TPI 637623600593 Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TPI Manuals
  4. Measuring Instruments
  5. 637623600593
  6. Manual

TPI 637623600593 Manual

Digital air velocity meter
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Find Quality Products Online at:
Find Quality Products Online at:
Digital Air Velocity Meter
DC580
The Value Leader
GlobalTestSupply
GlobalTestSupply
www.
www.
TM
.com
.com
sales@GlobalTestSupply.com
sales@GlobalTestSupply.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 637623600593 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for TPI 637623600593

Summary of Contents for TPI 637623600593

  • Page 1 Digital Air Velocity Meter DC580 The Value Leader GlobalTestSupply GlobalTestSupply www. www. .com .com Find Quality Products Online at: Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......... Page 1 General Overview & Guidelines ....Page 1 Features and Guidlines ......Page 2 LCD Overview ........Page 3 Keypad Overview ........Page 4 Probe Overview ........Page 5 Turning the DC580 on & Connecting a probe ..Page 6 Units of Measure Setup Mode ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The TPI DC580 digital air velocity meter is a state of the art, easy to use air velocity tester designed to display air velocity, air flow, and temperature. It can be used with the TPI DC580 app to generate reports and store readings.

  • Page 4: Features And Guidlines

    Instrument Overview Hanger Strap Probe Input Hanger Hook Attachment Jack Attachment Point Point Rubber Boot Display Magnets Keypad DC580 Front DC580 Back Probe Input Jack - Connection point for hotwire and vane probes. Rubber Boot - Protects the instrument from accidental damage Display - Large 2 two line LCD display w/ backlight Magnets - Used to attach the DC580 to metal surfaces Keypad - Selects all available functions...

  • Page 5: Lcd Overview

    LCD Overview Air Velocity and Air Flow Volume Display Area Temperature Display Area Indicates auto power off is active. Indicates Set up mode is active. Indicates Hold is active. Displayed readings freeze. Indicates Record mode is active. Indicates the displayed reading is the Maximum, Minimum, or Average measurement.

  • Page 6: Keypad Overview

    Keypad Overview Use to navigate up in setup mode menus. Use to freeze the current reading on the LCD when performing a measurement. Use to confirm entry when in setup mode menus. Use to switch between air velocity and air flow when taking mea- surements.

  • Page 7: Probe Overview

    Probe Overview Hot Wire Probe (Part number A581) Hot wire probe for the DC580. This probe can be used to measure air velocity and flow inside ducts. The white dot should face into the air stream. The probe can be expanded by pulling out the sen- sor shaft enabling the probe to extend like an antenna.

  • Page 8: Turning The Dc580 On & Connecting A Probe

    Turning the DC580 on and Connecting a Probe To turn the DC580 on press and hold the key for more than two seconds. If a probe is not connected the display will read ‘oPEn’. When this is displayed only the keys operate.

  • Page 9: Units Of Measure Setup Mode

    Units of Measure Setup Mode Setup the units of measure to be used. The meter will default to these settings upon start up. These can be changed as necessary. 1. Connect a probe to the DC580. Turn the DC580 on by pressing and holding the key for more than 2 seconds.

  • Page 10: Duct Type And Size Setup Mode

    Duct Type and Size Setup Mode When measuring air velocity, the volume of air or airflow can be dis- played. This is a calculation based on the duct type and size. For air flow to be accurate the duct size needs to be entered into the DC580.

  • Page 11: Definition Of Free Area

    Definition of Free Area Free Area is the total area in which air flows through a supply out- let or a return grille. Free area is the effective area of the outlet or grille and takes into account any restrictions. If a grille is not used and there is no restriction on the area in which air flows then the free area is equal to the actual area.

  • Page 12: Taking A Measurement

    Taking a Measurement 1. Insert the hot wire or vane air velocity probe into the DC580. If the hotwire probe is used make sure the sliding cover is over the air sensor. (See page 5) 2. Press and hold the key until the DC580 turns on.

  • Page 13: Selecting Between Air Velocity And Volume

    Selecting Between Air Velocity and Volume (Air Flow) When an air velocity is displayed on the DC580 the key can be pressed to toggle the top display between air velocity and air flow. Note: The duct size must be entered correctly for the air flow read- ing to be accurate.

  • Page 14: Recalling A Stored Reading

    Recalling a Stored Reading Stored readings can be recalled and displayed on the DC580. 1. With the DC580 in normal operation press the key. 2. The display will prompt you to select a memory location to display the stored reading. 3.

  • Page 15: Preparing To Traverse A Rectangular Duct

    Preparing to Traverse a Rectangular Duct To do a proper airflow measurement (CFM) you should do traverse readings to obtain the true average airflow through the duct. It is rec- ommended to do at least 12 points of measurement. There are two ways to perform this test using the DC580, Time Based Traverse and Spot Based Traverse.

  • Page 16: Time Based Traverse Of A Horizontal Duct

    Time Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct 1. Insert the hotwire probe into the DC580 and turn the meter on. 2. Enter the duct type and size and prepare the duct for transverse measurements as outlined on page 13. 3. Press the key.
  • Page 17 Time Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct (Continued) 6. With the probe in place press the key and the DC580 will begin recording. 7. Slowly pull the probe towards the entrance point of the duct. Start with the probe all the way into the duct.
  • Page 18 Time Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct (Continued) 9. Pull the probe out and insert it into the next test hole all the way into the duct. 10. Press the key to begin recording. Repeat these steps for all test holes. 11.

  • Page 19: Point Based Traverse Of A Horizontal Duct

    Point Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct 1. Insert the hotwire probe into the DC580 and turn the meter on. 2. Enter the duct size and prepare the duct for transverse measure- ments as outlined on the previous page. 3. Press the key.
  • Page 20 Point Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct (Continued) 6. With the probe in place press the key to record the reading. 7. Slowly pull the probe towards the entrance point of the duct. Stop at each point and press the key to record reading.
  • Page 21 Point Based Traverse of a Horizontal Duct (Continued) 9. Press the key to record the reading. Repeat these steps for all test holes. 10. When the duct has been completely traversed press the key to store the readings. See section page 11 on storing read- ings.

  • Page 22: Preparing To Traverse A Round Duct

    Preparing to Traverse a Round Duct Preparing the Duct To do a proper airflow measurement (CFM) you should do traverse readings to obtain the true average airflow through the duct. You will need to drill 2 holes at 90 degrees to each other, similar to the draw- ing below.

  • Page 23: Time Based Traverse Of A Round Duct

    Time Based Traverse of a Round Duct Using Time Based Traverse Record Function 1. Insert the hotwire probe into the DC580 and turn the meter on. 2. Enter the duct type and size. Prepare the duct for transverse measurements as outlined on the previous page. 3.
  • Page 24 Time Based Traverse of a Round Duct (Continued) 6. With the probe in place press the key and the DC580 will begin recording. 7. Slowly pull the probe towards the entrance point of the duct. Start with the probe all the way into the duct.
  • Page 25 Time Based Traverse of a Round Duct (Continued) 9. Pull the probe out and insert it into the other test hole all the way into the duct. 10. Press the key to begin recording. Repeat these steps for all test holes. 11.

  • Page 26: Point Based Traverse Of A Round Duct

    Point Based Traverse of a Round Duct 1. Insert the hotwire probe into the DC580 and turn the meter on. 2. Enter the duct type and size. Prepare the duct for transverse measurements as outlined on the previous page. 3. Press the key.
  • Page 27 Point Based Traverse of a Round Duct (Continued) 6. With the probe in place press the key to record the reading. 7. Slowly pull the probe towards the entrance point of the duct. Stop at each point and press the key to record reading.
  • Page 28 Point Based Traverse of a Round Duct (Continued) 9. Press the key to record the reading. Repeat these steps for all the other test hole. 10. When the duct has been completely traversed press the key to store the readings. See page 11 on storing readings. This will store the average air velocity, air volume, and temperature readings.

  • Page 29: Traversing A Grille

    3. Traversing a Grille Using Time Based Traverse Record Function 1. Insert the vane probe into the DC580 and turn the meter on. 2. Enter the duct type and size. Remove the grille if possible or use the free area specification from the manufacturer. 3.
  • Page 30 3. Traversing a Grille (Continued) 6. Slowly move the vane across the grilled towards the other end. Start 7. Stop at the last measurement point prior to removing the vane. Press the key to pause the recording. 8. Press the key to store the readings.

  • Page 31: Auto Off, Backlight, Hold And Min, Max, Avg

    Activate / Deactivate Auto Power Off The DC580 always defaults to auto power off mode. When auto power off is activated the annunciator will show in the upper left corner of the display. To deactivate auto power off from normal operation mode press and hold the key until the annunciator turns off.

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Activation & App Use

    Activate / Deactivate Bluetooth Bluetooth can be activated in order to communicate with the DC580 app. 1. Activate Bluetooth by pressing and holding the key until the annunciator shows in the lower right corner of the display. The annunciator will blink until connected to a phone. 2.
  • Page 33 Using the DC580 App (Continued) 4. Available DC580’s will be displayed. 5. Tap on an available DC580 and the app will return to the main display. From the main display many functions can be accessed. The real time Air Volume, Air Velocity, and Temperature can be displayed.
  • Page 34 Using the DC580 App (Continued) Tap on “Volume, Temp, Velocity” to see the real time readings. From this screen the auto power off, units of measure, and duct type / size can be changed by tapping on the icons and entering the data. This information will be transmitted to the DC580.
  • Page 35 Using the DC580 App (Continued) After tapping on “Reading Mem Data” and tapping “Update All” the data stored in the DC580 will download. Tapping on a memory location will dis- play the information stored there. From here a CSV file can be created and stored on the phone by tapping CSV or the CSV file can be created and emailed by tapping email.
  • Page 36 Using the DC580 App (Continued) Tap on “Customer Information” to open the Customer Info input screen. This is where your customer’s name, address, and email should be entered. The building information can also be entered as necessary. This information will be part of the CSV report generated that you can email your customer.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications GlobalTestSupply GlobalTestSupply www. www. .com .com Find Quality Products Online at: Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...

  • Page 38: Battery Replacement

    Specifications (Continued) Optional Accessories Part Number Description A103 Boot hook for hanging the DC580 A124 Magnetic hanger strap for hanging the DC580 Replacement Parts Part Number Description DC580 Meter only A580 Carrying case for DC580 A581 Hotwire probe for DC580 A582 Vane probe for DC580 A583...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting & Care

    Use a mild detergent on the base unit if necessary. Do not submerse the DC580 or probes. Warranty, Service, and Calibration The TPI DC580 air velocity meter is guaranteed free from defects in mate- rials and workmanship for 3 Years from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statuary rights.

This manual is also suitable for:

Dc580c1Dc580

Table of Contents