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Bacharach IEQ Chek Operation Manual

Manual is about: Indoor Environment Quality Monitor

Summary of IEQ Chek

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    Indoor environment quality monitor instruction 1509-9001 operation manual rev. 1 - july 2011 product leadership • training • service • reliability.

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    Ieq chek operation manual ii 1509-9001 rev 1.

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 iii important note read and understand this manual prior to using this instrument. Carefully read the warranty policy, service policy, notices, disclaimers and revisions on the following pages. This instrument should be inspected and calibrated regularly by ...

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    Ieq chek operation manual iv 1509-9001 rev 1 service policy bacharach, inc. Maintains an instrument service facility at the factory. Some bacharach distributors / agents may also have repair facilities, however, bacharach assumes no liability for service performed by anyone other than bacharach pers...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 v disclaimer under no circumstances will bacharach, inc. Be liable for any claims, losses, or damages resulting from or arising out of the repair or modification of this equipment by a party other than bacharach service technicians, or by operation or use of...

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    Ieq chek operation manual vi 1509-9001 rev 1 table of contents 1. Overview ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. General description ........................................................................................

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 vii 11. Dual probe version ......................................................................................... 27 11.1. Applications overview ......................................................................................27 11.2. Probes ...........

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    Ieq chek operation manual viii 1509-9001 rev 1.

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 0 1 1. Overview 1.1. General description thank you for purchasing the ieq chek™ indoor environmental quality monitor. The ieq chek™ is an easy-to-use, portable, information-recording device for monitoring trends that pertain to indoor air quality. The ieq chek...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 2 1509-9001 rev 1 1.2. Ieq chek ™ shipping checklist this checklist ensures that you have received everything required to run your ieq chek . If you do not receive any of the items listed below, contact the factory immediately. • ieq chek™ instrument • ac wall adapter (6v @...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 3 2 specifications 2.1. General categories/subcategories descriptions enclosure dimensions l x w x d 7.75” x 3.87” x 3.06” (19.7 cm x 9.8 cm x 7.8 cm) weight 20 ounces (567 grams) including batteries covers sensor cover (removable; top of enclosure) battery ...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 4 1509-9001 rev 1 figure 2-1. Ieq chek™ dimensions 3. 06 7. 75 3.87″ (9.8 cm).

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 5 2.2. Iq chek™ datalogging software (optional) minimum system requirements to operate the optional iq chek datalogging software are listed in the table below. Categories descriptions microprocessor personal computer with pentium iii class processor or bette...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 6 1509-9001 rev 1 3. Key components 3.1. Key components: front and bottom views figure 3-1. Ieq chek™ key components (front and bottom views) bottom view brass thread for tripod mounting battery door speaker multi-line, manual back-lit, lcd, alpha-numeric, digital display w...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 7 3.2. Key components: left side view figure 3-2. Ieq chek™ key components (side view) pump inlet fitting note: attaching flow adapter requires only a couple turns of the fitting. Slot for securing cable lock (similar to those used for laptop computers) rubb...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 8 1509-9001 rev 1 3.3. Key components: top and back views figure 3-3. Ieq chek™ key components (top and back views) molded slot for hanging instrument on wall serial number label access holes to three screws holding front and rear enclosure halves together securing screw fo...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 9 4. Instrument operation 4.1. General the ieq chek™ has an extensive menu system allowing the user to access a wide range of features and functionality. All features and functions can be set to meet the user’s specific requirements. Button pressing : the th...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 10 1509-9001 rev 1 4.2. Switching the instrument on/off note: when using push-buttons on front of instrument enclosure, press firmly and watch the display for movement. A light finger press may not engage the domed contact. This is to prevent accidental changes to settings....

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 11 4.4. Main menu functional overview pressing the menu button after the main sensor array is displayed allows the user to enter the extensive menu system. The first menu display includes the following. Previous alarm calibrate info settings usb datalog note...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 12 1509-9001 rev 1 5. Menu function details 5.1. Calibrate menu pressing the menu button when calibrate is selected accesses the calibration menu. The lcd immediately prompts the user to enter security code . The user must input the 4-digit security code to access the calib...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 13 5.2. Settings menu this menu item provides the user with the ability to configure much of the instrument functionality to suit his specific needs. Use the arrow down button to scroll to settings then push the menu button to access this menu and view the l...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 14 1509-9001 rev 1 battery: this menu item provides the user with two different battery options that can be selected. Battery types available are: • nimh (rechargeable) • alkaline (disposable). Using the arrow down button, scroll down to the battery type desired and press t...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 15 pump: this menu item allows the user to select reg flow (regular flow) or high flow for the pump. Regular flow sets the pump flow rate to approximately 0.3 lpm default. High flow increases the flow rate and should be used when a hose/probe is attached. Th...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 16 1509-9001 rev 1 after the sampling rate has been selected, the logger start method must be selected from one of the following. Startup: logging will start when the ieq chek™ is turned on and activate has been selected from the datalog menu set time: user can set the time...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 17 none setup korea mom home conf rm5 mem card: this menu item provides the user with information about the flash card and a function to format a new card. The selections are: info: this menu function indicates the size of the flash card memory and the numbe...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 18 1509-9001 rev 1 next : select next after you have highlighted only the sensors you want to have alarm set points for. Press the menu button at this menu item and the lcd indicates alarm set up has been saved . The lcd then goes back to the alarm menu. Temp : this menu it...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 19 to access this information, scroll down to the desired sensor choice and using the arrow down button and press the menu button. Once the information has been viewed, press the menu button to return to the previous menu. 5.6. Usb menu this menu item allows...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 20 1509-9001 rev 1 6.3. Calibration process: zero press the menu button on the instrument to enter the main menu. Using the arrow down button scroll down to calibrate and press the menu button. The lcd will indicate (code) enter security code . The calibration function is s...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 21 step 3-point span procedure 3. Enter the security code correctly and the lcd indicates cal . Using the down arrow scroll to span and push the menu button. The next menu indicates installed gas sensors. 4. The lcd indicates the list of installed sensors. U...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 22 1509-9001 rev 1 step 1-point span procedure 1. First, complete the zero calibration procedure as indicated on page 20. 2. Press the menu button on the instrument to enter the main menu. Using the arrow down button scroll down to calibrate and press the menu button. The l...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 23 all ieq chek gas sensors are plug-and-play smart sensors. They can be added or changed at any time. The procedure to add or change a sensor is as follows. Figure 7-1. Transmitter circuit board with four sensors installed note: if the newly installed senso...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 24 1509-9001 rev 1 step procedure to add/change a sensor 4. If another sensor is to be installed in its place, ensure it is of the same type (electrochemical, infrared, pid/catalytic), to be accommodated by the sensor location recently vacated. Carefully grasp the new senso...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 25 slot location restrictions 1 o 2 (if used) must use this slot. Otherwise, it may contain a toxic gas sensor that does not require bias voltage. 2 toxic gas sensor that does not require bias voltage. 3 toxic gas sensor requiring bias voltage (if used) must...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 26 1509-9001 rev 1 10. Accessories 10.1. Hard shell, foam-lined carrying/transport case the part number for the transport case is 1509-0002. 10.2. Extended operation (short term) external battery the extended operation external battery provides almost double the operating t...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 27 11. Dual probe version 11.1. Applications overview a dual-probe version of the ieq chek is available for applications that require remote monitoring of gas, temperature, and relative humidity. This version offers two unique probes: • high humidity gas sam...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 28 1509-9001 rev 1 sensors at the tip of the temperature/rh probe, the relative humidity (rh) and temperature levels are sampled to confirm the internal chamber readings. With the optional iq chek™ software and datalogging kit, all instrument readings can be stored for refe...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 29 11.3. Instrument kits for dual-probe applications specific versions of the ieq chek are available in kits for dual probe applications (see table below for part numbers). These kits include: • the ieq chek™ equipped with an internal pump and two sample por...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 30 1509-9001 rev 1 11.4. Application setup and configuration operation of the ieq chek dual-probe versions require minimal setup prior to use. This setup involves: • connecting the temperature/rh probe • connecting the high humidity gas sample probe • configuring/verifying ...

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    Ieq chek operation manual 1509-9001 rev 1 31 12. Menu architecture below is a high-level architecture diagram of the ieq chek menu system. Figure 12-1. Menu architecture.

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    Ieq chek operation manual 32 1509-9001 rev 1 world headquarters 621 hunt valley circle, new kensington, pennsylvania 15068 phone: 724-334-5000 • toll free: 1-800-736-4666 • fax: 724-334-5001 website: www.Mybacharach.Com • e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com.