Manual Flow-Meter Calibration - MAGEE Scientific AE33 User Manual

Aethalometer
Model AE33

6.2 Manual flow-meter calibration

For the manual calibration a flow-meter and the flow calibration pad are needed. Please
note the units and conditions at which flow is reported. Please note whether the flow
meter measures volumetric or mass flow!
Flow calibration procedure:
1. Go to OPERATION tab.
2. In case instrument is running, STOP the instrument under GENERAL sub-tab.
3. In ADVANCED sub-tab click "FlowCal".
4. Press MANUAL to start manual Flow meter calibration.
5. Wait for chamber to be lifted.
6. Remove tape and insert the flow calibration pad, press OK when done.
7. Wait for chamber to move back to home position.
8. Connect the flow-meter to the inlet of the Aethalometer and press OK.
9. Input measured flow (millilitres per minute) and flowmeter reporting
conditions (pressure, temperature) and press OK (repeated for 3 different
flows).
10. When the calibration is finished, wait for chamber to be lifted.
11. Remove the flow calibration pad, insert and tighten tape, then press OK.
12. Wait for chamber to move to home position.
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User's manual – Ver. 1.53 July 2015 65/75