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SAFETY WARNING
Hydraulic systems contain dangerous fluids at high pressures and
temperatures. Installation, servicing and adjustment is only to be
performed by qualified personnel.
Do not tamper with this device.
Contents

1 Precautions 5
•Internal Cleaning •Battery

2 Introduction 6

3 Scope of Supply 9

4 Connection 10
•Methods of Operation

5 Pushbutton Operation 12
•Using the Pushbuttons •Downloading the Results

6 PC Operation 17
•Using the Computer Serial Port •Determining the COM Port •USB Port
•Operating the CLPC •Log •Settings

7 Normal Test 26
•CLPC without Moisture Sensor •CLPC-W with Moisture Sensor

8 Continuous Sampling 28
•Continuous Test Basic Operation •With Moisture Sensor

9 Moisture Sensor 36

10 BottleSampling 38
12 Warranty 40
•Recalibration

A Measuring Water in Hydraulic and

Lubricating Fluids 41

B ISO4406:1999 Cleanliness Code System 43

C NAS1638 Cleanliness Code System 45

D SAE AS4059 REV.E Cleanliness

Classification For Hydraulic Fluids 46

E Recommendations 49

F Hydraulic System Target Cleanliness Levels 51

G New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect

on ISO Contamination Control Standards 53
•Calibration •New Test Dust Benefits •Effect on Industry •Correlation •Other
Standards

H Clean working practises 62

I Specification 64

J Spare Product / Part Numbers 66

K Fault Finding 67
 1 Precautions

1.1 Internal Cleaning

Do NOT clean the CLPC or Bottle Sampler with Acetone or similar
solvents that are not compatible with the seal. For flushing fluids
please see the website: http://www.descase.com
The use of a 500μm coarse screen filter, screwed onto the HP con-
nector, is recommended for heavily contaminated system. Please
see the website above for part numbers.

Precautions 5
2 Introduction
The CLPC is designed to measure and quantify the numbers of solid
contaminants in Hydraulic, Lubrication and Transmission applica-
tions. The CLPC is a portable, accurate, instrument suitable for lab-
oratory or "on-site" applications utilising mineral oil as the operat-
ing fluid.
The instrument uses the light extinction principle whereby 2 laser
light systems shine through the fluid and land on photodiodes. When
a particle passes through the beam it reduces the amount of light
received by the diode, and from this change in condition, the size of
the particle can be deduced.
The CLPC-W has the additional feature to allow the measurement of
% saturation of water in oil (RH), and temperature (°C). The temper-
ature measurement provides a reference temperature for the Relative
Humidity reading (RH).
Due to the temperature gradient existing between the system tapping
point and the RH/ temperature module, the temperature reading can
be 5°C to 10°C less than the actual system temperature, depending
on operating conditions.
Hydraulic and Lubricating Systems consists of sets of continuously
moving metal parts, which use hydraulic fluid as the power medium.
Hydraulic fluid is also used to create a lubrication film to keep the
precision parts separated and it is also used as a cooling medium.
The very nature of a hydraulic system is that it produces solid par-
ticulate contaminants and these are ever present in all hydraulic sys-
tems. There is a revised standard ISO cleanliness code ISO 4406:
1999 which classifies the numbers of particles that can be tolerated

6 Introduction
 within the system and it is these levels of contaminants that the par-
ticle counter is designed to measure.1

1 ISO Cleanliness Code – The international standard for reporting solid contami-
nants is ISO4406: 1999, this standard has been revised to incorporate the change
to ISO Medium Test Dust as the calibration standard.

Introduction 7
Figure 2.3 Series 41 Key Diagram

8 Introduction
3 Scope of Supply
Each standard CLPC supplied consists of the following:-

• 1 x CLPC (Specific model will be as per ordered item)

• 1 x M16x2 microbore pressure hose, 1500mm long
• 1 x Quick release waste hose for CLPC
• 1 x 1L waste receptacle
• 1 x 12V, 2A power adapter c/w UK/EU/US/AUS/CN heads
• 1 x USB A to USB B cable (1000mm)
• 1 x Digital copy of user guides/software/drivers
• 1 x Hard copy of calibration certificate
• 1 x Carry bag

Scope of Supply 9
4 Connection
Refer to key drawing on page 8.

1. Insert waste fluid hose in to the waste disposal bottle provided.

Important! Do not connect waste fluid hose to a pressurised

system, as this will cause the unit to malfunction and could
cause internal leakage. The waste fluid hose must be discharged
into the waste disposal bottle provided, or into a tank/vessel
vented to atmosphere if running a continuous test due to the
large quantity of oil discharged during a test.

2. Connect waste fluid hose to CLPC (waste connector). Push back

quick coupling outer ring before connecting / disconnecting hose
end.

3. Connect fluid sampling hose to CLPC (HP connector).

4. Connect fluid sampling hose to the system by means of the test con-
nector.

The system to be monitored must not exceed 400 bar or be less

than 2 bar.

5. Connect the power supply to the connector. The "power on" LED
will illuminate and the LCD screen will turn on. For series 41 the
charging light will turn on and the On button should be pressed.

10 Connection
 6. Installing DesCase-View software – refer to the DesCase-View User
Manual and follow the CD Installation instructions.

7. Connect serial cable into the CLPC RS232 connector and the other
end into a PC. If the PC has only USB ports, use the USB to serial
converter and follow the instructions on page 22.

4.1 Methods of Operation

Users may operate the CLPC in two ways:-

1. Pushbutton Operation

2. PC Operation

These are described in the following chapters.

Connection 11
5 Pushbutton Operation
This mode of operation is the most straightforward way to use the
CLPC, as the three principal operations of opening/closing the flush
valve, starting a test and stopping a test can be readily performed
using the pushbuttons.
Setting the types of test, downloading test results etc. are imple-
mented using a PC running DesCase-View software - refer to page 19
for details.

Series 41

Figure 5.1

The LCD screen displays two lines of eight alpha-numeric charac-

ters. The top line is used to display the test code; the bottom line
– showing RH % (Relative Humidity) and Temperature °C – only
appears on the CLPC-W version.
When first switched on the display unit will show the letters DesCase
- Remote Display Unit on the first screen shot, followed by a software
version number on the second screen shot, e.g. RDU V0.6.

12 Pushbutton Operation
1 Power ON/OFF buttons

GREEN - Switches the CLPC unit on: Note; the in-built LED is
used to display a ’low battery’ warning - this will illuminate ’red’ if
the battery has insufficient power.
RED - Switches CLPC unit off: Note; the in-built LED is used to
display a ’unit charging’ warning - this will illuminate ’red’ if the
mains supply is connected.

2 Status Letters

During a test a status letter flashes in the centre of the bottom line.
The letters denote the following:-

- System ready or user stop

S Sampling

E Emptying

F Flushing

W Waiting (Continuous testing only)

C Test Completed (Continuous testing only)

3 Pushbuttons

• F – Black – Toggles the flush valve open and closed.

• I – Green – Starts a test.
• O – Red – Aborts a test.

Pushbutton Operation 13
 4 Cleanliness Codes

ISO4406 Code – The test result is displayed as a three part code

e.g. 22/19/16.

NAS1638/AS4059E-1 Class – A single number is displayed, which

is the highest recorded in all of the
sizes, e.g. NAS 8.

AS4059E-2 – A single number is displayed, which is the highest

recorded for all of the sizes, e.g. AS 7.

5.1 Using the Pushbuttons

All new CLPC’s are factory set to perform a normal test, which con-
sists of one test sampling 15ml of fluid. Other test types can be se-
lected using a PC running DesCase-View - refer to page 19.
When running a Normal test the user will first make the oil and
power supply connections as described on page 12.
Follow the actions below to perform a Normal test:

• Press Flush Pushbutton (F)

This will open the flush valve to allow fluid to pass through the
CLPC, so that any fluid from the previous test is flushed out of the
connecting pipe to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination
between tests. The time for which the flush valve is left open de-
pends on the distance of the CLPC from the system being sampled.
As a guide, a 200ml flush volume is recommended when using the
1.5m long test hose.

14 Pushbutton Operation
 After the 200ml flush volume has been discharged to waste the flush
valve may be manually closed by again pressing pushbutton F. Al-
ternatively, the flush valve will close automatically when pushbutton
Start (I) is pressed.
Note! For version CLPC-W (moisture and temperature indication),
every test is automatically preceded by a 3 minute flush period, to
allow the moisture sensor to stabilise and give an accurate reading.
The 3 minute period starts from the time the Start pushbutton (I) is
pressed. Therefore, a separate flush period is unnecessary, unless
a flush period greater than 3 minutes is required. For the CLPC-W
version the moisture and temperature function can be switched off -
refer to page 29 for details.

• Press Start Pushbutton

This will initiate the commencement of a test. Each test comprises a

sampling cycle that sizes and counts the particles in a 15ml volume
of test fluid, followed by an emptying cycle during which the 15ml
of fluid is discharged to waste. At the end of the emptying cycle the
CLPC will come to rest and the test results will be displayed on the
LCD screen.

• Stop Pushbutton (O)

This optionally aborts the test at any point in the sampling/ emptying
cycle. Please note: The next test will start with an emptying cycle
before the test commences.

5.2 Downloading the Results

After using Pushbutton Operation the test results can be downloaded.

Pushbutton Operation 15
The CLPC has a memory capacity of approximately 600 tests. When
this memory is full, the earliest of the test records will be over-
written by the new tests.
Connect the CLPC to a PC running DesCase-View and follow the
instructions given to Transfer Log on page 24.
It is important to set the Test Reference (refer to page 25) before
transferring the test results, as all results transferred to the data-
basewill be given the same Test Reference that is active at the time
in the Settings dialogue box.
If the User is carrying out tests at different locations and wishes to
give the tests different references it is necessary to download the tests
after each location, followed by changing the Test Reference for the
next location. Alternatively, the Test Reference may be edited at a
later date by accessing the individual test record using DesCase-
View - refer to the separate DesCase-View test analysis software
manual.

16 Pushbutton Operation
 6 PC Operation
PC control of the CLPC is performed using the Remote Device Dia-
logue included in the DesCase-View software package - refer to the
separate DesCase-View user manual for details of software installa-
tion.
Users may typically wish to operate the Remote Device Dialogue
facility in one of two ways:-

• Direct Online Operation

The particle counter is permanently connected to a computer

whilst tests are carried out. The operator can set the test pa-
rameters, initiate the test, monitor the progress of each test, and
download each test as it is completed.

• Disconnected Operation using Continuous Test Type

The CLPC operates as a stand alone item, performing tests as

defined for the Continuous Test. Occasionally the operator con-
nects a PC and uses DesCase-View to download the accumulated
test data.

6.1 Using the Computer Serial Port

This connection is made using the standard computer connecting ca-
ble supplied with the CLPC.(If the computer has only USB to serial
ports, use the USB to serial converter and follow the instructions on
page 22).
Apply power to the CLPC, make the PC connection and then start
DesCase-View running.

PC Operation 17
 Figure 6.1 DesCase-View

To access the Remote Device facility in DesCase-View, press the

Remote Control button on the toolbar.
The first time that this is done, the correct communications port
(COM port) on the computer has to be selected, as detailed below.
1. The program scans the computer for available ports, and puts them
in a list to choose from - this list appears in the box. Click on the right
hand side of this box and choose the connection on your computer.
Refer to Section below: Determining COM Port.

Figure 6.2 COM Port selection

18 PC Operation
 2. Press the OK button, when the correct port is chosen, the Remote
Device dialogue will show the remote device values.

Figure 6.3 Remote Device dialogue

The DesCase-View program will remember this selection the next

time it is used.

6.2 Determining the COM Port

To check the COM port number allocated by the computer for the
Serial lead or the USB to Serial Connector:

• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

− Right click on My Computer icon and then left click on Prop-

erties.
− Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Man-
ager Button.
− Click on the plus sign next to Ports (COM & LPT).

• Windows 10

− View the installed devices using Start Button/Devices and

Printers.

PC Operation 19
 • You should see an icon representing the port.

− "Communications port"- if using the Serial lead.

− "ATEN USB to Serial Bridge" or "Prolific USB-to-Serial
Comm Port" if using an adaptor cable.

• Either of these will have a COM number after it. This is the
number you should use when selecting the Com Port.

6.3 USB Port

When a built-in computer serial port is not available the USB to
serial converter can be used.

• Connect CLPC to the computer using the Serial Cable and the
USB to Serial Converter.

• Install the Prolific driver from the file: PL2303_Prolific_DriverIn-

staller_v110.exe on the provided CD.

• You will need to accept any warnings about making changes to

your computer.

• Follow the installer Wizard, accepting the defaults.

• When the Installer has completed, plug in the USB to Serial

Adaptor.

• A message should pop up indicating successful hardware instal-

lation. Note any COM port number indicated in the message.

20 PC Operation
 • Connect the CLPC to the computer using the Serial Cable and
the USB to Serial Converter.

• If necessary, determine the COM port allocated by the computer

for this device using the procedure above.

6.4 Operating the CLPC

The following describes the function of the buttons on the Remote
Device dialogue.

Figure 6.4 Remote Device dialogue

Start Starts sampling and emptying cycle.

Stop Stops test at any point in the sampling / empty-

ing cycle. Next test will start with an emptying
cycle before the test commences.

Flush The flush valve must be opened to allow fluid to

pass through the CLPC, so that any fluid from
the previous test is flushed out of the connect-
ing pipe to eliminate the possibility of cross-
contamination between tests. The time for which

PC Operation 21
 the flush valve is left open depends on the dis-
tance of the CLPC from the system being sam-
pled. As a guide, a 200ml flush volume is rec-
ommended when using the 1.5m long test hose.
Press the Flush button to open the flush valve,
and press the Stop button to close it.
The Flush indicator turns yellow in colour when
flushing is in progress.

Connect Refer to Remote Control section page 19.

Close This closes the Remote Device dialogue box.

6.5 Log
The CLPC can be operated permanently connected to a computer
with the Remote Device dialogue open. This allows the user to set
up a continuously updated trend graph and list view. As each test is
completed, the trend graph and list view are updated.
However, it is not necessary to keep the Remote Device dialogue
open and computer connected after the test has been initiated, al-
though most users will find this more convenient. This fact is es-
pecially useful for the continuous test mode, when a test sequence
might be programmed to take several hours. In this case, pressing
the Transfer Log button (describe below) will transfer the complete
result log of the CLPC into the test database.

Transfer Log As explained immediately above, if the CLPC

has been operated as a stand alone item, then
connecting the computer to the CLPC and press-
ing the Transfer Log button will transfer all the

22 PC Operation
 test results into the test database that have oc-
curred since the last time the transfer was car-
ried out.
The CLPC has a memory capacity of approxi-
mately 600 tests. When this memory is full, the
earliest of the test records will be over written
by the new tests.

Erase Log This erases all the test results that are stored in
the CLPC memory.

Settings Opens the Settings dialogue, described in the

next section.

6.6 Settings

Figure 6.5 Remote Device Settings dialogue

PC Operation 23
 Use this dialogue box to examine the current settings stored in the
CLPC, and change the settings.
After making any changes, pressing the OK button will update the
CLPC with the new settings. Or press Cancel to leave the settings
as they were.

Test Reference Type in this box the description you wish to use
for the test, e.g. Vehicle 012. Up to 14 characters
may be used.

Test Type Used to select one of the five available test types. It is
recommended that the CLPC be usually operated in ei-
ther the Normal test mode or the Continuous test mode,
until the user is fully familiar with the features. The
CLPC test menu is harmonised with that of DesCase’s
other products and so can also perform Short, Triple/Bot-
tle and Dynamic tests.

Normal Single Test: 15ml sample volume.

Dynamic A comprehensive triple test3 with results averaged: 30ml

sample volume comprised of three 10ml sampling and
emptying cycles. Allows the effect of system fluctua-
tions to be measured over a longer period of time.

Triple / Bottle Sampling A triple test with results average and quicker
than the Dynamic Test: 24ml sample vol-
ume comprised of three individual 8ml
samples tested consecutively. For Bottle
Sampling refer to separate User Guide.

3 Results will be displayed upon completion of three tests – including emptying

cycle

24 PC Operation
Continuous For detailed instructions refer to Continuous Sam-
pling, page 30.

Short Single Test: 8ml sample volume. This provides results in

less time than the Normal Test. It is not recommended for
oil samples cleaner than ISO 17/15/12 (NAS 6), as the ac-
curacy of the result might be compromised by the ‘small’
sample volume

Test Number Input desired number, e.g."123". (Test number will

automatically increment for each successive test).

Simulate Test Results This is useful for checking device commu-

nications and familiarisation with the soft-
ware, especially when an oil supply is not
available. When a simulated test is performed,
the particle counter will generate test re-
sults without being connected to a hydraulic
system.

Format Choose the preferred display format (ISO4406:1999, NAS1638

/ AS4059E-1, AS4059E-2). This also sets which of the
cleanliness targets is used for the continuous test mode.

Serial Number The serial number of the CLPC. This is recorded

in each test result. (The serial number, together
with the test timestamp, uniquely identify the test
record. These two parameters are used to avoid
duplication of test records.)

Software Revision This identifies the program running on the CLPC.

PC Operation 25
 7 Normal Test

7.1 CLPC without Moisture Sensor

1. Input settings as described on page 25 for the following:-

− Test Reference
− Test Type - select Normal
− Test Number
− Format
2. Press OK button to return to Remote Device dialogue.
3. Press Flush button to open flush valve - flush indicator turns yel-
low colour to indicate valve is open. Leave valve open until at least
200ml has passed to waste.
4. Press Stop button to close flush valve.
5. Press Start button. The CLPC will now commence the sampling
cycle.
6. The completion bar indicates progress of the test and the status is
shown as Sampling.

Figure 7.1 A Test in Progress

26 Normal Test
 7. At the end of the sampling cycle the test result will be displayed in
the Remote Device dialogue box.

If the Remote Device dialogue is open, the test results will be auto-
matically transferred to the test database.
Following the sampling results the CLPC discharges the sample fluid
to waste. Test status is shown an Emptying.
When emptying cycle is finished the status is shown as Ready, and
another test can then be started.

Figure 7.2 A Completed Test

7.2 CLPC-W with Moisture Sensor

The procedure is similar to that detailed for the CLPC without mois-
ture sensor (previous section), except when the Start button is pressed
the flush valve will open automatically for a period of 3 minutes, to
allow the moisture sensor to stabilise and give an accurate reading.
("Measure Water Content" box in the Remote Device Settings win-
dow has to be ticked to obtain a result).
Temperature is displayed in °C and moisture is expressed in % RH
(Relative Humidity).

Normal Test 27
8 Continuous Sampling
The CLPC can be selected for continuous testing at set time inter-
vals.
Once continuous sampling has started the CLPC’s flush valve auto-
matically opens and closes before each test. This allows representa-
tive fluid to reach the sensing arrangement before the 15ml sampling
test commences. The flush valve automatically opens at the end of
the sampling cycle and remains open whilst the CLPC is emptying
to waste the sample fluid from the previous test.4 Additionally, de-
pending on the time set for Minutes Between Tests, the Flush valve
operates as follows:-

Time set to 0 – At the end of the CLPC’s emptying cycle the flush
valve automatically closes and the next sampling test
immediately starts.

Time set to between 1 and 5 – After the CLPC’s emptying cycle

has finished the flush valve remains
open for the time set, then automati-
cally closes before the next sampling
test.

Time set to between 6 and 30000 – Flush valve automatically closes

after the emptying cycle has fin-
ished and remains closed until 5
minutes before the next sample
test is programmed to start.

4 The servo motor operating the Flush valve may exhibit a slight ‘ticking’ noise,
both when it is open and closed. This is normal.

28 Continuous Sampling
8.1 Continuous Test Basic Operation

1. Follow the instructions on page 25 for inputting settings - select Con-

tinuous Test Type.

2. Input Test Interval - input the time in minutes that is required be-
tween the end of a test and the begining of a new test.

3. Input:

− 0 (zero) ISO Cleanliness Target

− 0 (zero) NAS1638/AS4059E-1 Cleanliness Target
− 0 (zero) AS4059E-2 Cleanliness target (displayed as: *A / *B /
*C / *D / *E / *F after pressing OK)
− 0 (zero) ISO Dirty Alarm Target
− 0 (zero) NAS1638/AS4059E-1 Dirty Alarm Target
− 0 (zero) AS4059E-2 Dirty Alarm Target (displayed as: *A / *B
/ *C / *D / *E / *F after pressing OK)

4. Insert a tick in the "Log all test results" box. This will log every test
that is carried out in the continuous test mode, into the memory of
the CLPC. If the box is not ticked none of the test results will be
stored in the memory of the CLPC.

5. Press OK button to save settings and return to Remote Device dial-

logue.

6. Press Flush button to open flush valve - flush indicator turns yellow
to indicate valve is open. Leave valve open until at least 200ml has
passed to waste.

Continuous Sampling 29
 Figure 8.1 Continuous Test Settings

7. Press Stop button to close flush valve.

8. Press Start button. The CLPC will now commence the sampling
cycle.

9. The completion progress bar indicates the status of the test. Results
will be automatically displayed on the Remote Device dialogue after
each test.

10. The status is shown as Waiting between the ending of one test and
the starting of the next test.

11. Press the Stop button at any time in the cycle to end the continuous
sampling. The test status will show as Idle.

30 Continuous Sampling
8.1.1 Continuous Sampling – with Clean Alarm Levels –
Alarm Mode 1

This operating mode is similar to the Basic Operation, but in this

mode the CLPC will stop testing when the specified clean alarm
level is achieved.
A status of "C" is shown on the LCD when the specified clean alarm
level is achieved meaning completed.

• Follow the instructions on page 25 for inputting settings - select

Continuous Test Type.

• Alarm mode should be set to the default of 1.

• Input Test Interval – input the time in minutes that is required

between the end of a test and the begining of a new test.

• Cleanliness Target options:

Clean Alarm Level (ISO) - Input desired Clean Alarm Level in
the code format Number/ Number/ Number – any code number
combination can be input, from code 5 to 24, example 10/9/5.
For continuous testing until the ISO Code is achieved, select ISO
Format in the Remote Device Settings dialogue, as described
under the previous section on page 25.
Testing will automatically continue until each of the three num-
bers in the Code have been achieved (or cleaner).
Clean Alarm Level (NAS1638/ AS4059E-1) - Input desired Clean
Alarm Level, as a single Class number in the range 2 to 12 in-
clusive.
For continuous testing until the (NAS1638/ AS4059E-1) Class is
achieved, select NAS Format or AS4059E Table 1, as described

Continuous Sampling 31
 Figure 8.2 Setting ISO Target Cleanliness Level

on page 25. Testing will automatically continue until the Class

number has been achieved at each of the five size ranges covered
by NAS1638 & AS4059E Table 1. Note: AS4059E-1 denotes
Table 1 of the AS4059E standard.
Clean Alarm Level (AS4059E-2) - Input desired Clean Alarm
Level in the format 1A/2B/3C/4D/5E/6F in the following range:

Size Code A: 000 to 12

Size Code B: 00 to 12
Size Code C: 00 to 12
Size Code D: 2 to 12
Size Code E: 4 to 12
Size Code F: 7 to 12

Example, 4A/4B/5C/6D/6E/7F.
For continuous testing until the AS4059E Table 2 size codes
are achieved, select AS4059E TABLE 2 FORMAT, as described on

32 Continuous Sampling
 page 25. Testing will automatically continue until the Class
number has been achieved at each of the six Size Codes.
Also, the CLPC will handle deviations from the above format
intelligently. The size code can be out of order: 7F / 4A / 5C /
4B / 6E / 6D
If any sizes are missing, they will be assigned the “*” value. The
effect of this is a “don’t care” value when used as the cleanliness
target. For example, 6B/6C/7D is translated as *A/6B/6C/7D/*E/*F.
In this case, testing will continue until the B, C and D Classes are
less than or equal to 6, 6, 7 respectively. The A, E and F Classes
are effectively ignored since they cannot ever be “ worse” than a
“*” Class. Note: AS4059E-2 denotes Table 2 of the AS4059E
standard.

• "Log all test results" box - A tick in this box will log every test
that is carried out in the continuous test mode, into the memory
of the CLPC. If the box is not ticked then the CLPC will only
store the results of the test when the Target Cleanliness Level is
achieved - this saves on memory space.
The CLPC has a memory capacity of approximately 600 tests.
When this memory is full, the earliest of the test records will be
over-written by the newest tests.

• Inserting a tick in the "Confirm Target Level" box instructs the

CLPC to repeat the sampling cycle until the target cleanliness
level has been achieved in two consecutive samples, before the
Complete status is displayed.
Leaving the "Confirm Target Level" box blank permits the target
cleanliness level to be achieved only one time before the Com-
plete status is displayed.

Continuous Sampling 33
 • Press OK button to save settings and return to Remote Device
dialogue.

• Press Flush button to open flush valve - flush indicator turns yel-
low to indicate valve is open. Leave valve open until at least
200ml has passed to waste.

• Press Stop button to close flush valve.

• Press Start button, the CLPC will now commence the sampling
cycle.

• The Completion progress bar indicates the status of the test. Re-
sults will be automatically displayed on the Remote Device dia-
logue after each test.

• The status is shown as Waiting between the ending of one test

and the starting of the next test.

• Press the Stop button at any time in the cycle to end the contin-
uous sampling. The test status will show as Idle.

8.2 With Moisture Sensor

Continuous Test - Basic Operation and Continuous Test - with Target
Cleanliness Level
The procedure is similar to that detailed for the CLPC without mois-
ture sensor (previous section), except when the Start button is pressed
the flush valve will open automatically for a period of at least 3 min-
utes before the test commences; this is to allow the moisture sensor
to stabilise and give an accurate reading. ("Measure Water Content"
box in the Remote Device Setting dialogue has to be ticked to obtain
a result).

34 Continuous Sampling
For example, if zero minutes is input in the "Test Interval" box, the
effective time between one test finishing and the next starting will be
3 minutes. Temperature is displayed in °C and moisture is expressed
in % RH (Relative Humidity).

Continuous Sampling 35
9 Moisture Sensor
The CLPC version fitted with the optional moisture sensor module
allows both measurement of % saturation of water in oil (Relative
Humidity) and temperature. These are displayed as RH % and °C
on the main/test progress screen and on the downloaded results.
Temperature measurement provides a reference temperature for the
RH reading.

Due to the temperature gradient existing between the system

tapping point and the RH/temperature module, the tempera-
ture reading can be 5°C to 10°C less than the actual system
temperature, depending on operating conditions.

The CLPC can be configured to do a test with or without the mois-

ture sensor selected. If the moisture sensor has been selected, the
flush valve will open automatically for a period of 3 minutes before
the particle count test commences. This is to allow the moisture
sensor to stabilise and give an accurate reading.
To switch the moisture sensor on, select the Settings option in the
Remote Device dialogue, as described on page 25. The "Measure
Water Content" box should be ticked.

36 Moisture Sensor
 Figure 9.1 Measure Water Content Enabled

Moisture Sensor 37
10 Bottle Sampling

An alternative to operating on-line is to use DesCase’s Bot-

tle Sampling Unit to test oil contained in bottles. Refer to the
separate User Guide for details.

38 Bottle Sampling
11 Battery Charging
The CLPC is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery capa-
ble of sustaining 50 continuous tests following a 24 hour charging
period.
When the low battery level LED is illuminated the CLPC requires
recharging as soon as possible.

Before commencing recharging always turn off the CLPC.

To recharge, connect lead from power adaptor to the DC power in-

put socket on the CLPC. Observe that the battery charge indicator
illuminates on the CLPC.
Battery power may be conserved by:

• Operating CLPC whilst connected to power adaptor.

• Switching CLPC off between samples.

Should the battery become completely discharged it is advisable to

allow a minimum of 15 minutes charge time prior to commencing a
test. The CLPC must remain connected to the power adaptor during
subsequent tests until the battery has had time to recharge.
Total discharge will shorten the battery lifetime so should be avoided
where possible.

39
12 Warranty
The CLPC is guaranteed for 12 months upon receipt of the CLPC,
subject to it being used for the purpose intended and operated in
accordance with this User Guide.

12.1 Recalibration
DesCase will only verify the accuracy of the CLPC if the unit is
recalibrated every 12 months.

Please ensure that the test results in the Log are downloaded to
DesCase-View before the CLPC is despatched, in case action
taken by DesCase during the service / recalibration causes the
Log to be cleared.

It is requested that only the CLPC, not the support case or any other
ancilliaries, be returned for recalibration.
DesCase will not be held responsible for any items returned as such.
Ensure that the CLPC is packed appropriately for transportation.

40 Warranty
 Appendix A

Measuring Water in Hydraulic

and Lubricating Fluids

From North Notts Fluid Power Centre

In mineral oils and non aqueous fire resistant fluids water is undesirable. Min-
eral oil usually has a water content of 50-300 ppm which it can support with-
out adverse consequences.
Once the water content exceeds about 500ppm the oil starts to appear hazy.
Above this level there is a danger of free water accumulating in the system in
areas of low flow. This can lead to corrosion and accelerated wear. Similarly,
fire resistant fluids have a natural water content which may be different to
mineral oils.

Saturation Levels

Since the effects of free (also emul-

sified) water is more harmful than
those of dissolved water, water lev-
els should remain well below the sat-
uration point. However, even water
in solution can cause damage and
therefore every reasonable effort should
be made to keep saturation levels as
low as possible. There is no such
thing as too little water. As a guide-
line, we recommend maintaining sat-
uration levels below 50% in all equip-
ment.

Measuring Water Content 41

Appendix A

Typical Water Saturation Levels For New Oils

Figure 1

Examples: Hydraulic oil @ 30°C = 200ppm = 100% saturation

Hydraulic oil @ 65°C = 500ppm = 100% saturation

42 Measuring Water Content

 Appendix B

ISO4406:1999 Cleanliness Code System

The International Standards Orga-
nization standard ISO 4406:1999
is the preferred method of quoting
the number of solid contaminant par-
ticles in a sample.
The code is constructed from the
combination of three scale numbers
selected from the following table.
The first scale number represents
the number of particles in a mil-
lilitre sample of the fluid that are
larger than 4 µm(c).
The second number represents the
number of particles larger than 6
µm(c).
The third represents the number of
particles that are larger than 14 µm(c).

ISO4406:1999 Cleanliness Code System 43

Appendix B

Microscope counting examines the

particles differently to APCs and
the code is given with two scale
numbers only. These are at 5 µm
and 15 µm equivalent to the 6 µm(c)
and 14 µm(c) of the APCs.

44 ISO4406:1999 Cleanliness Code System

 Appendix C

NAS1638 Cleanliness Code System

The NAS system was originally developed in 1964 to define contamination

classes for the contamination contained within aircraft components. The ap-
plication of this standard was extended to industrial hydraulic systems sim-
ply because nothing else existed at the time. The coding system defines the
maximum numbers permitted of 100ml volume at various size intervals (dif-
ferential counts) rather than using cumulative counts as in ISO 4406:1999.
Although there is no guidance given in the standard on how to quote the lev-
els, most industrial users quote a single code which is the highest recorded in
all sizes and this convention is used on the CLPC software.

Figure C.1 CONTAMINATION LEVEL CLASSES

according to NAS1638 (January 1964).

The contamination classes are defined by a number (from 00 to 12) which

indicates the maximum number of particles per 100 ml, counted on a dif-
ferential basis, in a given size bracket.

NAS1638 Cleanliness Code System 45

 Appendix D

SAE AS4059 REV.E Cleanliness

Classification For Hydraulic Fluids5

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines cleanliness levels for particulate
contamination of hydraulic fluids and includes methods of reporting data re-
lating to the contamination levels. Tables 1 and 2 below provide the Max-
imum Contamination Limits (Particles/100ml) of differential and cumula-
tive particle counts respectively for counts obtained by an automatic particle
counter, e.g. CLPC.

5 The information reproduced on this and the previous page is a brief extract from SAE AS4059
Rev.E, revised in May 2005. For further details and explanations refer to the full Standard.

46 SAE AS4059 REV.E Cleanliness Classification For . . .

 Appendix D

Size range μm(c): 6 - 14 14 - 21 21 - 38 38 - 70 >70

Class
00 125 22 4 1 0
0 250 44 8 2 0
1 500 89 16 3 1
2 1,000 178 32 6 1
3 2,000 356 63 11 2
4 4,000 712 126 22 4
5 8,000 1,425 253 45 8
6 16,000 2,850 506 90 16
7 32,000 5.700 1,012 180 32
8 64,000 11,400 2,025 360 64
9 128,000 22,800 4,050 720 128
10 256,000 45,600 8,100 1,440 256
11 512,000 91,200 16,200 2,880 512
12 1,024,000 182,400 32,400 5,760 1,024

Table D.1 AS4059E Table 1 - Cleanliness Classes for Differential

Particle Counts

SAE AS4059 REV.E Cleanliness Classification For . . . 47

Appendix D

Size μm(c) >4 >6 >14 >21 >38 >70

Size Code A B C D E F
Classes
000 195 76 14 3 1 0
00 390 152 27 5 1 0
0 780 304 54 10 2 0
1 1,560 609 109 20 4 1
2 3,120 1,217 217 39 7 1
3 6,250 2,432 432 76 13 2
4 12,500 4,864 864 152 26 4
5 25,000 9,731 1,731 306 53 8
6 50,000 19,462 3,462 612 106 16
7 100,000 38,924 6,924 1,224 212 32
8 200,000 77,849 13,849 2,449 424 64
9 400,000 155,698 27,698 4,898 848 128
10 800,000 311,396 55,396 9,796 1,696 256
11 1,600,000 622,792 110,792 19,592 3,392 512
12 3,200,000 1,245,584 221,584 39,184 6,784 1,024

Table D.2 AS4059E Table 2 - Cleanliness Classes for Cumulative Particle

Counts

48 SAE AS4059 REV.E Cleanliness Classification For . . .

 Appendix E

Recommendations

Unit Type ISO 4406:1999 Code

PUMP Piston (slow speed, in-line) 22/20/16
Piston (high speed, variable) 17/15/13
Gear 19/17/15
Vane 18/16/14
MOTOR Axial piston 18/16/13
Radial piston 19/17/13
Gear 20/18/15
Vane 19/17/14
VALVE Directional (solenoid) 20/18/15
Pressure control (modulating) 19/17/14
Flow control 19/17/14
Check valve 20/18/15
Cartridge valve 20/18/15
Proportional 18/16/13
Servo-valve 16/14/11
ACTUATOR 20/18/15

Table E.1 Typical Manufacturers Recommendations for Component

Cleanliness (ISO 4406:1999)6

Most component manufacturers know the proportionate effect that increased

dirt level has on the performance of their components and issue maximum
permissible contamination levels. They state that operating components on

6 It should be noted that the recommendations made in this table should be viewed as starting
levels and may have to be modified in light of operational experiences or user requirements.

Recommendations 49
Appendix E

fluids which are cleaner than those stated will increase life. However, the di-
versity of hydraulic systems in terms of pressure, duty cycles, environments,
lubrication required, contaminant types, etc, makes it almost impossible to
predict the components service life over and above that which can be rea-
sonably expected. Furthermore, without the benefits of significant research
material and the existence of standard contaminant sensitivity tests, manufac-
turers who publish recommendations that are cleaner than competitors may
be viewed as having a more sensitive product.
Hence there may be a possible source of conflicting information when com-
paring cleanliness levels recommended from different sources.
The table gives a selection of maximum contamination levels that are typ-
ically issued by component manufacturers. These relate to the use of the
correct viscosity mineral fluid. An even cleaner level may be needed if the
operation is severe, such as high frequency fluctuations in loading, high tem-
perature or high failure risk.

50 Recommendations
 Appendix F

Hydraulic System Target

Cleanliness Levels

Where a hydraulic system user has been able to check cleanliness levels over a
considerable period, the acceptability, or otherwise, of those levels can be ver-
ified. Thus if no failures have occurred, the average level measured may well
be one which could be made a bench mark. However, such a level may have
to be modified if the conditions change, or if specific contaminant-sensitive
components are added to the system. The demand for greater reliability may
also necessitate an improved cleanliness level.
The level of acceptability depends on three features:

• the contamination sensitivity of the components

• the operational conditions of the system

• the required reliability and life expectancy

Hydraulic System Target Cleanliness Levels 51

Appendix F

Contamination Corresponding Recommended Typical

Codes Codes Filtration Applications
ISO 4406:1999 NAS 1638 Degree

4 6 14 Bx200
μm(c) μm(c) μm(c)

14 12 9 3 3 High precision and

laboratory servo-
systems
17 15 11 6 3-6 Robotic and servo-
systems
18 16 13 7 10-12 Very sensitive - high
reliability systems
20 18 14 9 12-15 Sensitive - reliable
systems
21 19 16 10 15-25 General equipment of
limited reliability
23 21 18 12 25-40 Low - pressure equip-
ment not in continu-
ous service

The table above is a guide to the recommended filtration level for various
hydraulic components, together with typical target system cleanliness levels.

52 Hydraulic System Target Cleanliness Levels

 Appendix G

New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on

ISO Contamination Control Standards

When General Motors gave advance warning to the International Standards

Organization (ISO) that it was intending to stop the production of AC Fine
Test Dust (ACFTD), work commenced immediately on finding an improved
replacement dust. ACFTD was used extensively within the fluid power and
automotive industries for calibrating Automatic Particle Counters (APCs)
and for the testing of components.
APCs are used for testing oil filters, and also for contaminant sensitivity test-
ing of hydraulic components. For 25 years, APCs have been the main stay in
the measurement of solid particles in hydraulic fluids. The growth in demand
for measuring fluid cleanliness in a variety of industrial processes, including
fluid power, has resulted in APCs moving from the laboratory environment
out into the factory. In fact, they are now a critical part of many production
processes. It is therefore essential that the data they provide is both accurate
and consistent.

Calibration

ACFTD has been used as an artificial contaminant since the 1960s and its
original particle size distribution was determined using an optical micro-
scope. This particle size distribution subsequently formed the basis of ISO
4402, the method for calibrating APCs. Due to the limitations of that method
of measurement, the particle size distribution was questioned below about
5µm. It was also not traceable to any national standard of measurement - a
critical requirement for today’s quality management systems.
There was also an absence of formal controls over the distribution of the
test dust, and batch-to-batch variability was much greater than is acceptable
nowadays.

New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . . 53

Appendix G

ISO therefore defined the requirements for the replacement for ACFTD and
asked the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the USA
to produce a standard, traceable reference material. The new dust’s parti-
cle size distribution has been accurately determined with the aid of modern
scanning electron microscope and image analysis techniques.

New Test Dust Benefits

The new ISO Medium Test Dust (ISO MTD) consists of similar materials to
the old ACFTD, but to minimize particle counting errors, it is of a slightly
coarser grade because ACFTD included too many particles smaller than 5µm
which gave problems during testing.
ISO MTD is produced to a standard distribution and stringent quality control
procedures, thereby ensuring excellent batch-to-batch repeatability. These
procedures, combined with a revised ISO APC calibration method give:

• A traceable and controlled reference test dust with greatly reduced vari-
ation in particle size distribution. This gives the trace-ability required by
ISO 9000, QS9000 and similar quality management systems.
• A procedure for determining the performance of APCs so that minimum
acceptable levels can be set by the user.
• Improved calibration techniques and procedures.
• More accurate calibration.
• Improved levels of particle count reproducibility with different equip-
ment.
• More accurate and consistent filter test results.

Effect on Industry

The introduction of ISO MTD has necessitated changes to certain ISO stan-
dards.

54 New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . .

 Appendix G

The standards affected include:

ISO 4402:1991 Hydraulic fluid power

Calibration of liquid automatic particle counters.

ISO 4406:1987 Hydraulic fluid power

Code for defining the level of contamination by solid par-
ticles.

ISO 4572:1981 Hydraulic fluid power – Filters

Multi-pass method for evaluating filtration performance of
a filter element.

In order that users are not confused by the changes to these standards, par-
ticularly by reference to them in technical literature, ISO is updating 4402 to
ISO 11171, and 4572 to ISO 16889.
Two standards which concern our industry are the ISO 4406 coding system
and the new ISO 16889 Multi-pass test. As APCs will henceforth count parti-
cles more accurately, there will now be a change in the way sizes are labelled.
In the new ISO 4406:1999, new calibration sizes are used to give the same
cleanliness codes as the ‘old’ calibration sizes of 5 and 15 µm. In this way,
there will be no necessity to change any system cleanliness specifications. It
is proposed that the cleanliness codes (for APCs) will be formed from three7
particle counts at 4, 6 and 14 µm, with 6 and 14 µm corresponding very
closely to the previous 5 and 15 µm measurements. This will ensure consis-
tency in data reporting.
As the counts derived by microscope counting methods are not affected, the
particle sizes used for microscopy will remain unchanged (i.e. at 5 and 15
µm).

7
The option of quoting just two counts of 6µm and 14µm for APCs remains.

New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . . 55

 Appendix G

To clarify matters still further, ISO standards written around the new test dust
will utilize a new identifier, ‘(c)’. Hence µm sizes according to the new ISO
11171 will be expresses as ‘µm(c)’ and Beta ratios according to ISO 16889
will be expressed as ‘Bx(c)’, e.g.‘B5(c)’.
However, it must be stressed that the only real effect users will experience
will be the improved accuracy in particle counts - there will be no change
in the performance of filters, nor in the ISO cleanliness levels that they will
achieve.
The following charts shows the correlation between the old ACFTD and the
new ISO MTD.
The CLPC is calibrated with ISO Medium Test Dust (to ISO 11171). The
correlation between particle sizes and the ACFTD (old standard) to the ISO
MTD (new standard) is as follows :

ACFTD <1 5 15 25 30 50 75 100

ISO MTD 4 6 14 21 25 38 508 709

8
Not verified by NIST
9
acftd

56 New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . .

 Appendix G

Correlation Particle Size Obtained Using

ACFTD ISO/NIST
(ISO MTD
4402:1991) (ISO 11171)
The table shows the correla- µm µm(c)
1 4.2
tion between Particle Sizes 2 4.6
Obtained using ACFTD (ISO 3 5.1
4 5.8
4402:1991) and NIST (ISO 5 6.4
6 7.1
11171) Calibration Methods 7 7.7
8 8.4
9 9.1
10 9.8
This table is only a guideline. 11 10.6
The exact relationship between 12 11.3
13 12.1
ACFTD sizes and the NIST sizes 14 12.9
15 13.6
may vary from instrument to in- 16 14.4
17 15.2
strument depending on the char- 18 15.9
19 16.7
acteristics of the particle counter 20 17.5
and original ACFTD calibration. 21 18.2
22 19.0
23 19.7
24 20.5
25 21.2
26 22.0
27 22.7
28 23.5
29 24.2
30 24.9
31 25.7
32 26.4
33 27.1
34 27.9
35 28.5
36 29.2
37 29.9
38 30.5
39 31.1
40 31.7

New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . . 57

 Appendix G

Other Standards

Although the ISO 4406:1999 standard is being used extensively within the
hydraulics industry other standards are occasionally required and a compar-
ison may be requested. The following table gives a very general comparison
but often no direct comparison is possible due to the different classes and
sizes involved.

10
All section headings indicated with [] are reproduced by kind permission of British Fluid
Power Association from BFPA/P5 1999 issue 3 Appendix 44

58 New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . .

 Appendix G

ISO 4406:1999 DEF.STD 05/42 [7]10 NAS 1638[5] SAE 749[8]

Table A Table B ISO 11218[6]
13/11/08 2
14/12/09 3 0
15/13/10 4 1
16/14/09 400F
16/14/11 5 2
17/15/09 400
17/15/10 800F
17/15/12 6 3
18/16/10 800
18/16/11 1,300F
18/16/13 7 4
19/17/11 1,300 2000F
19/17/14 8 5
20/18/12 2,000
20/18/13 4,400F
20/18/15 9 6
21/19/13 4,400 6,300F
21/19/16 10
22/20/13 6,300
22/20/17 11
23/12/14 15,000
23/21/18 12
24/22/15 21,000
25/23/17 100,000

Table 1
New ISO Medium Test Dust and its effect on ISO . . . 59
Appendix H

Clean working practises

The majority of hydraulic systems require cleanliness which controls below

around a 40 micron threshold (beyond the limit of human eyesight). When
analysing particles down to levels of 4um, 6um & 14um you are talking about
objects of a cellular/bacterial size. This creates various challenges, and is
starting to drive better and cleaner working practices in industry. Our prod-
ucts are at the forefront of this challenge, and will help you to manage the
quality and productivity of your systems.

Do’s

• Do use filter breathers on tank tops.

• Do use tank designs, which are self draining (sloped or conical).

• Do use tanks which can be sealed off from the surrounding environment.

• Do exercise care and use funnels when filling tanks with fluid.

• Do utilize stainless steel and methods such as electro-polishing in the

design of system components upstream of your first filter set.

• Do perform off-line analysis in a controlled environment such as a labo-

ratory which should contain fewer airborne contaminants that where the
sample was taken from.

• Do use suitable, glass bottles (ideally certified clean) to take samples,

along with a hand pump to reduce contamination ingress.

• Do filter your system thoroughly before using it in your production process.

60 Clean working practises

 Appendix H

• Do perform a statistically large enough sample of particle analysis results

( 25) to arrive at a base cleanliness level for your system.

• Do make sure that filters are correctly sized for your applications and
cleanliness you are trying to achieve.

Don’ts

• Don’t eat, drink or smoke around critical systems/processes.

• Don’t leave tools, objects, clothing or other materials etc. on surfaces or

tanks of critical systems.

• Don’t use open tanks on critical systems.

• Don’t take samples or perform on-line analysis from the top of a reser-
voir/tank.

• Don’t design/use tanks which contain crevices (internal corners etc).

• Don’t assume that if a sample looks clean, that it is. You wont be able to
see the contaminants.

• Don’t perform off-line analysis in an “un-controlled” environment. E.g.

workshop.

• Don’t rely on a single test for a capable representation of your system.

• Don’t start using your system/process until it has gone through a commis-
sioning period whereby contamination levels are relatively stable.

• Don’t mix fluids into the same system. They can emulsify and eliminate
any chance of a reliable particle count.

• Don’t use unsuitable containers to take a fluid sample.

Clean working practises 61

Appendix I

Specification

As a policy of continual improvement, DesCase reserve the right to alter the specification
without prior notice.

Optical Package Twin Laser and Twin Optical Diode Detectors

Sensitivity >4,6,14,21,25,38,50,70 μm(c) sizes to revised ISO

4406: 1999 Standard

Accuracy / repeatability Better than 3% typical

Calibration Each unit is individually calibrated with ISO Medium

Test Dust (MTD) based on ISO 11171: 1999 on
equipment certified by I.F.T.S.

Analysis Range ISO 8 to ISO 24 to ISO 4406: 1999

NAS 1638: 2 to 12
AS4059E Table 1: 2 to 12
AS4059E Table 2: Size Codes A: 000 to 12, B:
00 to 12, C: 00 to 12, D: 2 to 12, E: 4 to 12, F: 7
to 12

CLPC Sample volume 15 ml. (normal) 30 ml. (dynamic) 24 ml. (bottle

sampler) 15 ml. (continuous) 8ml. (short)

Operation Max. system working pressure: 400 bar.

Min. working pressure: 2 bar

Viscosity range to 400 centistokes

Operating temperature +5 to +80°C

62 Specification
 Appendix I

Electrical Requirement 12 to 24V DC 1 amp max, (15V supplied with

series 35, 40) (12V supplied with series 41)

Battery Life (Series 41 Internal battery pack performs approx. 60 tests

only) prior to recharge requirement.

Moisture & Temp Meas. Included on CLPC-W model

Fluid compatibility Mineral oil & petroleum based fluids (consult DesCase
for other fluids)

Typical test time Result in <2.5 mins. (normal test)

Data storage 600 tests

Computer interface RS 232 communication port

Hose connections Minimess fittings

Microbore hose 1.5 metres long
Waste fluid hose

Dimensions Height 152mm Length 340mm

Width 295mm Weight 5.9 kilos

CLPC Upper Contamination Limit

The CLPC upper operating limit is set at 24/22/20. Tests that result in parti-
cle counts exceeding any scale number in the three part ISO upper limit has
the scale number replaced by asterisk on the remote Display (optional equip-
ment), example */*/*. Similarly for NAS1638/AS4059E-1 and AS4059E-2
the Display will show ** and * respectively.
Within DesCase-View, exceeding the upper contamination level is denoted by
the use of code 25 in the case of ISO, and Class 15 for NAS1638/AS4059E-1
and AS4059E-2.

Specification 63
Appendix J

Spare Product / Part Numbers

For spares and part numbers please see the website:

http://www.descase.com

64 Spare Product / Part Numbers

 Appendix K

Fault Finding

FAULT CHECK

Unexpected results Check that the test hose has been fully connected
obtained from sample at both the system and the CLPC ends.

Confirm that there is a free flow of fluid to the

CLPC, by operating the flush valve and observing
fluid passing to waste.

High water/ aeration levels.

Remote Device dialogue Check that correct COM port has been selected
not responding to in the Remote Device dialogue.
buttons being pressed
Disconnect power supply to CLPC and then re-
connect it.

If excessive system contamination is suspected, flush out the CLPC us-

ing a Bottle Sampling Unit in conjunction with a suitable solvent. Please
see website for flushing fluid information: http://www.descase.com

DO NOT USE ACETONE

Fault Finding 65
Appendix K

66 Fault Finding