Mesalabs Defender 530 User manual
Defender™530
User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................ 1.0
Operation ................................... 2.0
Battery ........................................2.1
Activation ....................................2.2
Connections .................................2.3
Display Screen .............................2.4
Menu Navigation ..........................2.5
Set Up .........................................2.6
Measurements .............................2.7
Single ..........................................2.8
Burst ...........................................2.9
Continuous ..................................2.10
Data Port .................................... 3.0
DryCal Pro Software .....................3.1
Defender Firmware Upgrades ........ 3.2
Annual Maintenance & Cal ......... 4.0
Shipping ..................................... 5.0
Storage ....................................... 6.0
Defender 530 Specications ...... 7.0
Factory Default Settings ............ 8.0
Limited Warranty ....................... 9.0
Troubleshooting ......................... 10.0
Introduction
Operation
Data Port
Annual Maintenance and Calibration
Shipping
Storage
Defender 530 Specications
Factory Default Settings
Limited Warranty
Troubleshooting
2.0
6.0
3.0
7.0
4.0
8.0
5.0
9.0
10.0
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The Defender 530 measures both volumetric and standardized gas ow with a volumetric
ow accuracy of 1% and standardized ow accuracy of 1.2% of reading. It uses our Prov-
en DryCal Technology to measure volumetric gas ow and is manufactured in our accred-
ited laboratory in Butler, NJ.
This manual will provide information needed to operate your Defender. If at any time you
have questions regarding its operation, please contact Mesa Labs through our Web site
(drycal.mesalabs.com) or call 973.492.8400 to speak with a member of our professional
customer service staff.
Your Defender
Your Defender comes with the following:
• AC Power Adapter/Charger
• PC Serial Cable
• Leak Test Caps (2); Save for use during the Leak Test
• Calibration Certicate
• Manual
Carrying cases and accessories are available for purchase from Mesa Labs or your distrib-
utor.
1.0 Introduction
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Data Port
Suction Fitting
Measuring Cell
Pressure Fitting
Charging Jack
Calibration Label
Reset Button
Display
Anti-tamper Label
1.0
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2.1 Battery
Charging, installing and monitoring your Defender battery
Your Defender battery is charged at the factory, but we recommend that you make sure it
is fully charged before initial use.
• Connect the AC power adapter to the Defender’s Charging Jack (DC In).
• Plug the AC power adapter into an AC outlet.
Initial charging should take about eight (8) hours.
After the initial charge:
• You may continue to charge your Defender indenitely simply by leaving it connected to
the AC power adapter.
• Be sure to charge the battery at least every three (3) months, to maintain battery life.
The battery symbol on the LCD display indicates your Defender’s battery charge condition.
A shaded battery icon indicates a full charge. As the battery voltage drops, the indicator
will empty in 20% increments.
2.0 Operation
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2.0
Disposal:
In compliance with the European Union CE directive 2006/66/EC the battery in your De-
fender should be removed for recycling prior to disposal of the Defender. The battery in
the Defender is a valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Please note that opening the
Defender may damage connections so this procedure should only be used for battery dis-
posal.
Procedure:
Remove ve Phillips head screws on the back of the Defender; one will be located under
the calibration void label. Lift off the rear cover and disconnect the two pin connector from
the battery to the printed circuit board. Lift the battery from the case.
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2.2 Activation
Turning your Defender on and off
Simply press the power button.
• Press the On/Off button for 1 second to turn on your Defender.
• When rst turned on, your Defender displays an opening screen showing the product
name, model number and ow range.
• Press the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn your Defender off.
2.3 Connections
Attaching your Defender to a device
Connect device to be calibrated to the appropriate Defender port. Use 1/4 inch diameter
tubing.
• Connect to outlet at top (suction tting) when a device draws air (such as sampler).
• Connection tubing to bottom inlet for devices that push air in (pressure devices).
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2.4 Display Screen
Understanding the screen components
The Defender 530 provides a menu of operational settings and commands. The four di-
rectional arrow buttons on the control panel allow you to navigate through the menu and
select the desired settings for your Defender. Your location within the menu is highlighted
for easy identication.
2.5 Menu Navigation
Moving through operational menus
• Use the directional arrows , , and on the control panel to nd your way
through the menu.
• When your desired command is highlighted, simply press the ENTER button on the
control panel.
If you see a menu selection within angle brackets (<….>), that means you have multi-
ple options for an item. Press the left or right (or ) arrow button to see the options.
If you wish to use the factory settings proceed to section 2.7 Measurements.
2.0
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LCD Screen
Control Panel
On/Off Button
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Highlight CONFIRM after making changes and press the Enter button to save the
changes made.
‘Conrmed, New Settings Will be Retained’ message will appear in the screen for a
brief period before it returns to Setup menu.
Highlighting EXIT and then pressing the Enter button will return you to the SETUP
menu without saving any submenu changes.
Defender 530 M
Range: 50–5,000 mL/min
with DryCal Technology®
MEASURE | SETUP
2.6 Set-up
Customizing the Defender to your needs
You can customize your Defender in the SETUP menu. Highlight SETUP in the introduc-
tion screen to enter the Setup Menu. Or, highlight SETUP after resetting and then exiting
a measurement mode screen. The SETUP menu has eight submenus.
• Readings • Date • Diagnostics
• Units • Preferences • About
• Time • Power
To select a submenu, use the directional arrow buttons to highlight the submenu and
press the Enter button.
In submenus, brackets (i.e., <...>) indicate different selection options. You can switch
back and forth by pressing the forward or backward (or ) arrow.
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