TSI Detection Management Software DMS. TSI Quest Quest Environmental Monitor EVM Series, EVM-7

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TSI Detection Management Software DMS

DMS is a software application designed by TSI that runs under the Windows operating system. You can use DMS for a variety of functions such as: customizing your set-up parameters, displaying data, manipulating data, and creating reports.

Communicating

A USB cable (included in the kit) is used for communicating between the EVM and the software. (First remove the black rubber casing over the ports and then insert the USB cord in the bottom connector.)

(See Chapter 6 for more details on software and the EVM.)

Figure 2-7: Communicating with DMS via USB cable

Powering and Outputs on the EVM

Battery

The battery is an internal Lithium-ion Rechargeable battery pack. The minimum hours of operating time is 8 hours of continuous operation including setup time, run time, and viewing your result time. This battery is not user accessible or replaceable.

The universal power adapter cord is a 10 to 16 volt power inlet (nominal 12 VDC) with 1.5 amps and is used as an external power source. (For more details on battery power, see “Checking battery power” in

Chapter 3 ).

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Charging

The rechargeable battery pack is charged by plugging in the universal power adapter cord into the charging-port and into an electrical outlet. When using the EVM and the power adapter, it will charge as you use the instrument. The estimated time to recharge a fully discharged battery pack is approximately five hours. It is important to understand that the USB connection/cable will not charge the internal battery. USB is used for communication purposes only.

 NOTE: When the batteries are depleted and if you are charging the instrument, the temperature sensor will read at a higher level. Thus, it is recommended to measure the temperature when you are not charging the instrument.

About the Environment

If the environment you are in is above 40º C (104º F) when charging the battery then you will be unable

to charge the battery. (See Appendix D for screen warnings.)

Outputs

The digital output and/or analog output can be used to connect to external devices such as a chart recorder or a light notification device. The monitor’s digital out and analog out channel are accessible through the Input/Output connector. The air velocity wand also uses this connector. (The following diagram depicts the backside of the instrument without the back cover and the black rubber casing

removed.) For more information on connecting and using a stereo plug, see Appendix D .

Power jack

Analog & Digital Outputs

USB port

Figure 2-8: USB, power jack and digital output port

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