Barograph User’s Manual ® Table of Contents 1. General Information ..................5 2. About Barographs ..................5 2.1 Mechanical Diagram ................6 2.2 Technical Data ..................7 2.3 Model Specifications ................8 3. Unpacking the Barograph ................10 4. Start Up ..................... 11 4.1 Setting the Drum Revolution Cycle ............
® 1. General Information This manual contains important information about the function, start-up, and maintenance of Fischer Barographs. Please review all of the information before initial use of the barograph. For the barograph to function as intended, all instructions in this manual must be followed in detail. If the instructions are not followed closely, operational malfunctions may occur.
Dimensions 290 x 145 x 190 mm (11.4” x 5.7” x 7.5”); weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Model 225 Mechanical wind-up clockwork. Runs in 2 modes: daily or weekly. Model 225Q Quartz clockwork. Runs in 3 modes: daily, weekly, and monthly.
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Barograph User’s Manual ® “Admiral’s Choice” Models 265, 267 Housing made of beech hardwood with a mahogany stain finish. Glazing cut glass with beveled edges. Base plate and movement of polished brass; includes front drawer for charts and pens. Dimensions 345 x 190 x 185 mm (13.6”...
Warning: Be sure to remove all accessories (chart paper, fiber-pens, battery, and clock- work key) from the package before discarding it. To open the housing, move the housing lock (13) to the left and raise the lid. For models 225/227 move the housing lock to the left and right.
Barograph User’s Manual ® Connect the decoupled pieces by inserting the pins in the slots provided. The weight of the pen-arm will keep it in place. 4. Start Up The following instructions will prepare you for the initial start up of the barograph including setting the drum revolution cycle, winding the mechanical clockwork or setting the quartz clockwork, and begin- ning recording.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 4.2. Mechanical Clockwork To remove the drum, insert the clockwork key in the drum and turn the key in a clockwise motion. Us- ing both hands, place fingers underneath the edge of the drum and lift it off the clockwork. After that, the revolution cycle can be set by inserting the gear wheel in the desired orientation (daily or weekly).
Barograph User’s Manual ® 4.3. Quartz Clockwork Using both hands, place fingers underneath the edge of the drum and lift it off the clockwork. After that, the revolution cycle can be set by moving the red gear wheel to the desired position (daily, weekly, or monthly).
Barograph User’s Manual ® 4.4. Starting the Barograph For instructions on attaching the chart paper see section 5.3 Replacing the Chart Paper. The Barographs are supplied with two fiber pens. Each pen should last 6 to 8 months under normal usage.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 5. Maintenance The following instructions will detail the proper maintenance procedures to insure that the barograph functions to its full potential. 5.1. Winding the Mechanical Clockwork The mechanical clockwork can last on its own for at least 1 week. After that the clockwork must be re- wound in its entirety.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 5.3. Replacing the Chart Paper At the end of the drum revolution cycle, move the pen-arm away from the drum using the lever at- tached to the Disengaging rod (see section 2.1 Mechanical Diagram). Then remove the recording drum from the clockwork.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 5.4 Setting the correct local pressure Your barograph will provide accurate pressures to within ± 0.7 hPa, but it is best to check the pres- sure at first installation and adjust the pen position as needed. Local airports or weather services offer pressure values as do some newspapers.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 5.6 Troubleshooting Error Possible Cause Solution The fiber pen is not touching the Move lever to the right. recording drum. The protective case has not been Remove the protective case. The barograph is not removed from the fiber pen. recording Dampen the pen with a drop of The fiber pen has dried up.
Barograph User’s Manual ® 6. EEC Conformity We hereby confirm that the barographs series 205/207, 225/227, 215/217, 265/267, 285/287 conform to the following regulations: EEC guideline on electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EWG as modified by guideline 92/31/EWG. Further EU guidelines have not been established for the equipment.
No liability is assumed by Feingeratebau K.Fischer GmbH for damages and/or Injury resulting from use of equipment supplied by this company. In no event will Feinieritebau K. Fischer be liable for indirect or consequential damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits arising out of connection with the use or performance of Feirtgeritebau K.
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