Model 8732 IAQ-Calc Indoor Air Quality Meter Operation and
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1. Indoor Air Quality Model 8732 IAQ CaLc Indoor Air Quality Meter Operation and Service Manual 1980393 Revision D October 2004 TSI Model 8732 1AQ CaLc Indoor Air Quality Meter Operation and Service Manual SHIP MAIL TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 USA U S Sales and Customer Service 800 861 7513 651 490 2889 Fax 651 490 3824 INTERNATIONAL Sales and Customer Service 001 651 490 2889 Fax 001 651 490 3824 1980393 Revision D October 2004 E mail address answers tsi com Website http www tsi com EUROPE TSI AB 46 8 595 132 30 Fax 46 8 595 132 39 TSI GmbH 49 241 52 30 30 Fax 49 241 52 30 349 Copyright TSI Incorporated 2002 2004 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax No 651 490 3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty four 24 months or the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in sp2. reads LO low batteries 13 Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications in parentheses indicate metric equivalents CO Sensor type Dual wavelength detector with Non dispersive infrared NDIR Range 0 to 5000 ppm Accuracy 3 of reading or 50 ppm whichever is greater at 25 C add 0 36 of reading per C away from calibration temperature 0 2 of reading per F Resolution 1 ppm Response time lt 10 minutes in still air TEMPERATURE RANGE Operating 41 to 158 F 5 to 70 C Storage 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C EXTERNAL METER DIMENSIONS Size Measurements 4 2 in x 7 2 in x 1 5 in 107 mm x 183 mm x 38 mm 15 DISPLAY Type Digital Description 2 lines with 4 digits 0 4 inches 10 mm high POWER REQUIREMENTS Four 4 AA size alkaline batteries provided BATTERY LIFE Minimum 10 hours using alkaline batteries STANDARD EQUIPMENT Free NIST traceable certificate operation and service manual four AA size alkaline batteries and a soft carrying case U S National Institute of Standards and Technology Accuracy is based on barometric pressure of 406 8 inches H O 101 4 kPa To correct for conditions refer to Application Note TI 133 16 Appendix A Appendix B Internal Dip Switch Settings To access the DIP switches remove the batteries from the battery compartment On the ins
3. ALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No Action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 800 861 7513 USA and 001 651 490 2889 International iv CONTENTS Chapters 1 5 Unpacking and Parts Identification Optional Accessories Setting UD nannten Supplying Power to the IAQ CALC Installing the Batteries Using the Optional AC Adapter Connecting the Optional Model 8928 Portable Printer eee Operation sisii serisini Keypad Functions eeee ON OFF Key SAMPLE Key Calibration Mode neene PR
4. INT A Keynesiin STATISTICS VW Key MaintenaNCe cocos Sensor Probe serons O NO SERVICE treat ocio ds Troubleshooting eeeresonrssonsesnnnenee Appendixes A Specifications reesnnssoonsssnnssnnnnennnnne B Internal Dip Switch Settings To obtain Application Notes or technical support contact TSI at the following U S 800 861 7513 651 490 2889 Fax 651 490 3824 International 1 651 490 2889 Fax 1 651 490 3824 150 9001 2000 For current information www tsi com vi Chapter 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping container Check the individual parts against the list of components in Table 1 1 Ifany are missing or damaged notify TSI or your local distributor immediately Table 1 1 List of components Item Part TAQ CALC Model 8732 8732 1319251 AA alkaline batteries 1208013 1 Operation and service manual 1980393 Optional Accessories The following contains information for optional accessories for the IAQ CALC see Figure 1 1 and Table 1 2 Figure 1 1 Model 8923 Portable Printer Kit ret aty tem Description Model Qty Item Description Model 1 1 RJ45 to 9 pin Printer 8926 Cable 2 1 Model 8928 portable 8928 me E 3 1 AC adapter charger for 2613049 printer 2 Chapter 1 Table 1 2 Optional AC Adapter Part Item Description Model Optional AC Adapte
5. an gas concentration If not repeat the calibration If the displayed reading is accurate remove the regulator and tubing Turn the IAQ CALC off and flip DIP switch 7 to OFF normal mode The calibration is now complete PRINT A Key Press the PRINT key at any time to print out the values shown on the display Pressing and holding the PRINT key will print CO concentrations every second The A key is also used in calibration mode for adjusting the span value See Calibration Mode under the SAMPLE key section for more detail STATISTICS V Key Press the STATISTICS key to view seconds sampled and average AVG Press the STATISTICS key repeatedly to toggle through the minimum maximum and average values for the most recently taken sample If a printer is attached the average maximum and minimum will print out as they are displayed The Y key is also used in calibration mode for adjusting the span value See Calibration Mode in the SAMPLE key section for more detail 10 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Maintenance The IAQ CALC requires very little maintenance to keep it performing well Sensor Probe Periodically inspect the probe to ensure that it is clean Dust and oil deposits on the sensor probe may affect the response time of the IAQ CALC To remove dust blow it off with a gentle stream of air CO Sensor TSI recommends calibrating the IAQ CALC monitor CO measurement monthly to help ensure a
6. ccurate readings Case If the instrument case needs cleaning wipe it off with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol or a mild detergent Never submerge the IAQ CALC Storage When storing the IAQ CALC for more than a month remove the batteries to prevent damage due to potential battery leakage 11 Service To maintain a high degree of accuracy in your measurements return your instrument to TSI for annual calibration For a nominal fee we will recalibrate the unit and return it to you with a NIST traceable certificate of calibration This annual checkup assures you of consistently accurate readings it is especially important in applications where strict calibration records must be maintained 12 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Table 5 1 lists symptoms possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the IAQ CALC If your symptom is not listed or none of the solutions solves your problem please contact TSI Table 5 1 Troubleshooting the lAQ CaLc Meter Symptom Causes Actions not on instrument batteries Dirty battery Clean the battery contacts contacts Batteries Refer to battery installed illustration inside incorrectly battery cover Dirty battery Clean contacts and blinking contacts batteries Low battery Replace the BAT is batteries SPAn err Error in field Perform or ZERO calibration calibration again err Display Batteries are Replace the
7. ecifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment c Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies d Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT iii STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INST
8. ide of the battery compartment there is a window with eight DIP switches The table below shows the functions for each switch Caution Make certain that power is turned off before changing DIP switch settings Switch OFF ON 13 MustbeOFF 6 Beep OFF Beep ON mode MSN EC EA The ON position is away from the batteries and OFF is towards the batteries Switch 1 is towards the display and switch 8 is nearest to the data port 17 TSI TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A Web www tsi com
9. ith the procedure and back in Normal mode Press and hold the SAMPLE key to begin the calibration procedure The display will begin a countdown from 5 to 0 Release the key when the display reads 0 If the key is released too soon or too late the instrument will go back to beeping and flashing CAL If you ve done this step correctly ZErO will appear on the display and the beeping will have stopped Install the regulator on the zero calibration gas tank and connect tubing from the regulator to the inlet fitting on the back of the IAQ CALC Turn on gas flow Press and release the SAMPLE key to begin a zero reading The IAQ CALC begins a 60 second countdown during the Chapter 3 10 11 12 Operation zero reading The actual zero reading is taken in the last 10 seconds When the countdown is completed the display indicates SPAN and the span concentration Install the regulator on the span calibration cylinder and connect tubing from the regulator to the inlet fitting on the back of the IAQ CALC Use A and Y to adjust the concentration displayed on the IAQ CALC to match the concentration on the span gas cylinder Press and release the SAMPLE key to take a span gas reading The IAQ CALC starts a 60 second countdown When the countdown reaches zero the instrument returns to the normal measurement mode With the gas still connected observe the reading on the display It should indicate the sp
10. r 115 V NEMA 5 2613033 230 V European CEE 7 16 2613078 230 V Great Britain 800169 240 V Australian 2613106 Unpacking and Parts Identification 3 Chapter 2 Setting Up Supplying Power to the IAQ CALc The IAQ CALC can be powered in one of two ways four size AA batteries or the optional AC adapter Installing the Batteries Insert four AA batteries as indicated by the diagram located on the inside of the battery compartment TSI ships the unit with alkaline batteries The IAQ CALC is designed to operate with alkaline batteries Other battery types are not recommended At 15 battery life remaining the battery indicator will blink indicating the batteries need to be changed At 0 LO will display and the instrument will shut off within 10 seconds Using the Optional AC Adapter The optional AC adapter allows you to power the IAQ CALC from a wall outlet When using the AC adapter the batteries if installed will be bypassed The AC adapter is not a battery charger Connecting the Optional Model 8928 Portable Printer To connect the Model 8928 printer to the IAQ CALC meter do the following 1 Ensure that the IAQ CALC and printer are off 2 Locate the printer interface cable and connect the 9 pin end labeled PRINTER to the printer and the other end to the communications port on the IAQ CALC monitor 3 Turn on the IAQ CALC then turn on the printer Note Always turn on the IAQ CALC before t
11. urning on the printer If the printer prints question marks random characters reset it by turning it off and then on again If necessary refer to the Model 8928 Portable Printer Operation and Service Manual 6 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Operation Keypad Functions When pressing the keys on the front panel the TAQ CALC will beep to confirm the function If you press a key and the IAQ CALC does not beep then the IAQ CALC does not allow that function during the selected mode ON OFF Key Press the ON OFF key to turn the IAQ CALC on and off When the instrument is first turned on it goes through a preprogrammed power up sequence that includes an internal self check when all displayable items are shown The IAQ CALC also displays percentage of battery life and then after a brief warm up period starts measuring CO in real time SAMPLE Key Press and release the SAMPLE key to start the sample Press the SAMPLE key again to stop taking a sample The number of seconds sampled will be displayed followed by the average AVG and then the IAQ CALC will return to measuring in real time The minimum sample time is 5 seconds If the instrument is hooked up to a printer then the average and Number of Data Number of Seconds will print Calibration Mode 1 Turn the IAQ CALC off and flip DIP switch 7 to ON Turn the IAQ CALC on It will flash CAL on the top row and beep intermittently until you are done w
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