Instruction Manual LVS3 - MVS6 - KAR8 Ed. 07-12

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Low Volume Sampler LVS3

(Kleinfiltergerät)
• Measurement of PM10, PM4,0, PM2,5 and PM1,0 (EN 12341, EN 14907)
• Measurement of heavy metals (VDI 2267, EN 14902)
• Measurement of total dust (VDI 2463)
• Measurement of PCB-indoors (VDI 2464)
• Measurement of soot (EC) (VDI 2465)
• Measurement of anorg. fibres (VDI 3492)
• Measurement of dioxins and furans (VDI 3498, ISO 16000-13)
• Measurement of airborne moulds (VDI 4252)
• Measurement of PCP/lindane (VDI 4301)
• Measurement of BaP (EN 15549)
Maximum Flow Rate: ca. 3,2 m³/h
Medium Volume Sampler MVS6

(Kleinfiltergerät)
Applications as LVS3
Maximum Flow Rate: ca. 5 m³/h
Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8

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SVEN LECKEL
Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Leberstraße 63, 10829 Berlin, Germany

Tel. +49 (0)30 – 78 95 50 11
Fax +49 (0)30 – 78 95 50 12
Internet http://www.leckel.de
E-Mail info@leckel.de
Ed 07/12
Leberstraße 63 +49 (0) 30 78 95 50 11 info@leckel.de SVEN LECKEL
10829 Berlin/Germany +49 (0) 30 78 95 50 12 www.leckel.de Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Low Volume Sampler (LVS)
SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3
SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät) MVS6

Features
• Rugged, light-weight construction for out-

door use (stainless steel), small set-up
area
• Device will be automatically heated (winter

operation) and ventilated
• Controlling of operating-m³/h (ambient air

conditions) and standard-m³/h (0 °C or
20 °C, 760 mm Hg) by orifice plate
• Impactor inlets with exchangeable jets

(8 pieces) for
PM10 – PM4,0 – PM2,5 – PM1,0
• Inlets for
TSP, PU foam (with and without ozone
denuder) and bioaerosols
• Easy and self-explanatory 3-key menu-

guided operation
• Data storage on memory stick
LVS
• Bavarian-Hessian protocol
according to VDI 2463-7
• Pre-selectable activation, sampling
duration and sampling intervals PM10 / PM2,5 Standard Sampler
according to CEN EN 12341
• Protection of stored data against
power failure, real-time clock Reference Sampler
according to VDI 2465-1
• External set-up of inlets EC/OC measurement
• Use of filters with diameter of

47 mm and 50 mm
Description Model Variations
The Small Filter Devices (Kleinfiltergeräte) LVS3 and LVS3

MVS6 are designed for outdoor use at very high as well This model can be operated with controlled flow rates
as very low temperatures. The devices can be used also between 1,0 and 2,3 m³/h. In the uncontrolled mode
indoors. (UMODE), the device is identical with regard to its func-
tion to the type GS 050/3 described in the guideline VDI
2463 Part 7.
The flow rates of the samplers are controlled in
compliance with basic physical principles by means of a MVS6
temperature- and pressure-compensated orifice plate ac- This model can be operated with controlled flow rates
cording to Bernoulli’s law and by conversion into ope- between 2,3 and 3,5 m³/h. Its design is identical with
rating-m³/h resp. standard-m³/h according to Boyle- model LVS3. The controlled flow rate of 2,7 m³/h meets
Mariotte`s law. The sampled air volume is displayed in the requirement of VDI 2463 part 8.
operating-m³ and standard-m³ with a sensitivity of 0,01 m³
on the digital display. In case of a pressure drop across Inlets
the filter of more than 300 mbar the device will auto- For ambient air, indoor and workplace measurements
matically shut down.
• Measurement of PM10 and PM2,5 (EN 12341)
All relevant data are shown at the display and can be • Measurement of PM4,0 and PM1,0
stored on a memory stick. In case of a power failure, all • Measurement of TSP (VDI 2463-8)
data stored in the micro controller and in the system’s • Measurement of heavy metals
memory will be safe for several years thanks to a built-in (VDI 2267 and EN14902))
high-capacity battery. • Measurement of PCBs (VDI 2464-1)
• Measurement of soot (EC/OC) (VDI 2465 and
The device’s housing consists of stainless steel sheet CEN/TR 16243)
metal with a lockable door. The device’s solid construc-
• Measurement of dioxins and furans (VDI 3498-2)
tion guarantees a high availability.
• Measurement of bioaerosols (VDI 4252-2)
Because of their low noise emission level, the Small Filter • Measurement of PAHs, PCDD, PCDF, PCB
Devices can be used in urban areas at any time of the and house dust (VDI 4300, ISO 16000-13 and
Directive 2004/107/EC)
day and indoors as well. The sampling head can also be
set up externally, e.g. directly at kerbsides or in living • Measurement of lindane/PCP, house dust etc.
rooms by using a hose connection to the instrument pla- (VDI 4301)
ced in a greater distance. • Measurement of BaP (Scrubber/EN 15 549)
The dust collected on the filters can be also analysed on
ions (sulphate, nitrate etc.) as well as radioactivity.
Technical Data
Flow rate
LVS3 uncontrolled approx. 3,2 m³/h
controlled 1,0-1,6-2,0-2,3 m³/h
and standard-m³/h
Deviation from the set point: < 2%
MVS6 uncontrolled approx. 5 m³/h
Controlled 2,3-2,7-3,0-3,5 m³/h
and standard-m³/h
Deviation from the set point: < 2%
Sampling time
minimum 1 h – maximum 999 h
Power supply
230 V, 50/60 Hz
Consumption
LVS3 approx. 250 VA – MVS6 approx. 300 VA
Filter diameter
47 mm and 50 mm
Diameter of loaded filter surface
approx. 40 mm
Dimensions
Width 310 mm – Height 480 mm – Depth 250 mm
Weight
LVS3 approx. 22 kg – MVS6 approx. 23 kg
Noise level according to DIN 2058
Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12 << 35 dBA
PMX INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät - LVS)
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
The fractionating PMX IMPACTOR INLET

of the Small Filter Device (Kleinfiltergerät)
LVS3/MVS6 can be equipped with jet sets
(8 pieces each) for PM10 - PM4,0 - PM2,5 -
PM1,0. The jets are to be stuck into the jet
plate and are sealed by O-rings. The jet
plate together with the protection roof and
the flow plate can be pulled out of the inlet’s
outer tube (sealing also by O-rings). The
flow plate and the protection roof as well are
made of polished stainless steel.
All jet sets are available for flow rates of

3,5 m³/h - 3,0 m³/h - 2,3 m³/h - 1,0 m³/h.
The impaction plate is exchangeable and

can be prepared (cleaning and greasing) e.
g. in the laboratory. Under the impaction
plate is a deep well for condensation or
penetrated rain.
The inlet’s filter holder is directly attached to

the pre-impactor. The filters are contained in
cassettes, which are inserted in the filter
holder. Two filter cassettes capable to take
in filters with diameters of 47 mm re-
spectively 50 mm (alternatively) belong to
each inlet.
The filter holder has a thread piece made of

brass at its bottom side. The suction pipe
(stainless steel) of the device or a hose PM10 and PM2,5 STANDARD INLET
nipple for the external set-up of the inlet can with filter holder
be gas tightly screwed in this thread piece. according to CEN EN 12341
Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12

STANDARD INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE

(Kleinfiltergerät – LVS)
The STANDARD INLET of the Small Filter

Device (Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3/MVS6 is an
open system, which can sample particles up
to an aerodynamic diameter of some 30 µm.
The inlet is to be operated with a controlled
flow rate of 2,7 m³/h up to 3 m³/h.
The flow plate and the protection roof as

well are made of polished stainless steel.
The STANDARD INLET can be also used

for the measurement of organic and
inorganic fibres. At a flow rate of 1,6 m³/h
the face velocity at the filter is ca. 33,5 cm/s
(effective filter diameter ca. 41 mm). This
flow rate meets the requirements for
sampling of fibres according to pertinent
ISO standards.
The filters are contained in cassettes

(POM), which are inserted in the inlet. Two
filter cassettes capable to take in filters with
diameter of 47 mm respectively 50 mm
(alternatively) belong to each inlet.
The inlet has a thread piece (M12x1) made

of brass at its upper side. The suction pipe STANDARD INLET
(stainless steel) of the Small Filter Device or
a hose nipple for the external set-up of the according to VDI 2463 part 8
inlet can be gastightly screwed in this thread
piece. Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12
PU INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät - LVS)
The PU INLET of the Small Filter Device

(Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3/MVS6 is an open
system, which can sample particles up
to an aerodynamic diameter of some
30 µm.
The inlet is to be operated with a flow

rate from 2,7 m³/h to approximately
3 m³/h.
The inlet consisting of PU cartouche and

filter holder can be delivered in two
versions. At the first version the filter
holder is assembled in front of the PU
cartouche, at the second version
downstream the PU cartouche.
The filters are contained in cassettes

(POM), which are inserted in the filter
holder. Two filter cassettes capable to
take in filters with diameters of 47 mm
respectively 50 mm (alternatively)
belong to each inlet.
PU INLET with filter holder and
The removal inner tube (glass) of the PU inner tube according to
cartouche can be equipped with up to
three PU foam pieces with a diameter • VDI 2464-1 and
of 45 mm and a height of 50 mm. ISO 16000-13:
The inner tube can be closed by two measurement of polychlorinated
caps for transportation. biphenyles (PCB)
The inlet is made of hard coated • VDI 3498-2 and

aluminium. The flow plate and the pro- ISO 16000-13:
tection roof as well consist of polished measurement of dibenzo-
stainless steel (V2A). p-dioxins and dibenzofurans
• VDI 4301-2:
measurement of PCP/lindane
• ISO 12884:
Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12 measurement of PAHs
PMX PU INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät-LVS)
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
For the sampling of fine dust fractions the PU

INLET of the Small Filter Device (Kleinfilter-
gerät) LVS3/MVS6 can be combined with a
PMX pre-impactor.
The pre-impactor can be equipped with jet sets

(8 pieces, each) for PM10 – PM4,0 – PM2,5 –
PM1,0.
The jets are to be stuck into the jet plate and are
sealed by O-rings. The jet plate together with the
protection roof and the flow plate can be pulled
out of the inlet’s outer tube (sealing also by O-
rings). The flow plate and the protection roof as
well are made of polished stainless steel.
All jet sets are available for flow rates of

3,5 m³/h – 3,0 m³/h – 2,3 m³/h – 1,0 m³/h.
The impaction plate is exchangeable and can be

prepared (cleaning and greasing) e. g. in the
laboratory. Under the impaction plate is a deep
well for condensation or penetrated rain.
The inlet can be delivered in two versions. At

the first version the filter holder is assembled in
front of the PU cartouche, at the second
version downstream the PU cartouche.
PMX PU INLET
The PU INLET (aluminium, hard coat) with inner for sampling of PAHs
glass tube can be equipped with filters of 47 mm according to the
or 50 mm diameter, which can be inserted into Directive 2004/107/EC
cassettes, and with up to three PU foam pieces
with a diameter of 45 mm and a height of
50 mm. Subject to alterations Ed 07/12
PMX PU INLET WITH OZONE DENUDER FOR LVS3/MVS6

(Kleinfiltergerät – LVS)
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
For sampling of PAHs by means of the equipped with filters of 47 mm or 50 mm

Small Filter Device (Kleinfiltergerät) diameter, which are to be inserted into cas-
LVS3/MVS6 the PMX PU inlet can be settes, and with up to three PU foam pieces
equipped with an OZONE DENUDER with a diameter of 45 mm and a height of
(SCRUBBER), which is to be adapted 50 mm.
between the PMX impactor and the PU
cartouche with the pre-filter. The SCRUB-
BER serves for the protection against
reducing the PAHs by ozone, which are
sampled on the filter and in the PU foam.
For the determination of the BaP concen-

tration the combination of PM10 impactor
inlet according to EN12341, SCRUBBER
and filter is described in the EN15549 as
European standard sampling system.
The use of the SCRUBBER gives clearly

higher measurements of the sampled PAHs.
However, the SCRUBBER is susceptible to
pre-separation of sampled coarse particles.
In order to avoid measurement errors
caused by losses of coarser particles a
PM2,5 pre-impactor can be used. The
efficiency of the SCRUBBER will not be
affected by relative air humidity up to
approximately 80 % r.h.
The SCRUBBER is directly accessible by

opening the draw latches of the SCRUB- PMX PU INLET with SCRUBBER
BER housing. The housing is, when closed, for sampling of BaP (PAHs)
sealed by an O-ring and the SCRUBBER according to CEN EN15549 and the
itself also by two O-rings. Directive 2004/107/EC
By using an additional adapter the inlet can The SCRUBBER can be continuously
be used also without SCRUBBER as PMX operated over a period of up to one month.
PU inlet. It can be used several times. The absorbed
ozone is to be removed from the SCRUB-
The SCRUBBER housing and the PU BER by treating it at a temperature of 150°C
cartouche consist of hard coated aluminium. over approximately 8 hours (overnight).
The PU cartouche with removal inner tube
(glass, wall thickness 5 mm) can be Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12
BIO INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät – LVS)
The BIO INLET of the Small Filter

Device (Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3/MVS6 is
an open system, which can sample
particles up to an aerodynamic diameter
of some 30 µm.
The inlet is to be operated with a flow

rate of 3 m³/h.
In the guideline VDI 4252 part 2

sampling of moulds using a gelatine
filter with a polycarbonate filter laid
under the gelatine filter is described.
Both filters have a diameter of 80 mm.
As this filter combination causes a

relatively high pressure drop, the use of
the MVS6 (6m³-pump) device is to be
recommended.
For the insertion of the sterilized filters

an also sterile disposable filter holder is
to be used. This filter holder is to put on
the inlet adapter (sealing by O-ring). BIO INLET with disposal filter
holder for sampling of airborne
moulds in ambient air
Subject to alterations Ed 07/12 according to VDI 4252 part 2
FILTER AND CARTOUCHE CHANGER KAR8

Sampling of PM and PAHs
Features
• Controlling by Small Filter Device

(LVS3 oder MVS6)
• Use as “Simplex” Filter Changer or

Cartouche Changer: 8 filter holders
(POM) or 8 PU cartouches (glass) with
integrated pre-filter
• Operation modes:
Start and stop by hand
Start und stop automatic (pre-selectable)
Operation in intervals
• Data recording on memory stick
• Bavarian-Hessian protocol
• Impactor inlets for PM10 – PM4,0 –

PM2,5 – PM1,0
option: combined with ozone denuder
• TSP inlet (VDI 2463 parts 5

and 8) KAR8
with PMX inlet and scrubber
• Measurement of temperature behind the according to EN15549
filter respectively behind the PU cartouche
• PU foam: diameter 45 mm
• Sampling system with sheath air height 50 mm
• No air circulation above filters • Filter 47 mm and 50 mm diameter

Description Technical Data
The Filter and Cartouche Changer is designed Flow rate
for outdoor use under all environmental
conditions. The device is conceived for LVS3 uncontrolled approx. 3,2 m³/h
operation in combination with the Small Filter controlled 1,0-1,6-2,0-2,3 m³/h
Device (Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3/MVS6. The and standard-m³/h
functions of the changer are controlled by the Deviation from the set point: < 2%
Small Filter Device.
MVS6 uncontrolled approx. 5 m³/h
The Filter and Cartouche Changer can be Controlled 2,3 - 2,7-3,0-3,5 m³/h
equipped with 8 PU cartouches or alternatively and standard-m³/h
with 8 filter holders without cartouches. The PU Deviation from the set point: < 2%
cartouches are equipped with separate and
removable filter holders. The PU tubes consist Sampling time
of thick-walled glass and the filter holders with minimum 1 h – maximum 999 h
inserted support sieve plates (V4A, approx. 0,1
mm) of POM. Interval breaks
minimum 1 h – maximum 168 h
Thus, the device can be used as “simplex“ filter
changer for PM measurements or as cartouche Power supply
changer for e. g. PAH measurements. Beside 230 V, 50/60 Hz
continuous operation over 8 days also
operation in intervals is possible, whereby the Consumption
duration of the breaks is pre-selectable LVS3 approx. 250 VA – MVS6 approx. 300
between 1 hour and 168 hours. VA
For PAH measurements the PMX inlet can be Filter diameter

combined with an ozone denuder (scrubber) 47 mm and 50 mm
according to EN15549. It is possible to use the
scrubber continuously over approximately Diameter of active filter area
1 month. approx. 40 mm
The use of the scrubber gives clearly higher PU foam: diameter 45 mm, height 50 mm
measurements of the sampled PAHs. (The cartouche can take in up to 3 PU foam
However, the scrubber is susceptible to pre- pieces.)
separation of sampled coarse particles. In
order to avoid measurement errors caused by Dimensions:
losses of coarser particles a PM2,5 pre- Width 342 mm – height 590 mm (total height
impactor can be used. The efficiency of the without sampling system)– depth 300 mm
scrubber will not be affected by relative air
humidity up to approximately 80 % r.h. Weight:
approx. 28 kg with cartouches
All data stored in the memory like e. g. sample approx. 25 kg without cartouches
volume, flow rate, sampling time, sampling
intervals and the electronically supervised Noise level according to DIN 2058
operating time of the pump as well can be << 35 dBA
downloaded by laptop directly at the site
(RS232/USB) or recorded on a memory stick.
The memory stick can be connected with a PC
via a docking station in the laboratory and read
out. Beside that, all data are shown on the
display of the Small Filter Device. A
transmission of the relevant data according to
the Bayern-Hessen-Protocol is also possible.
The changer’s housing consists of stainless

steel sheet metal with a lockable door. Also the
further solid construction guarantees a high
availability of the device. Subject to alterations Ed. 07/11
PMX INLET FOR SEQUENTIAL SAMPLER SEQ47/50 AND KAR8
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
The fractionating PMX impactor inlet of

the sequential sampler SEQ47/50 or
KAR8 can be equipped with jet sets (8
pieces, each) for PM10 – PM 4,0 -
PM2,5 - PM1,0. The jets are to be stuck
into the jet plate and are sealed by O-
rings. The jet plate together with the
protection roof and the flow plate can be
pulled out of the inlet’s outer tube
(sealing also by O-rings).
All jet sets are available for flow rates

of 4,0 m³/h - 3,5 m³/h - 3,0 m³/h -
2,3m³/h - 1,0 m³/h.
The impaction plate is exchangeable

and can be prepared (cleaning and
greasing) e. g. in the laboratory. Under
the impaction plate is a deep well for
condensation or penetrated rain. Fur-
thermore, the inlet can be equipped with
a drainage bottle according to the re-
quirements of CEN EN 12341.
PM10 and PM2,5 STANDARD INLET
(with sheath air)
according to CEN EN 12341
(summary of the earlier standards CEN

Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12 EN 12341 and CEN EN 14907)
PMX INLET WITH OZONE DENUDER

FOR SEQUENTIAL SAMPLER SEQ47/50 AND KAR8
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
For sampling of PAHs by means of the

sequential sampler SEQ47/50 or KAR8
the PMX inlet can be equipped with an
OZONE DENUDER (SCRUBBER), which is
to be adapted downstream the PMX
impactor. The SCRUBBER serves for the
protection against reducing the PAHs by
ozone, which are sampled on the filter.

inlet according to CEN EN12341, SCRUB-
BER and filter is described in the CEN
EN15549 as European standard sampling
system.

PM2,5 pre-impactor can be used. The effi-
ciency of the SCRUBBER will not be

opening the draw latches of the SCRUB- PMX INLET with SCRUBBER
BER housing. The housing is, when closed, for sampling of Bap (PAHs)
sealed by an O-ring and the SCRUBBER according to CEN EN 15549 and
itself also by two O-rings. Directive 2004/107/EC
The SCRUBBER housing consist of hard The absorbed ozone is to be removed

coated aluminium. The SCRUBBER can be from the SCRUBBER by treating it at a
continuously operated over a period of up to temperature of 150 °C over approximately
1 month. It can be used several times. 8 hours (overnight).
Subject to alteration Ed. 07/12

PMX INLET WITH OZONE DENUDER

FOR SEQUENTIAL SAMPLER SEQ47/50 AND KAR8
X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm
For sampling of PAHs by means of the

sequential sampler SEQ47/50 or KAR8
the PMX inlet can be equipped with an
OZONE DENUDER (SCRUBBER), which is
to be adapted downstream the PMX
impactor. The SCRUBBER serves for the
protection against reducing the PAHs by
ozone, which are sampled on the filter.

inlet according to EN12341, SCRUBBER
and filter is described in the EN15549 as
European standard sampling system.

PM2,5 pre-impactor can be used. The
efficiency of the SCRUBBER will not be

opening the draw latches of the PMX INLET with SCRUBBER
SCRUBBER housing. The housing is, when for sampling of Bap (PAHs)
closed, sealed by an O-ring and the according to CEN EN 15549 and
SCRUBBER itself also by two O-rings. Directive 2004/107/EC
The SCRUBBER housing consist of hard The absorbed ozone is to be removed from
coated aluminium. The SCRUBBER can be the SCRUBBER by treating it at a tempe-
continuously operated over a period of up to rature of 150 °C over approximately
1 month. It can be used several times. 8 hours (overnight).
Subject to alteration Ed. 07/11

1. Assembling of the sampling tube (dia. 30)
2. Assembling of tube for sheath air (dia. 90)
3. Mounting of the spacer and fixing by screws
After screwing off the front plate of the rectangular tube between the two
magazines the sampling tube can be fitted easier into its adapter (stainless steel).
Index
I. Low Volume Sampler LVS3 / MVS6

I.1. Technical Data 1
I.2. Concept 2
I.3. Model Variations 2

3.1 General Information 2
3.2 Low Volume Sampler LVS3 3
3.3 Medium Volume Sampler MVS6 3
I.4. Data Output 4
I.5. Installation of the Inlets 11
I.6. Adapter for Calibration 11
I.7. Operation 12
7.1 Menu-Guided Operation (Menu Feature 6: Calibration) 12
7.2 Activating the System 32
7.3 Selecting a Language 35
7.4 Symbols and What They Indicate 35
I.8. Maintenance 36
8.1 Pump 36
8.1.1 Vanes 36
8.1.2 Setting the Pump’s Operating Hours Counter to ZERO 36
8.1.3 Separator 37
8.2 Electric Fuses 37
I.9. Maintenance Schedule LVS3/MVS6 38

II. Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8
II.1. Technical data 39
II.2 Principle 40
II.3 Sampling System 40
II.4 Equipping the Changer 43

4.1 PU Cartouches 43
4.2 Filter Holders 44
II.5 Connecting the LVS3/MVS6 Sampler 45
II.6 Operation 45
6.1 Putting into Operation 46
6.2 Sampling 47
6.3 Exchanging the Cartouches / Filter Holders
during Operation 49
6.4 Power Break Down 53
III. General Remarks

III.1. Filter 54
III.2. Safety Advice 55
III.3. Guarantee 55
Declaration of Conformity
This documentation contains trade secrets and confidential information

copyright of LECKEL GmbH. Therefore, this documentation and any
information contained therein may not be used, duplicated or disclosed to
anyone, in whole or in part, other than as with the permission in writing
from LECKEL GmbH.
Subject to alterations
I. Low Volume Sampler LVS3 / MVS6
1. Technical Data
Air flow rate: LVS3 (uncontrolled) approx. 3,2 m³/h
MVS6 (uncontrolled) approx. 5 m³/h
LVS3 (controlled) 1,0 m³/h (resp. Nm³/h)
1,6 m³/h (resp. Nm³/h)
Deviation from the set point: < 2 %
MVS6 (controlled) 2,3 m³/h (resp. Nm³/h)

Deviation from the set point: < 2 %
Sampling time: minimum 1 h

maximum 168 h
Power supply: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Consumption: approx. 250 VA

approx. 300 VA
Filter diameter: 47 – 50 mm
Diameter of loaded
filter surface: approx. 40 mm
Dimensions: Width 310 mm

Height 480 mm
Depth 250 mm
Weight: LVS3 approx. 22 kg

MVS6 approx. 23 kg
Noise level:
(according to DIN 2058) << 35 dBA
1
2. Concept
The Low Volume Sampler LVS3 and the Medium Volume Sampler MVS6
serve for determining the concentration of suspended particulate matter
(SPM), indoors as well as outdoors. The particles sampled on the filter can
be gravimetrically evaluated and also analysed with regard to dust
components, e. g., metals, anions or PAHs, and also radioactivity.
The air sample is sucked in through the inlet by a vacuum pump. The air
flow rate is measured by an orifice plate installed between the filter and the
vacuum pump. The sampled air flows from the pump through a separator for
the abrasive carbon dust of the pump’s vanes to the outlet.
3. Model Variations
3.1 General Information
The instruments are designed for outdoor use and can be operated
without rain protection or similar equipments. Should internal
temperatures drop below 5° C, the automatic heating system inside the
device will engage (the yellow LED over the heating symbol will be
lit). When the temperature increases inside the housing to more than
30 °C a fan will be automatically switched on and the device will be
ventilated.
The deviation of the controller (µ-processor controlled) is < 2 % of the

set point under field operating conditions. The sampling time is
monitored by the µ-controller and saved in the system’s memory. The
information stored in the memory can be viewed on the display. In
case of power failure, all data stored in the µ-controller and in the
system memory will be safe for several years thanks to a built-in high-
capacity battery.
Note:
The sampler shuts down after the pre-selected sampling time of,
e. g. 24 hours exactly after elapsed 24 hours, irrespective of
whether a power break down occurred during the sampling time
or not. In case of a power break down the sampling time is
shortened by the duration of the power break down. The sampling
time shown on the display respectively stored on the memory stick
is reduced by the duration of the stopping time. The sampled air
volume is automatically calculated on the basis of the actual
sampling time.
2
The instruments are protected corresponding to the protection code
IP 44.
In case the filter becomes clogged, the system will shut off
automatically (see clause 10).
If the instruments are exposed to temperatures below 10 °C
without being operated (e.g., during the night or weekends) the
main power switch should be switched on.
Display:
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
In the stand-by mode the electronics will be slightly heated.
3.2 Low Volume Sampler LVS3

This model allows controlled operation at 1,0, 1,6, 2,0 and 2,3 m³/h
resp. Nm³/h. In uncontrolled mode (UMODE), the device is identical
with regard to its functions with the previous model GS 050/3-N,
described under the VDI-guideline 2463, part 7, issue August 1982.
Its sampling system is described under the VDI-guideline 2463, part 8
(standard method for the comparison of non-fractionating methods),
issue August 1982. With a glass fibre or quartz fibre filter inserted, the
flow rate amounts to about 3,2 m³/h in uncontrolled mode.
The system allows controlled operation at 1,0, 1,6, 2,0 and 2,3 m³/h
resp. Nm³/h.
3.3 Medium Volume Sampler MVS6

The system allows controlled operation at 2,3, 2,7, 3,0 and 3,5 m³/h
resp. Nm³/h. The controlled flow rate of 2,7 m³/h meets the
requirements of VDI 2463 parts 7 and 8.
The device can also be operated in uncontrolled mode at a maximum

flow rate of approx. 5 m³/h.
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4. Data Output
On the display the following parameters are shown during sampling

(see also clauses 7.1 and 7.2):
Line 1: Alternately flow rate and filter no. (only of interest with connected
KAR8) and current sampling time
Line 2: Current volume in standard-m³ (Nm³) and operating-m³ (m³) (not

shown, if flow rate is pre-selected in terms of Nm³/h)
After 1 minute:
Line 1: Current ambient pressure (Pa)

and current ambient temperature (Ta)
Line 2: Current absolute pressure in orifice (Pb)

and current temperature inside the sampler (Ti)
After that, the display changes back.
After finishing the pre-selected sampling time respectively manual stop

of sampling (pressing the grey key) the result will be displayed as
follows:
Display Line 1: Flow rate and sampling time
Display Line 2: Volume in standard-m³ (Nm³) and operating-m³

(m³) (not shown, if flow rate is pre-selected in
terms of Nm³/h)
After pressing the grey key:
Display Line 1: Mean ambient pressure (pa) and mean ambient

temperature (ta) (average over sampling time,
each)
Display Line 2: Minimum absolute pressure (pb) in orifice

during sampling time and mean temperature (ti)
inside the sampler over sampling time
Note the results.
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Notes
1. During sampling an asterisk (*) behind the displayed flow rate will
indicate that the set point of the flow rate has been exactly reached.
Should the asterisk disappear for a short time, e. g. caused by a change of
the pressure drop across the filter, there is a deviation of only less than 1%
of set point because of the generally slowly and continually increasing
pressure drop across the filter. Within the range of the set point an
electronic window will be opened, within of which also very small
deviations are registered.
2. Beside sampling by pre-selecting of sampling time and starting time (see

clause 7) sampling can be also manually started by pressing the grey key
under the menu point
START
(see also clause 7.2)
After pressing again the grey key the sampler stops and the result will be
displayed as described above.
Note
Press the grey key always a little bit longer. By short pressing the display
will be refreshed, if it should be extinguished for a short time.
3. The absolute pressure Pb in the orifice is displayed as a measure for the

absolute pressure behind the filter. The pressure drop across the filter is
given by the difference (Pa-Pb).
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If memory sticks and docking station are used
The memory stick is to be put into the upper blue contact at the
electronics of the LVS3/MVS6.
The data can be downloaded by a laptop directly at the site or stored on a

memory stick. Please note that the number on the memory stick should be
the same as the serial number of the sampler. This memory stick can be
taken from the site to the laboratory and there downloaded via a special
docking station. The procedure for downloading the data from the
memory stick to a PC via docking station is as follows:
1. Put the memory stick containing the data from the previous run of the
sampler in the contacts on the top plate of the docking station.
2. Plug the attached cable in the contacts at the back plate of the docking
station and connect this cable with the RS 232 interface of the PC.
3. Put the cable’s plug of the attached power supply unit (9 – 12 Volts
DC) in the contacts at the back plate of the docking station and put the
power supply unit in a socket (230 Volts AC).
4. Start the status view software at the PC.
5. Select “synchronisation” in the status view software.
6. Data will be read from the memory stick and downloaded to the PC.
After saving the data, the file can be imported to Excel.
7. Enter the data for filter weight, the ident. no. of the station, the
experiment no. and the particle size (e.g. PM10) also in excel.
The results are shown in an excel table.
Subsequently, an example for the data output is shown. The memory stick
can store results up to 17 sampling periods, that means it does not have to
be necessarily exchanged for another one after each sampling period. the
results of 17 or less sampling periods can be also plotted in a diagram
showing the course of the dust concentrations measured over all sampling
periods. An example of such a diagram is also enclosed in the following.
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The docking station can be used for both types of samplers, the Sequential
Sampler SEQ47/50 and the Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8.
Therefore, the excel table contains the temperature (Tfm – mean value
over sampling time), which is measured behind the currently sampled
filter. This temperature will be measured also behind the filter of the Filter
and Cartouche Changer KAR8.
The minimum pressure in the orifice plate is not contained in the excel
table. However, it will be transmitted with the Bavarian-Hessian protocol.
An example for the Bavarian-Hessian protocol is also attached.
For the direct data output and the Bavarian-Hessian protocol the
lower blue contact at the electronics of the LVS3/MVS6 sampler is to
be used (e. g. by means of the attached cable).
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Parameters of the device
Sampler 00/0060 INGENIEURBÜRO SVEN LECKEL

Docking station 01/0050 http://www.leckel.de
Hardware 1_0_0
Software 1_0_2
Sampling station: 10 Experiment numbers: A302 Part. size PM2.5 Date: 31.10.2006
Filter Flow rate Sampling Stop Stop date Volume Volume Tam °CTfm °C Tim °C Pam Clog. M bef. M aft. F load µg Conc. Conc. Comments
no. time time Nm³ m³ mbar filter µg µg µg/Nm³ µg/m³
1 2.3m³/h 23h59min 12:30 10.01.2001 54 55,2 6,2 7,1 17,5 1013 139420 141628 2208 40,9 40,0
2 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 11.01.2001 53,8 55,17 7,2 8 18,1 1013 140010 141556 1546 28,7 28,0
3 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 12.01.2001 53,6 55,17 8,4 9,2 18,6 1013 141273 142377 1104 20,6 20,0
4 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 13.01.2001 53,4 55,17 9,1 10 17,9 1013 140355 142234 1879 35,2 34,1
5 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 14.01.2001 53,7 55,17 7,5 8,1 17,9 1013 139876 142250 2374 44,2 43,0
6 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 15.01.2001 54,4 55,17 4,1 10,2 17,5 1013 139591 142075 2484 45,7 45,0
7 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 16.01.2001 54,6 55,17 3,2 9,3 17,1 1013 138972 141235 2263 41,4 41,0
8 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 17.01.2001 54,9 55,17 1,7 7,8 16,9 1013 141822 143920 2098 38,2 38,0
9 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 18.01.2001 55 55,17 1,2 7,1 17,1 1013 142011 143557 1546 28,1 28,0
10 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 19.01.2001 55,2 55,17 0 6 16,8 1013 140190 140852 662 12,0 12,0
11 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 20.01.2001 55,4 55,17 -1,2 5,3 16,5 1013 139733 141113 1380 24,9 25,0
12 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 21.01.2001 55,7 55,17 -2,5 4 16,4 1013 139001 140712 1711 30,7 31,0
13 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 22.01.2001 56,2 55,17 -5 1,3 16,4 1013 140125 142443 2318 41,2 42,0
14 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 23.01.2001 55,6 55,17 -1,9 4,2 16,8 1013 141030 142520 1490 26,8 27,0
1 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 24.01.2001 55,8 55,17 -3,1 3,8 16,6 1013 140210 142995 2785 49,9 50,5
2 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 25.01.2001 56 55,17 -4,2 1,2 16,3 1013 141352 143383 2031 36,3 36,8
3 2.3m³/h 23h58min 12:30 26.01.2001 57,1 55,17 -7,4 1,1 16,1 1013 139975 141272 1297 22,7 23,5
Tam - mean ambient temperature during sampling Pam - mean ambient barometric pressure during sampling
Tfm - mean filter temperature during sampling F load - filter load (M after - M before)
(only with KAR8 or SEQ47/50) Nm³ - standard -m³
Tim - mean temperature inside the sampler during sampling
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Parameters of the device
Sampler 00/0060 INGENIEURBÜRO SVEN LECKEL

Docking station 01/0050 http://www.leckel.de
Hardware 1_0_0
Software 1_0_2
Sampling station: 10 Experiment numbers: A302 Part. size PM2.5 Date: 31.10.2006
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SVEN LECKEL GmbH
http://www.leckel.de
"Bavarian-Hessian protocol for LVS3/MVS6“
Feld Nr. Start-Byte Datenformat Beschreibung

1 1 <STX> Start of Text
2 2 MD Telegrammerkennung
3 4 nn# Anzahl der Messgeräte ( 01...06 ) einstellbar
4 7 nnn# Messgeräterkennung ( 000..255 ) einstellbar
5 11 +nnnn+ee# Messwert
6 20 nn# Betriebsstatus (immer 00)
7 23 nn# Fehlerstatus (00 oder 01)
8 26 nnn# Seriennummer (000..255) einstellbar
9 30 nnnnnn# Gerätenummer vom SEQ47/50
10 37 <ETX> End of Text
11 38 <BCC1> oberes nibble
12 39 <BCC2> unteres nibble
Messgeräterkennung Messwert
000..255 aktuelle Filternummer auf Bestaubungsposition
000..255 durch das aktuelle Filter abgesaugte Volumen (m³ oder Nm³)
000..255 Temperatur des gerade bestaubten Filters (°C) *
000..255 Außentemperatur (°C)
000..255 Außendruck (mbar)
000..255 Innentemperatur im SEQ 47/50 Elektronikbereich (°C)
000..255 minimaler Blendruck (in mbar)
Fehlerstatus Bedeutung * Only with KAR8 or SEQ47/50

00 Messung aktiv
01 Messung unterbrochen
Die Felder sechs bis neun sind für jedes Messgerät (Messwert) identisch.
Die aktuellen Messwerte erhält man ausschließlich bei Fehlerstatus 00.
Schnittstelle LVS3/MVS6: 9600 baud, 1 startbit, 8 databit, 1 stopbit, no parity

9Pol.SUBDM, PIN2 = RXD, PIN3 = TXD, PIN 5 = GND
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5. Installation of the Inlets
Depending on the type of measurement, either a bent or straight suction tube
should be used. The suction tube must be connected to the right side of the
device using the quick-change connector designed for that purpose.
For disassembling the suction tube the blue release ring of the quick-
change connector must be pushed down (otherwise the quick-change
connector can be damaged!).
When using the Standard inlet, the Bio inlet and the PU inlet (PU
cartouche), it is necessary to use a bent suction tube. Before the inlet can
be installed, the counter nut must be screwed on up to the end of the thread
and firmly tightened. Next, the protecting roof has to be screwed firmly
against the counter nut. After than, the inlet can be screwed on.
With the PMX inlet (PM10, PM4,0, PM2,5, PM1,0) and the PMX inlet
with PU cartouche respectively PU cartouche with scrubber a straight
suction tube is used. The inlets must be screwed on the suction tube and the
tube must be placed into the quick-change connector.
Manual tightening can be rendered sufficient for a gas tight connection

between inlet and suction tube since a sealing ring is placed at the end of the
inner thread.
6. Adapter for Calibration

For sticking the black hose nozzle (plastic) in the quick-change connector
and removing it again it is to proceed as described under clause 5. The
sampler can be connected with a reference flow meter for calibrating the
flow rates by means of this nozzle and a hose with a inside diameter of
9 mm.
The inlets can be also set up externally by using this nozzle and a hose.
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7. Operation
7.1 Menu-guided Operation

The menu operation is self-explanatory.
Switch on the system using the red main power switch.
Display will show: LOW VOLUME SAMPLER 3
respectively
MED VOLUME SAMPLER 6
Then: 1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
Following
menu features: 3) FLOW RATE
4) SAMPLING
5) SET CLOCK
6) CAL.FLOW
7) CAL.SENSORS
8) INFORMATION
9) OPTION KAR8
The menu feature currently chosen is marked by an arrow

Upper white cursor key menu forward
Lower white cursor key menu backward
1) START
Press the grey key (system will be activated).

In cases in which none of the operating parameters must be
changed, the system can be activated and deactivated using the
grey key.
Display Line 1: Alternately flow rate in m³/h resp. Nm³/h

(an asterisk (*) will indicate that the
selected flow rate has been reached) and
filter no. (only of interest with connected
KAR8) and current sampling time in hours
and minutes.
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Line 2: Current sampled air volume in stan
dard-m³ (Nm³) and operating-m³ (m³) (not
shown, if flow rate is pre-selected in terms
of Nm³/h)
After 1 minute:
Display Line 1: Current ambient pressure (Pa in mbar) and

current ambient temperature (Ta in °C)
Line 2: Current absolute pressure in orifice (Pb in

mbar) and current temperature inside the
sampler (Ti in °C)
See also clause 7.2 “Activating the System”
If the operating parameters need to be changed, choose the desired

menu features () using the white cursor keys.
2) START BY CLOCK
Press the grey key.

The pre-selected parameters will be displayed.
Display Line 1: Current date, time of day and set flow rate
Line 2: Date and time of sampling start, sampling

duration in hours (minimum sampling
duration is 1 hour).
To exit the menu feature, press the grey
key once more.
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3) FLOW RATE
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: Nm³/h ? NO
If you do not wish to operate the sampler

in Nm³/h, press the grey key.
Display Line 2: 1,0 m³/h

Select he flow rate by using the white
cursor keys.
LVS3 1,0 m³/h

1,6 m³/h
2,0 m³/h
2,3 m³/h
UMODE
(uncontrolled maximum flow rate - approx. 3,2 m³/h)
MVS6 2,3 m³/h

2,7 m³/h
3,0 m³/h
3,5 m³/h
UMODE
(uncontrolled maximum flow rate – approx. 5 m³/h)
Confirm input of the new (or the unchanged old) flow rate by
pressing the grey key.
If you wish to operate the sampler in Nm³/h, start from:
Display Line 2: Nm³/h ? NO

Press the upper white cursor key.
Display Line 2: Nm³/h YES

Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: 1,0 Nm³/h

Select the flow rate by using the white
keys.
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Note that the UMODE cannot be selected in Nm³/h as the
uncontrolled maximum flow, if UMODE in operating-m³ has been
selected, is generally displayed in operating-m³ and standard-m³.
Confirm input of the new (or unchanged old) flow rate by pressing
the grey key.
4) SAMPLING
a) Working continuously
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: DAY / MONTH

Set the starting date using the
white cursor keys.
Press key for a short time:

Display will advance step by step.
Hold down key:
Display will continuously advance,
first slowly, then rapidly.
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: HRS/MIN

Set the starting time using the
white cursor keys.

Hold down key:
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: RUNNING TIME

Set the sampling duration using the
white cursor keys (maximum 168 h).

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Hold down key:
Confirm the new setting by pressing
the grey key.
Display Line 2: INTERVAL? NO

Press the grey key.
4) SAMPLING
b) Interval-Working
If interval working is required:
Starting from the following line:
Display Line 2: INTERVAL? NO

Press the upper white cursor key.
Display Line 2: INTERVAL? YES

Confirm by pressing the grey key.
Display Line 2: BREAK

Set the duration of the break by using the
white cursor keys (1 h – 168 h).

Hold down key:
Confirm the new setting by pressing
the grey key.
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Display Line 2: PERIOD 01
Set the period number 01 … 99
using the white cursor keys.

Hold down key:
CAUTION:
1 period = pre-selected sampling time

+ pre-selected break
1 filter can be sampled over 99 periods at a maximum.
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5) CLOCK
Press the grey key.
This menu feature is used only for setting the internal clock’s
time (HRS/MIN), year (YEAR), and date (DAY/MONTH). The
clock has already been correctly set by the manufacturer. For
checking the clock see menu feature 2) START BY CLOCK.
If you do not wish to change these settings, choose another

menu function by using the white cursor keys.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: Set HRS/MIN using the

white cursor keys.

Hold down key:
Display Line 2: Set YEAR using the

white cursor keys.

Hold down key:
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Display Line 2: Set DAY/MONTH using the
white cursor keys.

Hold down key:
Display Line 2: SAVE? NO

If you do not wish to save the new
settings, just press the grey key. The old
settings will remain in the system’s
memory, the new ones will be deleted. If
you would like to save the new settings,
press the upper white cursor key.
Display Line 2: SAVE? YES

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6) CAL.FLOW
The system’s flow rates have already been calibrated by the

manufacturer. If you do not wish to begin a new calibration,
choose another menu feature by using the white cursor
keys.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE CALIBRATION PROCESS
A reference flow or volume meter (orifice flowmeter, rotameter

or dry gas meter) must be connected to the sampling tube, e.g.,
using a hose connection. The intake openings of the reference
flow or volume meter must be free (no flow resistance).
Orifice Flowmeter
The use of the orifice flowmeter (manufactured by Sven

Leckel Ingenieurbüro GmbH) is quite simple. This
flowmeter is to be connected with the intake opening of the
sampling tube respectively of the sampler. The flowmeter
shows directly the sampler’s flow rate with an uncertainty
of approximately 1%.
The device displays the flow rate in operating-m³/h (related

to ambient conditions) as well as in standard-m³/h (Nm³/h –
related to 273 K and 1013 mbar resp. 760 mmHG)
Generally, the orifice flowmeter is certified by the DAKKs

(German Accreditation Agency). This certification has to be
repeated every two years according to the rules of DAKKs.
Rotameter
When using a rotameter, please remember that the readings

must be relating to the current ambient parameters
(temperature, pressure) of the ambient air.
Rotameter-Correction with Regard to the Current Ambient

Conditions:
. . T a . p cal
V a = VR . T cal. p a
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Calculation of the Flow Rate under Ambient Conditions
with Regard to the Rotameter Reading:
. . T cal . p a
VR = V a . T a . p cal
.
Va Flow rate under current ambient conditions
.
VR Flow rate indicated at the rotameter
Ta Absolute ambient temperature:
273 K+ ambient temperature in °C
pa Ambient barometric pressure in mbar or mmHG
T cal Rotameter calibration condition (absolute) temperature
(usually: 293 K or 273 k)
P cal Rotameter calibration condition barometric pressure
(usually: 1000 mbar resp. 750 mmHg or 100 kPa)
Calibration .
Calculation of the flow rates indicated at the rotameter ( V R ) by.
preselecting the flow rates under
. current ambient conditions ( Va )
which shall be adjudsted, e.g., V a = 1,0 − 1,6 − 2,0 − 2,3 m³/h.
Rotameter Correction with Regard to Standard Conditions
. . TS . p a . p cal
VS = V .
R
pS T a . T cal
Calculation of the Flow Rate under Standard Conditions with

Regard to the Rotameter Reading
. . pS .
 T a . T cal
VR = V s . T S P a . P cal
.
V S Flow rate under standard conditions
T S Standard temperature: 273 K
p S Standard pressure: 1013 mbar resp. 760 mmHg
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Calibration .
Calculation of the flow rates indicated at the rotameter (.VR ) by
preselecting the flow rates under standard conditions ( VS) which shall
.
be adjusted, e.g., V S = 1,0 - 1,6 - 2,0 - 2,3 Nm³/h
Dry Gas Meter
The readings of the gas meter must be related to a certain

time interval, that means to the measuring time of e. g. 15
minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes. The gas meter shows the
actual volume (related to ambient conditions), which was
sampled during the time interval.
Gas Meter Correction with Regard to Standard Conditions

. . .pa
V S = VGM . T S
T a.P S
.
V. S Air volume per time unit under standard conditions
V GM Gas meter reading under current ambient conditions
Calibration:
Calculation of. the gas meter readings under current ambient
conditions ( V GM ) by preselecting the air volumes per time
standard conditions ( V ⋅ S ) which shall be adjusted, e.g., V⋅ S =unit1,0under
-
1,6 − 2,0 − 2,3 Nm³/h
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CALIBRATION PROCESS
Select “UMODE” in menu function
3) FLOW RATE confirm by pressing the grey key.

Then select function
1) START using the white cursor keys, confirm again
by pressing the grey key.
The system will now be activated. In order to warm up the system, let
it run in “UMODE” for 30 minutes.
After the warm-up period, press the grey key.
WAIT FOR RESULT
will appear on the display.
Once again, press the grey key (return to menu).
Choose function
6) CAL.FLOW using the lower white cursor key,

confirm by pressing the grey key.
Display Line 1: CAL.FLOW

Line 2: NO
If you do not wish to calibrate the sampler,

just press the grey key (return to menu).
If you wish to calibrate the sampler,

Display Line 2: YES

Press again the grey key for confirming.
Display Line 2: Nm³ NO

After you press the grey key, calibration
will start in operating-m³.
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If you wish to begin the calibration process in Nm³/h, select YES
using the upper white cursor key and confirm by pressing the grey
key.
Display Line 2: PLEASE WAIT

(The pump will start to operate.)
Display Line 2: LVS3

Flow rate setting of 1,0 m³/h (resp.
Nm³/h) will be displayed. Set the refe-
rence volume meter’s flow rate to 1,0 m³/h
(resp. Nm³/h) as well.
Upper cursor key : Increases the flow rate

resp. the pump’s rotation speed.
Lower cursor key : Decreases the flow

rate resp. pump’s rotation speed.
MVS6
Flow rate setting of 2,3 m³/h (resp.
Nm³/h) will be displayed. Further proce-
dure similar to LVS3.
LVS3
After setting the flow rate to 1,0 m³/h resp. Nm³/h, press the grey
key. In order to calibrate the other flow rates (1,6, 2,0 and 2,3 m³/h
resp. Nm³/h), proceed as described above. After the last parameter
(2,3 m³/h resp. Nm³/h) has been confirmed, the pump shuts off
automatically.
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MVS6
Procedure similar to LVS3 for the flow rates of 2,3 – 2,7 – 3,0 and
3,5 m³/h (resp. Nm³/h).
Display Line 2: SAVE? NO

If you do not wish to save the new set-
tings, just press the grey key. The old
settings will remain in the system’s
memory, the new ones will be deleted.
If you wish to save the new settings, press

the upper white cursor key.
Display Line 2: SAVE? YES

7) CAL.SENSORS
The pressure and temperature sensors have already been

calibrated by the manufacturer.
Before re-calibrating the sensors, please take into consideration that

e.g. a deviation of approx. 10 mbar of the sensor for the ambient
pressure Pa from the barometric (ambient) pressure causes a change of
the controlled flow rates by only approx. 1 % related to a barometric
pressure of 1000 mbar. A deviation of approx. 6 K of the sensor for
the ambient temperature Ta from the true ambient temperature causes
a change of the controlled flow rates by only approx. 2 % related to an
ambient temperature of 300 K. Thus, if the sampler`s sensors deviate
by only a few mbar (e.g. 5 mbar) resp. a few degrees (e.g. 2 K) from
the true values, they should not be re-calibrated. Note that pressure
and temperature transducers commonly used for dust samplers are no
meteorological instruments with extremely high precision.
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The absolute air pressure Pb in the orifice plate must be equal to the
absolute ambient pressure, when the pump does not run.
The temperature inside the sampler Ti is measured in the electronics

and will be influenced by the heating system inside the electronics (for
protection of the electronics at low temperatures) respectively the
cooling air from the blower (see clause 3.1, page 4).
In case of too large deviations of the sensors for the ambient pressure
Pa, the pressure Pb in the orifice plate, the ambient temperature Ta,
the filter temperature Tf and the temperature inside the housing Ti
from the corresponding readings of reference instruments for the
measurement of the barometric pressure and the temperatures proceed
as follows:
Select function
7) CAL.SENSORS by pressing the lower white cursor key,

confirm by pressing the grey key.
Display Line 1: CAL.SENSORS?
Line 2: NO
If you do not wish to re-calibrate the
sensors, press the grey key.
The software returns to the menu.
If you wish to re-calibrate the sensors,

Display Line 2: YES

Then:
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: DEFAULT? NO

If you wish to save again the calibration
data of the manufacturer`s first calibration
(default values), press the upper white
cursor key.
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Display Line 2: DEFAULT? YES
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: SAVE VALUES? NO

If you do not wish to enter the default
values again, press the grey key.
If you wish to save the default values

again, press the upper white cursor key.
Display Line 2: SAVE VALUES? YES

Press the grey key.
This way the default values are stored
again and the software returns to the
menu.
If you wish to re-calibrate the sensors but not to enter the default
values, start again from the menu feature
CAL.SENSORS
DEFAULT? NO
Press the grey key.
Display Line 2: Pa: (e.g.) 1000 mbar

Note that this value and the following
values for pressures and temperatures are
only assumed values.
Upper white cursor key:

Increases the value
(maximum: + 25 mbar)
Lower white cursor key:

Decreases the value
(minimum: - 25 mbar)

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Display Line 2: Pb: (e.g.) 1000 mbar
Increases the value

(maximum: + 25 mbar)
Decreases the value

(minimum: - 25 mbar)
Confirm by pressing the grey key
Display Line 2: Ta: (e.g.) + 20,1 °C
Increases the value

(maximum: + 10,0 K)
Decreases the value

(minimum: - 10,0 K)
Display Line 2: Tf: (e.g.) + 21,8 °C
(only possible together with KAR8)
Increases the value

(maximum: + 10,0 K)
Decreases the value

(minimum: - 10,0 K)

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Display Line 2: Ti: (e.g.) + 22,7 °C
Increases the value
(maximum: + 10,0 K)

Decreases the value
(minimum: - 10,0 K)
Display Line 2: SAVE VALUES? NO

If you now do not wish to save the re-
calibrated values, press the grey key.
If you wish to save the re-calibrated values

Display Line 2: SAVE VALUES? YES

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8) INFORMATION
Press the grey key.
Display Line 1: Pump’s run time (PUMP)

(Check the carbon vanes after approx.
3000 hours of operation. Replace the
MANN-filter behind the pump together
with the carbon vanes.
Display Line 2: Last date of calibration (CAL.FLOW)

By pressing the lower white cursor key,
you can access the following displays:
Display Line 2: Software-Version

Hardware-Version
Device’s serial number
To exit this menu function, press the grey key once again.
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9) OPTION KAR8
Press the grey key.
Display Line 1: OPTION KAR8?
Display Line 2: NO
Return to menu by pressing the grey key
If the operation of the KAR8-device is required, please press the

upper white key
Display Line 2: YES
The use of this menu feature is dependent on the hardware.
The operation of the KAR8-device is described under clause III.

“Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8”.
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7.2. Activating the System
A) Manual Sampling (see also clause 4)
I. Turn on the red main power switch
Display a) LOW VOLUME SAMPLER 3

respectively
will appear.
b) Then:
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
II. Press the grey key.

Instrument is activated.
Display Line 1: Alternately flow rate, e.g., 2,3 m³/h

resp. 2,3 Nm³/h (asterisk (*): flow
rate of 2,3 m³/h has been reached)
and filter no.
Sampling time in hours and minutes
Display Line 2: Current sampled air volume in Nm³

and operating-m³ (m³) (not shown, if
flow rate is pre-selected in terms of
Nm³/h)
After 1 minute
Display Line 1: Current ambient pressure (Pa) and

current ambient temperature (Ta)
Display Line 2: Current pressure in orifice (Pb) and

current temperature inside the
sampler (Ti)
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III. Finishing the sampling
1) Press the grey key.
Display:
a) WAIT FOR RESULT

will appear.
b) Line 1: Flow rate and sampling time
Line 2: Volume in standard-m³ (Nm³/h) and

operating-m³ (m³) (not shown, if flow
rate is pre-selected in terms of Nm³/h)
After pressing the grey key
Display:
Line 1: Mean ambient pressure (pa) and mean

ambient temperature (ta) (average over
sampling time, each)
Line 2: Minimum absolute pressure (pb) in

orifice during sampling time and mean
temperature (ti) inside the sampler over
sampling time
After pressing the grey key
Display:
Line 1: RESULT COPIED?
Line 2: NO
Note the result.
After pressing the upper white key
Display
Line 2: YES
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2) Press the grey key again (return to the menu).
Display 1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
The displayed results are deleted.
The instrument can be activated again by pressing

the grey key or shut off using the main power
switch.
Note the results.
B) Sampling by Start by Clock
If you want the system to be automatically activated at a

preselected time (date, time of day), and also to shut off after
a preselected sampling interval, you must choose
2) START BY CLOCK
on the display by using the white cursor keys.

Then press the grey key.
Display
Line 1: Current date, time of the day and set

flow rate
Line 2: Date and time of sampling start,

sampling time in hours
After the end of the sampling (automatically shut

off)
WAIT FOR RESULT
will appear on the display.
Display of the result: see Manual Sampling
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7.3. Selecting a Language
Switch off the system. Press and hold the grey key, then turn on
the red power switch.
Display SELECT LANGUAGE

ENGLISH? NO
Choose a language using the grey keys.
ENGLISH
GERMAN
FRENCH
If the upper white key is pressed,
YES will appear on the display.
If the lower white key is pressed,
NO will appear on the display.
After choosing a language, select YES and confirm your choice

by pressing the grey key. The system will then start operating,
using the selected language.
Other languages are in preparation.
7.4. Symbols and What They Indicate

* set flow rate has been reached
! filter overload
Error 1 temperature sensor not properly connected
Error 2 battery empty
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8. Maintenance
8.1 Pump
The pump operates without oil. It should be made sure, that no
water, oil or other liquids are drawn into the pump. Do not position
the device next to machines that may emit oil-containing air or
other substances that might damage the pump. The pump should
bee used only in connection with the dust filter.
8.1.1 Vanes
The width of the carbon vanes should be checked after
approx. 3000 hours of operation.
Minimum width of the vanes
Becker-pump 3m³ 13,0 mm
Rietschle-pump 6m³ 10,5 mm
Rietschle-pump 8m³ 12,5 mm
The pump’s operating hours can be viewed using menu

function
7) INFORMATION
After reaching the minimum width, the vanes should be
replaced (see figure).
8.1.2 Setting the Pump’s Operating Hours Counter to

ZERO
For practical reasons, the operating hours counter should be
set to zero after replacing the vanes. For that purpose, the
main power switch must be turned off. Then the lower white
cursor key must be pressed and held, while the power switch
is being turned on again.
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Display Line 1: PUMP RESET
Line 2: NO
If you do not wish to reset the operating hours counter, press

the grey key.
If you would like to reset it to zero, press the upper white

cursor key.
Display Line 2: YES
Confirm the reset by pressing the grey key.
Before inserting the new vanes, the pump cylinder and the
rotor have to be cleaned with pressurized air or a dry cloth. In
case of a decreasing pump performance (not caused by a
reduction of the vanes’ width), the filter cartridge on the
pump’s intake side should be cleaned or replaced.
8.1.3 Separator
The separator for the vanes’ abrasive carbon dust, installed

directly at the output end of the pump, shall be replaced
together with the pump`s carbon vanes.
8.2 Electric Fuses

LVS3 main fuses 2 x 3,15 A (slow action)
heating system 0,4 A (slow action)
measurement electronics 0,4 A (medium-slow action)
MVS6 main fuses 2 x 3,15 A (slow action)

heating system 0,4 A (slow action)
measurement electronics 0,4 A (medium-slow action)
The fuses are on the controller’s circuit board and should be

replaced by specialised experts only.
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9. Maintenance Schedule for Low Volume Sampler
LVS3/MVS6
2 – 3 weeks: Cleaning and greasing of impaction plate

(336 – 504 h) respectively revolving the plate a little bit
(inlet)
4 – 6 weeks: Checking and possibly cleaning the impactor

(672 h – 1.008 h) jets (inlet)
4 – 5 months: Checking and possibly exchanging the carbon

(3.000 h) vanes of the pump
(Recommended by the manufacturer of the
pumps. If the pump does not run continuously
with maximum speed, the maintenance interval
may be prolonged up to 1 year.)
Changing the MANN protection filter at the

pump’s outlet together with carbon vanes
Blowing resp. changing (if necessary) the

internal filter of the pump
6 months: Checking and possibly re-calibrating of flow

(4.392 h) rates
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II. Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8
1. Technical Data
Air flow rate: see LVS3/MVS6
Sampling time: see LVS3/MVS6
Power supply: see LVS3/MVS6
Consumption: see LVS3/MVS6
Filter diameter: 47 – 50 mm
Active filter diameter: ca. 40 mm
PU foam: diameter 45 mm
height 50 mm
Dimensions: Width 452 mm (with grips)

Height 590 mm
(without sampling system)
Depth 360 mm
(with vent hood/sheath air)
Weight: approx. 28 kg (fully equipped)

approx. 23 kg (empty)
Noise level:
(according to DIN 2058) << 35 dBA
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2. Principle
The Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8 is designed as a compact
complementary device to the LVS3/MVS6 sampler. The changer can
be used under all environmental conditions like the LVS3/MVS6
sampler. The functions of the changer are controlled by the
LVS3/MVS6 sampler.
The changer can be equipped with 8 PU cartouches with pre-filter as

well as only with 8 filter holders. Beside continuous sampling
(sequential sampling) there is the possibility of operation in intervals.
The breaks between each active sampling and the sampling times can
be pre-selected between 1 hour and 168 hours, each. Pre-selection of
sampling times and duration of breaks are described under clause I.7
menu feature 3) “Flow rate”.
The operation of the changer is very simple. After each

equipping with new cartouches/filter holders during a short
interruption (1,5 – 2 min) of the sampling process e. g. of the last
or the next to the last cartouche/filter holder the device continues
automatically its operation without new start.
Without new equipping the sampler stops automatically after

finishing the eighth sampling process or by releasing a stop at the
LVS3/MVS6 sampler. In the following the changer’s operation is
described in all details.
3. Sampling System
The changer’s sampling system is identical to that one of the

SEQ47/50 sampler, that means the inlets designed for the use at the
SEQ47/50 sampler must be used for changer KAR8, too.
The sampling tube (stainless steel (V2A), inside / outer diameter

27 mm / 30 mm) is inside an outer tube for sheath air. By means of
this sheath air the air sample in the sampling tube is protected from
evaporation of semi-volatile particles like ammonium nitrate
contained in the air sample due to heating up the sampling tube by
strong solar radiation.
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For disassembling the sampling tube the wheel with the round
openings, the so-called spacer, which fixes the position of the
sampling tube inside the outer tube, must be removed. This spacer is
at the top of the outer tube. Then, the front plate of the rectangular
tube between the two magazines should be screwed off for easier
handling. The sampling tube can be now taken out of its stainless
steel adapter, which is screwed on the ground plate.
This procedure should be performed sometimes in order to clean

the rectangular tube and the fan blower for the sheath air e. g.
by means of a vacuum cleaner.
When fitting the sampling tube, it is to pay attention that the

sampling tube is stuck into the adapter up to the stop. The lower
end of the tube should be slightly greased (Vaseline) for better
sealing in the adapter.
For disassembling the outer tube the upper ring of the flange
mounted on the sampler is to be removed. After that, the outer tube
can be easily taken out of the rectangular flange on the rectangular
tube.
When fitting in the outer tube, its lower end should be also
slightly greased (Vaseline).
PMX Inlet
After opening the snap latches of the PMX inlet the upper part of the
inlet can be taken off. By that, the impaction plate is accessible. The
impaction plate must be cleaned and greased (silicon vacuum grease)
in intervals of approx. 14 days. By revolving the impaction plate a
little, the grease between the spots, where the coarse dust was
separated before, can be used for the next period.
For exchanging the jet tubes, the upper jet plate can be pulled out of
the outer tube. The jet tubes are stuck into the jet plate and sealed by
O-rings.
For improved lubrication, the O-rings of the jet plate and the jet
tubes as well as that one at the impaction plate should be greased
(Vaseline) occasionally.
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PMX Inlet with Scrubber
For the sampling of PAHs the PMX inlet can be equipped with an
OZONE DENUDER (SCRUBBER), which is to be adapted
downstream the PMX impactor.
The SCRUBBER is directly accessible by opening the draw latches

of the SCRUBBER housing. The housing is, when closed, sealed by
an O-ring and the SCRUBBER itself also by two O-rings.
The SCRUBBER can be continuously operated over a period of up

to 1 month. It can be used several times.
The absorbed ozone is to be removed from the SCRUBBER by

treating it at a temperature of 150 °C over approximately 8 hours
(overnight).
TSP Inlet
The TSP inlet is an open system. The inlet should not be taken by the
insect screen for transportation or fitting on the sampling tube.
Before putting on the inlet on the sampling tube, the upper end of the
sampling tube should be slightly greased (Vaseline) in order to
achieve improved lubrication.
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4. Equipping the Changer
For equipping the changer with PU cartouches or only with filter
holders the connection of the LVS3/MVS6 sampler with the changer
is not necessary. This procedure is not controlled by the LVS3 /
MVS6 sampler. For putting the cartouches/filter holders into the
changer’s rotary disk the POM-lid (in front of the electronics) at the
removal position must be removed and after putting in the
cartouches/filter holders fit in again. The slit between the cartouches
respectively the filter holders and upper plate is so small that no air
circulation can occur.
The rotary disk turns clockwise.
4.1 PU Cartouches
The cartouches must be put into the openings of the rotary disk
with the separate filter holders (pre-filters) facing upwards.
Important
Please pay attention that the upper cap (POM) and the end
cap (POM) are stuck on the glass tube of the cartouche up
to the stop. If not, the cartouche can jam during operation.
The end cap has a bore hole with a diameter of 10 mm, the
upper cap is shaped for the insertion of the separate filter
holders.
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The positions of the rotary disk can be changed as follows:
1) Turn on the changer by means of the red main power

switch.
2) Press the grey key (beside the main power switch).
Above the grey key a red LED lights.
3) By means of the white cursor key the position of the rotary

disk can be changed.
4) After putting in all 8 cartouches the grey key must be

pressed again.
The red LED is out now.
If the grey key has not been pressed again (red LED lights),
the changer cannot be put into operation by means of the
LVS3/MVS6 sampler.
The 8 green LED’s beside the white cursor key indicate, which
of the cartouches is momentary at the sampling position.
4.2 Filter Holders

For using the changer as “simplex filter changer” without PU
cartouches firstly the extension top must be fitted on the lower
short tube (diameter 56 mm) at the sampling position up to the
stop. Then, the 8 supports with the separate filter holders must
be inserted into the openings of the rotary disk (see clause 4.1).
The filter holders are identical with those of the PU

cartouches.
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5. Connecting the LVS3/MVS6 Sampler
The LVS3/MVS6 sampler is to be connected with the Filter and
Cartouche Changer by means of the added grey interface cable. The
cable is to be put into the lower blue contact at the front plate of the
LVS3/MVS6 sampler. The free end is to be led through the lower
rectangular opening at the bottom of the LVS3/MVS6 sampler and
also through the corresponding opening at the changer’s bottom. The
plug at the cable’s free end is to be put into the corresponding
contact at the changer’s electronics.
The pneumatic connection between LVS3/MVS6 and changer is to

be made by means of the attached hose, the both ends of which are
equipped with black mortise nozzles. These nozzles are to be stuck in
the quick-change connectors at the LVS3/MVS6 sampler and the
changer.
For disassembling the hose the blue release rings of the quick-change
connectors must be pressed in (otherwise the quick-change
connectors can be damaged).
The LVS3/MVS6 sampler should be set up at the left side (front

view) of the changer due to the hose connection between
LVS3/MVS6 sampler and changer.
6. Operation
For recording and storing the data the memory stick is to be inserted
into the contact above the red main switch at the electronics of the
changer.
For direct downloading the data and for appliance of the Bavarian-
Hessian protocol the lower contact at the changer`s electronics is to
be used.
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6.1 Putting into Operation
For putting into operation the changer it is to be started from
clause I.7.1 menu feature 9) “Option KAR8”.
The display of the LVS3/MVS6 sampler must show the following:
Display Line 2: YES
Then, the grey key is to be pressed.
Display a)
LOW VOLUME SAMPLER 3
or
b)
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
The LVS3/MVS6 sampler, which controls the changer`s functions,

can be operated now as described under clause I. “Low Volume
Sampler LVS3/MVS6”.
As described under clause I.7.1 menu feature 3), the wanted flow
rate can be pre-selected. Since it is recommended (EN
20041/10/EC), to analyse PAHs contained in the PM10 fraction,
the PM10 inlet for the European standard flow rate of 2,3 m³
(related to ambient conditions) is to be used. The PM10 inlet can
be equipped with a scrubber, if wanted.
However, as PAHs are mainly present in the fine mode < 2,5 µm
particle diameter, also the PM2,5 inlet (flow rate also 2,3 m³/h)
can be used for sampling this species. This inlet can be also
equipped with a scrubber, if wanted.
For PM-sampling without subsequent analysis of PAHs (operation

of the changer only with filter holders without cartouches) PMX
inlets for different flow rates are available.
If the changer shall not be manually operated (start and stop by

hand), starting time and date, sampling duration and, if wanted,
duration of breaks for operation in the interval mode can be pre-
selected, as described under clause I.7.1 menu feature 4).
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After the pre-selection of the operating parameters for automatic
sampling the menu feature 2) START BY CLOCK is to be chosen
at the LVS3/MVS6 sampler and the grey key is to be pressed.
Then, the changer will start at the preselected time and date.
6.2 Sampling
During sampling the following parameters are shown on the
display:
Line 1: Alternatively flow rate in m³/h or standard-m³/h

(Nm³/h) and filter no. and sampling time in h and min
Line 2: Current volume in standard-m³ (Nm³) and operating-m³

(m³) (not shown, if the flow rate is pre-selected in terms
of Nm³/h)
After 1 minute:
Line 1: Current ambient pressure (Pa) in mbar and current

ambient temperature (Ta) in °C
Line 2: Current temperature above the filter holders (Tm) in °C

and current temperature below the cartouche resp. the
filter holder at the sampling position (Tf) in °C
After finishing the sampling process the display shows:
a) PLEASE WAIT
b) CHANGING FILTER
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The results of each sampling process are not displayed but are
stored on the memory stick during the waiting time.
At the end of 8 sampling processes the display shows firstly
PLEASE WAIT
then
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
Now, the changer is ready again for further 8 samplings.
After a new start:
Automatic operation
2) START BY CLOCK
or manual operation
1) START
the display shows
CHANGING FILTER
The changer moves the rotary disk with the first filter to the
sampling position and sampling starts.
At manual stop of the sampling process by pressing the grey key

at the LVS3/MVS6 sampler the display shows:
PLEASE WAIT
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then
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
The grey key must be hold until the sampler stops.
After a new start the changer moves the rotary disk with the first
filter again to the sampling position.
6.3 Exchanging the Cartouches / Filter Holders

during Operation
For exchanging the sampled cartouches / filter holders during
operation the grey key at the electronics of the changer is to be
pressed. The red LED above the grey key must light. After the
exchange of the sampled cartouches / filter holders (by means of
the white cursor key) the grey key is to be pressed again. The
red LED is out now.
Example 1: Exchanging of 7 cartouches / filter holders
Cartouches/filter holders no. 1 – 7 are already sampled,

cartouche / filter holder no. 8 is at the sampling position and
currently sampled.
For exchanging of the 7 sampled cartouches / filter holders pro-

ceed as follows:
Press the grey key at the changer. The red LED above the grey
key lights.
The sampling process of cartouche / filter holder no. 8 will be

interrupted (pump stops).
At the removal position the POM-lid is to be removed.
Cartouche / filter holder no. 6 can be exchanged.
Press now the white cursor key (at the changer). Cartouche /
filter holder no. 7 will be moved to the removal position and can
be exchanged.
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Press the white cursor key.
Cartouche / filter holder no. 8 will be moved to the removal

position and will not be exchanged, as the sampling time for this
cartouche / filter holder has been only interrupted.
Press the white cursor key.
Cartouche / filter holder no. 1 will be moved to the removal

position and can be exchanged.
Continue this procedure up to the exchange of cartouche / filter

holder no. 5. Thus, cartouches / filter holders were exchanged in
the following order: nos. 6, 7, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
After that, press again the grey key. The red LED is out now.
The rotary disk moves now cartouche / filter holder no. 8 back to
the sampling position and the sampling process will be continued.
Fit in again the POM-lid.
The exchanging procedure as described above takes

approximately 1,5 to 2 min.
After sampling cartouche / filter holder no. 8 the cartouches / filter

holders nos. 1 – 7, which have been exchanged before, will be
sampled without further pressing the keys at the changer and at
the LVS3 / MVS6 sampler. Thus, the not exchanged cartouche /
filter holder no. 8 and the exchanged cartouches / filter holders
nos. 1 – 7 were sampled in total.
After sampling cartouche / filter holder no. 7 the changer stops.
However, if the sampling process with cartouche / filter holder

no. 7 was interrupted ( grey key at the changer) and the already
sampled cartouches / filter holders were exchanged in the
following order:
nos. 5, 6, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, the rotary disk moves cartouche / filter
holder no. 7 back to the sampling position and the sampling
process will be continued after presing the grey key at the
changer.
Also in this case cartouche / filter holder no. 7 was not exchanged,
as the sampling process with this cartouche / filter holder was only
interrupted.
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After sampling cartouche / filter holder no. 6 the changer stops, if
the sampling process with cartouche/filter holder no. 6 was not
interrupted (as described above) and the already sampled
cartouches / filter holders in the order nos. 4, 5, 7, 8, 1, 2, 3 were
not exchanged.
In case no exchange of cartouches / filter holders will be

performed and the changer stops after sampling cartouche / filter
holder no. 6, in total the not exchanged cartouche / filter holder
no. 7 and the exchanged cartouches / filter holders no. 8 and nos.
1 – 6 were sampled.
In case all cartouches/filter holders will be exchanged after the

stop of the changer – in the example described above after
finishing the sampling process with cartouche / filter holder no. 6
– the display shows:
1) START
2) START BY CLOCK
At a new start by pressing the grey key at the LVS3/MVS6

sampler or by START BY CLOCK the rotary disk moves
cartouche / filter holder no. 1 to the sampling position and the
process with cartouche/filter holder no. 1 starts.
Example 2:
Exchange of less than 7 cartouches/filter holders
If e.g. the sampled cartouches / filter holders nos. 1 – 6 shall be

exchanged already during the sampling process with cartouche /
filter holder no. 7, this exchange can be performed after
interrupting the sampling process with cartouche / filter holder no.
7 by means of the grey key and the white cursor key, both at the
changer. Cartouche / filter holder no. 7 and the still not sampled
cartouche / filter holder no. 8 are not to be exchanged.
After pressing the grey key at the changer again the sampling
process with cartouche / filter holder no. 7 will be continued. After
finishing the sampling process with cartouche / filter holder no. 7
the cartouches/filter holders no. 8 and nos. 1 – 6 will be sampled.
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In case only 3 further cartouches / filter holders shall be sampled
e. g. after the finished sampling processes with cartouches / filter
holders nos. 1 – 7 and after the sampling process with cartouche /
filter holder no. 8, which is still going on, only cartouches / filter
holders nos. 1, 2, 3 can be exchanged after interruption of the
sampling process with cartouche/filter holder no. 8 by means of
the grey key at the changer.
After pressing the grey key at the changer again the sampling
process with cartouche/filter holder no. 8 will be continued.
However, all following cartouches/filter holders up to the
changer`s stop after finishing the sampling process with
cartouche/filter holder no. 7 will be sampled.
In case only still the cartouches/filter holders nos. 1, 2, 3 shall be

sampled, the changer is to be stopped at the proper time by
pressing the grey key at the LVS3/MVS6 sampler. The grey
key is to be hold until the sampling process stops.
Note
The changer performes always 8 sampling processes (without

or with break intervals) up to its stop. When started again, 8
cartouches / filter holders will be sampled one behind the
other or, at automatic continued operation (always subsequent
equipping with new cartouches / filter holders), the inter-
rupted sampling process with the currently sampled
cartouche / filter holder will be finished and after that the
sampling process with the remaining 7 cartouches / filter
holders will be performed.
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6.4 Power Break Down
The changer shuts down after the pre-selected sampling time of,
e. g. 24 hours exactly after elapsed 24 hours, irrespective of
whether a power break down occurred during the sampling time or
not. In case of a power break down the sampling time is shortened
by the duration of the power break down. The sampling time
stored on the memory stick is reduced by the duration of the
stopping time. The sampled air volume is automatically calculated
on the basis of the actual sampling time.
If the power break down exceeds the sampling time of a

cartouche / filter holder, the following cartouche / filter holder will
be moved to the sampling position after finishing the power break
down and the sampling times of the former and the new
cartouches / filter holders will be shortened accordingly.
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III. General Remarks
1. Filter
Diameter of the filter is 50 resp. 47 mm
For the determination of SPM and dust compounds glass fibre, quartz
fibre, Teflon (PTFE) or other membrane filters can be used.
According to CEN EN 14902 quartz fibre filters or cellulose filters

with a pore size of 3 µm (e.g. cellulose nitrate filters) are suited for the
analysis of heavy metals. For Teflon filters, the Federal Register Part
II (1997) of US EPA prescribes a pore size of 2 µm.
When using Teflon or other membrane filters, electrostatic charges of

the filter material could influence the weighing results. If nuclepore
filters are used, a membrane filter with a large pore width (e.g. 8 µm)
must be placed between the filter holder’s sieve and the nuclepore
filter in order to protect the nuclepore filter, if no support screen is
inserted in the filter holder.
Because of the higher flow resistance of Teflon, membrane, and

nuclepore filters in comparison to fibre filters, the use of such filter
media causes a reduction in the sampling system’s flow rate, if used in
uncontrolled operating mode (UMODE). In case of controlled flow
rates the samplers can shut down due to a too high pressure drop
across such membrane filters (e.g. due to a wet filter at damp weather
conditions or very high fine dust concentrations – see also “Filter
Overload”). The LVS3 sampler, which is equipped with 3m³-pump
shuts down e.g. at a flow rate of 2,3 m³/h and a pressure drop across
the filter of some more than 30kPa = 225 mm Hg (300 mbar). If
higher pressure drops for controlled flow rates shall be reached, the
use of the MVS6 sampler is to be recommended.
Sampled filters should be maintained at a temperature between

20 °C and 23 °C during the transport from the measuring site to
the weighing room (according to CEN EN 14907) in order to avoid
losses of volatile particulate material from the samples.
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Filter Overload
Should the system be unable to generate the pre-selected flow rate due
to clogging of the filter, it will automatically be shut off, as described
above. This will be indicated by an exclamation mark, instead of an
asterisk, flashing on the display behind the pre-selected flow rate.
The cause of the malfunction must then be removed, e. g., by inserting

a new filter.
2. Safety Advice
The electronics of the LVS3/MVS6 sampler as well as that one of the
KAR8 device may only be opened by a specialised expert. Before
opening the electronics pull out the plug. Repair of the electronics
without the aid or advice of the manufacturer excludes warranty.
The capacitors of the electronics loose their charges only 5 min. after
pulling out the plug!
For safety reasons, the devices may be only operated in connection

with grounded safety contacts.
These devices are classified as class A (CE). The devices can cause
radio interference in residential buildings. In this case ask for
assistance. It is not allowed to install this equipment close to life
saving system.
The seller cannot foresee all possible modes of operation in which the
samplers may be used. The user assumes all liability associated with
the use of these samplers. The seller further disclaims any
responsibility for consequential damages.
3. Guarantee
If putting an appliance to improper use, the guarantee will expire.
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Declaration of Conformity
We
Sven Leckel
Ingenieurbüro GmbH
Leberstraße 63
10829 Berlin
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility, that the product
LVS3 Low Volume Sampler (Kleinfiltergerät)

MVS6 Medium Volume Sampler (Kleinfiltergerät)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following

standards or other normative documents.
EN 61326-1
EN 61010
following the provisions of Directive 89/336 EEC (EMC) and 73/23/EEC

(LVD).
The device serves the purpose of sampling suspended particulate matter.
Berlin, 29 June 2007
Sven Leckel

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Low Volume Sampler LVS3

Medium Volume Sampler MVS6

Filter and Cartouche Changer KAR8

Leberstraße 63, 10829 Berlin, Germany

Low Volume Sampler (LVS)

SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät) LVS3

SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät) MVS6

• Rugged, light-weight construction for out-

• Device will be automatically heated (winter

• Controlling of operating-m³/h (ambient air

• Impactor inlets with exchangeable jets

• Easy and self-explanatory 3-key menu-

• Use of filters with diameter of

The Small Filter Devices (Kleinfiltergeräte) LVS3 and LVS3

PMX INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät - LVS)

X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm

The fractionating PMX IMPACTOR INLET

All jet sets are available for flow rates of

The impaction plate is exchangeable and

The inlet’s filter holder is directly attached to

The filter holder has a thread piece made of

Subject to alterations Ed. 07/12

STANDARD INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE

The STANDARD INLET of the Small Filter

The flow plate and the protection roof as

The STANDARD INLET can be also used

The filters are contained in cassettes

The inlet has a thread piece (M12x1) made

PU INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät - LVS)

The PU INLET of the Small Filter Device

The inlet is to be operated with a flow

The inlet consisting of PU cartouche and

The filters are contained in cassettes

The inlet is made of hard coated • VDI 3498-2 and

PMX PU INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät-LVS)

X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm

For the sampling of fine dust fractions the PU

The pre-impactor can be equipped with jet sets

All jet sets are available for flow rates of

The impaction plate is exchangeable and can be

The inlet can be delivered in two versions. At

PMX PU INLET WITH OZONE DENUDER FOR LVS3/MVS6

X = 10 µm – 4,0 µm – 2,5 µm – 1,0 µm

For sampling of PAHs by means of the equipped with filters of 47 mm or 50 mm

For the determination of the BaP concen-

The use of the SCRUBBER gives clearly

The SCRUBBER is directly accessible by

BIO INLET FOR SMALL FILTER DEVICE (Kleinfiltergerät – LVS)

The BIO INLET of the Small Filter

The inlet is to be operated with a flow

In the guideline VDI 4252 part 2

As this filter combination causes a

For the insertion of the sterilized filters

FILTER AND CARTOUCHE CHANGER KAR8

• Controlling by Small Filter Device

• Use as “Simplex” Filter Changer or

• Data recording on memory stick

• Impactor inlets for PM10 – PM4,0 –

• TSP inlet (VDI 2463 parts 5

• No air circulation above filters • Filter 47 mm and 50 mm diameter

For PAH measurements the PMX inlet can be Filter diameter

The changer’s housing consists of stainless