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Summary of Contents for TSI Instruments questemp 44
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contents Contents ..............iii Printing ..............21 Serial ..............21 Introduction ..............1 Parallel ..............22 QUESTemp° Models ..........1 Air Flow functionality ..........23 Getting Started ............2 Operating sequence ..........24 Up and Running overview ........2 Data Logging Air Flow ........... - Page 4 Contents Up and Running Overview Downloading data with the QT⁰44/46 ....36 Contact/Service information ........41 Viewing Data in DMS ..........37 Technical Support Contacts ........41 Selecting a session/study ........37 Service Contact Information ........41 Charts and Graphs in Panel layout view Returning for Service ..........
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Up and Running Overview Introduction The QUESTemp° 44 and QUESTemp° 46, offer traditional heat stress monitoring without the aggravation of maintaining a wet bulb. Through collaboration with Professor Dr. Thomas Bernard, from the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida, mathematical models were implemented to create a Waterless Wet Bulb calculation through a combination of dry bulb temperature, globe temperature, relative humidity, and air flow. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Up and Running Overview Getting Started Up and Running Overview 1. Place the QUESTemp° 44/46 Heat Stress Monitor in the work area in a safe location approximately 3.5 feet off the ground. 2. Turn the unit On. If the battery voltage displayed during the power-on sequence is less than or equal to 6.4 volts, replace or recharge the batteries. -
Page 7: Turning On/Off And Basic Operation
Getting Started Turning On/Off and Basic Operation Keys Explanation Escaping or moving If you are in the setup, print, reset, or calibration screens, you can back one screen press Run/Stop key to escape or move back one screen. Figure 1-2: Keypad explained and identified Turning On/Off and Basic Operation To quickly get you started with the QUESTemp°... -
Page 8: Placing The Questemp° 44/46 On The Job Site
Getting Started Placing the QUESTemp 44/46 on the Job Site To view different measurements, press the Up or Down arrow key to toggle through the views. NOTE: There are five user-selectable languages included in the QUESTemp° 44/46. If you see the fields such as Wet, Dry, WBGTi, and WBGTo, this indicates the measurements are displaying in English. -
Page 9: Sensors
Sensors Sensors About the Sensor Bar Sensors About the Sensor Bar The sensor bar, on the QTº 44/46, is calibrated to its specific instrument and is not interchangeable with other QTº 44/46 products. The instrument has a sensor bar label which includes the serial number of the instrument and a sensor bar number. -
Page 10: Dry Bulb Thermometer
Sensors Dry Bulb Thermometer Dry Bulb Thermometer The dry bulb thermometer (right position) measures the ambient air temperature. This measurement is used in the outdoor WBGT calculation when a high solar radiant heat load may be present. The series of white plates surrounding the sensor shield it from radiant heat. Figure 1-5: Sensors identified... -
Page 11: Remote, Sensors 2 And 3
Remote Sensors Remote, Sensors 2 and 3 Tri-sensor Weighted Average Remote, Sensors 2 and 3 The top sensor bar (sensor 1) may be removed from the instrument and used through a remote cable. Shelter the instrument and remote the sensor bar if the measured environment is expecting heavy rain or if temperatures are above 60°C. -
Page 12: Measurements
Measurements Measurements Waterless Wetbulb Measurements The QUESTemp° 44/46 data logging area heat stress monitor directly senses three parameters: dry bulb temperature (DB), globe temperature (G), and relative humidity (RH). It computes the wet bulb (WB), the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), stay times for four possible indices, and the Heat Index (HI) or the Canadian Humidex. -
Page 13: Wetbulb Globe Temperature
Measurements WetBulb Globe Temperature WetBulb Globe Temperature The WBGT is a weighted average of the three temperature sensors using the following formulas: WBGT (indoor) = 0.7WB + 0.3G (denoted as “WBGTi” on the display) WBGT (outdoor) = 0.7WB + 0.2G + 0.1DB (denoted as “WBGTo” on the display) The resulting WBGT values can then be compared to indices of work-rest regimens (stay times) based upon workloads. -
Page 14: Thermal Comfort
Measurements Thermal Comfort Thermal Comfort Thermal comfort readings for indoor environments are a benefit of Detection Management Software (DMS) and are not displayed or printed from the instrument directly. Readings are derived from the dry bulb, relative humidity, mean radiant temperature, air flow, and user entered parameters of clothing, metabolic rate and external work. -
Page 15: Operating Questemp° 44/46
Operating Operating View Operating QUESTemp° 44/46 Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move the marker in the display in front of the desired mode. Pressing the I/O Enter key will select the mode. View Displays the measured data but does not log it. If more than one set of sensors is plugged into the unit, they can be displayed by pressing and releasing the I/O ENTER key. -
Page 16: Setup For Waterless Wetbulb Measurement (Air Flow Rate)
Operating Setup for Waterless Wetbulb Measurement (air flow rate) Index Setting Notes TLV and action limit only apply to the ACGIH Index. EPRI Navy, and Marine will ignore this setting. Clothing Correction parameters are set from 0 - 9.9C. This is a clothing correction for the WBGT in degrees Celsius and is applied to the selected WBGT when the work duration is calculated. -
Page 17: Reset
Operating Reset Reset Resetting enables you to clear the logged data from memory. Press the I/O Enter key to enter the Reset mode. Clear the memory by holding down the I/O Enter key while the display counts down from three. The run mode begins a session in memory and logs the data. -
Page 18: Displayed Items
Displayed Items Displayed Items Displayed Items For the QUESTemp 44/46, the number in the upper right corner indicates which sensor bar’s data is displayed. “1”indicates the sensor bar placed on (or attached to) the top of the instrument. Sensors 2 ... -
Page 19: Stay Time
Displayed Items Stay Time TIME 11:04:13 1 Screen 7: Time (24 hour format) Date (day, month, year) DATE 26-JUN-08 Figure 1-15: Time & Date screen 11:04:13 1 Screen 8: BAT (Battery voltage) MEM (Logging memory available in ... -
Page 20: Data Logging
Displayed Items Stay Time If Flag is selected, the Flag Conditions for U.S. Navy/Marines Corp. Ashore warning system screen will appear. There are five flag systems, no flag, yellow, green, red, and black, which provide heat exposure guidelines for acclimated individuals. (For more information, refer to the “U.S. -
Page 21: Electronic Sensor Check
Electronic Sensor Check Electronic Sensor Check Performing an Electronic Sensor Check Electronic Sensor Check A verification module, Quest model 053-923, may be used to check the operation of the QUESTemp’s wet bulb, dry bulb, and globe. The purpose is to verify that the electronic components are within a specific range with known values and a known source. -
Page 22: Sensor Alignment
Sensor Alignment Sensor Alignment RH Sensor Alignment Sensor Alignment For highly accurate measurement readings, you should align your QUESTemp° 44/46 prior to data logging. For the RH sensor, it is recommended to align with a High concentration level using the 75% sensor salt, NaCl (sodium chloride), or a Low concentration level using the, the 33% sensor salt, MgCl (magnesium chloride). -
Page 23: Rh Verification
Sensor Alignment RH Sensor Alignment 5. Place a latex finger cot (user supplied) over the humidity sensor in order for the sensor to stabilize quicker about 15 minutes (or up to 60 minutes without). NOTE: Latex finger cots can be found at various hardware stores or online such as ColePalmer.com. Figure 1-22: Sunshield &... -
Page 24: 1-24: Rh Alignment With High% Screen
Sensor Alignment RH Sensor Alignment In either the High/Low RH alignment screen, adjust the level to the percentage displayed on the salt container by using the Up/Down Arrow keys. Press I/O Enter key to save. (The instrument will state either “Successful” or “Failure” if it passed/did not pass. For “Failure” repeat the steps above.) Press Enter Example of high RH percentage prior to... -
Page 25: Printing
Printing Printing Serial Printing The recorded data can be sent to a computer through the serial RS232 port or to a parallel printer. Serial transmission requires cable #054-715. Parallel transmission requires cable #056-875. With the cable plugged in, select PRINT from the menu and press the I/O Enter key to enter the PRINT mode. -
Page 26: Parallel
Printing Parallel Parallel Data can be sent directly to parallel printers that accept direct ASCII test input without special drivers. Make sure the printer is powered on and is online, ready to accept data, prior to printing. QUEST TECHNOLOGIES, TSI SESSION: 1 Page 2 Page 1... -
Page 27: Air Flow Functionality
Air Flow Functionality Air Flow Functionality Parallel Air Flow Functionality (Available using TSI’s Air Probe on QUESTemp° 46 model only) Air flow is measured in meters per second over a range of 0 to 20m/s in 0.1m/s increments. The sensor should be placed or held perpendicular in the air stream. Unlike many anemometers, the omni-directional sensor does not require rotating to find the maximum reading. -
Page 28: Operating Sequence
Operational Check Operational Check Operating Sequence Operating Sequence 1. Turn Flow On in the setup menu of the QUESTemp46. 2. Plug the Air Probe into the port labeled Flow on the side of the QUESTemp 46. 3. Turn on the Air Probe ON and make sure the green lamp is lit. In the View or Run modes, air flow is displayed on the fifth screen. -
Page 29: Power Options
Operational Check 9-Volt Alkaline Battery Replacement Power Options There are three options for powering the QUESTemp° 46: a 9-volt alkaline battery, a NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable 6-cell battery pack, and an AC adapter. A door on the back of the unit allows the user access to the 9-volt battery. The rechargeable battery pack is located inside of the unit. -
Page 30: Nimh Battery Pack
Operational Check NiMH Battery Pack NiMH Battery Pack WARNING: Replace batteries only in a non-hazardous environment. The NiMH rechargeable battery pack is charged in the instrument using TSI’s AC 120V AC to 9V DC adapter (part #015-910) or 220V AC to 9V DC adapter (part #015-680). A discharged battery pack requires an “overnight”... -
Page 31: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A Appendix A Measurements Appendix A: Specifications Measurements Globe temperature, dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, % relative humidity, WBGTin, WBGTout, WBGT weighted average (if 3 sensor sets), and Heat Index / Humidex. Temperatures given in Celsius or Fahrenheit. ... -
Page 32: Operating Temperature Range
Appendix A Operating Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Sensor Assembly: -5C to +100C Electronics: -5C to 60C Remote Sensor Bars 2 x 15 pin D-sub jacks are located on the side of the unit for plugging in 1 or 2 additional ... -
Page 33: Appendix B: Heat Exposure Tables
Appendix B Appendix B ACGIH Appendix B: Heat Exposure Tables ACGIH Screening Criteria for Heat Stress Exposure. WBGT values in C. NOTE: According to the ACGIH’s guidelines, the temperature values represent a work and rest process which is explained in the standards. Refer to the ACGIH TLVs and BEIs for specific details. -
Page 34: Acgih Clothing Corrections
Appendix B ACGIH Clothing Corrections ACGIH Clothing Corrections The following clothing corrections are in degrees Celsius. When a clothing correction is entered into the setup portion of the QUESTemp 46, the value is added to the WBGT only for looking up the stay times. - Page 35 Appendix B United States Navy WBGT(F) 93.0 4:25 3:50 3:15 2:40 2:00 1:25 94.0 4:05 3:35 3:00 2:25 1:50 1:15 95.0 3:45 3:15 2:45 2:15 1:45 1:10 96.0 3:25 3:00 2:30 2:05 1:35 1:05 97.0 3:10 2:45 2:20 1:55 1:25 1:00 98.0 2:55...
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Page 36: Flag Conditions For U.s. Navy/Marine Corp. Ashore
Appendix B Flag Conditions for U.S. Navy/Marine Corp. Ashore Flag Conditions for U.S. Navy/Marine Corp. Ashore The following chart details the heat stress monitoring Flag Conditions for U.S. Navy/Marine Corp. Ashore in Degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. No Flag Green Yellow Black Flag Degrees F <80.0... -
Page 37: Appendix C: Accessories
Appendix C Appendix C: Accessories Air Probe Accessories Appendix C: Accessories Sensor array with 2-inch globe ......057-902 6-foot shielded remote sensor cable ....053-924 25-foot shielded remote sensor cable ....053-925 100-foot shielded remote sensor cable .... 053-926 200-foot shielded remote sensor cable .... 053-927 Serial computer cable ........ -
Page 38: Appendix D: Tsi Detection Management Software Dms
Appendix D Appendix D:: DMS Software QUESTempo 44/46 Appendix D: TSI Detection Management Software DMS The focus of this section is to briefly introduce the following DMS topics: downloading data, setting up parameters, and viewing data in charts, graphs, and reports. All data may be stored and saved in the software for record retention and/or for historical analysis. -
Page 39: 1-31: Qt⁰44/46 Downloading Data
Appendix D: DMS Software 2. From the start page of DMS, select the buttons and the instrument communication panel will appear. 3. Select Heat Stress and then select the Model Type by clicking on QT⁰44 or QT⁰46. (See ❶ and ❷). (You are now ready to setup or download your instrument.) 4. -
Page 40: Downloading Data With The Qt⁰44/46
Appendix D: DMS Software Downloading Data with the QT⁰44/46 The Instrument Download feature is used to download your files from the QT⁰44/46 into the software for review and analysis of the data. Once the files are downloaded and if “Go to Data Finder after Download”... -
Page 41: Viewing Data In Dms
Appendix D: DMS Software Viewing Data in DMS The following section outlines viewing your data with the QT⁰ 44/46 models. Selecting a Session/Study To view downloaded data from the welcome page, click on the button and the data finder screen will appear. (Or select the Data Finder tab if already opened.) 1. -
Page 42: Charts And Graphs In Panel Layout View (Plv) Page
Appendix D: DMS Software Charts and Graphs in Panel layout view (PLV) page The measurements and parameters will be displayed in charts and graphs which may be customized for analysis and/or reporting purposes. Note: A button provides a quick link to viewing the panel layout view data in a report format. -
Page 43: 1-35: Rearranging Panels And Saving Layout
Appendix D: DMS Software 2. To change the graph/table data parameters, click on the button. Each graph/table may have different configurable parameters depending on the parameters applicable to the specific panel. 3. To view the data as a report, click the button. -
Page 44: Reports And Printing
Appendix D: DMS Software Reports and Printing To quickly create reports, open your data (in the data finder page) and click the quick report button. A standard template of charts and graphs (or panels) will appear in the report. Viewing reports: if you are in the data layout page and you have rearranged the charts/tables, the report will print in the sequence in which they appear on the screen. -
Page 45: Contact/Service Information
Return Material Authorization, or contact Customer Service. North America and Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, and Africa TSI Incorporated TSI Instruments Ltd. 1060 Corporate Center Drive Stirling Road Oconomowoc, WI 53006-4828 Cressex Business Park High Wycombe, Bucks... -
Page 46: Returning For Service
Contact/Service Information Returning for Service Visit our website at http://rma.tsi.com and complete the on-line “Return Merchandise Authorization” form or call TSI at 1-800-680-1220 (USA) or (651) 490-2860, or 001 651 490 2860 (International) for specific return instructions. Customer Service will need the following information: ... -
Page 47: Warranty
Contact/Service Information Warranty (For country-specific terms and conditions outside of the USA, please visit www.tsi.com.) Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the operator's manual, to be free from defects in workmanship and material for 12 months, or if less, the length of time specified in the operator's manual, from the date of shipment to the customer. - Page 48 TSI Incorporated – Visit our website www.tsi.com for more information. Tel: +1 800 874 2811 India Tel: +91 80 67877200 Tel: +44 149 4 459200 China Tel: +86 10 8219 7688 France Tel: +33 1 41 19 21 99 Singapore Tel: +65 6595 6388 Germany Tel: +49 241 523030...
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