Operating Instructions Cat. No. 228-9530 SKC Inc.
Table of Contents Quick Guide ......................................................................................... 1 Description ........................................................................................... 3 Performance Profile ............................................................................ 4 Battery Operation ................................................................................ 6 Operation...........................................................................
QuickTake 30 Quick Guide Terms » Star Button Turns on LED, toggles between displays, and exits without saving Up and Down Arrow Buttons Scroll through presets, increase or decrease sampling parameters, and toggle between setup options Button Sequence or = Press individually [] = Press both simultaneously = Security code, press in sequence Programming Sequences » • To activate pump LED: Press and hold for 2 seconds. • To check battery status: Press .
Description The QuickTake® 30 Sample Pump is a portable battery-powered air sampling pump that maintains constant airflow from 10 to 30 L/min for use with impactors, spore trap cassettes such as VersaTrap®, asbestos cassettes, microvacuum cassettes, or other samplers requiring flows up to 30 L/min. A diaphragm pump operating with a closed loop flow control system, the QuickTake 30 maintains true constant flow.
Performance Profile Flow Range: Flow Compensation Accuracy: Compensating Flow Back Pressure Range: 10 to 30 L/min ± 5% of set flow 10 L/min at 90 inches water back pressure 20 L/min at 50 inches water back pressure 30 L/min at 15 inches water back pressure Typical Back Pressure of Sampling Media (inches water) Flow Rate (L/min) Filter/Pore Size (μm) 25-mm MCE, 0.8 25-mm MCE, 0.45 37-mm MCE, 0.8 37-mm PVC, 5.
Run Time Features: User-selectable features, user-adjustable presets (see Advanced Setup) Preset timed runs: 1, 2, 5, 10, or 15 min Manually set continuous run with manual shut-off: 1 to 999 min (repeats 1 to 999-min runs indefinitely until user stops pump or power supply is depleted) Intermittent sampling: Flow Fault Features: See Advanced Setup If the pump is unable to compensate due to excessive back pressure, the pump will go into flow fault mode (see page 17 for details).
Battery Operation Battery Status Indicators Full charge; approximately 75% to 100% battery capacity remaining Battery is charged enough to operate the pump; approximately 25% to 75% battery capacity remaining. Battery charge is low (charge battery); approximately 1% to 25% battery capacity remaining. Low Battery Fault. Pump will stop running, beep, and go to sleep in 10 seconds. Charging the Battery For a complete charge, ensure the pump is not running during charging.
Installing a Replacement Battery 1. With the back of the pump facing you (serial number at bottom left), use a small flat-head screwdriver (tweaker) to pry up and remove two strip panels from the left and right ends of the back of the case. Removing the pressure-fit panels will reveal four safety screws. 2. Use a Phillips head or flat-head screwdriver to loosen the four safety screws. 3. Lift off the back of the pump case. 4.
Operating from AC Power The QuickTake 30 may be run using AC power with the battery and AC charger/adapter. Insert the charger plug into the jack on the pump and the charger into a standard wall outlet. Operate the pump. Cautions, Warnings, and Notes • The charge light on the LED will flash if the battery is charging during AC operation. • The AC charger/adapter can be used to extend battery run time, but it is not a battery eliminator. Therefore, it will not provide indefinite run times.
Operation Button Sequence Buttons must be pressed in the sequence shown. or = Press individually [] = Press both simultaneously = Security code, press in sequence Operating the Pump • To activate LED: Press and hold for 2 seconds. • To check battery status: With the LED on, press . If battery status is low, recharge the battery (see Charging the Battery on page 6).
• To navigate presets and displays: Press or to scroll through presets or displays. • To select a run time preset and run the pump: Scroll to desired run time preset. Select preset by pressing []. The pump will start to run. Selecting the Available Presets Press or Press 5 4 3 2 1 CONT INTT END 999 998 997 Press • To run the pump: Press []. • To place the pump in hold: Press [].
Mounting Sampling Media Spore Trap Cassette Use the cassette adapter supplied with the pump. Insert the tube end of the adapter into the pump inlet up to the flange. Remove the seal from the outlet of the cassette and push the cassette onto the bowl end of the adapter until a firm seal is established.
BioStage Impactor Use with Mounting Bracket accessory (Cat. No. 228-9531). 1. Place the BioStage® on the L-shaped bracket. Align BioStage the BioStage outlet to the outlet 10 o’clock position on the bracket. Secure with thumbscrew on the bottom of the bracket. Thumbscrew securing BioStage Short leg of bracket BioStage outlet aligned to 10 o’clock position 2. Place the L-shaped bracket to the right on the pump faceplate with the short leg of the bracket fitting over the right edge of the pump.
Calibration and Setting Flow Use a primary standard calibrator to calibrate pump flow rate. Calibrate the flow rate with a representative sampling medium in line. Before use, allow the pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. Note: Use a second cassette adapter to attach calibrator to a spore trap cassette. Tubing Spore trap cassette Cassette adapter Calibrator outlet Pump inlet Calibration with a spore trap cassette 1.
Setup Press or to scroll through the run time presets on the LED. Run Time Mode Timed Run (defaults: 15, 10, 5, 2, and 1 min) Intermittent Sampling Continuous Run LED Display t xx Intt Cont The user may change run time presets. See Advanced Setup, Programming Your Own Run Time Presets. Timed Run Run time accumulates only while the pump is running. Timed Run mode is designed to perform one sample for a predetermined time from 1 to 999 minutes (selected from presets).
Continuous Run with Manual Stop Run time accumulates only while the pump is running. Continuous Run mode performs one sample from 1 to 999 minutes, then automatically resets to zero and counts up to 999 again until the user manually stops the pump. Digital display: Continuous Run 1. Press or to scroll to Cont. Press [] to select it. The pump will start and the LED will display cumulative run time up to 59 seconds in seconds, then switch to minutes.
Sampling QuickTake 30 with cassette adapter and a spore trap cassette Before use, allow the pump to equilibrate after moving it from one temperature extreme to another. 1. Ensure that the battery has sufficient capacity for the desired sampling time (see Operation, Battery Status Indicators). 2. Calibrate the QuickTake 30 for the desired flow rate (see Calibration and Setting Flow). 3. Place the pump in the sampling location. Protect the sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
8. Remove and seal the sample medium. 9. Re-assemble the calibration train (see Calibration and Setting Flow) and verify flow. 10. Send sample, blanks, and pertinent sampling information to a laboratory for analysis. Terminating a Sample and Resetting the Pump For timed and continuous runs: from a running pump, press []. The pump is now in Hold. Press while in Hold. Sample reset (rSEt) will display. Press [] to zero the cumulative run time and reset the pump.
Advanced Setup Intermittent Sampling Intermittent Sampling allows the pump to be programmed to run for a specific number of minutes up to 999, to shut off for a programmed length of time, and to continue sampling on and off for a predetermined number of cycles (e.g., program the pump to run three cycles (n) of 15 minutes each (r) with a fiveDigital display: minute delay (d) between each cycle). Intermittent Sampling Entering Intermittent Sampling Mode Press or to scroll to Intt.
Setting the Number of Cycles (n) 1. Press or to increase or decrease the number of cycles. The display will flash. If no change to the number of cycles is desired, press to return to Intt. Digital display: Set number of cycles 2. When finished, press . Stor will flash on the display. To save the new setting: Press []. Press to return to Intt. To ignore the new setting: Press . The LED will return to Intt. Start sampling by pressing [].
Programming Your Own Run Time Presets 1. Press . 2. Pt: 1 will alternately display with T xx. This corresponds to the first stored preset time. 3. Press to scroll to the number of minutes (1 to 999). Press to scroll to Cont, Intt, or End mode options. End will not appear as an option during setup of the first preset. 4. When the LED displays the desired time or mode, press to move to the next preset time. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each preset up to eight presets.
Enabling/Disabling Alarm and Fault Features 1. Press the security code to enter setup mode. 2. Press CAL. The pump software version number will display briefly. 3. Press or to turn feature on or off (see below). Press to advance to next feature. 4. Press [] to exit feature setup. Press [] again to return to run time presets.
Maintenance 1. Keep the pump clean and free of dust and dirt. It may be wiped with a dry cloth. 2. Keep the battery charged (see Battery Operation on page 6). Charge periodically when pump is not used for prolonged periods. SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which provides SKC’s sole liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy. To view the complete SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, go to http://www.skcinc.com/warranty. asp.
Ordering Information QuickTake 30 requires 3/8-inch ID tubing. Description QuickTake 30 Sample Pump*† includes battery pack and cassette and tubing adapters; requires Cat. No.
