Getting Started

In this section, you will be guided through everything required to obtain and configure the PQ Monitor App and PQ-200w Water Quality Tester.

PQ Monitor App
With the PQ Monitor web-based app, your organization can view and track test results from all your field testers in one place. Organized by date, time, user, location and parameter measured, results can be viewed, downloaded and shared with anyone in the organization, making it easier for you to make the right decisions.

The PQ Monitor App is available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

 

NOTE: Downloading and installing the PQ Monitor App requires newer operating systems.

– iOS: 14 or newer
– Android: 13 or newer

Additionally, users can use a PC to view data, manage accounts and order additional parts/accessories by visiting pq-monitor.e-sens.com.

NOTE: Users will NOT be able to initiate tests through the web-based interface.

Account Sign Up
This section is used to help users set up their account.

NOTE: At this point, it is assumed that an administrator has already been defined for the account. If one has not been defined already, please refer to Onboarding.

Users must create an account to have access to PQ-200w Tester devices. Creating an account is a two-step process. Users who do this will be part of the group defined by their group administrator.

1. Group and location details.
    a. Enter a Group Code
        • This is provided by the group administrator. Contact your group administrator to obtain this code
     b. Phone Number (attached to the phone that will use the PQ Monitor App)
     c. Country
     d. State
     e. City 
     f. Zip
     g. Address 1
     h. Address 2

2. Personal account details.
    a. First Name
    b. Last Name
    c. Username (this is how you will appear within your group)
    d. Email
    e. Password (unique, per user)
    f. Password Confirmation

 

 

 












PQ-200w Unpacking and Preparation
This section is used to make sure the PQ-200w Tester is prepared for use. Ensure all steps have been completed before trying to connect to the device with the PQ Monitor App.

1. Unbox everything and ensure all contents are present.
    a. PQ-200w Base
    b. PQ-200w Cartridge (including clear & blue plastic vials)
    c. Blue silicone protective sleeve
    d. USB-C Charging Cable
    e. 110V USB Wall Outlet
    f. Product Documentation (Tester Status Card & Quick Start Guide)

2. Remove protective packaging
    a. If the unit is already pre-assembled, remove the red tab from the sample vial
    b. If this is a cartridge only
             i. Remove the cartridge from the cellophane packaging
           ii. Remove the red tab from the sample vials
          iii. Remove the orange tabs from the PCB and ports
           iv. Insert the cartridge into the base unit

3. Charge the unit by using the available USB charging cable and wall outlet.




NOTE: All units ship partially charged. While it may not be necessary to charge right away, it is always good practice to start with a full charge to mitigate any related issues.


Configuration
In this section, you will be guided through the configuration steps needed before performing water quality tests.

Navigating the PQ Monitor App
Content below serves as a brief explanation of how to navigate the home screen. Subsequent sections go into more detail on setup and configuration.



  1. User Identification: Identifies the user logged into the device.
  2. Notifications: Get notifications for out-of-specification parameters. These are unique to the individual and can be cleared without clearing them for the entire group.
  3. Settings: Used to customize your experience.
  4. Test: Select a device and manage a location to perform tests.
  5. Test Results: Review and analyze data for the entire group.
  6. Devices: Used to configure and manage the PQ-200w device(s) in your group.
  7. Store: Online portal to buy additional parts and accessories.

Settings – Account Details

  • View and edit account information.
  • View Company, Company Group and Company Code.
  • Invite people to your group.
    • Invitations sent from the administrator automatically approves new users.
    • Invitations sent from a member of the group will require administrator approval.

       

Settings – Location
View and edit location information.

– Create first location.
– Modify existing locations (location name, location address, GPS pin, etc.).

NOTE: Multiple test sites can be created for a single location (e.g. different rooms within a single campus or facility).

     

Settings – Parameters
In this section, you can configure which parameters will be actively tested from your device, along with the ability to create alarms and set acceptable parameter limits.

     

Parameter List

    • Parameters shown with an Active icon will be included in the test results.
    • Parameters shown with a blank field will not be included in the results.
    • Users can adjust the order in which parameters are tested by holding and dragging the parameter name to the desired position.

Parameter Edits

    • Activate or deactivate a particular parameter from being tested.
    • Adjust the minimum and maximum tolerances to deem a parameter out of specification.
    • View unit of measure.
    • Enable or disable notification, should the parameter be out of tolerance.

Settings – Parameter Lists
In this section, users can define specific parameters to be tested based on a specific test site. Some parameters of the test site may or may not be of concern. Enabling or disabling some of these test parameters to be tested can speed up total test time.

       

 

To create a new list:

    1. Select Manage Parameter Lists from the settings menu.
    2. Select Add a New List.
    3. First, give this list to be created a name. Make sure to name it something that is of meaning to you.
    4. After a name has been given, enable/disable sliders will become active for each of the available parameter names.
    5. Choose to enable or disable each of the available parameter names, then press Save.

To edit an existing list:

    1. Select Manage Parameter Lists from the settings menu.
    2. Select the name of whichever list you’d like to modify.
    3. Choose to enable or disable each of the available parameter names, then press Save.

To delete an existing list:

    1. Select Manage Parameter Lists from the settings menu.
    2. To the right of the saved list, press the Delete icon.
    3. A prompt will appear asking for confirmation. Press Confirm.

Settings – Default Units
In this section, users can define what units of measure are used in their test results and how TDS is calculated.

    • Temperature: Celsius or Fahrenheit.
    • Hardness: CaCO3 ppm, CaCO3 gpg, °e, °dH, °fH.
    • Monochloramine: ppm Cl2, ppm N-NH3.
    • TDS Coefficient: value that is multiplied against Conductivity (0.5 is the default).

        

Settings – Preferences
In this section, you can enable or disable respective parameters from being tested.

NOTE: Disabling these options may cause more than one parameter from being tested. For example, disabling the “Free Chlorine” slider would cause all directly measured and calculated parameters relative to Free Chlorine from being tested.

 

Total Test Time Reductions, per parameter:

    • Free Chlorine: Approximately three minutes.
    • Total Chlorine and Chloramines: Approximately three minutes.
    • Alkalinity: Approximately four minutes.

 

Devices
Within this menu, you can add new devices, delete existing devices, monitor device cartridge health, configure calibration details and perform firmware updates.

Within the device menu, available devices are listed in order of the serial number from the tester base.

   

Upon selection of a device within the device menu, the PQ Monitor App will attempt to connect to the device via Bluetooth.

NOTE: If Bluetooth is disabled on your device running the PQ Monitor App, this connection will not be made.

Upon a successful connection, any calibrations or tests that have not yet been synced will automatically download. After the device is synced, you can see the following:

      • Last sync time
      • Remaining battery life
      • Days remaining on the cartridge
      • Calibration status
      • Number of tests remaining
      • Name of connected device

Additional device settings:

      • Calibrate Now
        • Calibrate the device, if not on a specific schedule or if the need arises before the next scheduled event.
      • Firmware Update
      • Check for and update firmware of the device
      • Auto Calibration
        • Automatically calibrate the device on a set schedule at a time most convenient for the user.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use the Auto Calibration setting.