TSI IAQ10 - Manual (Page 8)

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calibration. When the Model IAQ10
completes the internal self-check, it will
display the approximate percentage of
battery life remaining.
Note: The sensor needs up to 10 minutes to
stabilize in still air before displayed readings
can be considered accurate. Moving the
instrument may decrease this stabilization time.
READ Key
Carbon dioxide concentrations will be
displayed in parts per million (ppm). The
IAQ10 can be left in a room to monitor
general conditions, but it is important to
ensure that the sensing holes at the top of
the meter are not covered or in a
downward position.
Press the READ key once to start taking a
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sample; press it again to end the
sample. The minimum sample time is five
seconds, even if the second press occurs
after two, three, or four seconds. SAMPLE
will flash on the display while the instru-
ment takes a measurement.