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Introduction ............................................................ 1
QUESTempº Models ............................................... 1
Getting Started ....................................................... 2
Up and Running overview ................................... 2
Keypad Operation ................................................ 3
Turning on/off and basic operation ...................... 4
Placement for Monitoring/Testing ........................ 4
Sensors ................................................................... 5
Natural Wet Bulb Thermometer ........................... 5
Globe Thermometer ............................................ 5
Dry Bulb Thermometer ........................................ 6
Relative Humidity Sensor .................................... 6
Tri-sensor Calculation and Remote Cable .......... 7
Tri-sensor weighted average ............................... 7
Measurements ........................................................ 8
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature .............................. 8
Stay Times/Rest Times (QTº36 only) .................. 8
Heat Index/Humidex ............................................ 9
Air Flow ................................................................ 9
Thermal Comfort (QUESTempº 36
model only) ........................................................ 9
Operating QUESTempº 34 & 36 .......................... 10
View ................................................................... 10
Setup ................................................................. 10
Print ................................................................... 11
Reset ................................................................. 11
Run .................................................................... 12
Displayed Items .................................................... 13
Stay Time........................................................... 14
Data Logging ........................................................ 15
Printing .................................................................. 16
Serial .................................................................. 16
Parallel ............................................................... 16
Air Flow functionality .......................................... 18
Operating sequence .......................................... 19
Data Logging Air Flow ....................................... 19
Batteries for Air Probe ....................................... 19
Operational Check ............................................... 20
Power options .................................................... 20
9-Volt Alkaline Battery Replacement ................. 20
Approved 9-Volt Batteries ................................. 21
NiMH Battery Pack ............................................ 21
Appendix A: Specifications ............................... 22
Measurements ................................................... 22
Data Logging ..................................................... 22
Languages ......................................................... 22
Housing ............................................................. 22
Size ................................................................... 22
Weight ............................................................... 22
Sensor Types .................................................... 22
Accuracy ............................................................ 22
Operating Temperature Range ......................... 22
Remote Sensor Bars ......................................... 23
Power Options ................................................... 23
Battery Life ........................................................ 23
Charge Time (NiMH Battery Pack) .................... 23
Product markings and batteries ........................ 23
Appendix B: Heat Exposure Tables .................. 25
ACGIH ............................................................... 25
ACGIH Clothing Corrections ............................. 26
United States Navy ............................................ 26
Electrical power research institute (EPRI) ......... 28
Appendix C: Accessories ................................... 29
Air Probe Accessories ....................................... 29
DMS Quick overview ......................................... 30
Downloading your sessions in DMS .................. 30
Reporting and Printing....................................... 34
Contact/Service information ............................... 35
Technical Support Contacts .............................. 35
Service Contact Information .............................. 35
Returning for Service ......................................... 36
Calibration ............................................................ 36
Warranty ............................................................... 37
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