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Critical Environment Technologies YESAIR Operation Manual

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Rev. K | 2017.01 | For instrument firmware version 3.0 & up.
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 | For instrument firmware version 3.0 & up. YESAIR 8-Channel IAQ Monitor www.critical-environment.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 POLICIES ....................4 1.1 Important Note .................... 4 1.2 Warranty Policy ................... 4 1.3 Service Policy ..................... 5 1.4 Copyrights ....................6 1.5 Disclaimer ....................6 1.6 Revisions ....................6 2 INTRODUCTION ..................
  • Page 3 YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 6.4 Main Menu Function ................. 24 7 MENU FUNCTION DETAILS............... 25 7.1 Calibrate Menu ..................25 7.2 Settings Menu ................... 26 7.3 Datalog Menu ................... 29 7.4 Alarm Menu ....................32 7.5 Info Menu ....................33 7.6 USB Menu ....................

  • Page 4: Policies

    PURCHASED FROM: ________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Warranty Policy Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (the manufacturer) warrants this instrument, (excluding sensors, battery packs, batteries, pumps and filters), to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase from our facility.

  • Page 5: Service Policy

    (RMA) number. Contact the manufacturer for a number and procedures required for product transport. 1.3 Service Policy Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (CETCI) maintains an instrument service facility at the factory. Some CETCI distributors / agents may also have repair facilities; however, CETCI assumes no liability for service performed by anyone other than CETCI personnel.

  • Page 6: Copyrights

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual 1.4 Copyrights This manual is subject to copyright protection; all rights are reserved. Under international and domestic copyright laws, this manual may not be copied or translated, in whole or in part, in any manner or format, without the written permission of CETCI.
  • Page 7 YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. Unit 145, 7391 Vantage Way Delta, BC, V4G 1M3 Canada Toll Free: +1.800.940.8741 Tel: +1.604.940.8741 Fax: +1.604.940.8745 Website: www.critical-environment.com In no event will CETCI or its officers or employees be liable for any direct, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The YESAIR is available in a Pump model or a Diffusion model. The main difference between the two models is the method in which they sample the air. The Diffusion model works by sample air passing through the sensor openings by diffusion on the top of the unit.

  • Page 9: Contents

    This checklist ensures that you have received everything required to run your IAQ monitor / logger. If you do not receive any of the items listed below, contact the factory immediately:  YESAIR multi-gas monitor / logger  AC wall adapter 6 V @ 850 mA ...

  • Page 10: Instrument Specifications

    (RH) sensors and an Operation manual. The YESAIR can handle up to five additional internal plug & play sensors consisting of a maximum of three electrochemical toxic gas or oxygen sensors, plus two high current draw sensors such as an infrared PID or catalytic sensor, and a remote particulate sensor such as the YESDUST.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 3.3 Technical Specifications MECHANICAL Enclosure Rugged ABS / Polycarbonate (UL94 rated) Weight 567 g (20 oz) 7.8” x 3.1” x 3.9” (197 mm x 78 mm x 98 mm) Size ELECTRICAL Power Standard Rechargeable 3.6 V NiMH battery pack (8 hours...
  • Page 12  Openings at front top left for audible sounder USAGE The YESAIR is a portable, battery powered instrument designed for handheld use. Other uses include: 1 Mounting on a standard camera tripod via the threaded brass fitting molded into the base of the instrument (Reference photo in 5.2 Bottom...

  • Page 13: Enclosure Dimensions

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 3 Instrument will easily accommodate sitting on a flat surface such as a desk top. Minimum System Requirements to Operate Datalog Recording Software (YES Viewer Software):  Personal computer with Pentium III class processor or better ...

  • Page 14: Sensor Specifications

    10 microns in size. It should not be used in clean room applications. The YESDUST uses the YESAIR’s data logging capabilities to record data and adds this information to the log file along with the YESAIR’s data records. If you would like more information on the Yes Dust please visit our website.

  • Page 15: Plug & Play Sensor Gas Types

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 4.2 Plug & Play Sensor Gas Types PRODUCT SENSOR TYPE RANGE CODE Ammonia (NH 0 - 50 ppm PNP-H Arsine (AsH 0 - 2 ppm PNP-R Carbon dioxide (CO 0 - 5,000 ppm...
  • Page 16 Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual Silane (SiH 0 - 50 ppm PNP-W Sulphur dioxide (SO 0 - 20 ppm PNP-P TVOCs 0 - 300 ppm PNP-Y+ TVOCs 0 - 30 ppm PNP-Z+ Legend: Electrochemical Solid State Catalytic Infrared...

  • Page 17: Features & Functions

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 5 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS 5.1 Front View            NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION Protects from everyday ruggedness and Temperature / RH Sensor  responds quicker to changes in RH and Shroud temperature.

  • Page 18: Bottom View

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual 5.2 Bottom View   NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION  Brass Thread For camera tripod mounting  Battery Lid Holds batteries in 5.3 Left Side View        © 2017 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.
  • Page 19 NOTE: The YESAIR can only accommodate up to a 2GB memory card. It is unadvisable to try to use a larger capacity memory card. Also, if you remove or insert the card without powering the unit OFF, this will cause data corruption and the card will need to be reformatted.

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual 5.4 Rear View      NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION  Molded Slot For hanging instrument on wall. Access to screws holing front & rear enclosure  Access Holes halves together. Three in total.
  • Page 21 YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION Protects from everyday ruggedness and Temperature / RH Sensor  responds quicker to changes in RH and Shroud temperature.  Outlet Hole For sampled air. Do not plug this hole.

  • Page 22: Operation

    YESAIR Operation Manual 6 OPERATION 6.1 Overview The YESAIR has an extensive menu system allowing the user to access a wide range of features and functionality. All features and functions can be set to meet the user’s specific requirements. BUTTON PRESSING The three membrane push-buttons on the front face of the instrument should be pressed firmly and slowly.

  • Page 23: Battery & Battery Warnings

    3.3 Technical Specifications. The batteries are installed in the bottom of the unit. The YESAIR is shipped with and configured for rechargeable batteries from the factory. CAUTION If the user wishes to change from one type of battery to another (eg.

  • Page 24: Main Menu Function

    A yellow warning label has been placed on the battery door of the YESAIR. This is to alert the user to the fact that if alkaline batteries are installed by mistake and the user attempts to recharge them with the supplied wall adapter, damage could occur.

  • Page 25: Menu Function Details

    Allows the user to reset the USB chip if the YESAIR will not communicate with YES VIEWER software. 7 MENU FUNCTION DETAILS 7.1 Calibrate Menu...

  • Page 26: Settings Menu

    Both zero and span functions are automated. Before span adjusting the sensor, the user must first tell the YESAIR what concentration of span gas is being used to span each sensor. This does not apply to temperature, RH or Oxygen sensors.
  • Page 27 MENU button to accept. BATTERY This menu item provides the user with two different battery options that can be selected. NOTE: The YESAIR is supplied from the factory, and configured for rechargeable NiMH batteries. If the user wishes to change from one type to another (eg.
  • Page 28 Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual down to the battery type desired and press the MENU button to accept. KEYPAD This menu item allows the user to leave the keypad operational for anyone using the instrument or lock it so the settings cannot be changed by anyone.

  • Page 29: Datalog Menu

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 are listed as: “ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN”. Using the ARROW DOWN button, scroll down to the desired value and push the MENU button to accept. This menu item allows the user to select “REG FLOW”...
  • Page 30 After the sampling rate has been selected, the logger START method must be selected: “STARTUP” or “SET TIME”. STARTUP Logging will start when the YESAIR is turned on and ACTIVATE has been selected from the DATALOG menu SET TIME User can set the time and date to start logging.
  • Page 31 YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 this item and the LCD indicates “DATA LOG HAS BEEN ENABLED” NOTES: Once the data logger has been set up, it will not start until “ACTIVATE” has been selected from the DATALOG menu.

  • Page 32: Alarm Menu

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual NOTE Only installed sensors show on this menu, eg. CO, CO etc. This menu will only display temperature and RH sensors if an alarm point has been set for them. Go to “SET ALARM”...

  • Page 33: Info Menu

    YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 NOTE Other sensors may be indicated here. Only installed sensors will be on this list. Pressing the MENU button at any of the sensors listed, puts an asterisk in front of the gas...

  • Page 34: Usb Menu

    NOTE: If you remove the USB cable before shutting down the “YES Viewer” program, the YESAIR may continue to display “PC Mode”. Press and hold the MENU button to clear this and return to normal measurement mode. 8 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES...

  • Page 35: Calibration Process: Zero

    Ensure the cylinder regulator has a minimum flow rate of 0.5 LPM to a maximum of 1.0 LPM. The pump inside the YESAIR must not be “drawn down” because of a low flow rate from a cylinder regulator. The result will be inaccurate calibration values.
  • Page 36 Attach the cylinder flow regulator to the cylinder of 100% Nitrogen. Attach the end of the tubing of the CAL-ACC-KIT into the regulator. Open the valve fully and attach the brass fitting of the CAL-ACC-KIT onto the inlet fitting of the YESAIR. Procedures for Diffusion Model: Product Code: CAL-ACC-KIT-D Attach the cylinder flow regulator (0.5-LPM) to the cylinder of 100% Nitrogen.

  • Page 37: Calibration Process: 3-Point Span

    Pressing the MENU button during the first stage of this procedure results in a cancelation of the span procedure. 8.3 Calibration Process: 3-Point Span YESAIR now provides 3 point span calibration for infrared CO and infrared CH percent volume range sensors ONLY, to provide the maximum accuracy. First complete the zero calibration.

  • Page 38: Calibration Process: 1-Point Span

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual 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 CO ”.

  • Page 39: Adding Or Changing Plug & Play Sensors

    PID sensor or the catalytic combustible (flammable) gas sensor. See photo reference of Figure 1: Transmitter Circuit Board. All YESAIR gas sensors are plug and play smart sensors. They can be added or changed at any time. © 2017 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.
  • Page 40 Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual NOTE: An instrument that is configured for nitric oxide, hydrogen chloride, ethylene oxide, hydrazine or formaldehyde cannot be swapped with a different sensor type without hardware modification and cannot be placed in any other socket than socket 3 or 1.
  • Page 41 YESAIR Operation Manual Rev. K | 2017.01 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. If the newly installed sensor is not zero adjusted after installation, as outlined above, the display may indicate a slight reading of the target gas even in a clean environment.

  • Page 42: Installing The Yes Viewer Software

    Rev. K | 2017.01 YESAIR Operation Manual NOTE: “PNP-Q” formaldehyde ( O) sensor and “PNP-L” hydrogen sulphide (H have special gain and are slot position specific. 10 INSTALLING THE YES VIEWER SOFTWARE For complete instructions on how to install the YES VIEWER Software, refer to the YES VIEWER Software Manual.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    1.02 YESAIR and remove the batteries. 1.03 Plug the 6V adapter into the YESAIR and hold the MENU button in for 3- seconds to start the instrument. Insert the batteries when unit has started. Disclaimer Notifications Minimum firmware version 3.0 is compatible with software version 7.4.

  • Page 44: Accessories

    The eternal battery pack attaches to rear of YESAIR with velcro and plugs into a port at rear of instrument. © 2017 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.

  • Page 45: 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 YESAIR when used in areas where there is no access to power. This battery option is installed in a hard shell carrying case with its own battery charger and battery monitoring circuit to maximize battery life.

  • Page 46: Yes Logger Package

    13.5 YES Logger Package Product Code: YESAIR-LGR PKG YES logger package for YESAIR or YES Plus LGA contains a 2GB SD memory card, 6 foot USB cable, USB multi card reader, 512 MB USB flash drive with the YES Viewer Software and the Yes Viewer Software Manual.

  • Page 47: Yes Viewer Software

    The YES Viewer Software is a proprietary data logging management software program developed by CETCI for the battery powered, portable IAQ monitors. YES Viewer can be used with the YESAIR and YES Plus LGA air quality monitoring instruments manufactured by CETCI. The software is available on a 512 MB USB flash drive.
  • Page 48 Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. Unit 145, 7391 Vantage Way Delta, BC, V4G 1M3, Canada +1.877.940.8741 +1.604.940.8741 +1.604.940.8745 www.critical-environment.com 170118-YESAIR-Manual-Rev-K © 2017 Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Data in this publication may change without notice.

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