sauermann SI-AQ COMFORT User manual

SI-AQ COMFORT
USER MANUAL
MULTIFUNCTIONAL PORTABLE
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................... 3
CHAPTER 2 - INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3 - BASIC INSTRUMENT OPERATION.......................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 4 - POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 5 - SENSORS -TECHNICAL ........................................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 6 - SI-AQ COMFORT SETUP ...................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 7 - INTERNAL DATA STORAGE ................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 8 - WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER............................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 9 - CALIBRATION...................................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 10 - SI-AQ PC SOFTWARE......................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 11 - MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 29
CHAPTER 12 - SI-AQ COMFORT OPTIONS ................................................................................ 30
CHAPTER 13 - BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 14 - REPLACEMENT PARTS....................................................................................... 33
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CHAPTER 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY GUIDELINES
SI-AQ COMFORT - AIR QUALITY MONITOR
1. PHYSICAL
Material: Blue ABS plastic case
Dimensions (monitor): 8.6 x 3.9 x 2 inches / 220 x 100 x 52 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: (monitor): 1.6 lbs. / 0.725 kg
Shipping Dimensions & Weight (monitor & all accessories): 8 lbs. / 3.6 kg
20 x 19 x 9” / 50.8 x 48.2 x 22.8 cm
2. POWER
12 Volt, 8 AH rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack
Operating time: 8 – 12 hours
110/240 VAC input, 12 V/2.5A fast charger
Charging time: 3 hours maximum
3. DISPLAY
2.6 x 1.4” 128 x 64 graphic, chip on glass (white backlit) LCD display.
Small and large fonts, plus inverted background color for help messages
Battery condition & charger operation indicator
4. WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER (Optional)
High resolution, high speed, graphic thermal printer, with charger, prints:
A. current set of data
B. stored data
C. periodic data printouts
D. calibration history and external messages
5. INTERNAL INSTRUMENT PUMP
Continuous Air sample pump: high quality diaphragm pump with long life motor
Pump flow: 500 cc/min
6. MEMORY STORAGE
2000 Internal memory storage tags. A tag corresponds to a memory position
Each tag stores one complete set of data including all parameters measured and calculated
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Bluetooth®wireless: Class 1 (100m)
USB Cable
8. SOFTWARE
SI-AQ PC Software: Windows PC Software
9. GENERAL FEATURES
Recommended operating temperature: 23 to 113°F (-5 to +45 °C)
Recommended operating relative humidity: 15 to 85% RH
Recommended storage temperature: 14 to 122°F (-10 to +50°C)
Standards & directives: 2014/30/EU; 2014/35/EU Low voltage; 2014/53/EU; 2011/65/EU; 2012/19/EU
Supply voltage: 110-240 VAC
Frequency range: 50-60 Hz
Power rating: 15 W
Ingress protection (IP) rating: IP40
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SENSORS
1. AIR QUALITY SENSORS – ELECTROCHEMICAL
SENSOR RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY*
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Std Range 0 - 200 ppm 0.1 ppm ±1 ppm of rdg, ±0.2 ppm
2. AIR QUALITY SENSORS – NON-DISPERSIVE INFRARED (NDIR) SENSORS
SENSOR RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY*
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) Std Range 0 - 5000 ppm 1 ppm 2% of rdg ±10 ppm
4. OTHER SENSORS
SENSOR RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY*
Temperature Type K (T1) 0 - 2000 ºF
0 - 1100 ºC
1 ºF
1 ºC
5 °F / 3 °C or 2% rdg
Ambient Temperature -40 – 257 ºF
-40 – 125 ºC
0.1 ºF
0.1 ºC
±0.4 °F (32 - 140 °F)
±0.4 °C (0 - 60 °C)
Relative Humidity 5 - 95% 0.1% ±2% RH
Differential Pressure** -40 to 40 inH2O
-100 to +100 mbar
0.1 inH2O
0.1 mbar
±1% rdg
Air Velocity 0 - 300 ft/s
0 - 91 m/s
1 ft/s
1 m/s
*Note: All Accuracies indicated above are under Laboratory Conditions
**Requires connection accessories, flexible tubes and connections available as option in the Si-AQ Kit Press. Diff.
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MODEL SI-AQ COMFORT – SAFETY GUIDELINES
This section provides general rules which must be followed for product safety, avoiding personal injury,
damage to equipment and preserving the manufacturer’s warranty. Please take care to carefully
observe the following instructions.
A. PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Do not operate the instrument outside of the parameters specified in the technical
specifications
Do not use or store the instrument together with any solvents
Do not block the two (2) exhaust ports in the back of the instrument
Do not expose the monitor to extreme hot or cold temperatures outside of the
stated range in this manual
Do not abuse the charger cord. Do not use power cord for carrying, pulling. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords can increase risk of electric shock
Only use the supplied, appropriate AC Charger
If the monitor enclosure is ever unscrewed and taken apart, avoid over-tightening
the screws that hold the two main enclosure pieces together.
Do not store or operate in dusty, dirty areas
Always use the monitor with care and use the instrument properly
Do not use force when disconnecting and reconnecting the Black external Temp, RH
and Pressure Sensor (see photo below)
Do not use instrument in the rain or high moisture areas to prevent water droplets
on the black external Temp, RH, and Pressure Sensor.
Remember to have the monitor checked and calibrated at least once a year to
ensure sensor accuracy and compliance with existing standards
Only accessories which meet the manufacturer’s specifications shall be used.
This device has been developed, produced and sold exclusively to trained and
qualified experts in the field of air quality monitoring. Appropriate training is
necessary in order to guarantee a riskless use of this instrument. Sauermann is not
responsible for any possible accidents during its use.
The device must not be used in ATEX zones according to applicable standards.
Do not use the device next to explosive gases, vapors, or dust.
Clean the product with a dry and clean cloth after each use.
To avoid any risk due to voltage on the surface of the probe, it is important that the
thermocouple is not subjected to a voltage.
The power to the instrument is turned off by disconnecting the external power
supply.
Do not use the device if it is damaged or if it operates abnormally. Inspect the
device before every use. In case of doubt, please contact Sauermann’s after-sales
service.
NOTE: Please take special care when performing Span Calibration of the monitor.
You cannot revert back to the factory setting after any adjustments!
NOTE: CO
2
should ALWAYS be Calibrated or Zeroed with a Cylinder of ZERO AIR.
Do Not Use Ambient Air for CO2sensor calibration.
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DO NOT LIFT OR HANDLE THE
INSTRUMENT BY THE BLACK
EXTERNAL TEMP, RH, PRESSURE
SENSOR HOUSING! See photo below
B. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBLITY
Complies with EN61326-1, Portable Equipment
The Sauermann SI-AQ COMFORT Indoor Air Quality Monitor is a battery-operated Portable
device designed to be used by a qualified engineer/technician to make measurements in buildings
and residential facilities. For long-term testing, you may operate the unit connected to the supplied
charger by carefully following the product safety instructions in Section A above.
C. ESD Protection
In extreme cases or abnormal applications, Electrostatic Discharge can potentially cause serious
and immediate damage to the electronic circuits of the instrument.
D. BATTERY DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
Recycle all applicable material properly. Take faulty/depleted batteries to proper
collection/recycling centers
Dispose of batteries and the monitor according to statutory regulations. Do not
dispose of with regular household items. After the monitor’s useful life, please return
to your local authorized Sauermann’ distributor or send back to Sauermann directly.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner
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CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION
A. UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT & PARTS IDENTIFICATION
SAUERMANN SI-AQ COMFORT kits (excluding SI-AQ COMFORT-2) include as standard equipment:
•IAQ Monitor Model SI-AQ COMFORT with CO2, Temp, %RH, Dew point Temp, WBT,
Differential Pressure and Differential Temperature
•Battery charger / AC adaptor for the monitor
•USB Thumb Drive including Instruction Manual
•Internal Wireless Bluetooth®module
•Calibration Certificate
C. PROPER SAFE USE
1. Follow all the instructions in the SI-AQ COMFORT manual.
2. Do not block the two (2) exhaust ports in the back of the instrument housing.
3. Do not expose the monitor to extreme temperatures outside the stated range
4. Do not store or operate in dusty, dirty areas
5. Do not use instruments in the rain or high moisture areas to prevent water droplets on the
external Temperature and RH Sensor.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
PARAMETERS
CO2Carbon Dioxide – NDIR measurement
CO Carbon Monoxide
Ta Ambient (room) Air Temperature
RH Percentage of Relative Humidity
DPt Dew Point Temperature
WBT Wet Bulb Temperature
VEL Air / Gas Velocity (measurement with optional pitot tube)
∆P Differential Pressure (with Velocity Probe turned OFF)
T1 Thermocouple Type K Temperature (T1 Input)
BAT Battery Life / Voltage
NA Parameter Not Available
UNITS
PPM Parts (of pollutant) per million
°F Temperature Measurement in Fahrenheit
°C Temperature Measurement in Celsius
"WC Inches of water (pressure measurement)
mmHg Millimeters of Mercury (pressure measurement)
"Hg Inches of Mercury (pressure measurement)
PSI Pounds per Square Inch (pressure measurement)
mmWC Millimeters of water (pressure measurement)
kPa KiloPascals (pressure measurement)
mbar Millibars (pressure measurement)
FPS Feet per second (gas / air velocity measurement)
MPS Meters per second (gas / air velocity measurement)
CMM Cubic meters per minute (gas / air velocity measurement)
CFM Cubic feet per minute (gas / air velocity measurement)
V Voltage (battery)
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CHAPTER 3
BASIC INSTRUMENT OPERATION
The SI-AQ COMFORT is operated by the 9 button keyboard located on the front of the monitor.
•The POWER key turns the instrument on and off.
•The MEASURE key shows the currently measured parameters.
Displays the monitor’s currently measured data in either of two (2) fonts:
A. Small fonts (all data displayed simultaneously plus range indicated, battery
condition and time)
B. Large fonts (four data parameters displayed simultaneously)
Note: The SI-AQ COMFORT allows the user to ZOOM in and out of the screen by changing from
Small to Large Fonts using the MEASURE key. Press Measure key again to zoom back out.
•Four (4) keys will bring up separate Menus: SETUP, CALIB, STORE, & PRINT.
SETUP
Controls all customization parameters, such as measurement units, for the
monitor
CALIB
Controls calibration settings and zeroing of the monitor’s sensors.
STORE
Controls operation of the monitor’s internal data storage
PRINT
Executes print commands for the monitor’s optional remote Bluetooth®
printer
•The menus are navigated with the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, & OK keys.
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INSTRUMENT OPERATION OVERVIEW
SI-AQ COMFORT STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the SI-AQ COMFORT on by pressing the POWER key. The instrument’s internal pump will
immediately turn on and the SAUERMANN logo will appear. The instrument will begin to draw
in air from the center SAMPLE IN inlet “A” at the bottom of the unit.
2. If applicable, attach the optional probe and sampling line to the monitor.
3. Press the MEASURE key to view the Main Measuring Screen including ambient
temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity and dew point. The toxic gas readings you
selected in your kit are also displayed: CO2& CO (CO will appear only if sensor was installed).
4. At initial startup, allow the CO2sensor up to 1 minute to warm up and stabilize.
The MEASURE key allows the user to toggle/zoom between a
small font and a large font screen.
The battery icon is displayed in the middle of the bottom line of
the display. Its condition is marked by the shaded fraction of the
icon. If the unit is powered by the battery charger a small “plug”
icon will replace the battery icon.
NOTE: When connecting the battery charger to the monitor
make sure that the “plug” icon appears on the MEASURE
screen. This ensures a proper power connection and charging of
the batteries.
5. If you are using the monitor for the first time, press the
SETUP key to set the appropriate parameters
(i.e.: measurement units) for your application. See Chapter 5 for an explanation of each
parameter.
6. All sensor readings shown on the screen indicate ambient measurements. To ZERO the gas
sensors, please see Calibration Chapter 9 of this manual.
7. To obtain a printout of the data displayed, press the PRINT key.
CO2: 920
PPM
CO: 0PPM
Ta: 79.1°F
RH: 46.9%
DPt:57.0°F ∆P: 0.0mb
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Sampling 12:45:00
NOTE: Depending on the options enabled for
your Si-AQ COMFORT some of the entries in
one or more of the displays shown above will
be blank if that option is not available.
APR 1 ‘14 12:45:00
Temperature Units: F
Measure Units: PPM
Pressure Units: inWC
Pumps: AUTO 750cc/m
Velocity Probe: OFF
Velocity Units: FPS
Duct Size: 0 in2
Display Contrast: 24
Baudrate: 115 kbps
Version: 1.02Li
Battery Charger Connected
Battery Empty
Battery Full
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