Manual TA440
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1. Appendix A ALNOR Alnor Products TSI Incorporated Visit our website www alnor com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 P N 1980584 Rev F 2014 TSI Incorporated AIRFLOW INSTRUMENTS Airflow Instruments TSI Instruments Ltd Visit our website at www airflowinstruments co uk for more information UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 France Tel 33 491 11 87 64 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 Printed in U S A2. Check the individual parts against the list of components below If anything is missing or damaged notify TSI immediately 1 Carrying case 2 Instrument 3 USB cable 4 CD ROM with downloading software This page intentionally left blank Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Setting up Supplying Power to the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 The Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 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 AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 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 bypassed 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 For temperature and humidity measurements make sure that at least 3 inches 7 5 cm of the p
3. described in 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 b Pumps warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator s manuals c 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 d 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 e 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 f 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 pe
4. is full Download data if message appears desired 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 11 12 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 5 Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Velocity Probe 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 0 to 500 inches in increments of 0 1 in 2 5 to 1270 cm in increments of 0 1 cm Volumetric Flow Rate Range Actual range is a function of actual velocity and duct size Temperature from Velocity Probe Range 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Accuracy 0 5 F 0 3 C Resolution 0 1 F 0 1 C Relative Humidity from Velocity Probe Range 5 to 95 RH Accuracy 3 RH Resolution 0 1 RH Wet Bulb Temperature from Velocity Probe Range 40 to 140 F 5 to 60 Resolution 0 1 F 0 1 C Instrument Temperature Range Operating Electronics 40 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Operating Probe 14 to 140 10 60 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 degr
5. the CALIBRATION menu These field adjustments are intended 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 AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 If the enclosure of the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 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 10 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Table 5 1 lists the symptoms possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 If your symptom is not listed or if none of the solutions solves your problem please contact TSI Table 5 1 Troubleshooting the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action plug in AC adapter contacts Velocity reading Fluctuating flow Reposition probe in fluctuates less turbulent section unstable or use longer time constant Instrument Error Memory
6. to provide 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 AVM440 AIRFLOw TA440 connect the supplied computer interface USB cable to the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 and to a computer USB port Then run the LogDat2 downloading software Within the LogDat2 software either select the tests to be downloaded or double click on a test to open it 8 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Maintenance The Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 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 AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 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 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 3ST United Kingdom Fax 651 490 3824 Tel 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 The Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 can also be recalibrated in the field using
7. AIR VELOCITY METER ALNOR MODEL AVM440 AVM440A AIRFLOW INSTRUMENTS MODEL TA440 TA440A OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL P N 1980584 REV F SEPTEMBER 2014 ALNOR AIRFLOW START SEEING THE BENEFITS GF REGISTERING TODAY Thank you for your TSI instrument purchase Occasionally TSI releases information on software updates product enhancements and new products By registering your instrument TSI will be able to send this important information to you http register tsi com As part of the registration process you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services 515 customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8219 7688 France Tel 33 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 2013 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A Copyright TSI Incorporated 2007 2013 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
8. IR OR REPLACEMENT OF 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 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHA
9. PTER 2 0 Supplying Power to the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments 440 Installing the Batteries pp Using the Optional AC Using the Telescoping Probe Extending the Probe i the PrODS nenosiri earita Connecting to a Computer pp CHAPTER OPERATION ee Keypad DISPLAY SETUP SETTING Sissi BLOW SETUP reel eat ae ACTUAL STANDARD SETUP eani aiie aeeai iaai einean aeaa ia adai DATA LOGGING imiran drintu e de aa 5 Log Mode Log Settings Delete Data Y MEMO LogDat2 Downloading CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE ee This page intentionally left blank Chapter 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping container
10. ee 1 in accordance with IEC 664 Transient over voltage category Il Data Storage Capabilities Range 12 700 samples and 100 test IDs one sample can contain fourteen measurement types 13 Logging Interval Intervals 1 second to 1 hour Time Constant User selectable Response Time Velocity 200 msec Temperature 2 minutes to 66 of final value Humidity lt 1 minute to 66 of final value External Meter Dimensions 3 3 in x 7 0 in x 1 8 8 4 cm x 17 8 cm x 4 4 cm 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 lbs 0 27 kg Power Requirements Four AA size batteries included or AC adapter optional 9 VDC 300 mA min 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 4 Accuracy with probe at 77 F 25 C Add uncertainty of 0 1 0 2 RH C for change in probe temperature Includes 1 hysteresis 2 14
11. es while Menu Soft Keys 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 Common Terms 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 The time constant is an averaging period It is used to Constant dampen 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
12. parameter show up on the running screen larger display Only one parameter can be selected as 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 scroll through the settings for each option and use the key to accept settings FLOW SET UP In Flow Setup mode there are 4 types Round Duct Rectangle Duct Duct Area and Horn Use the lt or gt soft keys to scroll through the types and then press 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 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 act
13. rform recommended cleaning g 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 REPA
14. robe is in the flow to allow the temperature and humidity sensors 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 pulling gently on the probe cable with the other hand Connecting to a Computer Use the Computer Interface USB Cable provided with the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 to connect the instrument to a computer for downloading stored data For more information on how to download stored data see Chapter section titled LogDat2 Downloading Software Pe This symbol is used to indicate that the data port of the Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 is not intended for connection to a public telecommunications network Connect the USB data port only to another USB port 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Operation Keypad Functions ON OFF Key Press to turn the Alnor AVM440 TA440 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 AV Keys Press to scroll through choices while setting a parameter Enter Key Press to accept a value or condition Arrow lt or gt and Press arrow keys to change choic
15. ual 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 Log Mode Log Settings You can set Log Mode to Manual Auto save or Cont key e Manual mode does not automatically save data but instead prompts the user to save a sample e In Auto save mode the user manually takes samples that are automatically logged e In Cont key mode the user starts taking readings and logging by pressing the key The instrument will continue taking measurements until the key is pressed again e Auto save and Cont Key modes have the following additional Log Settings Mode Log Settings Auto save Log Interval Cont key Log Interval e Pressing the keys simultaneously will lock the keypad to prevent unauthorized adjustments to the instruments To unlock the keypad press the AW keys simultaneously 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 Operation 7 LogDat2 Downloading Software The Alnor AVM440 Airflow Instruments TA440 comes with special software called LogDat2 Downloading Software which is designed
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