PCE-RCM-16-Air-Quality-Meter-product User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: PCE

Table of Contents

PCE-RCM-16-Air-Quality-Meter-product
Safety notes
Device description
Technical specifications
Delivery cope
Operating instructions
References
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PCE-RCM-16-Air-Quality-Meter-product

Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
This meter has very precise sensors. Avoid contact with alcohol. Alcohols influence the measurement results.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Device description

Keys and connections

On/off key
Arrow key DOWN
Arrow key UP
Micro USB charging socket

Display

Technical specifications

Measurement function| Measurement range| Resolution| Accuracy
---|---|---|---
TVOC| 0.000…. 9.999 mg/m³| 0.001 mg/m³| ±10 % of reading
PM1, PM 2.5, PM10| 0 … 999 µg/m³| 1 µg/m³.| ±10 % of reading
Temperature| 0 … 50 °C| 1 °C| ±1 °C
Humidity| 20 … 90 %| 1 %| ±4 %
CO2| 0 … 5000 ppm| 1 ppm| ±10 % of reading
General
Settling time| approx. 24 hours
Display| TFT display, 4.3″
Environmental conditions| 0 … 50 °C / max. 90 % RH
Connection| micro USB to charge the battery
Power supply micro USB| 5 V / 2 A
Power supply rechargeable battery| 3000 mAh battery
Operating time without mains adaptor| approx. 6 hours
Battery charging time| approx. 2-3 hours
Case| metal
Dimensions| 131 x 78 x 67.5 mm
Weight| 336 g

Delivery cope

1 x air quality meter PCE-RCM 16
1 x micro USB cable
1 x user manual

Operating instructions

Switch on the device
When the air quality meter is switched off, press and hold the on/off key for 3 seconds to switch on the meter.

Switch off the device
When the power is on, press and hold the on/off key for 3 seconds to switch off the meter.

Toggle view
When the unit is switched on, all measured values are displayed as numerical values. Furthermore, the air quality meter displays the air quality status in traffic light colors. The view can be changed using the UP arrow key. The graph shows the course of the measured values for the last 5 h after switching on. In graphic view, you can select the measured variable for which the history is to be displayed with the DOWN arrow key.

Traffic light function
The air quality meter indicates the measured value with traffic light colors. The limit values for changing the colors are as follows:

CO2 in ppm

Air quality| Value| Colour
Good| <1000| Green
OK| 1001…3000| Yellow
Poor| >3000| Red
PM2.5 in µg/m³
Good| <60| Green
OK| 61…120| Yellow
Poor| >120| Red
AQI (Air Quality Index)
Good| <100| Green
OK| 101…300| Yellow
Poor| >300| Red
TVOC
Good| <0.500| Green
OK| 0.501…1.500| Yellow
Poor| > 1.500| Red

Settings
Press the on/off key twice in quick succession to open the settings menu.

Setting the date (DATE)
Use the arrow keys to change the highlighted numerical value for day, month, year. Confirm the setting with the on/off-key. You are automatically taken to the next setting option.

Setting the time (TIME)
Use the arrow keys to change the highlighted numerical value for hour and minute. Confirm the setting with the on/off-key. You will automatically be taken to the next setting option.

Alarm clock (Alarm Clock)
Use the arrow keys to change the highlighted numerical value for hour and minute. You can also use them to switch the alarm clock on or off. Confirm the setting with the on/off-key. You will automatically be taken to the next setting option.

Screensaver
Use the arrow keys to set 10, 30, 60 min or “Never”. When the screen saver is active, the display is black but measurements are still taken. This extends the battery life.

Charging the battery
As soon as the battery symbol on the display indicates that the battery is discharged, the PCE-RCM 16 must be charged via the micro USB port. To do this, use the supplied USB cable or a USB adaptor with 5 V / 1000 mA. Please note that it may take at least 2 hours to recharge the battery to 100 %.

Note: The unit can also be operated permanently with a mains adaptor.