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MiniCapt® Pro
Microbial Air Sampler

OPERATIONS MANUAL
P/N 1000027077
MiniCapt® Pro
Operations Manual

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 MiniCapt® Pro Microbial Air Sampler Operations Manual
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Environmental Information
There are no potential means by which asbestos exposure is possible because there
are no materials in the design or manufacture of the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air
Sampler containing asbestos.
This equipment must be properly disposed of at end-of-life by means of an
authorized waste management system. Contact our Customer Response
Center at (877) 475-3317 or (303) 443-7100 (International Telephone
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Manual Conventions

WARNING
A warning in the text is used to notify the user of the potential for bodily injury or death.

CAUTION
A caution in the text is used to highlight an item that if not done, or incorrectly done, could
damage the instrument and/or any materials or devices affected by the instrument.

– — NOTICE — –
A notice in the text is an instructional communication regarding requirements or policies
issued by Particle Measuring Systems.

NOTE: A note in the text is used to highlight an item that is of operational

importance to the user.

It is important that you observe cautions and warnings while performing the
procedures described in this manual. Caution and warning labels are located on and
inside the instrument to alert you to potentially hazardous conditions. Please
familiarize yourself with this information.

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 and Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directive(s): CE 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, 2015/863

UKCA Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EMC EN 61326-1:2013

S.I. 2016 No. 1091

Safety EN61010-1: 2010, 3rd, Ed.

S.I. 2016 No. 1101

RoHS BS EN 63000:2018

Manufacturer’s Name: Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 5475 Airport Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80301 USA

Manufacturer’s Telephone/FAX: +1 3034437100 / +1 3034496870

Distributor’s Name: Particle Measuring Systems S.R.L.

Distributor’s Address Via di Grotte Portella 34

00044 Frascati (Roma) ITALY

Distributor’s Telephone/FAX: +39 06 90530130 / +39 06 9051315

Type of Equipment: Microbial Air Sampler

Model No: MiniCapt® Pro Microbial Air Sampler

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Signature: Signature:

Full Name: Scott MacLaughlin Full Name: Frank Panofen

Position: Director of Engineering Position: Marketing Manager, Life Sciences

Place: Boulder Date: May 31, 2024 Place: Rome Date: May 31, 2024

CAUTION
All I/O cables and accessories must meet current factory specifications in order for this unit to
remain in compliance with CE marking requirements. Consult the factory for details.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.

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Table of Contents

List of Figures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii

List of Tables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix

Chapter 1: Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Fluid-Dynamic System Characteristics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Sensor Options- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Physical Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Front- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Mounting Bracket (Back) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5
Bottom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6
Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-7

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Unpacking Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Inspecting for Any Shipping Damage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Packing List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Items You Need to Provide- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Recycling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
Tested Filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
Selecting a Location- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5
Positioning or Mounting the Unit- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6
Installing the Electronics Enclosure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7
Attaching the Wall Mounting Bracket to the Wall - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7
Recommended Fasteners - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7
Connecting the MiniCapt to an Ethernet Network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8
Powering the MiniCapt- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8
Connecting Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8
Change Sensor Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9

Chapter 3: Operations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Pump Flow Alarm and Shut-off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Sensor temperature- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
RVU Digital input and Digital Output logic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2

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Chapter 4: Ethernet Communications Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
IT Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Ethernet Addressing Basics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
IP Address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Network Mask - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
MAC Address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3
Static IP Addresses versus DHCP Addresses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3
Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4
Instrument to Laptop Ethernet Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5
Method 1: Modifying the IP Settings on a PC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5
Method 2: Modifying the Settings on an Instrument - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-8

Chapter 5: Modbus Protocol- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Modbus Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1
Input Registers- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Configuration Section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-2
Data Section- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5
Holding Registers- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
Coils - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Performance Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Cleaning the Sampler’s Housing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Cable Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Performance Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Airflow Rate Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-2

Chapter 7: Cleaning Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1
Cleaning Guidelines for Goods upon Reception - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1
Runtime Cleaning Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2

Appendix A: International Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Hazard Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
Symboles de risque - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1
Warnschilder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-2
Simboli di pericolo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-2
Simbolos de peligro- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-2

Appendix B: Cable Pinouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

DI-DO male connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
24 VDC male connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Appendix C: 有毒或有害的物质和元素- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1

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List of Figures

Chapter 1: Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Figure 1-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler with BioCapt Impactor sampling head - - 1-1
Figure 1-2 LEDs on the front of a MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Figure 1-3 MiniCapt Pro and Mounting Bracket - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5
Figure 1-4 MiniCapt Pro with Mounting Bracket attached - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5
Figure 1-5 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler mounting bracket standalone (unit-facing side)
(Left) and with a MiniCapt Pro unit (wall facing side) (Right) - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5
Figure 1-6 Bottom view of the MiniCapt
Pro-E Microbial Air Sampler - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6
Figure 1-7 Bottom view of the MiniCapt
Pro-Plus Microbial Air Sampler - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Figure 2-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler mounting bracket standalone (unit-facing side)
(Left) and with a MiniCapt Pro unit (wall facing side) (Right) - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6
Figure 2-2 USB stick files in File Explorer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9

Chapter 3: Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter 4: Ethernet Communications Overview- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Figure 4-1 Example for PING test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4
Figure 4-2 Example for ipconfig command - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4
Figure 4-3 Local Area Connection Properties window- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-6
Figure 4-4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window with IP address and subnet mask
defined- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7

Chapter 5: Modbus Protocol- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Performance Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Chapter 7: Cleaning Procedures- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

Appendix A: International Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix B: Cable Pinouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Figure B-1 DI-DO male connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Figure B-2 24 VDC male connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Appendix C: 有毒或有害的物质和元素- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1

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List of Tables

Chapter 1: Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

Table 1-1 LED Color and Meaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4
Table 1-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-7

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

Table 2-2 Accessories for the MiniCapt Remote Microbial Air Sampler - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Table 2-1 Sample Packing List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Table 2-3 Tested Filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
Table 2-4 Sample Tubing Dimension Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5

Chapter 3: Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

Chapter 4: Ethernet Communications Overview- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

Table 4-1 Private IPv4 Network Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Table 4-2 Default Network Mask Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

Chapter 5: Modbus Protocol- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

Table 5-1 Input Register – Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4
Table 5-2 Input Register – Data Packet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
Table 5-3 Holding Registers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7
Table 5-4 Coils - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9
Table 5-5 Associated Values for Specific Registry Entries- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10
Table 5-6 Performing Sampling with MiniCapt Pro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10
Table 5-7 Performing Sampling with MiniCapt Pro by Interval - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Performance Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

Chapter 7: Cleaning Procedures- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

Appendix A: International Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1

Appendix B: Cable Pinouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1

Table B-1 DI-DO male connector pinouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-1
Table B-2 24 VDC male connector pinouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B-2

Appendix C: 有毒或有害的物质和元素- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction

The MiniCapt® Pro Microbial Air Sampler is a fixed instrument that, when paired with
the BioCapt® Impactor sampler head (see Figure 1-1), enables efficient biological
sample collection environments.
Airflow into the BioCapt Impactor sampling head is controlled by a flow controller, thus
ensuring an operating flow rate of 25 LPM or 100 LPM. This controller ensures all the
fluid dynamic conditions are maintained throughout the sample, and allows for
tubing, an external absolute filter, and altitude corrections.
MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Samplers communicate by means of Modbus TCP or serial
TCP with FacilityPro, a software package that stores and displays data, and allows the
user to control the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler.

Figure 1-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler with BioCapt Impactor sampling head

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Chapter 1 Introduction Fluid-Dynamic System Characteristics

Fluid-Dynamic System Characteristics

The MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler uses a rotary blower that is able to sample a
constant flow of 25 LPM and is controlled by a flow controller.
The BioCapt® Impactor sampling head is installed on the inlet of the MiniCapt, whose
output is passed through the volumetric flow measurement sensor.
In order to ensure sampling quality, the system monitors flow loss.

Sensor Options
There are two available options of the MiniCapt Pro and each can be used with or
without NFC:
• Minicapt Pro-E 25 • Minicapt Pro-E 25 + NFC
• Minicapt Pro-Plus 25 • Minicapt Pro-Plus 25 + NFC
• Minicapt Pro-Plus 100 • Minicapt Pro-Plus 100 + NFC

Minicapt Pro-E 25 Minicapt Pro-E 25 + NFC

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• 25 LPM flowrate • 25 LPM flowrate
• NFC for auto configuration
from installation bracket tag

Minicapt Pro-Plus 25 + NFC

Minicapt Pro-Plus 25
• Can be powered 85-264 VAC or
• Can be powered 85-264 VAC or 24 VDC
24 VDC
• Includes 2 Digital input & 3
• Includes 2 Digital input & 3 Digital output
Digital output
• 25 LPM flowrate
• 25 LPM flowrate
• NFC for auto configuration
from installation bracket tag

Minicapt Pro-Plus 100 Minicapt Pro-Plus 100 + NFC

• Can be powered 85-264 VAC or • Can be powered 85-264 VAC or
24 VDC 24 VDC
• Includes 2 Digital input & 3 • Includes 2 Digital input & 3
Digital output Digital output
• 100 LPM flowrate • 100 LPM flowrate
• NFC for auto configuration
from installation bracket tag

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Physical Description Chapter 1 Introduction

Physical Description

Front

Figure 1-2 LEDs on the front of a MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler

LEDs
Three LEDs are located near the top of the front side of the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air
Sampler (see Figure 1-2). The three LEDs give the user information about the status of
the power, sampling, and alarm for the unit.
Power LED
Blue LED
• Flashing blue - the sensor is not communicating with the FacilityPro or other
monitoring systems
• Solid blue - the sensor communicates with the FacilityPro or other monitoring
systems
• Flashing blue - (2 flash 1 pause) - at sensor startup during NFC tag reading, USB,
and other configurations.
Sampling LED
Green LED
• Steady green - in sampling
• Flashing green - in pause from splitting (RVU mode only)

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Alarm LED
Red LED
• Solid red - flow alarm; the status persist until a new sampling is requested
• Flashing red - (1 flash 1 pause) - flow warning, between 10% and 20% of nominal
flow. The status persists until sampling stops
• Flashing red - (2 flash 2 pause) - the sensor does not read the NFC tag; the status
is active from instrument power on, until a new sampling is requested
• Flashing red - (3 flash 2 pause) - internal temperature over 55 °C; nominal flow is
reduced of 15%.
• Flashing red - (4 flash 2 pause) - internal temperature over 60 °C; sampling stops
and the status is active until a new sampling is requested.

NOTE: There is no ON/OFF button on the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air

Sampler. Plugging the unit into power turns it on.

Other advise:
• All 3 LEDs flashing for 10 seconds - USB operation completed (USB can be
removed)
Table 1-1 LED Color and Meaning

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Mounting Bracket (Back)

The MiniCapt Pro is a fixed instrument that can be mounted using the mounting
bracket (See Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 below).

Figure 1-3 MiniCapt Pro and Mounting Figure 1-4 MiniCapt Pro with Mounting
Bracket Bracket attached

Figure 1-5 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler mounting bracket standalone (unit-facing side)
(Left) and with a MiniCapt Pro unit (wall facing side) (Right)

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Bottom
All connectors and ports on the bottom of the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler’s
chassis are shown in the Figures Below.

Figure 1-6 Bottom view of the MiniCapt Figure 1-7 Bottom view of the MiniCapt
Pro-E Microbial Air Sampler Pro-Plus Microbial Air Sampler

All connectors are found on the bottom of the unit’s chassis (see Figures above),
including:
AC Port: Power is provided through the AC Mains power connector. Use IEC C13 power
cord for 100 - 240 VAC option.
24 VDC port: Power can be provided from this connector (24 VDC ±5%), if a wider range
of voltage is required, use the DC/DC converter: In 18-33.6 VDC, Out 24 VDC (PMS P/N
1000027226). Otherwise, the 24 VDC voltage provided must be protected from short
circuit considering a maximum current of 5 A.
Amphenol Connector Kit for 24 VDC option. Populate this connector using 16 gauge
wire.
DI-DO port: This connector provides Digital input and output functionalities
depending on configuration. Use Amphenol Connector Kit. Populate applicable pins of
this connector using 20 gauge wire.
USB port: Use USB port to connect a USB stick for sensor configuration or WiFi dongle.
Ethernet port: Allows the unit to communicate with FacilityPro by connecting an
Ethernet cable from the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler to the Ethernet hub.

NOTE: For best results, use a CAT 5 UTP cable.

Exhaust port: Sampled air exhaust port. Keep this port free from any object that can
obstruct the air flow. Use PMS PN°1000026464 (Exhaust Clamp) to connect this port to
other equipment like absolute filters or to exhaust sampled air from cleanroom.

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Specifications
Table 1-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler Specifications
Pro-E 25 Pro-Plus 25 Pro-Plus 100
Sampling flow rate 25 LPM 25 LPM 100 LPM
Communication Modbus TCP or Serial TCP
Data Buffer Up to 6 hrs (continuous sampling)
Flow Accuracy ±2%

Dimensions (h, w, d) Enclosure and Bracket: 208 x 157 x 145 mm (8.2 x 6.2 x 5.7 in)
Enclosure: 157 x 157 x 140 mm (6.2 x 6.2 x 5.3 in)
Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) 4.3 kg (9.4 lbs)
Operating environment Temperature: 41- 95°F (4-35 °C); 10-90% non-condensing humidity
Maximum altitude/pressure 6,562 ft (2000 m), atmospheric pressure
Enclosure Protection IP65
Calibration interval Recommended every 12 months
Max Noise Level 74 db (A)
Utility Requirements
Electrical rating PoE + 802.3 at Type 2 100-240 VAC ±10% 100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
1.3 A max 1.3 A max
VDC power supply 24 VDC ±5% 24 VDC ±5%
-
1.2 A 4A
Fuses - T1.6A (Slow) T1.6A (Slow)
USB Port 1 1 1
Ethernet Port 1 1 1
Digital Input - 2 (10 mA max each) 2 (10 mA max each)
Digital Output - 3 3
Max Rating for each Digital Dry 500 mA, 24 VDC Dry 500 mA, 24 VDC
- Powered 100 mA Powered 100 mA
Output
NFC Tag Reading Available for units with NFC
Material AISI 316 stainless steel
Installation Requirements
Indoor use only
Pollution degree 2
Over-voltage Category II
Ordinary Protection (Not protected against
harmful ingress of moisture.)
Class I Equipment (Electrical earth ground from
the mains power source to the product input is
required for safety.)

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Unpacking and Installation

Unpacking Instructions
Inspecting for Any Shipping Damage
Before you begin unpacking the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler, perform a visual
inspection to see if the shipping container was damaged during shipping.
If the shipping container is damaged, STOP unpacking and notify the shipper and
Particle Measuring Systems at 1-877-475-3317, or email to [email protected].
Follow any instructions you receive on how to proceed.

Unpacking
>> To unpack the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler:
1. Carefully open the container and remove the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air
Sampler.
2. Ensure that all components listed in the following section are included, and
inspect each item for damage.
3. If any components are damaged, immediately notify the shipper and Particle
Measuring Systems.
4. After you have determined that the shipment is undamaged, store the packing
materials for future shipping needs. Warranties may not apply if return
shipping containers are inadequate.

Packing List
Review the Packing List sent with your shipment to ensure that all the items listed are
included in your shipment. If any items are missing, contact Particle Measuring
Systems Customer Service Center at (877) 475-3317 or (303) 443-7100.
A packing list is provided Table 2-1 as an example only. The list included with your
shipment will be specific to your order and the model ordered.

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Table 2-1 Sample Packing Lista

Item Quantity
MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler 1
Tri-Clamp (3/4”) 1
Sanitary Gasket (3/4”) 1
Wall Mounting Bracket 1
Quick Guide 1
a. Refer to the actual Packing List enclosed with your shipment.

Accessories
If accessories are purchased, the following items may have been shipped.
Table 2-2 Accessories for the MiniCapt Remote Microbial Air Sampler
Accessory Part Number
Accessories Provided By PMS
Tri-Clamp (3/4”) 1000019057
Sanitary Gasket (3/4”) 1000019058
Exhaust Clamp (3/4”) 1000026464
NFC location tag 1000025611
DC/DC converter: In 18-33.6 VDC, Out 24 VDC 1000027226
Accessories Provided By Other Manufacturers
WiFi Dongle (EU, Brazil, Japan) Toradex LM816 USB WIFI 21041000
WiFi Dongle (USA, Canada, Australia) D-Link DWA-121
Ethernet Connector IP67 Amphenol RCP-00BMMS-SLM7001
USB/Ethernet Cover IP67 Amphenol CAP-WACMSPB1
DI DO Connector IP67 Amphenol RT061412PNH-K
DI DO Cover IP67 Amphenol RT014DCG
24 VDC connector IP67 Amphenol RT06104PNH-K
24 VDC cover IP67 Amphenol RT010DCG
Pall KA1PFRP1
Pall KA02PRFP8
Filters
Millipore Opticap XL10
Sartorfluor 5185307T7--FF
Installation Tool
Crimping Tool I/O Connectors 1000025840
16ga Terminal Extraction Tool 1000025841
20ga Terminal Extraction Tool 1000025842

Items You Need to Provide

The following items are not included, and you will need to provide:
• Ethernet cable
• Computer
• FacilityPro software

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Recycling
As a global leader in contamination monitoring, Particle Measuring Systems (PMS)
has also been actively monitoring and reducing our environmental contamination
over the last few years.

With your shipment, you receive packaging materials that can be 100% recycled.
For up to date, detailed information about recycling the specific materials in your
shipment, see our website by scanning the QR below or clicking on this link.

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Installation
The following instructions are included to guide you through the installation process.
Please pay close attention to the NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING texts.
Installation includes the following steps:
• Selecting an appropriate location
(see Selecting a Location on page 2-5)
• Positioning or mounting the unit
(see Positioning or Mounting the Unit on page 2-6)
• Installing the electronics enclosure
(see Installing the Electronics Enclosure on page 2-7)
• Connecting an Ethernet communications cable
(see Connecting the MiniCapt to an Ethernet Network on page 2-8)
• Attaching the chassis to the wall
(see Attaching the Wall Mounting Bracket to the Wall on page 2-7)
• Connecting the power supply
(see Connecting Power on page 2-8)

NOTE: If installation of the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler will prevent
access to its USB port (needed for configuration), configure the sampler
first and then mount the unit.

NOTE: There is no ON/OFF button on the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air

Sampler. Plugging the unit into power or PoE turns it on.

Tested Filters
A list of tested filters at the two possible flow rates is shown in the table below.

Table 2-3 Tested Filters

Model Filter Model Filter Drop
25 LPM Pall KA1PFRP1 2.1 kPa
25 LPM Pall KA02PRFP8 2.2 kPa
25 LPM Millipore Opticap XL10 0.6 kPa
25 LPM Sartorfluor 5185307T7--FF 1.8 kPa
100 LPM Sartorfluor 5185307T7--FF 6.5 kPa
100 LPM Millipore Opticap XL10 1.6 kPa

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Selecting a Location
When choosing the location for the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler(s), consider the
following bulleted list of suggestions to improve the utility of the unit.
• Sample Point
Position the sampler to ensure that the BioCapt Impactor sampling head is
pointed toward the airflow.
• Tubing Length
Requirements for sample tubing selections:

Table 2-4 Sample Tubing Dimension Requirements

Total Maximum Minimum Inner
Model
Tubing Length Diameter
25 LPM 3 m (9.8 ft) 10 mm
25 LPM 5 m (16.4 ft) 18 mm
100 LPM 5 m (16.4 ft) 18 mm

The Total Maximum Tubing Length indicates the total amount of tubing, including
inlet and exhaust. If other flow restrictions (e.g. connections with smaller inner
diameters) are integrated into the setup, the tubing length needs to be reduced
accordingly. The total pressure drop caused by tubing, absolute filter, or other
restrictions should not exceed 4 kPa for 25 LPM or 7 kPa for 100 LPM. Exceeding this
restriction will cause a decreased flow through the sample chamber, resulting in
flow alarms.

• Accessibility
The unit should be readily accessible for connecting and disconnecting cables,
removal for calibration, and so on.

NOTE: The main power disconnect is the power cord (including PoE).
Ensure that it is easily accessible.

• Interference with existing equipment

The unit should not interfere with access to existing or known future equipment
installations.
• Visibility
The unit’s front panel should be visible from a reasonable position to allow easy
viewing of the Status and Power LEDs.
• Mounting surfaces –
The proposed mounting surface should allow mounting hardware to engage
properly and should be of sufficient strength to support the unit safely.

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• Cables
The unit should be located near a source of grounded electrical power, an
Ethernet port, and any other devices it must communicate with. Cables should
reach from the unit to the connector without strain.
Use appropriate wire gauge relative to the power requirement and cable length.
• Environmental conditions
The unit should be located in an environment consistent with its temperature,
humidity, altitude, and other relevant specifications.
• Electromagnetic interference
The unit should be located away from strong electromagnetic fields.

Positioning or Mounting the Unit

The MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler can be mounted to a flat surface with a
mounting bracket that attaches to the rear panel of the sensor (see Figure 2-1).

CAUTION
The mounting location MUST be sufficiently strong.
Do NOT mount the instrument to unreinforced Sheetrock.

Figure 2-1 MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler mounting bracket standalone (unit-facing side)
(Left) and with a MiniCapt Pro unit (wall facing side) (Right)

NOTE: The main power disconnect is the power cord (or PoE), so
ensure that the power cord plug or Ethernet port is easily
accessible.

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Installing the Electronics Enclosure

The MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler:
• Is designed to be mounted to a wall or other vertical surface that can support at
least 4 times the sensor weight.
• Must be installed by qualified personnel.
The enclosure may be mounted on laboratory structure material such as Unistrut®
using similar attachment methods as for mounting on a metal framed hollow wall or
solid metal sheet wall.

Attaching the Wall Mounting Bracket to the Wall

You will need four metal fasteners with a diameter of 5 – 6 mm. See Recommended
Fasteners on page 2-7 for more details.
>> To prepare a wood or metal stud-wall for chassis installation:
1. Using the mounting slots/hole on the back of the chassis as a template, mark
the drill points.
2. Drill pilot holes of a size appropriate to the size fastener you are using.
>> To prepare a sheet metal wall for chassis installation:
The sheet metal wall must be a minimum of 3 mm thick aluminum or steel.
1. Using the mounting slots/hole on the back of the chassis as a template, mark
the drill points.
2. Drill and tap the wall for the size of fastener you will be using.
The screws must be long enough to pass completely through the wall material.

Recommended Fasteners
• Metal studs: Expanding metal screws or butterfly bolts.
• Wood studs: Minimum of 5 cm long metal fasteners with self-tapping threads
suitable for soft material.
• Sheet metal walls (Minimum of 1/8-inch [3 mm] thick steel or aluminum):
Machine screws of 5 -6 mm diameter. The screws must be long enough to pass
completely through the wall material.

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Connecting the MiniCapt to an Ethernet Network

>> To connect the Ethernet cable to the MiniCapt:
1. Locate an Ethernet cable for your installation.
2. Locate the Ethernet port on the back of the chassis (shown in Figure 2-1 on
page 2-6).
3. Insert the cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the MiniCapt Pro Microbial
Air Sampler.
>> To connect the Ethernet cable to the local network:
1. Refer to Chapter 5 Modbus Protocol for Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet
configuration.

Powering the MiniCapt

NOTE: The main power disconnect is the power cord (or PoE), so
ensure that the power cord plug or Ethernet port is easily
accessible.

Connecting Power
There is no ON/OFF button on the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler. Plugging the
unit into power/ PoE source turns it on.
After the MiniCapt Remote Microbial Air Sampler has been physically installed with its
bracket, connect the sensor to an appropriate power source.

>> To connect the power supply:

1. Plug the power cord into Mains power.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC Port on the MiniCapt Pro
(shown in Figure 1-6 on page 1-6).
>> To connect the power supply for PoE version:
1. Connect Ethernet Cable to Ethernet supply.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet Port on the MiniCapt Pro
(shown in Figure 1-6 on page 1-6).

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35 seconds after the supply cable is connected, the sensor’s Power LED (blue) should
illuminate indicating that the unit is receiving power.
If the LED does not illuminate, test the power source and the power supply. If the
power source and power supply are all right, the unit may be faulty.

NOTE: All connection with the module can only be done by authorized
people and only without voltage.
For connection, use appropriate wire gauge depending on
power of components connected to the module.
Improper use or installation of the instrument may decrease the
sensor safety

Change Sensor Configurations

Sensor is configurable using a USB (Fat32) stick.
>> Follow the steps below to change configurations:
1. Power on the sensor and wait for the power LED to begin flashing blue
2. Insert USB stick on the bottom of the instrument
3. Wait for the 3 front LEDs to begin flashing
4. Remove USB stick
5. Connect USB stick to a PC and browse for USB file content

Figure 2-2 USB stick files in File Explorer

The sensor generated a file on USB stick. It contains a .txt file (UTF8) format named
MCPRO_xxx.txt, where “xxx” represents the sensor’s serial number.
6. Change filename adding “_Set” to the end of the file name
Example: MCPRO_12345678_set.txt
7. Open the File

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File content example:

[Info]
Serial Number: 12345678
Firmware Version: 1.0.372.39659
NFC Installed: yes
NFC status: OK
[Settings]
Operating mode: BOTH
Use NFC: yes
DI/DO mode: RVU
Use WiFi: no
WiFi SSID:
WiFi Mode: WPA
WiFi Key:
WiFi Ekey:
IP: 10.0.140.22
Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0

Change parameters under [Settings] field as necessary and save the file.
8. Power Off the sensor
9. Insert the USB stick into the sensor again
10. Power On the sensor
11. Wait for the 3 front LEDs to begin flashing and remove USB stick
At sensor restart settings are applied.

NOTE: It is possible to have a file for each serial number on the same
USB stick, the sensor recognizes its serial number to load proper
configuration file.

Sensor parameters for file “MCPRO_xxx.txt”

File content example:
[Info]
Serial Number: 12345678
Firmware Version: 1.0.372.39659
NFC Installed: yes
NFC status: OK

[Settings]
Operating mode: BOTH
Use NFC: yes
DI/DO mode: RVU
Use WiFi: no
WiFi SSID:
WiFi Mode: WPA
WiFi Key:
WiFi Ekey:
IP: 10.0.140.22
Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0

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Serial Number: sensor serial number (not configurable)

Firmware version: sensor firmware version (not configurable)

NFC Installed: NFC board installed (not configurable)

NFC status: OK at sensor start NFC data has been loaded (not configurable)

Operating mode: configurable (MCR, RVU, BOTH)

MCR: the sensor will work with MiniCapt Pro Modbus protocol
RVU: the sensor will work with RVU proprietary protocol
BOTH: the sensor automatically recognize communication type.

Use NFC: configurable (yes,no)

Yes: the sensor save/read the settings configured from USB, to the NFC tag, when
installed.
No: the sensor don’t save/read the settings to the NFC tag.
NFC save/read is performed at sensor power on. When the sensor is powered on with
USB stick containing “set” command, settings are written on NFC tag if present

DI/DO mode: configurable (RVU, FP)

RVU setting works only if sensor is working in RVU modality.
FP setting shows DI status and allow DO control from communication protocol

Use WiFi: configurable (yes,no)

Yes : the sensor use IP and Subnet mask configured, for WiFi dongle (Ethernet port
disabled).
No: The sensor use Ethernet port with configured IP and subnet mask. (WiFi dongle
disabled).

WiFi SSID: configurable (field max 32 ASCI characters)

WiFi Mode: configurable (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

WiFi Key: configurable (max length depend on WiFi Key mode)

WiFi EKey: After WiFi password configuration, sensor shows only Encrypted password

IP: configurable IP address, default is 10.0.140.21

Subnet mask: configurable Subnet mask, default is 255.0.0.0

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Operations

Pump Flow Alarm and Shut-off

The MiniCapt Pro uses a sophisticated pressure transducer system for monitoring flow.
An airflow error will occur if the inlet is capped. If the flow is blocked continuously for
over 20 seconds, the firmware will turn the pump off and stop data collection.
In addition, the blower current is monitored by the electronics to check for over-
current situations. Airflow errors and instrument shutdown conditions are sent to
FacilityPro to trigger an alarm.
The sensor indicates the Flow Alarm status from front LED:
Solid red - Flow alarm, the status persist until a new sampling is requested
Flashing (1 flash, 1 pause) - Flow warning, between 10% and 20% of nominal flow.
The status persists until sampling stops

Sensor temperature
The sensor monitors the internal temperature to prevent high temperature damage.
• If the internal temperature rises over 55 °C, nominal Flow is reduced by 15%. It
will also indicate Flow Alert status to the Facility Pro and the front red LED will
flash (3 flash 2 pause).
• If the internal temperature rises over 60 °C, sampling stops and the Stop alarm
status is active until a new sampling is requested. The front red Led will flash (4
flash 2 pause).

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RVU Digital input and Digital Output logic

When DI/DO mode is configured to RVU, the MiniCapt Pro can run the last executed
sampling (configured by Facility Pro) using a local digital input and the digital output
shows the status and alarms.
To start and stop the sampling, it is necessary to close and open the digital input 1
contact. When the contact is closed and opened again, the sampling stops.
During the sampling, it is possible to force a sampling pause using digital input 2. As for
digital input 1, it is necessary to close and reopen the contact to force the pause status,
and it is necessary to repeat the procedure to exit from pause and continue the
sampling.
This functionality is available only for sampling configured to a single fraction.
Digital output 1 is a closed contact during the sampling and when the sensor is in
pause status.
Digital output 2 is a closed contact when the sensor is in pause status
Digital output 3 is a closed contact when the requested target is not achieved for any
alarm, indicating the alarm status. The status resets at new sampling start.

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Ethernet Communications Overview

This chapter provides the following basic details on Ethernet communications:

• Ethernet Addressing Basics, this page
• MAC Address on page 4-3
• Static IP Addresses versus DHCP Addresses on page 4-3
• Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity on page 4-4
• Instrument to Laptop Ethernet Setup on page 4-5

IT Department
The Information Technology or IT department of an organization is responsible for
configuring and controlling the corporate network. Any time an Ethernet enabled
instrument is attached to a corporate network, IT must be involved, since a static (i.e.,
fixed) IP address is required by the instrument. The IT department is responsible for
assigning fixed addresses.

Ethernet Addressing Basics

Particle Measuring Systems instruments must be properly configured for Ethernet
communications in order to work. There are multiple numeric parameters required to
properly configure an instrument and a small error in one or more of these parameters
can result in no communications, or worse—sporadic communications.
All instruments support the common IPv4 standard. Valid addresses are in the range of
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. The number 255 corresponds to the special value of 0xFF in
hexadecimal. Numbers 256 or larger are not valid. Each number in the dot sequence is
sometimes called an octet.
There are four different parameters to configure:
• IP Address—Required
• Network Mask—Required
These parameters are described in detail below.

IP Address
The Internet Protocol (IP) address consists of two portions:
• a network portion
and
• a location portion

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In the analogy of a telephone number, there is an area code and a phone number.
Unlike a telephone number, the network (or area code) portion of an IP address can be
set to different numbers of digits. It is not a fixed size like an area code. The location
portion is the rest of the number – everything that is not part of the network portion.
The definition of what is network and what is location is done by the network mask,
described below.
Although there are a great many numbers in the range of 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255, in
almost all circumstances instruments are placed on a segregated private network that
uses a greatly reduced set of numbers. The valid ranges are shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Private IPv4 Network Ranges
Address Class Start End
A (24 Bit Range) 10.0.0.0 10.255.255.255
B (20 Bit Range) 172.16.0.0 172.31.255.255
C (16 Bit Range) 192.168.0.0 192.168.255.255
Particle Measuring Systems provides a unique default address in the Class A range for
every instrument. Whenever the instrument is set to default parameters or factory
defaults, this address is restored.

Network Mask
The network mask is used to discern the network portion of the IP address from the
location portion. From a telephone number analogy, it segregates the area code from
the phone number. It is easy to set the mask incorrectly, and when it is incorrect, it can
result in sporadic communication problems. For example, in Facility Net an instrument
can be seen as available via a Multicast probe, but trying to control the instrument
causes a communications error.
The mask is actually a 32 bit binary number consisting of some number of 1’s followed
by enough 0’s to make 32 bits. The length of the 1’s depends on the network Address
Class (i.e., area code size) as well as sub-netting (i.e., something done by IT). Table 4-2
shows the default network mask for each address class.
Table 4-2 Default Network Mask Values
Default Network
Address Class
Mask
A (24 Bit Range) (e.g., 10.X.X.X) 255.0.0.0
B (20 Bit Range) (e.g., 172.16.X.X) 255.240.0.0
C (16 Bit Range) (e.g., 192.168.X.X) 255.255.0.0
When a Particle Measuring Systems instrument is set to default parameter or factory
defaults, the network mask is set to 255.0.0.0. This corresponds with the 10.X.X.X
address which is also set.

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For large systems, IT personnel will dictate a network mask value and the value may be
different from what is shown in the table. Make sure the network mask is set as
specified by IT. All PCs, routers and instruments on a network must use exactly the
same network mask, or communication problems will arise.

MAC Address
All Ethernet devices have a MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address may be
thought of as an Ethernet serial number. It is unique for all devices. If an instrument
needs to be replaced with a different instrument for either calibration or service, the
service technician will duplicate the old instrument’s IP address into the new
instrument. However, the MAC address of the new instrument will be unique.
In Particle Measuring Systems instruments the MAC address is set during production.
The value is permanently stored in non-volatile memory on the main processor circuit
board. (The MAC address will change if the main circuit board is replaced.) The MAC
address may be displayed using the Calibration tool.
Routers and switches keep track of which MAC address is attached where. For that
reason, it is important for the instrument to tell a router or switch who is attached. For
all Particle Measuring Systems instruments, this is done at least once when the
instrument boots. In some newer instruments, the MAC address is announced to the
switch or router every time a network connection is detected. Without this
mechanism, it would be possible for routers to operate for an extended period of time
without recognizing which MAC address is mapped to which IP address.

Static IP Addresses versus DHCP Addresses

All Particle Measuring Systems instruments use a static IP address. This means the
address is predefined. The address is used to identify the instrument when data is
collected. In contrast, many computers use a dynamic IP address (i.e., DHCP or
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
In order for dynamically configured devices and statically configured devices to be
mixed on the same network, some mechanism must be used to segregate the DHCP
address range from the static address range. This mechanism is a standard
configuration parameter set in the router. The IT Department is typically responsible
for delineating the address range.
If static and dynamic addresses are not properly segregated, it may result in duplicate
addresses and unexpected network behavior.

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Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity

>> These steps may be used to check communications to an Ethernet device.
1. Verify the device can talk using PING.
a. Open a command shell on a PC, and type
PING aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
where aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd is the address of the device.
If there is no response, then there is an addressing problem.

Figure 4-1 Example for PING test

b. Make sure the PC and the device being talked to are on the same network.
c. Check the PC’s address by opening a command shell and typing ipconfig.
0.1 Is the Mask the same on both the PC and the device?
0.2 Is the network portion of the address the same on both the PC and the
device?

Figure 4-2 Example for ipconfig command

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Instrument to Laptop Ethernet Setup

There are two ways to establish a direct Ethernet link between a laptop (or other PC)
and a Particle Measuring Systems instrument. The first way is to modify the PC
Ethernet settings to work with the existing instrument settings. The second way is to
modify the instrument settings to work with the existing PC settings. Since PCs are
typically configured for DHCP, this method is less obvious; however for certain
applications (such as demos or testing) this method may be advantageous.
Cabling between a laptop and instrument can often be done with a standard Cat 5
Ethernet cable. Older computers and older instrument designs may require an
Ethernet cross-over cable to communicate properly. This is available from Particle
Measuring Systems as P/N 1000011477. Newer computers use a mechanism called
Auto-MDIX to do the cross-over within the computer or instrument automatically.

Method 1: Modifying the IP Settings on a PC

>> This method allows using the existing instrument address.
At the end of the communications session, the laptop will contain an address that will
prevent normal communications to the corporate network. The procedure must be
undone after the session.
1. Retrieve the network address parameters from the instrument. See Change
Sensor Configurations on page 2-9.
2. Determine a compatible network address and mask to set the PC.
For example, an instrument has address 10.12.43.217 and mask value
255.255.0.0.
The PC must use exactly the same mask value (i.e., 255.255.0.0).
The address can be selected as any valid address so long as the network
portion is kept the same. Therefore, 10.12.43.216 would be acceptable, and
10.12.0.1 could also be used.
3. Configure the PC to talk at the selected address:
a. Navigate to the Local Area Connection Properties window.
In Windows 10 In Windows 7
Start Start
Control Panel Control Panel
Network and Internet Network and Internet
Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center
Change Adapter Settings Change Adapter Settings

0.1 There may be more than one choice to select at this step.
Choose the item labeled LAN or Local Area Connection.

NOTE: Do not select anything with the word “Wireless” or the word “Virtual”.

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0.2 Right click on the adaptor, and then select Properties.

A window similar to that shown in Figure 4-3 on page 4-6 should be displayed

Figure 4-3 Local Area Connection Properties window

b. Select the item Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). If given an option for Version 4
or Version 6, select the one titled Internet Protocol Version 4.
c. Click the Properties button in the Local Area Connection Properties
window.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears (see Figure
4-4).

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Figure 4-4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window with IP address and subnet mask
defined

d. Record the existing settings on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

window.
These settings will need to be restored after the instrument
communication session is complete.
e. Change the settings on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window to use the network address and mask determined above. See
Figure 4-4 on page 4-7 for an example. The Default gateway and DNS
server values should be left blank.
f. Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.
g. Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties
window.
4. The PC is now configured.
5. Attach a network cable between the PC and the instrument.
6. Use the procedure Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity on page 4-4 to check
the connection is functioning.

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Method 2: Modifying the Settings on an Instrument

>> This method takes advantage of a Microsoft Windows feature called
Automatic Private IP Addressing or APIPA.
APIPA allows a PC to automatically assign itself an IP address even when no DHCP
server is present to provide an address to the PC. Translated this means that by
assigning the right address to an instrument, it will talk one to one with a Windows
machine without setting an address on the Windows machine.
The address range of 169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254 is reserved for APIPA.
1. See Change Sensor Configurations on page 2-9
2. Attach a network cable between the PC and the instrument.
3. Use the procedure Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity on page 4-4 to check
the connection is functioning.

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Modbus Protocol

Communications with the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler are available via Modbus
TCP. The instrument presents a single TCP/IP Ethernet connection at port 502 using the
standard Modbus protocol.
Two specification documents were used in the development of the Modbus interface:
•MODBUS MESSAGING ON TCP/IP IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE V1.0b
•MODBUS APPLICATION PROTOCOL SPECIFICATION V1.1b
The Modbus protocol, as implemented in this instrument, utilizes generic 0-based
addressing.

Modbus Overview
Each register in the Modbus map is defined to be 16 bits.
The map contains three sections:

1 Input registers Read Only information for ID and data collection

2 Holding registers Read/Write parameters for configuring the device
3 Coils Read/Write individual bits to control the device

The supported functions include:

1 Read Coils
3 Read Holding Registers
4 Read Input Registers
5 Write Single Coil
6 Write Single Holding Register
16 Write Multiple Holding Registers
22 Mask Write Holding Register
23 Read/Write Multiple Holding Registers
• Any registers accessed but not defined will generate an address error.
• Spare coils/registers will “set” without error and always return a zero value.
• Registers set with invalid data will return a function error.

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The map delineates three types of register assemblies:

1. Unary: an individual register
2. Dual: a register pair used for a 32 bit representation
3. String: a group of registers containing ASCII bytes
There is a setting available that toggles the interpretation of selected dual-register
values. These values can be interpreted as integer representations of floating point
numbers with a fixed scaling factor or as IEEE-754 floating point representations of that
value. Refer to the register map to determine which register pairs have this feature
applied. This setting can be set real-time via the associated coil.
Even though the Modbus protocol itself is standard, the contents of the registers are
application-specific. A description of the register map is the definitive specification for
that application interface. The following Modbus register map definition has
comments and notes to help with its intended use.

Input Registers
The input registers are in two sections: Configuration and Data.
The Configuration section description begins on this page.
The Data section description begins on page 5-5.

Configuration Section
The Configuration section contains:
• Modbus Map Version
• Sensor Firmware Version
• Product Name
• Flow Rate and Volume Scale Factors
• Flow Rate

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30001: This is a fixed value representing the version number of

Modbus Map Version the Modbus map multiplied by 100. The version can
change if/when the basic structure of the map and/or
processing associated with the structure of the map is
adjusted.
Note: Additions and/or definitions to the spare entries
will not generally require a version change - they will
simply be annotated as to the applicability to that
particular instrument. The same reasoning is applied to
unique registers and/or coils for a particular instrument –
they will simply be annotated as being specific to that
device.

30002: This is a value representing the version number of the

Sensor Firmware Version flow controller firmware multiplied by 100.
30003 - 30010: Product name entered using ASCII bytes and positioned
Product Name as shown in the map.
30011: The power of 10 multiplied to the flow rate and then
Flow Rate Scale Factor entered into registers 30013/30014, 30222/30223 and
30229/30230. Used when the floating-point
representation is disabled. The MiniCapt uses a value of 2
to represent a fixed scaling factor of 100 for flow rate.
30012: The power of 10 multiplied to the volume and then
Volume Scale Factor entered into registers 30224/30225 and 30231/30232.
Used when the floating-point representation is disabled.
The MiniCapt uses a value of 5 to represent a fixed
scaling factor of 100000 for volume.
30013 - 30014: Dual-register representation of the nominal flow rate in
Flow Rate liters per minute. Can be integer or float depending on
mode selected. The integer representation uses the scale
factor from register 30011.

30015: Processed as a variable but fixed to a value of 0 for

Number of Particle MiniCapt Pro.
Channels
30016: Processed as a variable but fixed to a value of 3 for
Number of Analog MiniCapt Pro.
Channels
30151 - 30152: This is the main firmware version for the MiniCapt. Each
Sensor Firmware Version byte represents an element of the version as shown in
Table 5-1.

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Table 5-1 Input Register – Configuration

Input Registers Description Comment Notes
(Configuration)
30001 unary Modbus Map Version Version 1.00 (Static 100)
30002 unary Sensor Firmware Version Encoded Firmware version
30003 unary Product Name: Char 00, 01 Product Name
30004 string Product Name: Char 02, 03 Product Name
30005 string Product Name: Char 04, 05 Product Name
30006 string Product Name: Char 06, 07 Product Name
30007 string Product Name: Char 08, 09 Product Name
30008 string Product Name: Char 10, 11 Product Name
30009 string Product Name: Char 12, 13 Product Name
30010 string Product Name: Char 14, 15 Product Name
30011 unary Scale: Flow Rate Multiplier in fixed: Flow Rate 2 (100)
30012 unary Scale: Volume Multiplier in fixed: Volume 5 (100000)
30013 dual Flow Rate (high) Flow * 10 Scale Float Mode
30014 dual Flow Rate (low) Flow * 10 Scale Float Mode
30015 unary Number of Particle Channels Fixed number of sizes 0 fixed
30016 unary Number of Analog Channels Fixed number of analogs 0 fixed
30151 unary Sensor Firmware Version Revision/Build
30152 unary Sesnor Firmware Version Minor/Major

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Data Section
The Data section contains:
• Calibration Date
• Serial Number
• Device Status
• Device State
• Number of data samples in queue
• Sample Data information
The Data section starts with what would have normally been considered configuration
information - calibration date and serial number. This was added to allow for a single
contiguous read when this particular information was desired along with the regular
sample data. If not desired, then start reading at register 30212.

30201: A value between 1 and 12.

Calibration Date (Month)
30202: A value between 1 and 31.
Calibration Date (Day)
30203: A value representing the year (e.g., 2012)
Calibration Date (Year)
30204 - 30211: Serial number entered using ASCII bytes and positioned as shown in
Serial Number the map.
30212- 30213: Dual-register representation of device status. Integer bit mask
Device Status matching the current coil selections for convenience. The host can
use this to check for data availability, data format, etc while reading
the data. A separate coil read would not be required. Values are
defined in Table 5-5 on page 5-10.
30214: Least Significant byte (LSB) is State. Most Significant Byte (MSB) is
Device State sub-state. Values are defined in Table 5-5 on page 5-10.
30218 - 30219: Dual-register representation of data packet sample interval
Sample Time processed in units of seconds. Can be integer or float depending on
mode selected. The integer representation is time in seconds
multiplied by 100.
30222 - 30223: Dual-register representation of the real-time flow rate in liters per
Flow Rate minute. Can be integer or float depending on mode selected. The
integer representation uses the scale factor from register 30011.
30224 - 30225: Dual-register representation of the real-time volume in liters. Can be
Volume integer or float depending on mode selected. The integer
representation uses the scale factor from register 30012.

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Table 5-2 Input Register – Data Packet

Input Registers Description (Data Packet) Comment Notes
30201 unary Calibration Date (Month) Calibration Date
30202 unary Calibration Date (Day) Calibration Date
30203 unary Calibration Date (Year) Calibration Date
30204 string Serial Number: Char 00, 01 Serial Number
30205 string Serial Number: Char 02, 03 Serial Number
30206 string Serial Number: Char 04, 05 Serial Number
30207 string Serial Number: Char 06, 07 Serial Number
30208 string Serial Number: Char 08, 09 Serial Number
30209 string Serial Number: Char 10, 11 Serial Number
30210 string Serial Number: Char 12, 13 Serial Number
30211 string Serial Number: Char 14, 15 Serial Number
30212 unary Device State (high) Device State Mask
30213 unary Device State (low) Device State Mask
30214 unary Device State Device State
30218 dual Sample Time (high) Seconds * 100 Float Mode
30219 dual Sample Time (low) Seconds * 100 Float Mode
30222 dual Flow Rate (high) Flow * 10 Scale Float Mode
30223 dual Flow Rate (low) Flow * 10 Scale Float Mode
30224 dual Volume (high) Volume * 10 Scale Float Mode
30225 dual Volume (low) Volume * 10 Scale Float Mode

Holding Registers
Like the coils, spares are in place between the “standard” registers and those that are
designated as specific/optional. There are no specific/optional coils defined for the
MiniCapt.
If the sample setting holding registers are sent while the unit is sampling, it will ignore
the new settings until the next sample set is executed.

40003: This register representation depends on the Sample Volume

Sample Interval/Sample Mode setting (coil 00/09). When the Sample Volume Mode is
Volume disabled - this register represents the number of seconds to run
a sample. When the Sample Volume Mode is enabled - this
register represents the volume in liters multiplied by 100.
40007 - 40032:
Spare

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Table 5-3 Holding Registers

Holding Registers Description (Setup) Comment
40003 dual Volume Liters

40007- unary 26 spare registers Reserve future “common” registers

40032

Coils
Like the holding registers, spares are in place between the “standard” coils and those
that are designated as specific/optional. There are no specific/optional coils defined
for the MiniCapt.

00/01: The data collection coil will enable/disable sampling.

Read: 1=Sampling Enabled, 0=Sampling Disabled.
Write:1=Start Sampling, 0=Stop Sampling.
00/02: The data available coil is used to both inform the host that data is now available and to
delete the queued data packet (if present).
Read: 1=Data Available, 0=No Data Available.
00/08: IEEE-754 Float. The float control will change the specified registers from a dual-register
integer with fixed scaling to a dual-register IEEE-754 float representation. The IEEE-754
version is likely to yield better resolution but it is not part of the official Modbus
specification.
Read:1=Float mode enabled, 0=Float mode disabled
Write:1=Float mode enabled, 0=Float mode disabled
00/09: Sample Volume Mode. The sample volume control will change how the unit controls
sampling. If set, holding register 40003 will contain the sample volume to be processed
multiplied by a factor of 100. If clear, holding register 40003 will contain the sample
interval to be processed in seconds. This value can also be changed from the display. It is
recommended that the coil selection be set every-time the holding registers are sent.
Read:1=Sample Volume, 0=Sample Interval
Write:1=Sample Volume, 0=Sample Interval
00/10: Digital Input 1
Read: 1=DI1 On, 0=DI1 Off
Write: no effect
00/11: Digital Input 2
Read: 1=DI2 On, 0=DI2 Off
Write: no effect
00/12: Digital Output 1
Read: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open
Write: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open
00/13: Digital Output 2
Read: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open
Write: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open

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00/14: Digital Output 3

Read: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open
Write: 1=DO1 Close, 0=DO1 Open
00/15: Read:
1=Flow Alert (Flow is 10% below or 10% above the nominal flow),
0=no Flow Alert. If in flow alarm, flow alert is 0.
Write: no effect
00/16: Read:
1=Flow Alarm (Flow is 20% below or 20% above the nominal flow),
0=no Flow Alarm
Write: no effect
00/17: Read:
1=Internal overtemperature Alert (internal temperature is above 55°C ),
0=no Overtemperature Alert. If in Overtemperature alarm, Overtemperature
alert is 0.
Write: no effect
00/18: Read:
1=Internal overtemperature Alarm (internal temperature is above 60°C ),
0=no Overtemperature Alarm
Write: no effect
00/19 - Spare.
00/32: Read:Always 0
Write:No effect

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Table 5-4 Coils

Description
Coils Description (Coils) Comments/Notes
(Configuration)
00/01 Data Collection On/Off Sampling
Control

00/02 Data Available Yes/No Data Available/ Sampling running=1

Queue Control Sampling stop =0

00/08 IEEE-754 Float On/Off Modbus Float 0=integer representations of

representation floating-point numbers with
a fixed scaling factor
1=IEEE-754 floating point
representations

00/09 Volume Mode On/Off Sample Volume

00/10 Digital Input 1 On/Off Only works in FacilityPro

mode
00/11 Digital Input 2 On/Off

00/12 Digital Output 1 Close/Open

00/13 Digital Output 2 Close/Open

00/14 Digital Output 3 Close/Open

00/15 Flow Alert Alert/OK

00/16 Flow Alarm Alarm/OK

00/17 Over-temperature Alert/OK

Alert

00/18 Over-temperature Alarm/OK

Alarm

00/19- 23 spare coils Reserve

00/32 “common” coils

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Table 5-5 Associated Values for Specific Registry Entries

Device Status Entries 0x0001 Data collection Matches the common coil
settings
0x0002 Data Available
0x0080 IEEE-754 Float
0x0100 Volume mode 1= volume
0=Time
Device Status Entries (LSB) 0 idle
1 Sampling
3 Error Flow alarm error (idle with
alarm)

NOTE: Every register for performing an action needs to be written every time the
action is performed

Table 5-6 Performing Sampling with MiniCapt Pro

Function Command Value Note/Action
After connection Write coil 00/09 1 Sample by volume
Set sampling to 9999 Set sample volume to 9999 liters
Write reg 40003 9999
Liters
Read reg from 30201 Get calibration date, SN°
Get sensor data -
to 30211
Read reg from 30011 Get flow and volume scale
Get conversion factor -
to 30012
Read in reg from Only device state (idle, sampling,
Get real time data -
30212 to 30225 flow error), flow, volume values
Start sampling Write coil 00/01 1 Start sampling
Only:
device status (Vol. mode, D. input, D.
out, Flow alert, flow alarm, temp.
Read in reg from
Get real time data - alert, temp. alarm)
30212 to 30225
device state (idle, sampling, flow
error), flow, volume values
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/12 1 Drive digital out 1
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/13 1 Drive digital out 2
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/14 1 Drive digital out 3
When desired volume or time target
Stop sampling Write coil 00/01 0 is reached (max 9 cubic meter or
equivalent time)

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Table 5-7 Performing Sampling with MiniCapt Pro by Interval

Function Command Value Note/Action
After connection Write coil 00/09 1 Sample by volume
Volume mode off Write coil 00/09 0 Sample by volume off
Write desired interval Write reg 40003 - Sample by specified interval
Start the instrument Write coil 00/01 1 Begin sampling
Only:
device status (Vol. mode, D. input, D.
out, Flow alert, flow alarm, temp.
Read in reg from
Get real time data - alert, temp. alarm)
30212 to 30225
device state (idle, sampling, flow
error), flow, volume values
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/12 1 Drive digital out 1
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/13 1 Drive digital out 2
Write Digital Output Write coil 00/14 1 Drive digital out 3
When desired volume or time target
Stop sampling Write coil 00/01 0 is reached (max 9 cubic meter or
equivalent time)

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Chapter 6
Maintenance and Performance Checks

There are no user-serviceable items in the MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler. You can,
however, clean the sampler’s housing and repair or replace cables.

Cleaning the Sampler’s Housing

WARNING
Disconnect the power cord from its power source.
The sample probe must be capped before the instrument is sterilized by means of
liquid, spray, or mist. Turn the pump off before capping the sample probe.

The MiniCapt Pro Microbial Air Sampler is housed in an ASIS 316 stainless steel
enclosure and should provide many years of trouble-free performance. Periodically, it
may be helpful to wipe the case with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with deionized
water or a mild cleanser.

Cable Connectors
Occasionally, a cable connector may be damaged through an accident. The bottom
connections are somewhat fragile. If a connector is damaged, be careful not to
aggravate the problem by forcing a cable into a damaged connector. A Particle
Measuring Systems Service Representative can repair or replace damaged connectors.

Performance Checks
Complete the following procedures to verify that your instrument is operating properly.

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Airflow Rate Check

The MiniCapt Pro has flow control to maintain the flowrate to nominal flow (25 or 100
LPM (depending on the model)) considering air density to ensure a correct volumetric
flow calculation.
A flow volumetric meter with suitable range for the instrument type (25 or 100 LPM) is
required to verify correct flowrate and set to volumetric flow.
To perform an accurate check of the instrument calibration and functionality, contact
Particle Measuring Systems.

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Cleaning Procedures

Introduction
The below procedure describes the recommended practices for MiniCapt and BioCapt
impactor heads and related cleaning accessories.
Particle Measuring Systems assures that all delivered products and materials are
tested and cleaned according to the most demanding cleanroom requirements. In
addition, the presence of manufacturing and/or handling residues may occur for 316L
Stainless Steel items such as MiniCapt or BioCapt impactor heads which undergo a
highly complex machining process.
The presence of residues on the 316L Stainless Steel products, introduced into a
sterilization autoclave without prior cleaning, may result in a change in the exterior
appearance of the item. Specifically, residues apparently “invisible” may change in
color as a result of the high temperature sterilization process.
The following steps are intended to provide a general guideline for MiniCapt/BioCapt
impactor head cleaning, considering both the runtime cleaning activities and the
recommended process for newly received goods.

Cleaning Guidelines for Goods upon Reception

For first time usage:
• Unpack the impactor heads using gloves. (Note: Fingerprints on freshly
manufactured stainless steel may result in long lasting marks on the surface.)
• Wash the whole stainless steel surface, including mechanical parts, using an
appropriate detergent solution.
• For example, Veltek Vai Process to Clean 1 (P2C-1) appropriately diluted
as recommended by the detergent manufacturer data sheet (typically 1-
5 Vol% in DI or WFI water)
• Rinse each single item extensively with DI or WFI water in order to completely
remove any detergent residuals.

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• Ensure the impactor head is well cleaned, rinsed and dried before proceeding
with the first autoclave sterilization process.

Runtime Cleaning Guidelines

• Remove the impactor head from the defined sampling location.
• Ensure no residuals, e.g. from agar, are present in the impactor head.
• Wash the whole stainless steel surface, including mechanical parts, using an
appropriate detergent solution.
• For example, Veltek Vai Dec-Clean, appropriately diluted as
recommended by the detergent manufacturer data sheet. Typically 0.7
Vol% (1 fl oz/Gallon) in WFI water.
• Make sure the impactor head is well cleaned and any cleaning agent residues are
evaporated before proceeding with the autoclave sterilization process.
The above procedures are intended to provide general guidelines and may not be
applicable in some specific manufacturing scenarios.
For more information, contact your Particle Measuring Systems local representative or
go to www.pmeasuring.com.

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International Precautions

Hazard Symbols
The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment is as follows:
Symbol Nature of Hazard

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

Dangerous High Voltage

Symboles de risque
Des symboles représentant les risques sont placés sur l'appareil. Leur signification est
la suivante:
Symbole Nature du risque

Attention, consulter les documents d’accompagnement

Danger Electricite

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Warnschilder
Die, an dem Gerat angebrachten Warnschilder haben folgende Bedeutungen:
Symbol Gefahrenart

Achtung! In den beiliegenden Unterlagen nachschlagen

Achtung Hochspannung

Simboli di pericolo
Il significato dei simboli di pericolo che appaiono sugli strumenti il seguente:
Simbolo Natura del pericolo

Attenzione. Consultare i documenti allegati

Tensione Pericolosa

Simbolos de peligro
Los simbolos de peligro que aparecen en el equipo significan:
Símbolo Naturaleza del Peligro

Atención, consultar los documentos adjuntos.

Peligro alto voltaje.

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Cable Pinouts

DI-DO male connector

Figure B-1 DI-DO male connector

Table B-1 DI-DO male connector pinouts

Amphenol kit RT061412PNH-K
Pin Function
A Out 1A
B Out 1B
C Out 2A
D Out 2B
E Out 3A
F Out 3B
G +24 VDC
H + 24 VDC
J IN 1
K IN 2
L GND
M GND

To close Digital input 1, connect Pin “J” to pin “G” or “H” (+24 VDC)
To close Digital input 2, connect Pin “K” to pin “G” or “H” (+24 VDC)

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24 VDC male connector

Figure B-2 24 VDC male connector

Table B-2 24 VDC male connector pinouts

Amphenol kit RT061412PNH-K
Pin Function
A GND
B NC
C + 24 VDC
D NC

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有毒或有害的物质和元素

有毒或有害的物质和元素

Part Name 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴联苯醚

部件名称 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE)

电源供应 X O X O O O

印刷电路装配 X O X O O O

机械部件 X O X O O O

电缆 X O X O O O

机电 X O X O O O

O: 表示用于部件的所有同族物质中所含的有毒或有害物质低于SJ/T11363-2006规定的限
度要求。
X: 表示用于部件的至少一种同族物质中所含的有毒或有害物质高于SJ/T11363-2006规定
的限度要求。

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