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FlowKinetics FKS 1DP-PBM User Manual

Multi-function meter. pressure, speed & flow.
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FKS 1DP-PBM Multi-Function Meter
Pressure, Speed & Flow
User's Manual
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Email:
inform@flowkinetics.com
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FlowKinetics LLC
4700 Shoal Creek Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
USA
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(888) 670-1927
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IMPORTANT
Read all instructions and
precautions in this manual
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April 19 - 2018

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  • Page 1 FKS 1DP-PBM Multi-Function Meter Pressure, Speed & Flow User’s Manual Contact Information Email: inform@flowkinetics.com Web: www.flowkinetics.com Mail: FlowKinetics LLC 4700 Shoal Creek Dr. College Station, TX 77845 Telephone: (979) 680-0659 (888) 670-1927 Fax: (979) 680-0659 IMPORTANT Read all instructions and precautions in this manual before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Page Limitations Of Usage And Cautions ............5 Warranty ....................5 Unpacking / Parts List ................6 Overview / Features ................. 7 Description of Controls & Display ............8 General Operation:...................
  • Page 3 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Q: How Do I Hold or Freeze the Display? ............13 Q: How Can I Estimate if the Pressure May Be Too Unsteady for Accurate Measurement? ....................13 Q: How Do I Estimate the Uncertainty in My Pressure Measurements? ..
  • Page 4 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Q: How Do I Use the Pitot or S Probe Survey Routine? ......... 22 Q: Can I Estimate the Uncertainty of My Flow Rate Measurement? ....23 Q: How Do I Use Manual Logging to Perform a Survey? ........

  • Page 5: Limitations Of Usage And Cautions

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Limitations Of Usage And Cautions The FKS series of instruments are not intrinsically safe, and must not be used in dangerous or hazardous areas. Servicing of these instruments incorporating battery changing must only occur in a safe area.

  • Page 6: Unpacking / Parts List

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Unpacking / Parts List Carefully unpack your FKS 1DP-PBM meter. Ensure that there is no damage to the instrument. If any components are damaged, make a record and contact the shipper.

  • Page 7: Overview / Features

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Overview / Features The FKS 1DP-PBM is a multi-function meter designed for accurate pressure, speed and flow measurement. The meter is exceptionally easy to use due to its prompt driven user interface and intuitive functioning.

  • Page 8: Description Of Controls & Display

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Description of Controls & Display Controls of the FKS 1DP-PBM are shown below: Positive (+) pressure Negative (-) or Reference connection barb pressure connection barb On/Off button...

  • Page 9: General Operation

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved General Operation: Q: How Do I Insert Batteries / Use Wall Power? Batteries: The unit uses two 9V batteries. The batteries are inserted by removing the cover located on the back of the instrument. The cover slides off. The ribbon under the batteries can be used to ease battery removal.

  • Page 10: Q: How Do I Adjust The Screen Contrast

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved indicating unit power up. To switch the unit off, press the On/Off button again. If the Range selector is set to a pressure unit, the instrument will show the meter model description and then indicate that that the instrument is performing a scheduled Auto-Zero.

  • Page 11: Q: How Do I Know If The Meter Is Overloaded

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved its decimal equivalent, divide the number of seconds by 60 and round off if necessary. If an interval of 00.0 or 00.1 is set, the unit will default to an interval of 15 seconds.
  • Page 12 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved To select the method you want set the Range selector to Menu. The menu will cycle through various functions. When Smooth/Average appears, rotate (any direction) the Range control to select it. The menu will cycle, Exp.

  • Page 13: Measuring Pressure

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Measuring Pressure Q: How Do I Change Units? Units are changed by rotating the Range selector knob. The knob has no stop and can rotate more than 360 degrees.

  • Page 14: Q: How Do I Store A Pressure Measurement In Memory

    For full details on the functioning of memory, see Data Logging and Memory Management. The FKS 1DP-PBM meter recalls the data stored in a group ID; it calculates the average of that group, as well as the minimum (L) value and maximum (H) value in the group.
  • Page 15 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved memory to a PC (see Data Logging and Memory Management). To view your manually logged data: Set the Range selector to Menu. The menu will cycle through various functions.

  • Page 16: Measuring Speed

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Measuring Speed The PBM uses differential pressure probes (Pitot or S type) to take speed measurements. Q: How Do I Change Units? Units are changed by rotating the Range selector knob. The knob has no stop and can rotate more than 360 degrees.

  • Page 17: Q: How Do I Change K

    Standard speed corresponds to a density based on a pressure, Patm, of 101.325kPa (29.92 inHg @ 32ºF) and a temperature, T, of 21.1ºC (70ºF). The FKS 1DP-PBM allows you to manually set Patm and T. These values can be set in two ways: Set the Range selector to Menu.

  • Page 18: Q: How Do I Measure Actual Speed

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved rotate the Range selector (any direction or unit) to set in either metric or imperial units. Depending on your selection, the screen will display 000.00 (metric) or 00.00 (imperial). The first digit will begin to blink.

  • Page 19: Q: How Do I Check The Stored Values For K, Patm And T

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved calculated speeds will then use the values you set for Patm and T. Patm and T are stored in memory and will be retained after switching the unit off...

  • Page 20: Q: How Do I Store A Speed Measurement In Memory

    For full details on the functioning of memory, see Data Logging and Memory Management. The FKS 1DP-PBM meter recalls the data stored in a group ID; it calculates the average of the group, as well as the minimum (L) value and maximum (H) value in the group.
  • Page 21 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Data is displayed, rotate the Range selector (any direction or unit). The unit display will show Manual Log Data. The meter will indicate that the data in the first group ID is being processed. The meter will display for 2 seconds...

  • Page 22: Measuring Flow Rate

    The speed value may estimated using a single reading, or a survey across the duct at a station (see Appendix B). The FKS 1DP-PBM has two options for survey measurement. 1) The meter contains a menu driven Pitot / S probe survey routine and 2) the manual log function can be used.

  • Page 23: Q: Can I Estimate The Uncertainty Of My Flow Rate Measurement

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved location where the Pitot should be positioned. The first number in the brackets is the row number, and the second number is the point along that row. As an example, Point (2,3) for a round duct would be (for 2 rows with 6 points per row).

  • Page 24: Q: How Do I Use Manual Logging To Perform A Survey

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Q: How Do I Use Manual Logging to Perform a Survey? You can also perform a survey using manual memory log. To perform a survey, insert the Pitot or S probe at the required locations in the duct or conduit (see Appendix B).

  • Page 25: The Menu System

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved The Menu System The menu system uses prompt driven operation for ease of use. All option selections are performed by rotating the Range selector (in any direction and to any unit).

  • Page 26: Data Logging And Memory Management

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Data Logging and Memory Management The FKS 1DP-PBM has extensive data logging options and capability. The unit can store a total of 10,000 readings. Group IDs do count towards the number of readings (a group ID counts as one reading).

  • Page 27: Q: How Do I Start Automatic Logging

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved minutes for a period of 14 hours. To use Automatic logging: Set the Range selector to Menu. The menu will cycle through various functions. When Logging Options appears, rotate (any direction) the Range control to select it.

  • Page 28: Q: How Do I Recall My Measurements From Memory

    Q: How Do I Recall My Measurements From Memory? The FKS 1DP-PBM meter recalls the data stored in a group ID; it calculates the average of the group, as well as the minimum (L) value and maximum (H) value in the group.

  • Page 29: Q: How Do I Download Memory To A Pc

    Once SwiftLink is installed: 1. Connect the FKS 1DP-PBM meter to your PC via the supplied serial cable. 2. Run SwiftLink and click the Monitor… button. 3. Set the Range selector on the instrument to Menu. The menu will cycle through various functions.

  • Page 30: Q: How Do I Clear The Memory

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved options; when Download to PC appears rotate the Range selector (any direction or unit). 4. The screen will initially display Download(M):0%, where (M) indicates that the manual log data is downloading. When the manual data has finished downloading, the screen will display Download(A):0%.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Maintenance Operational Maintenance Ensure that the FKS meter is kept clean dry and does not come into  contact with any corrosive elements. Do not use any solvents for cleaning purposes. To clean surfaces, ...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Specifications Dimensions 5.7 in × 3.6 in × 1.8 in (14.5 cm × 9.1 cm × 4.5 cm) Weight 0.67 lb (0.305 kg) excluding batteries Working Operating: 32F to 122F (0C to 50C)
  • Page 33 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Damping Automatic and adaptive. User selectable exponential smoothing or averaging Manual logging 255 group IDs. 4,000 reading capacity Automatic logging 255 group IDs. 6,000 reading capacity...
  • Page 34 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Table 6 Display Resolutions Sensor pressure range (inches H Unit ±0.25 ±0.5 ±1.0 ±5 ±12 ±20 0.01 0.00001 0.0001 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.0001 0.0001 0.001 0.001...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Understanding Uncertainty

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Appendix A Understanding Uncertainty The FKS 1DP-PBM meter allows calculation of the standard deviation of the means of measured differential pressures or calculated speeds. The sample standard deviation is a measure of the precision or dispersion of the readings about the mean.
  • Page 36 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved   (3 if 99.7% probability selected) P=1.67+-0.008 in inH2O The use of these expressions is best illustrated by example. Pressure measurements are taken. The FKS 1DP-PBM displays the screen shown above (note that the instrument will continually display new estimates as sequences of 36 samples are acquired).

  • Page 37: Appendix B Performing A Pitot Probe Duct Traverse

    FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Appendix B Performing a Pitot Probe Duct Traverse Overview In this Appendix, use of a Pitot Static probe, in conjunction with the FKS series instrument will be explained. The Pitot Static probe allows the direct measurement of dynamic pressure allowing calculation of the air speed in ducts, pipes, wind tunnels, etc.
  • Page 38 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved The speed indicated by the FKS series instrument is corrected by multiplication by K (for a non-unity Pitot Static probe). The instrument automatically performs this correction after storage of the factor K.
  • Page 39 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved considered, as the results may not be representative. When stabilized, record the desired reading(s) (either using the inbuilt traverse routine, or log the reading to memory).
  • Page 40 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved (2,3) 4-Point Example (1) (2) (3) (2,3) 6-Point Example Fig. B1 Traverse points for rectangular and circular ducts. Either Centroids of Equal Areas OR Log-Tchebycheff point distributions can be used.
  • Page 41 FKS 1DP- PBM User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Rectangular Ducts – Centroids of Equal Areas Points Distance from wall, x/W or y/H 0.125 0.375 0.625 0.875 0.100 0.300 0.500 0.700 0.900 0.083 0.250 0.417 0.583 0.750 0.917 0.071 0.214 0.357 0.500 0.643 0.786 0.929...

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