TSI Incorporated SIDEPAK AM510, User Manual

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Operation 37
Statistics
The statistics menu allows you to view computed statistics for
each test (up to 100 tests) that have been made using Run
Manual, Run Prog 1 or Run Prog 2 data logging methods. The
statistics computed by the SidePak AM510 include:

Max: Maximum concentration value recorded (mg/m
3
)

Min: Minimum concentration value recorded (mg/m
3
)

Avg: Average of recorded concentration values
(mg/m
3
)

TWA: 8-hour time-weighted average (mg/m
3
)

Time: Elapsed time of test
1. When in Survey Mode, press the PAGE key to reach the
Main Menu, then use the ▲ ▼ keys to select Statistics and
press

.
2.
Use the ▲ ▼ keys to select the test number you wish to
access and press

.
3.
Use the ▲ ▼ keys to scroll through the statistical data. If the
display shows N/A for the TWA, it means that there is not
enough data in that test to compute the TWA. The instrument
must be operated for a minimum of 15 minutes before a valid
TWA may be calculated.
To erase all test statistics, refer to “
Clear Memory
.”
Zero Cal
For best results, it's important to zero the AM510 prior to each
test. This ensures more accurate data, especially for low aerosol
concentrations. This process only takes a few minutes.
1. Locate the zero filter provided with most AM510 kits and
attach it to the inlet of the SidePak monitor.
2. If necessary, start the AM510 by pressing the PAGE key.
After the monitor goes into SURVEY MODE, press the PAGE
key to reach the MAIN MENU.
3.
Under MAIN MENU, use the ▲ ▼ keys to scroll to Zero Cal
and press

.
4. The AM510 will prompt you to attach the zero filter to the inlet
of the AM510. When the zero filter is connected, press

.