PCE-HFX 100 Air Quality Meter User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PCE
Table of Contents
- User Manual
- 1 Safety notes
- 2 Specifications
- 3 Delivery scope
- 4 Display description
- 5 Switch on/off
- 6 Backlight
- 7 Change temperature unit
- 8 Highest measured value
- 9 Battery
- 10 Set date and time
- 11 Set language
- 12 Limit value table
- 13 Warranty
- 14 Disposal
- PCE Instruments contact information
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User Manual
PCE-HFX 100 Air Quality Meter
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Last change: 30 June 2021
v1.0
1 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.
- Charge the battery directly as soon as it is flat.
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.
2 Specifications
Measuring function| Measurement range| Resolution|
Accuracy
---|---|---|---
Formaldehyde HCHO| 0 … 2 mg/m³| 0.01 mg/m³| <0.6mg/m³: ±0.06mg/m³
0.6 mg/m³: ± 10 %
Temperature| -10 … 50 °C / 14 …122°F| 0,1 °C / 0.18°F| ± 1 °C / 1.8°F
Humidity| 0 … 99 % RH| 1 % RH| 30 … 80 % RH: ± 5% RH remaining range: ± 8 % RH
Display| LC display with backlight
Low battery voltage indication| via icon on the display
Power supply| 3.7 V rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Operating conditions| 0 … 50 °C / 32 … 122°F / max. 85 % RH
Storage conditions| -20 … 60 °C / -4 … 140°F / max. 95 % RH
Weight| 195 g / <1 lb
Dimensions| 75 x 55 x 130 mm / 2.9 x 2.1 x 5.1 in
3 Delivery scope
1 x air quality meter PCE-HFX 100
1 x micro USB cable
1 x user manual
4 Display description
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Date: year-month-day |
| 2 | AM and PM display for the time |
| 3 | Formaldehyde (HCHO) |
| 4 | Measured value HCHO |
| 5 | The “MAX” display shows the highest measured HCHO value |
| 6 | Temperature icon |
| 7 | Temperature unit |
| 8 | Temperature reading |
| 9 | Battery status display |
| 10 | Time |
| 11 | HCHO unit |
| 12 | Air quality icons (depending on HCHO value) |
| 13 | Humidity icon |
| 14 | Humidity unit |
| 15 | Humidity reading |
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | LC display |
| 2 | Setup key |
| 3 | On/off key |
| 4 | Mode key |
| 5 | Micro USB port |
5 Switch on/off
To switch on the meter, press and hold the on/off key for 2 seconds. Make sure
you switch on the meter in fresh air as the meter calibrates itself in the
first 90 seconds. This procedure is always performed when the meter is
switched on.
Leave the meter in fresh air for another 5 … 10 minutes so that it can adapt
to the environment. The temperature and humidity sensors also need 20 … 30
minutes to adapt to the environment. To switch off the meter, press the on/off
key again for 2 seconds.
6 Backlight
To switch on the backlight, press and release the on/off key once. To switch off the backlight, press the on/off key again. When the measured value is
0.09 mg/m³, the backlight turns red. As soon as the measured value is below 0.09 mg/m³, the backlight turns white again. Even if the backlight is disabled, the red lighting switches on when the value is exceeded.
7 Change temperature unit
To change the temperature unit, press and release the setup key once. The temperature unit can be set to either °C or °F.
8 Highest measured value
From the moment the unit is switched on, the highest measured value is temporarily saved. To have this measured value displayed, press the mode key. The display shows “MAX” and the highest measured value is shown on the display. To exit this display, press the mode key again. To reset this display without restarting the meter, press and hold the mode key for 3 seconds.
9 Battery
With this meter, it is possible to carry out measurements even without a fixed voltage supply. A rechargeable battery is built in for this purpose. The battery status can be read directly from the display. Charging the battery takes approx. 3 hours. The meter can be used during the charging process.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|
| Battery sufficiently charged
| Battery should be charged soon
| Please charge the battery as the battery has almost no voltage left
| Switch off the meter and do not use it again until the battery is charged
10 Set date and time
To enter the window for the date and time setting, press and hold the setup
and mode keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. To exit the settings, press and
hold the setup and mode keys again simultaneously for 3 seconds.
To set the date and time, now press the mode key to select between year-month-
day, hours and minutes. The setting key increases the value. Press the on/off
key to decrease the reading. Press and hold the setup key or the on/off key to
change the value more quickly.
After you have also set the minutes, press the mode key again. Now you can
choose between a 12-hour display (AM / PM) and a 24-hour display. To do this,
press and hold the mode key for approx. 5 seconds to save the settings.
11 Set language
It is possible to set the display language to either English or Chinese. To
set the language, first enter the menu by pressing and holding the setup and
mode keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. Now press the mode key repeatedly
until the temperature display shows “LAN G” which will also be visible on
the humidity display. Now press and hold the mode key for 5 seconds to change
the language.
To exit the settings, press and hold the setup and mode keys again
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
NOTE: The setting items “LOW” and “HIGH” have no function.
12 Limit value table
| Concentration | Icon | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 … 0.1 mg/m³ |  | Safe environment | |
| 0.1 … 0.3 mg/m³ |  | Increased formaldehyde |
concentration present. It is recommended to let fresh air enter the room.
0.3 … 2.0| 
| Poor air quality. Provide fresh air
13 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
14 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
PCE Instruments contact information
Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 4
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92
info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
France
PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17
Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
info@pce-france.fr
www.pce-instruments.com/french
Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6
55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano
Hong Kong
PCE Instruments HK Ltd.
Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre
56 Tsun Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-301-84912
jyi@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.cn
Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mayor, 53
02500 Tobarra (Albacete)
España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol
Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazlari Ltd.Sti.
Halkali Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – stanbul
Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
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