Operation and Service Manual
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1. Ventilation Testing Air Velocity Meter Alnor Model AVM430 AVM430A AIRFLOW Model TA430 TA430A Operation and Service Manual ALNOR l A RFLow INSTRUMENTS Copyright TSI Incorporated 2007 2008 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax No 651 490 3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY effective July 2000 Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty four 24 months or 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 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 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 c 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 d Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no w2. to make minor changes in calibration to match a user s calibration standards The field adjustment is NOT intended as a complete calibration capability For complete multiple point calibration and certification the instrument must be returned to the factory Cases If the instrument case or storage case needs cleaning wipe it off with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol or a mild detergent Never immerse the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 If the enclosure of the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 or the AC adapter becomes broken it must be replaced immediately to prevent access to hazardous voltage Storage Remove the batteries when storing the unit for more than one month to prevent damage due to battery leakage 5 Troubleshooting Table 5 1 lists the symptoms possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 If your symptom is not listed or if none of the solutions solves your problem please contact TSI Table 5 1 Troubleshooting the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 Possible Causes Corrective Action No Display Low or dead batteries Replace batteries or plug in AC adapter Dirty battery contacts Clean the battery contacts Velocity reading Fluctuating flow Reposition probe in fluctuates unstable less turbulent flow or use longer time constant No response to Keypad locked out Unlock keypad by keypad pressing A Y keys simultaneously Instrum
3. u ea dee cede 7 Measurement idad 7 Delete D t n u a ee 7 ki mE 7 LogDat2 Downloading Software 7 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE eere nennen 9 inXze len lente ER 9 CASOS 0 e 9 xi cit 9 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING een 11 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS eere 13 iii Chapter 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping container Check the individual parts against the list of components If anything is missing or damaged notify TSI immediately 1 2 3 4 Carrying case Instrument USB cable CD ROM with downloading software 2 Setting up Supplying Power to the Alnor AVM430 AiRFLOW TA430 The Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 is powered with four size AA batteries Installing the Batteries Insert four AA batteries as indicated by the diagram located on the inside of the battery compartment The Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 is designed to operate with either alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries although it will not recharge NiMH batteries Battery life will be shorter if NiMH batteries are used Carbon zinc batteries are not recommended because of the danger of battery acid leakage Using the Optional AC Adapter When using the AC adapter the batteries if installed will be b
4. 00 msec Temperature 2 minutes to 66 of final value External Meter Dimensions 3 3 in x 7 0 in x 1 8 in 8 4 cm x 17 8 cm x 4 4 cm 13 Meter Probe Dimensions Probe length 40 in 101 6 cm Probe diameter of tip 0 28 in 7 0 mm Probe diameter of base 0 51 in 13 0 mm Articulating Probe Dimensions Articulating section length 6 0 in 15 24 cm Diameter of articulating knuckle 0 38 in 9 5 mm Meter Weight Weight with batteries 0 6 Ibs 0 27 kg Power Requirements Four AA size batteries included or AC adapter optional 9 VDC 300 mA 4 18 watts input voltage and frequency vary depending on which adapter is used 1 2 Temperature compensated over an air temperature range of 40 to 150 F 5 to 65 C The accuracy statement of 3 0 of reading or 3 ft min 0 015 m s whichever is greater begins at 30 ft min through 6000 ft min 0 15 m s through 30 m s Accuracy with instrument case at 77 F 25 C add uncertainty of 0 05 F F 0 03 C C for change in instrument temperature 14 Appendix A e IALNOR AIRFLow INSTRUMENTS TSI Incorporated TSI Instruments Ltd 500 Cardigan Road Stirling Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Cressex Business Park Toll Free 800 874 2811 High Wycombe Telephone 651 490 2811 Bucks Fax 651 490 3824 HP12 3RT United Kingdom Tel 44 0 149 4 459200 E mail customerservice alnor com Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 Web www alnor com
5. E mail info airflowinstruments co uk Web www airflowinstruments co uk France Tel 33 491 95 21 90 E mail tsifrance tsi com Website www tsiinc fr Germany Tel 49241 523030 E mail tsigmbh tsi com Website www tsiinc de Quality Assured to ISO 9001 2000 Part No 1980583 Rev D Copyright 2008 by TSI Incorporated
6. ampen the display If you are experiencing fluctuating flows a longer time constant will slow down those fluctuations The display will update every second but the displayed reading will be the average over the last time constant period For example if the time constant is 10 seconds the display will update every second but the displayed reading will be the average from the last 10 seconds This is also referred to as a moving average Menus DISPLAY SETUP Display setup menu is where you will setup the desired parameters to be displayed on the running screen With a parameter highlighted you can then use the ON soft key to have it show up on the running screen or select the OFF soft key to turn off the parameter Use PRIMARY soft key to have a parameter show up on the running screen in a larger display Only one parameter can be selected as a primary and up to 2 secondary parameters can be selected at one time SETTINGS Settings menu is where you can set the general settings These include Language Beeper Select Units Time Constant Contrast Set Time Set Date Time Format Date Format Number Format Backlight and Auto Off Use the lt or gt soft keys to adjust the settings for each option and use the Y key to accept settings FLOW SET UP In Flow Setup mode there are 5 types Round Duct Rectangle Duct Duct Area Horn and Pressure Units Use the lt or gt soft keys to scroll through the types and then p
7. arranty 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 The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE 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 NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL 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 m
8. ent Error Memory is full Download data if desired message appears then DELETE ALL memory Fault in instrument Factory service required on instrument Remove the probe from excessive temperature immediately excessive heat can damage the sensor Operating temperature limits can be found in Appendix A Specifications Appendix Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Velocity Range 0 to 6000 ft min 0 to 30 m s Accuracy 3 of reading or 3 ft min 0 015 m s whichever is greater Resolution 1 ft min 0 01 m s Duct Size Range 1 to 250 inches in increments of 0 1 in 1 to 635 cm in increments of 0 1 cm Volumetric Flowrate Range Actual range is a function of actual velocity pressure duct size and K factor Temperature Range 0 to 200 F 18 to 93 C Accuracy 0 5 F 0 3 C Resolution 0 1 F 0 1 C Instrument Temperature Range Operating Electronics 40 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Operating Probe 0 to 200 F 18 to 93 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Instrument Operating Conditions Altitude up to 4000 meters Relative humidity up to 80 RH non condensing Pollution degree 1 in accordance with IEC 664 Transient over voltage category II Data Storage Capabilities Range 12 700 samples and 100 test IDs one sample can contain fourteen measurement types Time Constant User selectable Response Time Velocity 2
9. er 3 section titled LogDat2 Downloading Software of the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 is not intended for connection to a public telecommunications network Connect the USB data port only to another USB port 6 Caution This symbol is used to indicate that the data port 4 Chapter 2 3 Operation Keypad Functions ON OFF Key Press to turn the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 on and off During the power up sequence the display will show the following Model Number Serial Number Software Revision and Last Date Calibrated Arrow A V Keys Press to scroll through choices while setting a parameter Enter Key Press to accept a value or condition Arrow lt gt and Menu Soft Keys Common Terms Press arrow keys to change choices while setting a parameter Press the Menu soft key to select the Menu selections which are Display Setup Settings Flow Setup Actual Std Set up Data Logging and Calibration In this manual there are several terms that are used in different places The following is a brief explanation of the meanings of those terms Sample Consists of all of the measurement parameters stored at the same time Test ID A group of samples The statistics average minimum maximum and count are calculated for each test ID The maximum number of test IDs is 100 Time Constant The time constant 15 an averaging period It is used to d
10. odified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller 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 Customer Service department at 44 0 149 4 459200 UK 800 874 2811 USA or 1 651 490 2811 International CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP eene 3 Supplying Power to the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Using the Optional AC 3 Using the Telescoping Probe 3 Extending the Probe ascen ee aa 3 Retracting the Probe ria 3 Connecting to a Computer 4 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ccc rerit inciso rra in 5 Keypad FUTFICIIOTIS te otto tai 5 Gomtnon Terms aia te tote tei ated tti 5 Menus cado on tos eor oder Li Med 6 DISPLAY SETUP inier etd eL tette quina 6 SETTINGS cit Det ti tir tee Dt be te oa 6 FEOW SET UP o e n eod nde era 6 ACTUALSTANDARD SETUP 2 2 2 5 ae 6 DATA LOGGING
11. ress the key to accept the desired type To change the value highlight the Enter Settings option and press the key Use the instructions below to change the value of the type that you selected NOTE The horn numbers are the models of the horns For example 100 refers to a horn model number AM 100 Only horns with Model numbers as follows can be used with this function AM 100 AM 300 AM 600 and AM 1200 If a horn model number is chosen the instrument will return to measuring mode and use a preprogrammed curve to calculate flow rate from velocity ACTUAL STANDARD SETUP Choose Actual Standard measurements and parameters in the Act Std Setup menu Within this menu the user can also select Standard Temperature Standard Pressure and a source for the actual temperature The actual barometric pressure must be entered to convert air velocity and volume measurements to actual conditions 6 Chapter 3 DATA LOGGING Measurements Measurements to be logged are independent of measurements on the display and must therefore be selected under DATA LOGGING gt Measurements Delete Data Use this to delete all data delete test or delete sample Memory This option displays the memory available Delete All under Delete Data will clear memory and reset the memory available LogDat2 Downloading Software The Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 comes with special software called LogDat2 Downloading Software which is designed to provide
12. you with maximum flexibility and power To install this software on your computer follow the instructions on the label of the LogDat2 CD ROM To download data from the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 connect the supplied computer interface USB cable to the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 and to a computer USB port Then run the LogDat 2 downloading software Within the LogDat 2 software either select the tests to be downloaded or double click on a test to open it Operation 4 Maintenance The Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 requires very little maintenance to keep it performing well Recalibration To maintain a high degree of accuracy in your measurements we recommend that you return your Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 to TSI for annual recalibration Please contact one of TSI s offices or your local distributor to make service arrangements and to receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number To fill out an online RMA form visit TSI s website at http service tsi com U S amp International UK TSI Incorporated TSI Instruments Ltd Alnor Products Stirling Road 500 Cardigan Road Cressex Business Park Shoreview MN 55126 3996 High Wycombe Tel 800 874 2811 Bucks 651 490 2811 HP12 3RT United Kingdom Fax 651 490 3824 Tel 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 The Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 can also be recalibrated in the field using the CALIBRATION menu These field adjustments are intended
13. ypassed Be sure to provide the correct voltage and frequency which is marked on the back of the AC adapter The AC adapter will not recharge the batteries Using the Telescoping Probe The telescoping probe contains the velocity temperature and humidity sensors When using the probe make sure the sensor window is fully exposed and the orientation dimple is facing upstream NOTE For temperature measurements make sure that at least 3 inches 7 5 cm of the probe is in the flow to allow the temperature sensor to be in the air stream Extending the Probe To extend the probe hold the handle in one hand while pulling on the probe tip with the other hand Do not hold the cable while extending the probe as this prevents the probe from extending Retracting the Probe To retract the probe hold the handle in one hand while gently pushing on the probe tip with the other hand If you feel the probe antenna binding pull gently on the probe cable until the smallest antenna section is retracted Collapse the rest of the antenna by pressing the probe tip Connecting to a Computer Use the Computer Interface USB Cable provided with the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 to connect the instrument to a computer for downloading stored data or for remote polling Connect the end labeled COMPUTER to the computer USB port and the other end to the data port of the Alnor AVM430 AIRFLOW TA430 For more information on how to download stored data see Chapt
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