General HWA4214SD User Manual

Hot wire anemometer-thermometer with datalogging sd card

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HWA4214SD
USER'S MANUAL
HOT WIRE ANEMOMETER-THERMOMETER
WITH DATALOGGING SD CARD
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

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  • Page 1 HWA4214SD USER’S MANUAL HOT WIRE ANEMOMETER-THERMOMETER WITH DATALOGGING SD CARD 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....... . . 3 Key Features ....... . 4 Operating Instructions .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    USB card reader. The data logs are stored on the card as files with the .xls extension, which can be opened by Microsoft’s Excel application. The HWA4214SD has a backlit 2.5 in. diagonal display and is powered by six “AA” Alkaline batteries or an optional 9-VDC AC adapter.
  • Page 4: Key Features

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHAT’S IN THE CASE The HWA4214SD comes fully assembled in a hard carrying case along with a telescoping air speed-temperature probe, a 2 GB SD memory card and this user’s manual. Optional accessories available from General Tools & Instruments include: •...
  • Page 5 FRONT BOTTOM TELESCOPING BACK RIGHT PROBE SIDE Fig. 1. The HWA4214SD’s controls and indicators and other physical features 1-1 Liquid-crystal display 1-10 RS-232 output jack 1-2 POWER/ESC button 1-11 RESET button 1-3 FUNC./HOLD/NEXT button 1-12 Socket for 9VDC AC adapter...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Now power on the instrument by pressing the POWER/ESC button (callout 1-2) to generate a short beep. (To power off the HWA4214SD, press the POWER/ESC button and hold it until the instrument responds with a long beep.) When the instrument powers on, a series of transient startup screens will briefly appear.
  • Page 7 SET M button until the desired automatic power off management scheme (“yES” for enable; “no” for disable) is displayed. Press the REC/ENTER button to store the selection. If enabled, the power off function shuts off the HWA4214SD after a period of inactivity of ten minutes.
  • Page 8: Normal Operation

    The display will show its temperature (as “ºF” or “ºC”). By default, the HWA4214SD is configured for a Type K thermocouple. To use a Type J thermocouple, press the SET M button to enter the setup procedure and perform Step 7.
  • Page 9: Holding And Storing Measurements

    Whenever the HWA4214SD is in either measurement mode, you also can check the current date and time by briefly pressing the SET M button (which has the words “Time check” stenciled below it). Doing so causes both values to appear briefly at the lower left of the display.
  • Page 10: Transferring Data From The Sd Card To A Computer

    Now press the LOGGER button. This will cause the beeper to sound and the term “LOGGER” to briefly appear at the upper right of the display. As in automatic datalogging mode, in this mode the instrument is storing measurements and their time stamps on the SD card.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Embedded microcontroller Custom one-chip LSI device Display type Liquid-crystal with green backlight Display size 2.05 x 1.5 in. (52 x 38mm) Parameters measured Air speed, temperature Measurement range For temperature, 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC); for air speed: 0.2 to 25 m/sec, 0.7 to 172 km/hr, 0.5 to 44.7 mph, 0.4 to 38.8 knots, 40 to 3940 ft/min Measurement accuracy...
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips

    Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product. In no event shall General be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged to be a consequence of any damage due to failure of, or defect in any product including, but not limited to, any claims for loss of profits.
  • Page 13: Return For Repair Policy

    RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address: Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase, your return address, and your phone number and/or e-mail address.
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  • Page 16 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Specifications subject to change without notice ©2010 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN#HWA4214SD 6/9/11...

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