scigiene SP-800048 User manual

IAQ Monitor
&
Datalogging
IAQ Monitor
SP-800048
&
SP-800049
Instruction Manual
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IAQ Monitor SP-800048 &
Datalogging IAQ Monitor SP-
800049
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express permission from Scigiene.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
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2.FEATURES.............
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3. MATERIALS SUPPLIED
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4. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION & LCD DISPLAY
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6.CALIBRATION. . . . . . . . . . . .
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7. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
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Minimum & Maximum Readings . . . . . .
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Monitor Setup
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CO2 Alarm Setting . . . . . . . . . .
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8. APPENDIX - DATALOGGING (800049) . . . 15
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . 16
Datalogger Settings
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Data Sampling & Recording . . . .
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Downloading Data . . . . . . . .
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
10. POWERSUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . .30
11.SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 31
12. WARRANTY
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INTRODUCTION
Poor air quality may cause fatigue, loss of concentration,
and illnesses such as Sick Building Syndrome. Scigiene
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitors are ideal
for crowded indoor public spaces with potentially high
levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) such as offices,
factories, classrooms, hospitals, and hotels.
Automatic Baseline Calibration (ABC) and maintenance
free NDIR (non-dispersive infrared) CO2 sensor ensure
long-term accuracy, stability and reliability. The large
display continually monitors air temperature, relative
humidity (RH), and CO2. Visual alarms alert the user
when CO2 exceeds customized maximum levels.
These instruments feature automatic baseline
calibration (ABC). They will stand on a desk top or can
be mounted on a wall. An AC adapter is included.
Datalogging Model 800049 can record up to 32,000
data points. A USB cable and datalogging software
are included for downloading readings.
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FEATURES
•Monitors CO2, RH, and Air Temperature
•Large LCD display
•Easy-to-understand icons indicate air quality levels
•Stable and accurate NDIR sensor
•Minimum and Maximum Readings
•Visual Alarms
•Automatic baseline calibration
•Desktop or wall mount capability
MATERIALS SUPPLIED
•AC 9V 0.5A Adapter
•Instruction Manual
•USB Cable (model 800049 only)
•CD (USB Driver and Logger Software)
(model 800049 only)
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION & LCD DISPLAY
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1. POWER - Power on/off, enter setting mode
2. MODE - Min/Max
3. SEL/R - Change Value / Key Start Mode
4. TRH/M - Select Mode
5. UNIT - Change Temp. Unit
6. REC/ALRM LIGHTS
7. CO2 Icon indicator:
:350 ppm to 450 ppm
:450 ppm to 700 ppm
:700 ppm to 1000 ppm
:1000 ppm to 2500 ppm
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:2500 ppm to 5000 ppm
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:5000 ppm 
8. CO2 ppm measurement - Temp alarm is set
9.Alarm indicator
10.Humidity: Relative Humidity
11.Air Temp: Ambient Temperature (°C / °F selectable)
12.H M : Hour: Minute / M D : Month: Day
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ABC CALIBRATION
The monitor defaults to automatic baseline calibration (ABC)
when the unit is turned on. ABC ensures accuracy by
eliminating the zero drift of the infrared sensor. This will
automatically calibrate the monitor at the minimum CO2
reading detected during 7.5 days of continuous monitoring.
The ABC is designed for test areas that receive fresh air
with a CO2 level of 400 ppm at some point during seven
days of monitoring. If the monitor is being used in a closed
area with consistently high levels of CO2, the ABC should
be disabled and the monitor calibrated manually.
1. Connect the AC power adapter to the
monitor and plug it into a power supply.
2. Press and hold POWER to turn
the monitor off.
3. Press and continue to hold
MODE and UNIT.
4. While holding down MODE and UNIT,
press POWER to enter ABC mode.
5. Press SEL/R to select ABC on or off.
Co2ppm
Press
SEL./R
Co2ppm
6. Press and hold TRH/M for two seconds to save
the setting. The monitor will restart automatically.
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MANUAL CO2 CALIBRATION
Note…
Manual calibration is not recommended unless the
unit can be kept in a 400 ppm CO2 environment for at
least 12 hours.
1. Set the monitor in an area with stable ambient
conditions and no people, or other sources of CO2.
2. Connect the AC power adapter to the monitor and plug it
into a power supply. The unit will turn on automatically.
3. Press and hold TRH/M for approximately 6
seconds. “CAL” will appear on the LCD.
4. Release TRH/M when “CAL 60” flashes. The
monitor will count down 60 seconds for calibration.
5. “End” displays on the LCD when
calibration is complete.
6. Unplug the adapter from the power source.
7. Plug the adapter back in to the power source.
The monitor will return to Normal Mode.
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
For the most accurate measurement, do not place
the monitor close to any source of CO2.
Note…
Measurement response time is 10 seconds for CO2 and 2
seconds for RH. If the operating environment changes, it
takes approximately 30 seconds for the CO2 sensor to
respond and 30 minutes for the RH sensor to stabilize.
1. Connect the AC power adapter to the monitor
and plug it into a power supply.
2. Set the date and time in the monitor. This should
be done whenever it is turned on. See “Monitor
Setup: Date and Time” on p.12 for instructions.
3. The monitor will warm up briefly and the reading will
be displayed. Levels are updated every 6 seconds.
4. To change the temperature scale, press UNIT to
cycle the display between °C and °F.
Note…
When CO2 exceeds 1000 ppm, both the alarm (bell) icon
and the red LED will flash a warning. When the CO2 level
falls below this threshold, these visual alarms will stop.
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Minimum and Maximum Readings
The monitor automatically records minimum and
maximum CO2 levels. To view the minimum and
maximum readings while in Normal Mode:
1. Press MODE to display the maximum reading.
2. Press MODE again to display the minimum reading.
3. Press MODE to return to Normal Mode.
To reset the minimum and maximum readings:
1. With the minimum or maximum reading displayed,
press MODE for 2 seconds.
2. “Clr” will display and the monitor will return
to Normal Mode.
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Monitor Setup: Date and
Time Note…
To exit Setup Mode at any step in the process,
press POWER for one second.
1. Press POWER to enter Setup Mode.
2. “2013” will flash. Press SEL/R to select the current
year, once set, press TRH/M to save the selection and
move to the next setting.
3. The month will flash on the LCD. Press SEL/R to
select the current month, once set, press TRH/M to
save the selection and move to the next setting.
4. The day of the month will flash. Press SEL/R to
select the current date, once set, press TRH/M to
save the selection and move to the next setting.
5. The hour will flash. Press SEL/R to select the current
hour, once set, press TRH/M to save the selection
and move to the next setting.
6. The minutes will flash. Press SEL/R to select the
current minute, once set, press TRH/M to save
the selection. The date and time will appear
alternately on the LCD display.
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Monitor Setup: CO2 Alarm (model 800049)
CO2ppm
CO 2
ppm
Press
SEL./R
1.After the Date and Time are set up, for model
800049, “A-on” appears on the display. Press SEL/R
to toggle the alarm off and on.
2. Press TRH/M to save the selection.
The default CO2 alarm setting is 1000 ppm.
To change the alarm value:
1. When “A-on” appears on the display in step 1 to indicate
that the alarm is on, press SEL/R for 3 seconds.
2. Press TRH/M. The alarm value will appear
on the display.
3. Press SEL/R to increase the value. You may also hold
down SEL/R as desired. The value will cycle through
the units, tens, hundreds, and thousands digits.
4. Press TRH/M to save the selection. The display
will return to Normal Mode.
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Appendix
Datalogging
IAQ Monitor
800049
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the USB Logger Driver for Windows
1. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive.
2. The Auto Play dialogue box appears. Click on “Open
folder to view files” to view the file names on the disc.
3. The list of “Files Currently on the Disc” appears.
Double click to select “Step1-USB Driver.”
4. Double click to select
“PL2303_Prolific_Driverinstaller_v110.”
5. Select “yes” to allow the program Setup.exe to
make changes to your computer.
6. The PL-2303 Driver Installer program opens.
Select “Next” to start the installation.
7. Select “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
Now you can install the logger software.
Installing Logger Software from Website
You can now download the software that came with your
meter directly o your computer. Go to www.sperdirect.
com/software.htm and find your meter or search for you
meter (800049) and download from product page.
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Note...
Some software may not be available to download
because it needs to be purchased. If you find that the
software you need is not available, please contact our
Customer Support at 480.948.4448 or email
[email protected] for further assistance.
Installing the Logger Software for Windows
8. Press the back arrow ← to return to the list
of files on the disc.
9. Double click to select “Datalogger_Products” Software.
10.Double click again to open the folder.
11.Double click to select “Setup” (Type: Application).
12.Select “yes” to allow the program Setup.exe
to make changes to your computer.
13.The Destination Directory appears. This lists
the target directories for the datalogger and
software. Select “Next.”
14.Read the license agreement and select
“I accept the License Agreement.” Click “Next.”
15.Select “Next” again to start the installation.
16.Select “Finish” to complete the software installation.
17.Restart the computer.
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RUNNING THE SOFTWARE FROM WINDOWS
1. Connect the mini-USB end of the cable to the
corresponding port on the side of the monitor.
2. Insert the USB cable into the USB port on your computer.
3. Open the Start Menu and select the “Data Logger”
Icon from the programs list.
4. The USB Data Logger Monitor screen displays.
Note…
The monitor should be plugged into the USB port before
the software is opened.
If the monitor is not plugged into the correct port, an error
message will appear. Make sure that the monitor is
plugged in correctly.
DATALOGGER SETTINGS
To Access Setting Options:
•Select “Setting” from the header options on the
upper left-hand side of the USB Data Logger
Monitor screen. “Comm. Port” and “Log Setting”
options appear in a drop-down menu.
Communication (Comm.) Port Setting
1. Select “Comm. Port” from the Setting options.
The Comm. Port Setting Menu displays.
2. The menu displays the port number, baud rate, data bits,
parity, and stop bits. Select the correct port number.
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3. Click “OK” to finish.
Troubleshooting the Communication Port Setting
If the software does not recognize that the logger is
plugged into the USB port you should verify that the
communications port number is correct.
Note…
The port information is found on the computer under
“Device Manager.” However, depending upon your
version of Windows, the first steps below to access
“Device Manager” may differ slightly.
1. Open the “Start Menu” on the computer.
2. Select “Control Panel.”
3. Select “Hardware and Sound.”
4. Find the “Devices and Printers”
option. Select “Device Manager.”
5. Double click on the “Ports” option.
6. The correct port will list “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm
Port” followed by the communication port number
in parentheses. This is the port number that
should be selected in the Settings Options.
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Basic Logger Setting
The basic menu allows you to designate a name for
your logger and specify the current date and time.
1. Select “Log Setting” from the Setting options.
The Logger Setting menu displays.
2. Select the “Basic” tab.
3. Enter a name for your logger, consisting of up
to 20 characters.
4. Select “OK” to save your entry.
5. The system will automatically show the current
computer date and time. Select “OK” to save your
entry and sync the monitor’s current date and time.
Logger Alarm Threshold
Setting Note…
In order to use the alarm feature
during datalogging, the alarm must
be turned on manually before the
monitor is connected to the
computer using the USB cable.
The software will override any
manually set alarm threshold and
default to 1000 ppm. To change the
alarm threshold before datalogging:
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