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Aeroqual Series 300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Series 300, 305, 500 & 505 Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide Unpack monitor and check supplied components are correct Insert Battery (see page 6) Insert Sensor When new, plug in the power adaptor and turn on your monitor (with sensor head installed) for 24hrs. Note: The Ni-MH battery requires 15hrs from full discharge and Lithium 3 hrs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.11 Changing the units of measurement 4.12 The max / min / average measurement cycle 4.13 Starting and stopping data logging 5.0 Aeroqual monitor software instructions 5.1 Setting up the software and monitor parameters 5.2 Gas Sensor Properties Configuration 5.3 Communications Port Configuration 5.4 Setting the Graph Default Style...

  • Page 4: Monitor Components

    1. Monitor Components Series 300 and 305 Monitor The following components are supplied with the Series 300 and 305 Monitor:  Series 300 or 305* monitor base  Sensor head  12 VDC AC/DC adaptor or Lithium Smart Charger ...

  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    2. About Your Monitor The Aeroqual Series 300, 305, 500 and 505 Monitors have been spe- cifically designed to incorporate Aeroqual‟s in-depth knowledge of accu- rate ambient gas measurement. Different sensor heads are used for specific gases or depending upon whether high or low concentrations are to be measured.
  • Page 6 ing the maximum concentration specified by the range. For ex- ample, 0 V represents 0 ppm and 5 V representing 0.500 ppm for the Low Concentration Ozone Sensor Head. Note: See “Diagnostic Features” on page 42 for output status condi- tions.

  • Page 7: Assembly And Installation

    3.0 Assembly and Installation Assembly The following needs to be completed before the Monitor is ready for use: -  Insert the sensor head into the top of the monitor. The sen- sor head is keyed to ensure the head is inserted correctly. ...
  • Page 8  Do not short circuit as this may cause burns  Use only batteries approved by Aeroqual and recharge your battery only with the AC/DC adaptors supplied by Aeroqual.  Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or worn out.
  • Page 9  It is not necessary to fully discharge the batteries. When not using the Series 300, 305, 500 or 505 Monitor as a portable unit, always plug in the mains adaptor to recharge the batteries. ...

  • Page 10: Sensor Warm Up

    3.3 Monitor and Sensor Versions Turning the monitor on will display “AEROQUAL MONITOR S300 / S305 / S500 / S505 V x.x”, where "V x.x" represents the version of the monitor base. The display will then show “...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    To turn the monitor on, press & hold the power button until the screen activates. The monitor will turn on and the display will show “AEROQUAL MONITOR S300 / S305 / S500 / S505 Vx.x”,. After 5 seconds the display will change to indicate the type of sensor head.

  • Page 12: Turning Standby Mode On And Off

    4.2 Turning Standby Mode on and off To activate Standby Mode with the monitor on, press the power button once. This will stop operation of the monitor; however the sensor will be kept warm. This mode is used to conserve power between operations but keep the sensor ready to measure the gas concentration with only a short warm up phase as described in “Warm up”...

  • Page 13: Using The Menus And Key Functions

    Talk to your supplier or distributor if you have questions.  See section 11.9 for more information 4.62 Span Calibration Span calibration, located in the ‟CALIBRATION‟ menu, provides an option to adjust the span of Aeroqual sensor heads. Once entered, users can adjust the gain factor of their sensor.

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    4.7 Setting the Clock *Series 500 & 505 Monitor Only To enter Clock Setup press The following display will appear: 14:30:12 (Hours: Minutes: Seconds) Oct 07 02 (Month Day Year) Changing Clock Hours To change Hours, press Press to confirm hours. Note: the clock is a 24-hour clock.

  • Page 15: Setting The High And Low Alarms

    Changing the Year To change the Year press Press to confirm the year. Press to scroll down to the next Menu choice. 4.8 Setting High and Low Alarms To enter the Alarm Setup menu press Setting the High Alarm After entering the Alarm Setup Menu, the „Alarm Hi‟ will display. ALARM HI 35 ppm Press...
  • Page 16 Enabling or Disabling the Alarm Once the Low Alarm setting has been confirmed, the cursor will automatically scroll to the "Buzzer" display. BUZZER ENABLE (or) DISABLE Press to scroll between Enable or Disable. Press to confirm choice. Note: If the Disable option is selected, the Alarm will be per- manently muted.
  • Page 17 Screen Display of Alarm Mute This is activated by pressing the alarm mute button, Muting the high and low alarms using this button only mutes the alarm during that specific alarm condition. Once the concentra- tion returns to within alarm limits, the alarm will reset. A speaker symbol with a cross through the middle of it will ap- pear on the right hand side of the display when an alarm condi- tion exists and has been muted from the key pad.

  • Page 18: Setting The Control Points

    4.9 Setting the Control Points To enter the Control menu press Setting the Control High After entering the Control Points menu, the „Control Hi‟ display will appear. CONTROL HI 0.080 ppm Press to increase or decrease the setting Press to confirm change. Setting the Control Low Once the change has been confirmed, the cursor will automati- cally scroll to the „Control Lo‟...

  • Page 19: Setting Up Data Logging Time Intervals

    4.10 Setting up Data Logging Time Intervals *500&505 Series Only To enter the Logging Setup menu press . The Log Freq display will appear. LOG FREQ: 1 MIN Press to change the logging frequency in one- minute increments Press to confirm change and following screen will be dis- played.

  • Page 20: Changing The Units Of Measurement

    4.11 Changing Units of Measurement To enter the „UNITS‟ menu press once for the concentra- tion unit and again for temperature unit – see displays below. CONC UNIT: TEMP UNIT: ppm (or) º C (or) S305 & mg/m º F S505 only 3‟...

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping Data Logging

    Similarly to stop the measurement cycle, press and hold for two seconds until the monitor beeps. Note: The MIN, MAX and AVE readings are the minimum, maximum and aver- age readings over the period from the start of the cycle. The ST value is the average over the last 15 minutes.

  • Page 22: Aeroqual Monitor Software Instructions

    Logged Data can be exported in other file formats such as plain text and MS Excel™ files. Configuration of monitor settings and PC communication port settings from a PC. Backup and restoration of logged data. The Aeroqual sensor can be given a name or ID. This name can be changed.
  • Page 23 Running the Software Program Connect the Aeroqual Series 500 or 505 monitor to the COM port of your computer using the cable supplied (The default COM port setting is COM1. If COM2 is to be used, the COM port setting will need to be con- figured.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Software And Monitor Parameters

    The following window will appear: Figure 1: Aeroqual Monitor software main window 5.1 Setting up the Software and Monitor Parameters This section of the manual will describe how to use the Software to set up the Alarms, External Control Limits, Logging Times, Concentration Units of measurement and Sensor Properties.

  • Page 25: Gas Sensor Properties Configuration

    Note: Monitor settings can be loaded onto the PC by selecting the download button in the configuration dialog box. It is recommended that the required settings are entered via the PC using the Aeroqual Series 500 software and then uploaded to the monitor.

  • Page 26: Communications Port Configuration

    Port*) [* if you do not have a serial port then a USB -to-Serial adaptor is required – contact Aeroqual for details.] Check the communication port into which the monitor serial cable has been plugged. If it is not COM1 (default) the configuration will need to be changed to COM2 or other user specified port.

  • Page 27: Setting The Graph Default Style

    Figure 4: Com Port Settings 5.4 Setting the Graph Default Style The Real Time View graph and Logged Data View graph proper- ties can be configured from the graph style dialogue box. These include:  the gas concentration upper and lower scales ...

  • Page 28: Setting Data Logging Functions

    Figure 5 Graph Style Dialogue Box 5.5 Setting Data Logging Functions Data Logging on the Series 500 and 505 monitors The Series 500 monitor can log up to 4300 data points (3400 for Series 505). Data is logged to the onboard flash memory. View Sensor Properties This function is used to update sensor information in the data base and test connections.

  • Page 29: Datalogging Directly To A Pc

    Data logged on the monitor must always be cleared manually otherwise the data will continue to be stored in a data base in the Aeroqual Monitor‟s memory. If for any reason, the data download does not complete, is termi- nated or stops:- ...
  • Page 30 Figure 6 Real Time Graph View Note: Temperature & humidity graphs will appear only when the PC software has been configured for a Series 505 monitor. Figure 7 Real Time Table View Note: As new data is received in Figure 7, it will be added to the bottom of the table.
  • Page 31 Graphing and Data Analysis Functions To View Logged Data as a graph Ensure that all data has been downloaded from the monitor to the PC as per the Data Logging section on page 34. To view the downloaded or logged data as a graph, click Data ->...
  • Page 32 To print a Logged Data Graphics View To print the Logged Data Graph View click Print. A data graph title input window will appear “Concentration for …”. Input the required title to identify the location from which the data was recorded. Click OK to confirm and follow the remaining in- structions to print the graph.
  • Page 33 Figure 9 Logged Data Table View When this data is no longer needed it can be deleted by clicking the Delete button on the Logged Data Table window (Figure 9). This will delete the individual data points from the database. To print a table of logged data To print a table of logged data, click the Print button on the Logged Data Table window (Figure 9).
  • Page 34 Daily Summary Analysis The Daily Summary Analysis is a summary for each day, from midnight to midnight, of the Minimum, Maximum and Average (Gas) reading over the 24 hour period. To Create and view the “daily analysis” To view the created daily summary: Click menu Data ->...
  • Page 35 Viewing Logged Events An event will be generated when the gas concentration exceeds the alarm setpoints. A warning dialog box as shown in figure 11 will appear once an alarm setpoint has been exceeded. The event dialog can be used to record how the problem was han- dled and by whom.

  • Page 36: Advanced Data Management

    Figure 12 Logged Event view 5.7 Advanced Data Management To Archive the database as a zipped format file Archive logged data by: click File -> Zip Database Select a directory and input a file name to backup all the current stored data to a zipped file.
  • Page 37 To view an archived database on a different PC  Install the Aeroqual Monitor Software to the PC if not already installed  Copy the zipped file to the PC  Click File-->unzip Database  Select the zipped file and click OK ...

  • Page 38: External Control Wiring

    The RJ12 connector offers two possibilities for wiring, either a switch to GND or a 12V output. If the 12V output is used, the power for the relay coil is supplied by the Aeroqual AC/DC adaptor. In this case, ensure that the relay coil does not draw more than 150mA and that a protection diode is inserted across the relay coil.
  • Page 39 High gas level alarm AC RELAY +12V Nom. -from Plugpack BELL SUPPLY BELL ETC 12V COIL 150mA max MINIATURE RELAY RJ12 WARNING Failure to insert a circuit protection diode, shown as above, will result in damage to the monitor if a voltage spike is created by the relay.
  • Page 40 Gas Concentration Control +12V Nom. -from Plugpack CONTROL CIRCUIT 12V COIL 150mA max MINIATURE RELAY RJ12 WARNING Failure to insert a circuit protection diode, shown as above, will result in damage to the monitor if a voltage spike is created by the relay. Wiring the 0-5 V analogue output (wire between Pins 2 &...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Series 300 / 305 / 500 / 505 Fault Description Possible cause Remedy No power Lead connection broken Reconnect power lead Power supply failure Replace 12V DC power supply Battery flat Recharge battery S300,305,500 & 505 Replace unit...
  • Page 42 (S500 & 505 only) COM Port settings Setup COM port correctly incorrect Synchronise clock with PC. If this Clock setting incorrect does not work then the Monitor clock battery may be flat. Return monitor to Aeroqual for battery replacement.

  • Page 43: Diagnostic Features

    The S300, 305, 500 & 505 monitors have inbuilt diagnostics to detect sensor faults. If the sensor fails it can be easily replaced by simply removing and installing a new one. The failed sensor can be sent back to Aeroqual for refurbishment or disposal. Table of monitor status conditions Fault...

  • Page 44: Care And Maintenance

    9. Care and Maintenance Your Aeroqual Monitor is a product of superior design and quality and should be treated with care. When using your Aeroqual Monitor:  Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Should you connect a relay or any other inductive load to the transistor outputs, a back EMF suppression diode must be fitted across the load. Aeroqual accepts no responsibility for damage to this product or any other issues arising from the non- compliance with the above directives. Failure to implement these directives will invalidate the warranty on...
  • Page 46 Draw- ings Depressions in the battery cover demarcating the screw-hole posi- tions for fixing the unit to the wall.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    11. Appendix 11.1 Using the RS232 serial to USB adaptor cable (R52 / UC232R-10): Follow Technical Note 1: Installing the driver (for an RS232 to USB converter cable) If unsuccessful, you will need to download a suitable driver from the internet here: www.ftdichip/support/documents/installguides.htm Select your computer‟s operating system Follow the instructions on how to install the appropriate driver...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Com Port

    11.3 Technical Note 2: Selecting the COM port Right-click on my Computer, select properties 2. Select the Hardware tab, click on Device Manager Plug in the USB to serial cable and expand the Ports (COM & LPT) node and the Universal Serial Bus controllers node.
  • Page 49 For example COM1 providing COM1 is not in use. In this example I have left my COM port as COM8. Start Aeroqual S500 V5.1 monitoring software Click OK. Aeroqual S500 V5.1 monitoring software starts...
  • Page 50 Select Monitor: COM Port Choose the COM port which you have got configured. In this example, COM8 is selected. Your system should be configured and working correctly.

  • Page 51: Copyright

    Aeroqual reserves the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. The availability of particular products may vary by region.

  • Page 52: Terms And Conditions

    Exposure to gas concentrations out- side of the design range of a specific Aeroqual sensor head can adversely affect the calibration of that sensor head and will also void this warranty as it applies to the replacement of sensor heads.

  • Page 53: Statements Of Compliance

    11.7 Statements of Compliance The Aeroqual Series 300, 305, 500 & 505 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with EN 50082-1:1997 The Aeroqual Series 300, 305, 500 & 505 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with EN 50081-1:1992 The Aeroqual Series 300, 305, 500 & 505 Monitors and Remote Adaptor Kit comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 54: Guidelines On How To Measure Ozone

    11.8 Guidelines on How to Measure Ozone The following information is presented to help users operate their Aeroqual monitor with an ozone sensor installed in the most effective and efficient manner. General  Ozone is heavier than air and tends to sink. Thus detection of leaks from ozone generating equipment should be per- formed at the most appropriate position.

  • Page 55: Zero Calibration Additional Information

    11.9 Zero calibration additional Information A zero calibration menu routine is included in the Series 300 and Series 500 monitors, however it is important to understand when this should be used. All Aeroqual sensors are supplied pre-calibrated and zero calibra- tion is performed in the factory in an atmosphere containing <...

  • Page 56: Accessories

    0 - 25 ppm (Isobutylene standard) 0 - 500 ppm Sensors heads are interchangeable Other gases and calibrations available on request – contact Aeroqual R33 Wall Bracket R10 Remote Sensor Kit R40 Carry Case R32 Cigarette Lighter Adaptor R52 USB to Serial Adaptor...

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