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TPI 556 Manual

TPI 556 Manual

Digital air velocity/flow meter

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Digital Air Velocity/Flow Meter
556
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Summary of Contents for TPI 556

  • Page 1 Digital Air Velocity/Flow Meter The Value Leader...
  • Page 2 Contents Introduction Instrument Overview Operationg Instructions Instrument Specifications Guarantee...
  • Page 3 CFM. The instrument is ruggedly constructed and comes with a 3 Year Guarantee. This manual will guide you through the functions of the TPI 556 which will give you many years of reliable service. Your TPI 556 Digital Air Velocity Meter comes complete with the...
  • Page 4: Instrument Overview

    Instrument Overview RS232 Output Sensor Dual LCD Rubber Boot Keypad Remote Probe Battery Compartment 2 & Unit 3 & ESC/HOLD 1 & Velocity / Flow 6 & Logger Key 4 &Sample Area 5 & C/F Key 7 & Record Key 9 &...
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Air Velocity Measurement Push Power button to meter on. Pressing °C/°F button will toggle between °C and °F Press VEL/FLOW button to display “VEL” Press UNIT button to select the desired display units of air velocity. 5 units: “m/s”, “km/h”, “knots” , “ft/min”, “mile/h” Position the probe at the desired location of measurement.
  • Page 6 Height (H) Width (W) Common Rectangular Duct Sizes with Area DUCT SIZE AREA (Inches) (sq.ft) 8” X 10” 0.444 8” X 10” 0.556 8” X 12” 0.667 8” X 14” 0.778 8” X 15” 0.833 8” X16” 0.889 8” X18”...
  • Page 7 Area equation for Round Ducts: AREA (A) = 3.14 X (Radius X Radius) Radius Common Round Duct Sizes with Area DUCT SIZE AREA (Inches) (sq.ft) 4” 0.087 5” 0.136 6” 0.196 7” 0.267 Press the SAMPLE AREA button, the earlier measured area will be displayed.
  • Page 8 If you press the RECORD button again, the unit will return to normal operation mode. The 556 has auto power off feature on normal mode operation (10 minutes) Auto power off is disabled in record mode. Battery should be replaced when “LBT”...
  • Page 9 If you want to stop or disable the Logger function, press the LOGGER button again and press the ENTER button again when “Log” and “off” are displayed. If you want to download this stored data to the PC again, connect them with the RS232. You can download all of the measurements in the hyperterminal at one time.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Operating Humidity Less than 80% non-condensing RH Battery 9V Alkaline battery Battery Life >30 hours Continuous use Display Dual LCD with function annuciators Dimensions 148 x 73 x 30 mm (Main Instrument) 70 x 145 mm (Vane) Casing Rubber Boot as standard...
  • Page 11 Your TPI 556 Digital Velocity/Air Flow Meter is guaranteed free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 Years from the date of purchase. Covered by TPI: - Repair parts and labour; or replacement of the product at the option of TPI. Normal transportation charges to the purchaser are also covered.