Bacharach IEQ Operating Manual
Indoor Environment Quality Monitor
Instruction 1509-9001
Operation Manual
Rev. 1 - July 2011
Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability
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INSTRUMENT SERIAL NUMBER:
PURCHASE DATE:
PURCHASED FROM:
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
A QUALIFIED AND TRAINED TECHNICIAN.
THIS INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED TO BE INTRINSICALLY SAFE IN
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSION-RATED ENVIRONMENTS. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
DO NOT
USE IT IN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS AREAS (E.G.,
EXPLOSION-RATED ENVIRONMENTS).
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WARRANTY POLICY
BACHARACH, INC. WARRANTS THIS INSTRUMENT, EXCLUDING SENSORS, TO BE
FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE SENSORS
HAVE A WARRANTY PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. IF
THE PRODUCT SHOULD BECOME DEFECTIVE WITHIN THIS WARRANTY PERIOD,
WE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE IT AT OUR DISCRETION.
THE WARRANTY STATUS MAY BE AFFECTED IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN
USED AND MAINTAINED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL OR HAS BEEN
ABUSED, DAMAGED, OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. THIS INSTRUMENT IS ONLY TO BE
USED FOR PURPOSES STATED HEREIN. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR
AUXILIARY INTERFACED EQUIPMENT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
DUE TO ONGOING RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCT TESTING, THE
MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT
NOTICE. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED
ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING
THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA.
ALL GOODS MUST BE SHIPPED TO THE MANUFACTURER BY PREPAID FREIGHT.
ALL RETURNED GOODS MUST BE PRE-AUTHORIZED BY OBTAINING A RETURN
MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER
FOR A NUMBER AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT TRANSPORT.
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FACTORY. SOME BACHARACH DISTRIBUTORS / AGENTS MAY ALSO HAVE
REPAIR FACILITIES, HOWEVER, BACHARACH ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR
SERVICE PERFORMED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN BACHARACH PERSONNEL.
REPAIRS ARE WARRANTED FOR 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF SHIPMENT
(SENSORS, PUMPS, FILTERS AND BATTERIES HAVE INDIVIDUAL
WARRANTIES). SHOULD YOUR INSTRUMENT REQUIRE NON-WARRANTY
REPAIR, YOU MAY CONTACT THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM IT WAS
PURCHASED OR YOU MAY CONTACT BACHARACH DIRECTLY.
IF BACHARACH IS TO DO THE REPAIR WORK, SEND THE INSTRUMENT,
PREPAID, TO BACHARACH, INC. AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
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621 HUNT VALLEY CIRCLE
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
ATTENTION: SERVICE DEPARTMENT
ALWAYS INCLUDE YOUR RMA #, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, CONTACT
NAME, SHIPPING/BILLING INFORMATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE
DEFECT AS YOU PERCEIVE IT. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WITH A COST
ESTIMATE FOR EXPECTED REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY
SERVICE WORK. FOR LIABILITY REASONS, BACHARACH HAS A POLICY OF
PERFORMING ALL NEEDED REPAIRS TO RESTORE THE INSTRUMENT TO
FULL OPERATING CONDITION.
PRIOR TO SHIPPING EQUIPMENT TO BACHARACH, CONTACT OUR OFFICE
FOR AN RMA # (RETURNED MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION). ALL RETURNED
GOODS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN RMA NUMBER.
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DISCLAIMER
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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 THE
EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINTED
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL OR IF THE EQUIPMENT
HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED OR SUBJECTED TO NEGLECT OR
ACCIDENT. ANY OF THE FORGOING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
REVISIONS
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INC.
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NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068-7074
USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. General Description ............................................................................................ 1
1.2. IEQ Chek™ Shipping Checklist .......................................................................... 2
1.3. Key Features ...................................................................................................... 2
1.4. Sensor Configuration Notes ................................................................................ 2
2 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3
2.1. General ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2. IQ Chek™ DataLogging Software (Optional) ....................................................... 5
2.3. Available “Plug-and-Play” Sensors ...................................................................... 5
3. KEY COMPONENTS.................................................................................................. 6
3.1. Key Components: Front and Bottom Views ......................................................... 6
3.2. Key Components: Left Side View ........................................................................ 7
3.3. Key Components: Top and Back Views .............................................................. 8
4. INSTRUMENT OPERATION ...................................................................................... 9
4.1. General ............................................................................................................... 9
4.2. Switching the Instrument On/Off ........................................................................10
4.3. Battery and Battery Warnings ............................................................................10
4.4. Main Menu Functional Overview ........................................................................11
5. MENU FUNCTION DETAILS ................................................................................... 12
5.1. Calibrate Menu ..................................................................................................12
5.2. Settings Menu ....................................................................................................13
5.3. Datalog Menu ....................................................................................................15
5.4. Alarm Menu .......................................................................................................17
5.5. Info Menu ..........................................................................................................18
5.6. USB Menu .........................................................................................................19
6. CALIBR ATION ......................................................................................................... 19
6.1. Overview ...........................................................................................................19
6.2. Requirements and Cautions...............................................................................19
6.3. Calibration Process: Zero .................................................................................20
6.4. Calibration Process: 3-Point Span ....................................................................20
6.5. Calibration Process: 1-Point Span ....................................................................21
7. ADDING OR CHANGING PLUG-AND -PLAY SENSORS......................................... 22
8. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 25
9. IEQ CHEK TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 25
10. ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................... 26
10.1. Hard Shell, Foam-Lined Carrying/Transport Case ............................................26
10.2. Extended Operation (Short Term) External Battery ..........................................26
10.3. Extended Operation (Long Term) External Battery ...........................................26
10.4. Standard Gas Sample Probe ...........................................................................26
10.5. IQ Chek DataLogging Kit...............................................................................26
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11. DUAL PROBE VERSION ......................................................................................... 27
11.1. Applications Overview ......................................................................................27
11.2. Probes .............................................................................................................28
11.3. Instrument Kits for Dual-Probe Applications .....................................................29
11.4. Application Setup and Configuration ................................................................30
12. MENU ARCHITECTURE .......................................................................................... 31
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the testing of multiple gases. The
wide array of supported sensors. These
up/stabilization periods
the instrument. Any computer running
available USB communications port) can
the optional IQ Chek™
questions, please contact our service
department for technical support.
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™ is a battery-powered, portable, indoor air quality monitor and
information recording (data logging) instrument designed for both intermittent and
continuous operation. Its intended use is for indoor environments. A basic instrument
includes a multi-line LCD alpha numeric display, audible alarm, rechargeable
batteries, temperature and relative humidity sensors, and operation manual.
The IEQ Chek™ is equipped with top-mounted temperature and relative humidity
sensors to aid in verifying readings providing a comprehensive indication of air quality.
Information readings can be written to a plug-in (and removable) flash card to protect
your recorded information. The sample rate can be adjusted using the supplied
software or through the instrument menu. The instrument may be hand held, stood
upright on a flat surface, or fastened to a wall for permanent or semi-permanent use.
The IEQ Chek™ series of instruments are
manufactured with plug-and-play,
interchangeable sensor modules to allow for
specifications listed in this manual indicate a
sensors may be changed in the field and
operated within minutes (accurate readings
will require more time as each sensor type
has different warmbefore they are able to perform to published
specifications).
NOTE: Calibration and repair are available at
our manufacturing facility and through some
of our authorized and trained distributors.
The IEQ Chek™ can reliably record timebased information, which can be downloaded
via the USB port located on the right side of
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Microsoft Windows XP or higher (with an
accommodate
software.
If after reading the manual you have any
The user can add up to five additional plug-and-play sensors (electrochemical toxic
internally for a maximum of seven internal sensors. Currently, a large selection of
gas and/or oxygen, infrared CO
, PID or catalytic combustible/flammable gas)
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sensors is available to choose from. Refer to page 5.
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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 @ 850 mA)
• Nickel-metal Hydride rechargeable batteries (3 × “AA”)
• Calibration adapter (pump versions only)
• Operation manual
• IQ Chek™ datalogging kit (optional)
• Other specified accessories (see original sales order)
1.3. Key Features
Features of the IEQ Chek™ include the following.
• Light weight, contoured, and comfortable-to-hold enclosure
• Flame rated ABS/Polycarbonate enclosure
• Displays all installed sensors simultaneously on backlit LCD display
• Multi-function, easy-to-use menu
• Operates from nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries (standard),
alkaline batteries, or continuously from the plug-in power adapter
• Hangs on a wall (rear slot), mounts on a camera tripod, or sits flat on a desk
• Accommodates a standard cable lock for securing the instrument in place
• Samples air with internal sample draw pump (pump version only)
• Accommodates electrochemical, catalytic, PID, or infrared sensor types
• 16 different plug-and-play sensor choices
• Logs information and events to flash card (with optional datalogging kit)
• USB data downloading and auxiliary uploading from remote probes
• Optional IQ Check software compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
1.4. Sensor Configuration Notes
It is important to note that although the IEQ Chek™ will accommodate seven sensors
(and five of those sensor locations are plug and play for gas sensors), there are
sensor placement considerations.
Either of the two front sensor locations will accommodate an infrared CO2 sensor, PID
sensor, or catalytic combustible (flammable) gas sensor.
Of the five plug-and-play sensor locations, three are for electrochemical sensors. If
the user selects an oxygen (O
(rear center position, determined by looking at the front of the instrument). If the user
selects a nitric oxide (NO), requiring electronic bias within the circuit, it must be fitted
to one specific sensor location (left rear position, determined by looking at the front of
the instrument). Two sensors requiring bias cannot be fitted in the same instrument at
the same time. Reference the photos on pages 23 and 24 for specific sensor
locations.
) sensor, it must be fitted to a specific sensor location
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2.1. General
Categories/Subcategories Descriptions
Dimensions
Weight
Covers
L x W x D
7.75” x 3.87” x 3.06” (19.7 cm x 9.8 cm x 7.8 cm)
20 ounces (567 grams) including batteries
Sensor cover (removable; top of enclosure)
Battery cover (removable; bottom of enclosure)
Threaded insert (bottom of enclosure) to
Enclosure
Mounting
Options
accommodate a camera tripod
Teardrop slot at the upper rear to allow instrument to
hang on a wall
Flat base for sitting on a flat table or desktop
Power
User
Interface
Monitoring
Mode
Environmental
CE
Certification
Standards
Security
Construction
Flammability
Standard
Option
Protection
Continuous
Display
Buttons
Audio
Internal
Option
Temperature
Relative
Humidity
Safety
Emissions
Immunity
Slot for cable lock (lower right side)
Custom molded, rugged, contoured,
ABS/Polycarbonate
UL94 rating
Three rechargeable NiMH batteries
Three user-supplied AA alkaline batteries
In-circuit protection diode (if the batteries are
accidently inserted with reversed polarity)
Plug-in, 6V DC, class-III, 2A DC max. wall adapter
Back-lit, multi-line LCD alphanumeric display
3 tactile push-buttons for user access
Openings at front top left for audible sounder
Automatic sample pump for “active” sampling of target
environment
Diffusion monitoring version
Operating: 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
Storage: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Operating: 0 to 99% RH non-condensing
Storage: 0 to 99% RH non-condensing
I.S. EN 61010-1:2001 (Ed.2)
EN 50270:2006
EN 50270:2006
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7.75
3.87″ (9.8 cm)
Figure 2-1. IEQ Chek™ Dimensions
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