BIOS dry-cal dc-lite User Manual

Summary of dry-cal dc-lite

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    Bios international corporation 10 park place butler, new jersey, usa 07405 phone (973) 492 8400 toll free (800) 663 4977 fax (973) 492 8270 email sales@drycal.Com web www.Drycal.Com © 2004 • bios international corporation mk01-1 rev. D drycal ® dc-lite manual.

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    Table of contents 1.0 dc-lite features 2 2.0 unpacking checklist 3 3.0 warnings 3 4.0 general description 3 5.0 theory of operation 4 6.0 operating instructions 5 6.1 dc-lite button panel 5 6.2 turning the power on 5 6.3 disabling & re-enabling the 5-minute auto-shutoff feature 6 6.4 taking readings...

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    2.0 unpacking checklist your drycal dc-lite has been packaged with care and includes all components necessary for operation. Please check that you have received the following items. If you believe you have not received a full shipment, please contact bios immediately. Your drycal dc-lite includes • ...

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    6.0 operating instructions the following pages will guide you through the operation of your dc-lite primary flow calibrator. 6.1 dc-lite button panel 5 4 unit indicator ml • milliliters per minute l • liters per minute single flow reading average flow in sequence (10 readings maximum) print status o...

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    Taking auto-repeat readings readings can be taken continuously in the auto-repeat mode for hands-free operation. The unit will automatically clear the average after 10 readings to begin averaging a new sequence. 1 press and hold the read button to initiate a reading, then release. A continuous read ...

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    6.9 printing to a pc the dc-lite does not have a built-in serial port for transfer of data to a pc. Bios offers a parallel-to-serial converter kit, part psc-1, to act as a serial port, enabling the dc-lite data to be imported into microsoft excel. The psc-1 kit includes everything needed to export f...

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    8.0 isolating the drycal from other instruments the drycal dc-lite will mimic the flow source being used. Therefore, if the flow source exhibits flow pulsation, bios recommends the use of an isolation device. Use of a 25mm, 0.8m filter cassette creates a suitable backpressure for most flow rates use...

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    9.2 leak-test procedure a quality assurance self-test feature allows dc-lite users provided to verify integrity of the flow cell. It is recommended that the self-check leakage test be con- ducted periodically as part of an on-going quality assurance program. Passing the leak test does not ensure pro...

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    9.7 calibration as a quality assurance measure, bios recommends annual calibration of all drycals, although how often you have your drycal calibrated is an internal quality control decision. The determining factors are whether the unit passes the internal leak-test, quality system requirements if ap...

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    11.0 limited warranty the bios drycal dc-lite is warranted to the original end user to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt. The dc-lite’s battery is warranted for 6 month...