E3500 hand-held 炸药 detector user 指导
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1. E3500 Re insert a new or decontaminated screen and press the Sample Button to ensure that there is no contamination still present If contamination is still present a decontamination cycle must be run 3 8 Decontamination Cycle 1 to return to the numerical result NM 2 2 Simultaneously press IMI keys to obtain the Decontamination window seen below see figure m Noon 3 8 MENU Figure 3 8 Decontamination Cycle Option 3 After choosing yes the unit will proceed with the decontamination cycle which lasts 60 seconds 3 yes 60 MENU Figure 3 9 Decomtamination Cycle 4 The unit should be clear after the decontamination cycle has processed If the unit is still not clear refer to Section2. RWAN IA 1 2 A L RARE JADE RA FEAST CE RP PERT REOR A R G Spg T ET KFE MANTI AER at ae Pa ES tS EE T vy i PMT E3500 9 qct ee oe ee E3500 Gu E3500
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4. I 1 Note Using a clean cotton glove for sampling is currently recommended by Scintrex Trace Corp Other sampling protocols have proven effective in special circumstances and some institutional users have adopted alternate techniques For more information on sampling techniques contact Scintrex Trace Corp or your local representative A Scintrex Trace Corp Scintrex Trace Corp The position of the glove refers to how it is held while wiping suspected areas The glove should be held firmly to minimize movement to ensure that the area of the glove or wipe that contacted the suspect article remains fixed and to ensure that the maximum amount of the sample is transferred to the screen FARE HH ede T n e EA RT SEE DASE m
5. 1 Scintrex Trace Corp 2 3 4 E3500 Regulatory Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the emission limits for Class A and immunity requirements of EN 61326 1997 Amendment A1
6. Scintrex Trace Corp Disconnect battery and remove E3500 Sensor from E3500 prior to shipping Protect battery terminals from electrical short circuit to prevent fire or personal injury E3500 Contact Scintrex Trace Corp to coordinate shipping details such as customs and other documentation required pickup times and required signatures for insurance purposes Scintrex Trace Corp After all shipping arrangements have been made and confirmed with Scintrex Trace Corp all returned goods should be shipped to the following address or a DDU Delivery Duty Unpaid service from outside Canada Scintrex Trace Corp DDU Scintrex Trace Corp Technical Service Department 300 Parkdale Avenue Ottawa Ontario K1Y 1G2 CANADA 5 5 Handling and Storage of E3500 SensorsE3500 New E350
7. UP DOWN MENU A v 1 ENTER ENTER MENU 2 27 2 UP DOWN ENTER MENU BO ET m Cem gt VAPOR PARTICLE OPTIONS 1 HIP 0 100 H2P 0 100 WL1 0 80 HIT 0 6 H2T ZR CPUS EAE IN TE C0 64 PWD C0 20 MENU UP DOWN ST a THH Wem AYRE 0 99990 THA 0 99990 MENU
8. 4 At the end of the analysis the LCD will show the graphical representation of the result When in the text window if the numbers displayed PEAK HEIGHT or PEAK AREA are greater than the factory set alarm threshold an alarm will be initiated 4 LCD PEAK HEIGHT or PEAK AREA Mode Selector Switch in Vapour Sampling Position Vapour Inlet Nozzle Ng Figure 2 3 Mode selector switch to front for vapour sampling I 1 Subsequent background test samples that consistently produce no alarms indicate that the background level and alarm threshold of the E3500 are set correctly for vapour sampling mode It is common for the E3500 to initiate an alarm in response to the first few samples taken when the unit is turned on after an extended shut down period This is a normal part of the initialization process and should be disregarded B Je ERE e SUPE m Fa ASE R E Di A E3500 01 28 CHEB TR E AO PF 3 AE AY o E3500
9. E Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes this is extremely Hazardous E Do not attempt to perform any adjustment maintenance or repair procedure that is not described in the User Guide Electrical Safety To avoid risk of injury or death always observe the following precautions before operating the E5000 E3500 Use only a power supply cord with a protective earthing terminal Connect the power supply cord only to a power outlet 3 prong receptacle equipped with a protective earth contact Never connect to an extension cord that is not equipped with a functioning protective earth contact 3 prong Willfully interrupting the protective earth connection is prohibited
10. E3500 Testing with the Particulate Test Kit Prior to sampling for explosives it is recommended that the performance of the E3500 be verified using the particulate test kit supplied with the unit The test kit contains a PETN verification pen This test should be performed only after background testing has been completed and after the background level and alarm threshold have been set The procedure is as follows E3500 PETN V gt Figure 2 5 Particulate verification Put the cotton gloves supplied with the unit on one of your hands to ensure that you do not contaminate the unit or yourself Remove the test kit from the E3500 carrying case Remove the verification pen from the test kit Gently apply medium pressure on the middle of the screen with the verification pen as shown above A small deposit of liquid should appear Wait approximately 30 seconds to allow the
11. 1 7 1 Status Indicators LED LED There are two status LED s light emitting diodes located at the top of the Keypad and Display Panel illustrated in Figure1 6 below LED 1 6 The green READY LED illuminates when the E3500 is first turned on to verify that the LED is functioning and when the unit is in READY mode waiting for the operator to initiate a sample analysis E3500 LED E3500 The red ALARM LED illuminates when the E3500 is first turned on to verify that the LED is functioning The red LED ALARM is also initiated as a result of a positive detection or if an error message is displayed on the LCD screen E3500 LED LCD MENU Figure 1 6 Keypad and Display Panel GETTING STARTED SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection The E3500 and its accessories are contained in atransportable carrying case The case should only be
12. 4 4 Particulate Sampling Method Particulate samples are taken from suspect articles by wiping with a clean cotton glove or wiping with a sample screen Each sampling method has advantages and disadvantages however wiping with a clean cotton glove is the preferred method Using a sample screen is the second recommended method When using either of the two methods it is very important that all sampling of suspect articles be done with the operator wearing clean cotton gloves on both hands The gloves must be discarded and a fresh pair put on whenever the gloves become soiled the gloves show signs of deterioration or a sample results in an alarm BE E SE S Ef AAE i ED dE BRE oe RB PT T ERR It is not necessary to aggressively rub a surface to collect a sample Samp
13. The E3500 is operational if the measured and displayed baseline value isbetween 10 000 and 100 000 If the baseline is not within the recommended range see Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 10 000 100 000 E3500 5 I 1 f the battery indicator is steady in the graphical window turn the E3500 off and recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery WIR at PR a RE OXMIE3500 AnA spud Figure 2 2 Display in Self Test mode 2 6 Verifying Performance of the E3500 E3500 Prior to sampling for explosives it is recommended that the operator verify that the E3500 is functioning properly by testing its performance using the appropriate test vials supplied The Vapour Test Kit contains DMNB while the Particulate Test Kit contains PETN E3500 DMNB PETN The performance verification of the E3500 should be done on an ongoing basis Some instances include E3500 ma
14. The longer the explosive is present the greater the amount or concentration of vapours present Therefore you would not have to be in the immediate vicinity of an explosive to collect a sample 4 2 Vapour Sampling Methods To collect a sample keep the nozzle of the E3500 pointed in the direction of the suspected vapour Push the sample button on the handle of the unit and hold the nozzle until the LCD displays PROCESSING AAR En FEESSOONS MR OTHE AY REZ HITT In HE PLAS PE BE PRE RIELCD E Vapours escape from rooms and other enclosed areas or containers through any available opening Table 4 1 below indicates examples of specific areas where vapour samples should be taken 2E UA BET EDT B Ce TT FE ASRS RISE E AC HH ORF TE S 64 1296 9 EO E St DB 7 TEAR 2 Table 4 1 Vapour Sampling Area Identification Guide SUSPECT ARTICLE SAMPLING AREAS LUGGAGE Zippers and seams LARGE AREAS Samples in large buildings can be taken at exhaust ventilation openings VEHICLES Edges of trunk doors and windows BOXES Box ROOMS Door cracks windows and vents LARGE AIRCRAFT Samples can be taken at air exchange ventilation ope
15. LED Message Centre attery Voltage PMT Output Zoom Level 01 20X WL 1 Mode Figure 1 2 E3500 Graphical Result Display a Curve the curve depicts the signal output from the sensor versus time Whenever a suspicious material is found the graph should show two peaks with different intensities peak gt peak II a CW Hp D b Alarm if a positive identification has been found then the Red LED and an audible sound will turn on At the same time ALARM on READY will appear on the LCD b LED LCD c Battery Voltage the number represents the strength of the battery in volts When the value blinks the unit will still be operational for about 30 minutes c 30 d PMT output the number represents the idle baseline value from the sensor The typical value for this number is between 10 0
16. E3500 Properties Connect To Settings Por arrow and ctrl keys act as Terminal ke Windows keys Backspace key sends E Ctl H C Del C Cti H Space Ctil H Emulation Auto detect Terminal Setup Telnet terminal ID ANSI Backscroll buffer lines 500 Play sound when connecting or disconnecting Input Translation ASCII Setup ACSII E3500 Properties d E 2 xl Connect To Settings ASCII Sending V Send line ends with line feeds v Echo typed characters locally Line delay 0 miliseconds Character delay 0 miliseconds Tel ASCII Receiving Append line feeds to incoming line ends Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII v Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Once completed click OK to leave the ASCII Setup window and then OK once more to leave the Properties window To save the settings choose File gt Save As and choose a filename location under which to save the file The next time the settings are required File gt Load and choose the appropriate file OK ASCIIT OK File Save As Filename Location File et nd Erie To start an analysis type 1 T
17. E3500 E3500 Scintrex Trace Corp Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used in this guide The instructions and precautions associated with these symbols must be observed whenever the E3500 is operated serviced or repaired E3500 WARNING This procedure can result in serious injury or loss of life if not carried out in proper compliance with all safety instructions Ensure that all conditions necessary for safe handling and operation are met before proceeding ZS A Caution Always refer to the text accompanying this symbol for instructions Caution Risk of electric shock
18. Mode Peak Position MENU Figure 1 3 E3500 Numerical Result Display a MODE PARTICLE or VAPOUR a b RUN NUMBER RN this value indicates the number of samples taken with one E3500 Sensor Cartridge b RUN NUMBER RN E3500 c PEAK HEIGHT the value represents the intensity of the signal When an alarm is found a positive number is displayed c PEAK HEIGHT d PEAK AREA this value is a different representation of the signal intensity When an alarm is found a positive number is displayed d PEAK AREA e PEAK POS the value represents position of the peak in time Figure 1 3 i e 35 is equivalent to 3 5 seconds If the PK Pos is less than the WL1 there will be no alarm e PEAK POS 1 3 35 3 5 WL1 1 5 Description of Parts Mode Switch Selection Sample Screen E ond Sample Button Vapour Inlet a N LCD Keypad as Panel oss to the PN E3500 Sensor Figure 1 4 The
19. Connect the Universal Battery Charger to a compatible AC outlet which provides a ground connection for safe operation The Universal Battery Charger is designed to operate within the voltage range indicated on the label affixed to the charger Activate the Universal Battery Charger by switching to the appropriate POWER ON indication The red power lamp should be lit The green charge state lamp should be lit prior to installing a discharged battery POWER ON Inspect the battery for any damage prior to connecting it to the charger If any physical damage to the battery is apparent do not attempt to charge it Obtain a replacement battery After connecting the battery to the charger the red power lamp should remain lit and
20. 3 3 Figure 3 3 Text Window 3 4 Changing the E3500 Sensor Cartridge E3500 The E3500 Sensor Cartridge will need to be changed every 2000 samples The number of samples taken is indicated in the text window as RN RN1500 would mean that the E3500 sensor was used 1500 times Figure 3 4 2000 E3500 RN RN1500 E3500 1500 3 4 Figure 3 4 Numerical Results Display NOTE If the unit has been stored in a cool place for a long period of time the E3500 sensor may have a longer lifetime Make sure that the sensor is installed right side up NOTE It is recommended to refrigerate the E3500 Sensors not in use in its original package However the sensor may still be operational after 3 months stored at room temperature if they are remain in the sealed package If the RN is between 1800 and 2000 then a symbol for the E3500 sensor will appear and blink warning the user that the E3500 sensor is either close to its lifetime 2000 samples or the expiration date is approaching 1 month see Figure 3 5
21. a C2 RESET MEM DAE FER LCD 30 11 5V XIIEN FRAI HB RETI 7c Hi LCD E3500 Me 1 2 GD ERR CELL RN 2000 1 ERR PMT D Hyperterminal Communication Hyperterminal is a program that is available on most PCs Connect the E3500 to the PC using the RS 232 cable provided Once HyperTerminal has opened create a new connection called E3500 or any other such name that is desired Setup the connection using the settings found in the figures below and then turn on the E3500 and allow it to go through its warming cycle RS 232 E3500
22. E3500 2 6 E3500 LCD The E3500 will then analyze the sample for approximately 15 seconds after which time depending on the pre set sample delay period the green Ready LED will illuminate At this point the unit is ready for another sample E3500 15 15 LED Subsequent background test samples that consistently produce no alarms indicate that the background level and alarm thresholds of the E3500 are set correctly for particulate sampling mode E3500 I 1 Never handle sampling screens with your bare hands The oil from human skin if introduced into the E3500 interferes with the detection of explosives
23. SENSITIVITY TO SOLVENT COMPOUNDs The E3500 is highly sensitive to certain solvent C unds commonly found in laboratories Solvents such as carbon tetrachloride chloroform or methylene chloride should never be introduced into the unit as such compounds will severely diminish detector sensitivity E3500 AN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD The E3500 operates at high voltages and amperages No component of the electrical system should ever be serviced with the power on The electrical system includes all power supplies transformers electrical connections and fuses Only qualified personnel should attempt repair or maintenance of the E3500 electrical system E3500 E3500 sensitivity TO MOISTURE Liquids should never be introduced into the E3500 Direct exposure to liquids
24. 2 3 2 Initiate a sample by pressing the blue Sample Button on the handle of the E3500 Do not hold the button down press it only once Once pressed 2 E3500 Blue Sample Button mThe Sample Pump will be activated mThe green Ready LED will go out LED mThe LCD message center shows SAMPLING LCD SAMPLING 3 After approximately ten seconds depending on the factory set sampling time the pump will switch to a lower flow mode The E3500 will then analyze the sample for approximately 15 seconds after which time depending on the pre set sample delay period the green Ready LED will stay on At this point the unit is ready for another sample If an alarm occurs it may have resulted from vapours that were trapped inside the pre concentrator and the process should be repeated by depressing the sample button again 3 10 E3500 15 LED
25. 3 The E3500 is supplied with a spare NiMH battery and a charger capable of fully recharging a battery in approximately one hour The NiMH battery is shipped in storage mode The customer must provide a first time charge of two hours It is recommended that both of the batteries be fully charged before Using the E3500 The battery charging procedure is described in Appendix A E3500 2 A 2 3Connecting the Battery To connect the battery remove the E3500 both batteries and the charger from the carrying case Then insert the battery into the receptacle at the rear of the E3500 and slide it forward as shown in Figure 2 1 below The battery should snap into place to ensure a proper connection E3500 E3500 2 1 Slide battery forward until it snaps into place HTA J SE Figure 2 1 Connecting the battery 2 4 Installing the E3500 Sensor E3500
26. 5 Anm 3kg 6 6 51 x 11 x 14 cm 20 x 4 3 x 5 5 in 15 5 16kg L x W x H 57 x 26 x 39 cm 22 x 10 x 15 in E3500 10C 55C 23 F 131 F WERE fE5 C 65 C 32 F 149 F 90 E3500 1 5 15 10 PPB Level Vapours Nanograms Particulates AN C4 Detasheet HMX SEMTEX Primacord Tetryl BTTN TEGDN TMETN HNS ETN
27. On Power JF EW Q Off Power X EHW When operated on an external DC power source the E3500 is connected directly to earth via a power supply cord The following symbol is used to indicate a protective earthing conductor terminal in the equipment E3500 Before Operation Become familiar with all the safety symbols and instructions in this guide to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the E3500 E3500 Inspect the equipment for any signs of damage and read the User Guide completely Set up and verify the performance of the E3500 as specified in Section 2 Getting Started E3500 2 Ensure that equipment and any devices or cords connected to it are properly grounded While Operating E Do not operate the equipment when its covers or panels have been removed MAREE T S MEZ BRE E Do not interrupt the protective earthing
28. Scintrex Trace Corp 5 2 4 Vapour Contamination 452 In most cases of an overload condition two or three blank sample cycles will usually cleanse the E3500 of any residual explosives vapours A blank sample cycle is one in which no actual sample is taken The blank samples should be taken away from the location where the sample that caused the overload was taken If a series of blank cycles fail to clear the contamination refurbish the vapour inlet assembly Ke Bo VU LB PREFERITA RI DAE SSOOM E2928 Ua 28 AE it NIE Re E3500 5 2 5 Refurbishing Vapour Inlet Assembly The vapour inlet assembly is refurbished by removing the steel screw nut from the front of the vapour inlet nozzle then removing the vapour sample collector tube from its housing and cleaning the inside of the steel screw nut the O ring and the steel mesh screen Contamination may mainly occur at the Steel mesh screen or the Vapour trap see figure 5 1 2A Ae RE 28 GE IY DA a pF 2s UE Bf TEES ER 22 OR SA P se ETREJT 28 OUR CH BOR PEE MERE OF LA Be EN OR RET Tu Xe 3 BEA AE LE ADD ft BLS GEI Ben e Install a new vapour sample collector tube Vapour desorber Vapourtrap Vapour Pyrolyzer and reassemble the vapour inlet assembly Turn on the E3500
29. 1 7 1 7 Keypad and Display Panel nn 1 7 1 7 1 Status Indicators LED ceccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesetees 1 8 SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED oo 2 1 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection ccc cceeeceecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 2 1 2 2 Powering the E3500 Be 2 2 2 3 Connecting the Battery eee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneneeeees 2 3 2 4 Installing the E3500 Sensor eene 2 3 2 5 Turning on the E3500 cece cece eeeee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 2 3 2 6 Verifying Performance of the E3500 2 4 2 6 1 Vapour Mode oer nip isden te pA dps teehee 2 4 2 6 2 Particulate Mode 000nnnnneenannnnnneneenenrrrrssertrrresserrrrrnntesrrrrrneeet 2 7 2 7 Turning Off the E3500 2 cceeecc cece cee eeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseneeeneeneeeees 2 8 SECTION 3 OPERATIONS Le 3 1 3 1 Battery Operating Requirements pe 3 1 3 2 Changing the Battery ccccccccceccceeeeee cece eceeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeess 3 2 3 3 Self Test MOUB ip eee caramel n etu io c 3 2 3 4 Changing the E3500 Sensor Cartridge 3 3 3 5 How to Sample Vapours pp 3 5 3 6 How to Sample Particulates OO 3 5 3 7 Clearing the Alarm 3 6 3 8 Decontamination Cycle 3 6 vi The E3500 Hand Held Explosive Detector TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4 APPLICATIONS ee 4 1 4 1 Sample Collection pe 4 1 4 1 1 Vapour Pressure opi otdiedise pue n qicdod cds edel qp eid as tund 4 1 4 1 2 Vapour Sampling Backgr
30. Apply a moderate amount of pressure when sampling and in a circular wiping motion The area of the glove that contacted the suspect article should be applied to the sample screen to transfer the maximum possible amount of explosive 4 4 2 Direct Sampling with a Screen This method of sampling is the most efficient but the suspect article may be scratched or damaged when rubbed by the sample screen Furthermore the chances of picking up and introducing foreign particles and debris into the E3500 Sample Screen Injector Inlet is increased over the glove sampling technique E3500 Sampling screens require careful handling Gently rub the surface and keep your fingers away from the metal mesh when handling screens A If a particulate sample screen is bent or frayed and cannot be restored then it sho
31. 1 5 E3500 5 15 LCD SAMPLE Following the sample collection cycle the Sample Pump switches into a lower flow mode and the analysis cycle is initiated the LCD will show Processing The E3500 may be moved to another location while the analysis is being performed LCD E3500 1 2 3 Particulate Mode Using the Mode Selector Switch the operator sets the E3500 to particulate mode In the particle sampling mode sample collection is performed by the operator using a metal sample screen or cotton glove In the case of glove sampling the operator wipes the surface with a cotton glove then rubs the glove onto the sampling screen This screen is then inserted into the particle injector See Figure 1 4 page 1 6
32. Pie ge De 5 2 Maintenance Effective operation of the E3500 depends on regular maintenance E3500 5 2 1 Decontamination of Sample Screens Screens with visible dirt accumulation should be discarded or cleaned Dirt reduces the collection and desorption efficiency of the screen A dirty sampling screen should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water and then rinsed in acetone or a similar solvent The screen should then be thoroughly air dried if possible heat dried before being re inserted into the E3500 If a particulate sampling screen is bent or frayed and cannot be restored it should be discarded Bent or frayed screens may damage the E3500 and the surface being sampled E3500 E3500 5 2 2 Replacing the 5 amp Fuse 5 amp Unscrew the fuse holder cover on the rear panel by turning countercl
33. E3500 A m FE BE Bin TET 1 4 The operator then presses the blue Sample Button to initiate the analysis cycle 1 3 Analysis Cycle 1 3 1 Vapour Mode x The first step in the analysis cycle is the rapid heating of the Vapour collector tab for approximately 2 5 seconds The tab is indirectly heated electrically to desorb the explosives which then move to the pyrolyzer The elevated temperature of the pyrolyzer converts the organo nitrate based explosives molecules to NO that is easily measured by the chemiluminescence detector This method is known as thermo chemiluminescence gt 2 5 NO gt 1 3 2 Particulate Mode In
34. PC E3500 E3500 3500 Hyperteminal Properties PS Connect To Settings S E3500 Hyperteminal Change Icon Country region Enter the area code without the lona distance orefix Area code 3 Phonenumber Connect using oM OM1 Properties Ki ES Port Settings Bis per second Daabis 8 v Paty None e Stop bits i Flow control Mone 4 pr H Hs Restore Defaults innu EN be Once Hyperterminal has opened the connection there a number of commands which can be sent to communicate with the E3500 In order to send the commands there are a number of options must be changed in HyperTerminal from the factory default settings Under the File menu choose the Properties selection HATET TT FRE BE HETERO E3500 A AIRES AL BRAKE E3500 Properties x Connect To Settings P o Country region Canada t1 Enter the area code without the long distance prefix Area code 613 Connect using cow C ontig re
35. Make sure that the E3500 Sensor is installed right side up and the cover closed E3500 2 5 Turning on the E3500 E3500 After the battery has been installed and the external battery or AC power supply has been connected the E3500 can be turned on E3500 On the Rear Panel of the E3500 press the on off power switch lt takes two to three seconds for the E3500 to initialize after which time the display will indicate E3500 on off E3500 SCINTREX TRACE E3500 V X XX Software version number Following an internal system check the E3500 enters a initialization mode for aperiod of approximately sixty seconds The LCD will display SELF TEST with a timer indicating the number of seconds remaining When SELF TEST mode ends the E3500 enters READY mode shown in Figure 2 2 The green Ready LED remains illuminated and the red Alarm LED goes out E3500 60 LCD SELF TEST SELF TEST E3500 READY 2 2
36. 943213 2 3 1 E3500E3500 D350 505 3 E 2 NiMH Battery filii D100 513 0 ee A mone 5 Vapour Test Kit Z U Lf ri D1000524 5 EE 1 _Particulate Test Kit uiti 11000526 7 wee as Particulate Sample Screen D350 532 8 20 943 019 9 O 4 Coton Glove RFE 943 018 5 Audio Earphone 943009 4 5 Amp Fuse 5 Amp D350600 O 1 UserGuide i i 0350548 E 123 E3500 Sensor pack of 12 da D100530 4 USB to RS 232 Cable 1002866 3 Shoulder Strap 540 006 000 359 f Screwdrivers Philip Flat 1002002 ES e o y D350 549 4 Sample Accessory Kit includes F 4i 41 ft D350 520 PRCUU TE i 1 Vapour Injector Assembly D350 514 pe MEETS 2 250 302 1 ee 1 Particle Pyrolyzer 943210 l Needle Probe 2 inch long 2 Nozzle Vapour Pr 2 2 Powering the E3500 E3500 The E3500 can be powered by a re chargeable Scintrex Trace Corp 12 Volt NiMH battery an optional external 12 Volt DC battery car adaptor or an optional AC power supply Under normal conditions a fully charged NiMHattery can provide up to three hours of continuous operation E3500 12V 12V AC
37. E3500 RN 1800 2000 E3500 E3500 2000 1 3 5 Figure 3 5 Luminol Cell Status Window If the cartridge has been inside the unit for more than a month an error message ERR CELL will be displayed on the LCD to warn the user about the status of the cartridge Within 1 or 2 days from the expiration date a number 1 or 2 will be displayed respectively as shown in Figure 3 4 page 3 3 ERR CEL LCD 1 2 1 2 3 4 lt NUT F w Figure 3 6 Error E3500 Sensor Cartridge Message With the power on use a flat screw driver to open the door on the side of the unit and open the tray to change the E3500 Sensor An ERR PMT D message window will appear in the text window figure 3 7 Remove the sensor from the aluminum pouch and place the sensor inside the tray with the membrane facing up soft side and the
38. E3500 E3500 Explosive Particulates Sampling i Screen R Pyrolyzer Pump lt 0 8 LPM Processing amp daeina aio s ot ib sii RP SUR I qr ira 1 5 LPM Sampling Luminol Cell Chamber grrr eet gee erers1 EE ap Skiers Ae iets Ceo Reape i Luminol ee Solution jr doour fF im uL i PMT Signal Figure 1 1 E3500 Basic Operation Schematic 1 2 2 Vapour Mode amp amp xx With the E3500 set to vapour mode pressing the Sample Button starts the Sample Pump that draws air into the unit through the Vapour Inlet at a flow rate of approximately 1 5 liters per minute The air drawn into the E3500 passes through a Vapour Collector Tab that selectively adsorbs explosive vapour molecules The duration of the sample time is adjusted by the Technician during calibration Typically sample times of five to fifteen seconds are used During this time the LCD message center will show Sampling Following the sample collection cycle the analysis cycle is initiated E3500
39. 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements and verification in accordance with EMC directive 89 336 EEC including amendments For products safety it complies to EN 61010 1 2001 in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC A EN 61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 EMC 89 336 EEC EMC EN 61010 1 2001 72 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Software Version This User Guide covers operation of the E3500 with Operating Software release date January 2009 E3500 2009 1 Safety Instructions The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the E3500 is operated serviced or repaired Failure to comply with any of these instructions or with any other precaution or warning in the E3500 User Guide is in direct violation of the standards of design manufacture and intended use of the equipment Scintrex Trace Corp assumes no responsibility for the customer s failure to comply with any of these safety instructions
40. R salt Picric Acid 4 ATN DHT ONTA NQ CL 20 ASA 3NT DAAT TATP HMTD Urea nitrate TNT B ICAO DMNB EGDN o MNT p MNT H202 LCD 12 AC hn FE pkg 20 4 D1000009 D1000520 D1000515 D1000500 RS 232 896 Note All specifications are approximate and are subject to change iE 4 oe Ve dett try as M PP
41. Testing with the Vapour Kit To verify that the E3500 responds properly to explosives vapours a vapour test is performed using a vial containing DMNB This test should be performed only after background testing has been completed H f UESEE3500F U EMRI KEZ iu Bb BY Dae NRLDMNBOR C FAMA 3x JU EA Remove the vapour test vial from the E3500 carrying case With the E3500 in READY mode press the blue Sample Button unscrew the lid of the test vial and immediately place the opening of the vial over the Vapour Inlet Nozzle for approximately two seconds see Figure 2 4 below E3500 E3500 2 4 AN 1 The test vial contains a small source of explosives vapours To preserve the contents always ensure that the lid of the vial is kept tightly closed when it is not in use When using the test vial partially cover the inlet nozzle with the opening of the vial to ensure accurate sampling I A stet bs NOTE The calibration should be done at near
42. E3500 a Sample Button The blue Sample Button on the handle is used to initiate a sample cycle when the E3500 is in READY mode It is also used to start the decontamination cycle a Sample Button E3500 b LCD Keypad The LCD allows the user to visualize and navigate through various screens b LCD Keypad LCD c Mode Selector Switch The Mode Selector Switch is used to switch between Vapour and Particulate sampling modes c Mode Selector Switch d Sample Screen Injector After a particulate sample is collected on a sample screen the screen is inserted into the Sample Screen Injector d Sample Screen Injector CFF An PERAS TAR e Vapour Inlet Nozzle The Vapour Inlet Nozzle is used to draw vapour samples directly into the E3500 for analysis e Vapour Inlet Nozzle E3500 f Battery The E3500 is powered by a 12 Volt rechargeable NiMH Battery that plugs into a receptacle in
43. and wait until it enters READY mode Perform three blank sample cycles COR UD EZ UI Het AP at E3500 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Steel mesh Vapour Vapour Black Nut screen desorber pyrolyzer O ring Vapour Vapour trap Steel screw Vapour tube nut adapter inlet Figure 5 1 Vapour inlet Assembly 5 2 6 Particulate Contamination fii 75 3 The most common contamination in the particulate sampling mode is in the screen desorber Performing a series of blank sample cycles without a sample screen in the injector inlet should cleanse the screen desorber of contamination If this fails replace the particulate sample tube collector 5 2 7 Replacing Particulate Pyrolyzer The particulate pyrolyzer tube is replaced by first removing the nose cone assembly from the E3500 Remove the protective casing from the particulate sample tube collector h
44. may cause serious damage to system components The E3500 is not water resistant and should always be adequately protected from exposure to high humidity precipitation and other sources of moisture E3500 E3500 A DAMAGE Do not operate the equipment if it bears any sign of damage to any portion of its exterior surface such as the outer casing or panels WRIA 882 CCU ee EXE A FE AT E Ee IB AN ER TE BCE 0 A ELECTRICAL SHOCK Some of the equipment s capacitors may retain an electrical charge even when the equipment is disconnected from its power source E3500 SENSOR The E3500 sensor contains a dilute Alkaline solution of potassium hydroxide This solution is mildly caustic and can cause skin irritation or damage sensitive surfaces MSDS sheets Do not ingest or get contents on skin In case of skin contact flush immediately with water Care should be exercised to prevent rupture of the E3500 sensor membrane Should the membrane be damaged and leakage occur the sensor and area should be washed with a dilute solution of household vinegar U
45. on the LCD If the analysis does not initiate an alarm the next sample can be taken and analyzed If a sample initiates an alarm the operator must follow the appropriate procedures for the security environment they are working in and initiate the alarm clearing procedure see Section 3 7 for more details on Clearing an Alarm E3500 15 20 LCD LCD 3 7 3 1 Battery Operating Requirements Under normal conditions a fully charged battery will provide up to 3 hours or approximately 200 samples of continuous operation When the battery voltage falls to approximately 12 volts the battery voltage indicator will blink until 11 5 Volts as shown be
46. room temperature ev oo z m Figure 2 4 Vapour Mode Performance Verification The pump switches to a low flow mode when the sample cycle is finished Remove the test vial from the nozzle and screw the lid on Following the analysis an alarm should be initiated The alarm should activate and an audible signal heard unless the volume was set low Ifthe numbers displayed PEAK HEIGHT or PEAK AREA are greaterthan the factory set alarm threshold an alarm will be initiated If an alarm is not initiated by the vapour sampling test referto Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5 After the alarm is presented run another test to clear the residue in the system This is known as a blank test Subsequent background test samples that consistently produce no alarms indicate that the background level and alarm thresholds of t
47. the Particulate mode the explosives are directly desorbed from the sampling screen to the pyrolyzer where they are converted to NO2 NO gt The NO is picked up in the air stream and transferred directly to the chemiluminescence sensor As the NO passes across the sensing surface of the detector light is generated The light is collected by a highly sensitive photomultiplier tube designed for single photon counting which converts light into an electrical signal The electrical signal is sent to a micro processor that measures the signal strength NO2 NO2 The overall sampling and analysis time is about 20 seconds During this time the LCD message center will show Processing 20 1 4 Results Phase The presence of explosives is verified when the signal strength exceeds the alarm thr
48. the Rear Panel of the unit f Battery rit E3500 12V 1 6 Rear Panel On Off Switch Earphone Receptacle Volume Control 5 Amp Fuse Battery Receptacie RS 232 Terminal Externa Power Figure 1 5 Rear Panel of the E3500 a Power Switch The Power Switch is a push on push off switch It is used to start up the E3500 and to shut it off a E3500 b Volume Control The volume of the audible alarm can be adjusted by turning the Volume Control knob located on the left Rear Panel Alternatively the audible alarm can be immediately shut off by pressing any keys on the Keypad of the Display Panel When another sample is initiated the volume will return to the default setting of the control knob b c Earphone Operators can connect an Earphone to the earphone receptacle in order to monitor for audible alarm signals without disturbing other persons in the vicinity Inserting an earphone jack into the earphone receptacle on the left Rear Panel disables the internal
49. the green mode lamp should change colour to orange while the charging is in progress the mode lamp should change back to green when the charging process has been completed about one hour If the red lamp and the green lamp both extinguish and the fan stops this may indicate a battery which has defective cells and can no longer be safely charged Obtain a replacement When the mode lamp changes to green after about an hour the battery is normally charged and is safe to use Although this is a multistage type charger it is good practice not to leave the battery connected for longer than one hour as the battery may be damaged If a battery quickly heats up during the charging process it may no longer cha
50. 0 Sensors should be stored in a refrigerator This simple procedure will extend the life of the sensor E3500 Used E3500 Sensors should be stored in a plastic bag Ziploc or equivalent E3500 Used E3500 Sensors cannot be discarded unless the contents are chemically neutralized Care should be exercised during the procedure to prevent skin contact or contact of the contents with sensitive surfaces Latex or vinyl gloves and protective glasses should be worn Should skin contact or spillage occur flush immediately with water or a dilute solution of vinegar E3500 5 5 1 Neutralization Method Equipment mOne liter glass bowl mHousehold vinegar mSharp knife or tool for puncturing E3500 Sensor membrane E3
51. 00 to 100 000 This number can be higher when the instrument is constantly being used d 10 000 100 000 e Zoom Level the user can change the scale of the graph and zoom in and out by pressing the up and down arrow keys The zoom level is indicated on the display 1 20X e up down 1 20X f Mode the mode is indicated next to the zoom level P is for Particle mode and V is for Vapour mode f zoom leve BE PIU poeti VRR ZTR g WL1 the cursor indicates the reference point that the software is using to determine if an alarm condition exists If the peak position is to the left of WL1 the alarm will not sound if the peak position is to the right of WL1 the alarm will activate Q WL1 WL1 WL1 MENU By pressing the user can switch to the text window where the numerical results are displayed
52. 3500 Hand Held Explosive Detector OVERVIEW SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 1 General Background The E3500 is a lightweight hand held rapid response explosives detector It is used for detection of vapour or residue which may indicate the presence of one or more of the following explosives E3500 H202 NG PN 4 ATN TNT ONTA NQ CL 20 ASA 3 NT Tetryl DNT Semtex HNS Black Powder BTTN RDX C 4 ETN TATP TEGDN PETN Detasheet R Salt HMX Taggants AN Primacord Picric Acid Dynamite Individuals may unknowingly contact trace amounts of explosives during their daily activities An alarm generated by the E3500 indicates a need for further investigation by authorized personnel Alarms do not imply guilt of possession of an explosive substance on the part of any individual E3500 Vapour sampling is performed by sampling the air in and around an area where explosives are suspected to be present Particulate sampling is performed by wiping the surfaces of suspect articles
53. 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 5 APPLICATIONS SECTION 4 APPLICATIONS 4 1 Sample Collection 4 1 1 Vapour Pressure Explosive compounds can be characterized according by their tendency to evaporate and release material into the air vapour pressure Explosives with a high vapour pressure EGDN Dynamite produce and release more vapour at a given temperature Explosives with a low vapour pressure C 4 Semtex release very little vapour However these materials can be detected if they are tagged according to the ICAO standard CEGDN Dynamite ICAO 4 1 2 Vapour Sampling Background A Ruf zm High vapour pressure explosives can be detected by the E3500 in the vapour sampling mode In an enclosed area explosive vapours slowly fill the area until there is an almost equal distribution of vapour anywhere within the containment area ZAE JE LA ESS OORH N ARFER RME CER TT KE ZN ZR US ERE
54. 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Attimes the E3500 may show symptoms of faults or errors Table 5 1 lists potential problems and related troubleshooting procedures E3500 5 1 5Am Scintrex Trace Corp LCD 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 5Am 3 1 3 T
55. 500 Process mCarefully puncture the sensor membrane located on the top of the sensor with a sharp knife mimmerse the sensor in a liter of water in a bowl mAdd some household vinegar Pour the solution down the drain and flush with water mDiscard the empty container APPENDIX A A APPENDIX A E3500 BATTERY A E3500 How to Charge the NiMH Battery Using the Scintrex Trace Corp Universal Battery Charger PN D100550 Scintrex Trace Corp PND100550 Use the Universal Battery Charger PN D100550 with the recommended Scintrex Trace Corp NiMH battery Charging a battery other than the recommended battery provided may cause irreparable damage to the incompatible battery and or the charger Recharge batteries at ambient temperatures of 18 C to 24 C PN D100550 Scintrex Trace Corp 18 C 24 C
56. GER AND BATTERY LED 1 Red Power ON LED 2 Orange Charging LED 2 Green Full Charge LED LED1 LED2 HEEE LED3 APPENDIX B B APPENDIX B COMMUNICATIONS B Communications There are a number of techniques that can be used to communicate with the E3500 Hyper Terminal LabView Internet Browsers and Pocket PCs are all able to communicate with the E3500 E3500 Hyper Terminal E3500 Embedded Software A xt 4 The E3500 has several frames that the user can browse through to view results operational parameters or settings The user can navigate through these frames by pressing onto the keypad located at the bottom of the LCD E3500 LCD H MENU
57. N 1 F NUM The user can also download all the results stored 895 samples in the memory by pressing A and Enter To stop the process type S and Enter A 895 3500 Hyperterminal Fis Edt wew Cal Transfer Heb ols e oles c 4 a DRTE 02 09 05 TIME 12 02 54 BAT a pen MODE PARTICLE RN 0028 PK HEIGHT 0000890 K AREA 0000567 K POS 037 ALARH NO DATE 02 09 05 TIME 11 37 54 BAT ml dvev MODE PARTICLE RN 0027 PK HEIGHT 0000695 K AREA 000066 K POS 039 ALARM NO DATE 02 09 05 TIME 11 37 30 BAT 12 2V MODE PRRTICLE RN 0026 PK HEIGHT 0000755s AN d T us oh Ps s ALARH NO s To retrieve the parameters for both modes type P the following window will appear P HyperTi F e Edt View Cal Transfer Heb PARTICLE 02 5 02 5 HP 0070 0075 UL 0025 0020 0025 0010 TH 01000 00500 601000 02000 APPENDIX C C APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS C Scintrex Trace Corp 12V 12 AC 5 Am
58. THE E3500 HAND HELD EXPLOSIVE DETECTOR E3500 User Guide Standard Warranty Scintrex Trace Corp warrants that the products it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment from an authorized Scintrex Trace Corp distributor or reseller If a product proves to be defective within the respective period Scintrex Trace Corp at its option will repair the defective product without charge for parts or labour or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Batteries are excluded from this warranty To obtain service under this warranty customers must notify Scintrex Trace Corp of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Our toll free number within North America is 1 877 877 7147 If calling outside North America our number is 1 613 224 1061 Support is available during normal working hours 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m EST Customers shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Scintrex Trace Corp shipping charges prepaid and with a copy of customer proof of purchase Scintrex Trace Corp shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Scintrex Trace Corp service center is located Customers shall be responsibl
59. UP DOWN WIVES 1 HIP C0 100 H2P 0 100 Ara C sone WLl 0 80 Kr uk gins RA HIT 0 6 H2P 0075 HT HOT 0 6 Mel dan m ee a i 0 20 THH WIRE CO T THA WEHRO C0 99990 ius Ce ey MENU DOWN PARTICLE A 1 UP DOWN ENTER MENU VIEW PARAMETERS gt EDIT PARAMETERS 2 1 RESET MENU OOO PARTICLE OPTIONS gt RESET MEM vi 4x EE E 2 RESET YES
60. and transferring the particulates collected onto a metal sample screen The sample screen is then inserted into the E3500 for analysis The analysis is usually completed within 20 seconds and the results displayed on the LCD liquid crystal display An alarm is indicated by a red light and an audible signal E3500 20 LCD Under normal conditions a fully charged NiMH battery will provide two to three hours of continuous operation or analysis of more than 200 samples The E3500 is supplied with a spare battery and a charger capable of fully recharging a battery in one hour Typical warm up time is one minute 200 E3500 1 2 Principles of Operation The E3500 is a dual mode explos
61. ar Panel Press the battery lock mechanism and slide the battery out of the back of the unit Slide a fully charged battery into place and ensure that it snaps into position Turn the unit on by pressing the on off power switch on the Rear Panel The unit will automatically enter SELF TEST mode on off E3500 3 3 Self Test Mode The SELF TEST mode will be initiated when the user performs one of the following operations mTurning on the unit mSwitching from Vapour to Particle Mode and vice versa mAfter editing any operational parameters not applicable to DATE or THRESHOLD values THA and THH TAEDE TSE Ja CAH REZ LA THAGRI T HHPSCERL AS 25 IN CO alf the unit is left idle for 1 hour mOpening and closing the E3500 Sensor Cartridge tray E3500 Atthe end of each SELF TEST cycle the unit will automatically display the result of the last blank sample See Figure 3 3
62. be displayed on the LCD The overall time for a sample to be analyzed will vary from 15 to 20 seconds E3500 LCD SAMPLING 5 15 LCD E3500 LCD 15 20 3 6 How to Sample Particulates Take a sample from the suspect article and transfer it to a clean sample screen With the E3500 in READY mode insert the sample screen into the Sample Screen Injector Inlet of the E3500 Do not force the screen into the Sample Screen Injector Inlet or the screen may be damaged if inserted correctly the screen will slide in with little resistance Press the blue Sample Button on the handle and the Sample Pump should immediately draw air into the E3500 The PROCESSING message will be displayed on the LCD during the analysis cycle At the end of the analysis the results will be displayed on the LCD similar to the default window shown in figure 1 2 on page 1 4 where the sample re
63. connection Any such action can lead to a potential shock hazard that could result in serious personal injury or death E Do not operate the equipment if an interruption to the protective earthing is suspected ensure that the equipment remains inoperative until it is confirmed to be in a safe operating position E Use only the type and rating of fuse specified by the manufacturer as appropriate for the equipment E Do not use repaired or modified fuses Avoid any situations that could short circuit the fuse s E Do not attempt adjustments or perform any maintenance or repair procedure if the cover or panels are opened while the equipment is connected to a power source Only qualified service personnel should perform any procedures required under these conditions
64. deposit to dry E3500 30 Insert the sample screen into the Injector Inlet illustrated below and then press the Sample Button to initiate an analysis cycle The analysis should initiate an alarm Figure 2 6 Inserting the sample screen If the unit fails to respond with an alarm repeat the procedure with an additional drop of liquid from the pen If no alarm occurs after the second analysis cycle refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5 After an alarm start another test to make sure there is no explosive residue left in the system This procedure is known as a blank test If an alarm is still present refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintena
65. e for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Scintrex Trace Corp shall not be obliged to furnish service under this warranty 1 To repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than certified Scintrex Trace Corp representatives to install repair or service the product 2 To repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment 3 To repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Scintrex Trace Corp supplies or 4 To service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product Except as provided in this warranty Scintrex Trace Corp makes no warranty of any kind expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall Scintrex Trace Corp be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages All servicing to be performed by Qualified Service Personnel only Before operating the E3500 become familiar with all the safety symbols and instructions in this guide to ensure that the equipment is operated and maintained safely Scintrex Trace Corp
66. eshold within a time window expected for the explosives If explosives are detected an ALARM message will be displayed see figure 1 2 The microprocessor calculates a number that represents the strength of the measured signal This number is displayed on the LCD screen as the Peak Height xxxx and Peak Area xxxx values at the end of the analysis period Figure 1 3 on page 1 5 The displayed value is already corrected i e Minus threshold value THH for instance if THH is 2000 and the total signal is 5000 then the displayed number will be 3000 At the end of the sampling process the result is graphically displayed on the LCD and an alarm sound will be audible if a trace of explosives was found At the same time the Red LED will be lit 1 2 1 3 1 5 THH THH 2000 5000 3000 LCD
67. fter transportation mbefore it is first used for sampling operations mat the beginning of each work day or shift mwhenever the unit has been unused for an extended period of time or the unit has been turned off or mwhenever a malfunction is suspected Performance is verified using background testing and vapour and particulate test kits E3500 2 6 1 Vapour Mode Background Testing 115 Ji Background testing should be completed before verifying performance with the test kit Background testing consists of an analysis that is done in a clean environment free of explosives and explosives residues The procedure is as follows 1 When the unit has entered READY mode set the E3500 to vapour sampling mode by pressing the Mode Selector Switch toward the front of the unit as shown in Figure 2 3 1 E3500 Mode Selector Switch E3500
68. he E3500 are set correctly for particulate sampling mode The unit should not alarm again if so refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance E3500 5 2 6 2 Particulate Mode Background Testing Background testing should be done in a clean environment before verifying performance with the particulate test kit When the unit has entered the READY mode set the E3500 to particulate sampling mode by pressing the Mode Selector Switch toward the rear of the unit Note that each time the mode switch is activated the instrument will go into a self test mode With a clean sample screen inserted into the Injector Inlet See Figure 2 6 on page 2 8 sample by pressing the Sample Button on the handle of the E3500 Do not hold the button down press it only once for each sample The LCD message center shows Processing
69. he E3500 will start sampling and the following data will appear in the HyperTerminal window This data can be displayed again by pressing L 1 E3500 L Fie Edt View Cal Trasfer Heb Die a3 Ol d 1 PROCESSING DATE 02 09 05 TIME 12 02 54 BAT 12 2V MODE PARTICLE RN 0028 PK HEIGHT 0000890 PK AREA 0000567 PK POS 037 ALARM NO I ry Le E Aii E zj 2 If more detail on the run is desired the entire set of data points used to create the graph shown on the primary display can be obtained by entering d or D in the HyperTerminal window d D 3500 HyperTerminal jx File Edt View Call Transfer Help DIB S 3 oja e PK HEIGHT 0000231 PK AREA 0014438 PK POS 038 ALARH YES 81 0000063128 02 9900065292 03 0000065427 Q4 0000061692 05 0000063398 06 0000061328 07 0000059293 08 0000057565 89 9000054932 10 0000053386 11 0000052675 12 0000052178 13 0000052317 14 0000052249 16 0000053535 17 0000056267 D a gt E 18 0000061315 ri Connected 0 02 15 Auto detect 9600 8
70. ive detector capable of operating in vapour as well as in particle mode The detection technology relies on thermal decomposition of explosives such as RDX PETN AN Urea Nitrate TNT NG TATP and Taggants yielding to the formation of chemicals which specifically react with luminol to generate light The amount of light generated by this chemiluminescence reaction is directly proportional to the amount of explosives analyzed E3500 RDX PETN AN Urea Nitrate TNT NG TATP Taggants The three phases of the E3500 explosives detection process are the sample collection cycle analysis and results phase E3500 1 2 1 Sample Collection Cycle The E3500 operates in the vapour and particulate modes The only difference between the two modes is in the sample collection cycle The analysis cycle and results display are common to both modes The Mode Selector Switch sets the E3500 to vapour or particulate mode A schematic of the basic operation is shown in Figure 1 1 below
71. k of contamination is much greater since the explosive residue is desorbed entirely from the sample screen or the collector tube during the first cycle E3500 When this occurs the E3500 may continue to respond with alarms on subsequent sample cycles even when no sample has been taken The alarm clearing procedure is the same for nuisance alarms and alarms caused by the presence of explosives When a repeated alarm condition is identified remove the sample screen from the unit and thoroughly clean it with soap and water Ensure that the decontaminated screen is rinsed with alcohol or acetone solution and thoroughly air dried before reinserting it into the E3500 E3500
72. le screens and cotton gloves are designed to lift material off surfaces with gentle pressure so that damage to surfaces is minimized BUG Uh BFA BR BD ee CSE m FP rin b PSB AR Hg BOT NOTE For example any amount of particulates large enough to be visible to the naked eye will overload the E3500 E3500 4 4 1 Glove Sampling The suspect article is wiped with a gloved finger The material is then transferred to a clean sample screen by rubbing the gloved finger against the screen surface The screen is then inserted into the Injector Inlet of the E3500 and an analysis cycle initiated Fa FEIN Fi a Sei TERI DAY eich BEA TR EH BE i BE AEE FE BEET AAE350026 The glove sampling method produces the lowest rate of nuisance alarms permits the setting of the lowest alarm thresholds and is the least prone to interference from the operator s hands FERRETA AES ER A ABRIL CK tab E REA BRIT BY fe However because particulates must be transferred from the glove to the screen some could be lost in the process If this happens the amount deposited on the screen could be less than that required to initiate an alarm
73. low in Figure 3 1 3 200 12V 11 5V 3 1 Figure 3 1 When the battery indicator is blinking the E3500 will operate for an additional thirty minutes before the battery is fully discharged and the E3500 stops operating E3500 30 E3500 When the battery voltage drops to 10 8 volts the BATTERY BELOW 10 8 V SHUT DOWN message appears on the LCD and samples can no longer be taken Figure 3 2 While one battery is being used to power the E3500 the other battery should be charging or fully charged and ready for use It takes approximately one hour to fully charge a battery 4 FE H3 F10 8VIN BATTERY BELOW 10 8V SHOT DOWN LCD 3 2 E3500 1 Oun Figure 3 2 Low Battery Message Displayed on LCD 3 2 Changing the Battery 3 ith To change the battery turn off the E3500 by pressing the on off power switch on the Re
74. n close the tray FP Ja WL at HISP SER 22 FT SP La IL To FAET ERE SSOON ERAS ERR PMT DTUSAD Bi 3 7 E EE b 1 JI VE Figure 3 7 Error PMT Door Message At this point the user will be asked to reset the run number When a new E3500 Sensor is used this number should be reset to zero After the E3500 sensor has been replaced the unit will go into SELF TEST mode and then will be ready for sampling RN RN 0 E3500 3 5 How to Sample Vapours Place the Vapour Inlet Nozzle of the E3500 near the area to be sampled Press the blue Sample Button on the handle and the Sample Pump will immediately draw an air sample into the Vapour Inlet Nozzle The LCD will display SAMPLING The pump will remain on for five to fifteen seconds This time can be adjusted by the user for specific applications The PROCESSING message will be displayed on the LCD during the analysis cycle After the pump switches to a low flow regime the E3500 can be moved to a new location while the analysis is being performed At the end of the analysis the results will
75. nce 5 2 7Turning Off the E3500 E3500 Whenever the E3500 is not to be used for an extended period of time it should be turned off Press the on off power switch on the Rear Panel E3500 on off OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION After the E3500 has been set up its self test cycle completed and the unit s performance verified sampling can begin As discussed previously sampling is performed by either vapour sampling or particulate sampling JFJAE3500 HRN MERE Re scH Za TRERBURIJTPUAR BRAT OY SHORE RI Dat it ZR SE Vapour sampling is performed by sampling the air in and around an area where explosives are suspected to be present Particulate sampling is performed by wiping the surfaces of suspect articles and transferring the particulates gathered onto a metal sample screen The screen is then inserted into the Sample Screen Injector Inlet of the E3500 for analysis The sample analysis is usually completed within 15 20 seconds and the results displayed on the LCD An alarm or hit is indicated by a red light audible signal and a value displayed
76. nings OUTDOORS Take samples downwind of the suspect area or object 4 3 Particulate Sampling Background Explosives residues particularly those of plastic explosives tend to stick to surfaces When a person touches an explosive some residue may stick to their hands and each time they touch an object some of the residue may be transferred to it FEKETE RAI EAE BLE fp PAE aA A Bef ERE Ai TR F REPRE TEA BER Mth BS RS A He BI m THE T Collecting samples for analysis requires the operator to think like a person trying to conceal explosives The operator must consider where the person may have touched the suspect article This applies to any container The goal is to take samples from the most probable locations on the suspect containers that may have been contaminated handels zipper The E3500 can detect very small traces but it is the operator s responsibility to introduce these traces when present by using the proper sampling technique E3500
77. ockwise Carefully remove the fuse and inspect it If it requires replacement install one of the fuses supplied with your unit stored in your case Re install the fuse holder in the rear panel 5 2 3 Recovering from Severe Contamination The following components of the E3500 could be adversely affected by severe contamination E3500 mThe vapour inlet nozzle and its components mThe vapour and particulate sample tubes mThe internal tubing mThe three way solenoid valve Jr H814 ig mThe particulate screen desorber assembly mThe carrier pump Severe contamination can occur in both vapour sampling and particulate sampling modes If this occurs the nose cone assembly of the unit must be either cleaned or replaced If these procedures do not work contact Scintrex Trace Corp Technical Service Support APR A GAL SE BEA AB WT Bee P BTS He WR ACE La ELAS FE Tit BE LET
78. opened when it is lying down flat All items should be accounted for and should have been received in good condition Open the case by unfastening the two latches at the front of the case Remove each item from the case and verify it against the checklist shown in Table 2 1 E3500 2 1 Inspect the exterior of the E3500 and its accessories for any evidence of damage resulting from shipping If there are any discrepancies between the checklist and the items received or if there is any evidence of damage contact your Scintrex Trace Corp Sales Representative immediately E3500 Refrigerate unused E3500 sensors for long term storage E3500 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 a 1 Carrying Case f
79. oungd reenen 4 1 4 2 Vapour Sampling Methods nn 4 1 4 3 Particulate Sampling Background 4 2 4 4 Particulate Sampling Methogd 4 2 4 4 1 Glove Sampling seo eae roe ita eee ees 4 3 4 4 2 Direct Sampling with a Screen 4 4 4 5 Smart Sampling Area Identification 4 4 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 5 1 Troubleshoolili o en eee ete re weed ee e 5 1 5 2 Maitenance oon prog iebt cb eivai oti nene dte eid rada 5 2 5 2 1 Decontaminating Sample Screens 0nnnnnnonneneenea neern eneee 5 2 5 2 2 Replacing the Fuse cccccccceceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees 5 3 5 2 3 Recovering from Severe Contamination 5 3 5 2 4 Vapour Contamination 5 3 5 2 5 Refurbishing Vapour Inlet Assembly ee 5 3 5 2 6 Particulate Contamination 5 4 5 2 7 Replacing Particulate Pyrolyzer sssssssssss 5 4 5 3 Service and Maintenance Call Procedures 5 5 5 4 Return of Goods for Repair or Disposal 5 5 5 5 Handling and Storage of E3500 Sensors sssus 5 6 5 5 1 Neutralization Methodgd 5 6 APPENDIX A E3500 BATTERY A 1 APPENDIX B COMMUNICATIONS B 1 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ee C 1 The E3500 Hand Held Explosive Detector vii TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK viii The E
80. ousing Remove the teflon tubing from the housing Open the case that holds the particulate pyrolyzer tube shown in figure 5 2 Then insert a new particulate sample tube collector in the housing and reinstall the tube collector Re install the nose cone assembly Turn on the E3500 When the E3500 enters READY mode perform three blank sample cycles H FED EVE S500 A eit ERO SE AAE ORE m PLE ST Ro FT IP RAEO 5 2 E3500 E3500 Pyrolyzer holder em assemhlv Q T Figure 5 2 Particulate Pyrolyzer Tube Replacement 5 4 Return of Goods for Repair or Disposal The E3500 or any of its parts may be returned to Scintrex Trace Corp for repair or disposal Shipping of a complete unit or parts requires special handling E3500 Scintrex Trace Corp Pack the unit in its original factory shipping crate Parts must be well packed and protected against any possible damage they may be exposed to during shipping Contact Scintrex Trace Corp to order a replacement shipping crate if required
81. rge properly and needs to be replaced A temperature sensor in the battery will disconnect it in such an event Disconnect and remove the defective battery If the battery does not hold a charge above 13V for the normal expected time this also indicates a replacement battery may be necessary The battery is a consumable device and has a limited number of recharge cycles To avoid loss of run time or unexpected battery failure replace batteries every two years 13V APPENDIX A A The battery charger should be in cooling fan switched to the off position when not in use to extend the life of the built LED Function of Charger LED LED WILL ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHAR
82. sed or damaged sensors should be stored in a Ziplok or equivalent bag The E3500 sensor cannot be discarded without treatment Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance E3500 E3500 5 RAE AU A OA in A A ES LEZ OR Bk MSDS E3500 Ziplok 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS E R Table of Contents SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 1 1 General Background nnen 1 1 1 2 Principles of Operation Re 1 1 1 2 1 Sample Collection Cycle cccccccccececcceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeereneees 1 2 1 2 2 Vapour Mode mm 1 2 1 2 3 Particulate Mode cj ieic cccctscelicectcencticsseceenembctcesesenttedececdeeieieclece 1 3 1 3 Analysis Cycle e er 1 3 1 3 1 Vapour Mode 1 3 1 3 2 Particulate Mode 5 neon rre nntesmme ents eae eke teeta 1 3 1 4 Results Phase eterne bd ratae cce aient sudes 1 3 1 5 Description of Parts 7 1 6 1 6 ocn eme T
83. speaker of the E3500 c E3500 d External Power The External Power Receptacle is used to connect the external 12 VDC battery vehicle adapter or an external AC power supply d 12V Ac e RS 232 Terminal The RS 232 Terminal is used to connect a computer terminal to download analysis results data e RS 232 RS 232 f Fuse Holder The fuse holder is mounted in the right Rear Panel which allows easy replacement of the 5 Amp main fuse f DRESSER RAI H DA fe So ES SERS AM 1 7 Keypad and Display Panel The Keypad and Display Panel in Figure 1 6 indicates the operating status and allows the Supervisor or Technician to change detection parameters 1 6 L A t is recommended that parameter settings be adjusted only by designated trained personnel A
84. sulted in an alarm E3500 E3500 E3500 LCD LCD 1 2 3 7 Clearing the Alarm NOTE Remove the Sample Screen before clearing an alarm in Particulate Sample Mode Following the correct procedure to clear an alarm is a critical operational requirement The alarm clearing procedure for the E3500 must be carried out in the proper sequence Whenever an alarm condition is initiated it is recommended that the operator verify that the unit has not been contaminated This is done by pressing the Sample Button to initiate another analysis cycle In most cases this second cycle should result in a non alarm condition indicating that the unit is clean and is ready for another sample In particulate sampling the ris
85. uld be discarded A bent or frayed screen may damage the E3500 when it is inserted into the Injector Inlet It may also damage the surface being sampled 1 E3500 4 5 Smart Sampling Area Identification Smart sampling area identification can be defined as intelligent determination of those areas of a suspect article most likely to be contaminated with a target compound In the case of baggage these areas would logically be handles latches buttons and exterior edges Table 4 2 Particulate Sampling Area Identification Guide SUSPECT ARTICLE SAMPLING AREAS DOCUMENTS Outer cover and inner pages LUGGAGE Zippers handles and latches PHONES RADIOS Carrying handles switches knobs COMPUTERS keypads and keyboards Doors glovebox trunk locks and handles VEHICLES steering wheel shift lever and radio controls Box lid Door knobs handles and windows locks Handles and armrests TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE SECTION
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