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Gilian
Primary Standard Airflow Calibrator
with Interchangeable Flow Cell Assemblies
Flow Cell Assembly Ranges
Low : 1 to 250 cc/min.
Standard : 20 cc/min. to 6 LPM
High : 2 to 30 LPM
On-Site Instruments
l-8OO-7-On-Site
(l-800-766-7483)
689 North James Road - Columbus, Ohio 43219
Prologue
This Instruction Manual describes the basic principles, installation,
operation/controls and maintenance for the Cilibrator, Primary Standard
Airflow Calibrator manufactured by Cilian Instrument Corp.
Table of Contents
The Gil ibrator
Page #
Section #
1
Introduct
ion
General
Description
2-6
Theory
Operating
Procedures
Initial Set-up & O p e r a t i o n
8-12
Storage
13-17
of
Operation
Maintenance
18
18-19
19
19-21
21
22
23
23
24
1
Section 1
Introductih
The Gilibrator is a high accuracy, electronic bubble flowmeter that
provides instantaneous air flow readings and a cumulative averaging of
The Gilibrator system provides a large dynamic range
multiple samples.
through the use of 3 interchangeable flow cell assemblies.
A delete
f u n c t i o n , o n t h e C o n t r o l U n i t , subtracts eroneous readings to insure
a c c u r a t e d a t a . The Control unit also supports a hard copy print out through
the use of a printer accessory-.
Section 2
General Description
(See
fig.
la)
Bubble Generator
1) Flow Ranges
Low Flow
: 1 t o 2 5 0 cclmin.
S t a n d a r d F l o w : 2 0 cc/min t o 6 L P M I
High Flow
: 2 to 30 LPM
2) Pulsation Damper (2) - a built-in damper smoothes out any
pulsation within the airflow and reduces occilation of the bubble
film assuring maximum accuracy.
3) Bu bble Initiate Button (22) - T h i s p u s h b u t t o n
Generator Ring (21) into the soap solution
releasing the button, the ring lifts out of the
a film bubble is generated across the opening
(241.
2
(11)
- lights
when
the
charger
is
plugged
(17) - p u s h b u t t o n d e l e t e s a l l c u r r e n t i n f o r m a t i o n
processor in order to initiate a new sequence.
for
e) Delete (16) - push button automatically deletes false information from the average and will reset the average and sample number
When a printer is in line, this will
to the previous reading.
indicate a minus symbol and the average will return to the
previous value.
f) Average (15) - p u s h b u t t o n w h e n p u s h e d a n d h e l d w i l l d i s p l a y
the average of the previous sequence of readings. When released
will display the last actual reading and when re-pushed and held,
w i l l s h o w t h e numbe,r o f s a m p l e s i n t h e s e q u e n c e w i t h d i s p l a y
information (S=sample
#). Releasing the button will automatically bring the display back to the last reading.
g) Sequence Run Indicator LED (20) - indicates bubble sequence by
lighting as the bubble passes between the two sensors. The LCD
(19) will be blank.
The Run signal will also light when turning
on the Control Unit and will extinguish after unit has finished
its initial sequence check.
h) Low Battery - w i l l i n d i c a t e o n t h e L C D d i s p l a y ( 1 9 ) i f i n s u f f i cient battery voltage is available to operate the unit properly. Since power for all Control Unit functions is derived from the
r e c h a r g e a b l e NiCad b a t t e r y , t h e b a t t e r i e s m u s t b e f u l l y c h a r g e d
f o r p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n . A Low B a t t e r y i n d i c a t i o n w i l l a l s o a p p e a r
initially when turning the Control Unit ON as a sequence check of
the units electronics.
i) C a b l e A s s e m b l y (5) - m a t e s w i t h t h e C o n n e c t i n g J a c k ( 6 ) i n t h e
back of the Sensor Block. It provides power for the sensing
system,
information regarding cell size , and control of the
timing information to the micro processor.
j) T i m i n g S y s t e m - T h e q u a r t z c o n t r o l l e d t i m i n g s y s t e m c o n t r o l s
i n f r a - r e d s e n s o r a c t i v a t i o n t o a s s u r e m a x i m u m c a l c u l a t i o n accuraCY.
k) Micro Processor - controls the timing and mathematical data
processing to provide optimum flow measurement characteristics.
This programmable micro processor can be upgraded as new programs
become
available.
3.
Battery
Charger
Standard wall operated 120V charger to charge Gilibrator Control
U n i t f o r 1 4 h o u r s p r i o r t o o p e r a t i o n . The Charging LED on the Control
U n i t w i l l b e i l l u m i n a t e d w h i l e ,charging i s i n p r o g r e s s .
4. Soap Solution
This specially compounded low residue soap is specifically
designed to provide high film strength and compatibility with the
materials used within the Flow Cell Assembly.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
16.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Figure
la
3.
4.
7.
a.
9.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
I
I
Bubble Generator Assembly
Damper Plate
2a. P u l s a t i o n D a m p e r
2 b . 0 R i n g
Spacer
Plate, Bubble Breaker
Sensor Block Locking Screw
Sensor Block
Base Plate Assembly
9a. 0 R i n g
Bubble Generator Ring
Bubble Initiate Button
Air Inlet Boss
Flow Tube
Storage Tubing
Air Outlet Boss
Safety Tape
a---
Figure lb
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Section 3
Theory
of
Operation
1.
Section 4
Operating
Procedures
1.
Initial
Set-up
This covers all steps necessary to bring the Gilibrator into
This includes charging, cell mounting, installing
operating
status.
soap solution, connecting the printer (optional) and connecting the
sampling source.
A)
B) M o u n t i n g t h e F l o w C e l l A s s e m b l y ( S e e f i g . 2 )
1. Select the Flow Cell Assembly to cover the flow range
required.
2. The bottom of the Flow Cell Assembly employs a quick mount
feature.
The base of the Flow Cell Assembly is positioned onto
the mounting plate (10) of the Control Unit (14).
Figure 2
M O unting
late
Cell Assembly
(bottom)
Control
Unit
J
3. Engage the pin of the cell assembly base into the mounting
plate of the Control Unit. When the Flow Cell Assembly is properly
engaged, the base of the cell will be flush to the mounting plate
and the cell assembly will face towards either the right or left
side. (See fig. 3)
Figure 3
I
I
I
I
F l o w C e l l Assembly-
Mounti
Control
I
Unit/
Cell Assembly Mounted
4 . G r a s p t h e b o t t o m c e l l c h a m b e r and r o t a t e t h e c e l l u n t i l i t
clicks in. CAUTION: Always engage E disengage the cell by grasping
and rotating 09 the bottom cell chamber. The cell assembly will
now face forward. (see Fig. 4)
Figure 4
Control
Unit
5 . Insert t h e C o n t r o l U n i t s C a b l e A s s e m b l y ( 5 ) i n t o t h e S e n s o r
Block Connecting Jack (6) located on the back of the Sensor Block
(8). ( S e e f i g . 5 )
Figure 5
. . . . .
. . . .
Sensor Block
Connecting Jack
Control
Unit
Interface Plug
Cl
Adding
the
Gilibrator
Soap
Solution
1. Remove the Storage Tubing (25) from the upper Outlet Boss 26)
of the upper cell. Fill the dispenser bottle provided with
Cilibrator soap solution. Using the rubber Storage Tubing as a
funnel, slowly add soap solution from the dispenser.
2. The amount of soap needed is determined by depressing the
Bubble Initiate Button (22) and holding it down in the lower
position. Continue to add enough soap solution until the angled
edge at the bottom of the Bubble Generator Ring (21) is immersed
in the solution. Do Not Overfill! (See fig. 6)
3. After filling is completed, the rubber Storage Tubing (25) may
be removed completely.
Recap the soap dispenser bottle for later
u s e . N O T E : If the Flow Cell Assembly is not going to be used for
a prolonged period of time, reinstall the rubber Storage Tubing
between the inlet and outlet bosses (23 t 26). This will p&vent
evaporation from occurring which may cause the solutions concentrations to alter.
D)
Printer
Connection
(if
applicable)
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Bubble
Initiate
Bubble
Gel
Solution Res
E) C o n n e c t
the
Sampler
Operation
A)
Conditioning
the
Flow
Tube
Bubble
Generation
2 . A s t h e b u b b l e r i s e s u p t h e F l o w T u b e (24). i t w i l l i n i t i a t e a
timing sequence when it passes the lower sensor (Run LED will
light) and culminate the timing sequence upon passing the upper
sensors (Run LED will extinguish). The timing information is then
transmitted to the control unit which will perform all the
necessary calculation. A flow reading will instantaneously appear
on the LCD display (19).
However,
if a bubble breaks before the time sequence is
completed, timing will continue until another bubble is generated
to trip the second sensors. This will cause an erroneous reading
and should be subtracted from the average by hitting the Delete
Button (16).
If a Printer Module is used, be sure
Led i t s p r i n t i n g s e q u e n c e b e f o r e p r e s s i n g
the Delete Button is activated, a negative
ed on the LCD of the Control Unit and
aline
showing this subtraction.
D) Flow Readout
With Printer Option - T h e p r i n t e r w i l l p r i n t i n s e q u e n c e t h e f l o w ,
average and sample number of each successive bubble reading.
Without Printer Option - T h e C o n t r o l U n i t w i l l d i s p l a y t h e a c t u a l
flow for each sample and will accumulate and average each successive reading.
1 . A v e r a g e ( 1 5 ) - In order to display average and number of
samples, depress and hold the Average Button.
Releasing the
button will display the last flow reading. Repressing the button
will display the number of samples accumulated for that averaging
sequence and releasing will once again display the last flow
reading.
Additional pressing and holding will repeat this
sequence.
2. Delete (16) - To delete obvious false readings, push the Delete
Button which will automatically delete the false information from
the average and reset the average and sample number back to the
previous reading.
3. Reset (17) - To reinitiate the sequence for additional pumps,
h i t t h e R e s e t B u t t o n . This will zero out all sample and average
registers within the Control Unit and will cause the printer to
i n d e x oneline
and reprint sequence headings. This denotes the
start of a new sequence.
The Reset Button is also used if a
malformed bubble is generated and has not been been subtracted
f r o m t h e a v e r a g e byuse o f t h e D e l e t e F u n c t i o n .
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Section 5
Storage t Maintenance
1.
Storage
A. Take Down
Turn OFF the Control
[if applicable).
Unit,
the
sampler
and
the
Printer
Module
from
the
back
of
the
Sensor
Block
2. Remove the Flow Cell Assembly from the Control Unit (base).
Remove the Cell from the base in the reverse order in which it was
mounted.
3. Pour soap solution out of the Bubble Generator through the
L o w e r I n l e t B o s s (23) B y h o l d i n g B u b b l e G e n e r a t o r h o r i z o n t a l l y a n d
with the inlet boss facing down, tilt at a 45 degree angle. Continue until all of soap solution has poured out. (See fig. 7)
Figure 7
13
1 1 water clears. 1 1
Figure 8
I~FIOW
Cell
Assembly;
or (see Figure 9)
b. Remove the Sensor Block Assembly by loosening the 2
holding screwsand sliding the block out from between the
Upper & lower cell chambers. Remove Safety Tape. Using a
small flat blade screw driver, lift off the Damper Plate (2)
using the notch between the upper chamber and the lid.
Remove the Spacer (3) and then the Bubble Breaker Plate (4).
This gives completeaccess to the interior of the Flow Cell
Tube. Continue to run clear water through the cell until
Rock cell to empty out all excess water.
water runs clear.
Replace the Bubble Breaker Plate (4) and center the Air
Outlet Boss (26) with the plates largest hole. Next insert
the spacer. To replace the Damper Plate assembly, moisten the
O-ring (2b) w i t h s o a p s o l u t i o n a n d t h e n p r e s s t h e D a m p e r
Plate into the top of the Upper Cell Chamber.Use fingers and
firmly sqeeze p l a t e i n t o u p p e r f l o w c e l l c h a m b e r .
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Figure 9
g-&J,
Flush
1 -Doer F l o w C e l l Chlamber
Screws
Damper Plate
#sembly
1
Reposit ior! D a m p e r P l a t e A s s e m b l y
into Upper F l o w C e l l C h a m b e r
and press firmly into place.
hamber
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2. Maintenance
The Cilibrator is designed so that little maintenance is required. The
area which may need replacement is the Damper Diaphragm assembly. If the
diaphragm becomes ruptured or worn please use the following procedure for
its replacement.
a. Removing and Replacing Damper Plate Diaphragm
First, remove flexible Safety Tape (27) from around the lip of the
1) Using a small flat blade screwdriver, remove
Damper Plate assembly.
the Damper Plate (2) from the Upper Cell Chamber using the notch
provided.
R e m o v e t h e l a r g e O - r i n g (2b) a n d t h e P u l s a t i o n D a m p e r
d i a p h r a g m (2aI. ( S e e f i g . 1 0 )
CA\
Figure 11
[A
!r F l o w C e l l C h a m b e r
f3
Q
0
b-4
F
i
g
u
r
Damper Plate
16
D a m p e r P l a t e Asss
bly-
lber -
Figure 12
Bubble Generator Assembly
.
3) Wet 1@088-ring
of Damper Plate
Chamber firmly. (see Fig. 12)
4) Replace Safety
cell chamber.
Tape
around
lip
of
plate
and
the
upper
flow
b . L e a k a g e C h e c k - T h e s y s t e m s h o u l d b e l e a k c h e c k e d a t 6 H20 by
connecting a manometer to the outlet boss and evacuate the inlet
No leakage should be observed.
t o 6 H 2 0 .
c. Cleaning - To clean the exterior
mild detergent and warm water. NEVER
OTHER HARSH CLEANERS TO CLEAN
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Printer
Section 6
Module
Operation
Part # C-800274
1. Introduct ion
The Cilibrator Printer provides a hardcopy record of all calibration
data, identical to data calculated and displayed on the LCD readout of the
Gil ibrator Control Unit (base).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Handling Precautions
Do not use where the temperature is extremely hot or cold.
Do not leave in direct sunlight or where it is dusty.
Do not operate near liquids or beverage.
Do not operate without the heat sensitive roll paper loaded.
Use only specified Cilian Replacement Roll Paper (A-400681).
Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
G e n e r a l D e s c r i p t i o n ( S e e f i g . 13)
The Printer is comprised of the following basic components: The Printer
M o d u l e (l), I n t e r c o n n e c t C a b l e ( 2 ) a n d t h e T h e r m a l R o l l P a p e r . A b r i e f
description is provided of their use and operation.
Nomenclature
1. Printer Module
2. Printer Interconnect Cable
3. Thermal Paper Cover
4. Paper Cutter
5. Paper Feed
6. Power (On-Off)
7. Parallel Interface Connect0
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a) Printer Module
1 .Power (6) - T h i s s w i t c h a c t i v a t e s o p e r a t i o n o f t h e p r i n t e r f r o m
the Control Units power source.
The printer will initially print
a heading line upon activation.
2.Paper F e e d ( 5 ) - T h i s s w i t c h i s u s e d t o f e e d t h e T h e r m a l P a p e r
continuously.
P r e s s i t l i g h t l y . N o t e : Use the Paper Feed switch
to feed out the paper.
If paper is pulled out by hand, always
feed it one line with the Paper Feed Switch before starting
printing.
3.Paper C u t t e r ( 4 ) - T h i s i s u s e d t o t e a r o f t h e p a p e r . T e a r o f f
by pulling it in the arrow direction only.
b) Thermal Paper printer head.
Theory
of Operation
The Printer Module is powered and interfaced to the Control Unit
pf t h e C i l i b r a t o r b y m e a n s o f a n I n t e r c o n n e c t C a b l e .
During a test
series, the Control Unit transfers the sum of calculations of a given
calibration bubble and provides the flow rate, the sample number and an
average of the successive flow rates determined in that calibration
series.
The buttons on the Control Unit are used in conjunction with the
Printer module during calculation.
Delete, Auto Average and Reset
buttons are provided to subtract false readings and to initiate new
calibration sequences.
Calculations are automatically provided by the Control Unit and
transferred to the printer for a hardcopy readout. This is printed
onto a thermal sensitive roll paper which advances a single line after
printing out each successive reading. These hard copy calculations are
retained for calibration records.
4.
Operation Procedures
a) Initial set-up
1 .Connect
ing the Printer
a) While the Gilibrator Control Unit is in the OFF mode,
connect the large end of the Interconnect Cable (2) to the
Printer Modules Parrallel Interface Connector and snap
holding clips in place.
Connect the smaller end to the
Control Units Printer connect port. Power is supplied to the
printer from the Control Units battery system.
2.
Turn
ON
the
Control
Unit
and
the
Printer
Module.
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3.
Installing the
Thermal Paper (See fig. 14)
a . SI i d e b a c k a n d r e m o v e
the Thermal Paper Cover
(3) from the printer
section. (see Fig. 14)
b . U s e t h e s p e c i a l Cilian
heat sensitive roll paper
(A-400681).
n n
c.
Cut
the
end
of
the
paper in a half circle or
triangular shape.
d. While inserting the end
of the paper, press the
Paper Feed Switch (5)
until the paper is fed
Replace
protective
out.
paper cover. (see Fig. 15)
Figure 14
Figure 15
b)
Operation
1. Start Sequence
a. Turn the Control Unit ON.
out an identification heading
test. The program version is
t ion line for future reference.
water.
Never
use
ALCOHOL,
Specifications
Flow CelC
Section 7
for the Gilibrator
System
Features
Features
Pulsation Damper - The pulsation damper removes pulsation from the flow
source for higher accuracy sampling as well as eliminating pulsations back
into the flow source during bubble generation.
Ring Bubble Generator - The Ring Bubble Generator lifts an even soap film
from the soap reservoir and provides consistent bubble generation.
.
Bubble Breaker - The Bubble Breaker design allows the soap film to be drawn
away form the end of the flow tube before bursting. This improves flow
m e a s u r e m e n t a c c u r a c y b y m i n i m i z i n g f i l m r e s i d u e Svithin t h e f l o w t u b e .
Programmable Update - The electronics
assure a long, useful service life.
Accuracy
22
design
allows
programmable
updates
to
S e c t i o n 7 (contd)
Gilibrator Printer Module
Printing
Thermal
Specifications
System
dot matrix
Character
2 dots
Spacing
Character
Font
7x5 dot matrix
Character Size
2.4 (vertical) x 1.1
(horizontal) mm
Character Set
159 Alphabetic
(upper and lower case),
numeric, Kana, symbols
Paper
Thermal Paper width
80 + lmm, roll diameter 40mm
reo;der Cilian T h e r m a l P a p e r
(3 rolls A-400681)
Printing
Direction
Left - right
Printing Speed
0.6 line/second
Number of Columns
40 columns/line
Section 8
Parts List
(2-30 LPM)
H i g h F l o w Kit(
S t a n d a r d F l o w K i t (2Occ - 6 L P M )
( l - 2 5 0 cclmin)
Low Flow Kit
Deluxe
H i g h F l o w C e l l A s s e m b l y only
Standard Flow Cell Assembly only
Low Flow Cell only,
Safety Tape (10 ft.)
Control Unit (base)
Printer Module
Printer paper (3 rolls)
B a t t e r y C h a r g e r (120~)
Flow Cell Soap
Soap bottle dispenser
Tubing
Carrying Case
Part #
D-800270
D-800271
D-800272
D-800275
D-800265
D-800266
D-800267
B-800331
D-800268
C-800274
A-400681
B-400674
A-400450
A-400667
B-800269
D-800273
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Section 9
Warranty
The Seller warrants to the Purchaser that any equipment manufactured by
it and bearing its nameplate to be free from defects in material or workmanIf, at any time
ship, under proper and normal use and service as follows:
within 90 days from the date of sale, the Purchaser notifies the Seller that
in his opinion the equipment is defective, and returns the equipment to the
Sellers originating factory prepaid, and the Sellers inspection finds the
equipment to be defective in material or workmanship, the Seller will
promptly correct it by either, at its option, repairing any defective part
or material or replacing it free of charge and returned shipped lowest cost
transportation
prepaid
(if
Purchaser
requests
premium
transportation,
Purchaser will be billed for difference in transportation costs). If
inspection by the Seller does not disclose any defect in material or
workmanship, the Sellers regular charges will apply. This warranty shall
be effective only if installation and maintenance is in accordance with our
instructions and written notice of a defect is given to the seller within
such period.
This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of any other
w a r r a n t i e s , w r i t t e n , oral or implied; specifically , without limitation,
there is no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose. The
liability of the Seller shall be limited to the repair or replacement of
materials or parts as above set forth.
Limitation
of
Liability
The Seller shall not be liable for any claim for consequential or
special loss or damage arising or alleged to have arisen from any delay in
delivery or malfunction or failure of the equipment. The Sellers liability
for any other loss or damage arising out of or connected with the manufacture, sale or use of the equipment sold, including damage due to negligence,
shall not in any event exceed the price of the equipment supplied by us.
Service Policy
F o r a m i n i m u m f e e o f $95.00,
Gilian
Instrument Corp. will overhaul,
repair and/or replace minor components, and recalibrate one Cilibrator.
Gilian r e s e r v e s t h e r i g h t t o p r o c e e d w i t h a d d i t i o n a l r e p a i r s u p t o a m a x i m u m
If major
c o s t o f $13O.CtO p e r G i l i b r a t o r w i t h o u t n o t i f y i n g t h e c u s t o m e r .
c o m p o n e n t s m u s t b e r e p l a c e d , Gilian w i l l n o t i f y t h e c u s t o m e r b e f o r e p r o c e e d ing with repairs.
When the instrument(s) is returned, please include a purchase order
marked Repair Cost not to Exceed $100. Without Customer Authorization.
Also include company name, return shipping address, contact name and phone
number, serial number(s) of calibrators, date of purchase and description of
problem.
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