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sauermann SI-AQ VOC User Manual

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SI-AQ VOC
MULTIFUNCTIONAL PORTABLE
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SI-AQ VOC MULTIFUNCTIONAL PORTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR www.sauermanngroup.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 3 - BASIC INSTRUMENT OPERATION ................9 CHAPTER 4 - POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................11 CHAPTER 5 - SENSORS -TECHNICAL ..................12 CHAPTER 6 - SI-AQ VOC SETUP ....................17 CHAPTER 7 - INTERNAL DATA STORAGE ................. 19 CHAPTER 8 - WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER ................21 CHAPTER 9 - CALIBRATION ......................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Technical Specifications & Safety Guidelines

    CHAPTER 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY GUIDELINES SI-AQ VOC - AIR QUALITY MONITOR 1. PHYSICAL Material: White ABS plastic case with Rubber Magnetic Boot Dimensions (monitor): 8.6 x 3.9 x 2 inches: 220 x 100 x 52 mm (H x W x D) Weight: (monitor): 1.6 lbs.
  • Page 4 SENSORS 1. AIR QUALITY SENSORS – ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY* CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Std Range 0 - 200 ppm 0.1 ppm ±4% rdg, ±0.5 ppm OXYGEN (O Std Range 0 - 25% 0.1% 0.1 % Vol rdg NITRIC OXIDE (NO) Std.
  • Page 5  This device has been developed, produced and sold exclusively to trained and qualified experts in the field of air quality monitoring. Appropriate training is necessary in order to guarantee a riskless use of this instrument. Sauermann is not responsible for any possible accidents during its use.
  • Page 6 Complies with EN61326-1, Portable Equipment The Sauermann SI-AQ VOC Indoor Air Quality Monitor is a battery-operated Portable device designed to be used by a qualified engineer/technician to make measurements in buildings and residential facilities. For long-term testing, you may operate the unit connected to the supplied charger by carefully following the product safety instructions in Section A above.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Introduction

    SAUERMANN SI-AQ VOC kits include as standard equipment: • IAQ Monitor Model SI-AQ VOC with PID VOC Sensor of your choice (Low Range or High Range), Ambient Temperature, %RH, Dew point Temp, WBT, Barometric Pressure, Differential Pressure and Differential Temperature •...
  • Page 8 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS PARAMETERS Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Ambient (room) Air Temperature Percentage of Relative Humidity Dew Point Temperature Wet Bulb Temperature Oxygen Total Volatile Organic Compounds Barometric Pressure Hydrogen Sulfide Formaldehyde Nitric Oxide Nitrogen Dioxide Sulfur Dioxide Air / Gas Velocity (measurement with optional pitot tube) ∆P Differential Pressure (with Velocity probe turned OFF) Thermocouple Type K Temperature (T1 Input)

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Basic Instrument Operation

    B. Large fonts (four data parameters displayed simultaneously) Note: The SI-AQ VOC allows the user to ZOOM in and out of the screen by changing from Small to Large Fonts using the MEASURE key. Press Measure key again to zoom back out.
  • Page 10 INSTRUMENT OPERATION OVERVIEW SI-AQ VOC STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn the SI-AQ VOC on by pressing the POWER key. The instrument’s internal pump will immediately turn on and the SAUERMANN logo will appear. The instrument will begin to draw in air from the center SAMPLE IN inlet “A” at the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 - Power Requirements

    CHAPTER 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS The Sauermann SI-AQ VOC Indoor Air Quality Monitor is a battery-operated Portable device designed to be operated by a qualified engineer/technician to make measurements in buildings and residential facilities. For long-term testing please carefully follow the product safety instructions in Chapter 1.

  • Page 12: Chapter 5 - Sensors -Technical

    CHAPTER 5 SENSORS -TECHNICAL The great versatility of the SI-AQ VOC Air Quality monitor is partly due to the large number of sensors available within a single monitor. These sensors are primarily gas sensors and can be grouped into four categories based on their principle of operation: 1.
  • Page 13 1. ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS All electrochemical sensors are mounted on fitted socket fittings for easy installation and removal. The electrochemical sensors are described below: A. Nitrogen Dioxide sensor (NO This is a three-electrode sensor that responds to nitrogen dioxide gas. Nitrogen dioxide is a “sticky” gas and this sensor’s response is usually the slowest of all sensors.
  • Page 14 F. Carbon Monoxide sensor (CO) This is also a three-electrode sensor that responds to carbon monoxide. It is equipped with an inboard filter to remove any interference from other acidic gases. G. Formaldehyde (CH This is also a three-electrode sensor that responds to formaldehyde. It is equipped with an inboard filter to remove any interference from other acidic gases.
  • Page 15 3. PHOTO IONIZATION DETECTOR (PID) - VOCs Photo ionization detectors are the most common method to measure volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other gases in indoor air quality in concentrations in parts per billion (PPB) and parts per million (PPM). The PID options have the following specifications: RANGE ACCURACY...
  • Page 16 External temperature sensor (T1) The thermocouple is located at the bottom right side of the monitor. It can be used with any optional or separate Type K thermocouple probe and/or wire. The T1 temperature measurements are displayed on the Large Font MEASURE screen only as T1. Differential Pressure / Air Velocity sensor.

  • Page 17: Chapter 6 - Si-Aq Voc Setup

    CHAPTER 6 SI-AQ VOC SETUP The SETUP MENU allows the operator to change the instrument’s parameters. 1 ‘14 12:45:00 Temperature Units: F Measure Units: Pressure Units: mbar Pumps: AUTO 750cc/m Velocity Probe: Velocity Units: Duct Size: 0 in Display Contrast: 24...
  • Page 18 & accurate Air Flow measurements in m/s or m /min. NOTE: When using the Velocity Feature on the SI-AQ VOC it is recommended to ZERO the readings BEFORE using the Pitot tube to ensure proper Velocity measurements. See Chapter 9 for instructions on Zeroing the SI-AQ VOC.

  • Page 19: Chapter 7 - Internal Data Storage

    Erase Buffers 00: TAG#00 The SI-AQ VOC has 2000 internal storage tags/memory spots. Each tag stores one complete set of air quality data. There are two ways to store air quality data to the monitor’s buffer. You can either store data by selecting the option STORE CURRENT DATA after pressing the STORE key, or alternatively you can make use of the monitor’s capability of storing data automatically on a periodic basis.
  • Page 20 7. NAME BUFFERS: This choice will take you to another *** NAME BUFFERS *** screen where you can rename one or more tags. This is Starting Tag: 00 useful if you use several tags together to form a test Ending Tag: series.

  • Page 21: Chapter 8 - Wireless Remote Printer

    CHAPTER 8 WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER The SI-AQ VOC uses an optional wireless Bluetooth remote printer. The printer is powered ® by a rechargeable battery. An AC charger is supplied with the printer. First you must turn the printer on. Then press PRINT to scan and connect with your wireless printer to establish communications between the monitor and the printer.
  • Page 22 EDIT CUSTOMER NAME: This will display a screen where you ** EDIT HEADER INFO * can change the information printed at the top of each SAUERMANN SI-AQ VOC printout. Usually the customer’s name or the operator’s name appears here. To edit this information, use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT keys to navigate around the keyboard, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ◄...

  • Page 23: Chapter 9 - Calibration

    If the unit is returned to Sauermann for Span Calibration, the unit will be shipped back after Calibration with a new Calibration Certificate valid for one (1) year. If the unit is Span Calibrated in the field, the original calibration certificate is no longer valid.
  • Page 24 ) in Ambient Air, insert the Si-AQ VOC Zero Filter filter into the Middle “Sample In” inlet at the bottom of the SI-AQ VOC and ensure that the opening on the bottom end of the filter is not blocked. Allow the unit to run with the filter connected for at least 30 seconds before continuing, this ensures that any potential contaminants inside the unit are purged.
  • Page 25 Oxygen (O ) that it sets to 20.9%. If no error messages appear at the end of the countdown, place the Si-AQ VOC Zero Filter into a sealable bag to prevent moisture from entering it.

  • Page 26: Chapter 10 - Si-Aq Pcsoft Software

    CHAPTER 10 SI-AQ PCSOFT SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS The SI-AQ VOC Monitor communicates with a PC either using the USB cable or wirelessly using its internal Bluetooth (BT) module. If your computer does not have internal BT capabilities, use the ® external BT module that is supplied with the SI-AQ VOC.
  • Page 27 1. Turn your instrument on, and it will appear on the screen after a few moments. Select it from the list and click Next. 2. On the next screen, select “Enter the device’s pairing code” and click Next. 3. Enter the pairing code “1234” or “0000” (four zeros) into the empty field & click Next. Page 27 of 42...
  • Page 28 4. Paring will complete and the PC to instrument communication drivers will be automatically installed. ALL CONNECTIONS When you connect your SI-AQ VOC to your computer for the first time, the connection will be assigned a unique comport number. omport...
  • Page 29 USING SI-AQ PCSOFT SOFTWARE You can enhance the performance and versatility of the SAUERMANN SI-AQ VOC by using the SI-AQ PCSOFT software Program. SI-AQ PCSOFT is available for most Windows operating systems. The SI-AQ PCSOFT software is a robust package that allows you 1.
  • Page 30 STARTING SI-AQ PCSOFT Before starting SI-AQ PCSOFT, have your SI-AQ VOC turned on and connected via USB or Bluetooth ® Start the SI-AQ PCSOFT Software Program. If you have connected before, the monitor icon will automatically appear. If this is the first time you are connecting, you will need to add a new port.

  • Page 31: Chapter 11 - Maintenance

    CHAPTER 11 MAINTENANCE The SI-AQ VOC Indoor Air Quality Monitor is a sophisticated analytical instrument designed to perform accurate air quality measurements. However, because the monitor is a portable, field/lab used instrument that can be used in many environments, care must be taken to prevent physical and environmental abuse to help maintain trouble-free operation.

  • Page 32: Chapter 12 - Si-Aq Voc Options

    This manual describes the complete instrument equipped with all the options. The SI-AQ VOC’s standard capabilities include (1) Standard Low Range PID VOC sensor (0-20 ppm), Ambient Temperature, Relative Humidity, Wet Bulb, Dew Point, Barometric Pressure, one (1) separate...
  • Page 33 The printer is ® powered by a rechargeable battery. An AC charger is supplied with the printer. The printer is optional with the SI-AQ VOC. See Chapter 7 for more information 6. OPTIONAL CALIBRATION KIT (ZERO AIR) (Part #: Si-AQ...

  • Page 34: Chapter 13 - Basic Troubleshooting

    Charge battery, wait up to 24 hours for destabilized. sensors to stabilize, and re-zero. Sensor cell life has expired. Call SAUERMANN replacement. (PID sensors) Sensor has been recently exposed to Purge for 10 minutes with fresh air, gas and has not yet returned to zero.

  • Page 35: Chapter 14 - Replacement Parts

    Si-AQ CH2O Cell (0-10 ppm) Formaldehyde Sensor (0-10 ppm) Si-AQ CO2 Sensor (0-5000 ppm) NDIR CO Sensor (0-5000 ppm) Si-AQ VOC Cell (20k ppb) PID VOC Sensor (0-20 ppm) Si-AQ VOC Cell (200 ppm) PID VOC Sensor (0-200 ppm) Si-AQ Calibration Kit Calibration KIT –...

  • Page 36: Chapter 15 - Vocs Ionization Potentials And Response Factors

    CHAPTER 14 VOCs Ionization Potentials and Response Factors Appendix I: Ionization Potentials Chemical Name IP (eV) Bromoform 10.48 Butane 10.63 Butyl mercaptan 9.15 cis-2-Butene 9.13 2-Amino pyridine 8 m-Bromotoluene 8.81 Acetaldehyde 10.21 n-Butyl acetate 10.01 Acetamide 9.77 n-Butyl alcohol 10.04 Acetic acid 10.69 n-Butyl amine 8.71 Acetic anhydride 10...
  • Page 37 Cyclo-octatetraene 7.99 p-Dichlorobenzene 8.95 p-Dioxane 9.13 Cyclopentadiene 8.56 Cyclopentane 10.53 trans-Dichloroethene 9.66 Cyclopentanone 9.26 Cyclopentene 9.01 Cyclopropane 10.06 Epichlorohydrin 10.2 m-Chlorotoluene 8.83 Ethane 11.65 o-Chlorotoluene 8.83 Ethanethiol (ethyl mercaptan) 9.29 p-Chlorotoluene 8.7 Ethanolamine 8.96 Ethene 10.52 Ethyl acetate 10.11 1,1-Dibromoethane 10.19 Ethyl alcohol 10.48 1,1-Dichloroethane 11.12 Ethyl amine 8.86...
  • Page 38 Hydrogen cyanide 13.91 Methyl butyl ketone 9.34 Methyl butyrate 10.07 Hydrogen fluoride 15.77 Hydrogen iodide 10.38 Methyl cellosolve 9.6 Hydrogen selenide 9.88 Methyl chloride 11.28 Hydrogen sulfide 10.46 Methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) 11 Hydrogen telluride 9.14 Methyl disulfide 8.46 Hydroquinone 7.95 Methyl ethyl ketone 9.53 Methyl formate 10.82 Methyl iodide 9.54...
  • Page 39 Phenylene diamine 6.89 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (Freon 113) 11.78 2,2,4-Trimethyl pentane 9.86 Phosgene 11.77 Phosphine 9.87 o-Toluidine 7.44 Phosphorus trichloride 9.91 Tetrachloroethane 11.62 Phthalic anhydride 10 Tetrachloroethene 9.32 Propane 11.07 Tetrachloromethane 11.47 Propargyl alcohol 10.51 Tetrahydrofuran 9.54 Propiolactone 9.7 Tetrahydropyran 9.25 Propionaldehyde 9.98 Thiolacetic acid 10 Propionic acid 10.24 Thiophene 8.86...
  • Page 40 ethyl acrylate 2.3 naphtalene 0.37 n,n-dimethylacetamide 0.73 ethyl ether (diethyl ether) 1.2 ethyl mercaptan 0.6 n,n-dimethylformamide 0.8 ethylbenzene 0.51 n-hexane 4.5 ethylene 10.1 nitric oxide 7.2 ethylene glycol 15.7 n-nonane 1.6 ethylene oxide 19.5 nitrogen dioxide (11.7 lamp) 10 gasoline 1.1 n-pentane 9.7 heptane 2.5 n-propyl acetate 3.1...
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  • Page 42 BE CAREFUL! Material damages can happen, so please apply the precautionary measures indicated. Once returned, required waste collection will be assured in the respect of the environment in accordance to guidelines relating to WEEE. www.sauermanngroup.com Page 42 of 42...

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