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1. Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL Interfering gas present Gas reactive and de composing before detection Local air flow too high ozone sensors or too low VOC and ammonia sensors Sensor calibration lost Move sensor to clean air and check reading upon exposure to known gas concentration Move the monitor closer to them source of the gas Modify the airflow into and around sensor head Replace refurbish sensor Reading unstable Power supply unstable Power supply current rating incorrect Local air flow too high Environmental conditions fluctuating EMI noise picked up via USB cable and PC S500 unit only Install stable power supply Install power supply with correct rating Reduce air flow Reduce fluctuations Unplug cable to determine if this reduces the instability If this solves the problem then isolate the power on PC External alarm and control doesn t work correctly Series 300 and 500 units only Incorrect RJ12 pins used No diode across external relay coil Diode polarity incorrect Check pins and wire correctly Fit diode across external relay coil Fit diode correctly USB communications unstable S500 only Connections broken COM Port settings incorrect Clock setting incorrect Reconnect leads Setup COM port correctly Synchronise clock with PC If this does not work then the Monitor clock battery may be flat Return2. Lead connection broken Power supply failure Battery flat Unit damaged Sensor head damaged Reconnect power lead Replace 12V DC power supply Recharge battery Replace unit Replace sensor head Sensor failure when the sensor is new Insufficient warm up Air contaminated Sensor damaged Run the sensor on full power for 24 48 hours If an O3 source is available exposure to 100 ppb for 5 minutes will speed up the decontamination process approximately 30 minutes Move the sensor to cleaner environment and check reading Replace sensor Reading high under zero gas conditions Background gas level higher than normal Interfering gas present Sensor zero drift Sensor damaged Move sensor to clean air and check reading is zero or close to zero Move sensor to clean air and check reading is zero or close to zero ZERO CAL sensor zero grade air using R42 Replace sensor Reading higher than expected in the presence of sensor gas Sensor correct Interfering gas present Sensor calibration lost Check calibration of gas generator Move sensor to clean air and check reading upon exposure to known gas concentration Replace refurbish sensor Reading lower than expected reading in the presence of sensor gas Sensor correct Sensor inlet contaminated Sensor fan failed Check calibration of gas generator Clean sensor inlet filter and mesh Replace sensor Page 25
3. scroll down in the monitor set up menu and select ALARM POINTS e Once the alarm set up menu has been entered ALARM HI will display e Press the scroll up and scroll down buttons to select the correct concentration e Press enter to confirm the change e Once the high alarm has been set ALARM LO will display e Press the scroll up and scroll down buttons to select the correct concentration e Press enter to confirm the change Once the low alarm has been set BUZZER display will show Here you can either enable or disable the alarm If the alarm is disabled a P will show on the right hand side of the alarm mute symbol on the main display highlighting that the alarm has been permanently muted e If the concentration reaches above the high alarm point two flashing arrow symbols pointing upwards will appear on the display accompanied by a fast beeping sound e If the concentration reaches above the low alarm point two flashing arrow symbols pointing downwards will appear on the display accompanied by a slow beeping sound Note The alarm can be muted by pressing the mute button on the display screen However this is only a temporary mute and will only mute the alarm during that specific alarm condition Page 12 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL Once the concentration has moved back into the alarm limits the settings will reset To turn of the mute permane
4. 7 29Nov 2012 12 32 2 5 247 8 29Nov 2012 12 33 D 5 225 gd 29Nov 2012 12 34 2 5 235 10 29Nov 2012 12 35 2 5 238 D 29Nov 2012 12 36 2 5 212 2 29 Nov 2012 12 37 2 5 224 3 29 Nov 2012 12 38 2 5 199 1 29Nov 2012 12 39 12 5 186 15 29 Nov 2012 12 40 2 5 203 16 29Nov 201212 41 2 5 235 D 29Nov 2012 12 42 2 5 218 18 29 Nov 2012 12 43 D 5 210 Lem ed Les In the logged data table view the date time and sensor type can be selected to view the relevant data The Monitor and Location ID can also be selected Clicking view all does not use the filter and will show all the parameters and data in the database Alternatively clicking apply will filter the parameters and show the chosen data 1 To export the data click the Export button on the logged table view e Select a directory and choose a file format either plain text or MS Excel file and enter a file name Click Save to export the data 2 The data can be deleted by clicking the Delete button on the logged data table view e This will delete the individual data points shown in the logged data table from the database 4 2 5 Data Analysis The Daily View is a summary for each day from midnight to midnight of the Minimum Maximum and Average readings over the 24 hour period e Click Data gt Daily Analysis to launch the Daily View window e Either select the date range monitor and location ID and click Apply or click View All to
5. Unzip Database e Select the zipped file and click OK e View and analyse data as required Data gt Table gt Logged Note To view an archived database it is important that any existing data logging function is not interrupted Do not view archived data on the same PC being used for data logging the current data in the database will be lost unless it has been zipped 5 External Control Wiring Series 300 amp 500 The pin numbers for the external output connector are numbered from 1 to 6 Pin 1 is the closest pin to the power jack The pin designations are as follows 1 12VDC Analogue output 0 5 V Control High alarm Low alarm o om ka H Ground Page 18 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide QE OQUAL The RJ12 connector offers two possibilities for wiring either a switch to GND or a 12V output Ifthe 12V output is used the power for the relay coil is supplied by the Aeroqual AC DC adaptor In this case ensure that the relay coil does not draw more than 150mA and that a protection diode is inserted across the relay coil Ifthe switch to GND output is used ensure that the relay coil does not draw more than 150mA that the voltage does not exceed 24V and that a protection diode is inserted across the relay coil 5 1 Wiring for Alarm The high alarm and low alarm pins can be wired to supply simple on off switching to operate equipment which requires only an on or off signal such as an alarm To switch
6. show the daily analysis The summary data files can be exported to programs such as MS Excel by clicking the Export button To delete the summary data click the Delete button This will not delete the individual data points from the database only the daily summary data Page 17 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL pa View Settings From Monitor Functions 30 Nov 2012 l Monitor ID A x To Location ID a D 07 Dec 2012 iz cece m Daily Data Index Date Monitor ID Location ID Sensor Na Min Max Ave 1 Wed 05 Dec 2012 10 6 03 ULOW 0 11 0 11 0 11 2 Wed 05 Dec 2012 10 8 CO ppm 0 36 0 36 0 36 3 Wed 05 Dec 2012 10 8 CO2 ppm 181 30 284 30 218 92 4 Wed 05 Dec 2012 i0 8 PID ppm 1 15 1 15 115 5 Wed 05 Dec 2012 10 8 RH 68 11 73 02 70 93 6 Wed 05 Dec 2012 10 8 C 22 50 25 09 23 56 7 Thu 06 Dec 2012 10 8 CO ppm 0 36 0 36 0 36 8 Thu 06 Dec 2012 10 8 CO2 ppm 172 30 590 30 264 95 9 Thu 06 Dec 2012 10 SPD ppm 1 15 1 15 1 15 10 Thu 06 Dec 2012 10 8IRH 58 03 75 52 69 94 11 Thu 06 Dec 2012 10 8 21 66 27 72 23 52 Export Delete Close 4 3 Advanced Data Management 1 Toarchive logged data click File gt Zip Database e Select a directory and input a file name to backup all the current stored data to a zipped file 2 To view archived logged data Click File gt
7. 9 623 3012 Email technical aeroqual com Page 27 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 9 Guidelines on How to Measure Ozone The following information is presented to help users operate their Aeroqual monitor with an ozone sensor installed in the most effective and efficient manner General e Ozone is heavier than air and tends to sink Thus detection of leaks from ozone generating equipment should be performed at the most appropriate position e Ozone will react and decompose on surfaces such as walls furniture etc Smell is not a reliable test for the presence or concentration of ozone as the odour threshold varies widely between people and is affected by local ambient conditions Permanent Controller Placement e The Aeroqual Ozone Controller has been designed to measure the ambient concentration of ozone The controller must not be placed directly in an ozone stream For indoor local area monitoring attach the controller to an inert surface with the inlet unobstructed e For leak detection mount the unit near the ozone equipment e Ensure that the controller is protected from excessive water splashing dust vibration excessive heat or cold high concentrations of ozone and excessive swings in humidity False Readings e The Aeroqual Ozone Controller has been designed to respond selectively to ozone However other oxidizing gases such as chlorine and nitrogen dioxide can generate false readings if
8. Aeroqual Monitor Software Series 500 4 1 Set Up Computer Requirements e USB to monitor cable e Window OS version 2000 or later e Recommended 512 Mb RAM or more e Recommended 1 GHz processor speed or faster Note S500 V6 0 software will support back to 500 V5 x earlier versions are incompatible 4 1 1 Connect 1 Connect the Series 500 monitor to a computer using the cable supplied and turn on Page 14 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 2 Launch the Aeroqual Monitor PC software and click f on the toolbar to search for the monitor The unit will be detected automatically and connect 3 Test the connection by clicking 8 on the tool bar This will display the Monitor Name Version and ID Number 4 1 2 Configuration The Software can be used to set up the Monitor ID Location Id Alarm and Control Limits Logging Frequency Units of Measurement Output Sensor and Updating the Clock e Click Monitor gt Setup or Ctrl P e The monitor setup dialog box will appear e Type in the required values or scroll up or down to set the desired values e Click the save button to synchronise the monitor values with those on the PC e In order to data log it is essential that the clock on the monitor is set to the real time This can be done on the monitor Section 4 4 6 or via the PC by using the Update Clock button in the configuration menu Note If the temperature and humidity sensor is connecte
9. Teflon tubing and Luer attachment 3 Place warmed up Aeroqual sensor head in R42 outlet as shown below The Aeroqual sensor head is now ready for zero or span calibration eS i a 6 2 Zero Calibration Under some circumstances the sensors may temporarily exhibit a baseline reading higher than zero due to insufficient warm up or cross sensitivity to other gases In this case it is also worthwhile checking against a standard zero air source 1 Follow the initial set up instructions in 6 1 2 Flow zero air until the reading stabilises about 10 minutes 3 Initiate Zero Calibration on the Aeroqual Monitor by e Series 200 Press and hold the enter button until the word Zeroing appears next to ZERO CAL The routine will run for up to ten minutes depending on the gas sensor installed and then beep to indicate completion e Series 300 and 500 Enter the CALIBRATE menu by pressing the mute and scroll down buttons for 2 seconds From here select ZERO CAL then o Single gas heads Toggle YES NO using scroll button to YES then press enter The word Zeroing appears and the zero routine will run for up to ten minutes depending on the gas sensor installed and then beep to indicate completion o Multi gas sensor heads and T RH probe Press enter to bring up the OFFSET for the Sensor head Use the scroll buttons to change the OFFSET and enter button to accept Calculate the new OFFSET using the equation bel
10. and clip the top end of the battery pack into the top clips 4 Replace the battery cover on the monitor 2 1 2 Removal 1 Remove the battery cover from the monitor 2 Insert your thumb under the top left hand side of the battery pack and carefully lever the battery pack out from the retaining clips 3 Unclip the connector from the monitor and remove 2 1 3 Charging Ni MH Batteries The life of the battery will be affected by the way it is handled Take good care of the battery pack and follow the guideline below Ni MH batteries must be fully charged prior to first time use A new Ni MH battery s full performance is achieved only after a number of complete charge and discharge cycles A fully charged battery will run for approximately 4 6 hours depending on the sensor head being used Page 5 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL With the adaptor plugged in and unit turned on allow 15 hours for the battery to fully charge e During charging the battery symbol on the display flashes slowly e The battery can be charged with the sensor head installed or removed from the base Remember to switch off the monitor before removing the sensor head e Unplugging the main power will reset the above charging conditions e The batteries can be charged and discharged many times but will eventually wear out When the operating time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to replace the battery e tis not necessary to ful
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12. fitness for a particular purpose are made in relation to the accuracy reliability or contents of this document Aeroqual reserves the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice The availability of particular products may vary by region Please check with the Aeroqual dealer nearest to you 11 2 Software License The Series 500 monitor comes supplied with Aeroqual data logging software Aeroqual will retain ownership of all intellectual property in the Software The buyer acknowledges that they are granted a perpetual non exclusive non transferable license for the right to use the Software for the buyer s exclusive use and only in conjunction with Aeroqual Products Intended use The buyer will strictly adhere to the Intended Use of the Software and will not translate adapt reverse compile or other wise alter the Software The buyer undertakes not to disclose assign sell rent lend sub license or otherwise transfer the Software 11 3 Terms and Conditions This product is warranted according to Aeroqual Ltd s Terms of Trade For further warranty information please refer to the standard Product Warranty Policy as published on the Aeroqual website at www aeroqual com Page 30 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 11 4 Statements of Compliance 1 The Aeroqual Series 200 300 and 500 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with EN 50082 1 1997 2 The Aeroqual Series
13. found under MONITOR SETUP scroll down in the monitor set up menu and select MONITOR ID e Each monitor can be numbered to identify them quickly when more than one is in use Page 11 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL e Data is tagged with the monitor ID at the time it is downloaded to the PC so you can use more than one monitor with a single instance of PC software S500 only Each record in the database contains date time monitor id location id sensor type sensor reading e For compatibility purposes the database records for earlier versions of the S500 v5 x default to monitor ID 1 and location ID 1 This cannot be changed e Press enter to confirm the ID and return to the set up menu Note In the Series 500 data logging mode only the Location ID will be logged The monitor ID is loaded to the database at the time of data upload where it is logged 3 4 7 Output Sensor Series 300 amp 500 e If a multi sensor head is connected the output sensor selection will determine which sensor the alarm and control points and buzzer refer to e The output sensor can be found under MONITOR SETUP scroll down in the monitor set up menu and select OUTPUT SENSOR and select the relevant parameter e The 0 5v analogue signal will also operate on the selected sensor and measurement range 3 4 8 Alarm Points Series 300 amp 500 e The alarm points can be found under MONITOR SETUP
14. select UNITS Found under MONITOR SETUP in the Series 300 and 500 e Choose between ppm or mg m via the scroll button and press enter to confirm the unit selection e If there is a temperature and humidity sensor attached there is the option to choose from either C or F 3 4 2 Max Min Average Measurement Cycle e To enter scroll down in the set up menu and select MAX MIN AV e Select start to initiate the measurement cycle and return to the setup menu e Scroll to EXIT to return to the main display e The readings will scroll along the screen Note Only three parameters will be shown on the screen at one time e Inthe Series 300 and 500 the MAX MIN AV cycle can also be initiated from the main display by holding down the scroll down button for 2 seconds until the unit beeps Hold down the scroll down button again for 2 seconds to stop the measurement cycle e When the MAX MIN AV cycle is initiated the display should read as seen below 03 UL PPM RD 0 010 MIN 0 005 MAX 0 024 AVE 0 015 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide 03 UL TEMP RH PPM 0 010 0 005 0 024 0 015 Page 10 QE OQUAL Note 1 The MIN MAX and AVE readings are the minimum maximum and average readings over the period from the start of the cycle Note 2 The RD value is the current reading Note 3 The speed of the display scrolling is dictated by the slowest sensor The di
15. they are at high concentrations High concentrations of hydrocarbon gases such as vapours of alcohol oils and solvents can reduce and mask the concentration of ozone 10 Care and Maintenance Your Aeroqual Monitor is a product of superior design and quality and should be treated with care When using your Aeroqual Monitor e Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children e Keep it dry Avoid water and or condensation as humidity and liquids may damage sensitive electronics and the Li battery e Do not use or store in dusty dirty areas e Do not store the monitor in temperatures below 10 C or above 35 C e This unit is designed for use at temperatures between 5 C and 45 C however please consult recommended operating temperature for the sensor head which may be different Avoid sudden changes in temperature which may cause condensation that can damage the electronics Page 28 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL e Do not attempt to open Non expert handling of the device may cause damage e Do not drop knock or shake as this could lead to internal damage e Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents for cleaning Wipe with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution In order to maintain measurement accuracy Aeroqual recommends that user replace or refurbish their sensor heads on a yearly basis or more often if measurement certain
16. 000l whatever the monitor ID is at the time of download se Conversely the location ID is logged on each 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 14 00 15 00 16 00 17 00 18 00 19 00 20 00 21 00 22 00 record in the monitor Hours Min 0 ppm Max 0 ppm Ave 0 ppm Page 16 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide Qe rOQuAL 4 2 4 Tables While logging directly to a PC the Real Time Table View or Logged Data Table can be accessed via the Data menu on the menu bar Bel Time Table View Gea Tame Ea Table View Settings Index DateTime Monitor ID Location ID CO ppm CO2 ppm PID ppm From Monitor Functions 1 29 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 122 01 Nov 2012 ba 15 23 Monitor ID 2 D 2 29 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 33 p 3 29 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 110 To Location iD 5 EN 4 28 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 106 r d e 529 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 116 29 Nov 2012 fa 15 23 Sensors CO2 D 628 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 DER 729 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 128 8 29 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 130 eg PENE 2 Index Date Time Monitor ID Location ID CO2 ppm Asker mi 3 3 000 5 1 normene p 5 a 12129 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 117 2 me S 2 E 13 29 Nov 201 2 5 0 00 119 3 NOVA E eae E Tee 3 cd 11a 29Nov 201212 27 2 5 213 5 29Nov 201212 28 2 5 213 6 29Nov 2012 12 31 2 5 252
17. 200 300 and 500 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with EN 50081 1 1992 3 The Aeroqual Series 200 300 and 500 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 these devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
18. B to Monitor Cable Note The monitor will still operate with only the temperature and RH sensor connected 3 Operation The following instructions detail the operation and set up of the monitor 3 1 Series 200 Display Power button Scroll button Series 200 3 2 Series 300 amp 500 Display Power button gt QETO UAL L Enter D Scroll up Alarm mute o Scroll down Series 300 Page 8 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 3 3 Powering On and Off To turn the monitor on Press and hold the power button until the screen activates The monitor will turn on and the display will show AEROQUAL MONITOR and the Series Version and Firmware Version If the monitor is configured for use with a Lithium battery it will also say Lithium Battery After 5 seconds the display will change to indicate the type of sensor head The monitor will then warm up Once warm up is complete the main display will appear as seen below 03 ULOW O3 UL0 080 TEMP 21 6C 0 080 RH 35 1 M 02 M 02 ppm L 03 ppm o Wi e A battery indicator will appear at the bottom of the display when the monitor is operating under Ni MH battery power only The indicator shows the battery life remaining e The M and L Monitor and Location will only show on the Series 300 and 500 e If a multi sensor is being used the screen will scroll through the parameters showing each reading only 3 parameters can be
19. QelOQUAL Aeroqual Series 200 V5 X 300 V6 X amp 500 V6 X Handheld Instruments User Guide V 2 0 Aeroqual Limited 109 Valley Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand Phone 64 9 623 3013 Fax 64 9 623 3012 Web www aeroqual com Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL Table of Contents 1 Monitor Components 2 ssmgksrvni ke nih iene alin aii 4 1 1 Series 200 and 300 Monitors rrrsnvrrrnvrrrrvrrrrrrrrnnnnrr narr nnnrnrnnrrn norr nnnrrr aner nonsens nnerrnnnrrnnnnnnn 4 12 enee DD Monitor 2x Betsch A KT TE E 5 2 1 Battery PACK eet see ee ende Tele andere ute 5 2 1 1 Installation na gad nat inne wann En ne ie arme 5 2 1 2 REMOVA eera s eege EE res acct eee Rn rd Kos ace ek Pak Peine ee aca ee 5 2 1 3 Charging Ni MH Batteries nennen 5 2 1 4 Charging Lithium Polymer Battertes narr nnrnrnnnrrnnnnn 6 2 1 5 Safety Information 224 244ssensnsennnenennnnennnnnnnnennnnennnnnernnnennnnen nennen 6 2 2 Sensor Ee E 7 2 2 1 Sensor Warm Up 7 2 2 2 Sensor Head Failure arrnnrnnrnrnnrrrnnnrerannrnnnn norr nnnn aner nen nn nnnnn aner nnornnnnernnnnerrnnnrnnnnennnnen 7 2 3 Optional Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor eemnenennnnnen 7 3 Operation EE 8 31 Sernes 200 Display sncaenee gesteet gedreet ged sd enhetsstat 8 3 2 Series 300 amp 500 Display 8 3 3 Powering On and On 9 3 4 Menu Functions u nas nad i hets
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21. ase each time a data download is performed If for any reason the data download does not complete is terminated or stops e Turn off the monitor to prevent any data loss e Delete the data that has been downloaded to the PC e Close the PC software program and repeat the downloading process with the monitor on connected and with the PC software running 4 2 3 Graphs While logging directly to a PC the Real Time View Graph or the Logged Data Graph can be accessed via the Data menu on the menu bar Note If a multi sensor is plugged in each parameter will been shown in individual tabs 1 The graphs can be configured by clicking Data gt Graph gt Default Style or by right clicking on the graph and selecting Graph Style 2 Right click on the graphs to save or print the graphs e Graphs will be saved as a JPG file 3 To reset the graph to the default right click and select Reset to Default 4 The logged data graph can be viewed be clicking Data gt Graph gt Logged Data W Real Time Graph View lo Ea PD Note 1 In the Logged Data Graph the date time co and sensor type to be viewed can be selected The 100 00 _ Monitor and Location ID can also be selected 20 00 80 00 Note 2 The Monitor ID is not logged on each 70 00 record in the monitor but will be stored in the Sg database against each measurement when the data ppm 40 00 is downloaded The data will be tagged with
22. d an option to select temperature unit will appear 4 2 Data Logging The Series 500 monitor can log up to 8188 data points divided by the number of sensors being logged For example if a triple sensor is connected it will log 8188 3 readings Each sensor uses one of the records each log period Refer to Section 3 4 11 for instructions on how to log data on the monitor itself Alternatively data can be logged directly to a PC 4 2 1 PC Data Logging Ensure that the USB cable is connected to the monitor and to the PC Click File gt Start PC Data Logging or click on the toolbar The data will be logged directly to the database on the PC No data will be stored on the monitor memory in this mode of operation However if PC data logging is stopped by clicking on the toolbar the data will start to be stored in the Series 500 monitor memory Page 15 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 4 2 2 Downloading Logged Data from Series 500 Logged data from the monitor memory can be downloaded by clicking File gt Download Logged Data or by clicking d on the toolbar A data download progress bar will appear while the data is downloading Once that data download to the PC is complete the monitor will beep and ask the user whether they wish to clear the logged data on the monitor Data logged on the monitor must always be cleared manually otherwise the data from the monitor s memory will be duplicated in the datab
23. d relative humidity sensor 1 2 Series 500 Monitor The following components are supplied with the Series 500 Monitor e Monitor base e Sensor head e USB to monitor cable e Lithium Smart Charger e Battery pack 11 1V Lithium Polymer e Optional Temperature and relative humidity sensor and two way adapter cable Note 1 The data logging software for the Series 500 can be found at http www aeroqual com products userquides prod Please check that all these components have been supplied and contact your distributor or Aeroqual at sales aeroqual comif any of the components are missing Replacement batteries sensor heads and other accessories can be purchased separately QeroQuaAL Portable Environmental Monitor Page 4 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 2 Installation The following actions need to be completed before the monitor is ready for use e Insert the sensor head into the top of the monitor The sensor head is keyed to ensure the head is inserted correctly e The battery must be connected and charged prior to use The battery is shipped installed in the monitor but disconnected e The temperature and RH sensor needs to be inserted optional 2 1 Battery Pack 2 1 1 Installation 1 Remove the battery cover and battery pack from the monitor Insert the battery power connector Put the tail end of the battery pack into the hinge points at the bottom of the monitor
24. logue Output The 0 to 5 V signal is a proportional signal based on the measurement of the selected output sensor The voltage out spans the specified gas sensor concentration range For example With the low concentration ozone sensor head 0 V represents 0 ppm ozone and 5 V represents 0 500 ppm ozone Note The ultra low ozone sensor is a special case 1 5V represents 0 150ppm ozone in this case Note Wire between pins 2 amp 6 See Section 7 1 for output status conditions 6 Calibration of Sensor Heads Sensor heads can be calibrated in two ways 1 Via replacement Return your sensor head to Aeroqual and purchase a refurbished sensor with a multi point calibration and new calibration certificate 2 Manual calibration The easy calibration procedure is outlined below Aeroqual supplies a calibration humidifier accessory R42 to facilitate humidity control and delivery of calibration gas to the sensor head 6 1 Calibration Procedure In order to calibrate successfully the following equipment is needed e R42 Calibration Gas Humidifier Teflon tubing Regulator to gas inlet 0 5 LPM constant flow regulator eg Calgaz regulator model 715 flow rate 0 5 LPM e Span gas in air cylinder e Zero grade air cylinder Page 20 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide QE OQUAL 1 Charge R42 Calibration Gas Humidifier with 5g of water with water syringe via water inlet 2 Fit cylinder and regulator to R42 gas inlet via
25. ly discharge the battery When not using the monitor as a portable unit always plug in the mains adaptor to recharge the battery e Ifleft unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time 2 1 4 Charging Lithium Polymer Batteries A new battery s full performance is achieved only after a number of complete charge and discharge cycles A fully charged battery will run for approximately 8 hours depending on the sensor head being used Perform charging at temperatures between 0 C to 45 C With the adaptor plugged in and unit turned off allow 3 hours for the battery to fully charge e Lithium versions show Lithium Battery on the initial monitor start up screen e The battery can be charged with the sensor head installed or removed from the base Remember to switch off the monitor before removing the sensor head e The Lithium Smart Charger displays a red LED light when charging and a green LED light when the battery is charged when monitor is off Note The unit can be charged when switched on but it will charge more slowly When the unit is operating the red LED will remain on even if the battery is fully changed 2 1 5 Safety Information e Do not use the battery pack for any other purpose than operating the Aeroqual monitor e Do not disassemble or deface the batteries as this may cause burns e Do not incinerate or heat as this may cause burns the batteries may burst or cause the release of toxic materials e Do not
26. monitor to Aeroqual for battery replacement Page 26 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide 8 1 Sensor Failure GErOQUAL The handheld monitors have inbuilt diagnostics to detect sensor faults If the sensor fails it can be easily replaced by simply removing and installing a new one The failed sensor can be sent back to Aeroqual for refurbishment or disposal Monitor status conditions are as follows 0 5V Control Low Alarm vil Data Fault Output Output Output Logging Description LCP Screen s300 amp 8300 amp 5300 amp LN S500 500 only S500 only S500 only 500 only only Reading No Fault Valid gas proportional As set by As set by As set by Valid gad reading to gas user user user reading reading ae Sensor failure 5V Open Closed Closed 9999 Valid gas Reading Sensor Aging pending proportional As set by As set by As set by Valid gad Fault sensor GN to gas user user user reading reading SENSOR NOT ae CONNECTED ua or N C or OV Open Open Open No output turn off when use Ni MH battery only Standby Sensor Standby symbol OV Open Open Open No output 8 2 Technical Support Technical information service and spare parts are available through your distributor In addition worldwide technical support is available from Aeroqual Ltd Please contact Aeroqual Limited 109 Valley Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 New Zealand Phone 64 9 623 3013 Fax 64
27. ntly follow instructions to disable the alarm 3 4 9 Control Points Series 300 amp 500 e The control points can be found under MONITOR SETUP scroll down in the monitor set up menu and select CONTROL POINTS e Once the control points set up menu has been entered CONTROL HI will display e Press the scroll up and scroll down buttons to select the correct concentration e Press enter to confirm the change e Once the high point has been set CONTROL LO will display e Press the scroll up and scroll down buttons to select the correct concentration e Press enter to confirm the change 3 4 10 Clock Setup Series 500 e The clock setup can be found under MONITOR SETUP scroll down in the monitor set up menu and select CLOCK SETUP e To change the hours press the scroll up and scroll down buttons until correct time is recorded e Press enter to confirm and adjust the minutes using the scroll up and scroll down buttons e Repeat to adjust the seconds month day and year Note The clock is a 24 hour clock 14 30 12 Hours Minutes Seconds Oct 07 12 Month Day Year 3 4 11 Logging Setup Series 500 e To enter scroll down in the set up menu and select LOGGING SETUP e The log frequency will appear on the display e Adjust the frequency by using the scroll up and scroll down buttons Note 1 The frequency is set to 1 min
28. ow New OFFSET Sensor Reading GAIN old OFFSET Note 1 The Series 200 can only zero calibrate single gas sensors Note 2 Temp RH offsets are stored on the handheld rather than on the sensor All other offsets are stored on the sensors Page 21 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 6 3 Span Calibration Span calibration is only available on the Series 300 and 500 It provides an option to adjust the GAIN of Aeroqual sensor heads Recommended span concentrations for some Aeroqual sensor heads is given in the table below Aeroqual Sensor Head line en gs concentration in air ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 100 ppm 100 Carbon Monoxide 0 1000 ppm leak 1000 Carbon Dioxide 0 2000 ppm 1000 Carbon Dioxide 0 5000 ppm 1000 Nitrogen Dioxide 0 1 ppm 0 5 NH3 0 100ppm 50 NH3 0 1000ppm leak 500 Hydrogen 0 5000 ppm 5000 H2S 0 10 ppm 10 H2S 0 50 ppm 50 Methane 0 10000 ppm 5000 Ozone low or ultralow 0 1 PERC 0 200 ppm 50 SO 0 10 ppm 10 SO 0 100 ppm 100 VOC Isobutylene 0 500 ppm 100 VOC NMHC 0 25 ppm 25 1 Follow the initial set up instructions in section 6 1 2 Flow the target gas at 0 5 LPM 3 Measure the gas concentration on the monitor screen and wait for it to stabilise 10 minutes 4 Ifthe Aeroqual sensor head requires a span adjustment then enter the CALIBRATE menu by pressing the mute and scroll down buttons simultaneously for 2
29. seconds Then select SPAN CAL and change the GAIN using the scroll buttons Calculate the new GAIN using the equation below New GAIN Old GAIN x Span Gas Concentration ppm Sensor Reading Note 1 Temp RH GAINs are stored on the handheld rather than on sensor All other GAINs are stored on the sensors Page 22 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide 7 Specifications GErOQUAL The Aeroqual handheld monitors have been specifically designed to incorporate Aeroqual s in depth knowledge of accurate ambient gas measurement and can be used with a wide range of gas sensor heads The sensor heads are interchangeable and therefore multiple heads can be used on the same base unit The sensors are calibrated prior to delivery Gas measurement units ppm or mg m3 Reading functions Minimum maximum average Sensor head Interchangeable replaceable refurbishable Display type LCD Display status indicators Battery sensor standby mute high low alarm monitor ID location ID Sensor calibration features S300 S500 Zero and span via secret menu Power supply 12V DC power adaptor charger supplied 100 250V AC Rechargeable battery Ni MH 9 6V DC 2100mA h or Lithium 11 1V Temperature amp Humidity sensor Temp 40 C to 124 C RH 0 to 100 Size with sensor head 195 x 122 x 54 mm Weight with sensor head and battery lt 460 g Environmen
30. short circuit as this may cause burns e Use only batteries approved by Aeroqual and recharge your battery only with the AC DC adaptor supplied with the instrument e Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or worn out e Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly They must not be disposed of in municipal waste e Never charge the battery in a hermitically sealed container Page 6 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 2 2 Sensor Heads 2 2 1 Sensor Warm Up Prior to operation the sensor must be warmed up to burn off any contaminants When the monitor is first switched on it will warm up for 3 minutes The reading will then flash for the next 7 minutes to indicate that the sensor is still in the warm up phase It is recommended that the monitor is kept in Stand By mode when not being used to keep the sensor heated and prevent the build up of contaminants If the sensor is new or unused for long periods it can take up to 24 hours for the message sensor warming up or sensor failure in older models to disappear Should the message remain after this time a genuine sensor failure may have occurred See the trouble shooting guide For Ozone Sensor Heads e 24hours is a conservative time for an ozone sensor to burn off contaminants and achieve its stated performance specification In most instances this will be achieved well within 24hrs e The warm up period can be reduced by subjecting the sensor
31. shown on the screen at one time To turn the monitor off Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until the monitor beeps The display will now be blank and operation of the monitor will cease To activate standby mode With the monitor on press the power button once This will stop operation of the monitor however the sensor will be kept warm This mode is used to conserve power between operations but keep the sensor ready to measure the gas concentration with only a short warm up phase needed In this mode the display will show the sensor type and standby symbol To return the monitor to operational mode press the power button once Note 2 When using a Carbon Dioxide sensor head in standby mode the sensor runs at full power and the fan remains on 3 4 Menu Functions To enter the set up menu press the enter button on the display The following menu will appear depending on the Series of handheld Page 9 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide Series 200 EXIT ZERO CAL UNITS MIN MAX AV MUTE KEY 3 4 1 Units Series 300 EXIT LOCATION ID MAX MIN AV CALIBRATE MONITOR SET UP EXIT MONITOR ID UNITS OUTPUT SENSOR ALARM POINTS CONTROL POINTS MUTE KEY GErOQUAL Series 500 EXIT LOCATION ID MAX MIN AV CALIBRATE MONITOR SETUP LOGGING SETUP EXIT MONITOR ID UNITS OUTPUT SENSOR ALARM POINTS CONTROL POINTS MUTE KEY CLOCK SETUP e To enter scroll down in the set up menu and
32. splay will scroll every time a new set of readings have been taken 3 4 3 Calibration To enter scroll down in the set up menu and select either ZERO CAL on the Series 200 or CALIBRATE on the Series 300 and 500 To enter the calibrate menu the mute and scroll down button needs to be held down for 2 seconds From here either ZERO CAL or SPAN CAL can be selected For more information on how to calibrate the sensor heads please refer to Section 6 of the User Guide 3 4 4 Mute Key e To mute the audible feedback beeps that occur when you press a button scroll down in the set up menu and select MUTE KEY Found under MONITOR SETUP in the Series 300 and 500 e Press the enter key to silence the audible feedback beeps the word muted will appear next to MUTE KEY e On the Series 200 if the device is turned off the mute settings will be returned to the default state and will have to be reset when the monitor is restarted 3 4 5 Location ID Series 300 amp 500 e To select the location ID scroll down in the set up menu and select LOCATION ID e The location ID provides a means of identifying the location where a measurement was taken This can be used to quickly trace a measurement back to a location e Location ID is logged for each measurement e Press enter to confirm the ID and return to the set up menu 3 4 6 Monitor ID Series 300 amp 500 e The monitor ID can be
33. tal operating conditions Temperature 5 C to 45 C Humidity 0 to 95 non condensating Enclosure material and rating PC and ABS IP20 and NEMA 1 equivalent Audible Alarm S300 amp S500 Low alarm high alarm External transistor outputs for alarms amp control S300 amp S500 12 VDC or switch to GND 150 mA max Analogue output S300 amp S500 0 5V Digital interface S500 RS232 with USB converter Data logging capacity S500 8188 data points in total PC data logging 5500 Software and data cable supplied Clock function S500 Real time Approvals Part 15 of FCC Rules EN 50082 1 1997 EN 50081 1 1992 FE CEO All of the transistor outputs are open collector current sink The maximum rating of these transistor outputs is 12VDC at 150mA Should you connect a relay or any other inductive load to the transistor outputs a back EMF suppression diode must be fitted across the load Aeroqual accepts no responsibility for damage to this product or any other issues arising from the non compliance with the above directives Failure to implement these directives will invalidate the warranty on this product Page 23 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 7 1 Diagrams Page 24 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide 8 Troubleshooting GErOQUAL Fault Description Possible cause Remedy No power
34. to GND use pins 4 5 and 6 For a 12V output wire to pins 4 5 and 1 see the following diagram for typical wiring for high alarm This feature will only operate while powered by the AC adaptor High gas level alarm AC RELAY 12V Nom from Plug Pack RK N BELLETC SOMA SE MINIATURE RELAY RJ12 Note Failure to insert a circuit protection diode shown as above will result in damage to the monitor if a voltage spike is created by the relay 5 2 Wiring for Control The control pin can be wired to supply control of a gas concentration between upper and lower concentration limits The upper and lower limits can be set by the user The factory default settings are dependent on the gas sensor head selected at time of purchase To switch to GND use pins 3 and 6 For a 12V output wire to pins 3 and 1 see following diagram for typical wiring This feature will only operate while powered by the AC adaptor Control is achieved by using a software latch If power is lost to the monitor the switch will open and therefore turn off the external device connected to the monitor external output The following wiring diagram demonstrates the typical wiring to achieve the required control Page 19 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL RJ12 Note Failure to insert a circuit protection diode shown as above will result in damage to the monitor if a voltage spike is created by the relay 5 3 Wiring the 0 5 V Ana
35. to elevated ozone levels for a short period For example 0 1 ppm of ozone for 5 minutes typically reduces the warm up time to lt 30 minutes Note Do not remove the sensor head while the monitor is switched on This may damage the unit If the sensor head is removed under these conditions without AC DC adapter connected the unit will automatically shut down 2 2 2 Sensor Head Failure There are three possible sensor failure modes which will be indicated by one of the following messages on the display Sensor Failure Replace sensor The sensor head should be replaced as this indicates that there has been component failure Sensor aging This indicates that the sensor has reached the end of its usable life and the sensor head should be replaced as soon as possible The measurement readings can no longer be relied upon to be within specification Note This message will only apply for 03 Low Ultra Low sensor heads S F When there is more than one sensor connected S F will show for a sensor failure condition 2 3 Optional Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor If the temperature and relative humidity sensor has been purchased it can be inserted into the PS 2 connector at the base of the monitor Ensure monitor is turned off before connecting the sensor Page 7 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL Two Way Adaptor Cable Temperature amp Relative Humidity Sensor US
36. ty is critical for your application Please contact your dealer or Aeroqual 10 1 Disposal Recycling Please note that this is an electronic product and disposal should be in line with your local or country legislation The plastic casing of the product is made from a Polycarbonate ABS blended material PC ABS and is marked accordingly Page 29 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL 11 Appendix 11 1 Copyright Copyright Aeroqual Limited All rights reserved Reproduction transfer distribution or storage of part or all of the contents of this document in any form without the prior written permission of Aeroqual Limited is prohibited Aeroqual and Aeroqual Limited Making the Invisible Visible are registered trademarks of Aeroqual Limited Other product and company names mentioned herein may also be trademarks or trade names Aeroqual operates a policy of continuous development Aeroqual re serves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice Under no circumstances shall Aeroqual be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special incidental consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused The contents of this document are provided as is Except as required by applicable law no warranties of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
37. ute intervals e Once the frequency is set press the enter button to confirm e The option to clear the log will then display on the screen e Press the scroll up button to select either YES or NO and press enter to confirm the selection Page 13 Aeroqual Series 200 300 amp 500 User Guide GErOQUAL Note 2 The data log can also be cleared directly from the main display screen by holding down the mute button for 2 seconds until the monitor beeps if the monitor keys are not muted e The display will then give the option to start logging e Press the scroll up button to select either ON or OFF and press enter to confirm the selection and return to the main menu LOG FREQ CLEAR LOG LOGGING 1 MIN YES NO ON OFF Note 3 Data logging can also be both started and stopped directly from the main display screen by pressing the scroll up button for two seconds until the monitor beeps if the monitor keys are not muted When data logging is initiated a triangle will appear on the main display screen The triangle is an indication that data logging is active and is also used as an indication of the presence of data as described below e An empty triangle indicates that no data is stored e A filling triangle indicates that some data is stored in the memory The triangle will fill up in 10 increments e A full triangle indicates that the memory is full and needs downloading to the PC 4
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