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Setting Up

Connecting the Q-T

RAK

Plus IAQ Monitor to the Computer

Each Q-T

RAK

Plus monitor comes equipped with an RS-232, 9-pin

serial cable. One end of the cable is a 9-pin D subminiature connector
labeled COMPUTER; the other end is an RJ-45 modular connector that
connects with the Q-T

RAK

Plus communications port. Serial port

connectors always have pins (male) on the computer side.

1. Locate an available RS-232 serial port on your computer: for

example, COM1 or COM2.

Connect the RS-232 cable to the available serial port on your
computer.

Connect the RJ-45 connector to the Q-T

RAK

Plus monitor

communications port.

Setting up the Communications Port

To communicate with the Q-T

RAK

Plus monitor, the software must be

configured for the proper COM port. The T

RAK

software can be

manually set to operate on a specific COM port, or it can automatically
find a Q-T

RAK

Plus monitor that is attached to any COM port. To set up

the COM port, do the following:

1. Turn on the Q-T

RAK

Plus monitor.

2. Start the T

RAK

software.

3. Select

Instrument Setup, Communications

in the T

RAK

software. The following dialog is displayed:

Figure 2-2: Instrument Setup, Communications Dialog Box

Summary of Contents for Q-TRAK Plus 8552

Page 1: ...February 2002 P N 1980417 Rev C TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Software enclosed TSI Incorporated Model 8552 8554 Q TRAK TM Plus IAQ Monitor Operation and Service Manual ...

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Page 3: ...er Service 800 777 8356 651 490 2711 Fax 651 490 2874 MAIL TO TSI Incorporated P O Box 64394 St Paul MN 55164 0394 USA E mail address answers tsi com Website http www tsi com INTERNATIONAL Sales and Customer Service 001 651 490 2711 Fax 001 651 490 2874 Model 8552 8554 Q TRAK TM Plus IAQ Monitor Operation and Service Manual ...

Page 4: ...ies and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERW...

Page 5: ...ment Stand 8 Using the Optional Probe Stand 8 Connecting the Optional Model 8925 Portable Printer 9 OPERATION 11 Overview 11 Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor Keypad 11 Turning the Instrument On 11 Survey Mode 12 Units 13 Sample Mode 13 Recording and Saving a Single Data Point 14 Printing Saved Single Data Points 14 Main Menu 14 Time Constant 15 Log Mode 15 Log Mode Display of Real Time Data 15 Log Mode 1 L...

Page 6: ...Calibrating the CO Sensor 39 Calibrating the Temperature or Relative Humidity Measurement 42 Auxiliary Sensor Calibration 44 Restore Factory Calibration 44 Storage Precautions 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 SPECIFICATIONS 49 To obtain any of the listed Application Notes contact TSI at U S 800 777 8356 651 490 2711 Fax 651 490 2874 International 001 651 490 2711 Fax 001 651 490 2874 These Application Notes ...

Page 7: ...mediately if anything is missing or damaged Figure 1 1 Models 8552 8554 Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor with calibration collar and batteries Ref Qty Item Description Part Model 1 1 Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor 8552 or 8554 2 1 Calibration Collar 801679 3 4 Batteries AA alkaline N A 4 1 Computer Interface Cable RS 232 800563 5 1 AC Adapter 115 V NEMA 5 230 V Eur CEE 7 16 230 V Great Britain 240 V Australian 26...

Page 8: ...ion Certificate Operation and Service Manual TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Software Ref Qty Item Description Part Model 1 1 Calibration Certificate N A 2 1 Operation and Service Manual 1980417 3 1 TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software N A 2 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...component identification information for optional accessories available for the Q TRAK TM Plus IAQ Monitor Figure 1 3 AC Adapter Auxiliary Sensor Probe Stand Instrument Stand Ref Item Description Part Model 1 Probe Stand 800679 2 Instrument Stand 1206526 3 Auxiliary Sensor 8552 XX 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...2 1 Model 8925HS portable printer 8925HS 3 1 AC adapter charger for printer 2613049 4 1 Operation Service Manual 1980072 5 5 Thermal paper roll 8924 Spare Replacement Parts The following items may be purchased as spare or replacement parts Item Description Part Number 20 rolls thermal paper for Model 8925HS printer 8924 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...battery charger and will not charge rechargeable batteries The Q TRAK Plus monitor has an internal non user accessible battery that is used to keep memory intact when power is turned off Changing the AA size batteries or disconnecting the AC adapter will not cause data to be lost This battery is designed to last for years TSI will install a new battery if necessary when the unit is returned to the...

Page 12: ...ial software called TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Software which is designed to provide you with maximum flexibility and power when using the Q TRAK Plus monitor The following sections describe how to install the software and set up the computer Setting up TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Software Follow the instructions on the label of the TRAKPRO software to install the software on your computer TRAKPRO soft...

Page 13: ...232 cable to the available serial port on your computer 3 Connect the RJ 45 connector to the Q TRAK Plus monitor communications port Setting up the Communications Port To communicate with the Q TRAK Plus monitor the software must be configured for the proper COM port The TRAKPRO software can be manually set to operate on a specific COM port or it can automatically find a Q TRAK Plus monitor that i...

Page 14: ...scard the changes Using the Optional Instrument Stand The Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor can be used with an instrument stand available as an accessory When placed on a level surface the instrument stand is designed to hold the instrument and the probe at a convenient viewing angle The instrument stand may also be used to hang the monitor on a wall To use the stand simply detach the battery door from the...

Page 15: ... 9 pin end labeled PRINTER to the printer and the other end to the communications port on the Q TRAK Plus monitor 3 Turn on the Q TRAK Plus monitor then turn on the printer Note Always turn on the Q TRAK Plus monitor before turning on the printer If the printer prints question marks asterisks or random characters reset it by turning it off and then on again If necessary refer to the Model 8925 Por...

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Page 17: ...ngs in the instrument memory Data files may be downloaded to a computer for later analysis using the TRAKPRO software Q TRAK Plus has three different data log modes Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor Keypad The Model 8552 8554 Q TRAK Plus IAQ Monitor is controlled through a series of menus that are navigated using the arrow keys see Figure 3 1 The Enter key is used to select the desired option while the Esca...

Page 18: ...large font at the top of the display This is called the primary parameter Select the primary parameter by using the or keys to highlight the parameter of interest then press the key to display that parameter in large font at the top of the screen In addition the units of some parameters may also be changed For example temperature may be shown in either F or C To adjust the units scroll to the desi...

Page 19: ...ect the parameter Press either the or key and the units of the selected parameter will change accordingly The units displayed on the instrument will be the same units that are stored during the log mode Sample Mode The Sample mode is the default selection in the Survey Mode the reverse highlight indicates that it is selected The Sample mode is used to capture a single 10 second averaged data point...

Page 20: ...ory Press the key to highlight NO to discard the data point Note that the first sample is given the name number Sample 1 The sample number will automatically increment for each subsequent sample Printing Saved Single Data Points A hardcopy of the results of the saved test sample can be generated if the Model 8925 Printer is attached to the Q TRAK Plus monitor and the Printer Output feature is enab...

Page 21: ... 3 are programmed using the TRAKPRO software Log Mode will only record data that is visible on the display Log Mode Display of Real Time Data To begin a data logging session select a log mode from the Main Menu and press the key The Q TRAK Plus monitor will begin recording logged data into the instrument memory and display the real time values see Figure 3 5 LOG MODE 1 TEST 1 75 1 F TEMP 2 805 PPM...

Page 22: ...red 5 Maximum CO2 reading with time and date Log Mode 1 Log Interval The log interval is both a frequency and an averaging period For example when the log interval is set to 5 minutes readings will be recorded at 5 minute intervals Each reading will be the average value measured over that 5 minute interval The Select Log Interval menu allows you to view the current logging interval used during LOG...

Page 23: ...grammed using TRAKPRO software 1 Make sure the Q TRAK Plus monitor is connected to the computer and turned on 2 Select Instrument Setup Parameters Logging Intervals from the software menu The current settings in the Q TRAK Plus monitor will be retrieved and displayed in the dialog box You may program in new values for each of the five log intervals within defined limits Figure 3 8 Logging Interval...

Page 24: ...tween tests Once the parameters are set the monitor can be placed in the field to begin data logging in either Log Mode 2 or Log Mode 3 If no start time or start date is set the log mode is initiated by pressing the key Programming Log Mode 2 or 3 Using TRAKPRO Data Analysis Software 1 Make sure the Q TRAK Plus monitor is connected to the computer and turned on 2 Select Logging Setup from the Inst...

Page 25: ...e Displays the start time for LOG 2 and LOG 3 modes Log Interval Displays the log interval for LOG 2 and LOG 3 modes Test Length Displays the test length for LOG 2 and LOG 3 modes Number of Tests Displays the number of tests for LOG 2 and LOG 3 modes Selecting more than one test will cause the instrument to cycle through the logging test more than once separated by the Time Between Tests Time Betw...

Page 26: ...between tests Enter the time between tests if there is more than one test If 0 or blank is entered the next test is started immediately after the previous test While entering values for Log Mode 2 or 3 the Percent Memory Required is dynamically updated to show the amount of logger memory required to take the programmed sample If the protocol defined requires more than 100 of memory decrease the am...

Page 27: ...for eight hours Log Mode 3 sample protocol features The sample protocol for Log Mode 3 is set up to take unattended readings for four days Logging first takes place on 10 24 2000 The logging sample begins at 8 00 a m Logging continues for eight hours The instrument is off for 16 hours and then repeats an eight hour test each day for the next three days The following graphic gives the appearance of...

Page 28: ...Select Send The logging instrument is programmed for the mode 2 and mode 3 protocols 5 Note in the example that the LOG 2 test requires 4 of the available memory and LOG 3 requires 4 of the memory A total of 100 of the memory is available for use 6 Disconnect the Q TRAK Plus monitor from the computer Refer to other sections of this Operation and Service Manual for details on making measurements us...

Page 29: ...he Q TRAK Plus monitor automatically returns to the Survey Mode Memory Considerations The Q TRAK TM Plus IAQ Monitor has a great deal of memory and will not normally run out The instrument contains separate memory for the single points and for the logged tests filling up the memory for one type of data will have no affect on the other type The Q TRAK Plus monitor can store approximately 440 separa...

Page 30: ...uring logging the Q TRAK Plus monitor will display Invalid Data for the sensor for any time while the sensor is disconnected Keypad Lockout Switch Recording data over extended time periods in Log Mode 1 2 or 3 often requires leaving the Q TRAK Plus monitor unattended To reduce the risk of having an unauthorized person either intentionally or inadvertently interrupt the measurements you can lock th...

Page 31: ...itch is placed in the position Figure 3 11 Keypad Lockout Switch Setup Menu The setup menu allows access to a wide range of options for reviewing data examining statistics changing operational parameters performing calibration and more To reach the Setup menu from the Survey Mode press key To access any of the submenus use the or key to highlight the menu and press the key SETUP MENU TIME DATE BAC...

Page 32: ...ncrement and or decrement values Use the or key to move to the required field When all adjustments are complete press the key to accept the changes and return to the Setup menu The Q TRAK Plus monitor offers three different formats for displaying the date U S European and ISO 8601 Press or key to select and highlight CHANGE FORMAT then press either the or key to cycle through the date formats MM D...

Page 33: ... reprogram the Q TRAK Plus monitor Backlight The BACKLIGHT DELAY option on the Setup menu adjusts how long the display backlight stays on after any key is pressed After the delay has elapsed the backlight will automatically turn off To change the backlight delay use the or key The options are No Backlight 10 second 30 seconds or 10 minutes Press the key to select the value and return to the Setup ...

Page 34: ...lear Memory The CLEAR MEMORY option on the Setup menu allows you to clear the instrument memory To preserve data integrity the Q TRAK Plus monitor does not automatically erase the older data files It requires a deliberate step on your part to clear the memory Note Performing this step will erase all logged data files or recorded single data points from the instrument s memory There is no reversing...

Page 35: ...h the TRAKPRO software Calibration See Chapter 4 Calibration and Maintenance later in this manual Printer The PRINTER option allows you to enable or disable the printing function of the single sample test results To enable or disable the printing option scroll and highlight PRINTER using the or key on the Setup menu and press Once in the printer submenu use either the or key to enable or disable t...

Page 36: ...ces of the supply air return air and outside air by using the following formula OA RA SA RA Air Outside 100 Where RA PPM of CO2 or temperature in return air SA PPM of CO2 or temperature in supply air OA PPM of CO2 or temperature in outside air The following variables must be entered to perform the calculation OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY AIR and RETURN AIR Values for each variable may be entered manually or...

Page 37: ...IDE AIR CO2 SUPPLY AIR CO2 RETURN AIR CO2 NEXT Figure 3 21 Outside Air Info Screen 3 Use the or key to select an appropriate variable OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY AIR or RETURN AIR SAMPLE EDIT OUTSIDE AIR 0 OUTSIDE 0350 PPM CO2 SUPPLY 0000 PPM CO2 RETURN 0000 PPM C02 CALCULATE Figure 3 22 Sample or Edit CO2 Parameters 4 Screen selections allow you to press the or key to either edit the value or take a sampl...

Page 38: ...ics or Logged Test Statistics Single Point Statistics The Single Point Statistics screen displays the results of each recorded single data point that was taken in the Survey Mode When the screen is first displayed it shows the information for the most recent single data point Previous samples can be viewed by using the or key A sample screen is shown below SAMPLE 3 15 13 39 02 08 00 75 1 F TEMP 2 ...

Page 39: ...e 3 Stop time and date 4 Log interval used during sampling 5 Duration of test To view the actual parameter statistics for each logged test statistics use the or key To view the previous test use the or key Press the or key to return to the statistics menu The CO2 summary screen is shown in the following example LOGGED TEST STATS TEST 3 CO2 MIN 800 PPM MAX 950 PPM AVG 805 PPM NEXT TESTvVALUE Figure...

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Page 41: ...g the Q TRAK Plus monitor CO2 measurement monthly to help ensure accurate readings To calibrate the CO2 sensor please follow the procedure below You can also follow the prompts displayed on the screen while in user calibration mode You will need a cylinder of zero CO2 air or nitrogen for the zero calibration and a cylinder of gas with a known concentration of CO2 for the span calibration Contact y...

Page 42: ...v Figure 4 2 CO2 Zero Calibration Step 1 Screen 3 Install the regulator onto the zero calibration gas cylinder and connect tubing from the cylinder to the fitting marked GAS IN Press the or key to continue 4 Turn the gas on 0 3 L min Make sure the cylinder is not empty It should quietly hiss when it is on Press the or key to begin zero gas calibration see Figure 4 3 CO2 ZERO CAL STEP 2 TURN ON ZER...

Page 43: ...ate the status of the calibration process After the instrument has averaged the zero gas the display will highlight ZERO CAL COMPLETE see Figure 4 5 CO2 ZERO CAL STEP 3 DETECTING ZERO GAS AVERAGING ZERO GAS ZERO CAL COMPLETE TURN OFF ZERO GAS NEXT v Figure 4 5 CO2 Zero Calibration Step 3 Screen ...

Page 44: ...n Calibration Step 1 Screen 8 Adjust the span value of the calibration gas being used by pressing or keys to move the cursor to the required field and either the or keys to increment or decrement the value Press to accept the calibration gas Figure 4 7 CO2 SPAN CAL STEP 2 ADJUST SPAN VALUE TO CAL GAS VALUE CO2 1000 PPM v ACCEPT EXIT Figure 4 7 CO2 Span Calibration Step 2 Screen 9 Turn on the span ...

Page 45: ...nu ERROR DETECTED OR PROCESS ABORTED DURING CALIBRATION VALUES UNCHANGED Figure 4 10 Error Detected or Process Aborted Screen Calibrating the CO Sensor TSI recommends calibrating the Q TRAK Plus monitor s CO measurement monthly to help ensure accurate readings The CO concentration measurement is affected by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure Normal day to day variations due to local w...

Page 46: ...ilated area 100 Nitrogen cannot be used as a zero gas for the CO sensor The calibration procedure can be aborted at any time by pressing the key 1 To put the Q TRAK Plus monitor into CO calibration mode press the or keys to select CALIBRATION in the Setup Menu 2 Select CO by pressing the or keys in the calibration submenu and press the key Locate the calibration collar and slide it over the main p...

Page 47: ...e the status of the calibration process After the instrument has averaged the zero gas the display will indicate ZERO CAL COMPLETE 6 Turn gas off Detach the regulator from the zero CO calibration gas cylinder Press the key to continue to the span gas calibration step 7 Install the regulator onto the span calibration gas cylinder Press the or key to continue 8 Adjust the span value of the calibrati...

Page 48: ...DETECTED VALUES UNCHANGED PRESS TO CONTINUE Figure 4 14 Error Detected or Process Aborted Screen Calibrating the Temperature or Relative Humidity Measurement To perform a temperature or humidity calibration on the Q TRAK Plus monitor you will need a reference temperature or humidity device one that is more accurate than the Q TRAK Plus monitor To obtain the best accuracy care must be taken so that...

Page 49: ...AULTS Figure 4 15 Calibration Submenu Screen 3 A reminder appears to ensure that the environmental conditions are stable before continuing with the calibration 4 Compare the reading on the Q TRAK Plus monitor with the reading from the reference device If they differ use the or key to adjust the Q TRAK Plus display as needed so that the displayed measurement matches the measurement indicated by the...

Page 50: ...the calibration process an error message will be displayed The previous calibration values are kept Press the or the key to return to the User Calibration Menu Auxiliary Sensor Calibration To perform a calibration on the auxiliary sensor on the Q TRAK Plus monitor please refer to the documentation sent with the auxiliary sensor Restore Factory Calibration On very rare instances it may be necessary...

Page 51: ... TO RESTORE CO2 CO TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY AUX Figure 4 19 Select Item to Restore Screen 4 The display will indicate that the factory calibration of the desired parameter has been restored A reminder that a user calibration should be performed is also shown Press either the or key to return to the Setup menu Storage Precautions When storing the Q TRAK Plus monitor for more than 30 days remove the bat...

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Page 53: ...orrect the AC line voltage use batteries Clean the battery contacts 0 MEM displays Memory is full Download the logged and single point memory to a PC using TRAKPRO software if desired Clear memory Humidity reading near zero or not believable Probe exposed to intense light Shade the probe while taking samples No keypad response Display Lockout switch in lockout position Slide lockout switch to norm...

Page 54: ...le Cause Corrective Action TEMP FLT There is a fault in the temperature sensor Factory service is required to correct this fault HUMID FLT There is a fault in the humidity sensor Factory service is required to correct this fault ...

Page 55: ...32 to 122 F Accuracy 0 6 C 1 0 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Response time 30 seconds 90 of final value air velocity at 2 m s Display units C or F user selectable Humidity Sensor type Thin film capacitive Range 5 to 95 rh Accuracy 3 rh includes 1 hysteresis Resolution 0 1 rh Response time 20 seconds for 63 of final value CO Sensor Sensor type Electro chemical Range 0 500 ppm Accuracy 3 of reading or 3 ...

Page 56: ...rough 20 hours alkaline Physical External dimensions 107 mm x 183 mm x 38 mm 4 2 in x 7 2 in x 1 7 in Probe length 31 2 mm 12 3 in Probe diameter 1 8 cm 0 75 in Weight 0 59 kg 1 3 pounds with batteries Display 128 x 64 Graphics display module with backlight Maintenance Schedule Factory calibration Annually User calibration As needed Serial Interface Type RS 232 BAUD rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits...

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