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Placement and Calibration of Sensors

Particulates Calibration (Zero Cal)

EVM Series User Manual

7. Allow the level to stabilize (approximately 1–3 minutes). It will state Waiting (A) and Set soft key

will appear when it has stabilized (B).

Zero will appear

when it has

stabilized

Current Level

reading

Set soft key will

appear when

stabilized

Figure 4-10: Particulate calibration and waiting screen

8. Press the Set soft key to set the Zero cal point.

9. The instrument will show a Pause state with the intended and actual values.

Save soft key

Figure 4-11: Particulate calibration pause screen

Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
Table of Contents11
Dangers, Warnings, & Cautions11
Introduction11
Particulate Sampling (Aerosols/Dust Vapors)12
- Particulate Path12
- Figure 1-1: Particulate Path Diagram12
- Particulate Sizes13
- Figure 1-2: Particulates and Diameter Size13
- Particulates and Cut-Point14
- Collecting/Sensing the Particulates14
- Gravimetric Sampling14
- Pump14
Gas Sensors Sampling14
- Gas Sensors and Path15
Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs) Sampling16
Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point16
What the Standards Say16
- Resources17
EVM Series18
- Applications18
- Models Explained19
Getting Started21
Checking the Equipment21
- Figure 2-1: Identifying Your Equipment21
Display and Keypad22
- Diagram22
- Keypad Description22
- Figure 2-2: EVM Keypad and Display Explained22
Turning on23
- Start Screen Explanation23
- Figure 2-3: Start Screen Defined23
- Navigating24
- Indicators/Icons on the Display24
Turning off25
Instrument Information25
- Unit Information Screen25
- Figure 2-4: Unit Information Screen25
- Figure 2-5: Selecting Unit Info. Sensors26
- Figure 2-6: Viewing Installed Sensors26
TSI Detection Management Software DMS27
Communicating27
- Powering and Outputs on the EVM27
Setting up the Environmental Monitor29
Setting up Parameters Via the Keypad29
- Time and Date Setting29
- Checking Battery Power30
- Figure 3-1: Time-Date Screen Parameters30
- Figure 3-2: Start Screen31
- Figure 3-3: Battery Screen31
- Display: Language, Contrast, and Key Click32
- Figure 3-4: Screen Display Settings32
- Setting Logging and Viewing Run Time33
- Figure 3-5: Logging Screen34
- PID Sensor Setup35
- Figure 3-6: Estimated Run Time for Logging Screen35
- Figure 3-7: PID Correction Factor36
- Figure 3-8: PID Correction Factor Displayed on36
- Changing Units (Temperature, Particulates, PID, and Air Velocity)37
- Setting up Particulate Settings37
- Figure 3-9: Units Screen37
- Setting Profiles (Particulate Correction Factors)38
- How Particulate Factors Are Adjusted and Calculated38
  - Dust Correction Factors (Profiles)38
  - Figure 3-10: Edit Profiles for Dust Calibration39
  - Figure 3-11: Entering a Profile for Particulate Calibration39
- Particulate Pump: Enable or Disable40
- Resetting the Gravimetric Filter40
- Figure 3-12: Particulate Setup Screen40
- Auxiliary Input/Output41
  - Digital Output41
  - Figure 3-13: Configuring Digital Output42
- Air Velocity43
- Analog-Out43
- Figure 3-14: Air Velocity Setting43
- Figure 3-15: Analog out Results with Temperature as Output43
- Restoring Default Factory Settings44
- Figure 3-16: Analog-Out Screen44
- Figure 3-17: Defaults Screen (Restoring Factory Settings)44
- Figure 3-18: Restoring Default Calibrations45
- Backlight Setting46
- Resetting the EVM46
- Lock/Secure Run And/Or Setup46
- Figure 3-19: Backlight Key46
- Figure 3-20: Lock Soft Key47
- Figure 3-21: Setting Lock/Secure47
- Unlock Run And/Or Setup48
- Auto-Run48
  - Auto-Run and Timed-Run Mode48
  - Figure 3-22: Selecting Auto-Run with Timed-Run Mode48
  - Auto-Run with Date Mode49
  - Figure 3-23: Setting Timed-Run and Duration49
  - Figure 3-24: Selecting Auto-Run with Date Mode49
  - Auto-Run with Day of Week (DOW) Mode50
  - Figure 3-25: Setting Auto-Run Date Mode50
  - Figure 3-26: Setting Auto-Run DOW Mode51
Calibrate Sensors53
Placement and Calibration of Sensors53
- Calibrating Sensors Include53
- Inserting and Removing Sensors53
- Figure 4-1: Sensor Housing and Manifold53
- Calibrating Particulates54
- Figure 4-2: Sensors' Locations54
- Impactor and Use55
- Figure 4-3: How the Impactor Functions55
- Adjusting the Impactor/Turret Setting56
- Figure 4-4: PM2.5 Impactor Setting Example56
- Particulates Calibration (Zero Cal)57
- Figure 4-5: Adjusting Impactor/Turret Setting57
- Figure 4-6: Particulate Zero Cal with HEPA Filter58
- Figure 4-7: Selecting Calibration Screen58
- Figure 4-8: Particulate Cal Screen59
- Figure 4-9: Particulate Calibration and Ready Screen59
- Figure 4-10: Particulate Calibration and Waiting Screen60
- Figure 4-11: Particulate Calibration Pause Screen60
- Particulate Advanced Calibration (Gravimetric)61
  - Figure 4-12: Zero Cal Set for Particulates61
  - Gravimetric Calibration Overview62
- Performing a Gravimetric Calibration62
- Figure 4-13: Reset Gravimetric Setting62
- Pump Flow Rate Calibration63
- Figure 4-14: Pump Flow Rate Calibration63
- Toxic Gas Sensors64
- Figure 4-15: Flow Rate Calibration64
- Cross Sensitivity65
  - How Sensors Operate65
- Quality Calibrations65
- About Sensors and Cal Storage65
- Calibration History and Sensor Serial Numbers65
- Figure 4-16: Calibration History for EVM65
- Applying a Gas Sensor66
- Calibrating Toxic Gas Sensors66
  - Figure 4-17: Applying a Gas Sensor66
  - Figure 4-18: Selecting Sensor for Calibration Process67
  - Ozone Calibration for Zero and Span67
  - Toxic Gas Zero Calibration67
  - Figure 4-19: Calibration Zero Screen68
  - Figure 4-20: Calibration Zero Pause Screen68
  - Toxic Gas Span Calibration69
- Calibrating CO and O70
  - O 2 Accuracy70
  - Figure 4-23: Selecting a Calibration Sensor71
  - Figure 4-26: Saved Calibration72
- Calibrating Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) Sensor73
  - PID Parts Per Million (Ppm) Zero Calibration73
  - PID Parts Per Billion (Ppb) Zero Calibration73
  - PID Span Calibration74
  - Figure 4-29: PID Calibration Span Soft Key75
- Calibrating Relative Humidity and Temperature76
- Calibration History77
- Verify Calibration and Drifting Analysis78
Measuring and Viewing81
Overview of Running a Session81
- Quick Help81
Measuring81
- Understanding What Data Is Stored82
  - Summary Data82
- Logged Data/Time History82
- Running and Stopping83
Measurement Screens and Navigation84
- Unit Defined84
- About the Measurement Soft Keys85
Particulate Measurement Screen86
- Impactors and Particulate Measuring86
- Extending Run-Time for PM Measurements86
- Changing Particulate Measurements87
Relative Humidity and Temperature Measurements88
- Relative Humidity and Temperature Screen88
Gas Measurements89
- Gas Screen89
Composite Measurement90
- Composite Screens90
Air Velocity Meaursurement Screen91
Summary Data92
- Viewing Details in the Measurement Screen92
Trend Data93
- Viewing Trend Data in the Measurement Screen93
Past Session94
- Summary Data Screen94
- Figure 5-16: Past Session with Files Selected95
File System Menu96
- Deleting Sessions Individually96
- Delete All Sessions97
- Memory Remaining and File Properties98
- Estimated Run Time99
Detection Management Software101
Environmental Monitor Communication101
- Figure 6-1: DMS Start Page and Setup/Download Options102
Downloading Data with the EVM103
EVM: Viewing Data103
- Selecting a Session/Study103
- EVM Panel Layout View (PLV) Page104
- Figure 6-4: Charts and Graphs (Panels)105
EVM Reports and Printing106
- Customizing Reports107
- EVM Setup108
  - Saving and Sending Configurations108
- General EVM Setup109
  - EVM General Parameters Table109
- EVM and Logging Settings110
  - EVM Logging Parameters Table111
- EVM and Auto-Run Setting111
- EVM and Security Settings114
- EVM and Triggering Settings114
- Figure 6-14: EVM Triggering Setup115
- EVM and Particulate Settings116
  - EVM and Particulates Setup116
- EVM Firmware Update117
Maintenance and Cleaning119
Overview119
- PID Sensor119
- Removing and Installing PID Sensor120
- Maintenance and Cleaning Overview of PID121
- Cleaning PID Sensor121
- Figure 7-3: Removing the Lamp with Removal Tool122
Optical Engine: Maintenance and Cleaning123
- Figure 7-7: Optical Engine and Cleaning124
- Figure 7-8: Cleaning the Optical Engine125
Impactor Care126
- Impactors and When to Clean127
Gravimetric Cassette and Filter Paper127
Specifications129
Particulate Sensor129
Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs) Gas Detector (PID Sensor)129
Carbon Dioxide Sensor130
Relative Humidity Sensor130
Temperature Sensor130
Toxic Gas Sensors131
Air Velocity Accessory (Optional - Air Probe 10)131
Displayed Data131
Electrical Characteristics132
Environmental Effects132
Physical Characteristics132
Measurements Units132
Operating Modes133
Time Constants133
Special Functions133
Estimated Logged Run Times134
- Standard EVM-7 (Memory and Logged Time)134
- Standard EVM-4 (Memory and Logged Time)135
- Standard EVM-3 (Memory and Logged Time)137
Accessories: Replacement and Optional Parts138
Customer Service141
Technical Support Contacts141
Service Contact Information141
Returning for Service142
Calibration142
Warranty143
Glossary of Terms145
Appendix C151
PID Sensor and Correction Factors Tables151
Appendix D161
- Gravimetric Sample (Optional for Particulate Calibration)163
- Toxic Sensor Measurements164
- Pump/Airflow Measurements165
- Digital Output (Using Stereo Plug & Diagram)166
- PID Questions (for Volatile Organic Compound Measurements)167
- Power168
- Alarm Outputs168
- General: Mechanical169
- CO 2 Sensor and How to Reorder169
- CO 2 Sensor and How to Reorder (Continued)170
- Calibrating Sensors170
Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)161
- Particulate Measurements161
Appendix E173
System Errors Displayed on the EVM Series173
Index175

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Brand	TSI Quest
Model	EVM-7
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

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