General VOC08 Hardware Manual

General VOC08 Hardware Manual

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DATA LOGGING

VOC METER
HARDWARE MANUAL
VOC08
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

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  • Page 1: Data Logging

    DATA LOGGING VOC METER HARDWARE MANUAL VOC08 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Standalone Mode ....7 – 10 Data Logging Mode (see VOC08 Software Manual on mini-disc or online at generaltools.com) Calibration Procedure ....10 – 11 VOC Zero Adjustment .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    (PID) technology and ultraviolet lamps to break down single-gas VOCs into ions are faster and more accurate than the VOC08, but they cost at least 10 times more. The VOC08 is therefore a much more suitable solution for home inspectors and facilities managers who only need to spot- check concentrations of mixed-gas VOCs.
  • Page 4: What's In The Package

    USB cable, an AC adaptor and this hardware user’s manual come in a soft pouch inside a white box.This hardware manual is also provided as a printable pdf file on the disc, along with a pdf file of the VOC08 software manual.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 1 shows all controls, indicators and physical structures of the VOC08. Fig. 2 shows all possible indications on the LCD. Familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the control buttons and the meanings of the display icons before moving on to the Setup and Operating Instructions.
  • Page 6: Setup Instructions

    SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BATTERIES The VOC08’s battery compartment (Fig. 1, Callout 4) is located on the lower back of the meter. Obtain six “AAA” batteries. To install them: 1. Open the battery compartment by using your thumb to...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STANDALONE MODE To power on the VOC08, press the PWR button. The LCD will illuminate and immediately begin scrolling “0s” across the five positions on the upper readout to indicate that it is warming up.
  • Page 8 2) Freeze both readouts by pressing the HOLD button. 3) Change the temperature unit to/from °F and °C by briefly pressing the UNIT button. The VOC08 will “remember” the unit in use when the meter powers off and will resume using that unit for ambient, DP and WB temperatures when it is powered on again.
  • Page 9 VOC levels at multiple locations. The session begins when you power on the VOC08; it typically ends 15 minutes after you finish making measurements with the activation of the APO function. Max and Min readings are automatically and continuously updated.
  • Page 10: Calibration Procedure

    To display the lowest VOC concentration recorded during a measurement session, press the MAX/MIN button twice. The minimum reading will appear on the upper readout, with the term MIN above it on the top line. The figure at right Real- session time shows both session...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Alternatively, you can recalibrate the meter using a standard VOC gas. But be aware that attempting to recalibrate the meter without a standard gas may actually lower the meter's accuracy. For best results, send the meter out for calibration to a qualified laboratory recommended by your distributor. SPECIFICATIONS VOC Measurement Range / Resolution: 0 to 50 ppm / 0.01 ppm VOC Warmup Time: 10 minutes first use, 2 minutes thereafter...
  • Page 12: Operating & Maintenance Tips

    AC adaptor if you expect to routinely conduct measurement sessions lasting more than 15 minutes. Remove the batteries if you don’t expect to use the VOC08 for an extended period of time (months or years). Abrupt temperature changes will cause condensation and possible vapor penetration.
  • Page 13: Offsetting Sensor Drift

    Do not drop or disassemble the meter or immerse it in water. The VOC08 may display the following two sensor error messages on its bottom readout: E- 1: The VOC, temperature or RH sensor is damaged, or communication with any of the sensors has failed.
  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    HOLD and/or BKLT buttons to quickly increase or decrease the values. WARRANTY INFORMATION This product from General Tools & Instruments (General) is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years. Subject...
  • Page 15: Return For Repair Policy

    Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product. In no event shall General be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged...
  • Page 16 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com VOC08 User’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice ©2015 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN# VOC08 4/15/15 General Tools & Instruments GeneralToolsNYC...

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