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- Page 1 USER MANUAL SI-AQ COMFORT MULTIFUNCTIONAL PORTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR www.sauermanngroup.com 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 3 - BASIC INSTRUMENT OPERATION ................9 CHAPTER 4 - POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................12 CHAPTER 5 - SENSORS -TECHNICAL ..................13 CHAPTER 6 - SI-AQ COMFORT SETUP ..................16 CHAPTER 7 - INTERNAL DATA STORAGE ................. 18 CHAPTER 8 - WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER ................20 CHAPTER 9 - CALIBRATION ...................... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Technical Specifications & Safety Guidelines
CHAPTER 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY GUIDELINES SI-AQ COMFORT - AIR QUALITY MONITOR 1. PHYSICAL Material: Blue ABS plastic case 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* ±1 ppm of rdg, ±0.2 ppm Std Range CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) 0 - 200 ppm 0.1 ppm 2. AIR QUALITY SENSORS – NON-DISPERSIVE INFRARED (NDIR) SENSORS SENSOR RANGE RESOLUTION ACCURACY* 2% of rdg ±10 ppm CARBON DIOXIDE (CO...
- 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 COMFORT 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.
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Page 7: Chapter 2 - Introduction
CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION A. UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT & PARTS IDENTIFICATION SAUERMANN SI-AQ COMFORT kits (excluding SI-AQ COMFORT-2) include as standard equipment: • IAQ Monitor Model SI-AQ COMFORT with CO , Temp, %RH, Dew point Temp, WBT, Differential Pressure and Differential Temperature •... - Page 8 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS PARAMETERS Carbon Dioxide – NDIR measurement Carbon Monoxide Ambient (room) Air Temperature Percentage of Relative Humidity Dew Point Temperature Wet Bulb Temperature Air / Gas Velocity (measurement with optional pitot tube) ∆P Differential Pressure (with Velocity Probe turned OFF) Thermocouple Type K Temperature (T1 Input) Battery Life / Voltage Parameter Not Available...
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Page 9: Chapter 3 - Basic Instrument Operation
B. Large fonts (four data parameters displayed simultaneously) Note: The SI-AQ COMFORT 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 COMFORT STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn the SI-AQ COMFORT 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 The cursor (reverse color) will point to: Print Test Record Press the OK key to execute a printout on the SI-AQ COMFORT’s optional Bluetooth remote ® printer. 8. Measured data can be stored in the monitor’s internal memory. Please refer to Chapter 7 for more details about data storage.
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Page 12: Chapter 4 - Power Requirements
CHAPTER 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS The Sauermann SI-AQ COMFORT 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 13: Chapter 5 - Sensors -Technical
CHAPTER 5 SENSORS -TECHNICAL The SI-AQ COMFORT Air Quality monitor’s sensors are grouped into three categories based on their principle of operation: 1. Up to one (1) CO (Carbon Monoxide) electrochemical gas sensor 2. One (1) NDIR (infrared gas sensors) – CO 3. - Page 14 (IR). The SI-AQ COMFORT Air Quality Monitor is equipped with one standard NDIR infrared sensor capable of CO measurement (standard range: 0 – 5000 ppm).
- Page 15 3. NON-GAS SENSORS Ambient Temperature sensor This is a NTC sensor located on the front panel of the monitor. The ambient temperature is displayed on the MEASURE screen in either °F or °C. The dew point is calculated from the ambient temperature and relative humidity.
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Page 16: Chapter 6 - Si-Aq Comfort Setup
CHAPTER 6 SI-AQ COMFORT 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: OFF Velocity Units: FPS Duct Size: 0 in... - Page 17 /min). To make Air Velocity measurements using the SI-AQ COMFORT, you will need to use the Optional 12” Pitot tube. Follow Steps #5 & #6 above to (1) turn the Velocity Probe option ON (VEL will appear on the unit’s main screen) and (2) set up your Duct Size.
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Page 18: Chapter 7 - Internal Data Storage
Erase Buffers 00: TAG#00 The SI-AQ COMFORT 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... - Page 19 the data was saved will appear at the bottom of the display. Use the UP / DOWN keys to scroll through the tags. 7. NAME BUFFERS: This choice will take you to another screen *** NAME BUFFERS *** where you can rename one or more tags. This is useful if you Starting Tag: 00 use several tags together to form a test series.
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Page 20: Chapter 8 - Wireless Remote Printer
CHAPTER 8 WIRELESS REMOTE PRINTER The SI-AQ COMFORT 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 21 ** EDIT HEADER INFO * change the information printed at the top of each printout. Usually the SAUERMANN SI-AQ COMFORT 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 press OK to select the letter or number.
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Page 22: 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 23 Press the OK key to execute a zero cycle of all the gas sensors. This procedure should last 60 seconds. At the end of the zero period, the SI-AQ COMFORT reads the output of all gas sensors and sets them all to zero.
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Page 24: Chapter 10 - Si-Aq Pc Software
CHAPTER 10 SI-AQ PC SOFTWARE 1. COMMUNICATIONS The SI-AQ COMFORT Monitor communicates with a PC either using the USB cable or wirelessly using its internal Bluetooth (BT) module. ® The communication protocol is as follows: BAUD RATE: 115000 baud FORMAT: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity... - Page 25 SI-AQ COMFORT.) You may have to click on “refresh”. Select your SI-AQ COMFORT, and then click next. You will automatically be connected to your SI-AQ COMFORT. If a passkey is required it is either “1234” or “0000” (four zeroes).
- Page 26 The Bluetooth Settings window will now appear with your ® SI-AQ COMFORT listed with serial number shown. Double click on the icon to connect. Once successfully connected, your icon should change from the one below on the left to the one below on the right.
- Page 27 2. USING SI-AQ PC SOFTWARE You can enhance the performance and versatility of the SAUERMANN SI-AQ COMFORT by using the SI- AQ PC Software program. SI-AQ PC Software is available for most Windows operating systems. The SI-AQ PC Software is a robust package that allows you to: 1.
- Page 28 STARTING SI-AQ PC SOFTWARE Before starting SI-AQ PC Software, have your SI-AQ COMFORT turned on and connected via USB or Bluetooth ® Start the SI-AQ PC 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.
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Page 29: Chapter 11 - Maintenance
CHAPTER 11 MAINTENANCE The SI-AQ COMFORT 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 30: Chapter 12 - Si-Aq Comfort Options
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) – electrochemical sensor (0-200 ppm) OPTIONAL VINYL CARRYING CASE (Part #: Si-AQ Vinyl case) Vinyl Carrying Case which protects the SI-AQ COMFORT and any accessories from damage during transportation. Extra inserts for other instruments and accessories. - Page 31 The printer is ® powered by a rechargeable battery. An AC charger is supplied with the printer. The printer is optional with the SI-AQ COMFORT. See Chapter 8 for more information OPTIONAL CALIBRATION KIT (ZERO AIR) (Part #: Si-AQ Calibration Kit) The SI-AQ COMFORT uses a bottled Cylinder of ZERO AIR for ZERO Calibration.
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Page 32: Chapter 13 - Basic Troubleshooting
Charge battery, wait up to 24 destabilized. hours for sensors to stabilize, and re-zero. Sensor cell life has expired. Call SAUERMANN replacement. Temperature Thermocouple Thermocouple is not connected Check electrical connections running to the probe Infrared CO No response from infrared... -
Page 33: Chapter 14 - Replacement Parts
CHAPTER 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Si-AQ CO2 Sensor (0-5000 ppm) NDIR CO Sensor (0-5000 ppm) Si-AQ CO Cell (0-200 ppm) CO Sensor (0-200 ppm) Si-AQ PC Software SI-AQ PC Software Kit with USB cable Si-AQ Calibration Kit Calibration KIT – ZERO AIR Cylinder w/ Regulator Si-AQ Air Replacement ZERO AIR Cylinder ONLY Si-AQ Vinyl Case... - Page 34 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com Page 34 of 36...
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- Page 36 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 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com Page 36 of 36...
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