Campbell Scientific PVS4100/4120/4150 Portable Automatic Samplers - Manual (Page 13)

Section 1. Product Overview
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TABLE 1-2. PVS4150 Sampler Features
Number Item Description
1 Signal Panel Green Light: Integral Battery Charging (AC power connected)
Red Light: External Battery Reverse Polarity
Toggle Switch: Power On/Off
Plug: AC power (coupled with optional signal cable when
supplied).
2 Volume Control Tube This stainless steel tube is raised or lowered manually using the
fitting to set the sample volume (see FIGURE 1-3 on page 1-6).
3 Multi-Function Input Controller This is where sampler is controlled and programmed.
4 Metering Chamber This chamber is where the sample liquid is drawn into before
dropping into the final container. The rods inside are raised and
lowered to the sample volume desired.
5 Pinch Valve This valve shuts during sampling, and then releases once desired
liquid has entered the chamber.
6 Side Plug Attached to the side of the door with Velcro. During transport of
full sample container, this plug screws into the hole where the
discharge tube enters the bottle so that the bottle can be carried
upright by its handle.
7 Sample Container The 2.3 Gal (9L) container that the sample is deposited into is
HDPE, or can be upgraded to PP. Container has a side notch with
plug for discharge tube to enter.
8 Latches 4 Press-and-Pull Latches provide airtight seal of sampler for
transport. Sampler can operate with door open or closed.
9 Cavity Space for Cooling Pack This space fits one large Zero-Pak cooling pack, to keep sample
cooled for 24 hours.
10 Quick Connectors Optional connectors for quick connecting and disconnecting.
11 Intake Hose Connection Intake hose is connected to volume control tube in the absence of
quick connectors.
12 LED Indicator Lights Green light: Power On/Sampling.
Red light: Fault.
13 Enclosure Hardigg HPX® high performance resin. Enclosure is fully
watertight and submersible, depending on options (check with
factory).
14 Intake Hose Standard samplers come with 25 Feet of 3/8” ID PVC tube.
15 Sinker. Optional Strainer. Keeps the end of the intake tube in the source liquid. Optional
strainer can raise collection point above sinker.
16 Telescoping Handle Retractable handle slides up and down for easy transport by
pressing in the small lever on the right side.
17 Side Handles Four durable soft-grip handles, one on each side, can be folded
up or down.
18 Pressure Gauge Optional gauge on the side of the enclosure (not shown). This is
helpful for knowing what stage the sampler is at when sampling
with the door closed.
19 Wheels Two wheels for rolling on smooth surfaces.