Contents Introduction General Overview Front View Soft Keys Back View Operation Turning On & Off / Performing a Test / Main Display Selecting Temperature Units Ambient / Dew Point / Wet Bulb Temperature Display Temperature / Clock Display Modes Activating the Backlight Printing Measurements Setting Date and Time Setting CO Alarm Level...
3 Year unit and 2 Year sensor Guarantee. 2. General Overview The 1010a IAQ meter uses state of the art sensors to measure humidi- ty, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and temperature. The CO and CO2 sensors in your meter will need to be replaced periodically and calibration is recommended once every year.
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General Overview (Continued) This manual will guide you through the functions of the TPI 1010a which will give you many years of reliable service. Your TPI 1010a Indoor Air Quality meter comes complete with the following standard accessories: • TPI 1010a Instrument •...
3. Front View CO2 Sensor Humidity & Location Temperature Sensor Location CO Sensor Location Infrared Window Display for Printing Test Results (Requires optional A740 printer) Protective Rubber Boot Keypad Power Adapter USB Port Sensor Locations: Places where the CO, CO2, and Humidity sensors are located and protected.
3.1 Soft Keys On / Off key - Used to turn the IAQ meter on or off. Press to turn on, press and hold to turn off. Up Arrow key - Used to select and change parameters. Also used to cycle through dew point and wet bulb temperatures from the main display.
3.2 Back View Hanger Hole Tilt Stand Battery Cover Screw Hanger Hole: Use to hang instrument for hands free operation. Can be used with A127 magnetic strap kit or A103 hook. Tilt Stand: Use to stand instrument on a table. Batter Cover Loosen this screw and open cover to access batteries.
4.1 Turning On & Off / Performing a Test / Main Display Always: - Turn the 1010a on outside of the area to be tested. Make sure the unit is in fresh air (no carbon monoxide present) prior to turning on. This will allow the CO sensor to set to zero properly.
Align the infrared window of the A740 printer with the infrared window of the 1010a located on the upper right side of the meter. Keep the printer in clear line of sight approximately 6 to 8 inches away from the 1010a. Press...
4.7 Setting Date and Time 1) Starting with the 1010a turned off, press and hold down the key then press and hold down the key until two beeps are heard and the time / date screen is displayed. Year Month / Day...
The CO2 sensor can be reset at ambient level as needed. This can be performed if the CO2 reading seems to be too high or low or just to ensure your 1010A is operating properly. Note: This does not take the place of a full factory calibration which is recommended once per year.
To activate % outside air mode, press the key about 2 seconds until “t-0” is displayed in the middle display area. 1) Place the sensor of the 1010a perpendicular to the “Return” air flow. When the reading stabilizes press the key and capture the return air temperature, "t-1"...
Press and hold the key until “C-0” is displayed. 1) Place the sensor of the 1010a perpendicular to the “Return” air flow. When the reading stabilizes press the key and capture the return air temperature, "C-1"...
Once the logging function is activated all preciously logged data is written over. 1) INT is displayed at the top to indicate the 1010a is waiting for the logging interval to be set. The logging interval tells the 1010a how often to sample. For example, a logging interval of 10 seconds (00:10) means the 1010a will log a reading every 10 seconds.
Install the PC software on your PC and open it. Connect the 1010a to the PC using the USB cable. Click on the connect to PC button in the software window. The software can be used to retrieve logged data and for real time monitoring.
8. Technical Specifications Function Range Accuracy 0 to 5000ppm 50°F~104°F: ±(5% of rdg+75ppm) <50°F, >104°F: ±(10% of rdg+75ppm) Temperature -5°F to 140°F ±2°F -20°C to 60°C ±1°C Dew Point Temperature -47°F to 135°F Calculation -44°C to 57°C Wet Bulb Temperature 3°F to 135°F Calculation -16°C to 57°C Relative Humidity...
Possible Causes: Sensor needs calibration, T/C key held down indoors Corrective Action: Perform ambient air reset outlined in section 4.9. Replace batteries Send unit to TPI for factory calibration and maintenance. Problem: CO reading out of specification Possible Causes: Sensor needs calibration or replacement Corrective Action: Replace batteries Send unit to TPI for factory calibration and maintenance.
% Outside Air - HVAC systems use a combination of outside air, supply air, and return air to maintain consistent and comfortable air quality. The 1010a can calcu- late outside air either by measuring temperature or by measuring CO2. The for-...
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If the temperature and/or humidity sensor fails to ini- tialize or is faulty the 1010a will display an error code. Try turning the 1010a off and on again. If it dis- plays the error code again the 1010a is in need of service.
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