VWR AM 100 User manual

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VWR®AM 100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
European Catalogue Number: 620-2624
Version: 1
Issued: July 12 2017

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Legal Address of Manufacturer
United States
Europe
VWR International, LLC
VWR International bvba
100 Matsonford Rd
Researchpark Haasrode 2020
Radnor, PA 19087
Geldenaaksebaan 464
800-932-5000
B-3001 Leuven
http://www.vwr.com
+ 32 16 385011
http://be.vwr.com
Country of origin: People´s Republic of China

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Table of Contents
Safety information
4
Package Contents
5
Installation
5
Intended Use
5
Specifications
6
Instructions for use
7
Troubleshooting
9
Technical Service
10
Warranty
10
Disposal
11

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Safety Information
Your safety is very important to us .To ensure using the product correctly and safely, we would like to draw
your attention to read the warning and the entire user manual before using the product. These are important
safety information and should be observed at all times.
1. Please handle the devices lightly, do not subject the product to impact or shock. Otherwise, this may cause
an accuracy drift.
2. Do not immerse the product in water. Water can cause electric shock, fire or malfunction which may result
in damage.
3. Do not keep the product under hot and moisture environments. Keep the product away from heat sources
or near water.
4. Please use only the included power adaptor. Improper power adaptors or power sources can cause
serious damage to the product, or result in injury or death to the user.
Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.

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Package Contents
Description
Quantity
AM 100 CO2monitor
1
Manual
1
Certificate of Calibration
1
EURO plug
1
USB cable
1
Installation
Assemble the plug. Connect the plug with the USB cable. Connect the USB cable with the AM 100. Put the
plug into the power supply and wait for approximately two minutes until the warm-up is finished.
Intended use
This CO2monitor is for home, laboratory or office use, not suitable for certifying test results.

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Product Specifications
CO2Specification:
Measurement Range
0-3,000 ppm display
Display Resolution
1ppm at 0~1,000ppm; 5ppm at 1,001~2,000ppm; 10ppm at 2,001~3,000ppm
Accuracy
Under 25°C: ±80 ppm or ±5% of reading (≦2000ppm); ±7% reading (>2000ppm)
Repeatability
±20 ppm @ 400ppm
Temperature Dependence
Typ. ±0.2% of reading per °C or ±2 ppm per °C, whichever is greater, referenced to 25°C
Response Time
About 2min for 63% of step change
Warm-Up Time
2 min. at 22°C
Zone LED Display
Green: <800ppm; Yellow: 800~1200ppm;Red: >1200ppm
Temperature Specification:
Temperature Range
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) display
Display Resolution
0.1°C (0.1°F)
Display Options
°C/°F
Accuracy
±1°C( ±2°F) When the fan blows to the device directly, the accuracy of temperature is + / -1.5 degC
Response Time
20-30 minutes (case must equalize with environment)
rH Specification:
Measurement Range
20%-90%rH
Display Resolution
1%rH
Accuracy:
±5%rH@23°C
Response time:
<5 min for 63% of step change
Operating Conditions:
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity Range
0 ~ 95% rH non-condensing
Storage Conditions:
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C( -4°F to 140°F)
Power Supply:
Power Supply
USB or 5 VDC from external AC/DC adapter which is included in package (Use specified AC adapter only)
DC Output voltage
5 VDC
AC Input voltage & Frequency
100 ~ 240 VAC, 0.2A 50 / 60 Hz

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Description of Buttons and Switches
Front View of AM 100
1. Green LED (<800ppm)
2. Yellow LED (800-1200ppm)
3. Red LED (>1200ppm)
4. Mute button
Side View of AM 100
5. Power inlet

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Rear View of AM 100
6. Housing stand
7. Screw position
8. Ventilation slots
Operational keys
Key Functions
MUTE mute key: used to switch acoustic alarm on or off
Operation
To ensure you gain the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the follow guidelines.
1. Cleaning—Disconnect the power before clean. Use a damp cloth, do not use a liquid cleaning agent, such
as benzene, thinner or aerosols.
2. Repair—Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself. Please contact with the
local dealer or a qualified repairman if the product needs servicing.
3. Air diffusion—The ventilation slots on the housing are designed for CO2diffusion, so these ventilation slots
should not be blocked.

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Troubleshooting
Readings may be affected if the unit is operated within radio frequency electromagnetic field strength
of approximately 3 volts per meter, but the performance of the instrument will not be permanently
affected. Within an electromagnetic field of 3V/m, the reading will not meet the specification.
Review the information in the table below to troubleshoot operating problems.
Problem
Cause
Solution
The ambient temperature has exceeded
the operating temperature range 0°C to
50°C (32°F to 122°F)
This error will clear when the temperature returns to the
range between 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
EEPROM System Problem
Please reconnect AC adapter to the RM 100.
If the “Err5, Err6” still appears, please contact the Service
Department for further assistance.

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Technical service
Web Resources
Visit the VWR website at www.vwr.com for:
•Complete technical service contact information
•Access to the VWR Online Catalogue, and information about accessories and related products
•Additional product information and special offers
Contact us For information or technical assistance contact your local VWR representative or visit.
www.vwr.com.
Warranty
VWR International warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair,
replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the
warranty period. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse,
or misapplication, or from ordinary wear and tear. If the required maintenance and inspection services are
not performed according to the manuals and any local regulations, such warranty turns invalid, except to the
extent, the defect of the product is not due to such non-performance.
Items being returned must be insured by the customer against possible damage or loss. This warranty shall
be limited to the aforementioned remedies. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY WILL BE
IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.
Compliance with local laws and regulations
The customer is responsible for applying for and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals or other
authorisations necessary to run or use the Product in its local environment. VWR will not be held liable for
any related omission or for not obtaining the required approval or authorisation, unless any refusal is due to
a defect of the product.

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Equipment disposal
This equipment is marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol to indicate that this equipment must not
be disposed of with unsorted waste.
Instead it's your responsibility to correctly dispose of your equipment at lifecycle -end by handling it over to
an authorized facility for separate collection and recycling. It's also your responsibility to decontaminate the
equipment in case of biological, chemical and/or radiological contamination, so as to protect from health
hazards the persons involved in the disposal and recycling of the equipment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste of equipment, please contact your local
dealer from whom you originally purchased this equipment.
By doing so, you will help to conserve natural and environmental resources and you will ensure that your
equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health.
Thank you

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Local VWR offices in Europe and Asia Pacific
Austria
VWR International GmbH
Graumanngasse 7
1150 Vienna
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Belgium
VWR International bvba
Researchpark Haasrode 2020
Geldenaaksebaan 464
3001 Leuven
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Czech Republic
VWR International s. r. o.
Veetee Business Park
Pražská 442
CZ - 281 67 Stříbrná Skalice
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Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Denmark
VWR International A/S
Tobaksvejen 21
2860 Søborg
Tel.: [phone]
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Email: [e-mail]
Finland
VWR International Oy
Valimotie 9
00380 Helsinki
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Email: [e-mail]
France
VWR International S.A.S.
Le Périgares –Bâtiment B
201, rue Carnot
94126 Fontenay-sous-Bois cedex
Tel.: [phone] (0,18 € TTC/min)
Fax: [phone] (0,18 € TTC/min)
Email: [e-mail]
Germany
VWR International GmbH
Hilpertstraße 20a
D - 64295 Darmstadt
Freecall: 0800 702 00 07
Fax: [phone]*
Email: [e-mail]
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Hungary
VWR International Kft.
Simon László u. 4.
4034 Debrecen
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Email: [e-mail]
Ireland / Northern Ireland
VWR International Ltd /
VWR International (Northern Ireland) Ltd
Orion Business Campus
Northwest Business Park
Ballycoolin
Dublin 15
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Italy
VWR International S.r.l.
Via San Giusto 85
20153 Milano (MI)
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Email: [e-mail]
The Netherlands
VWR International B.V.
Postbus 8198
1005 AD Amsterdam
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Norway
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Haavard Martinsens vei 30
0978 Oslo
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Poland
VWR International Sp. z o.o.
Limbowa 5
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Portugal
VWR International -
Material de Laboratório, Lda
Edifício Neopark
Av. Tomás Ribeiro, 43- 3 D
2790-221 Carnaxide
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Spain
VWR International Eurolab S.L.
C/ Tecnología 5-17
A-7 Llinars Park
08450 - Llinars del Vallès
Barcelona
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Email: [e-mail]
Sweden
VWR International AB
Fagerstagatan 18a
163 94 Stockholm
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Switzerland
VWR International GmbH
Lerzenstrasse 16/18
8953 Dietikon
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UK
VWR International Ltd
Customer Service Centre
Hunter Boulevard - Magna Park
Lutterworth
Leicestershire
LE17 4XN
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Email: [e-mail]
Australia
VWR International, Pty Ltd.
Level 1, Unit 1a/60 Enterprise Place
Tingalpa, Queensland, 4173
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China
VWR International China Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Branch
Room 256, No. 3058 Pusan Road
Pudong New District
Shanghai 200123
Tel.:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
India
VWR Lab Products Private Limited
No.139. BDA Industrial Suburb,
6th Main, Tumkur Road, Peenya Post,
Bangalore, India –560058
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
New Zealand
Global Science - A VWR Company
241 Bush Road
Albany 0632, Auckland
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Email: [e-mail]
Singapore
VWR Singapore Pte Ltd
18 Gul Drive
Singapore 629468
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