Pyle PCO2MT05 User guide

PCO2MT05

Smart Indoor Air Quality Meter

Digital Carbon Dioxide / Air Pollution Sensor Detector

(Measures co2/Temperature/Humidity)

Introduction

Before you Start

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

This rechargeable desktop CO2 monitor and data logger is designed to measure

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carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity making it ideal for measuring indoor
air quality in homes, businesses, oces, and classrooms. Poor air indoor air
quality can lead to drowsiness, inability to concentrate, and even illness (see “Sick
Building Syndrome”).

Button Functions

Reading the Display

Using the Monitor

Carbon Dioxide Levels and Guidelines

Software Installation

Software Application

Data Logging

Automatic Baseline Calibration

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BEFORE YOU START

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1. This monitor contains sensors and microprocessors that use precision electronics.
It must be kept away from water, heat, re, combustible liquids and strong
electromagnetic interference to prevent damage.

2. For accurate results do not block the air sampling inlets. Avoid strong or hot winds
blowing towards the air sampling inlets.

3. Wet cotton cloth or 95% alcohol should be used to clean the monitor. Do not use
abrasive agents or corrosive liquid for cleaning to avoid damage or scratching the
surface.

4. Do not dismantle or modify the monitor.

5. This device can be powered and charged simultaneously using either a PC USB
port or the supplied 5.0V DC power adapter. Only use the power adapter that
comes with the monitor.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Manual Calibration

Specications

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Power Button – turns the power ON/OFF
Up Arrow Button – change between degrees Fahrenheit and Centigrade.

When MODE pressed, used as up arrow or to increase the value.
Left Arrow Button - turns alarm ON/OFF. When MODE pressed used as left arrow.

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Right Arrow Button - when MODE pressed, used as right arrow.

Down Arrow Button - starts manual data logging. When MODE pressed,

used as down arrow or to decrease the value.

MODE Button - hold down for 2 seconds to enter SETTINGS.

READING THE DISPLAY

1. Carbon Dioxide Display Area

: Battery level indicator
PPM: Concentration units (parts per million)
CO2: Chemical symbol for carbon dioxide
MON: Month

DAY: Day
MIN: Minute
SEC: Seconds
REC: Recording starts

3. Humidity Display Area
% RH: Humidity Unit

USING THE MONITOR

Power and Charging

The rst time you use the monitor, use the wall adapter or a powered PC port and
the USB cable to plug it in. The monitor has a built-in rechargeable battery. When the
screen displays low battery, it should be recharged. The monitor can be used while
charging.

Turning the Monitor ON/OFF

Press the power button to turn the power on or o. When powered on, the display
will show a 30 second count down. After the countdown is complete, you can
change settings.

Setting the CO2 Alarm Level, Date and Clock

Press the MODE button for two seconds to begin. The rst setting is the CO2 alarm
level. Press the left and right arrow buttons to select the digit to change.
The selected digit will ash. Press the up and down arrows to change it.

2. Temperature Display Area

°C / °F: Degree centigrade, Fahrenheit degree

YEAR: Year

HOUR: Hour

: Sound Alarm Enabled

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Press and hold the MODE button again for 2 seconds to move to the date and clock
values. Again, use the MODE button to change between values and the up and
down arrows to change them. When complete, press the MODE button to save your
changes and return to the normal display. The CO2 Alarm Level, Date and Clock can
also be set using the software. See instructions at the end of this manual.

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Using the CO2 Alarm

CO2 Level

Description

400ppm

Normal outdoor air level.

400-1000ppm

Typical level indoors with good ventilation.

wasted).

1,000ppm

ASHRAE and OSHA recommended
maximum comfort level in many countries.

> 1,200ppm

Poor air quality - requires ventilation

According to many studies this level of CO2

spreading respiratory viruses like colds, etc.

OSHA and NIOSH first threshold for safety.
hour working period

The CO2 alarm can warn you if carbon dioxide levels are too high. If the CO2 level
goes over the level you set, a buzzer will sound. Press the left arrow button to turn
the buzzer on or o. The factory default carbon dioxide concentration alarm value is
2,000ppm. See below for recommended CO2 levels

CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS AND GUIDELINES

NOTE: If CO2 levels are low when building is
sealed and occupied, check for over­ventilation (too much fresh air = energy

maximum level in a closed room. Considered

2,000ppm

produces a significant increase in
drowsiness, tiredness, headache lower levels
of concentration and increased likelihood of

• Double-click the le to start the installation. Click “Next” to begin:

• Accept the default installation folder on your hard drive or click “Browse” to create

a new one.

＞5,000ppm

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Guidelines are average CO2 levels over time.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

• Download the 'PC02MT05' PC software directly from our website.

• Visit www.PyleUSA.com and search by model number ' PC02MT05'

• Navigate to 'Manuals and Download' > Click on the software le to download

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• Click “Next” after conrmation and click “Next” again to start the installation.

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After completion of installation, click "close" and the software is installed

SOFTWARE APPLICATION

Connect/Disconnect Monitor

Use the Micro USB cable to connect the computer and the CO2 monitor. Click to

connect. The following prompt indicates successful connection. Click to disconnect.

DATA LOGGING

Option 1: Tethered Data Logging
Tethered data logging lets you record CO2 levels while connected to the PC. This
option is useful for testing the logging functions or to creating several data logs at
one time. Click “Set Param” to setup the data logging parameters. Set the parameters
as appropriate for your application. Click the “Immediately” button to tell the
software you want to log data from the software, then click “OK” to begin data
logging.

While logging, “REC” will ash on the display. The ashing frequency is the same as
the recording interval you set in the “Param” screen. When you are done data
logging, click “Stop Recording”. The data log cannot be observed until it is down-
loaded to your PC. To download, click “Data Download” and the following window
pops up.

Setting the Date/Clock

After connecting to the computer, click “Set Time” to automatically set the clock.

The monitor will sync with the computer’s built-in clock.

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Save the data as a le to your PC as shown:

After the data log is saved, it can be reviewed using the graphing function as shown

Option 2: Remote Data Logging
Remote data logging lets you place the monitor in a room, start recording, then
come back later and retrieve the monitor and download the data. This is useful for
measuring air quality in a room over time. Start by connecting the monitor to a PC
and running the software. After connecting click the “Set Param” button to enter the
parameter setting interface as shown in the gure below:

Click “Set Param” to setup the data logging parameters. Set the parameters as
appropriate for your application. Click the “Manual” button to tell the software you
want to log data later by pressing the REC button on the monitor. Click “OK” to save
your settings, then disconnect the monitor from your PC.

When you are ready to record, press the REC button on the monitor. It will log CO2
levels according to the parameters you set in the software. “REC” will ash on the
display. The ashing frequency is the same as the recording interval you set in the
“Param” screen.

To save your data log, connect the monitor to your PC, start the software and click
“Data Download”. You can then view the data log as a graph on your PC

NOTE: Every time you click “Set Param” the previously logged data in the monitor’s
memory is cleared. Therefore, you should get in the habit of saving your data les
every time you create one.

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AUTOMATIC BASELINE CALIBRATION

Automatic baseline calibration is useful in areas that are regularly unoccupied
and CO2 level return to 400ppm every few days. ABC is turned o by default.
To enable ABC:

Step 1: Turn the power OFF.
Step 2: While pressing the and buttons at the same time, press the “Power”

button.
Step 3: Release the power button, then release and . The screen will show 0PPM
(ABC o) or 1PPM (ABC on).
Step 4: Use the or buttons to change between ABC o (0PPM) and ABC on
(1PPM).
Step 5: Press the MODE button to conrm. The display will ash 30 if ABC is turned
o or 31 if ABC is turned on.
Step 6: If the next screen shows 1PPM, this indicates the change was successful.
If it shows 0PPM, the change failed.
Step 7: Press MODE again to restart the monitor normally.

MANUAL CALIBRATION

Manual calibration uses fresh, outdoor air to calibrate the monitor to 400ppm.

Features:

• Universal Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Meter

• Measures Carbon Dioxide, Temperature, Humidity

• Ensure Household Safety with Carbon Dioxide Gas Monitoring

• Accurate & Reliable Data Readout

• Laboratory Tested for Safety Level Pollution Detection

• Target Meter Setting: Audible & Visual Alarm Notications

• Built-in Memory: Saves Thousands of Daily Data Records

• Easy-to-Read Digital LCD Display Interface

• Simple, Hassle-Free Operation

• Sleek & Stylish Modern Design

• Compact & Portable Desktop Style

• Removable Stand for Wall Mount Ability

• Built-in Rechargeable Battery (or Powered via USB Cable)

• Also Features Standard Digital Clock/Calendar Functions: Time & Date Display

• Button-Activated ‘Record’ Function Saves Real-Time Meter Readings

• Includes Computer Software for Data Analysis Review (Windows PC Only)

• Used for Home, Oce, School, Business, Warehouse Applications

• *For Indoor Use

Step 1: Turn the power OFF. Put the monitor in fresh air for 5-10 minutes so the
interior of the monitor is lled with fresh air.

Step 2: While pressing the and buttons at the same time, press the Power button.
Step 3: Release the Power button rst, and then release the and buttons.

The screen will show 400ppm.
Step 4: Press the MODE button to start the manual calibration process. The screen
should show approximately 400ppm.
Step 5: Walk away from the monitor so that your breath does not inuence the
manual calibration. Manual calibration will take between 5-10 minutes to
complete.
Step 6: After calibration is complete, read the display. “1” means manual calibration
was a success. “0” means it failed – usually because the CO2 level was not
stable during calibration. If it fails, retry the manual calibration again. If it fails
repeatedly, contact us for support.

Step 7: Press the MODE button to return to normal operation.

What’s in the Box:

• Digital Air Quality Meter

• USB Cable

• Wall Power Adapter

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Technical Specs:

• Selectable Temperature Unit Display: Fahrenheit / Celsius

• Built-in Memory: Saves Up to 12,700 Data Readings

• Gas Measurement Technology: Non-Dispersive Infrared Detector (NDIR)

• co2 Measurement Range: 0~9999 PPM

• co2 Accuracy: +/-70 PPM (+/-3% of Reading 0~5000 PPM)

• co2 Measurement Resolution: 1 PPM

• Temperature Measurement Range: (-10~70° Celsius)

• Temperature Resolution: (0.1° Celsius)

• Temperature Readout Accuracy: (+/- 0.3° Celsius)

• Humidity Measurement Range: 0% ~ 99.9% (Relative Humidity)

• Humidity Resolution: 0.1%

• Humidity Readout Accuracy: ± 3% (10~90%)

• Operating Conditions: (0~50° Celsius)~85% RH

• Construction Material: Engineered ABS

• Built-in Rechargeable Battery: 3.7V Li-iOn, 2000mAh

• Power Supply: 110/220V AC to DC 5V USB Wall Adapter

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.2’’ x 4.2’’ x 2.3’’ - inches

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