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Indoor Environment Quality Monitor

Instruction 1509-9001

Operation Manual

Rev. 1 - July 2011

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Training

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Service

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Reliability

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Page 1: ...Indoor Environment Quality Monitor Instruction 1509 9001 Operation Manual Rev 1 July 2011 Product Leadership Training Service Reliability ...

Page 2: ...IEQ Chek Operation Manual ii 1509 9001 Rev 1 ...

Page 3: ...NTY PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IF THE PRODUCT SHOULD BECOME DEFECTIVE WITHIN THIS WARRANTY PERIOD WE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE IT AT OUR DISCRETION THE WARRANTY STATUS MAY BE AFFECTED IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN USED AND MAINTAINED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL OR HAS BEEN ABUSED DAMAGED OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY THIS INSTRUMENT IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES STATED HEREIN TH...

Page 4: ...PAIRS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY SERVICE WORK FOR LIABILITY REASONS BACHARACH HAS A POLICY OF PERFORMING ALL NEEDED REPAIRS TO RESTORE THE INSTRUMENT TO FULL OPERATING CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING EQUIPMENT TO BACHARACH CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR AN RMA RETURNED MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION ALL RETURNED GOODS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN RMA NUMBER PACK THE EQUIPMENT WELL IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKING IF PO...

Page 5: ...NTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS BELIEVED TO BE TRUE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER BACHARACH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE REVISED COPIES OF THIS MANUAL CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING BACHARACH INC SHOULD YOU DETECT ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS MANUAL PLEASE CONTACT...

Page 6: ...attery and Battery Warnings 10 4 4 Main Menu Functional Overview 11 5 MENU FUNCTION DETAILS 12 5 1 Calibrate Menu 12 5 2 Settings Menu 13 5 3 Datalog Menu 15 5 4 Alarm Menu 17 5 5 Info Menu 18 5 6 USB Menu 19 6 CALIBRATION 19 6 1 Overview 19 6 2 Requirements and Cautions 19 6 3 Calibration Process Zero 20 6 4 Calibration Process 3 Point Span 20 6 5 Calibration Process 1 Point Span 21 7 ADDING OR C...

Page 7: ...n Manual 1509 9001 Rev 1 vii 11 DUAL PROBE VERSION 27 11 1 Applications Overview 27 11 2 Probes 28 11 3 Instrument Kits for Dual Probe Applications 29 11 4 Application Setup and Configuration 30 12 MENU ARCHITECTURE 31 ...

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Page 9: ...rmanent or semi permanent use The IEQ Chek series of instruments are manufactured with plug and play interchangeable sensor modules to allow for the testing of multiple gases The specifications listed in this manual indicate a wide array of supported sensors These sensors may be changed in the field and operated within minutes accurate readings will require more time as each sensor type has differ...

Page 10: ...ion only Accommodates electrochemical catalytic PID or infrared sensor types 16 different plug and play sensor choices Logs information and events to flash card with optional datalogging kit USB data downloading and auxiliary uploading from remote probes Optional IQ Check software compatible with Windows XP Vista and 7 1 4 Sensor Configuration Notes It is important to note that although the IEQ Ch...

Page 11: ...y UL94 rating Power Standard Three rechargeable NiMH batteries Option Three user supplied AA alkaline batteries Protection In circuit protection diode if the batteries are accidently inserted with reversed polarity Continuous Plug in 6V DC class III 2A DC max wall adapter User Interface Display Back lit multi line LCD alphanumeric display Buttons 3 tactile push buttons for user access Audio Openin...

Page 12: ...IEQ Chek Operation Manual 4 1509 9001 Rev 1 Figure 2 1 IEQ Chek Dimensions 3 06 7 75 3 87 9 8 cm ...

Page 13: ... 10 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 0 5 0 ppm Total Volatile Organic Compounds TVOC 0 50 ppm Nitric Oxide NO 0 100 ppm 0 300 ppm NOTE Not all of the above sensors are available from stock Delivery time for sensors ordered will vary depending on which sensors are ordered how many are ordered and measurement range desired NOTE Other measurement ranges are available for some sensors Contact Bacharach with d...

Page 14: ...ront and Bottom Views BOTTOM VIEW BRASS THREAD FOR TRIPOD MOUNTING BATTERY DOOR SPEAKER MULTI LINE MANUAL BACK LIT LCD ALPHA NUMERIC DIGITAL DISPLAY WALL ADAPTER PLUG ON SIDE NOTE 6VDC ONLY TEMPERATURE RH SENSORS ARE INSTALLED IN A PLASTIC SINTER THAT ATTACHES TO THE TOP OF THE SENSOR COVER SENSOR COVER LEXAN LABEL 3 BUTTON MEMBRANE KEYPAD ...

Page 15: ...FLOW ADAPTER REQUIRES ONLY A COUPLE TURNS OF THE FITTING SLOT FOR SECURING CABLE LOCK SIMILAR TO THOSE USED FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS RUBBER COVER FOR USB SLOT AUXILIARY SLOT AND SD FLASH CARD SLOT SLOT FOR SD FLASH CARD AUXILIARY PORT FOR REMOTE PROBES AIR VENTS FOR VENTING BUILT UP HEAT FROM INTERNAL SENSORS RUBBER COVER REMOVED USB PORT FOR DOWNLOADING TO PC ...

Page 16: ...SURE HALVES TOGETHER SECURING SCREW FOR SENSOR COVER DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OUTLET HOLE FOR SAMPLED AIR DO NOT PLUG BLOCK THIS HOLE TEMPERATURE AND RH SENSORS INSIDE SINTER PUMP VERSION DIFFUSION VERSION SECURING SCREW FOR SENSOR COVER DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN TEMPERATURE AND RH SENSORS INSIDE SINTER NOTE The diffusion version is NOT supplied with an internal pump Sensors breath through openings in the se...

Page 17: ...Chek instruments are shipped from the factory with a generic security code of 1 2 3 4 It is recommended that the user change this to a code known only to authorized personnel DISPLAY ICONS In addition to menus and sensor readings the LCD of the IEQ Chek may display icons to inform or alert the operator of certain operating conditions A summary of the common icons is provided below Icon Name Descri...

Page 18: ... have warmed up and stabilized NOTE Warm up mode can be skipped by holding the MENU button for 3 5 seconds 4 3 Battery and Battery Warnings The IEQ Chek operates from three different power sources Rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries 3 AA disposable alkaline batteries 3 AA or plug in wall adapter battery charger The IEQ Chek is supplied with and configured for rechargeable batteries fr...

Page 19: ...n is protected by a security code to prevent unauthorized people from attempting to calibrate the sensors Refer to the calibration section starting on page 19 SETTINGS This menu item provides the user with a number of instrument functions that can be set or modified to suit their personal use DATALOG This menu item allows the user to set up the internal data logger to suit his specific application...

Page 20: ... the span function Below are general guidelines for sensor calibration frequency for best performance Sensor Types Calibration Frequency Recommendations Photo Ionization Detection PID sensors for Total Volatile Organic Compounds TVOCs Every 3 months Electrochemical toxic gas sensors Every 6 months O2 sensors use clean ambient environment Every 6 months Infrared CO2 or combustible gas sensors Every...

Page 21: ...ue slightly to align it with another device The TEMP options available are DEGREES C DEGREES F ADJUST Temperature adjust This function allows the user to tweak the displayed temperature value slightly 1 degree C or 2 degrees F to align with another device This function can only be used once to prevent excessive adjustment of temperature sensor without the use of a calibration chamber Using the ARR...

Page 22: ...LCD BACKLIGHT This menu item allows the user to set the LCD display backlight to ON or OFF Switching it off saves battery power Use the ARROW DOWN button or ARROW UP button to scroll to the desired setting ON or OFF and press the MENU button to make the change Once the backlight has been switched ON through the menu it will remain on for about 30 seconds After that the user can then push any butto...

Page 23: ...set the desired numbers for a pass code Pressing the MENU button at this point saves the new pass code With the display indicating NEW PASS CODE HAS BEEN SAVED NOTE The PASS CODE can be reset to the factory default value of 1234 by using the DEFAULT option in the SETTINGS menu DEFAULT This menu item allows the user to quickly return to the instrument s default settings Pressing the MENU button wit...

Page 24: ...stomize this location list as described under the LOCATION option on page 16 ACTIVATE This menu item allows the user to enable the data log information recording session Press the MENU button with this item selected and the LCD indicates DATA LOG HAS BEEN ENABLED NOTE Once the data logger has been set up it will not start until ACTIVATE has been selected from the DATALOG menu NOTE If the user expe...

Page 25: ...oints that activate the audible alarm The menu choices are ALARM SET ALARM ALARM The menu choices at this point are OFF ALL NEXT CO CO2 NOTE Only installed sensors show in this menu e g CO CO2 etc This menu will only display temperature and RH sensors if an alarm point has been set for them Go to SET ALARM to reference setting alarm set points OFF This menu item removes all asterisks in front of a...

Page 26: ...r DOWN ARROW and MENU buttons to enter the numbers of the security code When finished push the MENU button and the LCD will accept the code if it was entered correctly and display the list of installed sensors Using the ARROW DOWN button scroll down to the first sensor that you wish you enter an alarm set point for then push the MENU button The display will indicate ENTER ALARM VALUE Use the ARROW...

Page 27: ...if rechargeable batteries are installed or fresh alkaline batteries are installed This is especially important when calibrating sensors having a higher current demand such as infrared combustible and PID 2 Allow a twenty 20 minute warm up period before attempting calibration of any gas sensors This allows all sensors time to fully warm up and stabilize and produces the most accurate results for ca...

Page 28: ... Attach the brass fitting to the inlet fitting of the IEQ Chek 6 Verify that a bar appears along the bottom of the LCD indicating the progress At 100 it indicates ZEROING SENSOR and another bar indicates the progress Upon completion the LCD indicates ZERO HAS BEEN UPDATED and the LCD returns to the CAL menu 7 Repeat this procedure for all installed sensors NOTE If the user neglects to flow 100 nit...

Page 29: ...m This value must match the gas concentration on the cylinder of span gas for that specific sensor and then press the MENU button 8 The LCD indicates APPLY GAS NOW A scroll bar at the bottom of the LCD indicates the progress on a scale of 0 to 100 as the instrument waits for sensor to stabilize to the span gas Then the LCD indicates SPANNING CO2 Once again the scroll bar at the bottom of the LCD i...

Page 30: ...ale of 0 to 100 as the instrument waits for sensor to stabilize to the span gas Then the LCD indicates SPANNING CO Once again the scroll bar at the bottom of the LCD indicates the span progress on a scale of 0 to 100 Upon completion the LCD indicates SPAN HAS BEEN UPDATED and goes back to the CAL menu 7 Repeat this procedure for all installed sensors as desired NOTE The O2 sensor does not indicate...

Page 31: ... If the power adapter is plugged in UNPLUG IT BEFORE PROCEEDING IMPORTANT Leaving in the batteries or leaving the AC adapter plugged in while changing sensors can seriously damage sensors This damage will not be covered under warranty 2 Loosen the single securing screw in the center of the sensor cover on the top of the instrument Carefully remove the cover 3 If you are removing a sensor identify ...

Page 32: ...ent and try again NOTE If no sensor is to be utilized in a specific sensor location the opening must be filled with a sensor blanking plug to allow sampled air to reach all sensor locations 5 Reattach the sensor cover and tighten the securing screw DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 6 Switch on the instrument and allow at least 20 to 30 minutes of warm up time before using 7 Once the sensor has been warmed up an...

Page 33: ...d span adjusted for accuracy If one or more sensors do not respond to span gas check the age of the sensor as they may have expired Refer to the sensor replacement and calibration sections of this manual for more details Contact the factory for service to replace expired sensors or for any other parts that are required BACHARACH INC 621 HUNT VALLEY CIRCLE NEW KENSINGTON PA 15068 7074 USA TOLL FREE...

Page 34: ... Instruments in use can be shipped back to be factory to be retrofitted Figure 10 1 Extended Operation External Battery 10 3 Extended Operation Long Term External Battery Provides enough battery power for approximately 7 to 10 days of continuous 24 hours per day operating time for IEQ Chek when used in areas where line voltage is not available for the wall adapter This battery option is installed ...

Page 35: ...into the environment being measured The IEQ Chek dual probe version can be used in high humidity applications that require CO2 monitoring such as research incubators and horticulture applications e g greenhouses mushroom farms etc For example the IEQ Chek can be used to monitor key environmental levels within lab incubators commonly used in medical and research facilities Lab incubators need to pr...

Page 36: ...roximately 3 feet in length and consists of a rigid clear plastic tube a combination of Nafion and flexible tubing and a dry filter between them The Nafion tubing is used to prove more accurate readings by a eliminating moisture from within the tube and b equalizing the relative humidity inside and outside of the tube The calibration sample adapter is common to all pumped IEQ Chek versions It conn...

Page 37: ...run AC adapter this operation manual Kit Part Number Description 1540 0009 IEQ Chek CO2 0 20 Pump Remote Sample Probes for Temperature RH and CO2 1540 2009 IEQ Chek CO2 0 20 O2 Pump Remote Samples Probes for Temperature RH CO2 O2 Optional accessories include the IQ Chek datalogging kit for storing and downloading readings a hard carrying case for protection NOTE Specific incubator versions of the ...

Page 38: ...s sample probe and connect it to the appropriate port on the back of the IEQ Chek The high humidity probe connector on the IEQ Chek is the threaded brass connector 3 Turn on the instrument and wait for the warm up cycle to complete 4 From the SETTINGS PUMP menu verify that the pump is configured for LOW FLOW NOTE Your high humidity IEQ Chek is factory set with appropriate default settings However ...

Page 39: ...IEQ Chek Operation Manual 1509 9001 Rev 1 31 12 MENU ARCHITECTURE Below is a high level architecture diagram of the IEQ Chek menu system Figure 12 1 Menu Architecture ...

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