BLUESKY PN 6013929 REV. E AIR QUALITY MONITOR PN 6013929 REV. E User Manual
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PN 6013929 REV. E AIR QUALITY MONITOR PN 6013929 REV. E
BLUESKYTM AIR QUALITY MONITOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P/N 6013929 REV. E AUGUST 2021
Copyright©
TSI Incorporated / 2020-2021 / All rights reserved.
Part Number
6013929 / Revision E / August 2021
Address
TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA
Fax No.
651-490-3824
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (effective February 2020) (For country-
specific terms and conditions outside of the USA, please visit www.tsi.com.)
Seller warrants the goods, excluding software, sold hereunder, under normal
use and service as described in the operator’s manual, to be free from defects
in workmanship and material for 90 days, or if less, the length of time
specified in the operator’s manual, from the date of shipment to the customer.
This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty. This limited
warranty is subject to the following exclusions and exceptions:
a. Hot-wire or hot-film sensors used with research anemometers, and certain
other components when indicated in specifications, are warranted for 90 days
from the date of shipment;
b. Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or
operator’s manuals;
c. Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to
be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use, for 90
days from the date of shipment;
d. Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by
others or on any fuses, batteries or other consumable materials. Only the
original manufacturer’s warranty applies;
e. This warranty does not cover calibration requirements, and seller warrants
only that the instrument or product is properly calibrated at the time of its
manufacture. Instruments returned for calibration are not covered by this
warranty;
f. This warranty is VOID if the instrument is opened by anyone other than a
factory authorized service center with the one exception where requirements
set forth in the manual allow an operator to replace consumables or perform
recommended cleaning;
g. This warranty is VOID if the product has been misused, neglected, subjected
to accidental or intentional damage, or is not properly installed, maintained,
or cleaned according to the requirements of the manual. Unless specifically
authorized in a separate writing by Seller, Seller makes no warranty with
respect to, and shall have no liability in connection with, goods which are
incorporated into other products or equipment, or which are modified by any
person other than Seller.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS WITH NON-INFRINGING GOODS.
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TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND
THE LIMIT OF SELLER’S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES
CONCERNING THE GOODS (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT,
STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE
REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, OR, AT THE OPTION OF SELLER, THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS. IN THE CASE OF SOFTWARE, SELLER WILL REPAIR OR
REPLACE DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE OR IF UNABLE TO DO SO, WILL REFUND THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION, DISMANTLING OR
REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES. No Action, regardless of form, may be brought
against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued. The
goods returned under warranty to Seller’s factory shall be at Buyer’s risk of
loss, and will be returned, if at all, at Seller’s risk of loss. Buyer and all
users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY,
which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller. This
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended, modified or its terms
waived, except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller. Buyer further agrees
that purchase of TSI’s BlueSkyTM Monitors Buyer agrees to the Terms and
Conditions of Use and the Privacy Policy located at www.tsilink.com.
Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as
detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our service policy is
designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is
discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or
call TSI’s Customer Service department at
800-680-1220 (USA) or (001 651)
490-2860 (International) or visit www.tsi.com.
Trademarks TSI and TSI logo are registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated in
the United States and may be protected under other country’s trademark
registrations. BlueSky and DustTrak are trademarks of TSI Incorporated. Wi-Fi
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Cloud Software End User Licensing Agreement and Privacy Policy Go to
tsilink.com/terms-of-use and click on TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY link.
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Contents
Safety Information …………………………………………………………………………… iv Description of
Caution/Warning Symbols ………………………………………… iv Caution
…………………………………………………………………………………..iv Warning ………………………………………………………………………………….iv
Caution and Warning Symbols ………………………………………………………. iv Laser Safety
……………………………………………………………………………….. vi Labels ………………………………………………………………………………………..
vii Reusing and Recycling ……………………………………………………………….. viii
Chapter 1 Product Overview…………………………………………………………….. 1 Unpacking
………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 BlueSkyTM Monitor Replacement Parts
…………………………………………… 3
Chapter 2 Setting Up ……………………………………………………………………….. 5 Connecting the BlueSkyTM
Monitor to a Wi-Fi® Network…………………….. 6 Installing the BlueSkyTM Air Quality
Monitor …………………………………… 11
Chapter 3 Operation ………………………………………………………………………. 15 Overview
………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 How to Register your BlueSkyTM Monitor(s)
and Account Onboarding .. 15 How to View Data from one or more BlueSkyTM
monitors ………………… 18 How to Download Data from one or more BlueSkyTM Monitors
…………. 19 How to Download Data from the microSD Card in the BlueSkyTM Monitor
…………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the
SD Card ………………………. 21 Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the
Cloud…………………………… 22
Chapter 4 Maintenance ………………………………………………………………….. 23 Bi-Annual Maintenance
Checks……………………………………………………. 23 Annual Maintenance Checks
……………………………………………………….. 24
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the BlueSkyTM Monitor ………………………….. 25 Detailed Error
Code Description …………………………………………………… 27
Appendix A Specifications* ……………………………………………………………. 29 Index
……………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
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Safety Information
Description of Caution/Warning Symbols
Appropriate caution/warning statements are used throughout the manual and on
the instrument that require you to take cautionary measures when working with
the instrument.
Caution
CAUTION
Failure to follow the procedures prescribed in this manual might result in
irreparable equipment damage. Important information about the operation and
maintenance of this instrument is included in this manual.
Warning
WARNING
Warning means that unsafe use of the instrument could result in serious injury
to you or cause damage to the instrument. Follow the procedures prescribed.
Caution and Warning Symbols
The following symbols may accompany cautions and warnings to indicate the
nature and consequences of hazards:
Warns that the instrument contains a laser and that important information
about its safe operation and maintenance is included in the manual.
Warns that the instrument is susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
ESD protection should be followed to avoid damage.
Indicates the connector is connected to earth ground and cabinet ground.
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WARNINGS
· Use of components other than those specified by TSI® Incorporated (TSI®) may
impair the safety features provided by the equipment.
· When mains power adapters are used, the equipment should be positioned so
the mains plug will remain accessible for emergency disconnect.
· When using outdoors, the BlueSkyTM monitors power adapter should be
connected to a weatherproof “in use” resistant/IP 68 rated outdoor receptacle
enclosure.
CAUTIONS
· The BlueSkyTM monitors enclosure is designed to be water resistant to rain
or spray. It is not designed to be waterproof when immersed. Setting it in a
pool of water will result in flooding the inner compartment with water. This
will severely damage your BlueSkyTM monitor. DO NOT install the BlueSkyTM
monitor less than 1.2 meters or 4 feet from the ground (TSI® recommends 3
meters or 10 feet)! Setting the bottom of BlueSkyTM monitor too close to a
surface will result is water splashing back in to the inlet and may result in
damage to the PM sensor.
· DO NOT mount the BlueSkyTM Monitor upside down. To increase sampling
efficiency, the PM sensor is covered by a porous screen but is not splash
proof or water proof. The BlueSkyTM monitor has an ingress protection rating
of IP 44. Direct injection of water in to the BlueSkyTM is likely to damage
it.
· Power adapter provided with the BlueSkyTM monitor is rated for outdoor use
(IP 68). DO NOT use any other power supply with the BlueSkyTM monitor.
1. The input A/C voltage to the power supply should be between 100 to 240 V
with a frequency between 50 to 60 Hz.
2. The power required to run the BlueSkyTM monitor is 5W (5.0 VDC and 1 Amp).
The BlueSkyTM monitor is powered
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through the mini-USB connector and there are no outputs available from the
BlueSkyTM monitor.
3. The power supply adapter provided is rated for outdoor use with an ingress
protection rating of IP 68. It can be used outdoors or indoors under wet
conditions in rain or snow.
4. The power supply is rated to operate between 30°C to 80°C (22°F to
176°F) with humidity ranging from 0% to 95% noncondensing but the BlueSkyTM
monitor is rated to operate between 10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F). TSI®
recommends running the BlueSkyTM monitor within these temperature limits.
5. The BlueSkyTM monitor can be used at altitudes up to 3000 meters (10,000
feet).
6. The BlueSkyTM monitor is designed to be used outdoors in highly polluted
areas where particulate concentrations can be as high 1000 µg/m3.
NOTICE
Installation videos can be found on our website tsi.com.
NOTICE
The safety of any system incorporating the BlueSkyTM monitor is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Laser Safety
· Model 8143 BlueSkyTM monitors are Class 1 laserbased instruments.
· During normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser radiation.
· DO NOT open the BlueSkyTM monitor when it is powered ON.
· You will not be exposed to the laser radiation when the BlueSkyTM monitor is
disassembled.
· The PM sensor has a laser inside it. DO NOT open the PM sensor inside
BlueSkyTM monitor when the BlueSkyTM monitor is powered.
Take these precautions:
· DO NOT remove any parts from the BlueSkyTM monitor unless you are
specifically told to do so in this manual.
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WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation.
WARNING
If the BlueSkyTM monitor is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
When operated according to the manufacturer’s instruction, this device is a
Class 1 laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is
affixed to each instrument.
Labels
Advisory labels and identification labels are attached to the instrument.
1. Serial Number Label (Bottom)
2. Laser Radiation Label (internal, on the PM sensor)
Safety Details
4. European symbol for non-disposable item. Item must be recycled.
FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM32D Contains IC ID: 21098-ESPWROOM320
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Reusing and Recycling
As part of TSI® Incorporated’s effort to have a minimal negative impact on the
communities in which its products are manufactured and used:
If instrument becomes obsolete, return to TSI® for disassembly and recycling.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
TSI® Incorporated’s BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor is a real-time Particulate
Matter (PM) sensor that is designed to provide accurate mass concentration
measurements of PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10 as well as temperature and humidity. The
monitor is designed to be deployed in less than ten minutes and can be used in
both indoor and outdoor applications. Data from the sensor is available at
www.tsilink.com. All you need is an internet connection and web browser. The
BlueSkyTM monitor connects to the internet using wireless technology (Wi-Fi®).
There is no need to install an app on your smartphone. Logged data is also
available on the internal mircoSD card. The BlueSkyTM monitor also comes with
factory calibration, whose standards adhere to the same standards that are
applied to other high-quality monitors like the DustTrakTM and AM520 models.
The BlueSkyTM monitors also come with self-diagnostics to enable you to run
the monitor with greater than 95% up-time and empowers you to be proactive so
that the data obtained is very high quality.
Figure 1: Front View of BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor
® Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Unpacking
Compare all the components you received with those listed in the table below.
NOTICE
Most of these components are pre-installed at the factory. Spare parts of some
of the components can be purchased directly from the manufacturers, which are
listed below. If any parts are missing, contact TSI®.
Item
Part Number Qty Description
8143
1 BlueSkyTM Air Quality
Monitor
N/A
1 Mounting
Bracket
N/A
1 Screw
N/A
1 IP68 Rated
5V Power
Supply
N/A
2 Zip Tie
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BlueSkyTM Monitor Replacement Parts
Listed below are replacement items for the BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor.
Contact TSI® for purchase information.
Item
Part Number
814304*
Description
Single PM sensor* replacement
814305 5 pack PM sensors
Product Overview
814306 Replacement Mounting Bracket
814307
Maintenance kit– Screws, Screw Driver and PM Sensor screens
814301*
Replacement Power Supply–NA style plug*
814302*
Replacement Power
Supply–EU style plug
814303* Replacement Power Supply–UK style
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Item
Part Number
814308*
Description
Replacement microSD card*
*Indicates pre-installed factory item or ships with initial purchase, but is also available as a spare or if replacement is needed.
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Chapter 2 Setting Up
The BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor is very easy to set up. The monitor comes
fully assembled except for the mounting bracket. Start by unpacking the device
and its contents from the shipping package. A quick start guide is shipped
with each instrument. It provides the necessary steps to configure the Wi-Fi®
settings for connecting the device to a local Wi-Fi® network and will also
guide you through installation. A digital copy of the Quick Start Guide can
also be found at www.tsi.com as well as www.tsilink.com.
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There are only two reasons why a BlueSkyTM monitor would need to be
dismantled:
1. To remove the SD card to download data.
2. To replace the PM sensor. The sensor comes pre-installed, in addition to
the microSD card.
NOTICE The BlueSkyTM monitor will store data on the SD card under all
conditions whether or not the unit is connected to Wi-Fi®. The BlueSkyTM
monitor does not need Wi-Fi® to function normally. When Wi-Fi® is not
available, data can always be found on the SD card.
NOTICE The BlueSkyTM monitor cannot read data from the SD card and upload the
data to the cloud when Wi-Fi® is available. However, an internal data buffer
will store about a week’s worth of data (logged at 15 min. intervals), which
will then be uploaded to the cloud. Data older than a week will be available
only on the SD card. Currently, customers cannot read the SD card data and
upload it to the cloud.
NOTICE The 16 GB SD card is user-accessible by removing the two screws that
hold the top and bottom halves of the monitor. Data is always logged to the SD
card, regardless of whether or not the device is connected to the Wi-Fi®. TSI®
is not liable for corrupt data on the SD card. There will be a warning on the
cloud data if the BlueSkyTM monitor has trouble writing to the SD card.
Connecting the BlueSkyTM Monitor to a Wi-Fi® Network
NOTICE It is recommended that the process of configuring the wireless network
settings and connecting the instrument to the internet be performed in an
office or a lab environment.
1. Remove the power supply from its packaging and connect it to a nearby
power outlet. Connect the other end of the power supply to USB port on the
bottom of the monitor.
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2. After the monitor has powered on, slide the switch on the bottom of the
monitor, toward the settings gear. The green LED should blink once per second.
The monitor is now like a Hotspot to which a Wi-Fi® device, such as your
laptop or mobile device, can connect to. This will allow you to configure the
devices Wi-Fi® settings.
3. Using a laptop, tablet or a smartphone, look for the BlueSkyTM Wi-Fi® SSID
(Service Set Identifier). The SSID is indicated as TSI BlueSky 8143YYWWXXX
Setup, which includes the monitor’s serial number.
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4. Click on the monitor’s network and click Connect. You will be prompted to
enter a security key. The security key can be found on the label of the
monitor or on the other label that was placed on the quick start guide. Enter
the security code and click OK.
NOTICE
Your computer or phone may indicate that there is no internet connection
present. This is common, because the BlueSkyTM monitor is not connected to the
internet.
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5. After you are connected to the monitor’s network, open a web browser on
your laptop, tablet or a smartphone and enter the following IP address
192.168.4.1 as shown. Click Enter on the keyboard.
6. The browser will prompt you to enter the SSID (network name) and password
of the network you want the BlueSkyTM monitor to connect to. This network
should be connected to the internet, which will be used by the BlueSkyTM
monitor to connect to the cloud. Click SAVE after entering the information.
7. The browser should let you know that the Wi-Fi® SSID (network name) and password were saved successfully onto the monitors shown below.
The device is now ready to communicate to the Wi-Fi® network. It is recommended that you configure the monitor with the network credentials, which will be present at the final installation location. Then when you connect power to the monitor after installation, it will connect to that network and start transmitting data to the cloud.
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8. Finally, move the Wi-Fi® switch back into the operate position so it can connect to the local Wi-Fi® network.
The BlueSkyTM monitor will start uploading data to the cloud once it connects
to the Wi-Fi® network. After successful communication with the local Wi-Fi®
network and the cloud has been established, the green LED should flash once
every two seconds.
If the LED is flashing twice every second, with a pause inbetween, the monitor
is trying to connect to the Wi-Fi® network, but cannot. Try repeating the
process for entering the Wi-Fi® network information to fix the problem.
If the LED is blinking three times every second, with a pause inbetween, it is
has established connection to the Wi-Fi® network successfully, but it cannot
connect the cloud. This is most likely due to no internet being present on the
Wi-Fi® network. Try connecting to a separate Wi-Fi® network, with a known
working internet connection.
NOTICE
The monitor does not have the capability to connect to public Wi-Fi® networks
that requires a second step of browser authentication, such as a free public
hotel or airport network. A different network will need to be chosen.
Refer to the troubleshooting guide to debug any problems.
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Installing the BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor
1. The BlueSky® monitor comes with the mounting bracket and zip ties to
secure the instrument to a pole or a wall.
2. Start by attaching the mounting bracket to the bottom of the monitor.
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3. Next, mount the instrument to a pole or wall using the mounting bracket
for stability. Additionally, connect the power cable to the USB port on the
bottom of the monitor. Make sure the power cable has some strain relief as
shown below in the pole mount example. This prevents the power cable from
becoming disconnected during operation.
Mounting options are shown below.
a. Pole mount.
1.2 meters or 4 feet
WARNING
DO NOT install the BlueSkyTM monitor too close to the ground! Minimum distance
from ground should be 1.2 meters or 4 feet to prevent water from splashing
from the ground to the bottom of the BlueSkyTM monitor. TSI® recommends 3
meters or 10 feet.
NOTICE
Use 1/4″ screws or #10 screws to mount the bracket to a surface like a wall.
The type of screw used depends on the type of the material the surface is made
up of.
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b. Wall mount.
c. Tripod mount (The bracket needs to be removed to use the Tripod). The
thread on the bottom of the device should fit most camera tripods.
4. Plug the other end of the power supply into a weatherproof “in use”
resistant/IP 68 rated outdoor receptacle enclosure, an example is shown below.
Figure 2: Water resistant / waterproof outdoor receptacle enclosure
Setting Up
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WARNING
Improper outdoor installation could result in equipment damage and/or
electrical shock. Installation must follow local electrical codes.
WARNING
DO NOT install the BlueSkyTM monitor upside down. The bottom of the device is
designed to allow for aerosol to enter the PM sensor. The bottom of the
instrument is not water proof. However, if installed upright, it can withstand
rain and snow due to the protection from the drip edge.
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Chapter 3
Operation
Overview
The BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor’s primary use is in outdoor applications. It
is designed to operate 24/7 when powered off a standard outdoor power outlet.
Once you have setup your monitor(s) and connected them to a local wireless
(Wi-Fi®) network, you can log into the new TSI® platform, www.tsilink.com, and
see the air quality around your monitors in real time. It will give you
insights into how the air quality varies over time and from monitor to
monitor. It allows you to start seeing trends, which can lead to making more
informed decisions, benefiting the entire project/community and share more air
quality information with your community.
How to Register your BlueSkyTM Monitor(s) and Account Onboarding
1. After the unit is powered on, check to make sure the green LED at the
bottom is flashing once every 2 seconds. If not, go to the troubleshooting
guide to fix connectivity issues.
2. From any location (not necessarily by the BlueSkyTM monitor), open any web
browser and enter the BlueSkyTM monitor landing page (www.tsilink.com) as
shown below.
3. On the landing page click the [Sign In/Sign Up] button. 4. Click on the
[Sign In/Sign Up] and choose Sign Up. Then enter
the following information and click Sign Up. · Your email address · Password ·
First Name · Last Name · Select Country · Agree to [Terms of Service and
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5. You will receive an email from TSI® to verify your email address. Once you
receive this email click on the Verify Link.
6. Go back to the web browser and click Done on the BlueSkyTM screen.
7. Wait for the 10-second count down then log in with your new online BlueSkyTM login credential.
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8. Register your device by entering in the following information and click
Done. If you do not see the Device Registration screen, click on bottom right
of the map.
· Location Name
· Serial Number
· Enable/Disable Data Viewable feature for public map
· Select if this device will be outdoor or indoor · Enter Latitude and
Longitude using the browser location or
the tool by going to https://www.latlong.net/
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9. Adjust the device pin location if needed and/or click Done.
10. Verify your device pin is displaying PM2.5 measurements to confirm you successfully signed up for an online account and registered your device.
How to View Data from one or more BlueSkyTM monitors
1. Go to www.tsilink.com and log In.
2. Click on the map and zoom in to the area where your BlueSkyTM device pin
is located.
3. Click on the device pin to view the current values.
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4. Please note to view data on the cloud right after you installed the
BlueSkyTM monitor, powered it ON and connected it to the TSI® cloud, please
wait at least 15 minutes before you see a data point in the cloud.
How to Download Data from one or more BlueSkyTM Monitors
1. Go to www.tsilink.com. and log In.
2. Click on the map and zoom in to the area where your BlueSkyTM device pin
is located.
3. Click on the device pin.
4. Click on the history button.
5. Click on the three dots in the top left corner and select Export CSV.
How to Download Data from the microSD Card in the BlueSkyTM Monitor
1. Disconnect the power to the unit by disconnecting the USB cable from the
power adapter.
2. The 16 GB microSD card is located inside the monitor, which for security
reasons, needs to be opened to access the SD card. To do this, separate the
white top from the black bottom.
CAUTION
NEVER open the unit when the unit is powered on or connected to the power
adapter!
The instrument is susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD
protection should be followed to avoid damage.
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3. Remove the two screws that attach the top and bottom halves of the BlueSkyTM monitor together.
4. The microSD card holder is located on the top left corner as shown below.
5. Remove the card and download the data. You have the options to put the card back in, insert a new card, or choose to not install an SD card. TSI® recommends using an 8 GB or 16 GB card. At 15-minute logging intervals, the memory consumed is about 500 kb/week. A 16 GB card can run for many years before the memory is full. If the BlueSkyTM monitor has any issues writing to the card, an error flag will be activated on the cloud that action needs to be taken.
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Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the SD Card
Data downloaded from the BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor will be in the following format:
A
B
C
D
E
Timestamp PM1 PM2.5 PM4 PM10
UTC
µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3
F
PM Sensor Status
G
Temperature Celsius
H
Relative Humidity
%
I
Device Status
The number below represent bit positioning. You need to convert from Hex.
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
Column G Column H Column I
Date in Universal Time Coordinated (GMT) PM1.0 Mass concentration data in
µg/m3
PM2.5 Mass concentration data in µg/m3
PM4 Mass concentration data in µg/m3 PM10 Mass concentration data in µg/m3
PM Sensor Status Blank = “no errors” 0 = “Uncalibrated” 1 = “Cleaning
occurred” 2 = “Initialization error” 3 = “Internal error” 4 = “Timeout” 5 =
“Communication error” 6 = “Checksum error” 7 = “Data error” 8 = “Fan error”
Temperature data in °C
Humidity data in %
Device Status blank = “no errors, all OK” 0 = “Device rebooted” 1 = “SDCARD
Write Failed” 2 = “Cloud Disconnected” 3 = “Case Sensor Error” 4 = “PM Sensor
Error” 5 = “Realtime Clock Battery Low” 6 = “Timestamp Stale” 7 = “Timestamp
Time Invalid”
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Interpreting the Data Downloaded from the Cloud
Data downloaded from the BlueSkyTM Cloud will include the following:
A Timestamp UTC
B PM2.5 µg/m3
C PM10 µg/m3
D PM Sensor Status
E Temperature Celsius
F Relative Humidity %
G Device Status
The number below represent bit positioning. You need to convert from Int.
Column A Column B Column C Column D
Column E Column F Column G
Timestamp in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
PM2.5 Mass concentration data in µg/m3
PM10 Mass concentration data in µg/m3
PM Sensor Status Blank = “no errors” 0 = “Uncalibrated” 1 = “Cleaning
occurred” 2 = “Initialization error” 3 = “Internal error” 4 = “Timeout” 5 =
“Communication error” 6 = “Checksum error” 7 = “Data error” 8 = “Fan error”
Temperature data in °C
Humidity data in %
BlueSkyTM Status blank = “no errors, all OK” 0 = “Device rebooted” 1 = “SDCARD
Write Failed” 2 = “Cloud Disconnected” 3 = “Case Sensor Error” 4 = “PM Sensor
Error” 5 = “Realtime Clock Battery Low” 6 = “Timestamp Stale” 7 = “Timestamp
Time Invalid”
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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Bi-Annual Maintenance Checks
NOTICE For extreme conditions it is recommended that more frequent maintenance
be performed every month.
1. Check the metal screen at the bottom of the BlueSkyTM monitor. If it is
dirty, remove the screen and clean it with compressed air, soap and water.
2. Make sure there are no cracks on the top cover. Cracks can cause water to
leak into the device, which may damage the electronics inside.
3. Make sure the mounting bracket is rigidly mounted to the mounting pole,
wall or tripod. Tighten screws if necessary.
4. Check to make sure zip ties are tight and replace them, if necessary, as
they can degrade when exposed to direct sunlight or exposed to the elements
over a prolonged period of time.
5. Inspect the power supply and the cable to make sure they have not degraded
due to exposure to the elements. Replace if you find any cracks in the power
supply or the cable as it might cause shorting.
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Annual Maintenance Checks
NOTICE
For extreme conditions it is recommended that more frequent maintenance be
performed every month.
1. Any maintenance should be performed only after powering the unit down by
disconnecting the USB cable from the power adapter.
2. TSI® recommends replacing the PM sensor once a year. The PM sensor is easy
to replace. It is mounted on a carrier board that can be removed from the base
of the unit. Disconnect the cable between the sensor and the PC board before
you replace the PM sensor.
3. The replacement sensor and the carrier board and the cable are
to be replaced as one assembly. Replacement sensor kit can be purchased from
TSI®.
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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting the BlueSkyTM Monitor
Detailed troubleshooting and frequently asked questions can be found on TSI®
website.
The table below lists the symptoms, possible causes and recommended solutions
for common problems encountered with the BlueSkyTM Air Quality Monitor.
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
The BlueSkyTM monitor does not turn on
Bad Power Connection
Check all power connections from the outside of the Enclosure to the Monitor.
The BlueSkyTM monitor has no data on the TSI® Cloud
Check the LED status
1 blink every 2 seconds
Everything is fine and the BlueSkyTM monitor is sending data to the TSI® cloud
after it was connected
to the local Wi-Fi®. No issues.
2 blinks every 2 seconds
Trying to connect to Wi-Fi®. If this continues, it is unable to connect to the
local Wi-Fi®. Re-enter the SSID and password.
NOTE: Data will still be stored to the SD card even if there is no Wi-Fi®
connection!
3 blinks every 2 seconds
Connected to Wi-Fi® but trying to connect to TSI® cloud. Check to make sure the Wi-Fi® router is connected to the Ethernet.
LED is off even when connected to a working power supply
Board is bad. Recommend replacing the board. Call TSI® for next steps.
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Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Readings are unusually low
Plugged screen.
Remove screen from the BlueSkyTM monitor and blow out debris with compressed air. Rinse with clean air, if needed.
Replace sensor
Sensor may be past its recommended replacement cycle of once a year.
The BlueSkyTM monitor is located near an object that obstructs the flow.
Move the BlueSkyTM monitor into a more open area.
Readings are not correct
Custom calibration Check the custom calibration factor. Is the value factor is incorrect correct? Was it changed by mistake?
No custom calibration factor
Values can be corrected by using a custom calibration factor. The custom calibration factor can be changed in the cloud.
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Detailed Error Code Description
Tiber Status Bit Label
Bit Position
1
0 Device rebooted
1 SDCARD write failed
0 No reboot
SDCARD write OK
2 Cloud
Cloud
disconnected connected
3 Case sensor Case sensor
error
OK
4 PM sensor error
PM sensor OK
5 (FUTURE) (FUTURE)
Real-time
Real-time
Clock Battery Clock Battery
low
OK
6 (FUTURE) (FUTURE)
Timestamp Timestamp
stale
OK
7 (FUTURE) (FUTURE)
Timestamp Timestamp
invalid
OK
8-31 RESERVED
Description
If set, device rebooted during this interval.
If set, data was NOT written to the SDCARD (it is either not present or write
failed).
If set, connection Cloud was not operational during this interval.
If set, an error occurred reading from the case temperature and relative
humidity sensor.
If set, an error occurred reading from the PM sensor. See PM Sensor Status for
more details.
If set, the onboard Realtime Clock Battery is low. Timestamp for data is valid
if device is connected to the Cloud.
If set, the internal time has not been synced to the Cloud in the last 24
hours.
If set, the onboard Real-time Clock contains invalid time. This can occur if
its battery is low and device power is disconnected.
Troubleshooting
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PM Sensor Status (SPS30) Bit Label
Bit Position
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-31
1 Data uncalibrated
Cleaning occurred
Initialization error
Internal error
0 Data calibrated
Cleaning did not occur
OK
OK
Timeout
OK
Communication OK error
Checksum error OK
Data error
OK
(FUTURE) Fan OK error
RESERVED
Description
If set, sensor readings are uncalibrated in this interval due to missing
calibration.
If set, PM sensor performed a self-cleaning cycle during this interval.
If set, an error occurred when attempting to initialize the PM sensor in this
interval.
If set, PM sensor has reported an internal error in this interval.
If set, timeout occurred attempting to communicate with the PM sensor in this
interval.
If set, a communication error occurred attempting to communicate with the PM
sensor in this interval.
If set, a checksum error occurred in the received data from the PM sensor in
this interval.
If set, one or more of the received data from the PM sensor exceeded limits in
this interval.
If set, a fan error was detected from the PM sensor in this interval.
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Appendix A
Specifications*
PM Sensor Sensor Type …………… Aerosol Concentration Range ……………………. Measurements
………..
Measurement Resolution ……………… Counting Efficiency …. Accuracy ………………..
Zero Stability ………….. Sample Flow Rate …… Response Time ………. Start-up Time
…………. Operating Temperature Range … Operating Humidity Range ……………………. Storage
Temperature . Acoustic Emissions Level ……………………… Temperature Sensor Range
……………………. Accuracy ……………….. Response Time ………. Humidity Sensor Range …………………….
Accuracy ……………….. Response Time ……….
Light scattering single particle counting
0 to 1000 g/m3 PM1.0, PM2.5 PM4.0, and PM10 on SD Card and PM2.5, PM10 on
Cloud
1 µg/m3 50% at 0.3 µm and 98% at 0.5 µm ±10 % @ 100 1000 µg/m3 when compared
to a DustTrakTM DRX monitor ±1 µg/m3 ~ 0.3 L/min 1 second < 8 seconds
-10 to 60ºC
0 to 95% non-condensing -40 to 70ºC
25 dBA @ 0.2 m
-40 to 125°C ±0.2°C 5 to 30 seconds
0 to 100% RH ±1.8 % RH 8 seconds
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Maintenance Requirements
PM Sensor ……………… Replace PM sensor every year (recommended)
AC and DC Power Requirements
AC Power……………….. 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption … < 5 W
Environmental/Installation Requirements
Maximum Altitude
3000 meters (10,000 feet)
Pollution Degree
3
Installation Category III
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Appendix A
Index
A
A/C voltage, v AC power
requirements, 30 accuracy, 29 acoustic emissions
level, 29 advisory labels, vii altitude, vi
B
bad power connection, 25
BlueSky monitor, 2
C
caution symbols, iv CE safety, vii check LED status, 25 Class 1, vii cloud
disconnected, 27 cloud software policy, ii connect to network, 8 connecting to
Wi-Fi
network, 6 counting efficiency, 29 cracks, 23 custom calibration
factor incorrect, 26 none, 26
D
data from sensor, 1 date in universal time
coordinated, 21 DC power
requirements, 30 debug, 10 device rebooted, 27 device registration, 17
downloading data
microSD card, 19
E
error code PM sensor status, 28 tiber status, 27
Index
error code description, 27
ESD protection, iv, 19 export CSV, 19
F
factory calibration, 1 flow obstruction, 26 front view, 1
G
ground clearange, v ground, cabinet, iv ground, earth, iv guide, 5
H
humidity data, 21 humidity sensor
accuracy, 29 response time, 29 humidity sensor range, 29
I-J-K
installation, 11 internal data buffer, 6 internal error, 28 internet
connection, 1 IP address, 9
L
laser radiation label, vii laser safety, vi LED flashing, 10 LED off, 25
M
maintenance, 23, 24 checks, 23, 24 cracks, 23 metal screen, 23 mounting
bracket, 23 power supply, 23
maintenance kit replacement, 3
maintenance requirements PM sensor, 30
map, 17 mass concentration
data, 21, 22 metal screen
maintenance, 23 microSD card, 1, 6
downloading data, 19 holder, 20 replacement, 4 mini-USB connector, v mounting
bracket, 2 attaching, 11 maintenance, 23 replacement, 3 mounting options, 12
pole, 12 tripod, 13 wall, 13
N
network credentials, 9 network name, 9 no data on cloud, 25
O
operating humidity range, 29
operating temperature range, 29
operation, 15 outdoor receptacle
enclosure, 13
P
plugged screen, 26 PM sensor
replacement, 3 PM sensor, 6 PM sensor
replacement, 24 PM sensor status, 21,
22 pole mount, 12 power consumption, 30
31
power supply, 2 adapter, vi connecting, 6 maintenance, 23 replacement, 3
product overview, 1 product registration, 2 public network, 10
Q
quick start guide, 5
R
registering instrument, 15
replace sensor, 26 replacement parts, 3 response time, 29 reusing and
recycling,
viii
S
safety, vii laser, vi
sample flow rate, 29 screw, 2 SD card
error, 20
security key, 8 self, 1 serial number, 9 serial number label, vii service
policy, ii settings gear, 7 setup, 5 solutions, 25 specifications, 29 SSID, 7,
9 start-up time, 29 status, 21, 22 storage temperature,
29 successful connection,
10 symptoms, 25
T
temperature data, 21, 22
temperature sensor accuracy, 29 response time, 29
temperature sensor range, 29
trademarks, ii tripod mount, 13
troubleshooting, 25
U
unpacking, 2 USB port, 6
V
verify link, 16 viewing data, 18
W-X-Y
wall mount, 13 warning symbols, iv warranty, i Wi-Fi network, 1, 9, 15
connecting, 6 setup, 5 Wi-Fi setting, 7 Wi-Fi setup, 9 Wi-Fi switch, 10
Z
zero stability, 29 zip tie, 2
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