Testboy TV 350 Anemometer Instruction Manual

Testboy TV 350 Anemometer

Safety information

• Sources of danger are, for example, mechanical parts, which may cause serious personal injury.
• Objects are also at risk (e.g. damage to the instrument).
• An electric shock can result in death or serious personal injury and endanger the function of objects (e.g. damage to the instrument).
• Never point the laser beam towards the eyes directly or indirectly via reflective surfaces.
• Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. The laser beam must be deactivated when testing close to people.

General safety notes

Unauthorised modification and / or changes to the instrument are not permitted, for reasons of safety and approval (CE). In order to ensure safe and reliable operation using the instrument, you must always comply with the safety instructions, warnings and the information contained in the section “Intended use”.

WARNING

• Comply with the following specifications before using the instrument:
• Do not operate the instrument anywhere near electric welding equipment, induction heaters or other electromagnetic fields.
• The instrument must be allowed to adjust to the new ambient temperature for approx. 30 minutes after abrupt temperature fluctuations and before use in order to stabilise the IR sensor.
• Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures for a long period of time.
• Avoid dusty and humid environments.
• Measuring instruments and their accessories are not toys, and must be kept out of the reach of children!
• When working in industrial facilities, comply at all times with the specifications of the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment as established by the employer’s liability insurance association.

Comply with the five safety rules:

•  Disconnect
• Ensure that the instrument cannot be switched back on again
•  Ensure isolation from the power supply (check that there is no voltage on both poles)
•  Earth and short-circuit
• 0 Cover adjacent live parts

Intended use

The instrument is intended strictly for use in applications described in the operating instructions. Any other usage is forbidden, and may result in accidents or destruction of the instrument. Any such usage will result in the immediate expiry of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer. Remove the batteries if the instrument is not in use for a long period of time, in order to protect the instrument from damage. We assume no liability for damage to property or personal injury resulting from improper handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. Any warranty claim expires in such cases. An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates safety instructions in the operating instructions. Read the instructions before beginning initial commissioning. This instrument is CE-approved and thus fulfils the required guidelines. All rights reserved to alter specifications without prior notice. © 2016 Testboy GmbH, Germany

Disclaimer

The warranty claim expires in cases of damage caused by failure to comply with the instructions! We assume no liability for any resulting damage! Testboy is not responsible for damage resulting from

•  failure to observe the instructions,
•  changes to the product that have not been approved by Testboy or
• the use of spare parts that have not been manufactured or approved by Testboy
•  The use of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Accuracy of the operating instructions

These operating instructions have been compiled with due care and attention. No guarantee is given that the data, illustrations and drawings are complete or correct. All rights reserved with regard to changes, printing mistakes and errors.

Disposal

Dear Testboy customer, purchasing our product gives you the option of returning the instrument to suitable collection points for waste electrical equipment at the end of its lifespan. The WEEE directive regulates the return and recycling of electrical appliances. Manufacturers of electrical appliances are obliged to take back and recycle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical devices may then no longer be disposed of through conventional waste disposal channels. Electrical appliances must be recycled and disposed of separately. All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.

Disposal of used batteries

As an end user, you are legally obliged (battery law) to return all used batteries; disposal in the normal domestic waste is prohibited. Batteries containing contaminant material are labelled with this symbol indicating that they may not be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The abbreviations used for the crucial heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. You can return your used batteries to collection points in your community or anywhere where batteries are sold free-of-charge.

Certificate of quality

All activities and processes carried out within Testboy GmbH relating to quality are subject to ongoing monitoring within the framework of a Quality Management System. Furthermore, Testboy GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and instruments used during the calibration process are subject to an ongoing inspection process. Declaration of conformity The product conforms to the most recent directives. For more information, go to www.testboy.de

Operation

Thank you for purchasing the Testboy® TV 350. Please read the following safety information carefully before use and operate the anemometer in accordance with the specifications of the operating instructions; failure to do so could result in its damage. The anemometer will only work satisfactorily given correct use and protection.

Use

• The measuring instrument must be used in the temperature and humidity range specified. Should you determine any anomalous behaviour or outages, do not use the device.
• Do not store or use the measuring instrument under direct sunlight or at high temperatures or humidity.
• Do not allow any excessive forces to impact on the rotor blades.
• To avoid measurement errors, do not subject the rotor blades to strong sources of light .

Maintenance

Blow off any dust from the rotor blades with clean air or wipe them with a damp cloth and a little mild cleaning agent.  Clean the measuring instrument with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent. Do not use any aggressive materials or solvents. The measuring instrument should be switched off when it is not in use. When switched off, the measuring instrument has a low current consumption of ≤ 5 μA. Remove the batteries when not using the instrument over a longer period, so as to prevent damage.

Description

This measuring instrument is a digital anemometer for the measurement of the ambient temperature, humidity, dew-point, wet-bulb temperature , wind speed and air volume flow. This device is a mobile professional measuring instrument with a large backlighting LC display and conversion function for the use of various units. This measuring instrument can be hand-held or installed. This measuring instrument can measure and display the maximum and minimum values. It is fitted with an indicator for low battery voltage and real-time data transfer functions via USB.

Component designations

1.  Rotor
2.  LCD display
3.  “FUNC” → Function change button
4.  “ ” → On/Off button
5.  “UNIT” → Unit change button
6.  Maximum-minimum value button
7.  “HOLD/MODE” Caps Lock button for the display, temperature mode switch
8. “ /USB” → Backlighting data transfer functions in real-time via USB

Description of the buttons

• Switching the measuring instrument on and off
• /USB
• Switching the backlighting on and off and USB transfer.
• HOLD/MODE To determine the measured value and the temperature mode.
• FUNC To switch between functions of wind speed measurement, surface area setting and air flow measurement. Hold depressed for three seconds to activate or deactivate the “Auto Power-Off” function (automatic deactivation).
• MAX/MIN Switch between maximum-minimum-normal mode; hold depressed to leave.
• UNIT Switching the unit, surface (m², ft²), hold depressed to switch between (°C, °F) windspeed (m/s, km/h, mil/h, ft/m, ft/s, knots), air flow volume (CMS, CMM, CFM).

Explanation of the display

• Shows the automatically switched-off state
• H Measured value
• VEL Wind speed measurement
• FLOW Air volume flow measurement
• AREA Surface area required to measure the air flow volume
• DP Indicates that the device is in the mode for measuring the dew-point.
• WB Indicates that the device is in the mode for measuring the wet-bulb temperature.
• °C, °F Temperature unit
• %RL Relative humidity
• USB Indicates that real-time data transfer via USB has been activated.
• MAX Displays the maximum with selection of the maximum-minimum value operation.
• MIN Displays the minimum with selection of the maximum-minimum value operation.
• m² Indicates that the current surface area setting is square metres.
• ft² Indicates that the current surface area setting is square feet.
• CMM Cubic metres per minute
• CMS Cubic metres per second
• CFM Cubic feet per minute
• Knots Nautical miles per hour, 1850 metres per hour
• ft/s Feet per second
• ft/m Feet per minute
• m/s Metres per second
• Km/h Kilometres per hour
• mil/h Nautical miles per hour
• Indicator for low battery voltage

Specifications

Knots

| ±(2.0 % measured value + 50 digit)
58.30 ~ 77.70 knots| Only for reference purposes
Measuring range| Resolution| Measurement accuracy
---|---|---
0.90 ~ 67.20 mil/h| 0.01 mil/h| ±(2.0 % measured value + 5 digit)
67.20 ~ 90.00 mil/h| Only for reference purposes
Measuring range| Resolution| Measurement accuracy
---|---|---
78 ~ 5900 ft/m| 1 ft/m| ±(2.0 % measured value + 5 digit)
5900 ~ 7874 ft/m| Only for reference purposes
CFM| 0 – 99990| (Surface area) 0 – 9.999 ft²
---|---|---
CMM| 0 – 99990| (Surface area) 0 – 9.999 m²
CMS| 0 – 9999| (Surface area) 0 – 9.999 m²
Measuring range| Resolution| Measurement accuracy
---|---|---
-10 °C～60 °C| 0.1 °C| ±1.5 °C
14°F～+140°F| 0.1°F| ±2.7°F
Measuring range| Resolution| Measurement accuracy
---|---|---
(20～80)%RL| 0.1 %RL| ±3 %RL@25 °C
(<20 or >80)%RL| 0.1 %RL| ±5 %RL@25 °C

Operating instructions

Switching On/Off

Actuate the “ ” button to switch the anemometer on or off. Determining the measured value To continue displaying the result of the measuring procedure, actuate the “HOLD” button and display the HOLD symbol. Press the button again to end the display.

Please note:

Once the measured value has been determined, the “FUNC”, “MAX/MIN” and “UNIT” buttons do not have a function.

Backlighting

If the ambient illumination is too weak to read off the measured value, press the “ ” button to activate the backlighting. The backlighting remains active for 15 seconds. During this period, you can actuate the “ ” button to switch off the backlighting.

Please note :

The backlighting consists of a LED with a high operating current. Often use shortens the service life of the battery. Only use the backlighting when required. When the battery voltage ≤ 7 V the “ ” symbol is displayed (battery voltage low).When using a battery voltage for the backlighting which is ≥ 7 V the high current draw can cause the voltage to fall; the “ ” symbol could be displayed (if the “ ” symbol is displayed, it is not possible to guarantee an exact measurement). In this case, replace the battery only if the “ ” symbol appears during normal use without backlighting.

Wind speed measurement

Position the converter (rotor) in the test environment. Display of “VEL” means that the measurement can be performed with the rotor surface at right-angles to the wind direction.

Please note:

if the converter (rotor) doe not point into the direction of the wind, this will result in measurement errors. With equal wind, the converter (rotor) best measures when it is aligned with the wind.

Wind speed measurement

When using the measuring instrument to measure the air flow volume you can actuate the “UNIT” button to select the desired measurement unit (m/s, km/h, mil/h, ft/m, ft/s, Knots). Setting the surface area To measure the air flow volume you must first determine the surface area to be measured.

The procedure for setting the surface area:

•  Press the “FUNC” button to access the “AREA” view.
•  Use the “MAX/MIN” and “UNIT” buttons to adapt the value and unit after selecting the surface area unit (m², ft²). Press “MAX/MIN” to confirm.
• A signal tone will sound once the surface area has been entered and the settings are saved.
•  Please repeat step
• to change the surface area setting.

Air volume flow measurement

Position the converter (rotor) in the test environment. Use the “FUNC” button to set the measuring instrument to air volume flow measurement , the symbol “FLOW” is shown in the display. The measurement is performed with the rotor surface at right angles to the wind direction. Please note: If the converter (rotor) is not aligned to the wind direction, the measurement can provide incorrect results. With equal wind, the converter (rotor) best measures when it is aligned with the wind.

Selecting the unit for the air volume
When using the measuring instrument to measure the air flow volume you can actuate the “UNIT” button to select the desired measurement unit (CMS, CMM, CFM).

Selecting the temperature unit
Hold the “UNIT” button depressed for 3 seconds in order to change the temperature unit (°C, °F).

Selecting the temperature mode

Hold the “HOLD/MODE” button for 3 seconds to change the temperature mode (ambient temperature, dew point, wet-bulb temperature).

USB real-time data transfer

Install the software and the USB driver on your PC. Switch on the measuring instrument and connect it with your computer per USB cable.  Start the PC software.The software is available under www.testboy.de. Hold the “ /USB” button depressed for 3 seconds to activate / deactivate the real-time transfer via USB. The PC software displays the data and diagrammes.

Replacing the battery

The “ ” symbol indicates the need to replace the battery. Switch off the measuring instrument and remove the battery cover. Replace old batteries. Replace the battery cover correctly.

Technical data

Temperature → 0 °C~40 °C, non-condensing

Operating conditions of the converter (rotor)| Relative humidity → 0~95 %RL, non-condensing

Temperature → -20 °C~80 °C, non-condensing

Storage conditions| Relative humidity → 0~80 %RL, non-condensing

Temperature → -10 °C~50 °C, non-condensing

Dimensions| 165 x 85 x 38 mm
Weight| C. 200 g

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