Temtop M10 Air Quality Monitor User Manual

Temtop M10 Air Quality Monitor

• Specifications:
  • PM2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5): Fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less.
  • HCHO (Formaldehyde): Colorless, strong-smelling chemical with significant health risks.
  • TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds): Common VOCs with toxicity and carcinogenicity.
  • AQI (Air Quality Index): Quick guide to air quality levels, ranging from 0 to 500.

Product Usage Instructions

• Charging and Power:
  • To charge the detector, connect it to the USB cable and power supply.
  • The indicator light on the switch-off screen will flash yellow during charging and turn green when charging is complete.
  • If the battery level is low, charge the detector before use (it can also be recharged when switched off).
• Turning On/Off the Detector:
  • To turn on/off the detector, press and hold the Home button for 2 seconds. After startup, please wait for the countdowns.
• Displaying Measurements:
  • After the countdowns, the PM2.5 concentration will automatically display. Press the Home button to display the AQI concentration. Press the Home button again to display the TVOC concentration. Press the Home button once more to display the HCHO index.
• Manual Loop:
  • To manually loop through the display in order of PM2.5, AQI, TVOC, and HCHO, repeat the steps mentioned in section 3.
• Auto Loop:
  • To enable auto loop mode, double press the Home button. Each display will loop every 3 seconds. Double-press the Home button again to exit auto loop mode.
• Wi-Fi Connection (M10i Products):
  • For instructions on Wi-Fi connection, please refer to the accompanying manual for M10i products (M10i Add Device and Connect Wi-Fi).
• Battery Level Indicator:
  • The battery level indicator on the screen shows the device’s charging status. When the battery level is low, it is advisable to charge it by connecting it to the USB cable and power supply.
• Calibration:
  • It is recommended to calibrate the detector after three months of use. Calibration instructions can be found in the accompanying manual.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Q: What is PM2.5?
  • A: PM2.5 refers to fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less. Long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 can cause various health issues.
  • Q: What is HCHO?
  • A: HCHO is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical with significant health risks, including being classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.
  • Q: What are TVOCs?
  • A: TVOCs are Total Volatile Organic Compounds, including various common VOCs. Long-term exposure to VOCs can cause damage to the skin, liver, kidney, and central nervous system.
  • Q: What is AQI?
  • A: AQI stands for Air Quality Index, which is a quick guide to air quality levels. It ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values indicating higher levels of air pollution and adverse health effects.

Factors Affecting Air Quality

• PM2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5) refers to fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less. Due to its tiny size, PM2.5 can get absorbed into the bloodstream and lungs, so long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 may cause eye and nose irritation, coughing, asthma, emphysema, lung disease, heart attacks, cancer, and more.
• HCHO (Formaldehyde) is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical with the chemical formula CH20 or H-CHO, which has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer due to its significant health risks. Long-term exposure to low doses can cause chronic respiratory disease, nasopharyngeal cancer, colon cancer, brain tumors, and nuclear genetic mutations.
• TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) refers to various common VOCs, including benzene, toluene, styrene, formaldehyde, etc. Due to its volatility, toxicity, irritability, and carcinogenicity, long-term exposure to TVOC can cause damage to the skin, liver, kidney, central nervous system, etc.
• AQI (Air quality index) is a quick guide to air quality levels. It aims to indicate the cleanliness or pollution level of the air in an easy-to-understand way. It ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values indicating higher levels of air pollution and adverse health effects. AQI assessments can show PM2.5, PM10, 03, S02, NO2, CO, etc. Temtop calculates AQl according to EPA standards and focuses only on PM2.5 and PM10.

IMPORTANT

Do not expose the detector to heavily contaminated environments for long periods, as this can damage the sensor.

• Do not use the detector in wet conditions for extended periods to ensure accurate measurements.
• Do not use the detector for long periods in environments with a strong, irritating smell to ensure accurate measurements.
• Do not cover the vents of the detector and keep lint out of the detector, as the parcel sensor may not work correctly.
• Do not dismantle the unit yourself. In the event of a defect, contact your dealer instead, who will liaise with the service center and, if necessary, send the device in for repair.
• Children should only use this device under adult supervision. Keep packaging materials, such as plastic bags and plastic wrap, out of the reach of children as they present a choking hazard.
• It is usual for the detector to show higher values when first switched on or not used for an extended period. Please place it in a ventilated area and turn it on for around 30 minutes before tes?ng (for M10 or M10i).
• This product is intended for monitoring the health of the indoor environment only and should not be considered a professional measurement tool.

OVERVIEW

FUNCTION

SPECIFICATION

Note: The above data are from the TEMTOP Laboratory.

OPERATION

WARNING:

• For indoor use: Keep the room/area right for 10 minutes to obtain more accurate results.
  On the switch-off screen, the indicator light flashes yellow during charging and is always green when charging is complete.

• If the battery level shows, please charge the detector in time to avoid being affected during use (it can also recharge when switched off).

1. TURN ON/OFF

   • Press and hold the Home button for 2 seconds to turn on/off the detector.
   • After start-up, please wait for the countdowns.

2. DISPLAY

   • M10/M10i Model
     PM2.5 concentration will auto-display after the countdowns:

   • Then press Home Button to display AQI concentrations:

   • Then press the Home button to display the TVOC concentration.

   • Then press the Home button again to display the HCHO index:

Other Operations

• Manual Loop: Repeat the above steps can manually loop the display in order of PM2.5, AQI, TVOC, and HCHO.
• Auto Loop: Double press the Home Button can loop each display every 3s. Double press again to exit Auto Loop mode.
  • Note: Please refer to the accompanying manual for further Wi-Fi connection instructions for M10i products (M10i Add Device and Connect Wi-Fi).

P10 Model

• PM2.5 concentration will auto-display after turning on countdowns; Then press Home Button to display the AQI index:

Other Operations

• Manual Loop: Repeat the above steps can manually loop the display in order of PM2.5, AQI.
• Auto Loop: Double press the Home Button can loop each display every 3s. BDouble press again to exit Auto Loop mode.

Indicator Lights
The indicator lights on the panel indicate the corresponding air quality:

The battery level indicator on the screen indicates the device charging status:

Charging

When the battery level is low, please charge it by connecting it to the USB cable and power supply.

HCHO Calibration

It is advisable to calibrate the detector after three months of use. Calibration instructions are as follows:

• a) Switch on the detector and wait for approximately 10 minutes.
• b) Press and hold the calibration button for more than 1 second using the needle tool until the HCHO icon on the screen flashes.
• c) Place the detector outside for 10 minutes for ventilation. d) When the HCHO icon is not flashing, calibration is complete.

Parameter for Reference

Air Quality Parameter for Reference

What’s Included

• Air Quality Detector 1
• P10/M10/M10i Manual 1
• USB Cable 1
• Pin Tool 1

M10: Add Device and Connect Wi-Fi Manual** x1

• Only included for M10 and M10
• Only included for M10i

FAQ

• Q: Why is the PM2.5 reading constantly changing?
• A: PM2.5 concentrations in the environment are constantly changing, not only due to environmental factors such as changes in airflow, moisture, and wind patterns but also due to the presence of such familiar sources as smoking, cooking, vehicle emissions, smoke from coal burning/chimney/stoves, etc. All these may affect the concentration of PM2.5 and lead to differences in the readings.
• Q: Why is the test result abnormal?
• A:
  • Please check that the air inlet or outlet is not covered or that liquid has entered.
  • Gently shake the detector during detection to increase interaction with the surrounding air.
  • The sensor may not recover, so please place the detector outside in a ventilated area.
• Q: Why is data reading unstable?
• A: As the airflow in the environment changes, the distribution of the concentration of the measured substance may not be uniform. It may be advisable to try again in an environment with a stable airflow.
• Q: Is it possible to accelerate the calibration if the detector faces the exit of the air conditioner/fan?
• A: Not. A relatively high temperature difference or airflow speed from the air conditioner/fan outlet may cause condensation or temperature changes on the sensor, affecting its detection performance. Please place the detector outside in a cool, ventilated area.
• Q: Why are the data readings very high/out of range when with the detectors on?
• A: Being packed in an ink-printed box may interfere with the sensor over time due to the organic volatiles left in the packaging. Therefore, once unpacked, please place the detector in a ventilated area to help speed up its data recovery.
• Q: Which HCHO readings are inaccurate or overestimated at certain times?
• A: Since Temtop uses a high-precision electrochemical HCHO sensor, its electrochemical response characteristics can also respond to gases other than formaldehyde. The table lists the most common gases that interfere with the relative sensitivity of HCHO sensors.

CONTACT

• Elitech Technology, Inc.
  • 2528 Qume Dr, Ste 2
  • San Jose, CA 95131 USA
  • Tel: (+1) 408-898-2866
  • Sales: [email protected].
  • Website: www.temtopus.com.
• Elitech (UK) Limited
  • Unit 13 Greenwich Business Park,
  • 53 Norman Road, London, SE10 9QF
  • Tel: (+44)208-858-1888
  • Support: [email protected].
  • Website: www.temtop.co.uk.
• Elitech Brazil Ltda
  • R.Dona Rosalina,90-Lgara, Canoas-RS
  • 92410-695, Brazil
  • Tel: (+55)51-3939-8634
  • Sales: [email protected].
  • Website: www.elitechbrasil.com.br.

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