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By Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Phone: (603) 352-0187 95 Krif Road EFax: (603) 352-7649 Keene, NH 03431 USA sales@pacer-instruments-usa.com ™ Model DA400 ANEMOMETER User Manual DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 1 of 28...
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You now own one of the most accurate, reliable, and highly regarded airflow measurement instruments available today. Pacer’s model DA400 digital anemometer is a versatile instrument for measuring air velocity in various applications such as HVAC, aerospace development, industrial process airflow, and fluids research.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular situation. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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Miltronics is committed to reduce the negative environmental and human health effects of WEEE. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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Dropping the instrument or the probe may cause damage or malfunction to the instrument and may change the calibration data. We recommend sending it in immediately to be checked. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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When storing or shipping the instrument, the manufacturer recommends disconnecting the cable(s) and returning it to the original carrying case. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
To turn the backlight on permanently, hold the backlight key down for 3 seconds. The LCD will flash. The backlight is now switched on permanently. To switch the backlight off, press the backlight key again. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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82 is the lowest airspeed reading since the MAX/MIN key was pressed, and the sample rate is set to 16 seconds. To exit MAX/MIN mode, press the SAMPLE RATE key. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
Once the HOLD/RESET key is pressed while in MAX/MIN mode, new airspeed readings are no longer recorded. To return to MAX/MIN mode, press the HOLD/RESET key again. APPENDIX A – LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
±2% of reading ±1 digit (±11 FPM). Custom Analog Voltage Outputs are also available – contact Pacer for details. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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(603) 352-7649 Keene, NH 03431 USA sales@pacer-instruments-usa.com Analog Output circuit block diagram and connector pin assignment Mating Cable Connector: Binder Part No. 99-0413-00-05 DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 17 of 28...
COM port number. (You only need to do this once) For Windows users, open the Windows Device Manager (found in Control Panel) and verify that a USB serial port exists as shown below. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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Please refer to Appendix G – Viewing and Capturing Data for further instructions. NOTE: Units with USB or RS232 communications, output only Air data at this time. Temperature data is not available on the output. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
You are now ready to capture the data being measured by your instrument. Please refer to Appendix G – Viewing and Capturing Data for further instructions. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 20 of 28...
There are many terminal emulator programs available on the market. It is up to the end-user to determine which program is compatible with his/her system, what settings it may require and the Pacer Instruments/Miltronics product being used. Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. does not endorse or recommend any of these programs and assumes no liability for their use.
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You will now receive data from your instrument. The graphic below shows the serial port output data from Parallax Serial Terminal when connected to a Pacer DA400 Instrument. Graphics may vary. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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Model DA430: Air,47,FPM NOTE: Units with USB or RS232 communications, output only Air data at this time. Temperature data is not available on the output. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 23 of 28...
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InstrumentData.csv). Open the file in a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice Calc. A graph of the data as shown below can now be generated. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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™ By Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Phone: (603) 352-0187 95 Krif Road EFax: (603) 352-7649 Keene, NH 03431 USA sales@pacer-instruments-usa.com Notes: DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 25 of 28...
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™ By Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Phone: (603) 352-0187 95 Krif Road EFax: (603) 352-7649 Keene, NH 03431 USA sales@pacer-instruments-usa.com Notes: DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com Page 26 of 28...
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Please contact us or visit our website for the latest information on calibrating your instrument. DA400 User Manual, PN 10075 Miltronics Mfg. Svcs., Inc. Rev 3.5, 01-Aug-2019 www.pacer-instruments-usa.com...
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