Maintenance - BlueSky Monitor FAQs

Maintenance

1. How often do I need to change the PM sensor?
2. How often do I need to clean the mesh screen?
3. What can I use to clean my BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor housing?
4. I lost the screws that fasten the base to the cover. Where can I buy the screws?
5. How do I know the sensor’s fan is working fine and creating enough flow through the sensor?
6. How do I change the PM sensor?
7. How do I change the printed circuit board (PCB)?
8. Is my BlueSky Air Quality Monitor recyclable?
9. How do I dispose of used sensors?
10. What additional accessories are available for purchase for BlueSky Air Quality Monitors?
11. Can I zero the PM sensor myself? Can I check the zero of the PM sensor?
12. Can I decide if I want a firmware update or not?
13. How is firmware updated? Do I need Wi-Fi for my firmware to update?
14. What happens if I lose Wi-Fi connection to TSI Link™ Solutions in the middle of a firmware update?

1. How often do I need to change the PM sensor?

• TSI recommends replacing the PM sensor once a year.

2. How often do I need to clean the mesh screen?

• Cleaning frequency will depend on the conditions around where the monitor is mounted. If the screen is dirty, remove it and clean it with compressed air and/or water.

3. What can I use to clean my BlueSky™ Air Quality Monitor housing?

• Use a wet cloth to wipe off the housing. Do not submerge or pour water over the monitor. Also do not use cleaning chemicals.

4. I lost the screws that fasten the base to the cover. Where can I buy the screws?

• Contact TSI to purchase new screws to fasten the base of the monitor to the cover.

5. How do I know the sensor’s fan is working fine and creating enough flow through the sensor?

• Error codes will be logged along with the measurement data on TSI Link™ Solutions and on the SD card.  For details on the error codes, see the BlueSky monitor manual Chapter 5 which contains detailed error code descriptions.

6. How do I change the PM sensor?

• To change the PM sensor in your BlueSky monitor, first remove the cover from the monitor. Disconnect the cable from the PC board before removing the sensor. Push the tab (tab is located on the right side) to the right while pulling the sensor assembly straight up.

7. How do I change the printed circuit board (PCB)?

• The PC board is not replaceable by the user and should not be attempted.

8. Is my BlueSky Air Quality Monitor recyclable?

• Your BlueSky monitor may be returned to TSI for recycling and disposal.

9. How do I dispose of used sensors?

• Please dispose of used sensors in accordance with your local regulations.

10. What additional accessories are available for purchase for BlueSky Air Quality Monitors?

• There are no additional accessories at this time. There are replacement parts available for the PM sensor (single sensor, pack of 5 sensors), mounting bracket, power supply (North America-style power supply, European-style power supply, UK-style power supply), PM sensor screen, and screws.

11. Can I zero the PM sensor myself? Can I check the zero of the PM sensor?

• No, users cannot zero the PM sensor or check the zero of the PM sensor on their own.

12. Can I decide if I want a firmware update or not?

• You will be asked when (or if) you want to upgrade your BlueSky monitor’s firmware. If a new firmware is available, TSI Link Solutions will notify you. You can choose when to upgrade – however please note that critical firmware updates will automatically update after you delay three times, which is the industry standard. To upgrade your firmware, your BlueSky monitor needs to be connected to Wi-Fi/Internet.

13. How is firmware updated? Do I need Wi-Fi for my firmware to update?

• Firmware is updated through the TSI Link Solutions. TSI Link will alert you to any available firmware, and you can choose to delay it or upgrade. Please note that critical firmware will automatically update after you delay three times, which is the industry standard. Also, yes, your BlueSky monitor will need to be connected to WiFi in order for the firmware to update.

14. What happens if I lose Wi-Fi connection to TSI Link Solutions in the middle of a firmware update?

• If the Wi-Fi connection is lost during a firmware update, your BlueSky monitor will revert to its earlier firmware configuration.