PCE Instruments PCE-AC 2000 User manual

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PCE-AC 2000 CO2Analyser
User Manual
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Last change: 29 December 2020
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Device description ................................................................................2
2.1 Front side / CO2traffic light............................................................................................... 2
2.2 Rear side.......................................................................................................................... 2
3Techncal specifications ....................................................................... 3
4Operation ............................................................................................... 3
4.1 Power on CO2analyser.................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Switch unit........................................................................................................................ 3
4.3 Set alarm.......................................................................................................................... 3
5Warranty.................................................................................................4
6Disposal ................................................................................................. 4

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Device description
2.1 Front side / CO2traffic light
CO2good / green:
0 … 599 ppm
CO2 OK / yellow:
600 … 1199 ppm
CO2 poor / red:
1200 … 9999 ppm
2.2 Rear side
1. Mode key
2. Up key
3. Down key
4. Alarm key
5. °C / °F key
6. Socket for power supply

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3 Techncal specifications
CO2
Measurement range
0 ... 9999 ppm
Accuracy
±70 ppm ±5 % of rdg.
Resolution
1 ppm
Temperature
Measurement range
-10 ... 100 °C
Resolution
0.1 °C
Accuracy
±1.5 °C
Relative humidity
Measurement range
0 ... 99.9 % RH
Resolution
0.1 % RH
Accuracy
±3 %
General
Traffic light function
green: 0 ... 599 ppm
yellow: 600 ... 1199 ppm
red: 1200 ... 9999 ppm
Alarm
adjustable, audible
Repeatability
<±0.5 %
Response time
10 s
Operating conditions
0 ... 50 °C, 0 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing
Storange conditions
-30 ... 70 °C, 0 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing
Power supply
via mains adaptor 9 VDC, 350 mA
Dimensions
388 x 288 x 43 mm
Weight
approx. 2420 g
4 Operation
4.1 Power on CO2analyser
As soon as you connect the mains adaptor to the CO2 analyser via the plug socket, the analyser
will power on. The initialisation time is 7seconds. The meter displays a countdown. After the time
has elapsed, the unit is ready for operation.
4.2 Switch unit
Press the °C/°F key to switch the unit for the temperature between °C and °F.
4.3 Set alarm
Press the mode key to set the alarm. Use the arrow keys to adjust the alarm value up or down.
Once the desired value has been set, press the mode key to save the setting.
Note: An alarm value of 1200 ppm is set at the factory.

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5 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
6 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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