TSI Instruments 8145-SO User manual

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Solar Power
Model 8145-SO, 8145-CS,
8145-CSEU
Operation and Maintenance Manual
P/N 6016614 Rev. A
June 2022

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6016614 / Revision A / June 2022
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Contents
Contents......................................................................................................... i
Figures........................................................................................................... ii
Safety Information....................................................................................... iii
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ................................................iii
Caution...............................................................................................iii
Warning..............................................................................................iii
Caution and Warning Symbols................................................................iii
Labels.......................................................................................................v
Reusing and Recycling.............................................................................v
Chapter 1 Product Overview....................................................................... 1
Unpacking ............................................................................................... 1
Replacement Parts.................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Setting Up ................................................................................... 3
Solar Power System Assembly................................................................ 3
Mount the Solar Panel............................................................................. 3
Mount the Enclosure................................................................................ 5
Electrical Connections............................................................................. 5
Cellular Modem Setup (if equipped)........................................................ 8
Installing the SIM Card .......................................................................8
Determining Cellular Modem Status.................................................10
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting....................................................................... 13
Appendix A Specifications*...................................................................... 15

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Figures
1: Solar panel bracket .................................................................................... 3
2: Solar panel bracket angle adjustment (solar panel not shown).................. 4
3: Mounted enclosure..................................................................................... 5
4: Battery connection...................................................................................... 5
5: Solar panel connection............................................................................... 6
6: All connections ........................................................................................... 6
7: Solar power controller................................................................................. 7
8: Micro USB port........................................................................................... 7
9: Solar controller and cellular modem........................................................... 8
10: Installation of SIM card............................................................................. 9
11: SIM card sizes.......................................................................................... 9
12: Power LED............................................................................................. 10
13: Connection status LEDs......................................................................... 10
14: Signal strength LEDs.............................................................................. 11

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Safety Information
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols
Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the
manual and on the instrument that requires you to take cautionary
measures when working with the instrument.
Caution
C A U T I O N
Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this
manual might result in irreparable equipment damage.
Important information about the operation and
maintenance of this instrument is included in
this manual.
Warning
W A R N I N G
Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument
could result in serious injury to you or cause damage
to the instrument. Follow the procedures prescribed.
Caution and Warning Symbols
The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to
indicate the nature and consequences of hazards:
Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that
important information about its safe operation and
maintenance is included in the manual.
Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electro-
static discharge (ESD) and ESD protection should be
followed to avoid damage.
Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground
and cabinet ground.

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W A R N I N G S
•Use of components other than those specified by
TSI®Incorporated (TSI®) may impair the safety
features provided by the equipment.
•The instrument has been design to be used
with batteries supplied by TSI®. DO NOT use
a substitute.
•Old batteries must be properly recycled in
accordance with the local environmental
regulations.
•DO NOT use non-rechargeable batteries in this
instrument. Fire, explosions, or other hazards
may result.
•If the solar power kit is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
•When using outdoors, the power adapters should
be connected to a weatherproof “in use” rated
outdoor receptacle enclosure.
C A U T I O N
The solar power enclosure is designed to be
resistant to rain or water spray. It is not designed to
be waterproof when immersed. Setting it in a pool of
water will result in flooding the inner compartment
with water. This will severely damage the battery
pack. DO NOT set the Battery Enclosure in water!
N O T I C E
Installation videos can be found on our website www.tsi.com.

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Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to
the instrument.
1. Serial Number Label
(Inside)
2. Specifications Label
Reusing and Recycling
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which its products are manufactured and used:
If instrument becomes obsolete, return to TSI®
for disassembly and recycling.

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
TSI®Incorporated’s 12 VDC power solar systems are designed for
use with the BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor which enables real-time
outdoor air quality monitoring in remote locations.
NOTICE
Customer must purchase a SIM card from a cellular provider to
use with Models 8145-CS and 8145-CSEU.
Unpacking
Compare all the components you received with those listed in the
table below.
Item
Part Number
Description
8145-SO
Solar system, includes
1 12 VDC (8.5) A-Hr battery,
1 charge controller, 1 panel,
1 outdoor enclosure and
mounting hardware
8145-CS
Solar system + cellular
modem –NA version,
includes solar system plus
FCC certified cellular modem
8145-CSEU
Solar system + cellular
modem –EU version,
includes solar system plus
CE certified cellular modem

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Replacement Parts
Item
Part
Number
Description
8145-BATT
12 VDC (8.5) A-Hr battery
8145-PL1
15 watt solar panel
8145-BK
Solar panel bracket
8145-CONT
Solar power controller
8145–CK
Cables
8145–HC
Hose clamps
8145-LOCK
Padlock

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Chapter 2
Setting Up
Solar Power System Assembly
TSI®solar power systems are delivered partially assembled. Start by
unpacking the device and its contents from the shipping package.
W A R N I N G
The solar panel, solar panel bracket and hose
clamps may have sharp corners and edges. Handle
with care.
Suggested tools:
•(2) 1/2”(13 mm) wrenches
•5/16”(8 mm) socket, wrench or nut driver
•Flat blade screwdriver
Mount the Solar Panel
1. Select the hose clamps appropriate for the pole size to which the
solar panel will be mounted. Two sets of different size hose
clamps are provided for use with the solar panel bracket.
2. Open the hose clamps and feed the open ends through the slots
in the solar panel bracket.
Figure 1: Solar panel bracket

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3. Place the solar panel at the desired location on the pole and
tighten the hose clamps using the 5/16” (8 mm) socket or nut
driver (or use a flat blade screwdriver). If necessary, use the 1/2”
(13 mm) wrenches to loosen the bolts shown in Figure 2 to adjust
the angle of the solar panel based on your location’s latitude.
N O TI C E S
•In the northern hemisphere, the solar panel should be facing
south. The bracket comes preset to 45 degrees. For
maximum efficiency, set the angle to (your latitude) *
0.9 + 30. There are also angle calculators on the internet that
can help you with the best angle for your location.
•Mounting the BlueSky™ monitor so it is shaded by the solar
panel will reduce the effect of the sun on temperature
measurements (see images in the table above for reference).
Figure 2: Solar panel bracket angle adjustment (solar panel not shown)

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Mount the Enclosure
1. Using the included hose clamps, mount the enclosure on the pole
with the cable entry grommets facing down.
2. Securely tighten the hose clamps.
Figure 3: Mounted enclosure
NO T I C E
The solar panel and enclosure can also be mounted on a wall or
post using screws.
Electrical Connections
1. Inside the enclosure, remove and discard the packing material.
Remove the white protective cap from the positive battery
terminal and attach the red wire to the red terminal.
Figure 4: Battery connection

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2. Take the end of the cable from the solar panel and feed it through
the far-left grommet into the enclosure. Connect it to its mating
connector from the charge controller and twist the knurled nut
(circled below) until it clicks.
Figure 5: Solar panel connection
3. Feed the USB cable through the far-left grommet into the
enclosure and connect it to the power controller as shown above.
Figure 6: All connections

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4. Press the 💡button on the solar controller to turn on the power to
the BlueSky™ monitor and cellular modem (if equipped). See
Chapter 5 for troubleshooting power issues.
Figure 7: Solar power controller
5. Make sure the lid gasket is clean and free from any debris. Then
carefully close the cover, making sure that wires are clear of the
seam and hinge area. The cover snaps into place. There is one
center security bolt that can be used to secure the cover. The
included padlock can also be used to lock the enclosure.
6. Connect the USB cable that is connected to the solar power
controller to the micro USB port on the bottom of the
BlueSky™monitor.
Figure 8: Micro USB port

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Cellular Modem Setup (if equipped)
Figure 9: Solar controller and cellular modem
Installing the SIM Card
1. Remove the cellular modem from the solar power enclosure by
grasping the modem and pulling it straight off. The cellular
modem is secured with hook-and-loop (Velcro®) strips.
2. Detach the power cable from the cellular modem by depressing
the tab on the power cable connector.
3. Access the SIM card tray by using the SIM needle tool
provided with the system. Push the needle tool into the access
hole next to the SIM card port and push until SIM card tray comes
out .
4. Place the SIM card in the SIM card tray with an included
adapter if needed and insert the tray into the cellular modem .
Note the orientation and the angled corner of the SIM card in the
SIM card tray.
®Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro IP Holdings.

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Figure 10: Installation of SIM card
NO T I C E
The cellular modem is compatible with mini-SIM (2FF) size cards.
But since different types of SIM cards have the same contact
arrangement, smaller SIM cards can also be used with the router,
provided they are inserted into a 2FF SIM card adapter (included).
A size perspective of the most popular SIM card types can be seen
in the figure below:
Figure 11: SIM card sizes
5. Place the cellular modem back into the solar enclosure by
aligning the hook-and-loop strips in the enclosure and the back of
the cellular modem. Then apply pressure to the cellular modem to
ensure it is secure.
6. Connect the power cable back into the cellular modem.

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Determining Cellular Modem Status
Power LED:
The power LED is located on the bottom left corner of the front panel,
just under the power connector:
Figure 12: Power LED
Action
Description
LED turned ON
Router is powered up
LED turned OFF
Router is not powered up
Connection Status LEDs:
The connection status LEDs are located between the power
connector and the signal strength indication LEDs:
Figure 13: Connection status LEDs
The LED displays the router's current connection state and network
type among a few other things:
Action
Description
2G, 3G and 4G LEDs blinking
every 1 second
No SIM or bad PIN
Blinking from 2G LED to 4G
LED repeatedly
SIM holder is not inserted or access to
network is denied