Tesla TSRP3 User manual

Manual also available on www.tesla.cz
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TERA Radon Program
TSRP3 WLAN Wireless and USB Radon Soil Probe
Technical Specifications & Operation Manual
v.1 –2019
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................2
2 Description and Utilization ......................................................................................................................................2
3 Scope of Delivery.....................................................................................................................................................6
4 Product Specification...............................................................................................................................................6
5 Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................................................7
6 Basic Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................8
7 EC Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................................8
8 Repairs.....................................................................................................................................................................8
9 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................8
10 Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................8
11 Revision History.......................................................................................................................................................8

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product, please contact us at:
TESLA
Podebradska 56/186
180 66 Prague 9
www.tesla.cz
1Introduction
This document describes technical specifications and user operation of the TSRP3 WLAN Wireless and
USB Radon Soil Probe.
Product was developed and manufactured in the Czech Republic. All rights reserved TESLA. Offer or
delivery of products or services related to the product does not include transfer of ownership rights.
Before using the product, please read this manual carefully and understand all operating and safety
precautions. Compliance with operational and safety precaution can prevent from damage to equipment or
injuries to personnel. Operating and safety instructions in the document are marked as follows:
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The product may only be used in the specified manner and for its intended purpose. The product may
be provided to third persons along with this documentation only.
2Description and Utilization

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Radon Soil Probe is adapted for insertion into a bore hole of minimum diameter 50mm and for
operation in places with increased humidity as are caves and mines. Two probe chambers are filled with
replaceable special dehumidifier for decreasing of humidity in measuring chamber if the probe operates in
humidity environment with relative humidity above 90%. If it operates in humidity environment with
relative humidity above 90% the dehumidifier needs to be replaced or dried. If the relative humidity of
environment is above 90% and temperature 10 °C the change interval of dehumidifier is 6 weeks. The
accumulator will last for up to 1 year after one full charging ensuring autonomous operation of the probe
within the bore. It depends on frequency of wireless data downloading from probe and on humidity
condition also.
The TSRP3 Radon Soil Probe is designed to continually measure radon volume activity in soil. Soil radon
concentration changes may precede certain behavior of Earth’s crust and various elements in the bedrock.
For example, long-term monitoring of the soil gas radon concentration can be used to predict seismic
activity or earthquakes.
Portable probe basis is a measuring chamber with a semiconductor photodetector. Radon enters the
chamber by diffusion through the input filter on the bottom of probe. The probe measures in autonomous
and time continuous way. It processes results every 2-minute intervals and from this counts short-term
moving average of radon concentration ( 1 hour moving average - average of 30 2-minute process
intervals). It also counts long-term moving average of radon concentration (24 hours moving average). The
probe saves time records of these radon concentration values including values of humidity and temperature
within its internal memory (typically at an interval of 1 hour). Next saved value is time record of measuring
energy spectrum (typically at an interval of 12 hours). Bottom of the probe cannot be covered. The probe
permanently measures and saves data into internal memory if accumulator is charged. LEDs „STAT“ indicate
current status of probe see ´Operation manual´below.
The resulting values can be downloaded continuously during measurement or at once at the end of
measurement. Data from the radon probe can be downloaded to a PC directly via USB interface or
wirelessly via antenna and Central Unit. Central Unit is not included with package of probe and it is sold and
delivered extra.

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Radon Probe can be operated by these ways:
A) Standalone probe - Thanks to its independent accumulator power, portable radon measuring
probe supports flexible placing options within monitored structures. Accumulator will last for more
than 1 year after full charging. The resulting values are downloaded after end of the measurement
by B) or C) way.
B) Probe connected via USB –Using usbRADONview app and USB cable is possible to download
results to PC continuously during measurement or at once at the end of measurement.
usbRADONview application, drivers and user manual is free downloaded on website of producer.
C1) Wireless network for radon measurement - Central Unit supports simultaneous data downloads
from up to 16 probes. All values are saved again into central unit memory. Via connected
computer to Central Unit and TERAview application on PC it is possible to download and process
all data from system and configure whole system. Setting and configuration of Radon Soil Probe
and whole system is also managed by TERAview application on PC. TERAview application version
3.11.6 and higher, drivers and user manual with detail configuration description is free
downloaded on website of producer.
In case of time continuous measurement of radon concentration or in case of setting in
regulation system the probe must be placed in radio range of Central Unit. Distance (radio range)
between probes and central unit is up to 600m in open space. In buildings it depends on number
of walls, building material, etc. Strength of radio signals (RSSI) is monitored by Central Unit. If
radio signal strength between individual elements is insufficient, another radon probe or
repeater TRR must be inserted and used to extend the signal.

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C2) Wireless network for radon regulation –Features of system are same as in C1) way. Radon
measuring probes located in building transmit their current radon concentration values to central
unit wirelessly. Central unit analyzes this information and on the basis of measured (set)
concentration level value it sends command to actuator (wireless actuator or actuator in central
unit can be use) which is hardwired with power relay. Power relay switches on a fan which
decreases radon concentration within an area. After decreasing of radon concentration, actuator
receives command to switch off fan. This cycle repeats depending on increasing or decreasing
volume activity of radon in building.

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3Scope of Delivery
•TSRP3 WLAN Wireless and USB Radon Soil Probe
•Power adapter 230VAC/5VDC
•USB cable A-micro
•Antenna
•2 pcs of dehumidifiers
•Operation Manual
4Product Specification
Product
TSR3P WLAN Wireless and USB Radon Soil Probe
Type symbol
042 127 192 000
Average measurement sensitivity
0,06 count/hour/Bq.m-3
(method RaA+RaC; 15°C ÷ 30°C; rel. hum. 20% ÷ 40%)
Measuring range
MDA –100 000 Bq/m3;
MDA = 100 Bq/m3per 1 hour or 20 Bq/m3per 24 hours
Measurement uncertainty
< 25% at 300 Bq/m3per 1 hour;
< 6% at 300 Bq/m3per 24 hours
Measuring chamber capacity
0,044 dm3
Response rate
< 30 minutes (RaA); < 3 hours (RaA + RaC)
Radon records
calculated from RaA (quicker, less sensitive)
calculated form RaA + RaC (slower, more sensitive)
Measuring relative humidity range
10 –90 %
Measuring temperature range
-20 to + 60 °C
Radio interface
868MHz
Max number of measuring network
elements
16
Probe to terminal unit distance (RF range)
depends on number of walls and building material, up to 600 m
in open space
Possibility of using repeater for RF range
extending
yes
Results reading interval (from probe)
240-65535 sec (4 min - 18.2 hours)
Records saving interval (probe)
1- 255 minutes, default 1 hour
Results memory capacity in probe
4096 (150 days of 1 hours records)
Powering
internal rechargeble accumulator; charging via USB
Accu life after full charging
>1 year
Current radon concentration results
short-term (0,5 hour running average from RaA)
long-term (24 hours running average from RaA + RaC)
Dimension
Ø 50 x 280 mm

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5Operating Instructions
Switching on and off:
The probe measures radon concentration autonomously and communicates in wireless network only if
aínternal accumulator is charged.
By discharging of internal accumulator the probe doesn´t lose previous records of measurement.
LED diode „STAT“:
It signalizes status radon probe according to following chart:
Color
Description
Green blink after 5s
Radon probe measures and works correctly
Green / Yellow
blink after 5s
Radon probe measures but troubles are occur. –especially low capacity of
accumulator. Warnings and errors are shown in PC application.
No light, No blinking
Radon probe doesn´t measure or accumulator is empty or device is damaged.
Charging process of accumulator is described in chapter „Basic Maintenance/
Accumulator charging“
Antenna installation:
Supplied antenna is screwed on antenna connector. When installing antenna, hold antenna by knurled
end.
Power supply:
According to operation method the radon probe can be supplied:
1) By internal accumulator for portable use –Radon probe includes internal accumulator which is
able to ensure autonomous operation of probe for more than 12 months without charging.
Depends on frequency of wireless data downloading from probe and depends on climatic
condition of probe use. Accumulator is charged with USB port and provided USB cable. The USB
cable is possible to connect to PC or to delivered power adapter. Status of accumulator and
charging process are described in paragraph ´Basic Maintenance/Accumulator charging´
2) By mains power supply 230V/50Hz for stationary use –Radon probe is permanently supplied by
delivered power adapter. Power adapter is connected to probe via provided USB cable. In case of
blackout internal accumulator ensures UPS function.
Configuration:
Setting and configuration is different according to operation way of radon probe.
If the probe is used for autonomous measurement and data downloading via USB interface then the
setting and configuration are realized by usbRADONview application. UsbRADONview application, drivers
and user manual with detail configuration description are free downloaded on website of producer .
If the probe is used for wireless measurement and wireless data downloading then setting and
configuration of probe and whole measuring system is realized by Central Unit connected to PC and
TERAview application. Central Unit is not included with package of probe and it is sold and delivered extra.
TERAview application, drivers and user manual with detail configuration description are free downloaded
on website of producer. For successful probe configuration in measuring system is essential to know probe
radio channel number (communication wireless channel) and P2P address (identification in wireless net).
Both parameters are printed out on probe serial number plate. Probe radio channel number is possible to
change by TERAview application and it must be identical to central unit radio channel number. P2P address
is permanent and it can occur in one big wireless net only once. Central Unit P2P address can be identical to
P2P address of other elements in network.
Installation
The probe has hanging holder for installation into hole or in places where is risk of water flowage.
Generally probe is possible to place in random position but it is necessary not to cover of botom of probe
and bottom of probe prevent from drops of water. Therefore vertical position is the best.

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6Basic Maintenance
Accumulator charging:
During portable use of radon probe is essential to monitor state of internal accumulator and recharge it if
necessary. If accumulator is discharged the probe automatically turns off. The probe is switched on again
powering USB port. Current state of accumulator can be determined in three ways:
1) By LED diode ´STAT´ - If LED starts blinking in green-yellow color it indicates that system is working
incorrectly and one of main case is low voltage of accumulator. (see paragraph “Operation Manual /
LED diode “STAT””)
2) On wireless Central Unit display –Symbol "#" on left edge of display second line means that
accumulator voltage is low.
3) In TERAview and usbRADONview application - where you can check current accumulator voltage.
Voltage should not fall below 3.5 V, in limit conditions falls below 3.3V.
Accumulator is charged via USB port using supplied USB cable. USB cable can be connected to PC or to
supplied power adapter.
Dehumidifier replacing
For correct measuring and low consumption the probe has to work in environment with relative humidity
max up to 90%. In places with higher humidity it is needed to insert 1 dehumidifier into 2 chambers of
probes. For inserting dehumidifier to probe is necessary to screw and disassemble 2. and 3. chamber from
the bottom; see picture in chapter2. If the relative humidity of environment is above 90% and temperature
10 °C the change interval of dehumidifier is 6 weeks. Humid dehumidifier is possible to use repeatedly after
drying it up in oven with 210°C for 1 hour. The temperature cannot be over 230°C.
7EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity will be delivered by Tesla producer on request. If interested, please use
contacts on the web www.tesla.cz .
8Repairs
Any repairs and non basic maintenance must be performed exclusively by TESLA manufacturer.
TESLA
Podebradska 56/186
180 66 Prague 9
www.tesla.cz
9Warranty
-This product is covered by warranty of 24 months from purchase date.
-In case of warranty claim, please contact our Service Department.
-Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship and excludes any damage resulting from
or caused by transport or handling or by any misuse.
-Warranty ceases if product has been used improperly or its seal is broken.
-In case of warranty claim, warranty period is prolonged by number of days product was undergoing
warranty repairs.
-After the end of its life, product must be handled as e-waste.
10 Accessories
Radon Probe accessories are available at producer www.tesla.cz or at distributor.
Reserve antenna
11 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
Rev.1:
31.1.2017
Initial release