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- Page 1 ™ BlueSky Air Quality Monitor Model 8143 Operation and Maintenance Manual P/N 6013929 Rev. G August 2022 www.tsi.com...
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- Page 3 Copyright© TSI Incorporated / 2020-2022 / All rights reserved. Part Number 6013929 / Revision G / August 2022 Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Fax No. (651) 490-3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective February 2020) (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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ....................... iii Safety Information ..................iv Description of Caution/Warning Symbols ..........iv Caution ....................iv Warning ....................iv Caution and Warning Symbols ..............iv Labels ..................... vii Reusing and Recycling ................viii Chapter 1 Product Overview ............... 1 Unpacking .................... -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety Information Description of Caution/Warning Symbols Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and on the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with the instrument. Caution C A U T I O N Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in irreparable equipment damage. - Page 7 W A R N I N G S • Use of components other than those specified by ® ® Incorporated (TSI ) may impair the safety features provided by the equipment. • When mains power adapters are used, the equipment should be positioned so the mains plug will remain accessible for emergency disconnect.
- Page 8 through the mini-USB connector and there are no outputs available from the BlueSky™ monitor. 3. The power supply adapter provided is rated for outdoor use with an ingress protection rating of IP 68. It can be used outdoors or indoors under wet conditions in rain or snow. 4.
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Page 9: Labels
Take these precautions: • DO NOT remove any parts from the BlueSky™ monitor unless you are specifically told to do so in this manual. W A R N I N G The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation. -
Page 10: Reusing And Recycling
Reusing and Recycling Incorporated’s effort to have a ® As part of TSI minimal negative impact on the communities in which its products are manufactured and used: ® If instrument becomes obsolete, return to TSI disassembly and recycling. viii... -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 1 Product Overview Incorporated’s BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor is a real-time ® Particulate Matter (PM) sensor that is designed to provide accurate mass concentration measurements of PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10 as well as temperature and humidity. The monitor is designed to be deployed in less than ten minutes and can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. -
Page 12: Unpacking
Unpacking Compare all the components you received with those listed in the table below. NOTICE ® If any parts are missing, contact Incorporated. Part Item Number Description 8143 BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor Mounting Bracket Screw IP68 Rated 5V Power Supply Zip Tie BlueSky™... - Page 13 Part Item Number Description 814305 5 pack PM sensors 814306* Replacement Mounting Bracket 814307 Maintenance kit— Screws, Screw Driver and PM Sensor screens 814301* Replacement Power Supply— NA Plug Type A (NEMA 1-15) 814302* Replacement Power Supply—EU Plug Type C (CEE 7/16) 814303* Replacement Power Supply—UK Plug...
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Page 14: Accessories
Part Item Number Description 814308* Replacement microSD card *Indicates pre-installed factory item or ships with initial purchase, but is also available as a spare or if replacement is needed. Accessories Item Part Number Description Cellular modem – 8145-CE NA version, FCC certified modem, w/indoor rated power supply Cellular modem –... -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Setting Up
Chapter 2 Setting Up The BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor is very easy to set up. The monitor comes fully assembled except for the mounting bracket. Start by unpacking the device and its contents from the shipping package. A quick start guide is shipped with each instrument. It provides the ®... -
Page 16: Connecting The Bluesky™ Monitor To A Wi-Fi Network
There are only two reasons why a BlueSky™ monitor would need to be dismantled: 1. To remove the SD card to download data. 2. To replace the PM sensor. The sensor comes pre-installed, in addition to the microSD card. NO T IC E The BlueSky™... - Page 17 2. After the monitor has powered on, slide the switch on the bottom of the monitor, toward the settings gear. The green LED should blink once per second. The monitor is now like a Hotspot to ® which a Wi-Fi device, such as your laptop or mobile device, can connect to.
- Page 18 4. Click on the monitor’s network and click Connect. You will be prompted to enter a password/network security key. NO T IC E Your computer or phone may indicate that there is no internet connection present. This is common, because the BlueSky™ monitor is not connected to the internet.
- Page 19 5. The security key (PWD) can be found on the serial number label on the bottom of the monitor or on the label that was placed on the quick start guide. 6. Enter the password and click OK. 7. After you are connected to the monitor’s network, open a web browser on your laptop, tablet or a smartphone and enter the following IP address 192.168.4.1 as shown.
- Page 20 ® 10. The browser should let you know that the Wi-Fi SSID (network name) and password were saved successfully onto the monitors shown below. ® The device is now ready to communicate to the Wi-Fi network. It is recommended that you configure the monitor with the network credentials, which will be present at the final installation location.
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Page 21: Installing The Bluesky™ Air Quality Monitor
If the LED is blinking three times every second, with a 1 second ® pause in-between, it has established connection to the Wi-Fi network successfully, but it cannot connect the cloud. This is ® most likely due to no internet being present on the Wi-Fi ®... - Page 22 3. Next, mount the instrument to a pole or wall using the mounting bracket for stability. Additionally, connect the power cable to the USB port on the bottom of the monitor. Make sure the power cable has some strain relief as shown below in the pole mount example.
- Page 23 b. Wall mount. c. Tripod mount (The bracket needs to be removed to use the Tripod). The thread on the bottom of the device should fit most camera tripods. 4. Plug the other end of the power supply into a weatherproof “in use”...
- Page 24 W A R N I N G Improper outdoor installation could result in equipment damage and/or electrical shock. Installation must follow local electrical codes. W A R N I N G DO NOT install the BlueSky™ monitor upside down. The bottom of the device is designed to allow for aerosol to enter the PM sensor.
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Page 25: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation Overview The BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor’s primary use is in outdoor applications. It is designed to operate 24/7 when powered off a standard outdoor power outlet. Once you have setup your monitor(s) ® and connected them to a local wireless (Wi-Fi ) network, you can log ®... - Page 26 6. Once your account is successfully created go to tsilink.com and login. 7. Now you can register your device(s). Register your device by entering in the required information and click DONE. If you do not see the Device Registration screen, click the “Activate New Device”...
- Page 27 8. Adjust the device pin location if needed and/or click Done. 9. If you would like to use the Data Services and API functionality of tsilink.com, click on API. Enter the device(s) that you want to register to this TSI Link™ Account. Click SUBMIT. Operation...
- Page 28 10. Check box if you are registering device for both TSI Link Software and TSI Link Data Service subscriptions. If you are only registering the device for TSI Link Data Service subscription keep the box uncheck. Click DONE when completed. 11.
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Page 29: Viewing Data From One Or More Bluesky™ Monitors
Viewing Data from one or more BlueSky™ Monitors 1. Go to www.tsilink.com and log In. 2. Click on the map and zoom in to the area where your BlueSky™ device pin is located. 3. Click on the device pin to view the current values. It may take roughly 15 minutes before any data can be seen, after the device has been initially powered on and connected to the cloud. - Page 30 3. Remove the two screws that attach the top and bottom halves of the BlueSky™ monitor together. 4. The microSD card holder is located on the top left corner as shown below. 5. Remove the card and insert the card into a PC to download the data.
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Page 31: Interpreting The Data Downloaded From The Sd Card
Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the SD Card Data downloaded from the BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor will be in the following format: Appendix B: for PM Sensor and Device Status definitions. Column A Date in Universal Time Coordinated (GMT) PM1.0 Mass concentration data in µg/m Column B Column C PM2.5 Mass concentration data in µg/m... -
Page 32: Interpreting The Data Downloaded From The Cloud
Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the Cloud Data downloaded from the BlueSky™ Cloud will include the following: See Appendix B: for PM Sensor and Device Status definitions. Timestamp in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Column A Column B PM2.5 Mass concentration data in µg/m Column C Applied PM2.5 Custom Calibration Setting - Multiplication Factor... -
Page 33: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance Bi-Annual Maintenance Checks NO T IC E For extreme conditions it is recommended that more frequent maintenance be performed every month. 1. Check the metal screen at the bottom of the BlueSky™ monitor. If it is dirty, remove the screen and clean it with compressed air, soap and water. -
Page 34: Annual Maintenance Checks
Annual Maintenance Checks NO T IC E For extreme conditions it is recommended that more frequent maintenance be performed every month. 1. Any maintenance should be performed only after powering the unit down by disconnecting the USB cable from the power adapter. -
Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The Bluesky™ Monitor
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the BlueSky™ Monitor The table below lists the symptoms, possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor. The LED on the bottom can be used to help troubleshoot device issues. Use the blink pattern to identify the error and possible cause. The LED blinks in the following manner over a 2 second period. - Page 36 Possible Cause Corrective Action Monitor is not reporting data to tsilink.com cloud 2 blinks every Initially indicates the device is attempting to connect ® second, followed by to Wi-Fi network. If this status continues, the device a 1 second pause – is unable to connect to the network.
- Page 37 Possible Cause Corrective Action PM Readings seem too low Plugged screen. Remove the mesh screen on the bottom of the monitor and blow out any debris with compressed air. Wash with soap and water, dry with compressed and reinstall the screen. PM sensor has PM sensor may have failed and needs to be ®...
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Page 39: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications* PM Sensor Sensor Type ....Light scattering single particle counting Aerosol Concentration 0 to 1000 μg/m Range ......PM1.0, PM2.5 PM4.0, and PM10 on SD Card Measurements ... and PM2.5, PM10 on Cloud Measurement Resolution ....1 µg/m Counting Efficiency .. - Page 40 Maintenance Requirements PM Sensor ....Replace PM sensor every year (recommended) AC and DC Power Requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz – INPUT AC/DC Power Supply . 5 VDC - OUTPUT Device Input Power 5 VDC Power Consumption ... <...
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Page 41: Appendix B Status Flags And Error Codes
Appendix B Status Flags and Error Codes Below is a table of error codes that may be listed in the sensor status columns of the downloaded CSV file from the cloud and/or SD card. Any error codes, other than zero, indicate one of the below errors occurred during that logging interval. - Page 42 Type Value Definition Actions/Resolutions Device Device Real-Time Replace small coin cell Status Clock Battery is low battery on main board. (cont.) Ensure to use the correct battery part number. Device internal time May need to replace coin has not been synced battery.
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Page 43: Examples
Type Value Definition Actions/Resolutions Sensor See 16 actions/resolutions Sensor communication error Status Sensor check No action required (cont.) sum error Sensor limit No action required, max exceeded concentration exceeded sensor limit. Sensor fan error No action required. If problem persists consider replacing PM sensor. - Page 44 TSI Incorporated – Visit our website www.tsi.com for more information. Tel: +1 800 680 1220 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 P/N 6013929 Rev.
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