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  • Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR EVM SERIES USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 The internal Temp/RH sensor in this instrument is not designed for use in bright sunlight or in the presence of a strong radiant heat sources. It is intended primarily for indoor use. It is not equivalent to a protected dry-bulb thermometer. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 4  The presence of moisture can affect performance of the PID. Caution! Toxic Beware of certain cross-sensitivities when measuring toxic gas levels. Readings can be nonspecific in the presence of certain cross-contaminant gases. Caution! ir velocity The tip of the Air velocity probe is very fragile. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Statement

    This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If harmful interference occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    What the Standards Say ............. 6 Lock/Secure Run and/or Setup ........36 Resources ............... 7 Unlock run and/or setup ..........38 EVM Series ................8 Auto-run ................. 38 Applications ..............8 Auto-run and timed-run mode ........38 Models Explained ............9 Auto-Run with Date Mode ........
  • Page 8 Operating Modes ............. 123 Downloading Data with the EVM ........93 Time Constants ............... 123 EVM: Viewing Data ............93 Special Functions ............123 Selecting a session/study ..........93 EVM Panel Layout View (PLV) Page ......94 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Calibrating Sensors ............. 160 Glossary of Terms ............135 Appendix E ..............163 Appendix C ..............141 System Errors Displayed on the EVM Series ....163 PID sensor and correction factors tables ....141 INDEX ................165 Appendix D ..............151 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ......
  • Page 10 Table 3-2: Logged intervals and selecting logged Table 5-2: Measurement soft keys explained ..... 75 measurements ..............23 Table 5-3: Measurement values explained ......78 Table 3-3: Digital out/Logic settings ........31 Table 5-4: Past session files soft keys explained ....85 EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Familiarize yourself with the unit before using it in a potentially hazardous situation. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 12: Particulate Sampling (Aerosols/Dust Vapors)

    (3) GRAVIMETRIC CASSETTE (6) OUTLET The particulates will collect/trap in the Lastly, it passes through to the Outlet on gravimetric filter/cassettes. the back of the instrument. ❶ ❻ ❷ ❺ ❸ ❹ Figure 1-1: Particulate path diagram EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 13: Particulate Sizes

    (inhaled & penetrates the lungs) ------------------------► Thoracic pm (inhaled & penetrates the larynx/throat) --------------------------- ------------------► -Inhalable pm (inhaled via the nose and /or mouth) 1000 Particle matter (pm) diameter μm Figure 1-2: Particulates and diameter size EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 14: Particulates And Cut-Point

    The pump is typically calibrated before each gravimetric sampling. Gas Sensors Sampling The EVM uses a unique smart sensor technology includes automatic sensor recognition and measures up to three gases simultaneously: a selection of optional nine toxic gases, Carbon Dioxide, combustible gases, and VOCs. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 15: Gas Sensors And Path

    It is continuously ventilated by the fan. (NOTE: When the pump is off, the fan can be heard near the louvers on the back cover.) (4) Temperature sensor Measures the ambient air temperature. Figure 1-3: Gas sensor path illustration EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs) Sampling

    International standards are specified by the health and safety regulations such as the European Union (EU) and the European Committee of Air Handling and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers (EUROVENT-CEDOMAF). For Canadian standards, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) specifies air quality guidelines/regulations. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Resources

    What the Standards Say Resources Resources To access some of these copyrighted standards, refer to the following: OSHA http://www.osha.gov NFPA-654 http:///www.nfpa.org MSHA http://www.msha.gov NIOSH http://www.cdc.gov/niosh ACGIH http://www.cdc.gov/niosh ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org NIST http://www.nist.gov http://www.iec.ch http://www.csa.ca EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Evm Series

     Specific areas in a plant/facility- used to identify key areas that may be toxic or unsafe and implement acceptable practices such as changes in the ventilation. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Models Explained

    Models Explained Models Explained The EVM Series simultaneously measures and data logs specific sensors/parameters that were ordered with your instrument. The models, sensors, and accessories are explained in detail below. Refer to the part’s listing for further details (such as calibration accessories).
  • Page 20 EVM Series Models Explained (This page intentionally left blank) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    PID cleaning kit (for HEPA filter/Zero filter for measuring VOCs) (Cotton particulate calibrations swabs, cleaning solution, & electrode pellets Silicone grease (for greasing impactors ) Figure 2-1: Identifying your equipment EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 22: Display And Keypad

    Dust measurement screen, a lookup soft key, a trend menu, and a detail menu appear directly above the soft keys on the display. 8. Up arrow Used to select menu options (in the setup screens) and select measurement values (or data). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 23: Turning On

    Menu options A selected menu is indicated by the shaded text. Screen descriptions A note explaining how to access the measurement screens by pressing the right or left arrows. Figure 2-3: Start screen defined EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 24: Navigating

    100 hours, time is displayed as HR:MIN:SEC. When the elapsed time has exceeded 100 hours, time is displayed as HR:MIN where HR uses 4 digits and MIN uses 2 digits. Table 2-2: Indicators (i.e., run, stop, battery, Altf) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 25: Turning Off

    Firmware version of Look-up key other software sub-system Figure 2-4: Unit Information screen To view the installed sensors, repeatedly press Enter and it will display the Unit Info screen with the installed sensors. (See Figure 2-6). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 26: Figure 2-5: Selecting Unit Info. Sensors

    Screen “B” displays CO , CO (or installed toxic sensor), and PID with the associated serial numbers. Air Velocity is listed as “Not Found” which indicates that the sensor was not installed. Figure 2-6: Viewing installed sensors EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 27: Tsi Detection Management Software Dms

    The universal power adapter cord is a 10 to 16 volt power inlet (nominal 12 VDC) with 1.5 amps and is used as an external power source. (For more details on battery power, see “Checking battery power” in Chapter EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Charging

    For more information on connecting and using a stereo plug, see Appendix Power jack Analog & Digital Outputs USB port Figure 2-8: USB, power jack and digital output port EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Environmental Monitor

    5. To change the field values, press ▲/▼ Arrows. To move to the next field, press the right/ left arrow key. Repeat this step as necessary.  To return to the first column field (Time, Date, or Day), repeatedly press Enter or press On/Off/Esc to cancel session. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 30: Checking Battery Power

    If the battery indicator is at 100%, it will look similar to the Figure 3-3 below. If you are charging the battery, the battery screen will display “battery is charging” with an updating indicator bar. The battery power percentage will update accordingly. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 31: Figure 3-2: Start Screen

    3. In the Battery setup screen, it will display the remaining capacity on the battery pack. 4. To return to the Start screen, press On/Off/Esc twice. Battery indicator has all bars representing fully charged battery Indicates remaining battery capacity Figure 3-3: Battery screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 32: Display: Language, Contrast, And Key Click

     Enter to move back to the left column or escape to cancel selection. Display fields Select the field (via up/down arrows). Press Enter. To change 2 column, press up/down arrows. Figure 3-4: Screen display settings EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 33: Setting Logging And Viewing Run Time

    For example, if you want to log all parameters the overall run time will decrease significantly. If you would like to extend the run time to a longer duration, logging one or two parameters would be advisable. Table 3-2: Logged intervals and selecting logged measurements EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 34: Figure 3-5: Logging Screen

     Repeat step 3 until all logging parameters are enabled/disabled. Logging time/averaging time Logging attributes/measurements Run Time When selected, the estimated run time screen displays the total remaining time. Figure 3-5: Logging screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 35: Pid Sensor Setup

    For best PID testing results, it is recommended to add a correction factor to the relevant VOC you intend to measure. Refer to the PID correction factors table in Appendix C for more details. Additionally, the PID setup screen is used to set the ppb zero cal to either enabled or disabled (if applicable). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 36: Figure 3-7: Pid Correction Factor

    PID and correction factor PID and correction factor The applied correction factor “3.5” is Displayed in the Composite displayed in the Gas measurement screen. measurement screen. Figure 3-8: PID correction factor displayed on measurement screens EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 37: Changing Units (Temperature, Particulates, Pid, And Air Velocity)

    Gravimetric Mass and Gravimetric volume fields – displays the accumulated theoretical particulate mass and air volume which has passed through the gravimetric filter (since the last gravimetric reset). These can be reset by pressing the reset quick key. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 38: Setting Profiles (Particulate Correction Factors)

    Press ▲/▼ Arrows repeatedly until Particulate is selected and press Enter . (The particulate setup screen will appear.) Ensure Particulate is set to Enabled. (If not, press ▲/▼ Arrows to enable and press Enter to return to the first column.) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 39: Figure 3-10: Edit Profiles For Dust Calibration

    To apply a new profile, select the profile field and move to the second column (by pressing Enter .) Then continuously press ▲/▼ Arrows until the appropriate profile/correction factor is selected. Press Enter to return to the first column. 10. Press On/Off/Esc twice to return to the start screen. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 40: Particulate Pump: Enable Or Disable

    Arrows. Once selected, the Reset soft key will appear. Press this soft key to reset. Reset soft key Displays accumulated Visible when grav. mass particulate mass & volume menu item is highlighted Figure 3-12: Particulate setup screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 41: Auxiliary Input/Output

    The system maintains a hysteresis window around the threshold to prevent output chattering.  NOTE:  Setting or changing digital output From the Start screen, select Setup menu and press Enter Press ▼ Arrow repeatedly until Aux I/O and press Enter Select Digital Out and press Enter EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-13: Configuring Digital Output

     Threshold field: select via ▲/▼ Arrows and press Enter . Press ▲/▼ Arrows to select a value. To return to the Start screen, press the On/Off/Esc twice. Digital Output parameters Figure 3-13: Configuring digital output EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 43: Air Velocity

    Figure 3-12 shows the results of measuring with the thermometer from 0 to 60ºC reading from 0 to 5 volts. ºC 40 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hours Figure 3-15: Analog out results with temperature as output EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Restoring Default Factory Settings

    1. In the Setup menu, press ▲/▼ Arrows until Defaults is selected (or highlighted). 2. Press Enter (to open the screen). Restoring Default settings Select either (or both) to restore all factory cals/settings. Figure 3-17: Defaults screen (restoring factory settings) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 45: Figure 3-18: Restoring Default Calibrations

    Figure 3-18: Restoring default calibrations 4. To restore the Factory Settings, press ▲/▼ Arrows to select and press Enter  A Restore Factory Settings pop-up screen will appear. Press either Yes or No (with ◄/► Arrows and Enter to confirm). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 46: Backlight Setting

    Once one or both of these options are programmed with a code, it is set by pressing the Lock soft key in the Setup menu.  NOTE: When securing or locking the instrument, it will be in lock mode even when powered off/on. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Figure 3-20: Lock Soft Key

    For Secure run mode to occur, navigate to one of the measurement screens and press the Run key. A “Secure Run Mode” screen will appear.  For Secure setup mode to occur, navigate to the setup screen and the “Secure setup mode” screen will appear. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Unlock Run And/Or Setup

    Select Timed-run by pressing Enter and then press Up/Down arrows to move through the menu. Timed Run soft key  Select first soft key to access the Timed run screen Figure 3-22: Selecting auto-run with timed-run mode EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 49: Auto-Run With Date Mode

    Next, press one of the soft keys. (This will open a Date/Auto-Run screen.) Soft keys  Select a soft key to setup the Date Auto-Run parameters  Once set, “-one” will appear as “+one” which is turned on. Figure 3-24: Selecting auto-run with date mode EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 50: Auto-Run With Day Of Week (Dow) Mode

    In the Auto-Run screen, press Enter and press ▲/▼ Arrows repeatedly until DOW appears. Press one of the soft keys (one or two). In the DOW Auto-Run screen, press ◄/► Arrows to move through the Days, Time and Duration fields. Press ▲/▼ Arrows to change the value. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 51: Figure 3-26: Setting Auto-Run Dow Mode

    Start time is programmed at 8 am D (hours:mins:secs) Duration is programmed for 4 hours Figure 3-26: Setting auto-run DOW mode  NOTE: To initiate the programmed run, either power down the instrument or leave on. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 52 Setting up Parameters via the Keypad Auto-run (This page intentionally left blank) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 53: Calibrate Sensors

    Lift the cover off and set aside. (The location of the sensors is indicated in Figure 4-2.) Remove the black manifold casing. Manifold Sensor housing Figure 4-1: Sensor housing and manifold EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 54: Calibrating Particulates

    ARD calibration. If you are in any other environment, you would calibrate based on the environment you are in by determining a correction factor (also called “K-factor”) to the correct variation from the ARD calibration standard. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Impactor And Use

    Additionally, it is recommended to monitor this process while measuring. You may need to stop your measurements, clean and grease the impactors, and then resume measuring. To clean and grease the impactors, see Chapter 7 “Cleaning and maintenance”. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Impactor/Turret Setting

    Using the keypad navigate to the particulate or composite measurement screen.  How to? From the Start screen, press the Right arrow key. PM 2.5 & profile displayed Impactor setting updates as the turret is rotated (when in stop mode) Figure 4-4: PM2.5 impactor setting example EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 57: Particulates Calibration (Zero Cal)

     Particulates zero cal Insert the attached coupler and zero filter into the turret. Ensure the impactor is well-greased before calibrating which requires a thin film of grease. (See “Impactor care” for details). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 58: Figure 4-6: Particulate Zero Cal With Hepa Filter

    In the Calibration screen, press ▲/▼ Arrows and select PM (for particulate matter).  NOTE: If the impactor setting is incorrect, the instrument will flash a warning sign indicating that you need to turn the impactor to “PM” before proceeding. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: Figure 4-8: Particulate Cal Screen

    Calibration soft key History soft key Verify soft key Figure 4-8: Particulate cal screen The ready screen with the PM, Profile will appear. Press the Start soft key. Start soft key Figure 4-9: Particulate calibration and ready screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Figure 4-10: Particulate Calibration And Waiting Screen

    Figure 4-10: Particulate calibration and waiting screen Press the Set soft key to set the Zero cal point. The instrument will show a Pause state with the intended and actual values. Save soft key Figure 4-11: Particulate calibration pause screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 61: Particulate Advanced Calibration (Gravimetric)

    The steps below outline a gravimetric calibration. (For additional specifications on a gravimetric calibration, please refer to the NIOSH 0600 standard.) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 62: Gravimetric Calibration Overview

    In the particulate screen, the reset gravimetric accumulator fields will display either a value of the collected dust or it will display zero (if already reset). When beginning a gravimetric calibration, ensure this is set to zero. Reset Gravimetric fields to “0” Reset soft key Figure 4-13: Reset gravimetric setting EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 63: Pump Flow Rate Calibration

    Turn the EVM on by pressing On/Off/Esc Select the Calibration menu by pressing the Down Arrow until it is selected and press Enter Select Flow Rt (flow rate) by repeatedly pressing ▲/▼ Arrows key until it appears. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: Toxic Gas Sensors

    0–50 ppm 10. Ozone (O ) with a range of 0–1.0 ppm The sensors are based on well-established electrochemical sensor technology. They are designed to be maintenance free and stable for long periods of use. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 65: Cross Sensitivity

    (DMS), the calibration type, levels, the serial numbers, and the date/time of the calibration are viewable in the software. The serial number of the sensor is available in DMS in the calibration history chart. Figure 4-16: Calibration history for EVM EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 66: Applying A Gas Sensor

    It is recommended to calibrate on a regular basis for best results. You will want to perform a zero cal and a span cal (or adjustment) to properly calibrate a toxic sensor. Important The zero and span adjustment procedures for oxygen are different than other gas sensors. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 67: Toxic Gas Zero Calibration

    Press the Cal soft key and a specific toxic gas (i.e., CO) Calibrate Set Point screen will appear. Selecting a sensor Press Up or Down Arrow on keypad Cal soft key Figure 4-18: Selecting sensor for calibration process EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-19: Calibration Zero Screen

    When pressed, this will enable you to a zero calibration. Span When pressed, this will enable you to perform a span calibration. Exit Enables you to exit at any time. Table 4-2: Gas calibration soft keys explained EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 69: Toxic Gas Span Calibration

    Figure 4-21: Span Calibration Adjust the span value by pressing ▲/▼ Arrows on the keypad. Press the Set soft key to store the span cal. point. (A screen will appear displaying that you set the span cal. point.) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 70: Calibrating Co And O

    2. Attach the regulator and tubing to the gas cylinder. 3. Place the Cal. cup over the Air inlet cover and slide the tubing over the black air inlet casing. 4. From the start screen, press ▼ Arrow to select Calibration and press Enter EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-23: Selecting A Calibration Sensor

    , wait at least two minutes to stabilize. For Zero Cal, the screen will display Zero with a Set soft key.  For span cal, press ▲/▼ Arrows on the keypad to adjust the appropriate level.  EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-26: Saved Calibration

    11. Once saved, the display will indicate if it passed. You have another option to Retry the calibration procedure by pressing the Retry soft key. 12. To exit CO calibration, press the Exit soft key. 13. Then, press On/Off/Esc twice to return to the Start screen. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 73: Calibrating Photo-Ionization Detector (Pid) Sensor

    From the start screen, press the Down ▼ arrow to select Calibration and press Enter Press the ▲/▼ Arrows to select the PID sensor. Selecting PID sensor Cal soft key Figure 4-27: Selecting PID sensor for calibration process EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 74: Pid Span Calibration

    To measure a specific VOC with PID PPM sensor, you will want to use the relevant VOC for your calibrated gas source. However, for PID PPB span calibration, it is recommended to use 10 ppm (or 10,000 ppb) isobutylene whether the gas of interest is known/unknown. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 75: Figure 4-29: Pid Calibration Span Soft Key

    Once your calibration is completed, a Save screen will appear with the details of your parameters.  NOTE: If you want to repeat the span cal, press cancel and a message will appear stating it is canceling. Press the Retry soft key to repeat the span cal steps. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 76: Calibrating Relative Humidity And Temperature

    Adjust the level to match the current value of a calibrated temperature sensing instrument.  To adjust the level, press ▲/▼ Arrows until the appropriate value is selected. Press the Set soft key and a Save screen will appear. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 77: Calibration History

     NOTE: Press up/down arrow in the calibrate menu to select a sensor. If the sensor selected was recently field calibrated, the History softtkey menu will appear along with the date and time of the last calibration. Press the HISTR soft key to view the saved calibration results. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 78: Verify Calibration And Drifting Analysis

    Press the Start soft key and allow the level to stabilize. (Apply any gas if applicable as described in the Calibration sections above.) Press the Set soft key to set a new calibration value. Figure 4-34: Calibrating PID EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 79 Or press the Cancel soft key and press Retry to repeat this process. To return to the start screen, press On/Off/Esc twice.  To retry the offset cal, press the Retry soft key and repeat the steps above. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 80 Placement and Calibration of Sensors Verify Calibration and Drifting Analysis (This page intentionally left blank) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 81: Measuring And Viewing

    With a couple pushes on the keypad buttons, you will be running and viewing your sessions. Following your sessions you can load the data/files into DMS to manipulate, analyze, save, and create reports (See Chapter 6 for viewing your logged data in DMS). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 82: Understanding What Data Is Stored

    (If you do not have those sensors installed, they will not appear.) In DMS, to view different sensor measurement parameters on the logged data chart, click on the and click in the specific sensors’ checkboxes. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 83: Running And Stopping

    2. Press and hold the Run/Stop key to stop measuring. Run mode Level values for each sensor Shortcut: Press Enter  key to toggle through different measurement units. Figure 5-4: Composite measurement screen in run mode EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 84: Measurement Screens And Navigation

    Mass in Milligrams – Gravimetric accumulator mass for the collected particulates. Meters per second – This is the unit of measurement for metric air velocity. ft/m Feet per minute – This is the unit of measurement for air velocity. Table 5-1: Unit abbreviations EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 85: About The Measurement Soft Keys

    The measurement level (y-axis) can be expanded and contracted (some sensors) by pressing the up or down arrow keys. Table 5-2: Measurement soft keys explained EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 86: Particulate Measurement Screen

    (See Figure 4-6 for more details.)  NOTE: You use a cyclone that is designed to work at 1.67 L/min pump flow rate. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 87: Changing Particulate Measurements

     NOTE: Press the Altf key to toggle between the trend time scale and the soft keys. Press Up/Down Arrow to LEVEL select a measurement value. Look-up/ Glasses icon. Trend soft key. STEL Detail soft key. Figure 5-7: Selecting a measurement calculation EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 88: Relative Humidity And Temperature Measurements

    The measurement displayed in the second column is user-selectable via Enter Relative Humidity and Temperature Screen To select a different measurement type, press the Enter key repeatedly. Select, Trend, Detail soft keys (used to change the measurement view). Figure 5-8: RH and temperature measurement screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 89: Gas Measurements

     To change the gas measurements view Press the Select soft key, Trend soft key, or the Detail soft key. (See “Viewing summary/details” or “Viewing trend details.)  NOTE: The ▲/▼ Arrows can be used instead of the Select soft key. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 90: Composite Measurement

    Press the Select soft key, Trend soft key, or the Detail soft key (see “Viewing summary/details” or “Viewing trend data” for more details). To zoom in on the results, press the Magnify soft key (see “B”). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 91: Air Velocity Meaursurement Screen

    (two inlets located covering in order near the air flow to plug in cable. outlet. See air flow diagram on Air velocity measurement previous page. ) screen Figure 5-11: Attaching Air Probe and measuring Air velocity EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 92: Summary Data

    – particulates screen) will appear. PM (Composite) details screen Exit soft key Figure 5-12: Details of the composite measurement screen Press On/Off/Esc to return to the previous screen. Repeat these steps to view other sensor measurements.  EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 93: Trend Data

    You can either view the data as a “Line” format or a “Bar” chart format by pressing these soft  keys on the bottom of the display. (Optional) Press the Altf key to toggle between the trend time scale units and the soft key menu. (Optional) Press ▲/▼ Arrows to change the vertical range. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 94: Past Session

    In the past session screen, to view the last session, ensure this field is selected then press Detail soft key. FILES Allows user to choose any past session. (This appears when File field is selcted.) DETAIL Used to view the summary data of the selected session. Figure 5-15: Past session screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 95: Figure 5-16: Past Session With Files Selected

    Displays the next page of session files. LOAD Once you select a session file to view, press the Load soft key in order to LOAD and then view the detailed summary data screens. Table 5-4: Past session files soft keys explained EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 96: File System Menu

    In the File System/Sessions screen, you have the same soft key selections as the Past Session Summary menu. (See Table 5-4 for soft key explanation.) To delete a selected session, first select a specific session to delete by pressing the ▲/▼ Arrows. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 97: Delete All Sessions

    Delete all sessions message Press left/right arrow to select “Yes” or “No”. Then press Enter key. Figure 5-19: Delete all sessions message A message stating “deleted all sessions will appear”. To return to the start screen, press On/Off/Esc EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 98: Memory Remaining And File Properties

    Used field – indicates the amount of memory used in the instrument’s file storage.  Free field – indicates the amount of memory available (or free) on the instrument. File system properties Summarizes the memory remaining on the instrument. Figure 5-20: File Systems properties screen EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 99: Estimated Run Time

    Open the File System screen from the Start menu and select the Estimated Run Time menu by repeatedly pressing the Down arrow key. Then, press Enter key and the Estimated Run Time screen will appear. Figure 5-21: Viewing estimated run time EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 100 File System Menu Estimated Run Time (This page intentionally left blank) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 101: Detection Management Software

    The following explains the EVM communication download and/or setup steps. Plug the USB cable into the powered on EVM and then connect it to the computer port. Figure 6: Communicating with the Environmental Monitor and Detection Management Software EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 102: Figure 6-1: Dms Start Page And Setup/Download Options

    Select Air Quality and then select EVM under Instrument (see ❸ and ❹). You are now ready to setup or download your instrument (see ❺). ❸ ❶ ❷ ❹ Figure 6-1: DMS Start page and Setup/Download options EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 103: Downloading Data With The Evm

    Selecting a session/study Downloading Data with the EVM The Instrument Download feature enables you to download your files from the EVM Series into the software for review and analysis of the data. Once the files are downloaded and if “Go to Session Finder after Download”...

  • Page 104: Evm Panel Layout View (Plv) Page

     Data Panels (❹) – used to view your measurement and/or parameters from your study.  NOTE: Use the menu bar icons and/or configure icon to customize parameters.  Toolbar and Configure button (❺) –used to customize or select different measurement parameters. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 105: Figure 6-4: Charts And Graphs (Panels)

     NOTE: It will span the numbers up or down depending on how you drag the mouse.  To save a layout, Right-click outside the tables/graphs area as displayed below. Click Remember Setting (see ❻). ❻ EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 106: Evm Reports And Printing

    Report example with logged data chart displayed with EVM data EVM-7 Sample #2: Logged Data Chart – Read Only Customize the report by inserting on-site testing images via the button. Figure 6-5: EVM data in a report format EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 107: Customizing Reports

    Type in text or use the icons TSI Incorporated TSI Supplied Format to create www.tsi.com customized heading/footer. To change the TSI logo and add your company’s logo, click on the image icon. Figure 6-6: Customizing DMS reports EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 108: Evm Setup

    To send to the instrument, click on the (see ❸). ❶ ❷ Setups: Click on the tabs to setup/view:  Auto-Run, Security, General, Triggering, Logging, Particulate, Firmware Update ❸ Figure 6-7: Saving and sending EVM setups EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 109: General Evm Setup

    The PID correction factor is automatically set to 1.0. For best results, it is Correction recommended to add a correction factor to the relevant VOC you intend to measure. Factor Note: Appendix C provides a listing of PID correction factors. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 110: Evm And Logging Settings

    Select a Logging rate by clicking on the drop down arrow and selecting an option from the logging rate list. To set the logging settings, click on or save and send to the EVM (for more details “Saving and sending configurations”. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 111: Evm Logging Parameters Table

    The following Auto-Run settings are briefly explained below:  Timed-Run mode: With Timed Run, the EVM is powered on and run is enabled. The EVM will automatically stop based on the programmed duration. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 112: Timed-Run And Auto-Run Setting

     To set the start date, either use the icon or type in a date value.  To set the start time and duration, either use the arrows or type in a numeric values. To enable additional date settings (Date 2 – Date 4), repeat step 3. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 113: Day Of Week And Auto-Run Setting

    To enable Day of Week 2, repeat steps 3–4. To set the auto-run, click on or save and send to the EVM (for more details see “Saving and sending configurations”. ❶ ❷ ❸ Figure 6-12: EVM Auto-Run with Day of Week setting EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 114: Evm And Security Settings

    Analog output: Enables the analog output on the device when checked. The analog output will vary between 0–5 volts based upon the minimum and maximum levels for the particular sensor. Click on the Triggering tab (see ❶) from the EVM’s Instrument Communications panel. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 115: Figure 6-14: Evm Triggering Setup

    Units Sets the units in which the wind speed will be measured, either meters per second or feet per minute. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 116: Evm And Particulate Settings

    To edit a given profile name or user correction factor associated with a profile name. double-click the profile name (i.e. PROFILE1) of the desired profile. Active profile The profile that is currently being used for dust measurements by the device. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 117: Evm Firmware Update

    EVM Firmware Update The firmware update screen is used to update the latest software to EVM Series. With a firmware update, the Web Server option enables you to update through an internet connection. If you do not have internet capability, the File option is used in place of the first option.
  • Page 118 EVM Reports and Printing EVM Firmware Update (This page intentionally left blank) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 119: Maintenance And Cleaning

    UV lamp clean and the electrode pellet (lid placed over the lamp housing) clean.  NOTE: Regarding PID and performance: with the PID sensor and humidity sensitivity, this uses the fence electrode technology to minimize humidity. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 120: Removing And Installing Pid Sensor

    To reassemble, place the manifold over the sensor housing and then place the sensor bar on top of the manifold and sensor housing. Tighten down the two screws. (See the Calibration section to perform a calibration with the newly installed sensor). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 121: Maintenance And Cleaning Overview Of Pid

    Using a flat-head screwdriver, gently pry open the plastic, intelligent sensor casing where the small rectangle crevice is on the backside of the housing. Using some force, lift the top off (the bottom section is glued in.) Remove intelligent sensor casing Figure 7-2: Removing intelligent-sensor casing with PID EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 122: Figure 7-3: Removing The Lamp With Removal Tool

    Caution The cleaning compound, alumina oxide, should not be inhaled and can be an irritant to your eyes. Be cautious when handling the powder compound Figure 7-5: PID sensor cleaning kit (optional accessory) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 123: Optical Engine: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Optical Engine: Maintenance and Cleaning The optical engine should be cleaned when the following conditions occur:  It will not zero  Exposed to oily or wet mists.  Readings are falling lower and lower indicating dirty mirror EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 124: Figure 7-7: Optical Engine And Cleaning

    Mirror from headed screwdriver. Using a clean cotton swab, gently optical engine wipe the spherical mirror in a circular motion. Set aside. Using a clean cotton swab, gently wipe around the outer cavity of the optical engine. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 125: Figure 7-8: Cleaning The Optical Engine

     NOTE: If you loosened the D-ring and screws, ensure the flat side of the D-ring is facing the metal ring as you place it back into place. If you removed the screws and the D-ring, this will not apply. Tighten down the two screws and D-rings with the Phillips screwdriver. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 126: Impactor Care

    The impactor will require periodic greasing and cleaning which is dependent on the density of air particulates floating in the intended measurement environment.  NOTE: The impactor must be greased before your first measurement.  Greasing and cleaning impactors explained below: EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 127: Impactors And When To Clean

     NOTE: When installing the cassette, make sure the side labeled inlet is attached to optical engine. Also the filter paper should be on the bottom of the cassette. Gravimetric cassette  Pulls apart into two pieces Replaceable filter paper Figure 7-10: Gravimetric cassette and filter paper maintenance EVM Series User Manual...
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  • Page 129: Specifications

    0 – 50,000 ppb* or 1 ppb ±5% / 2%; (relative μg/m ; (Non-condensing) Isobutylene) at cal value  10.6 electron-Volt Photo- Ionization Detector Life expectancy/Warranty 2,000 hours in clean air environment (replaceable bulb and grid)/ 1 year warranty EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 130: Carbon Dioxide Sensor

    Display Resolution Accuracy/Repeatability Temp sensor  0.0 ºC to 60.0 ºC ± 1.1 ºC (± 2 ºF)  Junction Diode  14.0º F to 140.0º F ± 2ºF Life expectancy/ 2 years/ 1 year warranty Warranty EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 131: Toxic Gas Sensors

    1, 5, 15, 30 seconds, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes logging intervals Trend graphing intervals 1.5, 3, 15 minutes, 1.5, 3, 8, 12 and 24 hours for all parameters Status indicators Battery, Run, Pause, Stop, Overload and Under Range EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 132: Electrical Characteristics

    Toxic Gas ppm (Option) (Using one of the toxic sensors indicated in “Toxic Sensors”) VOCs ppm or ppb (Options) (Using PID – 10.6eV Photo Ionization Detector) Air Velocity m/s or m/ft (Options) (Using external air probe accessory) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 133: Evm Series User Manual

    Languages include English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Portuguese Certified CE Mark and RoHS compliance Patents USPC Class: 73 2805 Class name: Solid content of gas separator detail impactor Publication date: 03/05/2009 Patent application number: 20090056417 EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 134: Estimated Logged Run Times

    15.5 5 minutes 387.3 193.7 129.1 96.8 77.5 10 minutes 774.7 387.3 258.2 193.7 154.9 15 minutes 1162.0 581.0 387.3 290.5 232.4 30 minutes 2324.0 1162.0 774.7 581.0 464.8 1 hour 4648.0 2324.0 1549.3 1162.0 929.6 EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 135: Standard Evm-4 (Memory And Logged Time)

    594.9 5 minutes 14873.7 7436.9 4957.9 3718.4 2974.7 10 minutes 29747.4 14873.7 9915.8 7436.9 5949.5 15 minutes 44621.1 22310.6 14873.7 11155.3 8924.2 30 minutes 89242.2 44621.1 29747.4 22310.6 17848.4 1 hour 178484.5 89242.2 59494.8 44621.1 35696.9 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 136 3718.4 2479.0 1859.2 1487.4 Run Time (Years) Logging Rate Number of Measurements Logged 1 seconds 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 10.2 1 hour 20.4 10.2 EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 137: Standard Evm-3 (Memory And Logged Time)

    24.8 5 minutes 619.7 309.9 206.6 154.9 123.9 10 minutes 1239.5 619.7 413.2 309.9 247.9 15 minutes 1859.2 929.6 619.7 464.8 371.8 30 minutes 3718.4 1859.2 1239.5 929.6 743.7 1 hour 7436.9 3718.4 2479.0 1859.2 1487.4 EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 138: Accessories: Replacement And Optional Parts

    Silicone dielectric grease for impactors 074-080 PID PPM cleaning kit 074-076-5 5-pack of 37-mm gravimetric cassettes (for pump protection) includes one standard filter 074-090 10-pack of pump protection filters (for 37-mm gravimetric cassette) 074-720 Dust zero calibration filter assembly EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 139 Parts & Numbers Description 074-733 Smart sensor. 5-pin sensor. For models manufactured after Qtr 3 2012. 074-712 Smart sensor. 7-pin sensor. For models manufactured before Qtr 3 2012. 054-972 1.0 L/min regulator with 2’ (0.050” ID) inert tubing EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 140 Air Probe-10-120 Air-Probe 10 kit includes 120V charger, adapter cable and mounting bracket. Air Probe-10-220 Air-Probe 10 kit includes 220V charger, adapter cable and mounting bracket. 074-083 Air-Probe adapter cable (included with each air probe option) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 141: Customer Service

    Customer Service This section gives directions for contacting TSI Incorporated for technical information and directions for returning the EVM Series Environmental Monitor for service. Technical Support Contacts If you have any difficulty setting or operating the instrument, or if you have technical or application questions about this system, contact TSI’s Technical Support.

  • Page 142: Returning For Service

    Calibration The EVM Series and TSI field calibrator devices should be examined regularly by the factory. An annual calibration is recommended. (see Service Department above.) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 143: Warranty

    Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI’s Customer Service department at 1-800-874-2811 (USA) or +001 (651) 490-2811 (International). EVM Series User Manual...
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  • Page 145: Glossary Of Terms

    A “Confined Space” has three components: also “Permit Required a. It is large enough to enter & perform work Confined Space”) b. It has limited means for entry & exit c. It is not designed for continuous occupancy EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 146 Describes an analytical chemistry methodology for determining the quantitative mass of a solid. The EVM collects particulates in an internal gravimetric sample holder that are filtered, collected, and weighed to determine the severity of the worker exposure. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 147 There are simply too many chemicals, many of which have not gone through the rigorous scientific study and peer review required. The absence of an exposure limit for a substance should not be used to assume that a substance is not hazardous. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 148 Thoracic dust PM10 is the fraction of PM containing particles that are small enough to pass the PM10 impactor (10 mm) Respirable dust The cut-points for respirable dust are: PM4 (4 microns), PM2.5 (2.5 microns) EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 149 With the EVM, it is used to measure the amount of light scattered from a particle cloud. ppm/ppb Parts per million (or parts per billion) of concentration of the gas of interest in air. For example, 1 ppm signifies one part of gas to 1 million parts of air. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 150 Some examples of VOCs include: biological agents (mold, dust, mites…etc.), carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, second hand tobacco smoke. On the EVM, VOCs are measured in air by using the Photoionization detection (PID) sensor. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 151: Pid Sensor And Correction Factors Tables

    The EVM calculates VOCs in parts per million or parts per billion. Formula (used to convert ppm measurement Correction Relative Typical PID Gas/VOC to mg/m factor sensitivity (%) (ppb) Acetaldehyde Acetic Acid 3615 Acetic Anhydride Acetone Acetonitrile Acetylene EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 152 Bromotrifluoromethane CF3Br Butadiene C4H6 Butadiene diepoxide C4H6O2 Butane, n- C4H10 4600 Butanol C4H10O Buten-3-ol, 1- C4H8O Butene, 1- C4H8 Butoxyethanol, 2- C6H14O2 Butyl acetate, n- C6H12O2 Butyl acrylate, n- C7H12O2 Butyl lactate C7H14O3 Butyl mercaptan C4H10S EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 153 Dichloro-1-fluoroethane, 1,2- C2H3Cl2F Dichloro-1-propene C3H4Cl2 Dichloro-2,2,- C2H2Cl2F2 difluoroethane, 1,1- Dichloroacetylene C2Cl2 Dichlorobenzene o- C6H4Cl2 Dichlorodifluoromethane CCl2F2 Dichloroethane 1,2- C2H4Cl2 Dichloroethane, 1,1- C2H2Cl2 Dichloroethene, 1,1- C2H2Cl2 Dichloroethene, cis-1,2- C2H2Cl2 Dichloroethene, trans-1,2- C2H2Cl2 Dichloroethylene 1,2- C2H2Cl2 Difluoromethane CH2F2 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 154 C3H5ClO Epoxypropyl isopropyl ether, 2,3- C6H12O2 Ethane C2H6 Ethanol C2H6O Ethanolamine C2H7NO Ethoxy-2-propanol, 1- C5H10O2 Ethoxyethanol, 2- C4H10O2 29.8 3000 Ethoxyethyl acetate, 2- C6H12O3 Ethyl (S)-(-)-lactate C5H10O3 Ethyl acetate C4H8O2 Ethyl acrylate C5H8O2 Ethyl amine C2H7N EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 155 C7H16 Hexachloroethane C2Cl6 Hexafluoroethane C2F6 Hexamethyldisilazane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-. C6H19NSi2 Hexamethyldisiloxane C6H18OSi2 Hexan-2-one C6H12O Hexane n- C6H14 Hexene, 1- C6H12 Hydrazine H4N2 Hydrazoic acid Hydrogen Hydrogen bromide Hydrogen chloride Hydrogen cyanide Hydrogen fluoride Hydrogen peroxide H2O2 Hydrogen sulfide EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 156 Maleic anhydride C4H2O3 Mercaptoacetic acid C2H4O2S Mercury Mercury alkyls Mesitylene C9H12 Methacrylic acid C4H6O2 Methacrylonitrile C4H5N Methane Methanol CH4O 20000 Methoxyethanol, 2- C3H8O2 Methoxyethoxyethanol, 2- C5H12O3 Methoxymethylethoxy-2-propanol C7H16O3 Methoxypropan-2-ol C4H10O2 Methoxypropyl acetate C6H12O3 Methyl acetate C3H6O2 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 157 Mineral oil Mineral spirits Naphthalene C10H8 Nitric oxide Nitroaniline C6H6N2O2 Nitrobenzene C6H5NO2 Nitroethane C2H5NO2 Nitrogen dioxide 10.0 1000 Nitrogen trichloride NCl3 Nitrogen trifluoride Nitromethane CH3NO2 Nitropropane, 1- C3H7NO2 Nitropropane, 2- C3H7NO2 Nitrous oxide Nonane, n- C9H20 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 158 C3H4O Propan-1-ol C3H8O Propane C3H8 Propane-1,2-diol, total C3H8O2 10.0 1000 Propene C3H6 Propionaldehyde C3H6O Propionic acid C3H6O2 Propyl acetate, n- C5H10O2 Propylene dinitrate C3H6N2O6 Propylene oxide C3H6O Propyleneimine C3H7N Pyridine C5H5N Pyridylamine 2- C5H6N2 Silane SiH4 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 159 Toluenesulphonyl chloride, p- C7H7SO2 Toluidine, o- C7H9N Tributyl phosphate C12H27O4P Tributylamine C12H27N Trichloro-1,1- C2HCl3F2 difluoroethane, 1,2,2- Trichloro-1,2-difluoroethane, 1,1,2- C2HCl3F2 Trichloro-2,2-difluoroethane, 1,1,1- C2HCl3F2 Trichloro-2-fluoroethane, 1,1,2- C2H2Cl3F Trichlorobenzene 1,2,4- C6H3Cl3 Trichloroethane, 1,1,1- C2H3Cl3 Trichloroethane, 1,1,2- C2H3Cl3 Trichloroethylene C2HCl3 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 160 C7H5N3O6 Turpentine C10H16 TVOC Undecane, n- C11H24 Vinyl acetate C4H6O2 Vinyl bromide 2 C2H3Br Vinyl chloride C2H3Cl Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone, 1- C6H9NO Xylene mixed isomers C8H10 Xylene, m- C8H10 Xylene, o- C8H10 Xylene, p- C8H10 Xylidine, all C8H11N EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 161: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    ) should last an entire day. When dust pyramids form on impactor plates this signifies they require cleaning and greasing. Rrefer to Impactor Care Section and the Optical Engine Maintenance and Cleaning Section in Chapter 7 for cleaning details. EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 162 Override field is displayed in the General Data panel and is applied to the dust measurements in the logged data chart/table when dust is the selected parameter. To apply, select the dust override icon and add a new value.) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 163: Gravimetric Sample (Optional For Particulate Calibration)

    Does TSI offer cassettes? TSI offers a 5-pack of 37-mm gravimetric cassettes (for pump protection). Order Part Number 074-076-5. TSI also offers a 10-pack, order Part Number 074-090; However, TSI does not offer any other filters for special testing. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 164: Toxic Sensor Measurements

    1 year (HCN) Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 years 2 years Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 years 2 years Nitric Oxide (NO) 2 years 2 years Oxygen (O 2 years 1 year Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 years 2 years EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 165: Pump/Airflow Measurements

    Using an accurate flow meter (or primary standard), calibrate before your constant flow? run/logging and verify after to ensure a constant flow rate. NOTE: The primary standard calibrator tubing is inserted in the air flow outlet (located at the back of the monitor). EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 166: Digital Output (Using Stereo Plug & Diagram)

    26 AWG (.12 mm x 10) Copper Wire with PVC Jacket Shield: .12 mm x 30 Wrapped Copper Wire Plug: Brass Tip Insulator: Body & Jacket: Wire Color Coding: Plug Tip (White), Ring (Red), Sleeve (Shielding) EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 167: Pid Questions (For Volatile Organic Compound Measurements)

    EVM unit if ordered with a PID sensor option. A PID cleaning kit can also be ordered from TSI (Part Number 074-080). See Chapter 7 (Maintenance & Cleaning) for instructions on cleaning the PID lamp. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 168: Power

    How long will the battery The battery is an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack which will last last with the EVM series? at least 8 hours with continuous setup time, run time, and viewing your results time. (NOTE: The battery is not user accessible or user replaceable.) Battery life-time is estimated at 500 charge cycles or around 3 years of use before you will need to replace the battery pack.

  • Page 169: General: Mechanical

    NOTE: To insert, align the socket pins to the circuit board accordingly. Sensor bar – Remove screw 1 & 2 and lift off cover Screw 1 Screw 2 PID sensor Toxic sensor sensor EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 170: Co 2 Sensor And How To Reorder (Continued)

    Example of CO serial number is: 00146 which is the 7-pin sensor, P/N 074-712. Calibrating Sensors What calibration gases or calibration equipment are needed for calibrating sensors on the EVM series? Advanced calibration (correction Sensor Type Zero Calibration factors) Particulates sensor...
  • Page 171 Performed with Pure Air or Nitrogen NO gas Oxygen (O Performed with Nitrogen Room air *NOTE: The range of the O sensor is 0 to 30% with a typical span of 20.9%. Sulphur Dioxide (SO Performed with Pure Air or Nitrogen EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 172 About Span Calibration: A span calibration proceeds a zero calibration and is used to set the linear measuring range. The span should be a sizeable fraction of the selected full scale range of the gas. EVM Series User Manual...

  • Page 173: System Errors Displayed On The Evm Series

    APPENDIX Appendix E System Errors Displayed on the EVM Series Appendix E System Errors Displayed on the EVM Series There are two types of pop-up notifications that may appear on your instrument. Monitor system errors – The EVM is equipped with numeric system errors which range from 101 to 108.
  • Page 174 Appendix E System Errors Displayed on the EVM Series Monitor Errors Explanation File system full. Delete files to Files will need to be deleted before proceeding with logged continue measurements. (See File System menu for more information.) File system error. Logging failed Message will appear when there is not enough memory to store new files.

  • Page 175: Index

    Delete session message ............87 File system menu ............... 86 Deleting all sessions ..............87 File Systems properties screen ..........88 Deleting sessions ............... 86 Filtered CO sensor vs. Unfiltered Digital out/Logic settings ............31 Defined ................136 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 176 Resetting the EVM ..............36 Sample summary data in QSP-II .......... 72 Restoring Default factory settings ..........34 Stored data ................72 returning for service ..............132 Summary data ............... 72 RH and temperature measurement screen ....... 78 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 177 Pump: enable or disable ............30 Defined ................140 Resetting the Gravimetric ............. 30 Volatile Organic Compounds Temperature and air velocity ..........27 Specifications ..............119 Time and Date ............... 19 μg/m ..................74 Start screen ................21 EVM Series User Manual...
  • Page 178 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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