Ion Science Cub - Manual (Page 7)

CUB MANUAL Ion Science Ltd
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Introduction to Cub
The Cub is a personal portable gas detector that detects a pre-selected range of Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC
’s) which can be dangerous from both a poisoning and explosive perspective.
The Cub uses a Photoionisation Detector (PID) to measure gas concentrations. The patented Fence
Electrode Technology minimises the effects of moisture and contamination, avoiding the need for humidity
compensation.
The Cub is used to check for conformity of Short Term Exposure Limits (STELs) and Time Weighted
Averages (TWAs) that are specific for particular hazardous environments (for example EH40 in the UK and
OSHA in the USA). In this mode of operation STELs and TWAs are continually calculated and compared to
levels set in the instrument.
Alarm conditions can be indicated by a programmable combination of an audible alarm, vibration and bright
flashing LEDs. Red and Orange LED
’s indicate High and Low conditions respectively.
The Cub can be used with three types of Cub Docking Stations, these docking stations are for indoor use
only, are not Intrinsically Safe so must only be used in a safe area.
Cub Recharging Docking Station
 simply used to recharge a Cub’s battery

equipped with LED to clearly indicate power
Cub Recharging and USB Docking Station
 used to recharge a Cub’s battery

connects via a standard USB cable in order to transfer logged readings from a Cub to that PC
 equipped with LED’s to clearly indicate power and USB connection
Cub Recharging and Calibration Docking Station

can be used to perform the functions of both the above docking stations, and also to calibrate a Cub
using CubPC
 equipped with LED’s to clearly indicate power, USB and calibration conditions
The source of power for the docking station is either:-
1. Through the IEC mains plug limited to a nominal of 100Vac to 240Vac +/-10% input range. The inlet
fuse is Mains ceramic 1A time lag (anti-surge 20 x 5mm cartridge.
2. Through the rear DC Skt connected to a 12V car auxiliary/ (cigarette lighter) outlet.