Manual LCA301
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1. 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 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 WITH RESPECT TO SELLER S BREACH OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT SAID WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF DIRECT INFRINGEMENT AND EXCLUDES CLAIMS OF CONTRIBUTORY OR INDUCED INFRINGEMENTS BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DISCOUNTED FOR REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR OR AT SELLER S OPTION REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS WITH NON INFRINGING GOODS 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 OF2. LWD Weight 1 fpm 1 F 1 reading 4 fpm 2 F 4 to 140 F 40 to 113 F 9 volt battery 0 01 m s 0 1 C 1 reading 0 02 m s 1 20 to 60 C 5 to 45 C Approximately 40 hours continuous use 11 in x 4 5 in x 2 6 in 10 oz excluding battery 280 mm x 112 mm x 65 mm 2759 ALNOR AIRFLow INSTRUMENTS Alnor Products TSI Incorporated Airflow Instruments TSI Visit our website www alnor com for Instruments Ltd more information Visit our website at www airflowinstruments co uk for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 India Tel 91 80 67877200 France Tel 33 4911187 64 China Tel 86 108219 7688 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 P N AFL9021485 Rev C 2014 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
3. 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 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 SECTION 1 General Description The RVA801 LCA301 is intended for measurement of ai
4. ROTATING VANE ANEMOMETER ALNOR MODEL RVA801 AIRFLOW INSTRUMENTS MODEL LCA301 SS OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL P N AFL9021485 REV C NOVEMBER 2014 ALNOR 6 AIRFLOW INSTRUMENTS START SEEING THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TODAY nally TSI releases Thank you for yor instrument pu 0 information on software updates product enhancements and new nt TSI will be able to send this products By registering your instrum important information to y http register tsi com for your comments k program gives are doing you will be aske omer feedb As part of the registration prot on TSI products and services stomers like you a way to UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED g TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more Information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7668 33491118764 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 l 49 241 523030 2013 TS incorporated Printed in USA Copyright TSI Incorporated 2007 2014 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax No 651 490 3824 Limitation Of Warranty And Liability effective April 2014 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 i
5. e flow measurement when using an LCA301 RVA801 you must enter one of the followlng area factors Into the Instrument Supply Alr Extract Alr m s s m h 0 00652 0 00628 cfm 0 0702 0 0676 MO14 SINMIOA ALIDOTSA o St ob 7 9 K 0 0 0 000 0 se ol 100 Loz ZL 02 200 Lov 801 06 900 pos vel 0 00 ros ogi 09 00 z Lozi giz 09 900 Lovi 252 04 20 0 20400 HOLOV4 VSHV oer 882 08 800 HIV Alddns dod TVIHZdINI BAN t 29900 0 HOLOV4 L ZE 06 600 uv Adans doz laa 098 001010 r H Welll s 008Z 009Z 0024 000Z OOS 009 COZ 000 008 009 005 ooz 0 ALIDOTSA SANOO YHVINOYIO ANY ONISN NOILVYSITVS MOTA SWNTOA 13 This page intentionally left blank MODEL RVA801 LCA301 SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice Measurement Range Velocity Temperature Volumetric Flow Rate Area Input 50 to 6000 fpm 40 to 113 F 1 9999000 cfm 0 043 900 ft 0 25 to 30 m s 5 to 45 C 1 999999 ls 1 999999 m h 0 01 3000 ms 0 00399 90 m Actual range is a function of velocity and area input Display Resolution Velocity Temperature Accuracy Velocity Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Power Source Battery Life Dimensions
6. g vane anemometer allows the user to enter the area into the instrument and get direct volume flow readings To measure air volume determine the cross sectional area of the duct or grille for which the volume flow rate is required If working in metric units calculations must be in m2 If working in Imperial units calculations must be in ft Switch the instrument to Area mode and observe the area figure displayed from the memory If the new area required is larger than the one displayed press the trigger to increase the displayed area to the calculated figure If the area is less than the figure displayed push the Mode Button to change to Area mode and press the trigger to reduce the displayed area to the calculated figure When the correct area has been displayed use the Mode key to select the required Vol mode Note If the area is entered incorrectly the volume flow rate reading will also be incorrect The last area value will be retained in the memory even when the instrument is switched off Low Battery Indication When the BAT icon appears the RVA801 LCA301 has about 60 minutes of battery life remaining If the battery is not replaced measurement accuracy will decrease Serial Number Display The instrument s serial number can be verified by holding both the trigger and mode key when switching the unit on SECTION 5 Care Maintenance and Service Please return the Prod
7. n the operator s manual to be free from defects in workmanship and material for 24 months 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 Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator s manuals 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 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 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 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
8. r velocity and volume flow at return grilles fume hoods kitchen exhausts etc It features a 180 degree rotating head which functions satisfactorily in the 0 and 180 positions This allows the LCD display to be viewed from the front of the instrument while the head is oriented with the flow direction In addition the instrument measures the temperature of the air flow SECTION 2 Safety Observe common sense safety precautions when using the RVA801 LCA301 Exercise care to ensure that the instrument does not interfere with any moving equipment or electrical wiring This instrument is not designed for gas mixtures other than air Use with explosive and or other dangerous gas mixtures is not recommended and is at the user s own risk SECTION 3 About the RVA801 LCA301 Installing the Battery The RVA801 LCA301 requires a 9 volt battery The battery is not installed when the instrument is shipped Remove the battery cover by pressing on the two lines and sliding downwards Connect the battery to the flying lead insert the battery into the instrument and replace the battery cover LCD display The instrument will display the velocity volume or temperature reading as selected Auto Shut Off The RVA801 LCA301 has an auto shut off feature to help preserve battery life If no keys are pressed for 3 minutes 5 minutes in temperature mode the instrument will automatically turn itself off This function cannot be di
9. sabled by the user SECTION 4 Detailed Operation Press the ON OFF key to turn the RVA801 LCA301 on and off When the instrument is turned on it will power up in the mode last used On Off key English Metric Unit Selection RVA801 LCA301 instruments can display Metric or Imperial units To select metric or imperial units press the Mode key while turning on the 7 unit Then press the trigger to select the unit type and press the Mode key again to save your setting Measuring Air Velocity Select velocity using the MODE key if required In order to take a velocity reading hold the rotating vane in the airstream noting the flow direction arrow on the instrument head Keep the vane in the airstream for about five seconds before pressing the trigger key to take a reading This enables the vane anemometer to reach steady speed and the average reading will be more accurate To take a single reading press the trigger key momentarily The instrument will display the measured value Press and hold the trigger key to take a sweep or time averaged reading The sweep reading will update approximately every second Release the trigger key to stop the sweep measurement and display the average value Measuring Air Volume The operation for air volume measuring is the same as air velocity To calculate air volume the air velocity and area duct grille size or Air Cone data are required The RVA801 LCA301 rotatin
10. uct Registration Card immediately This allows us to send service reminders special offers and important information about your product e Remove batteries from instrument if not used for an extended period of time e Do not bend or touch blades accuracy will be affected e Do not immerse in liquids e Do not drop the instrument e Use carrying case for storage transport and protection from dust e Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the instrument case Do not wipe the blades Service Return Process Return the RVA801 LCA301 for service in case the instrument was dropped blades were deformed or liquid spilled the instrument particularly the blades Before sending your instrument for calibration or repair obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by visiting our website at http rma tsi com or contacting customer service When obtaining an RMA number you will also learn the cost of service or calibration and receive shipping instructions Appendix A Volume Flow Rate Measurements Using Air Cones If Air Cones are used to measure the volume flow rate the area entered in the instrument needs to be related to the 100 mm vane diameter The correct value to be entered can be found in the Air Cone manual that comes with the cones see side pocket of the carrying case Site The following sticker can be found on the latest Air Cone offerings IMPORTANT AIR CONE USE For accurat
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