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FlowKinetics FKS 1DP-PBM-E User Manual

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FKS 1DP-PBM-E Multi-Function Meter
Pressure & Speed
User's Manual
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FlowKinetics LLC
4700 Shoal Creek Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
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April 19, 2018

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  • Page 1 FKS 1DP-PBM-E Multi-Function Meter Pressure & Speed 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-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Page LIMITATIONS OF USAGE AND CAUTIONS WARRANTY Unpacking / Parts List Overview / Features Description of Controls & Display How Do I: Q: How Do I Insert Batteries / Use Wall Power?
  • Page 3 FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Measuring Speed Q: How Do I Change Units? Q: How Do I Measure the Minimum (L) and Maximum (H) Reading Q: How Do I Reset Min/Max?

  • Page 4: Limitations Of Usage And Cautions

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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 5: Unpacking / Parts List

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

  • Page 6: Overview / Features

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

  • Page 7: Description Of Controls & Display

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

  • Page 8: How Do I

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved How Do I: The majority of this manual is written in the form of a How Do I… Some topics are repeated to maintain description continuity.

  • Page 9: Q: How Do I Switch The Unit On (And Off)

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Q: How Do I Switch the Unit On (and Off)? To switch the meter on, press in the On/Off button. You will hear and feel a click indicating unit power up.

  • Page 10: Measuring Pressure

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved called exponential smoothing) can be used (somewhat similar to a normal moving average) and of the form: (Exp. Smoothing)    where P2* is the new pressure estimate (shown on the display), P2 is the latest pressure value measured from the transducer and P1 is the last pressure estimate.

  • Page 11: Q: How Do I Reset Min/Max

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Q: How Do I Reset Min/Max? To reset the Min/Max (or L-H) readings, simply change the units (to any other unit setting) by rotating the Range knob and then set back to your desired units.

  • Page 12: Q: What Probes Can I Use With The Fks 1Dp-Pbm-E

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved If the measured pressures fluctuate more than 10%, an indicator T will appear at the top RHS of the display. This may suggest that another measurement location may be necessary.

  • Page 13: Q: How Do I Measure Standard Speed

    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-E allows you to manually set Patm and T. These values can be set in two ways: Set the Range selector to Menu.

  • Page 14: Q: How Do I Check The Stored Values For K, Patm And T

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved The atmospheric pressure (Patm, this is the absolute pressure in the flow to be measured) and temperature (T) of your airflow measurements should be set manually. To measure actual speed, the temperature and absolute (barometric) pressure of the air to be measured must be known.

  • Page 15: Measuring Flow Rate

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Measuring Flow Rate Flow rate is measured by calculating an average speed for the conduit of interest, and then, multiplying this speed by the cross sectional area of the duct at the measurement location.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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 17: Specifications

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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 18 FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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 19 FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Table 1 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 20: Appendix A Performing A Pitot Probe Duct Traverse

    FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved Appendix A 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 21 FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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 22 FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved oscillating significantly, then another measuring point should be 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 23 FKS 1DP- PBM-E User Manual - Copyright © 2018 FlowKinetics LLC, All Rights Reserved 4-Point Example (1) (2) (3) 6-Point Example Fig. A1 Traverse points for rectangular and circular ducts. Either Centroids of Equal Areas OR Log-Tchebycheff point distributions can be used.
  • Page 24 FKS 1DP- PBM-E 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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