TRIPLETT EM300 10-In-1 Environmental Meter with Airflow User Manual

TRIPLETT EM300 10-In-1 Environmental Meter with Airflow User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Triplett EM300 Environmental Meter. This instrument measures Air Velocity with Air temperature, Air Flow (volume), Light, Relative Humidity % with Air temperature, Dew Point temperature, Web bulb temperature, Type K temperature (external probe), Heat Index temperature, and Wind Chill temperature. The backlit LCD includes primary and secondary displays plus a variety of intuitive status indicators.

Features

• Professional environmental meter with programming menu for user customization
• Selectable units of measure
• Air velocity with air temperature readings
• Air Flow (Volume) measurements in CFM (ft³) and CMM (m³) units
• Light measurements in Foot candle and LUX units
• Environmental measurements: Relative humidity % with air temperature, Dew point temperature, Wet bulb temperature, Wind chill temperature, Heat Index temperature, and Type K temperature (with external probe connected)
• Low-friction ball bearing mounted vane wheel for high accuracy low air velocity measurements
• Built-in barometric sensor for precise atmosphere and altitude monitoring
• MAX-MIN Recording
• Display Hold freezes displayed reading for convenience
• Compact, light-weight, easy-to-use, ergonomic design with lanyard
• Backlit LCD automatically reverses orientation to match selected sensor mode

Description

METER DESCRIPTION

1. Air Velocity Vane
2. Type K Thermocouple Input
3. LCD Display
4. Display Hold / Mode Button
5. Light Sensor
6. Humidity/Temperature sensors
7. Power/Backlight button
8. MAX-MIN Record/Enter Button

LCD Description

1. MAX/MIN Record icon
2. MAX Display
3. MIN Display
4. Display Hold
5. Primary Display
6. Units of Measure
7. Temperature Display
8. Reverse Orientation Display
9. Units of Measure (for reverse display)

Operation

Meter Power

1. Three (3) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries power the meter. The battery compartment is located on the rear of the meter secured by one flat head screw.
2. Short press the power button to switch the meter ON. The meter will begin displaying readings for the mode selected.
3. Long press the power button to power OFF the meter.

Auto Power OFF (APO)

In order to conserve battery life, the meter will automatically switch off after approximately 10 minutes of inactivity. Note that APO does not function while the meter is in the MAX -MIN Recording mode (short press the R button to access the MAX-MIN Recording mode).

Selecting the Operating Mode

Long press the M (Mode) button to scroll through the list of functions. When the desired mode is displayed, release the button. See display icons with brief descriptions below:

• AnAnemometer (Air Velocity plus Air temperature)
• AirFLAir flow (Volume) in CFM and CMM units
• CHiLLWind chill temperature
• rHRelative Humidity in % and Air temperature
• dPDew point temperature
• EtWet bulb temperature
• HEAtHeat index temperature
• LigHtLight intensity measurements
• tYPEType K thermocouple temperature (must attach thermocouple to meter)

Changing the Units of Measure

• Press and hold the R button until the word ‘Unit’ appears.
• Now short press the power button to change the units for the selected measurement mode.
• Short press to save the selection and move to the secondary function, if applicable (temperature, for example). Short press the power button to change the secondary function units, if applicable, and then short press to save.
• See units list below:
  • Air Velocity units M/S, km/h, mph, knot, FPM
  • Air Flow units CFM (ft3) and CMM (m3)
  • Temperature units °C and °F (for air, wind chill, dew point, wet bulb, heat index, and Type K)
  • Light units Foot-candles (Ft-cd), LUX

Reversible Backlight LCD

The LCD display automatically reverses its presentation orientation depending on measurement mode. This is to match the display orientation with the selected sensor mode (light, air velocity, or environmental measurements such as Wet bulb temperature).

The LCD is equipped with backlighting for easier viewing, especially in dimly lit areas. With the meter powered ON, short press the power button to turn ON the backlight. The backlight will power OFF after several seconds.

Display Hold

Short press the H (Hold) button to freeze and unfreeze the displayed reading. The Display Hold mode is not operational when using the MAXMIN Recording mode.

MAX-MIN Record Mode

• In this mode, the meter records the maximum and minimum readings over time.
• Short press the R (Record) button to start recording MAX/MIN readings.
• Now use short presses of the R button to toggle MAX and MIN reading displays.
• Short press the H button to reset MAX and MIN memories.
• Press and hold the R button to exit the Recording mode.

Measurement Modes

Air Velocity with Air temperature

• With the meter ON, press and hold the M (Mode) button until ‘An’ is displayed; then release the button.
• Hold the measurement vane in the air stream (in either direction).
• View the air velocity and air temperature readings on the LCD.

Light Measurements

• Press and hold the M button until ‘Light’ is displayed; then release.
• Hold the meter so that the source of light fully encompasses the light sensor dome.
• View the light reading on the LCD (light readings are displayed in reverse orientation).

Type K/Wind chill/Relative Humidity/Dew point/Wet bulb/Heat index Measurements

• Press and hold the M button until the desired function is displayed:
• CHiLL Wind chill; rH Relative Humidity (with air temperature); dP Dew point; _Et Wet bulb; HEAt Heat index; tYPE Type K thermocouple temperature (attach thermocouple to meter)
• Place the meter or type K probe in the measurement area and view the readings on the LCD

Air Flow (CFM, CMM) Volume Measurements

• Press and hold the M button until ‘AirFl’ appears.
• Enter the duct area (in square feet or meters) by short pressing M and long pressing R until ‘m-2’ (m2) or ‘f-2’ (ft2) appears. Short press the power button to increase or H to decrease the area; Long press the power or H button to scroll quickly. See area equations below.
• Short press to save.
• Remember to convert inches, centimeters, or other unit to square feet or square meters before entering the area; otherwise, the air flow readings will not be correct.
• Place the vane in the air duct and read the air flow reading in CFM (ft³) or CMM (m³) units on the LCD.

Area equation for rectangular or square ducts

Height (H)

Width (W)

Maintenance

Battery Replacement

When the low battery icon  appears on the display please replace the batteries as described below.

1. Remove power from the meter.

2. Remove the flat head screw that secures the battery
   compartment at the back of the meter.

3. Open the battery compartment and replace the three (3) 1.5V ‘AAA’ batteries observing correct polarity. Re-assemble the meter before use.

Safety: Please dispose of batteries responsibly; never dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may explode or leak. If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more, remove the batteries and store separately. Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste. As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are sold.

Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents. Do not allow moisture to come in contact with any of the sensors.

Specifications

General

with Air

Temperature, Light, Air Flow, Dew Point, Wet Bulb,

Wind Chill, Heat

Index, and Type K Temperature (requires external

thermocouple)

Tripod mount| On rear of meter
Operating Humidity| 80% RH Max
Operating Temperature| 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Over Limit Display| “—-“
Power Supply| 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Power Consumption| Approximately 5mA DC
Weight| 145g (5.1oz)
Dimensions (HxWxD)| 153x 58x 25mm (6.0 x 2.3 x 1.0 inch)

Air Velocity plus Air Temperature

Ft/min and FPM: feet per minute

m/s: meters per second

km/h: kilometers per hour

| MPH: miles per hour

knots: nautical miles per hour

Relative Humidity plus Air Temperature
%RH| 10 to 95| 0.1| ±(4%RH) @ < 70%RH ±(4%rdg +1.2%RH) @ > 70%RH
°C| 0 to 50| 0.1| ±1.2°C
°F| 32 to 122| 0.1| ±2.5°F
Light (automatic ranging)
Lux| Lux| 1| ±(5%rdg + 8dgts)
1,800 to 20,000| 10
Ft-cd| 0 to 204.0| 0.1
170 to 1,860| 1

Air Flow

Dew Point Temperature

temperature and

°F| -13.5 to 120.0| 0.1| humidity readings

Wet Bulb Temperature

°C| -5.4 to 49.0| 0.1| Calculated from

temperature and

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°F| 22.2 to 120| 0.1| humidity readings

Heat Index

Exposure to direct sunlight can increase heat index readings by 8oC (14o

Type K Thermometer

Accuracy is stated for meter only. Additional error is introduced by the external
Type K probe

Wind chill value is displayed only when the temperature is < 15oC (59 F) and air velocity is > 1.4 m/s

Unit of Measure Conversion Table

Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased from unauthorized distributors so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had the serial numbers altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including batteries are not covered by this warranty

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