patterns are unique this monitor must be set up in the field on the Biological Safety Cabinet and exhaust system it is installed The Biological Safety Cabinet should be certified to its nominal airflow values before the monitor alarm setup procedure is performed Configuration of this monitor must be performed only by qualified personnel Proper guidelines for monitoring any ventilation apparatus are established on the basis of toxicity or hazards of the materials used or the operation conducted within the ventilation apparatus Personnel setting up this monitor must be completely aware of the regulations and guidelines specific to its application Alarm Setup Procedure Verify that the monitor was properly installed The probe connector should be attached securely into the back of the monitor The power supply plug should be firmly in the power jack on the back of the monitor and the power supply should be plugged into an appropriate live electrical outlet The monitor must be warmed up for at least 10 minutes to reach a stable operating temperature Press and hold the Down Button for 5 seconds to access the low alarm setup menu all LEDs will turn off when five seconds have passed The red LED
10. alarm The Alarm LED red indicates an airflow alarm These Good Caution and Alarm zones are determined by a user programmed low alarm set point and fixed set point offset Monitor Test During normal operation pressing and holding the Test Reset Button for 2 to 5 seconds will activate all the LEDs as well as the horn and the alarm relay output Horn The horn will be activated whenever the Low Alarm zone has been reached unless the horn has been permanently disabled Once the horn has been activated due to an alarm condition it will stay on until it is temporarily or permanently disabled If the horn is temporarily disabled the horn will turn off until another alarm condition is detected or the Test Reset button is pressed If the horn is permanently disabled the horn will not come back on until the horn is re enabled Temporary Horn Disable Pressing the Test Reset button temporarily silences the horn If the horn is temporarily disabled it will turn off and not come back on until the monitor detects another alarm condition 11 NOTE To remind the operator that the alarm horn is temporarily disabled it will chirp every 15 seconds Permanent Horn Disable The horn may be permanently disabled during normal operation by pressing and holding the Test Reset button for five seconds Removal of power to the monitor does not change this setting upon restoration of power the horn will still be disabled T
11. cted to accidental or intentional damage or is not properly installed maintained or cleaned according to the requirements of the manual h Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO SELLER S BREACH OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT SAID WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF DIRECT INFRINGEMENT AND EXCLUDES CLAIMS OF CONTRIBUTORY OR INDUCED INFRINGEMENTS BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DISCOUNTED FOR REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR OR AT SELLER S OPTION REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS WITH NON INFRINGING GOODS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN THE CASE OF SOFTWARE SELLER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE SOF
12. easured velocity is in an alarm condition Alarm information can be sent to other personnel in a remote location by means of a relay output Read this manual entirely before installing configuring and using the AirGard 315 BSC If you need assistance or any further explanation regarding this instrument please contact TSI Component Identification Status LEDs red yellow and green Down Button Up Button Test Reset Button AIRGARD 315 5 ALNOR Figure 1 Front View of Instrument Status LEDs Up Button Down Button Test Reset Button Air Probe Mounting Bracket Red Low Indicates a low airflow alarm Yellow Caution Indicates the airflow is within the warning zone between normal and alarm Green Good Indicates the airflow is within normal range Up scroll button for configuration and calibration Down scroll button for configuration and calibration Silences the audible alarm if an alarm is present If no alarm is present this button is used to test the LEDs audible alarm and relay output It is also used during calibration and configuration Contains the air flow sensors Bolts or double stick tape secure the mounting bracket to the Biological Safety Cabinet Power Jack Figure 2 Back View of Instrument Probe Port Connects the air probe to the monitor Terminal Block Accepts 14 24 AWG wires See the Installation section for wiring the monitor s
13. he horn may be re enabled by pressing the Test Reset button for five seconds NOTE To remind the operator that the alarm horn is permanently disabled the red LED will turn off for one second every 15 seconds 12 SECTION 4 Troubleshooting and Service Error Codes Error checks are continuously performed on the monitor In the event the monitor detects an error the LEDs will light and the horn will sound to alert the user The number of beeps after the long beep relates to the specific error found Errors cannot be cleared the monitor needs to be returned to the factory for service Please contact TSI for assistance Troubleshooting Guide Possible Cause Problem Corrective Action No lights The power supply cord is not plugged into the monitor or live AC outlet Plug it in No audible alarm Audible alarm disabled Press Test Reset button for 5 seconds to re enable Alarm does not activate The alarm or clear condition must immediately exist for a predetermined time period before it is interpreted as a true Alarm does not de activate event immediately when good air flow is restored Monitor keeps bouncing The monitor is being influenced by an back and forth between external air source Remove the adjacent zones source of drafts Service Requests If you need assistance please contact TSI Ship to TSI Incorporated Alnor Products 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA
14. rical Wiring below Attach or mount the monitor to the Biological Safety Cabinet Plug the power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet Electrical Wiring Power Jack Power is supplied to the monitor through a power jack located on the back of the monitor For units shipped within the United States and Canada a suitable AC DC power supply is supplied with the unit Plug the power supply into 120 VAC nominal 60 Hz mains For monitors shipped outside the United States and Canada a 2 1 mm plug with a 1 8 m cord is provided See the Specification section on the inside front cover for power requirements Terminal Block The monitor has a three pin screw terminal block connector protruding from the back of the monitor The terminal block accepts 14 24 AWG wires These connections are for the relay output feature The relay connection is described below RELAY Relay This relay has both normally open and normally closed contacts The contacts change to the non normal state when in alarm Relay Status Under Various Conditions Monitor Status NO Open Closed Open NC Closed Open Closed WIRING DIAGRAM Internal Relay is rated for 1A 30 VDC 0 5A 125 VAC RELAY CONNECTION NO RELAY CONNECTION NC RELAY COMMON 2 1 mm barrel jack 5 Use a 9 to 30 VAC VDC POWER 200 mA Max Class 2 power supply JACK Use 14 24 AWG wire J1 3 2 1 TERMINAL BLOCK Figure 3 Wiring Di
15. t for the compression fitting for the probe Deburr the hole as needed Install the compression fitting in the duct NOTE Do not allow chips from drilling deburring operations to come in contact with the HEPA filter Sharp chips may damage the filter Cabinet Mounting Find a suitable location just above the HEPA filter of the Biological Safety Cabinet Secure the mounting bracket to the cabinet s studs or another available mounting location Make sure the compression fitting is installed in the mounting bracket 5 NOTE Do not drill or otherwise perforate the cabinet way as this could violate the integrity of the cabinet s seal and cause the escape of contaminants to the surrounding environment Transition Thimble Mounting Some transitions have threaded ports available that can be used for probe mounting Remove the threaded plug from the thimble connection and install the compression fitting in the threaded port If no port is available drill an 11 16 inch hole deburr the hole and install the compression fitting NOTE Do not allow chips from drilling deburring operations to come in contact with the HEPA filter Sharp chips may damage the filter Insert the probe 3 to 6 inches into the compression fitting The window on the probe must face the air flow exposing the sensor to the flow Connect the input output signal wiring if required to the terminal block on the back of the monitor See the Elect
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