GrayWolf Sensing Solutions. WolfSense IAQ LAP. User Manual

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1 GrayWolf Sensing Solutions WolfSense IAQ LAP User Manual

2 DISCLAIMER: Determining the suitability for use of any equipment described in this manual remains SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER. PRODUCT WARNING: GrayWolf Sensing Solutions' DirectSense TM probes and DirectSense TM kits are NOT suitable for use in flammable or potentially explosive environments. They are NOT certified intrinsically safe. They are also NOT intended for use in confined spaces where operator safety might be at risk due to exposure levels, such as reduced oxygen, during the course of the instrument survey. This manual is published solely for instructional purposes related to the operation of GrayWolf's DirectSense and VentCal products. Some of the details contained in this manual are derived from information proprietary to GrayWolf Sensing Solutions, LTD, and its publication does not convey any right to reproduce or use the contained information for any other reason than for the operation and use of the described products. Reproduction or any other use of this material requires the express written consent of GrayWolf Sensing Solutions, LTD. WolfSense, DirectSense and VentCal are registered trademarks of GrayWolf Sensing Solutions, LLC. Copyright 1999, All rights reserved.

3 GrayWolf Sensing Solutions WolfSense IAQ LAP DirectSense User Manual GrayWolf Sensing Solutions 12 Cambridge Drive Trumbull, CT

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5 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...1 UNPACKING YOUR GRAYWOLF MONITOR...1 POWERING...2 SETTING UP THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE...3 NAVIGATING IN WOLFSENSE IAQ LAP...4 LIVE MODE...5 Readings...5 Details...6 Statistics...6 Graph...7 DATA ORGANIZATION: SITES AND LOCATIONS...7 Creating, Selecting and Deleting Site Folders and Location Files...8 TYPES OF LOGS...9 Append or Overwrite...9 Snapshot Log...10 Standard Timed Log...10 Auto Start/Stop Log...11 THE LOGGING PROCESS...12 LOG INFORMATION AND STORED READINGS...12 Log Information...12 Stored Readings...13 NOTEBOOK...13 Text Notes...14 Drawing Notes...14 Reports...15 Sound...16 Custom File Types...16 PROBE INFORMATION...19 PROBE CALIBRATION DATA...19 PROBE CALIBRATION...20 PROBE SETUP...22 USING ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL PROBES...23 NAVIGATING IN WOLFSENSE PC...24 WOLFSENSE PC SOFTWARE...24 Graphing Data Files in WolfSense PC...25 Printing Location Files, Notes, Reports & Calibration Data from WolfSense PC...26 MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, SERVICE...27 SUMMARY OF CAUTIONS...28 TROUBLESHOOTING...29 SPECIFICATIONS...30 PROBES & ACCESSORIES...31 i

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7 Introduction GrayWolf Sensing Solutions provides a fully integrated system for measuring indoor air quality and ventilation. A laptop computer (Lap PC) running WolfSense IAQ LAP software takes readings of air quality from a probe connected through the serial port. You may choose to view live readings as they happen, plot readings for a selected measurement parameter in real time and/or log the readings for future use. Later, you may use WolfSense PC software on the Lap PC to open files of logged readings for printing, graphing or exporting to a word processor or spreadsheet. In the DirectSense 100 kit, the probe (model IQ-410) has four sensors which provide five measurements: Temperature ( F/ C), Relative Humidity (%RH), Dew Point, Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ). The Dew Point is derived from Temperature and Relative Humidity readings. In the VentCal 100 kit, the probe (model CD-201) has two sensors which provide measurements of Carbon Dioxide, Temperature, and Outdoor Air (OA) ventilation. VentCal software (SOFT-VENT) upgrades the DirectSense 100 kit to include all VentCal capabilities. This manual will get you started. Help files are available in all WolfSense software. Unpacking your GrayWolf Monitor Figure 1 - Your GrayWolf monitor kit provides everything you need to get started: User Manual; Probe: IQ-410 for DirectSense 100 or CD-201 for VentCal 100 (see Figure 2); ACC-A110 GrayWolf AC adapter (see Figure 2); ACC-ADY-L9 serial/ac power adapter (see Figure 2); PCC-05 probe pouch with shoulder strap (see Figure 56); WolfSense software on CD-ROM (contact GrayWolf for software on 3½ disks); Fujitsu Lifebook computer (if ordered from GrayWolf) with Lap-PC-manufacturer-supplied accessories. NOTE: The VentCal software module is unlocked by a modified serial number found on the CD case and may be installed only if you have purchased this option from GrayWolf. 1

8 Powering The Lap PC will run using its own battery pack or with the help of the AC adapter supplied with the Lap PC. Before first use, charge the battery according to the instructions in your Lap PC manual. NOTE: Charge your Lap PC batteries frequently to avoid data loss. Like the Lap PC, the probe runs on batteries or with an AC adapter. The probe uses only alkaline batteries. The GrayWolf kit provides two D cells and a 110VAC adapter (240VAC in Europe) for the probe. WolfSense IAQ LAP software will warn you if the probe s battery voltage is low. If, when you plug in the probe, its batteries are flat, you will see No Probe Attached in the upper left-hand corner of the Lap PC screen. Figure 2 - Using an AC Adapter to Power the Probe The ACC-ADY-L9 serial/ac power adapter allows you to power the probe with an AC adapter if you will be taking readings longer than the expected life of the batteries. It has a serial adapter and an AC power socket. Changing Batteries on the Probes Figure 3 - Battery Location on the Probe Hold the top of the probe with one hand and the handle with the other. Twist the probe handle in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the old batteries. Insert 2 new D-cell alkaline batteries, ensuring that the battery positive is to the top. Carefully screw the handle back onto the probe, ensuring not to cross-thread the handle or overtighten it. When setting up the Lap PC to work only from a battery pack for an extended period of time, refer to your Lap PC user manual for tips on conserving battery power. If the Lap PC s batteries become depleted, a warning message is issued and then WolfSense IAQ LAP will automatically stop logging and suspend the Lap PC. 2

9 Setting up the Hardware and Software The serial port on the Lap PC (as in Figure 2) is used to connect to the probe while taking readings. Before attaching the probe, be sure the COM port is clear and that the COM indicator appears in the lower right-hand side of the screen. For most laptop PCs, you will use the mouse, touchpad or trackball to navigate in WolfSense IAQ LAP. For the Fujitsu Lifebook, you may also use the stylus pen to tap options on the screen. In this manual, you will see instructions to click on or tap an option. Complete the next 4 steps to install WolfSense IAQ LAP software. 1. Familiarize yourself with the Lap PC user manual and the Microsoft Windows 98 manual. 2. Follow the instructions for setting up the Lap PC, including the manufacturer s recommendation for the number of hours to charge the battery pack before the first use even if powering it with the AC adapter provided. 3. Install the WolfSense software from the CD-ROM supplied in the kit: If the CD doesn t run automatically, from the PC Start menu, run [drive]:\setup.exe. The Setup program loads WolfSense IAQ LAP and WolfSense PC onto your Lap PC, and places two icons on the desktop. 4. Double-click or double-tap on the icon to start WolfSense IAQ LAP or WolfSense PC. Use WolfSense IAQ LAP to collect readings from the probe and WolfSense PC to analyze and manipulate stored readings. 3

10 Navigating in WolfSense IAQ LAP From the main screen, you will perform all the functions available with WolfSense LAP. The pull-down menus and toolbar buttons are described briefly below. Pull-Down Menus File - to manage files: OPEN LOCATION in WolfSense PC, NOTEBOOK to access Text Notes, Drawing Notes and Report Templates, EXIT. View - to view READINGS, DETAILS or STATISTICS for live readings. GRAPH to plot readings for a selected measurement parameter in real time. VIEW LOCATION where readings have been or will be logged. Check individual measurement parameters to include or exclude them. VIEW ALL to display all measurement parameters. CHANGE UNITS of measure. Probe - to see INFORMATION about the probe or to CALIBRATE the probe. VIEW ACTIVE CAL for probe calibration data. SETUP to change serial ports. DETECT PCMIA PORT PROBES. Log - to set up how the readings will be logged: as SNAPSHOT, STANDARD TIMED or AUTO START/STOP. To view LOG INFORMATION. To set or create LOCATION files or SITE folders. To START or STOP a log. Add-ons - VentCal Ventilation Calculations, Basic Volume Flow, DuctCal Equal Area Traverse, DuctCal Log-T Traverse, FumeCal Fumehood Face Velocity, ThermCal Thermal Comfort. Add-ons listed on this menu are documented in separate manuals. Help - to see HELP TOPICS on WolfSense IAQ LAP, ABOUT WOLFSENSE. Figure 4 - WolfSense IAQ LAP Pull-down Menus and Toolbar Buttons Toolbar Buttons HELP -? opens WolfSense IAQ LAP help topics. LOCATIONS - opens LOCATIONS dialog box. NOTEBOOK - accesses Text Notes, Drawing Notes and Report Templates. STATISTICS - displays statistics about a chosen parameter. DETAILS - displays multiple readings in columnar format. HOME - returns to the main WolfSense screen. ALL - displays all measurement parameters, updating readings continuously. SNAPSHOT - manually captures live values instantaneously in a location file. STOP- stops a timed log in progress. LOG - starts a timed log previously set up. 4

11 Live Mode Readings Once the probe is attached, WolfSense IAQ LAP will display live readings from the probe in real time. To see current values from the probe, click on or tap View, Readings. To change the units of measure, double-click or double-tap on the current value. (Also see CHANGE UNITS below.) When the AVAILABLE UNITS dialog box appears, click on or tap the desired unit of measure: for example, Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin (absolute). To remove a parameter from the display, click on or tap Disable Display. Figure 5 - Live Mode - Readings (DirectSense 100) To restore all parameters, click on or tap the ALL toolbar button or View, View All, or type Ctrl-A. Figure 6 - CHANGE UNITS dialog box Another way to change the units of measure is to click on or tap View, Change Units. In the CHANGE UNITS dialog box, click on or tap the pull-down menu arrow for Measurement Parameter. Click on or tap the desired measurement parameter. Click on or tap the pull-down menu arrow for Available Units. Click on or tap the unit of measure you want to display. Click on or tap OK. 5

12 Details Details allows you to display multiple measurement parameters in columnar format. This section describes how to view in real time live readings which are updated at two-second intervals (not user-adjustable). See Stored Readings on page 13 for information on viewing data that has been logged into location files at user-selected intervals. Figure 7 - Live Mode - Details (DirectSense 100) To see continuously updated live values from the probe, click on or tap the Details toolbar button or View, Details. The table displays columns based on parameters chosen for display in View, Readings. Statistics The Statistics window displays the minimum, maximum and average readings for a single parameter in a separate window that may be minimized and kept on the screen. The Manual/Auto button toggles between Automatic and Manual modes. In Auto mode, readings taken from the probe at two-second intervals update the minimum and maximum values, and are automatically added to the readings used to calculate the average. The Stop/Resume button lets you stop and resume readings in Auto mode. In Manual mode, click on or tap Add to add readings manually to the tally of readings included in the statistics calculations for the chosen parameter. Clear resets the minimum, maximum and average to zero. Figure 8 - STATISTICS dialog box in Auto mode 6 Click on or tap the Statistics toolbar button or View, Statistics. To choose a different parameter for display, click on or tap the pull-down menu arrow. Click on or tap the new parameter. Click on or tap Minimize to shrink the window and keep it on display.

13 Graph Graph allows you to plot readings for a selected measurement parameter in real time from Live Mode, Readings. To see current values from the probe, click on or tap View, Readings. To choose the parameter you want to graph, click on or tap the desired parameter. Click on or tap View, Graph. Figure 9 LIVE MODE READINGS Click on or tap Options to change the appearance of the graph: Check Grid Lines to display gridlines; Check Connect Points to draw lines between points; Set Update Time in seconds; Set the number of Samples to be taken. Figure 10 GRAPH Readings in Real Time Data Organization: Sites and Locations Logged readings are stored in individual data files called location (.loc) files. Calibration data, text notes, drawing notes, and template reports are also stored and organized as attachments to these location files (see Notebook on page 13). Location files are stored in the Windows folder which WolfSense calls site folders or Sites. WolfSense IAQ LAP and WolfSense PC software use the same Windows file structure of site folders and location files on the Lap PC. If you create a location file in WolfSense IAQ LAP, you will be able to open it from WolfSense PC. Each site folder may contain multiple sub-sites and multiple location files to further organize the data. For example, a site folder called "School" may have one sub-site for the "Ground Floor" containing locations for the "Principals Office" and "Library" and another sub-site called "3rd Floor" containing a location for the "Teachers Lounge." The root site in the WolfSense file system is \My Documents\WolfSense\, so the three location files would have these file names: \My Documents\WolfSense\School\Ground Floor\Principals Office.loc \My Documents\WolfSense\School\Ground Floor\Library.loc \My Documents\WolfSense\School\3rd Floor\Teachers Lounge.loc 7

14 Creating, Selecting and Deleting Site Folders and Location Files First, create or select the site folder you need. Then, create or select a location file in that site folder. The next time a log begins, readings will collect in the location file you just selected. This location file collects readings until you select a different location file for logging. To create a new site folder from the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap the Set Site/Location toolbar button or Log, Locations/Sites. In the LOCATIONS dialog box (see Figure 13), click on or tap Sites. In the SITES dialog box, you will see highlighted the name of the last site folder in which a location file was created or selected. Figure 11 - Log menu To choose a different site, scroll, click or tap through the site folder tree until you see the desired site folder. Click on or tap the site folder. Click on or tap the field under NEW SITE NAME. Type the name for the new sub-site folder. Click on or tap Create Site. Figure 12 - SITES dialog box Figure 13 - LOCATIONS dialog box. The wolf s head indicates a location file where data is or will be stored. Light gray wolf s head means empty file; black and white head means file has data. Click on or tap Locations. Or, if starting from the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap Log, Locations/Sites. Click on or tap in the field under NEW LOCATION. Type the name of the new location file. You may also use the right and left arrows to insert pre-set names such as Location1, Location2, etc. Click on or tap Create Location. The new location file name will appear in the list of locations and is selected for logging. The wolf s head indicating a location file will be light gray. When a file has data in it, the wolf s head is black and white. See Notebook on page 13 to create a text note, drawing note or template report for new or existing location files. To select an alternate location for logging, click on or tap Sites and scroll, click or tap through the site folder directory to the desired site. Click on or tap Locations. Click 8

15 on or tap an existing location to highlight it. Click on or tap Select. The dialog box will close and the location file will be ready for logging. To delete a location file or entire site folder, click on or tap File, Open or View, View Location. Scroll, click or tap through the site folder directory to the desired site or folder. Press the DEL key. Click on or tap Yes to confirm that you want to send it to the Recycle Bin. To print a location file, see Printing Location Files, Notes, Reports & Calibration Data from WolfSense PC on page 26. Types of Logs WolfSense IAQ LAP offers three ways to log data into a location file: Snapshot Log - manually. Standard Timed Log - at pre-set intervals initiated at the measurement site and until stopped by user. Auto Start/Stop Log - at pre-set intervals between pre-programmed start and stop times. Figure 14 - Log menu Append or Overwrite The LOCATION EXISTS dialog box appears when you try to add readings to a file that already exists and contains logged data. Figure 15 LOCATION EXISTS dialog box Click on or tap Append to ADD readings to the existing file; or Click on or tap Overwrite to DELETE all readings previously stored in that location file and replace them with the new set of readings. Click on or tap Don t give this message again to suppress this dialog box until the next time you change locations or log modes. 9

16 Snapshot Log The Snapshot Log lets you log values from the probe manually even supplemental values if you are running a Standard Timed or Auto Start/Stop log. Click on or tap the Snapshot toolbar button or Log, Snapshot Log. The dialog box confirms the name of the location file to which values are being logged. You will see the LOCATION EXISTS dialog box above if the location file already has stored readings in it and you have not checked Don t give this message again (Figure 15). Figure 16 - Confirmation Message from Snapshot Log Standard Timed Log The Standard Timed Log program logs readings in a location file at pre-set intervals until you stop the data logging or exit from WolfSense IAQ LAP. From the STANDARD TIMED LOG SETUP dialog box, set the location file to be used and the interval between readings. Click on or tap Log, Standard Timed Log. Click on or tap Set Location to select or create the location file for logging. (See page 8 for details.) To change the interval, click on or tap the hour, minute or second digits. Then type your choice, or use the up and down arrows on your keyboard. Click on or tap Start Log to begin data logging, or click on or tap OK to save the time interval and exit. Figure 17- STANDARD TIMED LOG SETUP dialog box When finished logging data, click on or tap the Stop toolbar button or Log, Stop Log to end the logging session. If you try to exit WolfSense IAQ LAP while a log is running, you will see a warning. Click on or tap Cancel to continue logging, or click on or tap OK to exit. Figure 18 Warning if you try to exit while a log is running 10

17 Auto Start/Stop Log The Auto Start/Stop Log allows you to specify a starting date and time, an ending date and time, and an interval. Because it will start and stop automatically, this log mode is particularly useful for unattended logging and/or for pre-programming the system for delivery to a measurement location in the PCC-15 deluxe hardshell security case. From the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap Log, Auto Start/Stop Log. Click on or tap the START or END field to display a calendar. To scroll through the months, click on or tap the right and left arrows at the top of the calendar. Click on or tap the date to select it. Click on or tap OK to close the calendar. Figure 19 - AUTO START/STOP LOG SETUP dialog box Figure 20 - Calendar to Set Start/Stop Dates and Times Edit the interval times as for the Standard Timed Log above. Click on or tap Set Location to create or select a location file. Click on or tap OK to save changes without starting the logger. The dialog box will close. Click on or tap Start Log so logging will begin at the specified start time. The dialog box will close. NOTE: Install fresh probe batteries before using the Auto Start/Stop Log for extended periods without AC power. Charge the Lap PC batteries frequently. If the Lap PC s batteries become depleted, a warning message is issued and WolfSense IAQ LAP will automatically stop logging and suspend the Lap PC. 11

18 The Logging Process To start any of the three types of data logging, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the probe is securely attached to the serial port. 2. Set the parameters you wish to log. See Readings on page Select a location file for storing the readings for these parameters. See Data Organization: Sites and Locations on page Select the log program. See Types of Logs on page Initiate timed logging in one of three ways: Click on or tap the Start Log button in the AUTO START/STOP LOG or STANDARD TIMED LOG dialog boxes. Click on or tap Log, Start Log from the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen. Click on or tap the LOG toolbar button. Log Information and Stored Readings Log Information During logging, readings appear on the screen in Detail format by default. You may also choose to display current live readings in Readings format. (See page 5.) The location file name will appear at the top of the screen and the Log icon, at the lower left side. To find out what log program is active, click on or tap Log, Log Info or the Log icon. Figure 21 - View, Details while Logging (DirectSense 100) The LOG PROGRAM dialog box shows the kind of log, the specified interval, and the location file to which readings are being logged. Figure 22 - LOG PROGRAM dialog box 12

19 Stored Readings You may also view stored readings after logging them in a location file. From the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap File, Open Location or View, View Location. Click, tap or scroll through the site folder directory to the desired site folder. Double-click or double-tap the site folder for a list of its location files. Doubleclick or double-tap the desired location file. The location file will automatically open in WolfSense PC. For information on data and file manipulation, see Navigating in WolfSense PC on page 24. See also Printing Location Files, Notes, Reports & Calibration Data from WolfSense PC on page 26. Notebook Notebook contains one Text Note, one Drawing Note, multiple Report Templates, one Sound Note and one Custom Note for each location file. All of the notes and reports may be updated as often as needed. You may create one report from each of the report templates. You may also add or delete your own customized report templates for the Report selection in the \ProgramFiles\GrayWolf\WolfSense\Templates directory. The Sound Note uses your system s sound recording software and a microphone to record an audio note. Custom Note lets you set a default file type such as Excel or Visio for a custom note you might want to create. Creating and printing each type of note or report is described in the following sections. Just as you do when you set up a log, you must first select the location file for which you wish to create a text note, drawing note or report. From the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap the Set Site/Location toolbar button or Log, Locations/Sites. Click on or tap Sites to find the desired site folder. Click on or tap Locations for a list of location files. Click on or tap the desired location file name. Click on or tap Notebook or Select. Notebook puts you into the NOTEBOOK dialog box immediately. Select selects the file and closes the dialog box. Click on or tap the Notebook toolbar button or File, Notebook to go to the NOTEBOOK dialog box for the selected location file. Figure 23 - LOCATIONS dialog box: Using Notebook Shortcut: If you click on or tap the Notebook toolbar button or File, Notebook without first selecting a location file, you will go to the last location file selected. 13

20 Text Notes Once you have selected a file as described in the previous section, you may create a text note using Windows Notepad or your system s default text editor. For a text note, click on or tap Text. Click on or tap Create. The Edit button will be available only if a note already exists for the location. Click on or tap inside the edit window to activate the cursor. Type or revise a text note using the text editor Figure 24 - NOTEBOOK dialog box provided. On your keyboard, use the Enter key to start new lines of text; use the arrow keys to move the cursor through the text. To print the text note, click on or tap File, Print. Click on or tap or File, Exit to exit the editor. You will be asked if you want to save your changes. Click on or tap Yes or No. The text note will close and you will return to WolfSense IAQ LAP. Figure 25 - Text Note window Drawing Notes Once you have selected a file as described on the previous page, you may create a drawing note in Microsoft Paint or your system s default Bitmap editor. Click on or tap Drawing in the NOTEBOOK dialog box (Figure 24). Click on or tap Create. The Edit button will be available only if a drawing already exists for the location file selected. Create a drawing with the editor provided. To draw points, click on or tap on the screen. To draw freehand, hold the left mouse button down while moving it or drag the stylus on the screen. To remove points or lines just drawn, click on or tap Edit, Undo. To remove all points, click on or tap Image, Clear Image. To print the drawing, click on or tap File, Print, OK. To close the drawing, click on or tap or File, Exit. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. Click on or tap Yes to save changes, No to save without changes, or Cancel to continued editing the drawing. Figure 26 - Drawing Note window using MS Paint 14

21 Reports Use the multiple report templates provided in WolfSense IAQ LAP to create one of each report for any location file in Microsoft Word or your system s default RTF editor. Update each report as often as needed. Reports are stored with their associated location file in the same site folder: \My Documents\WolfSense. Add your own report templates to the \Program Files\GrayWolf\WolfSense\Templates directory: create templates in using a word processor and save them as Rich Text Format (.rtf) files. To access Reports from the main WolfSense IAQ LAP screen, click on or tap Log, Locations/Sites, Notebook, or, if you have already selected the location file, click on or tap File, Notebook or the Notebook toolbar button. Click on or tap Report. Click on or tap a report template on the right. Click on or tap Create. Edit will be available only if a report already exists for the location Figure 27 - Report Templates in NOTEBOOK dialog box Figure 28 Warning that Report Already Exists If you click on or tap Create and a report already exists for this location, you will see this warning. Click on or tap Yes or No. The report will open in MS Word. See Help for MS Word about its editor features. To print the report, click on or tap File, Print, OK. To edit an existing report, click on Report. The ATTACHED REPORTS dialog box shows a list of existing reports. Click on or tap the report you want to edit. Click on or tap View. Edit in MS Word. Save before exiting. Figure 29 ATTACHED REPORTS dialog box 15

22 Sound If your Lap PC is equipped with sound recording software and a microphone, you may record notes as sound. Click on or tap Sound in the NOTEBOOK dialog box (Figure 27). Click on or tap Create. Speak into the microphone to record your note. Click on or tap to stop recording and close the sound note. Custom File Types You may want to create a custom note using other applications on your Lap PC. Set Custom lets you set a file extension, so that clicking on Create automatically opens a new file of that specified file type. Click on or tap the field next to Set Custom. Figure 30 Custom Note creation Type in the three-character file extension for the type of custom note you wish to create. Click on or tap Set Custom. Click on or tap Custom. Click on or tap Create. The editor or software program associated with the custom file extension will open. Edit and Print according to the application s help instructions. Save before exiting. To change the custom note to a different file type, you must confirm that you want to replace the note type and delete the previous custom note. Click on or tap the field next to Set Custom. Type in the three-character file extension for the type of custom note you wish to create. Click on or tap Set Custom. Click on or tap Yes to replace the custom note type. Figure 31 Change Custom Note Type dialog box Figure 32 Delete Custom Note dialog box 16 Click on or tap Yes to delete previous format custom note. Click on Custom in the NOTEBOOK dialog box. Click on Create. Create your new custom note and save before exiting. If you reset the custom note file type to one you used before, the old custom note will reappear.

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25 Probe Information To display the status of the probe from the WolfSense IAQ LAP main screen, click on or tap Probe, Information. Probe Battery - how much battery time is left. Battery life calculations are based on standard alkaline batteries used at 70ºF (21ºC). Battery life will vary depending on the battery manufacturer and the ambient temperature at which the probe is used. Probe Type - model number of probe. Serial Number - unique identifier of probe. Figure 33 - PROBE INFORMATION display Probe Calibration Data Calibration data includes date, time, last factory calibration, last user calibration and settings for each parameter. It is stored in the probe and a copy is made (along with the measurement data) for every location file. Any time calibration data changes, the new data is appended to the calibration data already associated with the location file so you have a complete record of calibrations for all measurement data in each location file. You may view calibration data for location files from WolfSense PC. Open a location file from the WolfSense IAQ LAP or WolfSense PC main screen. Click on or tap the Calibration Data icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Figure 34 Probe Calibration Data You may also view calibration data for a probe attached to the Lap PC in live mode. In that case, click on or tap the Calibration Data icon in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. 19

26 Probe Calibration The probe may be calibrated in one of three ways: at the factory, according to GrayWolf standards; at the factory (or an outside calibration laboratory) using NIST-certified traceable standards; by the user (described in this section). You cannot change factory and NIST calibrations. Temperature is factory-calibrated. Dew Point *, which is derived from Temperature and Relative Humidity, has no calibration. The three parameters you may change are Relative Humidity (%RH)*, Carbon Monoxide(CO)* and Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ). The range for each parameter has two pre-set calibration points. Normally, you only change these points to match reference gas or salt values for calibration. Calibration should be performed at least every 12 months on the %RH sensor and at least every 6 months on the CO and CO 2 sensors. More frequent calibration is recommended if the sensors are exposed to contaminants such as heavy cigarette smoke. Note that most IAQ monitoring protocols advise calibrating CO and CO 2 sensors more frequently. Figure 35 - Calibration Environment for CO or CO 2: Flowhood over probe The probe should be returned to the factory for temperature calibration every 24 months. WolfSense provides kits for %RH, CO and CO 2 calibration. See Probes & Accessories on page 31 for the contents of each kit. To set up the correct calibration environment for Carbon Monoxide(CO)* and Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ), place the flowhood over the probe (Figure 35). For Relative Humidity (%RH)*, place the probe upside down in the adapter on the jar of salt solution (Figure 36). Figure 36 - Calibration Environment for %RH: Probe adapter on jar of salt solution * DirectSense only. 20

27 Note: If WolfSense detects that a sensor may have drifted out of specification, the icon will appear, along with a * next to the parameter that may need to be checked. However, do NOT rely on this indicator to ensure proper calibration because WolfSense can only detect sensor drift in some instances. Figure 37 - PROBE CALIBRATION dialog box To calibrate the probe, click on or tap Probe, Calibration. Click on or tap the arrow to see the drop-down list of user-calibrated parameters. Click on or tap the parameter you want to calibrate. Click on or tap the high or low point value. Edit the CAL POINT to match your reference value, if necessary. CAL POINT must match the gas or %RH reference you use. Recommended STABILITY TIME is 60 seconds, but you may edit it if you wish. Click on or tap Calibrate to begin the calibration process. Optional: Click on or tap Default to force all calibrations to revert to the factory defaults for calibration points and stabilization times initially supplied by GrayWolf. Optional: Click on or tap Clear to remove the current calibration. If a user calibration is cleared, the probe will use a NIST calibration (if available) or the factory calibration. Clear affects only the selected calibration point. If you changed the calibration point value, you will be prompted to confirm this action. WARNING! Confirming this action will overwrite the existing calibration settings. Click on or tap Yes. Place the probe in the appropriate calibration environment. Start the flow of gas for CO or CO 2, or place the probe in the %RH jar. Wait for the readings to settle within a range of roughly 2-3%. This typically takes under 2 minutes for CO and CO 2, but minutes for %RH. Click on or tap OK. Figure 38 - CALIBRATION Warning dialog box Figure 39 - Set up Calibration Environment for CO 2 21

28 A countdown screen shows the additional stabilization time allowed and remaining for this measurement. Once the stabilization time has elapsed, the software will automatically record the current value of the measurement. You may then continue with the other calibration point or other measurement parameters. Figure 40 - Calibration Countdown screen All calibration information is stored in the probe so that each probe remembers its correct calibration values. You will be prompted to send the updated calibration information to the probe. NOTE: No changes to the calibration information are confirmed to the probe until you click on or tap OK to exit the calibration dialog box. Click on or tap OK in the lower right-hand corner of the CALIBRATION INFO dialog box (Figure 37). Click on or tap Yes to send the new calibration information to the probe, No to abandon your changes, or Cancel to return to the calibration dialog box. Figure 41- Last Chance to Stop Changes to Calibration Settings of Probe Probe Setup The probe is attached to the Lap PC through the serial port. You may attach only one probe at a time (as in Figure 2). Use Probe Setup if you need to change the serial port where you will connect the probe. Before attaching the probe to the Lap PC, be sure the COM port is clear and that the COM indicator flickers in the lower right-hand side of the WolfSense LAP window. If it does not appear, the serial port you have selected is not available. Attach the probe to the serial port. Figure 42 COM Indicates Port Available for Probe 22

29 Changing Serial Ports Click on or tap in the field next to Serial Port. Type the number of the COM port available for use. (The system defaults to 1 the first time.) Click on or tap OK. Figure 43 PROBE SETUP dialog box Click on or tap Yes to restart WolfSense IAQ LAP before you start taking readings. Figure 44 Application Restart Message Using Additional External Probes If you want to use an additional probe, such as an MIE particulate sensor (see separate manual), plug it into the PCMIA slot and select Detect PCMIA Port Probes on the Probe menu. Because selecting this option slows down response time, uncheck it when you are not plugging a probe into the PCMIA slot. Figure 45 Probe menu 23

30 Navigating in WolfSense PC From the main screen, you will perform all the functions available with WolfSense PC. The pull-down menus and toolbar buttons are described briefly below. Pull-Down Menus File - to manage files: OPEN, OPEN VENTCAL REPORT NOTEBOOK, PRINT, EXPORT, list of recently used files, TRANSFER, EXIT. Edit - to COPY selected columns onto the Windows clipboard so they may be pasted into Word, Excel or other programs. All columns are selected by default. Select a particular column or columns by clicking on the column headings. View - to show or hide the TOOLBAR, STATUS BAR and location file STATISTICS. Window - to CASCADE or TILE windows, ARRANGE ICONS, switch to or show location file in use. Graph - to CREATE graphs. Help - to show HELP TOPICS, GETTING STARTED, WOLFSENSE IAQ HELP, ABOUT WOLFSENSE PC. Figure 46 - WolfSense PC Pull-down Menus and Toolbar Buttons for Open Files Toolbar Buttons Help - shows HELP TOPICS on WolfSense PC. Export - EXPORTS data in comma-separated file to a word processor, spreadsheet or other program. Print - PRINTS tables or charts as they appear on the screen. Graph - displays data graphically, with many options for constructing the GRAPH. Copy - to COPY columns onto the Windows clipboard for pasting into other applications. See Pull-down Menus, EDIT, above. Transfer - TRANSFERS files manually between a Handheld PC and a desktop PC. Open - OPENS location files from the Windows directory you chose during installation for WolfSense files. WolfSense PC Software After gathering air quality data on the Lap PC using WolfSense IAQ LAP, you will use WolfSense PC to manipulate the location file data. You may print, graph and/or export the location file data to spreadsheets. Once in WolfSense PC, you will see the structure of the \My Documents\WolfSense site folder. This one site folder structure is shared by WolfSense IAQ LAP and WolfSense PC. NOTE: Although only.loc location files are displayed, all associated Note and Report files and calibration data files are stored with them in the same site folder. To see all files, in the File, Open dialog box, change Files of Type to ALL. 24

31 After logging is complete, open a location file from WolfSense IAQ LAP, or click on or tap Start, Programs, GrayWolf, WolfSense PC. Click on or tap Open to see location files stored on your Lap PC. Click, scroll or tap through the directory to find the location file you want to open. Click on or tap Open. The file will open in a columnar format similar to View, Details in WolfSense IAQ LAP. The icons in the lower right-hand corner indicate if a text note, drawing note, template report, sound note or custom note exists for this location file. Click on or tap the associated icon to see a note or report. Click on or tap the Calibration Data icon to see Calibration Data. Graphing and printing data are shown below. See Navigating in WolfSense PC on page 24 for other ways to manipulate your data. Figure 47 Location File Open in WolfSense PC Text Note Drawing Note Report Template Sound Note Custom Note Calibration Data Figure 48 Notes and Reports icons Graphing Data Files in WolfSense PC WolfSense PC offers options for creating graphs: an x-axis and one or multiple y- axes; grids and labels; and titles that may or may not be displayed. + + Figure 49 - Graph Axes Figure 50 - Graph Options Figure 51 - Graph Title Figure 52 - Graph Generated from WolfSense PC 25

32 Printing Location Files, Notes, Reports & Calibration Data from WolfSense PC A location file may only be printed from WolfSense PC. If you open a location file from WolfSense IAQ LAP, the file actually opens in WolfSense PC. Once a text note, drawing note, template report or custom note has been created for a location file, you may print it from WolfSense PC. If starting from WolfSense IAQ LAP, click on or tap File, Open Location or View, View Location. If starting from WolfSense PC, click on or tap File, Open or the Open toolbar button. Click, tap or scroll through the site folder directory to the desired location file. Click on or tap the location file name. Click on or tap Open. To print the location file, click on or tap File, Print, OK or the Print toolbar button. To print a note, template report or calibration data, click on or tap the icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to open the associated text note, drawing note, template report, custom note or calibration data. Click on or tap File, Print. For details on printing, see the Notes and Reports sections in Notebook beginning on page 13. Figure 53 Notes and Reports Icons in WolfSense PC Text Note Drawing Note Report Template Sound Note Custom Note Calibration Data Figure 54 Notebook icons: Text note, drawing note, template report, sound note, custom note and calibration data may be printed. 26

33 Maintenance, Cleaning, Service Lap PC Please refer to your user manual for specific instructions on the care of your Lap PC. Probe The probe requires very little maintenance: battery changes, periodic calibration, CO sensor replacement (typically every months), dusting. See Powering on page 2 for details on battery changes. The %RH, CO and CO 2 sensors may be calibrated in the field following the instructions in Probe Calibration on page 20. The temperature sensor is calibrated at the factory. It is recommended that you return your probe to GrayWolf for an annual factory recalibration and check-up. The CO sensor has an expected operating life of approximately two years. WolfSense IAQ LAP checks the output of the sensor during calibration and, as the CO sensor nears the end of its operating life, warns you that the sensor needs to be replaced. You may order a SEN-CO1 replacement sensor from GrayWolf or return the probe to GrayWolf to have the sensor changed. To change the CO sensor yourself: 1. Unscrew the probe handle from the probe body. (See Figure 3 on page 2.) 2. Carefully remove the black cap from the top of the probe. This is a press fit and the cap can normally be removed by hand. 3. Cut the tie that is holding the CO 2 and CO sensors. 4. Unplug the CO 2 cell. 5. Unplug the CO cell. 6. Plug in the new CO cell. 7. Plug in the CO 2 cell. 8. Fix cells in place with a new tie. 9. To reassemble the probe, use the reverse procedure. Before using the probe with the new sensor, calibrate the CO sensor using the procedure described in Probe Calibration on page 20. When not using the probe for a period of time, store it in a cool, dry, dust-free environment. The recommended storage temperature is 32ºF to 70ºF (0ºC to 21ºC). If the storage period will be more than four weeks, remove the batteries from the probe before storing. 27

34 If the outside of the probe becomes dirty, you may clean it using a slightly damp cloth. It is not recommended that you clean inside the probe. If the inside does get dirty or dusty, the probe should be returned to GrayWolf for servicing. Summary of Cautions Avoid operation in direct sunlight as %RH measurements may become erratic. Do not immerse the probe in water. This is a precision instrument. Do not drop the probe or subject it to undue vibration or shock. When not using the probe for a period of time, store it in a cool, dry, dust-free environment. The recommended storage temperature is 32ºF to 70ºF (0ºC to 21ºC). If the storage period will be more than four weeks, remove the batteries from the probe before storing. Do not place the probe in an environment where condensation will form on it. The CO 2 sensor is an optical sensor which uses an active detector and a reference detector for stable long-term readings. If condensation has formed on one of the detectors or if there are temperature differences between the two detectors, CO 2 readings may be erratic until the sensor has stabilized to its new environment. 28

35 Troubleshooting Symptom The WolfSense software has locked up Press CTRL-ALT-DEL. In the dialog box, click on or tap WolfSense IAQ LAP (or WolfSense PC). Click on or tap END TASK. Restart the WolfSense software from the LAP PC desktop. If the system does not respond, from the Windows Start Menu, click on or tap Shut Down. Restart Windows. If the system still does not respond, you will need to perform a hard reset. Push the Reset button to reboot. Symptom No communication with the probe Check to ensure that: The probe is plugged in properly. The probe has good batteries. The battery contacts are clean and not corroded. The CO 2 sensor is flashing (visible through the slots) to indicate power is on. Another application on the Lap PC has not locked the use of the serial port. The COM indicator appears in the lower right-hand corner of the WolfSense LAP window when the COM port selected in Probe, Setup is available. If the COM port is unavailable, you may have to shut down any applications that use the serial port or restart your computer. Symptom Bad or erratic CO 2 or %RH readings Check to ensure that: The probe is shielded from direct sunlight. Readings from these sensors can be affected by strong direct light. Symptom Bad or erratic CO 2 readings Check to ensure that: The sensor is plugged into the circuit board. You have not moved the probe from a cold environment to a relatively warm, humid environment. The probe is not in a variable temperature air stream. The CO 2 sensor is an optical sensor which uses an active detector and a reference detector for stable long-term readings. If condensation has formed on one of the detectors or if there are temperature differences between the two detectors, CO 2 readings may be erratic until the sensor has stabilized to its new environment. Symptom CO 2 sensor continues to flash after Lap PC is turned off It is normal for the sensor to flash for a minute or two after power-down. 29

36 Specifications LAP PC 32MB RAM minimum 20MB minimum available hard disk space Microsoft Windows 98, NT Recommended model Fujitsu Lifebook Computer B-2130 is equipped with: 400MHz Intel Celeron processor 64MB RAM 6GB hard drive 56.6K modem external 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Windows 98 PROBES Parameter Range Accuracy Carbon Dioxide 0 to 10,000ppm ±3%rdg ±50ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 to 500ppm ±2ppm <50ppm, ±3%rdg >50ppm Relative Humidity 0 to 100% ±2%rh <80%rh, ±3%rh >80%rh Temperature 15 to 160 F (-10 to 70 C) 1%rdg ±0.6 F (±0.3 C) Dew Point -27 to 158 F (-33 to 70 C) ±4 F for %RH >10% (±2 C) Probe Response Time: All sensors exhibit 90% response < 1 minute Probe Dimensions: 2 in. (5cm) diameter X 12.5in. (30cm) length Probe Weight with Batteries: 1 lb. 10 oz. (0.7kg) Probe Power: Typical battery life with 2 alkaline D cells of F (21 C); or 5VDC with AC adapter 30

37 Probes & Accessories PROBES IQ-410 CD-201 AS-201 PM-201 ACC-SCPM TG-201 CO, CO 2, %RH and Temperature Probe CO 2, Temperature and Ventilation Probe Telescoping Hotwire Air Velocity Probe MIE Particulate Monitor Serial Card Adapter with software for PM-201 Toxic Gas Probe (up to 5 sensors) ACCESSORIES HH-02 PH-01 MN-01 ACC-PR1 NEC Mobilepro 780 Handheld Computer Compaq Aero 2180 Palmheld Computer Fujitsu B-2130 Mini-Notebook Computer Printer for HH-02 Cases PCC-05 PCC-15 Probe pouch Deluxe (large) hardshell security case Figure 56 - PCC-05 probe pouch with shoulder strap. Tip: To avoid influencing the CO 2 or %RH readings, wear the PCC-05 soft carrying case across your back. Figure 55 - Open PCC-15 deluxe hardshell security carrying case. 31

38 ACCESSORIES (continued) Calibration CA-GS12 CA-GS2H CA-HD1 CA-RH1 NIST-XX CO and CO 2 calibration kit for DirectSense 100 includes: 300 & 1000ppm CO 2 reference gasses, 0.5 & 90 ppm CO reference gasses, case, flowhood and regulator CO 2 calibration kit for VentCal 100 includes: 1000 and 5000ppm CO 2 reference gasses, case, flowhood and regulator Gas calibration hood and duct-bleed accessory %RH calibration kit NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate Power ACC-A110 ACC-A VAC adapter for probes 220VAC adapter for probes SOFTWARE SUB-WS1 SOFT-VENT SOFT-DUCT SOFT-DUCT SOFT-HOOD SOFT-THERM WolfSense Air WolfSense IAQ Palm WolfSense IAQ Lap SOFT-HW1 1-year subscription to WolfSense (IAQ LAP & PC) upgrades Add-on module for Outdoor Air Ventilation Calculations Duct Traverse Calibration software Duct Traverse Calibration software Fumehood Face Velocity Calibration software Thermal Comfort Calibration software Air Velocity Probe software Palmheld PC software for DirectSense 100 applications Laptop PC software for DirectSense 100 applications Handwriting Recognition Software SPARES SEN-CO1 ACC-ST3 ACC-ADY-L9 CO-0 CO-95 CO CO CO Replacement CO sensor Replacement styluses (set of 3) for Lifebook Replacement serial/ac power Y adapter 0.5 ppm CO calibration gas cylinder 95 ppm CO calibration gas cylinder 300 ppm CO 2 calibration gas cylinder 1000 ppm CO 2 calibration gas cylinder 5000 ppm CO 2 calibration gas cylinder 32

39 PRODUCT WARNING: GrayWolf Sensing Solutions' DirectSense TM probes and DirectSense TM kits are NOT suitable for use in flammable or potentially explosive environments. They are NOT certified intrinsically safe. They are also NOT intended for use in confined spaces where operator safety might be at risk due to exposure levels, such as reduced oxygen, during the course of the instrument survey.

40 Warranty GrayWolf Sensing Solutions LTD (hereafter referred to as "GrayWolf") will warranty parts and labor for any manufactured defects in its products for 12 months. The warranty does not cover abuse (e.g., products crushed, dropped, electrically shocked, heat-stressed or water-saturated), hazard, accident, transportation or causes beyond ordinary use. All service, including repair, maintenance and sensor replacements, must be performed by GrayWolf or one of its authorized service centers. Defects on finished goods manufactured by others, such as computer systems, are excluded and are covered by the original manufacturer's warranty (usually one year). Limitation of Warranty and Liability for GrayWolf Products (a) (b) Except as otherwise agreed in writing, GrayWolf warrants, under normal conditions of operation, each product sold (except for finished products not of its manufacture) against defects of material and workmanship, provided that such product has been properly utilized. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and shall commence to run from the date of shipment and shall continue for a period of twelve (12) months. In any event, GrayWolf's liability for any such defects of material and workmanship shall not exceed the cost of replacement of defective parts upon timely notification of such defect in writing delivered to GrayWolf's North American home office. GrayWolf shall not be liable for damage or destruction caused during delivery or caused other than by employees of GrayWolf. GrayWolf shall, at its option, repair such defects or replace the parts or products found defective. All defective parts are to be returned immediately, freight prepaid, to GrayWolf. GrayWolf will make no allowance for repairs or alterations made by the purchaser unless made with the advance written consent of GrayWolf. GrayWolf assumes no liability for costs of disassembly of defective parts and equipment. Shipment by purchaser of all repairs and replacements under this warranty are F.O.B. GrayWolf's factory, North American service facility or authorized service representative, and method of shipment will be determined by GrayWolf. The purchaser will pay shipping costs and insurance in both directions of products, parts, or components shipped for warranty service hereunder. The purchaser will be responsible for risk of loss in both directions. Replaced parts or components will become the property of GrayWolf. Replacement parts or components may contain recycled, refurbished, or remanufactured parts equivalent to new parts and shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period for the products. (c) Products that are not covered by warranty, such as products that have been subjected to physical misuse or are beyond the warranty period, will have an estimate submitted before the repair work commences. All out-of-warranty repairs carry a 90-day warranty from the date of return shipment. (d) (e) GrayWolf shall not be liable for delays, deprivation of use, or any other damages, direct or indirect, which may result to the purchaser because of defects in the product or because of the purchaser's inability to operate it or use it to his satisfaction. GrayWolf will not be liable to anyone for special or consequential damages of any kind. GrayWolf neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to GrayWolf products. GrayWolf does not warranty that the equipment is fit for any particular purpose unless notice of the purpose is specifically submitted to GrayWolf in writing and is specifically confirmed by an officer of GrayWolf to you. Finished goods manufactured by others, including computers, batteries, carrying cases and bar coding wands are not warranted by GrayWolf, but are covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS ARE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY GRAYWOLF. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE RETURN AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY CLAIM EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT PAID BY THE PURCHASER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.