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TSI Incorporated Alnor CompuFlow 8570 Owner's Manual

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CompuFlow
Thermo-anemometer
Model 8570/8571

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ® CompuFlow Thermo-anemometer Model 8570/8571...
  • Page 2 TSI Incorporated / July 2002 / All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated, Alnor Products, 500 Cardigan Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 USA Toll-free: (800) 424-7427 Phone: (651) 490-2811 Fax: (651) 490-3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY. Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ..........2 Theory of Operation: Thermo-anemometers ...2 Safety ...............3 About the Instrument ..........3 Getting Started ............4 Detailed Operation ...........5 Troubleshooting ............8 Maintenance.............8 Service Information ..........9...

  • Page 4: General Description

    SECTION 1 General Description The CompuFlow Model 8570/8571 thermo-anemometer is a hand-held, battery powered, microprocessor-based instrument capable of measuring either air velocity or temperature. This digital instrument measures velocities from 0 to 9999 ft/min (0 to 50 m/s). The instrument accepts up to 1871 readings and displays the average on demand. The thermo- anemometer provides steady digital readings and quick response, due to time-weighted averaging software.

  • Page 5: Safety

    SECTION 3 Safety When using the CompuFlow to check air flow and/or temperature, make certain that you can safely raise and hold the instrument while making measurements. Be especially careful when working on a ladder. Observe all necessary precautions so that the unit does not become caught in moving machinery or touch any exposed electrical wiring.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Figure 2: CompuFlow In Figure 2 you can see the CompuFlow and its parts. 1. Keypad 6. Probe 2. AC Adapter Port 7. Dimple 3. Printer Port 8. Velocity Sensor 4. Battery Compartment 9. Temperature Sensor 5. Stand 10. Display SECTION 5 Getting Started Note: Instrument should be allowed to stabilize to room conditions in order to achieve...

  • Page 7: Detailed Operation

    sequence and display the % battery life and the baud rate. The instrument is in measurement mode once the power-up sequence is complete. The first time the instrument is turned on it will display velocity on the large digits and temperature on the small digits of the display. If the instrument was used before, it will power up and display the last measurement type that was displayed before the instrument was turned off.
  • Page 8 dimension of the duct, then press ↵ to accept the choice and return to measurement mode. The rectangle will remain lit on the display. If horn symbol is chosen, use the ↑↓ arrow keys to scroll through the horn model numbers on the display.
  • Page 9 Changing the Baud Rate The CompuFlow has a variable baud rate that is used when printing information from the instrument. By increasing the baud rate, the data will be printed faster. Note: The baud rate must be equal to that of your printer. The baud rate is displayed during the initial power-up sequence.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Switch 8 ON will show comas for the numbers less than one and dates in day/month/year format. O FF D IP SW IT C H Figure 3: DIP Switch Location SECTION 7 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Corrective Action Meter does not turn on. Batteries may be discharged.

  • Page 11: Service Information

    SECTION 9 Service Information Service and Repair Please return your Product Registration Card immediately. This allows us to send service reminders, special offers, and important information about your product. Before sending your instrument for calibration or repair, you should call Customer Service.
  • Page 13 ® COMPUFLOW MODEL 8570/8571 SPECIFICATIONS Velocity Range: 0 - 9999 ft/min (0-50 m/s) 1&2 Accuracy: ±3 % of reading or ±3 ft/min, whichever is greater Resolution: 1 ft/min (0.01 m/s), 5 ft/min over 500 ft/min (0.05 m/s over 5.00 m/s) Volumetric Flow Rate Range: Actual range is a function of maximum velocity and duct...
  • Page 14 TSI Incorporated Alnor Products 500 Cardigan Road Toll-free (800) 424-7427 Telephone (651) 490-2811 September 2002 Fax (651) 490-3824 Printed in USA www.alnor.com Part No. 116-159-857 rev. 6 (1980365e)  Copyright 2002 TSI Incorporated customerservice@alnor.com...

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